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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

JACKSON, MRS. JOYCE ELAINE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, Summerville, in charge.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral in charge.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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

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

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

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

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

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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


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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

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

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

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.