APPELBAUM

Arthur Frank Appelbaum, 82, of Homosassa, FL, passed away at home on May 15, 2024, after an extended illness. He was born in Baltimore, MD, on August 3, 1941, the son of the late Bennie and Mollie Appelbaum. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Arlene, whom he met while completing his Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at the State University of New York at New Paltz. In addition to Arlene, Arty is survived by his son, Dr. Jeff (Karen) Appelbaum, of Trion, GA, and his daughter, Amy (Mike) Mihalchik, of Poughkeepsie, NY, as well as grandchildren, Max and Brooke Appelbaum and Sydney Mihalchik. He is also survived by his sisters, Linda (Bob) Glickstein and Phyllis (Jerry) Stein; nephews and niece Steven (Anne) Glickstein, Daniel (Toni) Glickstein, Michelle (Cary) Berman, Jason (Bethany) Stein, and several great nieces and nephews. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who supported his family unfailingly and took great pride in them, attending as many milestone events as travel allowed.

After completing his degree at SUNY New Paltz, Arty became a teacher in the Chappaqua Central School District, where he taught all grades of elementary school during his 37-year career at Roaring Brook Elementary School. He spent the majority of his years teaching first grade, because he loved watching the growth of his students during the year, and he impacted the lives and futures of hundreds of children in his nurturing classroom environment. In addition, he served as the New York State United Teachers chapter treasurer for many years, while also working as the Sunday School Superintendent at Temple Beth-am in Yorktown Heights, NY. Arty retired from teaching in 1999, and in 2000 he and Arlene moved to Homosassa, FL, where they became involved in the leadership of the Nature Coast Orchid Society, made many close friends, and participated in several community activities.

A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, May 20 at Macrini-Wilder Funeral Home in Homosassa, Florida, with interment at West Hill Cemetery in Trion, GA On May 25 at 11am.

HAMBY

MR. EDWIN HILL HAMBY, age 91, of Beavers Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Hamby was born in Trion, Georgia to the late Hugh Lee and Margaret Wofford Hamby on September 29, 1932. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran of Korea, member of the Summerville First United Methodist Church, and was retired Terminal Manager for Mason & Dixon Truck Lines. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by siblings, the late Hughbelle Tucker, Joyce Hogg, Peggy Hogg, Margaret Thomas, and Nelle Adamson; and grandson, the late Luke Grogan.

Surviving are His wife, Frances Lucille Hamby; daughters & sons-in-law, Fonda (Dwight) Morgan, Sonya (Ronnie) Dixon, Kim (Tim) Grogan; sister, Jane Stokes; brother, Jerry Hamby; Nine Grandchildren, Sixteen Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17th, at 4:00 P.M. from The Chapel At Camp Hamby, with Rev. David Autry and Rev. John Wesley Privett officiating, interment in Garrett Cemetery. Pallbearers, Dwight Morgan, Ronnie Dixon, Tim Grogan, Joshua Morgan, Zachary Morgan, TJ Grogan, Ian Johnstone, Chris Cope, and Nick Henson. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Edwin Hill Hamby.

WADE

MRS. RHONDA GAIL WADE, age 75, of Dogwood Drive, Trion, Georgia passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at her residence.  She was born in LaFayette, Georgia, to the late Ernie M. and Edna H. Owensby Anderson, on June 24, 1948. Mrs. Wade attended the Lookout Hall Church of Christ, and was retired from the Winding Department for Color Spectrum.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Steven A. Wade, to whom she was married on December 22, 1968; and brother the late Richard Wayne (Bud) Anderson.

Surviving are her son and spouse, Mike and Wendy Wade; sister and spouse, Elizabeth and Leon Williams; brother and spouse, Ken and Freda Anderson; granddaughter, Autumn Wade.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 15th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Terry York officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden.  Active Pallbearers Eric Davenport, Ken Anderson, Scotty Anderson, Zac Anderson, Larry VanFossen, and Daniel Williams; Honorary Pallbearers Ricky Anderson and James Singleton.  The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 12 noon until 2:00 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Rhonda Gail Anderson Wade who passed away Sunday morning.

WRIGHT

MR. JERRY THOMAS WRIGHT, age 84, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 in a Rome hospital. Mr. Wright was born in Cedartown, Georgia, July 31, 1939, son of the late Jay Wright and Mozelle Collins Wright. He worked in Chemical Sales for many years before his retirement in 2004. Mr. Wright was a member of the National Guard and Baptist by faith. In addition to his Parents, He was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Bowen; granddaughter, Ashley Wright; and step child, Kimberly Rochester.

Surviving are his wife, Annette Vanpelt Wright; children, Scott Wright (Candi), Christy Baker (Jeff), Brent Wright (Nancy); grandchildren, Tiffany Payton (Craig), Brittany Mathis (Josh), Bre Merrell (Wayne), Christopher Wright, Cody Baker, Jack Wright, T. J. Wright and Jamie Knight; brother, Jimmy Wright (Anne); 10 great grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 2 p.m. from the Graveside with Rev. Jason Boyd officiating, interment in Polk Memory Gardens, Cedartown, Georgia. Active Pallbearers, Christopher Wright, Jack Wright, Cody Baker, Jay Stroud, T. J. Wright, Wayne Merrell, Mark Parkinson, and Tony Wright. Visitation will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. until 12 noon from Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Summerville, Georgia.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jerry Thomas Wright.

RAY

MRS. KATHRYN BRADY RAY, age 92, of Cartersville, Georgia formerly of Chattooga County, Georgia, passed away April 16, 2024, in Tucker, Georgia. She was born on August 8, 1931 in Georgia to the late Michael Chele Brady and Annie Bell Ragland Brady.

Surviving are daughters, Kathy LaBelle and Rebecca Huffstutler; sisters, Louise Caldwell. Evelyn Rhinehart, and Barbara Young; brother, Harry Brady; grandchildren, Heather Jones, JoAnn Price, Lea Ann Ray, and Niki LaBella; several Nieces and Nephews.

Memorial service Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Helton officiating, inurnment in Lyerly Cemetery.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BROWN

MRS. RITA FAYE BROWN, age 67, of Walnut Street, Trion, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, morning, April 30, 2024. Mrs. Brown was born in Trion, Georgia on August 11, 1956, a daughter of the late Robert A. Johnson, Sr. and Clara L. Smith Johnson. She was a member of the Church of Christ, a retired mental health technician, and in addition to Parents was preceded in death by siblings Charlotte Todd, Terry Lee Johnson, Sr., and Robert Alvin Johnson, Jr.

Surviving are daughter, April Brown; son, David Jordan; sister, Jackie Cain; brother, Tony Johnson; grandsons, Ashton Jordan, Kaindon Jordan, Noah Jordan, and Jonah Jordan; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 3rd, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with niece, Toni Johnson and Minister Hugh Glaze officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers David Jordan, Mike Jones, Bo Jones, Jacob Hammitt. The Family will receive friends Friday from noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Rita Faye Brown.