HUNTER

Mr. John Clinton Hunter, II, age 25 of Summerville, passed away early Sunday, September 28, 2025 from injuries received in a four wheeler accident.  He was born in Rome, Georgia on March 16, 2000, son of Clint and Kristie Hunter.  John was a beautiful, sweet Soul and always had a smile.  He was a member of the Subligna Baptist Church, was a 2022 Agriculture graduate from the University of Georgia, and was self employed in furniture, farming, and produce business.  John was preceded in death by grandmothers, the late Jean McGraw the late Martha Speer Hunter, and a uncle, the late James Robert Hunter.

Surviving are parents, Clint and Kristie Hunter; paternal grandfather, Jim Hunter; maternal grandfather, Don McGraw; sister, Emily Hunter (Randall Burnes); niece, Dakyota Allen; nephew, Clyde Allen; great uncle, Jerry Speer; aunts and uncles, Rhonda and Eddie Young, Donald and Susie McGraw, Pam and Rickie Hammonds; several Cousins also survive.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 2nd, at 2:00 P.M. from the Subligna Baptist Church with Brother Charles Bishop officiating, interment in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Cole Allen, Chase Dotson, C. E. Massey, Brennon Whitlock, Trevor Burdick, Donald McGraw, Calen Cooper, and Tufton Blanks;  Honorary Pallbearers, Sage Owings, Bryce Barrett, Aunt Susu, Aunt Pammie, and Aunt Rhondie. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. at  Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pleasant Grove Cemetery Fund at #204 Congress Street, Summerville, Georgia-30747  or a charity of choice.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. John Clinton Hunter, II.

BROOKS

Beverly Kay Brooks, age 53 of Summerville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in a local Nursing Facility. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on December 2, 1971, daughter of the late William H. and Ann Housch Brooks. Beverly was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church, and a personal caregiver for a number of years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a half brother, the late Dean Brooks.

Surviving are her brother, Tim (LeeAnn) Brooks; nephew, Skyler Brooks; half brothers, Gene (Lisa) Brooks, Jerry (Christian) Brooks, Billy Brooks; aunts, Kay Worsham, Jane (Jim) Parker; uncle, Dale (Honey) Housch; several cousins.

Graveside service will be held Monday, September 29, 2025 at 2 p.m. from the Greenhills Memory Garden with Dr. Randy Clayton officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Jud Williams, Jay Williams, Gene Brooks, Derek Parker, Jerry Brooks, Erick Housch and Ben Housch.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Beverly Kay Brooks.

WINSTEAD

Julia S. Winstead, 93, died September 17, 2025 at her residence in the Teloga Community of Summerville, GA, surrounded by family.

Ms. Winstead was born February 25, 1932 in Pantego, NC. She was the daughter of the late Herman G. Shavender and Sadie Rae Shavender. In addition to her mother and father, she was predeceased by her younger sister, Sylvia Coltrain, and brother in-laws Jimmie Coltrain and Billy Baynor.

Mrs. Winstead is survived by her sister, Martha Baynor; her sons, E. Grey (Faye) Winstead, III and David R. Winstead; and, a daughter, Cynthia (Michael) Stephens. Julia has four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Julia married her childhood sweetheart, Ellis. They fell in love at the tender age of 7 (Ellis) and 6 (Julie). They often told the story of how Julie would ride on the handlebars of Ellis's bike in the little town of Belhaven, North Carolina, where they were raised. They remained sweethearts through their school years until they married in 1952 and began raising their family.

Before moving with Ellis to their son’s farm in Summerville in 2003, Julia worked in a number of industries, mostly in administrative capacities, including a rural electric authority and a regional fabric company. She always enjoyed working with fellow employees and clients. She never met a stranger. Many remembered her affectionately long after her retirement. The thing she loved most was spending time with family and friends and sharing outdoor adventures like camping, boating, fishing and water skiing. No matter the activity, she was always sharing her love. In her later years, when outdoor activities became more of a challenge, her love of gardening always provided plants to share with visitors.

As the daughter of a Christian minister, who was also a farmer, school teacher, taxidermist and carpenter, and as the wife of an engineer, who was also a financial planner, woodworker and electronics hobbyist, she was a natural renaissance woman, never afraid to take on a new challenge and never afraid to share the love of Christ with those around her. She lived life to the fullest as a loving, Christian mother. She loved her community of friends and her church family at Beersheba. Most of all she loved the only sweetheart of her life, her husband of 69 years, Ellis, who passed in 2021. She will be greatly missed by all who came to know her. In her final days, she spoke of the joy she was about to find in reuniting with the love of her life and the joy of finally being in the presence of her Savior.

The Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial and celebration of life services will be held at Beersheba Presbyterian Church, 9977 Hwy. 337, Summerville, GA. 30747 at 3P.M. Saturday, October 25th.  the family will receive visitors from 2P.M. - 3P.M. in the Fellowship Hall of the church immediately preceding the service.  Memorials may be sent to Beersheba Presbyterian Church 9977.

MASON

MISS JUDITH GALE MASON, age 77, of Lyerly, Georgia, passed away September 10, 2025, in a Rome hospital. Native to Trion, Georgia, She was born to the late Jude and Katherine Hardin Mason on October 27, 1947. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by brothers, the late Steve Mason and Allen Mason, and nephews, the late Matthew Mason, David Mason, and Stephen Mason. For several years, She lived at R H A Health Services-Claredon Place, cared for by Nurses and Staff.

Surviving are sister, Mary Mason Broadrick; sisters-in-law, Karen Mason and Brenda Mason; nephews, Michael, Mark, Joe Don, Christopher, and Jude Mason.

Funeral and interment service was held September 12, 2025, from Graveside in Lawrence Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Alabama with Mr. Tim Day officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

HILL

MR. GLENN WALTER HILL, age 86, of Lyerly, Georgia, passed away Tuesday evening in a Rome hospital. Mr. Hill was born in Columbia County, Florida on February 6, 1939 to the late Glenn B. and Flora Bell Pettyjohn Hill. He was Baptist by Faith and was a Construction Superintendent.

Surviving are daughters, Lori Ann Newman, Glenda Jean Layton, Lisa Annette Deffenbaugh, Grace Ann Hill; sons, Robert Lebron Hill, Gary Walter Hill, Eric Wayne Hill, Benjamin Matthew Hill, Joseph Glenn Hill, Lucas McCain Hill; sister, Joyce L. Tarr; 22 Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandson.

Memorial service will be held Friday, September 5, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Mr. Joey Hanner officiating, inurnment to follow in the Family Cemetery.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Glenn Walter Hill who passed away Tuesday evening.

MONTGOMERY

John F. Montgomery passed away peacefully at his home on August 31, 2025. He was a proud U.S. Marine veteran and a longtime employee of RaLin Construction. John loved riding motorcycles, spending time at his lake lot, and the many friendships he made there—but above all, he cherished his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Bonnie Montgomery; his brother, Mark Montgomery; and his daughter, Amanda Early.

John is survived by his loving wife, Paula Montgomery; his sons, Richie (Wendy) Montgomery and Cory (Alicia) Montgomery; his daughter, Missy (Britt) Ragland; grandchildren, Rodney Early, Kennedi (Blaine) Wilson, Alexa, Carsen, and Evan Ragland, Carlie Montgomery, Ella, Cale, and Hadley Montgomery; and great-granddaughter, Landry Wilson.

A celebration of life will be held at the family home on September 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for John F. Montgomery who passed away on Sunday.