MR. HAROLD PICKLE, age 87, of Mahan Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday morning at his residence. He was born in Cherokee County, Alabama on September 25, 1922 to the late Tim and Emma Brady Pickle. Mr. Pickle was a member and Sunday School teacher of South Summerville Baptist Church. He was a D Day Veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division. Mr. Pickle was retired truck driver for Ragland Oil Company and was preceded in death by his wife the late Helen Rosebud Willingham Pickle, son-the late Billy Don Pickle, and brother-the late Wilburn Pickle.

Surviving are Grandchildren-Michelle & Todd Stricklin, Tim & Paulette Pickle, and Jason Pickle all of Summerville; Daughter-in-Law-Sarah Pickle Garrison; Great Grandchildren-Ali Finster, Lauren Finster, Tyler Pickle, Lindsey Stricklin, and Spencer Stricklin; Sisters-Maurene Wallin and Haynie Speer both of Summerville and Waynie Edge of Trion; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 25th, at 2:00 P.M. from the South Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Bryant officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden, with Military Honors by American Legion Shanklin-Attaway Post #5 of Rome. Active Pallbearers Phil McGuire, Jason Pickle, Tim Pickle, John Sterner, Jessie Bankson, and Ron Dunn; Honorary Pallbearers the Men’s Sunday School Class of South Summerville Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Saturday from 6 until 8 P.M. Flowers are enxepted or contributions may be made to Gideons International.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MRS. PEGGY MAYNARD, age 75, of Bitttings Avenue-Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, July 8, 2010, at her residence. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia She was born to the late Frank and Lula Josephene Chastain McGraw on March 4, 1935. She was a homemaker and attended the Church of God.

Surviving are husband-Thomas Maynard; daughter-Pam Henderson of Summerville; sons-Marty Middleton of Summerville and Joey Middleton of Trion; sisters-JoAnn Hughes of Summerville, Irene Horton of LaFayette, and Coleen Waits of Tampa, FL.; 12 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Service will be held at a later date.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

CAMPBELL

MR. GERALD CAMPBELL, age 73, of Kennesaw, Georgia passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010) at his residence. A native of Trion, Georgia, Mr. Campbell was born to the late Andrew and Etta Mae Westbrook Campbell on January 8, 1937. He attended the Kennesaw United Methodist Church, was a U.S. Army Veteran, and was retired from General Motors Corporation.

Surviving are His wife-Peggy Colbert Campbell; sons-Phil Campbell and Todd Campbell both of Kennesaw and Torry Campbell of Acworth; sister-Edna Swanson of Summerville; Nine Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 27th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. G. J. Chandler officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Phil Campbell, Todd Campbell, Torry Campbell, Derek Colbert, and Matthew Owens. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 4 until 7 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MRS. MATTIE LOU YOUNG, age 90, of Perry Road-Armuchee, Georgia passed away Monday (June 21, 2010) evening in a Rome hospital. Mrs. Young was born in Centre, Al. on October 3, 1919.

Surviving are sons, Dale Young and Steve Young, both of Armuchee. Four Grandsons: Michael Young, Mark Young, Jason Young and Adam Young, all of Armuchee. Five Great Grand Children: Skyler Young, Dylan Young, Destiny Young, Aaliyah Young and Clay Young, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 24 at 2:00 p.m. from the Silver Hill Baptist Church with Dr. John Hayes officiating, interment in Bethel Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Jason Ware, Timothy Cook, Sam Brown, Mark Brown, Jimmy Riley and Johnny Riley. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Mrs. Young will also lie in state at the Church Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MR. JOHNNY WILLIAM TAPP, age 64, of Dogwood Circle-Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010, evening at his residence. A native Chattooga Countian He was born to the late Charlie William and Bertha Baldwin Tapp on August 17, 1945. Mr. Tapp was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and retired fixer from Carron Mills in LaFayette. He was preceded in death by sister-the late Betty Slayton, brother-the late Horace Tapp, & grandson-Timothy Hall.

Surviving are His wife-Doris Tapp; daughters and spouse-Rebecca & Tim Hall, Faye Tapp Pruitt & fiancée-Tommy Johnson all of Summerville; brother-Charles Tapp of Calhoun; sister-Sara Wester of Summerville; grandchildren-Justin & Ashley Tapp, Alexis, Harley, & Tapanga Hall & Casey Beaver; great grandchildren-Colton & Braden Tapp, & Bailey Beaver; god children-Christy & Amanda Price & Kandy Elrod; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 22nd , at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Sanford Deberry, Jimmy Caldwell, and Ray Caldwell officiating, interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Justin Tapp, Tim & Rebecca Hall, Faye Tapp Pruitt, Tommy Johnson, Danny Kilgore, Jerry Caldwell, and Casey Beaver; Honorary Pallbearers Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Sisters-in-Law, Brothers-in-Law, Nurses and Staff of Country Side Hospice, Rachel Kilgore. The Family will receive friends Monday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MR. HENRY E. CHAPPELEAR, age 89, of Menlo, Georgia passed away Friday (June 4, 2010) at his residence. He was born to the late William Richard and Rosa Dell Estes Chappelear on November 5, 1920. Mr. Chappelear, a prominent Chattooga County Farmer, was a member of the Menlo United Methodist Church, a Veteran of WW II and was preceded in death by his wife the late Lena Mae Chappelear.

Surviving are sister-Helen Hudson of Rome; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday (June 6th) at 2:00 p.m. from the Menlo United Methodist Church with Rev. J. B. McNeil officiating, interment in Green Hills Memory Gardens. . The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Saturday from 6 until 8 P.M., Mr. Chappelear will lie in state at the Church from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service Sunday.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MRS. FAYE BELLE JOHNSON, age 89, of Lake Wanda Reita Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday (June 2, 2010) evening in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, She was born on June 26, 1920 to the late T. C. and Sally Warren Whitley. Mrs. Johnson attended the North Summerville Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband the late Ben F. Johnson, Sr. and a great granddaughter the late Bailey Henry.

Surviving are 2 daughters-Brenda Chambers of Summerville and Gail Henry of New Mexico; grandchildren-Donna Smith, Tim Henry, Donnie Henry, Amy Ward, and Mary Beth Morrison; ten Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, (June 5th) at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Russell officiating, interment in Berryton Cemetery, Active Pallbearers Mike Ward, Micah Hughes, Mason Hughes, Ray Lee, and Aubrey Newton.. The Family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

GREEN

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.