CRABTREE

MR. ARTHUR DAVID CRABTREE, age 78, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday morning, January 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born on July 13, 1946, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a son of the late George Gideon and Mae Elizabeth Smith Crabtree. Mr. Crabtree was self employed in flooring and refrigeration business and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, the late Alfred Crabtree, several other sisters and brothers also passed away earlier.

Surviving are his wife, Linda Crabtree; daughters and sons-in-law, Sonya Ricketts, Stephanie (Mike) O’Neal, and Sabrina (Chad) Walden; grandchildren, Brandon Cody, Jacob (Kinsey) O’Neal, Jaxon O’Neal, Cate Walden, Jenna O’Neal, and Emma Walden; great granddaughter, Lily Kate O’Neal; brother, Bud Crabtree; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 27th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Freddy Bell and Assoc. Pastor Greg Banks officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Pete Crabtree, Jimmy Holland, Brandon Cody, Jake O’Neal, Jaxon O’Neal, and Bradley Florence. The family will receive friends Monday from Noon until 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Arthur David Crabtree, who passed away Friday.

MCWILLIAMS

MRS. RUBY LEE MCWILLIAMS, age 96, of Haywood Valley Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at her residence. She was born on May 8, 1928, in Chattooga County, Georgia, a daughter of the late Jess and Lois Chapman Scoggins; in addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by her husband the late Robert L. (Bob) McWilliams, and sons, Robert Michael McWilliams, Joey McWilliams, and Tim McWilliams, all passed away previously.

Surviving are granddaughter, Christa McWilliams (Chuck Campanelli); great grandson, Bobby Campanelli; daughter-in law, Martha McWilliams; nephew, Rick (Cheryl) Brown & son-Rance Brown; and Pat Brown.

No formal service will be held.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

STEWART

MR. CHARLES EDWARD STEWART, of Lake Isabella, California, formerly of Chattooga County, Georgia, passed away January 3, 2025 in California. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, friend and member of his beloved church, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Charles was born on October 11, 1943, in Ider, Alabama. He spent his life working on cars as a mechanic. His passion was his collection of old cars and his dedication to his church.

But more than anything He loved his family, his devoted wife, Carolyn, brothers, Billy and Kenneth, his daughters, Joyce and Michelle, son-in-law Vince, grandson, Ryan, granddaughter-in-law, Megan, and his 2 great grandbabies, Laramie and Onyx.

He is now spending his time with God and his parents, John and Mary Lois.

Services will be held February 1, 2025 at 2:00 P.M., from Mt. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella, CA.-93240, with Pastor Ron officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home makes announcement for the Family.

CULBERSON

MR. BILLY LAVERNE “WILD BILL” CULBERSON, Jr., age 74 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 in a Rome hospital. He was born in Athens, Tennessee March 11, 1951, son of the late Leonard Laverne and Bessy Velma Burse Culberson. He was Baptist by Faith and a Pulp Wooder and Farm Hand for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Ray Culberson, Paul Culberson and Ed Culberson.

Surviving are his son and spouse, Willy and Barbara Culberson; brother, Harve & Jean Culberson; granddaughter, Georgia (Stwart) Kelley; grandsons, Cameron Culberson, Nate Culberson, and Gabe Culberson; several Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 7th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Steven Nichols officiating, interment in Armuchee Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Cameron Culberson, Nate Culberson, Gabe Culberson, GiGi Culberson, Clint Hunter, and Jon Hunter. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

TYLER

MR. JIMMY EVERETTE TYLER, age 69, of 10th Street-Trion, Georgia, passed away at home on Saturday, January 4, 2025, following an illness. Mr. Tyler was born on September 23, 1955, in Quincy Florida, son of the late Theodore Everette and Mary Elizabeth Hayes Tyler. He was a Truck Driver by trade and Baptist by Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Tyler, Jr.; daughter, Shannon Marie Tyler; brothers, Hoppy Tyler, Danny Tyler and T. Tex Tyler; sisters, Gladys Richards, Louise Miller and Nell Day.

Surviving are his wife, Darlene Tyler; daughters, Kaisha Blackmon, Samantha Carter and Tiffany Moody; sons, Paul T. Carter, Simon Carter; sisters, Elaine Day, Jeanette Chambliss, Margie Richardson, and Cindy Tyler; brother, Tony Armstrong; 22 Grandchildren, Several Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 12 Noon from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Brown and Rev. John McGraw officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jimmy Everette Tyler.

HARDIN

 MRS. MILLIE RUTH HARDIN, age 87 of Macon, GA, formerly of Trion, GA passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025. Mrs. Hardin was born on December 27, 1937, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late James Arvill and Evelyn G. Lemming. She was a retiree of Wometco Food Services, where she was the executive assistant to the general manager. She was a faithful member of the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Millie played basketball in high school and enjoyed bowling, golf, and vacationing in the north Georgia mountains. Her favorite hobby was cooking. She won a Southern Living cooking contest for the Rome region in 1998 with her vegetable casserole. Millie also enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles, word puzzles, and solitaire.  Millie will be remembered by her son and daughter-in-law, Phil and Elizabeth Hardin of Macon, GA., and brother James F. Lemming, Trion, GA.  In addition to her parents, Millie was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Dwight L. Hardin and her sister Margaret A. Williams.

The family is especially thankful for the care and friendship of the special people of Caryle Place where she was a resident for the past 3 years and for the Pine Pointe Hospice nurses and staff that attended her during recent months.

Funeral services will be held January 6, 2025. The family will greet friends from 11am to 12 noon and the funeral will follow at the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating. The burial will be in the Westhill Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Dan Logan, Carter Logan, Chris Logan, Ed Cordell, Tim Thompson, and Justin Glaze.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ, Trion, GA or your favorite charity.

 

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Millie Ruth Hardin.