Mrs. Louise Tucker Kellett

MRS. LOUISE TUCKER KELLETT, age 98, of Oak View Nursing Nursing Home, Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014, in a Rome hospital. Born in Cherokee County, Alabama on May 24, 1916, to the late Harmon Leander and Alice Warren Tucker. She was a member of the West Summerville Baptist Church, and was retired from the spinning department of Harriett-Henderson Mills. Mrs. Kellett was preceded in death by her husband, the late L. D. Kellett, sisters, Gertrude Kellett, Lois Willingham, and Nola Watkins; brothers, Fred Tucker, Gene Tucker, Clyde Tucker.

Surviving are step daughter, Patricia Cooper; sisters-in-law, Jo Peace and Hughbelle Tucker; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 28th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Seay and Mr. Scott Ward officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Stacey Tucker, Greg, Tucker, Larry Kellett, Scott Ward, Chase Hegwood, and Duffy Cordell; Honorary Pallbearers Katie Barnes, Geneva Hendrix, and the Ladies of West Summerville Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 1 until the funeral hour at the Funeral Home, and also request no food.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Clifford Wesley "Tip" McCollum

MR. CLIFFORD WESLEY “TIP” McCOLLUM, age 88, of Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday morning, June 25, 2014, in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, He was born to the late John Wesley and Sarah Ovelle Barron McCollum on September 30, 1925. Mr. McCollum was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church, a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WW II, and was retired Vice President of AmSouth Bank.

Surviving are His wife-Edith Morrow McCollum; daughter & companion, Ann McCollum and Terry Hawkins of Trion; son & daughter-in-law, John W. & June McCollum of Kennsington, GA; grandchildren, Emily & Travis Poole and Laura & Steven Butler; great grandson, Noah Butler; sister, Carolyn Dunwoody of LaFayette; special nephew, Greg Morrow; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will held Sunday, June 29th, at 4:00 P.M. from the Trion First Baptist Church with Dr. Floyd Roebuck, Dr. Warren Morehead, and Rev. Mike Woods officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers, Eric Dunwoody, Tom Morrow, Greg Morrow, Bryan Quintrell, Britt Evans, and Tim Chamlee; Honorary Pallbearers, Rick Morrow, David Ramsome, David Dunwoody, Curtis Nuckols, Jimmy Barron, Gordon McCollum, Billy McCollum, Steve Evans, Terry Evans, and the Men’s Sunday School Class of Trion First Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 P.M. until the service hour at the Church. The Family request no flowers and suggest contributions to the Trion First Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Bob Packer

MR. BOB PACKER, age 63, of John Jones Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday at his residence. Born in Floyd County, Georgia on December 18, 1950, he was a son of the late William Clyde and Miriam High Packer. Mr. Packer was retired lineman for North Georgia Electric and a member of Unity Baptist Church.

Surviving are His daughter, Tracy Gary of Trion; granddaughter, Kelsey Gary of Trion; sister-Jan Hardeman of Summerville, and a niece, Kristen Hardeman Kinsey.

Graveside services will be held Friday, June 20th, at 10:00 A.M. with Dr. Joe Baskin and Rev. Horace Stewart officiating, interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. The Family request no flowers , suggest contributions to Three Circles Foundation, #224 Perennial Springs Road, Summerville, Georgia, 30747.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mildred Lane Wilkerson

On Monday, June 16, 2014, MILDRED LANE WILKERSON passed from this life into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born August 21, 1918 to the late Charlie Gordon and Lucy Peyton Lane. She was a lifeline resident of Trion, Georgia where she graduated as Valedictorian from Trion High School in 1935. She was owner and operator of Wilkerson’s Grocery Store in the Mountain View Community for many years and an active member of Central Avenue Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. She was a blessing and an inspiration to all who knew her, both family and friends.

She was the widow of the late Russell “Shorty” Wilkerson who went to the Father’s house January 28, 1998. They were married 61 years at the time of his death. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Judith Ann Wilkerson Childers, February 9, 2000, her husband, Bill Childers, June, 2011, and a granddaughter, Tammy Harrison, four sisters, Velma Lane, Edna Pritchett, Alene McConkey, and Verna Adams, one brother, Robert “Rocky” Lane.

She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Doris & Paul Purcell of Trion, Mary & Jerry Fuller of Rome; grandsons & wives, Don & Patti Purcell, Bobby Purcell, Tony & Lisa Fuller, Wayne Childers, Jerry Childers; granddaughter, Melanie Falls; two “Special” Granddaughters, Leslie Fuller and Donna Childers; 13 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great Great Grandsons; 1 Great Great Granddaughter; 1 brother & wife, Clarence & Ozene Lane of Henagar, AL.; Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 18th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Bud Davis, Rev. Brandon Bishop, and Rev. Kevin Norton officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Don Purcell, Bobby Purcell, Tony Fuller, Will Purcell, Sean Casey, Gary Brown, and Mark Lane; Honorary Pallbearers, Johnny & Linda Pritchett, Carol Brown, Gene Hall, Betty & James Carter, Barbara Perkins, Sandy Wheat, Bobbie Stansell, Janet Gayler, Cheryl Durham, the Ladies of Central Ave. Baptist Church, and Heyman Hospice Workers. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home, at other hours will be at their respective homes.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mrs. Frances Thomas Hardeman

MRS. FRANCES THOMAS HARDEMAN, age 89, of Allen Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014, in a Rome health care. A lifetime resident of Chattooga County, Georgia, She was born on February 2, 1925, a daughter of the late John Newton and Julia Elizabeth Johnson Thomas. Mrs. Hardeman was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church since age 9 years and was retired accounts payable clerk for the former Georgia Rug Mill. She was preceded in death by her husband the late R.C. (Rod) Hardeman, Sr., a son the late Rodney C. Hardeman, Jr.

Surviving are son and daughters-in-law-Gary R. and Arlene Hardeman and Jan Hardeman all of Summerville; three Grandchildren, four Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral will be held Saturday, June 21st, at 1:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Dr. Paul Mason, Rev. Doyle Waters, and Dr. David Hunter officiating; Interment in the family plot of Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jim Day, Adam Hankins, Chris Jarrett, Charlie Jarrett, Bill Kinsey, Noah Hankins, and Bailey Hankins; Honorary Pallbearers the Seekers and Dorcas Sunday School Classes of Summerville First Baptist Church and the Caregivers at The Harbor at Renaissance Marquis. The Family will receive friends Saturday, June 21st, from 12:00 noon until the service hour at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Travis Earl Money

MR. TRAVIS EARL MONEY, age 72, of Menlo, Georgia passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014, morning in a Rome hospital. A native Chattooga Countian, He was born to the late Earl and Sybil Chesnut Money on April 11, 1942. Mr. Money was a member of the Menlo United Methodist Church, was an Auctioneer and along with his wife, Doris, owned and operated Travis Money Antique Auction Company, located in downtown Summerville. He was preceded in death by his daughter, the late Aleshia Renee Money.

Surviving are His wife, Doris Sumner Money; son and daughter-in-law, Jason Sumner Money and Nicole Money; grandchildren, Tatum Renee Money and Austin Sumner Money; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Ann and David Ray and Barbara and Buck Leath; brothers and sisters-in-law, Randy and Pat Money, Billy Sam Money, and Sara Money; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 at 2 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. Pastors Larry Elliott, Jerry Rutledger, and Jody Brock officiating, interment in the West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Larry Vickers, George Stivers, Lynn Hall, Rocky Hatfield, Jackie Cash, and Stacy Boyd. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jerry Hamby, Jimmy Deflice, Billy Wallace, Gary Mobbs, Albert Palmer, Jon Dennie, Eddie Hamby, Bobby Lee Cook, Daniel Cook, Jerry Westbrook, and all attending auctioneers. The family will receive friends on Monday 6-8 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Travis Earl Money.

Mr. James Larry Tucker

MR. JAMES LARRY TUCKER, age 66, of Raines Circle, Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, June 6, 2014, evening in a Rome hospital. Mr. Tucker was born on December 23, 1947 in Blanche, Alabama to the late Jimmy Tucker and Ethel Christine Alred Armstrong. Together, He and wife Gail owned and operated the former Larry’s Bar B Q restaurant, in Pennville. Surviving are His wife-Gail Tucker; children-Brian & Julia Tucker, Blake Tucker, Kim Moses, and Jackie Portwood; brother and spouse-Johnny & Linda Armstrong; grandchildren-Branden Tucker, Breanna Tucker, and Gracie Tucker; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 8th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, Pastor Tom Russell will officiate, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Chris Devier, Steve Sizemore, Jeff Devier, Jacob Devier, Kenny Hughes, and Sean Langston. The Family will receive friends Sunday, from 2 until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Larry Tucker.

Dorothy Claire Chandler McDonald

Dorothy Claire Chandler McDonald 1934-2014 Dorothy Claire Chandler McDonald, surrounded by her family, went to be with The Lord on June 1, 2014. Dorothy was born December 26, 1934 in Dallas, Texas. After graduating from Highland Park High School in 1952 she attended SMU where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. After graduating from SMU in 1956 she attended Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky where she met Roger McDonald. They were married December 21, 1957 at Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. Dorothy served The Lord faithfully as a beloved wife and helpmate, teacher, friend, mother and grandmother. Her dedication to her family was absolute. Dorothy loved The Lord, His teachings and the scriptures with her whole heart. She is preceded in death by her parents Herb and Velma Chandler and is survived by her husband Roger McDonald; her children Diane Timms and her husband Tim; Rose Mary Taylor; Cindy Stroud and her husband Greg; her grandchildren Brad Timms and his wife Jordan; Scott Timms and his wife Taylor; Martha Taylor and her fiancé Justin Wright; Claire Taylor; Leah Taylor; Tommy Taylor; Stephanie Stroud; Katie Mills and her husband Matt; Maggie Stroud; and her great grandchildren Tyson, Brooke, and Joshua Timms. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 4th from 6-8p at Restland Funeral Home on Greenville Ave. in Dallas. The funeral will be held on Thursday, June 5th at 2p at First Baptist Church Garland, followed by a graveside service at Restland. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Dorothy's memory to The Friendship House c/o FBC Garland.