MRS. LAVADNA “SPUD” HILL, age 96, of Atlanta, former longtime resident of Chattooga County, Georgia passed away Friday morning in a Alpharetta, Georgia hospital. A native of Apison, Tennessee, Mrs. Hill born to the late Ailey H. and Carrie Cooper Hughes on March 11, 1913. First coming to Trion, Georgia in the 1930s’ She held several positions in the Riegel Textile Corporation at Trion , fore runner of Mt. Vernon Mills. In 1945 She and her late, Mr. J. D. Hill, established J. D. Hill Funeral Home in Summerville; Spud, later was Receptionist for Earle Rainwater Funeral Home until retiring due to ill health. She was a member of the Summerville First Baptist Church. Spud was preceded in death by her husband the late J. D. Hill; siblings-the late O.O. Hughes, C.C. Hughes, R.C. Hughes, Ava Viola Cannon, and Chasta Faye Webb.

Surviving are son-Jimmy Hill and daughter-in-law-Marci H. Hill,; granddaughter-Brittan Carrie Hill; step granddaughter-Kimberly Cox and step grandson-Chris Cox all of Sandy Springs, Georgia; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday (April 26th) at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Dr. Kenneth Summey and Rev. Roger McDonald officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 7 until 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Flowers are excepted or contributions to the American Cancer Society.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements..

SMITH

MR. JASON PATRICK (BUBBA) SMITH, age 27, of Farm Road-Trion, Georgia passed away unexpectedly Friday (April 17, 2009). He was born on June 29, 1981 to the late Jimmy Smith and Kathy Turner Cook who survives. Mr. Smith was in the construction industry.

Surviving are mother & step father-Kathy Turner Cook and Ellis Cook of Trion; sisters and brothers-in-law-Faith and Jerry Wigley of Trion and Jennifer and Kevin Binkley of Summerville; half brother-Nick Smith of Summerville; grandparents-Melvin and Mardene Turner of Trion; aunts-Debbie Gilleland of Trion and Melba Floyd of Summerville; four Nephews.

Funeral service Monday (April 20th) at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Howard Odum and Tony Gilleland officiating. Visitation Monday from 12 noon until 2 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MRS. EULON RATLIFF HUTCHINS, age 89, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday (April 16, 2009) morning in a Cedartown, Georgia health care. A lifetime resident of Chattooga County, Georgia Mrs. Hutchins was born to the late William Otis Ratliff and Audrey Cox Ratliff on January 21, 1920. She was Baptist by Faith and was retired Dietician. Mrs. Hutchins was preceded in death by her husband the late Johnny Hutchins.

Surviving nephew-Terry Ratliff of Summerville;

Funeral services will be held Saturday (April 18th) at 3:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Junior Evans and Rev. Rob Pierce officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 2:30 until 3:30 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. BRUCE ALLEN CRAIN, age 57, of Polk Street-Menlo, Georgia passed away Wednesday (April 15, 2009) in a Rome hospital following a brief illness. A lifetime resident of Chattooga County, He was born May 25, 1951. Mr. Crain was Baptist by Faith and was Head Sawer for J. P. Smith Lumber Company in Menlo, Georgia..

Surviving are His wife-Carolyn Simpson Crain; mother-Billie Brewer Crain of Summerville; father-Bert Crain of Menlo; daughters & sons-in-law-Tracy & Johnny Payton of Menlo, Rhonda & Barry Blalock of Mentone, AL.; son & daughter-in-law-Kevin & Angie Crain of Menlo; sister & brother-in-law-Brenda & Ed Hammitt of Summerville; brother & sister-in-law-Doug & Terri Crain of Gaylesville, AL.; grandchildren-Lindsey Little, Jordon Little, Caleb Payton, Conner Payton, Erica Blalock, Dustin Blalock, and Braden Crain; sisters-in-law-JoAnn Bain of Gaylesville, AL. and Alisa Gladney of Summerville; brother-in-law-Donnie Simpson of Chatsworth; Nieces and Nephews; special friends-Gary & Trina Howell of Summerville.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Howell and Joseph Bain officiating, interment in Alpine Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Jon Bain, Kevin Smith, Dennis Tucker, Greg Martin, Rick Walker, Steve Tate, David Gifford, and Marty Johnson. Visitation will be Friday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers contributions to the Chattooga County Food Bank.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.


In lieu of flowers the Family suggest contributions to the Chattooga County Food Bank.

MR. MAYLON HOMER PURCELL, age 90, of Dry Valley Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday (April 14, 2009) morning in Cartersville, Georgia. A native of Ashland, Georgia He was born to the late Adolphus Homer and Maude Whitfield Purcell on February 14, 1919. Mr. Purcell a graduate of Cornelia High School received his Bachelors Degree in Agriculture from Habersham College and Masters Degree in Agronomy from the University of Georgia. He was a member of Summerville First United Methodist Church and for 30 years was the Co-operative Extension Agent for University of Georgia in Summerville. Mr. Purcell was Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Force during WW II serving in the South Pacific

Surviving are wife-Macie Crow Purcell; daughters and son-in-law-Nancy Purcell Hyte of Atlanta,Kathy Purcell Floyd and Gary Floyd of Cartersville; sisters-Marion Purcell Anderson of Toccoa, GA.; brother-James Alfred Purcell of McKinsey, TN.; grandchildren-Jamie Woodward and Eric Brown, Noah Simpson Hyte, Rebekah Lois Hyte, Louis Jacob Hyte; step grandchildren-Jarrod Floyd and Anna Elaine Floyd; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday (April 16th) at 10:30 A.M. from the Summerville First United Methodist Church with Rev. David Hicks officiating, interment in Rose Hill Cemetery-Royston, GA. 4:30 P.M. Thursday. Visitation will be Wednesday (April 15th) from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

LuALLEN. . . . .

MR. CHARLES KELLY LuALLEN, age 78, of Marshall Lane, Rome, Georgia, passed away Friday, (April 10, 2009), in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattooga County, He was born on February 19, 1931 to the late Willie and Josie Spain LuAllen. Prior to retirement, He worked in the sawmilling industry for a number of years.
Surviving are His wife-Brenda Wright LuAllen; son-Kevin LuAllen; daughters-Jackie LuAllen, Sheila LuAllen, and Skyla LuAllen; four grandchildren-Julie Loveless, Gary Matthews, Jason and Chris Wooten; eight Great Grandchildren; brothers-Larry LuAllen, Robert LuAllen, and LeRoy LuAllen; sisters-Eva Jo Pierce and Linda Pierce all of Summerville; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday (April 14, 2009) at 1PM in the Chapel of Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, interment in East View Cemetery. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6 until 8 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home makes this announcement for the Family.

MRS. LILLIE MAE SIZEMORE, age 75, of Back Penn Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday (March 30, 2009) morning at the residence following an extended illness. A native of Ringgold, Georgia She was born to the late Robert Sherman and Delia Mae Vest Weaver on September 26, 1933. Mrs. Sizemore was a Homemaker, Baptist by Faith, and was preceded in death by husband-John Sizemore; two sons-Eddie Sizemore and Mike Sizemore and two sisters-Mary Ruth Osteen and Margaret Weaver.

Surviving are son & daughter-in-law-Robert and Loretta Sizemore of Summerville; daughters and sons-in-law-Johnnie Mae & Freddie Maynor of Trion, Ethel (Dee) & Joe Ledford of Mentone, AL., Eunice & Ted Simmons, Amie & Terry Green, and Lisa Sizemore all of Summerville; Fourteen Grandchildren, fifteen Great Grandchildren, 5 Great Great Grandchildren; brothers-Robert Weaver, George Weaver, and William Weaver; sisters-Bessie Sizemore, Mildred Farrow, and Virginia Goodson all of Ringgold; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday (April 2, 2009) at 3:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. John Mann and Rev. Ken Westmoreland officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Terry, John, and Josh Whitaker, Ty Craig, Blake Sizemore, Matthew Simmons, Dale Fox, and Jason Green. Honorary Pallbearers-Jody Whitaker, Luke Vaughn, Jacob Whitaker, Eric Jackson; Buffy Pierce and Lee Milam of Floyd Home Health, and Floyd Hospice. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home; at other hours the Family will be at the residence of a daughter, Ami and Terry Green-Back Penn Road-Summerville, Georgia.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

BOOLE. . . . .

MRS. VIRGINIA KELLER BOOLE, age 72, of Ft. Payne, Alabama, formerly of Chattooga County, Georgia passed away Saturday (March 21, 2009) at her residence. A native of Berea, Ohio She was born to the late Anthony and Ann Shuritz Keller on October 29, 1936. She was a member of the Episcopal Church.

Surviving are husband-Ralph Boole; daughters-Kerrie Lynn Parks Boowie of Maryville, TN. and Stephanie Keller Parks Dennis of Summerville; son-Frank Lloyd Parks, Jr. of Summerville; brother-Richard Keller of Corry, PA.; grandchildren-Jessica Dennis Green & Joshua Scott Green of Rome, Jon-Stephan Zachary Dennis & Jacqueline Alleigha Dennis both of Summerville, Amy Nicole Priest & Brandon Edward Boowie both of Maryville, TN.; Ten Great Grandchildren; step children-Jeffrey Boole of Exmore, VA. & Richard Scott Boole of Boise, ID.; former son-in-law-John Dennis of Summerville.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday (March 24th)at 5:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 until 5 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DEVOTED DAUGHTER AND SISTER. . . . .

EXA OVELLE BROWN, 87 of 103 Norton Road-Summerville, Georgia died Thursday (March 19, 2009) in Rome at the home of her brother; she had been in declining health for the past year. Miss Brown was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on July 23, 1921, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lillie Grigsby Brown. In addition to parents She is preceded in death by four sisters-: Elsie Stephens Dixon, Sara Jo Brown, Dorothy Phillips Tucker, and Mildred Brown; nephew- Ricky Brown and niece- Deborah Brown Gooch.

Surviving are two brothers-Warren H. Brown of Doraville and James L. Brown of Rome; four nieces-Karen Brown McRae (Mrs. Duncan) of Duluth, Kathey Brown Johnson (Mrs. Tony) of Good Hope, Melodye Brown of Rome, and Linda Phillips Tinker (Mrs. Thom) of Trion.

Graveside services will be conducted Saturday (March 21st) at 2:00 P.M. at the family plot in the Summerville Cemetery, with the Rev. Gary Howell officiating. Visitation prior to the service at 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Heyman Hospice Care, P.O. Box 163, Rome, GA 30162-0163.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

MILLER

MRS. WILLIE JEAN WOOTEN MILLER, age 84, of Cedar Bluff, Alabama passed away Friday (March 6, 2009) morning in a Rome nursing home. She was born in Dekalb County, Alabama to the late General William and Savannah Cole Wooten on December 1, 1924. Mrs. Miller was a Homemaker, Baptist by Faith, and was preceded in death by her husband the late Ollie Reed Miller.

Surviving are Her daughter-Pauline Sanchez of Cedar Bluff, AL.; sons-Jimmy Miller and Howard Miller of Rome and G. W. Miller of Trion; brother-Herbert Wooten of Ft. Payne, AL.; 11 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren, 5 Great Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday (March 8th) 2:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Travis Baird and Brother Micca Gilliespie officiating, interment in Town Creek Cemetery-Rainsville, Alabama. Visitation Saturday(March 7th) from 6 until 8 P.M.

Earle RainwaterFuneral Home in charge.

MR. SAMUEL C. (SAM) EDWARDS, age 81, of Bittings Avenue-Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday (March 5, 2009) morning in the local nursing home. A native Chattoogaian Mr. Edwards was born to the late Benjamin F. and Kathleen Smiley Edwards on February 17, 1928. He was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School Class of the church. Mr. Edwards was retired from the rubberizing department of the former Bigelow-Sanford Rug Mill and was preceded in death by his wife the late Margaret Headrick Edwards on November 19, 2003.

Surviving are son-Samuel Merle Edwards of Slidell, LA.; granddaughter-Leslie Edwards of Jacksonville, FL.; brother-Ted Edwards of Armuchee; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday (March 7th) at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth Summey officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Leroy Buice, Bob Reynolds, Mike Poole, Mike Smith, David Young, and Tommy Rabun; Honorary Pallbearers-members of the Fellowship Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church. Visitation is Saturday (March 7th) from 1 until 3 P.M. @ the Funeral Home. Mr. Edwards requested no flowers contributions to the Summerville First Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is charge of arrangements.

MAYNARD. . . . .

MS. KRISTY NADINE MAYNARD, age 20, and BABY; passed away Monday evening in a Chattanooga hospital following a sudden illness. Born in Fredericksburg, Virginia on October 17, 1988; a daughter of the late Glenn Maynard and Brenda Dooley Maynard Blalock who survives. Kristy attended the Lyerly Pentecostal Tabernacle; she was preceded in death by grandmother the late Margie Dooley and brother-the late Matthew Blalock.

Surviving are mother & step Father-Brenda & Steve Blalock of Summerville; sister & spouse-Misty & Jeff Cordle of LaFayette; brothers & spouse-Mitch & Kathy Maynard and Wesley Blalock of Summerville; grandparents-Rev. Sidney & Betty Dooley, Zula Ellis, all of Summerville, Billy & Carol Blalock of Lyerly, and Jewell Maynard Ford of Summerville; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Jackie Jones and Brother John Thompson officiating. At Kristy’s request the Body will be cremated.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MRS. REBECCA JAYNE RODGERS, age 58, of Gaylesville, Alabama formerly of Holland Community/Lyerly for 30 years, passed away Sunday (March 1, 2009) morning at her residence following an illness. A native of Cherokee County, Alabama she was born to the late James Dan Richey, Sr. and Frances Tevis Pruitt Richey on July 28, 1950. Mrs. Rodgers was a teller for AmSouth Bank for 20 years; later She was a Life Insurance Salesperson. She was preceded in death by her husband the late Gordon Rodgers.

Surviving are daughter & son-in-law-Laura & Ronald Bice of Summerville; grandchildren-Matthew Bice and Brittany Carmon; step grandchildren-Kevin and Tiffany Bice and Vinita Youngblood; sister-Gail Dorsett; brother-James Danny Richey both of Center, AL.; two nieces-April Greene and Denise Cope.

Visitation will be Monday (March 2nd) from 5 until 7 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Funeral Service to follow @ 7:00 P.M. (Monday evening) from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel with Rev. Kenny Roach officiating, interment will be Tuesday in the new Hope South Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jerry Greene, Phillip Clack, Sr., Phillip Clack, Jr., Max Cope, Richard White, and Larry Pettyjohn.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in Charge.

February 24, 2009
YOUNG. . . . .

MR. JASON ALLEN YOUNG, age 35, of Peach Street-Trion, Georgia passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2008, in a Rome hospital following a sudden illness. Born in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia on November 7, 1973 He was a son of the late Pamela Sue Ball Young and Richard Allen Young who survives. He was a truck driver.
Surviving is His father-Richard Allen Young of Trion.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

February 23, 2009
GREEN……….

MS. PAMELA GREEN, age 48, of Old Hwy 27-Trion, Georgia passed away Monday morning (February 23, 2009) at her residence. Ms. Green was born in Gadsden, AL on June 10, 1960- to the late John and Helen Chapman Cantrell.

Surviving are daughter Kelle Green of Trion; son Randy Green of Summerville. Two sisters: Ramona Cantrell of Rainesville, Al and Paula Raye Bartlett of Lake City,FL. One brother: Ray Cantrell of Ft. Payne, AL. Two grandsons: Jordan Green and Andrew Hinton both of Trion. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Visitation was Thursday (February 26th) from 7 until 9 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date; contact Family for these details.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

SPIVEY. . . . .

HAVENS TAYLOR SPIVEY, 102, long-time resident of Gainesville, died December 10, 2008. Memorial services were held February 15, 2009 @ 2:30 P.M. at the Summerville Presbyterian Church, 141 West Washington Street, Summerville, Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George Floyd and Catherine Taylor; her husband, Herman E. Spivey, Sr.; three sons: George Floyd, H. Olin, and Herman Jr.; brothers: Seiss and Zelotes Taylor. Survivors include: son, Mark Allen Spivey, Norfolk, VA; daughter, Margaret Catherine Spivey, Kissimmee, FL; sister: Rachel Taylor Green, Jacksonville Fl; 6 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

The Family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be sent to the Arthritis Foundation, 314 Palmetto Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (toll free 888-353-5770, email, info.fl.b2@arthritis, org); to the Westminister Presbyterian Church, 1521 NW 34th St.-Gainesville, FL. 32605-5033 (352-378-4032); to the Summerville Presbyterian Church, or your favorite charity. Condolences may be sent to the Summerville Presbyterian Church by email: spb1848@windstream.net

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, Summerville, Georgia in charge.

BLALOCK. . . . .

MRS. WANDA ORR BLALOCK, age 62, of Lyerly Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday (January 17, 2009) at Her residence following a brief illness. Born in Trion, Georgia on March 9, 1946 to the late Roy and Nora Crane Orr. She was a member of Dry Valley Baptist Church and was retired Teacher from the Trion School system. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband the late Michael Blalock.

Surviving are son-Josh Blalock of Summerville; beloved “special children”, Luis Gonzalez and Belle Gonzalez; special friends and sisters in Christ, Grace Sunday School Class of Dry Valley Baptist Church.


Funeral services were held Monday (January 19th) at 2:30 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Weaver and Rev. Waydell Howell officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Wayne Parker, Roy Bowers, Johnny Collette, Buford Lee Fox, Tommy Pettyjohn, and Sammy Pilgrim; Honorary Pallbearers-Fellow Teachers and former students of Trion High School and the Grace Sunday School Class of Dry Valley Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

BLACKMON. . . . .

MR. CHESTER BLACKMON, age 71, of Rose Circle-Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday night (January 14, 2009) in a Rome hospital. He was born in Paulding County, Georgia on June 28, 1937 to the late Rufus Harrison Blackmon and Lillian May Evans Blackmon who survives. Mr. Blackmon was Holiness by Faith and was employed in the Weaving Department of Mt. Vernon Mills. He was preceded in death by a brother the late Wayne Kenneth Blackmon and sister-the late Emma Jean Burroughs.

Surviving are wife-Bonnie Blackmon; mother-Lillian Blackmon of Paulding Co., GA.; daughters-Shelia Stanfield and Ava Hunter both of Trion; sons-Lamar Blackmon and Robin Blackmon both of Summerville; sisters-Annett Mauldin of Summerville, Betty Toris of Rex, and Gail Strickland of Henry Co., GA.; brothers-Leon Blackmon of Atlanta, Roy Blackmon of Conyers, Donnie Blackmon of Paulding Co., Ricky Blackmon of Cartersville, Rufus Blackmon of Rex, and Billy Blackmon of Rome; 11 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services were held Saturday (January 17th) at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Junior Evans and Rev. Billy Wright officiating, interment in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Active Pallbearers will be Greg Stanfield, Sr., Greg Stanfield, Jr., Dewayne Edwards, Bill Epps, Chris Tapp, and Billy Clark.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pullen, Mrs. Sera Adams

MRS. SERA ADAMS PULLEN, age 92, of Lyerly, Georgia passed away Saturday (January 10, 2009) in a Rome hospital. A native of Austell, Georgia She was born to the late Vandiver Tilden and Elizabeth Tecorah Sanders Adams on August 10, 1916. Mrs. Pullen was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church, a Homemaker, and was preceded in death by Her husband the late Jodie A. (Joe) Pullen.

Surviving are Her beloved sons & daughters-in-law-Joe & Jan Pullen of Lyerly and Van & Phyllis Pullen of Summerville; grandchildren-Andrea & Guy Ingram of Atlanta and Allison Pullen of Summerville; great grandchildren-Drew Pullen and Wil Ingram; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday (January 12th) at 4:00 P.M. from the Summerville First Baptist Church with Rev. Roger McDonald and Dr. Kenneth Summey officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jim Parker, David Parker, John Chance, Tommy Rabun, Dennis Bryant, and James Moore; Honorary Pallbearers the Phideles Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 until 7 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Ruyan, Mrs. Hazel Idell

Mrs Hazel Idell Runyan age 81, of Given Street Summerville Georgia passed away Saturday January 3rd, 2009 in a Rome hospital. A native of Dekald county Alabama, she was born to the late Jessie Monroe on August 21st, 1927. Mrs Runyan was Baptist by Faith and retired from the spinning department or the former Geneva Cotton Mill.

Surviving are husband, Bobbie C. Runyan; daughter, Debbie Ponder of Summerville; son, Roger Swanson Fife of Alabama; half brother, Gene Monroe of Alabama; four Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday January 6th, at 1:00 pm at the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Reverend Mike Odum officiating. Interment will be at the Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers are Dustin Ponder, Dwight Ponder, Roger Swanson, Chris Swanson, Steven Swanson and Darrell Shamkles. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00 am until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.