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, April 22, 2024
STOKER
Surviving are sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Robert Whitworth; nieces, Robin & Glenn Miller, Tammy & Elliott Norton, Kathy & Charles Ratledge; nephews, Jayson & Amy Whitworth, Lee Stoker, Larry & Johnie Stoker, Mark & Debbie Stoker, Greg & Sherry Stoker; step children, Monette & Jerry Crabtree, Charlene & Tony Wigley, Phil & Mary Ann Gurley.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 27th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Family members speaking, interment in West Hill Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jim Berry Stoker.
Friday, April 19, 2024
RAMSEY
Faye was born on December 28, 1942 to Annie Bell Kellett and Glen Elsberry.
In 1961, Faye married William “Bill” Ramsey. Faye and Bill went on to have three children, Chrysan, Jeff and Holland. Faye was the bookkeeper for Bill’s construction business, Bill Ramsey, Inc. She was a homemaker and later a paraprofessional at Chattooga High School. She was a member of Lyerly First Baptist Church.
Faye was predeceased in death by her husband William David “Bill” Ramsey, her siblings Sewell Glen Elsberry, Annie Ruth Sweatman, Roy “RC” Elsberry, Edwin “Ed” Dobbs Elsberry, James Elsberry, Robert “Bob” Elsberry and Charles Elsberry.
Survivors include her siblings Sarah Duke and Bill Elsberry; her daughter Chrysan (Lanny) Thomas; her sons Jeff (Kasey) Ramsey and William Holland Ramsey; her six grandchildren Chaz (Karanda) Thomas, Ramsey (Rebecca) Thomas, Austin (Samantha) Ramsey, Christian (Lindsey) Thomas, Isaac (Cassie) Thomas and Kerrigan (Matthew) Moore; and 7 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home on April 21, 2024 at 1:00 to 3:00 PM. A service will be held at 3:00PM with Rev. James Baird officiating. Active pallbearers will be Chaz Thomas, Ramsey Thomas, Austin Ramsey, Christian Thomas, Isaac Thomas, and Kerrigan Ramsey Moore.
In addition to flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Center For Hope 145 Catoosa Circle Ringgold, Georgia 30736, an organization Faye felt strongly about that focuses on mental health.
Monday, April 15, 2024
WHITE
MISS TIFFANY PAGE WHITE, age 23, of Given Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly April 3, 2024. Miss White was born in Rome, Georgia on September 15, 2000, a daughter of the late James Neil White and Tracey Leona Dennis White. She graduated from Chattooga High School and was employed at Ingles Super Market in Summerville.
Surviving are sister, Chastity Nicole White of Trion and brother, Ricky Ray Gupton of Rossville.
A Celebration of Life for Tiffany Page White will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Dowdy Park with Pastor Gary Howell officiating. Attendees are encouraged to bring finger foods.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, April 14, 2024
WOFFORD
Surviving are Her husband, Jerry Wofford; daughter, Rhonda (Jeff) White of Gaylesville, Alabama; son-Stanley (Trish) Wofford of Summerville, Georgia; grandsons, , Damion Moore, Devin White, and Destiny White; granddaughters, Hope Wofford and Grace Wofford; Mrs. Wofford was also the great grandmother of Five; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 16th, at 3:30 P.M. from Graveside in Ami Cemetery, Menlo, Georgia, with speakers Tim Smith, Martha Ann Smith, Trish Wofford, and Lamon Ware; Kelsey Johnson singing; Active Pallbearers Damion Moore, Devin White, Destry White, Dallas Moore, Kalen Willingham, Jordan Willingham, and Sebastian Builes.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Monday, April 1, 2024
MITCHELL
Survived by life partner, of 51 years, Brentz Turner; niece, Cindy (Wayne) Albrecht, great niece, Jamie (Joe) Prince, great nephews Kiley (Jessica), and Isaac (Ashley), as well as Jared (Elisabeth) Peulausk-Ponder; great great niece, Ella Prince, great great nephews, Henry Prince, and Ethan Albrecht; sisters-in-law, Ann (Jim) Lynch, and Fran (Ron) Palmer; as well as many friends, neighbors, and extended family.
Celebration of life for Billy Wayne Mitchell was held Sunday, April 7th, at 3:00 P.M. from the Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth Norton, Caroline Jones, Maisha Ludy, and Jamie Prince speaking. In lieu of flowers, the Family requests donations to Heyman Hospice or the Chattooga County Historical Society.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Billy Wayne Mitchell.
Saturday, March 23, 2024
HELTON
Surviving are husband, Harold Lee Helton; daughters, Cheryl Farrar (Brent Williamson) and Stephanie Helton (Jeff Dotson); granddaughter, Jennifer Turner; great grandchildren, Stella Turner, Annabelle Turner, and Vivian Turner; brother, Bruce (Ruth) Stephens; sister-in-law, Barbara Stephens; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 25th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Smith officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Joseph Stephens, Brent Williamson, Evan Stephens, Chuck Helton, Tommy Maynor, and Terry Scoggins. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Monday from 12 noon until 2:00 P.M.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Vesta Stephens Helton, who passed away Saturday morning.
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.