PONDER

Henderson Frank Ponder, 96, passed away on February 22, 2024. He was a member of South Summerville Baptist Church and one of the oldest members of National Tax Associates of Tax Accounts and has carried on a full time practice in that profession since 1953.

He served in the European Theater during the latter days of WWII, re-enlisted for a second tour of duty in late 1945 and transferred to Graves Registration where he served as an investigator with the duty of tracking MIAs throughout Western Europe and parts of North Africa.

During his long life he created and managed a number of corporations and businesses. He was also an inventor and had acquired 5 patents. He loved to pilot his small plane, sail his boats.

He is survived by his two daughters, Claudette (and Jerry) Mahan, of Moultrie, GA and Jenette Slay of Wilsonville, Al., five grandchildren, Jeremy Mahan of Conway, AR, Terry Mahan (and Mary Ann) of Tallahassee, FL, Reiner Slay (and Lauren) of Marietta, GA, Bragan White-Mikle (and Daniel) of Acworth, GA, and Kilie Tatum (and Jack III) of Wilsonville, Al. and eight great grandchildren. He was married for 65 years to Mary Frances Gilmer.

The family had a private service on Monday, Feb.26.

DAVIS

MR. EDGAR LEE (ED) DAVIS, aged 94, of Back Berryton Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Saturday evening, February 24, 2024, in a Rome hospital. Born in Trion, Georgia on July 3, 1929, He was a son of the late Sam and Lillie Harris Davis. A member of the West Berryton Faith Temple and was retired boiler operator for Bigelow-Sanford Mill. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by His wife the Late Mary Etta Hix Davis, sons, the late Ray Davis and Donnie Lee Davis; siblings, the late Fannie Blackmon, Lillie Mae Hines, Naudie Lee Hines, John Henry Davis, Earnest Davis, and Willis Davis.

Surviving are daughter, Joyce (Wayne) Pritchett; son, Butch (Elvia) Berry; Ten Grandchildren, Thirteen Great Grandchildren, Five Great Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 27th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Jason Boyd and Brother John Mann officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Mark Nixon, Jackie Pritchett, Carlos Rior, Tim Willingham, Will Stewart, Matthew Willingham. The Family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Edgar Lee (Ed) Davis who passed away Saturday.

YATES

Carolyn V. Yates - October 10, 1938 – February 13, 2024

Carolyn V. Yates, age 85 of Trion, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 13. Carolyn was born in Trion on October 10, 1938, daughter of the late Wallace and Christine Clanton. She was married to her high school sweetheart George for 58 years.

 
Carolyn was a proud 1957 graduate of Trion High School. She retired from Mt. Vernon Mills in 1999 after 29 years of service. She received the Riegel Textile Zero Defects Award as a weaver in 1987 and several perfect attendance awards. She enjoyed planning Weave Room Reunions and visiting with her work friends. One of her favorite hobbies was photography. The love Carolyn had for her family and friends can be seen in the many photos she took. If she was around with her camera, you could be sure your picture would be taken and she would share a copy of it with you later. She also loved to cook for her family and was known for her fried chicken, cube steak, and biscuits. She loved to read her Bible, and her favorite song was “Sweet Beulah Land”. Carolyn was a member of Trion First Baptist Church.

Carolyn is survived by her sister Barbara Whittle and husband Lydell; her children Wallace
and Shirl Yates, Lisa and Fred Harris, and Anthony and Jackie Yates; her grandchildren
Stephen Harris, George and Carrie Yates, Kayleigh Yates, and Heather and Thad King; her
great-grandchildren Wyatt, Cole, Carter, Liam, and Baylor Yates, and Cydney King; her
special friend Ann Lanier; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband George and her granddaughter Jessica Yates.

Memorial service will be held Friday, February 23 at 12:00 pm in the J.D. Hill Memorial
Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in Summerville, GA, with visitation beginning at
11:00am. In lieu of flowers, Carolyn requested that memorial donations be sent to Trion First
Baptist Church, 95 Church St, Trion, GA 30753.

The family wishes to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staff at Fresenius Kidney
Care of Summerville for many years of kind and professional care. They also thank the
nurses and staff at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation for their dedicated nursing care.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Carolyn V. Yates who died
Tuesday February 13.

BARBEE

William Hugh Barbee. . . . .

William Hugh (Bill) Barbee passed away unexpectedly on February 10^th, 2024 in Gainesville, Georgia. Bill was just 34 years old. 

Bill was born April 3^rd, 1989 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Ms. Sue Johnson and the late Mr. J.B. Barbee. He lived his early years in Indiana before moving to Georgia at the age of 3. He attended Chattooga County High School.

Bill was full of energy and lived life to the fullest. He never met a stranger, and truly loved people from all walks of life. Bill’s greatest joy in life was being the dad of three amazing, beautiful children: Jadon (13), Braydon (11), and Avery Cate (8). He enjoyed his time with them immensely, and was extremely proud of the people they are becoming. Bill was also a very giving person, even to the point of death, donating his organs so that others may live.

Bill was the youngest of 10 siblings, with 5 sisters and 4 brothers. Siblings include: Jacqueline Barbee, the late Deborah Barbee Peace, Michael (Dee) Barbee, Steve Barbee, Candace (Dennis) Brown, Natasha (Jason) Judge, Branden Riner, Natalie Johnson, and James (Danielle) Barbee. He had countless nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services are being provided by Rainwater Funeral Home in Summerville. The funeral is at 4pm on February 24^th, with visitation from 3pm to 4pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Pilgrim Ministries, 260 Bartley Wilbanks Rd. Clarksville, GA 30523, pilgrim-ministries.org.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. William Hugh Barbee.

DIGSBY

MR. HAROLD DEAN (CHUCK) DIGSBY, JR., age 67, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday evening, February 8, 2024, in the local nursing home. Mr. Digsby was born in Rome, Georgia on March 26, 1956 to the late Harold Dean Digsby, Sr. and Wanda Faye Copeland Digsby. Mr. Digsby was a retired carpenter.

Surviving are, former wife and care giver-Angela Green Digsby; daughters, Chelsea Digsby of Atlanta, Shawn Alexander of Panama City Beach, Fl., and Angela Alexander Crawley of Panama City Beach, Fl.; step daughters, Ashley Carr of Knoxville, TN. and Kasey Woody of Summerville; sisters, Cyndi Simmons and Tamara (Rob) Harris; Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews.

Upon His request Mr. Digsby was cremated; Memorial arrangements are incomplete.

HENSLEY

MR. CHARLES H. HENSLEY, age 83, of 11th Street, Trion, Georgia, passed away Monday afternoon, February 5, 2024, in a Rome rest home. A native of Trion, Georgia, Mr. Hensley was born to the late Howard and Louise Lucille Landers Hensley, on July 13, 1940. He was a member of Central Avenue Baptist Church and was retired Roper, Inc. security guard.

Surviving are care giver, Virginia Lively; step daughters, Darlene Scoggins and Bonnie Hollingsworth; granddaughter, Raven (Matt) Rosson; great grandchildren, Saige Rosson and Brystal Rosson.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, February 8th, at 1:00 P.M. from Graveside in West Hill Cemetery at Trion with the Rev. Brandon Bishop officiating. Active Pallbearers Alan Simpson, Matt Rosson, Ricky Simpson, Butch Newton, Caleb Willingham, and Adam Lee.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Charles H. Hensley.

OWINGS

MR. JEFF OWINGS, age 61 of Gore Community Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 following a brief illness. He was born in Rome, Georgia May 29, 1962, son of the late Roy and Betty Jean Owings. Jeff retired from Chattooga High School after 30 years of service as a Welding Instructor. He was Baptist by faith and a life-long member of pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving are his Wife and love of his life, Lisa Randall Owings; Son, Sage Owings; Daughter, Haley Brooke (Andrew) Johnson; Granddaughter, Blaire; Brother, Jack (Tammy) Owings; Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Special Friends.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, January 28th 2024 at 2 p.m. from the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Farmersville Road with Rev. Melvin Mosley and Rev. James Baird officiating,
interment in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Billy Abernathy, Jimmy Barron, Britt Evans, Steve Evans, Clint Hunter and Benji Price. Visitation will be held Sunday from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. The family request in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Pleasant Grove Cemetery Fund in Jeff's honor. Donations may be sent c/o Pam Hammonds 204 Congress Street Summerville, Georgia 30747

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jeff Owings who passed
away on Friday.

REED

MR. FRANK GEORGE REED, age 96, of West Spring Creek Road, Trion, Georgia, passed away Friday evening, January 26, 2024, in a Rome hospital. Born in Chattooga County, Georgia on April 26, 1927, He was a son of the late Charles Wilburn and Lucille Teems Reed Smith. Mr. Reed was a member of West Berryton Faith Temple, retired from the spinning room of Riegel Textile corporation; in addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by wife, the late Ruby Lucille Blackmon Reed; step father, Jessie (Coon) Smith; and siblings, Jessie Mae Willingham, Frances Maton, Charlotte Reynolds, Dan Smith, Charles Smith, Wayne Smith, Arnold Smith.

Surviving are daughter, Mickie (James) Wilson; son, Max (Pat) Reed; granddaughter, Ashton (Jo) Burrage; grandsons, Jacob (Miranda) Reed, Jack Lively, Robert (Michelle) Lively; great grandchildren, Zeke Burrage, Jeremiah Reed, Amelia Reed, Micah Lively, Zach (Lauren) Lively, Emma Lively, Ian Lively; great great grandchildren, Halle Lively, Dana Lee Lively, Bristol Lively, Blair Lively, Janna Lively, and Jake Lively; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 29th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. John Mann and Rev. Gary Howell officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Micah Lively, Zach Lively, Robert Lively, Ian Lively, Zeke Burrage, and Jacob Reed. Visitation will be Monday from 1 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Frank George Reed.

BATES

Ms. Jacqueline Kay Bates, age 58, of James Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday evening, January 22, 2024, at her residence following an illness. A native Chattooga Countian, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Edward Bates, Sr. and Mary Ruth Bing Bates. Kay was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Kenneth Edward Bates, Sr., grandparents, Lum and Hettie Mae Bing; siblings, Becky Brown, Linda Joan Hathcock, and Mary Opal Kirby.

Surviving are fiance’, Jerome Morris Rampey; children, Joshua Bates, Crystal Bates, Zackery Bates, Sr., Jasmine Rampey, Justice Rampey; sisters, Tina Hearlson (Gerald), Nelda Lindsey, Denise Ramey (John Paul), Lisa Knowles, Marie Fair (Larry), Deborah Terry, Alecia McGuire, Jane Price, Kathy Terry (Ray Bridges)Tonya Dawson (Wesley); brothers, Kenneth Bates, Jr., Danny Colbert, Michael Colbert, Dale Colbert, Randy Bates, and Chance Bates; grandbabies, Brittley & Bentley Brown, Zachery Jr. & Analeyse Bates, Ellie Prince, Waylon Bates, Tia Ann Teems, Crimson and Karen Bates, Christian Sanders, Alivia Williams, R. J. Kinney, Madi & Monti Bumpass.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, January 25th, at 2:00 p.m. at Kay’s residence, with Family and Friends speaking. Active Pallbearers, Bobby Jones, Steven Hamby, Colton Kirby, Timothy Evans, Jason Baker, Jerry Christopher Rollison, Mandie McMichael, and Timothy Holtzen. The Family will receive friends Wednesday evening after 5 p.m. at the residence #541 James Street, Summerville, Georgia.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Jacqueline Kay Bates.

RAMEY

MRS. BETTY LOU (HONEY) RAMEY, age 85, of Silver Hill Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday morning, January 17, 2024, in a Rome hospital, following a brief illness. She was born in Summerville, Georgia on May 6, 1938 to the late Arthur Buster and Mary Etta Eleam Teems. Mrs. Ramey attended the Silver Hill Baptist Church, enjoyed time with Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, and was very fond of any outdoor activity. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by husband the late William G. Ramey, grandson-Robert “Robby” William Ramey, Jr., daughter & spouse, Shirley & Glenn Watwood, son-in-law, Jerry Argo; sisters, Mildred Nichols, Margaret Corbin, Carolyn Culberson, Jewell Hall, Frances Brooks; and brothers, Junior Teems and Leon Teems.

Surviving are daughters, Betty Carol Argo and Donna Kay (Steve) Teems; son-Robert (Robby) Ramey, (Yolanda); sisters, Peggy (Wallace) Money, and Susie (James) Dawson; brothers, Ray (Martha) Teems, Ralph (Brenda) Teems, Ricky (Sherry) Teems, Richard Teems, and Jerry Teems; grandchildren, Kristen, Donnie, Willie, and Ashley; several Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 21st, at 2:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Teems officiating, interment in Silver Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Steve Teems, Ricky Teems, Chad Teems, Gary Teems, Jerry Teems, Richard Teems, Tim Teems, Donnie Argo. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 1:00 until 2:30 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty Lou (Honey) Ramey, who passed away Wednesday.

DOWNES

MR. GLENN NASH DOWNES, age 85, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in a Cartersville hospital. A native of Orlando, Florida, He was born on January 1, 1939, to the late Ransom Herbert Downes, Sr. and Juanita Blackwood Downes. Glenn previously was in the U. S. Marines Reserve, a retired Paramedic, EMT Instructor, Educator, and owner/manager of Downes & Daughters Properties. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by wife, the late Claire Downes, brothers, Donald Downes, Jr., and Ransom Downes, Jr., and a grandson, Evan Nash Young.

Surviving are daughters, Chrissie Downes, Laurel Downes Doster, and Cindy Young; sister, Jane Downes; bonus daughter, Caroline Camp Harris; honorary son, Randy Pierson; six Grandchildren and two Great Grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, February 3rd; at 4:00 P.M. at the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Randy Pierson officiating. In lieu of flowers, the Family suggests donations be made to one of the following organizations:

Northwest Georgia EMS Systems, Inc.
c/o Will Pitt
623 Swanson Ridge Road
Chattanooga, TN.—37421

Mary Bulllard Law Enforcement Memorial Scholarship
c/o United Community Bank in Summerville.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Glenn Nash Downes who passed away January 16th.

WOODALL

Mr. Walton Benson Woodall, age 81 of Adairsville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was born in Summerville, Georgia, November 14, 1942, a son of the late William Arthur and Rhoda Lee McCullough Woodall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, to whom he  married on February 24, 1967,  the late Anna Rea Johnson Woodall; sisters, Nola White, Emma Harrielson, Hattie Ruth Hammond, and brother, Johnny Woodall.  Benson served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, receiving the Purple Heart medal.  Mr. Woodall was a Truck Driver for David Smith Construction Company for several years.   He was Holiness by faith.

Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Rita (Lamon) Woodall Ware and son, Walton (Maria) Woodall II; sister,  Judy Westbrook; brother,  Jerry Mac Woodall; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 13th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Helton and Family members officiating, interment in Ami Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers will be Rip Keef, Lanny Harrelson, Clint Woodall, Stan Wofford, Parks Westbrook, and Kalen Willingham. Visitation will be Saturday from noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.  The family requests no flowers.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Walton Benson Woodall who passed away Wednesday.

HAYES

  

            Mr. L. Vernon Hayes, age 97 of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023 at his residence.  He was born in Chattooga County on May 26, 1926, son of the late E. Cidney Hayes and Sally Walton Hayes.  Mr. Hayes was owner and operator of Hayes Muffler Shop for many years before retirement and Baptist by faith.   In addition to parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the late Ruth Davenport Hayes; son, the late James V. Hayes and grandson, the late Matt Hayes.

 

            Surviving are his children, Thelma Hall and David McCullough, Kathy Jarrett and Mike Jarrett, Allen L. Hayes and Troyce Hayes; grandchildren, Jamie Rollins, Amanda Parker, Charlie Jarrett, Jeff Jarrett, Chris Jarrett, Jesse Hayes, and Lonnie Hayes; 14 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

 

            Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Rev. Kenneth Jennings officiating; Graveside and interment at 3:00 P.M. in the New Antioch Cemetery, Blue Ridge, Georgia.  Active Pallbearers will be Charlie Jarrett, Jeff Jarrett, Chris Jarrett, Jesse Hayes, Lonnie Hayes, Ken Rollins, and Derek Parker.

 

            Visitation will be Thursday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.  The family requests no flowers nor food, contributions may be made to the local food pantry in Mr. Hayes memory.

 

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. L. Vernon Hayes.

PRINCE

 Mr. Jerry Richard Prince, Sr., age 80, of Summerville, Georgia, died Monday, December 25, 2023 at his residence.  Mr. Prince was born October 29, 1943 in Summerville Georgia, son of the late Frank N. Prince, Sr. and Juanita Keith Prince.   He was a member of the Summerville United Methodist Church and served on several church boards.  The Prince Family owned and operated the Western Auto Associate Store in Summerville for over 40 years.  Prior to his retirement, he was employed by PFG Milton’s Food service in Oakwood, GA.  He loved boating with friends and woodworking.  He was preceded in death by his parents;  brothers, Frank N. Prince, Jr., and Ronald K. Prince;  two granddaughters, Erin Madison Prince and Jacklyn Elaine Allen.

 

            Survivors include his wife, Elaine Rollins Prince; son, Richard (Kristin) Prince; daughter, Martha (Bryant) Allen; son, John (Jennifer) Prince; grandchildren, J.R. (Angie) Prince, Lauren (Corey) Keith, Elizabeth Allen, Gracee Prince, Lora Prince, Nicholas Prince and four great grandchildren.

 

            Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 29^th at 2:00 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. J. Wesley Privett and Rev. Larry Rollins officiating, interment in Smith Chapel Cemetery, Ringgold, GA.  Active Pallbearers J.R. Prince, Nicholas Prince, William Crouch, Randy Pauley, Steve Weaver, and Ben Housch; Honorary Pallbearers, Jim Woodard, Phil Cavin, Carlton Andrews, Jerry Willingham, Ralph Wright, Lefty Norton and Milford Morgan.  The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, Friday from 12 p.m. until the hour of service.  The family requests no flowers and suggest contributions to the Summerville United Methodist Church or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

 

 

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jerry Richard Prince, Sr. who passed away Monday.

 

 

BICE

MR. ROLAND LEE BICE, SR., age 75, of Lily Lane, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday evening, December 24, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Bice was born on January 17, 1948, a son of the late Frank Bice, Sr. and Velma Mae Bundrum Bice. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, the late Debbie Sue Colbert,  brothers, the late Frank Bice, Jr., Leonard Fay Bice, Richard Lamar Bice, and Terry Lee Bice. Mr. Bice was retired from the pulpwood industry and wood working.

Surviving are his wife, Sue Bice; children, Roland Bice, Jr., Ronald Bice, Janie Youngblood, and Mary Ann York; sister, Cindy Williams; brothers, Danny Ray Bice and Billy Joe Bice; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.

At Mr. Bice’s wishes, He will be cremated.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Roland Lee Bice, Sr.

HURLEY

     MRS. CAROLYN JEAN HURLEY, age 75, of Hunter Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at her residence.  She was born on August 16, 1948, a daughter of the late Henry Milton “Milt” Jones, Sr. and Foye R. Jones.  She was employed by Oakview Nursing & Rehab Center and Jim’s Restaurant for many years.  In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Billy Hurley, and brothers, the late Milton “J.R.” Jones and Billy Glenn Jones.

 

   Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Lynn Gorham & Adam Gorham; grandson & granddaughter-in-law, Vincent Hix and Emily Jones Hix; granddaughter, Kinsley Gorham & Brier Carter; grand fur babies, Quinn, Amora, Rosco, and Sadie.

 

        Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Mr. Stacey Evans officiating, interment in Perennial Springs Cemetery,  Active Pallbearers, Adam Gorham, Brier Carter, Preston Carter, Ashton Goodson, Troy Oehlson; Honorary Pallbearers Lois Reed, Brittany Pressnell, Beverly Pair, Wendy Ash, Diane Mountain, Chera Allison, Grant Burkhalter, Penny Ammons, Tammy Cantrell, Pam Henderson, Chad Campbell, Spencer Dial, Riley Jackson, Carmon Rich, Terri Young, Crystal Smith Ely, Angie Hughes, Stacy Dial, and Stacy Herod.  Visitation will be Thursday from 1 P.M. until the hour of service.

 

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Carolyn Jean Hurley.

HOLT

MR. DONALD VERNON HOLT, age 86, of Jenkins Gap Road, Summerville, Georgia, Gore Community, passed away Sunday morning at His residence, following an illness. A native of Gore, Mr. Holt was born to the late James Thomas and Della Mae Allen Holt, on October 16, 1937; He was Baptist by Faith, a Farmer, and also worked in the carpet industry. In addition to Parents, He is preceded in death by a sister, the late Shirley Mae Maxey and brother and sister-in-law, the late James T. & Frances Maxey Holt.

Surviving are sister, Bobbie Jones; and great nephew, Landon Taylor; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 14th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. David Holt and Pastor Greg Montgomery officiating, interment in Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Steve Anderson, Danny Pierce, Alan Maxey, John Riley, Landon Taylor, and Terry Williams. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, Wednesday from 6 until 8 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Donald Vernon Holt, who passed away Sunday.

MCLEOD

Margaret Dillard McLeod of Trion, Georgia, passed away December 3, 2023, at Oakview in Summerville. Born May 27, 1937, to Senior and Mattie Dillard of Trion, she was married for 66 years to her high school sweetheart Charles Arvel McLeod, Sr. A retired caseworker for Floyd County, Mrs. McLeod was a member of Trion United Methodist Church. She worked with the Trion Alumni Association for several years as treasurer. Her favorite part of her work with the Alumni Association was being able to send scholarship checks to Trion graduates because she believed so strongly in the value of education.

Mrs. McLeod is survived by her children Cynthia Anne McLeod (Don Highfield), Charles Arvel McLeod, Jr. (Lisa), and Keith Arlin McLeod. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles McLeod, Sr., and their son John Andrew McLeod (Cheryl).

Survivors include grandchildren Andrea McLeod (Victor), Lauren McLeod, Nicholas Van Pelt, and Kathleen Van Pelt Davis (Spencer) and great-grandchildren Kaedance, Ameri, and Andrew Van Pelt, Kai McLeod, Emmaline Gibson, Holder Davis, and Grady Davis, as well as nieces, nephews, and many cousins. The family wishes to thank the nurses and all the staff at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation. The care they provided during her stay in Memory Care and hospice was always kind and professional. The family also asks that in lieu of flowers, friends donate to the scholarship fund of the Trion Bulldog Alumni Association at PO Box 295, Trion, GA 30753.

LUALLEN

 MRS. JANICE M. LUALLEN, age 75, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday evening, November 29, 2023, in a Rome hospital. She was born in Summerville, Georgia on April 17, 1948, a daughter of the late Roy T. and Alma Carter Bryant; she was a Homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, the late Barbara Bryant.

Surviving are Husband, Larry Luallen; daughter, Tine Marie Luallen; son, Tim Luallen; grandchildren, Jade Starkey, Jessie Loggins, Jerry Luallen, Emily Amanda Luallen Ratliff, Cole Luallen; great grandchildren, Jocie Rubi and Jaxton Rubi; sisters, Tressia Bryant, Charlotte Bryant, Kay Bryant, Marie Bryant, Darlene Bryant; brothers, Junior Bryant, William Bryant, and Rickey Bryant; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 3rd, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Earle Rainwater officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Anky Fulmer, Troy Oehlson, Howard Slicker, Yandell Ratliff, Sloan Johnson, and Dean Cornett; Honorary Pallbearers Adam Reagan, Bobby Edgeworth, Allen Barnes, and Larry Edgeworth. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Janice M. Luallen, who passed away Wednesday.

UPTAIN

MR. DONALD LEE UPTAIN, age 61, of Leesburg, Alabama, formerly of Chattooga County, passed away Saturday morning, November 25, 2023, in a Rome hospital. He was born in Rome, Georgia on May 3, 1962, a son of the late Richard and Elizabeth Louise Rutledge Uptain. Mr. Uptain was retired supervisor for Mohawk Industries. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by a brother, the late Gary “Julio” Uptain and grandparents, the late Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Rutledge.

Surviving are wife, Christy Uptain; sons Kevin Uptain (Kristy Kincade), Wesley Uptain, and Joseph Uptain; daughter, Tasha Corntassle; sister Melanie Wooten; several Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews.

A Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.