Obituaries for Earle Rainwater Funeral Home
Located at 10355 Commerce Street in Summerville, Georgia. Earle Rainwater and his staff are here to serve your family during your time of need. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home offers a full range of services, each tailored to meet the individual needs and wishes of each family they serve. They have a complete selection of burial caskets, cremation items, and now offer custom silk flower arrangements. Please call (706) 857-3423 for more information.
Monday, March 11, 2024
GAINES
Surviving are His wife, Karen Dean Gaines; son, Ethan Gaines; sister, Brenda Gail Wilson; special sister, Cece Laney; special brother, Andy Hutchins; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 16th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Gary Howell, Brother Jason Lee, and Brother Andy Hutchins officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Dylan Adams, Levi Adams, Philip Wells, Mickey Floyd, Gary W. Woods, Bryn Hutchins, Ty Hutchins, Todd Woods, and Kevin Woods. Visitation will be Saturday from 12 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Flowers are appreciated or contributions may be made to the Berryton Church God.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. James Patrick (PAT) Gaines who passed away Monday.
Friday, March 8, 2024
FORD
Surviving are several Cousins and His City of Summerville Family.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 10th, at 1:30 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Mr. Arch Farrar, Mr. Stan Moseley, and Mrs. Odell Anderson officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Charles Cooper, Britt Evans, Othel Stone, Josh Shelton, Adam Latham, and J. R. Brown; Honorary Pallbearers Arch Farrar, Stan Moseley, Kenneth Moore, B. J. Eleam, Mike Salmon, and Gene Espy. Military Honors by Shanklin-Attaway American Legion Post #5 and Fireman’s Honors by Rome-Floyd County Fire Department Honor Guard. Visitation will be Saturday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers, the Family suggest contributions to the Humane Society.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. William David Ford who passed away Wednesday.
ODOM
Mrs. Helen Frances Canady Odom passed peacefully hand in hand with her husband, Howard, of 68 years at her residence on March 7, 2024. Mrs. Helen was Christian by faith and a faithful member/pastor's wife of the Trinity Baptist Church, a long time child care giver of hundreds of children. She touched the life of so many children and families. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, cook and care giver. She was born in Marshal County Albertville, Alabama to the late Alvin and Irene Cannady. She was one of ten children surviving of the ten include Verlon Cannady and Linda Cannady. She is preceded in Death by her mother Irene (Hollis) Cannady and the Late Alvin Cannady and Son in law Ricky Croy, along with several brothers and sisters.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
PONDER
He served in the European Theater during the latter days of WWII, re-enlisted for a second tour of duty in late 1945 and transferred to Graves Registration where he served as an investigator with the duty of tracking MIAs throughout Western Europe and parts of North Africa.
During his long life he created and managed a number of corporations and businesses. He was also an inventor and had acquired 5 patents. He loved to pilot his small plane, sail his boats.
He is survived by his two daughters, Claudette (and Jerry), of Moultrie, GA and Jenette Slay of Wilsonville, Al., five grandchildren, Jeremy Mahan of Conway, AR, Terry Mahan (and Mary Ann) of Tallahassee, FL, Reiner Slay (and Lauren) of Marietta, GA, Bragan White-Mikle (and Daniel) of Acworth, GA, and Kilie Tatum (and Jack III) of Wilsonville, Al. and eight great grandchildren. He was married for 65 years to Mary Frances Gilmer.
The family had a private service on Monday, Feb.26.
Sunday, February 25, 2024
DAVIS
Surviving are daughter, Joyce (Wayne) Pritchett; son, Butch (Elvia) Berry; Ten Grandchildren, Thirteen Great Grandchildren, Five Great Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 27th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Jason Boyd and Brother John Mann officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Mark Nixon, Jackie Pritchett, Carlos Rior, Tim Willingham, Will Stewart, Matthew Willingham. The Family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Edgar Lee (Ed) Davis who passed away Saturday.
Monday, February 19, 2024
YATES
Carolyn V. Yates - October 10, 1938 – February 13, 2024
Carolyn V. Yates, age 85 of Trion, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 13. Carolyn was born in Trion on October 10, 1938, daughter of the late Wallace and Christine Clanton. She was married to her high school sweetheart George for 58 years.
Carolyn was a proud 1957 graduate of Trion High School. She retired from Mt. Vernon Mills in 1999 after 29 years of service. She received the Riegel Textile Zero Defects Award as a weaver in 1987 and several perfect attendance awards. She enjoyed planning Weave Room Reunions and visiting with her work friends. One of her favorite hobbies was photography. The love Carolyn had for her family and friends can be seen in the many photos she took. If she was around with her camera, you could be sure your picture would be taken and she would share a copy of it with you later. She also loved to cook for her family and was known for her fried chicken, cube steak, and biscuits. She loved to read her Bible, and her favorite song was “Sweet Beulah Land”. Carolyn was a member of Trion First Baptist Church.
Carolyn is survived by her sister Barbara Whittle and husband Lydell; her children Wallace
and Shirl Yates, Lisa and Fred Harris, and Anthony and Jackie Yates; her grandchildren
Stephen Harris, George and Carrie Yates, Kayleigh Yates, and Heather and Thad King; her
great-grandchildren Wyatt, Cole, Carter, Liam, and Baylor Yates, and Cydney King; her
special friend Ann Lanier; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband George and her granddaughter Jessica Yates.
Memorial service will be held Friday, February 23 at 12:00 pm in the J.D. Hill Memorial
Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in Summerville, GA, with visitation beginning at
11:00am. In lieu of flowers, Carolyn requested that memorial donations be sent to Trion First
Baptist Church, 95 Church St, Trion, GA 30753.
The family wishes to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staff at Fresenius Kidney
Care of Summerville for many years of kind and professional care. They also thank the
nurses and staff at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation for their dedicated nursing care.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Carolyn V. Yates who died
Tuesday February 13.
Sunday, February 18, 2024
BARBEE
William Hugh Barbee. . . . .
William Hugh (Bill) Barbee passed away unexpectedly on February 10th, 2024 in Gainesville, Georgia. Bill was just 34 years old.
Bill was born April 3rd, 1989 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Ms. Sue Johnson and the late Mr. J.B. Barbee. He lived his early years in Indiana before moving to Georgia at the age of 3. He attended Chattooga County High School.
Bill was full of energy and lived life to the fullest. He never met a stranger, and truly loved people from all walks of life. Bill’s greatest joy in life was being the dad of three amazing, beautiful children: Jadon (13), Braydon (11), and Avery Cate (8). He enjoyed his time with them immensely, and was extremely proud of the people they are becoming. Bill was also a very giving person, even to the point of death, donating his organs so that others may live.
Bill was the youngest of 10 siblings, with 5 sisters and 4 brothers. Siblings include: Jacqueline Barbee, the late Deborah Barbee Peace, Michael (Dee) Barbee, Steve Barbee, Candace (Dennis) Brown, Natasha (Jason) Judge, Branden Riner, Natalie Johnson, and James (Danielle) Barbee. He had countless nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are being provided by Rainwater Funeral Home in Summerville. The funeral is at 4pm on February 24th, with visitation from 3pm to 4pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Pilgrim Ministries, 260 Bartley Wilbanks Rd. Clarksville, GA 30523, pilgrim-ministries.org.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. William Hugh Barbee.
Sunday, February 11, 2024
DIGSBY
Surviving are, former wife and care giver-Angela Green Digsby; daughters, Chelsea Digsby of Atlanta, Shawn Alexander of Panama City Beach, Fl., and Angela Alexander Crawley of Panama City Beach, Fl.; step daughters, Ashley Carr of Knoxville, TN. and Kasey Woody of Summerville; sisters, Cyndi Simmons and Tamara (Rob) Harris; Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews.
Upon His request Mr. Digsby was cremated; Memorial arrangements are incomplete.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
HENSLEY
Surviving are care giver, Virginia Lively; step daughters, Darlene Scoggins and Bonnie Hollingsworth; granddaughter, Raven (Matt) Rosson; great grandchildren, Saige Rosson and Brystal Rosson.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, February 8th, at 1:00 P.M. from Graveside in West Hill Cemetery at Trion with the Rev. Brandon Bishop officiating. Active Pallbearers Alan Simpson, Matt Rosson, Ricky Simpson, Butch Newton, Caleb Willingham, and Adam Lee.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Charles H. Hensley.
Saturday, January 27, 2024
OWINGS
Surviving are his Wife and love of his life, Lisa Randall Owings; Son, Sage Owings; Daughter, Haley Brooke (Andrew) Johnson; Granddaughter, Blaire; Brother, Jack (Tammy) Owings; Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Special Friends.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday, January 28th 2024 at 2 p.m. from the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Farmersville Road with Rev. Melvin Mosley and Rev. James Baird officiating,
interment in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Billy Abernathy, Jimmy Barron, Britt Evans, Steve Evans, Clint Hunter and Benji Price. Visitation will be held Sunday from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. The family request in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Pleasant Grove Cemetery Fund in Jeff's honor. Donations may be sent c/o Pam Hammonds 204 Congress Street Summerville, Georgia 30747
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jeff Owings who passed
away on Friday.
REED
Surviving are daughter, Mickie (James) Wilson; son, Max (Pat) Reed; granddaughter, Ashton (Jo) Burrage; grandsons, Jacob (Miranda) Reed, Jack Lively, Robert (Michelle) Lively; great grandchildren, Zeke Burrage, Jeremiah Reed, Amelia Reed, Micah Lively, Zach (Lauren) Lively, Emma Lively, Ian Lively; great great grandchildren, Halle Lively, Dana Lee Lively, Bristol Lively, Blair Lively, Janna Lively, and Jake Lively; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 29th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. John Mann and Rev. Gary Howell officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Micah Lively, Zach Lively, Robert Lively, Ian Lively, Zeke Burrage, and Jacob Reed. Visitation will be Monday from 1 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Frank George Reed.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
BATES
Surviving are fiance’, Jerome Morris Rampey; children, Joshua Bates, Crystal Bates, Zackery Bates, Sr., Jasmine Rampey, Justice Rampey; sisters, Tina Hearlson (Gerald), Nelda Lindsey, Denise Ramey (John Paul), Lisa Knowles, Marie Fair (Larry), Deborah Terry, Alecia McGuire, Jane Price, Kathy Terry (Ray Bridges)Tonya Dawson (Wesley); brothers, Kenneth Bates, Jr., Danny Colbert, Michael Colbert, Dale Colbert, Randy Bates, and Chance Bates; grandbabies, Brittley & Bentley Brown, Zachery Jr. & Analeyse Bates, Ellie Prince, Waylon Bates, Tia Ann Teems, Crimson and Karen Bates, Christian Sanders, Alivia Williams, R. J. Kinney, Madi & Monti Bumpass.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, January 25th, at 2:00 p.m. at Kay’s residence, with Family and Friends speaking. Active Pallbearers, Bobby Jones, Steven Hamby, Colton Kirby, Timothy Evans, Jason Baker, Jerry Christopher Rollison, Mandie McMichael, and Timothy Holtzen. The Family will receive friends Wednesday evening after 5 p.m. at the residence #541 James Street, Summerville, Georgia.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Jacqueline Kay Bates.
Friday, January 19, 2024
RAMEY
Surviving are daughters, Betty Carol Argo and Donna Kay (Steve) Teems; son-Robert (Robby) Ramey, (Yolanda); sisters, Peggy (Wallace) Money, and Susie (James) Dawson; brothers, Ray (Martha) Teems, Ralph (Brenda) Teems, Ricky (Sherry) Teems, Richard Teems, and Jerry Teems; grandchildren, Kristen, Donnie, Willie, and Ashley; several Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 21st, at 2:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Teems officiating, interment in Silver Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Steve Teems, Ricky Teems, Chad Teems, Gary Teems, Jerry Teems, Richard Teems, Tim Teems, Donnie Argo. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 1:00 until 2:30 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty Lou (Honey) Ramey, who passed away Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
DOWNES
Surviving are daughters, Chrissie Downes, Laurel Downes Doster, and Cindy Young; sister, Jane Downes; bonus daughter, Caroline Camp Harris; honorary son, Randy Pierson; six Grandchildren and two Great Grandchildren.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, February 3rd; at 4:00 P.M. at the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Randy Pierson officiating. In lieu of flowers, the Family suggests donations be made to one of the following organizations:
Northwest Georgia EMS Systems, Inc.
c/o Will Pitt
623 Swanson Ridge Road
Chattanooga, TN.—37421
Mary Bulllard Law Enforcement Memorial Scholarship
c/o United Community Bank in Summerville.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Glenn Nash Downes who passed away January 16th.
Thursday, January 11, 2024
WOODALL
Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Rita (Lamon) Woodall Ware and son, Walton (Maria) Woodall II; sister, Judy Westbrook; brother, Jerry Mac Woodall; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 13th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Helton and Family members officiating, interment in Ami Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Rip Keef, Lanny Harrelson, Clint Woodall, Stan Wofford, Parks Westbrook, and Kalen Willingham. Visitation will be Saturday from noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. The family requests no flowers.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Walton Benson Woodall who passed away Wednesday.
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
HAYES
Mr. L. Vernon Hayes, age 97 of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Chattooga County on May 26, 1926, son of the late E. Cidney Hayes and Sally Walton Hayes. Mr. Hayes was owner and operator of Hayes Muffler Shop for many years before retirement and Baptist by faith. In addition to parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the late Ruth Davenport Hayes; son, the late James V. Hayes and grandson, the late Matt Hayes.
Surviving are his children, Thelma Hall and David McCullough, Kathy Jarrett and Mike Jarrett, Allen L. Hayes and Troyce Hayes; grandchildren, Jamie Rollins, Amanda Parker, Charlie Jarrett, Jeff Jarrett, Chris Jarrett, Jesse Hayes, and Lonnie Hayes; 14 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Rev. Kenneth Jennings officiating; Graveside and interment at 3:00 P.M. in the New Antioch Cemetery, Blue Ridge, Georgia. Active Pallbearers will be Charlie Jarrett, Jeff Jarrett, Chris Jarrett, Jesse Hayes, Lonnie Hayes, Ken Rollins, and Derek Parker.
Visitation will be Thursday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. The family requests no flowers nor food, contributions may be made to the local food pantry in Mr. Hayes memory.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. L. Vernon Hayes.
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
PRINCE
Mr. Jerry Richard Prince, Sr., age 80, of Summerville, Georgia, died Monday, December 25, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Prince was born October 29, 1943 in Summerville Georgia, son of the late Frank N. Prince, Sr. and Juanita Keith Prince. He was a member of the Summerville United Methodist Church and served on several church boards. The Prince Family owned and operated the Western Auto Associate Store in Summerville for over 40 years. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by PFG Milton’s Food service in Oakwood, GA. He loved boating with friends and woodworking. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank N. Prince, Jr., and Ronald K. Prince; two granddaughters, Erin Madison Prince and Jacklyn Elaine Allen.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine Rollins Prince; son, Richard (Kristin) Prince; daughter, Martha (Bryant) Allen; son, John (Jennifer) Prince; grandchildren, J.R. (Angie) Prince, Lauren (Corey) Keith, Elizabeth Allen, Gracee Prince, Lora Prince, Nicholas Prince and four great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 29th at 2:00 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. J. Wesley Privett and Rev. Larry Rollins officiating, interment in Smith Chapel Cemetery, Ringgold, GA. Active Pallbearers J.R. Prince, Nicholas Prince, William Crouch, Randy Pauley, Steve Weaver, and Ben Housch; Honorary Pallbearers, Jim Woodard, Phil Cavin, Carlton Andrews, Jerry Willingham, Ralph Wright, Lefty Norton and Milford Morgan. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, Friday from 12 p.m. until the hour of service. The family requests no flowers and suggest contributions to the Summerville United Methodist Church or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jerry Richard Prince, Sr. who passed away Monday.
Monday, December 25, 2023
BICE
Surviving are his wife, Sue Bice; children, Roland Bice, Jr., Ronald Bice, Janie Youngblood, and Mary Ann York; sister, Cindy Williams; brothers, Danny Ray Bice and Billy Joe Bice; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.
At Mr. Bice’s wishes, He will be cremated.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Roland Lee Bice, Sr.
Saturday, December 23, 2023
HURLEY
MRS. CAROLYN JEAN HURLEY, age 75, of Hunter Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at her residence. She was born on August 16, 1948, a daughter of the late Henry Milton “Milt” Jones, Sr. and Foye R. Jones. She was employed by Oakview Nursing & Rehab Center and Jim’s Restaurant for many years. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Billy Hurley, and brothers, the late Milton “J.R.” Jones and Billy Glenn Jones.
Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Lynn Gorham & Adam Gorham; grandson & granddaughter-in-law, Vincent Hix and Emily Jones Hix; granddaughter, Kinsley Gorham & Brier Carter; grand fur babies, Quinn, Amora, Rosco, and Sadie.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Mr. Stacey Evans officiating, interment in Perennial Springs Cemetery, Active Pallbearers, Adam Gorham, Brier Carter, Preston Carter, Ashton Goodson, Troy Oehlson; Honorary Pallbearers Lois Reed, Brittany Pressnell, Beverly Pair, Wendy Ash, Diane Mountain, Chera Allison, Grant Burkhalter, Penny Ammons, Tammy Cantrell, Pam Henderson, Chad Campbell, Spencer Dial, Riley Jackson, Carmon Rich, Terri Young, Crystal Smith Ely, Angie Hughes, Stacy Dial, and Stacy Herod. Visitation will be Thursday from 1 P.M. until the hour of service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Carolyn Jean Hurley.
Sunday, December 10, 2023
HOLT
Surviving are sister, Bobbie Jones; and great nephew, Landon Taylor; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 14th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. David Holt and Pastor Greg Montgomery officiating, interment in Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Steve Anderson, Danny Pierce, Alan Maxey, John Riley, Landon Taylor, and Terry Williams. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, Wednesday from 6 until 8 P.M.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Donald Vernon Holt, who passed away Sunday.
Friday, December 8, 2023
MCLEOD
Mrs. McLeod is survived by her children Cynthia Anne McLeod (Don Highfield), Charles Arvel McLeod, Jr. (Lisa), and Keith Arlin McLeod. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles McLeod, Sr., and their son John Andrew McLeod (Cheryl).
Survivors include grandchildren Andrea McLeod (Victor), Lauren McLeod, Nicholas Van Pelt, and Kathleen Van Pelt Davis (Spencer) and great-grandchildren Kaedance, Ameri, and Andrew Van Pelt, Kai McLeod, Emmaline Gibson, Holder Davis, and Grady Davis, as well as nieces, nephews, and many cousins. The family wishes to thank the nurses and all the staff at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation. The care they provided during her stay in Memory Care and hospice was always kind and professional. The family also asks that in lieu of flowers, friends donate to the scholarship fund of the Trion Bulldog Alumni Association at PO Box 295, Trion, GA 30753.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
LUALLEN
MRS. JANICE M. LUALLEN, age 75, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday evening, November 29, 2023, in a Rome hospital. She was born in Summerville, Georgia on April 17, 1948, a daughter of the late Roy T. and Alma Carter Bryant; she was a Homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, the late Barbara Bryant.
Surviving are Husband, Larry Luallen; daughter, Tine Marie Luallen; son, Tim Luallen; grandchildren, Jade Starkey, Jessie Loggins, Jerry Luallen, Emily Amanda Luallen Ratliff, Cole Luallen; great grandchildren, Jocie Rubi and Jaxton Rubi; sisters, Tressia Bryant, Charlotte Bryant, Kay Bryant, Marie Bryant, Darlene Bryant; brothers, Junior Bryant, William Bryant, and Rickey Bryant; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 3rd, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Earle Rainwater officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Anky Fulmer, Troy Oehlson, Howard Slicker, Yandell Ratliff, Sloan Johnson, and Dean Cornett; Honorary Pallbearers Adam Reagan, Bobby Edgeworth, Allen Barnes, and Larry Edgeworth. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Janice M. Luallen, who passed away Wednesday.
Sunday, November 26, 2023
UPTAIN
Surviving are wife, Christy Uptain; sons Kevin Uptain (Kristy Kincade), Wesley Uptain, and Joseph Uptain; daughter, Tasha Corntassle; sister Melanie Wooten; several Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews.
A Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, November 23, 2023
BAKER
MR. C. S. “STEVE” BAKER, owner of Prime Realty, Summerville, Georgia, passed away November 23, 2023 and has gone to be with his parents, Carl Cameron and Hazel Hankins Baker, Aunt Helen and Uncle Paul Arden, and special friends Jack Allen and Gary McConnell.
He is survived by children, Kellie Baker Thomas (Mikel), Ezekiel Montraville Baker, and their mother, Angela Amos; sister, Carole Baker Hayes (Davis), cousin, Paula Arden; grandchildren, Charleston and Layla Baker; special friend, Kay Gamble; secretary, Cathy Brown; special young men, Lance Bennett, Landon Bryant, Darren Mitchell, Lane Warren, and Donovan Whaley.
The Family will receive friends at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Saturday, December 2nd, from 1 until 3 P.M. Private Memorial ceremony will be held at Ami Cemetery at a later date.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. C. S. “Steve” Baker who passed away November 23, 2023.
HAYGOOD
Surviving are her daughters, Tina Pickle and Tyra Bennett; sons, Gerald Haygood, Keith Haygood and Scott Haygood; sister, Sandra Ivey; brother, Rev. Charles Barksdale; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Reynolds and Rev. Charles Barksdale officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Samuel Rutledge, Dakota Lewis, Andrew Bennett, Tristyn Haygood, Jessie Pickle, and Jeff Holcomb. Honorary Pallbearers, Jerry Bennett, Spencer Reed, Jonathan Rutledge, Pam Millican. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 25th, from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Joyce Laquita Haygood, who passed away on Wednesday.
Monday, November 20, 2023
WILSON
Survived by loving wife, Brenda Gaines Wilson; daughters and spouses, Cynthia and Nick Swords and April and Derek Adams; grandchildren Kayla (Lance), Caitlin (Jamison), Aleigha, and Scottie Satterfield, and Dylan and Levi Adams; great grandchildren, Lilah Gazaway, Parker and Paxton Phibbs; sister, Sheryl Wilson McDaniel; brother, Edwin and Martha Wilson; brother-in-law, Lawrence Smith; brother-in-law and spouse, Pat and Karen Gaines; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 26th, at 2:30 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Helton and Rev. Dewayne Teague officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Levi Adams, Dylan Adams, Scottie Satterfield, Ethan Gaines, Jeffrey Wilson, and Chandler Ammons. Honorary Pallbearers, members of New Antioch Baptist Church, all former co-workers of the Georgia Department of Public Safety. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 26th, from 1:00 until 2:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Nelson Lee Wilson who passed away Saturday, November 18th.
Monday, October 30, 2023
LEDFORD
Surviving are son, Frank Coleman Ledford; grandchildren, Frances Lewis and Frank Judson Ledford; great granddaughter, Callista Rose Butner; great grandson, Elijah Joe Butner.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 4th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Paul Mason officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Landon Wesson, Davin Meadows, Kristy Hall, Roger Tapp, Ricky Kellett, Jason Lewis, Judson Ledford, and Gary Floyd; Honorary Pallbearers, Aleta Kellett, Kyle Kellett and the Fidelis Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 12 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Frances Kellett Ledford.
Thursday, October 26, 2023
HAMPTON
Surviving are his wife, Vickie Hampton; son, James Barnaby Hampton; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be held Friday, October 27th, at 2:30 p.m. from Graveside in Lyerly Cemetery with Rev. Harold Helton officiating. Active Pallbearers Michael Herring, Jason Herring, Kenneth Cooper, Roger Womack, Tony Long, and Mike Deaver. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Friday from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. James Leon Hampton who passed away Thursday morning.
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
STEPHENSON
After retirement she was asked if she would like to substitute but she politely declined. She had a new adventure awaiting her that June in the form of her first grandchild and three years later her second grand. Many years later she became a great grandmother to two and they were the light of her life.
Betty had a loving community in her school family and long lasting friendships with many of her fellow teachers. One of their favorite pastimes for many years was playing bridge, whether it was a get together with a table of four or the more serious bridge party of three tables with snacks served on china and tea served in crystal goblets. Betty loved visiting with family and having family visit her, including her granddog. In her later years, with declining health, Betty was lovingly cared for in her home by Laura and Mike who saw to all her needs. Special thanks to Sharon Timmons for her loving care to mother for many years. Thank you to the RN’s and CNA’s on C Hall at Oakview for the kindness and care shown to mother the past 8 months. In addition to her parents, She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Joe Kellett Stephenson on November 17, 1967. She was a member of The Summerville First Baptist Church.
Surviving are daughters, Laura J. Stephenson (Mike Head) and Lynn (Richard) Thigpen; sister, Ann (Jack) Bagwell; brother-in-law, Bill (Carolyn) Stephenson; grandchildren, Joseph (Bre) Thigpen and Kelly Thigpen; great grandchildren, Eli Thigpen and Lila Thigpen; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 28th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Peppers officiating, interment in the Family plot of Summerville Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 12 noon until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty Mitchell Stephenson who passed away Monday.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
REECE
Surviving are daughter, Mackenzie Reece; son and daughter-in-law, Cory and Jessica Reece; companion, Susan Reece; grandchildren, Easton Reece, Brylee Reece, Colt Reece; sister and brother-in-law, Marty and Jimmy Lowery; several Aunts and Cousins also survive.
In keeping with Robert’s wishes, he will be cremated, there will be no formal service.
Monday, October 16, 2023
RAGLAND
Surviving are his wife, Jan Ragland; sons, Britt (Missy) Ragland and Shane (Jennifer) Ragland; sister, Betty Joyce Rackley; grandchildren, Kennedi Wilson, Alexa Ragland, Carsen Ragland, Evan Ragland, Blaine Ragland, and Bella Ragland; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 19th, at 2:30 p.m. from the Lyerly First Baptist Church with Rev. Richard McGinnis, Dr. James Baird, and Mr. Brad Edwards officiating, interment in the Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Roger Bryant, David Hall, Jimmy Taylor, Jonathan Campbell, Blaine Ragland, and Evan Ragland; Honorary Pallbearers, Terry Godfrey, Greg Shaw, Gary Gordon, Rick Hammonds, Brad Edwards, Joe Reed, and John Leeper. The family will receive friends Thursday at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of service. The family requests no flowers and suggest contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Lyerly Cemetery.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Harold Dean Ragland.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
SIMS
Surviving are her husband, Tim Sims; sons, Alex Sims and Andrew Sims; grandson, Colton Sims; brother, Michael (Tracy) Hawkins; special friends, Jensen Brink and Ashlyn Walker; aunt, Estelle Johnson; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Graveside service will be held Sunday, October 15th, at 2:30 p.m. from Cloudland Presbyterian Cemetery with Dr. Jeff Alverson officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Alex Sims, Jeremy Sims, Arnold Sims, Jeffrey Gorham, Mark Wofford and Steve Wofford. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 until 2 p.m. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Kathy Hawkins Sims.
Thursday, October 5, 2023
GORHAM
Surviving are his sons, Jeff (Mechelle) Gorham and Tony Gorham; grandchildren, Alisha (Tommy) Stephens, Tiffany (Brett) Johnson and Emily (Chad) Smith; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Estelle Johnson.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Mickey Skates officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be David McGuire, Tony Burt, Michael Hawkins, Tommy Stephens, Chris Henderson, and Brett Johnson. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 p.m. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Garvin Ray Gorham who passed away Thursday.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
MONEY
Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Nicole Money; grandchildren, Austin Money and Tatum Money; sister, Peggy Herod; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins also survive,
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 30th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel with the Honorable John Dennis officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Danny Parrish, Derrick Parrish, Barry Money, Richard Sumner, Rocky Hatfield, and Tim Hayes; Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the 1961 graduating Class of Menlo High School. Visitation will be held Saturday from 12 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Doris Ruth Money, who passed away Wednesday.
BROWN
Surviving are son, C. J. Brown, Jr.; sisters, Judy (Leonard) Tatum, Peggy (Tommy) Rosson; brother, Ricky (Sandra) Brown; granddaughter, Sarah Brown; great grandson, Elijah Brown; several Nieces and Nephews.
A celebration of Life, will be held at a later date.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Charles E. Brown, Sr.
Monday, September 25, 2023
WILSON
Surviving are daughter, Brittany Hewitt; sons, Brandon Wilson and Brian Wilson; grandchildren, Catie Beth Hewitt and Maddux Hewitt; Jerry Wilson also survives.
Memorial funeral service will be held Friday, September 29th, at 1:00 P.M. from the Four Mile Baptist Church with Rev. Joel Smith officiating, inurnment in Summerville Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Friday from 11:00 A.M. until 1 P.M. at the Church.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Catherine-Jean Wilson.
Sunday, September 17, 2023
EDGEWORTH
Surviving are His, Mother, Betty Ann Edgeworth; nephew, Joseph Edgeworth; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins also survive.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 18th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Collins officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Tony Fountain, Russell Green, Michael Hall, David Ragan, Robert Siffles, and Colt Siffles. The Family will receive friends Monday from noon until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Johnny Amos Edgeworth.
Saturday, September 16, 2023
MOORE
Surviving are Her husband, James Thomas Moore; son, Jerry Haney; nieces, Brenda Paladino and Debbie Verner; Four Grandchildren also survive,
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 21st, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Paul Mason officiating, interment in Cloudland Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty Mayes Moore.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
GREEN
Surviving are daughter, Erica and Brandon Fountain; son, Heath and Savannah McGuire; stepdaughter, Marti Green; brother, Roger and Kerry Wood; granddaughters, Ansley Ratliff, Isabella McGuire, Olivia McGuire, Gabbie McGuire, and Annie Fountain; several Nieces and Nephews.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 23rd, from 4 until 6 p.m. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home; interment will be 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Perennial Springs Cemetery, with Phil McGuire voicing the final prayer. Active Pallbearers Heath McGuire, Brandon Fountain, Roger Wood, Billy Clark, Clark Wood, and Ryan Wood; Honorary Pallbearers, Staff of Tapestry Hospice and the Atrium Health Floyd Infusion Lab.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Cheryl Green who passed away Monday afternoon.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
WEAVER
Surviving are daughter, Tracie (Shane) Smith; son, Kevin (Amanda) Bailey; grandchildren, Bailey Rowlls (Hunter Teems) and Isabella Bailey; sister, Cecelia (Cecil) Laney; several Nieces and Nephews; special friend, Benny Humphreys.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 4, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Sanford Deberry officiating, interment in the Family plot of Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Ray Laney, Mike Dean, Gary Norton, Ronnie Stephens, Kelly Henderson, and Don Reynolds. Honorary Pallbearers will be Members of Chattooga High School Class of 1978. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. It is the family’s wish for all who will, wear red and black.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Debbie Dean Weaver.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
WHITE
Surviving are sons, Jeffery (Todd) White and Michael White; grandchildren, Daisy White, Shay White, Austin White, Bryce Blackmon, Kaitlyn Bowman, Kristin Copenhaver; great-grandchildren, Shamieyan Smith, Leighton Bowman, Rosalee Bowman, Depharrah Smith, and Braxton Copenhaver.
A Memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from Graveside in West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Harold Helton officiating. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Sammy Leon White.
Sunday, July 30, 2023
TAPP
MRS. DORIS FAYE TAPP, age 76, of Cedar Bluff Alabama passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Trion, Georgia April 13, 1947, a daughter of the late Charlie Marvin and Irene Mae Ellison Caldwell. Mrs. Tapp attended West Berryton Faith Temple. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny W. Tapp; sisters, Barbara Hartline, Linda Jones, Pamela Caldwell and brothers, Charles Caldwell and Dewayne Caldwell.
Survivors include her daughters, Rebecca Hall and Faye (Ron) DeBerry; sister, Rachel Kilgore; brothers, Jerry Caldwell and Ray Caldwell; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. from the J.D. Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Caldwell and Rev. John Mann officiating, interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Justin Tapp, Casey Beavers, Brandon DeGrasse, Paul Brown, Ron DeBerry, and Travis Williams. Honorary Pallbearers Danny Wilkins, Nieces, Nephews, The Cedar Bluff Fire Department, and Nurses and staff of Amedisys Hospice Gadsden Alabama. The family will receive friends from Monday, July 31, 2023, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Doris Faye Tapp.
KELLETT
Surviving are His wife, Mi-Lyong Kellett; daughter, Lana June Kellett; sons, Jason Marcus (Susie) Kellett and Peter Frank (Jamie) Kellett; sisters, Jean (Thomas) Hawkins, and Nansi (Scott) Sparks; brothers, Andrew Thomas (Cindy) Kellett and William David (Linda) Kellett; granddaughters, Savannah Bailey Kellett and Alexa Kellett; grandsons, Jakub Blayne Lloyd and Jaxsun Marcus Kellett; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 1st, at 5:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Kellett officiating, private interment in the Kellett Farm Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Jakub Blayne Lloyd, Jaxsun Marcus Kellett, William David Kellett, Chuck Cox, Kamdyn Kellett, Daylin Kellett; Honorary Pallbearers members of the U. S. Army and all present and former employees of Hays State Prison. The Family will receive friends Tuesday at the Funeral Home from 3:00 P.M. until the hour of service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. John Frank Kellett, Jr.
Saturday, July 29, 2023
NORTON
Surviving are sons, Stacy Norton and Stephen Norton; grandson, Liam Norton.
Graveside service will be held Sunday, July 30th, at 11:00 A.M. in West Hill Cemetery at Trion.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Friday, July 28, 2023
GOSS
LITTLE ABIGAIL MARIE GOSS passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in a Rome Hospital. She was born February 7, 2023, infant daughter of Morgan Long Goss and Noah James Goss. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Donna Long, great-grandfather, C.D. Long and grandfather Tony Goss.
Surviving are her parents, Morgan Long Goss and Noah James Goss; grandfather, Charlie Long; grandmother, Ashley Nicole Cleland; godfather, Aaron Bice; nanna, Janice Lewis Hankins; great grandmothers, Judy Long and Janice Brookover; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday, July 30, 2023, at 4 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor LeBron Long officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers will be Noah Goss and Aaron Bice. Honorary Pallbearer, Adam Goss. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 p.m. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Little Abigail Marie Goss.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
GILREATH
Surviving are, daughters, Becky (Donnie) Gerrin and Sherri (Richard) Selby; sons, Calvin (Rachel) Gilreath and Jerry Gilreath; granddaughters, Lisa Gilreath, Lacey Gilreath, Michelle Pollard Causey, Emily (Michael) Kobito, and Grace Gilreath; grandson, Justin Pollard (Dana); great grandchildren, Ansley Causey, Caden Causey, Brooklyn Causey, and Mack Pollard; great great grandchild, Maisley Causey; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 26th, at 1:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Avans officiating. Interment in the Family Plot of Macedonia Cemetery, Teloga Community. Pallbearers are Richard Selby, Michael Kobito, Caden Causey, Justin Pollard, Dale Selby, and Kevin Godfrey. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service. The Family respectfully request no food.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Ludain Pruitt Gilreath, who passed away Sunday.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
MCCONNELL
MR. GARY WALLACE MCCONNELL, age 78, a lifelong resident of Chattooga County, Georgia, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, in a Rome Hospital. He was the son of the late John Frank McConnell and Margueritt Rea McConnell. Gary started his career in law enforcement working with his father, then Sheriff of Chattooga County. At the age of 21, while attending Mississippi State University, Gary’s Father died while serving as Sheriff and Gary took over the Sheriff’s position, he was the youngest sheriff in Georgia history. He was Sheriff of Chattooga County for 20 years and in 1991 was appointed Head of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, GEMA, and was Head of the Georgia Olympic Law Enforcement Command. After retirement, he went into private emergency management, where he helped other states with their emergency management agencies and emergencies.
Surviving are His wife, Lyndell Diane McConnell; daughter and companion, Rebecca Rea and Fox Carrasquillo; and grandson, Levi Cobb.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 13th, at 3:00 p.m.. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. J. Wesley Privett and Rev. Mike Cavin officiating, interment in Macedonia Cemetery. Active Pallbearers are Members of the Teloga Fire Department; Honorary Pallbearers Gary Blackwell, Patrick Wesson, Steve Baker, Butch Camp, Jeremy Elrod, Ken Anderson, Jerry Davenport, and All Public Safety Personnel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Homes, #1000 Sheriff’s Way, Madison, GA.-30650, or online at https://georgiasheriffsyouthfoundation.org.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 until 7 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Gary Wallace McConnell.
Monday, July 10, 2023
WOOD
Surviving are daughter, Jennifer Medlin (Grady); brothers, Billy Wood (Tracy and David Wood; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Private Graveside service was held Friday, July 7th, at 5:00 P.M. from the Berryton Cemetery with Mike Lee officiating. Active Pallbearers Billy Wood, David Wood, Will Wood, Ray Bailey, Greg Koonce, and Billy Willingham.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
Sunday, July 2, 2023
SIFFLES
Surviving are daughter, Stacy Ann Eller; father, Donald Jack Siffles, Sr.; and brother, Donald Jack Siffles, Jr.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Collins officiating, interment in the Family plot of Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Russell Green, Tony Fountain, Dennis Wade, Joseph Edgeworth, Tim Hathcock, and Michael Hall; Honorary Pallbearers, David Ragan, Glenda Green, and David Wade. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 10 until 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Wendy Ann Siffles.
Friday, June 30, 2023
LINDSEY
Surviving are his wife, Judy Lindsey; sons, Mark Lindsey and David Lindsey; brother, Jimmy Lindsey; grandchildren, Brandon Lindsey, Brianna Lindsey, Claire Lindsey and Chasity Fletcher; 4 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 3, 2023 at 2 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Winston and Pastor Gary Howell officiating, interment in the Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Ethan Hutchison, Colby Perkins, Scott Woodall, Randy Vaughn, Nate Culberson, and Cameron Culberson. The family will receive friends Monday, July 3, 2023 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, June 29, 2023
HURLEY
Mrs. Marceline Hurley, age 94, of Alcoa, Tennessee, formerly of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday morning, June 28, 2023, in a Maryville, Tennessee Hospital. She was born April 15, 1929, in Summerville, Georgia, daughter of the late Marion and Lucille Doster Mobbs. She along with her husband Gene owned and operated the Hurley’s Grocery Stores in Summerville, Trion, and Fort Payne, Alabama, for many years. Mrs. Hurley was the oldest member of the South Summerville Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Brown.
Surviving are her husband, Gene Hurley; daughters, Sherry Reeves and Cecelia Berry and son, David Hurley; grandchildren, Sean Reeves, Tisha Cox, Carrie Daniels, Marta Bridges; 3 great grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 3 p.m. from the South Summerville Baptist Church with Dr. Jerry Mahan and Dr. Gene Greer officiating, interment in the Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Philip Cox, Levi Cox, Matthew Cox, Sean Reeves and Connor Daniels. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2 p.m. until the hour of service at the church. The family respectfully requests no flowers.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, June 24, 2023
NICHOLSON
MR. RONALD (RON) NICHOLSON, age 80, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, in a Rome hospital. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 31, 1943, He was a son of the late Robert and Shirley Hickman Nicholson. He was graduated from Trion High School in 1961, where He was the first band Drum Major for the Trion High Band. After graduation, He enlisted in the U. S. Navy and attended the Naval Conservatory of Music in Washington, D.C. After successfully completing His music studies was selected for the Admiral’s Tours in Central and South America. Due to the Cuban Missile crisis He was temporarily assigned to man the USS Canaberra, off the coast of Miami, 90 miles from Cuba. After being honorably discharged, Ron returned to Rome, Georgia, where he was the co-founder of The Gospel Brass. They traveled extensively, headlining with many famous gospel groups. After making many albums, they were regularly on Pat Robertson’s PTL 700 Club. He received a standing ovation, at the Grand Ole Opry, for His saxophone solo of How Great Thou Art. Most of Ron’s adult life was spent as a successful Grand Piano salesman for Yamaha Piano of California. He was well known in the industry, winning many awards, including trips to Italy, Hong Kong, China, New York, and California. After 43 years, Ron retired, in 2016, moving from Sarasota, Fl. to Summerville, Ga., with his wife, Jimmie Ann. He was Methodist by Faith and deeply loved his wife, children, and Family. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by a daughter, the late Victoria Lynn Tudor, grandparents, Henry & Eulalee Hickman, and brother-in-law, Bill Pierce.
Surviving are His wife, Jimmie Ann Bennett Nicholson; daughter, Angie R. Belsoe; sons, Ronald Adam Nicholson and Ronald Allen (Rusty) Nicholson, Jr.; sisters & brother-in-law, Patricia Nicholson Pierce and Frances Nicholson Pence (Frank); many Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, June 25th, at 2:30 P.M. from Graveside in Greenhills Memory Garden with Kathy Worley officiating. Active Pallbearers are John Riley, Jimmy Riley, David Pence, Bob Wesson, Britt Carpenter, and Cody Young; Honorary Pallbearer, Nickolas Young. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 1 until 2:30 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Ronald (Ron) Nicholson, who passed away Thursday.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
BATTLES
Mr. Gary Eugene Battles, age 61 of Lyerly, Georgia passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Summerville, Georgia on April, 10, 1962, a son of the late Claude and Martha Ann Fuller Battles. Mr. Battles was employed with Patty Paving. He was preceded in death by a sister, the late Brenda Battles and brother, Jerry Battles.
Surviving are his companion, Jacqueline Newsome; step daughter, Shelly Maxey; brothers, Earl Battles, Terry Battles, Carlton Battles, and Bob Battles; sisters, Tina Battles, Doris Battles and Dorothy Battles; several Nieces and Nephews.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, June 24th, from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Howell officiating. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Saturday from 10 until 11 A.M.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Gary Eugene Battles.
Monday, June 19, 2023
LOVE
MRS. MARGIE ANN HUSKEY LOVE, age 73, of South Cedar Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 17, 2023. She was born in Menlo, Georgia on March 9, 1950 to the late Robert Lee and Mildred Mountain Huskey. Mrs. Love was raised in Menlo, attended Chattooga High School, and graduated from Dalton Vocational School of Health Occupations as an L.P.N. Margie, known as “Maw” to her Granddaughters, will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and loving grandmother. She loved her cat “Sassy and enjoyed cooking, traveling, reading, and watching westerns. In addition to Parents, She was preceded by her husband, the late Robert Lawrence Love, siblings, Charles William “Bill” Huskey, Tom Huskey (Pat), and Betty Marie Suits (Fred); brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, William Love, Ruth Coker, David Love, Dot Love, Patricia Love, and W. T. Tucker.
Surviving are daughter, Carla D. Love and granddaughters, Ann-Marie Love and Teresa Denise Love; special nephew, Steve and Leann Love; special sister-in-law Margie L. Love; brothers-in-law, Winston Love, Walter and Nell Love, Loice “Jenny” Tucker, Ben Love; special work friend, Annette Podschelne; a host of Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Gene Greer and Pastor Undra C. Finley officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Pallbearers are Steve Love, Channer Love, Mike Love, Carlton Love, David Meadows, Jeff Martin, Eddy Willingham, and Tom Evans. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 1 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home. The Family thanks the nurses of Traditions Hospice of Dalton for their excellent care of Margie.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Margie Ann Huskey Love.
Saturday, June 17, 2023
EDWARDS
Mr. Edwards was a devoted Christian who enjoyed reading his Bible and talking to others about his faith. As a Christ follower he believed that loving God, loving others, and loving his family were keys to an abundant life. He often gave his time, talents, and resources to help others in times of need. He was a member of South Summerville Baptist Church where he was ordained as a deacon. He sang in the church choir and enjoyed driving the church van and helping with the Awana program. He was a proud member of the Gideons International where one of his favorite ways to serve the Lord was passing out Gideon Bibles in schools and prisons. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, hunting for deals at Trade Day, and spending time with his family and his grandchildren. Mr. Edwards always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone he met.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Willingham Edwards and his children, daughter Jennifer Edwards; son and daughter-in-law Matthew and Angie Edwards; and daughter and son-in-law Mary Beth and Ben Housch; grandchildren Ella Claire Nicholson, Emmie Chambless, Reagan Edwards, Abigail Edwards, Josie Edwards, Noah Edwards, Mary Anna Bentley, Henry Housch and Lottie Housch; a brother and sister in law the late Johnny and Lynda Edwards, sister Dianne Gilliland, sister and brother-in-law Mary Frances and Richard White, sister Cindy Finster, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Dewey and Martha Hughes. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
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