Obituaries

Barry Wayne Irwin, Sr., “Chief” & “Papa” 79, of Trenton, GA, was enveloped into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.

Alice Carol Melton, 78, of Chickamauga, GA, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Christy Lee Wooten, of Trenton, Georgia, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday January 11, 2026, at the age of 55.

Olan Opal Smith, age 98, passed away peacefully at his home in Flat Rock, Alabama, on January 7, 2026.

Reta Marie Massey, age 69, of Rising Fawn, Georgia on Lookout Mountain, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Sherman Eugene Smith, age 93, of Trenton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on January 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

James (Jim, Indian) Fricks Reeves, 74, of Trenton, GA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

David Lynn Shavers, age 65, of Trenton, GA passed away on January 1, 2026

Cody Brandon Walker a.k.a."Uncle", 39, of Trenton, Georgia left his earthly home on December 30, 2025. To know Cody was to love him. That contagious smile and the bounce in his step was recognized all around Dade County. Cody was a member of Trenton First Baptist.

George Dexter Hulvey, age 67, of Henagar, Alabama, passed away on January 2, 2026, at Highland Medical Center.