Mr. Charles Meredith Tutton, Jr.

MR. CHARLES MEREDITH TUTTON, JR., age 83, of Goodwin Drive, Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015, at his residence.  He was a son of the late C. M. Tutton, Sr. and the late Ola H. Herring Tutton.  Mr. Tutton was a Veteran of Korea serving in the U. S. Navy, a member of American Legion Post #129, V.F.W. Post #6688, and a member of Chattooga Lodge #704 F & AM.  He was a partner in the former Tutton Auto Parts Company.  Mr. Tutton was preceded in death by his wife, the late Toni Woods Tutton on August 22, 2014.

            Surviving are sons-Charles Randall Tutton of New Zeland and William Meredith “Bill” Tutton of Summerville; grandchildren, Nicholas Tutton and Natalie Tutton; sister, Martha Ballenger of Summerville.

            Funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at 1:00 P.M. from Graveside in Lyerly Cemertery with Mr. Sam Finster officiating.  The Family request no flowers and suggest contributions to the Hope Rebirth Homeless Shelter #50 Eleanor Avenue, Summerville, Georgia.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

STRICKLAND

MRS. MARTHA WOFFORD STRICKLAND, age 74, of Cooper Heights Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015, evening in a Rome hospital.  A native Chattooga Countian, She was born to the late Leroy and Ethel Denton Wofford on November 9, 1941.  Mrs. Strickland was a member of Menlo First Baptist Church.

            Surviving are husband, Jerry Strickland; son, Kevin Baker of Summerville; grandchildren, Blake Baker, Hailey Baker, and Kyle Baker; brother, Glenn “Buddy” Wofford of Ball Ground, GA.; niece, Marsha Farrow of Summerville; nephew, Dale Tucker of Gore Community.

             Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 2^nd, at 1:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Dempsey officiating, interment in Ami Cemetery, active pallbearers Thomas Waller, Brett Waller, Barry Williams, Joshua Jennings. 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.

Mr. Arlin Lenuard Blevins, Sr.

MR. ARLIN LENUARD BLEVINS, SR., age 83, of Lula, Georgia, formerly of Summerville, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2015, while attending a family reunion in West Virginia.  Arlin was retired from Midwest Steel and Quality Finishers and was a Korean War Veteran.  He spent his days in retirement taking care if his special needs son, Ronald, and frequented the Summerville McDonalds restaurant daily for over 20 years.  Arlin was born in Cuzzie, WV on January 27, 1932, son of the late Willard and Nera Jane Sanders Blevins.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 27 years Edith Mullis Blevins, a son, Arlie Blevins, and sisters, Virginia “Ginger” Blevins, Josephine Hayes, and Vicie Hubbs died earlier.

           

Surviving are sons, Ronald Blevins and Richard Blevins, Lula, Ga.; sisters, Velba Blevins of Ranger, WV. Clara Miller and husband Paul, Barboursville, WV, Mona Miller and husband Dale, Chapmanville, WV; brothers-in-law, Harley Hubbs, St. Shores, MI, Gary Hayes, Summerville; sister-in-law, Almeda Blevins, Covington, KY; grandchildren, Arlin L. Blevins, III, Sara Blevins and Joshua Blevins all of LaFayette, Isaac Blevins and Rosemary Blevins of Lula, GA; several Nieces and Nephews.

           

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday, May 28^th, from J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Burns and Richard Blevins officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery in Trion, GA.  Active Pallbearers Tommy Hayes, Stan Smith, Jim Hayes, Matthew Hayes, Ben Hege, and Isaac Blevins; Honorary Pallbearers Harley Hubbs, Gary Hayes, Johnny Mason, and the Staff of Summerville McDonalds.  The Family will receive friends one hour prior to funeral services at the Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Family in Arlin’s memory.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. J. Harold Jackson, Sr.

MR. J. HAROLD JACKSON, SR., age 91, of Woodhaven Drive, Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, May 22, 2015, morning at his residence.  Native to Carrollton, Georgia He was born to the late A. E. and Lois Bagwell Jackson on December 1, 1923.  Mr. Jackson, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, was retired auto dealer, along with his father and late brother, Alton, owned and operated the former Jackson Chevrolet-Oldsmobile Dealership, in Summerville.  He was a veteran of WW II, having served in the U. S. Navy, and was a member and deacon of the Summerville First Baptist Church, and a member of the Baraca Sunday School Class.

            Surviving are His wife, Martha Sue Robbins Jackson; sons, Jamey Jackson of Atlanta, John Jackson of Marietta, and Joseph Jackson of Summerville/LaFayette; grandchildren, Katie & Ben Hill, Sarah Jackson, Dylan Jackson, Ethan Jackson, and Brooklyn Jackson; great grandson, Jackson Hill.

            Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 24^th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Dr. David Hunter officiating, eulogy by Mr. John Jackson.  Active Pallbearers Jamey Jackson, John Jackson, Joseph Jackson, Dylan Jackson, Ethan Jackson, Gary Jackson, Steve Jackson, and Jim Delk.  Visitation will be Sunday from 2 P.M. until the service hour at the Funeral Home.  The Family request no flowers and suggest contributions to Heyman Hospice of Rome, Georgia.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. J. Harold Jackson, Sr.