MR. JAMES GRADY McCALMON, age 76 of River Haven Lane, Cloudland, GA, passed away Monday night (June 29, 2009) in a Rome hospital following an extended illness. A native of Bremen, Georgia He was born to the late George Grady and Mary Waddell McCalmon on April 28, 1933. Mr. McCalmon was a member and Elder of the Cloudland Presbyterian Church, a Veteran of Korea serving in the U. S. Army, and was the City Manager for the City of Summerville, Georgia. He was preceded in death by a sister the late Joyce McCalmon Stembridge.

Surviving are His wife-Nancy McCalmon; daughter & son-in-law-Michelle McCalmon O’Connor and Greg O’Connor of Cartersville; son & daughter-in-law-Greg and Camie McCalmon of Ringgold; grandchildren-Madison McCalmon, Lendon McCalmon, Preston McCalmon, Brennan McCalmon, Devin O’Connor, Megan O’Connor, Katie O’Connor, and Sara O’Connor; sister-Syble McCalmon Berglund of Austin, Texas; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 A.M. from the Cloudland Presbyterian Church with Dr. Roger Kvam officiating, interment in Cloudland Presbyterian Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Greg O’Connor, Devin O’Connor, Chip Stembridge, Madison McCalmon, Lendon McCalmon, Preston McCalmon, and Russ Lynch. The Family will receive friends at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Wednesday from 5 until 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers the Family suggest contributions to the Cloudland Presbyterian Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MRS. GERTHIE L. HAMPTON, age 72, of L.M. Thomas, Jr. Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday (June 24, 2009) in a Dalton, Georgia hospital following a sudden attack. A native of Jackson County, Alabama She was born to the late George Alvin and Ethel Golf Cooper on December 6, 1936. Mrs. Hampton was a member of the Ark of Faith Holiness Church and was retired from the tufting department of Aladdin Carpet. She was predeceased by siblings Ruby Peterman, Billy Cooper, Leonard Cooper, and George Alvin Cooper and step son-James Paul Hampton.

Surviving are Her husband, James Hampton; son and daughter-in-law-James Leon and Vickie Ann Hampton of Summerville; sister-Emma McDonald; brothers-Raymond Cooper and James R. Cooper all of Summerville; grandchildren-James B. Hampton, Tabatha Hampton, and Christopher Hampton; four Great Grandchildren; five Nieces, nine Nephews, several Great Nieces and Great Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday (June 28th) at 1:30 P.M. from the Ark of Faith Holiness Church with Pastor Lamar Rich officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Stacy Spencer, James Riddle, J. D. Riddle, Kenneth Cooper, Arly Timmons, Kenny Cooper, and Cody Parker. Mrs. Hampton will be in state at her residence #371 L.M. Thomas, Jr. Road-Summerville after 5:00 P.M. Friday.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MRS. FRANCIS JUNE PEPE, age 80, of Menlo, Georgia went to be with the LORD Wednesday (June 24, 2009) morning. A loving wife, mother, and aunt, She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Port Orange, FL. and attended the Menlo First Baptist Church. Mrs. Pepe was born in New Castle, PA. to the late Earl and Nettie Logan Chaffee on July 4, 1928. She was predeceased by sons-Joseph Earl Pepe &, Earl Frances Pepe; brother-Wayne Chaffee and sisters-Edith Stephenson and Beverly Harper.

Surviving are Her husband-Edward L. Pepe and daughter-Nettie Pepe Parham; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Interment service will be held Today (Thursday-June 25th) at 10:00 A.M. in Summerville Cemetery; Memorial service will be held Saturday (June 27th) at 3:00 P.M. from the Menlo First Baptist Church with Pastors Scott Quinn and Billy Dempsey officiating both services.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. WILLIAM H. (BILL) WILSON, age 88, of Bryant Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away unexpectedly Wednesday (June 17, 2009). A native of Walker County, Georgia He was born to the late William Carl and Myrtle Mae Purtain Wilson on January 2, 1921. Mr. Wilson was a member of the Summerville First United Methodist Church, a career Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WW II and Korea, and was also retired Civil Service in the U. S. Department of Agriculture. He was a member of Chattooga Lodge #704 F & AM and the NAFR- Rome chapter. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by siblings the late Fannie Mae Lacy, the late Curtis Wilson, and the late John Henry Wilson.

Surviving are His wife-Odessa B. Lacy Wilson; sons & daughters-in-law-W. A. & Claudia Ann Wilson of Acworth and Thomas Harold & Jean McClain Wilson of Roswell; grandchildren-Nicole Kathleen Wilson, Thomas Andrew Wilson, and Jennifer Leigh Wilson; brother-James Wilson of Panama City Beach, FL.; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services Saturday (June 20th) at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. David Hix and Ricky Studdard officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5 until 7 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MR. JAMES L. (PAT) PLEDGER, Sr., age 70, of Ridgecrest Drive-Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday (June 11, 2009) evening in a Rome hospital following an extended illness. Born in Boaz, Alabama on August 14, 1938, a son of the late John Thomas and Bessie Turner Pledger. He was retired from auto body repair shop and bus driver. Mr. Pledger was member of West Summerville Baptist Church and Alpine Lodge #211 F & AM. He was preceded in death by a son the late Christopher Kyle Pledger on May 21, 2007.

Surviving are wife-Shirley Mosier Pledger; daughter & son-in-law-Patricia & Lee Colgrove; son & daughter-in-law-Jimmy & Julie Pledger all of Summerville; sisters & brothers-in-law-Betty and Jerry Johnson of Summerville, Gay and Gary Shaw of Lyerly; brothers & sisters-in-law-T. C. & Beatrice Pledger, Bob & Elaine Pledger, and Bill & Jenny Pledger all of Summerville; Artis & Patricia Pledger of Lyerly; Eight Grandchildren; Two Great-Grandchildren; several Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday (June 15th) at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. LaVon Humphrey and Pastor Tommy Pledger officiating, interment in Perennial Springs Cemetery, with Masonic Rites @ graveside by Alpine Lodge #211 F & AM. Active Pallbearers Nephews, Honorary Pallbearers member of West Summerville Baptist Church, members of Alpine Lodge #211 F & AM, Chattooga County Bus Drivers, former “Riders” of Pat’s School Bus, Alfred Crabtree, Dennis Elrod, Bill Elsberry, Ricky Campbell, Gordon Boyd, Jerry Mitchell, and William "Fuzz" Anderson. Visitation will be Sunday from 6 until 9 P.M. @ the Funeral Home. Flowers are accepted or contributions may be made to the West Summerville Baptist Church Youth Fund or the American Cancer Society.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. BEN JOHNSON, SR., age 92, of Lake Wanda Rita Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday (June 2, 2009) in a LaFayette, Georgia nursing home. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, He was born to the late George and Mary Millican Johnson on May 28, 1917. Mr. Johnson attended the Pennville Gospel Tabernacle, was a Veteran of WW II serving in the U. S. Navy, and was retired from the Georgia Glove Mill.

Surviving are His wife-Faye Belle Whitley Johnson ; daughter-Mary Young of Trion; son Ben Johnson, Jr. of Summerville; step daughters-Brenda Chambers of Summerville and Gail Henry of New Mexico; five Grandchildren, several Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday (June 4th) at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Wilborn officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 12 noon until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MS. LAURA ALLISON PULLEN, age 34, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday(June 1, 2009) afternoon in a Chattanooga, Tennessee hospital following a sudden illness. Ms. Pullen was born in Floyd County, Georgia on March 29, 1975. She graduated from Chattooga High School in 1993 and from the Medical College of Georgia in 1997; she was a Dental Hygienist. Ms. Pullen was a member of The Horizon Baptist Fellowship and was preceded in death by grandparents-the late Joe and Sera Pullen and the late Alfred Sherman.

Surviving are Her son-Andrew Landon (Drew) Pullen; Parents-Van & Phyllis Pullen all of Summerville; sister and husband-Andrea & Guy Ingram, III of Ellenwood, GA.; nephew-Wil Ingram ; grandmother-Dixie Sherman of Calhoun; aunts & uncles-Joe & Jan Pullen of Lyerly, Pete & Ruth Kleeman of Calhoun, Raiden & Judy Sherman of Rome; cousins-Michael Kleeman of Atlanta and Kimberly Wood of Canton.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday (June 3rd) at 2:00 P.M. from the Horizon Baptist Fellowship with Rev. Roger McDonald officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Adam Burdick, Kevin Bond, Kyle Duke, Tad Allen, Michael Kleeman, and Ben Fuller; Honorary Pallbearers-the Chattooga High School Class of 1993. Visitation will be Tuesday from 7 until 9 P.M. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the Family suggest contributions the the Drew Pullen Scholarship at United Community Bank.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MINISTER ROLAND ARTHUR WARREN, age 90, of Montezuma, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009, at his daughter’s, Ila King, residence in Summerville. Mr. Warren was born in Blount County, Alabama to the late John Henry and Delia Walker Warren on January 12, 1919. He was an Evangelist with the Church of Christ for more than fifty years and a member of the Oglethorp Church of Christ.

Surviving are His wife, Christine Levie Warren of Montezuma; children-Neal & Myrna Warren, Ila & Wallace King all of Summerville, Kenneth & Candyce Warren of Antioch, CA.; 8 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services Wednesday, May 20th) at 11:00 A.M. from the Chapel of Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma with Minister Clif Dennis officiating, interment in Bertha Dozier Memorial Park Cemetery-Montezuma. Visitation 6 until 8 P.M. Tuesday, May 19th, @ Watson-Mathews. In lieu of flowers the Family request memorials to Floyd Heyman Hospice Care, 800 Broad Street-Rome, Georgia-30161, www.floyd.org. Watson-Mathews Funeral Home, Montezuma, in charge of arrangements.

This announcement is made for the Family by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

MCGINNIS

MRS. BETTY FAYES CASH McGINNIS, age 82, of Covington, Georgia formerly of Chattooga County, Georgia passed away Saturday (May 16, 2009) in Covington. She was born in Berryton, Georgia on July 18, 1926 a daughter of the late Alfred “Shorty” Cash and Arrie Lee Dendy Cash. A member of Honey Creek Baptist Church in Conyers, Georgia, Mrs. McGinnis was a secretary for many years for a property management company, and a proud member of the “Red Hat Society”. She was preceded in death by husband the late Charles Howard McGinnis, daughters the late Susan Slayton and Rhonda Walker, and a brother the late Jack Cash.

Surviving are son & spouse-Jake & Ann McGinnis of Covington; sister-Harriett Carroll and brother Sewell Cash both of Summerville; 12 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday (May 19th) at 11:00 A.M. from the Chapel of Wheeler Funeral Home in Covington with Rev. Vestor Maughon officiating; graveside service will be Tuesday at 4:00 P.M. in Summerville Cemetery. Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Honey Creek Baptist Church in Conyers, Georgia.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home makes this announcement for the Family.

MR. ROBERT LeROY “RUSTY” BRIDGES, of Summerville, Georgia Subligna Community was called up on May 17, 2009 to play drums for God’s Praise and Worship team. Rusty was a former resident of Ooltewah, Tennessee and was retired from the Hamilton County County Highway Department. He was a longtime drummer for several bands in this area, a member of Ooltewah Lodge #741, and was preceded in death by parents the late Robert and Yvonne Russbridge Bridges.

Rusty leaves to cherish his memories, wife-Karen Jennings Bridges; children-Robert “Rusty Bridges, Quinn Lewis, Tony & Kelli Bridges of Chattanooga, Haley & Daniel Sells of Ooltewah, Cassidy Bridges, Jeffrey Franklin, & Keith Sells of Chattanooga, and Jason Russell of Gadsden, Al.; grandchildren-Mary Quinn Bridges of Chattanooga & Anna Sells of Ooltewah; brothers-Dusty (Diane) Bridges & Van (Jane) Bridges all of Ringgold; mother of His children Anna Bridges of Chattanooga.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, Summerville, Georgia has charge of arrangements.

MRS. HAZEL ELIZABETH BYARS VAUGHN, age 91, of Ridgewood Circle-Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday (May 13, 2009) in a Rome hospital. A native of Cherokee County, Alabama She was born to the late Paul F. and Sibyl Preskitt Byars on November 25, 1917. She was a member of South Summerville Baptist Church, retired Justice of the Peace for Chattooga County, and was preceded in death by Her husband the late Henry Clarence Vaughn, Sr.; son, Henry Clarence Vaughn, Jr.; grandson, Scott Vaughn; great great grandson, Jordon Vaughn; sister, Haney Byars; brother, Robert L. Byars.

Surviving are daughters and husbands, Annette & Darrell Skinner, Sr. of Summerville, Sandra & Glen Weathington of Monroe, GA., Marsha & David Pritchett of Summerville; son and wife, William P. and Cindi Vaughn of Summerville; sister, Ophelia Hall of Tampa, FL.; brother, John David Byars of Warner Robins; thirteen Grandchildren, twenty one Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Granddaughter; Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday (May 16th) at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Mickey Skates officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Gardens. Active Pallbearers Doug Williams, Darrell Skinner, Jr., Steve Skinner, Stacy Vaughn, Stephen Watson, Gil Fowler, Jason Vaughn, and Robert Henry. Visitation will be Saturday (May 16th) from 12noon until the time of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MR. EWART WILSON, Sr., age 88, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday (May 12, 2009) in the local nursing home. A native of Randolph County, Alabama He was born to the late James Aubry Wilson, Sr. and Lena Ada Eva Gibson Wilson on May 4, 1921. Mr. Wilson moved to Chattooga County at a early age, was educated in the Chattooga County schools, and along with His wife, the late Virginia Newsome Wilson, owned and operated Wilson Motor Company, the former Chrysler/Dodge dealership in Summerville for many years. He was a member of Northside Church of Christ and was preceded in death by His Wife; Parents; a daughter the late Brenda Wilson; siblings-the late Waylon Wilson, the late Juanita Wilson, and the late James Aubry Wilson, Jr.

Surviving are daughter & son-in-law, Becky & Gary Duke; son & daughter-in-law, Quinton Wilson, Jr. & Susan Wilson all of Summerville; 4 sisters-Claudine Fowler of Hernando, FL., Maughee Evans of Trion, Montez Gladney and Joan Renslow both of Summerville; brothers-Charles B. Wilson and Lorenzo Wilson both of Summerville; grandchildren-Wendi Harkins, Shelley Wilson, Kyle Duke, Erin Shireman, Jeremiah Wilson; great grandchildren-Alex Wilson, Chandler Mitchell, Katherine Duke, Addyson Shireman, Adrianna Shireman, and Nicholas Duke; special cousin-Mike Dillard; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday (May 15th) at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Ministers Ron Fisher and Tommy Broome officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Rex Evans, Tim Evans, Mike Wilson, Jamie Renslow, Tracy Rainwater, and Clint Rainwater; Honorary Pallbearers Brian Evans, Preston Greer, Bill Gilbert, Buddy Windell, Dee Windell, Bron Love, Dr. Marlin Payne, Jon Payne, Tommy Payne, Bobby Lee Cook, Lann Cordle, Ralph Kellett, Gary McConnell, Don Baker, Barry Duke, Dr. Bruce Lee, Betty Nalley, Judy Smith, Staff & Management of Oakview Nursing & Rehab. Center, Stephanie Norris, Rose Willingham, Brimp Warren, and Larry Maxey. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MR. REGINALD RICHARD (REG) BOYLES, age 77, of Garden Lakes Blvd.-Rome, Georgia passed away Friday (May 8, 2009) in a Rome hospital. A native of Trion, Georgia He was born to the late Homer Lonnie and Jessie Williams Boyles on March 8, 1932. Mr. Boyles was a Veteran of Korea serving in the U.S. Air Force, was a retired accountant for General Electric, and a member of Horse Leg Creek Golf Club. He was preceded in death by sister-Katie Boyles Ashe and nephew-Richard Watson.

Surviving are wife-Marie Smith Boyles; sister-Ruth McKenzie of Trion; nieces and nephews-Susan Ashe Burch, McDonough; Pat Evans, Summerville; Mike Ashe, Newnan; Janice Marucci, Jonesboro; Nancy, Jeff, Brian, & Elaine Ashe, Forest Park; Richard Ashe, Locus Grove, GA., Brad Watson, Lake Weiss, AL., and Pam Watson Miller of Cornelia, GA.

A Visitation will be Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in Summerville. In lieu of flowers Family suggest contributions to American Heart Association or Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

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.