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Patricia June Howell Hite, of McDonough, Georgia, died February 27, 2025. Ms. Hite was born June 12, 1934 in Dalton, GA to Inez Elizabeth Campbell and Joseph Franklin Howell. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Pam Hite; daughter, Sandra Hite Thomas; son-in-law, Wayne Teal; grandchildren, Chris Hite, Jason Hite, Selena Rosenburg, Alicia Mitchem, Bobbie Lynn Hite, Travis Hite, Elizabeth Hampton, Jamey Coffman, Dondee Hite, Hope Frazier, Jennifer Buonamia, Xander Hite, Emily Bush, Zachary Thomas, and their spouses and families. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Mary Cooper, Betty Green and Lawrence "Sonny" Howell; ex husbands, Richard "Dude" Callahan, Bobby...

Dr. Douglas Earl Caron, age 77 of Cave Spring, Georgia, formerly of Trion, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at his residence. Dr. Caron was born in Anniston, Alabama on May 17, 1947, son of the late George Caron and Charlotte Hughes Caron. He had a successful career practicing medicine in several locations throughout Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee and owned the Caron Medical Center and Clinic in Summerville. Dr. Caron was a graduate of Emory University, where he earned his B.A. in 1969; The Medical College of Georgia, graduating in 1997; and East Tennessee University, while he served his residency at CHI Memorial in Chattanooga from 1997-2000. Dr. Caron was a veteran of the United...

Mrs. Gail Wike Dooley Mrs. Gail Wike Dooley, surrounded by loving family, died peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 6, 2023, in her home at Clairmont Lake in Decatur, GA. Mrs. Dooley, the daughter of the late Manuel Wike and Bonnie (Bryant) Wike, was born on November 21, 1934, in Trion, GA. She enjoyed a happy childhood as the youngest of six girls. Mrs. Dooley attended Trion High School where she found her love for music as a school song leader and member of the Glee Club and Pep Club. While at Trion High School, she began dating Boyce Dooley which led to a deep love and plans for marriage following his Marine service during the Korean War. While Boyce was in Korea, Gail...

Mr. Bobby Joe Smith, age 76 of Rome, Georgia passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at a Rome area hospital. Mr. Smith was born in Rome, Georgia on March 22, 1946, son of the late Henry Amos Smith and Annie Prince Smith. He was an avid car enthusiast, and enjoyed doing anything that had to do with cars, whether it be cleaning them, working on them, or watching races. Mr. Smith also enjoyed playing the guitar. He was a retired Automobile Detailer, having worked for himself and in later years, Wayne Blackwood. In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a brother, James Smith. Mr. Smith is survived by two daughters, Carey Smith Cothran and Crystal Smith Purdy; brother,...

Mrs. June Poston King, age 71 of Summerville, Georgia, formerly of Lithia Springs, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at her residence. June was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 20, 1951, daughter of the late Leonard E. McDowell and Elizabeth Amanda Poston McDowell. She moved to Georgia at an early age and was raised by loving parents, M.J. and Virginia Poston. She was retired from Flowers Bakery and was an avid animal lover. In addition to her parents and M.J. and Virginia Poston, June was preceded in death by two sisters, Joyce Parnell and Judy Augustine. June is survived by her companion of nearly 20 years, David Laporta; a son, Kim King; a granddaughter, Rylan King and nieces...

Mr. Robert J. "Bob" Greene, age 87 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021. Mr. Greene was born in Trion, Georgia on June 14, 1934, son of the late P.A. Greene and Clara Brown Greene. He was a member of the South Summerville Baptist Church and was a veteran of United States Navy, serving in the Korean War. Mr. Greene was retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation as a Construction Engineer for the Sixth District. Mr. Greene was a member and Past Commander of the Post 129 American Legion and was a member of the 40 and 8. In addition to his parents, Mr. Greene was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Lynnette "Lynne" Greene; sisters, Ruby Richardson and...

Mrs. Linda Faye Abernathy, 77, Dalton, died Monday, March 15, 2021. Former employee of CREMO, she was born October 28, 1943, to the late Pete and Avaleen Brock Glass. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert "Bobby" Firsdon. Surviving, children, Kevin(Mary) FIrsdon, Kent Firsdon, Patricia Godfrey; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held later. Coffman Funeral Home, Summerville, GA.

A'Dale Lynn Hunter Jarrell was born on April 30, 1957, in Trion, Georgia to Mr. Wilburn Hayward Hunter Sr. and Mrs. Betty Ruth Hartline Hunter. A'Dale attended Trion High School, and shortly thereafter attended Floyd Junior College. She continued her education at Berry College, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology in June of 1987. She married Kenneth Todd Jarrell on December 10, 1988. A'Dale worked with the Division of Youth Services in Rome, GA where she mentored and supported children as a court service worker. Throughout her career, A'Dale was dedicated to assisting and guiding troubled and disadvantaged youth. After retiring from work, she enjoyed traveling with her...

Rev. Timothy Ray Whitfield, age 61, of Lafayette, Georgia, passed away February 26, 2021 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Tim was born in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia on December 30, 1959, son of the late Roy Boy Whitfield and Willie Pearl Davis Whitfield. He was a member of the Dry Valley Baptist Church, and the Igniters Sunday School Class. Tim was an ordained minister and was a former pastor of the Foster Mill Drive Baptist Church. He previously owned and operated a drywall finishing business, and at the time of his passing was a truck driver with Rogers Cartage Company. Tim enjoyed life, had a great sense of humor and was always willing to help anyone that was in need. He had a genuine love...

Mr. Charlie Garrett Sprayberry, age 85 of Trion, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Sprayberry was born in Walker County, Georgia on March 20, 1935, son of the late James Aaron Sprayberry and Emma Isobel Bandy Sprayberry McWhorter. He was a member of the Waterville Baptist Church and had worked at E.T. Barwick, and Riegel Mills. He enjoyed woodworking and building clocks. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sprayberry was preceded in death by an infant son, Gary Sprayberry in 1965; sister, Marilyn Harrill and a brother, Aaron "Oppy" Sprayberry. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Anna Sprayberry; daughter and son-in-law, Juanita and Steve Blackwell; son and...

Mrs. Betty Joe Edge Summerlin, 95, Lafayette, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020. She was born August 20, 1925, daughter to John and Myrtis Abney Edge. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, and had owned her own beauty shop on the square for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and adored her grandson and great grandchildren. Mrs. Summerlin was preceded in death by a brother, John Paul Edge. Survivors include, her daughter, Sheryl Summerlin Bruce; grandson, Blake Clark, and great grandchildren, Kilie Clark and Kelsey Clark. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Coffman Funeral Home, Summerville, is honored to be serving the family. Visit www.coffmanfh.net...

Mr. Gerald Lloyd Carroll, age 79 of Talking Rock, Georgia formerly of Rome, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Carroll was born in Rome, Georgia on July 23, 1941, son of the late Hoyt W. Carroll and Bernice McIntyre Carroll. He was veteran of the United States Navy, was retired from Lockheed Martin in Marietta and was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Carroll was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Teague Carroll and a daughter, Andrea Carroll Morris. Mr. Carroll is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Alison Carroll; son-in-law, Chris Morris; sisters, Joyce Woodfin and Gail Wood; grandchildren, Andrew Carroll, Jr., Atticus...

Mrs. Nancy Joyce Watts, age 65 of Lafayette, Georgia passed away Monday, March 23, 2020. Mrs. Watts was born in Hampton, Virginia on August 22, 1954, daughter of the late Curtis Olga Scearce and Madie Marie Cook Scearce. She was employed with Roper Corporation. Mrs. Watts is survived by children, Kenny Scearce and Tammy Lonas of Lafayette; siblings, Lynda McGahan, William Scearse and Curtis Scearse, Jr.; grandchildren, Cody Lonas and Chase Lonas. Graveside Services for Mrs. Watts will be held Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 12:00 Noon in the Crestlawn Cemetery in Lafayette. Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Nancy Joyce Watts. Please visit...