REECE

MR. ROBERT BLANE (BAMA) REECE, age 61, of Virginia Drive, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, following an illness. Mr. Reece was born on October 1, 1962 in Fort Payne, Alabama to the late Robert Lee Reece and Linda Ruth Blake Reece. He was a member of the 1980 Graduating Class of Chattooga High School, a member of the Just Us Band, and a very devoted ALABAMA Fan. He was the Property Manager for Martin Real Estate.

Surviving are daughter, Mackenzie Reece; son and daughter-in-law, Cory and Jessica Reece; companion, Susan Reece; grandchildren, Easton Reece, Brylee Reece, Colt Reece; sister and brother-in-law, Marty and Jimmy Lowery; several Aunts and Cousins also survive.

In keeping with Robert’s wishes, he will be cremated, there will be no formal service.

RAGLAND

MR. HAROLD D. RAGLAND, age 83, of Lyerly, Georgia, passed away Monday morning, October 16, 2023, in a Rome hospital, following a sudden attack. He was born January 15, 1940, a son of the late Benjamin Hill and Evelyn Nadine-Crawford Ragland. Mr. Ragland was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, retired Water Superintendent for the City of Lyerly and a member of the Lyerly First Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings the late L. D. Ragland, Wilburn Ragland and Clyde Ragland.

Surviving are his wife, Jan Ragland; sons, Britt (Missy) Ragland and Shane (Jennifer) Ragland; sister, Betty Joyce Rackley; grandchildren, Kennedi Wilson, Alexa Ragland, Carsen Ragland, Evan Ragland, Blaine Ragland, and Bella Ragland; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 19th, at 2:30 p.m. from the Lyerly First Baptist Church with Rev. Richard McGinnis, Dr. James Baird, and Mr. Brad Edwards officiating, interment in the Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Roger Bryant, David Hall, Jimmy Taylor, Jonathan Campbell, Blaine Ragland, and Evan Ragland; Honorary Pallbearers, Terry Godfrey, Greg Shaw, Gary Gordon, Rick Hammonds, Brad Edwards, Joe Reed, and John Leeper. The family will receive friends Thursday at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of service. The family requests no flowers and suggest contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Lyerly Cemetery.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Harold Dean Ragland.

SIMS

MRS. KATHY HAWKINS SIMS, age 60 of Kennesaw Georgia, formerly of Cloudland, passed away, Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in a Marietta Hospital. Born in Summerville, Georgia on January 21, 1963, she was daughter of late Robert Hugh and Ava Catherine Gorham Hawkins. Kathy was Senior Vice President of Product Development for Strategic Link Consulting.

Surviving are her husband, Tim Sims; sons, Alex Sims and Andrew Sims; grandson, Colton Sims; brother, Michael (Tracy) Hawkins; special friends, Jensen Brink and Ashlyn Walker; aunt, Estelle Johnson; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Graveside service will be held Sunday, October 15th, at 2:30 p.m. from Cloudland Presbyterian Cemetery with Dr. Jeff Alverson officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Alex Sims, Jeremy Sims, Arnold Sims, Jeffrey Gorham, Mark Wofford and Steve Wofford. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 until 2 p.m. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Kathy Hawkins Sims.

GORHAM

MR. GARVIN RAY GORHAM, age 86 formerly of Summerville, Georgia/Fort Payne, Alabama passed away in a Collinsville, Alabama Nursing Facility Thursday, October 5, 2023. He was born in Crossville, Alabama on September 24, 1937, son to the late William McKinley and Ida Wisner Gorham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Teague Gorham and several brothers and sisters. He founded and served as Owner and Operator of the Gorham Hosiery Mill in Fort Payne and Gaylesville, Alabama and was Baptist by faith.

Surviving are his sons, Jeff (Mechelle) Gorham and Tony Gorham; grandchildren, Alisha (Tommy) Stephens, Tiffany (Brett) Johnson and Emily (Chad) Smith; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Estelle Johnson.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Mickey Skates officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be David McGuire, Tony Burt, Michael Hawkins, Tommy Stephens, Chris Henderson, and Brett Johnson. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 p.m. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Garvin Ray Gorham who passed away Thursday.

MONEY

MRS. DORIS RUTH MONEY, age 80, of Menlo, Georgia, passed away Wednesday evening September 27, 2023, in a Rome hospital. Born in Summerville, Georgia on December 17, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Edith Sams Sumner. Mrs. Money graduated in 1961 from the former Menlo High School, worked for Roper Corporation for 20 years, and together with her husband and son, owned and operated Travis Money Antiques and Auction Company, in Summerville, Georgia. She was Methodist by Faith; in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Travis Earl Money and daughter, the late Renee Money.

Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Nicole Money; grandchildren, Austin Money and Tatum Money; sister, Peggy Herod; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins also survive,

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 30th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel with the Honorable John Dennis officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Danny Parrish, Derrick Parrish, Barry Money, Richard Sumner, Rocky Hatfield, and Tim Hayes; Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the 1961 graduating Class of Menlo High School. Visitation will be held Saturday from 12 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Doris Ruth Money, who passed away Wednesday.

BROWN

MR. CHARLES E. BROWN, SR., age 67, of Trenton, Georgia formerly of Chattooga County, passed away Monday morning, September 25, 2023, at His residence. Mr. Brown was born in Summerville, Georgia to the late J. T. and Leola Hill Brown on May 9, 1956. For several years, he worked for Bryant and Sons Lumber and served in the U.S. Army for a short time. In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by a son, the late Joe Brown.

Surviving are son, C. J. Brown, Jr.; sisters, Judy (Leonard) Tatum,  Peggy (Tommy) Rosson; brother, Ricky (Sandra) Brown; granddaughter, Sarah Brown; great grandson, Elijah Brown; several Nieces and Nephews.

A celebration of Life, will be held at a later date.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Charles E. Brown, Sr.

WILSON

CATHERINE JEAN WILSON, age 59, of Old Hix Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly at her residence.  She was born in Rome, Georgia on January 16, 1964 to the late Clifford and Ava Morton Mountain.  Ms. Wilson attended the Four Mile Baptist Church and was a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother the late Phillip Mountain.

Surviving are daughter, Brittany Hewitt; sons, Brandon Wilson and Brian Wilson; grandchildren, Catie Beth Hewitt and Maddux Hewitt; Jerry Wilson also survives.

Memorial funeral service will be held Friday, September 29th, at 1:00 P.M. from the Four Mile Baptist Church with Rev. Joel Smith officiating, inurnment in Summerville Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Friday from 11:00 A.M. until 1 P.M. at the Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Catherine-Jean Wilson.

EDGEWORTH

MR. JOHNNY AMOS EDGEWORTH, age 59, of Dry Valley Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away suddenly Friday afternoon in a Rome hospital. A native Chattooga Countian, He was born to the late Kelley Amos Edgeworth and Betty Ann Siffles Edgeworth (who survives), on December 17, 1963. Prior to retirement, Johnny was employed by the Gyron Car Wash for 30 years. In addition to His Father, was preceded in death by a sister, the late Shirley Edgeworth.

Surviving are His, Mother, Betty Ann Edgeworth; nephew, Joseph Edgeworth; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 18th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Collins officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Tony Fountain, Russell Green, Michael Hall, David Ragan, Robert Siffles, and Colt Siffles. The Family will receive friends Monday from noon until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Johnny Amos Edgeworth.

MOORE

MRS. BETTY MAYES MOORE, age 89, of Cloudland, Georgia, passed away Friday morning, September 15, 2023, in the local nursing home. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, was born to the late Cecil and Lucy Lee Talton Mayes, on March 5, 1934. Mrs. Moore was a member of Howard Chapel Baptist Church, was retired from Lockheed Corporation security department, and in addition to Parents was preceded in death by a sister, the late Miriam Powers.

Surviving are Her husband, James Thomas Moore; son, Jerry Haney; nieces, Brenda Paladino and Debbie Verner; Four Grandchildren also survive,

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 21st, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Paul Mason officiating, interment in Cloudland Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty Mayes Moore.

GREEN

MRS. CHERYL GREEN, age 61, of Smith Rail Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness.  A native of Trion, Georgia, She was born to the late Robert and Jeanette Dollar Wood on June 19, 1962.  For many years Cheryl worked in the health care field, at Chattooga County Hospital and Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, as a X-ray and Laboratory Technician and Emergency Medical Technician.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, the late Marty Ray Green and brother, the late Tony Wood.

Surviving are daughter, Erica and Brandon Fountain; son, Heath and Savannah McGuire; stepdaughter, Marti Green; brother, Roger and Kerry Wood; granddaughters, Ansley Ratliff, Isabella McGuire, Olivia McGuire, Gabbie McGuire, and Annie Fountain; several Nieces and Nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 23rd, from 4 until 6 p.m. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home; interment will be 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Perennial Springs Cemetery, with Phil McGuire voicing the final prayer.  Active Pallbearers Heath McGuire, Brandon Fountain, Roger Wood, Billy Clark, Clark Wood, and Ryan Wood; Honorary Pallbearers,  Staff of Tapestry Hospice and the Atrium Health Floyd Infusion Lab.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Cheryl Green who passed away Monday afternoon.

WEAVER

MS. DEBBIE DEAN WEAVER, age 63, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in a Rome Hospital. She was born in Summerville, Georgia to the late Rev. W. H. Dean and Helen Garmany Dean Reynolds, on June 5, 1960. Debbie was a member of the Chattooga High School class of 1978, a member of Chapel Hill Full Gospel Church, was retired from the Weave Shop of Mount Vernon Mills and loved her Georgia Bulldogs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Betty Dean Norton, brothers, Jerry Dean and Sonny Dean, and stepfather Harley Reynolds.

Surviving are daughter, Tracie (Shane) Smith; son, Kevin (Amanda) Bailey; grandchildren, Bailey Rowlls (Hunter Teems) and Isabella Bailey; sister, Cecelia (Cecil) Laney; several Nieces and Nephews; special friend, Benny Humphreys.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 4, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Sanford Deberry officiating, interment in the Family plot of Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Ray Laney, Mike Dean, Gary Norton, Ronnie Stephens, Kelly Henderson, and Don Reynolds. Honorary Pallbearers will be Members of Chattooga High School Class of 1978. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. It is the family’s wish for all who will, wear red and black.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Debbie Dean Weaver.

WHITE

MR. SAMMY LEON WHITE, age 64, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Saturday afternoon. A native of Chattooga County, He was born to the late Aubrey and Martha Jean Tidmore White on October 27, 1957. Mr. White was a heavy equipment operator. In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Nora Jean Ledford White on September 11, 1990.

Surviving are sons, Jeffery (Todd) White and Michael White; grandchildren, Daisy White, Shay White, Austin White, Bryce Blackmon, Kaitlyn Bowman, Kristin Copenhaver; great-grandchildren, Shamieyan Smith, Leighton Bowman, Rosalee Bowman, Depharrah Smith, and Braxton Copenhaver.

A Memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from Graveside in West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Harold Helton officiating. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.

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

TAPP

 MRS. DORIS FAYE TAPP, age 76, of Cedar Bluff Alabama passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Trion, Georgia April 13, 1947, a daughter of the late Charlie Marvin and Irene Mae Ellison Caldwell. Mrs. Tapp attended West Berryton Faith Temple. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny W. Tapp; sisters, Barbara Hartline, Linda Jones, Pamela Caldwell and brothers, Charles Caldwell and Dewayne Caldwell.

Survivors include her daughters, Rebecca Hall and Faye (Ron) DeBerry; sister, Rachel Kilgore; brothers, Jerry Caldwell and Ray Caldwell; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. from the J.D. Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Caldwell and Rev. John Mann officiating, interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Justin Tapp, Casey Beavers, Brandon DeGrasse, Paul Brown, Ron DeBerry, and Travis Williams. Honorary Pallbearers Danny Wilkins, Nieces, Nephews, The Cedar Bluff Fire Department, and Nurses and staff of Amedisys Hospice Gadsden Alabama. The family will receive friends from Monday, July 31, 2023, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Doris Faye Tapp.         

KELLETT

MR. JOHN FRANK KELLETT, JR., age 71 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was born August 20, 1951, son of the late John Frank Kellett, Sr. and Myra Geraldine Fletcher Kellett. Mr. Kellett was a U. S. Army Veteran of Viet Nam, Desert Storm, 911 and was retired from Hayes State Prison. Mr. Kellett attended Mount Bethel Baptist Church.

Surviving are His wife, Mi-Lyong Kellett; daughter, Lana June Kellett; sons, Jason Marcus (Susie) Kellett and Peter Frank (Jamie) Kellett; sisters, Jean (Thomas) Hawkins, and Nansi (Scott) Sparks; brothers, Andrew Thomas (Cindy) Kellett and William David (Linda) Kellett; granddaughters, Savannah Bailey Kellett and Alexa Kellett; grandsons, Jakub Blayne Lloyd and Jaxsun Marcus Kellett; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 1st, at 5:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Kellett officiating, private interment in the Kellett Farm Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Jakub Blayne Lloyd, Jaxsun Marcus Kellett, William David Kellett, Chuck Cox, Kamdyn Kellett, Daylin Kellett; Honorary Pallbearers members of the U. S. Army and all present and former employees of Hays State Prison. The Family will receive friends Tuesday at the Funeral Home from 3:00 P.M. until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. John Frank Kellett, Jr.

NORTON

BRENDA CLARK NORTON, age 74, of Rome, Georgia, formerly of Chattooga County, passed away Friday evening in a Cartersville, Georgia living center. A native of Chattooga County, She was a daughter of the late Charles Ray and Maybelle Grogan Clark. Ms. Norton was a Homemaker.

Surviving are sons, Stacy Norton and Stephen Norton; grandson, Liam Norton.

Graveside service will be held Sunday, July 30th, at 11:00 A.M. in West Hill Cemetery at Trion.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

GOSS

LITTLE ABIGAIL MARIE GOSS passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in a Rome Hospital. She was born February 7, 2023, infant daughter of Morgan Long Goss and Noah James Goss. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Donna Long, great-grandfather, C.D. Long and grandfather Tony Goss.

Surviving are her parents, Morgan Long Goss and Noah James Goss; grandfather, Charlie Long; grandmother, Ashley Nicole Cleland; godfather, Aaron Bice; nanna, Janice Lewis Hankins; great grandmothers, Judy Long and Janice Brookover; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, July 30, 2023, at 4 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor LeBron Long officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers will be Noah Goss and Aaron Bice. Honorary Pallbearer, Adam Goss. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 p.m. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Little Abigail Marie Goss.

GILREATH

MRS. LUDAIN PRUITT GILREATH, age 83 of Teloga Community passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, in a Chattanooga Hospital. Mrs. Gilreath was born, September 24, 1939, in Fort Payne, Alabama to the late General Filmore Pruitt and Gladys Cavin Pruitt. She was a member of New Hope North Baptist Church and was retired from Roper Corporation. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Deforrest Gilreath, brothers, General Leon Pruitt, Hubert “Sam” Pruitt, and sister, Eloise Pruitt Magnusson.

Surviving are, daughters, Becky (Donnie) Gerrin and Sherri (Richard) Selby; sons, Calvin (Rachel) Gilreath and Jerry Gilreath; granddaughters, Lisa Gilreath, Lacey Gilreath, Michelle Pollard Causey, Emily (Michael) Kobito, and Grace Gilreath; grandson, Justin Pollard (Dana); great grandchildren, Ansley Causey, Caden Causey, Brooklyn Causey, and Mack Pollard; great great grandchild, Maisley Causey; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 26th, at 1:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Avans officiating. Interment in the Family Plot of Macedonia Cemetery, Teloga Community. Pallbearers are Richard Selby, Michael Kobito, Caden Causey, Justin Pollard, Dale Selby, and Kevin Godfrey. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service. The Family respectfully request no food.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Ludain Pruitt Gilreath, who passed away Sunday.

MCCONNELL

 MR. GARY WALLACE MCCONNELL, age 78, a lifelong resident of Chattooga County, Georgia, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, in a Rome Hospital.  He was the son of the late John Frank McConnell and Margueritt Rea McConnell.  Gary started his career in law enforcement working with his father, then Sheriff of Chattooga County.  At the age of 21, while attending Mississippi State University, Gary’s Father died while serving as Sheriff and Gary took over the Sheriff’s position, he was the youngest sheriff in Georgia history.  He was Sheriff of Chattooga County for 20 years and in 1991 was appointed Head of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, GEMA, and was Head of the Georgia Olympic Law Enforcement Command. After retirement, he went into private emergency management, where he helped other states with their emergency management agencies and emergencies.

Surviving are His wife, Lyndell Diane McConnell; daughter and companion, Rebecca Rea and Fox Carrasquillo; and grandson, Levi Cobb.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 13th, at 3:00 p.m.. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. J. Wesley Privett and Rev. Mike Cavin officiating, interment in Macedonia Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers are Members of the Teloga Fire Department; Honorary Pallbearers Gary Blackwell, Patrick Wesson, Steve Baker, Butch Camp, Jeremy Elrod, Ken Anderson, Jerry Davenport, and All Public Safety Personnel.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Homes, #1000 Sheriff’s Way, Madison, GA.-30650, or online at https://georgiasheriffsyouthfoundation.org.  

Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 until 7 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Gary Wallace McConnell.

WOOD

MR. CLAYTON MARNELL (MARTY) WOOD, age 60, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, in a Rome hospital following an extended illness. Marty was born in Summerville, Georgia on June 11, 1963, to the late Clayton and Pauline Lee Wood; He was a Tree Surgeon by trade.

Surviving are daughter, Jennifer Medlin (Grady); brothers, Billy Wood (Tracy and David Wood; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Private Graveside service was held Friday, July 7th, at 5:00 P.M. from the Berryton Cemetery with Mike Lee officiating. Active Pallbearers Billy Wood, David Wood, Will Wood, Ray Bailey, Greg Koonce, and Billy Willingham.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

SIFFLES

MS. WENDY ANN SIFFLES, age 56, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, in a Rome hospital. She was born in Oneonta, Alabama on December 27, 1966 to the late Mary Alice Siffles and Donald Jack Siffles, Sr. who survives. Ms. Siffles was a homemaker. In addition to Her Mother, she was preceded in death by a son, the late Tony Dewayne Eller.

Surviving are daughter, Stacy Ann Eller; father, Donald Jack Siffles, Sr.; and brother, Donald Jack Siffles, Jr.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Collins officiating, interment in the Family plot of Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Russell Green, Tony Fountain, Dennis Wade, Joseph Edgeworth, Tim Hathcock, and Michael Hall; Honorary Pallbearers, David Ragan, Glenda Green, and David Wade. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 10 until 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Wendy Ann Siffles.