MS. CATHERINE MANNING, age 74, of Lyerly, Georgia passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012, in a Rome hospital. She was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on April 21, 1937 to the late Foster and Ruth Brewer Manning. A member of Lyerly United Methodist Church, Ms. Manning was retired School Teacher from the Floyd and Chattooga County systems. Surviving Christine Battles, Phyllis & Earl Battles, Robert Battles, Misty & Jim Colbert, Gracie & Madison Colbert, Miracle Battles, Dillan & Jessi Colbert, and Ted Fuller. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 1st, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating, interment in South Carolina Campground Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Robert Battles, Jim Colbert, Jason Newton, Michael Cabe, Carlton Battles, and Butch Newton. Visitation will be Thursday from 10 A.M. until the service hour. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MRS. BETTY JUNE HELTON, age 85, of Rome, Georgia formerly of Chattooga County, passed away Friday (February 24, 2012) in a LaFayette nursing home. A native of Berryton, Georgia, She was born to the late Dallas and Virginia Koonce Berry on October 24, 1926. Mrs. Helton was a member of West Rome Baptist Church and was a secretary for the Rome News Tribune retired. She was preceded in death by husband the-late Alvin H. Helton, brother-the late Billy Berry, and nephew-the late John Berry. Surviving are daughters and son-in-law, Diane & Jehrome Myrick and Debbie Helton all of Trion; son-Phil Helton of Rome; grandchildren-Misty & Jason Copeland, Kristy Treadaway, Kevin & Kim Payton, Lauren & Robbie Womack, Jonathan Helton, and Carla Lucas; 7 Great Grandchildren; nephew-William Berry of Arizona. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 26th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Tommy Pledger officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Jason Copeland, Kevin Payton, Matthew Treadaway, Robby Womack, Jehrome Myrick, and Darryl Payton, Honorary Pallbearers Jonathan Helton and Shelia Kennedy. The Family will receive friends Sunday, from 1 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

REV. J. B. McNEIL, age 81, of Menlo, Georgia passed away Thursday morning (February 23, 2012) at His residence. A native of Franklin, Georgia He was born to the late H. A. and Bessie Brittain McNeil on June 25, 1930. Rev. McNeil was a member of the North Georgia Conference of United Methodist Church having pastored numerous Churches during his career. He was preceded in death by Parents and six Siblings. Surviving are His wife-Betty Jane McNeil; daughters-Nanci (Steve) Hicks of Cleveland, GA and Sarah (Steve) Widincamp of Menlo; sons-Britt (Melody) McNeil of Marietta and Lee (Jane) McNeil of Athens, GA; sister-Kitty Caldwell of Huntsville, AL; grandchildren-Kevin McNeil, Matthew McNeil, Jason McNeil, Kirsten McNeil, Anna McNeil, Rebekah McNeil, Nathan McNeil, Atticus Hicks, Annie Hicks, Susanna Brantley, Luke Brantley, Mary Ellen Widincamp; great granddaughter-Kendall McNeil; several Nieces and Nephews. Memorial service will be held Sunday (February 26th) 3:00 P.M. from the Rome First United Methodist Church with Rev Dr. Herschell Sheets, Rev. Jane Brooks, and Rev. Charles Barnes officiating. Visitation will be 1 til 2:30 P.M. Sunday @ the Church. The Family will receive friends Friday (today) from 5 until 7 P.M. @ Earle Rainwater Funeral Home; private burial Saturday in Campbellton United Methodist Church Cemetery. In addition to flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MRS. CHARLOTTE KAY TODD, age 70, of Highway #114-Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday morning (February 20, 2012) at her residence. Born in Chattooga County, Georgia on May 20, 1941, She was a daughter of the late Robert Johnson and the late Clara Hammitt Smith. Mrs. Todd was a member of the Pennville Church of Christ and a Beautician. She was preceded in death by her Parents, a brother-the late Robert Alvin Johnson, and a nephew–the late Danny Johnson. Surviving are Her husband John M. Todd; sons & daughter-in-law, Jeff & Cindy Todd of Summerville, John Todd, Jr. of Summerville, Britt Todd of Summerville, daughters & sons-in-law, Secret & Phil Ingle of Trion, Tara & Joey Jones of Trion.; sisters-Jackie Cain of Cloudland and Rita Brown of Cartersville; brothers-Terry Johnson of Summerville and Tony Johnson of Trion; grandchildren-Mandy Todd, Molly Todd, Levi Hatcher, Taylor Hatcher, Brier Ingle, Brittany Graham, Tabitha Todd, Bud Todd, Hayden Jones, Landon Jones, Austyn Todd, Jarin Blevins, Daniel Blevins, Ashley Blevins, and Logan Blevins; great grandchildren-Charli Todd, Cali & Cash Graham, Danalee Lively, Mylee and Bradlei Blevins; Step-father Jack Smith; several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 22nd, at 2 P.M. from the Pennville Church of Christ with Minister Robby Eversole and Mr. Jeff Todd officiating, interment in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers are Britt Todd, John Todd, Jr., Austyn Todd, Levi Hatcher, Landon Jones, Terry Johnson, and Tony Johnson. Visitation is Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. at Pennville Church of Christ. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. EUGENE DENNEY, age 74, of Orchard Hill Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012, evening at his residence following an extended illness. A native of Huntsville, Alabama, He was born on July 26, 1937. Mr. Denney was a Veteran of Korea serving in the U.S. Navy and was retired from law enforcement and the security industry. Surviving are His wife-Mary Carol Knowles Denney; daughters & sons-in-law-Teresa & Jimmy Collette of Lyerly and Sandra & Sherman Rutledge of Summerville; granddaughter-Salley King; brother-Art Denney of Huntsville, Al. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 12th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Russell & Rev. Terry Shores officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active pallbearers, Gene Noles, Rodney Dempsey, Jimmy Collette, Tim Daley, Chris Noles, and Shane Noles; honorary pallbearers, Billy Noles, Junior Noles, and Lloyd Noles. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, Saturday from 6 until 8 P.M. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MRS. JACQUELIN MARIE SCOTT, age 75, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday night, February 4, 2012 in a Dalton hospital. Mrs. Scott was born in Rome, Georgia on June 22, 1937, a daughter of the late George Henry and Clarice Everett Johnson. Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by two brothers- Jerry Lee Johnson and Michael Henry Johnson. Survivors include her husband Bob Scott; daughter- Vicki Marie Scott of Dalton; sons- Robert Van Scott and Michael Lee Scott (Amy Lennette) all of Rome. Grandchildren- Johnathan Lee Scott, Christopher Michael Scott and Rebecca Marie Scott; dogs- B.J., Abbey and Lady. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday 4 P.M., February 8th, from Calvary Baptist Church with Dr. Gary Graves officiating, interment in Oak Knoll Memorial Gardens. Active Pallbearers will be Michael Scott, Johnathan Scott, Tracy Rainwater, Ty Snyder, Brad Treglown and Clark McCalla. Visitation will be Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church from 2:00 P.M. until the hour of service. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home of Summerville in charge of arrangements.

MRS. BETTY JEAN POWELL, age 78, of Mentone, Alabama passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012, in the local nursing home. A native Chattooga Countian, She was born to the late Dewey Karl and Susie Ann Rodgers Mitchell on October 8, 1933. Mrs. Powell was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, retired from the spinning department of Riegel Textile Corporation, and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by husband the late Lawrence W. Powell, Sr. Surviving are daughter-Patsy McGarty of Rex, GA; sons-Sam White of Dallas, GA, Dennis White of Odgen, KA, LaVon White, Jr. of Memphis, TN, and Douglas Powell of Mentone; sisters-Orleane Miller of Flint, MI, Ann Brown of Trion; brothers-D.C. Mitchell, Jr. and Malcolm Mitchell both of Menlo, Glenn Mitchell of Trion, and Larry Mitchell of LaFayette; 15 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 5th, at 4:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Shores and Greg Ledford officiating, interment in Ami Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 P.M. until the service hour. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MR. JOHN GRADY RODGERS, age 85, of Trion, Ga. Passed away Friday afternoon in the local Nursing Home. Mr. Rodgers was born in Broometown, Alabama March 17, 1926, a son of the late John Newton and Verdie Beatrice Gardner Rodgers. Mr. Rodgers was a Member and Deacon of Central Avenue Baptist Church, a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Navy, and a retired self-employed Carpenter. He was preceded in death by siblings: Jessie Rodgers, Don Rodgers, Wayne Rodgers, Bill Rodgers, Evelyn White, Winnie Robinson and Susie Mitchell. Survivors include his wife Willie Bell Rodgers; sister Luckie Bynum of Chattanooga, TN; brother -J. E. Rodgers of Colonial Heights, VA.; several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday (February 5, 2012) at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. John Leatherhead officiating, interment in Howell Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Deacons of Central Avenue Baptist Church. Visitation will be Saturday from 4 – 6 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Dixie Y. Faulkner Brown, age 74, of Summerville, Georgia, Dry Creek Community, formerly of Conyers, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Born in Lulu, Georgia on April 29, 1937 She was daughter of the late Mable Jean Faulkner. Mrs. Brown was Mormon by Faith, was retired keypunch operator for Kraft Foods, and an avid gardner. Surviving are her husband-T.O. (Thadys) Brown; daughters-Cheryl Brown of Atlanta, Carol Brown Spring of Huntsville, AL., and Chiara Brown of Mobile, AL.; grandchildren-Cherika Brown, Chris Brown, Travis Lynn, and Desiree’ Spring; great granddaughter-Hazel Lynn. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 7th, from the Ebenezer Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Jackson officiating, interment in Arlington Memorial Park, Sandy Springs, GA. Visitation Monday 6 until 8 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, Summerville.

THOMAS

MRS. STELLA MAE THOMAS, age 88, of Rome, Georgia, formerly of Summerville, passed away Wednesday evening in a Rome hospital. A native of Walker County, Georgia, She was born to the late William P. and Zora Mae King Oliver on September 5, 1923. Mrs. Thomas was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and was retired from sewing department of Best Mfg., and was preceded in death by her husband the late Rev. Hugh C. Thomas, a daughter the late Sandra Annette Thomas, and a number of Siblings. Surviving are daughters-Carol Magnusson of Rome and Faye Elrod of Gaylesville, AL.; son-Roger Thomas of Summerville; seven Grandchildren; ten Great Grandchildren; two Great, Great Grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 4th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Howard Odom officiating, interment in Trinity Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Duane Thomas, Paul Williams, Terry Elrod, Scott Thomas, James Elrod & Jason Magnusson. Visitation will be Saturday at the Funeral Home from 12 noon until the service hour. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MR. PAUL E. KING, SR., 87, passed away the evening of January 30, 2012 after a short illness. He was married to Betty Hopkins King for 51 years who passed away in 2004. They are the parents of three children, Karen King Driskell of Alpharetta, Georgia, Jill King Riggs of Longwood, Florida, and Paul E. King, Jr. of Johns Creek, Georgia; they have five grandchildren; a sister, Elizabeth King Abney of Rome also survive. Mr. King was a native of Menlo, Georgia. He came from humble beginnings being brought up by his mother after his father passed away when he was five years old. He attended North Georgia Military College and served in the Air Force as a Lieutenant during World War II. After returning home from Europe, he graduated from the University of Georgia in Athens, and began a long career in the life insurance industry in Atlanta. Later, his career took him to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he rose to the rank of President of Minister’s Life Insurance Marketing Group. In 1976 he relocated to Orlando, Florida with his family to start his own insurance agency, which he successfully ran for the balance of his career. Mr. King was a member of the Wekiva Presbyterian Church in Longwood, Florida for many years. The family will receive visitors, Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in Summerville, Georgia. Services will be held at 12:30 P.M. at the Alpine Community Church Menlo, Georgia, Rev. Tyler Downing officiating.

MRS. ERNESTINE V. BLEDSOE, age 91, of Summerville, Georgia, formerly of Pinehurst, Georgia passed away Thursday, January19, 2012, in Summerville. A native of Vienna, Georgia, She was born to the late Ernest L. and Bertie Walden Christmas on January 29, 1920. Before retirement Mrs. Bledsoe was City Clerk for the City of Pinehurst, Georgia and was a member of the Pinehurst Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband the late Thomas J. Bledsoe, sister-the late Evelyn Wadsworth, and son-in-law Guy Chambless III Surviving are daughters-Marie (Curt) Hutchinson of Chapin, S.C. and Edie Chambless of Summerville; sons-Ronnie (Dena) Bledsoe of Vienna and Bryce (Beth) Bledsoe of Unadilla, Georgia; brother-Ernest Christmas, Jr. of Vienna; grandchildren-Curtis Hutchinson, Ken Hutchinson, Guy Chambless, IV, Beth McCleskey, Tommy Bledsoe, Wendy Woodrum, Rhonda Arnold, Jeff Bledsoe, and Scott Bledsoe; thirteen Great Grandchildren. A celebration of Her life was held, on her birthday, January 29, 2012 in Pinehurst City Cemetery with a private service attended by her immediate Family, with Edie Chambless and Lee Guerry presiding. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MRS. MARTHA SPEER HUNTER, age 82, of Gore Community, Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012, at her residence. A native Chattooga Countian She was born to the late Robert Sterling and Annie Ruth Williams Speer on March 14, 1929. Mrs. Hunter was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and co-founder and Vice President of Hunter Furniture Company in Gore. Along with Her parents was preceded in death by a son the late James Robert Hunter. Surviving are her husband-James H. (Jim) Hunter; son and daughter in-law, John Clinton & Kristie Hunter of Subligna; grandchildren-Megan Jo Hunter, Clancey Paige Hunter, Emily Katelin Hunter, and John Clinton Hunter II; brothers-Bill Speer and Jerry & Shirley Speer of Summerville, Gore Community; Pam Dawson Hammonds. Funeral services will be held Monday January 30, at 2:00 PM at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Gore with Rev. Jimmy Bryant officiating, interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jack Owings, Jeff Owings, Rick Maxey, Donald McGraw, Billy Kuzniak, and David Spurgeon; Honorary Pallbearers Jimmy Barron, Greg Shaw, Harold Gordon, Iva Kirby, Mary Frances Dawson, Shirley Maxey, Frances Holt, Frankie Gordon, Louise McColum, Betty Jean Owings, and Jimmy Hix. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home, Sunday January 29th, from 4 to 6 PM. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MR. DAVID WAYNE WILSON, age 52, of Blowing Springs Road-Menlo, Georgia passed away Wednesday evening, January 25, 2012, in a Rome hospital. A native of Trion, He was born to the late Dewey Wayne Wilson and the late Martha Sue Westbrook Hensley on April 2, 1959. David served in the U.S. Army from 1978 to 1981 and was retired Truck Driver for the Town of Trion. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by grandmother-the late Lois Westbrook. Surviving are His wife-Doris Wooten Wilson; daughter & spouse-April Wilson & Morgan Laney of Trion; son-Charlie David Wilson of Trion; sisters-Toni Wilson & Kevin Stanfield of Boaz, AL. and Shonda Hammontree of Rocky Face, GA.; grandchildren-Austen, Joshua, & Landon Wilson, Chandlar, Skylar, Brent, & Ashton Laney; step father-Charles Hensley of Trion; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 28th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. John Mann and Mr. James Westbrook officiating, interment in Garrett Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Brian Saylors, Ricky Phillips, Patrick Strawn, Sammy Westbrook, Bobby Westbrook, Jimmy Saylors, O. J. Ford, and Butch-E Cordle. Visitation will be Saturday from 1 P.M. until the service hour at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

SPARKS

MRS. BETTY SPARKS, age 83, of Bankston Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday , January 19, 2012, in the local nursing home. A native of Trion, Georgia, she was born December 16, 1928, a daughter of the late James Robert Hill, Sr. and the late Navada Childers Hill. Mrs. Sparks was a member of the Church of God. She was preceded in death by sisters-the late Lorene Hardigree and Francis Turner and brother-Robert Hill, Jr. Surviving are daughters & spouses-Linda & Wayne Brown of LaFayette and Martha & O.W. Carpenter of Summerville; son & spouse-Terry & Maybell Sparks of Chickmauga; grandchildren-Shannon Stevens of Chickmauga, Amy Frazier of LaFayette, Matt Carpenter and Macy Dover of Summerville; great grandchildren-Ashley & Courtney Stevens, Graysen Dover, Calum, & Caden Carpenter, Anna Cobb, and Drew Frazier; sister-Hazel Howell of Nashville, Tennessee; special friend-Peggy Rosson. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 22nd, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Russell and Bro. Garland Hullender officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Chuck Frazier, Jeff Stevens, Benny Morgan, Howard Dillard, Phil McGuire, and Ed Campbell. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BRIDGES

Mrs. Velma L. Bridges, age 91, of Union Point, GA, formerly of Chattooga County, passed away Wednesday morning, January 18, 2012, in Union Point, Georgia. A daughter of the late Ellis and Addie Cargle Mathis, Mrs. Bridges was born April 11, 1920 in Little Sand Mountain, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Gordon Lee Bridges, and a son, the late Bobby Leon Bridges. Mrs. Bridges was Baptist by faith and was a retired Delta Airlines Accountant. Survivors include two Grandchildren: Mark Wesley Bridges and Allison Lynn Barfield; two Great Grandchildren: Olivia Barfield and Josephine Barfield; and daughter-in-law, Nancy Bridges of Newnan, GA. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 19, 2012, at 1:00 P. M. from Graveside in Little Sand Mountain Cemetery with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MRS. YVONNE MYRICK, age 75, of Trion, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012, in a Rome hospital. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on June 23, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Chester Lee Phillips and the late Ovell Whitley Cordell. Mrs. Myrick was a member of North Summerville Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband the late William Thomas Myrick. Surviving are daughter-April Myrick Vaughn; son & daughter-in-law Jehrome (Diane) Myrick all of Trion; granddaughter-Misty Myrick Copeland (Jason); grandson-Jehrome Paul Vaughn. Funeral services will be held Tuesday January 17, 2012 at 2:00 P. M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Russell and Mr. Robert Speer officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Tony Wooten, Dennis Maddux, Danny Joe Spraggins, Ronnie Prince, Casey Mann and Chris Noel. Honorary pallbearers will be Dino Demonia, Mike Starkey, David and Angela Towe and the Senior Members of North Summerville Baptist Church. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home Tuesday from 12:00 noon until the hour of service. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. EUGENE STODDARD TAYLOR, JR., age 83, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012, in the local nursing home. A native of northwest Georgia He was born to the late Eugene Stoddard Taylor, Sr. and the late Adeline Wright Taylor on May 22, 1928. Mr. Taylor was a member of the Presbyterian Church, served in the U.S. Marines during Korea, and was a retired attorney-at-law. Surviving are daughter-Elizabeth Taylor Archer of Chattanooga; son-Eugene S. Taylor, III of Atlanta; granddaughter-Hannah Archer; grandson-Jamie Archer. Graveside service will be held Sunday, January 15th, at 2:00 P.M. in the Family lot of Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Mike Penson officiating. The Family will receive friends Sunday at the Funeral Home from 1 P.M. until the hour of service. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Eugene Stoddard Taylor, Jr.

MR. JERRY N. PETTY, age 75, of Knollwood Circle-Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday night,(January 3, 2012) in a Rome hospital. A self-employed brick mason, Mr. Petty was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 19, 1936, a son of the late Cornelius Nathan & Thelma Blanton Petty. He was a member of the Church of Christ and was preceded in death by a granddaughter Kaila Corbin. Mr. Petty is survived by his wife Tennie Romine Petty of Summerville, a daughter and son-in-law Cecelia and Daniel Ford of Trion; sons and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Shelley Petty of Trion, and Thomas Petty of Summerville; sister- Rachel Rosso of New Orleans, LA; Granddaughters- Katie Ford, Alissa Leonard, Amanda Ford, Analee Ford, Hope Womack and Latalia Busby; several Great-Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Friday, January 6th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating, interment in Berryton Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Barry Wooten, Jackie Wooten, Daniel Ford, Wilton Snipes, Doug Sluder, and Bill Sluder. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00 P. M. until 8:00 P. M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. TOMMY MORRISON, age 68, of Lyerly, Georgia passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Chattooga County, Georgia on September 15, 1943 to the late Paul and Jewell McCollum Morrison. Mr. Morrison was retired from heat and air conditioning and a Veteran of Viet Nam serving in the U. S. Army. He was preceded in death by a brother the late Mike Morrison. Surviving are His wife-Jody Morrison; daughter-Robin Brown; son-Toby Morrison; granddaughter-Brecklyn Brown all of Lyerly; sister-Paula Cleveland and Carrie Morrison both of Lyerly, and Donna Ponder of Orange Grove, FL.; brothers-Ed Morrison and David Morrison both of Louisiana; several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 30th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Dewayne Teague and Pastor Jerry Rutledge officiating, interment in Johnson Cemetery, with Military Honors by Shanklin-Attaway Post #5 American Legion-Rome, Georgia. Active Pallbearers Jerry Cook, Wallace Cook, Tim Cook, Joe Reed, Rich Green, Dale Williams, Eric Reynolds. Visitation Thursday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.