HALL

MRS. BARBARA JEAN HALL, age 91, of Hall’s Valley Road, Trion, Georgia, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 14, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Hall was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on February 17, 1933 to the late Charles Franklin and May Bell Harris Williams. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ and a retired Teacher for Chattooga Headstart; in addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by several Siblings.

Surviving are Her husband, Fred Hall; daughters, Freda (Ken) Anderson, Brenda (Clifford) Snyder; and Kathy (Trent) Mercer; son, David (Pam Hall; Eight Grandchildren, Twelve Great Grandchildren, and One Great Great Granddaughter; sisters, Betty Huckabee and Alice Gunter; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral and interment service will be held Monday at 1:00 P.M. from the Howell Cemetery with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating. The Family will receive friends Monday from 11:00 A.M. until 12:45 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Barbara Jean Hall who passed away Saturday.

SCOGGINS

MR. DONNY H. SCOGGINS, age 81, of Ramey Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 14, 2024, at Atrium Health Floyd Chattooga, following a sudden event. He was born in Summerville, Georgia on February 22, 1943, a son of the late Benjamin Delaney and Rosell Maxey Scoggins. A member of the Subligna Baptist Church and for many years He owned and operated Scoggins Garage in Pennville. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by first wife, the late Eula Belle Scoggins on September 27, 2014 and a son the late Brent Scoggins on July 12, 2018, siblings, Edward Scoggins, Blanche Bean, Ruby Brewster, None Maxwell, and Carrie Ann Morrow all passed away earlier.

Surviving are wife, Carol Scoggins; son, Kevin (Sandra) Scoggins; step son, Kyle Parris; brother, Johnny (Eleanor) Scoggins; grandchildren, Terry & Brandi Eller and Nathan & Jennifer Thompson; great grandchildren, Alex Stewart, Logan Eller, Sara Thompson, and Addie Thompson; special niece, Beth Kellett; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 17th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Pastor Charles Bishop officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jody Stoner, Michael White, Jim Wright, Alex Stewart, Logan Eller, and Ray Casey; Honorary Pallbearers Stacey Whited, Chris Scott, and the North Georgia Cruisers. The Family will receive friends Monday evening 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Donny H. Scoggins who passed away Saturday.

PAYNE

MRS. MARGIE ORLENA PAYNE, age 97, of Neal Gap Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away at her residence Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024. She was born on January 24, 1927, in Tennessee, to the late James and Orlena Gibson Conner. Mrs. Payne was retired secretary for Pennville School; in addition to Parents was preceded in death by first husband, the late George William Payne and second husband, the late Thomas Broome, sister, the late Velma Jean Holland and half brother, the late James L. Payne.

Surviving are daughters, Amelia McCrickard and Rebecca Lynn Gable; sons, Larry William Payne and Bobby Payne; Seven Grandchildren, Eleven Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 14th, at 1:00 P.M. from the Pennville Church of Christ with Minister Robby Eversole and Minister Brad Hayes officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Larry William Payne, William James, David Gable, Bobby Payne, Robert Payne, and Gabriel Gable. The Family will receive relatives and friends, Saturday from 11 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Pennville Church of Christ.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. MARGIE-ORLENA PAYNE who passed away Wednesday evening.

WOODY

 MR. LEON WOODY, age 82, of LaFayette, Georgia, passed away Monday evening, September 9, 2024, in a Fort Oglethrope, Georgia health center. He was born in Ringgold, Georgia on February 15, 1942, to the late Olan and Estelle Wilson Woody. Mr. Woody was Baptist by Faith; he formerly owned/operated his own grocery store and was the former manager of Summerville Ingles Food Store. In addition to Parents, Mr. Woody was preceded in death by siblings Kenneth Woody, Terry Woody, Brenda Woody, Kay Woody, and Joyce Woody Spivey.

Surviving are His daughter and son-on-law, Sandra and Royce Williams; granddaughters-Morgan and Nick Obey and Jenna and Stryker Brown; great grandchildren, Laine and Sophie Brown, and Ella and Zander Obey; brother, Tim (Tammy) Woody; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Graveside and interment service was held Wednesday, September 11th, at 3:00 P.M. in West Hill Cemetery in Trion, with Rev. Harold Helton officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr., Leon Woody who passed away Monday evening, September 9, 2024.

LOWRANCE

MRS. BETTY JO LOWRANCE, age 86, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 29, 2024, in LaFayette, Georgia. Mrs. Lowrance was born in Trion, Georgia to the late Woodrow and Juanita Chaney Garmany on November 16, 1937. She was Church of God by Faith and a personal caregiver. Mrs. Lowrance was preceded in death by husband, the late Dewey Lowrance in 2001, a sister, Gloria Jean Garmany, brothers, Charles Edwards, Gerald Garmany, Wesley Garmany, and Gary Don Garmany.

Surviving are daughters, Betty (Sissie) Lowrance (Rusty Hamilton), Gaynelle Goodson, and Sandra Gray (Dennis), sons, Grady Ledford, Wesley Ledford, Matthew Lowrance, Kenneth Avery Brock, and Randall Brock; sister, Linda Adams, Edna Graze, and Kathryn Davis; brothers, Donald Garmany and Melvin Edwards; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 3rd, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Dawlon Conkle officiating, interment in Coulter Cemetery in Kensington, Georgia. Active Pallbearers John Lee, Jonathan Asher, Shaun Goodson, Lin Gray, Ashton Goodson, and Cody Ware. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 10 until 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty Jo Lowrance who passed away Thursday evening.

TRIBBLE

Frank Kenyon "Ken" Tribble, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2024, at the age of 67 in Holland, Georgia. Born on January 26, 1957, in Greenville, Alabama, he was a well-respected member of his community.Ken graduated from Robert L. Osborne High School in Marietta, Georgia before furthering his education at Millsaps College, Georgia State University, and the University of Georgia. He had a distinguished career, beginning as a Program Administrator at IBM, then serving as the Director of Administrative Services at the Chattooga County Board of Education, and finally as the owner of Cedar Hill Computer Services until his retirement.

Ken was deeply involved in his community and was a member of Summerville First United Methodist Church. His hobbies included cycling and golfing, which he pursued with passion and dedication. He was also a member of the group Friends of Sloppy Floyd for many years and served in several administrative positions throughout his membership. Additionally, he at one time was on the board of directors of the Chattooga County Literacy Council and once served as the chair for Chattooga Family Connection. He also volunteered his services to the Three Circles Foundation for a time and was formerly a volunteer fireman/first responder in the Holland Volunteer Fire Department.

Ken is survived by his wife, Karen Tribble; his daughter, Calliope Westbrooke; and his son, Alex Tribble. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank K. Tribble, Sr. and Plu Chandler Tribble, and his brother, Chandler M. Tribble.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Friends of Sloppy Floyd organization at the Sloppy Floyd State Park office or through the following link: https://friendsofgastateparks.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=41 

Contributions may also be made to Three Circles Foundation at: http://www.threecirclesfoundation.org/support. 

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

STEWARD

MRS. BARBARA JEAN STEWARD, age 81, of Trion, Georgia, passed away peacefully Monday, July 29, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Steward was born in Trion, Georgia on December 22, 1942, a daughter of the late Paul T. and Grace Lee Hennon Blackmon. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by her husband the late Arnold Bruce Steward on May 29, 2019, and brothers the late Mitchell Blackmon and Infant Paul Blackmon. Mrs. Steward was a member of the East Trion Church of God.

Survivors include daughters, Kelly Karen Steward & Charles Larry Burrage, Jr. and Rebecca Jean Steward James; son, Randy Bruce & Bonnie Steward; grandsons, Colton Alexander Burrage and Grayson Noah James; sister, Bonnie Blackmon Bryant; brothers Willie Blackmon and Roy Blackmon; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 2 p.m. from the Graveside in West Hill Cemetery with Dr. Paul Mason and Dr. Randy Clayton officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Colten Burrage, Noah James, Charles Burrage, Jr., Tommy Smith, Tim Blackmon and Jason Blackmon. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 noon until 1:30 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Barbara Jean Steward who passed away Monday.

BULLARD

 MRS. FRANCES HIX BULLARD, age 92, of Calhoun, Georgia formerly of Chattooga County, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, afternoon in Calhoun.  Born in Trion, Georgia on July 4, 1932, she was a daughter of the late T. R. and Ida Mae Bennett Hix.  Mrs. Bullard was a member of the Meadowdale Baptist Church in Calhoun Georgia.  Frances was a homemaker and excellent baker, you were really special if you had her tea cakes and red velvet cake.  She traveled the US as a military wife with her husband in the USAF.  She also went on many trips with the Gadabouts in Calhoun and made many friends. Frances had one hobby and one only...shopping at Belks and she was expert at it!   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, the late Hugh M. Bullard, brothers, Kenneth (Yvonne) Hix, brothers-in-law, Harbin Davis, Jack Lanier, Johnny Bullard, and Austin Moore.

Surviving are son, Robert M. (Brenda) Bullard; grandson, Jason R. (Marcy) Bullard; great grandchildren, Beau Bryant Bullard and Sydney Claire Bullard all of Calhoun; sisters, Charlotte Davis of Calhoun, Pat Lanier of LaFayette, Evelyn (Bobby) Hegwood of Chattanooga, Marilyn Moore of Summerville, Sandra (Glenn) Garner of Rock Spring, Melba Jean (David) Underhill of Virginia Beach; brother, Larry Hix of Subligna; sister-in-law, Mary Bullard; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 27th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Berry officiating, interment in Subligna Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jason Bullard, Beau Bullard, Bobby Hegwood, Larry Hix, Kent Moore, and Rich Holder. Special thank you to Morning Pointe Memory Care Staff and Employees and to Compassus Hospice. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Flowers are excepted or contributions may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association #922 East Morris St., Dalton, GA.-30720.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

TUCKER

Mrs. Martha Kay Tucker, age 73, of Menlo, GA, passed away peacefully in her home on July 14th, 2024. Mrs. Tucker was born on April 29th, 1951, in Trion GA at the old Trion Hospital near what is now the Town Hall. She attended Trion High School where she graduated in 1969 as Valedictorian. On December 23rd, 1970, she married Ralph Edward Tucker in the living room of their small home, thus beginning a lifetime partnership that lasted 53 and a half years. On January 19th, 1972, the couple had their first and only child, Eric Shane. Work ethic was very important to Martha as she held a number of jobs while in school and during the early part of her marriage. After the birth of her son, she took 6 years off to spend time with him and focus on her young family. When Shane began school in 1978, Martha interviewed for and was hired at Bigelow Sanford (later known as Karastan/Bigelow) where she continued working in the office for the next 12 years. During her tenure there, she received numerous awards and commendations (including the prestigious Textile Citizen of the Year Award) for her job performance and reliability.

Then, on February 20th, 1990, she switched careers and began working in the Chattooga County Commissioner's Office under Mr. Jim Parker. She eventually progressed to the position of County Clerk where she remained for the next 34 years until her official retirement on June 30th of 2024. During her time there, she worked for four different commissioners: the aforementioned Mr. Parker, Mr. Mike Dawson, Mr. Jason Winters, and the current commissioner, Mr. Blake Elsberry. She was known for her organizational skills, reliability, and integrity in serving the citizens of Chattooga County for almost three and a half decades. In addition to her work and family life, Mrs. Tucker was a founding member of Alpine Community Church which she attended for over 50 years. Her faith was strong and backed up by her many works. She taught Sunday School, led the youth group in various activities, organized Bible School, created Alpine's "Old Timey Day", and directed the youth Christmas program. She was also instrumental in the start-up of Alpine's Live Nativity Scene over 40 years ago, which has now grown to inspiring over 1,000 visitors per year during the Christmas Season. Mrs. Tucker was preceded in death by her father, Mr. Horace McWhorter, her mother, Ms. Hilda McWhorter, and a brother, Mr. Stacy McWhorter.

She is survived by her husband of over 53 years, Ralph Tucker; son, Shane Tucker and his fiance Gina McGuire; sister Janet Schram and her spouse Jimmy; brother Richie McWhorter; brother Tracy McWhorter and his spouse Lisa; brother Anthony McWhorter; sister-in-law Jeannie Tucker; sister-in-law Becky McWhorter; niece Heather Roberts; nephews Tyson McWhorter, Ben McWhorter, Hampton McWhorter, Will McWhorter, Owen McWhorter, and Jason Tucker; and great-nieces Hannah Stewart, Rayne McWhorter, and Jolie McWhorter.

A short service will be held for Mrs. Tucker at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, July 17th at Alpine Community Church with Pastor Jeremy Stroop officiating. The family will receive visitors at Alpine two hours prior to the service from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Alpine Cemetery with Richie McWhorter, Tracy McWhorter, Anthony McWhorter, Andy Roberts, Tyson McWhorter, Will McWhorter, and Charles Davis as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include all members and attendees of Alpine Community Church and the employees of the Chattooga County Commissioner's Office.

"Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate". Proverbs 31:31.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

HOGUE

MR. HOWARD EUGENE HOGUE, age 70, of Trenton, Georgia formerly of Chattooga County, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, in a Trenton Rehab Center. A native of Dalton, Georgia, He was born to the late Fred Deforest and Audra Mae Corbin Hogue on April 16, 1954. Mr. Hogue was a retired metal fabricator for J. Bar Tractor. In addition to Parents, was preceded in death by sisters, the late Freddie Mae Wilson and Rebecca Diane Wright and brothers, the late Paul Hogue, Goldman Hogue, John Hogue, Thurman Hogue, Robert Hogue, and Charlie Hogue.

Surviving are sons, Michael Hogue and Buster & Jerica Hogue; brothers, Calvin Hogue and Dewey Hogue; grandchildren, Madison, Hayden, Malachi, and Gage; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Tony Samples officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Howard Eugene Hogue who passed away Monday.

LEE

MR. BILLIE JOE LEE, age 89, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday morning, July 7, 2024, in the local nursing home. Mr. Lee was born in Trion, Georgia on February 22, 1935 to the late Jesse C. and Della Wooten Lee. He was retired driver for Womeco Vending. Mr. Lee was a member of Four Mile Baptist Church, served previously in the National Guard; in addition to Parents was preceded in death by His wife, the late Maxeene Reynolds Lee, daughters, the late Kathy Lee and Janet Lee, sister, the late Ruby Lee, brothers, the late James Lee, Melvin Lee, and Ray Lee.

Surviving are son, Frankie (Debbie) Lee; grandchildren, Justin Lee and Stephanie Cavin; brother, Fay Lee; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 9th, at 7:00 P.M. from graveside in Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Joel Smith officiating, Active Pallbearers, David Reynolds, Ken Reynolds, Jeff Reynolds, Kevin Lee, Bradley Lee, and Bren Lee. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6:00 until 6:45 P.M. at the Funeral Home. The Family request, in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Four Mile Baptist Church, in Billie Joe’s honor.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Billie Joe Lee who passed away Sunday morning.

SMITH

MRS. MARTHA FRANCIS LULA BELLE (LOU) SMITH, 85, of Lyerly, Georgia, passed away Tuesday evening, July 2, 2024, in a Rome hospital. Native to Sylvania, Alabama, She was born on January 18, 1939 to the late M. D. and May Lee Whitton Fairris. Mrs. Smith a member of Wayside Baptist Church and retired from Textile work in 2001. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by first husband, the Late Billy Ray Waldrop and sons, the Late Anthony Ray Waldrop, Curtis Waldrop, and Brad Waldrop.

Surviving are husband, Charles Smith; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie (Patty) Waldrop, Jeff Waldrop, and Nancy Waldrop; grandchildren, Cherish (Chris) Sutherland, Ron (Beth) Waldrop, Kyla (John) Condra, David Whitley, Joshua (Jackie) Fox, Jeffery (Dixie) Waldrop, Jr., Amanda Stark, Anthony (Maddie) Waldrop, Lucas- (Callie) Waldrop; 23 Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Friday, July 5th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Lloyd Gilreath and Brother Chris Gibson officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 1 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Martha Francis Lula Belle Smith, who passed away Tuesday evening. 

CROY

RANDALL”RANDY” CROY passed away Monday, July 1, 2024. Randy was born August 28, 1957 in Trion, Georgia and was of the Pentecostal Faith. Randy was a member of, and played Trumpet for, Music City Brass, formerly as The Gospel Brass, from 1972 until the time of his death. He was nominated for Musician of the Year in 2005 by the C.C.M.A. which is the Christian Country Music Association. Randy was the former owner-operator of Summerville Florist, and was also a Bus Driver for the Chattooga County School System. He is preceded in death by first wife Jane Dendy Croy; father, Billy Croy, Sr.; brother, Billy “Little Joe” Croy, Jr.; brother and sister-in-law, Lamar “Marcy” and Kay Croy; maternal grandparents, Homer and Marie Sumner; paternal grandparents, Earl and Ruby Crider.

Randy is survived by his wife, Wanda McGuire Croy; mother Betty Sumner Croy; daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Justin Brown; son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Holly Croy; grandchildren, Ella Brown, Logan Brown, Annie Fountain; aunts and Uncles, Liz Sumner Jones and Larry Jones, James and Brenda Sumner, Tommy Sumner, Larry Greenman and several Cousins; special friends and Band Mates, Randy Clark and Lloyd Melton.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, July 6th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Justin Ward officiating, inurnment in West Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the Family request contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or The Wounded Warriors.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Randall “Randy” Croy.

WHITE

MR. CHARLES CHUCKY ALVIN WHITE, JR., age 57, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday morning, June 29, 2024, in a Marietta, Georgia Hospice Center. A native of Summerville, He was born to the late Charles Alvin White, Sr. and Doris Jean Brown White on December 16, 1966. Mr. White was formerly an industrial worker.

Surviving are daughters, Crysten Clark and Brittani White; sisters, Elizabeth Carol Hartline and Sonya Mae White; Five Grandsons; several Nieces and Nephews.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, July 6th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Brown and Rev. Ralph Sumner officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

KAY

James Bradley “Brad” Kay, May 11, 1960, passed away Thursday June 27, 2024. He was an avid reader and frequently visited the Trion Library at least weekly after he retired. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School and attended Northwestern Technical College where he received a certification in electronics. The family grew up in the Army and settled in Rock Springs where Brad worked farming in his early years with his dad. Later in life he became a caregiver for his mom Betty Jean Kay.

He is survived by his sister Kim Palmour (Albert) and brother Kenny Kay (Hannah) and a lot of nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. He loved Christmas. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer a donation to the Chattooga County Library (Trion)

Private Family Graveside service will be Tuesday, July 2nd, from Needmore Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Keith Morrison, Preston Morrison, Albert Palmour, Jeremy Guinn, Jared Guinn, and Mike Green.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

COLBERT

Mr. Stacy “Tweety” Colbert, age 51, of Farm Road, Trion, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, June 28, 2024, from a sudden attack. He was born in Rome, Georgia on April 20, 1973, the Son of Debby Gilleland Turner and Gary Colbert. He was a graduate of Trion High School, an insurance adjuster, and Farmer. Stacey was preceded in death by a sister, the late Carrie Colbert and step father, the late Tony Gilleland.

Surviving are His wife, Paige Colbert; mother, Debby Gilleland Turner; father & step mother, Gary & Karen Colbert; daughters, Jordyn Colbert and Morgan Colbert; step brothers, Ben Bandy, David Gilleland, Anthony Gilleland, and Chris Proctor; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins also survive.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 3rd, at 12:00 noon from the Beersheba Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Sammy Simmons officiating. Pallbearers, Gene Ballard, Gary Woodburn, Scott Hogue, Ben Bandy, Jon Ledbetter, Sam Colbert, and Chris Wiglely. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home; also visitation Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. until noon at the Church. In lieu of flowers the Family request donations, in Stacy’s honor, to support the Family’s needs, use the QR code

 

 

 

         

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Stacy “Tweety” Colbert, who passed away Friday.

BRUMLOW

MR. ALBERT SIDNEY BRUMLOW, age 95, of Long Hollow Road, Trion, Georgia, passed away Monday afternoon, June 24, 2024, at his residence. A native of Calhoun, Georgia, He was born July 10, 1928, to the late Frank and Maude Slaughter Brumlow. Mr. Brumlow attended the Welcome Hill Baptist Church and was retired from the Spinning Department of Mount Vernon Mills. In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Clory Elizabeth Howell Brumlow, children, the late Jerry and Rebecca Brumlow, and several siblings.

Surviving are daughter, Jane Martin (Steve) Clowdis; son, Joel Brumlow; sister, Martha Brumlow Williamson; half sister, Sharon Guttuso; granddaughters, Clory Brumlow Beene and Mary Brumlow Abernathy; grandson, Tracey Martin; several Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 27th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Shores officiating, interment in the family plot of West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Tracey Martin, Jake Jarrett, Gavin Smith, Kase Roach, Logan Ramey, and Arley Beene; Honorary Pallbearers, Derry Martin, Brent Martin, Danny Strickland, Doug Gill, Jim Warnock, and Wade Gilreath. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Albert Sidney Brumlow.

CHILDERS

MRS. MARY LAURA ANN SMITH CHILDERS, age 85, of West Tate Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away peacefully, at home, Thursday morning, surrounded by her Family. She was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on March 25, 1939, a daughter of the late Forney Wes Smith, Sr. and Alma Lee Brown Smith. Mrs. Childers was a Homemaker, member of Dry Valley Baptist Church where She was a Sunday School Teacher, Flower Lady, and Christmas Play Director. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by husband the late James Marvin Childers, Sr., sons-Larry Randell Childers and James Marvin (Jimmy) Childers, Jr., and grandson, Joshua James Childers.

Surviving are daughter, Susan Elaine (Paul) Dodd; sons, Stephen Landon Childers and Gary Lee Rape; daughters-in-law, Debbie Childers and Raynell Childers; sisters, Rebecca Ann Pettyjohn and Judy Lynne (Scott) Noel; brothers, Richard Franklin (Linda) Smith and Forney Wes (Tonia) Smith, Jr.; 14 Grandchildren, 34 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great Great Grandchildren; special friend, Dennis Crews; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral and interment service will be held Saturday, June 22nd, at 11:00 A.M. from the Greenhills Memory Garden with Dr. Lee Hickman and Kendrick Shelton officiating.

Active Pallbearers Greg Hewitt, Alan Mowry, Jamie Childers, Keith Childers, Jason Childers, Kawyer Childers, and Landon Bailey. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 until 10:30 A.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Mary Laura Ann Smith Childers who passed away Thursday.

SHIFLETT

MRS. JAQUELYN GLENDA (JACKIE) SHIFLETT, age 66, of Menlo, Georgia, passed away Friday morning at Her residence. Mrs. Shiflett was born in Rome, Georgia on May 16, 1958, a daughter of the late John Clifford Holder and Patricia Lee Aycock Holder, who survives. Mrs. Shiflett was a Para Legal, retiring from Albert Palmer Law Firm in 2021 after thirty three years of service.

Surviving are Her husband, Tim Shiflett; mother, Patricia Holder; sons, Chris Shiflett and Michael Shiflett; Six Grandchildren; sisters, Kathy and Terri; brother, John; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Jacquelyn Glenda (Jackie) Shiflett who passed away Friday.

HOGUE

MR. CHARLIE MONROE HOGUE, age 68, of Marks Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday morning in LaFayette, Georgia health care. He was born in Summerville, Georgia on January 12, 1956, a son of the late Fred Deforest and Audra Mae Hogue. Mr. Hogue was a retired textile worker and in addition to Parents, was preceded in death by his companion, Treva June Fowler and several Sisters and Brothers.

Surviving are sons, Charles Dewayne Hogue and Joshua Monroe McGuire; daughters, Kimberly Rollins, Rachel McGuire Dotson, and Shawna McGuire; brothers, Calvin Hogue, Howard Hogue, and Dewey Hogue; several Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 15th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Tony Samples officiating, interment in Subligna Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Fred Hogue, John Hogue, Michael Hogue, Buster Hogue, Ronnie Wilson and Corey Wright. Visitation will be held Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Charlie Monroe Hogue, who passed away Tuesday.