MARTIN

MRS. ANNIE RUTH MARTIN, age 91, of Highway 48, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday morning, December 26, 2025, at her residence. Native of Summerville, Georgia, She was born on April 10, 1934, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Maybelle Haggard Abernathy. Prior to retirement, she was a beautician for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Billy Martin, Sr., son, the late Jack Warren, and daughter, the late Brenda Bearden; She was a member of the Alpine Community Church.

Surviving are son, Billy (Cindy) Martin, Jr.; sister, Pam Abernathy; grandsons, Todd, James, and Zach Bearden; granddaughters, Chris Ann Martin Davenport and Amy Martin (Cody) Crane; great grandsons, Jared Bearden, Raidyn and Reece Davenport, and Dawson Crane.

Graveside and interment service will be held Saturday at 1:00 P.M. in Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Jeremy Stroop officiating. Active Pallbearers James Bearden, Mike Martin, Jeff Martin, Todd Bearden, Jared Bearden, and Codey Crane; Honorary Pallbearers Raidyn and Reece Davenport.

Special thanks to Tapestry Hospice nurses, Madison Sanders and Christy Green and the rest of their Staff.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Annie Ruth Martin.

FLOYD

MR. MICHAEL NOLAN “MIKE” FLOYD, age 80, of Highway #114, Summerville, Georgia, passed away December 3, 2025, at his residence. Born in Rome, Georgia on December 14, 1945, he was a son of the late James W. Floyd and Frances Busby Floyd. Mike was retired supervisor in the tufting department of Mohawk Mills and a member of South Summerville Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the late Margaret Jane Ivey Floyd, a son, the late Matt Floyd, and brothers, the late Buddy Floyd and Tony Floyd.

Surviving are daughter, Terri Lynn Floyd; sons, Mickey (Stephanie) Floyd and Mark (Beth) Floyd; several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren; sister, Martha Durham Bishop; daughter in law, Elena Floyd: several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
A Memorial service will be held Sunday, December 14th, at 2:00 P.M. from the South Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Greer officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Michael Nolan “Mike” Floyd, who passed away December 3, 2025.

BROWN

MRS. VELETA SUE BROWN, age 74, of Jenkins Gap Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday morning, December 7, 2025, at Her residence.  Born in Trion, Georgia on August 12, 1951, She was a daughter of the late Hugh and Christine Atkins Leath.  Veleta is a member of The United by Faith Baptist Church and retired from the assembly department of Roper Corporation.  In addition to Parents She is preceded in death by a brother-in-law the late Doc Hardin.

Surviving are Her husband, Rev. Barry Brown; daughters, April (Todd) Browning and Jessica (Matt) Smith; grandchildren, William (Heather) Lamb, Ricky Lamb (Kaitlyn Alexander), Ansley Brown, Bailey Evans, Emma Evans, Leland Smith; Nine Great Grandchildren; sisters, Anita Hardin, Rita (David) Bierkamp, Reva (Gary) Knowles; brother-in-law, Gary (Carol) Brown; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 10th, at 3:00 P.M. from United By Faith Baptist Church with Rev. John McGraw and Rev. Sanford Deberry officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Gene Cavin, Darrell Huskey, Jack Beason, Tommy Middleton, Jay Young, Tony Prince; Honorary Pallbearers Ladies Sunday School Class of United By Faith, Dr. Frank Hampton, Cristy Cavin, and Nurses of Heyman Hospice. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Veleta Sue Brown who passed away Sunday.

SPAIN

Douglas Norton Spain, a loving husband, father and Papa, age 85, of Subligna, Georgia,

passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Doug, as he was known, was born on October 12th, 1940, in Trion, Georgia, to the late Jimmie and Gertrude Louise Norton Spain. Doug retired from Roper Corporation in 2002 after 30 years of service and was currently employed with Chattooga County Public Works. Doug had many interests including woodworking and was an avid fan of vintage cars. He was a former member of the North Georgia Cruisers and was also a founding member of Horizon Baptist Fellowship, where he would greet you with a warm smile and ensure that you did not forget your bulletin. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia Spain Bullard; Phyllis Spain; and niece, Deborah Bullard Jennings.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Allene Jennings Spain; his children, Amelia Spain

Blackmon, Carol Spain, Adam Spain, and Crystal Spain (Bud Raburn). Grandchildren: Blake Maney (Emily), Carrington Maney (Tyler Free), Piper Maney, and Zeke Spain; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 10th at 11am from Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Jennings and Dr. Dalen Jackson officiating followed by interment at Subligna Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Ken Jennings, Stephen Jennings, David Fletcher Sr., David Fletcher Jr., Carey Maney, and Dennis Bullard. Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Norton, Steve Bullard, David King and the members of Horizon Baptist Fellowship. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 5pm until 7pm at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. The family extends their appreciation to the Chattooga County 911 staff, the staff at Atrium Health Floyd Chattooga Emergency Department, the Subligna Volunteer Fire Department, and special friends Jeremy and Lauren Mitchell.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Douglas Norton Spain.

HAWKINS

Mrs. Charlotte Hawkins, 80, of Athens, TN. passed away December 4, 2025 in Athens, TN. Charlotte was born in Menlo, GA in 1945 and spent her childhood in Summerville GA. She graduated from Rhinehart Junior College and earned another degree from Berry College. She had a long career as a Christian school educator and secretary, spending the majority of her career at Victory Baptist Academy in Shelbyville, TN. In 1999, Charlotte and her husband Michael moved to Athens, TN where Michael has pastored Cornerstone Bible Church. She will be remembered for her loving nature, her passion for her students and her dedication to our Lord Jesus Christ.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her mother, Alma Bullard, her sister, Barbara and her brother, Claude. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Michael Hawkins; children, Christi and Jonathan; sisters, Brenda and Geraldine; grandchildren, Kathryn, William, Melody and Sarah Elizabeth as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P. M. Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, interment in Westhill Cemetery at Trion, GA. Donations and memorials to Samaritan’s Purse at samaritanspurse.org would be greatly appreciated. Visitation will be held Saturday from 11 A.M. until 1 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.