EDGEWORTH

MR. JOHNNY AMOS EDGEWORTH, age 59, of Dry Valley Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away suddenly Friday afternoon in a Rome hospital. A native Chattooga Countian, He was born to the late Kelley Amos Edgeworth and Betty Ann Siffles Edgeworth (who survives), on December 17, 1963. Prior to retirement, Johnny was employed by the Gyron Car Wash for 30 years. In addition to His Father, was preceded in death by a sister, the late Shirley Edgeworth.

Surviving are His, Mother, Betty Ann Edgeworth; nephew, Joseph Edgeworth; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 18th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Collins officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Tony Fountain, Russell Green, Michael Hall, David Ragan, Robert Siffles, and Colt Siffles. The Family will receive friends Monday from noon until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Johnny Amos Edgeworth.

MOORE

MRS. BETTY MAYES MOORE, age 89, of Cloudland, Georgia, passed away Friday morning, September 15, 2023, in the local nursing home. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, was born to the late Cecil and Lucy Lee Talton Mayes, on March 5, 1934. Mrs. Moore was a member of Howard Chapel Baptist Church, was retired from Lockheed Corporation security department, and in addition to Parents was preceded in death by a sister, the late Miriam Powers.

Surviving are Her husband, James Thomas Moore; son, Jerry Haney; nieces, Brenda Paladino and Debbie Verner; Four Grandchildren also survive,

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 21st, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Paul Mason officiating, interment in Cloudland Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty Mayes Moore.

GREEN

MRS. CHERYL GREEN, age 61, of Smith Rail Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness.  A native of Trion, Georgia, She was born to the late Robert and Jeanette Dollar Wood on June 19, 1962.  For many years Cheryl worked in the health care field, at Chattooga County Hospital and Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, as a X-ray and Laboratory Technician and Emergency Medical Technician.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, the late Marty Ray Green and brother, the late Tony Wood.

Surviving are daughter, Erica and Brandon Fountain; son, Heath and Savannah McGuire; stepdaughter, Marti Green; brother, Roger and Kerry Wood; granddaughters, Ansley Ratliff, Isabella McGuire, Olivia McGuire, Gabbie McGuire, and Annie Fountain; several Nieces and Nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 23rd, from 4 until 6 p.m. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home; interment will be 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Perennial Springs Cemetery, with Phil McGuire voicing the final prayer.  Active Pallbearers Heath McGuire, Brandon Fountain, Roger Wood, Billy Clark, Clark Wood, and Ryan Wood; Honorary Pallbearers,  Staff of Tapestry Hospice and the Atrium Health Floyd Infusion Lab.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Cheryl Green who passed away Monday afternoon.

WEAVER

MS. DEBBIE DEAN WEAVER, age 63, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in a Rome Hospital. She was born in Summerville, Georgia to the late Rev. W. H. Dean and Helen Garmany Dean Reynolds, on June 5, 1960. Debbie was a member of the Chattooga High School class of 1978, a member of Chapel Hill Full Gospel Church, was retired from the Weave Shop of Mount Vernon Mills and loved her Georgia Bulldogs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Betty Dean Norton, brothers, Jerry Dean and Sonny Dean, and stepfather Harley Reynolds.

Surviving are daughter, Tracie (Shane) Smith; son, Kevin (Amanda) Bailey; grandchildren, Bailey Rowlls (Hunter Teems) and Isabella Bailey; sister, Cecelia (Cecil) Laney; several Nieces and Nephews; special friend, Benny Humphreys.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 4, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Sanford Deberry officiating, interment in the Family plot of Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Ray Laney, Mike Dean, Gary Norton, Ronnie Stephens, Kelly Henderson, and Don Reynolds. Honorary Pallbearers will be Members of Chattooga High School Class of 1978. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. It is the family’s wish for all who will, wear red and black.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Debbie Dean Weaver.

WHITE

MR. SAMMY LEON WHITE, age 64, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Saturday afternoon. A native of Chattooga County, He was born to the late Aubrey and Martha Jean Tidmore White on October 27, 1957. Mr. White was a heavy equipment operator. In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Nora Jean Ledford White on September 11, 1990.

Surviving are sons, Jeffery (Todd) White and Michael White; grandchildren, Daisy White, Shay White, Austin White, Bryce Blackmon, Kaitlyn Bowman, Kristin Copenhaver; great-grandchildren, Shamieyan Smith, Leighton Bowman, Rosalee Bowman, Depharrah Smith, and Braxton Copenhaver.

A Memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from Graveside in West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Harold Helton officiating. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Sammy Leon White.

TAPP

 MRS. DORIS FAYE TAPP, age 76, of Cedar Bluff Alabama passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Trion, Georgia April 13, 1947, a daughter of the late Charlie Marvin and Irene Mae Ellison Caldwell. Mrs. Tapp attended West Berryton Faith Temple. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny W. Tapp; sisters, Barbara Hartline, Linda Jones, Pamela Caldwell and brothers, Charles Caldwell and Dewayne Caldwell.

Survivors include her daughters, Rebecca Hall and Faye (Ron) DeBerry; sister, Rachel Kilgore; brothers, Jerry Caldwell and Ray Caldwell; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. from the J.D. Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Caldwell and Rev. John Mann officiating, interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Justin Tapp, Casey Beavers, Brandon DeGrasse, Paul Brown, Ron DeBerry, and Travis Williams. Honorary Pallbearers Danny Wilkins, Nieces, Nephews, The Cedar Bluff Fire Department, and Nurses and staff of Amedisys Hospice Gadsden Alabama. The family will receive friends from Monday, July 31, 2023, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Doris Faye Tapp.         

KELLETT

MR. JOHN FRANK KELLETT, JR., age 71 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was born August 20, 1951, son of the late John Frank Kellett, Sr. and Myra Geraldine Fletcher Kellett. Mr. Kellett was a U. S. Army Veteran of Viet Nam, Desert Storm, 911 and was retired from Hayes State Prison. Mr. Kellett attended Mount Bethel Baptist Church.

Surviving are His wife, Mi-Lyong Kellett; daughter, Lana June Kellett; sons, Jason Marcus (Susie) Kellett and Peter Frank (Jamie) Kellett; sisters, Jean (Thomas) Hawkins, and Nansi (Scott) Sparks; brothers, Andrew Thomas (Cindy) Kellett and William David (Linda) Kellett; granddaughters, Savannah Bailey Kellett and Alexa Kellett; grandsons, Jakub Blayne Lloyd and Jaxsun Marcus Kellett; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 1st, at 5:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Kellett officiating, private interment in the Kellett Farm Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Jakub Blayne Lloyd, Jaxsun Marcus Kellett, William David Kellett, Chuck Cox, Kamdyn Kellett, Daylin Kellett; Honorary Pallbearers members of the U. S. Army and all present and former employees of Hays State Prison. The Family will receive friends Tuesday at the Funeral Home from 3:00 P.M. until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. John Frank Kellett, Jr.

NORTON

BRENDA CLARK NORTON, age 74, of Rome, Georgia, formerly of Chattooga County, passed away Friday evening in a Cartersville, Georgia living center. A native of Chattooga County, She was a daughter of the late Charles Ray and Maybelle Grogan Clark. Ms. Norton was a Homemaker.

Surviving are sons, Stacy Norton and Stephen Norton; grandson, Liam Norton.

Graveside service will be held Sunday, July 30th, at 11:00 A.M. in West Hill Cemetery at Trion.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

GOSS

LITTLE ABIGAIL MARIE GOSS passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in a Rome Hospital. She was born February 7, 2023, infant daughter of Morgan Long Goss and Noah James Goss. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Donna Long, great-grandfather, C.D. Long and grandfather Tony Goss.

Surviving are her parents, Morgan Long Goss and Noah James Goss; grandfather, Charlie Long; grandmother, Ashley Nicole Cleland; godfather, Aaron Bice; nanna, Janice Lewis Hankins; great grandmothers, Judy Long and Janice Brookover; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, July 30, 2023, at 4 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor LeBron Long officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers will be Noah Goss and Aaron Bice. Honorary Pallbearer, Adam Goss. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 p.m. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Little Abigail Marie Goss.

GILREATH

MRS. LUDAIN PRUITT GILREATH, age 83 of Teloga Community passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, in a Chattanooga Hospital. Mrs. Gilreath was born, September 24, 1939, in Fort Payne, Alabama to the late General Filmore Pruitt and Gladys Cavin Pruitt. She was a member of New Hope North Baptist Church and was retired from Roper Corporation. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Deforrest Gilreath, brothers, General Leon Pruitt, Hubert “Sam” Pruitt, and sister, Eloise Pruitt Magnusson.

Surviving are, daughters, Becky (Donnie) Gerrin and Sherri (Richard) Selby; sons, Calvin (Rachel) Gilreath and Jerry Gilreath; granddaughters, Lisa Gilreath, Lacey Gilreath, Michelle Pollard Causey, Emily (Michael) Kobito, and Grace Gilreath; grandson, Justin Pollard (Dana); great grandchildren, Ansley Causey, Caden Causey, Brooklyn Causey, and Mack Pollard; great great grandchild, Maisley Causey; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 26th, at 1:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Avans officiating. Interment in the Family Plot of Macedonia Cemetery, Teloga Community. Pallbearers are Richard Selby, Michael Kobito, Caden Causey, Justin Pollard, Dale Selby, and Kevin Godfrey. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service. The Family respectfully request no food.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Ludain Pruitt Gilreath, who passed away Sunday.

MCCONNELL

 MR. GARY WALLACE MCCONNELL, age 78, a lifelong resident of Chattooga County, Georgia, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, in a Rome Hospital.  He was the son of the late John Frank McConnell and Margueritt Rea McConnell.  Gary started his career in law enforcement working with his father, then Sheriff of Chattooga County.  At the age of 21, while attending Mississippi State University, Gary’s Father died while serving as Sheriff and Gary took over the Sheriff’s position, he was the youngest sheriff in Georgia history.  He was Sheriff of Chattooga County for 20 years and in 1991 was appointed Head of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, GEMA, and was Head of the Georgia Olympic Law Enforcement Command. After retirement, he went into private emergency management, where he helped other states with their emergency management agencies and emergencies.

Surviving are His wife, Lyndell Diane McConnell; daughter and companion, Rebecca Rea and Fox Carrasquillo; and grandson, Levi Cobb.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 13th, at 3:00 p.m.. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. J. Wesley Privett and Rev. Mike Cavin officiating, interment in Macedonia Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers are Members of the Teloga Fire Department; Honorary Pallbearers Gary Blackwell, Patrick Wesson, Steve Baker, Butch Camp, Jeremy Elrod, Ken Anderson, Jerry Davenport, and All Public Safety Personnel.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Homes, #1000 Sheriff’s Way, Madison, GA.-30650, or online at https://georgiasheriffsyouthfoundation.org.  

Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 until 7 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Gary Wallace McConnell.

WOOD

MR. CLAYTON MARNELL (MARTY) WOOD, age 60, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, in a Rome hospital following an extended illness. Marty was born in Summerville, Georgia on June 11, 1963, to the late Clayton and Pauline Lee Wood; He was a Tree Surgeon by trade.

Surviving are daughter, Jennifer Medlin (Grady); brothers, Billy Wood (Tracy and David Wood; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Private Graveside service was held Friday, July 7th, at 5:00 P.M. from the Berryton Cemetery with Mike Lee officiating. Active Pallbearers Billy Wood, David Wood, Will Wood, Ray Bailey, Greg Koonce, and Billy Willingham.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

SIFFLES

MS. WENDY ANN SIFFLES, age 56, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, in a Rome hospital. She was born in Oneonta, Alabama on December 27, 1966 to the late Mary Alice Siffles and Donald Jack Siffles, Sr. who survives. Ms. Siffles was a homemaker. In addition to Her Mother, she was preceded in death by a son, the late Tony Dewayne Eller.

Surviving are daughter, Stacy Ann Eller; father, Donald Jack Siffles, Sr.; and brother, Donald Jack Siffles, Jr.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Collins officiating, interment in the Family plot of Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Russell Green, Tony Fountain, Dennis Wade, Joseph Edgeworth, Tim Hathcock, and Michael Hall; Honorary Pallbearers, David Ragan, Glenda Green, and David Wade. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 10 until 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Wendy Ann Siffles.

LINDSEY

MR. JOHNNY WAYNE LINDSEY, age 72 of Summerville, Georgia passed away, Thursday, June 29, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Lindsey was born in Rome, Georgia, November 15, 1950, son of the late Elbert and Ruth Abrams Lindsey. Johnny served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He was retired from Roper Corporation as a Forklift Operator and a member of New Generation Christian Church.

Surviving are his wife, Judy Lindsey; sons, Mark Lindsey and David Lindsey; brother, Jimmy Lindsey; grandchildren, Brandon Lindsey, Brianna Lindsey, Claire Lindsey and Chasity Fletcher; 4 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 3, 2023 at 2 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Winston and Pastor Gary Howell officiating, interment in the Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Ethan Hutchison, Colby Perkins, Scott Woodall, Randy Vaughn, Nate Culberson, and Cameron Culberson. The family will receive friends Monday, July 3, 2023 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

HURLEY

Mrs. Marceline Hurley, age 94, of Alcoa, Tennessee, formerly of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday morning, June 28, 2023, in a Maryville, Tennessee Hospital.  She was born April 15, 1929, in Summerville, Georgia, daughter of the late Marion and Lucille Doster Mobbs.  She along with her husband Gene owned and operated the Hurley’s Grocery Stores in Summerville, Trion, and Fort Payne, Alabama, for many years.  Mrs. Hurley was the oldest member of the South Summerville Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Brown.

Surviving are her husband, Gene Hurley; daughters, Sherry Reeves and Cecelia Berry and son, David Hurley; grandchildren, Sean Reeves, Tisha Cox, Carrie Daniels, Marta Bridges; 3 great grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 3 p.m. from the South Summerville Baptist Church with Dr. Jerry Mahan and Dr. Gene Greer officiating, interment in the Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Philip Cox, Levi Cox, Matthew Cox, Sean Reeves and Connor Daniels.  The family will receive friends Saturday from 2 p.m. until the hour of service at the church.  The family respectfully requests no flowers.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

NICHOLSON

MR. RONALD (RON) NICHOLSON, age 80, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, in a Rome hospital. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 31, 1943, He was a son of the late Robert and Shirley Hickman Nicholson. He was graduated from Trion High School in 1961, where He was the first band Drum Major for the Trion High Band. After graduation, He enlisted in the U. S. Navy and attended the Naval Conservatory of Music in Washington, D.C. After successfully completing His music studies was selected for the Admiral’s Tours in Central and South America. Due to the Cuban Missile crisis He was temporarily assigned to man the USS Canaberra, off the coast of Miami, 90 miles from Cuba. After being honorably discharged, Ron returned to Rome, Georgia, where he was the co-founder of The Gospel Brass. They traveled extensively, headlining with many famous gospel groups. After making many albums, they were regularly on Pat Robertson’s PTL 700 Club. He received a standing ovation, at the Grand Ole Opry, for His saxophone solo of How Great Thou Art. Most of Ron’s adult life was spent as a successful Grand Piano salesman for Yamaha Piano of California. He was well known in the industry, winning many awards, including trips to Italy, Hong Kong, China, New York, and California. After 43 years, Ron retired, in 2016, moving from Sarasota, Fl. to Summerville, Ga., with his wife, Jimmie Ann. He was Methodist by Faith and deeply loved his wife, children, and Family. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by a daughter, the late Victoria Lynn Tudor, grandparents, Henry & Eulalee Hickman, and brother-in-law, Bill Pierce.

Surviving are His wife, Jimmie Ann Bennett Nicholson; daughter, Angie R. Belsoe; sons, Ronald Adam Nicholson and Ronald Allen (Rusty) Nicholson, Jr.; sisters & brother-in-law, Patricia Nicholson Pierce and Frances Nicholson Pence (Frank); many Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, June 25th, at 2:30 P.M. from Graveside in Greenhills Memory Garden with Kathy Worley officiating. Active Pallbearers are John Riley, Jimmy Riley, David Pence, Bob Wesson, Britt Carpenter, and Cody Young; Honorary Pallbearer, Nickolas Young. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 1 until 2:30 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Ronald (Ron) Nicholson, who passed away Thursday.

BATTLES

Mr. Gary Eugene Battles, age 61 of Lyerly, Georgia passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Summerville, Georgia on April, 10, 1962, a son of the late Claude and Martha Ann Fuller Battles. Mr. Battles was employed with Patty Paving. He was preceded in death by a sister, the late Brenda Battles and brother, Jerry Battles.

Surviving are his companion, Jacqueline Newsome; step daughter, Shelly Maxey; brothers, Earl Battles, Terry Battles, Carlton Battles, and Bob Battles; sisters, Tina Battles, Doris Battles and Dorothy Battles; several Nieces and Nephews.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, June 24th, from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Howell officiating. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Saturday from 10 until 11 A.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Gary Eugene Battles.

LOVE

MRS. MARGIE ANN HUSKEY LOVE, age 73, of South Cedar Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 17, 2023. She was born in Menlo, Georgia on March 9, 1950 to the late Robert Lee and Mildred Mountain Huskey. Mrs. Love was raised in Menlo, attended Chattooga High School, and graduated from Dalton Vocational School of Health Occupations as an L.P.N. Margie, known as “Maw” to her Granddaughters, will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and loving grandmother. She loved her cat “Sassy and enjoyed cooking, traveling, reading, and watching westerns. In addition to Parents, She was preceded by her husband, the late Robert Lawrence Love, siblings, Charles William “Bill” Huskey, Tom Huskey (Pat), and Betty Marie Suits (Fred); brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, William Love, Ruth Coker, David Love, Dot Love, Patricia Love, and W. T. Tucker.

Surviving are daughter, Carla D. Love and granddaughters, Ann-Marie Love and Teresa Denise Love; special nephew, Steve and Leann Love; special sister-in-law Margie L. Love; brothers-in-law, Winston Love, Walter and Nell Love, Loice “Jenny” Tucker, Ben Love; special work friend, Annette Podschelne; a host of Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Gene Greer and Pastor Undra C. Finley officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Pallbearers are Steve Love, Channer Love, Mike Love, Carlton Love, David Meadows, Jeff Martin, Eddy Willingham, and Tom Evans. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 1 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home. The Family thanks the nurses of Traditions Hospice of Dalton for their excellent care of Margie.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Margie Ann Huskey Love.

EDWARDS

Mr. Billy Leon Edwards, age 80, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, peacefully at his home. He was born in Summerville, Georgia on February 5, 1943, to the late Duke Hamilton (Water Bill) Edwards and Ella Mae Padgett Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a Vietnam Veteran and was awarded two Bronze Star medals for meritorious service during conflict. He retired from ITT Automotive in Rome, Georgia where he worked for over 25 years.

Mr. Edwards was a devoted Christian who enjoyed reading his Bible and talking to others about his faith. As a Christ follower he believed that loving God, loving others, and loving his family were keys to an abundant life. He often gave his time, talents, and resources to help others in times of need. He was a member of South Summerville Baptist Church where he was ordained as a deacon. He sang in the church choir and enjoyed driving the church van and helping with the Awana program. He was a proud member of the Gideons International where one of his favorite ways to serve the Lord was passing out Gideon Bibles in schools and prisons. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, hunting for deals at Trade Day, and spending time with his family and his grandchildren. Mr. Edwards always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone he met.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Willingham Edwards and his children, daughter Jennifer Edwards; son and daughter-in-law Matthew and Angie Edwards; and daughter and son-in-law Mary Beth and Ben Housch; grandchildren Ella Claire Nicholson, Emmie Chambless, Reagan Edwards, Abigail Edwards, Josie Edwards, Noah Edwards, Mary Anna Bentley, Henry Housch and Lottie Housch; a brother and sister in law the late Johnny and Lynda Edwards, sister Dianne Gilliland, sister and brother-in-law Mary Frances and Richard White, sister Cindy Finster, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Dewey and Martha Hughes. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 18th, 2023 from the South Summerville Baptist Church at 6PM with Dr. Gene Greer officiating.  The family will receive friends from 4PM until 6PM at the church. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideons International or the Chattooga County Boys and Girls Club.

https://www.gideons.org/donate

To make a gift by phone, call toll-free 1-866-382-4253

or send to the address below:

The Gideons International Processing Center

P.O. Box 97251

Washington, DC 20090-7251

 

https://bgcgmw.kindful.com/ (Select Chattooga County Kidstock) or mail checks to: 

Boys and Girls Club PO Box 636 Summerville, GA 30747

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

YOUNG

Mrs. Evelyn Lucille Young, age 90, of Trion, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Oakview Nursing & Rehab. Mrs. Young was born September 9, 1932, daughter of the late Pruitt Obediah and Mable Spencer Worsham Broome. She worked as a Bank Officer for Regions Bank and was a member of the Pennville Church of Christ for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Joe Charles Young, Sr., a son, the late Joe Charles Young, Jr., and sister, the late Mary Frances Nicholson.

Surviving are her son, Randall (Beverly) Young; grandsons, Travis Young, Charles (Brittany) Young, Keith (Brandie) Young, Chance (Amber) Young, Luke (Tracey) Young, and Chesley Young; granddaughter, Joyanna (Andrew) Porterfield; daughter in law, Janice Young Espy; 13 great grandchildren; 2 great, great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 19, 2023 at 3 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Robby Eversole officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers will be Travis Young, Charles Young, Keith Young, Chance Young, Luke Young and Chesley Young. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Evelyn Lucille Young who passed away Tuesday.

HENDERSON

Mr. Eddie Henderson, age 66 of Summerville passed away Wednesday evening June 14, 2023 in a Rome, Georgia Hospital. He was born February 22, 1957 in Lafayette, Georgia, son of the late William Edward and Sara Jane Barnette Henderson. Mr. Henderson was employed with the City of Summerville Fire Department for 25 years and a member of Pennville Christian Missionary Alliance. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, the late Donnie Henderson.

Surviving are his wife, Rita Henderson; daughters, Shannon (Terry) Cook, Melissa Henderson ( J.J. Owens), Fayla (James) Abernathy; 7 grandchildren; sisters, Lori Henderson and Marilyn Silvers; several nieces and nephews; special friend Fluffy.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. from the J.D. Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Biddle officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Erick Brown, Tracy Maddux, Othell Stone, Alan Bryant, Tim Herrington, and Stanley Smith. Honorary Pallbearers will be all active and retired Firefighters of the City of Summerville Fire Department. The family will receive friends Friday evening, June 16th from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Stephen Edward Henderson who passed away Wednesday.

PULLEN

Mr. Van Pullen, age 75, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, in a Rome Hospital. Native to Summerville, Georgia, he was born to the late Jodie Andrew and Sera Adams Pullen, on February 18, 1948. He was a retired manager for Bigelow-Sanford Mill and a member of Horizon Baptist Fellowship. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, the late Laura Allison Pullen.

Surviving are His wife, Phyllis Sherman Pullen; daughter, Andrea Pullen Ingram; grandchildren, Drew Pullen, Wil Ingram, and Allie Ingram; brother, Joe Tilden Pullen.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 16th, at 2:00 p.m. from the Horizon Baptist Fellowship, with Pastor John Paul Harris officiating, interment in the Family plot of Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Greg Farrell, Scott Gayler, Drew Pullen, Jacob Bond, Jackson Bond, Shannon Roach, Wil Ingram, and Michael Kleeman. The Family will receive friends Friday from 1 until 2 p.m. at the Church. Flowers are excepted or contributions may be made to the Horizon Baptist Fellowship.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Van Pullen who passed away Monday.

HUNT

MRS. IRENE HUNT, age 91, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, morning in a Rome Hospital. Native to Gore, Georgia, she was born to the late Leonard Edward and Eula Mae Hamilton Howard, on October 5, 1931. Mrs. Hunt was a member of Lyerly First Baptist Church and was formerly a Greeter for Walmart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late James Hunt, a sister, the late Kathleene Reynolds, and brothers, the late Horace Howard and Lewis Howard. Surviving are daughter, Peggy Hunt (Hugh) Webb; sons, Winston (Sue) Hunt and Danny Hunt; seven Grandchildren, seventeen Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 11th at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Odom officiating; Active Pallbearers, Terrance Davis, Avery Burbrink, Jackson Foust, Tony Hunt, Ryon Minter, Dylon Anderson, Colby Beach, Canan Anderson, and Mason Anderson, Interment in Lyerly Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 1 until 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Irene Hunt who passed away Thursday.

ORR

MR. JAMES EUGENE ORR, 85, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 in a Rome Georgia Senior Living Facility. He was born in Trion Georgia, April 17, 1938, son of the late Raymond Orr, Sr. and Gertrude Yates Orr. Mr. Orr served in the United States Army, was a member of the Pennville First Baptist Church, was employed with Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Georgia for a number of years as an Electronic Specialist, and did T.V. Repair.

Surviving are his wife, Pluma Alice Orr; son, Bobby Orr; three grandchildren, Alex Orr, Adam Orr, and Emma Orr; brother, Raymond Orr, Jr.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 2 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Colbert officiating, interment in Greenhills Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 p.m. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. James Eugene Orr who passed away Thursday.

GREEN

MR. ALAN GREEN, age 80, of Green Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at his residence, following an illness. A native Chattooga Countian, He was born on September 27, 1942, to the late Gordon Duncan and Ellen Lucille Worsham Green. Alan was a member of New Hope South Baptist Church and was retired accounting manager for Mount Vernon Mills. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by a sister, the late Martha Green Calhoun and brother, the late John Worsham Green.

Surviving are his Wife, Linda Shiver Green; Daughter, Angela Green Digsby; Sons, Marcus Alan Green and Michael Scott (Michelle) Green; Ten Grandchildren, Thirteen Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 1st, at 2:00 p.m. from the New Hope South Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Roach, Rev. Bill Abercrombie, and Rev. John Worsham officiating, interment in the Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Cody Green, Landen Self, Avery Smith, Dwaine Morgan, Kevin Carr, and Brady Hebert; Honorary Pallbearers Adam Green, Dusty Toles, Ron Hill, James Archer, Cecil Reynolds, and Men of New Hope South Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. and Thursday from 1 until 2 p.m. at the Church. The Family request no cemetery flowers and suggest cut flower or live plant arrangements.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Alan Green who passed away Tuesday.

CARTER

MR. HESTER CARTER, SR., age 81, of Ramey Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away May 12, 2023, at his residence.

Surviving are children, Stacey Jones, Tracy Carter, and Teddy Carter; brother, Steve Carter.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

HILL

Mr. Joe Hill, age 79 of Summerville, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in a Rome Nursing Facility. He was born in Alabama, February 28, 1944, son of the late Lawrence A. and Myrtle Walls Hill. He was employed as a team member in the Coater Department of Mohawk Industries.

Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and John Wayne Stowe; granddaughter, Kaitlin Montgomery; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 26, 2023 at 2 p.m. from the Graveside with Rev. Larry Scoggins officiating. Interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be John Wayne Stowe, Dennis Bandy, Gregg Tanner, Logan Blevins, Scott Ballard and Billy Joe Dooley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mr. Hill's nurses and the staff of Pruitt Healthcare. Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home. The family will accept flowers or contributions may be made to the Chattooga Boys & Girls Club at P.O. Box 636 Summerville, GA 30747.

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

FLOYD

MRS. MARGARET JANE, “Miss Jane” FLOYD, age 76 of Summerville passed away Wednesday morning, May 17, 2023. She was born July 11, 1946 in Chattooga County, daughter of the late Johnnie C. and Gladys Searles Ivey. “Miss Jane” was self - employed and had a home daycare for many years and cared for multiple generations of children. She was a member of South Summerville Baptist Church for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Matt Floyd; sister, Carolyn Spraggins and brother, Steve Ivey.

Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Mike Floyd; daughter, Terri Lynn Floyd; sons, Mickey (Stephanie) Floyd and Mark (Beth) Floyd; 11 grandchildren; daughter in law, Elena Floyd; sister, Debbie (Arnold) Kilgo; brother, Denny (Joan) Ivey; sister in law, Yvonne Ivey; several nieces and nephews also survive.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 11 a.m. from the South Summerville Baptist Church with Gene Greer officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Jane Floyd who passed away on Wednesday.

HINES

MR. ROBBY HINES, age 63 of Summerville passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at a South Georgia Hospital. He was born on October 12, 1959 in Summerville, Georgia, son of the late Claude and Betty Rose Hines. He worked at Roper Corporation in assembly. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hines was preceded in death by a brother, Donnie Hines and a niece, Tonia Railey.

Surviving are his children, Adam Godfrey, Justin Ward, Robyn Hines (Michael Bean), Jacob Hines; sisters, Elizabeth Hall, Terry Hines, Linda Morgan, Christy Hines, Kimberly (John) Mincey; brother Jason Hines; several grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 2 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating. Interment will be in the Chapel Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Dough Railey, Caine Railey, Michael Mincey, A.J. Strickland, Justin Ward and Donnie Smith. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Robby Hines who passed away Wednesday.

HIMES

MRS. SANDRA JEAN HIMES, age 56, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, in a Rome hospital. Native of Atlanta, Georgia, She was born on June 9, 1966 to George and Judy Greer Miller, who survive. Mrs. Himes was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Rome.

Surviving are Her husband, Andy Himes; parents, George and Judy Miller; daughter, Jennifer Succardi; son, Michael Himes; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bob and Sandra Himes; sisters, Debbie Pruitt, Becky Williams, and Lori Himes; grandchildren, Isabella Succardi, Gabriella Succardi, Milana Succardi, Cayde Succardi, Katherine Himes, and Noah Himes, and Zoey Himes; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Friday, May 19th, at 2:00 P.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Bob Himes, Kenny Davis, Mike Pruitt, Phillip Williams, Matt Himes and Abby White.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Sandra Jean Himes who died Monday.

IVEY

MR. STEVE WAYNE IVEY, age 73, of North Elizabeth Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away May 13, 2023, in a Rome hospital. Born in Trion, Georgia on September 10, 1949, He was a son of the late Johnny and Gladys Searles Ivey. Mr. Ivey was a Veteran of the U. S. Army serving in the View Nam War, worked for Mohawk Industries in the Dye Department for 43 years, and attended the Perennial Springs Baptist Church. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by siblings, the late Carolyn Spraggins and Jane Floyd.

Surviving are His wife, Yvonne Ivey; daughter, Stephanie Ivey; step sons, Michael Mason and Cliff Griffith; grandchildren, Dakota Grey and Cheyenne Faulkner; great grandchildren, Aubrey Faulkner, Kaylie Faulkner; siblings and spouses, Debbie and Arnold Kilgo, Dennis and Joan Ivey, and Mike Floyd; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Memorial service will be held May 27th at 2:00 P.M. from the Perennial Springs Baptist Church, with Mr. Bobby Chisolm officiating; Military Honors will be rendered by American Legion Shanklin-Attaway Post #5.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MURRAY

MR. NEIL MURRAY, age 79 of Trion Georgia, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 in a Rome Hospital. Mr. Murray was born in Cleveland Tennessee on October 20, 1943, son of the late James Scott Murray, Sr. and Emma Burgess Murray. He was employed with Harriett – Henderson Mill for a number of years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Henry Carl Murray, Kenneth Murray, and James Scott Murray, Jr.

Surviving are his daughter, Beverly (Randy) Young; son, Scott (Jannie) Murray; 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 2 great, great grandchildren; sisters, Jois (Ted) Turner, Ann Murray, and Sandra Murray; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 12 Noon Eastern Standard Time from the Berea Church of Christ Cemetery of Gaylesville, Alabama with Minister Robby Eversole officiating. Interment to follow in the Berea Church of Christ Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Luke Young, Charles Young, Chance Young, Chesley Young, C.J. Murray, Dewayne Bynum, and Jeremy Worsham. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Staff & Residents of Oakview Nursing and Rehab.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Neil Murray who passed away Monday.

WELCH

Retired local educator Reba Phillips Welch died April 28, 2023 after battling a number of chronic illnesses over the last several years, principally diabetes. She was the only child of Hall Watson Phillips and Kathleen Logan Phillips, both of whom descended from early settlers of Chattooga County and preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of forty-five years, David E. Welch, a native of Cuthbert, GA. It was with great pride that Mrs. Welch was an active member of a number of heritage organizations including the Dames and Barons of the Magna Charta, Daughters of the Revolutionary War , Colonial Dames, The Mayflower Society, XVII Century, Daughters of the American Colonies, The Mayflower Society, Daughters of the War of 1812, The Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars, Inc. and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. In addition, she held various officer positions throughout her memberships.

Mrs. Welch was known for her love of history and writing and her flamboyant teaching style. These characteristics formed her personality as she sought to make an indelible impression on her students, many of whom received local, state, and national recognition winning writing awards during her many years of teaching. “If I want students to write with passion, they must see in me a role model”. Mrs. Welch wrote numerous articles which were published locally as well as regionally and nationally. One of the nationally published articles focused on a local family, the Cleghorn, and its mausoleum situated in the Summerville Cemetery.

A product of Chattooga County Schools, Mrs. Welch attended the University of Alabama and Georgia State University earning several degrees. After a successful yet unfulfilling financial career, she became an educator at the age of 38 with the Cobb County School System. “I made my plans for a business based career, but God redirected my footsteps into education.” She remained in that capacity for thirteen years teaching English Language Arts , Social Studies, and Drama before returning to her beloved Chattooga County where she taught English/Language Arts an additional 13 years at Summerville Middle School before her retirement. Her greatest joy was staying connected to former students and seeing their successes in real life. At the time of her death, she had served as the Vice President of Programs for the Chattooga County Historical Society and overseen the annual Robert S. Baker Amateur Historian Essay Contest for many years. Prior to a decline in her health, Mrs. Welch had enjoyed belonging to the Chattooga Garden Club and spent as much time as possible enjoying the grounds of McCollum Manor which she and her husband purchased in 2006. They were particularly proud of the native azalea and rhododendron species which were added to the grounds in 2016. Art and music were very important to Mrs. Welch who spent over forty years supporting and attending the Atlanta Opera and Atlanta Ballet. She valued local art as well and volunteered at Paradise Gardens built by the legendary Howard Finster. She and her husband, Dave, were awarded the 2014 Paradise Garden Volunteers of the Year by the Paradise Garden Board and then Director Jordan Poole all of whom who worked tirelessly to renovate the gardens and showcase Reverend Finster’s work. Mrs. Welch was active in her church, St. Barnabas, in Trion, GA and she served as the Vestry Clerk for many years until her death.

She is survived by her husband of forty five years, David Welch and special cousins, Charles Logan, Kim Logan, Elaine and Emmett Miller, Logan Hall, Jeff Owings, and Jacqueline Shelley Hix and her sons of choice Adam Dawson and Timothy Hartline who cheerfully and willingly assisted Mrs. Welch on the grounds of McCollum Manor maintaining a Southeastern Blue Bird Trail, nurturing unusual plant species, and dispensing love and care to the estate’s peacocks and other assorted creatures, both feline and canine.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 5, 2023 at 4 p.m. from St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Trion, Georgia with Rev. Dr. John Herring, of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church of Rome, officiating, burial following in the Phillips Family Plot in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Stephen Strickland, Phil Dater, Robert McWhorter, John Bailey, Steve Groce and David Chandler. There will be a reception following services at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church given by The Marsh Chapter of D.A.R., The Chattooga County Historical Society and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Visitation will be Thursday, May 4th from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. The family requests no flowers, but donations may be made to the local animal shelter.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Reba Phillips Welch.

MURDOCK

MRS. VIOLET L. MURDOCK, age 90, of Little Sand Mountain Road, Armuchee, Georgia, passed away Thursday afternoon at her residence, following a brief illness. She was born on Little Sand Mountain on September 22, 1932, a daughter of the late James B. and Maggie Owens King. Mrs. Murdock was a member of Little Sand Mountain Baptist Church and had worked for Berry College, the Floyd County Family & Children’s Services, and later the Chattooga Training Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Hugh Murdock and a brother, the late James B. King, Jr.

Surviving are sons and spouses, Wayne and Angie Murdock, Don & Anita Murdock; grandchildren and spouses, Melanie & Jason Lackey, Holly Murdock, Randy & Katie Murdock; great grandchildren, Hunter Murdock and Ashton Lackey; sister & spouse, Betty & Ted Youngblood; sisters-in-law, Kay & Byron Yarbrough and Cindy Murdock; Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 29th, at 4:00 P.M. from the Little Sand Mountain Baptist Church with Pastor Myles Phillips officiating, interment in Little Sand Mountain Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2 until 4 P.M. at the Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Violet L. Murdock, who passed away Thursday.

PRICE

MR. DEED “EWELL” PRICE, SR., age 84, of Lyerly, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, in a Rome hospital. Mr. Price was born on July 24, 1938, in Chattooga County, Georgia, to the late Ernest and Irene Green Price. He was retired from General Electric and a member of Dry Valley Baptist Church. Mr. Price proudly served his Country in the United States Army during the Viet Nam War. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Ponder Price, brother, Kenneth Price, sister and brothers-in-law, Dean and James Parr and J. C. Garlin.

Survivors include His children, Maria (Jimmy) Holbrook, Deed (Wendy) Price, and Holli Price; grandchildren, Tyler Wilson, Lexi (Corey) Dowdy, Haley Price, Savannah Price, and William Price; great grandchildren, Seth Wilson, Blayne Wilson, Price Wilson, and Mason Dowdy; sister, Margaret Garlin; brothers, Bill (Georgia) Price, and Rev. Benny (Barbara) Price; sister-in-law, Sophia Price; several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Special Friends, and Neighbors also survive.

A memorial service honoring the life of Mr. Price will be held at the Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home on Saturday, April 29, at 1:00 P.M., with Rev. Lee Hickman officiating. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 11:00 A.M. until the Service hour. The Family request, in lieu of flowers contributions be made to Lyerly Cemetery Fund c/o Lyerly First Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Deed “Ewell” Price, Sr.

SILVERS

MRS. KATHLEEN M. SILVERS, age 82, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Saturday morning, April 8, 2023. She was born in LaFayette, Georgia on April 12, 1940 to the late Lee and Nellie Hill Corbin. Mrs. Silvers was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and prior to retirement was an operator for Wometco Company. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by husband, the late Thomas A. (Tom) Silvers, son, the late Gary Eugene Silvers, granddaughter the late Jaden Mitchell, and Six Siblings.

Surviving are daughter, Tammy (Jamie) Mitchell; sons, Rickey (Brenda) Silvers and Mickey (Marilyn) Silvers; sister, Faye (Ray) Wooten; brother, Floyd Lee Corbin; Ten Grandchildren, Thirteen Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 12th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Rickey Biddle and Rev. Kevin Norton officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Derek Mitchell, Nicholas Dooley, Brandon Wooten, Chris Corbin, Chris Harris, and Jamie Mitchell. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 1 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Kathleen M. Silvers who passed away Saturday.

ANDERSON

MR. RICHARD WAYNE “BUD” ANDERSON, age 72, of Simmons Flat Road, Trion, Georgia, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, morning in a Rome hospital following an extended illness. Born in LaFayette, Georgia on August 25, 1950 to the late Ernie M. and Edna Owensby Anderson. He was a member of the Highland Avenue Baptist Church and before retirement was Supervisor in the Sanding department of Mount Vernon Mills.

Surviving are His wife, Charlotte B. Anderson; daughter, Carrie Anderson; sons, Ricky Anderson and Scotty Anderson; sisters, Gail Wade and Elizabeth (Leon) Williams; brother, Ken (Freda) Anderson; brother-in-law, Stephen Tidmore; grandchild, Preslee Anderson; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2:30 P.M. from Graveside in Howell Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Jones officiating, Active Pallbearers Scotty Anderson, Keith Gray, Stanley Gray, Daniel Williams, Zachery Anderson, and Ricky Anderson. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from noon until 2:30 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Richard Wayne “Bud” Anderson.

RATHBUN

MR. JOSHUA CODY RATHBUN, age 34, of Summerville, Georgia, Pennville Community, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 3, 2023, morning. He was born in Melburn, Fla. on January 5, 1989 to Rickie Allen Rathbun and Lisa Joanne Hinchman Rathbun who survive. Mr. Rathbun was Baptist by Faith and an operator for Audia Plastics of LaFayette.

Surviving are His wife, Megan Rathbun; parents, Rickie and Lisa Rathbun; daughter, Avery Grace Rathbun; sons-Noah James Rathbun and Colton Joshua Rathbun; brother, Jason Allen (Heather) Rathbun; nieces, Destiny Rathbun, Addison Ramey, and Caydence Ramey; sister-in-law, Mandi Ramey.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, April 6th, at 1:00 P.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery, with Dr, Charles Bishop officiating. The Family will receive friends Thursday from noon until 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Joshua Cody Rathbun.

FERGUSON

MR. ROBBY EUGENE FERGUSON, age 45, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023, from injuries received in an auto accident near his home. He was born December 20, 1977, in Dalton, Georgia, son of Rocky Eugene Ferguson and Carolyn Marlene Allmon Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson was a self-employed Mechanic. Mr. Ferguson was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rube and Fannie Allmon and Tommy and Iris Ferguson.

Surviving are his parents, Rocky & Carolyn Ferguson; sister, Christy (Richard) Dycus; niece, Mikayla Dycus; nephew, Brandon (Sarah) Dycus; great-niece, Remi Dycus.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 2 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. David Pruett and Rev. Larry Scoggins officiating, Interment in Subligna Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Brandon Dycus, Richard Dycus, Sam Sutton, Mike Sutton, Kevin Godfrey and Chad Brown. The family will receive friends Friday, March 31, 2023, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Robby Eugene Ferguson who passed away Wednesday.

COPELAND

MR. RYAN DEWAYNE COPELAND, age 47, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 24, 2023, in a Rome hospital. Ryan was born on June 23, 1975, in Rome, Georgia to the late Veston Dewayne Copeland and Brenda Joy Posey Copeland, who survives. He was Baptist by Faith and was Lot Manager for Harvey’s South End Auto Sales.

Surviving are sons, Jackson Graham Copeland and Dayton Tanner Copeland; Mother, Brenda Copeland; sister, Holly (Joe) Money; brother, Lane Copeland; nephew, Landon (Haley) Henson; great nephews, Brody and Lincoln.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 30th, at 4:00 P.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery, with Pastor Phil Minter officiating. Active Pallbearers Steven Fountain, Jason Brown, Harvey Fitzgerald, Danny Hayes, John Sterner, and Danny Carter. The Family will receive friends Thursday from 2 until 4 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Ryan Dewayne Copeland who passed away Friday.

BELL

With great sorrow, the family announces the death of Patricia Bell, age 80, of Summerville, GA. Patricia passed away on March 21, 2023, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time of passing.

Pat was born April 12, 1942, in Memphis, TN to Walter and Lillian Slay. She Graduated from Batesville High School, in Mississippi and from the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, TN.

In addition to the role of mother to Julia Anne Goodnight, Nancy Karen Goodnight and Amy Goodnight Kennedy, Pat spent her career as an accountant, and retired as the Vice President of Finance for the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce.

During retirement Pat spent time in many hobbies. She participated in multiple Bible Study groups and several book clubs. She was an extraordinary painter and she was an avid Master Gardner.

Pat lived a life of deep faith and was a devoted member of the McFerrin Sunday School Class at Brainerd Baptist and of the Lydia Sunday School class at Trion First Baptist Church.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Lillian Slay, Winnifred and Theron Chandler, beloved Aunt and Uncle, daughters Julia Anne and Karen Goodnight

Pat is survived by a daughter Amy Kennedy (Gary), adoring grandchildren Scott Kennedy (Kimber), Lauren Pettit (Luke), Rebecca Thomas (Ramsey) and Lilly Kennedy as well as 4 great grand children Rowan, Ridley and Rory Thomas and Josie Kennedy. Additionally, Pat is survived by special loved ones, Barbara, David, Megan and Alison King. Pat leaves behind a very large and special friend group from many phases of her life. There are beloved childhood friends from Batesville, MS, and numerous friends from Chattanooga, TN and friends from Summerville, GA.

Pat was an extraordinarily brilliant person with many gifts and talents. She was a generous soul to all she met and loved by all who knew her. Her talent for gardening and painting are tangible gifts she leaves us. Her creativity and boundless love made this world a better place.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Trion First Baptist Church on Thursday March 30, 2023 in the sanctuary. The family will receive friends at 11 am with the Celebration to begin at noon.

The family request that any memorial donations in honor of Patricia Bell be made to Trion First Baptist Church or The Ronald Mcdonald House where she volunteered for many years.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DRUMMOND

Thomas “Tom” Clyde Drummond, age 81, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away on March 21, 2023, at his residence.

Tom was born on April 5, 1941, to the late Thomas “T.J.” Jefferson Drummond & Vivian Irene Kellett Drummond Bryant in Trion, Georgia. Tom was raised on Kellett Hill in the Summerville area and graduated from Summerville High School in 1959. He was an elite athlete and excelled in basketball, baseball & football at SHS. After graduation, he married Lola Bowers & moved to Statesboro, Georgia, where they began a family & he began studying Recreation at Georgia Southern University. After graduating from GSU in 1964 with a degree in Recreation, Tom began working as Program Director at Dalton Parks & Recreation, kickstarting a 33-year career in the field. He worked for the State of Georgia and was also a Director in Carrollton, GA. He later became the Director of Clayton County Parks & Recreation. Tom was instrumental in starting many recreational programs all over the state of Georgia. After retiring at the age of 51, Tom moved to Jekyll Island, Georgia, where he enjoyed sailing, playing golf, tennis and restoring classic cars. Tom moved back to his hometown of Summerville in 2016, due to declining health and to be near family.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents and Stepfather, Edward R. Bryant & Stepmother Lillian E. Drummond.

He is survived by his four children: Kelli (Tim) Winters, Kit (Randy) Willingham, Matt (Shelley) Drummond, Laine Drummond; grandchildren: Josh (Emily) Hurley, Lacey (Willys) Hames, Leslie (Blake) Gazaway, Jessie (Kyle) Shepard, Emily Green (Justin Smith), Wil (Alyssa) Drummond, Cal Drummond; Ten great-grandchildren; One great-great-grandchild; Former wife & mother of his children, Lola Bedford; Uncle, Gordon Kellett; Special Cousin Jamie Frady and a host of special, life-long friends.

A Memorial Service for Mr. Drummond will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 22nd, at 290 Woodhaven Drive, Summerville, Georgia.

SPEER

MRS. SHIRLEY TREADAWAY SPEER, age 82, of Farmersville Road, Gore Community, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in a Rome hospital. A native of Trion, Georgia, She was born to the late Lonnie Carl and Mae Brown Treadaway on November 16, 1940. Mrs. Speer was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and retired from the weave shop of Riegel Textile Corporation. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by, brothers the late Jimmy Treadaway, Jerry Treadaway, Randy Treadaway, Charles Treadaway, and Tommy Treadaway.

Surviving are her Husband, Jerry Speer; Sisters, Betty Mahan (Lewis), Debbie Pyper (Bud), Dianne Watkins (David), Sandra Kirby; brothers, Billy Treadaway (Rita), and Bobby Treadaway; several Nieces and Nephews, Special friend, Rhonda Pollard.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 11th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Charles Bishop officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers John Hunter, Dewayne Treadaway, Kevin Treadaway, Clint Hunter, Danny McGraw, and Jason Machtolff; Honorary Pallbearers William Hughes, Gerald Pinion, Larry Mann, John Treadaway, Billy Treadaway, William Mitchell, Bud Pyper, and Jimmy Barron. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Flowers are appreciated or contributions may be made to the Fellowship Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Shirley Treadaway Speer who passed away Wednesday evening.

LAWMAN

MRS. VIOLA PLEDGER LAWMAN, age 100, of Marietta, Georgia, formerly of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Marietta. Mrs. Lawman was born on March 16, 1922, in Summerville, Georgia to the late Cicero and Ida Mitchell Pledger. She was a member of South Summerville Baptist Church and was retired from Bohannon’s Store. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by her husband Joe Thomas Lawman, a sister-Oneida Owens, and brothers-Bill Pledger and Winston Pledger.

Surviving are daughters, Deborah Lawman Gerber, Linda Lawman Johannes, and Nancy Lawman Moon; grandsons-Bill Moon, Keith Moon, Travis Wright, Greg Wright, and Nathan Wright; several Great Grandchildren, Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 7th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, interment in Summerville Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Ladies Sunday School Class of South Summerville Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Viola Pledger Lawman, who died Thursday.

ROAN

MR. EDDIE LEE ROAN, age 56, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, in a Rome hospital. He was born in Summerville, Georgia on May 17, 1966 to the late Grady and Helen Kilgore Roan. Mr. Roan previously worked for Riegel Textile Corporation in the slashing department. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by siblings Carolyn Prather, Ronnie Roan, Donnie Ray Roan, Robert Roan, and Zandell Roan.

Surviving are sisters, Louise Jenkins, Geneva Everett, and Eva Mae McGraw; brothers, Loyle Roan and Alton Roan; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 1st, at 1:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Rev. Ricky Phillips officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jimmy Roan, Keybo Smith, Joe Bryant, Levi Fowler, Ronnie Leps, Pee Wee Bryant, and Jimmy Murdock.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

JARRETT

Joan Elizabeth Selman Jarrett ascended to Heaven on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Georgia following a brief illness. Funeral services for Joan, age 69, of Summerville, Georgia will be held at Summerville First United Methodist Church Sunday, February 26,2023, at 3 pm with Rev. J Wesley Privett officiating.

She will be laid to rest following the service at the Armuchee Baptist Church Cemetery with Jason Jarrett, Charlie Jarrett, Jeffrey Jarrett, Chris Jarrett, Seth Selman and Bart Nance serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Rainwater Funeral Home and 2 pm until the hour of service at Summerville First United Methodist Church on Sunday.

Joan Elizabeth Selman was born on August 6, 1953 in Rome, Georgia to James and Glenda Barton Selman. Joan was a 1971 graduate of Armuchee High School. She married DeJuan Jarrett in March 24, 1972 and moved to the Jarrett Farm in Summerville. She attended Berry College and obtained a degree in Elementary Education. She completed 32 years of teaching and retired in 2006 from Chattooga County Schools. She attended Summerville First United Methodist Church and was a member of Armuchee Baptist Church.

Joan spent her free time taking care of her family and friends and volunteering at her church. She was a devoted wife, Mama and Nana. When her children Lauren and Ryan were growing up, she spent her weekends, summers and holidays on the rodeo trail. She enjoyed also cooking and serving others. As a dairy farmer’s wife, she took special care of DeJuan. She loved to travel. Being Nana to Jurnee Rae was the highlight of her life for the last four years. She loved to tell Jurnee stories to her friends and family. Joan was so proud of Lauren and her accomplishments as an Agriculture Education Teacher in Chattooga County and of Ryan and his rodeo accomplishments. She was a devoted daughter and friend was even nicknamed by a special friend in Texas as “Nanny 911”.

Joan leaves behind her husband DeJuan and her daughter Lauren, both of Summerville, her son Ryan and his wife ShyAnne of Comanche, Oklahoma, and granddaughter, Jurnee Rae. She also leaves her mother Glenda Selman of Rome and her brother Steve Selman and his wife Sharon of Armuchee, aunt and uncle Delores and Ron Nance, in-laws Mike and Kathy Jarrett of Summerville, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and a host of sweet friends. She was preceded in death by her father James Crawford Selman and grandparents Thomas Spurgeon Selman and Elise Crawford Selman and Thomas Leonard Barton and Idell Miller Barton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Summerville First United Methodist or the Chattooga County Young Farmers Scholarship Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Rainwater Funeral Home in Summerville, Georgia.

MOORE

MR. J. AUSTIN MOORE, age 82 of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, February 21,2023 at his residence. He was born in Summerville, Georgia, June 11, 1940, son of the late Joe A. Moore and Ruby Gertrude Jackson Moore. He was a farmer by trade and member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Moore; daughters, Susan Moore, Donna Moore, Debra Moore; son, Kenneth & Tina Moore; Grandchildren, Timothy Sisemore, II, Christopher David Sisemore, Tyler Lee & Jessica Moore, Joshua & Autumn Moore, Josh Hampton, Autumn Hampton; Several Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, February 24, 2023, at 2 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor David Thompson officiating, interment in Subligna Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Timothy Sisemore, II, Christopher David Sisemore, Tyler Lee Moore, Joshua Moore, Josh Hampton, and Chance Bates. Honorary Pallbearers will be John Wakefield, Frank Richardson, David Ford, and Bob Eleam. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for J. Austin Moore who passed away Tuesday.

BLACKMON

MR. JAMES HARPER BLACKMON, JR., age 84, of Trion, Georgia, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, in a Chattanooga Hospital. He was born in Floyd County, Georgia on March 18, 1938, son of the late James Harper Blackmon, Sr. and Lillie D. Ingram Blackmon. He was employed as a Supervisor with Harriett – Henderson Mills for a number of years and a member of the Living Waters Ministries. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary J. Blackmon.

Surviving are daughter, Tina Loggins; sons, James H. Blackmon, III, Marty Blackmon, and Kenny Blackmon; Ten Grandchildren; Several Great Grandchildren; Sisters, Bonnie Blackmon and Shirley Kiser; Brothers, Johnny Blackmon and Rickey Blackmon; Several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 23, 2023 from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Wright officiating. Interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Joey Thompson, Drew Blackmon, Alan McGuire, Darrell McGuire, Johnny Blackmon, Trampus Kiser, and Cody Luallen. The Family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2 Thursday at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. James Harper Blackmon, Jr. who passed away Saturday.

SPEER

MRS. MARTHA SUE SPEER, age 89, of Gore Community, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Saturday afternoon in a Rome hospital. A lifetime resident of Chattooga County, Georgia, She was born to the late Homer C. and Mary Doster Gordon on July 7, 1933. Mrs. Speer graduated from Gore High School, in 1950, was Valedictorian and was selected for Girl of the year with the school spirit and was the recipient of a $150.00 scholarship for college from the Summerville-Trion Rotary Club. She attended West GA. College for a year then changed from Home Economics to Business, then took a business course at Caroll Lynn Business School. Upon graduation was office manager for the Early Head Start until retirement. Was Saved and Baptized at age 12 and was a member at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at Gore. In 1948 was elected to serve as Church pianist and then as organist, playing until July 2022; She also taught the Beginners Sunday School Class for 26 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, the late Robert S. Speer, Jr., son and daughter-in-law, the late Steve and Marie Speer, and siblings, Sidney Gordon, George Ed Gordon, Don Gordon, and Harold Gordon.

Surviving are granddaughters, Lindsey Speer and Brittney Sanford; great grandchildren, Carlie Sanford, Colton Sanford, and Cason Sanford; special friend, Joyce Crane; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 22nd, at 2:00 P.M. from the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Pastor James Baird officiating, interment in the Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Stacy Henderson, Colter Sanford, Colton Sanford, Cason Sanford, Duane Yarbrough, Sam Jones, Len Chumbler, and Greg Shaw; Honorary Pallbearers, members of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Church. The Family request no food or flowers and suggest contributions to the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund or the Church Building Fund, #204 Congress Street, Summerville, Georgia, 30747.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Martha Sue Speer.

BARKLEY

MRS. MILDRED “VIRGINIA” JOHNSON BARKLEY, 97 of Jasper passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Northside Hospital - Cherokee in Canton, Georgia.

Mrs. Barkley was a lifelong resident of Summerville until 2017 when she moved to Jasper to be with her son. She was born August 23, 1925 in Summerville, Georgia to the late John Samuel Johnson and the late Ruth May Blalock. She was a true Prayer Warrior and member of the Summerville First Baptist Church where she taught a Ladies Sunday School Class for many years. She retired in 1985 after 25 years of service from the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Chattooga ASCS Office where she worked closely with the farmers of Chattooga County. In 2019, she became a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Robert “Bob” Barkley, Sr., (a decorated WWII Combat Veteran) and three Brothers, J.S. Johnson, Jr., Harold Johnson, and Arnold Johnson.

Surviving are her Son and very special Daughter in law, Robert “Robby” Barkley, Jr. & Mary Barkley; Two Grandsons, Paul Barkley (III) and Brandon Barkley, Three Great Granddaughters Dannin Rose Barkley, Liliana Barkley & Olivia Laurel Barkley. Several Nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM Monday, February 20th, 2023 at the Summerville First Baptist Church with Dr. Paul Mason and Rev. Barry Peppers officiating. Burial will follow in the Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Mark Schrader, Joseph Jackson, Joe Barkley, Mike Tomlin, Ross Clifton, Doug Carlock, Nick Chamblee and Lamar Thomas. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Joy Club from the Summerville First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Monday from Noon until 2 PM at the church.

In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Summerville First Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Mildred “Virginia” Barkley.

DAVIDSON

 MR. William G. (BILL) DAVIDSON, age 92, of Rome, Georgia, formerly of Atlanta, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023, in a Rome hospital.  Mr. Davidson was born in Maysville, Georgia to the late Paul and Mahuldah Wilson Davidson, on December 14, 1939.  He was a graduate of the University of Georgia, was a Veteran of Korea, serving in the U. S. Air Force, was a businessman for many years in the Atlanta area.  In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by brothers, Jack, Teddy, and Robert Davidson.

 

            Surviving are his wife, Bobbye Jo Davidson; son, Michael Davidson; brother in law Doug (Beth) Wilson; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins also survive.

 

            Funeral services will be held Friday, February 17, 2023 at 2:00 P.M., from the Trion First Baptist Church with Dr. Warren Moorehead and Pastor Casey Bramlett officiating, interment West Hill Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Wil Graham, Tristan Graham, Steve Davidson, Ryan Starks, Tony Walker, and Taso Karahalios. The “Wilson Cousins Lunch Bunch” will be Honorary Pallbearers.  The Family will receive friends Friday from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Trion First Baptist Church 30753  In lieu of flowers, the Family requests contributions to the Salvation Army.

 

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. William G. (Bill) Davidson who passed away Monday.

FORD

MR. DONALD SAMUEL FORD, age 61, of Melba Drive, Trion, Georgia, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at his residence following an unexpected attack. He was born to the late Donald Dean Ford and Kathleen Ruth Sweet Ford on March 2, 1961 in Chattooga County, Georgia. He was owner and operator of Ford Construction.

Surviving are daughters, Jessica Amos and Ashley Ford; son-Brian Ware; Six Grandchildren.

A life celebration will be held at a later date.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Donald Samuel Ford, who passed away Monday, February 6, 2023.

GILBREATH

 MRS. POLLY GILBREATH, age 84, of Tyler Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, in a Rome Hospital.  She was born July 1, 1938 to the late Fred and Esther Roberts Stewart.  Mrs. Gilbreath was a retired beautician, and member of the Summerville First Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert L. Gilbreath, a son, Eddie Lively, a daughter, Kaye Casey, a great granddaughter, Sarah Blalock and a sister, Dot Watkins.

 

Surviving are Son, Mark (Susan) Gilbreath; Grandchildren, Cara (Tony) Blalock, Carla (Bucky) Chisolm, Laura (Ben) Latta, Miles Gilbreath, Michael (Paige) Bradley; Great Grandchildren, Kayleigh Byars, Layton, HarperAnne, and Scout Chisolm, Calleigh Hall, Ty Hall, and Madyln Henderson, Brooks Bradley and Sydney Bradley; Brother Sonny Stewart (Mary Lou Bame).  Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephews also survive.

 

Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 12, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Peppers officiating, Interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers will be Tony Blalock, Miles Gilbreath, Billy Petitt, Donny Hayes, Gary Hardeman and Michael Poole.  Honorary Pallbearers will be “THE GIRLS.”  The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 p.m. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

 

 

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Polly Gilbreath who passed away Tuesday.

            

 

WILSON

MRS. MARSHA RAY WILSON, age 76 of Rose Circle Trion, Georgia passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at her residence surrounded by family, friends and her best friend Juanita Nelson and daughter Cathy Coudsy. Mrs. Wilson was born in Chicago, Illinois, February 9, 1946, daughter to the late Eddie and Evelyn Schecter. She was a retired Poker dealer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max Wilson, son, Adam Wilson, brother, Allan Schecter, and a grandson, Alex Wilson.

Mrs. Wilson is survived by her Sons and daughters in law, Heath and Heather Wilson, Shane Wilson & Dianna Campbell, Max Wilson, II; Daughters, Leighann Escoto - Curtiss, Beverly Schafer and Ashley Peace; Sister, Benita Vogal; Godson, Devin Campbell, Sons, Michael Hancock, Kevin Bentley and Patrick Bentley; Grandchildren, Dakota Campbell, Kevin Wilson (Monkey Meat), Harley Wilson, Erica and Richard Stevenson, Jenn Wilson, Destinee Wilson, Ashleigh Wilson, Elleigh Wilson, Collin Curtiss, Cassie Hinton, Donovan and Davin Wilson, Ember and Amy Wilson, Jedd Teems, Opal Battles, Taj Battles, Ivan Battles, Zach and Heather Black; Several great grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Chip Smith and Phillip Minter officiating. The family will visit from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral home is charge of arrangements for Mrs. Marsha Ray Wilson who passed away Tuesday.

GAINES

MRS. MARTHA BARTLETT GAINES, age 86, of Back Berryton Road, entered her Heavenly home Monday, February 6, 2023 at her residence. She was born August 12, 1936 in Chattoogaville, Georgia, daughter of the late Ellon Carr Bartlett and James Alfred Bartlett. She was a member of New Antioch Baptist Church. After raising her children, she was employed by Century Glove Company and later by Mount Vernon Mills before her retirement. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Joe B. Gaines whom she married July 2, 1953; brothers, Wesley, Roland, Gordon, Bill, James, and Dennis Bartlett, J.T. and Jim McAteer; sisters, infant, Barbara Lee Bartlett, Winola Brown, Ola Copeland, Lena Mae Nations, Mildred Gilreath, Bell Atkins, Sybil Hayes and Christine Bohannon and also great, great granddaughter, Joselyn Phibbs, and special friend, Helen Dean Reynolds.

Martha loved the Lord. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and always trusted in Him through all her difficulties. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother helping to raise and take care of all her children. She always has Sunday dinner all the way back to the beginning of her marriage when family would come to visit. After retirement, she began quilting, making numerous, all handmade, quilts for all her family. She never believed in being idle, work was the name of the game.

Survivors include her children, James Patrick (Pat) and Karen Gaines and Brenda Gail and Nelson Lee Wilson; grandchildren, Ethan Gaines, Cynthia and Nick Swords, April and Derek Adams; great grandchildren, Dylan and Levi Adams, Kayla, Caitlin, Aleigha and Scottie Satterfield; great, great grandchildren, Lilah Marie Gazaway, Parker Phibbs, and on the way Paxton Phibbs.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 11th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Andy Hutchins, Pastor Harold Helton, and Pastor Jason Lee officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Dylan Adams, Levi Adams, Scottie Satterfield, Ethan Gaines, James Lee Bartlett and Randy Hunter. Honorary Pallbearers members of New Antioch Baptist Church, Care Givers of Tapestry Hospice, Staff of Oakview Nursing and Rehab Center, Joe Fay and Cathy Denson and Marilyn and Atteka Abdou. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1 p.m. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Martha Bartlett Gaines who passed away Monday.