STRANGE

MR. LEWIS WESLEY STRANGE, age 72, of Sand Pit Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away December 28, 2022, at the residence. He was born in Chattooga County on June 15, 1950, to the late Raymond and Emma Maxine Helton Strange. Known as “Louie The Liberal”, He graduated from Chattooga High School in 1969 and Georgia State University in 1974, was a Veteran of Viet Nam serving in the U. S. Army Military Police. Mr. Strange was a retired Businessman and was preceded in death by brothers, the late Ricky Charles Strange, John Joseph Strange, and Marty Ray Strange.

Surviving are daughter, Raquel Lea Pace; grandchildren, Laura Gowan, Jimmy Gowan, and Jesse Gowan; sisters, Patty (Paul) Brison and Sally (Bev) Strange; brother, Bobby Strange; Five Nieces and Four Nephews also survive.

A Private Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Lewis Wesley Strange.

BLACK

MRS. POLLY ANN DARDEN BLACK, age 54, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, in a Rome hospital, following an extended illness. She was born in Summerville, Georgia on February 6, 1968, a daughter of the late Annie Doris Darden. Mrs. Black was a Homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, the late Tommy Black.

Surviving are daughters, Brillance Darden, Essence Darden, and Moriah Richardson; sons, Chase Darden, Jonas Darden, and Kaine Darden; Four Grandchildren also survive.

Funeral service will be held Friday, December 30th, at 11:00 A.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery, with Bishop V. T. Harden officiating. The Family will receive friends Friday from 10 until 10:45 A.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Polly Ann Darden Black who passed away Monday.

MILLER

MR. AUSTIN LEVI MILLER, age 25, of Wade Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, in a Rome Hospital. He was born in Rome, Georgia on September 28, 1997, son of Lola Laney and Bobby Miller.

He was a member of United by Faith Baptist Church. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by grandparents, Morgan Laney and Beverly Jackson and also great grandparents, Annalee and Marvin Dotson.

Surviving are mother & fiance, Lola Laney & Jay Ledford; father, Bobby Miller; grandparents, Darrell and Dianne Welch;; sisters, Lacy Miller, Renae & John McGraw, Abby Payne; brother, Tyler Miller; Niece, Gracelyn McGraw; several Cousins, Aunts and Uncles also survive.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 23, 2022 at 2 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother John McGraw officiating, Interment in Garrett Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Q Neal, Simon Carter, Morgan Laney, Seth Davis, Chandler Laney and Skylar Laney. Honorary Pallbearers, Jay Ledford, Lee Laney, Bobby Miller, and Gilbert Laney. The family will receive friends Friday from 12 noon until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Austin Levi Miller, who passed away Monday.

SILVERS

Mr. Tom Silvers, age 83, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, in a Rome hospital. He was born on September 3, 1939, to the late Paul Silvers and Louise Morrison Silvers. In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by a brother, Morris Silvers, and a granddaughter, Jaden Mitchell. Mr. Silvers was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a Veteran of the Vietnam War.

Surviving are his wife, Kathleen Silvers; a daughter Tammy (Jamie) Mitchell, sons – Mickey (Marilyn) Silvers, Rickey (Brenda Wade) Silvers, and Gary Silvers; sister, Paulette (Stan) Barker; Ten Grandchildren, Thirteen Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive..

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 21, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Ministers Danny Decker and Rickey Biddle officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Austin Mitchell, Derek Mitchell, Alex Silvers, Chris Corbin, Nicholas Dooley, and Chris Harris. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from Noon until 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Tom Silvers who passed away Saturday.                                                                                   

 

 

 

 

ECHOLS

MR. GREG ECHOLS, age 61, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at his residence, following an extended illness. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, he was born on February 4, 1961, to the late John B. Echols, Jr. and Betty Morrison Bagley who survives. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by step mother, Pam Tauzer-Echols. Mr. Echols was Fire Chief for ten years and served a total of 34 years with the Summerville Fire Department, was Owner/Operator of Echols Appliance, and a member of Summerville First United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Karen Stephenson Echols; mother and step father, Betty Morrison and Roger Bagley; children, Matthew Bryan & Lauren Mitchell Echols, Jessica & Nathan Flood, Rachel & Drew Hamilton; grandchildren, Jackson Berry Echols, Caroline Ann Echols, Samuel Ellis Flood: sister, Terri & Tim Young; brother, Jim Echols; aunt, Honey & Dale Housch; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 22nd, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Chaplain Ronnie Cowart officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Fire Fighters of Summerville Fire Department; Honorary Pallbearers will be Tim Bowman, Eric Reynolds, Matt Veatch, Lamar Fowler, Tommy Dillard, Dennis Bullard, and Scott Brown. The Family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Greg Echols who passed away Saturday.

PADGETT

MISS MARY ANN PADGETT, age 59, of Martin Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattooga County, She was born to the late Charles Leroy and Kathryn Ophelia Priest Padgett on March 21, 1963. Mary previously worker in the turning department of Century Glove Company. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by her sister, the late Kathy Michell Padgett Baker.

Surviving are brother-in-law, Darryl Baker; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 17th, at 12:00 noon from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery. The Family will receive friends, Saturday from 11:00 until 11:45 A.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Miss Mary Ann Padgett, who passed away Wednesday afternoon.

REECE

MRS. LINDA RUTH REECE, age 81, of Congress Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday afternoon, November 18, 2022, in a Rome hospital, following a sudden illness. She was born on March 6, 1941 in Fort Payne, Alabama, to the late Wayne Howard and Verna Viola Fannin Blake. Linda was an exceptional business woman, having started a variety of successful businesses. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Robert Lee “Sonny” Reece on December 2, 2021, sisters, Martha Cooper and Wanda Edwards, and an Infant Brother.

Surviving are daughter, Marty and Jimmy Lowery; son, Robert B. and Susan Reece; grandchildren, Cory (Jessica) Reece and Mackenzie Reece; great grandson, Easton Reece; great granddaughter, Brylee Reece; sister, Janette Chadwick; several Nieces and Nephews.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Tuesday, November 22nd, at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Gary Howell officiating, from United Christian Fellowship, on Highway #114 in Summerville, inurnment in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Adamsburg, Alabama, following the service. Visitation will be from 12:30 until 1:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Church. The Family request no flowers or food, and suggest contributions to United Christian Fellowship.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CASH

MRS. FAYE CASH, age 70, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at her residence following an illness. Faye was born on May 15, 1952 in Trion, Georgia to the late Bob and Faye Nell McDowell. She was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church and was retired from the District Attorney’s Office after many years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Twin sister and brother-in-law, Kaye and Jimmy Don Angles and brother, the late Bobby McDowell.

Surviving are husband, Andy Cash; daughter, Andrea Cash.

Funeral service and interment service will be held Wednesday, November 23rd, at 2:00 p.m.. from Graveside in West Hill Cemetery.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Faye Cash who passed away Sunday morning.

McCLESKEY

MR. CARL MANNING McCLESKEY, age 86, passed away on November 15, 2022, at his Georgia residence. He was a well-known sculptor in wildlife subjects. His Work is enjoyed in private and public collections worldwide.

Traveling the creative path as a Blacksmith, Cartoonist, Painter, and Sculptor, Carl was an inspiration to many. He and his wife Betsy spent many rewarding years creating award-winning sculpture in their secluded studio, or at, as Carl liked to say, “The house that lions built” on Lookout Mountain, in Cloudland, Georgia. Their latest collaboration, “Sequoyah” may be seen at the Mentone Arts Center in Mentone, Alabama.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Ford and Annabelle Harwell-McCleskey, his sister, Dianne Mayhew, and his son, Eric.

He is survived by his wife Betsy Scott, his son, Brian McCleskey, Brian’s wife, Susan Soto, grandchildren, Chelsey McCleskey, Travis McCleskey and Travis’s wife, Hayley, and one great grandchild, Finn McCleskey.

Father, Grandfather, Husband, friend to many, Carl McCleskey will be greatly missed.

A celebration of Life gathering will take place in the Spring of 2023.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.                                                

WOODS

LAURA BEATRICE FLETCHER WOODS, age 81, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at her residence.  She was born in Summerville, Georgia on January 21, 1941, a daughter of the late Elbert Emmett and Ollie Camelia Roberts Fletcher.  Ms. Laura was a member of the Dry Valley Baptist Church, retired from the Weave Shop of Mount Vernon Mills and was preceded in death by a son, the late Barry Joseph Woods on May 3, 2022.

Surviving are Son, Gary and Melanie Woods; Grandchildren, Bryan McWhorter, Haley Woods, Jim Bo Woods, Rose Woods, Lauren Woods, and Matthew Woods; Great Grandchildren, Gage McWhorter and Gunnar McWhorter; Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 9th, at 3:00 p.m. from Graveside in West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Dewayne Teague officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Jason McWhorter, Ethan Gaines, Bryan Hunter, Bryan McWhorter, Jim Bo Woods. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1 until 3 p.m. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Laura Beatrice Fletcher Woods, who passed away Sunday.

JENKINS

MRS. JUDY LOU STANSELL JENKINS, age 65, of Long Hollow Road, Trion, Georgia, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022, in a Rome hospital following a brief illness. Judy was born in Menlo, Georgia on December 16, 1956 to the late John and Gussie M. Pettyjohn Stansell. She was a personal care assistant, having helped many people in this area and was active in the Tri State Relic Recovery Association.

Surviving are husband, John Jenkins; daughter, Crissy (Wolfgang) Geiger; sister, Debbie (Gene) Smith; brother, Randall (Drema) Spears; step children, Lynn (Steve) Bates and Adam Jenkins; Four Grandchildren, One Great Grandchild; niece and nephew, Missy (Mark) Hogan and Randy (Jill) Spears; several Great Nieces and Great Nephews also survive,

In accordance with Judy’s wishes, there will not be a formal service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Judy Lou Stansell Jenkins.

SPRAGGINS

MRS. CAROLYN A. SPRAGGINS, age 79, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, in a Rome Hospital. She was born in Trion, Georgia on February 21, 1943 a daughter of the late Johnnie and Gladys Searles Ivey. Mrs. Spraggins was a member of the Summerville First Baptist Church, was retired from Best Manufacturing Company Sewing Department, and was preceded in death by her husband, the late Charles W. Spraggins on December 9, 2014.

Surviving are daughter, Penny and Pat Headrick; son, Chad and Tara Spraggins; grandchildren, Ryan Headrick, Whitney and Wesley Dobbins, Sierra Campbell, and Jacob Spraggins; great grandchildren Ruby Dobbins and Rory Dobbins; sisters, Jane and Mike Floyd and Debbie and Arnold Kilgo; brothers, Dennis and Joan Ivey, Steve and Yvonne Ivey; special friend, John William Thomas; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 29th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth Summey officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers will be Jacob Spraggins, Ryan Headrick, Wesley Dobbins, Steven Fountain, Mickey Floyd, Mark Floyd. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 noon until 2 :00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Carolyn A. Spraggins.

 

DODD

MRS. CAROLYN HOWELL DODD, age 78, of Red Leaf Lane, Summerville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her residence Tuesday, October 25, 2022. A native of Trion, She was born on February 22, 1944 to the late Earl and Bonnie Tidmore Howell. Carolyn was a member of Four Mile Baptist Church and prior to retirement was payroll clerk for Mount Vernon Mills.

Surviving are Her husband, Malcolm Dodd; sons, David and Darlene Lloyd, Wayne Lloyd and Cristy Blair, Barry and Ernie Dodd, Scott and Natalie Dodd; Eleven Grandchildren, Four Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 27th, at 6:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Smith and Rev. Doyle Kelley officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ronnie and Babs White, Bobby Ward, Don Henderson, Susan Wallin, Vicki Holbrooks, Jason Tucker, and all former Co-Workers. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. The Family request no flowers and suggest contributions to the American Kidney Foundation or a charity of choice.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. CAROLYN HOWELL DODD, who passed away Tuesday.

HYDE

MR. CARL MARION HYDE, JR., age 89, formerly of Dunwoody, Georgia, moved to Summerville after the passing of his wife, Ann, in 2020; passed away Monday, October 24, 2022, in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, He was born on May 28, 1933 to the late Carl Marion Hyde, Sr. and Ruby Mavity Hyde. Mr. Hyde was a Veteran of the Korean War serving in the U. S. Navy and member of Loganville American Legion Post #0233; later operated his own Insurance Agency for Nationwide Insurance. He was a Master Mason for 60 years and member of Chamblee-Sardis Lodge #444, F & A M, was a Shriner and member of Yaarab Shrine Temple, also a Wall of Fame Member of Yaarab Shrine. Mr. Hyde was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church of Dunwoody and was preceded in death by his wife the late Ann Wigley Hyde. A special THANK YOU, to the staff and residents of Brookdale Senior Living , in Rome, for their love and care during the past seventeen months.

Surviving are daughter, Teresa Hyde Groce (Don); son, Richard Lee Hyde; sisters-in-law, Cindy Bennett Hyde and Sally Hyde; grandchildren, Brad Groce (Kari), Natalie Williams (Jacob), Spencer Hyde, Jared Groce (Rachel), and Nathan Hyde (Cassandra); Ten Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

Memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 1st, at 9:00 A.M. from Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Georgia.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Carl Marion Hyde who passed away Monday, October 24th.

BALDWIN

MR. MAX RUSSELL BALDWIN, Sr., age 85, of Dry Valley Church Road Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday August 25th, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Summerville, Georgia on March 5, 1937, son of the late Archie R. and Annie Ruth Baines Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin retired in 1980 as a Major in the United States Army serving in Vietnam two terms and achieved Master Senior Aviator. He was a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, the late Gracie Ruth Hall.

Surviving are his loving Wife, Peggy Shamblin Baldwin; Daughter, Virginia Ruth Baldwin; Sons, Max Russell Baldwin II and Patrick S. Baldwin, M.D.; Grandchildren, Cassidy Shea Baldwin, M.D, Dylan Shamblin Baldwin, Catlin Rae Meredith, Max Edwin Kohl, James Ryan Kohl and Islay Ruth Kohl.

Entombment service will be held on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022, at 2:30 P.M. in Greenhills Memory Garden, with Military honors rendered by American Legion Post #5 Shanklin-Attaway Honor Guard.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Max Russell Baldwin.

STONER

MRS. VERNICE HAWKINS STONER, age 98, of Hickory Withe, Tennessee, formerly of Trion, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at her residence. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, she was born on January 26, 1924 to the late Roy Z. and Charlsey Elizabeth (Lizzie) Owens Hawkins of Little Sand Mountain, Georgia. Mrs. Stoner was a member of Pennville First Baptist Church and was retired from the packing department of Mount Vernon Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Melvin (PJ) Stoner; siblings the late J. R. Hawkins, J. V. “Shorty” Hawkins, William R. (Bill) Hawkins, Leon Hawkins, Bobby F. Hawkins and Carlton A. Hawkins.

Survivors include Son and daughter-in-law, Dr. M. Tod Stoner (Lynne); Grandchildren, Capt. Benjamin T (Kara) Stoner (USMC), Michael A. Stoner, Christopher N. (Leanne) Stoner, Maxwell J. (Valerie) Stoner, Hannah E. Stoner, Rebekah L. Stoner (Caleb) Coquat, Mary Catherine Stoner, and Daniel N. Stoner; Great Grandsons, Nathaniel Lee Coquat and Jackson Tod Stoner, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 8th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Rev. William Spink, Jr. and Rev. Michael Hawkins officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers will be Benjamin Stoner, Michael Stoner, Christopher Stoner, Maxwell Stoner, Daniel Stoner and Bobby Hannah. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joyce Hannah Watson, Carter Turner, Scott and Carol Tucker, Peggy Sumner, Richard and Melanie Sumner, Deborah Williams, Dot Shankles, Glenda Holbrooks. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Saturday from Noon until 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the Family requests donations be made in her honor to: Page Robbins Adult Center, 1961 S. Houston Levee Rd., Collierville, TN.-38017 or Caris Health Care, 17410 Hwy. 64, Somerville, TN.-38068.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Vernice Hawkins Stoner, who passed away Tuesday.

EDGEWORTH

MRS. SUSIE MAE CRAIG EDGEWORTH, age 78, of Susie Lane, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at her residence.  A native of Chattooga County, she was born to the late Dillard and Daisy Hawkins Craig on October 8, 1943.  She was a member of Community Holiness Church and was retired from Mohawk Industries.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, the late Rev. Paul L. Edgeworth, daughter, the late Paula Gene Edgeworth, siblings, the late Tommy Craig, Johnny Craig, and Barbara Gene Craig.

 

            Surviving are daughters and spouses, Janice Marmet (Tony Prater), Patricia Corey (Bryon), Debbie Nance (Paul), and Jaycea Edgeworth; grandchildren, John Marmet, Jennifer Marmet, Nicole Corey, Joie Nance, Michael Marmet, Dakota Lively,  Jessie Savory, & Kourtney Marmet; great grandchildren, Memphis Marmet, Caleb “Boo” Bentley, Ryan Marmet, William Marmet, & Brody Marmet; brothers, R. D. Craig and Leon Craig;  several Sisters-in-law, Brothers-in-law, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

 

            Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 25^th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Bennett and Rev. Steve Collins officiating, interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Michael Blackmon, Ben Weeks, Brad Edgeworth, Chris Secrest, Kenny Edgeworth, and Dakota Lively.  The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

 

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Susie Mae Craig Edgeworth who passed away Wednesday.

SHIVER

MR. OTIS NELSON SHIVER, age 72, of Atlanta, Georgia, formerly of Chattooga County, Georgia, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at his residence following a brief illness. Nelson was born in Trion, Georgia on November 12, 1949, a son of the late Otis and Marion Nelson Shiver. He was an educator, having taught School and coached girls basketball in the Chattooga County School system, later served as special needs Administrator for the Calhoun School system. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an aunt, the late Edna Shiver Helton (Buck) and uncle, the late Charles Nelson (Helen).

Surviving are brother, Farrell Shiver (Key); niece, Sarah Shiver; aunt, Linda Shiver Green (Alan).

In accordance with Mr. Nelson’s wishes, the body was cremated.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

TINNEY

MRS. MARLENE TINNEY, age 82, of Allen Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Trion, Georgia on December 21, 1939 to the late Wilburn Cleo and Lucille Mildred Donald Dolquery. Mrs. Tinney was Baptist by Faith and attended the New Antioch Baptist Church, where she taught the Ladies Sunday School Class, directed Bible School several times, and helped with the Christmas play. She also served as pianist at the Frog Pond Baptist Church in earlier years. Mrs. Tinney worked for the Chattooga County Tax office for 35 years, retiring in 2013. She enjoyed cross stitching, crocheting, and working puzzles in free time. In addition to Parents was preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, Sonny Tinney.

Surviving are daughters, Wanda (Dale) Bain and Phyllis (Mike) Odom; grandchildren, Bucky (Carla) Chisolm, Melissa (Paul) Chamlee, Chris Bain, and Kevin Bain; 10 great grandchildren, Lexi Craig, Kayleigh Byars, Jaci Cleveland, Avri Chamlee, Addi Belle Chamlee, Layton Chisolm, Harper Anne Chisolm, Ren Chamlee, Adalee Bain, and Scout Chisolm; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 9th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Helton and Mike Odom officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Bucky Chisolm, Chris Bain, Kevin Bain, Paul Chamlee, and Kimbren Dowdy; Honorary Pallbearers are the Women of New Antioch Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends Friday from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Marlene Tinney, who passed away Tuesday.

HUNTER

MRS. SAMANTHA TAYLOR HUNTER, age 27, of Jamestown Road, Menlo, Georgia passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 2, 2022, in a Rome hospital. , a daughter of Stacy Laney and Scott Dial. Mrs. Hunter was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by grandparents and great grandparents, Charlie & Rachel Laney, Opal Molock, Deborah Fincher, Fred Hunter and Medford Gass, and uncles Walley Laney and Junior Laney.

Surviving are husband, Dalton Hunter; parents, Stacy Laney (Kevin Vaughn) and Scott Dial; son, Jameson Hunter; sister, Kelsey Dial; brother, Spencer Dial; grandparents, Rex Laney, Patricia and Bruce Bahrnan, Glenda Glass, Linda Dale Holleman; mother-in-law, Julie Hunter; brother-in-law, Taylor Hunter (Ashley); aunts, Linda Wooten, Delvia Streets, Darlene Hughes; nieces and nephews, Cody Dial, Tayli, Trevin, Ronan, Roklan.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday at 3:00 P.M. from the Summerville Scout Hut with Family and Friends speaking.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

SCOTT

MR. DANNY EDWARD SCOTT, JR., age 46, of Acworth, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 7, 2022, in a Marietta hospital. Born in Great Lakes, Ill. on February 9, 1976, a son of Teresa Norton Scott and Danny Edward Scott, Sr., both surviving. Mr. Scott was a member of Four Mile Baptist Church and an auto parts deliveryman.

Surviving are Mother and Father; fiancée, Missey Haley; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins also survive,

Memorial services will be held Sunday, September 11th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Rev. Joel Smith officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 1 until 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Danny Edward Scott, Jr. who passed away Wednesday.

GREEN

MRS. BURMAH NELL GREEN, age 77, of Cloudland, Georgia, passed away Saturday morning, September 3, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Green was born on April 22, 1945 to the late Roscoe and Derotha Tommie McClung. She was a member and Elder of the Cloudland Presbyterian Church and was retired from the Georgia Department of Corrections. Burmah enjoyed walking, sewing, crafting and was active in the Cloudland Yoga and Mentone Knitting Class. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by a brother, the late Carlton McClung.

Surviving are Her loving husband of 57 years, Phil Green; daughter, Angie Pritchett (Jackie); granddaughter, Lindsey Hankins (Brian); great grandchildren, Reese Willingham, Kristen Hankins, Colton Hankins.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 6th, at 4:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Bobby Cavin and David Tidmore officiating, interment in Cloudland Presbyterian Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Chad O. Green, Butch Young, Greg Hawkins, Rex Abernathy, Dickie Tanner, and David Tidmore; Honorary Pallbearers Cindy Deberry, Glenda Hamilton, Nancy McCalmon, Sarah Pless, Nancy Abernathy, Carol Thomason, Sally Muschamp, Patsy and Kimberly Jackson, and Gay Godbois. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 until 4 P.M. at the Funeral Home. The Family request no flowers and suggest contributions to the Cloudland Presbyterian Church or Cloudland Presbyterian Cemetery.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Burmah Nell Green, who passed away Saturday.

PALMOUR

MS. FRANCES M. PALMOUR, age 92, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Saturday morning September 3, 2022,  in the local nursing center.  A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, She was born on February 19, 1930 to the late Samuel Grady Palmour, Sr. and Georgia Alice Weaver Palmour.   Ms. Palmour was a Charter Member of Horizon Baptist Fellowship  and was retired school teacher for the Chattooga County and Trion City School systems.  In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by a sister, the late Maxine Palmour.

 

            Surviving are brothers, Grady and Ann Palmour and Jimmy and Judy Palmour; niece, Georgianna Palmour; nephews, Jay and Beth Palmour, Christopher Ward, and Mack Palmour.

 

            Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 7^th, at 2:00 P.M. from Graveside in West Hill Cemetery at Trion, with Rev. John Paul Harris officiating.  Active Pallbearers Jay Palmour, Chris Ward, Sam Palmour, Mack Palmour, John Weaver, Michael White, and Darrell White.  Visitation will be Wednesday at 1 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

 

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Frances M. Palmour.

WILLIAMSON

MRS. ELIZABETH R. WILLIAMSON, age 93, of Espy Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Rustin, LA. on June 14, 1929, to the late Hubert and Irma Thacker Rogers. Mrs. Williamson was a retired Special Needs Nurse; in addition to Parents was preceded in death by her husband, the late Earl Williamson, a son the late William Bruce Taylor, and sister and brother-in-law, the late Trudy and Jim Ellett.

Surviving are Her sons, Russell Keith Taylor and Thomas Michael Taylor; several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, one Niece and one Nephew.

At Mrs. Williamson’s request she was cremated; a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BALDWIN

MR. MAX RUSSELL BALDWIN, Sr., age 85, of Dry Valley Church Road Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday August 25th, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Summerville, Georgia on March 5, 1937, son of the late Archie R. and Annie Ruth Baines Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin retired in 1980 as a Major of the United States Army serving in Vietnam two terms and achieved Master Senior Aviator. He was a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, the late Gracie Ruth Hall.

Surviving are his loving Wife, Peggy Shamblin Baldwin; Daughter, Virginia Ruth Baldwin; Sons, Max Russell Baldwin II and Patrick S. Baldwin, M.D.; Grandchildren, Cassidy Shea Baldwin, M.D, Dylan Shamblin Baldwin, Catlin Rae Meredith, Max Edwin Kohl, James Ryan Kohl and Islay Ruth Kohl.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 28th, 2022 from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Woods and Mr. John Shamblin officiating. Entombment will be at a later date. Pallbearers will be Lee Wilcox, Jeff Mitchell, Dylan Baldwin, Mark Woods, Terry Payne, and John Meredith. Honorary Pallbearers will be Lee and Caroline Meranic, John and Glendia Liddle, Ted and Gayle Goss, Debra Piper, Sue Bridges, Kevin and Betsy Hayes, Connie and Terry Payne, Pam and Spenser Hogg, Peggy and Harold Boyd, Joy and Dewayne Hampton, Libby and Mikey Worthington, Dr. Jeffery Blackmon, Jimmy Barron, Lisa and Buddy Hill, and Teresa Compton. The family will receive friends Sunday from 12:30 until 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

WHITE

MRS. JANICE LEE (PATSY) WHITE, age 75, of Red Bird Lane, Summerville, Georgia, Teloga Community, passed away Sunday evening at her residence, following an extended illness. Born in North Carolina on April 25, 1947, She was a daughter of the late Raymond Deforest (Boog) Kirby and Josie Elizabeth Keef (Jo) Kirby. Mrs. White was former Director of Nutrition at Kennestone Hospital and a member of the Teloga Baptist Church. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by Her husband, the late Noland Dewayne White on July 4, 2021, and brothers, the late Steve Kirby and Michael Kirby.

Surviving are son, Jaylen White; sister-Linda (Bill) Powell; special friends and caregivers, Diane Venable, Vickie and Gene Brown, Peggy Mitchell, and Brandon Gurley.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. from the Teloga Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Weaver officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Steve Rinehart, Johnny Gentry, Gene Brown, Ted Deberry, Gene Ellenburg, and Brandon Gurley. Honorary Pallbearers are the Ladies of Teloga Baptist Church and Arti Cherry, and Peggy Mitchell; special friends and caregivers Diane Venable, Vickie and Gene Brown, (Best Friend Ever) Kathy Gentry, Peggy Mitchell, and Brandon Gurley. The Family will receive friends Wednesday at the Teloga Baptist Church from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Patsy White.

DUKE

MR. ROGER HUGH DUKE, age 78, of Cave Spring, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in a Rome hospital. He was born in Hamilton, Alabama, on January 4, 1944, a son of the late George and Wilma Lois Markham Duke. He was a maintenance operator for a printing operation. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by brothers, the late Harold Duke, Billy Wayne Duke, and Larry Duke.

Surviving are daughter, Beth Lynn Duke Jackson (Darrin); son, Tobin Monroe Duke; grandchildren, Haley Duke, Emily Jackson, Dawson Jackson, and Hannah Duke; sister, Linda Duke Tucker (Tommy); brothers, Gary Duke (Becky), Barry Duke (Jimmie), and Tony Duke (Karen); sister-in-law, Sarah Duke; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Monday, August 22nd, at 2:00 P.M. from Graveside in Greenhills Memory Garden with Pastor Jarrod Kinsey officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MASHHADI

MOHAMMAD ALI MASHHADI, age 32, of Wildlife Lake Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly August 9, 2022. Born on April 12, 1990 in Lahore, Pakistan, and was a service station attendant.

Surviving are parents, Syed and Linda Mashhadi; brother Shawn Mashhadi; Grandparents also survive.

Funeral service and interment Saturday, August 20th, from Berryton Cemetery.

ALLEN

MRS. DAPHENE J. ALLEN, age 98, of Walnut Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, in the local nursing home. Born on July 31, 1924, was a native of Jackson County, Alabama, and a daughter of the late Reuben and Effie Hilley Johnson. A member of South Summervile Baptist Church, Mrs. Allen worked for Montgomery Knitting Mill and retired from Oakview Nursing and Rehab. Center. In addition to Parents, was preceded in death by husband, the late Loren Howard Allen, son, the late Danny Allen, also three Brothers and two sisters died earlier.

Surviving are daughter, Aleta Kellett (Jimmy Barron); daughter-in-law, Betty Ann Allen; grandchildren, Heather Eagle, Kyle (Lori) Kellett, Stephanie Allen (Frank Winter), Jeff Pless; great grandchildren, Hayden and Taylor Eagle, Gracie Farmer, Kylor and Ruby Kellett, Rowan and Bridgette Wang; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 17th, at 4:00 P.M. from the South Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Greer and Rev. Doyle Waters officiating with eulogy by Heather Eagle, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Kyle Kellett, Kylor Kellett, Hayden Eagle, Taylor Eagle, Jeff Pless, and Frank Winter; Honorary Pallbearers the Staff of Oakview Nursing and Rehab. Center. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 until 4 P.M. at the Church. Contributions may be made to the South Summerville Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Daphene J. Allen who passed away Sunday.

CRUMP

MR. JEREMY PAUL CRUMP, age 45, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away July 17, 2022, from injuries received in a pedestrian/automobile accident in the Pennville Community. Mr. Crump was born April 1, 1977, in Summerville, Georgia, a son of the late Debra McCauley and Gary Thomas Crump who survives. In addition to his Mother, He was preceded in death by grandparents, Anna and B. D. McCauley, Bessie and C. G. Crump.

Surviving are father, Gary Thomas Crump; wife, Connie Crump; daughters, Olivia Tidmore and Adrian Tidmore; brothers, Gary B. Crump, Christopher T. (Christy) Crump, and David Crump; sister, Haley Crump; several Nieces, Nephews, great Nieces, and Nephews.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, August 13th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Bryson McCauley officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of Arrangements.

RICH

 MR. LAMAR W. RICH, age 73,  received his wings July 31, 2022 while residing in Marshalltown, Iowa; he was formerly of Trion, Georgia.  He was born in Trion, Georgia on November 29, 1948 to the late William (Bill) and Pearl Potts Rich.  He was retired from the Public Works Department of Chattooga County and as Pastor of Ark Of Faith Church in Lyerly, Georgia.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, the late Dale Lamar Rich, a sister, the late Rosey Rich, and brothers, the late Fred Rich and William Rich.

 

            Surviving are Patricia Rich; daughters, Jerri Hill (Ricky Thomas), Sherry Tapp, Tammy Rich, Melissa Rich, Tammy Pettyjohn, Tonga Money, and Tonya Abernathy; sons, Kenny Matney and David Rich; sisters, Nell Timmons, Patricia Westbrooks, and Dorothy Rich; brother, Charles Rich; Twelve Grandchildren, Twelve Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews..

 

            Visitation is at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 6^th, at the Funeral Home, followed by a Graveside service at 1:00 P.M. in West Hill Cemetery, in Trion, Georgia.  Rev. Ricky Biddle will officiate service; Pallbearers will be Alex Abernathy, Zach Abernathy, Jamey Cochran, Logan Cochran, Robert Barrett, Douglas Alley, Michael Hines, Ricky Thomas, and Ozzy.

 

 

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Lamar Rich who passed away Sunday.

HARRIS

MRS. PATRICIA LYNN HARRIS, age 56, of Rome, Georgia passed away Thursday evening, July 28, 2022. She was born in Floyd County, Georgia on October 23, 1965, a daughter to the late Edward Johnston and Margaret Wright Johnston. Mrs. Harris worked as an LPN in a Rome nursing home and was a member of the New Hope South Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Charles Harris; daughters and sons-in-law, Samantha Lynn (Justin G.) Lee; Patricia Amber (Preston) Harris; grandchildren, Evan Lee, Brayden Harris, Zoey Lee, and Aaron Lee; sisters, Brenda Carver and Debbie Tibitts; brother, David Johnston; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 5 p.m. from the New Hope South Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Roach officiating, Interment in the New Hope South Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 4 until 5 P.M. at the Church. The Family requests no flowers.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Patricia Lynn Harris who passed away Thursday.

RAY

MRS. EFFIE MAE RAY, age 74, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away July 5, 2022, at Her residence. She was born in LaFayette, Georgia on February 2, 1947, a daughter of the late Charlie Lee and Virginia Turner Crawford. Mrs. Ray was retired from the sewing department of Best Mfg. Company and was preceded in death by her husband, the late Walter Clay (W.C.) Ray on June 15, 2018.

Surviving is a brother, Charles Lee Crawford; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins also survive.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 28th, at 11:00 A.M. from Graveside in West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Dale Willingham officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DEAN

MR. ALAN B. DEAN, age 67, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, at his residence. Born in LaFayette, Georgia on February 12, 1955, He was the son of the late George E. and Billie Watkins Dean. He graduated from Chattooga High School with the Class of 1973. Mr. Dean attended Berry and Floyd Colleges, earning an associate degree as a registered nurse. He achieved a degree of Bachelor of Science degree as a Physician Assistant at the Medical College of Georgia, as well as a Master’s Degree, with honors, in Church Ministries in Counseling from the Church of God Theological Seminary. He later began working on a PhD, but was unable to complete due to sickness. Mr. Dean was involved in Worldwide Medical missions to Africa, South America, and China, which resulted in hundreds of people receiving medical care and treatment and coming to know Jesus. He also had an ongoing singing career with local and out of town quartet groups.

Surviving are daughter, Amy Daniel; son, Jonathan Dean; grandsons, Kaleb Daniel and Jack Cavin; sister & spouse, Karen and Pat Gaines; nephew, Ethan Gaines.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 27th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D.
Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Lee and Rev. Dr. Ed Judy and officiating, interment in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens. Active Pallbearers Ethan Gaines, Kaleb Daniel, Charlie Logan, III, Steve Graves, Kelvin Ratliff, and David Reynolds; Honorary Pallbearers, Terry Sentell, Mike Floyd, Rodney Anglin, Ron Carver, and Sammy Breeden. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Alan B. Dean who passed away Thursday.

DONOVITS

MR. WILLIAM FRANZ “BILL” DONOVITS, SR., age 88, of Mahan Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday morning, July 7, 2022, at his residence. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, He was born on June 27, 1934 to the late John Donovits, Sr. and Amanda Anne Johnson Donovits. Mr. Donovits was retired welder for General Electric in Rome, Georgia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, the late Sylvia Ann Tallent Donovits, and a brother, the late John Donovits, Jr.

Surviving are daughter and spouse, Patricia Donovits Parrottt (Scott); son and spouse, William Franz Donovits, Jr. (Frances); grandchildren, Ava Parrott and Zachary Parrott; special friend, Jane Stokes; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 9th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, interment in Mount Bethel Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Scott Parrott, Zachery Parrott, Kelly Stokes, Logan Stokes, Jim Donovits, and David Donovits. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. Saturday.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. William Franz “Bill” Donovits, Sr., who passed away Thursday.

ASHWORTH

MRS. MARY ALICE ASHWORTH, age 80, of Berryton Community, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 3, 2022, at Her residence. Mrs. Ashworth was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on May 19, 1942 to the late Fred and Willie Mae Bohannon Tucker. She was a member, and for many years was pianist, for the Berryton Baptist Church and was pianist and alto for “The Singing Volunteers” quartet. In addition to Her Parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, the late Harold Fred Tucker.

Surviving are Her husband, Raybern L. Ashworth; daughter and future son-in-law, Alexis Ashworth and Tyler Pickle; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 5th, at 12:30 P.M. from Graveside in Moseley Cemetery with Rev. Steve Speer, Rev. Gary Howell, and Rev. Ed Flener officiating. Active Pallbearers Ed Flener, Daniel Driver, Ryan Driver, Tyler Pickle, Kevin Gorham, and Ronnie Croy; Honorary Pallbearers Pruitt Hospice, Ashley Smith and Kaitlin Gulledge. The Family will receive friends Tuesday at the Funeral Home from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Mary Alice Ashworth, who passed away Sunday.

MONEY

MR. BILLY SAM MONEY, age 74, of Ellenburg Subdivision, Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022,  afternoon, in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, He was born to the late Earl J. and Sybil Chesnut Money on December 31, 1947. Mr. Money was owner/operator of Money Carpet of Summerville, was a Veteran of Viet Nam, serving in the U. S. Army. He was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, and the D.A.V. Mr. Money was preceded in death by a son, the late Corey Money and a brother, the late Travis Money.

Surviving are His son, Barry Money; granddaughter, Emma Money; sisters, Barbara (Buck) Leath and Betty Ray; brother, Randy (Pat) Money; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Graveside service will be held Friday, June 24th, at 11:00 A.M. from West Hill Cemetery at Trion, with Rev. Barry Brown officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

LANEY

MR. DANIEL SHAWN “BROTHER LOVE” LANEY, age 48, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday morning, June 19, 2022, in a Rome hospital following an illness. Mr. Laney was born in Rome, Georgia on October 18, 1973 to the late Walter Thomas and Pauline Rose McGuire Laney. He was employed at Mount Vernon Mills in the preparation department for the last 30 years.

Surviving are His wife, Debra Ruth Laney; 3 sons, Daniel Laney, Paul Laney, and Thomas Laney; daughter, Chyann Laney; 2 step sons, Timothy (Ashley) Eaton and Cody (Jace) Lemming; Six Grandchildren.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 21st, from 6 until 9 P.M. at the Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

YOUNG

MRS. MARY JEANETTE YOUNG, age 69, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday evening, June 15, 2022, in a Chattanooga health care. She was born in Summervile, Georgia on October 4, 1952, a daughter of the late Benjamin (Doc) Johnson, Sr. and Elizabeth Poovey Johnson. Mary was an active member of Summerville First Baptist Church, where she taught Children’s Sunday School Class and was a faithful member of the Choir. She was retired from the shade room of Mount Vernon Mills, and had a passion for helping anyone, especially disabled and elderly friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by beloved husband, the late David Dwight Young and a brother, the late Benjamin Johnson, Jr.

Surviving are sisters-in-law, Linda Johnson and Nancy Monaghan; cousin, Mable Poovey; special friend, Robert Brown; care givers, Joann Clements and Kathy Cavin.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, June19th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Her pastor, Dr. Sean Wegener officiating, interment on Monday in Greenhills Memory Garden. Honorary Pallbearers will be employees of OakView Nursing & Rehab Center, the Fresenius Kidney Care, Hospice of Chattanooga and AmTran Medical Transport. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1 until 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to be made to the American Kidney Fund #11921 Rockville Pike Suite 300 Rockville, MD 20852

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Mary Jeanette Young who passed away Wednesday.

HAYES

Mr. Bobby Eugene Hayes of the Halls Valley Community passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Oakview Health & Rehabilitation. Bobby was the only son of the late Ernest “Bub” Eugene and Willa Mae Davenport Hayes. He was born in Trion Georgia on January 31, 1939. He married Sandra Kay Williams on December 23, 1961 at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. He served in the United States Army from January 1962 until December1963 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Bobby and his late father operated and owned Hayes Upholstery Shop from 1955 until 1992. Bobby was employed at Mount Vernon Mills from 1992 until his retirement in June 2004. He served as a deacon and elder at the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ for many years. He was preceded in death by his late grandparents, Huland Burg and Lula Zenobia Conley Davenport, Geoffrey Clingman and Minnie Mae Evans Hayes and step grandmother Mattie Rhodes Allen Hayes. His loving parents preceded him in death, Ernest “Bud” Eugene Hayes on December 22, 1984 and Willa Mae Davenport Hayes on December 24, 2010.

Surviving are Sandra Kay Williams Hayes of Trion, son and daughter-in-law, Bradley “Brad”

Eugene and Judy Renee Swanson Hayes of Trion, grandsons and granddaughter-in-law, Bradley Luke and Randi Harbuck Hayes of Valdosta, Georgia and Jakeb “Jake” Bobby Hayes of Kennesaw, Georgia. Also surviving are aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 2 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Ministers Hugh Glaze and Robby C. Eversole officiating. Interment to follow in Williams Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Luke Hayes, Jake Hayes, Stephen Williams, Billy Williams, Harold “Cotton” Williams, and Jerry Davenport. Honorary Pallbearers will be Harley Brown (Room C111) and the Staff of Oakview Health & Rehabilitation and Affinis Hospice. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Parkinson’s Foundation or charity of choice.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Bobby Eugene Hayes.

WILSON

MRS. NANCY L. WILSON, age 89, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, in a Rome Hospital. A native of Dekalb County, Alabama, she born on February 27, 1933, to the late Floyd Edward and Leona Clark Young. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Midway Baptist Church, retired from the Needling Department of Georgia Rug Mill, and was preceded in death by her husband, the late James Aubry Wilson, Jr. and daughter, the late Debbie Hawkins.

Surviving are grandson, Mark Storey; great granddaughter, Nikki Hulse; two Great Great Grandchildren; sisters, Frances Cordle and Linda Pledger; several Nieces and Nephews.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 16th, at 2:00 p.m. from the Midway Baptist Church with Pastor Steve Peppers and Rev. Ron Pledger officiating, inurnment in Greenhills Memory Garden.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

OWINGS

Ms. Betty Jean Yarbrough Owings, age 88, went home to be with Jesus on June 13, 2022 surrounded by her family. We are rejoicing in knowing she is with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Betty Jean was born on March 31, 1934, daughter of the late Hill Yarbrough and Lucinda Rickett Yarbrough. She married her sweetheart, the late Roy Jackson Owings on December 20, 1953. They were married for 43 wonderful years and made their home in the Gore community. She was a faithful member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and attended until her health declined. Also preceding her in death were a sister, Julia Nell “Judy” Salmon, and a brother, Johnny Yarbrough.

Survivors include two sons, Jack Owings (Tammy) and Jeff Owings (Lisa), four grandchildren (Julia Park (Jason), Hillary Carpenter (Justin), Haley Brooke Johnson (Andrew), and Sage Owings), a sister, Emily Hill (James) , 5 great- grandchildren, and several special nieces and nephews.

Betty Jean loved her family more than anything in the world. She loved nothing more than cooking for them and having everyone together. She loved to spoil her grandchildren with homemade cookies, cakes and candies. Needless to say, she was an excellent cook, and excellent mother, mother-in-law grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. Betty retired as Chief Registrar of Chattooga County in November of 2010 after working in that office for 37 years.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 15 at 10:00 a.m. followed by the service at 11:00 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Brother James Baird officiating. Interment will follow the service at the church cemetery. Pallbearers are Jimmy Barron, William Mitchell, Benji Price, Clint Hunter, Danny McGraw, Greg Shaw, Scott Everett, and Sam Jones.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church cemetery fund. Donations may be mailed to the care of Pam Hammonds at 204 Congress Street, Summerville, Georgia, 30747.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BEAN

     MRS. JOYCE JEANETTE BEAN, age 88, of Rollins Drive, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 12, 2022, in Rome Health Care. She was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on December 22, 1933, a daughter of the late Grady J. and Hattie Hines Johnson. A member of Midway Baptist Church, She was retired sales clerk for the former Jackson Drug Store of Summerville, and was preceded in death by husbands, the late William T. Bean and the late Raymond Thompson.

Surviving are son and spouse, William David and Doreen Bean; granddaughter and spouse, Kira Bean and James Austin; great granddaughters, Alyssa Kate Austin and Anna James Austin; sisters, Vira Reynolds and Threasa Daughtery; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 15th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Peppers officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Tommy Ezell, Randy Thompson, Steve Henderson, Brandon Henderson, Mark Toles, and Greg Martin. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

HAWKINS

MRS. AVA CATHERINE HAWKINS, age 87, of Cloudland, Georgia, passed away Friday afternoon, June 10, 2022, in a Marietta hospital. Mrs. Hawkins was born on November 5, 1934 in Sylvania, Alabama, to the late William McKinley Gorham and Ida Wisner Gorham. She was retired from Best Mfg. Company, sewing department, a member of Menlo First Baptist Church. In addition to Parents, Mrs. Hawkins was preceded in death by her husband, the late Robert Hugh Hawkins, on February 11, 2014, and siblings Talmadge Gorham, John Dewey Gorham, Bethel Gorham, Ethel Kirby, Linda Burkhalter, and Edna Pursley.

Surviving are daughter and spouse, Kathy and Tim Sims; son and spouse, Michael and Tracy Hawkins; grandsons, James Alexander Sims and Andrew Robert Sims; great grandson, Colton Tanner Sims; sister, Estelle Johnson; brother, Garvin Gorham; special friends, Jensen Brink and Ashlyn Walker; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 14th, at 3:30 P.M. from Graveside in Cloudland Presbyterian Cemetery, with Rev. Mickey Skates and Dr. Jeff Alverson officiating. Active Pallbearers James Alexander Sims, Andrew Robert Sims, Michael Burrage, Jeff Gorham, Mark Wofford, and Albert Palmour; Honorary Pallbearer Colton Tanner Sims. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:30 until 3:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Ava Catherine Hawkins who passed away Friday.

GRIMES

MRS. MARY WHITLEY GRIMES, age 70 of Allen Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, June 5, 2022, in a Rome hospital. She was born July 15, 1951, a daughter of the late T. C. “Bud” Whitley and Mary Beatrice Bailey Whitley. Mrs. Grimes was retired Clerk for the Chattooga County Clerk of Courts office, and a member of the Trion First Baptist Church.

Surviving are Her husband, Tommy Grimes; daughter, Candy Grimes; grandson, Kamdyn Grimes; brother and sister-in-law, Chip and Serena Whitley; nephew, Tyler Whitley; niece, Christa Menkara.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 8th, at 1:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Casey Bramlett and Rev. Stanley Smith officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Ricky Simms, Kevin Lee, Britt Carpenter, Doug Jones, Bob Roper, Dale Wilson, Randell Reynolds, Rusty Hill; Honorary Pallbearers will be Adult #2 Sunday School Class of Trion First Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 12 noon until 1:30 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Mary Whitley Grimes who passed away Sunday afternoon.

HAYES

MR. JOSEPH MATTHEW (MATT) HAYES, age 43, of White Oak Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 21, 2022, at his residence. Matt was born in Rome, Georgia on September 21, 1978 to the late James Vernon Hayes and Sandra E. Chandler Grady, who survives. He was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church and an information technician. In addition to His Father, was preceded in death by grandparents, Ruth Hayes, and Jo and G. W. Koonce.

Surviving are His mother, Sandra E. Grady (Jeff); daughters, Emily Hayes and Kate Hayes; sister, Jamie Rollins (Ken); paternal grandfather, Vernon Hayes; nieces, Sadie Rollins and Maryn Rollins; numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins also survive.

Memorial service will be held Sunday, June 5th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Joseph Matthew (Matt) Hayes, who passed away May 21, 2022.

TEEMS

MR. EDWARD LEROY TEEMS, age 77, of Burton Road, Trion, Georgia, passed away Monday morning, May 30, 2022, at his residence. He was born on April 24, 1945 to the late Andrew (Pete) Teems and Floy Townsend Teems. Mr. Teems served in the U. S. Air Force in Viet Nam, later retiring from the U. S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, the late Barbara Newsome.

Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Edward Leroy Teems, Jr. and Merida (Vicki) Manipoun Teems of Las Vegas, Nev.; sister, Kathaleen Fish of Fitzgerald, Ga.; grandchildren, Edward Teems III and Elle Teems; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 2nd, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, interment in Silver Hill Cemetery, with Military Honors rendered by Shanklin-Attaway American Legion Honor Guard. Active Pallbearers Allen Conger, Logan Conger, David Fish, Jimmy Wilkerson, Andy Cash, and Jim Smith. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Edward Leroy Teems, who passed away Monday morning.

MARTINEZ

MR. JOHN MARTINEZ, age 90, of Rome, Georgia, formerly of Chattooga County, Georgia, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, in a Rome hospital. Mr. Martinez was born in Denver, Colorado on June 2, 1931, a son of the late John Joseph Martinez and Flora Sena Martinez. He was a Veteran of the United States Marines serving in Korea and was a member, former choir director, and Sunday school teacher of the New Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to His Parents, John was preceded in death by his wife the late Juanita Massey Martinez.

Surviving is a brother, Greg Martinez of Michigan; several Nieces and Nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

GORDON

Frances Padgett Gordon, born in Chattooga County, Georgia and a long-time resident of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at the age of 93. She is pre-deceased by her husband, George Edd Gordon, with whom she operated Gordon's Leasing and Transport out of Orlando. She was a member of Delaney St. Baptist Church and spent many years following retirement working at their Pre-school. Frances loved gardening and was a volunteer at Harry P. Leu Gardens for many years. Survivors include her sister Nelda Gayler Smith, sister-in-law Martha Sue Speer, daughters Dianne (Mac) Gifford and Gwen (Jim) O'Sullivan, son Edd (Becky) Gordon, grandchildren Heather (Ritchard) Baus, Heath (Amanda) Gifford, Mindy (Randall) Gilbert, Edd Gordon, Jr., Katie (Brent) Wainscott, Kelci and Ryan Mauldin, and her wonderful great-grandchildren and great-great grandchild.

Graveside services to be held June 18th at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Gore, Georgia, her childhood church and where she and George Edd were married. Now they will be together again. Interment by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, Summerville Georgia.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Westminster Towers Orlando Employee Holiday Fund, 70 W. Lucerne Circle, Orlando, Florida, 32806.

RUSH

MR. GAYLON L. RUSH, age 83, of Roslyn Lane, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, in a Rome hospital.

A native of Trion, Georgia, He was born to the late Otha and Thelma Rush, on April 26, 1939. Mr. Rush was a member of the Summerville First Baptist Church, a Veteran of the U. S. Army, and was retired from commercial finance.

Surviving are daughters, Debra Koertge (Richard), Linda Barbagallo (Sal), and Barbara Schafer (Kurt); son, John Rush; sister, Marilyn Wood; grandchildren, Natalie Whigham, Laura Bargagallo, Ashley Fred, Christopher Koertge, Christian Schafer, and Grace Schafer; great granddaughter, Olivia Whigham; niece, Susan Murdock (Todd); great nieces, Graci Murdock and Chloe Murdock; special friend, Norma Ables.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 26th, at 1:30 P.M. from the Summerville First Baptist Church with Dr. Paul Mason and Dr. Sean Wegener officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 noon until 1:30 P.M. at the Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BLACKWELL

 MRS. BARBARA DIANNE BLACKWELL, age 75 of Summerville, Georgia went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, May 15^th, 2022. She was born on November 3, 1946, to the late Buford and Mary Ruth Smith.  Mrs. Blackwell was employed with Mohawk Industries for 25 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, admired by many and known to all simply as Nanny.  She loved sitting on her front porch enjoying her two cats and feeding her squirrels and birds. She was a member of Berryton Baptist Church.  In addition to Her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Odell Johnston; brothers, Wayne, Joe, and Martin Smith; sisters, Lou Payne, Faye Buffington, and Redonna Green.

 

Surviving are her husband of 58 loving years of marriage, Bob Blackwell; three daughters, May Ann (Donny) Blackwell, Karen (Steve) Odom, and Renee Blackwell; 5 grandchildren, Brittney (Michael) Nicholson, Dustin Blackwell, Erika (Keith) Simmons, Sara Jo Haney and Jacob Odom; 7 great grandchildren, Molly and Evie Nicholson, Jet Johnson, Dartey Robert and Sutton Grace Blackwell and Sophia and Greyson Simmons; sister, Cindy (Jim) Cotten,  along with several nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 3 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Payne, Bro. Kenny Payne, Bro. Russ and Misty Blackwell officiating, emtombment in Greenhills Memory Garden.  Active Pallbearers will be Donald McGraw, Rodney Blackwell, Clint Dillard, Luke Blackwell, Bobby Brown, and LaBranne Willingham.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Mohawk Industries Employees.  The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 1 until 3 p.m. on Tuesday.

 

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Barbara Dianne Blackwell who passed away on Sunday.

COPELAND

DEWAYNE COPELAND, AGE 74 of Washington Street, passed away Friday, May 13th, 2022, in a Rome hospital. He was born in Sand Rock, Alabama on September 26, 1947, son of the late Martin Copeland and Melissa Mitchell Copeland. Mr. Copeland was a member of the Summerville First Baptist Church and retired Electrician from Georgia Power.

Surviving are his wife, Jeanne Lenderman Copeland; daughters, Holly (Joe) Money, Angela (Matt) Veitch, Melissa (Kevin) Queen. Amanda Peters; sons, Lane Copeland, Ryan Copeland; sister, Betty Ann Lively; Grandchildren, Caleb Veitch, Gracelyn Veitch, Alexandra Peters, Thomas Peters, Alex Queen, Landon Henson, Jackson Copeland, Dayton Copeland; one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Monday, May 16, 2022, at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home from 1 until 2 p.m. There will be a Private Family Graveside Service to follow visitation. Dr. Sean Wegener will officiate, interment in the Sand Rock Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Matt Veitch, Kevin Queen, Joseph Jackson, Roger McConkey, Benny Lenderman, and Zack Tucker. Honorary Pallbearers will be Monk Groover, Jim Bagley and the Members of the North Georgia Cruisers. The family respectfully requests no flowers nor food and that contributions in Dewayne’s memory may be made to Gideons International or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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

MAXEY

 MRS. SHIRLEY MAXEY, age 88, of Martha Berry Highway, Rome, Georgia, passed away Thursday evening in a Rome Hospital, following an unexpected illness.

She was born in Summerville, Georgia on November 27, 1933, to the late James Thomas and Della Mae Allen Holt.  Mrs. Maxey was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was retired Teacher for the Floyd Training Center in Rome.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Dewey Jesse Maxey, a son, the late Michael Cavin Maxey, and a brother, the late Tommy Holt.

 

            Surviving are her children, Dewey Alan and Carol Maxey and Sonya Dawn and Greg Montgomery; grandchildren, Jesse and Justin Montgomery, James Maxey, and Bethany Mooneyhan; Eight Great Grandchildren; sister, Bobbie Jones; brother, Vernon Holt; daughter-in-law, Tori Underwood; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

 

            Funeral services will be held Monday, May 16^th, at 11:00 a.m. from the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Montgomery and Rev. James Baird officiating, interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Jesse Montgomery, Justin Montgomery, Steve Anderson, Justin Mooneyhan, Danny Pierce and John Riley.  Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

 

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Shirley Maxey.

PLEDGER

 MR. THOMAS CLEVELAND (T.C.) PLEDGER, age 88, of Grand Eight Lane, Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 11, 2022, at his residence.   A native of Boaz, Alabama, he was born to the late Herman John Thomas Pledger and Bessie Turner Pledger on September 30,1933.   Mr. Pledger was retired Owner and Operator of Pledger Automotive, was member and deacon of New Beginnings Baptist Church and was choir Director in Baptist Church for over 40 years. Mr. Pledger was a Veteran of Korea serving in the United States Army, was a member and past Master of Alpine Lodge #211 F & AM, was past President of the Chattooga County Shrine Club, and a member of Gideons International.   He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Dorothy Beatrice Dooley Pledger on August 26, 2021, his parents, a daughter, the late Reda Gail Pledger, sisters, the late Betty Johnson and Gay Nell Shaw, and a brother, the late James Lewis (Pat) Pledger.

 

            Surviving are his daughter and spouse, Connie and Othell Stone; sons and spouses, Steve and Jill Pledger and Tommy and Kim Pledger; grandchildren, Amanda Long, Justin Stone, Leslie Boston, Brianna Stone, Zach Pledger, Lann Pledger, Trevor Pledger, and Natalie Burdick; Twenty Great Grandchildren; brothers, Robert (Bob) Pledger, Artis Pledger, and Bill Pledger.  Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

 

            Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 15th, at 3:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with his sons Steve Pledger and Tommy Pledger, and Pastor Ken Johnson officiating.  Interment will be in the Perennial Springs Cemetery, with Masonic Rites by Alpine Lodge #211 F & AM.  Active Pallbearers will be Justin Stone, Zack Pledger, Lann Pledger, Trevor Pledger, Andy Long, Tyler Burdick and L. J. Boston.  Visitation will be Sunday from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

 

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. T. C. Pledger, who passed away Wednesday.

GLOVER

Honey Turley Glover aged 92 of Menlo, Georgia graduated to be with her Lord on Tuesday May 3rd at Seven Hills Place in Rome, GA.

Honey was born in Lindale GA to Comer and Martha Mathis Turley. She was a graduate of Rome High and a 1951 graduate of Shorter College (now Shorter University) where she earned a BA degree in Art. After graduation in 1951, she joined American Airlines as a flight attendant up until marriage in September of 1953 to a young US Air Force First Lieutenant Alex Glover (married for 66 years). She later taught art at East Rome Junior High and was an accomplished photographer. She was an early pioneer of infra-red aerial photography to locate buried historical artifacts which was used to locate artifacts for the Chieftains Museum in Rome which was the home of Principle Cherokee Chief John Ross who signed the New Echota Agreement for the Cherokee removal “The Trail of Tears”. She and her husband Alex Sr. where members and Elders of the Cloudland Presbyterian Church in Cloudland, GA. She was also a member of the William Marsh Chapter (Lafayette, GA) of the Daughters of The American Revolution and the Junior Service League of Rome, GA.

She was preceded in death by a daughter Laura Glover Whitton, a sister Patty Turley Foxworth, and her husband Alexander S. Glover, Sr.

She is survived by sons Alex Glover, Jr (Debbie) of Little Switzerland, NC, Sam Glover (Liz) of Menlo, GA, and a daughter Lynn Holloway (Mark) of Mentone AL, Grandchildren Blake Glover of Charlotte, NC, Evan Holloway of Armuchee, GA, Allison Holloway of Mentone, AL, Lainey Glover of Roswell, GA, and Kain Glover of Athens, GA.; a sister Joanne Bugg (Frank) of Big Canoe, GA and a brother Comer Turley, Jr. (Hennie) of Dalton, GA along with many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 6th, at 11:00 A.M. from the Cloudland Presbyterian Church with Mr. David Tidmore officiating, interment in Cloudland Presbyterian Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Kain Glover, Evan Holloway, Blake Glover, David Allgood, Nick Price, Jeremiah Rohr, and Chris Brown. Visitation will be Friday from 10 until 11 A.M. At the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cloudland Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 383, Cloudland, Georgia-30731.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

HENDERSON

MR. BILLY H. HENDERSON, age 89, of Campbell Crescent Circle, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday morning, April 24, 2022, in a Rome hospital. A native of Dekalb County, Alabama, He was born to the late Tommy M. and Eva Mae Lowry Henderson on February 25, 1933. Mr. Henderson was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church, together with his late wife, Joyce (Joy) Holbrook Henderson, were owner/operators of Eagle Mfg. and Cambridge House Furniture in Summerville. He was also a member of Chattooga Mason Lodge #704, Chattooga Shrine Club, and Yaarab Shrine Temple Atlanta. Mr. Henderson, in addition to Parents and His Wife, was preceded in death by a sister, the late Glenda Lynn Weaver.

Surviving are daughter, Bonita Graham; son, Steve (Patti) Henderson; grandchildren, Lauren Ashley (Sean) Leming, Brandon Henderson, Breezy Henderson, and Cassie (Joe) Demari; great grandson, Liam Fleming; sisters, Nadine Fortner and Linda Kay Fincher; Nine Great Grandchildren, Two Great Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services Wednesday (April 27th) at 1:00 P.M. from Graveside in Greenhills Memory Garden, with Pastors Casey Bramlett and Stanley Smith officiating. Active Pallbearers Sean Fleming, Brandon Henderson, and the Men’s Sunday School Class of Trion First Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Billy H. Henderson who passed away Sunday.

SIMMONS

Robert Dean “Bob” Simmons, 71, passed away Saturday morning, April 16, 2022, at his Mentone, AL residence.

Bob was born on April 27, 1950, in El Dorado, Kansas, the son of the late Robert L. and Barbara (Hogoboom) Simmons.

Bob grew up in Butler County, Kansas surrounded by loving parents, 2 sisters, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. They were members of the First Baptist Church of El Dorado and involved in most activities, especially music. Because of his love of music and vocal abilities, he soon began singing for special events, in choirs and choral groups in church and school. After graduating from Circle High in Towanda, KS, he attended colleges locally and in Oklahoma and Texas. He graduated with a music degree from East Texas Baptist University and then worked as Minister of Music with various Baptist churches in the Texas - Kansas area. While growing up, and having been surrounded by large Sunday and holiday gatherings of family and relatives, Bob found an early interest in food and cooking, learning much from his mother and grandmothers. He and his wife, Judy, and daughters soon opened a restaurant and bakery. This eventually led to a position as a Food and Dining Director with several colleges.

 
Some years later, building on past interests in hospitality, Bob and partner Dan, became owners of the historic Antebellum Inn in Winchester, TN. Bob’s chef background was perfect for this venture. Guests from all over the US were hosted, especially many with children attending the University of the South at Sewanee, and some special wedding or anniversary occasions for local residents, and then many coming to visit the Jack Daniels distillery nearby in Lynchburg. When Dan’s mother passed, they returned to this area to care for his dad and aunt, choosing to settle in Mentone, on the east brow near Cloudland. Bob continued with his cooking interests, experimenting with new recipes, canning, winemaking, gardening, singing, music, and enjoying friends and neighbors. He loved his dogs, playing cards, and watching sci-fi programs on tv. But one of his important favorites was having his daughters and grandchildren come to visit, playing around him, jumping in the pool, and just watching them all have fun.

He is survived by his life partner of 20 years, Dan Hammond, Mentone, AL; four daughters: Stacie (Reed) Corley, Lexington, SC, Julie (Billy) Foreback, Williamsburg, VA, Leslie (Blake) Martin, Lugoff, SC, and Ashlie (Davey) Neil, West Columbia, SC; grandchildren: Bailey, Brayden, Kylie, Joshua & Jacob, Kelly, Laura, John, Daniel, Maddie, Joshua, Trey and Ansley; sister, Kay (Rick) Burden, Leon, KS; and several nieces and nephews, special friends, and his loving Giant Schnauzer, Otis.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Barbara Simmons; his sister, Nancy Lynn Smith; and his beloved grandson, Jesse Neil.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.

HELTON

MRS. EDNA LEA SHIVER HELTON, age 87, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday morning, April 12, 2022, in the local nursing home. Born in Crossland, Georgia on October 31, 1934, she was a daughter of the late J. C. and Allie Mae Williams Shiver, wife of William Buck Helton. Mrs. Helton was a member of New Antioch Baptist Church and retired from Rebeaming Department of Mount Vernon Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, the late Jack Austin Warren, a brother, the late Otis Shiver and a step daughter, Becky Dean.

Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Rick Wyatt; grandson, Stacy Wyatt; great grandson, Will Wyatt; sister, Linda (Alan) Green; step children, Donna Tyson, Terry Helton, Michael Helton, and Mary Ann Helton; a number of Step Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 15th, at 11:00 a.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Helton officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery, active pallbearers will be Stacy Wyatt, Will Wyatt, Michael Green, Marc Green, Farrell Shiver. Visitation will be Friday from 10 until 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Edna Lea Shiver Helton, who passed away Tuesday.