MONTINE SHACKELFORD JONES, age 101, of Gore, Georgia passed away at her residence on November 28, 2009. Daughter of George Orr and Cynthia Garner Shackelford. She was born August 21, 1908 in Wilcox County, Georgia where she was raised and schooled near Abbeville. As a young woman she and her family returned to their family home in Athens. She graduated from Georgia State Teachers College with a degree in home economics and began her teaching career in Brazelton, Georgia. She was recruited to come to Chattooga County in the 1930’s to teach at Gore School. Taking a break from teaching to start a family, she returned to teaching at Summerville Elementary School in 1956, and retired from the Chattooga County School System in 1976. She lived and died in the home her father-in-law and husband were born in. Her loves were her family, home, and the beauties of nature. She never met a flower she didn’t love. She was preceded in death by John S. Jones, her husband of 54 years, a brother, Will Shackelford of Abbeville, GA., and sisters Moina Lackey of Greenville,S.C., and Helen and Hazel Shackelford of Decatur, GA.

Surviving her are a son Sam Jones of Gore, GA., and son and daughter-in-law David and Shelli Jones also of Gore. Other survivors include nephews George and Grace Wiliamson of Jacksonville, FLA., Joe Hammond of Summerville, GA., Nieces Carolina and Jack Hammond of Abbeville, Sujette Taylor also of Abbeville, Bobbie and Bill Settles of Sanford, North Carolina, and caretakers Lois Mason, Sherry Carter, Evon Woods, and Amanda Driver.


Funeral service November 30, 2009 at 3:00 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Bryant officiating, interment in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers Jimmy Barron, Scott Everett, Tom Holt, Rick Payne, Lann Cordle, and Malcolm Lee. Honorary Pallbearers Melvin Moseley, Joe Dawson, Jeff Owings, Frank Ward, Jack Allen, Bill Speer, Mike Dawson, Mike Poole, David Rasom, Jim Dean, and Weyman High. Visitation is Monday from 2 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

The Family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be Made to the Bethel Presbyterian Church-Cemetery Fund at BB&T Bank Hwy 114, Summerville, GA. 30747.

MR. WILLIS SAMUEL JAMES, former Mayor of Summerville, Georgia and Chattooga County businessman, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 22, 2009, after a long illness. Born in Cobb County on October 17, 1913, Mr. James resided for most of his life in Chattooga County. His father, Cleland Columbus James moved to the area to establish the CCC Fish Hatchery in 1929. Willis James delivered fish all over the state of Georgia with his father. Mr. James graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with an engineering degree. His professional career included work in insurance and serving as manager of the Summerville Manufacturing Company for many years. He later worked with Roman Chemical Company. Mr. James was a member and former Elder of Summerville Presbyterian Church, and was involved for many years with the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. James was preceded in death by his parents, Cleland Columbus and Annie Lou James, his brothers Herman, Edward, and Albert, his first wife Lola Beatty James, and their daughter, Martha Addie James Hagood.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary James; three grandsons, Gregory, Robert, and Richard Hagood, their father Dr. Felton Hagood, and several great grandchildren along with an extended step family.

Memorial services will be held at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home on Wednesday (November 25th), with visitation at 2 P.M. and the service at 3 P.M. Interment will follow in the Summerville Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers Gregory Hagood, Dr. Robert Hagood, Richard Hagood, Joseph Winston McWhorter, Robert O. McWhorter, Hilary G. McWhorter, Dr. Felton Hagood, and Arch Farrar, Jr. . In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Summerville Presbyterian Church or the Boy Scouts of America, Summerville, Georgia.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MR. F. H. (PETE) BONEY, age 94, of Saint Simons Island, Georgia, formerly of Summerville, died Thursday, (November 19, 2009), in Brunswick, Georgia. He was born December 13, 1914, in Fitzgerald, GA. a son of the late L.W. and Emma Swinney Boney. He graduated from the University of Miami where he played fullback for the Hurricanes. He began a teaching and coaching career in Trion, GA in 1936. During WW II he served in the U.S. Navy and continued in the Reserves for 25 years, retiring as a Commander. After the war he graduated from Emory University Law School and in 1957 opened a law practice in Summerville, GA for some thirty years. During his career he was elected to one term as the Judge of City Court in Chattooga County. He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Brewer Boney, and their son, Peter L. Boney.

He is survived by a daughter, Marcia Boney of St. Simons Island; grandchildren and husbands, Belle and Link Baker, Lilburn, GA; Leigh and Dr. Jeff Baumbach, Dothan, AL and Ann and George Williams , Knoxville, TN; great grandchildren Virginia, Elizabeth, Will, and Mary Grant Baumbach; Emily, George, Cullen, Maggie, and Kate Williams and Brewer Baker.

Funeral services will be held Sunday (November 22nd) at 2:00 P.M. from the Summerville First United Methodist Church with Rev. David Hicks officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers William Crouch, Greg Fulton, Carlton Andrews, Jim Woodard, Gary McConnell, Milford Morgan, and Jerry Prince; Honorary Pallbearers the Lookout Mountain Bar Association. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Saturday from 6 until 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Peter L. Boney Scholarship Fund, c/o Summerville First United Methodist Church, 220 West Washington St., Summerville, GA, 30747.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MISS BARBARA ANN BAILEY, age 74, of Summerville, formerly of Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday (November 14, 2009) morning in the local nursing home. A native Chattooga Countian She was born to the late Ernest Roy and Leathea Mae Chandler Bailey on February 11, 1935. She was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a sister the late Katherine June Elrod on December 23, 2007

Surviving are sister & spouse-Joyce & Bill Montgomery of Summerville; brother & spouse-Rev. Jimmy & Joyce Bailey of Attallah, Alabama; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday (November 16th) at 1:30 P.M. from the Mt. View Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Norton and Rev. Jimmy Bailey officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Jeff Bailey, Scott Green, Darren Bailey, Bill Montgomery, Kenneth Blansit, Dylan Bailey; Honorary Pallbearers The Ladies Sunday School Class of Mt. View Baptist Church, Staff of Oakview Nursing & Rehab Center, Friends @ McGinnis High Rise Apartments, Michael Montgomery, Danny Andrews, and Ricky Biddle. The Family will receive friends at Mt. View Baptist Church Monday from 12:30 P.M. until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. BILLY WARREN HURLEY, SR., age 67, of Bargain Lane-Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday (November 13, 2009) morning in a Rome hospital. Born in Cherokee County, Alabama on July 3, 1942 , a Son of the late Miles Irby and Ruby Mae Bagley Hurley. Mr. Hurley was a self employed carpenter.

Surviving are daughter & spouse-Ginger & Duane Thomas of Summerville; sons and spouses-Billy, Jr, & Roxanna Hurley and Jeff & Renea Hurley both of Subligna; sisters & spouse-Mary Woodham of Summerville and Ruth & Hugh Garner of Allexus, AL.; grandchildren-Scott, Ashley, & Skyler Thomas; Les, Tim, & Travis Penson; Elijah-Blu Hurley; Six Great Grandchildren; former wife-Janice Hurley of Summerville; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Sunday (November 15th) at 4:00 P.M. EST from graveside in Unity Cemetery in Cedar Bluff, Alabama with Joe Roberson officiating. There will be no visitation, the Family may be contacted at their respective homes.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MR. S. HARRIS CALDWELL, JR., age 71, of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away Saturday afternoon at his residence. A native of Cedartown, Georgia, He was born to the late S. Harris Caldwell, Sr. and Irene Long Caldwell on April 9, 1938. Mr. Caldwell operated the former Lowry’s Department Store for seventeen years, First Federal Savings & Loan, and was certified public accountant until retirement. He was preceded in death by wife the late Jane Lowry Caldwell on July 11, 1993.

Surviving are two daughters and spouses-Kim & John Dillon of Huntsville, AL. and Karen & Eddie Pittman of Villa Rica; son and spouse-Reed & Jennifer Caldwell of Lilburn; grandchildren-Joshua Dillon, Ashley Dillon, Casey Pittman, Stephanie Pittman, Connor Caldwell, & Ethan Caldwell; niece-Angela Marshall.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 P.M. from the Summerville First United Methodist Church with Rev. David Hicks officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers: Jack Dillon, John Dillon, Eddie Pittman, Bryant Allen, Michael Allen and Ricky Prince. Honorary Pallbearers Jerry Prince, Gary McConnell, Jim Woodard, Jack Allen, and Sam Bible. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 5 until 7 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Third Class Pettyofficer/E4 Timothy Shane Woody, age 31, of Lyerly, Georgia passed away Sunday evening in a Rome hospital following an extended illness. He was born in Rome, Georgia on October 12, 1978.

Surviving are His wife Jessica Hefner Woody; 3 sons-Aaron Levi Woody, Matthew Dylan Woody, and Hager Ross Woody all of Lyerly; mother-Joyce Woody Spivey of East Ridge, TN.; father-William Charles Hamilton of Summerville; sister-Brittany Elaine Miranda of Nebraska; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

Funeral services will be held Thursday (November 5th) at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, interment in West Hill Cemetery. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Wednesday (November 4th) from 6 until 8 P.M.; at other hours they will be at the residence in Lyerly.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MRS. DOROTHY SLATER (DOT) GILLEY, age 80, of Penn Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday (November 1, 2009) morning at Her residence. A native of Dekalb County, Alabama, She was born to the late Hubert Milford and Nancy Elizabeth Mayfield Slater on May 9, 1929. Mrs. Gilley was a member of the Summerville First United Methodist Church, retired from B B & T Bank after 32 years of service, and was preceded in death by her husband the late Clarence Gorman Gilley on June 10, 1998.

Surviving are daughter & spouse-Carol & James R. Smith of Versailles, KY.; son & Spouse-Jeff and Lana Elizabeth Welch Gilley of Menlo; and sisters-Madge Fox of Menlo and Margaret Elrod of Arab, AL.; grandchildren-Ashley Dements Singleton, Andrea Caroline Singleton, John Porter Gilley, Samuel Cobb Gilley, and Thomas Houston Gilley; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday (November 4th) at 4:00 P.M. from the Summerville First United Methodist Church with Rev. David Hicks and Rev. J. B. McNeil officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the Family suggest contributions to the Building Fund of Summerville First Methodist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. DOROTHY SLATER (DOT) GILLEY.

RAMEY

MR. JOHN KENNETH (J.K.) RAMEY, age 98, of Chamblee, Georgia died October 27, 2009 in Cumming, Georgia. Native to Monroe, West Virginia He was born to the late Roy and Myrtle Lee Ramey on April 15, 1911. Mr. Ramey was owner and operator of Ramey Tire Company of Atlanta and was preceded in death by his wife the late Trilby Howard Ramey.

Surviving are sons-Romney (Patty) Ramey of Moreland, & Franz (Chip) Ramey (fiancée-Cindy Hunter) of Cumming; step sons-Nick Ramey of Decatur, & Mike Ramey of Warm Springs; Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, & Great Great Grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were held Friday (October 30th) from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Mr. Franz (Chip) Ramey officiating, interment in Alpine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer”s Association.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MR. BOB RUNYAN, age 77, of Givens Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday (October 25, 2009) morning in a LaFayette health care. A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee He was born to the late Roscoe and Hassie Murphy Runyan on January 1, 1932. Mr. Runyan was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the U. S. Navy and retired from the carding department of Harriett-Henderson Mill. He was preceded in death by his wife the late Hazel Idell Monroe Runyan on January 3, 2009.

Surviving are daughter-Debra Ponder of Summerville; step son-Rodger Swanson of Fyffe, Alabama; grandchildren-Dustin & Elizabeth Ponder, Steven Swanson, Chris Swanson, and Marsha Swanson; 6 Great Grandchildren; sister-Jeanette Thomas of Chattanooga, TN.; Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday (October 28th) at 1:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Odom officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Honorary Pallbearers Nurses & Staff of Heritage Health Care of LaFayette. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MR. BOB RUNYAN who passed away Sunday.

Mrs. Archibald A. (Emily Nixon) Farrar, Summerville, died on October 4, 2009 at her daughter’s home following a brief illness.
A descendant of pioneer families that settled in Floyd and Chattooga Counties in 1845, she was the daughter of Pennington Mason Nixon and Marian Dean Nixon. She was born July 25, 1922 and was preceded in death by her husband, Archibald A. Farrar, her parents, a brother, Pennington Mason Nixon, III and a sister, Challis Sydney Nixon.
Mrs. Farrar graduated from Rome Schools and attended the University of Georgia where she pledged Chi Omega Sorority. After college she cherished the few years she worked at the Georgia Power Company. She was a member of the Chattooga County Historical Society and Trion Presbyterian Church. She also served on the Board of the Summerville Cemetery Association.
Mrs. Farrar was affectionately known as “Miss Emily” to all of her students in the very first kindergarten started in Summerville in the 1950s. She taught Sunday School and was a substitute teacher for years in the Chattooga County School system. She had a love for history and genealogy and particularly enjoyed being the keeper of her family’s history in her own “History Room.” She was the person to consult on the issues of history relating to both Chattooga and Floyd Counties and she wrote the History of Chattooga County in 1962. An exceptional cook, she loved cooking and entertaining her family and friends.
Survivors include two sons, Archibald A. Farrar, Jr. and his wife, Nell, of Summerville and Robert Nixon Farrar of Nashville, Tennessee and one daughter, Janet Farrar Byington and her husband, Bill, of Rome. Also surviving are five grandchildren, John Pennington Farrar of Atlanta, Georgia, Challis Elizabeth Latta of Gainesville, Georgia, Katherine Gates Farrar of Rome, Emily Allgood Griffin of Rome and Mary Catherine Farrar of Athens, Georgia and two step grandchildren, Will Byington, III of Rome and Dr. Kelly Byington of St. Petersburg, Florida.
The family will hold a visitation at the residence of Mrs. Farrar at 164 Virginia Drive, Summerville, Georgia on Tuesday from 5-7 PM. A burial service will be held at Earl Rainwater Funeral Home on Wednesday at 3 PM with interment to follow at The Summerville Cemetery with the Reverend William Flannagan officiating.
The family requests no flowers but memorials may be sent to the Trion Presbyterian Church, 224 Park Avenue, Trion, Ga 30753 or an historical charity of your choice.
Pallbearers are: Butch Eleam, David Ford, Greg Thomas, Malcolm Lee, Robert McWhorter and Jason Winters. Honorary pallbearers are Jimmy Duff and the Deacons and Elders of the Trion Presbyterian Church.

OWENS

Mrs. Lucile Waters Owens, age 89, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday morning (September 28, 2009) in LaFayette, Georgia. Born in Chattooga County, Georgia on January 16, 1920 she was a daughter of the late Oliver and Sally Mae Caldwell Waters and a member of South Summerville Baptist Church. Mrs. Owens was preceded in death by her husband Hill Owens, three brothers: Lloyd Waters, Paul Waters and Jerry Waters and two sisters: Eula Hall and Sybil Deerman.

Surviving are two daughters: Thelma McDaniel of Rock Spring and Wilma Bybee of Lady Lake, FL; one son: Bruce Owens of Summerville; sister: Glenna Lawrence of Lake View, GA; brother: Donald Waters of Memphis, TN; Seven Grandchildren; Seven Great Grandchildren, and Four Great Great Grandchildren; Several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday (September 30th) at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. David Craven and Rev. Ricky Studdard officiating, interment in Little Sand Mountain Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Calvin McGuire, Joseph Ferry, Wayne Hall, Lloyd Waters, Jr., Phil McDaniel, and Daryl Bybee. The Family will receive friends at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 6 until 9 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MRS. LYNN LITTLE WOFFORD, age 48, of Woodstock, Georgia, formerly of Summerville, passed away Saturday, (September 26, 2009) in a Marietta hospital following a sudden attack. A native Chattooga Countian, Mrs. Wofford was born to Gordon H., Sr. and Bernice Grubbs Little on July 1, 1961. Lynn was a 1979 graduate of Chattooga High School and the 1992 graduating Class of Berry College. She was a member of Christ Community Church in Kennesaw where She was active in the Praise Team (singing and learning songs were Her passion). Mrs. Wofford was also active in the Church Mission Team & leading Women’s Covenant Groups; having gone on mission trips to Peru and Thailand. She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents-Dr. & Mrs. R. N. Little and maternal grandparents-Mr. & Mrs. Lamar Grubbs.

Surviving are Her husband, Phil Wofford; son-Adam Wofford of Macon; grandson-Patrick Wofford; Parents-Gordon H., Sr., & Bernice Little of Summerville; brother & sister-in-law-Gordon H. (Dan) Little, Jr. & Angela of Summerville.

Funeral services will be held Saturday (October 3rd) at 12 noon from the First Presbyterian Church, PCA with Pastors’ Mike Glass and Greg King officiating, interment in the Family lot of Summerville Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 A.M. until 12 at the Church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Christ Community Church, #3459 Acworth Due West RD. Suite #440 -Acworth, GA.-30101.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. PHILLIP EDWARD DALTON, SR., age 87 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, September 19, 2009) at his residence following an extended illness.

Surviving are former wife-Nancy Dalton of Summerville; daughters-Christina Dalton Moreno of Ashboro, N.C. and Sharon Robertson of Cape Canaveral, FL.; sons-Phillip Edward Dalton, Jr. of Brunswick, GA., Alexander Dalton of Wala Wala, WA., and Gregory Dalton of Marietta; sister-Barbara Taylor of Keene, TX; ten Grandchildren; one Great Grandchild.

Memorial service will be held Sunday (October 4th) at 4:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions to North GA. Community Action for Chattooga Co.-P.O. Box 414-Summerville, GA.-30747

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. JOSEPH H. SCHILLING, Jr., age 67, of #50 Saratoga Way-Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday (September 8, 2009) at His residence following an extended illness. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 4, 1942 to the late Joseph Henry Schilling, Sr. and Bertha Nedloff Schilling. Mr. Schilling was an independent Contractor.

Surviving are His wife-Becky Schilling; brothers-Mike Schilling of Wisconsin and Ed Schilling of North Carolina; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services Friday (September 11th) at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Shores and Mr. Cecil Watkins officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Justin Blackmon, Stacy Reynolds, Josh Key, Chris Key, Scott Palmer, Joseph Palmer, and Barry Padgett; Honorary Pallbearers-Heymen Hospice.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MISS SHEILA ANN YATES, age 65, of Trion, Georgia, Welcome Hill Community, passed away Friday (September 4, 2009) in the local nursing home. A lifetime resident of Chattooga County, Georgia, she was born to the late Benjamin C. and Thelma Arwood Yates on October 8, 1943. She was a member of the Welcome Hill Baptist Church.

Surviving are sister-Mabel Simpson of Sugar Hill, Georgia; brother-George Yates of Trion; several Nieces and Nephews; and a dear friend, Jessie Hill of Summerville.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 12:30 p.m. from Graveside in Green Hills Memory Gardens with Mr. Robert Spear officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until noon.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MRS. JOYCE H. LOVINGOOD, age 80, of East Washington Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday morning in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia She was born to the late Thurman David and Marlene Payne Barrett on March 3, 1929. Mrs. Lovingood was a retired Medical Lab Technician and a member of the Summerville First Baptist Church and the Dorcas Sunday School Class of the Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands’ the late Lee Gene McKenzie and the late Dr. Berlon Lovingood.

Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law-Gena & John S. Groover of Summerville and Vicki & Mike McCorsley of Carrollton; son and daughter-in-law-David & Ilene McKenzie of Trenton, N.J.; grandchildren-April & Kevin Bond, Amber and Jerry Skelton, Jr., Lisa & Scott Thurston, Kim Sincoskie, Jon & Amanda McCorsley, Josh & Cindy McCorsley; Five Great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Steve Goodridge, Jerry Skelton, Jr., Josh McCorsley, Jon McCorsley, Kevin Bond, and Billy Dean Quinton; Honorary Pallbearers will be the Dorcas Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church. Visitation will be Saturday from 6 until 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MR. JAMES GRIFFIN SANDERS, age 58, of Rome, Georgia passed away Friday, August 28, 2008, from injuries received in an automobile accident near Lucedale, Mississippi. He was born to the late Foye K. and Rosa Lee Norwood Sanders on November 22, 1950 in Gaston County, North Carolina. Mr. Sanders was a Professional Photographer and was preceded in death by a son, the late Benjamin Sanders and a sister, the late Juanita Sanders Wall.

Surviving are wife-Virginia Woodard Sanders; daughter-Jessica Sanders of Lexington, Ky.; Tim Sanders of Rome; brother-Dr. John Sanders of Lexington, Ky.

Funeral services were held Wednesday (September 2nd) at 2:00 P.M. from Graveside in the Summerville Cemetery with Rev. David Hicks officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the James G. Sanders Memorial Scholarship @ Model High School-Rome, GA. @ Unity National Bank-#43 Three Rivers Drive NE-Rome, GA-30161.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MS. SARAH OLETA WARD, age 96, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday morning in the local nursing home. A native of Dekalb County, Alabama She was born on July 25, 1913 to the late William Henry and Emily Ida Biddle Keith. Ms. Ward was a member of South Summerville Baptist Church and was preceded in death by sisters the late Margie Keith, the late Lovella Crook, and the late Beatrice Williams; brother-the late Oscar Keith; daughter-in-law- the late Jeannette Peek.

Surviving are daughter & son-in-law-Calla Mae & Norman Bryant of Summerville; son-Kenneth Peek of Henegar, AL.; granddaughters-Ann Heckler of Rainsville, Al., Kay Upton of Boaz, Al., & Tracy Tietgens of Lewisburg, TN.; grandsons-Dennis Bryant, Anthony Bryant, and Alan Bryant all of Summerville; great grandsons-Jeremy Bell, Kevin Akin, Landon Bryant, Calen Cooper, Ryan Tietgens, Eric Tietgens, & Brian Heckler; great granddaughters-Michelle Rowell, Kristen Watson, Stephanie Herring, Hunter Bryant, Hensley Bryant, Sarah Tietgens, Virginia Bryant; great great granddaughters-Madison Jones, Ava Herring; great great grandson-Trenton Rowell, Brody Bryant, & Alex Bryant; several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Bryant and Rev. David Craven officiating, interment in Liberty Cemetery, Henegar, AL.. Active Pallbearers Grandsons and Great Grandsons; Honorary Pallbearers Dr. Bruce Lee, Billy Nalley, and Staff of Oak View Nursing Home, and special friend Carl McKenzie. Visitation will be Sunday 1 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Sarah Oleta Ward.

MR. LEROY BROWN, age 86, of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday (August 27, 2009) morning in a Ft. Oglethorpe hospital. Born in Walker County, Georgia on July 9, 1923 He was a son of the late Oscar Franklin and Mattie Ann Adams Brown. Mr. Brown was Baptist by Faith and retired from the Weave Shop of Mt. Vernon/Riegel Mills. He was preceded by Parents and fourteen sisters and brothers.

Surviving are sisters-in-law-Cleo Brown and Mattie Grace Brown both of Summerville; first cousins-W.H. Adams, Jr., Clara Mae Dover, and Monnie Stoker; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday (August 29th) at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ivis Harris, Rev. Billy Wright, and Rev. Jimmy Weaver officiating, interment in Ridgeway Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Keith Smith, Chris Smith, Eugene Brown, Eddie Phillips, Jeff Brown, Greg Smith, Zack Brown, and Kevin Smith; Honorary Pallbearers-Nieces, Nephews, Gary McConnell, Dr. Gary Smith, W.J. Keith, and James Wesson. The Family will receive friends at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Friday evening from 6 until 8 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.