HAMBY

MR. SAMMY VICTOR HAMBY, SR., age 73, of Dowdy Drive, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, in a LaFayette health care. A native of Trion, Georgia, Sammy was born to the late Frank and Hattie Forshee Hamby on June 29, 1948. He was retired from the construction industry and was preceded in death by wife, Ruth Matney Hamby.

Surviving are His wife, Teresa Spurlock Hamby; son, Sammy V. Hamby, Jr.; five grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 2nd, at 11:00 A.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery, with Rev. Charles Bishop officiating. Active Pallbearers Daniel Spurlock, Anthony Hamby, Steven Hamby, Timothy Evans, Shane Evans, and Phillip Jarrells. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 9:30 until 10:30 A.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Sammy Victor Hamby, Sr. who passed away Sunday.

WOOD

MRS. PAULINE AQUILA LEE WOOD passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Oak View Nursing and Rehab Center in Summerville, Georgia at the age of 86. Pauline was born in the Berryton Community on April 17, 1935, to the late Russell and Flossie Lorene Murphy Lee. A lifelong member of the Berryton Church of God, She served many years as a Sunday School Teacher. She loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. She was always a homemaker and her job was to take care of her five sons, instilling in them her love for the Lord. She loved and cherished all of her Family. In addition to Parents, Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, William Clayton Wood; two sons, Rickey Moore and Lamar Moore; two Brothers and two Sisters.

Surviving are three sons, Marty Wood, Billy (Tracy) Wood, and David (Alisa) Wood; seven Grandchildren, eleven Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 3rd, from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Revs. Mike Lee, Jason Lee, and Gary Howell officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Will Wood, Jordan Adams, Joey Mulkey, Greg Koonce, Billy Morris, and Billy Willingham. Honorary Pallbearers are Her loving Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and her loving church family at the Berryton Church of God. The Family wishes to extend a very special thank you to the Staff of Oak View Health and Rehab Center for treating Pauline like family. Visitation will be Thursday, from 12 :00 noon til 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

TIMMONS

MR. ARLIE T TIMMONS, age 82, of Burton Road, Trion, Georgia, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, in a Rome hospital. A native of Ider, Alabama, Mr. Timmons was born to the late Robert L. and Emma Octavia Garmany Timmons on April 9, 1940. He attended the Summerville Pentecostal Worship Center and was retired from maintenance for U.S.D.A., Wildlife.

Surviving are His wife, Nell Timmons; daughter, Sharon Timmons; grandchildren, Ginger Jenkins and Arlie A.J. Smith; great grandchildren, Elaina Smith, Arabella Smith, Christian McWhorter, and Selah Jenkins; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 27th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Andy Hutchins and Rev. Ralph McWhorter officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Brian Jenkins, Arlie J. Smith, John M. Smith, Haskell Dodson, Billy Don Ivester, and Mitchell Hensley. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 5 until 7 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Arlie T Timmons.

WILSON

WENDI ELIZABETH WILSON, AGE 52 of Summerville passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in a Rome Hospital. She was born in Floyd County, Georgia on May 29, 1969, daughter of Ewart Quinton Wilson, Jr. and the late Candace Dunnaway. Wendi worked as an Occupational Therapist for Windwood Behavioral Health Services in Rome, Georgia for a number of years. She was a member of the Northside Church of Christ and the Floyd County Chapter of the Georgia Council of the Blind. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her grandparents the late Ewart Quinton Sr., Virginia Newsome Wilson and the late Betty Copeland.

Surviving are Her daughter, Chandler Elizabeth Mitchell; father, Ewart Quinton Wilson, Jr. (Betsy Dellenback); sisters, Shelley Wilson, Candance Kimbrough; brothers, Jeremiah (Chelsie) Wilson and Alex Wilson; aunts, Penny Sheiflett, Becky (Gary) Duke; uncles, Phillip Dunnaway and Tommy Dunnaway; great aunts, Charlotte Brand and Joan Renslow; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 25, 2022, at 2 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Ron Fisher officiating, interment in the Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Gary Duke, Preston Greer, Kyle Duke, Will Greer, Tracy Rainwater, Jamie Renslow, and Alex Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers will be The Staff of Oakview Nursing and Rehab, Trish Siffles, Janice Tucker, Tracey DeBerry, Jan Morris, Marsha Farrow, Tim Evans, Rex Evans, Mike Wilson, Lan Cordle, Matt Shireman, Barry Duke, Don Baker. The family will receive friends Friday from 12 noon until the hour of service at the Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted however, the family suggests an additional way to honor Wendi in Memory would be donations to the Georgia Council of the Blind at GCB P.O. Box 814 Trion Georgia 30753 (for local contributions) or GCB P.O. Box 381 Trion, Georgia 30753 (for state contributions).

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Wendi Elizabeth Wilson who passed away on Monday.

PARRIS

Earl "Red" Parris left for his heavenly home, February 20, 2022 while a resident at Winthrop Court Memory Care in Rome, GA. He born April 4, 1935 to Ollie Parris and Jessie Brock Parris in Walker County, Georgia.  Earl was married to his lovely bride, Wanda Elgin for 50 years.  He served in the Korean War from 1952 until 1957, at the early age of 16, and was promoted to Sgt. 1st class.  Earl loved serving the community as a councilman and working closely with the city employees.  He worked for the city of Summerville after returning from Korea, later as a sales rep for Delta Municipal Supply, Tri State Pipe, and retired from Meter Service & Sales.  Earl worked with many political campaigns and was a dedicated supporter for Georgia.  His passion was to see a veterans park in our community and help Veterans gain and understand their benefits.  He will surely, be missed.  He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, one brother, wife Wanda, and 2nd wife Dorothy Bennett,

He is survived by a daughter, Katharine Parris Romstad (Tracy Jacobs), son, Earl H. Parris( Christine); grandchildren, Amanda Parris and Kimberly Parris; step daughter, Wanda Pollard (Jerry), and grandson, John Pollard.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 24th, at 1:30 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Lee Hickman officiating, interment in the Family plot of Summerville Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Don Beckham, Jon Mitchell, Dalton Moore, Earl H. Parris, Ben Ballenger, and Brian Price. The Family will receive friends Thursday from 12 noon until 1:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Flowers are appreciated or contributions may be made in Earl’s memory to the American Cancer Society, #300 Nixon Street, Summerville, Georgia-30747.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Earl “Red” Parris, who passed away Sunday.

BROWN

 MR. DAVID CLEAVE  BROWN, age 73, of D. C. Brown Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, in a Rome hospital.  A native of Chattooga County, He was born to the late Daniel C. Brown and Cleavie Little Brown on November 11, 1948.  He was retired from the former Galey & Lord Mill, a member of Grace Baptist Church, and a member of Floyd Springs Lodge F & AM.   Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his wife, the late Frances Elifair White Brown.

 

            Surviving are His sons Dakota Brown and David Charles Brown; grandsons, Brandon Brown, Brannon Brown, Branson Brown, and Brantley Brown; sister, Carolyn Luallen; several Nieces and Nephews.

 

            Funeral services will be held Monday, February 21^st, at 1:00 P.M. from the Silver Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Scoggins officiating, interment in Silver Hill Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers  Dakota Brown, Ashley Culberson, Jada Culberson, Steve Teems, Jessie Culberson, and Garrett Burton.  Everyone attending the service are requested to wear masks for everyone's protection.

 

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. David Cleave Brown.

BAKER

MRS. KATHY MICHELLE (PADGETT) BAKER, age 55, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Born in Summerville, She was a daughter of the late Kathryn Priest Padgett and Charles Padgett. A spiritual person and a faithful believer in God, Kathy was kind and generous, always helping others whenever she could. Her warm and bubbly personality meant she never met a stranger.

Surviving are Her husband, Darryl Baker and sister, Mary Padgett both of Summerville; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins; and Her beloved cats, Vinny, Myst, Max, and Riley survive.

The Family will receive friends Sunday, February 20th, from 11:00 A.M. until Noon at the Funeral Home followed by a short graveside ceremony in Summerville Cemetery. Visitors are requested to wear masks for everyone’s protection.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DAVIS

MR. PAUL MARTIN DAVIS, age 82, of Little Sand Mountain, Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday at his residence. Mr. Davis was born in Columbia, S. C. on June 5, 1939, to the late Martin Davis and Lottie McDowell Davis. For many years He was an avid member of Gathers Church in Covington, Georgia and was retired Train Conductor for Am Track. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by siblings, James R. Davis, John Davis, Rex Davis, and Mary Davis.

Surviving are His wife, Carol Davis; daughters and son-in-law, Paula and Jeff Cargle and Elizabeth Davis; grandchildren, Harlen and Sara Zeerip; special family member, Joey Kowalec; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 19th, at 1:30 P.M. from Graveside in Little Sand Mountain Cemetery with Pastor Myles Phillips officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

PADGETT

MR. CHARLES EDWARD PADGETT, age 66, of Resaca, Georgia, formerly of Chattooga County, passed away Saturday evening in Dalton, Georgia hospital. Mr. Padgett was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on October 10, 1955, a son of the late Dewey William and Mary Josephine Gentry Padgett. He was retired truck driver for DMI corporation.

Surviving are His wife, Connie Wood Padgett; daughters, Mary Hines, Chantel Barnette, and Brittney Wood; sons, Dewey Padgett and Odell Wood; sister, Lola Odell Hudgins; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 16th, at 3:00 P.M. from the Welcome Gap Baptist Church with Rev, Greg Williams and Bobby Banks officiating, interment in Davis Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Joey Hudgins, Robert Walker, Timothy Wood, Lee Hudgins, Junebug, and Jimmy Hudgins. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Charles Edward Padgett who died Saturday.

EDGEWORTH

Mr. Norman William Edgeworth, 80 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, in a Rome Hospital. He was born in Summerville, Georgia on April 18, 1941, son of the late J.C. and Madeline Ledford Edgeworth. He was retired from the Card Room of Harriett-Henderson Mills. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ruth Luallen Edgeworth.

Surviving are his sons, Bobby Edgeworth and Larry Edgeworth; grandchildren, Brad Edgeworth, Noah Edgeworth, Allison Edgeworth, Chris Edgeworth, Rhonda Edgeworth; great-grandchildren, Skyler Edgeworth, Cameran Edgeworth, Emma Edgeworth, Brailey Edgeworth, Riley, Edgeworth, Andrew Edgeworth, and Zayden Edgeworth; sisters, Lois Reed and JoAnn Blackmon; brothers, Johnny Edgeworth, Alvin Edgeworth, and Tony Edgeworth several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

A Memorial service will be held Sunday, February 13, 2022, at 1 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Collins and Johnny Edgeworth officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Norman William Edgeworth who passed away on Wednesday.

HARDEMAN

MR. PAUL HARDEMAN, age 96, of Goodwin Drive, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Hardeman was born on January 26, 1926 in Sylvania, Alabama to the late Roy Jefferson and Mary Bankey Hardeman. He was a member of South Commerce Church of Christ, a Veteran of WW II a member of the 9th United States Air Force, serving stateside, in England, Germany, and Czechoslovakia, and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was retired from United Postal Service as rural letter carrier and member of the National Rural letter carriers association. In addition to Parents, Mr. Hardeman was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Jessie Ann Fletcher Hardeman and a granddaughter the late Amanda Blackwell Early.

Surviving are daughter Paula and John Montgomery; son, Brian Paul Hardeman; sister, Amy Lorene Hardeman; granddaughter, Melissa and Britt Ragland; great grandchildren, Rodney Early, II, Kennedi, Alexa, Carsen, and Evan Ragland.

Graveside service will be held Monday, February 7th, at 1:00 P.M. from West Hill Cemetery at Trion. Active Pallbearers are Family members; Honorary Pallbearers are all Military Veterans. In lieu of flowers, Family request contributions be made to “Members of the Disabled American Veteran’s Fund. Visitation will be Monday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Paul Hardeman, who passed away Saturday.

MCDANIEL

MRS. NANCY WHITE MCDANIEL, age 90, of Ellen Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022. She was born in Lyerly, Georgia, on April 23, 1931, to the late Wallace and Sarah McLeod Smith. Mrs. McDaniel was a member of the Pennville Community Church and for over thirty years, was a nurse at Chattooga Hospital. She had a creative spirit and enjoyed painting, crafts, and ceramics. She served as a Girl Scout leader, was a dedicated military wife, traveling extensively through Europe with four children, enriching their cultural and world view of life. She had a love of travel, new places, and experiences. She was preceded in death by her, husband the late Earl McDaniel.

Surviving are four daughters, Nancy Gribble, Cynthia (Eddie) Wilson, Malinda (Jay) Tonge, and Laura (Kelvin) Lovingood; grandchildren, Michelle Chamlee, Michael (Ashley) Terrell, and Daniel (Julia) Terrell; great-grandchildren, Samuel Terrell, Emmie Terrell, and Jake Terrell.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. from the Pennville Community Church with Pastor Jon Davis and Rev. Gary Howell officiating. Flowers are excepted or contributions may be made to Floyd Felines, P. O. Box 2364, Rome, Georgia-30164.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BOZEMAN

MS. PATRICIA VENITA “PURPLE PATTI” BOZEMAN, age 62, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at Redmond Hospital, in Rome, Georgia. In accordance with Her wishes, since she was diagnosed with scleroderma over twenty years ago, her body was donated to science for research. Ms. Bozeman was born May 18, 1959, in Atlanta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father, the late William Samuel Bozeman and brother, the late Wade Keith Bozeman.

Surviving are Her son, Nicholas Bozeman Lind and her mother, Cara Cash Bozeman, both of Summerville.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 1:00 P. M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Family members and Friends officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Scleroderma Research Foundation, #220 Montgomery Street, Suite #484, San Francisco, CA.-94104.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

JACKSON

Ms. Rose Benedict Jackson,104, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

She was born in Pittsburg, KS but relocated to Chattooga County following her service in WWII. She was a World War II veteran who proudly served in the European Theaters with the U.S. Army’s 5th Evacuation Hospital as a Nurse achieving the rank of First Lieutenant.

After discharge from the service, Ms. Jackson married Grover C. Jackson and began a 70 plus year residency in Chattooga County residing in Lyerly and Summerville. Ms. Jackson worked as a nurse for Dr. G. H Little for 23 years and for Bigelow-Sanford Inc for almost 5 years before retiring in 1972.

Ms. Jackson was preceded in death by her husband, Grover C. Jackson. She is survived by her nephew, Kenneth Henderson of Ocala, FL, her nieces Barbara Deane of Kansas City, MO, and Rosemary Macisaac of Escondido, CA.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 29th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Marshall Bryan officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Pallbearers Vergil Tudor, Johnny Crawford, Wesley Thomas, Jack Brewer, Butch Gardner, and Kenneth Henderson. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 until 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home. At Mrs. Jackson’s request, please omit flowers.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Rose Benedict Jackson.

ELROD

MR. SHANE ELROD, age 45, of Bittings Avenue, Summerville, Georgia, passed away January 13, 2022, at his residence. Shane was born in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia on January 28, 1976, was a son of the late Franklin Dave Elrod and the late Martha Sharon Little Elrod. He was employed by J. P. Smith Lumber Company.

Surviving are daughters, Isabel Roberts, Jessica Elrod, Roxie Foster, and Cheyenne Foster; brothers, David Martin, Adam Martin, and Andy Hill; step sisters, Tammy Elrod and Tina Elrod; step brother, Kenny Ledford; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

The Family will receive friends Monday, January24th, from 5 until 8 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of funeral plans for Mr. Shane Elrod.

CALDWELL

MR. GEORGE DEWAYNE CALDWELL, age 70, of Congress Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday morning, January 17, 2022, following an extended illness. He was born in Chattooga County, Georgia to the late Charlie Marvie and Irene Mae Ellison Caldwell on October 26, 1951. Mr. Caldwell was a retired auto mechanic, in addition to Parents was preceded in death by his wife the late Patricia Carpenter Caldwell, sisters, Pamela Jean Caldwell and Barbara Caldwell, brother, Charles Leroy Caldwell.

Surviving are His sisters Rachael Kilgore, Linda Jones, and Doris Tapp; brothers, Jerry Caldwell and Ray Marvin and DenaneCaldwell all of Summerville; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 19th, at 1:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Ray Caldwell officiating, interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Kevin Phillips, Jacob Caldwell, Brision Phillips, Ray Ray Caldwell, Jeffery Caldwell, and Conner Elrod; Honorary Pallbearers Hearth Hospice (Teresa Duncan and Carrie Pritchett), Charles Caldwell, Jr. (J.J.), Doyle Ash, Bryson Pollock, Talaylah Price, and Eathan Caldwell. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. George Dewayne Caldwell.

SIFFLES

MR. ROBERT WAYNE (BOBBY) SIFFLES, age 71, of Higdon, Alabama, passed away Monday afternoon at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Siffles was born in Fort Payne, Alabama on August 25, 1950, a son of the late Robert and Peggy Owens Siffles. He was a Farmer. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by wife, the late Norma Mae Green Siffles.

Surviving are His girl friend, Dale Lowe; sons, Robert Siffles, Michael Battles, and John Siffles; sister, Shirley McDonald; half sisters, Betty Edgeworth and Dorothy Fay Siffles; half brother, Jackie Siffles; Two Grandchildren, Several Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 12th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Pastor Steve Collins officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Robert Wayne (Bobby) Siffles.

BENNETT

Janice Chapman Bennett, age 85 of Summerville, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022.

Born in Demorest, Georgia on December 25, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Chapman and June Wiggins Chapman Hicks. Mrs. Bennett was a teller with Habersham Bank of Baldwin and retired with 20 years of service. She was an avid supporter of the Chattooga Cancer Support Group and loved her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband, Lathan Bennett; first husband, Willie Joe McGraw; step-father, Raymond Hicks; paternal grandparents, Oscar & Clara Wiggins; maternal grandparents, Will & Minnie Chapman.

Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy & Jeff Bennett and Terri & Ricky Jones all of Summerville; grandchildren and spouses, Beth & Casey Howard, Dustin & Jennifer Jones and B.J. & Ashley Hall; great grandchildren, Emma Howard, Ben Howard, Rylan Jones, Emery Jones and Mayson Jones; brother and sister-in-law, Max & Beverly Chapman of Terrell, Texas; nephews, Ray Chapman and Steven Chapman.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 pm, Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Yonah Memorial Gardens with Rev. John Umberhant officiating.

Those in attendance are asked to please adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines regarding COVID-19.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.

HERRING

Jack Ross Herring

Leaving a Legacy

Strong. Generous. Loving. Adventurous. Fair. Firm. Charming. These are only a few words to describe Jack Ross Herring, 85, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 5th, 2022, at the home he built in Summerville, Georgia in 1974.

Jack will be remembered most as being the principal of Chattooga High School from 1972 until 1988, with thousands of students and teachers under his care spanning two decades. Prior to this, Jack was born on May 31, 1936, in Boyce, Louisiana. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy from 1952 until 1956. His adventurous spirit took him all over the United States, finally settling down in Summerville, Georgia. He attended Berry College and received his bachelor’s degree in education and ultimately received his Specialists Degree as he continued his career, progressing from teacher, assistant principal, principal, and assistant superintendent, finally reaching retirement in 1998.

His passions include his family, traveling, golf, home renovations, landscaping, and was an avid silver collector in his later years. While he built many things in his lifetime, he was most proud of building his home, which his daughter and her family now reside in, and he was a participant in the building of Horizon Baptist Fellowship, his church home for 30 years.

Jack was preceded in death by his mother, Esther Hillman Herring Fredricks and father, Stephen A. Herring, as well as his brother, Maxie Herring, of Alexandria, Louisiana. Left here to carry out his legacy are his beloved daughter Heather Herring Casey, son-in law Nicolas Casey and granddaughters Caroline Grace Jackson, 20, Colbi Marie Jackson, 19, and Olivia Nicole Casey, 13. Other surviving family include Donna Fant Herring of Centre, Alabama, Sue Dunn Holloway and family, Maureen Herring, Sheryl Herring Lambert and family, Karen Herring and family, Candace Herring Blount and family, and Stephen Jody Herring, all of Louisiana.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 8th, 2022 at Rainwater Funeral Home from 3 until 5 PM and a Memorial Celebration Service will be held on Sunday, January 9th, 2022 at Horizon Baptist Fellowship at 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the Jack Herring Memorial Scholarship Fund has been created in honor of his passion for education and the students he has impacted in the past and to allow his legacy to continue to impact students of Chattooga County in the future. To donate, please make payable to Jack Herring Memorial Scholarship Fund.

BUSBY

MR. JOHN WESLEY BUSBY, age 70, of Scott Hill, Summerville, Georgia, passed away December 21, 2021 in the local Nursing Home. A native of Seabring, Florida, He was born to the late A. W. and Evelyn Paxton Busby on March 30, 1951. He was Baptist by Faith, retired journeyman millwright, a Mason, and Shriner.

Surviving are His wife, Peggy Busby; daughter, Joni (Chris) Mills; sons, Danny (Shelly) Scruggs and Alex Busby; grandchildren, Naomi Scruggs and Taylor Scruggs; sister, Beth Ross; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

A Memorial service will be held Monday, January 3rd, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Russ Blackwell officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.