Brenda Joyce Cochran Worsham

AIKEN, SC – BRENDA JOYCE COCHRAN WORSHAM, 69, widow of Bobby Ray Worsham, died Thursday, February 26, 2015 at University Hospital, Augusta, GA.

A native of Trion, GA, Brenda was a daughter of the late Frank and Ruth Stewart Cochran.  She grew up in Trion and lived in Cross Lanes, WV prior to moving to Aiken in 2001.  Brenda was a court reporter with the Social Security Administration and continued to work part-time after her retirement.  She was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church in Aiken, and was formerly active with the CSRA Shag Club.

Brenda’s great joys in life were her grandchildren and friends.  She loved to travel with friends and was recently able to fulfill a life-long dream of taking a trip to Hawaii with her children.  Her love of life was apparent in everything she did, as was her ability to make a friend out of a stranger.  She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed by many.

Survivors include her two children, Jennifer Worsham Goff (Stefan), Hurricane, WV, Christopher Ray Worsham (Ahronn), Roswell, GA; four grandchildren, Ryan Goff, Madison Goff, Jack Worsham, Lilly Worsham; a sister, Sue Finister (Terry), Aiken.  In addition to her husband and parents, Brenda was preceded in death by a sister, Pat Buckalew (Dick).

Monday, March 02, 2015, funeral service was held at 4 PM at Shellhouse- Rivers Funeral Home.  Interment service will be Tuesday, March 3^rd,  at 2 PM in New Hope South Baptist Church Cemetery, in Holland Community, Lyerly, GA.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060-9979. (heart.org).

SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Siffles

MRS. DOROTHY JEANNIE SIFFLES, age 58, of Back Berryton Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015, evening, in a Rome hospital.  She was born on December 17, 1956, in Trion, Georgia, a daughter of the late Robert “Monk” and Dorothy Faye Hill Mann.  Mrs. Siffles was Holiness by Faith, retired assembly crew leader for Wire Tech, ITD; She was a devoted Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, and was preceded in death by a granddaughter, the late Savannah Siffles.

            Surviving are Her husband, Hollis Siffles; sons and spouses, Lamar & Patricia Siffles, Jr., Roger, Sr. & Amanda Siffles; grandchildren, Cody & Stephanie Siffles, Ryan & Shelby Siffles, Brandon Siffles, Roger Siffles, Jr., Isaiah Siffles, Emily Siffles, and Caitlin Siffles; sister, Shirley Shepherd; brothers and spouse, Billy Mann, James & Beverly Mann; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

            Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 22^nd , at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Junior Evans officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Cody Siffles, Brandon Siffles, Ryan Siffles, Isaiah Siffles, Roger Siffles, Jr., Tim Hathcock, Vernon Ash; Honorary Pallbearers members of the New Faith Church.  The Family will receive friends Saturday at the Funeral Home from 6 until 8 P.M.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

           

WARREN

MISS WILLIE MAE “POLLY” WARREN, age 91, of Penn Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, February 13, 2015, in the local health care. A Chattooga County native, She was born to the late William Dewitt and Hattie Belle Woods Warren on June 15, 1923. Ms. Warren was a member of the Little Sand Mountain Baptist Church and was retired from the cloth room of Mount Vernon Mills after 37 years of service. She was preceded in death by siblings, Frances Green, Louise Warren, Nettie Owens, and Jules D. Warren.

Surviving are niece, Lorene Pinson, nephew, Jimmy Green, thirteen Great Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Miles Phillips officiating, entombment in Greenhills Memory Garden. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 12:30 P.M. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Mattie Lee Smith Broome

MRS. MATTIE LEE SMITH BROOME, 89, of Espy Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015, morning. She was born on December 31, 1925, Gaylesville, Alabama, daughter of the late Harrison Teen and Lora Livingston Smith. Mrs. Broome attended Gaylesville Grammer School until 1939 when the family moved to Summerville. She attended & graduated from Trion High School in 1945, was graduated from Carrol Lynn Business School in Rome in 1947. She was employed with National Life & Accident Ins. Co. holding many office positions, eventually served as Cashier and Office Supervisor, retiring after 35 years.Was preceded in death by Her husband, the late Paul Broome on September 28, 2010, sisters, Carris Smith, Ola Smith Cochran, Edna Smith Beck, & Flora Inez Smith, brothers, James R. Smith, and Milton O. Smith. Mrs. Broome was a member of the Summerville First Baptist Church since 1958, a member of the Dorcus Sunday School Class, adult choir member, & member of the senior “Joy Club.

Surviving are nieces, Elaine Beck DeBerry & Tonya Smith Pierce, nephews, James Lamar Smith, Harrison Smith, & Milton Otis Smith, great nieces, Lori DeBerry Edwards, Stephanie DeBerry Burke, Crystal Lemming Paris, Adrieanna Paulie, Angelica Pierce, Jennifer Smith Norton, & Heather Smith Trapp, great nephews, Billy Don DeBerry, Jr., Marty, Tracy, Matthew, Alan, & Kevin Smith; step daughter, Peggy Tucker, 5 step Grandchildren,12 step Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 15th, at 4:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Rev. Ricky Biddle and Dr. David Hunter officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery, pallbearers Billy Don DeBerry, Jr., Lamar, Tracy, Milton Otis, & Alan Smith, & Eddie Burke. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 2 until 4 P.M. ay the Funeral Home, at other hours will be at residence of a niece Elaine Beck DeBerry, 828 Back Penn Road, Summerville.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. James R. Smith

MR. JAMES R. SMITH, Sr., age 87, of 4th Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday morning, February 11, 2015, in the local nursing home. He was born on September 20, 1927, a son of the late Jim and Mattie Hammitt Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, the late, Vecterel Mae Hawkins Smith on November 25, 2006, also a son, the late Kenneth R. Smith and a daughter, the late Paula Denise Bryan. Mr. Smith was retired third shift Supervisor from the former Bigelow-Sanford Rug Mill.

Survivors include 2 sons, Rick Smith and Eddie Smith; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 13th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Rev. Bud Davis officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers Neal Black, Will Maples, Eric Ware, Danny Wooten, Ricky Hammond, Jason Gilleland, Bill Esell, Keith Morris. The Family will receive friends Friday, @ the Funeral Home, from noon until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Virginia Jo Smith

Mrs. Virginia Jo Smith, Age 82, of Marietta GA, passed away on February 8th, 2015, after a lengthy illness. Born on April 27, 1932, the oldest daughter of Daniel Spencer and Lillie Mae Simmons Chadwick. A native of Cloudland GA, Jo had relocated to Marietta, GA 45 years ago through her employment that she so proudly called her second home where she single handedly raised her two daughters, Pam & Joy. Virginia loved her daughters and sons in law…….but, most of all her grandchildren and then along came those great grand babies that brought a twinkle to her eye. Mrs. Smith retired from Brown and Brown, Chamblee GA after decades of service with our extended family William and Oneida Brown. She was an avid sports fan of NASCAR and her Atlanta Braves. She was of the Methodist faith.

She is predeceased by her parents, D.S. & Lillie Mae Chadwick, Daughter, Joy Smith Morris and brother, Jimmy Douglas Chadwick. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Smith-Caudell, (L Ray Caudell), Acworth GA and son in law, Charles Morris, Marietta GA. Three grandsons, Andrew Morris, Canton GA, J. Levi Caudell, & Jacob Darden Caudell, both of Acworth, GA. A granddaughter, Katherine Coppola, Marietta GA. Four great-granddaughters, Isabelle, Lily and Julianna Morris, and Emma Caudell. Three great-grandsons, Julian Ezra Caudell & Jacob Tanner Caudell and Rocco Coppola. Survivors include brothers, Billy Chadwick and Tommy Chadwick, Cloudland GA and sister, Shirley Love, Cloudland. Numerous, nieces and nephews also survive. 

Services will be held Wednesday, Feburary 11th, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earl Rainwater Funeral Home, Summerville, GA with Rev. Walter Brandon officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from noon until the hour of service. Pall Bearers: Levi Caudell, Andy Morris, Marcey Yancey, Jacob Caudell and Ronnie Chadwick, Clint Chadwick, Dana Yancey & Nick Stout. Burial will follow the service at Mt. Olive Methodist Church, Cloudland GA. Her daughter requests donations be made to Safepath Advocacy for Child Abuse, 736 Whitlock Ave., Marietta GA 30064 in lieu of flowers.

Earl Rainwater Funeral Home, Summerville GA, is in charge of Mrs. Smith’s arrangements.

Mrs. Ollie Belle Cash

MRS. OLLIE BELLE CASH, age 88, of Scoggins Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday morning, February 8, 2015, in the local nursing home. A native of Ozark, Alabama, She was born to the late Frank and Ollie B. Hollingsworth Spurlock on December 10, 1926. Mrs. Cash was a School Teacher and for many years operated Ollie Cash Day Care Center until retirement. A member of Son Rise Community Church, She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Jack Cash.

Surviving are sons-Jackie Cash and Andy Cash; grandchildren-Missy Cash Armstrong, Christie Cash Sellers, Kimberly Cash Mitchell, Andrea Cash, Jason- Cash; great grandchildren-John Evan Armstrong, Elizabeth Sellers, Andrew Sellers, Allie Mitchell, Ella Woods, Lauren Cash, and Brooklyn Cash.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 11th, at 4:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Chip Smith and Rev. Jimmy Bryant officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Evan Armstrong, Josh Mitchell, Preston Cash, Jason Cash, Mickey Sellers, Jacob McGinnis, Steve Osby, Larry Almond, Phil Cavin; Honorary Pallbearers Rex Evans, Larry Weesner, Mike Clem, Jeanette Shropshire, Jimmy Lenderman, Eddy Ellenburg, Quinton Wilson, Ricky Hughes, Brandon Gurley, Ron Rowland, Robert Roan, and members of Son Rise Community Church. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Nancy Crider

MS. NANCY CRIDER, age 71, of Smith Rail Road, Lyerly, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at her residence. A native Chattooga Countian, She was born to the late Leonard and Eva Lois Dover Green on January 7, 1944. Ms. Crider was a member of Berryton Baptist Church and was preceded in death by son, Jay Crider, granddaughter, the late Starr Bowers Petrie, and brothers & sister-in-law, the late Richard Green, Larry Green, Ray & Terresa Green, and Jerry Green.

Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Angie & Jeff Bowers of Jacksonville Beach, FL; grandson, J. J. Bowers; three Great Grandchildren, sisters % brothers-in-law, Betty June & Wayne Pope of Menlo, Charlotte & Terry Woody of Berryton, and Sadie & Ronnie Croy of Lyerly; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 7th, at 2:00 P.M. from the Berryton Baptist Church, with Rev. Mickey Skates and Rev. Robert J. Brown officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Brandon Croy, Rick Green, Michael Leonard, J. J. Bowers, Marty Green, and Olin Woody. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, Friday from 6 until 8 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Curtis Clint Bailey

MR. CURTIS CLINT BAILEY, age 86, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015, afternoon following a short illness. He was born in Dekalb County, Alabama on October 22, 1928, a son of the late Carl Benjamin and Pearlie Mae Bailey. He was retired Used Car Dealer and Baptist by Faith. Mr. Bailey was preceded in death by his wife the late Mary Evelyn Fulmer Bailey.

Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Gary Colbert; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Kathy Bailey; grandsons and spouses, Ben Bandy and Angie Tanner, Jake and Miriam Bailey, and Stacey and Paige Colbert; six Great Grandchildren; one Great Great Grandson; sisters, Betty Holder and Ruby Snow; several Nieces and Nephews.

There will be a private service for the Family.


Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

JACOBS

Peggy Lee Williams Jacobs suddenly passed away on January 30, 2015. She was 71.

Mrs. Jacobs was born on September 2, 1943 in Roanoke, Alabama to her parents, Earl Vinson and Roxie Dye Williams. She graduated from LaGrange High in LaGrange, GA in 1961. She married Donald Jefferson Jacobs that same year. The Jacobs moved to South Carolina where Donald began his career in the textile industry. After a few years, the Jacobs moved back to Georgia with their two young daughters, ultimately settling in Trion, GA. Peggy worked in the human resources department at Best Manufacturing, Menlo, GA, from where she retired after 30 plus years of service.

The Jacobs were active members of Trion First Baptist Church for many, many years. After Mr. Jacobs passing in 2002, Peggy continued her service to the church by serving on committees, cooking meals, visiting the elderly and tending to those in need. She enjoyed her close circle of friends, dining out, going to movies, and spending time at the pool. She also enjoyed working in her beautiful yard at home.

Her primary past time over the last four years was spoiling her granddaughter, Bella. Undoubtedly the Walt Disney Corporation will realize a significant drop in revenue from their line of princess merchandise as a result of Peggy’s departure from this world.

However, Peggy’s faith in Christ was the constant beacon of her life. She navigated tough times, and celebrated good times, through prayer and Bible study. Perhaps this is why she loved lighthouses so much. Likewise, images of cardinals also held a special significance for her, as they reminded her of her husband, Don.

To fully express how richly Peggy was loved in life, and continues to be cherished in our memories, is impossible.

Peggy is survived by her father, Earl Vinson Williams; her daughters Donna Jacobs and April Jacobs Howell, son-in-law Thomas Keith Howell and her granddaughter Isabella Grace Howell; nephew Henry Howard Jacobs, III, his wife Melissa McDonald Jacobs, their children Hanna, Hunter and Hank; nephew Jeff Jacobs, his wife Kristy Shults Jacobs and their son Ethan; and special family friend Melody Becker. She is preceded in death by her husband and mother.

Family and friends of Mrs. Jacobs will be received Monday, February 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Rainwater Funeral Home in Summerville, GA. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 3rd at 1:00 pm at Trion First Baptist Church, Trion, GA.

Honorary Pall Bearers are Henry Howard Jacobs, III, Jeff Jacobs, Leo Lanier, Dennis Ivey, Todd Thomas, Bob Roper and Jeffery Richardson.

The family of Peggy Jacobs requests that donations be made to Trion First Baptist Church in lieu of flowers.

Mr. Ronald F. Hawkins

MR. RONALD F. HAWKINS, age 66, of Old Highway #27, Trion, Georgia passed away Monday, January 26, 2015, at his residence. Born in Summerville, Georgia on July 7, 1948, He was a son of the late James Gordon Hawkins and Neva Virginia Westbrook Hawkins, who survives. Mr. Hawkins was retired from I. H. Services and was preceded in death by siblings, Jo Gould, Dorothy Crycle, June Till, and James Hawkins.

Surviving are His mother, Neva Hawkins; sister, Margie S. Rose both of Trion; brother, James Clyde Hawkins of Chattanooga.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 30th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating, burial in Hall Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Friday from noon until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Jonathan Michael Shore

MR. JONATHAN SHORE, age 17, of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday night in a Rome hospital following a sudden attack. Born on January 7, 1998 in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, to His mother, Sarah Shore, of Trion, who survives. He was a member of the Highway #27 South church of Christ, in LaFayette, attended Trion High School and was a member of the Trion High School Band.

Surviving besides His mother are grandparents, Jay and Ellie Shore of Trion; sisters, Mary Louise Shore of Trion and Taylor Hutchins of Summerville; uncles and aunts, John Bohannon of Atlanta, Casey and Hager Bohannon of Michigan, and Mark and Missy Hogin of Summerville.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 27th, at 1:00 P. M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Ministers David Curtis, Mark Hogan, and Hugh Glaze officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jon Payne, Ryan Ledford, Chase DeParlier, Dennis Rodriguez, Andy Cox, and Adam Ledford; Honorary Pallbearers the Young People of Highway #27 South church of Christ. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Monday, from 6 until 8 P. M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jonathan Shore.

Mrs. Eddie Waits Tinney

MRS. EDDIE WAITS “PEE WEE” TINNEY, age 84, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015, in a Rome hospital. A native of Polk County, Georgia , She was born on June 26, 1930, a daughter of the late George- Stanley and Effie Lavada Coker Waits. Mrs. Tinney, for many years, was a nurse at the Chattooga County Hospital and a member of New Antioch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Rev. Johnny Tinney, and siblings Ruth Waits Ponder Howell, Edythe Earnestine Waits McGraw, Faye Norene Waits Ozment, Lois Carol Waits Baker, Kelsey Waits, Harold Waits, and Lodema Waits.

Surviving are brother, Dudley Waits of Rockmart; a special Niece, Vivian Price; several other Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21st, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Rev. Sanford Deberry and Rev. Mike Odom officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Tony McGraw, Brad Baker, Charles Ponder, Joel Ozement, Andrew Waits, and Greg Motes; Honorary Pallbearers, Pete and Sarah Denson, Sonny and Marlene Tinney, Phyllis Odom, and Wanda Bain. The Family will receive friends Wednesday, from noon until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Ruth W. Ratliff

MRS. RUTH W. RATLIFF, 89, of Holland, Georgia died Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at Her residence.  A native of Mendocino, California, She was born to the late Chester R. and Susie Gordon Walbridge, on January 30, 1925.  During WW II, She a secretary for the Union Lumber Company helping supply wood products to our Military for the war effort.  She married her late husband, Bolling Ratliff, in 1943, while he was serving in the military.  Later returning to Chattooga County where She was long time secretary for the Lyerly School system.  Mrs. Ratliff was of the Presbyterian Faith, a 1943 graduate of Mendocino High School, where she played in the band and sang in thre glee club.  She enjoyed her many trips to Mendocino in the summer, working on her house, in her flower garden, and visiting with her cousins Alvin and Jenette Mendosa, Ed and Flora Gordon, Stelle and June Valentine (Locke), and many other friends and neighbors.

            Surviving are daughter-Cindy Fulton of Trion; sons-Doug Ratliff of Holland and Dr. Larry Ratliff of Anderson, S.C.; grandchildren-Stephanie Cromer of Lyerly, Dee Fulton of Albany, GA., Scott Fulton of Calhoun, Arden Ratliff of Charleston, S.C., and Lauren Givillo of Seattle, Washington.

            The Family expresses a special thank you, to the Staff of Mount Berry Hospice, for caring service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, Summerville, Georgia was in charge.

Mrs. Marion N. Shiver

MRS. MARION N. SHIVER, age 90, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014, in the local nursing home. Born on October 1, 1924, in Calhoun, Georgia, a daughter of the late John Hobson and Sarah Etta Frady Nelson. She was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church, a member of the Dorcus Sunday School Class, and a faithful member of the choir. Together with Her late husband, Otis Shiver, she was in retail sales. Mrs. Shiver was also a member of the American Legion and V.F.W. Aux.

Surviving are sons & daughter-in-law, Nelson Shiver of Atlanta and Farrell and Kay Willingham Shiver of Woodstock; granddaughter, Sarah Bethany Shiver; brother & spouse, Charles and Helen Nelson of Varnell, GA.; sisters-in-law & brother-in-law, Edna Helton of Summerville and Linda & Alan Green of Lyerly; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services Friday, January 2nd, at 3:00 P.M. from the Summerville First Baptist Church with Dr. Kenneth Summey, Dr. Paul Mason, and Dr. David Hunter officiating, interment in the Family plot of Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Michael Green, Marc Green, Cory Green, Adam Green, Ricky Wyatt, Stacey Wyatt, and Will Wyatt; Honorary Pallbearers-the Dorcus Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church and Administration and Staff of Oak View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Hillman Hix

MR. HILLMAN HIX, age 96, of Trion, Georgia passed away Monday, December 29, 2014, in a Rome hospital. He was born in Gore, Georgia on September 27, 1918, a son of the late Eugene and Ruby Phillips Hix. Mr. Hix was a Trion High School graduate, served in the U.S. Army during WW II from February, 1941 Muntil October, 1945 in General Patton’s 2nd Armored Division; returning to Trion to work for Reigel Textile Corporation, later Mount Vernon Mills personnel office until retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife the late Willie B. Parham Hix in 2006, sisters, the late Susie Gray, Nell Hendrix, Georgia Mae Walker, Ruby Lee Nix, and brothers, the late Freeman Hix and Jack Hix.

Surviving are Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral will be held Thursday, January 1st, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Minister Bradley Hayes officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 1 P.M. til the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mr. Charles W. Spraggins

MR. CHARLES W. SPRAGGINS, age 75, of Berry Ridge, Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia Mr. Spraggins was born to the late Julius James and Bonnie Gardner Spraggins on May 18, 1939. For several years He was telegraph operator for the Southern Rail Road, afterwards was supervisor, welder, and pipe fitter for Inland Container, retiring after 35 years of service. Mr. Spraggins was also an Amateur Radio Operator for 40 years and following retirement was a member of The Southern Baptist Association Disaster Relief Service serving as a ham radio operator in disaster areas. He was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church.

Surviving are His wife of 54 years, Carolyn Spraggins; daughter, Penny Headrick of Armuchee; son, Chad Spraggins of Summerville; grandchildren, Ryan Headrick, Whitney Headrick, Sierra Campbell, and Jacob Spraggins.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 13th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Bryant and Rev. Kevin Woods officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Active Pallbearers Ryan Headrick, Steven Fountain, Vic Morris, Dale Russell, Brian Scott, and Mickey Floyd; Honorary Pallbearers the Seekers Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class of South Summerville Baptist Church. Visitation will be Saturday from 11 A.M. til 1 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Frank M. Ledford

MR. FRANK M. LEDFORD, age 81, of Kellett Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, December 8, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness. Born on October 12, 1933, in Chattooga County, a son of the late Charlie M. and Ora Mae Smith Ledford, He was retired from Mohawk Industries, and a member of Summerville First Baptist Church, and Baraca Sunday School Class. Mr. Ledford was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in the Korean War, a member of the American Legion, V.F.W., the Mohawk Elite 25 Year Club, and the Georgia Power Ambassadors, Rome Chapter. He was preceded in death by two sisters- Violet White and Flossie Wooten, and two brothers- Charles “Jack” Ledford and Bobby Ledford.

Surviving are: Wife, Frances Kellett Ledford; son- Frank Coleman (Debra) Ledford of Chattanooga, TN; Granddaughter- Frances (Jason) Lewis; Grandson- Frank Judson Ledford; Great Granddaughter- Callista Rose Butner, Great Grandson- Elijah Joe Butner all of Chattanooga. Sister-Winnie L. (Donald) Chandler of Summerville. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 10th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Dr. Paul Mason and Dr. David Hunter officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be: Randy Ledford, Jack Ledford, Gary Floyd, Jerod Floyd, Randy Thompson, Marty Wesson and Ricky Johnson. Visitation will be at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Wednesday from 11:30 A.M until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

REED

MR, HERSCHEL HOWARD REED, age 69, of Milton Circle, Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014. A native Chattooga County, He was born to the late Eddie Thomas and Lula Woodall Reed on July 25, 1945. He attended the North Summerville Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a sister, the late Mary Frances Cordle and a daughter, the late Regina Little.

Surviving are sons-Terry Reed, Gary Reed, Marty Reed, and Wayne Reed; brothers, Joe Reed of Rock Spring and Herbert Reed; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Graveside service Friday, December 5th, in Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Tom Russell officiating. Pallbearers Brett Reed, Justin Little, Kyle Delango, Chris Brown, Josh Bates, and Allen Trammell.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mrs. Bernie Oliver Pledger

MRS. BERNIE OLIVER PLEDGER, of McCollum Street, Trion, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014. She was born December 12, 1917 in Collinsville, Alabama to the late Fred Douglas and Stella Brock Oliver. Besides Her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil T. Pledger, son, Charles T. Pledger, daughter, Joyce Ann Pledger, grandson, Charles Andrew “Andy” Peppers, daughter-in-law, Glenda Pledger, also four sisters and two brothers.

She is survived by her children, Marilyn (Sam) Peppers of Lyerly, Ed Earl (Sissy) Pledger of Gainesville, Johnny (Joyce) Pledger of Trion, and daughter-in-law, Jo Pledger Baker of Ft. Oglethorpe. She is also survived by 7 grandchidren, Donna Fernandes, Tommy Pledger, Sammy Peppers, Ginger Hosmer, Scott Pledger, Paige Hanson, and Dustin Pledger. She also leaves behind 7 great grandchildren, her siblings, John Henry Oliver, J.T. Oliver, Bobbie Goodwin, Kathyleen Sparks, and numerous Nieces and Nephews.

At Mrs. Pledger’s request, she will be cremated and interred in a private service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Harold Lee Battles Sr.

MR. HAROLD LEE BATTLES, SR., age 84, of Lyerly, Georgia, Holland Community, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness. A native of Chattooga County, He was born to the late M. D. and Grace Huckabee Battles on December 25, 1929. Mr. Battles was retired from Inland Container lime kill department, after 36 years service. He was preceded in death by his wife the late Elizabeth Joyce Crabtree Battles, on September 29, 1997 and a Son the late Harold Lee Battles, Jr. in 2012.

Surviving are daughter-Sandra Vaughn of Fort Payne, Alabama; sons-Dennis Lamar Battles of Haveway, Missouri and James Michael Battles of Lyerly; numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 2nd, at 1:00 P.M. from Graveside in New Hope South Cemetery, with Rev. Bill Abercrombie officiating, Pallbearers will be Grandsons. The Family request no food.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Peggy Styles Morehead

MRS. PEGGY STYLES MOREHEAD, age 81, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday evening in a Rome hospital. A native of Farner, Tennessee, Mrs. Morehead was born to the late Robert and Mamie Bigham Styles on April 7, 1933. She was graduated from Vanderbilt University Peabody College, her Masters Degree from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, and Six Year Certificate from the University of Arizona. Mrs. Morehead served in the Chattooga School System for thirty years and was School Psychologist. She was a charter member of Horizon Baptist Church and Church Pianist for 18 years. Preceding Her in addition to her Parents are sisters, Jewell Hardeman and Mildred Pettett, brothers, Robert Styles and Clarence Styles.

Surviving are husband, O. G. Morehead, Jr.; daughters, Melanie Eubanks and Rosemary Rush both of Summerville; sisters, Regina Noble of Columbia, S.C., Betty Ferrell of Ashville, N.C., Marlyn Meredith of Summerville, and Annette Woodard of Trion; seven Grandchildren, three Great Grandchildren, a number of Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Memorial Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 29th, at 2:00 P.M. from the Horizon Baptist Fellowship with Dr. John Wyatt officiating. The Family will receive friends at the Church one hour prior to the Service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. PEGGY STYLES MOREHEAD.

KENNETT

MRS. ELIZABETH EVERGREEN KENNETT, age 79, of McGinnis Circle, Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014, in a Rome hospital. Born in Fort Payne, Alabama on April 4, 1935, She was a daughter of the late Milford and Maggie Eller Butler, and was a member of the Harrell Street Church of God. She was preceded in death by first husband the late Raymond Kennett, and four brothers-Archie Butler, Earnest Butler, Lester Butler, and Jonathan Butler, also grandsons, Waymond Kennett and Durando Kennett died earlier.

Surviving are husband-Billy Ray Hayes; daughters-Patricia Ann Redwine of Rocky Face and Judy Roberts of Summerville; sons-Raymond Ellis Kennett, Jr. of Summerville and Paul Ivan of Trion; sister-Truevillor Butler of Summerville; brothers-M.H. Butler, Robert Butler, and Howard Butler all of LaFayette, Albert Butler of Dalton, Delon Butler of Cedartown, and Joe Butler of Centre, Al.; twelve Grandchildren, ten Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 25th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Michael Redwine and Freddie Bell officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Gardens. Active Pallbearers Darriel Thompson, Jesse Sisk, Dwayne Hampton, Preston Hampton, Thomas Hamilton, Jamie Massengill; Honorary Pallbearers-Lance Thornberry, Clay Brown, and Dewayne Tinney. 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 Mrs. Elizabeth Evergreen Kennett who passed away Sunday.

Mrs. Ruth Hayes

MRS. RUTH HAYES, age 84, of Summerville, GA, passed away Wednesday (November 12, 2014) morning in a Rome hospital. Mrs. Hayes was born October 30, 1930, in Fannin County, Georgia, a daughter of the late Rev. Samuel Harrison and Rosia Carlee Davenport; She was Baptist by faith and a Home Maker.

Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Vernon Hayes; two daughters, Thelma Hall (David McCullough) and Kathy Jarrett (Mike) all of Summerville; two sons, James Hayes and Allen Hayes (Troyce) of Summerville; sisters: Mary Davis of Cartersville, Effie Hayes of Summerville, and Edith Stanley of Talking Rock, GA.; Grandchildren: Jamie Rollins, Amanda Parker, Charlie Jarrett, Jeffery Jarrett, Matt Hayes, Chris Jarrett, Jesse Hayes and Lonnie Hayes; 13 Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 13, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor David Hayes officiating interment in New Antioch Cemetery, Blue Ridge, GA. Active Pallbearers will be: Derek Parker, Charlie Jarrett, Jeffery Jarrett, Matt Hayes, Chris Jarrett, Jesse Hayes and Lonnie Hayes. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service. The family requests no food.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Ola Jane McWhorter

MRS. OLA JANE MCWHORTER, age 94, of Watson Road, Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday in the local rest home. A native of DeKalb County, Alabama, Mrs. McWhorter was born to the late Robert L. and Tavie Garmany Timmons on March 19, 1920. She was retired from the card room of Riegel Textile Corporation, enjoyed fishing, and crocheting. Mrs. McWhorter was preceded in death by husband, the late W. R. McWhorter.
Surviving are daughter-Jean Westbrook of Trion; son-Ralph E. McWhorter of Trion; sister-Analee Dotson of Trion; brothers-J.B. Timmons and Arlie Timmons both of Trion; seven Grandchildren, ten Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 14th, at 12:00 noon from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Biddle officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jerry Timmons, Eddie Timmons, Larry Timmons, Haskell Dotson, and Sammy Westbrook; Honorary Pallbearers, “F” Hall Nurses of Oak View Nursing and Rehab. Center. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Friday, from 9 A.M. until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Ola Jane McWhorter.

Mrs. Jessie B. Wingfield

MRS. JESSIE B. WINGFIELD, age 90, passed away on November 11, 2014, at the local nursing home in Summerville, Georgia. She was born on August 22, 1924 in Mt. Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee to Leonidus “Lee” Burton and Julie Lillie Prowell Burton.

Even though she grew up on a farm in rural Tennessee, her parents instilled the value of education in her and her siblings. She attended and graduated from Middle Tennessee State University, as it is known now, during the years of World War II. After the war, she was offered a job as a teacher with Trion High School. She later met her future husband, Marion M. Wingfield, Jr., and they married on June 18, 1949. Marion died in 1990 two weeks before their 41st anniversary.

Her teaching career at Trion High School began in 1946 and continued until she retired in 1986. She taught mainly English and journalism, but had also taught art and music some years. She was most proud of teaching at least two generations of many of Trion’s students. While in college she was included in the 1945-1946 “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges”. In 1976 as a teacher, she was included in the book, “Outstanding Leaders in Elementary and Secondary Education”. She and Marion and their children were members of the Trion Presbyterian Church during their time in Trion. She also enjoyed attending services at the Methodist Church in her later years.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marion M. Wingfield, Jr., in 1990 and her four siblings and their spouses, Willie B. (Eleanor) Burton, Lillian (John) Turner, Rilla (Chuck) Reeves and Hewlette (Robert) Moseley. Also preceding her in death were her brothers-in-law/sisters-in-law and their spouses, Jimmy (Norma) Wingfield, and Vula (Harlen) Dewey and Tom Wingfield.

She is survived by her two sons, Marion "Pete" Wingfield, III and Burt (Sherrie) Wingfield as well as by five grandchildren, Kyle (Emily) Wingfield, Brent (Lydia) Wingfield, Rebecca Wingfield, Amanda (David) Scruggs and Jeremy (D’Ann)) Wingfield. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Charlie Wingfield, Owen Wingfield, David Scruggs, Jr., Taylor Scruggs and Wade Scruggs as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Family visitation will be held at the Rainwater Funeral Home on Saturday, November 15, between 12:30 until 2:00 P.M. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of Rainwater Funeral Home on Saturday, November 15, at 2:00 P.M. The Rev. Ronald Reagan will officiate. Pallbearers will be Kyle Wingfield, Brent Wingfield, Jeremy Wingfield, Neil Wingfield, David Turner and John Turner. Honorary pallbearers are the staff of G-Hall at the Oakview Nursing and Rehab facility.

A private family interment in West Hill Cemetery will follow the service.

The family requests no flowers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trion Alumni Association Scholarship fund.

Arrangements by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in Summerville, Georgia

Miss Blakeleigh Faith Campbell

MISS BLAKELEIGH FAITH CAMPBELL, infant daughter of Jazmyn Martin and William Campbell of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday (October 23, 2014) evening, in a Rome hospital. She was born in Rome, Georgia on Thursday. Miss Campbell was preceded in death by great grandmother-Charlene Campbell, great grandfathers-Donald McNeese, Roy Elrod, Lovett Martin, and an uncle-Dee Martin.

Surviving in addition to the Parents are grandparents-Larry Martin, Becky & Shawn Edwards, Beth Campbell, Anthony (Zipper) Campbell; great grandparents-Betty McNeese, Cavalier Martin, Gene Dawson, Anthony Campbell, Sr.; uncles-Austin Campbell & Cody Campbell; several Great Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins also survive.

Funeral service Saturday, October 25, 2014, from Graveside in Martin Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Rutledge officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home was in charge.

Mrs. Vera H. Williams

MRS. VERA H. WILLIAMS, age 89, of Nixon Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday afternoon. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, She was born to the late Emmett Jackson and Blanche Irene Chandler Hemphill on December 19, 1924. Mrs. Williams was a member of First Presbyterian Church P.C.A.; affectionately known as “Miss Vera”, She was retired Educator from the Chattooga County School system.

Surviving are husband, Andrew M. Williams, Jr.; daughter, Suzann W. Lanier & Sidney A. Lanier, Jr. of Summerville; sons, Gregory A. Williams & Marilyn D. Williams of Dublin, GA. And Andrew M. Williams, III & Sue M. Williams of Blairsville, GA.; grandchildren, Darin M. (Jenny) Williams, Kerry W. (Danny) Welch, Andrew M. (Laura) Williams, IV, Abigail W. Williams, Alexandra S. Lanier, Sidney A. Lanier, III; great grandchildren, Britton S. Williams, Blake P. Williams, Brileigh C. Welch, Everleigh B. Welch; one Nephew; special friends/caregivers, Sandra Durham, Bertha Harkins, and Mildred McGraw.

A Celebration of Life, service will be held Thursday, October 9th, at 2:00 P.M. from the First Presbyterian Church, P.C.A. with Rev. Greg King and Rev. Donald Treick officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Pallbearers, Gregory A. Williams, Andrew M. Williams, III, Sidney A. Lanier, Jr., Darin M. Williams, Sidney A. Lanier, III, Andrew M. Williams, IV, Daniel B. Welch, and Dr. John Chung. The Family will receive friends Wednesday, from 6 until 8 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church, P.C.A. The Family requests no flowers and no food, and suggest contributions to the First Presbyterian Church, P.C.A. of Gideons, International.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Kaye Casey

MRS. KAYE CASEY, age 57, of Hair Lake Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014, in a Rome hospital. She was born on October 25, 1956 in Chattooga County, Georgia, to the late Albert and Mary Nell Morrow Gilbreath. Mrs. Casey was a member of Horizon Baptist Fellowship and a Teacher in the Chattooga School System. She was preceded in death by a brother, the late Dennis Gilbreath.

Surviving are husband, Roger Casey; daughters and spouses, Laura Casey, Carla & Bucky Chisolm all of Summerville, and Cara & John English of Signal Mt, Tn.; grandchildren, Calleigh Hall, Ty Hall, Madlyn Henderson, Kayleigh Byars, Sarah English, and Layton Chisolm; brother and spouse, Mark & Susan Gilbreath; step mother, Polly Gilbreath; step brother, Eddie Lively; two Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 8th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Jack Colwell officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Eddy Ellenburg, Bud Willis, Jim Bagley, Eddie Lively, Jim Gunter, and Grant Gunter. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Kaye Casey who passed away Sunday.

Mr. Marshall Steven “Steve” Kirby

MR. MARSHALL STEVEN “STEVE” KIRBY, age 66, of Teloga Community, Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday evening in a Rome hospital. Born in Ft. Bragg, N.C. on May 20, 1948, He was a son of the late Raymond D. “Boog” Kirby and Jo Elizabeth Keef Kirby. Mr. Kirby was a Disabled Veteran of the Viet Nam War, and a member of the V. F. W.

Surviving are son-Kelly Kirby of Menlo; grandchildren-Jaylen Kirby, Lane Kirby, and Braden Kirby; sisters & brothers-in-law-Linda & Bill Powell of Ringgold and Patsy & Nolan White of Summerville; three Nieces also survive.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, October 4th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J.D.Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. John Mann officiating. Honorary Pallbearers-David Smith, Donnie Rutledge, Jerry Caldwell, and Wayne Caldwell. The Family request no Flowers and suggest contributions to the Wounded Warriors Association.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Steve Kirby who passed away Friday.