

Mr. Floyd L. Davenport, Sr., age 93, of Trion, GA, died Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at a NHC Fort Oglethorpe.
Mr. Davenport was born November 13, 1931 in Blue Ridge, GA, to the late H.B. Davenport and Lula Conley Davenport. Mr. Davenport was a veteran of the US Army and prior to his retirement, he worked as a boiler operator at Mt. Vernon Mills. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, being outdoors, playing cards, entertaining and taking care of children, reminiscing and telling tall tales.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Davenport was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Stansell Davenport; brothers, Joe, Vester, Wayne, Charles, J.B., and Ernest Davenport; and sisters, Ruth Cochran, and Mae Hayes.
Survivors include his son, Floyd (Debbie) Davenport, Jr.; sisters, Bertie Shields, Betty Newman, and Lola Bailey; sister – in –law, Doris Gillilan: grandchildren, Gary Davenport, and Stephanie (Jeff) Jenkins; great-grandchildren, Madicyn (Jacob) Morrisette and Mason Jenkins; and great- great grandchildren, Emersyn and Collyns Morrisette.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Davenport will be held in Saturday, November, 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Pastor, Phil Minter officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hill Memory Gardens with Jeff Jenkins, Mason Jenkins, Jacob Morrisette, Jerry Davenport and Roger Painter serving as pallbearers.
Mr. Davenport will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 until the hour of service on Saturday.
Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home, Summerville, GA.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 30, 2025:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are experiencing a notable transition in weather as the powerful cold front responsible for widespread rain earlier this week finally pulls away, leaving behind a brisk, breezy, and significantly cooler airmass.
The Region Championship trophy hangs in the balance this Thursday night as the undefeated Bowdon Red Devils (7–2, 3–0 Region) travel to Sam R. McCain Stadium to face the surging Trion Bulldogs (4–5, 2–1 Region). The high-stakes matchup marks the final regular-season game for both squads and will determine the ultimate victor of the region.
Summerville Main Street is extending an invitation to local families, individuals, and organizations to participate in a special “Salute To The Troops” exhibit on November 8th, designed to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation.
A newly released AARP report, “Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States,” reveals that a staggering 24% of Georgia adults – approximately 2.5 million people – are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones. The data highlights the immense financial, physical, and emotional toll these individuals face, prompting AARP Georgia to urge policymakers for immediate action.














