Helen Virginia Arden

MRS. HELEN VIRGINIA ARDEN, age 85, of Trion, Georgia passed away Friday, June 28, 2013, at Her residence. A native of Shinbone Valley, Menlo, Georgia, She was born to the late Ben and Mae Lawson Wood Baker on December 5, 1927. Mrs. Arden graduated from Trion High School in 1945, was a member of Trion First Baptist Church for more than 50 years, and was retired Claims Clerk, in the General Office, for Riegel Textile Corporation from 1970 to 1992; She was presented the Georgia Textile Citizen of the Year award in 1987, by the then Governor Joe Frank Harris. She was preceded in death by husband the late Paul Wesley Arden on December 22, 2002. Surviving are daughter-Paula Arden of Trion; nieces and nephews-Steve Baker of Summerville, Carol Haynes of Athens, TN., Bobbye Jones of High Point, N.C., and Ben Baker of Rising Fawn; cousin-Lib Young of Shinbone Valley, Menlo; several Great Nieces and Great Nephews also survive. Memorial service will be held Sunday, July 7th, at 2:00 P.M. at Her residence on Simmons Street-Trion, with additional parking at the Trion First United Methodist Church; inurnment in West Hill Cemetery. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. ELBERT ALLEN KEEN, age 73, of Keen Road-Summerville, Georgia, Teloga Community, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013, morning in a Chattanooga hospital. A lifetime native of Chattooga County, Georgia, He was born to the late Elgin Elbert and Bertie Simmons Keen on March 6, 1940. Mr. Keen was a member of Beersheba Presbyterian Church, an avid golfer, and member of the Trion Golf Club; was production supervisor for PMI Industries, in LaFayette. Surviving are His wife-Charlotte Ann Keen; daughter-Rebecca Dianne Boyd of Calhoun; son-Jeffery Allen Keen of Teloga; grandchildren-Stephen Keen, Alania Carpenter, Evie Ann Jones, Alan Keen, and Elizabeth Maddux; Six Great Grandchildren; sisters-Minnie Allmon of Trion, Jo Shamblin of Teloga, Evelyn Willingham of Summerville, Shelby Ward of Chelsea, and Mary Floyd of Lyerly; brother-David Keen, Sr. of Teloga; several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 29th, at 2:00 P.M. from the Beersheba Presbyterian Church with Pastors Ken Terrell and Ronald Ragon officiating, interment in Macedonia Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Alan Keen, Stephen Keen, David Keen, Jr., Doug Shamblin, Sr., Doug Shamblin, Jr., and Mike Ward; Honorary Pallbearers PMI Industries Employees and TGC Members. The Family will receive friends at the Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Friday from 6 until 8 P.M.; Mr. Keen will also be in state at the Church Saturday, from 1 P.M. until the service hour. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MRS. JOHNNIE MAE WELLS, age 82, of Covington, Georgia, formerly of Trion, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in a Covington Hospital. Born October 17, 1930 in Dekalb County, Alabama, She was a daughter of the late George Washington and Cleo Cain Williams. Mrs. Wells, along with her former husband , the late Charles Edward Wells, owned and operated the former Mt. View Grocery, later she also was a clerk for Ace Hardware and Trion Drugs. Formerly, She was a member of Central Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving are children-Joyce Wells and John Hooper of Oxford, GA., Rhonda Wells and Bill Coody of Lilburn, GA., Jeff and Cindy Wells of Trion, Cindy Wells and Doug Eaton of The Colony, TX.; grandchildren-Joshua and Becky Hooper, Nikki and Toy Freeman, Ellen and Garrett Anglin, Seth and Shayna Wells, Gina and Tommy McCollum, Troy Eaton; great grandchildren-Madeline and Alexandra Anglin, Charlie Hooper, Scottie Wells, Luca McCollum; brother-Gary Williams of Rainsville, AL.; several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 27th, at 11:30 A.M. from Graveside in West Hill Cemetery, with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating. Active Pallbearers Garrett Anglin, James Fossett, Reggie Fossett, George Fossett, Joshua Hooper, Tim Perry, and Tim Thompson. The Family will receive friends Thursday from 10 until 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MRS, FRANCES LOUISE SMITH, age 64, of Knollwood Circle-Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday(June 25, 2013) morning in a Rome hospital. Born in Chattooga County, Georgia on April 17, 1949, She was a daughter of the late John and Annie Belle Ponder Rosson. Mrs. Smith was Church of God by Faith and was preceded in death by her, husband , the late Jackie Eugene Smith and sister-the late Esther Scruggs. Surviving are daughter-Mary Jane Smith of Summerville (Pennville Community); son-Anthony Eugene Smith of Summerville; brothers-Robert Rosson of Summerville, Tommy & Peggy Rosson of Lyerly, Billy Rosson and Wayne Rosson both of Summerville; grandchildren-Annie Smith, McKayla Scruggs, and Katie Hawkins. Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 27th, at 2:30 P.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery with Pastor Bill Cox officiating; Active Pallbearers-Todd Rosson, Kevin Rosson, John Scruggs, Richard Scruggs, Kelly Dodd, Stephen Dodd; Honorary Pallbearers-Staff of Redmond Regional CU and Third and Fifth Floor Nurses, and Harbin Dialysis Clinic. The Family will receive friends Thursday, June 27th from 12:30 until 2:20 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MRS. DORIS JEAN WHITE, age 74, of South Pine Street-Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday afternoon in a Rome hospital. She was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on December 17, 1938, a daughter of the late Willie Matt (Bill) Brown and Sarah Mae Sparks Brown. Mrs. White was a member of the United By Faith Baptist Church, a Homemaker, and was preceded in death by Her husband, the late Charles Alvin White, Sr. and a brother the late Benny S, Brown. Surviving are daughters-Elizabeth Carol Hartline of Summerville and Sonza Mae White of Trion; son-Charles Alvin White, Jr. of Summerville; sisters-Sue Sizemore and Leila Ward both of Summerville; seven Grandchildren, fourteen Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 23nd, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Brown and Pastor Bill Cox officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Greg Brown, Scott Brown, Guy Brown, Mitchell Brown, Matt Veatch, and Chris Clewis; Honorary Pallbearers member of United By Faith Baptist Church. Visitation will be Saturday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. JAMES STEPHEN “STEVE” CHAPPELEAR, age 67, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday evening in a Rome hospital. Born on December 27, 1945, He was a son of the late Dorothy Ann Riley Chappelear and William Paul Chappelear, and a member of Summerville First Baptist Church. Surviving are daughters-Lisha Mickey of Rome and Christy Smith of Trion; son-James Stephen Chappelear, II of Rome; 11 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 15th, at 2 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday noon until the hour of service. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MRS. JEANETTE HAWKINS, age 90, of Summerville, Pennville Community, passed away Friday morning in a LaFayette health care facility. She was born on October 19, 1922, a daughter of the late Shirley and Willie Mae Marshall Jones. Mrs. Hawkins was a member of Pennville Baptist Church and was a retired Lab Tech from Riegel Textile Corp. Beside parents, She was preceded in death by a grandson-the late Jody Maddux and brother-the late G.M. “Buck” Jones. Surviving are husband-Joseph V. “Shorty” Hawkins; daughter and son-in-law Pam and Lynn Maddux of LaFayette; son and daughter-in-law Curtis and Anne Hawkins of Summerville; sister-Virginia Hayes of Dawsonville; sister-in-law- Faye Jones of Pensacola, FL.; grandchildren-Tracy Maddux, Lynn Maddux, Kari Maddux Brown (Rusty), Ian Hawkins, Anne Hawkins, and Erin Thomas (Eric). great grandchildren- Rayven Lawrence, Ryleigh Lawrence, Ransley Lawrence, and Amelia Thomas. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 3rd, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Vernon Johnson and Rev. Mike Hawkins officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Robert King, David Richardson, Jimmy Hayes, John Shankles, Robert Williams and Kenneth Blansit. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of Pennville Baptist Church. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home, Sunday from 6:00 till 8:00 P.M. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MR. MIKE MITCHELL, age 72, of Center, Alabama, formerly of Chattooga County, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013. Born in Walker County, Georgia on October 1, 1940, Mr. Mitchell was a son of the late Walter Jennings and Lydia Sprayberry Mitchell. He was retired from the U.S. Postal service. Surviving are daughter and spouse-Melanie and Greg Johnson of Gadsden, AL.; son and spouse-David and Robin Mitchell of Summerville; former spouse-Lola Grimes Mitchell of Trion; grandchildren-Marlene Mitchell and Skylar Mitchell; sister and spouse-Kathy and Bill Morgan of Trion; several Nieces and Nephews. Private funeral service, Sunday, June 2nd. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers the Family suggest contributions to the Kisumie Orphanage c/o United Community Bank. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MRS. MARY J. BLACKMON, age 69, of Penn Street-Trion, Georgia passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, at her residence. Born in Chattooga County, Georgia on January 21, 1944, She was a daughter of the late James Randolph and Mozelle Love Moon. Mrs. Blackmon was a member of Living Waters Ministries and was retired from the preparation department of Mount Vernon Mills. Surviving are Her husband-James H. Blackmon, Jr.; daughter-Tina Rana Loggins of Trion; three sons-James H. Blackmon, III and Kenny Ray Blackmon both of Trion and Marty Lamar Blackmon of Summerville, Chelsea Community; four sisters-Margaret Timms of FL., Paulette Hayes of N.C., Charlotte Ann Taylor of Summerville, and Brenda Lewis of Cartersville; two brothers-James Moon of Menlo and Robert Taylor of Cartersville; eleven Grandchildren, thirteen Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 21st, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Wright and Rev. John Mann officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Doug Green, Darrell McGuire, Issac Moon, Billy Blackmon, Trampus Kiser, Cody Moon, Todd Taylor. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Monday evening from 7 until 9 P.M. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. CALVIN McARTHUR, age 77, of Reed Street, Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at his residence. Mr. McArthur was born in Berryton, Georgia on September 23, 1935, a son of the late John Henry and Margaret McArthur Rackley. He was retired from the maintenance department of Chattooga Hospital and Oak View Nursing & Rehab. Center, had served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of American Legion Post #129 and V.F.W. Post #6688. Mr. McArthur was preceded in death by his wife, the late Helen Wynell Nix McArthur and brothers-J.L. Rackley and Kenneth Rackley. Surviving are daughters-Melanie (Gary) Woods and Darlene (Bryan) Hunter all of Trion; grandchildren- Jason (Stacie) McArthur, Bryan (Kaytia) McWhorter, Derek (Catherine) Hunter, Haley Woods and Jimbo Woods; Great Grandchildren Olivia and Trevor McArthur, Sydnie Hoglund, Gage and Gunnar McWhorter; Special Friends Herb Skelton, Pete Denson and Mark Winters. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 11th, at 1:00 P. M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Mr. Sam Finster officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Chris Watson, Corey Watson, Bryan McWhorter, J. J. Ivey, Chris Davenport and Chris Devier. Honorary Pallbearers American Legion Post #129 and VFW Post #6688. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Calvin McArthur who passed away Wednesday.

FRADY

MR. JERRY R. FRADY, age 73, of Fish Hatchery Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013. A native of Lyerly, Georgia He was born to the late Herman Walker and Emily Everet Frady on May 12, 1939. Mr. Frady was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a member of American Legion Post #129 and retired from G. T. E. in 1995. Surviving are wife-Jamie Hughes Frady; daughters-Tammy Smith and Chasidy Frady both of Summerville, and Lori Mobbs of Cedar Bluff, AL.; brother and spouse-Charles and Kathryn Frady of Summerville. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 26th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Tommy Pledger and Brother Paul Martin officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Josh Brooks, Rusty Dooley, Steve Dyer, Kevin Scoggins, Jeremy Heathcock, and Jim Hill; Honorary Pallbearers Tom Dooley, Jim Woodard, Herb Skelton, Dee Windle, Donnie Baker, Jackie Pierce, Ferell Allen, Tommy Drummond, Steve Groce, Ernest P. (Joe) Smith, Dink Willingham, Jimmy Burkhalter, Tad Allen, Mark Fisher, Willy Joe McGraw, the Trion Golfer’s Association, and the “Liars Table” of Jim’s Restaurant. The Family will receive friends Friday from noon until the funeral hour at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. LATHANIEL DUNAWAY, age 86, of Halls Valley Drive, Trion, Georgia passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at his residence. Native to Monroe, Georgia, He was a son of the late Clarence Lyzander and Irene Hardigree Dunaway. He was a member of the Trion First United Methodist Church, served in the U.S. Navy during WW II, and was retired rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. Mr. Dunaway was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Ruth Haygood Dunaway on July 8, 2004, and a sister the late Glenda Bennett. Surviving are daughter-Ellen (Allen) Adair of Marietta; son-Barry (Susan) Dunaway of Calhoun; sister-Sherry Watkins of Douglasville; grandchildren-Robby and Joey Dunaway, Emily, Claire, and Anna Faith Adair. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 27th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. David Autry and Rev. Jennifer Andone officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Friday, April 26th, from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Lathaniel Dunaway who passed away Tuesday.

MR. DAVID WILSON HALL, III, age 38, of Cloudland, Georgia passed away Friday, April 19, 2013. Born in Scottsdale, Arizona on October 17, 1974, He was preceded in death by mother-the late Alice Peterson Hall, Surviving is His father-David W. Hall, II of Satellite Beach, FL. Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 27th, at 12 noon from the Cloudland Presbyterian Cemetery, with Rev. Dan Steere officiating. Active Pallbearers Jong Lee, Sutton Connelly, David Tidmore, Rex Abernathy, LaDon Lively, and Hugh Lively. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 until 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Flowers are appreciated or contributions to the Rome Braves “Field of Dreams”. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MR. CARL D. SANFORD, age 71, of Holland-Chattoogaville Road, Lyerly, Georgia passed away Friday (October 5, 2012). A native of Round Mountain, Alabama, He was born to the late Cicero and Rena Ward Sanford on December 17, 1940. Mr. Sanford graduated Mississippi State University on a football scholarship and began a forty year manufacturing Executive career in Summerville, Georgia with Georgia Rug Mill, later Bigelow-Sanford Rug Mill; then to Canada, then with BASF/Honeywell in Dalton. Afterward retiring to the 750 acre Family farm on Holland-Chattoogaville Road. Surviving are His wife-Tippy Sanford; sons-Colter Sanford of Chattoogaville and Tyler of Summerville; grandchildren-Carlie Sanford, Colton Sanford, Ayla Sanford, and Cason Sanford; sister-Dixie Messer of Cedar Bluff, AL; brothers-Sam Sanford of Cedar Bluff, AL and D.C. Sanford of Jamestown, Al; several Nieces and Nephews. Entombment service will be held Sunday, April 21st, at 2:30 P.M. on the Family Farm in Holland Community. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MS. JEAN KAY, age 73, of Cherry Street-Trion, Georgia, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013, morning in a Rome hospital. A native Chattooga Countian, She was born to the late Albert Croy and Everene Henderson on February 28, 1940. Ms. Kay was Baptist by Faith, retired from Mohawk Industries, and was preceded in death by a sister and brother. Surviving are daughter-Kim Kay (Albert) Palmour of Summerville; sons-James Bradley Kay of Trion and Kenneth Lee (Hannah) Kay of Ringgold; grandchildren-Keith (Rhiannon) Morrison, Preston Morrison, Jeremy Guinn, Cameron Kay, Darian Kay, Donavan Kay, Amanda Kay, Carmen Palmour, Alexandra Palmour, and Marianna Palmour; great grandchildren-Stella Morrison, Ashby Morrison, Jared Guinn, Jordon Guinn, and Danielle Guinn; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins also survive. Graveside, Family Only, service will be held Saturday, April 20th, in Union Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the Family suggest contributions to the American Diabetes Assoc. of the Alzheimers Assoc. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Martin, Mr. Billy Joe Sr.

MR. BILLY JOE MARTIN, SR. age 80, of Highway #48-Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013, in a Ft. Oglethorpe hospital.  A native of Round Mountain, Alabama He was born to the late Fred and Cledie Timmerman Martin on July 1, 1932.  Mr. Martin was a member of Alpine Community Church, Veteran of Korean Conflict, and retired CEO Technician with General Telephone Company in 1991 after 37 years of service.  He was preceded in death by a son the late Jack Warren.

            Surviving are His wife-Ann Abernathy Martin; daughter-Brenda Bearden of Summerville; son and spouse-Billy, Jr. and Cindy Martin of Summerville; granddaughters-Chris Ann and Eric Davenport and Amy Martin; grandsons-Todd and Jamie Bearden and Zack Bearden; great grandsons-Jarred Bearden, Raidyn Davenport, and Reece Davenport; brothers and spouses-Winston and Lavern Martin of Eatonton, Wallace and Ellen Martin of Menlo, Charlie Frank and Kaye Martin of  Lawton, Oklahoma, Greg and Debbie Martin of Cloudland; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

            Funeral service will be held Sunday, April 7^th, at 4:00 P.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery with Pastor Tommy Pledger officiating.  Honorary Pallbearers will be members of Alpine Community Church and are asked to assemble at the Cemetery Sunday at 3:45 P.M.  At Mr. Martin’s request, there will be no visitation.

          
            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

           

Smith, Mrs. Debbie Laney

MRS. DEBBIE LANEY SMITH, age 60, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia formerly of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013, evening at her residence following an illness.  Born in Augusta, Georgia on July 9, 1952; She was a daughter of the late Morgan Gilbert and Lola Mae Cleveland Laney.  Mrs. Smith was formerly a CNA for Ridgewood Manor Nursing Home and was Baptist by Faith.  She was preceded in death by brothers-Albert Laney, Gathan “Gator” Laney, and Morgan Laney.

            Surviving are husband-David James Smith; daughters-Diana Gaston of Tunnel Hill, Jennifer Smith of Chatsworth, and Amanda Smith of Tunnel Hill; sons-Gilbert Sims of Tunnel Hill and Randal Battles, Jr. of Trion; sister-Vera Mae Laney of Trion; brother-Cecil Laney of Summerville; eleven Grandchildren, one Great Grandson, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

            Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 7^th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Howell officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery, Active Pallbearers Vamp, H. L., Joe, Ron,Robert, Buck.  The Family will receive friends Saturday from 4 until 6 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mershon, Mr. Roger D.

MR. ROGER D. MERSHON, age 62, of Orchard Hill Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, March 29, 2013, in the local nursing home.  He was born on November 13, 1950 and a member of United by Faith Baptist Church.  Mr. Mershon was a Clerk for George’s Quick Service in Summerville and was preceded in death by his brother the late Paulie Mershon.                         

            Surviving are mother-Sybil Mershon of Summerville; aunt-Jessie Penland; several Cousins also survive.

            Funeral services will be held Monday, April 1^st, at 2:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Brown officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers T. C. Pledger, Doug Colbert, Bob Pledger, Gene Cavin, John McGraw, David Tyson.  The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Monday from 12:00 noon until the hour of service.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Anderson, Mr. James "Cotton"

MR. JAMES “COTTON” ANDERSON, Sr., age 74, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013, evening in the local nursing home.  Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on February 23, 1939, He was a son of the late John Vernon and Prissy Lula Nation Anderson.  Mr. Anderson was Church of God by Faith, served in the U. S. Air Force, and was a Welder for Superior Mechanics Service.  Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his first wife the late Glenda Joyce Jones Anderson. 

           

            Surviving are daughters and spouses-Donna and Donnie Goodson, Frances and Randall Worley all of Summerville, and Tammy Young of Chattanooga; sons and daughters-in-law-James, Jr. and Patty Anderson and Leighton and Zeta Anderson all of Trion; half sister-Idella Payne of Rossville; 13 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews.

            Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 28^th,  at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Pastor Kevin Norton officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Randall Worley, Christopher Worley, Anthony Anderson, Matthew Anderson, Josh Jones, Jerry Jones, Jeff Jones; Honorary Pallbearers Staff of Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  The Family will receive friends Thursday prior to service time at the Funeral Home.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

SMITH

MS. CONNIE RUTH SMITH, age 51, of Milton Circle-Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013, following an extended illness.  Born in Walker County, Georgia on May 14, 1961, she was a daughter of the late Martin Conrad Smith and Florence Lorance Smith who survives.  Ms. Smith was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and retired from B.J.’s Sewing Plant where she was an inspector.

            Surviving are daughter-April Michelle Odom of Summerville; mother-Florence Lorance Smith of Summerville; maternal grandmother-Mary Ruth Johnston of Summerville; sisters-Sherry Lynn Smith, of Rome, Darlene Renee Youngblood of Summerville, and Betty Kathryn White of Summerville; half sister-Brenda Ann Mason of Summerville; half brothers-Stephen Ray Rodgers of Teloga Community, Summerville and Billy Wayne Rodgers of Mountain View Community, Trion; special friend-Kathy Cook; several Nieces and Nephews.

            Funeral services Sunday, March 24th, at 3:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Mike Odom and Brother Howard Odom officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery.  At Ms. Smith’s request please omit flowers, contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.