Mr. Eddie Ray Teague

MR. EDDIE RAY TEAGUE, age 77, of Orchard Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday morning, December 20, 2020, in a Rome hospital.  Mr. Teague was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on April 18, 1943, to the late Charlie and Dellia Ester Busby Teague.  He was Baptist by Faith, retired machine operator for Mohawk Industries, and in addition to his Parents was preceded in death by his wife the late Geneva Espy Teague on October 25, 2019 and a son, the late Jeffery Lynn (Jeff) Teague on December 3, 2019.

 

            Surviving are son, Ray Teague; sister, Shirley Hughes; grandson, Cody Teague; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

 

            Funeral and interment service will be held 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 22, 2020, from Graveside, in West Hill Cemetery at Trion; with Rev. Wayne Pace officiating, Pallbearers, Tye McGuire, Tony Dowdy, Scott Hughes, Cory Espy, Bryan Rogers, and Tracy Rogers.

 

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Eddie Ray Teague.

Mr. Thomas Ralph Millican

MR. THOMAS RALPH MILLICAN, age 76 of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Pruitt Health Care, Rome. Mr. Millican was born in Cherokee County, Alabama on December 23, 1943 to the late J. B. Millican and Louise Dowdy Millican. He was retired from Mount Vernon Mills and was a member of West Summerville Baptist Church. In addition to His parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, the late Alice Cochran Millican.

Surviving are his son, Scott Millican; sister, Sandra (Jerry) Sparks and Niece, Lisa (Chris) Davis.

Private graveside and interment service for Mr. Millican will be held Saturday, December 19th from West Hill Cemetery with Rev. John Paul Harris officiating; Pallbearers will be Spence Davis, Steiner Davis, Chad Millican, Jerry Sparks, and Scott Millican.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Thomas Ralph Millican.

Mr. Roy Elliott "Pete" Huggins

MR. ROY ELLIOTT “PETE” HUGGINS, age 34, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday evening, December 8, 2020, in a Rome hospital from injuries received in an auto accident, earlier Tuesday. Born in Floyd County, Georgia on December 8, 1986, a son of the late Elliott Jude Huggins and Debra Marlene Durham Smith, who survives. Mr. Huggins was employed by Chattanooga Wilbert Vault Company.

Surviving are companions, Janet Murdock and Kayla Cooper; children, Kathy Kirby, Savannah Cooper, Lynn Cooper, Kylie Huggins, Junior Huggins, Kassidy Cooper, and Nevaeh Cooper; Two Grandchildren; half sister, Beth Hamby; brother, Billy Ray (Ashley) Collins; Nieces and Nephews, Tammy Hamby, Stephanie Hamby, Anthony Hamby, Stephen Hamby, Bryson Goforth, Noah Goforth, Jackson Goforth.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 13th, at 3:00 P.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Ray Caldwell and Rev. Bill Towe officiating. Pallbearers will be Kebo Smith, Randy Tucker, Jimmy Murdock, Adam McGraw, Tanner Spears, Eddie Murdock, Jacob Caldwell, Ray Ray Caldwell, Jeffery Caldwell, and Ethan Caldwell.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Roy Elliott “Pete” Huggins.

ALVERSON

Mrs. Molly Alverson.....

At 1:00 p.m., December 6, 2020 Mrs. Molly Willingham Alverson yielded her earthly body and struggles and received her new and glorified body in Heaven. She was greeted there by her Mother, Shirley Stricklin Willingham and Father John Edd Willingham; Grandparents, Sam and Frances Stricklin and John B. and Stella Willingham along with countless other beloved family members.

She is survived by her family whom she loved immeasurably: her Husband of 30 years, Michael Alverson, whom she married December 29, 1990; her Children, April (Leroy) LuAllen, Melisha (Jimmy) Porter; Grandchildren, Landyn Durham, Brooklyn Durham, Bryanna Wallin, Kristopher Wallin, and Great Granddaughter, Athena Shropshire; Brother, Eddy Willingham along with Nephews and Nieces, Adam (Jessi) Willingham, Jesse (Abbigail) Willingham, Sarah (Garrett) Hurley, Joshua Willingham; Great Niece and Nephews, Reed Willingham, Avery Willingham, and Rett Hurley.

Mrs. Alverson was born in Rome (Floyd County) Georgia on March 15, 1963 and made Chattooga County her home her entire life. She retired from Hayes Correctional Facility in 2019 after 29 years. Her co-workers there in accounting were a second family and always held a special place in her heart. She was a member of Perennial Springs Baptist Church. She also leaves behind 3 life long friends, Cheryl (Kendrick) Mobbs, Kathy (Hawkins) Simms, and Kathy (Barfield) Marquez.

A Private Graveside Service will be shared with her mother at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Greenhill Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Landyn Durham, Kristopher Wallin, Adam Willingham, Jesse Willingham, Joshua Willingham, and Garrett Hurley. Officiating the service will be Brother Tom Russell, Perennial Springs Baptist Church. In Lieu of flowers, The Family Request donations be made to any local Children’s Charity in Memory of Mrs. Molly Alverson.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Molly Willingham Alverson.

WILLINGHAM

At 12:05, December 2, 2020, MS. SHIRLEY STRICKLIN WILLINGHAM journeyed across the River Jordan to her Heavenly Home, where she joined her parents, Sam and Francis Stricklin, brothers and sister, Grant Stricklin, Molly Ragan, Sammy Stricklin, Jimmy Stricklin, Sr., and infant William D. Stricklin; the father of her children, John Ed Willingham, daughter-in-law, Patti Thompson Willingham, and long time companion, Ray Hall.

She is survived by one brother, James (Rachel) Stricklin; sisters-in-law, Peggy Stricklin and Janice Stricklin; one son, Eddy Willingham, and one daughter, Molly (Mike) Alverson; grandchildren, Adam (Jessi) Willingham, Jesse (Abbigail) Willingham, Sarah (Garrett) Hurley, Joshua Willingham, April (Leroy) Luallen, Melisha (Jimmy) Porter; great grandchildren, Landyn Durham, Brooklyn Durham, Bryanna Wallin, Kristopher Wallin, Reed Willingham, Avery Willingham, and Rett Hurley; great great granddaughter, Athena Shropshire; and a host of Nieces and Nephews, that she adored.

Ms. Willingham was born in Savannah (Hardin County), Tennessee on September 30, 1936, before her family moved to Chattooga County in the early 1940’s. Ms. Willingham retired as City Clerk in 1999, after serving the City of Summerville for 44 years. Her co-workers there were a second family, and always held a special place in her heart. She was a member of Perennial Springs Baptist Church, but had attended Dry Valley Baptist Church her last few years with her family, where she was a member of the Grace Sunday School Class. Ms. Willingham faithfully served our Veterans as a member of the Chattooga County Ladies Auxiliary VFW for many years. She was awarded Gold Circle membership in 2015.

A Private Graveside service will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Greenhills Memory Garden. Pallbearers are Adam Willingham, Jesse Willingham, Joshua Willingham, Garrett Hurley, Landyn Durham, Kristopher Wallin. Officiating the service will be Brother Tom Russell, Perennial Springs Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the Family request donations be made to the Summerville Mainstreet Program, in Memory of Ms. Shirley Willingham.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Shirley Stricklin Willingham.

Mrs. Deborah Maton Bryant

MRS. DEBORAH MATON BRYANT, age 56, of Glenn Drive, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020, in a Rome hospital. She was born in Rome, Georgia on January 5, 1964, a daughter of the late Paul Leonard Maton and Annie Sue Touchstone Maton Matthews, who survives. Mrs. Bryant was Baptist by Faith.

Surviving are Her husband, William Bryant; mother, Annie Sue Matthews; daughters, Crystal Maton and Deborah Austin; son, Bud Bryant; sisters, Marie Long, Darlene Jordan, and Diane Smith; Eight Grandchildren, One Great Grandchild; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Monday, November 30th, at 1:00 P.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery, with Rev. David Long officiating; active pallbearers, Jimmy Lowe, Justin Lowe, Jimmy Jordan, Clay Brown, Matthew Austin, Jimmy Nixon, Casey Jennings, and Robert Warren.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. DEBORAH MATON BRYANT.

Mr. Alton Luther Shaw, Sr.

MR. ALTON LUTHER SHAW, Sr., age 68, of Trion, Georgia, Mountain View Community, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at his residence. Born in Cedartown, Georgia on April 11, 1952, He was a son of the late Melvin and Anner Redden Shaw. Mr. Shaw was a retired heavy equipment operator.

Surviving are His wife, Gail Shaw; daughters, Anna Gary, Aquilla White, April Shaw, Lisa Shaw, and Lynn Hill; son, Alton Shaw, Jr.; sister, Betty Ryan; Eleven Grandchildren, Three Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral and Interment services will be Private, with interment in the Family Plot of Cave Spring Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jerry Gary, Todd White, Bryce Blackmon, Timothy Shaw, Eddie Shaw, and Randy Hill.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Alton Luther Shaw, Sr. who died Sunday.

STERNER

MRS. RHONDA PETTYJOHN STERNER, age 57, of Greeson Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away early Saturday morning, November 21, 2020, at her residence. Born in Rome, Georgia on March 7, 1963; She was a daughter of the late Thomas S. and Louise Greene Pettyjohn. Mrs. Sterner was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and was employed with Southeast Pathology, in Rome.

Surviving are Her husband, John Sterner; daughter, Alanna J. Sterner; and son, Mason D. Sterner; aunt, Linda Greene; special cousins, Cecila and Craig Holt and Susan Brooks; special friends, Ken and Carol Fries and Ann McCollum.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 22nd, at 3:00 P.M. from Antioch Baptist Church with Pastors Brian Butler, Jimmy Bryant, and Miles Phillips officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Alan Smith, Rusty Wilson, Tommy Wilson, Eddie Wilson, Randy Wilson, and Bobby Purcell; Honorary Pallbearers Associates of Southeastern Pathology. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 1 until 3 P.M. at Antioch Baptist Church, Big Texas Valley Road, Rome, Georgia. The Family request no flowers and suggest contributions to Antioch Baptist Church or Cancer Navigators of Rome.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. RHONDA PETTYJOHN STERNER who passed away early Saturday.

Mr. Charles Miller Marks

     MR. CHARLES MILLER MARKS, age 97, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Georgia. Born on February 3, 1923 in Summerville, Georgia to the late Harry and Maude Nichols Marks. Mr. Marks was married to the late Mary Lois Roper Marks on December 25, 1941, and was preceded in death by sisters, the late Julia A. Wyatt, Anis H. Harris, Ruth Schongerth, Mary E. Majors; brothers, the late James H. Marks, Stuart T. Marks, and Thomas Marks. He was a Veteran of WW II serving in the U. S. Air Force and was retired from Chattooga County Schools where He was the Vocational Teacher. Mr. Marks was a member of the Summerville Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are daughter, Phyllis M. Brown; son, Charles R. (Chuck) Marks; grandchildren, Douglas (Maxx) Brown, Kristopher (Katie) Marks, Erin (Tyler) Pledger, and Charlie Marks; eleven Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

A Funeral service will be held at a later date.


Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Thurman Harm Day

Thurman Harm Day 95, formerly of Trion, GA passed away November 13, 2020 at NHC Ft. Oglethorpe.

Mr. Day was born on April 15, 1925 in Chattooga County to the late Annie Mae Nunn Day, and George J Day Sr. He was as member of the Pleasant Grove church of Christ where he served as the song leader for many years.

After graduating from Trion High School, Mr. Day enlisted in the US Navy in July 1943 and served his country during WWII. Prior to his retirement, he was a manager in the cloth room at Riegel Textiles.

He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Mary Nell Hendrix Day and one sister Charlotte (Jimmy) Hall along with several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his precious daughter Glenda Jane Day.

He was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters Myrtle Day Young, Magalene Day Higgins, Leroy Day, Christine Day Googe and George Day.

A private family graveside service will be held at West Hill Cemetery in Trion, GA with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pleasant Grove church of Christ.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

GLADNEY

MRS. MONTEZ WILSON GLADNEY, a resident of 3451 Hwy. 48, Summerville, Georgia, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 10, 2020, at her home. She was born February 4, 1933 to the late James Aubrey Wilson, Sr. and Lena Gibson Wilson. Montez was preceded in death by her husband-Charles Lamar Gladney in 2003, as well as eight siblings, Claudine Fowler, Ewart Wilson, Sr., Maughee Wilson Evans, Charles B. Wilson, Lorenzo Wilson, James A. Wilson, Jr., Waylon Wilson, and Juanita Wilson. Montez was a faithful member of the South Commerce Church of Christ for almost 70 years and was retired, after 42 years of service from Fieldcrest Cannon. She took great delight in her family and also loved to sing.

Montez is survived by daughter Kaye Greer and her husband, Preston; two beloved grandchildren, William Benjamin Greer and Kailen Laura Greer; one sister, whom she loved dearly, Joan Wilson Renslow; she is also survived by a host of Nieces, Nephews, great Nieces, and great Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 12th, at 2:00 P.M. from Graveside in Greenhills Memory Garden with Ministers Bill Thomas and Tim Evans officiating. Active Pallbearers will be nephews Rex Evans, Tim Evans, Quinton Wilson, Mike Wilson, Jamie Renslow, Gary Duke, Kyle Duke, and Tracy Rainwater; Honorary Pallbearers, the members of South Commerce Church of Christ and Tony Jones, and Mike Stull. Flowers are appreciated or contributions to Georgia Agape, #3094 Mercer University Drive-Suite #200, Atlanta, GA.-30341 or South Commerce Church of Christ, P.O. Box #167, Summerville, Georgia-30747.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Montez Wilson Gladney.

STROUP

CAPTAIN EDDIE LEE STROUP, age 65, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away early Saturday morning, October 31, 2020. Mr. Stroup was born in Fulton County, Georgia of November 24, 1954, to the late Charlie and Myrtice Carnes Stroup. He was raised in Cedartown, Georgia, and was a 1972 graduate of Cedartown High School. Following graduation, Mr. Stroup served in the U. S. Air Force, the U. S. Air Force Reserve, and the Army National Guard. He began his law enforcement career in 1992 with the Rockmart, Georgia Police Department rising to the rank of Lieutenant. He was later employed with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy, becoming the first K-9 Unit in Polk County, Georgia. In 2001 Mr. Stroup joined Chattooga County Sheriff’s Department holding positions of Deputy, Road Captain, Investigator, Chief Investigator, and as of late, Jail Administrator. Mr. Stroup loved Knowing that throughout his career, he was able to help those in need. Mr. Stroup was married to Rhonda Lynn Tucker Robinson, on April 1, 2006, in a beautiful ceremony in the mountains of Tennessee, surrounded by their loving children. In addition to His Parents, he in preceded in death by a brother the late Gary Wayne Stroup.

Surviving is His loving wife, Rhonda Lynn Stroup; son, Charlie Joe Stroup (Aubrey); steps sons, John Nicholas Robinson (Sierra) and Ethan Tyler Robinson (Chelsey); grandchildren, Rory Stroup, Maura Stroup, Aiden Robinson, and Lincoln Robinson.

A Private Funeral service will be held Wednesday at the Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Sheriff Mark Schrader, Chief Deputy Kevin Woods, and Pastor Joel Smith officiating, entombment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Pallbearers, Steve Tucker, Jeremiah Tucker, Zach Pettett, Jason Burrage, Caine Railey, Brian Tucker, and B. J. Montgomery; Honorary Pallbearers include the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Department and Chattooga County Jail Staff. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Widows Fruit Fund at Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangement for Captain Eddie Lee Stroup, who passed away Saturday.

Mrs. Inez "Knockie" Blackmon

MRS. INEZ “KNOCKIE” BLACKMON, age 84, of Martin Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday afternoon at her residence. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, She was born to the late Charlie and Madie Ledford Bates, on May 4, 1936. Mrs. Blackmon was a member of the Community Holiness Church and was retired from the former Montgomery Knitting Mill. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Mack Blackmon, daughter, the late Betty Blackmon Stansell, grandson, the late Ben Hix, and Six Siblings, also died earlier.

Surviving are son, Jackie Blackmon; grandchildren, Jason Hix, Russell (Kristen) Branch, Randy (Ashley) Justice, Angela (Ron) Langford, Cherrie Miller; great grandchildren, Vincent (Emily) Hix, Angel Hix, Dylan (Jamie) Branch, Cheisey Highfield, Cheyenne Smith, Kinsley Gorman, Morgan Driver, Breanna Carter, Timothy Carter, and Michael Scoggins; great great grandchildren, Donovan Dallas, Jr., Ailli Bentley, Chloe Bentley, Carson Holder-Adams, Braiden Holder-Adams, Summer Vaughn, Brody Vaughn, and Colter Phillips; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 27th, at 3:30 P.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery, with Pastor John Mann officiating. Active Pallbearers Vincent Hix, Dylan Branch, Russell Branch, Adam Gorham, Matt Reynolds, and Alvin Edgeworth.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Inez “Knockie” Blackmon.

Mrs. Kathleen Phillips Wooten

MRS. KATHLEEN PHILLIPS WOOTEN, age 80, of Blowing Springs Road, Menlo, Georgia passed away Friday, October 23, 2020, in a Rome hospital. She was born in Trion, Georgia on March 6, 1940, to the late Charlie Edwards and Etheleen Rich Phillips. Mrs. Wooten was a member of West Berryton Faith Temple and formerly worked in the card room of Mount Vernon Mills and also was a cashier for Walmart. She was preceded in death by daughters, the late Janet Wooten and Jeanette Wooten, grandsons, the late Joshua Wooten and Jeremy Wooten, and son-in-law, the late David Wilson.

Surviving are husband, Hoyt Miles Wooten; daughters and spouse, Doris Wilson of Menlo, Brenda and Greg Woodall of Fyffe, AL.; sons, Kenneth Wooten of Menlo and Donnie Wooten of Daytona, FL.; brother, Jimmie (Dorthene) Phillips; Seven Grandchildren; great grandchildren, whom She raised, Dixie Shelton, Journie Shelton, and Kenzie Edwards; twelve Great Grandchildren; one Great Great Granddaughter; Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 27th, at 1:00 P.M. from Graveside in Garrett Cemetery with Rev. John Mann officiating. Active Pallbearers Rickey Phillips, Charlie Wilson, Morgan Laney, Otis Laney, Matthew Wooten, and Jammy White.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Kathleen Phillips Wooten, who passed away Friday evening.

BROOKS

Mrs. Ann H. Brooks, age 83 of Summerville Georgia, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in a Rome Hospital. She was born in Summerville on March 21, 1937, a daughter of the late Ralph Henry and Betty Elizabeth Tribble Housch. Mrs. Brooks was a member of the Trion Presbyterian Church and worked for Profitts Department Store for a number of years and later retired from Belks. Ann was preceded in death by aunts Edna Tribble Shaw and Lucille Tribble Ratliff and a brother in law, Bill Worsham.

Surviving are her daughter, Beverly Brooks; son, Tim (Lee Ann) Brooks; grandson, Skyler Brooks; sisters, Kay Worsham and Jane (Jim) Parker; brother, Dale (Honey) Housch; an aunt, Frances Housch; also, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 2 pm from the Graveside in Greenhills Memory Garden with the Rev. William Flanagan officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Derick Parker, Jud Williams, Eric Housch, Charles Cooper, Jeremy Worsham, and Jay Williams.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Ann H. Brooks who passed away Wednesday.

Mrs. Wanda Jo Prather

MRS. WANDA JO PRATHER, age 72, of Filter Plant Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020, in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattooga County, she was born to the late John and Sara Martin Blackwell on January 17, 1948. Mrs. Prather was a member of the Summerville First United Methodist Church and was retired lab technician for Mohawk. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband the late Robert Gideon Prather; siblings, Ralph Blackwell, Bill Blackwell, Ronald Blackwell, and Tommy Blackwell.

Surviving are in daughter and son-in-law, Elena and Matt Floyd; grandchildren, Anna and Doug Craig, Jamey and Will Floyd; sister Sara Anna and Mike Stoker; brothers, Bob and Diane Blackwell, Don and Nancy Blackwell, Danny Ray and Cristy Blackwell, Gary and Teresa Blackwell; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 24th, at 2:00 p.m. from the Graveside in Summerville Cemetery with Brother Russ Blackwell officiating. Active Pallbearers Gary Blackwell, Jamey Floyd, Doug Craig, Luke Blackwell, John Blackwell, and Jeff Blackmon; Honorary Pallbearers Sara Anna Stoker, Anna Craig, Peggy Rosson, Sandy O’Bryant, April Blackwell; special thanks to Fresenius Kidney Care, Amtran Transport, Dr. Jamie and Luke Lin.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Wanda Jo Prather who passed away Thursday.

Mrs. Hilda Rosser Reynolds

MRS. HILDA ROSSER REYNOLDS, age 87, of Lyerly Dam Road, Lyerly, Georgia, passed away Tuesday morning, October 20, 2020, at her residence. A native of Little Sand Mountain, she was born to the late George Lee and Bessie Ada White Rosser on August 4, 1933. Mrs. Reynolds was a member of the Summerville First Baptist Church and was retired from the sewing department of Buster Brown Mfg. Company. In addition to parents She is preceded by siblings, Helen Satterfield, Annie Bell Bishop, Ballenger Rosser, Rose Murdock, Milton Rosser, Ada Bridges Morgan, John Rosser, Josephine Baggett Frank Rosser, Paul Rosser, and Frances Rosser.

Surviving are husband, Bob Reynolds, She was married to Bob for 69 years; daughters, Nancy (David) Daniel and Donna (Thomas) Wright; son, David (Teresa) Reynolds; sister-in-law, Dot Rosser; grandchildren, Jason Wright, Amy Lamb, Kevin Daniel, Matthew Daniel, and Andrew Daniel; great grandchildren, Everett James Daniel and Lydia Ruth Daniel; forty eight Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Family was important to her. If you ever wondered if she cared for you, just remember, if you were in her extended family—she did. She spent hours keeping up with her family and family tree. At any family reunion she spent time finding out the names and birthdates of any new family members. She knew who everyone was and how they were related. She was one of those people who if you asked her, could probably name everyone in the room. If she didn’t know your name, she was trying to find out.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 23rd, at 2:00 P.M. from Graveside in Lyerly Cemetery, with Pastor Sean Wegener, Kevin Daniel, Matthew Daniel, and Jason Wright officiating. Active Pallbearers, Andrew Daniel, Ken Reynolds, Justin Lee, Steve Rosser, Stan Rosser, and Larry Reynolds; Honorary Pallbearers, Alice Railey, Lewis Railey, Tim Railey, Beth Batts, Ben Bridges, Jeff Reynolds, and Frankie Joe Lee, Nieces, Nephews, and the Seekers Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Hilda Rosser Reynolds.

Linda Arlene Posey

LINDA ARLENE POSEY, age 72, of Fulmer Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday morning, October 18, 2020, in a Rome hospital. She was born in LaFayette, Georgia on February 7, 1948, a daughter of the late Earl Jerome and Mary Elizabeth Eleam Smith. She was a member and pianist of the New Hope North Baptist Church, a 1966 Graduate of Chattooga High School and graduated from Medical Assistance Program of Alberquerque, New Mexico Tech. School, in 1983. For several years worked for Walmart. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by grandparents, Donald Oscar and Janey Marie Ledford Smith and Charlie Lester and Ida Lenora Tribble Eleam.

Surviving are daughter and spouse, Mary Ann Posey (Jeff) Maddux; son and spouse, Jeffery Michael (Joann) Posey; grandchildren, Kassandra Posey, Jaylyn Gann Posey, McKenzie Hudgins, Tari Maddux, Tatum Maddux, Braden Maddux, Samantha Witten, Courtney Brown, Gavin Gann; great granddaughter, Gracelynn Posey; brother, Terry Don Smith; niece, Amy Shy Smith; great nephew, Brendon Michael Smith; a number of Cousins; former husband and father of children, Michael Lewis Posey.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 22nd, at 2:00 P.M. from the New Hope North Baptist Church with Gary “Bucky” Brown and Pastor Steve Spears officiating, private interment to follow in Garrett Cemetery. Pallbearers are Lonnie Smith, Sheriff Mark Schrader, Mike Posey, Jeff Maddux, Morgan Stowe, and Jeff Posey; Honorary Pallbearers, Sharon Dixson, Lonnie and Tonya Smith, Louise Tallent, Justin Stephenson, Randy Hunter, Murl Eleam, Gary Miller, Barbara Young, David Simpson, Grant Posey, and members of New Hope North Baptist Church. Visitation will be Thursday from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

TIMMONS

MR. DANNY ROSS TIMMONS, age 76, of Union Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday afternoon, October 16, 2020, in a Rome hospital. Born in Dekalb County, Alabama, on September 22, 1944, He was a son of the late R. B. and Rachel Watkins Timmons. Mr. Timmons was retired from auto body repair and was preceded in death by a daughter, the late Sara Dale Timmons, a granddaughter, the late Misty Bryson, and siblings, Becky Bethune, Linda Bethune, Tommy Timmons, Carlton Timmons, and Faye Timmons, all died earlier.

Surviving are daughters, Barbi Gill and Lacy Timmons; son, Harold Timmons; sisters, Sue Stephens, Evelyn Timmons, Patricia Bandy, Betty Layne; brothers, Larry Timmons and Bobby Watkins; grandchildren, Jeffrey Blackmon, Sara Elizabeth Howard, Jonathan Shropshire, Hunter Gill, Kenley Cooper; several Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 21st, at 11:00 A.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jeffrey Blackmon, Michael Coley, Dwight Ponder, Kenneth Cooper, Jr., David Joe Gill, and Josiah Bruce.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Danny Ross Timmons.

Mr. Scottie Clark "Smoooth" Lewis

MR. SCOTTIE CLARK “SMOOOTH” LEWIS, age 65, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020, at his residence. A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, He was born to the late Johnnie Q. Lewis and Dorotha Molee Clark Hawkins on May 18, 1955. Scottie was self employed, a member of South Summerville Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by his son, the late Chris Lewis.

Surviving are brother, Terry Q. Lewis; sisters, Robbie Leah Skinner and Loretta Lewis Teems.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 14th, at 4:00 P.M. EST, from Graveside in Valley Head Cemetery, Valley Head, Alabama, with Alan Sentell officiating. Pallbearers will be Kevin “Tater” Martin, Jimmy Gilland, Jason Gilland, Stan Nix, Danny Murphy, and Ron Rowland.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Scottie Clark “Smoooth” Lewis.