Frankie Gifford 70, of Trenton, GA, passed away on March 12, 2026. Frankie was the kindest and most loving person you could ever meet. His smile was contagious and he could light up a room with his big brown eyes. Though Frankie was deaf all his life, he always found a way to communicate with… Read more: Frankie Gifford

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: JAMES DAVID CLARK Jr AGE: 51 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: TRENTON, GA DATE OF ARREST: 3/12/2026 TIME OF ARREST: 14:31 CHARGE: Aggravated Stalking; TOTAL CHARGES: 1 **CREDIT FOR ARREST DOCUMENTATION AND THE DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE OFFICIAL SEAL: Dade County Sheriff’s Office, Trenton, GA**

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: DONALD EUGENE SIMMONS AGE: 54 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: RISING FAWN, GA DATE OF ARREST: 03/11/2026 TIME OF ARREST: 11:30:00 CHARGES: DUI-Driving Under the Influence of Drugs; Improper Lane Change/Failure to Maintain Lane; No Insurance; Operation of unregistered vehicle or vehicle without current license plate; Possession of… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR MARCH 11, 2026.

Clarence Lebron Welden age 76 of Flat Rock, AL died Friday, March 13, 2026 at Hospice Care Center of Chattanooga.  Funeral service are Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Nick Welden officiating.  Burial will follow in Beulah Chapel Cemetery.  Family will receive friends from 1 to… Read more: Clarence Lebron Welden

Thomas “Tommy” Lloyd Moore, a resident of Rising Fawn, Georgia, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the age of 73. Tommy was born on November 20, 1952 to the late Lloyd and Betty (Miller) Moore and has resided in the Rising Fawn community for many years. He was self employed… Read more: Thomas Moore

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: JERRY MICHAEL LUALLEN AGE: 33 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: SUMMERVILLE, GA DATE OF ARREST: 03/10/2026 TIME OF ARREST: 09:20:00 CHARGE: HOUSED FOR OTHER AGENCY; TOTAL CHARGES: 1 NAME: JAMIE ELIZABETH RAMSEY AGE: 41 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: WILDWOOD, GA DATE OF ARREST:… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR MARCH 10, 2026.

Thomas (Tom) Robert Black of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, March 03, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Harold and Helen Agnes Dedmon Black; two brothers, James Edward and Ralph Winton Black; an infant sister, Shirley Ann Black; paternal grandparents Robert Matthew and Mary Jessie Ellen… Read more: Thomas “Tom” Robert Black

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: RUBEN JOHN ANTHONY JOHNSON AGE: 21 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: BRIDGEPORT, AL DATE OF ARREST: 03/09/2026 TIME OF ARREST: 12:21:00 CHARGE: Driving while License Suspended or Revoked; TOTAL CHARGES: 1 **CREDIT FOR ARREST DOCUMENTATION AND THE DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE OFFICIAL SEAL: Dade County Sheriff’s Office, Trenton, GA**

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: JEREMY EDWARD ROBERTSON AGE: 44 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: TRENTON, GA DATE OF ARREST: 03/06/2026 TIME OF ARREST: 16:11:00 CHARGE: Restrictions on Registered Sex Offender who Resides/Work/Loiter Near Areas where Minors Congregate; TOTAL CHARGES: 1 NAME: HAROLD RUSTIN MILLER AGE:  46 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: DECATUR, TN DATE OF ARREST: 03/06/2026… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR MARCH 06, 2026, THROUGH MARCH 08, 2026.

Sue McMahan Ryan, 87, a lifelong resident of Dade County, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. Sue graduated from Dade County High School, retired from Trenton Spinning Mills and was a member of Rising Fawn Methodist Church. She spent many hours making beautiful quilts, enjoyed cooking and loved her dachshunds. Sue was preceded in… Read more: Sue McMahan Ryan

Roy Junior Atchley, 83, of Trenton, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was employed by Sherman-Reilly in Chattanooga but his most proud moments were on-the-road trucking as a driver. Roy was a member of New Vision Church of God, loved fishing, being outdoors, and tinkering on vehicles, but his greatest love… Read more: Roy Junior Atchley

Stanley Robert Bearden age 76 of Flat Rock, AL. died Sunday, March 8, 2026 at his residence.  Funeral services are Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 2 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Robert Elliott officiating.  Burial will follow in Payne Gap Cemetery.  Family will receive friends from 5 to 8 PM CT… Read more: Stanley Robert Bearden

Reece Anthony Robinson, born July 21, 2014, of Lookout Mountain, Georgia, was called home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2026.  Reece was a born-again Christian, saved by grace through Jesus Christ.  Known for his kind heart, fearlessness, outgoing personality, and being full of energy, Reece brought joy and laughter to all who… Read more: Reece Robinson

Linda McAdams Hixson, 83, of Chattanooga, formerly of Trenton, GA, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at her residence. Linda was born on February 24, 1943 in Flat Rock, AL to the late Garland & Hazel Millican McAdams. She was a graduate of Davis High School and retired following many years of service at… Read more: Linda McAdams Higdon Hixson

Dale “Baldey” Dewayne Williams, age 61, of Higdon, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Gib Dock Stephens Cemetery in Trenton. The family will receive friends at the Bryant Chapel of Moore Funeral Home on Sunday from 12:00 PM… Read more: Baldey Williams

Brenda Wanzata “Zata” Gentry age 55 of Sylvania died Wednesday, March 2, 2026 at her residence.  Graveside services will be announced at a later date. Zata was born October 7, 1970 in Georgia to parents, Luther Wade Gentry Jr. and Kathleen Elizabeth Dixson.  She had worked in the Hosiery Industry for several years.  She was… Read more: Brenda Wanzata Gentry

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: CYLE ANDREW SEWELL AGE: 44 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: TRENTON, GA DATE OF ARREST: 03/05/2026 TIME OF ARREST: 19:35:00 CHARGE: HOUSED FOR OTHER AGENCY; TOTAL CHARGES: 1 NAME: SHERRY ADDYLINE WILSON AGE: 18 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: TRENTON, GA DATE OF ARREST: 03/05/2026 TIME OF ARREST: 21:00:00 CHARGE: Theft by Shoplifting-Misdemeanor; TOTAL CHARGES: 1 **CREDIT FOR… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR MARCH 05, 2026.

Terry Allen Cagle, age 67, of Rossville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on March 2, 2026. Terry was a likable and kind-hearted man who never met a stranger. He was deeply loved by his family, friends, and neighbors, and his easygoing spirit made him a joy to be around. He was of the… Read more: Ted Cagle

**All suspects arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.** NAME: KELLI LYNN ALVATER AGE: 57 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: HOMELESS DATE OF ARREST:  03/03/2026 TIME OF ARREST: 09:25:00 CHARGES: Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer for a Felony Offense; Speeding; TOTAL CHARGES: 2 NAME: VANESSA DIANE WIMBERLY AGE: 44 CITY/STATE OF RESIDENCY: WHITE SIDE, TN DATE OF ARREST: 03/03/2026… Read more: DADE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT FOR MARCH 03, 2026.

Bertha Jane Jenkins age 76 of Flat Rock, AL died Thursday, February 12, 2026 at her residence.  No formal services are planned at this time. Bertha was born on March 25, 1949 in Chattanooga, TN to parents Herman Delmus and Fonza Lee Patton McCammack.  She had worked a number of years as a store clerk… Read more: Bertha Jane Jenkins