MR. RADY LAMAR GREEN, age 63, of Smith Rail Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday (May 23, 2010) in a Rome hospital. Mr. Green was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on September 14, 1946 to the late Leonard Green and Lois Dover Green who survives. He was a member of Berryton Baptist Church and was owner of Green Construction Company, and was preceded in death by a son the late Joey Green June 15, 1998.
Surviving are wife-Terresa Shipp Green; mother-Lois Green of Summerville; son-Marty Green of Summerville; sisters-Betty Pope of Menlo, Nancy Crider , Charlotte Woody, and Sadie Croy all of Summerville; Grand daughter-Marti Green; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 25th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Rutledge officiating, interment in Perennial Springs Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Brandon Croy, Brian Johnston, Olen Woody, Dewayne Green, Charlie Crabtree, and Brian Echols; Honorary Pallbearers-Jimmy Strickland, Tobe Morrison, Doyle Jones, Doug Tudor, Greg Hurley, Chris Blanks, and Don Johnston. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Monday from 6 until 8 P.M.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Located at 10355 Commerce Street in Summerville, Georgia. Earle Rainwater and his staff are here to serve your family during your time of need. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home offers a full range of services, each tailored to meet the individual needs and wishes of each family they serve. They have a complete selection of burial caskets, cremation items, and now offer custom silk flower arrangements. Please call (706) 857-3423 for more information.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
MRS. JANNIE L. THOMAS McWHORTER, age 89, of West Hall’s Valley Road-Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010, in the local nursing home. A native of Walker County, Georgia, She was born to the late Jerry Elbert and Bessie Stowe Thomas on June 7, 1920. Mrs. McWhorter was a homemaker , member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ, and was preceded in death by her husband the late Homer Dean McWhorter and siblings Martha Horn, Rolland Thomas, Billy Thomas, Gene Thomas, Joel “Dub” Thomas, and Jerry Thomas.
Surviving are two daughters and son-in-law-Pat Campbell of Trion and Linda and Benny Sprayberry of Summerville; six grandchildren-Lori McClure, Kevin Sprayberry, Alan Campbell, Karen Sprayberry Teague, Kim Sprayberry Nickolson, and Betsy Fisher; 18 Great Grandchildren; sister-Ressie Howell of Summerville; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 24th, at 4:30 P.M. from Graveside in West Hill Cemetery at Trion, Georgia with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating. Active Pallbearers-Alan Campbell, Curry McClure, Cliff Fisher, Kevin Sprayberry, Jesse Teague, and Chris Nickolson; Honorary Pallbearers-Staff of Oak View Nursing and Rehab. Center and Adult Sunday School Class of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Visitation will be Monday, May 24th, from 2 until 4 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are two daughters and son-in-law-Pat Campbell of Trion and Linda and Benny Sprayberry of Summerville; six grandchildren-Lori McClure, Kevin Sprayberry, Alan Campbell, Karen Sprayberry Teague, Kim Sprayberry Nickolson, and Betsy Fisher; 18 Great Grandchildren; sister-Ressie Howell of Summerville; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 24th, at 4:30 P.M. from Graveside in West Hill Cemetery at Trion, Georgia with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating. Active Pallbearers-Alan Campbell, Curry McClure, Cliff Fisher, Kevin Sprayberry, Jesse Teague, and Chris Nickolson; Honorary Pallbearers-Staff of Oak View Nursing and Rehab. Center and Adult Sunday School Class of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Visitation will be Monday, May 24th, from 2 until 4 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
MRS. CLAUDIA ALENE McCONKEY, age 89, of Chattanooga, Tennessee formerly of Summerville, passed away Sunday (May 16, 2010) in a Chattanooga hospital. A native of Trion, Mrs. McConkey was born to the late Charles Gordon and Dollie Payton Lane. She was a member of South Commerce Church of Christ, retired from Best Mfg. Company in Menlo, and was preceded in death by Her husband the late William L. R. McConkey on October 3, 1995.
Surviving are daughters-Claudia Keeney of Chattanooga and Neena Smith of Harrison, Tenn.; son-Roger McConkey of Rome; sister-Mildred Wilkerson of Trion; brothers-Robert Lane of Summerville and Clarence Lane of Henagar, AL.; four Grandchildren-4 Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery (Tuesday May 18) at 4:00 p.m. with Minister Tommy Broome officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Kevin Lester, Randy Smith, Lance McConkey and Roger McConkey, Jr.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are daughters-Claudia Keeney of Chattanooga and Neena Smith of Harrison, Tenn.; son-Roger McConkey of Rome; sister-Mildred Wilkerson of Trion; brothers-Robert Lane of Summerville and Clarence Lane of Henagar, AL.; four Grandchildren-4 Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery (Tuesday May 18) at 4:00 p.m. with Minister Tommy Broome officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Kevin Lester, Randy Smith, Lance McConkey and Roger McConkey, Jr.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
BROWN
MRS. BEATRICE BROWN, age 75, of Williams Street-Lyerly, Georgia passed away Tuesday morning, May 11, 2010, at her residence. Born in Floyd County, Georgia on December 21, 1934 she was a daughter of the late James Clifford Mitchell and Mildred Carr Mitchell who survives. She was a member of Berryton Baptist Church and retired from the tufting department of Bigelow-Sanford.
Surviving are husband-Robert J. Brown; mother-Mildred Mitchell of Summerville; son & daughter-in-law-Stacey & Kristy Brown of Lyerly; grandchildren-Kendra Brown, Daniel Brown, Jeremiah Brown, and Zoie Brown; great grandson-Jax Brown; sisters-Sue Barosay, Ann Broyles, and Naomi Barnes all of Summerville; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 12th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastors Howard Odum, Jimmy Bailey, and Frank McCrickard officiating, interment in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Active Pallbearers-Daniel Brown, Jeremiah Brown, Jeff Bailey, Darren Bailey, Charlie Brown, and Scott Smith; Honorary Pallbearers members of Trinity Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 until 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home and Wednesday 2 until the hour of service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Surviving are husband-Robert J. Brown; mother-Mildred Mitchell of Summerville; son & daughter-in-law-Stacey & Kristy Brown of Lyerly; grandchildren-Kendra Brown, Daniel Brown, Jeremiah Brown, and Zoie Brown; great grandson-Jax Brown; sisters-Sue Barosay, Ann Broyles, and Naomi Barnes all of Summerville; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 12th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastors Howard Odum, Jimmy Bailey, and Frank McCrickard officiating, interment in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Active Pallbearers-Daniel Brown, Jeremiah Brown, Jeff Bailey, Darren Bailey, Charlie Brown, and Scott Smith; Honorary Pallbearers members of Trinity Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 until 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home and Wednesday 2 until the hour of service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Monday, May 10, 2010
MS. SANDRA MITCHELL HENDERSON, age 64, of North Congress Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday (May 9, 2010) at her residence. A native Chattooga Countian, She was born in Trion, Georgia on May 25, 1945, to the late J. W. Mitchell and Harriett Cash Mitchell Carroll who survives. Ms. Henderson was Baptist by Faith and a self employed Caregiver.
Surviving are Her daughter-Amanda Rectenwald of Gadsden, AL.; mother-Harriett Carroll of Summerville; sisters-Judy Allmon and Becky Osby both of Summerville; grandchildren-Ethan Rectenwald and Lucas Rectenwald; niece- Julie Keen of Summerville; nephew-Be Jay Osby of Atlanta.
Graveside service Tuesday (May 11th) at 3:00 P.M. in Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Mickey Skates and Minister Tommy Broome officiating. Pallbearers – Jacob McGinnis, David Keen, Andy Cash, Preston Cash, Steve Osby, Charles Rectenwald, Larry Allmon and Jackie Cash.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Surviving are Her daughter-Amanda Rectenwald of Gadsden, AL.; mother-Harriett Carroll of Summerville; sisters-Judy Allmon and Becky Osby both of Summerville; grandchildren-Ethan Rectenwald and Lucas Rectenwald; niece- Julie Keen of Summerville; nephew-Be Jay Osby of Atlanta.
Graveside service Tuesday (May 11th) at 3:00 P.M. in Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Mickey Skates and Minister Tommy Broome officiating. Pallbearers – Jacob McGinnis, David Keen, Andy Cash, Preston Cash, Steve Osby, Charles Rectenwald, Larry Allmon and Jackie Cash.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
MR. JOHN MELTON OSBY, age 83, of Highland Avenue-Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010, in the local nursing home. A native of Etowah County, Alabama He was born to the late Walter Richard and Nallie McClung Osby on February 28, 1927. Mr. Osby was retired from the Weaving Department of Mt. Vernon Mills, served in WW II in the U.S. Army PFC, and was preceded in death by His wife the late Gussie Lee Whitt Osby and a daughter the late Janie Kay Osby.
Surviving are daughter-Vickie Osby Austin; son-John S. Osby both of Summerville; 2 grandchildren-Be Jay Osby of Atlanta and Matt Austin of Summerville; special friends-Lawrence Broome and Greg Hughes, who’s acts of kindness and assistance were like sons to Mr. Osby.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.
Surviving are daughter-Vickie Osby Austin; son-John S. Osby both of Summerville; 2 grandchildren-Be Jay Osby of Atlanta and Matt Austin of Summerville; special friends-Lawrence Broome and Greg Hughes, who’s acts of kindness and assistance were like sons to Mr. Osby.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.
Friday, May 7, 2010
MRS. BARBARA S. HEROD, age 68, of Wildlife Lake Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday (May 7, 2010) morning in a Rome hospital. Mrs. Herod was born in Gaylesville, Alabama on October 15, 1941 to the late Cecil Cleveland Battles and Gertha Lee Gilbert Battles who survives. Baptist by Faith She was in retail sales for many years. She was preceded in death by a brother the late Charles Battles.
Surviving are husband-Donnie Herod; mother-Gertha Lee Battles; sons and spouses, Eddie & Robin Herod of Summerville and Richie & Maggie Herod of Rock Springs, GA.; sisters-Frances Boggs of Shadydale, GA., Thelma Day of Lexington, GA., Mary Jo Pate and Katie Lawhorn both of Butler, GA.; brothers-Buddy Battles of Butler, GA. and Larry Battles of Ranger, GA.; grandchildren-Ethan Herod, Dylan Herod, and Hannah Parrish; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be held Sunday (May 9th) at 2:00 P.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Ken Westmoreland officiating; there will be no visitation. The Family request no food and no flowers and suggest contributions to Gideons International or the Church of your choice.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are husband-Donnie Herod; mother-Gertha Lee Battles; sons and spouses, Eddie & Robin Herod of Summerville and Richie & Maggie Herod of Rock Springs, GA.; sisters-Frances Boggs of Shadydale, GA., Thelma Day of Lexington, GA., Mary Jo Pate and Katie Lawhorn both of Butler, GA.; brothers-Buddy Battles of Butler, GA. and Larry Battles of Ranger, GA.; grandchildren-Ethan Herod, Dylan Herod, and Hannah Parrish; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be held Sunday (May 9th) at 2:00 P.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Ken Westmoreland officiating; there will be no visitation. The Family request no food and no flowers and suggest contributions to Gideons International or the Church of your choice.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
FOX
MRS. CHRISTINE HAWKINS FOX, age 62, of Hwy. #114-Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday (April 25, 2010) afternoon at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Fox was born to the late Howard and Mae Johnnie Umphurs Hawkins on July 16, 1947. She was a member of Dry Valley Baptist Church and was retired from Oak View Nursing & Rehab. Center.
Surviving are daughter & son-in-law-Melissa & David Adams of Summerville; son & daughter-in-law-Todd & Kristy Fox of Cartersville; grandsons-Justin Adams & Casey Adams of Summerville, granddaughters-Charleston Fox and Annabeth Fox of Cartersville; brother-Randy Hawkins of Summerville; special care giver-Terry Lynn Ozment of Summerville.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday (April 29th) at 11:00 A.M. from the Dry Valley Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Weaver and Pastor Terry Shores officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Lamar Pettyjohn, Barry Woods, Hoyt Ballinger, Sammy Tapp, Mike Woods, Steve Morrison; Honorary Pallbearers will be Solomon’s Porch Sunday School Class of Dry Valley Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Tuesday from 6 until 8 P.M.; at other hours the Family will be at the residence of the daughter Melissa & David Adams #2340 Hwy #144-Summerville. Mrs. Fox will also be in state at the Church Wednesday from 10 A.M. until the hour of service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Surviving are daughter & son-in-law-Melissa & David Adams of Summerville; son & daughter-in-law-Todd & Kristy Fox of Cartersville; grandsons-Justin Adams & Casey Adams of Summerville, granddaughters-Charleston Fox and Annabeth Fox of Cartersville; brother-Randy Hawkins of Summerville; special care giver-Terry Lynn Ozment of Summerville.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday (April 29th) at 11:00 A.M. from the Dry Valley Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Weaver and Pastor Terry Shores officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Lamar Pettyjohn, Barry Woods, Hoyt Ballinger, Sammy Tapp, Mike Woods, Steve Morrison; Honorary Pallbearers will be Solomon’s Porch Sunday School Class of Dry Valley Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Tuesday from 6 until 8 P.M.; at other hours the Family will be at the residence of the daughter Melissa & David Adams #2340 Hwy #144-Summerville. Mrs. Fox will also be in state at the Church Wednesday from 10 A.M. until the hour of service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
MR. CHARLES WILLIAM MITCHELL, age 78, of #56 Mitchell Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday (April 25, 2010) in a LaFayette nursing home. A native Chattoogaian He was born to the late William Jessie and Mabel Rebecca Norman Mitchell on January 31, 1932. Mr. Mitchell was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Tabernacle, retired from the Lab of Inland Container, a U.S. Navy Veteran of Korea, and a member of Chattooga Lodge #704 F & AM. He was preceded in death by his wife the late Maudie Lee Mitchell.
Surviving are daughter-Debbie K. Mitchell Whaley of Summerville; grandson-Donavon Whaley of Summerville; step children-Kenneth C. & Renita Tucker of Summerville and Shirley Ann Waters of Rome; step grandchildren-Kenneth Tucker, Adam Waters, Michelle Waters-Baty; great granddaughter-Kaitlyn Baty.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Bobby Walston officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Donavon Whaley, Adam Waters, Kenneth C. Tucker, Kenneth N. Tucker, Donald Whaley, and Aaron Waters; Honorary Pallbearers Joe Cox, Sewell Cash, and the Staff of Shepherd-Hill Nursing Home. Visitation is Tuesday from 12 noon until the funeral hour. Flowers are accepted or contributions to the Alzheimer Association.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Surviving are daughter-Debbie K. Mitchell Whaley of Summerville; grandson-Donavon Whaley of Summerville; step children-Kenneth C. & Renita Tucker of Summerville and Shirley Ann Waters of Rome; step grandchildren-Kenneth Tucker, Adam Waters, Michelle Waters-Baty; great granddaughter-Kaitlyn Baty.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Bobby Walston officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Donavon Whaley, Adam Waters, Kenneth C. Tucker, Kenneth N. Tucker, Donald Whaley, and Aaron Waters; Honorary Pallbearers Joe Cox, Sewell Cash, and the Staff of Shepherd-Hill Nursing Home. Visitation is Tuesday from 12 noon until the funeral hour. Flowers are accepted or contributions to the Alzheimer Association.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
MRS. KATHRYN G. COLLINS, age 77, of Henagar, Alabama formerly of Summerville, passed away Thursday (April 22, 2010) morning at her residence. Born in Trion, Georgia on January 15, 1933, She was a daughter of the late John and Myrtle Holloway Hunter. Mrs. Collins was Church of God by Faith and retired from the preparation department of Mt. Vernon Mills. She was preceded in death by husband the late Alton Collins, sisters-the late Totsi Hunter, Lola Hunter, Mattie Priest Ledford, and Madlane Edgeworth Ledford brothers-the late Check Ledford, Hydress Ledford, and John Hunter- Granddaughter, the late Tosha Darlene Collins.
Surviving are daughter-Liz Hawkins of Henagar, Al.; sons-Donald Collins, Ronald Collins, Jimmy Collins all of Summerville, and Steve Collins of Gaylesville, Al.; sister-Carolyn Brown Hunter of Ider, Al.; brother-Gordon Hunter of Broometown, Al.; 23 Grandchildren, 38 Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Saturday (April 24) at 3:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. John Mann officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be T. J. Hawkins, Jeremiah Hawkins, Joshua Collins, Andrew Collins, Mark Collins and Allen Collins. Honorary Pallbearers will be Nephews and members of West Berryton Faith Temple. Mrs. Collins will be in state at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Friday where the family will receive friends from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are daughter-Liz Hawkins of Henagar, Al.; sons-Donald Collins, Ronald Collins, Jimmy Collins all of Summerville, and Steve Collins of Gaylesville, Al.; sister-Carolyn Brown Hunter of Ider, Al.; brother-Gordon Hunter of Broometown, Al.; 23 Grandchildren, 38 Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Saturday (April 24) at 3:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. John Mann officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be T. J. Hawkins, Jeremiah Hawkins, Joshua Collins, Andrew Collins, Mark Collins and Allen Collins. Honorary Pallbearers will be Nephews and members of West Berryton Faith Temple. Mrs. Collins will be in state at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Friday where the family will receive friends from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
MR. CLYDE W. HENDERSON, age 64, of Henderson Road-Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday (April 17, 2010) morning in a Rome hospital following a sudden attack. He was born in Trion, Georgia to the late Wallace and Eunice Henderson on October 2, 1945. Mr. Henderson was a member of Trion First Baptist Church, member and Past Master of Chattooga Lodge #704 F & AM, and worked for WalMart at the LaFayette store.
Surviving are wife-Beverly Roberts Henderson; daughter and spouse-Missy and Tim Sterner of Jacksonville, Fl.; son and spouse-Kelly & Tina Henderson of Trion; grandchildren-Brooke Sterner, Brynn Sterner, Danielle Henderson, Elizabeth Henderson, & Matthew Henderson; step grandchildren-Josh and Autumn Hampton.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday (April 20th) at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Cordell officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery with Masonic Rites rendered by Chattooga Lodge #704 F & AM. Active Pallbearers Larry Parker, Rayburn Mitchell, Tim Pierce, John Sterner, Danny Helms, and Ken Knight; Honorary Pallbearers will be all Masons. The Family will receive friends Monday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Surviving are wife-Beverly Roberts Henderson; daughter and spouse-Missy and Tim Sterner of Jacksonville, Fl.; son and spouse-Kelly & Tina Henderson of Trion; grandchildren-Brooke Sterner, Brynn Sterner, Danielle Henderson, Elizabeth Henderson, & Matthew Henderson; step grandchildren-Josh and Autumn Hampton.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday (April 20th) at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Cordell officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery with Masonic Rites rendered by Chattooga Lodge #704 F & AM. Active Pallbearers Larry Parker, Rayburn Mitchell, Tim Pierce, John Sterner, Danny Helms, and Ken Knight; Honorary Pallbearers will be all Masons. The Family will receive friends Monday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Friday, April 16, 2010
MRS. FANNIE MAE HUNTER, age 88, of Rocky Hollow Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday (April 15, 2010) afternoon in the local nursing home. A Chattooga County native She was born to the late Roy Clinton and Hattie Lemuel Veatch Allmon on May 1, 1921. Mrs. Hunter was a member of Midway Baptist Church, retired from Reigel Textile Corporation, and was preceded in death by her husband the late John Hunter on July 9, 2005.
Surviving are daughters and spouses-Kathleen Moon of Rome, Patricia & Delmer Williams of Leesburg, FL., and Sandra & Mike Richardson of Rutledge, GA.; 7 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great Great Grandchildren; special step great grandson Anthony Moon & wife Becka; 9 Step Grandchildren, 21 Step Great Grandchildren, 12 Step Great Great Grandchildren; sisters-Nellie B. Davenport of Summerville and Margaret Knight of Atlanta; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday (April 18th) at 4:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Kyle Graham officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Grandsons. Visitation will be Saturday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are daughters and spouses-Kathleen Moon of Rome, Patricia & Delmer Williams of Leesburg, FL., and Sandra & Mike Richardson of Rutledge, GA.; 7 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great Great Grandchildren; special step great grandson Anthony Moon & wife Becka; 9 Step Grandchildren, 21 Step Great Grandchildren, 12 Step Great Great Grandchildren; sisters-Nellie B. Davenport of Summerville and Margaret Knight of Atlanta; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday (April 18th) at 4:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Kyle Graham officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Grandsons. Visitation will be Saturday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Friday, April 9, 2010
LANGFORD
MS. BENITA LANGFORD, age 86, of Allen Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, April 09, 2010, in a Rome hospital. Born in Gordon County, Georgia on August 7, 1923, She was a daughter of the late Arch and Arrie Beck Reed. Ms. Langford was an accountant for the former Jackson Chevrolet and the former Garnett’s Furniture Store in Summerville later was a substitute school teacher. She was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church and the Dorcas Sunday School Class of the Church. Preceding Her in death was 2 sisters Sallie Reed and Annie Ruth Reed Waddell.
Surviving are sister-Catherine Van pelt Miller of Summerville; nieces and nephews-Kathy Vanpelt Brown of Summerville who was Her caregiver for many years, Lynn Hawkins of S.C., Peggy Waddell, Joan Waddell, Judy Waddell, Janie Lou Waddell, Jackie Waddell, Johnny Waddell, Jimmy Waddell; special friend & angel Virginia Barkley.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 13th, at 2:00 P.M. from the Summerville First Baptist Church with Dr. Paul Mason and Dr. Kenneth Summey officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Gordon Allen, Dale Martin, Eugene McGinnis, James Alred, Joseph Jackson, and Mike Poole; Honorary Pallbearers Dorcas Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church, former employees of Jackson Chevrolet, Harold Jackson, Vernon Hayes, Pat Nix, and Elaine Martin. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. until 2 P.M. at Summerville First Baptist Church.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
MRS. GLENNA JO KOONCE, age 72, of Back Berryton Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday (April 8, 2010) evening in a Rome hospital. She was born in Walker County, Georgia on May 30, 1937, a daughter of the late Glen and Julia Frances Frye Stewart. Prior to retirement Mrs. Koonce was a medical assistant for Dr. H. A. Goodwin. She was preceded in death by Her husband the late G. W. Koonce on July 7, 2007 and a sister the late Frances Elaine Hartline.
Surviving are daughters-Sandra Grady of Cumming, Donna Bishop of Calhoun, Kathy Morrell of Melbourne, FL., and Arliss Scruggs of Summerville; son: Michael Chandler of Trion; step-sons-Kenny Koonce and Greg Koonce both of Summerville; grandchildren-Brian Chandler, Leigh Milam, Jamie Rollins, Matt Hayes, Zach Bishop, Lindsey Morrell, Matthew Morrell, and Julia Scruggs; 10 Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews .
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 P.M. from Graveside in Greenhills Memory Garden with Pastor Tommy Pledger officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 4 until 6 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Surviving are daughters-Sandra Grady of Cumming, Donna Bishop of Calhoun, Kathy Morrell of Melbourne, FL., and Arliss Scruggs of Summerville; son: Michael Chandler of Trion; step-sons-Kenny Koonce and Greg Koonce both of Summerville; grandchildren-Brian Chandler, Leigh Milam, Jamie Rollins, Matt Hayes, Zach Bishop, Lindsey Morrell, Matthew Morrell, and Julia Scruggs; 10 Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews .
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 P.M. from Graveside in Greenhills Memory Garden with Pastor Tommy Pledger officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 4 until 6 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
MRS. RACHEL PAULINE LANEY, age 84, went to be with the Lord Thursday (April 8, 2010). She resided at #31 Curran Street, Summerville, Georgia. Mrs. Laney was born to the late Walter and Ruby Abercrombie Collum in Cherokee County, Georgia on November 11, 1925. She was a wonderful, loving mother and homemaker, and was preceded in death by her husband the late Thomas Charlie Laney, daughter-Verdice Laney, sisters-Ethel Collum, Inez Peacock, and Nellie McGuire. She was a Christian in the body of Christ at South Commerce Church of Christ. She will be greatly missed by her family who loved her very much.
Surviving are five children-Linda Wooten of Summerville, Delvia & Bill Streets of Augusta, Darlene Hughes of Summerville, Rex Laney and Walley Laney both of Summerville; 10 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday (April 10th) at 12:00 noon from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Tommy Broome officiating interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Grandsons.
Visitation will be Saturday from 10 A.M. until the service hour at the funeral home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are five children-Linda Wooten of Summerville, Delvia & Bill Streets of Augusta, Darlene Hughes of Summerville, Rex Laney and Walley Laney both of Summerville; 10 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday (April 10th) at 12:00 noon from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Tommy Broome officiating interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Grandsons.
Visitation will be Saturday from 10 A.M. until the service hour at the funeral home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
MR. MAX ROBERT COOPER, age 78, of College Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday (April 8, 2010) at His residence. A native Chattoogaian He was born to the late Zera M. and Martha Evelyn Bohannon Cooper on August 30, 1931. Mr. Cooper was a member, Elder , and Adult Sunday School Teacher of Trion Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Was retired papermaker from Inland Container-Rome after 31 years of service and a member of Floyd Springs Lodge F & AM, Rome Shrine Club, Yaarab Shrine Temple, and Rome Commandery #8. He was preceded in death by siblings-Vernon Cooper, Willie Cooper, Louise Copeland, and Sidney Cooper.
Surviving are wife-Irene Cooper; daughters-Debbie Cooper of Eagle River, Alaska, Sharon Cooper of Rome, Patti Smith of Summerville; grandchildren-Eric Thomas of Alaska, Jason Thomas of New Mexico, Shannon Cooper of Rome, Blake Thomas of Alaska, Matthew Smith of Atlanta; six Great Grandchildren; sister-Rachel Dillard of Summerville; several Nieces and Nephews.
Memorial service will be held Sunday, April 18th, at 1:30 P.M. from the Trion Evangelical Presbyterian Church with Dr. William Flanagan officiating
In lieu of flowers Family suggest contributions to the Masonic Childrens Home of Gideons International.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Surviving are wife-Irene Cooper; daughters-Debbie Cooper of Eagle River, Alaska, Sharon Cooper of Rome, Patti Smith of Summerville; grandchildren-Eric Thomas of Alaska, Jason Thomas of New Mexico, Shannon Cooper of Rome, Blake Thomas of Alaska, Matthew Smith of Atlanta; six Great Grandchildren; sister-Rachel Dillard of Summerville; several Nieces and Nephews.
Memorial service will be held Sunday, April 18th, at 1:30 P.M. from the Trion Evangelical Presbyterian Church with Dr. William Flanagan officiating
In lieu of flowers Family suggest contributions to the Masonic Childrens Home of Gideons International.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
MRS. BETH MARTIN BARKLEY, age 90, of Lyerly Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday (April 6, 2010) evening in a Rome hospital. She was born in Calhoun, Georgia on April 20, 1919 to the late Rev. J. A. Smith and Dora Pass Smith. She was a member of South Summerville Baptist Church and was owner/operator of the former Finland Pet Store of Summerville. She was preceded in death by husbands the late Holland B. Martin and the late J. C. Barkley, granddaughter-the late Laurie Diane Martin.
Surviving are daughters and spouse-Dorene & Bobby White of Dalton and Mary E. Martin of Summerville; son and spouse-Rev. Sidney & Marsha Martin of Norwood, N.C.; grandchildren-Susan & Scott Griffin, Gregg & Pam Martin, Tracy & Bill Grissett, and Stacy & Nick Beason; 8 Great Grandchildren; brother-James E. Smith of Decatur; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday (April 9th) at 1:30 P.M. from the South Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. Sidney Martin and Rev. David Craven officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Bob Blackwell, Don Blackwell, Gary Blackwell, Danny Ray Blackwell, Ronnie Jones, Mike Smith, and Melvin Capps; Honorary Pallbearers members of the Glory Bound Sunday School Class of South Summerville Baptist Church. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are daughters and spouse-Dorene & Bobby White of Dalton and Mary E. Martin of Summerville; son and spouse-Rev. Sidney & Marsha Martin of Norwood, N.C.; grandchildren-Susan & Scott Griffin, Gregg & Pam Martin, Tracy & Bill Grissett, and Stacy & Nick Beason; 8 Great Grandchildren; brother-James E. Smith of Decatur; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday (April 9th) at 1:30 P.M. from the South Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. Sidney Martin and Rev. David Craven officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Bob Blackwell, Don Blackwell, Gary Blackwell, Danny Ray Blackwell, Ronnie Jones, Mike Smith, and Melvin Capps; Honorary Pallbearers members of the Glory Bound Sunday School Class of South Summerville Baptist Church. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
MR. LAWRENCE D. POWELL, age 82, of Mentone, Alabama passed away Saturday (March 27, 2010) at his residence following an illness. A native of Cherokee County, Alabama He was born to the late Albert Hinton and Mary Jones Powell on July 18, 1927. Mr. Powell was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and was retired from the card room of Mt. Vernon/Riegel Mills. He was preceded in death by six siblings-the late Katherine Cavin, Mary Nell Langston, Lois Boydston, Francis Cavin, Madelyn Downer, and Houston Powell.
Surviving are daughters-Kay Sentell and Margie Saine; son-Dwight Powell all of Mentone; brother-in-law-Owen Langston of Chattanooga; seven Grandchildren, twelve Great Grandchildren, two Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.
Surviving are daughters-Kay Sentell and Margie Saine; son-Dwight Powell all of Mentone; brother-in-law-Owen Langston of Chattanooga; seven Grandchildren, twelve Great Grandchildren, two Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.
Friday, March 26, 2010
YOUNGBLOOD
MRS. SUE YOUNGBLOOD, age 64, of Mahan Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday (March 25, 2010) evening at her residence. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia she was born to the late Herman and JoAnn Ledford Hunter on June 6, 1945. Mrs. Youngblood was preceded in death by her husband the late Tommy Youngblood and daughter the late Susan Reena Owens.
Surviving are daughters-Jane Sims and Tammy Grogan both of Summerville and Stephanie Owens of Menlo; son-Johnny Padgett; sister-Syble Miller of Summerville; brothers-Lee Fountain and Junior Hunter both of Summerville; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.
Memorial service will be held Sunday 2:00 P.M.(March 28th) from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Junior Evans officiating, inurnment in Summerville Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be the nurses of Heyman Hospice.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are daughters-Jane Sims and Tammy Grogan both of Summerville and Stephanie Owens of Menlo; son-Johnny Padgett; sister-Syble Miller of Summerville; brothers-Lee Fountain and Junior Hunter both of Summerville; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.
Memorial service will be held Sunday 2:00 P.M.(March 28th) from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Junior Evans officiating, inurnment in Summerville Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be the nurses of Heyman Hospice.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
MR. JACK DOYLE WARREN, age 58, of Milton Drive-Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday afternoon at his residence. A Summerville native Mr. Warren was born to the late Jack Warren and Ann Abernathy Warren Martin who survives. Jack was an LPN working in Trion, Chattooga, and Northwest Regional Hospitals before retirement.
Surviving are mother and step father-Ann Abernathy and Bill Martin of Summerville; sister-Brenda Bearden of Summerville; brother-Billy Martin, Jr. of Summerville; aunt-Pam Dennis of Summerville; several Nieces and Nephews; special friend-Marie Sutton of Rockmart.
Memorial services were held Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Tommy Pledger officiating.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are mother and step father-Ann Abernathy and Bill Martin of Summerville; sister-Brenda Bearden of Summerville; brother-Billy Martin, Jr. of Summerville; aunt-Pam Dennis of Summerville; several Nieces and Nephews; special friend-Marie Sutton of Rockmart.
Memorial services were held Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Tommy Pledger officiating.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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