William Max Thomas, age 64, of Orchard Hill Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday evening, September 20, 2017, in a Rome hospital. He was born to the late Roy Pierce Thomas, Sr. and Saralyn Sue Parker Thomas, who survives. Mr. Thomas was baptist by faith, and was a retired salesman for Jewell Tea Company. Max loves his ministry work, providing bibles through the community and sharing his faith in Christ. ... (click for more)
Donald Franklin Hight, Sr., age 85 of Dalton, Georgia, went to his heavenly home, Thursday September 22, 2017 surrounded by his family. Donald was born June 10, 1932 in Bartow County, the son of the late Tyler Franklin and Fannie Elizabeth Butler Hight. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Cathy Donna Standridge; sisters, Mary Hooker, Willa Bell Woodring; brothers, Theodore Hight, Leon Towe and Leonard Towe; and sons-in-law, ... (click for more)
Brenda C. Markert, 61, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at her home. She was the head cook at Lake Forest Middle School for 12 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph C. Smith, Jr. and Edith Josie Lewter Holley. Survivors include her husband, Michael L. Markert of Cleveland; children, Christina Brown and husband, Paul of Cleveland and Michael L. Markert, Jr. of Whitwell; ... (click for more)
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Ruby Jeanette Shrum Anderson, 80, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, died on Friday, September 22, 2017, at her home. Ruby spent most of her life raising babies. She enjoyed quilting and loved ... (click for more)
James "Jimbo" Slaughter, age 62, of Back Berryton Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, September 22, 2017, morning at his residence following an illness. He was born in Cartersville, ... (click for more)
Steve Poe, 58, of Jasper, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017. He was a member of the Bible Baptist Church of Jasper. He was preceded in death by his parents, ... (click for more)
Should the School Board have rejected a Partnership Zone arrangement with the state for five low-performing schools?