SWANSON

MRS. NORMA JEAN SWANSON, age 100, of Chickamauga, Georgia, formerly of Summerville, Georgia, went to Her heavenly home to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was a daughter of the late Berry Seaman and Johnnie Bell Chambers. Born in Auburndale, Florida on March 16, 1925, grew up in Valley Head, Alabama, and lived most of Her adult life in Summerville, Georgia. In addition to Parents, was preceded in death by Her husband, the late Grady Swanson, siblings the late Florence Hulgan, John (J.B.) Chambers, and Raymond Chambers. She was a member of South Summerville Baptist Church for many years and served the Lord faithfully in numerous capacities before moving to Chickamauga, Georgia, where she united with the Chickamauga First Baptist Church.

Surviving are Her son, Malcolm (Carolyn) Swanson; grandchildren, Michael (Christy) Swanson and Melissa (Rob) Walthour; great grandchildren, Caleb Stewart, Brian Stewart, Josh Walthour, Max Swanson, and Leah Walthour.

Graveside and interment service will be held Monday, May 19th, at 4:30 P.M. from the Family plot in Summervile Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Mrs. Swanson’s memory.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Norma Jean Swanson, who passed away Saturday.

HURLEY

 MR. GENE HURLEY, age 95, of Alcoa, Tennessee, former Owner/Operator of the Summerville Hurley’s Grocery Store, passed away Friday evening, May 16, 2025, in Louisville, Tennessee. Mr. Hurley was born in Summerville, Georgia on February 11, 1930 to the late Tollie Ross and Annie Laura Elsberry Hurley. He was longtime member of South Summerville Baptist Church; in addition to Parents was preceded in death by His wife the late Clara Marceline Mobbs Hurley and brother the late Tollie Fay Hurley.

Surviving are daughters, Sherry Reeves and Cecelia Berry; son, David Hurley; grandchildren, Sean Reeves, Tisha Cox, Carrie Daniels, and Marta Bridges; Three Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, May 19th, at 2:00 P.M. from the South Summerville Baptist Church with Dr. Jerry Mahan officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Sean Reeves, Phillip Cox, Levi Cox, Matthew Cox, and Connor Daniels. The Family will receive friends Monday from 1 P.M. until the hour of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Mr. Hurley’s memory.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Gene Hurley.