Veronica Ann "Ronnie" Richter

Veronica Ann “Ronnie” Richter

Veronica Ann “Ronnie” Richter completed her earthly journey on February 7, 2019 after a valiant fight against cancer. Ronnie was born in Newport News, Va to Carroll H. and Anne Bonday on February 25, 1942. She lived in the Tidewater area of Virginia into adulthood. She met Dick Richter, the love of her life through her brother Carroll Anthony Bonday. Before they even met, they had noticed each other across the fence since their backyards touched. It was a fateful meeting because Ronnie had attended Catholic School through high school and at one point, even considered becoming a nun. Dick and their future four children are glad she reconsidered and the two were married on September 2, 1961.

Their 57 years of adventure together took them to live in Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, Tennessee and then back to Georgia where they found a home for over 30 years in Summerville. Ronnie fell in love with her community and its people. She loved her work in the Chattooga County School System as she helped youth develop their potential. She loved her church, Summerville First United Methodist and served in many roles through the years as well as being one of their strongest prayer warriors.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Carroll and her daughter Karen Richter May.

She is survived by her loving husband, Dick Richter. Her three sons: Richard (Donna), Jay (Alice) and Stephen (Lynda). Son-in-law: David May. Grandchildren: Hillary May, Elizabeth Richter Tarver (Zack), Ryan May, Brandyn May, R. Lee Richter, Sarah Richter, Jackson Richter, Anna Richter, Eli Richter, Max Richter and Augie Richter. Her sister Diane Hux, Sister-in-law Linda (George) Davies, Brother-in-law Gene (Gail) Richter, special sister Liz Johnson and many nieces and nephews.

The family has been overwhelmed by the love and support of the pastor and people of Summerville First UMC, the people of Little Sand Mountain Baptist Church. We will always be thankful to all the friends and family that have loved and supported Ronnie in all the places and through all the times of her life especially, Paula Davis for helping take care of things on the mountain.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday February 16th at 2:00 pm with the Rev. Dr. Ed Judy officiating. The family will then receive friends at 3:00 pm in the fellowship hall. The family will also be available to receive friends one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Summerville First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 187 Summerville, Ga 30747.  Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Johnnie Charles Wilson

MR. JOHNNIE CHARLES WILSON, age 71, of Given Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at his residence, following an illness.  A native of Greeley, Colorado, He was born to the late Calvin Coolidge Wilson and Ilene Marie Hatchel Wilson on September 28, 1947.  Mr. Wilson was a retired over-the-road truck driver.

            Surviving are daughters, Vicki Frazer of Nebraska and Cheryl Flores of Colorado; son-Johnny Charles Wilson, Jr. of Colorado; former wife, Charlotte Chabot; Five Grandchildren; Uncle, Aunt, Nieces and Nephews.

            In accordance with Mr. Wilson’s wishes, his body was cremated.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Johnny Duke Edwards

MR. JOHNNY DUKE EDWARDS, age 78, of Dry Valley Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019, in a Rome hospital following a brief illness.  He was born in Summerville, Georgia on January 7, 1941, a son of the late Duke Hamilton (Water Bill)  and Ella Mae Padgett Edwards.  Mr. Edwards loved fishing and hunting.  He was retired from the City of Summerville after numerous years of service; serving in several capacities including Superintendent of the water and sewer department.  He was a retired volunteer Fireman for the City of Summerville, a member and Deacon of the New Beginnings Baptist Church, member of Chattooga Lodge #704 F & AM, and a member of the Chattooga Shrine Club.  Besides His Parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lynda Sue Hames Edwards.

            He is survived be his son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Kerri Edwards; brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Mary Edwards; sisters and brother-in-law, Cindy Finster, Diane Gilliland, Mary (Pudge) and Richard White; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

            Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 31th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Johnson officiating, Active Pallbearers, Billy Gilliland, Matt Edwards, Tony White, Samuel Finster, Chance Gilliland, and Cale Pledger.  Interment in Summerville Cemetery with Masonic Rites at graveside, by Chattooga Lodge #704 F & AM.  The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Wednesday from 6 until 8 P.M.  The Family request no flowers and no food; suggest contributions to Chattooga Shrine Club or New Beginnings Baptist Church.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Johnny Duke Edwards, who passed away Tuesday.

Mrs. Frances Ruth Sills

MRS. FRANCES RUTH SILLS, age 60, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday morning in an Atlanta hospital.  Born in Huntsville, Alabama on September 1, 1958, She was a daughter of the late James and Daisy Idela Polk Rollins.  Mrs. Sills was a homemaker.

           

            Surviving are children, James Brown, Chrystal Brown, Sandra Brown, Wade Brown, Curtis York, Shanrail York, Edward Sills, and Chelsea Sills; Ten Grandchildren; sisters, Sylvia Dibb, Mary Jane Foster, Rose Ann Waldon, and Lisa Rawlston; brothers, Labron Rollins and Jimmy Rollins; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.

            Funeral services will be held Friday, February 1, 2019, at 11 A.M.  from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating, interment in Friendship Cemetery, Pisgah, Alabama.  Active Pallbearers Edward Sills, Curtis York, Kenneth Brown, James Brown, Sebastian Brown, and Nicholas Brown.   The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Thursday from 6 until 8 P.M.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Frances Ruth Sills, who passed away Sunday.

Mr. Brad Earl Johnson

MR. BRAD EARL JOHNSON, age 49, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday evening in a Rome hospital.  He was born in Rome, Georgia on April 8, 1969, a son of the late Earl Franklin Johnson and Frances Estelle Gorham Johnson, who survives.  Mr. Johnson was an entrepreneur and was preceded in death by father-in-law, Lamar Gregg.

            Surviving wife, Missy Johnson; mother, Frances Estelle Gorham Johnson; children, Paige & Cody Marshall, Blake Briggs, Chase Pate, Braden Johnson, Meagan Johnson; grandchildren, Sidney Crane, Logan Redford, Nora June Marshall; sister & brother-in-law Holly & Chris Henderson; mother-in-law, Sandra Gregg; father-in-law Billy & Debbie Light; sisters-in-law, Vicki & Zeb Whitehead, Teresa & John Critchfield, Vicki & Zeb Whitehead, Christina & Tshombe High; nieces & nephews, Haedyn & Zac Mobbs, Daniel Gray, Alex Henderson, Christian Henderson; great niece and nephew, Ella Mobbs and Zion Mobbs; 14 other Nieces and Nephews.

            A life celebration will be held Saturday, January 26^th, at 1:00 P.M. from the North Summerville Baptist Church with Pastor Sammy Barrett and family members speaking; interment in Lyerly Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Rodney Blackwell, Randy Johnson, Darrick Parrish, Dennis Johnson, Jeffery Gorham, Grant Burkhalter, Mike Hawkins, Danny Parrish, Alex Johnson, and Jon Mitchell; Honorary Pallbearers, John Critchfield, Zeb Whitehead, Tshombe High, Chris King, and Tony Floyd.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.