MRS. ANNE OGLESBY BENNETT, age 79, of Martin Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday afternoon, (September 28, 2010) in a Rome hospital. She was born in Walker County on August 18, 1931, a daughter of the late James Hamilton and Arvie Ellie Hartman Oglesby. Mrs. Bennett was secretary for sixty-one years for Bobby Lee Cook, attorney-at-law. She was preceded in death by her husband the late Archie B. Bennett on May 8, 1990, two brothers H. Lynn Oglesby and James Oglesby, and sister Juanita Oglesby Davis McCool. Mrs. Bennett was Past Matron and Secretary of Summerville Chapter Order of Eastern Star #434 and Grand Deputy of District 2; she was Secretary of the Chattooga Co. Democratic Association, and Secretary of the Summerville High School Alumni Association. On Law Day, May 7, 1990 Mrs. Bennett was presented the Liberty Bell Award by the Chattooga Co. Bar Association.
Survivors include one daughter, Marthanne Bennett Casey of Oak Ridge, TN; three sons, Richard Lynn Bennett of Lawrenceville, GA ; Archie B. “Skip” Bennett, Jr. of Canton, GA and J. Michael Bennett of Summerville. Nine Grandchildren: Amanda Lynne Bennett Lanham, Laci Deah Bennett, Michael Lance Bennett, Joshua Charles Bennett, Michael Caleb Bennett, Matthew Ryan Bennett, Joseph Michael Bennett, Jeffrey Alan Casey, II and William Bennett Casey. Three Great Grandchildren: Dominick Ladell Bennett, Drake Michael Hines and Roxanne Michelle Bennett. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 1, 2010, at 2:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Russell officiating, eulogy by Bobby Lee Cook, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Lance Bennett, Josh Bennett, Caleb Bennett, Kevin Scoggins, Matthew Bennett, Joey Bennett, Dominick Bennett, Curtis Lanham and Jeffery Casey. Honorary Pallbearers Bobby Lee Cook, Rex Abernathy, Jon Payne, Bo Loggins, Albert Palmer, Lan Cordle, LaDon Lively, Michael Mack, Sutton Connelly, Ben Ballenger, and Order of Eastern Star Summerville Chapter #434. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00 till 9:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral home in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
MR. PAUL BROOME, age 88, of Espy Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday (September 28, 2010) morning in the local nursing home. Mr. Broome was born in Fulton County, GA on January 10, 1922, a son of the late William Monroe and Ola Tinney Broome. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in World War II and was retired from Mt. Vernon-Riegel Mills. Mr. Broome was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife Mattie Lee Broome of Summerville; One daughter Peggy Tucker of Rome; Three sisters, Lou Ellen Durham and Pauline Davis of Summerville and Inez Hardeman of Douglasville, GA. One brother Tommy Broome of Lyerly. Five Grandchildren and Twelve Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth Summey officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Roland Tucker, Wayne Durham, Ranny Broome, Lamar Smith, Eddie Burke, Bill DeBerry, Brad Lee and Norman Gaither. Honorary Pallbearers will be Members of the Baraca Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are his wife Mattie Lee Broome of Summerville; One daughter Peggy Tucker of Rome; Three sisters, Lou Ellen Durham and Pauline Davis of Summerville and Inez Hardeman of Douglasville, GA. One brother Tommy Broome of Lyerly. Five Grandchildren and Twelve Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth Summey officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Roland Tucker, Wayne Durham, Ranny Broome, Lamar Smith, Eddie Burke, Bill DeBerry, Brad Lee and Norman Gaither. Honorary Pallbearers will be Members of the Baraca Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Monday, September 27, 2010
GLASS
MR. DAVID EUGENE GLASS, age 59, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday (September 27, 2010) in a Winchester, Tennessee hospital following an extended illness. A Trion, Georgia native He was born May 21, 1951 to Howard Glass and the late Frances Louise Crawford Glass. Mr. Glass was Church of God by Faith, formerly worked in the Security Department of Mt. Vernon Mills, and was in the U. S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and U.S. Army Reserve, serving in Viet Nam and Desert Storm. He was preceded in death by a son the late David Glass, Jr.
Surviving are His wife-Sherry Dee Glass; daughters-Shannon Lumley of Ames, Iowa and Ann Gruber of Cleveland, Tennessee, and Rebecca Sparks of Summerville; father-Howard Glass of Trion; sister-Elaine Miller of
Rome; brothers-Monroe Glass of Trion and Douglas Glass of FL.; Nine Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Benjamin Lumley officiating, interment in Chattanooga National Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jason Gray, Stanley Gray, Keith Gray, Bobby Brown, Curtis Brown and Bud Anderson. Honorary Pallbearers Luke Brown, Caleb Gruber, Nathan Lumley, Matthew Lumley, Sam Gruber, Brandon Sparks, Benjamin Lumley and Garrett Gruber. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5:00 till 9:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are His wife-Sherry Dee Glass; daughters-Shannon Lumley of Ames, Iowa and Ann Gruber of Cleveland, Tennessee, and Rebecca Sparks of Summerville; father-Howard Glass of Trion; sister-Elaine Miller of
Rome; brothers-Monroe Glass of Trion and Douglas Glass of FL.; Nine Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Benjamin Lumley officiating, interment in Chattanooga National Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jason Gray, Stanley Gray, Keith Gray, Bobby Brown, Curtis Brown and Bud Anderson. Honorary Pallbearers Luke Brown, Caleb Gruber, Nathan Lumley, Matthew Lumley, Sam Gruber, Brandon Sparks, Benjamin Lumley and Garrett Gruber. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5:00 till 9:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
MR. GRAVES T. MYERS, III, age 90, of Hartwell, Georgia former longtime resident of Summerville passed away Wednesday morning,(September 22, 2010) at his residence. A native of Summerville, Georgia Mr. Myers was born to the late Graves T. Myers, Jr. and Beatrice Thomas Myers on December 9, 1919. He was a member of the Summerville Presbyterian Church and was a U.S. Air Force Officer retiring in the rank of Colonel in 1963 after some 24 years of service. Mr. Myers was preceded in death by a daughter the late Joyce Lynn Wood.
Surviving are His loving wife-Johnnie Mae Freeman Myers; son-Graves T. Myers, IV of Hartwell, GA.; former son-in-law-Don Wood of Severna Park, MD.; grandchildren-Andy Wood, Dr. Cindy Huffaker, Samuel Trenholm Myers and Elizabeth Manley; 6 Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday (September 25th) at 11:00 A.M. from the Summerville Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jan Rhodes and Rev. Paul Bayerl officiating, interment in Trion Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Graves T. Myers, IV, Samuel Trenholm Myers, Andy Wood, Dodd Huffaker, and Ryan Gravley; Honorary Pallbearers will be Don Wood, Chris Manley, Jerry Robinson, and all other Nephews. Visitation will be Saturday at the Church from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers the Family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mr. Myers or his daughter Joyce Lynn Wood.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are His loving wife-Johnnie Mae Freeman Myers; son-Graves T. Myers, IV of Hartwell, GA.; former son-in-law-Don Wood of Severna Park, MD.; grandchildren-Andy Wood, Dr. Cindy Huffaker, Samuel Trenholm Myers and Elizabeth Manley; 6 Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday (September 25th) at 11:00 A.M. from the Summerville Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jan Rhodes and Rev. Paul Bayerl officiating, interment in Trion Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Graves T. Myers, IV, Samuel Trenholm Myers, Andy Wood, Dodd Huffaker, and Ryan Gravley; Honorary Pallbearers will be Don Wood, Chris Manley, Jerry Robinson, and all other Nephews. Visitation will be Saturday at the Church from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers the Family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mr. Myers or his daughter Joyce Lynn Wood.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
BRAMLETT
MR. DAVID W. BRAMLETT, age 93, of Sloppy Floyd Lake Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday afternoon,(September 19, 2010) at his residence. Born on September 10, 1917 in Chattooga County, Georgia, Mr. Bramlett was a son of the late James Wesley and Mary Burgess Bramlett. He was retired from the Supply Room of Mt. Vernon-Riegel Mills and was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years Inez Brown Bramlett, and siblings Mary Ellen Bramlett Phillips, Julie Ann Bramlett Austin, Miles Bramlett, Farris Bramlett, Calvin Bramlett, and Emmett Bramlett, and 2 Nieces.
Surviving are daughter & son-in-law-Eleise & Ronald Blalock; son-Liborn Bramlett all of Summerville; grandchildren-Sharon Padgett and Melissa Cummings; step grandchildren-Walter & Allen Clark; several Great grandchildren, Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday (September 22nd) at 2:00 P.M. from the Wayside Baptist Church with Rev. Joel Smith, Rev. Jimmy Wilborn, Rev. Waydell Howell, and Rev. Don Knowles officiating, interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Jeremy Knowles, Tony Bearden, Howard Dillard, Gary Howell, Justin Howell, and Terry Bruce; Honorary Pallbearers will be Andrew Williams, Rev. Howard Odom, and all former Pastors of Wayside Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Tuesday from 6 until 8 P.M., at other hours Family will be at the residence of the daughter Eleise Blalock #379 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road-Summerville, Georgia.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. David W. Bramlett.
Surviving are daughter & son-in-law-Eleise & Ronald Blalock; son-Liborn Bramlett all of Summerville; grandchildren-Sharon Padgett and Melissa Cummings; step grandchildren-Walter & Allen Clark; several Great grandchildren, Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday (September 22nd) at 2:00 P.M. from the Wayside Baptist Church with Rev. Joel Smith, Rev. Jimmy Wilborn, Rev. Waydell Howell, and Rev. Don Knowles officiating, interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Jeremy Knowles, Tony Bearden, Howard Dillard, Gary Howell, Justin Howell, and Terry Bruce; Honorary Pallbearers will be Andrew Williams, Rev. Howard Odom, and all former Pastors of Wayside Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Tuesday from 6 until 8 P.M., at other hours Family will be at the residence of the daughter Eleise Blalock #379 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road-Summerville, Georgia.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. David W. Bramlett.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Mr. James Walter (Jimmy) Duff, Jr., passed away at Floyd Medical Center on Tuesday, September 14, following five months of illness.
He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on July 30, 1928, the son of the late James A. and Anna Bess Duff. He graduated in 1946 from Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee. Mr. Duff served in the National Guard during the Korean Conflict.
For over 50 years, Jimmy served the community as owner and operator of Duff’s Flowers and Gifts, selling the business and retiring in 1997. He was an active member and deacon of First Presbyterian Church, Summerville. A charter member, Mr. Duff was instrumental in the founding of the church in 1982, and the building construction in 1988.
Surviving are sisters, Ada Margaret Duff Elrod of Summerville and Jean Duff Goebel and husband, Wales Goebel, of Birmingham, Alabama; nephews Bill Elrod, Fayetteville, GA; Mike Goebel, Steve Goebel and Stan Goebel of Birmingham; great nephews Brandon Elrod, Rome, GA; Justin Goebel, Jordan Goebel, Birmingham, AL, and Dallas Goebel, Louisville, KY; great niece, Caitlyn Goebel of Atlanta, GA.
Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Summerville, at 3:00 PM, Friday, September 17. Officiating will be Rev. Greg King and Rev. Wales Goebel. Pall bearers will be nephews and great-nephew, and friend and care-giver Wayne Ashley. Mr. Duff will be buried in Green Hills Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on July 30, 1928, the son of the late James A. and Anna Bess Duff. He graduated in 1946 from Alcoa High School in Alcoa, Tennessee. Mr. Duff served in the National Guard during the Korean Conflict.
For over 50 years, Jimmy served the community as owner and operator of Duff’s Flowers and Gifts, selling the business and retiring in 1997. He was an active member and deacon of First Presbyterian Church, Summerville. A charter member, Mr. Duff was instrumental in the founding of the church in 1982, and the building construction in 1988.
Surviving are sisters, Ada Margaret Duff Elrod of Summerville and Jean Duff Goebel and husband, Wales Goebel, of Birmingham, Alabama; nephews Bill Elrod, Fayetteville, GA; Mike Goebel, Steve Goebel and Stan Goebel of Birmingham; great nephews Brandon Elrod, Rome, GA; Justin Goebel, Jordan Goebel, Birmingham, AL, and Dallas Goebel, Louisville, KY; great niece, Caitlyn Goebel of Atlanta, GA.
Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Summerville, at 3:00 PM, Friday, September 17. Officiating will be Rev. Greg King and Rev. Wales Goebel. Pall bearers will be nephews and great-nephew, and friend and care-giver Wayne Ashley. Mr. Duff will be buried in Green Hills Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
MS. SARA ALEXANDER PHILLIPS, age 75, of Mahan Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday (September 4, 2010) at her residence. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia She was born to the late Thomas Earl and Belle Talbert Alexander on April 17, 1935. Ms. Phillips was a member of North Summerville Baptist Church and a Master Cosmetologist. For many years She coached girls softball, little league baseball, and basketball. She was preceded in death by a son the late James Stanley Perkins.
Surviving are daughters-Beth Bryant and Philana Robinson both of Summerville; sons and daughter-in-law-Bart & April Bryant of Cloudland and Kane Phillips of Rome; brother-Ernest Alexander of Lyerly; grandchildren-Heath Drennan, Kassie Smith, Jade Robinson, and Mallory Phillips; great grandchildren-Destinee Drennan and Jackson Drennan; special friends-Barry Williams, Maradith Budd, and Allen Neal; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Memorial service will be held Tuesday (September 7th) at 7:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Harris and Rev. Tom Russell officiating. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until the service hour at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Surviving are daughters-Beth Bryant and Philana Robinson both of Summerville; sons and daughter-in-law-Bart & April Bryant of Cloudland and Kane Phillips of Rome; brother-Ernest Alexander of Lyerly; grandchildren-Heath Drennan, Kassie Smith, Jade Robinson, and Mallory Phillips; great grandchildren-Destinee Drennan and Jackson Drennan; special friends-Barry Williams, Maradith Budd, and Allen Neal; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Memorial service will be held Tuesday (September 7th) at 7:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Harris and Rev. Tom Russell officiating. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until the service hour at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Friday, August 27, 2010
MR. DAVID DWIGHT HARTLINE, age 41, of Little Egypt Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday (August 26, 2010) evening in Dalton, Georgia. Born in Jackson, Mississippi on March 26, 1969; he was a building contractor. Mr. Hartline was preceded in death by grandparents-Willie Luther Smith and Hattie Mae Smith.
Surviving are mother-Ann Hartline of Summerville; father-Jimmie Hartline ; daughter-Lashea Cline of Summerville; sons-Timothy Blalock of Dalton and Jefferson Hartline of Bay City, Texas; grandmother-Gladys Hartline of Summerville; brothers-Jimmy Hartline of Colorado, John Hartline of Tennessee, and Jeromie Hartline of Acworth; four Grandchildren.
Graveside service Monday (August 30th) at 11:00 A.M. in West Hill Cemetery with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating. Pallbearers-John Hartline, Jeromie Hartline, Randy Hartline, Jimmy Lee Hartline, Paul Busby, and Michael Leonard. Visitation will be Monday from 10 A.M. until service time at the funeral Home. In lieu of flowers Family request contributions for funeral expenses.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are mother-Ann Hartline of Summerville; father-Jimmie Hartline ; daughter-Lashea Cline of Summerville; sons-Timothy Blalock of Dalton and Jefferson Hartline of Bay City, Texas; grandmother-Gladys Hartline of Summerville; brothers-Jimmy Hartline of Colorado, John Hartline of Tennessee, and Jeromie Hartline of Acworth; four Grandchildren.
Graveside service Monday (August 30th) at 11:00 A.M. in West Hill Cemetery with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating. Pallbearers-John Hartline, Jeromie Hartline, Randy Hartline, Jimmy Lee Hartline, Paul Busby, and Michael Leonard. Visitation will be Monday from 10 A.M. until service time at the funeral Home. In lieu of flowers Family request contributions for funeral expenses.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Monday, August 16, 2010
MRS. MAGGIE S. MITCHELL, age 94, of Railroad Circle-Summerville, Georgia, Pennville Community, passed away Monday, August 16, 2010, at her residence. Born in Randolph County, Alabama on May 22, 1916; Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by her husband the late Harve Mitchell.
Surviving are 2 daughters-Linda York of Summerville and Shirley Austin of Subligna; sister-Louise Spears of LaGrange; 18 Grandchildren, several Great Grandchildren, Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces , and Nephews also survive.
Funeral +services were held Thursday (August 19th) at 4:00 P.M. From the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel wilt Rev. Tom Russell and Chaplin Dwight Wilson
officiating, interment in Pennville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Joey Mitchell, Dennis Mitchell, Jason Mitchell, Jimmy Mitchell, Keith Roulane, Clint Baldwin, Kevin Austin, and Scott Austin. Honorary Pallbearers Andy Wade, Jed Teems, Chris Crump, Lance Henderson, Heyman Hospice, Sonya Gall, Ray Mitchell, and Great Grandchildren.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Surviving are 2 daughters-Linda York of Summerville and Shirley Austin of Subligna; sister-Louise Spears of LaGrange; 18 Grandchildren, several Great Grandchildren, Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces , and Nephews also survive.
Funeral +services were held Thursday (August 19th) at 4:00 P.M. From the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel wilt Rev. Tom Russell and Chaplin Dwight Wilson
officiating, interment in Pennville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Joey Mitchell, Dennis Mitchell, Jason Mitchell, Jimmy Mitchell, Keith Roulane, Clint Baldwin, Kevin Austin, and Scott Austin. Honorary Pallbearers Andy Wade, Jed Teems, Chris Crump, Lance Henderson, Heyman Hospice, Sonya Gall, Ray Mitchell, and Great Grandchildren.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
MRS. NELLIE CARTER of Orchard Hill Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday (August 11, 2010) afternoon at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Carter was born in Chattooga County on December 12, 1920, a daughter of the late Josh Lee and Mary Lou Busby Bennett, a retired textile worker with Best Mfg. Co., and was a member of South Commerce Church of Christ. Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by her husband the late Simon David Carter; two daughters- Caroline Carter and Linda Williamson; granddaughter, Heather Carter; great granddaughters, Brianna Carter and Mariah Carter; sister, Olene Bennett; brothers, Oscar Bennett and Buddy Bennett. To her children and all Family, she was the most loving and caring mother in all the world. We are so fortunate to have such a wonderful mother who was always there for us. She gave of herself not only to family, but to anyone she could be a help to. We thank God for letting her stay here almost 90 years and then taking her to her mansion in heaven.
Surviving are daughters: Ilene Sweet of Augusta, GA; Carol Sue Stiefel of Summerville; Debbie Carter and Mary Duke both of Rome; sons: David Henry Carter of Lavonia, GA; Willard Carter of Collinsville, AL; Jerry Johnston Carter and Paul Lee Carter both of Summerville; brother: Gene Bennett of Rome. Twenty One Grandchildren, Twenty Eight Great Grandchildren, Sixteen Great Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Saturday (August 14) at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Chaplin Neal Smith officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Casey Christol, Jerry L. Carter, Jeff Carter, Chris Carter, Steve Duke and Taylor Duke. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are daughters: Ilene Sweet of Augusta, GA; Carol Sue Stiefel of Summerville; Debbie Carter and Mary Duke both of Rome; sons: David Henry Carter of Lavonia, GA; Willard Carter of Collinsville, AL; Jerry Johnston Carter and Paul Lee Carter both of Summerville; brother: Gene Bennett of Rome. Twenty One Grandchildren, Twenty Eight Great Grandchildren, Sixteen Great Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Saturday (August 14) at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Chaplin Neal Smith officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Casey Christol, Jerry L. Carter, Jeff Carter, Chris Carter, Steve Duke and Taylor Duke. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Monday, August 9, 2010
MRS. FRANCES ANDERSON COONS, age 85, of Old Hwy. #337-Menlo, Georgia passed away Monday (August 9, 2010) afternoon in the local nursing home. Born in Manchester, Georgia on May 2, 1925 to the late Brice and Bobbie Irene Colson Anderson. Mrs. Coons was a member of the Summerville First Baptist Church and retired telephone operator for Southern Bell. She was preceded in death by her husband the late Charles Raymond Coons, grandson-the late Jim McCarley, sisters-the late Gladys Groover and Mary Paxton, and brothers-the late Bud (Willie) and Freeman Anderson.
Surviving are daughter & son-in-law-Carol and Ken McCarley of Menlo; granddaughter & grandson-in-law-Kristy and David Parker of Lyerly; great grandsons-Seth Parker and Luke Parker; sister-Evelyn Anderson of Travares, FL.; several Nieces & Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday (August 11th) at 2:30 P.M. from graveside in Georgia Memorial Park, Marietta, Georgia, with Dr. Kenneth Summey officiating. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are daughter & son-in-law-Carol and Ken McCarley of Menlo; granddaughter & grandson-in-law-Kristy and David Parker of Lyerly; great grandsons-Seth Parker and Luke Parker; sister-Evelyn Anderson of Travares, FL.; several Nieces & Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday (August 11th) at 2:30 P.M. from graveside in Georgia Memorial Park, Marietta, Georgia, with Dr. Kenneth Summey officiating. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Monday, August 2, 2010
MR. HUGH LEE PLESS, Sr. age 79, of Cloudland, Georgia passed away Monday (August 2, 2010). A native of Chattooga County, Mr. Pless was born to the late Earnest Lee and Katie Lee Alexander Pless on November 28, 1930. He was a member of the Menlo First Baptist Church, a U.S. Army Veteran of Korea, and a retired building contractor. Mr. Pless was preceded in death by his wife the late Ruth (Sissie) Kiser Pless and a son the late Hugh Lee Pless, Jr.
Surviving are son-Barry Pless of Cloudland; brother-Joe Pless of Menlo; grandchildren-Justyn Pless, Cheyenne Pless, and Jeff Pless; Nieces and Nephews also survive.
The Family will receive friends Tuesday, August 3rd), from 6 until 8 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. A service will be held at a later date.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Hugh Lee Pless, Sr.
Surviving are son-Barry Pless of Cloudland; brother-Joe Pless of Menlo; grandchildren-Justyn Pless, Cheyenne Pless, and Jeff Pless; Nieces and Nephews also survive.
The Family will receive friends Tuesday, August 3rd), from 6 until 8 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. A service will be held at a later date.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Hugh Lee Pless, Sr.
Friday, July 23, 2010
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.
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.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
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.
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.
Friday, June 25, 2010
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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.
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.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
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.
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.
Friday, June 4, 2010
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
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.
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.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
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.
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.
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