MR. BILLY H. HENDERSON, age 89, of Campbell Crescent Circle, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday morning, April 24, 2022, in a Rome hospital. A native of Dekalb County, Alabama, He was born to the late Tommy M. and Eva Mae Lowry Henderson on February 25, 1933. Mr. Henderson was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church, together with his late wife, Joyce (Joy) Holbrook Henderson, were owner/operators of Eagle Mfg. and Cambridge House Furniture in Summerville. He was also a member of Chattooga Mason Lodge #704, Chattooga Shrine Club, and Yaarab Shrine Temple Atlanta. Mr. Henderson, in addition to Parents and His Wife, was preceded in death by a sister, the late Glenda Lynn Weaver.
Surviving are daughter, Bonita Graham; son, Steve (Patti) Henderson; grandchildren, Lauren Ashley (Sean) Leming, Brandon Henderson, Breezy Henderson, and Cassie (Joe) Demari; great grandson, Liam Fleming; sisters, Nadine Fortner and Linda Kay Fincher; Nine Great Grandchildren, Two Great Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services Wednesday (April 27th) at 1:00 P.M. from Graveside in Greenhills Memory Garden, with Pastors Casey Bramlett and Stanley Smith officiating. Active Pallbearers Sean Fleming, Brandon Henderson, and the Men’s Sunday School Class of Trion First Baptist Church.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Billy H. Henderson who passed away Sunday.
Sunday, April 24, 2022
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
SIMMONS
Robert Dean “Bob” Simmons, 71, passed away Saturday morning, April 16, 2022, at his Mentone, AL residence.
Bob was born on April 27, 1950, in El Dorado, Kansas, the son of the late Robert L. and Barbara (Hogoboom) Simmons.
Bob grew up in Butler County, Kansas surrounded by loving parents, 2 sisters, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. They were members of the First Baptist Church of El Dorado and involved in most activities, especially music. Because of his love of music and vocal abilities, he soon began singing for special events, in choirs and choral groups in church and school. After graduating from Circle High in Towanda, KS, he attended colleges locally and in Oklahoma and Texas. He graduated with a music degree from East Texas Baptist University and then worked as Minister of Music with various Baptist churches in the Texas - Kansas area. While growing up, and having been surrounded by large Sunday and holiday gatherings of family and relatives, Bob found an early interest in food and cooking, learning much from his mother and grandmothers. He and his wife, Judy, and daughters soon opened a restaurant and bakery. This eventually led to a position as a Food and Dining Director with several colleges.
Some years later, building on past interests in hospitality, Bob and partner Dan, became owners of the historic Antebellum Inn in Winchester, TN. Bob’s chef background was perfect for this venture. Guests from all over the US were hosted, especially many with children attending the University of the South at Sewanee, and some special wedding or anniversary occasions for local residents, and then many coming to visit the Jack Daniels distillery nearby in Lynchburg. When Dan’s mother passed, they returned to this area to care for his dad and aunt, choosing to settle in Mentone, on the east brow near Cloudland. Bob continued with his cooking interests, experimenting with new recipes, canning, winemaking, gardening, singing, music, and enjoying friends and neighbors. He loved his dogs, playing cards, and watching sci-fi programs on tv. But one of his important favorites was having his daughters and grandchildren come to visit, playing around him, jumping in the pool, and just watching them all have fun.
He is survived by his life partner of 20 years, Dan Hammond, Mentone, AL; four daughters: Stacie (Reed) Corley, Lexington, SC, Julie (Billy) Foreback, Williamsburg, VA, Leslie (Blake) Martin, Lugoff, SC, and Ashlie (Davey) Neil, West Columbia, SC; grandchildren: Bailey, Brayden, Kylie, Joshua & Jacob, Kelly, Laura, John, Daniel, Maddie, Joshua, Trey and Ansley; sister, Kay (Rick) Burden, Leon, KS; and several nieces and nephews, special friends, and his loving Giant Schnauzer, Otis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Barbara Simmons; his sister, Nancy Lynn Smith; and his beloved grandson, Jesse Neil.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.
Bob was born on April 27, 1950, in El Dorado, Kansas, the son of the late Robert L. and Barbara (Hogoboom) Simmons.
Bob grew up in Butler County, Kansas surrounded by loving parents, 2 sisters, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. They were members of the First Baptist Church of El Dorado and involved in most activities, especially music. Because of his love of music and vocal abilities, he soon began singing for special events, in choirs and choral groups in church and school. After graduating from Circle High in Towanda, KS, he attended colleges locally and in Oklahoma and Texas. He graduated with a music degree from East Texas Baptist University and then worked as Minister of Music with various Baptist churches in the Texas - Kansas area. While growing up, and having been surrounded by large Sunday and holiday gatherings of family and relatives, Bob found an early interest in food and cooking, learning much from his mother and grandmothers. He and his wife, Judy, and daughters soon opened a restaurant and bakery. This eventually led to a position as a Food and Dining Director with several colleges.
Some years later, building on past interests in hospitality, Bob and partner Dan, became owners of the historic Antebellum Inn in Winchester, TN. Bob’s chef background was perfect for this venture. Guests from all over the US were hosted, especially many with children attending the University of the South at Sewanee, and some special wedding or anniversary occasions for local residents, and then many coming to visit the Jack Daniels distillery nearby in Lynchburg. When Dan’s mother passed, they returned to this area to care for his dad and aunt, choosing to settle in Mentone, on the east brow near Cloudland. Bob continued with his cooking interests, experimenting with new recipes, canning, winemaking, gardening, singing, music, and enjoying friends and neighbors. He loved his dogs, playing cards, and watching sci-fi programs on tv. But one of his important favorites was having his daughters and grandchildren come to visit, playing around him, jumping in the pool, and just watching them all have fun.
He is survived by his life partner of 20 years, Dan Hammond, Mentone, AL; four daughters: Stacie (Reed) Corley, Lexington, SC, Julie (Billy) Foreback, Williamsburg, VA, Leslie (Blake) Martin, Lugoff, SC, and Ashlie (Davey) Neil, West Columbia, SC; grandchildren: Bailey, Brayden, Kylie, Joshua & Jacob, Kelly, Laura, John, Daniel, Maddie, Joshua, Trey and Ansley; sister, Kay (Rick) Burden, Leon, KS; and several nieces and nephews, special friends, and his loving Giant Schnauzer, Otis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Barbara Simmons; his sister, Nancy Lynn Smith; and his beloved grandson, Jesse Neil.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
HELTON
MRS. EDNA LEA SHIVER HELTON, age 87, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday morning, April 12, 2022, in the local nursing home. Born in Crossland, Georgia on October 31, 1934, she was a daughter of the late J. C. and Allie Mae Williams Shiver, wife of William Buck Helton. Mrs. Helton was a member of New Antioch Baptist Church and retired from Rebeaming Department of Mount Vernon Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, the late Jack Austin Warren, a brother, the late Otis Shiver and a step daughter, Becky Dean.
Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Rick Wyatt; grandson, Stacy Wyatt; great grandson, Will Wyatt; sister, Linda (Alan) Green; step children, Donna Tyson, Terry Helton, Michael Helton, and Mary Ann Helton; a number of Step Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 15th, at 11:00 a.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Helton officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery, active pallbearers will be Stacy Wyatt, Will Wyatt, Michael Green, Marc Green, Farrell Shiver. Visitation will be Friday from 10 until 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Edna Lea Shiver Helton, who passed away Tuesday.
Sunday, April 10, 2022
REYNOLDS
Mr. Robert Lewis (Bob) Reynolds, age 92, of Lyerly, GA, passed away peacefully April 9, 2022 at Wellspring Hospice in Marietta, GA after a brief illness.
Mr. Reynolds was born October 6, 1929 at home in Summerville, GA, son of the late Lonnie Lee Reynolds and Alice Mae Ragland Reynolds. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Summerville where he was a deacon in prior years. He was retired from various jobs at the Georgia Rug Mill, now Mohawk. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Reynolds was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Louise Rosser Reynolds; brothers, Claude Lee “Bud” Reynolds, Leric Reynolds, Raymond Reynolds, and Joe David Reynolds; sisters, Ruby Mae Reynolds Lecroy, Maxine Reynolds Lee; and sister-in-laws, Louise Reynolds, Nelda Reynolds, & June Reynolds.
Mr. Reynolds is survived by his son, David Lewis Reynolds (Teresa), daughters, Donna Jean Wright (Thomas), and Nancy Ann Daniel (David). Brother: Cecil Morris Reynolds; Sisters in Law: Juanita Reynolds and Joyce Reynolds; brother-in-law, Billy Joe Lee; 5 grandchildren: Jason Wright (Sarah), Kevin Daniel (LeAnna), Amy Lamb (Seth), Matthew Daniel (Kendele), and Andrew Daniel. Two great-grandchildren: Everett & Lydia Daniel. Many nieces and nephews also blessed his life.
Visitation for family and friends will be Monday, April 11th from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Rainwater Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 12th at Summerville First Baptist Church with Dr. Sean Wegener, Rev. Jason Wright, Rev. Kevin Daniel Amy Wright & Rev. Matthew Daniel officiating. Mr. Reynolds will be in state from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the church. Active pallbearers will be Andrew Daniel, Justin Lee, Ken Reynolds, Larry Reynolds, Jeff Reynolds, and Tim Railey. Honorary pallbearers will be Frankie Lee, Lewis & Alice Railey and the Seekers Class of Summerville First Baptist Church
Graveside service will follow at Lyerly Cemetery.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
WITT
WALTER WILLIAM LEROY WITT, age 83, of Trion, Georgia, passed away, with Family by his side, on April 8, 2022. LeRoy proudly served his country in the Army. LeRoy retired from Mount Vernon Mills in September of 2000. He was a proud member of Ridgeway Baptist Church and was a regular attender in his Sunday School class. LeRoy was son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Earl Witt, and was preceded in death by his first wife Marion Jean Witt, sisters, Anne Bell Mann and Clarice Littlejohn; brothers, J. C. Witt and Raymond Witt; grandson, Jonathan Morris.
LeRoy is survived by his wife of 20 years, Lydia Witt; children and step-children, Stacy (Janette) Witt, Sandra (Buddy) Parks, Debbie Brown, Traci (Tommy) Latiolais; twelve grandchildren, Ryan Witt, Scott Witt, Dylan Witt, Jennifer (Kevin) Cheely, Dusty (Kaitlin) Brown, Cody (Raegan) Brown, Victoria (Carter) Harris, and Alexander Morris; four great grandchildren, Landon Witt, Breeland Brown, Briggs Brown, and Keegan Brown; sister-in-law, Deedle Scott. LeRoy also had several Nieces and Nephews, that he loved dearly.
LeRoy loved his family and always considered those around him family as well. He was most proud of his wife and his dog, Mia. LeRoy loved to make people laugh and Share Jesus with those around him. He was most famous for his intentional prayers and the relationship he had with Jesus. LeRoy had a love for cars and even owned 2 Model “A”’s in his lifetime; in spare time, LeRoy was an avid woodworker. LeRoy was the true example of this scripture, “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches and favor is better than silver or gold”. The contagious smile, His love for Jesus and his love for others will always live in our hearts and never be forgotten. LeRoy would want his legacy to continue on by sharing Christ with those around you.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 11th, at 11:00 A.M. at Ridgeway Baptist Church, Ridgeway Road, LaFayette, GA.-30728, with Pastor Damon Perry and Pastor Todd Smith officiating, interment to follow at West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Ryan Witt, Scott Witt, Dylan Witt, Landon Witt, Kevin Cheely, Dusty Brown, Cody Brown, and Ryan Russell; Honorary Pallbearers Ridgeway Adult Sunday School Class, Debbie and Boddy Evett, Katelyn and William Campbell, and Rusty Brown. Special thanks to Tapestry Hospice, nurses Krista, Lisa, Blake; CNAs Sharron, Celine Russell, and Chaplain Ricky Studdard. Visitation will be Sunday, April 10th, from 5 until 8 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
MOSELEY
MRS. CHARLOTTE M. MOSELEY, age 91, of Highway #114, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday evening, March 22, 2022, in a Rome hospital. She was born on March 17, 1931, in Lyerly, Georgia, to the late James Gordon and Bulah Irine Floyd Espy. Mrs. Moseley was a member of the Berryton Baptist Church, was retired Clerk for Best Mfg. Company, and in addition to Parents was preceded in death by, husband, the late Dannie Faye Moseley, and siblings Woodrow Espy, John Gordon Espy, Billy Espy, Katherine Espy, and Dorothy Espy, all died earlier.
Surviving are daughters and spouse, Joan & Dennis Ivey and Jan Bryan; grandchildren, Wendy and Dee Price, Adam and Jessie Ivey, Hope and Harrison Couch, and Heather and Austin Hatcher; great grandchildren, Haley, Savannah, and William Price, Landon, Easton, and Cullen Ivey, and Charlotte Faye Hatcher; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Ann Espy Norton, Dorothy Myrick, Imogene Vanpelt, and Joyce and Fred Moseley; special neighbor, Joan Goff; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 25th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Malcolm Harris, Pastor Mickey Skates, and Grandchildren officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Dee Price, Harrison Couch Austin Hatcher, William Price, Landon Ivey, Ricky Vanpelt, and Andy McArthur; Honorary Pallbearers, Members of Berryton Baptist Church, Peggy McCrickard, Gail and Greg Cook, and Terry Henderson. Visitation will be Friday, from noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Charlotte M. Moseley, who passed away Tuesday evening.
Surviving are daughters and spouse, Joan & Dennis Ivey and Jan Bryan; grandchildren, Wendy and Dee Price, Adam and Jessie Ivey, Hope and Harrison Couch, and Heather and Austin Hatcher; great grandchildren, Haley, Savannah, and William Price, Landon, Easton, and Cullen Ivey, and Charlotte Faye Hatcher; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Ann Espy Norton, Dorothy Myrick, Imogene Vanpelt, and Joyce and Fred Moseley; special neighbor, Joan Goff; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 25th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Malcolm Harris, Pastor Mickey Skates, and Grandchildren officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Dee Price, Harrison Couch Austin Hatcher, William Price, Landon Ivey, Ricky Vanpelt, and Andy McArthur; Honorary Pallbearers, Members of Berryton Baptist Church, Peggy McCrickard, Gail and Greg Cook, and Terry Henderson. Visitation will be Friday, from noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Charlotte M. Moseley, who passed away Tuesday evening.
Thursday, March 17, 2022
BICE
Mr. Terry Lee Bice, age 62 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday morning, March 17, 2022 in a Rome, Georgia Hospital. He was born October 12, 1959, in LaFayette, Georgia, a son of the late Frank and Vera Mae Bundrum Bice. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by brothers, Frank Bice, Jr., Leonard Bice, and Richard Bice.
Surviving are his sister, Cindy Williams; brothers, Roland Bice, Danny Bice, and Billy Bice; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 19th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Paul Bice officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, John Reece, Jason Reece, Justin Reese, Roland Bice, Michael Bice, and Ronald Bice. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Terry Lee Bice.
Surviving are his sister, Cindy Williams; brothers, Roland Bice, Danny Bice, and Billy Bice; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 19th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Paul Bice officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, John Reece, Jason Reece, Justin Reese, Roland Bice, Michael Bice, and Ronald Bice. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Terry Lee Bice.
Sunday, March 13, 2022
WEAVER
MRS. GERALDINE (JERRY) WEAVER, age 94, of Kirby Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 12, 2022, at her residence. A native of Trion, Georgia, She was born to the late Thomas S. and Lillie Mae Ivans Hawkins on March 6, 1928. A Charter Member of New Beginnings Baptist Church, She was lunchroom manager retired, for Chattooga County School system, and later cashier for Walmart. Mrs. Weaver was preceded in death by her husband, the late Gaines Weaver.
Surviving are daughters and spouses, Diane (Ed) Iley-Witt, Beth (Joe) Bili, and Gina Suzette (Tommy) Brownlow; sons and spouses, Tony (Karen) Weaver, Gary (Sheila) Weaver, and Mark Weaver; eleven Grandchildren, ten Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 15th, at 3:00 P.M. from the New Beginnings Baptist Church with Pastor Ken Johnson officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Dewayne Allmond, Kindel Thurston, Walker Weaver, Chris Weaver, Brad Weaver, and Matt Iley; Honorary Pallbearers Brett Iley, Trent Iley, Allen Sanders, Nick Bili, and Adam Bili. Special thank you to Care Givers Somer Page, Angelia McSears, Angie Williams, Trina Johnson, Diane Ford, Thea Woods, and nurses of Transitions Hospice. Visitation will be Tuesday from 12:30 until 2:30 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are daughters and spouses, Diane (Ed) Iley-Witt, Beth (Joe) Bili, and Gina Suzette (Tommy) Brownlow; sons and spouses, Tony (Karen) Weaver, Gary (Sheila) Weaver, and Mark Weaver; eleven Grandchildren, ten Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 15th, at 3:00 P.M. from the New Beginnings Baptist Church with Pastor Ken Johnson officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Dewayne Allmond, Kindel Thurston, Walker Weaver, Chris Weaver, Brad Weaver, and Matt Iley; Honorary Pallbearers Brett Iley, Trent Iley, Allen Sanders, Nick Bili, and Adam Bili. Special thank you to Care Givers Somer Page, Angelia McSears, Angie Williams, Trina Johnson, Diane Ford, Thea Woods, and nurses of Transitions Hospice. Visitation will be Tuesday from 12:30 until 2:30 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
WESTBROOKS
MR. BENJAMIN DANIEL “DANNY” WESTBROOKS, I, age 73, of Elberton, Georgia, formerly of Chattooga County, Georgia, passed away Tuesday evening in an Atlanta nursing home. He was born in Trion, Georgia to the late Leroy and Angeline Romine Westbrooks on June 25, 1948. Mr. Westbrooks was a retired auto mechanic for Chrysler.
Surviving are daughter, Cindy Bond; son, Benjamin Daniel Westbrooks, II; sister, Chris Franklin; brothers, Rodney L. Westbrooks and Jacky Lee Westbrooks; two Grandchildren; two Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 11th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Matthews and Rev. Bobby Champion officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jimmy Westbrooks, Timmy Westbrooks, Randy Westbrooks, Tony Westbrooks, Jerry Westbrooks.
Visitation will be Friday from 12 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Benjamin Daniel “Danny” Westbrooks, I, who passed away Tuesday.
Surviving are daughter, Cindy Bond; son, Benjamin Daniel Westbrooks, II; sister, Chris Franklin; brothers, Rodney L. Westbrooks and Jacky Lee Westbrooks; two Grandchildren; two Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 11th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Matthews and Rev. Bobby Champion officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jimmy Westbrooks, Timmy Westbrooks, Randy Westbrooks, Tony Westbrooks, Jerry Westbrooks.
Visitation will be Friday from 12 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Benjamin Daniel “Danny” Westbrooks, I, who passed away Tuesday.
Saturday, March 5, 2022
HENDERSON
MR. WILEY THOMAS (TJ) HENDERSON, JR., age 84, of Tinney Road, Trion, Georgia passed away Friday evening, March 4, 2022, at his residence. A native of Trion, Georgia, He was born to the late Wiley Thomas Henderson, Sr. and Margie R. Westbrooks Henderson on July 16, 1937. Mr. Henderson was an auto dealer, owned and operated TJ’s Used Cars, was a Veteran of the U. S. Air Force serving in the Korean War, and was preceded in death by his wife, the late Patsy Louise Tinney Henderson and son, the late Stephen Salerno.
Surviving are His daughters, Christy Lynn Henderson Turner and Karen Ryan; grandsons, Scott Salerno, Eric Turner, and Edward Turner; special friends, Kenny (Tree Man) Brown, Greg Geledhill, Terry Tinney, Caleb Tinney, Debbie Sumner, and Brian Gadaway; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 8th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Biddle officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Kenny Brown, Greg Baker, Terry Tinney, Caleb Tinney, Nathan Coleman, and Brian Gadaway. Visitation will be Tuesday from 12 noon until 2:00 P.M. and the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Wiley Thomas (TJ) Henderson, who passed away Friday night.
Surviving are His daughters, Christy Lynn Henderson Turner and Karen Ryan; grandsons, Scott Salerno, Eric Turner, and Edward Turner; special friends, Kenny (Tree Man) Brown, Greg Geledhill, Terry Tinney, Caleb Tinney, Debbie Sumner, and Brian Gadaway; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 8th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Biddle officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Kenny Brown, Greg Baker, Terry Tinney, Caleb Tinney, Nathan Coleman, and Brian Gadaway. Visitation will be Tuesday from 12 noon until 2:00 P.M. and the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Wiley Thomas (TJ) Henderson, who passed away Friday night.
Friday, March 4, 2022
TIMMONS
MR. LEWIS LEE TIMMONS, age 70, of Jenkins Gap Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday morning, March 4, 2022, at his residence. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, Mr. Timmons was born to the late Thomas Lee and Aquilla Allene Rash Timmons; he was self employed in the construction industry.
Surviving are sisters, Barbara McDonald, Anita Gail Shaw, and Kathryn Morris; brothers, Jerry Dale Timmons and Marvin Griffin Timmons; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
The Family will have visitation Saturday, March 5th, from 4 until 6 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Lewis Lee Timmons who passed away Friday morning.
Surviving are sisters, Barbara McDonald, Anita Gail Shaw, and Kathryn Morris; brothers, Jerry Dale Timmons and Marvin Griffin Timmons; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
The Family will have visitation Saturday, March 5th, from 4 until 6 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Lewis Lee Timmons who passed away Friday morning.
Monday, February 28, 2022
HAMBY
MR. SAMMY VICTOR HAMBY, SR., age 73, of Dowdy Drive, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, in a LaFayette health care. A native of Trion, Georgia, Sammy was born to the late Frank and Hattie Forshee Hamby on June 29, 1948. He was retired from the construction industry and was preceded in death by wife, Ruth Matney Hamby.
Surviving are His wife, Teresa Spurlock Hamby; son, Sammy V. Hamby, Jr.; five grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 2nd, at 11:00 A.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery, with Rev. Charles Bishop officiating. Active Pallbearers Daniel Spurlock, Anthony Hamby, Steven Hamby, Timothy Evans, Shane Evans, and Phillip Jarrells. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 9:30 until 10:30 A.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Sammy Victor Hamby, Sr. who passed away Sunday.
Surviving are His wife, Teresa Spurlock Hamby; son, Sammy V. Hamby, Jr.; five grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 2nd, at 11:00 A.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery, with Rev. Charles Bishop officiating. Active Pallbearers Daniel Spurlock, Anthony Hamby, Steven Hamby, Timothy Evans, Shane Evans, and Phillip Jarrells. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 9:30 until 10:30 A.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Sammy Victor Hamby, Sr. who passed away Sunday.
Saturday, February 26, 2022
WOOD
MRS. PAULINE AQUILA LEE WOOD passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Oak View Nursing and Rehab Center in Summerville, Georgia at the age of 86. Pauline was born in the Berryton Community on April 17, 1935, to the late Russell and Flossie Lorene Murphy Lee. A lifelong member of the Berryton Church of God, She served many years as a Sunday School Teacher. She loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. She was always a homemaker and her job was to take care of her five sons, instilling in them her love for the Lord. She loved and cherished all of her Family. In addition to Parents, Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, William Clayton Wood; two sons, Rickey Moore and Lamar Moore; two Brothers and two Sisters.
Surviving are three sons, Marty Wood, Billy (Tracy) Wood, and David (Alisa) Wood; seven Grandchildren, eleven Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 3rd, from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Revs. Mike Lee, Jason Lee, and Gary Howell officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Will Wood, Jordan Adams, Joey Mulkey, Greg Koonce, Billy Morris, and Billy Willingham. Honorary Pallbearers are Her loving Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and her loving church family at the Berryton Church of God. The Family wishes to extend a very special thank you to the Staff of Oak View Health and Rehab Center for treating Pauline like family. Visitation will be Thursday, from 12 :00 noon til 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are three sons, Marty Wood, Billy (Tracy) Wood, and David (Alisa) Wood; seven Grandchildren, eleven Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 3rd, from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Revs. Mike Lee, Jason Lee, and Gary Howell officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Will Wood, Jordan Adams, Joey Mulkey, Greg Koonce, Billy Morris, and Billy Willingham. Honorary Pallbearers are Her loving Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and her loving church family at the Berryton Church of God. The Family wishes to extend a very special thank you to the Staff of Oak View Health and Rehab Center for treating Pauline like family. Visitation will be Thursday, from 12 :00 noon til 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Friday, February 25, 2022
TIMMONS
MR. ARLIE T TIMMONS, age 82, of Burton Road, Trion, Georgia, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, in a Rome hospital. A native of Ider, Alabama, Mr. Timmons was born to the late Robert L. and Emma Octavia Garmany Timmons on April 9, 1940. He attended the Summerville Pentecostal Worship Center and was retired from maintenance for U.S.D.A., Wildlife.
Surviving are His wife, Nell Timmons; daughter, Sharon Timmons; grandchildren, Ginger Jenkins and Arlie A.J. Smith; great grandchildren, Elaina Smith, Arabella Smith, Christian McWhorter, and Selah Jenkins; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 27th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Andy Hutchins and Rev. Ralph McWhorter officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Brian Jenkins, Arlie J. Smith, John M. Smith, Haskell Dodson, Billy Don Ivester, and Mitchell Hensley. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 5 until 7 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Arlie T Timmons.
Surviving are His wife, Nell Timmons; daughter, Sharon Timmons; grandchildren, Ginger Jenkins and Arlie A.J. Smith; great grandchildren, Elaina Smith, Arabella Smith, Christian McWhorter, and Selah Jenkins; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 27th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Andy Hutchins and Rev. Ralph McWhorter officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Brian Jenkins, Arlie J. Smith, John M. Smith, Haskell Dodson, Billy Don Ivester, and Mitchell Hensley. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 5 until 7 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Arlie T Timmons.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
WILSON
WENDI ELIZABETH WILSON, AGE 52 of Summerville passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in a Rome Hospital. She was born in Floyd County, Georgia on May 29, 1969, daughter of Ewart Quinton Wilson, Jr. and the late Candace Dunnaway. Wendi worked as an Occupational Therapist for Windwood Behavioral Health Services in Rome, Georgia for a number of years. She was a member of the Northside Church of Christ and the Floyd County Chapter of the Georgia Council of the Blind. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her grandparents the late Ewart Quinton Sr., Virginia Newsome Wilson and the late Betty Copeland.
Surviving are Her daughter, Chandler Elizabeth Mitchell; father, Ewart Quinton Wilson, Jr. (Betsy Dellenback); sisters, Shelley Wilson, Candance Kimbrough; brothers, Jeremiah (Chelsie) Wilson and Alex Wilson; aunts, Penny Sheiflett, Becky (Gary) Duke; uncles, Phillip Dunnaway and Tommy Dunnaway; great aunts, Charlotte Brand and Joan Renslow; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 25, 2022, at 2 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Ron Fisher officiating, interment in the Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Gary Duke, Preston Greer, Kyle Duke, Will Greer, Tracy Rainwater, Jamie Renslow, and Alex Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers will be The Staff of Oakview Nursing and Rehab, Trish Siffles, Janice Tucker, Tracey DeBerry, Jan Morris, Marsha Farrow, Tim Evans, Rex Evans, Mike Wilson, Lan Cordle, Matt Shireman, Barry Duke, Don Baker. The family will receive friends Friday from 12 noon until the hour of service at the Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted however, the family suggests an additional way to honor Wendi in Memory would be donations to the Georgia Council of the Blind at GCB P.O. Box 814 Trion Georgia 30753 (for local contributions) or GCB P.O. Box 381 Trion, Georgia 30753 (for state contributions).
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Wendi Elizabeth Wilson who passed away on Monday.
Surviving are Her daughter, Chandler Elizabeth Mitchell; father, Ewart Quinton Wilson, Jr. (Betsy Dellenback); sisters, Shelley Wilson, Candance Kimbrough; brothers, Jeremiah (Chelsie) Wilson and Alex Wilson; aunts, Penny Sheiflett, Becky (Gary) Duke; uncles, Phillip Dunnaway and Tommy Dunnaway; great aunts, Charlotte Brand and Joan Renslow; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 25, 2022, at 2 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Ron Fisher officiating, interment in the Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Gary Duke, Preston Greer, Kyle Duke, Will Greer, Tracy Rainwater, Jamie Renslow, and Alex Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers will be The Staff of Oakview Nursing and Rehab, Trish Siffles, Janice Tucker, Tracey DeBerry, Jan Morris, Marsha Farrow, Tim Evans, Rex Evans, Mike Wilson, Lan Cordle, Matt Shireman, Barry Duke, Don Baker. The family will receive friends Friday from 12 noon until the hour of service at the Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted however, the family suggests an additional way to honor Wendi in Memory would be donations to the Georgia Council of the Blind at GCB P.O. Box 814 Trion Georgia 30753 (for local contributions) or GCB P.O. Box 381 Trion, Georgia 30753 (for state contributions).
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Wendi Elizabeth Wilson who passed away on Monday.
Monday, February 21, 2022
PARRIS
Earl "Red" Parris left for his heavenly home, February 20, 2022 while a resident at Winthrop Court Memory Care in Rome, GA. He born April 4, 1935 to Ollie Parris and Jessie Brock Parris in Walker County, Georgia. Earl was married to his lovely bride, Wanda Elgin for 50 years. He served in the Korean War from 1952 until 1957, at the early age of 16, and was promoted to Sgt. 1st class. Earl loved serving the community as a councilman and working closely with the city employees. He worked for the city of Summerville after returning from Korea, later as a sales rep for Delta Municipal Supply, Tri State Pipe, and retired from Meter Service & Sales. Earl worked with many political campaigns and was a dedicated supporter for Georgia. His passion was to see a veterans park in our community and help Veterans gain and understand their benefits. He will surely, be missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, one brother, wife Wanda, and 2nd wife Dorothy Bennett,
He is survived by a daughter, Katharine Parris Romstad (Tracy Jacobs), son, Earl H. Parris( Christine); grandchildren, Amanda Parris and Kimberly Parris; step daughter, Wanda Pollard (Jerry), and grandson, John Pollard.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 24th, at 1:30 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Lee Hickman officiating, interment in the Family plot of Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Don Beckham, Jon Mitchell, Dalton Moore, Earl H. Parris, Ben Ballenger, and Brian Price. The Family will receive friends Thursday from 12 noon until 1:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Flowers are appreciated or contributions may be made in Earl’s memory to the American Cancer Society, #300 Nixon Street, Summerville, Georgia-30747.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Earl “Red” Parris, who passed away Sunday.
He is survived by a daughter, Katharine Parris Romstad (Tracy Jacobs), son, Earl H. Parris( Christine); grandchildren, Amanda Parris and Kimberly Parris; step daughter, Wanda Pollard (Jerry), and grandson, John Pollard.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 24th, at 1:30 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Lee Hickman officiating, interment in the Family plot of Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Don Beckham, Jon Mitchell, Dalton Moore, Earl H. Parris, Ben Ballenger, and Brian Price. The Family will receive friends Thursday from 12 noon until 1:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Flowers are appreciated or contributions may be made in Earl’s memory to the American Cancer Society, #300 Nixon Street, Summerville, Georgia-30747.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Earl “Red” Parris, who passed away Sunday.
Saturday, February 19, 2022
BROWN
MR. DAVID CLEAVE BROWN, age 73, of D. C. Brown Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattooga County, He was born to the late Daniel C. Brown and Cleavie Little Brown on November 11, 1948. He was retired from the former Galey & Lord Mill, a member of Grace Baptist Church, and a member of Floyd Springs Lodge F & AM. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his wife, the late Frances Elifair White Brown.
Surviving are His sons Dakota Brown and David Charles Brown; grandsons, Brandon Brown, Brannon Brown, Branson Brown, and Brantley Brown; sister, Carolyn Luallen; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 21st, at 1:00 P.M. from the Silver Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Scoggins officiating, interment in Silver Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Dakota Brown, Ashley Culberson, Jada Culberson, Steve Teems, Jessie Culberson, and Garrett Burton. Everyone attending the service are requested to wear masks for everyone's protection.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. David Cleave Brown.
Friday, February 18, 2022
BAKER
MRS. KATHY MICHELLE (PADGETT) BAKER, age 55, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Born in Summerville, She was a daughter of the late Kathryn Priest Padgett and Charles Padgett. A spiritual person and a faithful believer in God, Kathy was kind and generous, always helping others whenever she could. Her warm and bubbly personality meant she never met a stranger.
Surviving are Her husband, Darryl Baker and sister, Mary Padgett both of Summerville; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins; and Her beloved cats, Vinny, Myst, Max, and Riley survive.
The Family will receive friends Sunday, February 20th, from 11:00 A.M. until Noon at the Funeral Home followed by a short graveside ceremony in Summerville Cemetery. Visitors are requested to wear masks for everyone’s protection.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are Her husband, Darryl Baker and sister, Mary Padgett both of Summerville; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins; and Her beloved cats, Vinny, Myst, Max, and Riley survive.
The Family will receive friends Sunday, February 20th, from 11:00 A.M. until Noon at the Funeral Home followed by a short graveside ceremony in Summerville Cemetery. Visitors are requested to wear masks for everyone’s protection.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, February 17, 2022
DAVIS
MR. PAUL MARTIN DAVIS, age 82, of Little Sand Mountain, Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday at his residence. Mr. Davis was born in Columbia, S. C. on June 5, 1939, to the late Martin Davis and Lottie McDowell Davis. For many years He was an avid member of Gathers Church in Covington, Georgia and was retired Train Conductor for Am Track. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by siblings, James R. Davis, John Davis, Rex Davis, and Mary Davis.
Surviving are His wife, Carol Davis; daughters and son-in-law, Paula and Jeff Cargle and Elizabeth Davis; grandchildren, Harlen and Sara Zeerip; special family member, Joey Kowalec; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 19th, at 1:30 P.M. from Graveside in Little Sand Mountain Cemetery with Pastor Myles Phillips officiating.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are His wife, Carol Davis; daughters and son-in-law, Paula and Jeff Cargle and Elizabeth Davis; grandchildren, Harlen and Sara Zeerip; special family member, Joey Kowalec; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 19th, at 1:30 P.M. from Graveside in Little Sand Mountain Cemetery with Pastor Myles Phillips officiating.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Monday, February 14, 2022
PADGETT
MR. CHARLES EDWARD PADGETT, age 66, of Resaca, Georgia, formerly of Chattooga County, passed away Saturday evening in Dalton, Georgia hospital. Mr. Padgett was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on October 10, 1955, a son of the late Dewey William and Mary Josephine Gentry Padgett. He was retired truck driver for DMI corporation.
Surviving are His wife, Connie Wood Padgett; daughters, Mary Hines, Chantel Barnette, and Brittney Wood; sons, Dewey Padgett and Odell Wood; sister, Lola Odell Hudgins; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 16th, at 3:00 P.M. from the Welcome Gap Baptist Church with Rev, Greg Williams and Bobby Banks officiating, interment in Davis Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Joey Hudgins, Robert Walker, Timothy Wood, Lee Hudgins, Junebug, and Jimmy Hudgins. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Charles Edward Padgett who died Saturday.
Surviving are His wife, Connie Wood Padgett; daughters, Mary Hines, Chantel Barnette, and Brittney Wood; sons, Dewey Padgett and Odell Wood; sister, Lola Odell Hudgins; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 16th, at 3:00 P.M. from the Welcome Gap Baptist Church with Rev, Greg Williams and Bobby Banks officiating, interment in Davis Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Joey Hudgins, Robert Walker, Timothy Wood, Lee Hudgins, Junebug, and Jimmy Hudgins. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Charles Edward Padgett who died Saturday.
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