Obituaries

Martha Magdalene Weldon, lovingly known as “Marti,” was born on May 7, 1944, to Mary Ruth Bethune and Samuel P. Weldon. She passed away on February 23, 2026, at 11:13 p.m., surrounded by her devoted family, after a life defined by resilience, determination, fierce love, and an unforgettable spirit.

Darvin Kim York, age 61, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away on February 19, 2026.

Bobby Eugene Forester, age 91, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026.

James Conrad Rice, IV, 53, of Trenton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Betty Ruth Townson Cloud, lovingly known as "Momsie", of Higdon, AL, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was 79 years old.

Woodrow David Moore, age 92, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026.

Gary W. Barclay, 81, of Rossville, GA, left this world on a train bound for glory on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his residence.

Grover Ellis Geddie, age 83, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026.

Ellen Pearl Filyaw, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Bryant, Alabama, on Monday, February 9, 2026, with her devoted son by her side.

Ira “Bear” York, 80, of Trenton, GA, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 9, 2026 at his home.