Mrs. Ann Current

MRS. ANN CURRENT, age 88, of Cottonwood Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015, morning in a Rome hospital.  Born in Berryton, Georgia on May 16, 1927, She was a daughter of the late Arthur P. and Martha Chapman Rich.  Mrs. Current attended the Living Waters Ministeries, and was retired textile creeler.

            Surviving are husband, Tony Eugene Current; son, Billy Ray Hunter of Summerville; brothers, J. T. Rich of Summerville and David Rich of Trenton; seven Grandchildren, seven Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

            Funeral services will be held Friday, July 3^rd, at 4:00 P.M. from Living Waters Ministries, with Rev. Tony Current and Rev. Billy Wright officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery.  The Family will receive friends Thursday, from 4 until 8 P.M. at Living Waters Ministries.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Willa D. Gilreath

MRS. WILLA D. GILREATH, age 93, of Tarrytown, Georgia, formerly of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday morning in a Vidalia, Georgia health care.  She was born in Fort Payne, Alabama, to the late Moses Lathan and Addie Pruitt Locklear on January 22, 1922.  Mrs. Gilreath was preceded in death by husband, the late John B. Gilreath, Sr. on December 2, 2006.

            Surviving are sons and spouses, John, Jr. and Cindi Gilreath of Tarrytown  and Kenneth and Jennifier Gilreath of Summerville; brother, Arnold Locklear of Dalton; grandchildren, Jeremy & Angel Gilreath, Jody & Haley Gilreath, Jenni Ely, Holly & Greg Gipson, Dustin & Devin Gilreath; great grandchildren, Rose Marie Gipson, Charlee Ely, Robin Gipson, Hadlea & Paisley Gilreath also survive.

            Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 27^th, at 4:00 P.M. from Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Warren Moorehead officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Taylor Knott, Sammie Locklear, Daniel Lanier, Jody Gilreath, Jeremy Gilreath, and Greg Gipson.  The Family will receive friends Saturday from 2 P.M. until the hour of service Saturday at the Funeral Home.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Willa D. Gilreath.

Mr. David Jones

MR. DAVID JONES, age 66, of John Jones Road, Gore Community, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015, in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattooga County, He was born to the late John S. and Montine Shackelford Jones, on November 11, 1948. Mr. Jones was a lifetime member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, was a Education Administrator, having served as principle of the Summerville Middle School and Chattooga County High School. He was a passionate outdoorsman and advocate for working with the Homeless Shelter and Food Bank.

     Surviving are wife Shelli Payne Jones, brother Sam Orr Jones, both of Gore Community, and fourteen God Children.


     A Private service will be held at a later date.


     In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Homeless Shelter and/or Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery Fund.

     Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Edith M. McCollum

MRS. EDITH M. McCOLLUM, age 86, of Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday evening at her residence.  A native of Fayetteville, Tennessee, She was born to the late Tom and Zula Hall Morrow on February 16, 1929.  Mrs. McCollum was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church and a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Clifford “Tip” McCollum, June 25, 2014.

            Surviving are daughter & companion, Ann McCollum and Terry Hawkins of Trion; son & daughter-in-law, John W. and June McCollum of Kensingston; grandchildren, Emily & Travis Poole and Laura & Steven Butler, great grandson, Noah Butler, special nephew, Greg Morrow

            Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 24^th, at 2:00 P.M. from the Trion First Baptist Church with Pastor Casey Bramlett officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery, active pallbearers David Dunwoody, Brian Quintrell, Billy Quintrell, Thomas Morrow, Terry Evans, Britt Evans. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 1 P.M. until the service hour at the Church.  Flowers are accepted or contributions to a charity of choice.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Edith M. McCollum.

Mrs. Gladys N. Campbell

MRS. GLADYS N. CAMPBELL, age 92, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015, evening in a Rome hospital.  Mrs. Campbell was a native of Clayton, Georgia, born to the late Christopher and Martha Garrett Marcus on August 10, 1922.  She was a member of Berryton Baptist Church, a homemaker, and was preceded in death by her husbands, the late Woodrow Espy and Earl A. Campbell; She was preceded in death by daughters, the late Martha Park, Kathryn McArthur, Jeannie Griffin, Jeannie Griffin, 7 Sisters, and 2 Brothers.

            Survivors include daughter, Sandra Gregg of Summerville; grandchildren, Phil (Christine) Luttrell, Kathy Hannal, Melissa (Brad) Johnson, Bryant (Jessica) Park, Josh Park, Clint Agnew; special nephew & Niece, Don & Jean Nichols; special family members, Charlotte & Dannie Moseley; 16 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

            Funeral services will be held Monday, June 22^nd, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Mickey Skates and Rev. Robert Brown officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery, pallbearers Phil Luttrell, Andy McArthur, Bryant Park, Brad Johnson, Josh Park, and Blake Briggs.  Special thanks to North Georgia Home Health, Oak View Nursing Home, and Redmond Hospital for all their care and compassion given to our Loved One.  The Family will receive friends Monday from noon until the service hour at the Funeral Home.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. GLADYS N. CAMPBELL, who passed away Friday.