Obituaries

Franklin McDaniel, of Trenton, GA, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Rodney Eugene Clark, 71, of Trenton, GA, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 following a battle with cancer.

Virginia LaVaughn Steele Blaylock, 76, of Trenton, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2025 in a local health care facility.

Jimmy “James” Graham, age 58, of Cornersville, TN, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. He faced his illness with strength, dignity, and grace, never losing the kindness and warmth that defined his life.

Dennis Alvin Clark, 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, at his home in Ranger, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family.

Cynthia “Cindy” Denise Wood, beloved wife, devoted mother, proud Mimi, and a quiet source of grace in the lives she touched, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, wrapped in peace and surrounded by love. She was 67.

Born February 7, 1938, Robert J Brooks Jr, age 87, of Chattanooga, TN, (formerly of Perry, NY) passed away on January 22, 2026 at his home

Janet Marie Chapman, 57, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, at her home in Trenton, Georgia, surrounded by her family.

James Austin “Jamie” Rector Jr., 54, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 30, 2026, after bravely facing critical illness for the last three months.

Forever in our hearts, Melva Jean Gilbreath was born on October 5, 1930, and passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on January 31, 2026, at the age of 95. She was a longtime resident of Trenton, Georgia.