MR. JOHN WESLEY BUSBY, age 70, of Scott Hill, Summerville, Georgia, passed away December 21, 2021 in the local Nursing Home. A native of Seabring, Florida, He was born to the late A. W. and Evelyn Paxton Busby on March 30, 1951. He was Baptist by Faith, retired journeyman millwright, a Mason, and Shriner.
Surviving are His wife, Peggy Busby; daughter, Joni (Chris) Mills; sons, Danny (Shelly) Scruggs and Alex Busby; grandchildren, Naomi Scruggs and Taylor Scruggs; sister, Beth Ross; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
A Memorial service will be held Monday, January 3rd, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Russ Blackwell officiating.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Located at 10355 Commerce Street in Summerville, Georgia. Earle Rainwater and his staff are here to serve your family during your time of need. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home offers a full range of services, each tailored to meet the individual needs and wishes of each family they serve. They have a complete selection of burial caskets, cremation items, and now offer custom silk flower arrangements. Please call (706) 857-3423 for more information.
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Thursday, December 16, 2021
HAMBY
Mrs. Patricia Kaye Hamby, 79, of Summerville, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She was born on May 22, 1942, daughter of the late Allen and Grace Owens Mahle. She was a member of the Menlo United Methodist Church and Owner/Operator of Country Crossroads Antiques. In addition to Parents She was preceded in death by a brother, the late Eddie Mahle.
Surviving are Her husband, Jerry Wayne Hamby; sons, Lee (Susan) Hamby and Lyn Hamby; grandchildren, Callan Hamby of Dunwoody, Georgia and Emma Hamby; brother, Roger Mahle of LaFayette; sister Judy Hall of Douglas, Georgia; special nieces, Beth Wilson and Susan Hegwood; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 16th, from the Chapel at Camp Hamby with Rev. Jody Brock and Rev. David Autry officiating, interment in Garrett Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Gary Daniels, Chase Hegwood, Mark Hogg, Colby Large, Kevin Scoggins, Darren Mitchell, Dwight Morgan, and Kelly Stokes; Honorary Pallbearers Members of Menlo Methodist Church, and special Nieces Susan Hegwood and Beth Wilson. Visitation will be Thursday from 11 AM til 1 PM at the Chapel at Camp Hamby. Flowers are appreciated or contributions may be made to Camp Hamby.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Patricia-Kaye Hamby who passed away Tuesday.
Surviving are Her husband, Jerry Wayne Hamby; sons, Lee (Susan) Hamby and Lyn Hamby; grandchildren, Callan Hamby of Dunwoody, Georgia and Emma Hamby; brother, Roger Mahle of LaFayette; sister Judy Hall of Douglas, Georgia; special nieces, Beth Wilson and Susan Hegwood; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 16th, from the Chapel at Camp Hamby with Rev. Jody Brock and Rev. David Autry officiating, interment in Garrett Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Gary Daniels, Chase Hegwood, Mark Hogg, Colby Large, Kevin Scoggins, Darren Mitchell, Dwight Morgan, and Kelly Stokes; Honorary Pallbearers Members of Menlo Methodist Church, and special Nieces Susan Hegwood and Beth Wilson. Visitation will be Thursday from 11 AM til 1 PM at the Chapel at Camp Hamby. Flowers are appreciated or contributions may be made to Camp Hamby.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Patricia-Kaye Hamby who passed away Tuesday.
Sunday, December 12, 2021
BROWN
MR. KENNETH WADE BROWN, age 75, of Greeson Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday evening, December 11, 2021, at his residence, following an extended illness. A native of Jackson County, Alabama, He was born to the late Thomas Jasper and Virginia Suggs Brown on April 19, 1946; he was a Logger by trade.
Surviving are His children, James Brown, Chrystal Brown, Sandra Brown, and Wade Brown; sister, Clarice Keith; seven Grandchildren; Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 14th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating, interment in Friendship Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Edward Sills, Wade Brown, Sebastian Brown, Nick Brown, Erick Thornhill, and D. L. Morris. The Family will receive friends Monday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Kenneth Wade Brown who passed away Saturday evening.
Surviving are His children, James Brown, Chrystal Brown, Sandra Brown, and Wade Brown; sister, Clarice Keith; seven Grandchildren; Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 14th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating, interment in Friendship Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Edward Sills, Wade Brown, Sebastian Brown, Nick Brown, Erick Thornhill, and D. L. Morris. The Family will receive friends Monday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Kenneth Wade Brown who passed away Saturday evening.
Friday, December 10, 2021
HOVANEC
John William Hovanec, 78, of Summerville GA passed away 11/23/2021. John was born to John & Bessie (Crowe) Hovanec 09/16/1943 in Pittsburgh PA and grew up in Atlanta, GA. He graduated from Murphy High School, served in the US Army then graduated from Dekalb Junior College and attended ABAC (Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton GA).
He is survived by Ruth H. Neal (David), Joyce H. Jones (Randy) and brothers, James T. Hovanec (Sally), and George R. Hovanec (Theresa) many Nieces and Nephews and cousins. A memorial will be determined in the future.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by Ruth H. Neal (David), Joyce H. Jones (Randy) and brothers, James T. Hovanec (Sally), and George R. Hovanec (Theresa) many Nieces and Nephews and cousins. A memorial will be determined in the future.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, December 4, 2021
REECE
MR. ROBERT L. “SONNY” REECE, age 81, of Congress Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 2, 2021, in a Rome hospital, following a brief illness. Born in Fort Payne, Alabama on March 10, 1940, He was a son of the late John Lee and Edith Odell Owens Reece. Sonny was an excellent painter by trade and an exceptional musician. He was a member of the United Christian Fellowship. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by a brother, the late Billy Reece.
Surviving are His wife, Linda Blake Reece; daughter, Marty (Jimmy) Lowery; son, Robert B. Reece;
Susan Reece; grandchildren, Cory (Jessica) Reece, and Mackenzie Reece; great granddaughter, Briley Reece; great grandson, Easton Reece; sister, Linda (Cort) Alford; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 7th, at 1:00 P.M. from the United Christian Fellowship with Pastor Gary Howell officiating, inurnment in Liberty Hill Cemetery. The Family respectfully request no food and no flowers, suggest contributions to the United Christian Fellowship, Summerville, Georgia, in memory of Sonny.
Earle Rainwater in charge of arrangements for MR. ROBERT L. “SONNY” REECE, who passed away Thursday.
Surviving are His wife, Linda Blake Reece; daughter, Marty (Jimmy) Lowery; son, Robert B. Reece;
Susan Reece; grandchildren, Cory (Jessica) Reece, and Mackenzie Reece; great granddaughter, Briley Reece; great grandson, Easton Reece; sister, Linda (Cort) Alford; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 7th, at 1:00 P.M. from the United Christian Fellowship with Pastor Gary Howell officiating, inurnment in Liberty Hill Cemetery. The Family respectfully request no food and no flowers, suggest contributions to the United Christian Fellowship, Summerville, Georgia, in memory of Sonny.
Earle Rainwater in charge of arrangements for MR. ROBERT L. “SONNY” REECE, who passed away Thursday.
Friday, December 3, 2021
WILLINGHAM
MRS. SHIRLEY ANN MOORE WILLINGHAM, age 84, of Fish Hatchery Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 2, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Cedartown, Georgia on April 21, 1937, a daughter of the late Lonnie Britton Moore and Harriet Katherine Adams Moore. Mrs. Willingham was a Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother; was an avid golfer and former member of Trion Golf Club. She was member of Summerville First Baptist Church, the Fidelis Sunday School Class, and the Joy Club of the Church. Mrs. Willingham was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, the late Babe Lee Willingham and a son, the late Stan Willingham.
Surviving are Her children, Lee Ann (Bobby) Mitchell, Fran (Tom) Jones, and Britt (Jan) Willingham; grandchildren, Katie Thomas, Lee Mitchell, Russ Mitchell, Keri Beth Jones, Melissa Milam, Adam Willingham, Tori Willingham, and Amos Willingham; also Thirteen Great Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 4th, at 12:00 Noon from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Adam Colston officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers, Grandsons and Great Grandsons, Lee Mitchell, Russ Mitchell, Logan Couch, Reed Couch, Adam Willingham, and Amos Willingham; Honorary Pallbearers, Her Loving Caregivers, Connie Barnes, Melinda Clark, Annette Podschelne, Tonya Dawson, Shirley Bowers, and Heyman Hospice. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Saturday from 10 A.M. until 12 Noon.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS SHIRLEY ANN MOORE WILLINGHAM, who passed away Thursday.
Monday, November 29, 2021
WELLS
MRS. ANGELA RAE WELLS, age 45, of Race Horse Drive, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born June 23, 1976 in Miami, Florida to Terry and Lucille Letourneau Adams who survive. Mrs. Wells was a Trion High School Graduate, received her Bachelors Degree from Shorter University, Masters Degree from Walden University, and Specialist Degree from Lincoln Memorial University. She has taught at Trion Middle School for the past 25 years.
Surviving are husband, Philip Wells; daughter, Christian Wells; son, Jace Wells; parents, Terry Adams and Lucille Adams; sister, Barda (Travis) Swinford; several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 2nd, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Hampton officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Travis Swinford, Darrell Wheat, Terry Ray, John Wells, David Wells, and Mickey Floyd. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Angela Rae Wells who passed away Monday.
Surviving are husband, Philip Wells; daughter, Christian Wells; son, Jace Wells; parents, Terry Adams and Lucille Adams; sister, Barda (Travis) Swinford; several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 2nd, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Hampton officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Travis Swinford, Darrell Wheat, Terry Ray, John Wells, David Wells, and Mickey Floyd. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Angela Rae Wells who passed away Monday.
CASH
HONORABLE SEWELL PRESTON CASH, age 91, of East Teloga Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday morning, November 28, 2021, at his residence. A native Chattooga Countian, he was born to the late Alfred A. (Shorty) and Arrie Dendy Cash on October 24, 1930. He was retired from General Electric in Rome. Mr. Cash was preceded in death by his wife, the late Betty Jean Cash on July 8, 2013, sisters, the late Betty Faye McGinnis and the late Harriett Carroll; brother, the late Jack Cash.
Mr. Cash was a star player for the Summerville High School 1950 Basketball State Champions and was drafted into the St. Louis Cardinal Baseball Organization for a period of time. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving as a Corporal in the U. S. Army, 43rd Infantry Division from 1951-1953. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time with his family. Mr. Cash was a Youth League Coach in the Summerville Recreation Department. Mr. Cash was the founding Director of the Chattooga County Veterans Memorial Park Committee. Mr. Cash was a 63-year member of the American Legion Post 129, VFW Post 6688, and a 23-year member of Sons of American Legion Squadron 129. Mr. Cash was a member of the City of Summerville City Council from January 1, 1972 to December 31, 1977, and he was Mayor of the City of Summerville from January 1, 1978 to December 31, 1997.
Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Keitha and Doug Shamblin; sons and daughters-in-law, Preston and Lori Cash and Michael and Terry Tucker. Granddaughters Tonya (Kevin) Woods, Michelle (David Glenn, Sr.; Grandson, Douglas (Beverly) Shamblin; Great Grandchildren, Brianna (Tyler) Chastain, Billy Woods, Ben Woods, Mason Shamblin, Cole Shamblin, Kiley May Glenn, David Glenn, Jr.; Great Great Granddaughter Georgia Kate Chastain.
Funeral services will be held Graveside at the Summerville Cemetery on Wednesday, December 1st, at 3:30 P.M. with Pastors Andy Hutchins, Kevin Woods, and Tyler Chastain officiating. Active Pallbearers are Douglas Shamblin, Billy Woods, Ben Woods, Mason Shamblin, and David Glenn, Jr.; Honorary Pallbearers are Jimmy Woodard, Pete Denson, Members of the Original Liar’s Table at Jim’s Restaurant, Members of American Legion Post 129, Members of VFW Post 6688, Members of Sons of American Legion Squadron 129, Members of Trion Golf Course, Tapestry Hospice Staff Leigha Hayes Byars and Sharon Hughes. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Chattooga County Shrine Club c/o Chattooga County Shrine Club, Summerville, GA 30747 or the Chattooga County Veterans Memorial Park at 818 Memorial Drive, Summerville, GA 30747, in Memory of Sewell P. Cash. A guest register is available at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Honorable Sewell Preston Cash.
Sunday, November 28, 2021
ALLEN
MS. BARBARA ALLEN, age 79, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday morning, November 28, 2021, in a LaFayette Nursing Home. She was born on April 3, 1942 to the late Troy and Allie Lois Walker Wright.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 30th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10 until 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 30th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10 until 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, November 27, 2021
DOOLEY
MRS. BETTY JO SMITH DOOLEY, age 88, of Hair Lake Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday morning, November 26, 2021, in a Rome hospital. A native Chattooga Countian, She was born to the late James Stone Teague and the late Jessie Estel Ray Teague on June 11, 1933. She was a retired sales person from Richie’s Department Store. Mrs. Dooley was preceded in death by her husbands, the late Milton Smith and the late Rev. Sidney Dooley. She was a member of New Antioch Baptist Church.
Surviving are daughter & sons-in-law, Tonya & Danny Pierce & Steve Blalock; sons & daughters-in-law, Milton & Mary Lou Smith, Harrison & Darlene Smith, Terry & Beth Dooley, Danny & Sandra Dooley, and Leon & Charlotte Dooley; special niece, Elaine DeBerry; special nephew, Lamar Smith; twenty-seven Grandchildren and a host of Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 28th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Roberson officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Ryan Trapp, Scotty Trapp, Matt Shadrick, Kevin Smith, Joshua Wilson, and Landon Wilson; Honorary Pallbearers Members of New Antioch Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 2 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty Jo Smith Dooley who passed away Friday.
Surviving are daughter & sons-in-law, Tonya & Danny Pierce & Steve Blalock; sons & daughters-in-law, Milton & Mary Lou Smith, Harrison & Darlene Smith, Terry & Beth Dooley, Danny & Sandra Dooley, and Leon & Charlotte Dooley; special niece, Elaine DeBerry; special nephew, Lamar Smith; twenty-seven Grandchildren and a host of Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 28th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Roberson officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Ryan Trapp, Scotty Trapp, Matt Shadrick, Kevin Smith, Joshua Wilson, and Landon Wilson; Honorary Pallbearers Members of New Antioch Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 2 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty Jo Smith Dooley who passed away Friday.
Monday, November 22, 2021
SANDERS
MS. DEBBIE PLEDGER SANDERS, age 73, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away November 14, 2021, at her residence. A native of Summerville, Georgia, She was born to the late Fay and Mildred Copeland Pledger on July 27, 1948; she was a property Manager.
Surviving are Her brother, Col. Jack Pledger of Illinois; several Cousins also survive.
A Celebration of Her Life will be held Saturday, November 27th, from 11 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Los Maguey Restaurant in downtown Summerville, with Jeff Alexander officiant; Inurnment in Moseley Cemetery.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are Her brother, Col. Jack Pledger of Illinois; several Cousins also survive.
A Celebration of Her Life will be held Saturday, November 27th, from 11 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Los Maguey Restaurant in downtown Summerville, with Jeff Alexander officiant; Inurnment in Moseley Cemetery.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, November 11, 2021
SIFFLES
MR. ROBERT LEON SIFFLES, SR., age 77, of Martin Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, at the residence. Born in Chattooga County, Georgia, on June 17, 1944; he was a son of the late Robert (Bob) and Bernice Smith Siffles. Mr. Siffles was a truck driver for Dawson Pulp Wood and attended the Community Holiness Church. In addition to His parents, he was preceded in death by his wife the late Betty Faye Edgeworth Siffles on October 19, 2021, grandson, the late Braiden Fitzpatrick, siblings, the late Margaret Siffles, Geneva Fountain, Billy Siffles, Ray Siffles, Charles Ragan, Terry Ragan, and Hollis Siffles.
Surviving are, daughters and son-in-law, Cindy Renae and Jamie Fitzpatrick, Megan Grace Siffles, and Jane Siffles; son and daughter-in-law, Robert, Jr. and Angela Siffles; grandchildren, Colt & Ansley Siffles, Justin & Asa Fitzpatrick and Salita Siffles; great grandchildren, Kade Lassitter, Chloe Lassitter, Braiden Siffles, Riley Fitzpatrick, Kaylee Fitzpatrick; sisters, Betty Edgeworth, Dorothy Forest, Glenda Green, Linda Wade, Barbara Blackmon; brothers, Jack Siffles, Roger Siffles, Bobby Siffles, and David Ragan; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 14th, at 4:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Collins officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Colt Siffles, Justin Fitzpatrick, Michael Blackmon, Brad Edgeworth, Roger Siffles, and Isiah Siffles. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Robert Leon Siffles, Sr. who died Thursday.
Surviving are, daughters and son-in-law, Cindy Renae and Jamie Fitzpatrick, Megan Grace Siffles, and Jane Siffles; son and daughter-in-law, Robert, Jr. and Angela Siffles; grandchildren, Colt & Ansley Siffles, Justin & Asa Fitzpatrick and Salita Siffles; great grandchildren, Kade Lassitter, Chloe Lassitter, Braiden Siffles, Riley Fitzpatrick, Kaylee Fitzpatrick; sisters, Betty Edgeworth, Dorothy Forest, Glenda Green, Linda Wade, Barbara Blackmon; brothers, Jack Siffles, Roger Siffles, Bobby Siffles, and David Ragan; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 14th, at 4:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Collins officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Colt Siffles, Justin Fitzpatrick, Michael Blackmon, Brad Edgeworth, Roger Siffles, and Isiah Siffles. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Robert Leon Siffles, Sr. who died Thursday.
Monday, November 8, 2021
SIMS
MR. FELTON LEE “SHORTY” SIMS, age 87 of Franklin, Georgia, formerly of Lyerly, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Georgia. Felton was born on March 27, 1934, in Lyerly, Georgia, a son of the late Willie Lee and Lerla McCutchen Sims. He was a member of Faith Temple Holiness Church in Berryton; most recently attended Emory ChapelMethodist Church in Newman, Georgia. He was retired from Valley Joist Steel Company, Fort Payne, Alabama. In addition to His parents, was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Lee Henry Sims, sisters Clevidale Hawkins, Marvelene Devalt, Christine Gary, and Mary Crane; brothers, Jack West, Fred “Doodle” Sims, Richard “Merdie” Sims, and Alfred “Bob” Sims. Mr. Sims was a strong advocate of education. He had to quit school at a young age in order to help support his family. He always encouraged others to pursue higher education.
Survivors include a daughter, Dr. Sonja Loretta Sims and granddaughter Florinda Sims, whom He loved with all his heart; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 13th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor John Mann officiating, interment in Johnson Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:30 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include a daughter, Dr. Sonja Loretta Sims and granddaughter Florinda Sims, whom He loved with all his heart; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 13th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor John Mann officiating, interment in Johnson Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:30 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, November 6, 2021
DANIEL
Mrs. Lillian F. Daniel, 78, of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. She was born in Floyd County, Georgia on February 25, 1943, a daughter of the late Jessie Lee, Sr. and Leona Webb Shuman. Mrs. Daniel worked in the Bleaching Department of Riegel Textile and was preceded in death by her husband, the late C. L. Daniel, siblings Michael Shuman and Jesse Lamar Shuman, and step mother, Emma Shuman.
Surviving are children, Cynthia Clark, Rhonda (Phil) Stowe, Lisa Parks, Bobby (Karen) Teems, Billy (Becky) Teems, Myra (Danny) Overbay; grandchildren, Seth Clark, Brett Clark, Zev Greenberg, Megan and Courtney Stowe, Loren Stewart, Payton and Jordan Teems, Cody Teems, Elijah Teems, Deanna and Jeremy Overbay, Luke Overbay; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday (November 7th), at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Sanford Deberry officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Danny Overbay, Luke Overbay, Jeremy Overbay. Billy Teems, Bobby Teems, Phil Stowe.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are children, Cynthia Clark, Rhonda (Phil) Stowe, Lisa Parks, Bobby (Karen) Teems, Billy (Becky) Teems, Myra (Danny) Overbay; grandchildren, Seth Clark, Brett Clark, Zev Greenberg, Megan and Courtney Stowe, Loren Stewart, Payton and Jordan Teems, Cody Teems, Elijah Teems, Deanna and Jeremy Overbay, Luke Overbay; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday (November 7th), at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Sanford Deberry officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Danny Overbay, Luke Overbay, Jeremy Overbay. Billy Teems, Bobby Teems, Phil Stowe.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, October 31, 2021
FOUNTAIN
MRS. GENEVA FOUNTAIN, age 75, of Dry Valley Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at her residence, following a sudden event. A native Chattooga Countian, She was born on January 12, 1946 to the late Robert (Bob) and Bernice Smith Siffles. Mrs. Siffles was Holiness by Faith and was retired from House keeping from Oak View Nursing and Rehab. Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Jessie Lee Fountain on August 12, 2013, sister, the late Margaret Siffles, brothers, the late Billy Siffles, Ray Siffles, Charles Ragan, Terry Ragan, Hollis Siffles.
Surviving are daughters and spouses, Darlene and Phillip Bruce and Patricia and Troy Tapp; son and spouse, Tony and Penny Fountain; sisters, Betty Edgeworth, Dorothy Forest, Glenda Green, Linda Wade, and Barbara Blackmon; brothers, Jack Siffles, Leon Siffles, Roger Siffles, Bobby Siffles, and David Ragan; Six Grandchildren, Seven Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 2nd, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Stevie Collins officiating, entombment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Richard Tapp, Jason Brown, Joseph Wilson, Ray Caldwell, Michael Hall, Russell Green, and Brandon Fountain. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. GENEVA FOUNTAIN.
Surviving are daughters and spouses, Darlene and Phillip Bruce and Patricia and Troy Tapp; son and spouse, Tony and Penny Fountain; sisters, Betty Edgeworth, Dorothy Forest, Glenda Green, Linda Wade, and Barbara Blackmon; brothers, Jack Siffles, Leon Siffles, Roger Siffles, Bobby Siffles, and David Ragan; Six Grandchildren, Seven Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 2nd, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Stevie Collins officiating, entombment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Richard Tapp, Jason Brown, Joseph Wilson, Ray Caldwell, Michael Hall, Russell Green, and Brandon Fountain. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. GENEVA FOUNTAIN.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
OWENS
MR. BRUCE EUGENE OWENS, age 69, of Rock Spring, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2021, at his residence, following a brief illness. Born in Lakeview, Georgia on March 31, 1952, He was a son of the late Hill and Lucille Waters Owens. Mr. Owens was a retired machinist for Roper Corporation and a Veteran of the U. S. Army.
Surviving are His sisters, Thelma McDaniel of Rock Spring and Wilma Bybee of Florida; several Nieces and Nephews.
Graveside service will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 29, 2021, in Little Sand Mountain Cemetery with Rev. Denny Patrick officiating.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are His sisters, Thelma McDaniel of Rock Spring and Wilma Bybee of Florida; several Nieces and Nephews.
Graveside service will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 29, 2021, in Little Sand Mountain Cemetery with Rev. Denny Patrick officiating.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
BOWMAN
MRS. DORIS BRAMLETT BOWMAN, age 87, of Whitley Drive, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at her residence. She was born January 22, 1934, at Watson Cross Roads, Alabama, a daughter of the late Grady H. and Tessie Burke Bramlett. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Doris was a hairdresser since her younger days, then worked as a switchboard operator for Chattooga County Hospital, a job she truly loved. She was one of the most kindhearted, generous, caring women and has missed her lifelong true love and husband, Evan Bowman, who passed away February 12, 2011. Doris would do anything to care for her family; she cooked a delicious Sunday lunch for many years, usually making two and three versions of the same dish to please different family members. She never met a stranger, enjoying conversation with everyone she met. Doris loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, looking to Him daily for guidance; she belonged to Calvary Baptist Church all her adult life.
Surviving are daughter, Becky Burns of Rome; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy & Kay Bowman and Tim & Suzann Bowman all of Summerville; grandchildren, Kyle Bowman, Haley Bowman, Kelsey Bowman, Jennifer Rogers, Jacob Bowman, and Will Bowman; Ten Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 30th, at 1:00 p.m. from Greenhills Memory Garden with Pastor Danny Decker officiating.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Doris Bramlett Bowman who passed away Tuesday.
Monday, October 25, 2021
MORGAN
MRS. SHARON DENISE (SHERRY) MORGAN, age 64, of Scoggins Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattooga County, She was born on December 21, 1956, to Billy Joe and Betty Imogene Atchley Simpson, who survive. Mrs. Morgan was Baptist by Faith and was assistant Manager retired for Family Dollar Store.
Surviving are husband, Gary Morgan; Parents, Billy and Betty Simpson; daughter, Kristie Michelle Morgan; son, Joseph William Morgan.; sister, Lisa Simpson Cordell; brother, Timothy Jason Simpson; Five Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 27th, at 2:00 P.M. from the Summerville Cemetery with Pastor Steve Collins officiating; there will be no visitation.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. SHARON DENISE (SHERRY) MORGAN, who passed away Monday.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
SIFFLES
MRS. BETTY FAYE SIFFLES, age 71, of Martin Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, in a Rome hospital. Born in Trion, Georgia, on March 17, 1950; She was a daughter of the late J. C. and Madeline Ledford Edgeworth. Mrs. Siffles was Supervisor for Lookout Mountain Transportation and a member of the Community Holiness Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandson, the late Braiden Fitzpatrick and brothers, the late Rev. Paul Edgeworth and the late J. T. Edgeworth.
Surviving are husband, Robert Leon Siffles, Sr.; daughters and son-in-law, Cindy Renae and Jamie Fitzpatrick, Megan Grace Siffles, and Jane Siffles; son and daughter-in-law, Robert, Jr. and Angela Siffles; grandchildren, Colt Siffles, Justin Fitzpatrick and Salita Siffles; great grandchildren, Kade Lassitter, Chloe Lassitter, Braiden Siffles, Riley Fitzpatrick, Kaylee Fitzpatrick; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 22nd, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Collins officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Colt Siffles, Justin Fitzpatrick, Michael Blackmon, Kenny Edgeworth, Brad Edgeworth, and Jamie Fitzpatrick. Honorary Pallbearer Roger Siffles. The Family will receive friends Friday from 12:00 noon until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty Faye Siffles who passed away Tuesday.
Surviving are husband, Robert Leon Siffles, Sr.; daughters and son-in-law, Cindy Renae and Jamie Fitzpatrick, Megan Grace Siffles, and Jane Siffles; son and daughter-in-law, Robert, Jr. and Angela Siffles; grandchildren, Colt Siffles, Justin Fitzpatrick and Salita Siffles; great grandchildren, Kade Lassitter, Chloe Lassitter, Braiden Siffles, Riley Fitzpatrick, Kaylee Fitzpatrick; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 22nd, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Collins officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Colt Siffles, Justin Fitzpatrick, Michael Blackmon, Kenny Edgeworth, Brad Edgeworth, and Jamie Fitzpatrick. Honorary Pallbearer Roger Siffles. The Family will receive friends Friday from 12:00 noon until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty Faye Siffles who passed away Tuesday.
Monday, October 18, 2021
GREEN
MR. MARTY RAY GREEN, age 53, of Smith Rail Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, October 17th, 2021, in a Rome hospital, following an illness. Marty was born May 23, 1968, in Rome, Georgia, to the late Ray and Terresa Diane Shipp Green. He was Baptist by Faith, was self-employed in the Construction industry, and in addition to Parents was preceded in death by his brother, the late Joey Green on June 15, 1998.
Surviving are wife, Cheryl Green; daughter, Marti Katherine Green; stepchildren, Heath and Savannah McGuire, Erica McGuire and Brandon Fountain; five Step Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 23rd, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Pace and Marti Katherine Green officiating, interment in Perennial Springs Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Josh Green, Chad Green, Charlie Bullard, Chip Cook, Tufton Blanks, and Chris Blanks. The Family will receive friends Saturday at the Funeral Home from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Marty Ray Green who died Sunday.
Surviving are wife, Cheryl Green; daughter, Marti Katherine Green; stepchildren, Heath and Savannah McGuire, Erica McGuire and Brandon Fountain; five Step Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 23rd, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Pace and Marti Katherine Green officiating, interment in Perennial Springs Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Josh Green, Chad Green, Charlie Bullard, Chip Cook, Tufton Blanks, and Chris Blanks. The Family will receive friends Saturday at the Funeral Home from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Marty Ray Green who died Sunday.
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