HOLBROOK

MRS. MONA TERESA HOLBROOK, age 72, of Cloudland, Georgia, passed away Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025, in the local nursing home. Mrs. Holbrook was born in Trion, Georgia on April 4, 1952, a daughter of the late Herbert Clyde and Georgia Ruennel Johnson Foster. She was retired from the Weaving department of Mount Vernon Mills and was preceded in death by her husband, the Late Dalmous Holbrook in 2015.

Surviving are daughters, April Sunshine Holbrook, Teresa Lee Holbrook, and Wendy Holbrook Brown; son, Dale Richard Holbrook; grandchildren, Tyler Lee Bailey, Amber Nicole Bailey, and Marley Ana Wester.

In according with Mrs. Holbrook’s wishes, she will be cremated.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BLACKMON

MR. WILLIE RAY BLACKMON, age 78, passed away Thursday morning, February 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Trion, Georgia on November 17, 1946, to the late Paul and Grace Hennon Blackmon. Mr. Blackmon was a member of East Trion Church of God, and was retired from Mount Vernon Mills; He loved to play guitar, sing, wood working, and fishing. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Joan Carpenter Blackmon, and siblings the late Mitchell Blackmon and Barbara Steward; and a granddaughter, Alexis Bramblett also passed away earlier.

Surviving are children, Tim (Jolena) Blackmon, Tracey Yarbrough, Jason (Misty) Blackmon, Amber (Jeff) White; grandchildren, Dexter (Kristin) Blackmon, Justin Yarbrough, Dawson Yarbrough, Abby Bramblett, Brandon (Jessi) Blaylock, Bree (Dakota) LuAllen, Tristan Blackmon, Riley Blackmon, and Anniston White; great grandchildren, Pierce, Kade, Millie, J.R., Riley, Raegyne, Kruz, Harper, Hudson, Hayson, and Waylon; sister, Bonnie Bryant; brother, Roy Blackmon; special friend, Sandra Burrage.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 22nd, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Max Reed and Brother Douglas Lee officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Justin Yarbrough, Dawson Yarbrough, Dexter Blackmon, Brandon Blaylock, Dakota LuAllen, and Jason Gilliland; Honorary Pallbearers, Britt Carpenter, Zack Carpenter, and Christian Etheridge. Visitation will be Saturday from noon until 3:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers the Family ask for contributions to help with funeral expenses.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Willie Ray Blackmon.

PIERCE

MRS. PEGGY JOYCE HOLLOWAY PIERCE, age 82, of Alexander Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Trion, Georgia on February 4, 1943, a daughter of the late Arnold Joe and Martha Janette Wilson Holloway. Mrs. Pierce was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church, a Homemaker, and foster parent for 13 years. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by a son, the late Timothy (Tim) Pierce, son-in-law, the late Perry Walker, and sisters, Deviah Gilliland and Elaine Mitchell died earlier.

Surviving are Her husband, Carl Anderson Pierce; children, Cynthia (Cindy) Walker, Danny (Tonya) Pierce, Carla (Chris) Nixon, Ginger (Gage) Driggers, and Rex (Mary) Jones; daughter-in-law, Julie Pierce; sisters, Imogene Cook and Jody Morrison; Seventeen Grandchildren, Twenty Eight Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 11th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Brown officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Perry Dale Walker, Jonathan Walker, Braylen Driggers, Gage Driggers, Austin Pauley, Alixander Pauley; Honorary Pallbearers, the Staff of Tapestry Hospice. The Family will receive friends Monday from 5 until 7 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. PEGGY JOYCE HOLLOWAY PIERCE, who passed away Friday afternoon.