Obituaries for Earle Rainwater Funeral Home

2012-01-30T13:18:00.002-05:00

MRS. ERNESTINE V. BLEDSOE, age 91, of Summerville, Georgia, formerly of Pinehurst, Georgia passed away Thursday, January19, 2012, in Summerville. A native of Vienna, Georgia, She was born to the late Ernest L. and Bertie Walden Christmas on January 29, 1920. Before retirement Mrs. Bledsoe was City Clerk for the City of Pinehurst, Georgia and was a member of the Pinehurst Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband the late Thomas J. Bledsoe, sister-the late Evelyn Wadsworth, and son-in-law Guy Chambless III Surviving are daughters-Marie (Curt) Hutchinson of Chapin, S.C. and Edie Chambless of Summerville; sons-Ronnie (Dena) Bledsoe of Vienna and Bryce (Beth) Bledsoe of Unadilla, Georgia; brother-Ernest Christmas, Jr. of Vienna; grandchildren-Curtis Hutchinson, Ken Hutchinson, Guy Chambless, IV, Beth McCleskey, Tommy Bledsoe, Wendy Woodrum, Rhonda Arnold, Jeff Bledsoe, and Scott Bledsoe; thirteen Great Grandchildren. A celebration of Her life was held, on her birthday, January 29, 2012 in Pinehurst City Cemetery with a private service attended by her immediate Family, with Edie Chambless and Lee Guerry presiding. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2012-01-28T17:55:00.000-05:00

MRS. MARTHA SPEER HUNTER, age 82, of Gore Community, Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012, at her residence. A native Chattooga Countian She was born to the late Robert Sterling and Annie Ruth Williams Speer on March 14, 1929. Mrs. Hunter was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and co-founder and Vice President of Hunter Furniture Company in Gore. Along with Her parents was preceded in death by a son the late James Robert Hunter. Surviving are her husband-James H. (Jim) Hunter; son and daughter in-law, John Clinton & Kristie Hunter of Subligna; grandchildren-Megan Jo Hunter, Clancey Paige Hunter, Emily Katelin Hunter, and John Clinton Hunter II; brothers-Bill Speer and Jerry & Shirley Speer of Summerville, Gore Community; Pam Dawson Hammonds. Funeral services will be held Monday January 30, at 2:00 PM at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Gore with Rev. Jimmy Bryant officiating, interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jack Owings, Jeff Owings, Rick Maxey, Donald McGraw, Billy Kuzniak, and David Spurgeon; Honorary Pallbearers Jimmy Barron, Greg Shaw, Harold Gordon, Iva Kirby, Mary Frances Dawson, Shirley Maxey, Frances Holt, Frankie Gordon, Louise McColum, Betty Jean Owings, and Jimmy Hix. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home, Sunday January 29th, from 4 to 6 PM. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

2012-01-26T01:19:00.000-05:00

MR. DAVID WAYNE WILSON, age 52, of Blowing Springs Road-Menlo, Georgia passed away Wednesday evening, January 25, 2012, in a Rome hospital. A native of Trion, He was born to the late Dewey Wayne Wilson and the late Martha Sue Westbrook Hensley on April 2, 1959. David served in the U.S. Army from 1978 to 1981 and was retired Truck Driver for the Town of Trion. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by grandmother-the late Lois Westbrook. Surviving are His wife-Doris Wooten Wilson; daughter & spouse-April Wilson & Morgan Laney of Trion; son-Charlie David Wilson of Trion; sisters-Toni Wilson & Kevin Stanfield of Boaz, AL. and Shonda Hammontree of Rocky Face, GA.; grandchildren-Austen, Joshua, & Landon Wilson, Chandlar, Skylar, Brent, & Ashton Laney; step father-Charles Hensley of Trion; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 28th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. John Mann and Mr. James Westbrook officiating, interment in Garrett Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Brian Saylors, Ricky Phillips, Patrick Strawn, Sammy Westbrook, Bobby Westbrook, Jimmy Saylors, O. J. Ford, and Butch-E Cordle. Visitation will be Saturday from 1 P.M. until the service hour at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2012-01-19T18:15:00.002-05:00

MRS. BETTY SPARKS, age 83, of Bankston Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday , January 19, 2012, in the local nursing home. A native of Trion, Georgia, she was born December 16, 1928, a daughter of the late James Robert Hill, Sr. and the late Navada Childers Hill. Mrs. Sparks was a member of the Church of God. She was preceded in death by sisters-the late Lorene Hardigree and Francis Turner and brother-Robert Hill, Jr. Surviving are daughters & spouses-Linda & Wayne Brown of LaFayette and Martha & O.W. Carpenter of Summerville; son & spouse-Terry & Maybell Sparks of Chickmauga; grandchildren-Shannon Stevens of Chickmauga, Amy Frazier of LaFayette, Matt Carpenter and Macy Dover of Summerville; great grandchildren-Ashley & Courtney Stevens, Graysen Dover, Calum, & Caden Carpenter, Anna Cobb, and Drew Frazier; sister-Hazel Howell of Nashville, Tennessee; special friend-Peggy Rosson. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 22nd, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Russell and Bro. Garland Hullender officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Chuck Frazier, Jeff Stevens, Benny Morgan, Howard Dillard, Phil McGuire, and Ed Campbell. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2012-01-18T21:09:00.002-05:00

Mrs. Velma L. Bridges, age 91, of Union Point, GA, formerly of Chattooga County, passed away Wednesday morning, January 18, 2012, in Union Point, Georgia. A daughter of the late Ellis and Addie Cargle Mathis, Mrs. Bridges was born April 11, 1920 in Little Sand Mountain, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Gordon Lee Bridges, and a son, the late Bobby Leon Bridges. Mrs. Bridges was Baptist by faith and was a retired Delta Airlines Accountant. Survivors include two Grandchildren: Mark Wesley Bridges and Allison Lynn Barfield; two Great Grandchildren: Olivia Barfield and Josephine Barfield; and daughter-in-law, Nancy Bridges of Newnan, GA. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 19, 2012, at 1:00 P. M. from Graveside in Little Sand Mountain Cemetery with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2012-01-16T12:24:00.000-05:00

MRS. YVONNE MYRICK, age 75, of Trion, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012, in a Rome hospital. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on June 23, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Chester Lee Phillips and the late Ovell Whitley Cordell. Mrs. Myrick was a member of North Summerville Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband the late William Thomas Myrick. Surviving are daughter-April Myrick Vaughn; son & daughter-in-law Jehrome (Diane) Myrick all of Trion; granddaughter-Misty Myrick Copeland (Jason); grandson-Jehrome Paul Vaughn. Funeral services will be held Tuesday January 17, 2012 at 2:00 P. M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Russell and Mr. Robert Speer officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Tony Wooten, Dennis Maddux, Danny Joe Spraggins, Ronnie Prince, Casey Mann and Chris Noel. Honorary pallbearers will be Dino Demonia, Mike Starkey, David and Angela Towe and the Senior Members of North Summerville Baptist Church. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home Tuesday from 12:00 noon until the hour of service. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2012-01-12T15:12:00.000-05:00

MR. EUGENE STODDARD TAYLOR, JR., age 83, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012, in the local nursing home. A native of northwest Georgia He was born to the late Eugene Stoddard Taylor, Sr. and the late Adeline Wright Taylor on May 22, 1928. Mr. Taylor was a member of the Presbyterian Church, served in the U.S. Marines during Korea, and was a retired attorney-at-law. Surviving are daughter-Elizabeth Taylor Archer of Chattanooga; son-Eugene S. Taylor, III of Atlanta; granddaughter-Hannah Archer; grandson-Jamie Archer. Graveside service will be held Sunday, January 15th, at 2:00 P.M. in the Family lot of Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Mike Penson officiating. The Family will receive friends Sunday at the Funeral Home from 1 P.M. until the hour of service. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Eugene Stoddard Taylor, Jr.

2012-01-04T14:57:00.001-05:00

MR. JERRY N. PETTY, age 75, of Knollwood Circle-Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday night,(January 3, 2012) in a Rome hospital. A self-employed brick mason, Mr. Petty was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 19, 1936, a son of the late Cornelius Nathan & Thelma Blanton Petty. He was a member of the Church of Christ and was preceded in death by a granddaughter Kaila Corbin. Mr. Petty is survived by his wife Tennie Romine Petty of Summerville, a daughter and son-in-law Cecelia and Daniel Ford of Trion; sons and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Shelley Petty of Trion, and Thomas Petty of Summerville; sister- Rachel Rosso of New Orleans, LA; Granddaughters- Katie Ford, Alissa Leonard, Amanda Ford, Analee Ford, Hope Womack and Latalia Busby; several Great-Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Friday, January 6th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating, interment in Berryton Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Barry Wooten, Jackie Wooten, Daniel Ford, Wilton Snipes, Doug Sluder, and Bill Sluder. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00 P. M. until 8:00 P. M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-12-27T23:28:00.001-05:00

MR. TOMMY MORRISON, age 68, of Lyerly, Georgia passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Chattooga County, Georgia on September 15, 1943 to the late Paul and Jewell McCollum Morrison. Mr. Morrison was retired from heat and air conditioning and a Veteran of Viet Nam serving in the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by a brother the late Mike Morrison. Surviving are His wife-Jody Morrison; daughter-Robin Brown; son-Toby Morrison; granddaughter-Brecklyn Brown all of Lyerly; sister-Paula Cleveland and Carrie Morrison both of Lyerly, and Donna Ponder of Orange Grove, FL.; brothers-Ed Morrison and David Morrison both of Louisiana; several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 30th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Dewayne Teague and Pastor Jerry Rutledge officiating, interment in Johnson Cemetery, with Military Honors by Shanklin-Attaway Post #5 American Legion-Rome, Georgia. Active Pallbearers Jerry Cook, Wallace Cook, Tim Cook, Joe Reed, Rich Green, Dale Williams, Eric Reynolds. Visitation Thursday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-12-24T06:28:00.002-05:00

MRS. ILEEN BOWLING, age 92, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011, morning in a Rome hospital. A native of Randolph County, AL, She was born to the late Milford Green and Viola Henderson Overton on March 10, 1919. Mrs. Bowling was a Charter member of Pentecostal Worship Center and was preceded in death by her husband the late Joseph Lemuel Bowling on September 26, 1996 and a grandson the late Luke Grogan. Surviving are daughters-Shirley Grogan, Brenda Martineau, and Dorothy Hutchins, Rebecca Dyer, and Marlene Watwood all of Summerville; son Dwight Bowling of Lyerly; Ten Grandchildren, Twelve Great Grandchildren;; sister & brother-in-law, Mary & Randall Slater of Rising Fawn, GA.; sisters-in-law, Lillian and Louise Overton; special cousin, Ola Bowling; several Nieces and Nephew also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 27th, at 2:00 P.M. from the Pennecostal Worship Center with Pastor Andy Hutchins, Dr. Terrell McBrayer, Pastor Gary Howell, Pastor Kenny Morris officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers T.J. Grogan, Tim Grogan, Bryn Hutchins, Ty Hutchins, Steve Dyer, Greg Dyer, Tommy McRae, and Andy Rowe; Honorary Pallbearers, Sons-In-Law, Her Church Family, and Nurses and CAN’s of Oak View Nursing & Rehab. Center. Visitation will be Monday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Pennecostal Worship Center; at other hours the Family suggest you enjoy time with your family. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2011-12-16T16:06:00.003-05:00

MRS. GENEVA SKINNER SHIREMAN, age 89, of Highway #337 Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, December 16, 2011, morning in a Rome hospital. Born in Chattooga County, Georgia on August 5, 1922, She was a daughter of the late Sam and Ella Broome White. Mrs. Shireman was a member of New Antioch Baptist Church, retired from the spinning department of Riegel Textile Corporation, and was preceded in death by her husbands the late Earnest Shireman and the late Bill Skinner, and a daughter-the late Jeannette Hill. Surviving are son-Douglas & Vivian Shireman; daughter-Sharon & Mickey Collins of Carrollton; step daughter-Karen & George Stivers; step son-Darrell & Annette Skinner all of Summerville and Richard & Sandy Skinner of Indiana; 9 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great Great Grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 19th, at 2 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Helton and Rev. David Pettyjohn officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers George Stivers, Andy Stivers, Eddie Shireman, Gary Hinton, Michael Lee, Glenn Brown; Honorary Pallbearers the Ladies Sunday School Class of New Antioch Baptist Church. Visitation Sunday from 3 until 5 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-12-16T05:35:00.002-05:00

MR. E. J. BROWN, age 87, of Wayside Community, Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday (December 16, 2011) morning in a Rome hospital. A life time resident of Chattooga County, Georgia, He was born to the late Henry and Emma Headrick Brown on January 28, 1924. Mr. Brown was a member of the Berryton Bible Mission and was retired from Barwick Mills and Riegel Textile Corporation slacher rooms. He served in the U.S. Navy in WW II and was preceded in death by his wife the late Nellie Bell Armstrong Brown and step son the late Ronnie Headrick. Surviving are grandchildren-Tony Headrick, Kimberly Headrick, Melissa & Kirk Fauscett, Leann & Don McGrath; great grandchildren-Kristen & Dakota Headrick, Lauren Fauscett, Emily & Jonathan McGrath; step children-Douglas & Joann Headrick, Johnny Headrick, and Sharon Headrick; several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 18th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Rutledge officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 5 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-12-15T15:32:00.001-05:00

MR. TIM McWILLIAMS, age 55, of Haywood Valley-Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday morning in a Rome hospital following an extended illness. Born in Trion, Georgia, He was a son of the late Robert L. (Bob) McWilliams and Rubie Scoggins McWilliams who survives. Prior to retirement He was owner/operator of the Subligna General Store. Mr. McWilliams was preceded in death by a brother the late Joey McWilliams. Surviving are His wife-Martha McWilliams; daughter-Christa Leeann McWilliams; mother-Rubie McWilliams; and brother-Michael McWilliams all of Summerville. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 17th, at 3:00 P.M. from Graveside in McWilliams Cemetery with Rev. Mark Smith and Mr. Cecil Watkins officiating. Active Pallbearers Charles Foster, Michael Hathorn, David McWilliams, Rick Brown, Robin Greenwood, and Jimmy Hayes; Honorary Pallbearers Tim Thompson, Tommy Thompson, Ronnie Brown, Melvin Plunkett, Lewis Campbell, Albert Palmour, and members of Trion High School Class of 1974. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 A. M. until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements/

2011-12-09T21:43:00.001-05:00

MRS. MARGARET MEADOWS THRASHER, age 81, of Atlanta, Georgia formerly of Chattooga County, passed away Friday evening in Decatur, Georgia. A native of Berryton, Georgia, She was born to the late J. Olney Meadows, Sr. and the late Mary Powell Meadows, on November 27, 1930. Mrs. Thrasher was an Executive Secretary retired, a member of Decatur Presbyterian Church, and was preceded in death by her husband the late Clifford Thrasher in 1995. Surviving are daughter-Mary Ann Armes of Bradenton, FL; sons-Clifford Sloane Thrasher of Saint Cloud, Minn. and William Bryan Thrasher of Atlanta; grandchildren-Christopher Thrasher, Phillip Thrasher, Claudia Thrasher, Anderson Thrasher, and Peter Thrasher; several Great Grandchildren; brother-J.Olney Meadows, Jr. of Berryton. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 A.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery with Dr. Todd Speed officiating. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2011-12-04T13:54:00.001-05:00

MR. HUBERT BUREN HARKINS, age 78, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011, in a Rome hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident in Summerville in October of this year. A native of Fairmont, Georgia, He was born to the late Benjamin Hubert and Edna Evelyn Crowe Harkins, on May 8, 1933. He was offset press printer for the Summerville News retired, after 40 plus years and a Veteran of the U. S. Army serving in Korea. Surviving are His wife-Bertha Harkins; daughter-Sheila Christine Harkins; grandson-Wesley Levi Harkins both of Summerville; step daughter-Dona Clark of Rock Spring; step son-Travis Wade of LaFayette; sister-Carol Burnett of Social Circle, Georgia; brother-Larry Harkins. Memorial service will be held Sunday, January 8, 2012, at 1:00 P.M. from the Rock Springs Seventh Day Adventist Church. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2011-11-14T19:37:00.001-05:00

MISS LINDA HAYGOOD, age 68, of Pine Street-Trion, Georgia passed away Friday, November 11 2011, in a Rome hospital. A native of Trion, Georgia She was born to the late Walter C. and Margaret Saylors Haygood on September 8, 1943. She was a member of Trion United Methodist Church and a retired nurse. Surviving are an Uncle-Luther Heaton of Minot, S.D.; Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 16th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Rob Pierce officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday from 12:30 P.M. until the funeral hour. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-11-05T09:49:00.001-04:00

MRS. VIRGINIA CALHOUN CAPPS “BIBO” FOSTER, 89, died Friday, November 4, 2011 in a Rome hospital. She was born in Dante, VA. To the late Glen & Pearl Calhoun on January 26, 1922, and lived most of her life in Erwin, Tennessee.She was a member of Mt. Carmel Methodist Church, and worked many years in retail sales. Surviving are husband, Pat Foster; daughters-Phyllis (Roger) Kelly and Sherry (Buddy) Windle both of Summerville; stepsons-Mike Foster, Bunn, NC and Donny Foster, Jonesborough, TN; grandchildren-Jeff Kelly, Greg Kelly, David Kelly, Dee Windle, Dana Mosley, Kim James, Patricia Foster, Tonya Wrey Edens; Eight Great Grandchildren; brothers-Jack Calhoun of Chattanooga, Joe Calhoun of Hoover, AL, Jim Calhoun of Johnson City, TN; several Nieces and Nephews. Graveside services will be held Monday, November 7th, @ 2:00 P.M. at Roselawn Memory Gardens, Johnson City, TN. In lieu of flowers contributions to the American Cancer Society or Ashley’s Memory Garden c/o Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, #550 Independence Ave., Mt. Carmel, TN-37645. Valley Funeral Home, Erwin, TN in charge of arrangements, Earle Rainwater Funeral Home has charge of local plans.

2011-10-26T13:31:00.002-04:00

MRS. MAUGHEE WILSON EVANS, age 85, of Pine Street, Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday morning, October 26, 2011, in a Rome hospital. Born in Jackson County Alabama on July 7, 1926, she was a daughter of the late James Aubrey, Sr. and Lina Ada Eva Gibson Wilson. Mrs. Evans was a homemaker and bookkeeper, a member of Pennville First Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, the late Billy Brice Evans on February 6, 2008, siblings: Ewart Quinton Wilson,Sr., James Aubrey Wilson, Jr., Lorenzo “Pete” Wilson and Claudine Fowler. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Rex and Cindy Evans of Trion and Rev. Tim and Dale Evans of Birmingham, AL; Grandchildren- Lauren Evans of Nashville, TN; Leigh Ann Evans of Auburn, AL; Kristen Evans of Columbia, S.C.; Marlie Payne of Trion; Zackary Brice Evans of Birmingham, Al; Katie Evans of Auburn, AL; two sisters- Montez Gladney and Joan Renslow, and a brother Charles B. Wilson all of Summerville. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 29th, at 2:00 P.M. from the Pennville First Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Evans; Rev. Olin McSherry and Rev. Howard Payne officiating, interment in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Active Pallbearers will be Jamie Renslow, Preston Greer, Mike Wilson, Gary Duke, Charles Duke, Buddy Evans, Quinton Wilson, Todd Hammond, James Evans and Bobby Evans. Honorary Pallbearers will be Members of Pennville First Baptist Church. Visitation will be Friday from 6 til 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Mrs. Evans will also be in state at the Church Saturday from 1:00 till 2:00 P.M. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-10-25T09:25:00.002-04:00

MR. OTIS SHIVER, age 87, of Ridgewood Circle-Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, October 24, 2011, in the local nursing home. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 7, 1924, a son of the late Jesse C. and Allie Mae- Williams Shiver. Mr. Shiver was a WW II Veteran serving in the U. S. Army Combat Engineers in the Philippians and New Guinea; also was a member and Past Commander of American Legion Post #129 and V.F.W. Post #6688. He was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church and retired from retail sales. Surviving are wife Marion Shiver; sons and daughter-in-law-Nelson Shiver of Atlanta and Farrell & Kay Willingham Shiver of Woodstock; granddaughter-Sarah Shiver; sisters-Edna Helton of Summerville and Linda Green of Lyerly; several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 26th, at 2:00 PM from the Summerville First Baptist Church with Dr. Kenneth Summey and Dr. Paul Mason officiating, interment in the family lot of Summerville Cemetery, with Military Honors by American Legion Shanklin-Attaway Post #5. Active Pallbearers, Michael Green, Marc Green, Cody Green, Adam Green, Ricky Wyatt, and Stacy Wyatt; Honorary Pallbearers the Fellowship Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. Mr. Shiver will also be in state at the Church on Wednesday from 1 until 2 P.M. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-10-09T16:45:00.002-04:00

MRS. FAYE WAITS OZMENT, age 76, of Rockmart, formerly of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, October 9, 2011, in Rockmart, Georgia following an extended illness. A native Chattooga Countian, She was born on May 16, 1936 to the late Stanley and Effie Coker Waits. Mrs. Ozment was retired from the Sample Department of Mohawk Industries and a member of Four Mile Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, the late Billy Joe Ozment on January 4, 2003, a son, the late Terry Ozment on January 21, 2005, and a sister the late Carol Baker. Surviving are son-Joel Ozment of Rockmart; sisters-Eddie Tinney of Rome, Ruth Howell of Summerville, and Edith McGraw of Cedartown; brother-Dudley Waits of Rockmart; Five Grandchildren, Seven Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 13th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Joel Smith officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers-Joshua Qzment, Benjamin Ozment, David Ledbetter, Tony McGraw, Brad Baker, and Euell Price. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 until 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-10-09T15:22:00.001-04:00

MR. ERNEST LEE JACKSON, age 80, of Harrisburg Road (Teloga Community) Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday , October 8, 2011, evening at his residence. He was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on February 27, 1931, a son of the late Rufus and Velma Simmons Jackson. Mr. Jackson was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years serving during Korea and Viet Nam and retired from Roper Corporation after 21 plus years of service. He was a member of the Beersheba Presbyterian Church, and was preceded in death by his wife the late Joyce Elaine Jackson on July 1, 2011. Surviving are daughters & sons-in law-Christy and Danny Blackwell and Elaine & Richard Stowe all of Summerville; son & daughter-in-law-Jerry & Sue Jackson of Lander, Wy.; grandchildren-Justin Stowe, Morgan Stowe, and Adam Blackwell; great grandchildren-Jaxon Stowe, Claire Stowe, Peyton Stanton, and Blayke Stanton; sister-Maybell Broyles of Summerville; brother-Gene Jackson of Rossville; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins also survive.. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 10th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Biddle officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden, with military honors by American Legion Shanklin-Attaway Post #5. Active Pallbearers-Richard Stowe, Danny Blackwell, Justin Stowe, Morgan Stowe, Adam Blackwell, and Daniel Terrell. Visitation will be Monday from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2011-10-07T16:03:00.002-04:00

MS. VICKI JAN EASTERLING, age 56, of Woodland Avenue-Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011, in a Rome hospital following a sudden attack. Born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 10, 1955, She was a daughter of the late Troy Lawrence and Mary Elaine Cantrell Hodges. Surviving are son and spouse-Dustin Marshall & Chaisty Powell of Bartlett, Tennessee; grandchildren-Cameron & Courtney Powell; sister-Teri Dale Moody of Detroit, Alabama; Nieces and Nephews. A Memorial service was held October 5th in Detroit, Alabama. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.

2011-10-01T23:04:00.002-04:00

MRS. BRENDA KAY KELLETT, age 71, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday afternoon, October 1, 2011, in a Rome hospital. A native Chattooga Countian she was born to the late Daniel J. and Katie Floyd Grimes on May 26, 1940. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, the late Guy Earl Kellett, Sr. on September 24, 1992 and siblings Janet Shull, Billy Grimes, and Randy Grimes. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law-Beth Kellett of Rome, Tina (Bryan) Sitton of Rome, Sandra (Ralph) Wilson of Summerville, and Mary Ann McDonald of Alabama; son and daughter-in-law-Dr. Earl (Teresa) Kellett, Jr. of Rome; sister-Roxie Jones of Ft. Oglethorpe; brother-Phillip Grimes of Virginia; Nine Grandchildren, Nine Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 4th, at 11:00 A.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery with Pastor Larry Brooks officiating. Active pallbearers will be Richard Pena, Marc Hogg, Darrell Rush, Randy Rush, Durwood Mills and Bryan Sitton. Visitation will be Monday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-09-19T12:00:00.002-04:00

MR. RICKEY LAMAR HAMPTON, age 54, of Cloudland, Georgia passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011, at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Walker County, Georgia on November 11, 1956, was a son of the late Bertha Brown Hampton, and Hoyt Hampton who survives. He was an auto body repairman. Surviving are daughters, Melissa Sue Hampton and Rochelle Louise Hampton of Indiana; father & mother- Hoyt & Ann Hampton of Cloudland; sisters-Linda Erwin of Centre, AL., Brenda Guffey of Cloudland, Barbara Hampton of Summerville, and Lisa Hampton of Cloudland; brother-Terry Hampton of Indiana; half sisters- Linda Sue Ingle and Darlene Ingle; half brother-Danny Ingle all of Chattanooga; four Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 20th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. John Williams officiating, interment in Mount Olive Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Anthony Downey, Levi Smith, Dale Pevehouse, Reuben Gaskey, Brandon Leming, Kenneth Bates.The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 12 noon until the funeral hour at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2011-09-04T22:53:00.000-04:00

MRS. JUANITA MASSEY MARTINEZ, age 80, of Ridgeway Drive-Trion, Georgia passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011, in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattooga County, She was born on April 13, 1931 to the late Charles E. and Grace Jackson Massey. Mrs. Martinez was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a son the late Billy Gentry on April 29, 2001, and brothers-the late Leroy Massey, Robert Massey, Pat Massey, and J.D. Massey. Surviving husband-John Martinez; daughters-Carolyn Gentry and Anna Gentry; son-Donnie Gentry all of Rome; sister-Frances Seymore of Trion; several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 7th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Cowart and Rev. Roger Keith officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Eddie Massey, W.J. Keith, David Peace, Steve Seymore, David Massey, and Horace Payton; Honorary Pallbearers the Ladies of New Bethel Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-08-31T09:54:00.002-04:00

MRS. JIMMIE FRANCES FOWLER, age 84, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday morning (August 31, 2011) in the local nursing home. A Daughter of the late Frank and Della Wofford Wooten, she was born July 11, 1927 in Chattooga County. Mrs. Fowler was a member of North Summerville Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband the late Charlie Lee Fowler.

Surviving are son and daughter-in-law Lee & Martha Fowler of Summerville. Grandchildren- Karen Fowler Adams, Keitha Fowler Zuniga and Tim. Brother and sister-in-law Alfred & Virginia Wooten of Tacoma, WA; Great Grandchildren- Kendal Zuniga and Lucas Adams. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday (September 2) at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral with Pastor Tom Russell officiating, interment in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Active Pallbearers will be Ronnie Croy, Mike Long, Brandon Adams, Tony Hughes, Ricky Millican, Mike Zuniga and Bill Cole. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ladies Sunday School Class #9 of North Summerville Baptist Church and F-Hall employees of Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-08-30T21:20:00.002-04:00

Mr. Sam Bible, age 88, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away August 30, 2011 at the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation facility in Summerville, only 3 weeks away from his 89th birthday. Mr. Bible was born in Estill Springs, Tennessee, in 1922 to George C. Bible and Eliza Martin Bible. His spent his early life in Winchester, Tennessee, where he attended school, was king of the Crimson Clover Festival, and owned a farm and feed store. He met his wife Willie Swafford Bible in Winchester, where she was a home extension agent.

Mr. Bible and his late brother, George W. Bible, owned and operated Mountain Cove Farms in Kensington, Georgia for many years. After selling the farm, Mr. Bible worked as an insurance agent for John Hancock Life, and was also a builder and an inventor. He was very active in the Summerville First United Methodist Church as long as his health permitted. He was also active in the local Chattooga County Democratic Party.

Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law Kathy Bible Mullen and Peter Mullen of Tallahassee, Florida and grandson Dr. Matthew Mullen of Birmingham, Alabama. Also surviving are sister-in-law Mary Hembree of Knoxville, Tennessee, cousins Martha Bible Wade of The Villages, Florida and Margaret Montgomery Mefford of Brentwood, Tennessee, several nieces and nephews. Mr. Bible was pre-deceased by his parents, his brother, George W. Bible, and his wife, Willie S. Bible.

A memorial service will be held 11 A.M. (EST)Sat., Sept. 10, from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Pinson officiating. Burial will be in Franklin Memorial Gardens, Winchester, Tennessee, where Mr. Bible will be laid to rest next to his late wife. Graveside service…3 P.M. (CST) also on Saturday. Visitation at the funeral home 4 to 7 (EST) on Friday Sept. 9, 2011. The Family request in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Summerville First United Methodist Church #220 W. Washington Street, Summerville, GA.-30747 in memory of Mr. Sam Bible.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-08-25T00:01:00.007-04:00

MRS. ESSIE BROWN GRIGSBY, age 89, of Sloppy Floyd Lake Road-Summerville, Georgia, Wayside Community, passed away Wednesday August 24, 2011)evening at her residence. A native of Chattooga County, She was born to the late John L. and Venice Dodd Brown on October 14, 1921. Mrs. Grigsby was a Charter member of Wayside Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and led singing. She was a Summerville High School Graduate where she played basketball; was preceded in death by her husband the late Fay Grigsby in 1978, brothers-David and Pete Brown, sisters-Inez Bramlett and Frances Perrin, and a grandson-Jason Howell.

Surviving are daughter & son-in-law-Phyllis Trena and Gary Howell of Summerville; son & daughter-in-law-Morris and Jo Grigsby of Acworth; grandchildren-Lane Grigsby, Justin Howell, and Miranda Morgan; great grandchildren-Gavin Morgan, Alexis Morgan, Brodie Morgan, Alyssa Katelyn Morgan, Steven Grigsby & Jacob Grigsby; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Saturday, August 27, at 4:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Waydell Howell, Rev. Mike Odum, and Rev. Gary Howell officiating, interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Lane Grigsby, Justin Howell, Steven Grigsby, Matt Morgan, Sonny Dillard, Howard Dillard and Jeff Ford. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of Wayside Baptist Church, Louise Dillard and Care Givers. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home Saturday from 2:00 P. M. until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-08-18T16:18:00.007-04:00

DR. JACK REEVES MEACHAM, age 78, prominent Summerville, Georgia physician passed away Wednesday (August 17, 2011) in a Rome hospital. Born in Roanoke, Alabama on March 29, 1933, He was a son of the late William Curtis and Mattie Lou Reeves Meacham. A long-standing member of Summerville First Baptist Church, He served as deacon and Sunday School teacher. Dr. Meacham enjoyed music, singing, reading, teaching, Bible study, sang in quartet, and in Acapella Choir in college. He graduated from Summerville High School in 1950, earning his BS degree in Biology from Carson-Newman College and taught at Trion High School in 1956., then entered the Medical College of Georgia in 1958 and earned his M.D. in 1962, interning at Floyd County Hospital. From 1963 til 1968 was in General Practice in Chatsworth, Georgia, and 1968 until 2001 Family Practice in Summerville. Dr. Meacham was PFC in the U.S. Army during Korea serving as medical corpsman and x-ray technician. In 1954 married Lillie Jane Stephenson who preceded Him in death in 2000. The Family publicly thanks North Georgia Home Health, Arbutus Personal Care Home, ICU & CCU nurses in Redmond M.C., Specialty Hospital Personnel, and all the wonderful physicians and medical staff at Redmond Regional Medical Center, Floyd Medical Center, and the Specialty Hospital.

Surviving are daughters and spouses-Jenny (Eddie) Weaver of Chatsworth, Beth (Phil) Cavin and Stephanie (Vic) Norton all of Summerville; grandchildren-Paul Cavin, Rachel Cavin Witt, Savannah Weaver Thompson, Mikaela Norton, Joscelyn Norton; great grandchildren-Branden Maddux, Dexter Witt, Cole Cavin, Will Witt, Beth Witt; sister-Betty Eason of Odenville, AL.; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 20th, at 4:00 P.M. from the Summerville First Baptist Church with Dr. Kenneth Summey officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers James Moore, Harmon Petitt, Michael Thompson, Roy Witt, Justin Stephenson, Dr. Gary L. Smith; Honorary Pallbearers-Tommy Thompson, Tim Thompson, Vicky Vanpelt, Kathy Reece, Margie Cordle Quarles, Diane Myrick, Amanda Howard, Angie Pettyjohn, Stephanie Norris, Deleah Ramey, Matthew Vinson, Shelly Reynolds, and the Fellowship Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church. Visitation will be Saturday from 2 until 4 P.M. at Summerville First Baptist Church. Flowers are accepted or contributions may be made to the Summerville First Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-07-29T00:20:00.003-04:00

MRS. ANITA RUBY DICKERSON, age 88, of University Circle-Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011, evening in a Rome hospital. A Missouri native She was born on January 28, 1923 to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Blankenship Oelsen. Mrs. Dickerson was owner/operator of a grocery store and restaurant; had resided in Arkansas and Chicago, Illinois moving to Chattooga County, Georgia a few years ago. She was preceded in death by her husband the late Bill J. Dickerson in 1985.

Surviving are Her daughter & spouse-Joyce & Charles Owens of Summerville; grandson-Michael E. Owens of Summerville; sisters & spouses-Olga & Jim Tiller of St. Louis, Mo. And Irene & Jay Neier of Memphis, Tn.; special friends-Geneva Morgan, Margaret Armstrong, and Cleo Conway; several Nieces and Nephews.

Private graveside service Monday, August 1st, in Greenhills Memory Garden.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2011-07-25T16:13:00.001-04:00

MRS. Betty Ann Tucker, age 71, of Denson Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, July 25, 2011, at her residence. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia She was born to the late Russell and Myrtis Adams Lowry on January 22, 1940. Mrs. Tucker was a member of North Summerville Baptist Church and was retired from the Lab at Mt. Vernon Mills and was also a cashier for Pay-N-Tote convenience store. She was preceded in death by her husband the late Harold Fred Tucker, Sr. on December 4, 2003, and siblings Mary Jo Treadaway, Jackie Mills, Harman Lowry, and Floyd Lowry.

Surviving are daughters-Lynne Tahamtan of Atlanta and Tammy Brown of Trion; sons-Harold Tucker, Jr. of Summerville and Rusty Tucker of Trion; grandchildren-Mandy Bennett-Lanham, Mack Burton, Drew Tucker, and Trey Tucker; sisters-Jeannie Henderson of Trion and Nancy Lowry of Summerville; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 27th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Russell officiating, entombment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Mark Burton, Drew Tucker, Trey Tucker, Dee Windle, Greg Brown, Curt Lanham, Tim Fulmer, and Amir Tahamtan. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-07-23T18:29:00.004-04:00

MRS. HELEN DEAN REYNOLDS, age 79, of Wood Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011, in a Rome hospital. Born in Shannon, Georgia on January 20, 1932 She was a daughter of the late Raymond and Nellie Crabtree Garmany. Affectionately known as Ms. Helen, she was a member of the Chapel Hill Full Gospel Baptist Church, was retired from retail sales from K-Mart and Walmart, and was preceded by husbands the late Rev. W. H. Dean and the late Rev. Harley Reynolds; she was also predeceased by children-Sonny Dean, Jerry Dean, and Betty Norton, and siblings-Frances Maxey, Mattie Ruth Hickey, and Richard Garmany.

Surviving are daughters and husbands-Cecelia & Cecil Laney of Trion and Deborah & Steve Weaver of Summerville; step sons-Don Reynolds and Andre Reynolds of Alabama; sisters-Daisy Williams of Chattanooga and Lucille Stephens of Summerville; daughter-in-law-Laura Dean; special friend-Martha B. Gaines both of Summerville; 14 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 27th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Sanford Deberry, Rev. Gary Howell, and Rev. Robert Patterson officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Ray Laney, Kevin Bailey, Jervis Rowlls, Jeremy Haygood, Gary Norton, Mike Dean and David Dean; Honorary Pallbearers North Georgia Home Health and members of Chapel Hill Full Gospel Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-07-10T16:31:00.006-04:00

MRS. MARY E. GROCE, age 82, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011, in a Rome hospital. She was born on March 12, 1929 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Fred and Geneva Armstrong Powell. Mrs. Groce was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church, was retired secretary from Mann Mfg. Company, and was preceded in death by her husband the late Wayne Groce, brother-Earl Powell, 3 sisters-Tressie Drikard, Aileen Byram, and her twin-Maggie Powell.

Surviving are sons & spouses-Tim & Becky Groce of Summerville, twin sons-Don & Teresa Groce of Summerville and Dan & Linda Groce of Fayetteville; grandchildren-Brad Groce, Natalie Williams, Jared Groce, Matthew Groce, Whitney Groce, and Daniel Groce; six Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 17th, at 2:00 P.M. from Summerville First Baptist Church with Rev. Doyle Waters, Dr. Kenneth Summey, Mr. Don Groce, and Rev. Brad Groce officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Brad Groce, Matthew Groce, Jared Groce, Daniel Groce, Jacob Williams, and Leroy Buice; Honorary Pallbearers-Amanda Driver, Evon Woods, Penny Cavin, Mary Stegall and the Seekers Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church. Visitation will be Saturday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-07-04T17:55:00.004-04:00

Mrs. Molee “Mo” Hawkins, age 78, of Summerville, GA passed away Monday, July 4, 2011 in a Rome Hospital. She was born June 17, 1933 in Valley Head, Alabama, a daughter of the late Joel Brooks and Mae Atkins Clark. She was a Retail Sales Clerk and member of South Summerville Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Bobby F. Hawkins, Daughter and Son-in-law Leah and Darrell Skinner, Jr. of Summerville; Sons- Terry Q. Lewis of Buxton, N. C. and Scotty Lewis of Summerville. Grandchildren- Chalee’ Skinner, Trent Skinner, Chris Lewis. Great Grandchildren- Halle Chalee’ Lively. Special Friend Gary Floyd.

Funeral services will be Wednesday evening, July 6, at 8:00 P. M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor David Craven, Pastor Jimmy Bryant, Pastor Kenneth Summey, Pastor Joel Smith and Mr. Gary Floyd officiating. Interment will be Thursday at 11:00 A.M. in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Anthony Bryant, Carlton Reynolds, Stan Reynolds, Phil McGuire, Arnold Kilgo, Mike Simpson, O. W. Carpenter and Windell Carver. Honorary Pallbearers will be Norman Bryant, Ray Lee, Mike Price, Jean Swanson, Arnette Vanpelt, Shinning Light Sunday School Class of South Summerville Baptist Church and Redmond Regional Medical Center Employees. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. The Family requests no food and no flowers and suggests contributions to the South Summerville Baptist Church Building Fund.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-07-02T02:58:00.004-04:00

MR. C. D. “TINY” LONG, JR., age 67, of Hammond Drive-Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011. Born in Cartersville, Georgia on November 16, 1943, He was the son of the late Charles Daniel Long Sr. and Frances Louise Howell Long. Mr. Long was a member of Harrell Street Church of God of Union Assembly. A Minister of the Gospel, He had taught heating/air conditioning and electrical at Northwestern Technical College, and was a member of Trion Lodge #160 F & AM. He was preceded in death by a son, the late Glenn Hester.

Surviving are wife-Judy Long; daughters-Gevetta Samples, Melissa Hamilton, and Retta Howard all of Summerville; sons-Danny Hester of Trion, Charles Daniel Long, III and LeBron Long both of Summerville; Grandchildren-Jodi, Charletta, D.J., Tanner, Morgan, Aaron, Sam, Natalie, Donovan, Hannah, Alyssa.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 5th, at 2:00 P.M. from the Harrell Street Church of God of Union Assembly with Rev. Denny Smith, Rev. Kenny Payne, and Mr. Shawn Pratt officiating, entombment in Greenhills Memory Garden with Masonic Rites by Trion Lodge #160 F & AM. Active Pallbearers Thomas Hamilton, Todd Howard, James Samples, Jason Jackson, Preston Hamilton, Dewayne Tinney, Corey Butler, Jim Dungan, Wayne Payne, Charlie Huskey, Clayton Pierce, Junior Kellett, and Jimmie Jones; Honorary Pallbearers-Jimmy Adams, Charlie Pratt, Johnny Jones, Johnnie Gentry, Ed Burke, Doc Tanner, Herbie Roberts, Randy Croy, Robert Spears, Harry Lewis, Kenneth Payne, Freddie Bell, Bill Gann, David Floyd, Leo Burke, Ken Westmoreland, Jerry Jackson, Ronnie Jackson, and all Ministers and Deacons of the Church of God of Union Assembly. Visitation will be Monday, July 4th, from 4 til 7 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

JACKSON, MRS. JOYCE ELAINE

2011-07-02T00:59:00.003-04:00

MRS. JOYCE ELAINE JACKSON, age 79, of Harrisburg Road - Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, July 1st, 2011, at her home. She was born in Denver, Colorado on April 3rd, 1932, a daughter of the late Emile T. and Thelma Madison Gourdin. Mrs. Jackson was a homemaker and a local artist and craft person.

Surviving are her husband Ernest Lee Jackson, daughters Cristy & Danny Blackwell and Elaine & Richard Stowe all of Summerville, a son Jerry & Sue Jackson of Lander, Wyoming , Grandchildren Justin Stowe, Morgan Stowe and Adam Blackwell and Great Grandchildren, Jaxon Stowe, Claire Stowe, Peyton Stanton and Blayke Stanton.

Funeral services are Sunday, July 3rd, at 3:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with the Rev. Ricky Biddle officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers are Sons In-law and Grandsons. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 –3PM at the funeral home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2011-06-25T14:25:00.001-04:00

MR. EDWARD LEE TUDOR, age 66, of Dry Creek Road-Summerville, Georgia was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 24, 2011. Born on December 26, 1944 He was a son of the late E. A. and Frances Cathleen Townsell Tudor. Mr. Tudor served in the United States Army earning the rank of SP4 as an MP, serving in Vietnam 1967 and 1968. He was a member of the Church of Christ (Iglesia Ni Cristo) in Huntsville, AL. Before retirement Mr. Tudor was plant manager at Riyadi, Saudi Arabia for 7 years, and most recently worked with Mt. Vernon Mills in the dyeing department.

Precious memories will live on with His wife, Carolina Dingal Tudor; children & spouses, son-Stacey & Julie Tudor; daughters-Lisa & Craig Sanford, Leigh Ann & Nick Smith, and Raechelle Tudor; grandchildren-Garrett Tudor, Austin Long, Whitney Sanford, Ansley Smith, Breanna Fletcher, & Coleson Smith; sisters & spouses-Patricia & Roger Dawson and Rose & Greg Espy; all Family & Friends.

A celebration of His life will be held Monday, June 27th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Salvador Cayabyab and Rev. David Romine officiating, interment in Fisher’s Chapel Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Sunday at the Funeral Home from 6 until 9 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-06-10T14:58:00.004-04:00

MRS. VIVIAN DUVALL WARREN, age 88, of Trion, GA passed away Friday morning, (June 10, 2011), in a Rome hospital. Mrs. Warren was born in Floyd County, GA on September 5, 1922, a daughter of the late Arthur S. and Emma Hardeman Duvall and was preceded in death by brothers Harlan G. Duvall and Eugene Duvall, and sisters Bonnie Woods and Elene King. Mrs. Warren was a member of Trion First Baptist Church and was retired from Barwick Mills.

Surviving are two sisters- Lucille Duvall Clark of Rome, and Betty Duvall (James W.) Herndon of Marietta. Three brothers Alvin R. (Helen) Duvall of Cave Spring; Archie J. (Carol) Duvall, Sr. of Rome; Roy Duvall of Rome; Sister-in-law Jo Ann Duvall of Rome.

Funeral services will be Monday, June 13, 2011, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Aimee McGinnis and Dr. Floyd Robuck officiating, interment in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 3:00 til 5:00 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral is in charge of arrangements.

2011-06-03T17:14:00.001-04:00

MRS. WINIFRED MILLER DOSTER, age 100, of Summerville, Georgia died Friday, June 3, 2011, at Oak View Nursing Center in Summerville. Winifred was born April 7, 1911, in Ellijah, Georgia, to Margaret Elizabeth Holt (1872-1960) and Wesley Jones Miller (1865-1946). She was a 1936 graduate from the University of Georgia in Home Economics. She worked several years as a Home Economics teacher, then for the Farmers Home Administration until she married George Edward Doster (1900-1985) in 1946. She returned to work for the Department of Family and Children’s Services until retirement in 1965 at age 65.

Surviving are her daughter, Mary Alice Parker, Summerville; two sons, George Doster, Jr., Kentucky, and Jim Doster, Carrollton, Georgia; five grandchildren-David Doster, Angie Doster, Jacob Doster, Desmond Parker, and Andrew Parker two great grandchildren-Tyler Doster and Drake Doster.

Funeral services will be held 4:00 P.M. Sunday, June 5th, from Horizon Baptist Fellowship with the Reverend Jimmy Bryant and Doctor Jerry Mahan officiating, interment in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Mark Gordon, Clint Hunter, Frank Ward, Benji Price, Greg Shaw, Todd Taylor. Visitation will be Saturday 5 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home, Mrs. Doster will also be in state at the Church, Sunday from 3 until 4 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, Summerville, in charge.

2011-06-02T00:13:00.003-04:00

MRS. JIMMIE DUKE JONES, age 72, of Lyerly, GA passed away Wednesday evening,(June 1, 2011), at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Jones was born July 9, 1938 in Trion, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Charles Clifford and Mary John Ellenburg Fowler. She was retired from Georgia Rug Mill Data Precessing and was a member of the Oak Hill United Methodist Church. Her husband, Max Roland Jones, preceded her in death January 8, 2005.

Survivors include a Daughter and Son-in-law, Lynn and Mike Stull; Son and Daughter-in-law, Tony and Denise Jones; Grandchildren, Morgan Stull, Summer Jones and Rose Jones all of Lyerly.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 4 at 2:00 P.M. from Oak Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Jack Gillespie and Rev. Bill Adams officiating, interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Robert Beach, Kyle Kellett, Ronnie Winters, James Durham, Duane Yarbrough, Randy Elrod, Sam Hudsputh and Jason Winters. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joyce McGraw, Bobbie Jean Ball, Naomi Lowery, Sue Spivey and Members of Oak Hill United Methodist Church.Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 P. M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home and Saturday from 1:00 P. M. until the hour of service at the church. Flowers are accepted or contributions are preferred to the Oak Hill Cemetery Fund c/o Oak Hill United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 336, Lyerly, GA 30730.

Earle Rainwater Funeral in charge.

2011-06-01T16:37:00.002-04:00

MR. LARRY JUNIOR GENTRY, age 61, of Gaylesville, Alabama formerly of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at the residence. Born in Summerville, Georgia on February 1, 1950 He was a son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth Cochran Gentry. Mr. Gentry was retired from the Needling Department of Mohawk Mills.

Surviving are daughter-Susie Shaw of Lyerly; son-Wayne Gentry of Summerville; sister-Dorothy Basham of Nashville, TN., Elaine Webb of Boise, Idaho, & Diane Dotson of Summerville; brother-J. B. Gentry & Douglas Gentry of Gaylesville, AL.; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday (June 3rd) at 1:00 P.M. from the West Summerville Baptist Church, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Gary Don Gentry, Donnie Gentry, Justin Gentry, Greg Shaw, Austin Blackmon, Tommy McGraw; Honorary Pallbesrers Junior Brasham, Eddie Gentry, Johnny Gentry, Terry Gentry, Buddy Gentry, and Charles Padgett. Visitation Thursday 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2011-06-01T06:26:00.003-04:00

MRS. GUSSIE M. STANSELL, age 84, of Trion, Georgia, Teloga Community, passed away Wednesday morning at her residence. Born on March 5, 1927 in Walker County, She was a Daughter of the late N. J. Pettyjohn, Sr. and Julia Jones Pettyjohn. Mrs. Stansell was a member of Shattuck Blvd. Church of Christ and was preceded in death by her husband the late John Wesley Stansell.

Surviving are daughters and husbands-Debbie & Gene Smith and Judy & John Jenkins all of Teloga; son and wife-Randall & Dreama Spears of Dalton; brother-Nichols J. Pettyjohn, Jr. of Teloga; grandchildren-Missy Hogan, Crissy Geiger both of LaFayette and Randy Spears of Menlo; great grandchildren-Tyler Spears, Kaylan Hogan, and Julia Hogan; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday (June 4th) at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, interment in Macedonia Cemetery. Pallbearers are Randy Spears, Gleen Broome, Robert Pettyjohn, Gary Gilreath, Larry Cook and Lewis Brown. Visitation Saturday from 1 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2011-05-24T16:18:00.002-04:00

MR. ORVILLE ROBERT “DOC” WHITE, age 74, of White Oak Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at his residence. Born in Chattooga County,Ga., Berryton Community on January 13, 1937, he was a son of the late Robert Lee and Dovie Mae Tuggle White. Mr. White was a Self Employed Contractor and attended Summerville Church of God.

Survivors include his wife, Imogene Cochran White, of Summerville. Two daughters: Robbie Baker Dooley of Summerville and Becky White Humphrey of Hixon, TN. One son, Orville Robert White, Jr. of Rome. A brother, Daniel L. White of Fort Oglethorpe, GA and Special Buddy “Shorty”. Six Grandchildren, Nine Great-Grandchildren, one Great Great Granddaughter, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Friday, May 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Chasteen, Pastor Danny Harkins and Pastor Charles Izell officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Orville Robert White, Jr., Jamie Mitchell, Nicholas Dooley, Stanley McGraw, Trey Foster, Jason Baker and Aaron Dooley. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-05-20T05:10:00.003-04:00

MR. ROY LEE HUNTER, age 62, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday morning in Chickmauga, following an extended illness. A native Chattooga Countian He was born to the late Ed Hunter and Florence Hartline on January 21, 1949. Mr. Hunter was retired from the City of Summerville Water Department after 32 years of service. Preceding Him in death are a sister-the late Martha Hunter, brother-the late Robert Hunter, and step mother-the late Bonnie Hunter.

Surviving are daughter-Kimberlee Lovett of Chickmauga; son-Michael Hunter of Lyerly; sisters-Fran Mount of Pisga, Al., and Virginia Wade of Summerville; brother-Edward Hunter of Subligna; grandchildren-Brandon Hunter, Dillon Hunter, Meaghan Lovett, Lean Lovett, Amber Lovett, Preston Wade, Todd Wade, and Adrian Wade; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Sunday, May 22, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral with Rev. Jerry Rutledge and Larry Brooks officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Brandon Hunter, Dillon Hunter, Billy Tapp, Terry Tapp, Preston Wade, Russ Hunter, Brian Hunter and Brandon Steele. Honorary Pallbearers will be Employees of the City of Summerville. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-05-10T13:50:00.003-04:00

MRS. ODESSA "Bea" WILSON, age 90, of Summerville, GA, Teloga Community, passed away Tuesday, morning, May 10, 2011. A native of Dekalb County, AL, she was born on April 21, 1921, a daughter of the late Mark A. and Eliza Boozer Lacy. Mrs. Wilson was a Home Maker, member of the Eastern Star, and a Member of Summerville First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. “Bill” Wilson, on June 17, 2009.

Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law W. A. and Claudia Ann Wilson of Ackworth, GA; and Thomas Harold and Jean McCain Wilson of Roswell, GA. Grandchildren, Nicole Kathleen Wilson, Thomas Andrew Wilson and wife Aliya; Jennifer Leigh Wilson Jimenez and husband Angel. A Brother Dallas Lacy, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Friday, May 13 at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Pinson and Ricky Studdard officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers- Thomas Andrew Wilson, Angel Jimenez, Gary McConnell, Jack Allen, David Snow and Carlton Andrews. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to the Summerville First United Methodist Church or The Alzheimer’s Association.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-05-04T22:14:00.004-04:00

MRS. EVA CAROL McFALLS COLLINS, age 74, of Collins-Youngblood Road-Armuchee, Georgia, Little Sand Mt. Community, passed away Wednesday at Her residence. She was born in Cohutta, Georgia on March 21, 1937, a daughter of the late San and Margaret Hunsucker McFalls. Mrs. Collins was Valedictorian of NW Whitfield High School Class of 1955, received her B.S. degree in Home Economics from Berry College in 1959 and received double Masters Degrees in 1980. She was Gilmer Co. Extension Agent, Georgia Power home economist, Aging Specialist with the Coosa Valley Planning Commission, and afterward She taught school in Hall Co., Gordon Co., and Lyerly Elementary in Chattooga Co. She was married September 15, 1963 to Ben F. Collins, who preceded her in death on August 31, 1996; Mrs. Collins was also preceded in death by a brother the late San Maurice McFalls, Sr..

Surviving are daughters & spouses-Carol C. & Jim Bradfield of LaGrange and Allora C. & Robert Linderman of Rome; sons & spouses-Franklin S. & Kim Collins of Huntsville, AL. and Daniel K. & Jennifer Collins of Houlton, ME.; grandchildren- Joshua Bradfield, Emalee Collins, Eston Collins, Collin San Linderman, and Jared Cook; sister-Wilda M. Leatherwood of Cohutta; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday, May 9th, at 11:00 A.M. from the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where She was a member, with Rev, Jimmy Bryant and Mr. Steve Pledger officiating, interment in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, May 8th, from 6 until 8 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. Mrs. Collins will also be in state at the Church, Monday, from 10 A.M. til the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2011-05-03T22:54:00.005-04:00

MR. HUGH G. MURDOCK, age 80, of Armuchee, Georgia, Little Sand Mt. Community, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2011, in a Rome hospital following a sudden attack. Born in Chattooga County Georgia on March 23, 1931 He was a son of the late Gordon William and Rose Lee Rosser Murdock. Mr. Murdock was retired from Berry College Maintenance Department and was a Deacon of South Summerville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, the late Rev. Billy Murdock.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years Violet King Murdock, Two sons and daughters-in-law Don and Anita Murdock of Armuchee; Wayne and Angie Murdock of Pooler, GA; Sister and brother-in-law Kay and Byron Yarbrough of Summerville; Sister-in-law Cindy Murdock; Three grandchildren: Melanie (Jason)Lackey, Holly Murdock and Randy Murdock. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Friday, May 6, at 2:00 p.m. from the South Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. David Craven and Rev. Richard Dendler officiating, interment in Little Sand Mt. Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Jason Taylor, Randy Murdock, Lavon King, Jason Lackey, Joey Hutto and Myles Phillips. Honorary Pallbearers will be Deacons of South Summerville Baptist Church, Steve Litton, Mark Rutland, Sid Sheffield, Mike Owens, Terry Owens, Randy Lewallen, Arvil Thompson and Jimmy Floyd. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to The South Summerville Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

2011-04-28T22:14:00.001-04:00

MRS. MARY ANN BARTNICK, age 73, of Farmersville Road-Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011, in a Rome hospital. A native of Clarkston, Georgia She was born to the late Thomas Weston and Kate Spivey Batchelor on October 15, 1937. Mrs. Bartnick was retired from Metropolitan Insurance Company and attended Bethel United Methodist Church.

Surviving are Her husband-Jon G. Bartnick, Sr.; sons and daughter-in-law-Jon G. Bartnick, Jr. and Alison along with granddaughter-Holly Ann of Roswell, Georgia and Kenneth E. Bartnick of San Antonio, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the Family suggest contributions to the Bethel United Methodist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-04-24T23:33:00.003-04:00

MISS IDA LORETTA MITCHELL, age 95, of Bill Mitchell Road-Summerville, Georgia, Gore Community, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011. Born in Polk County, Georgia on November 24, 1915, she was a daughter of the late Lumpkin Wade and Sarah Herring Mitchell. Miss Mitchell was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and until retirement in 1980 served as Principal at City Park Elementary in the Dalton, Georgia School system.

She is survived by her sister Mildred Padgett of Calhoun and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Pauline Mitchell, Helen Mitchell , Lamar (Bud) Mitchell , Howard Mitchell , Bill Mitchell, Ann Morgan, and Miriam Harper.

Miss Ida attended Young Harris College, received her BA from Georgia Southern and her Masters in Education from Emory University. She taught in LaFayette and in Dalton where she was principal of City Park Elementary. At City Park she also taught art and many of her students win prizes in state-wide competitions. She also was a avid supporter of reading and she began a very innovative children’s literature author in residence program at her school. Several well-known authors came to Dalton and spent a week inspiring students to be life-long lovers of books.

Her many nieces and nephews also learned from her. She often gave them books as gifts and she discussed favorite books with them. Many of those books have now been passed to a second and even third generation in the Mitchell family. Also, she taught them the importance and joys of family by hosting a Thanksgiving family reunion at her home for almost thirty years.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made either to Bethel United Methodist Church in Gore where Ida was a life time member, or to the Methodist Children’s Home, Columbia Drive, Decatur, Georgia.

Visitation will be on Saturday, April 30th, at Bethel United Methodist Church with the service to follow at 2:00, interment in Summerville Cemetery.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2011-04-17T19:42:00.004-04:00

MRS. CORNELIA “NEAL” SMITH, age 83, of Summerville, formerly of Aragon, Georgia went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, April 17, 2011. She was born on January 1, 1928 in Rome, Georgia, the wife of the late Pastor Roy H. Smith.

Mrs. Smith was a dedicated Christian, devoted Pastor’s wife, singer, musician, soul winner and Bible teacher. She was married to Bro. Roy H. Smith for 61 years. She and Bro. Roy ministered for over 60 years at many different churches, nursing homes, jails, and through the Upward Look Radio Ministry. She was a faithful servant of the Lord Jesus. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved her family dearly.

Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Roy H. Smith; three brothers, Edward Bradfield, Leonard Bradfield and Wicker Bradfield; a sister, Beatrice Marks; and a grandson, Chris Blansit.

She is survived by one daughter, Sylvia Grimes and husband, Allen, of Aragon; four sons, Samuel Smith and wife Joyce, of Piedmont, AL., David Smith & wife Loretta, of Rome, Pastor Joel Smith & wife Karen, of Cedartown, and Timothy Smith & wife Martha Ann, of Trion; a sister, Joyce Freeman, of Rome; a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

The home going celebration for Sister Neal will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at two o’clock in the afternoon at Rome Baptist Temple with Pastor Billy Goolesby, Pastor Joel A. Smith, and Bro. Allen Grimes officiating. Interment will follow in the Aragon Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. at the Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, Summerville, Georgia. Mrs. Smith will also lie in state Wednesday from 1:00 PM until the time of service at the Rome Baptist Temple. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. All other grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to The Upward Look Broadcast, P.O. Box 681, Cedartown, GA 30125 or www.theupwardlook.org.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2011-04-08T22:10:00.001-04:00

MRS. ARTICHIA WARREN KELLETT, age 92, of Kellett Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, April 8, 2011, in a Rome hospital. A native Chattooga Countian, She was born in Berryton, Georgia on May 26, 1918, a daughter of the late Hines and Lizzie Kinsey Warren. Mrs. Kellett attended the Horizon Baptist Fellowship, was retired from Harriett-Henderson Mills and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Kellett, Sr., daughter, Susan Marie Kellett, a son, Ralph Kellett, Jr., and brothers, Jack and Archie Warren.

Surviving are daughter. Jody Kellett (Will) Maples; daughter-in-law, Aleta Kellett; grandchildren-Kyle Kellett, Blake Weaver, Heather Spann, and Erin and Will Maples, III; great grandchildren-Hayden and Taylor Eagle, Gracie Farmer, Jack and Payton Weaver, Kylor Kellett, Kayla and Kelsi Spann; brother-Brimp Warren; sisters-Ruth Treadaway and Elizabeth Powell; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services Sunday, April 10th, at 2:00 P.M. from the Horizon Baptist Fellowship with Revs. Jerry Mahan, Greg King, and Jack Gillespie officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers-Blake Weaver, Kyle Kellett, Will Maples, Archie Warren, Doug Stephens, and Hayden Eagle. Visitation Saturday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2011-04-04T15:40:00.001-04:00

MRS. LOIS P. BEAM, age 82, of Menlo, Georgia passed away Monday afternoon at her residence. A native of DeKalb County, Alabama She was born to the late Jack Starling and Maggie Tankersly Thomas on May 10, 1928. Mrs. Beam was a member of Menlo First Baptist Church, was a clerk for the former Massey Grocery, and was preceded in death by her husband the late Roy Eugene Beam on October 30, 1986, son- late Charles Ray Beam, sisters-Faye Huskey & Betty
Grant, brother-Jack Thomas, Jr.

Surviving are Her daughter-Jackie Simpson of Menlo; grandchildren-Charles Harris, Caroline Green, Jason & Mimi Harris, and Sally Harris; great grandchildren-Brittani Treadaway, Jayce Harris, Kamdyn Harris, & Marti Green; sisters-Ruth Rogers & Barbara Watkins; brothers-Jerry Thomas, Randy Thomas, James & Johnnie Thomas; caretaker-Emma Warren; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 6th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Dempsey officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers-Willard Brown, Tim Brown, Dayle Brown, Chamie Willingham, Jackie Pritchett, and Frank Majors; Honorary Pallbearers members of Hugh Jean Baker Sunday School Class of Menlo First Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Tuesday from 6 until 8 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-04-01T18:38:00.001-04:00

MS. YVONNE McCULLOUGH THOMPSON, age 78, of Highway #337, Menlo, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011, in a Rome health care. Born in Alabama on December 20, 1932, a daughter of the late Jesse R. and Leona Crowe McCullough. Ms. Thompson graduated from Menlo Schools, West Georgia College, and the University of Georgia, was retired Educator teaching for 35 years primarily in Chattooga County at Menlo and North Summerville Elementary Schools.

Surviving are daughters and son-in-law-Ellen Thompson of Rome and Susan Thompson & Don McGukin of Tupelo, Mississippi; son-Coleman Thompson of Menlo; granddaughter-Aurora Thompson of Johns Island, South Carolina; great grandson-Rowen Thompson.

Memorial service will be held Sunday , April 3rd, at 3:00 P.M. from the Menlo Presbyterian Church, interment in Alpine Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 2 until the hour of service at the Church. Flowers are excepted or contributions may be made to the Menlo Presbyterian Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-03-28T21:32:00.002-04:00

MR. WILLIAM R. “BILL” SHAMBLIN, age 80, of Highway #337-Summerville, Georgia, Teloga Community, passed away Monday afternoon at his residence following an extended illness, he was born on April 23, 1930, a son of the late Luther A. and Georgia Carver Shamblin. He was preceded in death by brothers Mack A., James L., Guy A., Robert L., and Charles C. Shamblin and sister Annie M. Shamblin. Mr. Shamblin was a member of Beersheba Presbyterian Church, where he served as Trustee, and an ordained Elder. He was presented the honor of Elder Emeritus. He organized a Boy Scout Troop in the Teloga Community and served as Scout Master for a number of years. He retired from Mount Vernon Mills, Trion, GA in 1995.

Surviving are His wife of 60 years Ruby Jo Keen Shamblin; son and daughter-in-law William Douglas and Keitha Cash Shamblin, Sr. Grandchildren and spouses, Tonya R. and Kevin Woods, and William Douglas and Beverly Shamblin, Jr.; Great Grandchildren: Brianna, Billy and Ben Woods.

Funeral services will be Thursday, March 31, at 3:00 p.m. from the Beersheba Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ronald Ragan and Rev. Paul Bayerl officiating, interment in Macedonia Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be At Peace Hospice, North Georgia Home Health and members of The Ann M. Stubbs Sunday School Class of Beersheba Presbyterian Chuch. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests Memorial contributions be made to Beersheba Presbyterian Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-03-23T21:40:00.004-04:00

MS. MARTHA SUE HENSLEY, age 72, of Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 23, 2011, in a Rome hospital. A daughter of the late Sam and Lois Golden Westbrook, Ms. Hensley was born September 10, 1938, was Baptist by faith and retired from Mohawk Industries and Walmart. Ms. Hensley was preceded in death by two brothers, Douglas Westbrook and Freddie Westbrook.

Survivors include one Son and Daughter-in-law, David and Doris Wilson of Menlo; Two Brothers, Dartey Westbrook of Trion, and Phillip Westbrook of Armuchee. Grandchildren, April and Morgan Laney of Trion; Charlie Wilson of Summerville; Great Grandchildren, Austen, Joshua and Landon Wilson; Chandlar, Skylar, Brent and Ashton Laney; Former husband Charles Hensley of Trion.

Graveside services will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m from West Hill Cemetery with James Westbrook officiating. Active Pallbearers will be O. J. Ford, Dylan Ford, Butch Cordle, Butch-E Cordle, Sammy Westbrook and Bobby Westbrook. Honorary pallbearers will be Friends of Walmart. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 – 8:00 p. m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-03-23T21:01:00.000-04:00

MRS. WILMA LIVELY (MS. WILMA) HUNTER, age 82, of Raymond Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday morning at her residence. A native Chattooga Countian She was born to the late Roy and Ethel Roberts Burke on April 22, 1928. Ms. Wilma was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ, was retired clerk for Golden Gallon, and was preceded in death by husbands Ray Lively and Ed Bryant, son-Jack Lively, sister-Daisy Ellenburg, and stepson-David Hunter.

Surviving are husband-Horace Hunter; daughters & husbands-Donna Hogue of Summerville, Betty F. & Steve Nelson of Rockwood, TN., Melanie & Dennis Howard of Summerville; son-Charles Wayne Burke of Summerville; step daughter & husband-Linda & Sid Henderson; step son & wife-Charles & Brenda Hunter; step son & wife-Larry & Diane Hunter all of Summerville; brother-Charles Burke of Silvania, AL.; 24 Grandchildren, 30 Great Grandchildren, 4 Great Great Grandchildren; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Tommy Broome and Johnny Todd officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Lamar Canada, Marshall Price, James Arnold, Roy Ellenburg, Ronald Burke, and Jeremy Burke; Honorary Pallbearers the Ladies Wednesday Night Bible Class of Pennville Church of Christ and nurses of Country Side Hospice. The Family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 until 9 P.M. @ the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-03-20T20:40:00.005-04:00

MS. SUSIE BACHELOR, age 53, of Bankson Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, Mach 20, 2011, in a Rome hospital. Ms. Bachelor was born in Floyd County, Georgia on November 5, 1957 a daughter of the late Archie Lee and Anna Lee Howell Pollard. She formerly worked in the assembly line at Roper Corporation.

Survivors include-sons-Joe Bachelor of Trion and Justin Bachelor of Summerville; grandchildren-Zane Bachelor, Carter Bachelor, Amber Bachelor, Abbie Wells, and Emily Bachelor; several loving Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 24th, at 3 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor John Leatherwood and Joe Bachelor officiating, interment in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Active Pallbearers will be Joe Bachelor, Justin Bachelor, Andy Stivers, Casey Ramey, Justin Little and Steven Scott. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-03-16T22:03:00.001-04:00

MR. WILLIAM D. ELROD, age 55, of Fayetteville, Georgia formerly of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday afternoon in a Rome hospital following a sudden illness. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia He was born on July 29, 1955, and was the only child of the late Ralph W. and Ada Margaret Duff Elrod. Mr. Elrod was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Georgia and a real estate agent for the ERA Sunrise Group.

Surviving are wife-Martha McCrorey Elrod; daughter-Kimber Elrod of Jasper, GA.; son-Brandon Elrod of Rome; step daughter-Stacie Edwards of Madison, Ga.; step sons-Todd Edwards of Athens, Ga. and Ryan Edwards of Fayetteville; grandsons-Sawyer Edwards and Hudson Edwards.

Memorial service will be held Sunday, March 20th, at 4:00 P.M. from the New Hope Baptist Church, Fayetteville, Georgia. Honorary Pallbearers-William Crouch, Randy Cook, David Wynn, Robert Drake, Wayne Holton, Jack Goodwin, the Love & Action Sunday School Class of New Hope Baptist Church, the ERA Sunrise Group, and the Hollis Camp. In lieu of flowers Family suggest contributions to the “Heart Cry Ministry” c/o New Hope Baptist Church-551 New Hope Road-Fayetteville, Georgia-30214.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2011-03-01T03:04:00.003-05:00

MR. HENRY L. “Buddy” WOOTEN, age 71, of Willow Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday evening, February 28, 2011, in a Rome hospital. Born in Rainesville, Alabama on March 6, 1939, He was a son of William Rother and Lillie Belle Willoughby Wooten of Summerville. Mr. Wooten attended the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was retired from Best Mfg. Company, Finishing Department. He was preceded in death by his wife the late Martha Elaine Reynolds Wooten, a sister the late Carol Helton, and brothers- the late Truman Wooten and the late Billy Fayne Wooten.

Surviving are His Parents; A daughter and son-in-law-Terree & Greg Comer of Albertville, AL.; two sons and daughter-in-law-Tony & Charlene Wooten of Gaylesville, AL.; and Randal Wooten of Summerville; sister and brother-in-law -Diane & Larry Hunter of Summerville; grandchildren-Tommy Shane Miller of Summerville, Shellie Nicole Dixon of Albertville, Al., Allie Jo Wooten, and Matthew Wooten both of Summerville; Darrell & Melissa Mitchell and Tracy & Michelle Mitchell of Gaylesville, AL; Great Grandson Nicholas Connor Dixon of Albertville, AL. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Bryan Durden officiating, interment in Moseley Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Jeff Ramsey, Austin Ramsey, Garvin Gorham, Larry Hunter, Greg Comer, Bobby Hughes, and Trey Dixon. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:00 noon until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-02-24T09:30:00.003-05:00

MR. JIMMY C. “BIG JIM” STRICKLIN, SR., age 69, of Wild Life Lake Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday morning, February 24, 2011, in a Rome hospital. Mr. Stricklin was born January 3, 1942 in Savannah, Tennessee, a son of the late Sam C. and Frances Wisdom Stricklin. He was owner and operator of Jim’s Used Cars and was Baptist by faith. Besides his parents, Mr. Stricklin was preceded in death by three brothers- William Dewey Stricklin, Sammy J. Stricklin, Sr. and Grant J. Stricklin.

Surviving are his wife Janice Stricklin, two daughters- Jami Stricklin and Josette Stricklin Radford both of Summerville; Three sons and daughter-in-law- Jimmy C. Stricklin, Jr. of Summerville; Jonathan and Tonya Stricklin of Rock Spring, GA,; and Jason Stricklin of Summerville. Two Sisters- Molly Ragan and Shirley Willingham both of Summerville. One brother and sisters-in-law- James W. & Rachel Stricklin of Leesburg, AL and Peggy A. Stricklin of Summerville. Twenty Six Grandchildren and Three Great-Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be Saturday, February 26, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Rutledge and Rev. Tom Russell officiating, interment in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Active Pallbearers will be Sam Stricklin, Chad Stricklin, Eddy Willingham, Mike Clem, Eddie Bramlett and Earl Bramlett. Honorary Pallbearers will be all used car dealers, Ricky Moore and Aubrey Newton. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-02-12T21:51:00.003-05:00

MR. EVAN DEFORREST BOWMAN, age 82, of Whitley Drive-Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011, evening at his residence. He was born on October 7, 1928 in Chattooga County, Georgia, a son of the late Robert Loren Bowman, Sr. and Mildred Foye Powell Bowman,. Mr. Bowman enjoyed Golf, played in the Textile League Softball, and for several years coached Little League Baseball. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, a Veteran of WW II serving in the U. S. Marines, and was retired District Accounting Supervisor for Georgia Power Company. Mr. Bowman was preceded in death by his brother the late Robert L. Bowman, Jr. on October 9, 2010.

Surviving are His wife Doris Bowman; daughter-Becky Burns of Rome; sons and daughters-in-law-Randy & Kay Bowman and Tim & Suzann Bowman all of Summerville; grandchildren-Kyle Bowman, Haley Bowman, Kelsey Bowman, Jennifer Bowman, Jacob Bowman, & Will Bowman; great grandchildren-Madison Rogers, Talen Carruthers, & Noah Bowman.

Funeral service will be held Monday, February 14th, at 1:00 P.M. from Graveside in Greenhills Memory Garden with Rev. Danny Decker officiating. Active Pallbearers Randy Bowman, Tim Bowman, Kyle Bowman, Jacob Bowman, Will Bowman, and Brandon Gurley.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-01-31T10:48:00.003-05:00

MRS. MOLLIE DOVER, age 70, of Saddle Club Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday at her residence. A native of Russell County, Virginia She was born to the late Vernia and Gertha Mae Osborn Mullins on April 6, 1940. Mrs. Dover was retired from Shaw Industries and was preceded in death by her husband, the late David Dover; a daughter the late Diana Lynn Harris; sisters Jane Whitley and Juanita Patrick; brother, Gilmer Mullins.

Surviving are son & daughter-in-law-Chris and Christy Harris of Summerville; grandsons-Collin and Connor Harris; sisters: Virgie Williams of Florida, Nancy Hardy of Roanoke, VA, Flossie Kennedy of Gray, TN, Charlene Stacy of Mt. Carmel, TN. Brothers: Robert Mullins, Harold Mullins and Junior Mullins all of Church Hill, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 2, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral with Rev. Robert Patterson and Rev. Ricky Biddle officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Kevin Stacy, Will Mullins, Harry Stacy, Jamie Mitchell, Kyle Abernathy, Robert Kennedy, Johnny Hampton, and David Nunn. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-01-09T20:48:00.004-05:00

MR. ROD HARDEMAN, age 88, of Allen Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011, at his residence. A native of Fort Payne, Alabama He was born to the late Homer Harley, Sr. and Edna Rosa Beaty Hardeman on November 27, 1922. Mr. Hardeman was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church, Veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Navy, and was retired Sales Representative for Chemical Processing of Georgia. He was preceded in death by a son-the late Rodney Hardeman, sister-the late Flora Mae Whisenant, and brothers-the late J. B. Hardeman, the late Ed Hardeman, and the late Winfred Hardeman.

Surviving are His wife-Frances Thomas Hardeman; son & daughters-in-law-Gary R. & Arlene Hardeman and Jan Hardeman of Summerville; three Grandchildren, three Great Grandchildren; brother-Homer Hardeman, Jr. of Douglasville; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 15th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth Summey and Rev. Doyle Waters officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Pallbearers-James Moore, Gerald Dempsey, Buddy Young, Jerry O'Donnell, J.B. Cleveland, Dick Lowery, Chris Corbin, Harold Jackson, Earle Rainwater, & Charlie Williams; Honorary Pallbearers-Seekers Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Summerville First Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-01-09T20:47:00.003-05:00

MR. JOHN THORNTON STUBBS, JR., age 92, of Highway #337-Summerville, Georgia –Teloga Community, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011, morning at his residence. Born in Americus, Georgia on September 1, 1918 He was the son of the late John Thornton Stubbs, Sr. and Ann McWhorter Stubbs. Mr. Stubbs was an elder and member of Beersheba Presbyterian Church, graduated from Presbyterian College, was a Veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Army, and worked for the U.S. Postal Service serving as Summerville Post Master for thirty four years. He was preceded in death by his wife the late Jean Thomas Stubbs.

Surviving are daughter and son-in-law-Ann Stubbs Maddux (Dennis) of Summerville; sons and daughter-in-law-Tom Stubbs of Woodstock and John Thornton Stubbs, III (Dawn) of Summerville; grandson-John Thomas Maddux of Summerville.

Funeral services will be Friday, January 14th, at 3:00 p.m. from Beersheba Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ronald Ragan, Rev. Tom Rogers and Rev. Paul Bayerl officiating, interment in Macedonia Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gene Wesson, Jimmy Abney, Leo Lanier, Bill Speer, Robert Floyd, David Keen, Dr. Marlin Payne, Leroy Johnson, Paul Hardeman, Marvin Jones and Tim Wesson; Honorary Pallbearers the Ann M. Stubbs Sunday School Class of Bersheba Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be at the Church Friday from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service. The family requests no flowers and suggests contributions be made to Beersheba Presbyterian Church or Macedonia Cemetery.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2011-01-08T21:11:00.002-05:00

MRS. HATTIE KELLETT, age 92, of Rainbow City, Alabama, formerly of Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011, morning in Austell Georgia. A native of Trion, She was born to the late William C. and Edith Grasham Carnes on April 18, 1918. Mrs. Kellett was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ, was retired from Bonnell Aluminum and Duff Flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband the late Ernest Kellett in 1991.

Surviving are son-William C. Kellett of Rainbow City, AL.; grandsons-Keith Kellett and Kevin Kellett of Kennesaw; great grandchildren-Kimberly Arrowood, Mark Kellett, Mitchell Kellett, and Ryan Kellett; great great grandchildren-Anna Grace Arrowood and Sophie Marie Arrowood; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services were held Sunday, January 9th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Mark Kellett, Mitchell Kellett, Jason Arrowood, Charles Logan, Dan Logan, and Carter Logan.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2011-01-03T17:37:00.004-05:00

MR. MICHAEL K. MAXEY, age 47, of Brandonburg, Kentucky passed away Sunday evening, January 2, 2011, at his residence following an illness. A native of Floyd County, Georgia He was born on May 26, 1963 to the late Dewey Maxey, Jr. and Shirley Holt Maxey who survives. Mr. Maxey was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Radcliff, Ky. And retired from Hardin Delivery.

Surviving are His wife-Tori Hebard Maxey; Mother-Shirley Maxey of Rome; daughter-Bethany Mooneyhan of Cecilia, KY; son-James Maxey of Sanford, Florida; grandson-Kevin Maxey; sister-Dawn Montgomery; brother Alan Maxey both of Rome; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 5th, at 2:00 P.M. from the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Paige Hardin, Rev. Jimmy Bryant, and Rev. Greg Montgomery officiating, interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Active Pallbearers- Alan Maxey, Greg Montgomery, Rick Maxey, Tim Cundiff, Jerry Miller and Ivan Worthington. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1 P.M. til 2 P.M. at the Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2010-12-27T09:28:00.002-05:00

MRS. RUBY LUCILLE REED, age 84, of West Spring Creek Road-Trion, Georgia passed away Monday, December 27, 2010, at her residence. A native Chattooga Countian, She was born to the late James Harper Blackmon, Sr. & Lillie Ingram Blackmon on October 16, 1926. Mrs. Reed was retired from Riegel Textile’s spinning department after 38 years of service. Preceding Her in death are 4 brothers-J.R. Blackmon, Thomas Blackmon, Alvin Blackmon, and Elgin Blackmon.

Surviving are Her husband of 64 years-Frank G. Reed; daughter-Mildred Lively Wilson of Rome; son-Max Reed of Trion; sisters-Jeanette Peppers and Bonnie Blackmon both of Trion and Shirley Kiser of Summerville; brothers-James Blackmon of Trion, Johnny Blackmon of Summerville, and Ricky Blackmon of Cartersville; 4 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Granddaughters, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 29th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. John Mann officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2010-12-24T09:25:00.001-05:00

MRS. WILLA MAE HAYES, age 93, of Hall’s Valley Road-Trion, Georgia passed away Friday, December 24, 2010, in the local nursing home. A native of Blue Ridge, Georgia She was born to the late Huland Burg and Lula Conley Davenport on February 2, 1917. Mrs. Hayes was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ, retired from the Spinning Department of Riegel Textile Corporation, and was preceded in death by her husband the late Ernest "Bud" Eugene Hayes, a sister Ruth Cochran, and brothers-Wayne Davenport, J.B. Davenport, and Ernest Davenport.

Surviving are son & daughter-in-law-Bobby & Sandra Hayes of Trion; grandson & spouse-Bradley & Judy Hayes of Trion; great grandsons-Luke Hayes and Jake Hayes; sisters-Lola Bailey of Acworth, Betty Aaron of Covington, Berta Lee Shields of Blue Ridge; brothers-Vester "Veck" Davenport, William "Joe" Davenport, & Floyd Davenport all of Trion and Charles Davenport of Chattanooga; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 27th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating, interment in Williams Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Terry Davenport, Jerry Davenport, Floyd Davenport, Jr., Ronnie Cochran, Jeremy Knight and Bill Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be the Staff of Oak View Nursing Home, Nieces and Nephews. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Monday from 10 A.M. until the hour of service; the Family also requests no food.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2010-12-23T21:14:00.000-05:00

MR. DOUGLAS LANDON KINCADE, Jr. age 41, of Mt. View Road-Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2010, evening in a Chattanooga Tennessee hospital. Born in Miami, Florida on May 9, 1969. He was retired from Defender Corporation In the maintenance department.

Surviving are sons-David Kincade of Trion and Thomas Kincade of Alabama; Mother and Step Father-Alma and James Miller of Trion; grandmother-Bonnie Teems of Summerville; brother-Johnny Kincade of Trion; several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 26th, at 4:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. John Mann officiating, interment in Spring Creek Cemetery. Active Pallbearers David Hall, David Snowden, John Blackman, Dennis Ayers, John Burrage, Rain Burrage; Honorary Pallbearers will be the LaFayette DCI Clinic. The Family will receive friends Sunday after 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Miller, Syble J.

2010-12-23T13:25:00.000-05:00

MRS. SYBLE J. MILLER, age 66, of Curran Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday (December 23, 2010) morning in a Rome hospital following a sudden attack. She was born March 30, 1944 in Chattooga County, Georgia to the late J. D. and JoAnn Ledford Hunter. Mrs. Miller was a member of Dry Valley Baptist Church and a Homemaker.

Surviving are Her husband-Thomas Miller; children-Debbie Warnock of Summerville, Sheila Morrison of Summerville, Karen Madaris of Chickmauga, Thomas Miller, II of Trion, Ricky Miller of Ft. Oglethorpe, Angelia Beard of Cartersville, and Jeffery Miller of Summerville; brothers-Junior Hunter of Macon and Lee Fountain of Summerville; 15 Grandchildren, several Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 26th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Weaver officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Terry Miller, Thomas Miller, II, Steve Morrison, Rick Sims, Billy Tapp, and Jason Beard. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 1 until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2010-12-23T00:58:00.002-05:00

MRS. LUCILLE E. MANN, age 89, of Roberts Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday (December 22, 2010) night in the local nursing home. She was born in Packlett, S.C. on December 16, 1921, a daughter of the late Fred Reynolds. Mrs. Mann was a member of Teloga Baptist Church, was retired from the weave shop of Mt. Vernon Mills, and was preceded in death by her husband the late Arthur Mann.

Surviving are 2 sons-Larry Mann of Summerville and Wilson Mann of Trion; nine Grandchildren, several Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Graveside service will be held Sunday (December 26th) at 1:30 P.M. from Greenhills Memory Garden with Darwin Blansit officiating. Active Pallbearers Eric Mann, Casey Mann, Randy Burrage, Jason Burrage, Chris Burrage, and Joseph Burrage. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2010-12-21T04:10:00.004-05:00

MRS. NELL M. MORRISON, age 91, of Lyerly, Georgia passed away Monday (December 20, 2010) night at the residence of a daughter in Chatsworth. A native of DeKalb County, Alabama She was born to the late John and Mary Holmes Keef on February 4,1919. Mrs. Morrison was a member of West Berryton Faith Temple and a Homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband the late Hollis Morrison in 1983, sisters-the late Jo Kirby and Juanita Porter, brothers-the late Jess Keef, Tom Keef, and John B. Keef.

Surviving are daughters-Virginia Mobbs of Goose Creek, S.C. and Betty Bagley of Chatsworth; Grandchildren- Greg Echols, Terri Young, Dan Mobbs, Alana Collette and James Mobbs. Eleven Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Granddaughter, several Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday (December 23rd) at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. John Mann and Rev. James Stephens officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2010-12-20T20:37:00.003-05:00

MRS. ADA MARGARET ELROD, age 81, of Farrar Drive-Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, December 20, 2010, afternoon in a Rome hospital following an extended illness. Born on September 14, 1929 She was a daughter of the late James Alexander and Anna Hammer Duff. Mrs. Elrod was retired from the Georgia Rug Mill, a member of First Presbyterian Church, PCA, and was preceded in death by her husband the late Ralph W. Elrod on November 21, 1981 and a brother the late Jimmy W. Duff, Jr. on September 14, 2010.

Surviving are son-William D. & Martha Elrod of Fayetteville; sister-Jean & Wales Goebel of Birmingham, Alabama; grandchildren-Kimber Elrod of Jasper, Brandon Elrod of Summerville & fiance’ Erin White of Rome.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. from the First Presbyterian Church, PCA with Rev. Greg King and Rev. Wales Goebel, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Mike Goebel, Steve Goebel, Stan Goebel, Jim Bagley, Ricky Stinson, and Wayne Ashley. The Family will receive friends Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, PCA from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service. Flowers are accepted or contributions may be made to Cancer Navigators, #316 West 5th Street-Rome, Georgia-30165.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2010-12-19T16:03:00.001-05:00

MRS. MARILYN PATRICK SCHLACHTER, age 87, of Cloudland, Georgia passed away Friday in the local assisted living center. She was born on July 11, 1923 and was preceded in death by her husband the late Ralph Schlacher on August 11, 2007.

Surviving are son-Larry Schlachter of Cloudland; daughter-Sandra Hartge of Kirkwood, MO.; grandson-John Hartge.

Memorial service will be held Friday, January 14, 2011, at 2:00 P.M. in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2010-12-13T12:43:00.000-05:00

MRS. FLORA MAE HARDEMAN WHISENANT, age 83, of Orlando, FL. passed away Friday, December 10, 2010, in Rome, Georgia. Born in Flintstone, Georgia on June 1, 1927 She was a daughter of the late Homer and Edna Beaty Hardeman. Mrs. Whisenant was preceded in death by her husband, John Alvin Whisenant, three brothers-J.B. Hardeman, Winfred Hardeman, and Edward Hardeman.

Surviving are two brothers-Rod C. Hardeman of Summerville and Homer Hardeman of Douglasville; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 3:00 P.M., December 15th, from Woodlawn Memorial Park in Gotha, Florida.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.

2010-12-10T11:51:00.001-05:00

MS. MARTHA M. HAYGOOD, age 84, of Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday afternoon in a Rome hospital. A native of Trion, Georgia She was born to the late Cliff and Mary E. Henderson Haygood on June 12, 1926. Ms. Haygood graduated from Jacksonville State Teachers College in 1947 and started teaching in the Trion School System and retired after 39 years of service. She was a member of Trion United Methodist Church.

Surviving are numerous Cousins.

Funeral services will be held Saturday (December 11th) from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Rob Pierce officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Joe Henderson, Johnny Henderson, Gordon Henderson, Glenn Henderson, Wynn Henderson, and Randy Gibson. Visitation will be Saturday from 1 P.M. until the hour of service. In addition to flowers contributions may be made to the Trion United Methodist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2010-12-03T11:00:00.001-05:00

MRS. VENNIE LOUISE BREWSTER, age 89, of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday (December 2, 2010) night in a LaFayette, Georgia nursing home. A Tennessee native She was born to the late Thomas and Arvie Green Williams on October 8, 1921. Mrs. Brewster was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband the late Marion Dexter (Deck) Brewster.

Survivors include daughter-Jan Westbrook of Jonesboro, GA.; son-Gary Brewster of Punta Gorda, FL.; sister-Sue Peppers of LaFayette; 8 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday (December 5th) at 2 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Cordell officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 5 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2010-11-30T19:21:00.003-05:00

MS. CYNTHIA RENEE BEARDEN, age 46, of Kirby Hollow Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday (November 30, 2010) afternoon from injuries received in an automobile accident near Summerville earlier Tuesday. She was born on July 18, 1964.

Surviving are daughter-Mae Kayla Bearden; son-Donavaughn Bearden; mother-Patricia E. Kirby all of Summerville; father-Quinton Ash of Dallas, GA.; grandmother-Ruby Kirby of Summerville; sister-Tammy Parker of Summerville; brothers-Tracy Carter and Ray Pettyjohn both of Trion; grandchildren-Gavin Bearden and Alexis Bearden; former husband-Donald Bearden; several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.

Funeral services will be held Friday (December 3rd) at 2 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Waydell Howell and Rev. Gary Howell officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Tony Bearden, Jim Bearden, Tim McArthur, David Fowler, Shawn McCary, and Phil Langston. Visitation will be Friday 12 noon to 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangementys.

2010-11-29T12:21:00.001-05:00

MRS. PANZY LOUISE BARNETT, age 88, of Greeson Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday (November 29, 2010) in the local nursing home. Born in Fort Payne, Alabama on February 2, 1922; Mrs. Barnett attended the Living Waters Ministry and was preceded in death by her husband the late Lois Barnett and a daughter the late Joyce Ann Johnson.

Surviving are 2 daughters-Jearline Johnson and Christine Hines both of Summerville; sister-Lora Mae Brown of Chattanooga; 2 brothers-Larry White and LeRoy White both of Chattanooga; grandchildren-Linda Gail Shaw and Terry Wayne Crowe of Trion, Steven Lee Crowe of LaFayette, Robert Lee Hines of Trion, and Jimmy Lee Hines of Summerville; several Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday (December 1st) at 4 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Wright and Rev. Junior Evans officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Eddie Shaw, Bradley Clayton, Robert Lee Hines, Jay Ledford, Bit Turner, and Mickey Barnett. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 2 until 4 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2010-11-28T11:22:00.001-05:00

MRS. SYBIL PAULINE WILLIAMS, age 85, of Myers Avenue-Trion, Georgia passed away Sunday (November 28, 2010) morning in a LaFayette nursing home. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, She was born to the late Jesse and Hettie Mae Bean Lancaster on November 2, 1925. Mrs. William was a member of Trion First Baptist Church and was retired Executive Secretary for Riegel Textile Mill with 48 plus years of service. She was preceded in death by husband-Jack Thomas Williams, son-Greg Williams, sister-Jean Witt, and a brother-Willard Lancaster.

Surviving are sister and spouse- Yvonne & Wayne (Deedle) Scott of Chickmauga; brothers & spouses-Allen & Mildred Lancaster of Valdosta and Lee & Kathleen Lancaster of Dalton; sister-in-law-Rose Lancaster of Rome; brother-in-law-LeRoy Will of Trion; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday (November 29th) at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Cordel officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Nephews. The Family will receive friends Sunday (November 28th) from 6 until P P.M. at the Funeral Home and request in lieu of flowers contributions to the Trion First Baptist Building Fund.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2010-11-19T13:11:00.000-05:00

MR. JOHN MARLIN CRANE, age 60, of Gore-Subligna Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday morning in a Rome hospital. A son of the late John Roy and Dorothy Pierce Crane, Mr. Crane a loving husband, father, and was affectionately known as PoP Pa by his grandchildren. He was born in Floyd County on July 30, 1950, a member and Sunday School Teacher of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and was retired from AT&T.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Hawkins Crane; children and spouses- Ben & Anamaria Crane of White, GA., Matt & Christina Crane of Rome, Tasha & Lester Jenkins of Cartersville, and Kaela Hayes of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Grandchildren- John Lucas Crane, Connor Crane, Brady Jenkins & Emery Jenkins.

Funeral services will be Sunday (November 21, 2010) at 2:00 P.M. from the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Bryant officiating, interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Greg Shaw, Jack Owings, Jeff Owings, Danny Ray Mathis, Robert Mathis, Lee Reed, Ray Davis and Jimmy Barron. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gene Gilbreath, Jimmy Cooper, Frank Fowler, Hunter Burden, Quentin Smith, Mike Mason, Walt Brock, Gene Kendrick, Calvin Brown, Jerry Mixon, Glenda Williams, Linda Scoggins and Wylene Gillespie. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 6:00 until 9:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

2010-11-02T08:03:00.004-04:00

MRS. MARGIE SIMMONS PURCELL, age 94, on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, went home to be with the Lord. She was born October 2, 1916 to the late Ernest Simmons and Rachel Jones Simmons. She was a Charter employee of Best Mfg. Company in Menlo, Georgia, a member of the Best Silver Club, and a member of the Menlo Church of Christ. Among her many talents was the life long ability to make beautiful quilts, which she shared with her family and friends. She was able to enjoy this talent until her last days. She is the widow of the late Frank Eugene Purcell to whom she was married for 57 years; in addition to parents she was preceded in death by a son the late Jimmy Purcell, four Brothers, and four Sisters.

She is survived by 2 sons and daughters-in-law-Kenneth & Maureen Purcell of Douglasville, Paul & Doris Purcell of Trion; daughter and son-in-law-Glenda & Jackie Hamilton of Menlo; 7 grandsons & wives-Don & Patti Purcell, Randy Hamilton, Bobby Purcell, Chris & Kathy Purcell, Kelly & Gini Hamilton, Kendall & Paula Purcell, Aubrey & Brandi Purcell; 10 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great Great Granddaughter; sisters-in-law-Willie Henry Simmons, Louetta Simmons, Dixie Spraggins, & Jesse Purcell; brother-in-law-Claude Russell; Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 4th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Ministers Emerson Blythe and Ralph Wallin officiating, interment in Trinity Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Grandsons; Honorary Pallbearers-Christine Leath, D.C. & Jean Mitchell, Jack & Ann Carr, Bill & Lee Alexander, Lillie Mae Murphy, Ann Tucker, members of Menlo Church of Christ, and the Best Silver Club. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Best Silver Club, P.O. Box 8-Menlo, GA.-30731

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2010-10-31T19:22:00.005-04:00

MRS. MARY LOU CHERRY WOODS, age 91, of Mahan Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday afternoon (October 31, 2010) in a Fort Oglethorpe hospital. A daughter of the late John Monty and Georgia Lena Miller Cherry, Mrs. Woods was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on June 29, 1919 and was preceded in death by her husband the late Rev. Alfred J. Woods on February 25, 2000.

Surviving are daughter & son-in-law-Beulah & Roger Keith of Mentone, Alabama; son & daughter-in-law-Tommy & Barbara Woods of Summerville; Six Grandchildren, Two Step-Grandchildren, Twenty Seven Great Grandchildren, Three Great Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 3 at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Keith and Rev. Robert Patterson officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Ryan Willingham, Richard Gifford, Bobby Edgeworth, Brian Keith, Jamie Chesnut and Steve Chesnut. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Staff of Shepherd Hills Nursing Home. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 9:00 P.M. at the Funeral home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

2010-10-28T15:45:00.002-04:00

MS. ELSIE RUTH HENRY, age 83, of Highway #337-Teloga Community, Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday (October 26, 2010) afternoon from injuries received in an automobile accident, earlier Wednesday, near her home. She was born in Walker County, Georgia in April 21, 1927, a daughter of the late George Washington and Mattie Lenor Wilson Henry. She was a member of the Menlo Church of Christ, a retired nurse, and in March, 2010 Ms. Henry received the G.L.O.W. award from the Georgia Commission on Women for her ongoing work with recovering substance abusers. She was preceded in death by a son , the late David Earl Pettyjohn.

Surviving are son and wife-Paul & Sondra Pettyjohn of Hixson, TN.; grandchildren-Jake Pettyjohn, Kayla Pettyjohn, and Julie Nowotny; one Great Granddaughter; brothers-Ed Henry of LaFayette, Ray Henry of Texas, and Ralph Henry of Armuchee; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday (October 30th) at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Mark Hogan and Emerson Blythe officiating. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 12 noon until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2010-10-26T16:29:00.004-04:00

Mrs. Elvagene Belle Tucker, age 77, of Trion, GA, passed away Monday (October 25, 2010) in a Chattanooga, TN. hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident near Adairsville, GA. earlier Monday afternoon. Mrs. Tucker was born in Chattooga County Georgia on August 23, 1933, a daughter of the late Johnny and Mary Baker Fortune. She was a member of West Berryton Faith Temple and a homemaker.

Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law- Robert Doyle Jones, Jr. of Ringgold, GA; Michael Anthony & Carol Jones of Summerville; Gregory Lynn Jones of Trion; Johnny DeWayne & Lisa Jones, Jr. of Batavia, ILL. step-children- Trena & Denny Strickland of Trion, Ricky & Melinda Tucker of Summerville; sisters- Sandra Snider and Helen Wyatt both of LaFayette; brothers- Glen Fortune of Chicago, ILL, Hoyt Fortune of Dallas, TX and Thomas Fortune of Trion.

Funeral services will be Friday (October 29) at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. John Mann officiating, interment in LaFayette Memory Gardens. Active Pallbearers Johnny DeWayne Jones, Jr., Michael Shayne Jones, Glen Fortune, Jr., Matthew Fortune, David Fortune, Joseph Murphy, Ricky Tucker and Jeffery Snider. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Adult Sunday School Class of Berryton Faith Temple. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 noon until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2010-10-26T16:27:00.005-04:00

Mr. J. R. Tucker, age 81, of Trion, GA, passed away Monday evening from injuries received in an automobile accident earlier near Adairsville, GA. Mr. Tucker was born in Cherokee County Alabama on April 16, 1929, a son of the late John and Isabell Kitchens Tucker. Mr. Tucker was retired from the Weaving Department of Mt. Vernon Mills and the Trion Recreation Department Maintenance.

Surviving are daughter and son-in-law- Trena & Denny Strickland of Trion; son and daughter-in-law Ricky & Melinda Tucker of Summerville. grandchildren- Amy Strickland, Jason & Selena Tucker, step children- Robert Doyle Jones, Jr. of Ringgold, GA, Michael Anthony & Carol Jones of Summerville, Gregory Lynn Jones of Trion, Johnny DeWayne & Lisa Jones, Jr. of Batavia, ILL, Ikie & Mary Henderson of Summerville, Bobby & Sheila Nixon of Summerville, Billy & Jean Blackmon of Summerville.

Funeral services will be Thursday (October 28) at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. John Mann officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Mike Meers, Neal Meers, William Wyatt, Lynn Jones, Don Glass and Max Tucker. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Adult Sunday School Class of West Berryton Faith Temple. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5:00 till 7:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2010-10-24T10:29:00.003-04:00

MRS. JOHNNIE MAE FREEMAN MYERS of Hartwell, Georgia, formerly of Summerville, passed away Sunday morning in Hartwell, following an extended illness. She was born in McKinney, Texas on November 27, 1920 to the late John D. and Elizabeth Champion Freeman. Mrs. Myers graduated from Baylor School of Nursing with her Registered Nurse degree, where she met her future husband-Lieutenant Graves T. Myers, III-they were married Christmas Eve, 1941. Mrs. Myers was a member of the Summerville Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter-the late Joyce Lynne Myers Wood, four sisters, and four brothers.

Surviving are son and wife-Graves T. (Susan) Myers, IV of Hartwell, GA.; former son-in-law-Don Wood of Severna Park, MD.; grandchildren-Andy Wood, Dr. Cindy Huffaker, Samuel Trenholm Myers, Elizabeth Manley; 6 Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 26th, at 11:00 A.M. from the Summerville Presbyterian Church with Rev. Paul Bayerl and Rev. Jan Rhodes officiating, interment in the Family lot of Trion Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Don Wood, Andy Wood, Dodd Huffaker, Trent Myers, Ryan Gravely, and Graves T. Myers, IV.
The Family will receive friends Tuesday at the Church from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mrs. Myers.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

2010-10-19T17:54:00.001-04:00

MRS. MARY ELIZABETH GREEN BULLARD, age 88, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday (October 19, 2010) afternoon in a Rome hospital. A native Chattooga Countian She was born to the late John Marion and Appalonia Elizabeth Duncan Green on July 18, 1922. Mrs. Bullard was a member of Lyerly First Baptist Church and along with her husband, the late John H. Bullard, owned and operated Bullard Processing Plant, formerly on the Lyerly highway-Summerville. Mrs. Bullard was also preceded in death by a nephew- the late John W. Green.

Surviving are sisters’-in-law-Lucille Green of Summerville and Doris Bullard of Piedmont, AL.; nieces-Martha Calhoun, Joyce Williams, Nancy Crowe, and Debbie Jennings; nephews-Douglas Stephens, Ronnie Stephens, Alan Green, Bob Bullard, Dennis Bullard, Steve Bullard, and Bron Love.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 21st, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Rev. Tony Christie officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Marc Green, Michael Green, Warren Stephens, Chris Stephens, Zane Williams, Wess Love, Steve Bullard, Dennis Bullard; Honorary Pallbearers the Adult Sunday School Class of Lyerly First Baptist Church, Jimmy Spence, Rethia Spence, Jamie Fowler, Ann Norton, and James Bennett. Visitation will be Thursday from 12 noon until the hour of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the Family suggest contributions to the Lyerly Cemetery.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements .

2010-10-11T15:46:00.001-04:00

Mr. Micheal Lynn Bryan, age 61, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday (October 8, 2010) in Savannah, Georgia. He was preceded in death by parents-James Howard and Evelyn Wheeles Bryan, son-David Hartline, sister-Brenda Crowe, and grandparents-Mr. & Mrs. Tinney Warren and Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Bryan.

Surviving are son-Kevin McDaniel of Centre, AL.; daughters-Deborah Susan Sanchez of LaFayette, Michelle McDaniel of Centre, AL., JoAnne McDaniel Bryan of Cedar Bluff, AL.; sister-Judy Carter of Menlo; brothers-Jimmy Bryan of Flizgerand, and Ronnie Bryan of Acworth; 13 Grandchildren; several Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, October 16th, at 1:00 P.M. CST from the Lake View Church in Cedar Bluff, AL. Visitation Saturday from noon until the hour for service.

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2010-10-09T11:01:00.001-04:00

MR. ROBERT L. BOWMAN, JR., age 83, of Perry Drive-Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday (October 8, 2010) evening in a Rome hospital. A native Chattoogaian He was born to the late Robert L. Bowman, Sr. and Foye Powell Bowman on May 27, 1927. Mr. Bowman was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church, a Veteran of WW II serving in the Marine Corps Aviation, and was retired Supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service in Summerville.

Surviving are brother & sister-in-law-Evan D. and Doris Bowman of Summerville; niece-Becky Burns of Rome; nephews-Randy & Kay Bowman and Tim Suzann Bowman all of Summerville; great nieces and nephews-Kyle Bowman, Haley Bowman, Jennifer Bowman, Kelsey Bowman, Jacob Bowman, & Will Bowman; great great niece & nephew-Madison Rogers, Talen, & Noah Bowman.

Funeral services will be held Monday (October 11th) at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth Summey officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Randy Bowman, Tim Bowman, Kyle Bowman, Jacob Bowman, Winfred Bowman, Will Bowman, Billy Gilreath, Buddy Gilley. Honorary Pallbearers-John Stubbs, Jr., Paul Hardeman, and Friends at Summerville First Baptist Church The Family will receive friends Sunday from 7 until 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2010-10-05T21:02:00.004-04:00

MRS. CLAUDINE WILSON FOWLER, age 91, of Hernando, Florida formerly of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, October 4, 2010, in Inverness, Florida. She was born in Lineville, Alabama to the late James Aubrey Wilson, Sr. and Lena Ada Eva Gibson Wilson on June 14, 1919. Mrs. Fowler was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hernando, Fl., retired retail sales clerk, and was preceded in death by her two husbands’ the late Ernest “Slim” Bowman and Fred Fowler, son-the late Ernest (Tony) Bowman, grandson the late Douglas Bush, and siblings-the late Gibson Waylen Wilson, the late Juanita Wilson, the late Ewert Wilson, the late James A. Wilson, Jr., and the late Lorenzo “Pete” Wilson.

Surviving are daughters-Judy (Don) Waggoner of Plainfield, Ind., Patricia (Gary) Headley of Inverness, Fl., and Myra (Neal) Wade of Hernando, Fl.; sisters-Maughee Evans of Trion, Montez Gladney and Joan Renslow both of Summerville; brother-Charles B. Wilson of Summerville; eight Grandchildren, ten Great Grandchildren, three Great Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday (October 9th) at twelve noon from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Evans officiating eulogy by Gary Headley; interment in Rosalee Cemetery, Rosalee, Alabama. Active Pallbearers Bryan Bowman, David Wade, Ken Strong, Brandon Bowman, and Jamey Renslow; Honorary Pallbearers Tom Strong, Billy Hyder, Scott Headley, Rex Evans, Mike Wilson, and Quinton Wilson. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. CLAUDINE WILSON FOWLER.

2010-09-28T22:50:00.003-04:00

MRS. ANNE OGLESBY BENNETT, age 79, of Martin Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday afternoon, (September 28, 2010) in a Rome hospital. She was born in Walker County on August 18, 1931, a daughter of the late James Hamilton and Arvie Ellie Hartman Oglesby. Mrs. Bennett was secretary for sixty-one years for Bobby Lee Cook, attorney-at-law. She was preceded in death by her husband the late Archie B. Bennett on May 8, 1990, two brothers H. Lynn Oglesby and James Oglesby, and sister Juanita Oglesby Davis McCool. Mrs. Bennett was Past Matron and Secretary of Summerville Chapter Order of Eastern Star #434 and Grand Deputy of District 2; she was Secretary of the Chattooga Co. Democratic Association, and Secretary of the Summerville High School Alumni Association. On Law Day, May 7, 1990 Mrs. Bennett was presented the Liberty Bell Award by the Chattooga Co. Bar Association.

Survivors include one daughter, Marthanne Bennett Casey of Oak Ridge, TN; three sons, Richard Lynn Bennett of Lawrenceville, GA ; Archie B. “Skip” Bennett, Jr. of Canton, GA and J. Michael Bennett of Summerville. Nine Grandchildren: Amanda Lynne Bennett Lanham, Laci Deah Bennett, Michael Lance Bennett, Joshua Charles Bennett, Michael Caleb Bennett, Matthew Ryan Bennett, Joseph Michael Bennett, Jeffrey Alan Casey, II and William Bennett Casey. Three Great Grandchildren: Dominick Ladell Bennett, Drake Michael Hines and Roxanne Michelle Bennett. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 1, 2010, at 2:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Russell officiating, eulogy by Bobby Lee Cook, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Lance Bennett, Josh Bennett, Caleb Bennett, Kevin Scoggins, Matthew Bennett, Joey Bennett, Dominick Bennett, Curtis Lanham and Jeffery Casey. Honorary Pallbearers Bobby Lee Cook, Rex Abernathy, Jon Payne, Bo Loggins, Albert Palmer, Lan Cordle, LaDon Lively, Michael Mack, Sutton Connelly, Ben Ballenger, and Order of Eastern Star Summerville Chapter #434. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00 till 9:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral home in charge of arrangements.

2010-09-28T12:56:00.002-04:00

MR. PAUL BROOME, age 88, of Espy Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday (September 28, 2010) morning in the local nursing home. Mr. Broome was born in Fulton County, GA on January 10, 1922, a son of the late William Monroe and Ola Tinney Broome. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in World War II and was retired from Mt. Vernon-Riegel Mills. Mr. Broome was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife Mattie Lee Broome of Summerville; One daughter Peggy Tucker of Rome; Three sisters, Lou Ellen Durham and Pauline Davis of Summerville and Inez Hardeman of Douglasville, GA. One brother Tommy Broome of Lyerly. Five Grandchildren and Twelve Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth Summey officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Roland Tucker, Wayne Durham, Ranny Broome, Lamar Smith, Eddie Burke, Bill DeBerry, Brad Lee and Norman Gaither. Honorary Pallbearers will be Members of the Baraca Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

2010-09-27T20:49:00.005-04:00

MR. DAVID EUGENE GLASS, age 59, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday (September 27, 2010) in a Winchester, Tennessee hospital following an extended illness. A Trion, Georgia native He was born May 21, 1951 to Howard Glass and the late Frances Louise Crawford Glass. Mr. Glass was Church of God by Faith, formerly worked in the Security Department of Mt. Vernon Mills, and was in the U. S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and U.S. Army Reserve, serving in Viet Nam and Desert Storm. He was preceded in death by a son the late David Glass, Jr.

Surviving are His wife-Sherry Dee Glass; daughters-Shannon Lumley of Ames, Iowa and Ann Gruber of Cleveland, Tennessee, and Rebecca Sparks of Summerville; father-Howard Glass of Trion; sister-Elaine Miller of
Rome; brothers-Monroe Glass of Trion and Douglas Glass of FL.; Nine Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Benjamin Lumley officiating, interment in Chattanooga National Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jason Gray, Stanley Gray, Keith Gray, Bobby Brown, Curtis Brown and Bud Anderson. Honorary Pallbearers Luke Brown, Caleb Gruber, Nathan Lumley, Matthew Lumley, Sam Gruber, Brandon Sparks, Benjamin Lumley and Garrett Gruber. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5:00 till 9:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

2010-09-22T12:46:00.004-04:00

MR. GRAVES T. MYERS, III, age 90, of Hartwell, Georgia former longtime resident of Summerville passed away Wednesday morning,(September 22, 2010) at his residence. A native of Summerville, Georgia Mr. Myers was born to the late Graves T. Myers, Jr. and Beatrice Thomas Myers on December 9, 1919. He was a member of the Summerville Presbyterian Church and was a U.S. Air Force Officer retiring in the rank of Colonel in 1963 after some 24 years of service. Mr. Myers was preceded in death by a daughter the late Joyce Lynn Wood.

Surviving are His loving wife-Johnnie Mae Freeman Myers; son-Graves T. Myers, IV of Hartwell, GA.; former son-in-law-Don Wood of Severna Park, MD.; grandchildren-Andy Wood, Dr. Cindy Huffaker, Samuel Trenholm Myers and Elizabeth Manley; 6 Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday (September 25th) at 11:00 A.M. from the Summerville Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jan Rhodes and Rev. Paul Bayerl officiating, interment in Trion Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Graves T. Myers, IV, Samuel Trenholm Myers, Andy Wood, Dodd Huffaker, and Ryan Gravley; Honorary Pallbearers will be Don Wood, Chris Manley, Jerry Robinson, and all other Nephews. Visitation will be Saturday at the Church from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers the Family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mr. Myers or his daughter Joyce Lynn Wood.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

2010-09-19T21:03:00.004-04:00

MR. DAVID W. BRAMLETT, age 93, of Sloppy Floyd Lake Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday afternoon,(September 19, 2010) at his residence. Born on September 10, 1917 in Chattooga County, Georgia, Mr. Bramlett was a son of the late James Wesley and Mary Burgess Bramlett. He was retired from the Supply Room of Mt. Vernon-Riegel Mills and was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years Inez Brown Bramlett, and siblings Mary Ellen Bramlett Phillips, Julie Ann Bramlett Austin, Miles Bramlett, Farris Bramlett, Calvin Bramlett, and Emmett Bramlett, and 2 Nieces.

Surviving are daughter & son-in-law-Eleise & Ronald Blalock; son-Liborn Bramlett all of Summerville; grandchildren-Sharon Padgett and Melissa Cummings; step grandchildren-Walter & Allen Clark; several Great grandchildren, Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday (September 22nd) at 2:00 P.M. from the Wayside Baptist Church with Rev. Joel Smith, Rev. Jimmy Wilborn, Rev. Waydell Howell, and Rev. Don Knowles officiating, interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Jeremy Knowles, Tony Bearden, Howard Dillard, Gary Howell, Justin Howell, and Terry Bruce; Honorary Pallbearers will be Andrew Williams, Rev. Howard Odom, and all former Pastors of Wayside Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Tuesday from 6 until 8 P.M., at other hours Family will be at the residence of the daughter Eleise Blalock #379 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road-Summerville, Georgia.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. David W. Bramlett.

2010-09-15T03:25:00.004-04:00

Mr. James Walter (Jimmy) Duff, Jr., passed away at Floyd Medical Center on Tuesday, September 14, following five months of illness.

He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on July 30, 1928, the son of the late James A. and Anna Bess Duff. He graduated in 1946 from Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee. Mr. Duff served in the National Guard during the Korean Conflict.

For over 50 years, Jimmy served the community as owner and operator of Duff’s Flowers and Gifts, selling the business and retiring in 1997. He was an active member and deacon of First Presbyterian Church, Summerville. A charter member, Mr. Duff was instrumental in the founding of the church in 1982, and the building construction in 1988.

Surviving are sisters, Ada Margaret Duff Elrod of Summerville and Jean Duff Goebel and husband, Wales Goebel, of Birmingham, Alabama; nephews Bill Elrod, Fayetteville, GA; Mike Goebel, Steve Goebel and Stan Goebel of Birmingham; great nephews Brandon Elrod, Rome, GA; Justin Goebel, Jordan Goebel, Birmingham, AL, and Dallas Goebel, Louisville, KY; great niece, Caitlyn Goebel of Atlanta, GA.

Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Summerville, at 3:00 PM, Friday, September 17. Officiating will be Rev. Greg King and Rev. Wales Goebel. Pall bearers will be nephews and great-nephew, and friend and care-giver Wayne Ashley. Mr. Duff will be buried in Green Hills Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2010-09-04T03:19:00.004-04:00

MS. SARA ALEXANDER PHILLIPS, age 75, of Mahan Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday (September 4, 2010) at her residence. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia She was born to the late Thomas Earl and Belle Talbert Alexander on April 17, 1935. Ms. Phillips was a member of North Summerville Baptist Church and a Master Cosmetologist. For many years She coached girls softball, little league baseball, and basketball. She was preceded in death by a son the late James Stanley Perkins.

Surviving are daughters-Beth Bryant and Philana Robinson both of Summerville; sons and daughter-in-law-Bart & April Bryant of Cloudland and Kane Phillips of Rome; brother-Ernest Alexander of Lyerly; grandchildren-Heath Drennan, Kassie Smith, Jade Robinson, and Mallory Phillips; great grandchildren-Destinee Drennan and Jackson Drennan; special friends-Barry Williams, Maradith Budd, and Allen Neal; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Memorial service will be held Tuesday (September 7th) at 7:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Harris and Rev. Tom Russell officiating. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until the service hour at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

2010-08-27T15:44:00.003-04:00

MR. DAVID DWIGHT HARTLINE, age 41, of Little Egypt Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday (August 26, 2010) evening in Dalton, Georgia. Born in Jackson, Mississippi on March 26, 1969; he was a building contractor. Mr. Hartline was preceded in death by grandparents-Willie Luther Smith and Hattie Mae Smith.

Surviving are mother-Ann Hartline of Summerville; father-Jimmie Hartline ; daughter-Lashea Cline of Summerville; sons-Timothy Blalock of Dalton and Jefferson Hartline of Bay City, Texas; grandmother-Gladys Hartline of Summerville; brothers-Jimmy Hartline of Colorado, John Hartline of Tennessee, and Jeromie Hartline of Acworth; four Grandchildren.

Graveside service Monday (August 30th) at 11:00 A.M. in West Hill Cemetery with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating. Pallbearers-John Hartline, Jeromie Hartline, Randy Hartline, Jimmy Lee Hartline, Paul Busby, and Michael Leonard. Visitation will be Monday from 10 A.M. until service time at the funeral Home. In lieu of flowers Family request contributions for funeral expenses.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

2010-08-16T12:37:00.002-04:00

MRS. MAGGIE S. MITCHELL, age 94, of Railroad Circle-Summerville, Georgia, Pennville Community, passed away Monday, August 16, 2010, at her residence. Born in Randolph County, Alabama on May 22, 1916; Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by her husband the late Harve Mitchell.

Surviving are 2 daughters-Linda York of Summerville and Shirley Austin of Subligna; sister-Louise Spears of LaGrange; 18 Grandchildren, several Great Grandchildren, Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces , and Nephews also survive.

Funeral +services were held Thursday (August 19th) at 4:00 P.M. From the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel wilt Rev. Tom Russell and Chaplin Dwight Wilson
officiating, interment in Pennville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Joey Mitchell, Dennis Mitchell, Jason Mitchell, Jimmy Mitchell, Keith Roulane, Clint Baldwin, Kevin Austin, and Scott Austin. Honorary Pallbearers Andy Wade, Jed Teems, Chris Crump, Lance Henderson, Heyman Hospice, Sonya Gall, Ray Mitchell, and Great Grandchildren.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.