MILLER

Marion Elaine Miller, 1943-2024

On December 4th, Marion Elaine Miller, née Patterson, 81, of Menlo, GA, passed away peacefully in Legends of Colorado Springs, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Elaine was born on January 15, 1943 in Trion, GA to Maxine Patterson, née Phillips, and Horace G. Patterson. She attended Summerville High School, Class of ’61, where she excelled in academic courses as well as varsity cheerleading and basketball.

In November, 1969, Elaine married Armuchee, GA native Emmett Wayne Miller, aka “Schlitz”, also a Summerville H.S. graduate as well as U.S. Marine Corp Vietnam veteran. Emmett was about to embark on a storied career with the CIA. A year later, Elaine joined the CIA ranks at Edwards AFB, where they both supported the U2 and SR-71 spy plane projects. Thus began an almost 30-year joint career that would take them to posts in northern Virginia, Cyprus, Sri Lanka, Kuwait, Germany, and England.

Upon retirement in 1997, the couple returned to Chattooga County, where they renovated an old farmhouse in Menlo and spent years traveling and working overseas as U.S. government contractors in embassies, consulates, and other high-security areas.

Elaine was preceded in death by husband, Emmett, who passed on November, 18, 2022, and parents Horace and Maxine Patterson, brothers Hall and Glenn Patterson, sister-in-law Doris Dover Patterson, aunt Martha Taylor, uncles Tom, Watson, Dempsey, and Pharaday Phillips, and cousin, Reba Phillips.

Surviving family members include son Barry and his children Skye, Rowan, and Kenna Cusack Miller, son Emmett and daughter-in-law Nora Miller and their children Joshua and Rylee Miller, sister-in-law Linda Hughes Patterson, nephews Michael and David Patterson and their children Autumn, Heather, and Jerison Patterson, and niece Nicole Patterson and her children Autumn, John, and Gracie Patterson.

Remembrance at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Dates to be announced.

WHITE

MR. ROBBY WHITE, age 76, of Lyerly, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, in a Rome hospital. Mr. White was born in Lyerly, Georgia on February 23, 1948, to the late Albert Newton (Buck) White and Lucile Bell White. He was a member of the Lyerly First Baptist Church, a U. S. Army Veteran of Viet Nam a painting Contractor, was an avid Golfer, and was President of Chattooga High School 1967 Senior Graduating Class. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by a sister, the late Mary Elizabeth “Ebbie” Stephenson and a nephew, Michael Eli Stephenson.

Surviving are daughter, Miranda Lee White; son, Trevor Russell White; granddaughter, Allison and grandson Greyson; nieces, Deborah Stephenson, Carol (Tommy) Haynie; nephew, Dave (Sharon) Stephenson, also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. from the Lyerly First Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Peppers officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Church; there will be a gathering after the interment service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Robby White.

WOOTEN

MRS. ELKE WOOTEN, age 82, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away December 22, 2024, in Savannah. She was born in Berlin, Germany, on November 6, 1942, a daughter of the late Gustar and Erna Tenetorf Scheusher. Mrs. Wooten was a filling station cashier, and was preceded in death by her husband, the Late Billy John Wooten on April 22, 2012.

Surviving are daughters, Elke Margaret Roy, Jennifer Dawn Beasley, and Audrey Racquell Lamar; son, William John Wooten; Ten Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

Graveside and interment service will be held Friday, January 3, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. from Wooten Cemetery at Cloudland, Georgia.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CLARK

MRS. GLENDA “BLONDIE” CLARK, age 58, of Martin Dairy Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 23, 2024, in a local health care facility. Mrs. Clark was born in LaFayette, Georgia on September 22, 1966 to the late Conal Jefferson and Shirley Thompson George. She was a member of United by Faith Church and was a Homemaker. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by a grandson, the late Camron Clark, and a brother, the late Steve George.

Surviving are Her husband, Allen Clark; daughter, Heather Leann Clark (Kyle); sons, Allen Dewayn Clark, Timothy Allen (Nicole) Clark, Jonathan Michael (Tina) Clark, and Nathan Daniel (Melissa) Clark; sisters, Linda Clark, Annette Pritchett, and Heather Boyd; brother Jeff George; grandchildren, Nasiah McVay, Hunter Clark, Brantley Clark, Elijah Gordon, Harper Gordon, Camron Driver, Donovan Warren, Layla Mae Clark, Braxton Clark, Brice Major, Leland Rose, and Debbie Rose; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 27th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Brown and Mr. John McGraw officiating, interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Jacob Nelson, Steven Hamby, Camron Driver, Dillon Mitchell, Curtis Cochran, and Eddie Jackson. The Family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 4 until 6 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Glenda Clark, who passed away Monday.

CHAMBERS

MR. JOHN WAYNE CHAMBERS, age 84, of Melba Drive, Trion, Georgia, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, in Trion, Georgia, He was born in Trion, Georgia to the late John Mac and Mattie Bryan Chambers on January 13, 1940. Mr. Chambers was Methodist by Faith, a Veteran of the U. S. Army serving in Korea, and was retired chemical operator for Rico Industries. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by a sister, the late Doris Bryant.

Surviving are daughters, Amy (Ben) Stanfield and Mary Beth (Darrin) Morrison; grandchildren, Micah and Mason Hughes, Levi Stanfield, and Brandon Morrison.

Funeral and interment service will be held Thursday, December 19th, at 11:00 A.M., from West Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Ken Oliver officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Grandsons, American Legion Shanklin-Attaway Post #5 of Rome will render Military Honors at graveside.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. John Wayne Chambers, who passed away Monday.

DAVIS

 

Joann B. Davis of Summerville Ga departed her loving family on December 11, 2024. She passed peacefully in her sleep with her daughter Dawn Davis by her side.

Joann was born in McDonough Ga on October 22, 1935 to Edna Craig Brown Austin and Emerson Brown. Her loving stepfather was John B. Austin.

Joann was Mother to Dawn Jolene Davis and Dayna Davis Miles. She raised her children with love and devotion in Morrow Ga with her husband Jeff B. Davis.

As an Educator, Joann was known for her love and dedication to the children she taught. She also had a Dachshund named Josie that she doted on and loved dearly.

Her hobbies included Cooking and Gardening. She designed the floor plan of the family home that was built in 1964 and was featured in Better Homes and Gardens magazine.

She is survived by her daughters Dawn Jolene Davis and Dayna Davis Miles, Grandchildren Paul Daniel Norwood II and Rachel Miles Makin. She is also survived by her Son in law Roger W. Miles.

There will be no Funeral services as her Daughter Dawn J. Davis will privately lay her to rest.

In lieu of flowers, Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

ORR

MRS. PLUMA ALICE ORR, age 83, formerly of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday morning, December 11, 2024, in a Rome, Georgia assisted living. She was born in Trion, Georgia on July 12, 1941, a daughter of the late Hubbard and Myrtle Simmons Keen. She was a member of the Pennville First Baptist Church and retired from the Training Department of Mount Vernon Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late James Eugene Orr, and siblings Nellie Woods and Melvin Keen died earlier.

Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Camille Orr; grandchildren, Alex Orr, Adam Orr, and Emma Orr; sister, Ortha Ward and Lois Smith; brothers, James Keen and Charles Keen; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be Saturday at 12 noon from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Colbert officiating. The Family will receive visitors Saturday from 11 a.m. until 12 noon at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Pluma Alice Orr who passed away Wednesday.

HAYES

MRS. POLLY HAYES, age 96, of Trion, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in the local nursing home. She was born in Trion, Georgia on August 26, 1928, to the late Oliver and Annie Ray Colbert Farmer. Mrs. Hayes, for 37 years was an executive secretary for Riegel Textile-Mount Vernon Mills. She attended the Pennville Church of Christ and the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. In addition to Parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Billy Joe “Jug” Hayes and brother, the late Don Farmer.

Surviving are her sons, Steve Hayes and Kevin (Betsy) Hayes; sister, Sylvia Starkey; grandchildren, Preston (Jamie) Hayes, Nicki Collins, Haydn (Kandace) Hayes, Holden (Annabeth) Hayes; great grandchildren, William Hayes, Aliya McBryde, Jaydn Hayes, Harper Hayes, Ryland Hayes, Bridget Hayes, and Janae Moore; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Ministers Hugh Glaze and Rick Lawson officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Preston Hayes, Haydn Hayes, Holden Hayes, Jaydn Hayes, Robert Hayes and Scott Parris. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of Pennville Church of Christ, members of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ and the staff members of Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Barry and Pam Bridges, Sue Bridges, Beth and Doug Wilson, Tammy and Mike Bennett and Elizabeth Hall. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home. The Family respectfully requests No flowers and suggests donations to the Gospel Broadcasting Network @ gbntv.org.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Polly Hayes.

KIRBY

MRS. SHERRY DIANE KIRBY, age 66, of Montgomery Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, in a Rome hospital. Mrs. Kirby was born on July 15, 1958 in Summerville, Georgia, a daughter of the late Fred Miller and Martha Lou Clark Money; She was a Homemaker and Baptist by Faith. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by a brother, the Late Clark Money.

Surviving are Her husband, Ed Kirby; sisters, Lisa Keen, Buffy Money, and A. J. Martin; brother, Todd Money; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 2nd, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Jeremy Stroop officiating, interment in Johnson Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Chase Lively, Bryan Barnes, Allen Keen, Ty Hutchins, Ethan Young, and Nish Patel. The Family will receive friends Monday from 12 noon until 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Sherry Diane Kirby, who passed away Thursday.

SCHILLING

MRS. BECKY SCHILLING, age 71, of Trion, Georgia, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 12, 2024, following a sudden attack. A native of Cherokee County, Alabama, she was born on May 8, 1953, to the late Houston D. and Bessie Carolyn Stansell Palmer. She was a retired nurse for Chattooga County Hospital and Baptist by Faith. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Schilling was preceded in death by husband, the late Joseph H. Schilling, Jr. on September 8, 2009; siblings, the late Marilyn Foy Palmer, Bobby Gene Palmer, Jimmie Ruth Sweat, Kimberly Dawn Kennett, Phyllis Sue Padgett, and Beloved Pet-Lambchop.

Surviving are sisters, Pat Elsberry, Linda Orr, Martha Reynolds, Kathy Brown, Marsha Uptain; brothers, Houston Ladon Palmer & Michael T. Palmer; fiance’, Steve Scoggins; God children, Justin Blackmon and Amber Uptain.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, November 17th, at 2:00 P.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery, with Gary Brown officiating. Active Pallbearers Stacy Reynolds, Robby Johnson, Mike Palmer, Justin Blackmon, Barry Padgett, and Jeremy Marshall. Visitation will be Sunday from 1 until 1:50 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Becky Schilling, who passed away Tuesday.

CARNES

MR. AUSTIN RYAN CARNES, age 27, of Lyerly, Georgia, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, from injuries received in a pedestrian-auto incident near Lyerly, on Saturday. He was a son of Lori Nichole Williams and Bobby Ray Carnes. Austin was employed with Joey’s Lawn service, and was preceded in death by grandparents the late Bobby Carnes, Terry and Marlene Williams; great grandparents, the late Joe Potter, Gordon and Margaret Williams, Lamar and Era Smith; great great grandmother, the late Evelyn Lemming also passed away earlier.

Surviving are son-Liam Brown; mother, Lori Williams, father and step mother, Bobby and Jessica Carnes; grandmother, Debbie Carnes; great grandmother, Kathryn Potter; brothers, Blake Williams and Jacob Swan.

Funeral service will be held Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. from Graveside in Lyerly Cemetery with Rev. Robert Brown officiating; Active Pallbearers Brady Carnes, Eric Williams, Joey Carnes, Eric Brown, Blake Williams, and Jacob Swan. There will not be any visitation.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

GREEN

ALICE RUTH GREEN, 84, Summerville, Georgia, passed away November 8, 2024, in her home.

Born on July 26, 1940, Alice Ruth was the daughter of the late Ira “Runt” Henderson and Ruth Franklin Henderson. In addition to Parents, Her husband, Charles Amos Green and her sister, Peggy Helms died earlier.

Surviving are Her son, Charles Preston Green and brother, Ikie Henderson.

Interment will be in the Cloudland Presbyterian Church Cemetery. 

There will be no formal services.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

HALL

 MRS. JEWEL CAROL TOWNSEND HALL, age 92, of Menlo, Georgia, passed away Thursday morning, November 7, 2024, in a Rossville, Georgia, Nursing Facility, following an illness. She was born in Rome, Georgia on April 4, 1932 to the late George E. and Eunice Jones Townsend. Jewel was a member of the Menlo Methodist Church and was retired from Best Manufacturing Company after many years of service. In addition to Parents, Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her husband, the late Dewey Jennings Hall on October 27, 1999, siblings, Mozell Stanfield and (Her twin) Sewell Townsend, half sisters, Beulah Freeman, Jackie Moore, and Ruth Barker, half brothers, Darrell Townsend and Buddy Townsend.

Surviving are sister, Nila Carmon; nieces and nephews, Joan Hunter, Tommy Carmon, Dan Carmon, Patrick Stanfield, Mark Stanfield, Allen Townsend, Mike Townsend, Kim Brown, Kris Caldwell and special friend, Donna Sentell.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Jody Brock officiating; Interment in Alpine Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Casey Christol, Gary Vaughn, Patrick Stanfield, Allen Townsend, Sidney Swords and Jody Brock; Honorary Pallbearers all Friends. Visitation will be held Sunday from 12:30 P.M. until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Menlo Methodist Church, #266 Virginia Drive, Summerville, Georgia-30747.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Jewel Carol Townsend Hall.

NEWSOME

EDITH JACQUELINE (JACQUE) NEWSOME, age 71, of Lyerly, Georgia, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at her residence following an accident two weeks ago. Born in Summerville, Georgia on June 14, 1953, She was a daughter of the late Gene Allen and Mary Sue Hix Newsome. Jacque was retired CNA for Oak View Nursing and Rehab. Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her companion Gary Eugene Battles, a son Brad Markham, and siblings Celeste Maddux and David Maddux.

Surviving are daughter, Shelley Maxey; sister, Rita Tanner, brother, Mike Newsome; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

The Family will receive visitors Thursday, November 7th, from 1 until 2 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Memorial service to follow in the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel, at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Harold Helton officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Edith Jacqueline (Jacque) Newsome.

SCOGGINS

The Family of Mrs. Eva Ernestine Wofford Scoggins, announces her entrance into the portals of glory, Sunday morning, October 27, 2024. She was the elder daughter of Ruby Lee Nation and Ernest Wofford, born in LaFayette, Georgia, April 13, 1931. She and husband Billy Scoggins, were married December 26, 1948 and were blessed with sixty-five years together. She retired from thirty years of service with Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Ernestine possessed a beautiful soprano voice and a great love for gospel music. She enjoyed creating unique flower beds and was always known to have a favorite pet at her side. Mrs. Scoggins was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Scoggins, mother, Ruby Wofford, and father, Ernest Wofford.; two daughters, Mary Kathryn Ingram and Karen Lee Shipp, and an only sister, Shirley Hutchins.

Lovingly known as “MaMaw Teenie”, she will be missed by her children; son, David Scoggins and daughter, Ava Paulette (and Hank), Jordan; half brother, Robert Wofford, also a great host of grandchildren.

A Celebration of her life and her faith, in word and song, will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Summerville Pentecostal Worship Center, with Brothers Carl Jackson, Kevin Woods, and Andy Hutchins officiating. Grandsons will serve as their grandmother’s pallbearers. Visitation beginning at 12 noon will prelude service.

Mrs. Eva Ernestine Scoggins, absent from the body, forever present with the Lord.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DUNN

 MR. RONNIE DUNN, age 80, of Lyerly, Georgia, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 23, 2024, in a Rome health care. He was born on October 23, 1944 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Joe Barnard and Maudelle Augusta Stewart Dunn. Mr. Dunn was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church and a Carpenter by trade. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by a brother, the late Joe Dunn.

Surviving are His wife, Joan V. Dunn; daughters, Rebecca Lanham and Janet Reynolds; sons, Ronald Eugene Dunn, Jr. and Andrew D. Dunn; brother, Mike Dunn; Nine Grandchildren, Three Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

The Family will receive friends Tuesday, October 29th, from 5 until 7 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse or the American Heart Association.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MORRISON

MR. CARL NEWTON MORRISON, age 87, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday morning, October 23, 2024, at his daughter’s residence in Cedar Bluff, Alabama. Mr. Morrison was born in Rome, Georgia on October 14, 1937 to the late Newt and Velma Lowry Morrison. He served in the U. S. Army the 3rd Infantry in the Viet Nam era, was a member of American Legion Post 129, and was owner of Morrison & Associates Land Surveying Company. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by his wife the late Sandra Smithson Morrison and grandson, the late Cody Hogue.

Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Fred Hogue; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Julie Morrison; grandchildren, Preston Hogue, Ashley Williams and Amanda Williams; seven Great Grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 25th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Reynolds officiating, interment in the Family Plot of Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jon Dennis, Robert Jarrels, Joe Brown, Preston Hogue, Joy Hampton, and Rebecca Wood; Honorary Pallbearers Tim Etheridge, Vann Jennings, and members of American Legion Post 129. The Family will receive friends Thursday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Carl Newton Morrison.

SCOGGINS

MISS FRANCES D. SCOGGINS, age 86, of Subligna, Georgia, passed away Friday morning, October 18, 2024, in the local nursing home. She was born in Subligna on March 10, 1938, to the late Lawrence Chapman Scogging, Sr. and Ida Mae Rambo Scoggins. Miss Scoggins was a lifelong member of the Subligna Baptist Church and was a homemaker. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by her brothers, the late L. C. (Doc) Scoggins, Jr. (Ina) and Harold Scoggins (Dot), sister, the late Ms. Margaret Scoggins, and nephews the late Daryle Scoggins and Erick Scoggins.

Surviving are nieces and nephews, Sheryl McKinney and Carol Scoggins, Brion Scoggins, Mike Scoggins, and Mark Scoggins; several Great Nieces and Great Nephews; special friend, Odell Anderson.

Graveside and interment service, to celebrate the life of Miss Scoggins, will be held Monday, October 21st, at 1 P.M. at the Subligna Community Cemetery, with pastor Dr. Charles Bishop officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Nephews. In accordance with Miss Scoggins wishes, there will not be a visitation, anyone wishing to attend the service is requested to assemble at the Cemetery. The Family wishes to thank the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the care provided to Miss Scoggins during her stay.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Miss Frances D. Scoggins.

ALEXANDER

MRS. VIOLET RUTH ALEXANDER, age 84, of Dalton, Georgia, formerly of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday morning, October 13, 2024, in Dalton. A native of Trion, Georgia, She was born on November 25, 1939, to the late James Harold Burkhalter, Sr. and Nora Belle Ledbetter Burkhalter. Mrs. Alexander was a member of the Summerville First Baptist Church, retired from the accounting department of Chrysler Corporation, and in addition to Parents was preceded in death by Her daughter, the late Alisa Burkhalter, sisters, the late Jo Ann Derusha and Nancy Lambert, brother James Harold Burkhalter, Jr., grandchild, Courtney Brown.

Surviving are Her husband, Don Alexander; grandchildren, Baylee (Dakota) Crowe and Jacob (Chelsea Morris) Brown; great grandchildren, Ellie Crowe and Oaklyn Crowe; step children, Kathy Brown and Steve Alexander; Loved by Six Grandchildren; 2 nieces, Donna Lambert Lee and Debbie Lambert Bostwick; 3 nephews, Kevin Derusha, Lee Derusha, and Grant Burkhalter.

Funeral and interment service will be held Wednesday, October 16th, at 2:00 P.M. from the West Hill Cemetery, in Trion, Dr. Randy Clayton officiating; active pallbearers, Mason Eller, Matthew Johnston, Dakota Crowe, Jason Hall, Cole Hall, and Jacob Brown. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 1:30 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Violet Ruth Alexander who passed away Sunday.

HELTON

MR. HAROLD LEE HELTON, age 87, of Helton Drive, Summerville, Georgia, Berryton Community, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, evening in a Rome hospital. A native of Berryton, He was born on August 29, 1937 to the late Lewis Houston and Mary Gertrude Ray Helton. Mr. Helton was a member of the Berryton Baptist Church, retired from the Dye Department of Mohawk Industry, and was preceded in death by his wife the late Vesta Stephens Helton on March 23, 2024.

Surviving are daughters, Cheryl Lee Farrar (Brent Williamson) and Stephanie Helton; granddaughter, Jennifer Lee Farrar Turner; great granddaughters, Stella Frances Lee Turner, Annabelle Dianne Turner, and Vivian Rose Turner; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Jayne Helton; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 11th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Smith officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Joe Stephens, Chuck Helton, Terry Scoggins, Derek Smith, Landon Stephens, and Evan Stephens; Honorary Pallbearers, Mark Schrader, Sr., Robert Brown, Caro Owen, Robert Warren, Donny Kinsey, and Phil Helton. Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Flowers are appreciated or contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in memory of Mr. Helton.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Harold Lee Helton, who passed away Tuesday evening.