CARTER

MRS. JUDY GALE CARTER, age 80, of Menlo, Georgia, passed away Wednesday evening, January 28, 2026, in a Rome hospital. Native to Summerville, Georgia, She was born to the late James and Evelyn Warren Bryan on November 21, 1945. Mrs. Carter was retired from the sort and grind department of Mohawk Industries. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by sons, the late George Carter, Jr., and the late Thomas Britt Carter; sister, the late Brenda Crowe; brothers, the late Jimmy Bryan, Ronnie Bryan, and Michael Bryan.

Surviving are Her husband, George (Gene) Carter; daughters, Lisa Cordell and Jill Spears; son, James Carter; grandchildren, Stephanie Morgan, Crystal Wade, Dalton Bonanno, Blake Bonanno, Tori Patterson, Amber Lemming, Dillon Carter, Bailee Carter, Emma Patterson Carter, and Gracie Patterson Carter; Eight Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Memorial service will be held Sunday, February 1st, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Sammy Barrett officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Judy Gale Carter who passed away Wednesday evening.

WATERS

MR. DAVID MICHAEL WATERS, age 78, of Rome, Georgia, formerly of Chattooga County, passed away Monday afternoon, January 19, 2026, in a Rome hospital. A native of Trion, Georgia, He was born to the late Robert Payne and Annie Maude Simpson Waters on March 31, 1947. Mr. Waters was Church of Christ by Faith, retired construction worker, and a Veteran of Viet Nam serving in the U. S. Army. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by a brother, the late Ronald Waters, Sr., a sister, the late Morene Waters, and son-in-law, Clark Money.

Surviving are wife, Marcia Waters; daughters, Hope Money, Suzanne (Darrin) McLain, and Missy Braden; step daughters, Danielle (Tom) Luipersbeck and Amy (Hank) Windham; grandchildren, Erin (Brent) Bledsoe, Dalton (Rachel) Braden, Ethan (Yaniria) Young, Richie Hicks, Matt (Lenea) Money, Anna Butler, Sophie Luipersbeck; Six Great Grandchildren; sister, Donna (Ralph) Wright; brothers, Raymond (Sue) Waters, Sr., Aaron Waters, and Aaron Simpson, Sr.; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 23rd, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Brad Hayes officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden, with American Legion Shanklin-Attaway Post #5 Honor Guard rendering Military Honors. Active Pallbearers, Adam Waters, Todd Waters, Ray Waters, Jr., Hugh Wright, Ethan Young, and Hank Windham. The Family will receive friends Friday from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. David Michael Waters who passed away Monday.

WILLIAMS

Charles Thomas Williams, Sr.

Community Leader and Industrial Engineer

Community leader and Industrial Engineer Charles Thomas Williams, Sr. died on Saturday, January 17, 2026 in Ooltewah, Tennessee following a long and rich life of caring and dedicated devotion to God, his Family, and Community.

He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Edgar Buckner Williams and Clara Green Williams, Brother Malcolm Williams, Sister Kathleen Cates, Sister Frances Spencer, first wife Faye Williams, and second wife Ruth Williams.

Mr. Williams is survived by his son, Charles “Chuck” Williams, Jr. and wife Joy of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Daughter, Lisa Logan and husband Kim of Cohutta, Georgia, Grandchildren Adam Logan of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Larken Raines and husband Ray of Rock Spring, Georgia, Ryan Logan of Cohutta, Georgia, Charles Williams III and wife Mackenzie of Franklin, Tennessee and Sarah Bortolotto and husband Zack of Ooltewah, Tennessee, Great Grandchildren Kennedy Williams of Franklin, Tennessee, Charles “Charlie” Williams IV of Franklin, Tennessee, and Ellie Bortolotto of Ooltewah, Tennessee.

Mr. Williams was born on September 18, 1927 in Humboldt, Tennessee to Edgar and Clara Williams. As a young boy, he worked numerous jobs in the Alamo, Tennessee area including picking cotton, picking strawberries, and working at a local funeral home. He attended Alamo High School and was the Senior Class President, graduating in 1945.

He began his post High School education at the University of Tennessee. After attending one year, due to a work accident to his Father, he came home to help his family by leading a survey crew for Gibson County Electric in Trenton, Tennessee.

When his Father regained his health, he served in the United States Army during the occupation of Germany after World War II and in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1952 with a rank of Sergeant First Class. After his military service, he enrolled at Mississippi State University. He immediately became a huge fan of the Bulldogs, enjoying any and all sporting events throughout his life. He received an Industrial Engineering degree from Mississippi State in 1955.

Mr. Williams accepted his first post-graduation employment as an Industrial Engineer at Armstrong Tire and Rubber Company in Natchez, Mississippi. He married his first wife, Faye in 1956, and they started their family welcoming Chuck in 1958 and Lisa in 1959.

In 1961, the Family moved to Summerville, Georgia when he accepted a position as Special Project Engineer with Riegel Textile Corporation. Subsequent jobs at Atlas Chemical and Cone Mills prepared him for a 22 year career at Dixie Yarns in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He retired in 1993 as the Chief Industrial Engineer for the company.

Mr. Charlie, as he was affectionately known, was involved in numerous Civic Organizations. Among his leadership roles were Chairman of the Chattooga County Hospital Authority, President of the Summerville Elementary PTA, President of

Summerville Little League, District Administrator of Little League, Cubmaster of the Summerville Pack 73 Cub Scouts, District Commissioner of Cub Scouts, Secretary of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers, Lions Club, Gideon’s International, and the Chattooga Linebackers Club. He most enjoyed serving at the Summerville First Baptist Church. He was a former Deacon Chairman, Young Men Sunday School Teacher, Baraka Sunday School Teacher, and was recognized in 2025 for 30 years of service as Deacon Emeritus.

He was always interested in the activities and growth of his five Grandchildren and three Great Grandchildren. They always looked forward to their visits to Granddaddy’s house, throwing baseball or football in the backyard, playing on the swing set, exploring the treasures of the basement, but they particularly enjoyed special occasions such as the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Independence Day cookouts, birthday celebrations, and especially the Christmas Eve Williams’ Family traditions. Those memories will be cherished forever.

In his later years, he enjoyed walking with his Farrar Drive neighbors, teaching his Sunday School class at the First Baptist Church, watching any Mississippi State sporting event, and traveling with wife Ruth to such destinations as Israel, England, Italy, Alaska, and Hawaii.

He was a kind, loving, and giving person, always willing to assist his church, family, friends, neighbors, and community. His life was dedicated to the service of others.

Active pallbearers will be Adam Logan, Charles Williams, Ryan Logan, Zack Bortolotto, Ray Raines, and Arch Farrar. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Poole, Paul Meredith, and the Deacons of the Summerville First Baptist Church.

Officiating will be Reverend Paul Mason, Reverend Randy Clayton, and Reverend Tim Evans. Interment will be in Green Hills Memory Gardens.

The Family will receive friends on Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Rainwater Funeral Home with a memorial service to follow at 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the Family requests memorial donations be made to the Summerville First Baptist Church, 125 Georgia Avenue, Summerville, Georgia, 30747 or to the Gideon’s International.

Rainwater Funeral Home, Summerville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

TEEMS

MR. TERRY LEWIS TEEMS, age 68, of Dry Creek Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in a Rome hospital. He was born in Gainesville, Georgia on January 26, 1957 to the late Lewis Irvin and Mary Irene Dyer Teems. He was Baptist by Faith, retired Lab Tech for Mohawk Mill, and an accomplished musician. In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by a granddaughter the late Waelynn Teems.

Surviving are His wife, Melanie Teems; son, Taeler Teems; grandson, Warren Teems; sisters, Carol Rhinehart and Kathy Gentry; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 10th, at 11:00 A.M. from the North Summerville Baptist Church with Pastor Malcolm Harris and Pastor Sammy Barrett officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jayce Harris, Kamdyn Harris, Zach Hughes, Tony Hughes, Blake Gentry, Austyn Gentry. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 10 until 11 A.M. at the Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Terry Lewis Teems, who passed away Wednesday morning.

MARTIN

MRS. ANNIE RUTH MARTIN, age 91, of Highway 48, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday morning, December 26, 2025, at her residence. Native of Summerville, Georgia, She was born on April 10, 1934, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Maybelle Haggard Abernathy. Prior to retirement, she was a beautician for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Billy Martin, Sr., son, the late Jack Warren, and daughter, the late Brenda Bearden; She was a member of the Alpine Community Church.

Surviving are son, Billy (Cindy) Martin, Jr.; sister, Pam Abernathy; grandsons, Todd, James, and Zach Bearden; granddaughters, Chris Ann Martin Davenport and Amy Martin (Cody) Crane; great grandsons, Jared Bearden, Raidyn and Reece Davenport, and Dawson Crane.

Graveside and interment service will be held Saturday at 1:00 P.M. in Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Jeremy Stroop officiating. Active Pallbearers James Bearden, Mike Martin, Jeff Martin, Todd Bearden, Jared Bearden, and Codey Crane; Honorary Pallbearers Raidyn and Reece Davenport.

Special thanks to Tapestry Hospice nurses, Madison Sanders and Christy Green and the rest of their Staff.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Annie Ruth Martin.

FLOYD

MR. MICHAEL NOLAN “MIKE” FLOYD, age 80, of Highway #114, Summerville, Georgia, passed away December 3, 2025, at his residence. Born in Rome, Georgia on December 14, 1945, he was a son of the late James W. Floyd and Frances Busby Floyd. Mike was retired supervisor in the tufting department of Mohawk Mills and a member of South Summerville Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the late Margaret Jane Ivey Floyd, a son, the late Matt Floyd, and brothers, the late Buddy Floyd and Tony Floyd.

Surviving are daughter, Terri Lynn Floyd; sons, Mickey (Stephanie) Floyd and Mark (Beth) Floyd; several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren; sister, Martha Durham Bishop; daughter in law, Elena Floyd: several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
A Memorial service will be held Sunday, December 14th, at 2:00 P.M. from the South Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Greer officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Michael Nolan “Mike” Floyd, who passed away December 3, 2025.

BROWN

MRS. VELETA SUE BROWN, age 74, of Jenkins Gap Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday morning, December 7, 2025, at Her residence.  Born in Trion, Georgia on August 12, 1951, She was a daughter of the late Hugh and Christine Atkins Leath.  Veleta is a member of The United by Faith Baptist Church and retired from the assembly department of Roper Corporation.  In addition to Parents She is preceded in death by a brother-in-law the late Doc Hardin.

Surviving are Her husband, Rev. Barry Brown; daughters, April (Todd) Browning and Jessica (Matt) Smith; grandchildren, William (Heather) Lamb, Ricky Lamb (Kaitlyn Alexander), Ansley Brown, Bailey Evans, Emma Evans, Leland Smith; Nine Great Grandchildren; sisters, Anita Hardin, Rita (David) Bierkamp, Reva (Gary) Knowles; brother-in-law, Gary (Carol) Brown; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 10th, at 3:00 P.M. from United By Faith Baptist Church with Rev. John McGraw and Rev. Sanford Deberry officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Gene Cavin, Darrell Huskey, Jack Beason, Tommy Middleton, Jay Young, Tony Prince; Honorary Pallbearers Ladies Sunday School Class of United By Faith, Dr. Frank Hampton, Cristy Cavin, and Nurses of Heyman Hospice. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Veleta Sue Brown who passed away Sunday.

SPAIN

Douglas Norton Spain, a loving husband, father and Papa, age 85, of Subligna, Georgia,

passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Doug, as he was known, was born on October 12th, 1940, in Trion, Georgia, to the late Jimmie and Gertrude Louise Norton Spain. Doug retired from Roper Corporation in 2002 after 30 years of service and was currently employed with Chattooga County Public Works. Doug had many interests including woodworking and was an avid fan of vintage cars. He was a former member of the North Georgia Cruisers and was also a founding member of Horizon Baptist Fellowship, where he would greet you with a warm smile and ensure that you did not forget your bulletin. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia Spain Bullard; Phyllis Spain; and niece, Deborah Bullard Jennings.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Allene Jennings Spain; his children, Amelia Spain

Blackmon, Carol Spain, Adam Spain, and Crystal Spain (Bud Raburn). Grandchildren: Blake Maney (Emily), Carrington Maney (Tyler Free), Piper Maney, and Zeke Spain; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 10th at 11am from Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Jennings and Dr. Dalen Jackson officiating followed by interment at Subligna Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Ken Jennings, Stephen Jennings, David Fletcher Sr., David Fletcher Jr., Carey Maney, and Dennis Bullard. Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Norton, Steve Bullard, David King and the members of Horizon Baptist Fellowship. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 5pm until 7pm at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. The family extends their appreciation to the Chattooga County 911 staff, the staff at Atrium Health Floyd Chattooga Emergency Department, the Subligna Volunteer Fire Department, and special friends Jeremy and Lauren Mitchell.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Douglas Norton Spain.

HAWKINS

Mrs. Charlotte Hawkins, 80, of Athens, TN. passed away December 4, 2025 in Athens, TN. Charlotte was born in Menlo, GA in 1945 and spent her childhood in Summerville GA. She graduated from Rhinehart Junior College and earned another degree from Berry College. She had a long career as a Christian school educator and secretary, spending the majority of her career at Victory Baptist Academy in Shelbyville, TN. In 1999, Charlotte and her husband Michael moved to Athens, TN where Michael has pastored Cornerstone Bible Church. She will be remembered for her loving nature, her passion for her students and her dedication to our Lord Jesus Christ.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her mother, Alma Bullard, her sister, Barbara and her brother, Claude. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Michael Hawkins; children, Christi and Jonathan; sisters, Brenda and Geraldine; grandchildren, Kathryn, William, Melody and Sarah Elizabeth as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P. M. Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, interment in Westhill Cemetery at Trion, GA. Donations and memorials to Samaritan’s Purse at samaritanspurse.org would be greatly appreciated. Visitation will be held Saturday from 11 A.M. until 1 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.

HUMPHREY

MRS. FREIDA SPRAGGINS HUMPHREY, age 71, of Sloppy Floyd Lake Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday evening, November 24, 2025, in a Rome hospital. A native of Trion, Georgia, She was the daughter of the late Alvin (Slim), and Juanita Keef Spraggins. Along with Her Husband, Mrs. Humphrey was co owner of Sign Designs of Summerville and a home maker.

Surviving are Her husband, William (Butch) Humphrey; sons, Michael (Kim) Humphrey and Christopher (Danielle) Humphrey; grandchildren, Allee Humphrey and Colton Humphrey.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 30th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Quinn officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallberers William (Butch) Humphrey, Michael Humphrey, Christopher Humphrey, Colton Humphrey, Steiner Davis, and Dale Parker; Honorary Pallbearers the Chattooga High Baseball Team, Ben Groce, Mike Spence, and Chris (Bubba) Wilson. The Family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Freida Spraggins Humphrey, who passed away Monday.

KEEN

MRS. MARLENE KEEN, 76, of Keen Road, Summerville, Georgia, Teloga Community, passed away Tuesday morning, November 18, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Keen was born on December 7, 1948 in LaFayette, Georgia, a daughter of the late Ernest and Zera Maples McArthur. She was a member of the Beersheba Presbyterian Church since 1971 and enjoyed sharing THE LORD with other people. Mrs. Keen retired from Carron Mills spinning department in 1993. In addition to Her Parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, the late Faye White; brothers the late Andy McArthur and Michael McArthur; and granddaughter the late Jamie Delee.

Surviving are Her husband, David C. Keen, Sr.; daughter, Lynn (Joe) Middleton; son, David C. Keen, Jr. (Brandy Wilkey); grandchildren, Haley (Tim) Goodson; Raegan (Anna) Middleton, Drake Keen, Payton Keen, Jennifer (Jackie) Burrage, Trever McArthur, Olivia McArthur; Eight Great Grandchildren; brother, Richard McArthur; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.


Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21st, at 4:00 P.M. from the Beersheba Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jennifer Lee and Tim Goodson officiating, interment in Macedonia Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jeff Keen, Doug Shamblin, Sr., Mike Ward, Joe Middleton, Tim Goodson, Chris Keen, Breck Keen, and Trever McArthur; Honorary Pallbearers, Bud Willis, Dr. John Scott Carroll, Rick and Vickie Jones, Dicky Jones, Charlotte Carroll, Virgie Young, Frances Burton, and Tapestry Hospice. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 until 8 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

COX

MRS. ALICE MAE EVERETT COX, age 84 of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Mrs. Cox was born on April 27, 1941 in Chattooga County, Georgia to the late Noel Everett and Coraine Touchstone Everett. She was of the Methodist faith and loved talking with people and never met a stranger. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John William Cox; daughter, Jennifer Dianne Cox; brothers, Clinton Everett, John Everett, and Charlie Everett.

Survivors include her daughter, Mary John Cox Hendrix, (Shane Hendrix), and two grandchildren Ava Hendrix and John Hendrix.

Graveside and interment services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Alice Mae Cox will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday, October 25th at 3 p.m. with Rev. Wes Privett officiating. The family will receive friends at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Saturday from 1:30 p.m. until the hour of her service. Active Pallbearers Shane Hendrix, John Hendrix, Tom Everett, Chuck Cox, Paul Jones, and Joseph McGinnis; Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Chattooga Senior Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Summerville First United Methodist Church at P.O. Box 187 Summerville, Georgia 30747 or the charity of your choice.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Alice Mae Everett Cox who passed away Wednesday morning.

SUTTLES

MS. DANETTE LUCILLE SUTTLES, age 66, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 14, 2025, in the local nursing home. She was born on January 3, 1959, to the late Daniel Austin and Eunice Christopher Austin, who survives. Danette was retired bookkeeper for Knoxville Seed Company.

Surviving are Her mother, Eunice Austin; daughter, Kassie Suttles; son, Zackery Suttles; sister, Angela Copeland; Five Grandchildren; One Niece.

Graveside and interment service Sunday, October 19th, at 2:00 P.M. in Howell Cemetery with Rev. Harold Halton officiating,

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Danette Lucille Suttles.

EVANS

TANJA JO EVANS, age 63, of Wellington, Alabama, formerly of Chattooga County, Georgia, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at her residence following an illness. Tanja was born on January 20, 1962 in Rome, Georgia to the late Frank Joe Evans and the late Helen Marie Ingram Tucker. She formerly worked security for Mount Vernon Mills and was retired from water heater production for A. O. Smith Company.

Surviving are Her Companion, Nancy Hunt; Nieces and Nephews, Deanna Hines, Amber Cothran, Michael Lyons, and Stephen Little.

Graveside and interment service will be Friday, October 17th, at 1:00 P.M. from West Hill Cemetery in Trion with the Reverend Harold Helton officiating. Active pallbearers Randy Teems, William Hunt, Michael Lyons, Merrick Touchstone, Carson Keen

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

JENNINGS

MR. RANDY GENE JENNINGS, age 63, of Piedmont Avenue, Summerville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, October 9, 2025 in Trion, Georgia. Mr. Jennings was born in Rome, Georgia on December 7, 1961 son of the late Rev. Charles Joel Jennings, Jr. and Mary Faye Morris Jennings. He was retired hyster driver for Roper Corporation. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers the late Charles Joel Jennings, III and John Harold Jennings.

Surviving are his wife, Jan Jennings; daughters, Amy (Joshua) Riddle and Tiffany (Skyler) Ledford; son, Joseph Wallin; sisters, Brenda Faye Morgan, Rose Marie Walker, Martha Ware, and Mary Stegall; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 12th, at 3:30 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Don Mason and Mr. Skyler Ledford officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Matthew Hamby, Reuben Brock, Jeff Kirby, Joshua Riddle, Jordon Riddle, Sammy Hamby, Jr., and Rickey Morgan. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Sunday from 1:30 p.m. until the hour of service. The Family request no flowers and ask for contributions for funeral expenses.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Randy Gene Jennings who passed away Thursday afternoon.

HUNTER

Mr. John Clinton Hunter, II, age 25 of Summerville, passed away early Sunday, September 28, 2025 from injuries received in a four wheeler accident.  He was born in Rome, Georgia on March 16, 2000, son of Clint and Kristie Hunter.  John was a beautiful, sweet soul and always had a smile.  He was a member of the Subligna Baptist Church, was a 2022 Agriculture graduate from the University of Georgia, and was self employed in furniture, farming, and produce business.  John was preceded in death by grandmothers, the late Jean McGraw the late Martha Speer Hunter and a uncle, the late James Robert Hunter.

Surviving are parents, Clint and Kristie Hunter; paternal grandfather, Jim Hunter; maternal grandfather, Don McGraw; sister, Emily Hunter (Randall Burnes); niece, Dakyota Allen; nephew, Clyde Allen; great uncle, Jerry Speer; aunts and uncles, Rhonda and Eddie Young, Donald and Susie McGraw, Pam and Rickie Hammonds; several Cousins also survive.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 2nd, at 2:00 P.M. from the Subligna Baptist Church with Brother Charles Bishop officiating, interment in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Cole Allen, Chase Dotson, C. E. Massey, Brennon Whitlock, Trevor Burdick, Donald McGraw, Calen Cooper, and Tufton Blanks;  Honorary Pallbearers, Sage Owings, Bryce Barrett, Aunt Susu, Aunt Pammie, and Aunt Rhondie. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. at  Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pleasant Grove Cemetery Fund at #204 Congress Street, Summerville, Georgia-30747  or a charity of choice.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. John Clinton Hunter, II.

BROOKS

Beverly Kay Brooks, age 53 of Summerville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in a local Nursing Facility. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on December 2, 1971, daughter of the late William H. and Ann Housch Brooks. Beverly was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church, and a personal caregiver for a number of years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a half brother, the late Dean Brooks.

Surviving are her brother, Tim (LeeAnn) Brooks; nephew, Skyler Brooks; half brothers, Gene (Lisa) Brooks, Jerry (Christian) Brooks, Billy Brooks; aunts, Kay Worsham, Jane (Jim) Parker; uncle, Dale (Honey) Housch; several cousins.

Graveside service will be held Monday, September 29, 2025 at 2 p.m. from the Greenhills Memory Garden with Dr. Randy Clayton officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Jud Williams, Jay Williams, Gene Brooks, Derek Parker, Jerry Brooks, Erick Housch and Ben Housch.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Beverly Kay Brooks.

WINSTEAD

Julia S. Winstead, 93, died September 17, 2025 at her residence in the Teloga Community of Summerville, GA, surrounded by family.

Ms. Winstead was born February 25, 1932 in Pantego, NC. She was the daughter of the late Herman G. Shavender and Sadie Rae Shavender. In addition to her mother and father, she was predeceased by her younger sister, Sylvia Coltrain, and brother in-laws Jimmie Coltrain and Billy Baynor.

Mrs. Winstead is survived by her sister, Martha Baynor; her sons, E. Grey (Faye) Winstead, III and David R. Winstead; and, a daughter, Cynthia (Michael) Stephens. Julia has four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Julia married her childhood sweetheart, Ellis. They fell in love at the tender age of 7 (Ellis) and 6 (Julie). They often told the story of how Julie would ride on the handlebars of Ellis's bike in the little town of Belhaven, North Carolina, where they were raised. They remained sweethearts through their school years until they married in 1952 and began raising their family.

Before moving with Ellis to their son’s farm in Summerville in 2003, Julia worked in a number of industries, mostly in administrative capacities, including a rural electric authority and a regional fabric company. She always enjoyed working with fellow employees and clients. She never met a stranger. Many remembered her affectionately long after her retirement. The thing she loved most was spending time with family and friends and sharing outdoor adventures like camping, boating, fishing and water skiing. No matter the activity, she was always sharing her love. In her later years, when outdoor activities became more of a challenge, her love of gardening always provided plants to share with visitors.

As the daughter of a Christian minister, who was also a farmer, school teacher, taxidermist and carpenter, and as the wife of an engineer, who was also a financial planner, woodworker and electronics hobbyist, she was a natural renaissance woman, never afraid to take on a new challenge and never afraid to share the love of Christ with those around her. She lived life to the fullest as a loving, Christian mother. She loved her community of friends and her church family at Beersheba. Most of all she loved the only sweetheart of her life, her husband of 69 years, Ellis, who passed in 2021. She will be greatly missed by all who came to know her. In her final days, she spoke of the joy she was about to find in reuniting with the love of her life and the joy of finally being in the presence of her Savior.

The Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial and celebration of life services will be held at Beersheba Presbyterian Church, 9977 Hwy. 337, Summerville, GA. 30747 at 3P.M. Saturday, October 25th.  the family will receive visitors from 2P.M. - 3P.M. in the Fellowship Hall of the church immediately preceding the service.  Memorials may be sent to Beersheba Presbyterian Church 9977.

MASON

MISS JUDITH GALE MASON, age 77, of Lyerly, Georgia, passed away September 10, 2025, in a Rome hospital. Native to Trion, Georgia, She was born to the late Jude and Katherine Hardin Mason on October 27, 1947. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by brothers, the late Steve Mason and Allen Mason, and nephews, the late Matthew Mason, David Mason, and Stephen Mason. For several years, She lived at R H A Health Services-Claredon Place, cared for by Nurses and Staff.

Surviving are sister, Mary Mason Broadrick; sisters-in-law, Karen Mason and Brenda Mason; nephews, Michael, Mark, Joe Don, Christopher, and Jude Mason.

Funeral and interment service was held September 12, 2025, from Graveside in Lawrence Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Alabama with Mr. Tim Day officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

HILL

MR. GLENN WALTER HILL, age 86, of Lyerly, Georgia, passed away Tuesday evening in a Rome hospital. Mr. Hill was born in Columbia County, Florida on February 6, 1939 to the late Glenn B. and Flora Bell Pettyjohn Hill. He was Baptist by Faith and was a Construction Superintendent.

Surviving are daughters, Lori Ann Newman, Glenda Jean Layton, Lisa Annette Deffenbaugh, Grace Ann Hill; sons, Robert Lebron Hill, Gary Walter Hill, Eric Wayne Hill, Benjamin Matthew Hill, Joseph Glenn Hill, Lucas McCain Hill; sister, Joyce L. Tarr; 22 Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandson.

Memorial service will be held Friday, September 5, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Mr. Joey Hanner officiating, inurnment to follow in the Family Cemetery.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Glenn Walter Hill who passed away Tuesday evening.