FOUNTAIN

MRS. GENEVA FOUNTAIN, age 75, of Dry Valley Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at her residence, following a sudden event. A native Chattooga Countian, She was born on January 12, 1946 to the late Robert (Bob) and Bernice Smith Siffles. Mrs. Siffles was Holiness by Faith and was retired from House keeping from Oak View Nursing and Rehab. Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Jessie Lee Fountain on August 12, 2013, sister, the late Margaret Siffles, brothers, the late Billy Siffles, Ray Siffles, Charles Ragan, Terry Ragan, Hollis Siffles.

Surviving are daughters and spouses, Darlene and Phillip Bruce and Patricia and Troy Tapp; son and spouse, Tony and Penny Fountain; sisters, Betty Edgeworth, Dorothy Forest, Glenda Green, Linda Wade, and Barbara Blackmon; brothers, Jack Siffles, Leon Siffles, Roger Siffles, Bobby Siffles, and David Ragan; Six Grandchildren, Seven Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 2nd, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Stevie Collins officiating, entombment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Richard Tapp, Jason Brown, Joseph Wilson, Ray Caldwell, Michael Hall, Russell Green, and Brandon Fountain. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. GENEVA FOUNTAIN.

Mr. Bruce Eugene Owens

MR. BRUCE EUGENE OWENS, age 69, of Rock Spring, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2021, at his residence, following a brief illness. Born in Lakeview, Georgia on March 31, 1952, He was a son of the late Hill and Lucille Waters Owens. Mr. Owens was a retired machinist for Roper Corporation and a Veteran of the U. S. Army.

Surviving are His sisters, Thelma McDaniel of Rock Spring and Wilma Bybee of Florida; several Nieces and Nephews.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 29, 2021, in Little Sand Mountain Cemetery with Rev. Denny Patrick officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Doris Bramlett Bowman

MRS. DORIS BRAMLETT BOWMAN, age 87, of Whitley Drive, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at her residence. She was born January 22, 1934, at Watson Cross Roads, Alabama, a daughter of the late Grady H. and Tessie Burke Bramlett. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Doris was a hairdresser since her younger days, then worked as a switchboard operator for Chattooga County Hospital, a job she truly loved. She was one of the most kindhearted, generous, caring women and has missed her lifelong true love and husband, Evan Bowman, who passed away February 12, 2011. Doris would do anything to care for her family; she cooked a delicious Sunday lunch for many years, usually making two and three versions of the same dish to please different family members. She never met a stranger, enjoying conversation with everyone she met. Doris loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, looking to Him daily for guidance; she belonged to Calvary Baptist Church all her adult life.

Surviving are 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 Rogers, Jacob Bowman, and Will Bowman; Ten Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 30th, at 1:00 p.m. from Greenhills Memory Garden with Pastor Danny Decker officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Doris Bramlett Bowman who passed away Tuesday.

Mrs. Sharon Denise (Sherry) Morgan

MRS. SHARON DENISE (SHERRY) MORGAN, age 64, of Scoggins Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattooga County, She was born on December 21, 1956, to Billy Joe and Betty Imogene Atchley Simpson, who survive. Mrs. Morgan was Baptist by Faith and was assistant Manager retired for Family Dollar Store.

Surviving are husband, Gary Morgan; Parents, Billy and Betty Simpson; daughter, Kristie Michelle Morgan; son, Joseph William Morgan.; sister, Lisa Simpson Cordell; brother, Timothy Jason Simpson; Five Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 27th, at 2:00 P.M. from the Summerville Cemetery with Pastor Steve Collins officiating; there will be no visitation.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. SHARON DENISE (SHERRY) MORGAN, who passed away Monday.

SIFFLES

MRS. BETTY FAYE SIFFLES, age 71, of Martin Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, in a Rome hospital. Born in Trion, Georgia, on March 17, 1950; She was a daughter of the late J. C. and Madeline Ledford Edgeworth. Mrs. Siffles was Supervisor for Lookout Mountain Transportation and a member of the Community Holiness Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandson, the late Braiden Fitzpatrick and brothers, the late Rev. Paul Edgeworth and the late J. T. Edgeworth.

Surviving are husband, Robert Leon Siffles, Sr.; daughters and son-in-law, Cindy Renae and Jamie Fitzpatrick, Megan Grace Siffles, and Jane Siffles; son and daughter-in-law, Robert, Jr. and Angela Siffles; grandchildren, Colt Siffles, Justin Fitzpatrick and Salita Siffles; great grandchildren, Kade Lassitter, Chloe Lassitter, Braiden Siffles, Riley Fitzpatrick, Kaylee Fitzpatrick; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 22nd, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Collins officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Colt Siffles, Justin Fitzpatrick, Michael Blackmon, Kenny Edgeworth, Brad Edgeworth, and Jamie Fitzpatrick. Honorary Pallbearer Roger Siffles. The Family will receive friends Friday from 12:00 noon until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty Faye Siffles who passed away Tuesday.

Mr. Marty Ray Green

MR. MARTY RAY GREEN, age 53, of Smith Rail Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, October 17th, 2021, in a Rome hospital, following an illness. Marty was born May 23, 1968, in Rome, Georgia, to the late Ray and Terresa Diane Shipp Green. He was Baptist by Faith, was self-employed in the Construction industry, and in addition to Parents was preceded in death by his brother, the late Joey Green on June 15, 1998.

Surviving are wife, Cheryl Green; daughter, Marti Katherine Green; stepchildren, Heath and Savannah McGuire, Erica McGuire and Brandon Fountain; five Step Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 23rd, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Pace and Marti Katherine Green officiating, interment in Perennial Springs Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Josh Green, Chad Green, Charlie Bullard, Chip Cook, Tufton Blanks, and Chris Blanks. The Family will receive friends Saturday at the Funeral Home from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Marty Ray Green who died Sunday.

Mr. James Matthew Floyd

MR. JAMES MATTHEW FLOYD, age 46, of Back Berryton Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday evening, October 1, 2021, in a Rome hospital. A native Chattooga Countian, He was born on June 17, 1975 to Mike and Jane Ivey Floyd, who survive. He was a member of South Summerville Baptist Church, was a graduate of Chattooga High School Class of 1993, served in the U. S. Army during Desert Storm, and was employed as a lab technician for Mohawk Industries. Mr. Floyd was preceded in death by grandparents, J. W. Floyd and Francis Bush Floyd and Johnnie and Gladys Ivey, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Wanda Prather.

Surviving are His wife, Elena Floyd; children, Anna Craig Floyd, Jamey and Will Floyd; parents, Mike and Jane Floyd; sister, Terri Lynn Floyd; brothers, Mickey and Stephanie Floyd and Mark and Beth Floyd; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 4th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Russ Blackwell officiating, interment in the Family lot of Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jamey Floyd, Mark Floyd, Alex Floyd, Barry Tallent, Eric Brock, Jason McWhorter; Honorary Pallbearers, Aaron and Amy Bennett, Tim and Sabrina Luallen, Kandy and Chris Keen, Matthew and Debbie Hall, David “Mutt” Helms, Mohawk Corporate Lab, and Trion Wrestling. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Sunday from 4 until 7 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. James Matthew Floyd.