FRADY

MR. JERRY R. FRADY, age 73, of Fish Hatchery Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013. A native of Lyerly, Georgia He was born to the late Herman Walker and Emily Everet Frady on May 12, 1939. Mr. Frady was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a member of American Legion Post #129 and retired from G. T. E. in 1995. Surviving are wife-Jamie Hughes Frady; daughters-Tammy Smith and Chasidy Frady both of Summerville, and Lori Mobbs of Cedar Bluff, AL.; brother and spouse-Charles and Kathryn Frady of Summerville. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 26th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Tommy Pledger and Brother Paul Martin officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Josh Brooks, Rusty Dooley, Steve Dyer, Kevin Scoggins, Jeremy Heathcock, and Jim Hill; Honorary Pallbearers Tom Dooley, Jim Woodard, Herb Skelton, Dee Windle, Donnie Baker, Jackie Pierce, Ferell Allen, Tommy Drummond, Steve Groce, Ernest P. (Joe) Smith, Dink Willingham, Jimmy Burkhalter, Tad Allen, Mark Fisher, Willy Joe McGraw, the Trion Golfer’s Association, and the “Liars Table” of Jim’s Restaurant. The Family will receive friends Friday from noon until the funeral hour at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. LATHANIEL DUNAWAY, age 86, of Halls Valley Drive, Trion, Georgia passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at his residence. Native to Monroe, Georgia, He was a son of the late Clarence Lyzander and Irene Hardigree Dunaway. He was a member of the Trion First United Methodist Church, served in the U.S. Navy during WW II, and was retired rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. Mr. Dunaway was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Ruth Haygood Dunaway on July 8, 2004, and a sister the late Glenda Bennett. Surviving are daughter-Ellen (Allen) Adair of Marietta; son-Barry (Susan) Dunaway of Calhoun; sister-Sherry Watkins of Douglasville; grandchildren-Robby and Joey Dunaway, Emily, Claire, and Anna Faith Adair. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 27th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. David Autry and Rev. Jennifer Andone officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Friday, April 26th, from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Lathaniel Dunaway who passed away Tuesday.

MR. DAVID WILSON HALL, III, age 38, of Cloudland, Georgia passed away Friday, April 19, 2013. Born in Scottsdale, Arizona on October 17, 1974, He was preceded in death by mother-the late Alice Peterson Hall, Surviving is His father-David W. Hall, II of Satellite Beach, FL. Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 27th, at 12 noon from the Cloudland Presbyterian Cemetery, with Rev. Dan Steere officiating. Active Pallbearers Jong Lee, Sutton Connelly, David Tidmore, Rex Abernathy, LaDon Lively, and Hugh Lively. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 until 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Flowers are appreciated or contributions to the Rome Braves “Field of Dreams”. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MR. CARL D. SANFORD, age 71, of Holland-Chattoogaville Road, Lyerly, Georgia passed away Friday (October 5, 2012). A native of Round Mountain, Alabama, He was born to the late Cicero and Rena Ward Sanford on December 17, 1940. Mr. Sanford graduated Mississippi State University on a football scholarship and began a forty year manufacturing Executive career in Summerville, Georgia with Georgia Rug Mill, later Bigelow-Sanford Rug Mill; then to Canada, then with BASF/Honeywell in Dalton. Afterward retiring to the 750 acre Family farm on Holland-Chattoogaville Road. Surviving are His wife-Tippy Sanford; sons-Colter Sanford of Chattoogaville and Tyler of Summerville; grandchildren-Carlie Sanford, Colton Sanford, Ayla Sanford, and Cason Sanford; sister-Dixie Messer of Cedar Bluff, AL; brothers-Sam Sanford of Cedar Bluff, AL and D.C. Sanford of Jamestown, Al; several Nieces and Nephews. Entombment service will be held Sunday, April 21st, at 2:30 P.M. on the Family Farm in Holland Community. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MS. JEAN KAY, age 73, of Cherry Street-Trion, Georgia, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013, morning in a Rome hospital. A native Chattooga Countian, She was born to the late Albert Croy and Everene Henderson on February 28, 1940. Ms. Kay was Baptist by Faith, retired from Mohawk Industries, and was preceded in death by a sister and brother. Surviving are daughter-Kim Kay (Albert) Palmour of Summerville; sons-James Bradley Kay of Trion and Kenneth Lee (Hannah) Kay of Ringgold; grandchildren-Keith (Rhiannon) Morrison, Preston Morrison, Jeremy Guinn, Cameron Kay, Darian Kay, Donavan Kay, Amanda Kay, Carmen Palmour, Alexandra Palmour, and Marianna Palmour; great grandchildren-Stella Morrison, Ashby Morrison, Jared Guinn, Jordon Guinn, and Danielle Guinn; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins also survive. Graveside, Family Only, service will be held Saturday, April 20th, in Union Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the Family suggest contributions to the American Diabetes Assoc. of the Alzheimers Assoc. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Martin, Mr. Billy Joe Sr.

MR. BILLY JOE MARTIN, SR. age 80, of Highway #48-Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013, in a Ft. Oglethorpe hospital.  A native of Round Mountain, Alabama He was born to the late Fred and Cledie Timmerman Martin on July 1, 1932.  Mr. Martin was a member of Alpine Community Church, Veteran of Korean Conflict, and retired CEO Technician with General Telephone Company in 1991 after 37 years of service.  He was preceded in death by a son the late Jack Warren.

            Surviving are His wife-Ann Abernathy Martin; daughter-Brenda Bearden of Summerville; son and spouse-Billy, Jr. and Cindy Martin of Summerville; granddaughters-Chris Ann and Eric Davenport and Amy Martin; grandsons-Todd and Jamie Bearden and Zack Bearden; great grandsons-Jarred Bearden, Raidyn Davenport, and Reece Davenport; brothers and spouses-Winston and Lavern Martin of Eatonton, Wallace and Ellen Martin of Menlo, Charlie Frank and Kaye Martin of  Lawton, Oklahoma, Greg and Debbie Martin of Cloudland; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

            Funeral service will be held Sunday, April 7^th, at 4:00 P.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery with Pastor Tommy Pledger officiating.  Honorary Pallbearers will be members of Alpine Community Church and are asked to assemble at the Cemetery Sunday at 3:45 P.M.  At Mr. Martin’s request, there will be no visitation.

          
            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

           

Smith, Mrs. Debbie Laney

MRS. DEBBIE LANEY SMITH, age 60, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia formerly of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013, evening at her residence following an illness.  Born in Augusta, Georgia on July 9, 1952; She was a daughter of the late Morgan Gilbert and Lola Mae Cleveland Laney.  Mrs. Smith was formerly a CNA for Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home and was Baptist by Faith.  She was preceded in death by brothers-Albert Laney, Gathan “Gator” Laney, and Morgan Laney.

            Surviving are husband-David James Smith; daughters-Diana Gaston of Tunnel Hill, Jennifer Smith of Chatsworth, and Amanda Smith of Tunnel Hill; sons-Gilbert Sims of Tunnel Hill and Randal Battles, Jr. of Trion; sister-Vera Mae Laney of Trion; brother-Cecil Laney of Summerville; eleven Grandchildren, one Great Grandson, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

            Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 7^th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Howell officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery, Active Pallbearers Vamp, H. L., Joe, Ron,Robert, Buck.  The Family will receive friends Saturday from 4 until 6 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mershon, Mr. Roger D.

MR. ROGER D. MERSHON, age 62, of Orchard Hill Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, March 29, 2013, in the local nursing home.  He was born on November 13, 1950 and a member of United by Faith Baptist Church.  Mr. Mershon was a Clerk for George’s Quick Service in Summerville and was preceded in death by his brother the late Paulie Mershon.                         

            Surviving are mother-Sybil Mershon of Summerville; aunt-Jessie Penland; several Cousins also survive.

            Funeral services will be held Monday, April 1^st, at 2:00 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 T. C. Pledger, Doug Colbert, Bob Pledger, Gene Cavin, John McGraw, David Tyson.  The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Monday from 12:00 noon until the hour of service.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Anderson, Mr. James "Cotton"

MR. JAMES “COTTON” ANDERSON, Sr., age 74, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013, evening in the local nursing home.  Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on February 23, 1939, He was a son of the late John Vernon and Prissy Lula Nation Anderson.  Mr. Anderson was Church of God by Faith, served in the U. S. Air Force, and was a Welder for Superior Mechanics Service.  Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his first wife the late Glenda Joyce Jones Anderson. 

           

            Surviving are daughters and spouses-Donna and Donnie Goodson, Frances and Randall Worley all of Summerville, and Tammy Young of Chattanooga; sons and daughters-in-law-James, Jr. and Patty Anderson and Leighton and Zeta Anderson all of Trion; half sister-Idella Payne of Rossville; 13 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews.

            Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 28^th,  at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Pastor Kevin Norton officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Randall Worley, Christopher Worley, Anthony Anderson, Matthew Anderson, Josh Jones, Jerry Jones, Jeff Jones; Honorary Pallbearers Staff of Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  The Family will receive friends Thursday prior to service time at the Funeral Home.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

SMITH

MS. CONNIE RUTH SMITH, age 51, of Milton Circle-Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013, following an extended illness.  Born in Walker County, Georgia on May 14, 1961, she was a daughter of the late Martin Conrad Smith and Florence Lorance Smith who survives.  Ms. Smith was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and retired from B.J.’s Sewing Plant where she was an inspector.

            Surviving are daughter-April Michelle Odom of Summerville; mother-Florence Lorance Smith of Summerville; maternal grandmother-Mary Ruth Johnston of Summerville; sisters-Sherry Lynn Smith, of Rome, Darlene Renee Youngblood of Summerville, and Betty Kathryn White of Summerville; half sister-Brenda Ann Mason of Summerville; half brothers-Stephen Ray Rodgers of Teloga Community, Summerville and Billy Wayne Rodgers of Mountain View Community, Trion; special friend-Kathy Cook; several Nieces and Nephews.

            Funeral services Sunday, March 24th, at 3:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Mike Odom and Brother Howard Odom officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery.  At Ms. Smith’s request please omit flowers, contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Nicholson, Mr. Robert C.

MR. ROBERT C. NICHOLSON, age 85, of Shady Lane-Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday morning at his residence.  Born in Ducktown, Tennessee on May 7, 1927,a son of the late James Isaac and Bertha Styles Nicholson, Mr. Nicholson was a member of Pennville Church of Christ and was retired from the bleaching department of Riegel Textile Corporation.

            Surviving are His wife, Frances Broome Nicholson; daughters-Frances Lenora Pence of Trion, Pat Pierce of Rock Springs, Elaine Clements of Trion, Jean Meadows of Douglasville, and Carol Waters of LaFayette; son-Ron Nicholson of Sarasota, FL.; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

            Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 16^th, at 3:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers will be David Saylors, Bob Wesson, Josh Pilcher, David Pence, Nicholas Young, Cody Young, Eddie Britton and Jeff Cooper. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home Saturday from 1:30 PM until the hour of service.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Boole, Mr. Ralph Preston

MR. RALPH PRESTON BOOLE, age 81, of Ft. Payne, Alabama, formerly of Chattooga County, Georgia passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013.  A native of Exmore, Virginia, He was born to the late Norman and Annie Chandler Boole on February 21, 1932.  Mr. Boole was a Veteran of Korea, serving in the U. S. Coast Guard, was retired from Pan Am Airlines, and later was corrections officer Sargent, retiring from Hayes State Prison.  He attended the Ruhama Baptist Church in Ft. Payne, Ala. and was preceded in death by His wife the Late Virginia Keller Boole

            Surviving are children-Jeffery Boole of Exmore, VA, Richard Boole of Boise, Idaho, Kerrie & Mike Bowie of Maryville, TN., Frank Parks, Jr. & Connie Aldridge, Stephanie  Dennis & Earl Bramlett all of Summerville; ; grandchildren-Amy & Paul Priest, Allison & Brad McConnell, Brandon Bowie, Jessica & Josh Green, Zack Dennis, and Alleigha Dennis; great grandchildren-Madeline, Sarah, Bethany, & Lainey Priest, Alex & Andrew Rainwater, Gracie & Michael Bowie, Shelby & Jaxan Green; cousin-Gloria & Thomas Hudson of Exmore, VA; 2 Nieces and Nephew.

            Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 14^th, at 5 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Murdock officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Mike Bowie, Josh Green, Paul Priest, Earl Bramlett, Eddie Bramlett, and Mike Clem; Honorary Pallbearers Employees and Retired Employees of Hays State Prison.  Visitation will be Thursday from 4 P.M. until the service hour.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.