Mrs. Shirley Dean McGuire

MRS. SHIRLEY DEAN McGUIRE, age 76, of Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in a LaFayette Nursing Home. A native Chattooga countian, she was born on July 24, 1937 to the late Jessie Roy, Sr. and Annie Mae Dean McGraw. She attended Living Waters Ministries, was retired from Mount Vernon Mills after 34 years of service and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. She was preceded in death by sons- Marty McGuire, Melvin McGuire and Johnny McGuire; sisters- Gail Sispy, Aline Cordle and Martha Johnson; brothers- Archie McGraw, Buddy McGraw and Jessie Roy McGraw, Jr. Surviving are daughters-Dale McGraw and Vickie Holbrook of Trion; sons- Darty McGuire and Darrell McGuire of Trion; step-son- Larry McGuire of Summerville; a Sister Mary Keller of Inman, S.C.; 12 Grandchildren, 24 Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 21st, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Rev. Jim Chasteen and Rev. Danny Decker officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Darrell McGuire, Jr., Christopher McGuire, Carl Gentry, Jeremiah Asher, John Asher, and Jim Odum. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Friday from 1 P.M. until the hour of service. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mrs. Lynn Van Pelt Hawkins

MRS. LYNN VANPELT HAWKINS, age 61, of Rossville Blvd.-Trion, Georgia passed away Monday, March 17, 2014, in a Chattanooga Hospital. A native Chattooga countian, She was born on April 15, 1952 to the late Marcus Ray Vanpelt and Catherine Reed Vanpelt, who survives. She attended the Dry Valley Baptist Church, was a CNA in health care, and was preceded in death by her husband, the late James Daniel (Jim) Hawkins, Jr. and a son, the late Christopher Brian “Chris” Hawkins. Surviving are daughter-Terri Marlow of Trion; mother-Catherine Reed Vanpelt of Summerville; granddaughters-Emily Katlin Marlow, Leigh Anna Marlow, and Maggie Marlow; a Sister and Nephew also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 20th, at 1:00 P.M. from the Dry Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Weaver officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Gene Martin, Brannon Martin, Landon Jones, Jason Hughes, Steve Waddell, and Jay Henry. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mr. Johnny Mack Bumgarner

MR. JOHNNY MACK BUMGARNER, age 66, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014, in a Chattanooga hospital. He was born in Summerville, Georgia on June 13, 1947 to the late Carl Franklin and Annie Lois Roberts Bumgarner. Mr. Bumgarner served in the U. S. Army and the U. S. Navy. He was retired from Mount Vernon Mills and was a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Bumgarner was preceded in death by brothers- Wilbur Bumgarner and Charles Sisk. Surviving are wife- Marilyn Bumgarner of Summerville; daughters and sons-in-law- Tara & John Epperson of Tunnel Hill, TN; Starr & Jeff Carter of Cleveland, TN; son and daughter-in-law- Jonathan & Brooke Bumgarner of LaFayette, GA; Six Grandchildren; Sisters- Judy Brewster of Summerville and Ruby Jo Whaley of Centre, AL; brother- Larry Bumgarner of Summerville. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral service will be held Wednesday (March 5th) at 2:00 P.M. from graveside in Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Mike Odom officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Jonathan Bumgarner, John Epperson, Jeff Carter, Shane Hogue, Kevin Whaley and Kyle Carter. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 5 until 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Smith

MRS. MARY RUTH SMITH, age 81, of James Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday morning at her residence. Born in Trion, Georgia on July 23,1932 She was a daughter of the late Columbus (Lum) and Hettie Mae Mason Bing. Mrs. Smith was retired from the weave shop of Mt. Vernon Mills and a member of New Faith Tabernacle. Preceded in death besides Her Parents are granddaughter-Joanie Mae Hathcock; great grandchildren-Alisha Nell Robison and Chloe Hearlson; son-in-law Jerry Lee Lindsey, and step sons-David Ronald Smith, Sr. and Larry Keith Smith, Sr. Surviving are husband-David Smith; daughters & sons-in-law-Nelda Rebecca Lindsey of Summerville, Denise Gezell & John Paul Ramey, Sr. of Box Springs, GA., Tina & Gerald Hearlson of Phenix City, AL., Jacqueline Kay Bates & Charles Hooker, III, Linda Joan Hathcock & Jimmy Leffew of Summerville, Mary Opal Kirby of Summerville; sons & daughters-in-law-Danny Ray Colbert & Rose Reese of Lagrange, Kenneth Dale & Kimberly Colbert of Speedwell, VA., Michael Parnell & Debbie Colbert of Summerville; sister-Evelyn Itson of Rome; brothers & sisters-in-law-James & Shirley Bing of LaFayette, Thomas & Donna Bing of Rome, and Frank & Eileen Bing of Rome; Thirty Grandchildren, 55 Great Grandchildren, 7 Great Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 23rd, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Ministers Bobby Brown and Max Reed officiating, interment in Dogwood Garden Cemetery. Active Pallbearers John Paul Ramey, Jr., Christopher Hearlson, Joshua Bates, Steven Hamby, James Colbert, Jason Lindsey, Ryan Kirby, Colton Kirby, and Zachery Bates; Honorary Pallbearers Northwest Georgia Home Health/Life Choice Hospice. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Saturday from 6 until 8 P.M. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mrs. Geneva Mae "Dimple" McKin Gladney

MRS. GENEVA MAE “DIMPLE” McKIN GLADNEY, age 86, of James Street Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday afternoon at her residence. She was born in Dalton, Georgia on February 2, 1928, a daughter of the late Homer and Effie Beatrice Grant McKin. Mrs. Gladney was a member of New Generation Christian Church, retired self-employed barber, and was preceded in death by her husband the late William Eugene (Gene) Gladney and son E. P. Gladney. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law-Tammy Gladney & Charles Keen; grandchildren-Carla Gladney & Eric Ware; great grandson-Tyler Powell all of Summerville. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 22, 2014, at 4:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Elder Cecil Watkins and Bishop Danny Harkins officiating, interment in the McKin-Gladney Family Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Charles Black, Ethan Black, Phil Gurley, Anthony Hamby, Steven Hamby and Eugene McGinnis. Honorary pallbearers Dr. Amar Singh and United Hospice. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Saturday from 2 P.M. until the hour of service. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Mary Katherine (KK) Bullard

MRS. MARY KATHERINE (KK) BULLARD, age 57, of Echols Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014, in a Rome hospital. She was born in Summerville, Georgia on July 25, 1956 to the late Roy F. Camp and Katherine Echols Camp who survives. Mary was a member of Perennial-Springs Baptist Church, had served in law enforcement for 33 plus years and presently was Corporal for the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office. Surviving are husband-Steve Bullard; mother-Katherine Camp; son & daughter-in-law-Charlie & Samantha Bullard; sister-Caroline Green; grandson-Camp Bullard; special niece-Marti Katherine Green all of Summerville. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 22nd) at 12:00 noon from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Woods officiating, interment in the family plot of Perennial Springs Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Erick Housch, Ben Housch, Greg Echols, Chuck Harris, Joe Reed, and Danny Guinn; Honorary Pallbearers-members of the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office and all other law enforcement agencies. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Saturday from 10 A.M. until the hour of service. The Family request no flowers and suggest contributions to the Mary Bullard Scholarship Fund, for Law Enforcement Careeres’, @ United Community Bank. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Robert Prather

MR. ROBERT PRATHER, age 68, of Filter Plant Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014, at his residence. A native of Canton, Georgia, He was born on September 6, 1945 to the late William Gideon and Bessie Burgess Prather. He was a brick mason, member of New Antioch Baptist Church, served two tours in Viet Nam, Veteran in the U.S. Navy C.Bs; where he acquired the rank of E-5, Builder Petty Officer 2nd Class, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with Fleet Marine Force Combat Insignia, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device. He was preceded in death by brother & sisters-in-law-Donald & Carol Prather, Kristina Prather and brothers-in-law-Bill Blackwell, Ronald Blackwell, Ralph Blackwell, and Tommy Blackwell. Surviving are His wife of 43 years Wanda Jo Prather; daughter & son-in-law-Elena & Matt Floyd of Summerville; grandchildren-Anna, Jamey, and Will Floyd; sister & brother-in-law-Betty & Tommy Turner of Clarksville, TN.; brothers & sisters-in-law-James Prather of Jasper, John & Linda Prather of Marietta, Jerry & Shelley Prather of Lilburn; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law-Don & Nancy Blackwell, Bob & Diane Blackwell, Dan & Cristy Blackwell, Gary & Teresa Blackwell, Sara Anna & Mike Stoker; several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral service will be held Monday, February 17th, at 11:00 A.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Frank McCrickard officiating; Military Honors will be rendered by American Legion Shanklin-Attaway Post No. 5 of Rome. Active Pallbearers Jimmie Hartline, Luke Blackwell, Kenneth Flood, Rodney Blackwell, John Blackwell, and Russ Blackwell. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mr. William Harold Kendrick

MR. WILLIAM HAROLD KENDRICK, age 75, of Orchard Hill Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away at his residence. A native of Chattooga County, He was born on October 6, 1938 to the late Otto Thomas and Emmie Teague Kendrick. Mr. Kendrick served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963, was a member of Lyerly Lodge #338 F & AM, was retired from General Electric, and together with his wife, the late JoAnn Wilkey Kendrick, owned and operated the former Round Table Restaurant. He was Baptist by Faith and in addition to his Wife was preceded in death by a brother, the late Tommy Kendrick. Surviving are daughter-Cheryl Ann Mobbs of Summerville; son-Thomas Harold Kendrick of Summerville; grandchildren-Allison Joanna Harris, Bianca Diane Mobbs, and Tylen Harold Kendrick; sister-Meriana Romantz of Warren, Mich.; brothers-Charles Kendrick and Donnie Kendrick both of Rome; several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 17th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Mercer and Rev. Alton Stamey officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Gary Witt, Dewayne Copeland, Billy Cook, Tracy Maddux, Shannon Goins, Bryant Dodd, Bill Tutton, and Sammy Pilgrim; Honorary Pallbearers Lyerly Lodge #338 F & AM. The Family will receive friends Monday from 12 noon until the hour of service at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Bobby J.R. Tapp

MR. BOBBY J.R. TAPP, age 78, of Maplewood Drive-Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, February 14, 2014, at his residence. He was born in LaFayette, Georgia on March 18, 1935 to the late Hoyle and Dorothy Raines Tapp. He was retired truck salesman. Surviving are sons-Benny Wayne Tapp of Huntsville, AL. and Michael Joseph Tapp of Georgetown, GA.; 7 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Sunday (February 16th) at 3:30 P.M. from the Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Weaver officiating. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mr. Freddie Eugene Reynolds

MR. FREDDIE EUGENE REYNOLDS, age 79, of Bittings Avenue, Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday evening in the local nursing home. A lifetime resident of Summerville, He was born on July 28, 1934 to the late Gordon and Lillian Tudor Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds was a retired automobile mechanic and for many years was a Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America. He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Wanda Carol McCaulie Reynolds in 2006. Surviving are daughter-Kimberly Smith of Ringgold; sons-Jackie Lee Reynolds of Ringgold and Tim Reynolds of Summerville; brothers-Henry Reynolds of Trion and Jerry Reynolds of LaFayette; grandchildren-Jonathan Reynolds U.S. Army, Ciera Reynolds, and Justin Smith of Ringgold. In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions for final expenses. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mr. Robert Hugh Hawkins

Mr. Robert Hugh Hawkins, age 81, of Cloudland, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014, evening in Austell, Georgia. A native of Cloudland, He was born on February 4, 1933 to the late Riley Monroe and Susie Alma Chislom Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins was a carpenter by trade and a member of the Menlo First Baptist Church. He supervised the construction of Nuclear cooling towers at Tullahoma, Tennessee and Scottsboro, Alabama. He was a Veteran of the Korean War. He loved his Family and Lookout Mountain and was a lifelong proud resident of Cloudland, Georgia. He was preceded in death by the following siblings-Gordon Hawkins, Sidney Hawkins, Myrtle Willingham, Fred Hawkins, Sudie Mae Hawkins, Ralph Hawkins, Thelma Wofford, Sue Reeves, Max Hawkins, and Riley Hawkins. Surviving are His wife-Catherine Gorham Hawkins; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Tim Sims, Kennesaw; son and daughter-in-law, Michael Hugh and Tracy Hawkins, Cloudland; grandsons-James Alexander Sims and Andrew Robert Sims; great grandson-Colton Tanner Sims; sister-Marie Wofford; several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral service will be held Sunday, February 16th, at 1:30 P.M. from Graveside in Cloudland Presbyterian Cemetery, with Rev. Billy Dempsey officiating, active pallbearers Lee Hawkins, Steve Wofford, Mark Wofford, Tony Jones, Dennis Bryant, Albert Palmour. The Family will receive friends Saturday evening, at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, from 6 until 8 P.M. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mr. Rickey Louis Peek

MR. RICKEY LOUIS PEEK, age 61, of Sizemore Road-Trion, Georgia passed away Friday, January 31, 2014, in a Rome hospital. Born in Ft. Payne, Alabama on December 4, 1952, a daughter of the late Billie Brewster Peek. He was a member of Springcreek Baptist Church, and was retired from the finishing department of Mt. Vernon Mills. Mr. Peek was an avid music lover, singing and playing in numerous bands for most of his life. He was preceded in death by step father, the late Robert Stancil. Surviving are wife-Patsy Peek; step mother-Linda Stancil; son-David (Sherri) Peek of Calhoun; grandson-Brett Peek; sisters-Darlene Henderson of Ft. Payne, AL., Jan (Randy) Prince and Lynn (Steve) Evans all of Summerville, Gayle (Mark) Waycaster of Calhoun; brother-Michael (Cathy) Stancil of Adairsville; several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 2nd, at 3:00 P. M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Wilborn officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Michael Lee Stancil, Johnny Ingle, Wilson Mann, Eric Evans, Mark Waycaster, Randy Prince, Steve Evans, Tommy Minard; Honorary Pallbearers-all former Band Members. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 1 P.M. until the hour of service. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. George Floyd Dawson

MR. GEORGE FLOYD DAWSON, age 80, of Gore-Subligna Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday at his residence. Born in Gore Community on July 4, 1933, was a son of the late Frank Jennings and Frances Elizabeth Floyd Dawson. Mr. Dawson was a well know cattle farmer and logger, a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are His wife, Betty Dawson; daughter and spouse, Kay and Lawrence Broome of Summerville; grandson, John (Becky) Broome; granddaughter, Laura (C.J.) Cady; sisters-Frankie (Harold) Gordon of Gore and Jan (Harold) Ragland of Lyerly; Gene Dawson, Joe (Mary Frances) Dawson of Gore; several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 3rd) at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Bryant officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden, Active Pallbearers-Danny McGraw, Britt Ragland, Shane Ragland, Greg Shaw, Harold Ragland, Rick Hammond, John Broome, C.J. Cody, Mark Gordon, and Ross Lowry; Honorary Pallbearers-William Mitchell, Jeff Cargle, Doyol Momon, Stacey Gray, Jimmy Hix, Andy Allen, and Calen Cooper. Visitation will be Monday from 1 P.M. until the hour of service. Mr. Dawson requested no flowers and suggested contributions be made to Heyman Hospice. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Betty Diane Leonard

MRS. BETTY DIANE LEONARD, age 58, of Shinbone Valley Road-Menlo, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014, in a Rome hospital. Born in Trion, Georgia, She was a daughter of the late John C. Bandy and Betty June Green Bandy Pope who survives. She was a member of Chelsea Baptist Church and employed in the knitting department of Best Mfg. Company. Mrs. Leonard was preceded in death by a brother, the late John Duel Bandy. Surviving are husband-Jimmy Leonard; mother and step father-Betty and Wayne Pope of Menlo; daughter-Connie Geimer of Centre, AL.; son-Jams Michael Leonard of Menlo; special friend-Becky Gable; several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 1st, at 2:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, interment in Bandy Cemetery. 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. Rufus Dodson Hickman Jr.

MR. RUFUS DODSON HICKMAN, JR., age 83, of Highland Avenue, Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014, in a Rome hospital. Born in Black Oak, Arkansas on May 30, 1930, a son of the late Rufus Dodson Hickman, Sr. and Clare Anita Robertson Hickman. He was retired from Bi Lo Grocery Store and was preceded in death by his wife the late Vivian Stevens Hickman and step son-the late Richard Clyde Ayo. Surviving are daughters-Bonnie Scarlett and Nina Fitzpatrick both of Fl.; sons-Rufus Dodson Hickman, Ill and James Hickman both of Summerville, Russell Hickman of Fl., Dennis of La., and Stewart Hayes of Miss.; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive. In accordance with Mr. Hickman’s wishes, the Body was cremated. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mrs. Helen C. Hudson

MRS. HELEN C. HUDSON, age 89, of Rome, Georgia former longtime resident of Summerville, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014, in a Rome health care. She was born on December 16, 1924 to the late William Richard and Rosa Dell Estes Chappelear. Mrs. Hudson was a member and former pianist, for many years, of Summerville First Baptist Church; she was retired from the Georgia Rug Mill and was preceded in death by her husband, the late Wilburn Hudson, sisters, the late Patricia Ann Holliday and Mary Dell Welch, and brother, the late Henry Chappelear. Surviving are daughter-Cheryl Allen of Rome; sons-Kelly Hudson of Cedar Bluff, AL., and Richard Hudson of California; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 1st, at 11:30 A.M. from the Summerville First Baptist Church with Rev. Doyle Waters officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers will be Family members; Honorary Pallbearers will be Charlie Williams, O.G. Moorehead, Jim Meredith, Harmon Petitt, Billy Petitt, and Jim Parker. The Family will receive friends at the church, Saturday from 10 A.M. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, the Family suggest contributions be made to the Summerville First Baptist Church. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Robert Moser

MR. ROBERT MOSER, age 85, of Back Penn Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, (January 21, 2014) evening in a Rome hospital. A native of Chicago, Illinois, He was born on March 4, 1928 a son of the late Rudolph and Mary Moser. Mr. Moser served in the U. S. Army Signal Corps during Korea, was retired from the U.S. Postal Service, and was preceded in death by his wife the late Bessie M. Raines Moser, and brothers, the late Rudolph Moser and the late Raymond Moser. Surviving are sister-in-law- Alice Moser of McHenry, Ill; several Nieces, Nephews, Grand Nieces and Grand Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 25th, at 3 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Art Graves officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Saturday at the Funeral Home from 1 P.M. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers the Family suggest contributions to the American Heart Association. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Dan Young

MR. DAN YOUNG, age 79, (known as Deputy Dan) of Rose Circle, Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday evening at his residence. Born in Valley Head, AL. on November 27, 1934, He was a son of the late Floyd and Leona Clark Young. Mr. Young was a retired deputy from the Chattooga County Sherriff’s office. He was preceded in death by first wife, the late Annie Harris Young, siblings, the late Billy Young, the late Lorene Moore, the late Margaret Faye Young, and the late Charlotte Young. Survivors include wife-Barbara E. Young; daughter-Angie Williamson of Trion; son-Allen Young of Douglasville; Step-children- Cindy Romines of Fort Oglethorpe; Sheryl Campbell of Summerville, Jan Allen and Robbie Allen both of Lyerly; sisters-Nancy Wilson, Frances Cordle both of Summerville, and Linda Pledger of Orlando, Fl.; brothers-Rev. Richie (Bo) Young of Jamaica and Budd Young of Summerville; nine grandchildren, eight Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at 2:00 P.M. from the West Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. Allen Young, Rev. Lavon Humphrey, Rev. Kevin Woods and Rev. Bo Young officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Matt Williamson, Jarod Williamson, Micah Young, Jonathan Hudgins, Ricky Campbell and Robbie Allen. Honorary Pallbearers will be all Law Enforcement personnel. Visitation will be Saturday from 6:00 till 8:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mrs. Audrey Ellen "Susie" Carroll

MRS. AUDREY ELLEN “SUSIE” CARROLL, age 71, of LaFayette, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014, in a Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia health care. Born in LaFayette, Georgia, on March 3, 1942, She was a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Cora Lee Day Brown. She was retired maintenance supervisor for the LaFayette Housing Authority and was preceded in death by her husband, the late Larry Carroll. Surviving are daughters-Cora Denise “Dee” Winters & partner, Kriston Taylor of Summerville and Elena Rochelle Carroll of LaFayette; sons-Ace and Melinda Bailey and Andy Anderson of LaFayette and Berry Carroll of Chattanooga; sisters-Hazel Newsom of LaFayette and Wanda Angel of Chickmauga; brothers-Jerry (Diane) Brown of Birmingham, AL., Richard Brown of Woodstock, Randell (Barbara) Brown of Rock Spring; Nine Grandchildren, Two Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews. Memorial service will be held Sunday, January 12th, at 2 P.M. from the LaFayette Housing Authority Community Center. The Family request no flowers and suggest contributions to the Save the Music Fund, vh1savethemusic.org. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

HOWARD

DENNIS LEE HOWARD, age 61, of Raymond Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at his residence following an illness. Born in Chattooga County, Georgia on May 1, 1952, He was a son of the late Horace Edward Howard and Betty Ruth McCollum Howard who survives. Mr. Howard was retired from the packing department of Mt. Vernon Mills; he had also previously worked with Bigelow-Sanford and later Mohawk Mills. Surviving are His wife-Melanie Howard; Mother-Betty McCollum Howard of Trion; daughters and spouse’s-Faith and Jerry Wigley of Trion, Jennifer and Kevin Binkley, Sr. of Summerville; step daughters Sherri Arnold of Summerville, Latoya Adams of Mississippi, and Ashley Adams of Summerville; sons-Jamey Arnold of Lebanon, PA, Tyrone Adams of Rome; sisters-Diane and Riley Flowers of Macon and Donna Slayton of Trion; brother-David and Kathy Howard of LaFayette; 8 Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday(January 11th) at 3 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Bennett and Rev. Sanford Deberry officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers-Larry Anthony, Jeremy Burke, Jeremy Staton, Farrell Hines, Tommy Stoner, Billy McMichael; Honorary Pallbearers-Grandchildren and Son’s-in-Law. The Family will receive friends Thursday(January 9th) from 6 until 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.