Mrs. Catherine J. Van Pelt

MRS. CATHERINE J. VAN PELT, age 88, of Summervile, Georgia passed away Tuesday evening, July 22, 2014, in the local nursing home. A Gordon County native, She was born on February 7, 1926 to the late Arch and Arrie Beck Reed. Mrs. Van Pelt was retired from the sewing department of Mars Glove, in LaFayette and was preceded in death by her husbands the late Ray Van Pelt and the late J.C. Miller; a Daughter; sisters, Sallie Reed, Annie Ruth Reed Waddell, and Jettie Benita Lankford, all died earlier.

Surviving are daughter, Commissioner, Kathy Van Pelt Brown of Summerville; Grandson-Greg Brown of Ketchikan, Alaska; other Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 25th, at 4:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Chastain officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Mike Van Pelt, Ricky Van Pelt, William Elrod, Jerry Wright, Brandon Gurley, Lann Cordle, Richard White and Randy Dalrimple; Honorary Pallbearers the “Angel” Nurses and CNAs of B Hall of Oak View Nursing Home. The Family will receive friends Thursday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Michael McWilliams

MR. MICHAEL McWILLIAMS, age 62, of Haywood Valley Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014, at his residence following an illness. He was born August 30, 1951, a son of the late William L. (Bob) McWilliams and Ruby Lee Scoggins McWilliams who survives. Mr. McWilliams attended the University of Georgia and Georgia State; was employed as a pharmacist with his Dad at Trion Drugs in the early 1970s. Later He worked at J & J Carpet in Dalton and Billy Graham Metals in Subligna area. He was very artistic, especially enjoyed doing Civil War figures, and participated in various Civil War reenactments. Michael was preceded in death by his brothers, the late Joey McWilliams and the late Tim McWilliams.

Surviving are His mother, Ruby McWilliams; sister-in-law, Martha McWilliams; and niece & fiancee, Christa Leeann McWilliams all of Haywood Valley and Chuck Campanelli of Teloga Community.

Graveside service will be held Tuesday, July 8th, at 11:00 A.M. in McWilliams Cemetery with Chaplain Rickey Studdard officiating; Pallbearers, Chuck Campanelli, Lowry Shaw, and Danny Reece. Flowers are excepted or contributions may be made to McWilliams Cemetery c/o Ruth McWilliams, 3074 West Armuchee Road, Summerville, Georgia-30747.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Hill W. Bohannon

MR. HILL W. BOHANNON, age 92, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, July 3, 2014, in a Rome hospital. A native Chattooga Countian, He was born to the late Samuel and Nellie Underwood Bohannon on May 23, 1922. He received a electrical engineer degree from Georgia Tech and later attending the University of Tennessee and was retired from the U. S. Weather Service. Mr. Bohannon was a combat Veteran of the United States Air Force, B17 Bomber pilot in WW II and Korea, and a prisoner of war during WW II. He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Madeline Davis Bohannon and a son the late Roger Bohannon.
Survivors include, son & daughter-in-law, Barry and Denise Bohannon; grandchildren, Rachel & Blake Payne all of Calhoun and Carrie Bohannon of Athens; great grandson, Bo Payne; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 6th, at 4:00 P.M. from graveside in Summerville Cemetery, with Rev. Mark Kelly officiating, Active Pallbearers Gerald McCool, Herb Skelton, Terry Adams, Jon Payne, Leo Lanier, Randy Adnerson, Butch Eleam, and Jim Warnick; Military Honors by American Legion Shanklin-Attaway Post #5 of Rome. The Family will receive friends Saturday, July 5th, from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Bob S. Scott

MR. BOB S. SCOTT, age 76, of Dalton, Georgia, formerly of Cartersville, Summerville, and Rome, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014, evening in a Dalton hospital. A native of Bartow County, Georgia, He was born on March 31, 1938 to the late Oscar Clifford and Iris Estell Ingram Scott. Mr. Scott was Baptist by Faith, served in the U.S. Army, and was retired accountant for Dalton Utilities. He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Jacquelin Marie Johnson Scott, to whom he married September 6, 1957; together they enjoyed writing choreography and teaching ballroom dancing since 1989.

Surviving are daughter-Vicki Marie Scott of Dalton; sons & daughter-in-law, Robert Van Scott and Michael & Amy Scott all of Rome; grandchildren-Johnathan Lee Scott, Christopher Michael Scott, and Rebecca Marie Scott.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 7th, at 11:00 A.M. from the Temple Baptist Church with Pastor Bret Yaeger officiating with eulogy by His daughter-in-law Amy Scott., interment in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens, in Rome. Active Pallbearers Robert Van Scott, Michael Scott, Tracy Rainwater, Clark McCalla, Johnathan Scott, and Brad Treglown. Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 A.M. until the funeral hour, at Temple Baptist Church in Dalton, Georgia.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. William E. "Bill" Cordle

MR. WILLIAM E. “BILL” CORDLE, 82, of North Heights Circle, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, July 1, 2014, in a Rome hospital. Born in Floyd County, Georgia on April 6, 1932, He was a son of the late Martin Levy and Eula Belle Davis Cordle. Mr. Cordle was a member of Midway Baptist Church and was retired Salesman and truck driver. He was preceded in death by a brother, the late Col. Robert L. Cordle.

Surviving are His wife, Frances Cordle; sisters and brother-in-law, Isabelle and Frank Campbell of Homer, Georgia and Emily Milstead of Rome; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 3, 2014, at 2:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastors’ Ron Pledger, Richey Young, Larry McCoy, Larry Elliott, and Larry Brooks officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Keith Campbell, David Campbell, Jeff Cordle, Jimmy Young, Jack Young, and Brandon Green; Honorary Pallbearers all former pastors of Midway Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends Thursday, from 12:30 P.M. until the service hour at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Louise Tucker Kellett

MRS. LOUISE TUCKER KELLETT, age 98, of Oak View Nursing Nursing Home, Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014, in a Rome hospital. Born in Cherokee County, Alabama on May 24, 1916, to the late Harmon Leander and Alice Warren Tucker. She was a member of the West Summerville Baptist Church, and was retired from the spinning department of Harriett-Henderson Mills. Mrs. Kellett was preceded in death by her husband, the late L. D. Kellett, sisters, Gertrude Kellett, Lois Willingham, and Nola Watkins; brothers, Fred Tucker, Gene Tucker, Clyde Tucker.

Surviving are step daughter, Patricia Cooper; sisters-in-law, Jo Peace and Hughbelle Tucker; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 28th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Seay and Mr. Scott Ward officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Stacey Tucker, Greg, Tucker, Larry Kellett, Scott Ward, Chase Hegwood, and Duffy Cordell; Honorary Pallbearers Katie Barnes, Geneva Hendrix, and the Ladies of West Summerville Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 1 until the funeral hour at the Funeral Home, and also request no food.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Clifford Wesley "Tip" McCollum

MR. CLIFFORD WESLEY “TIP” McCOLLUM, age 88, of Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday morning, June 25, 2014, in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, He was born to the late John Wesley and Sarah Ovelle Barron McCollum on September 30, 1925. Mr. McCollum was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church, a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WW II, and was retired Vice President of AmSouth Bank.

Surviving are His wife-Edith Morrow McCollum; daughter & companion, Ann McCollum and Terry Hawkins of Trion; son & daughter-in-law, John W. & June McCollum of Kennsington, GA; grandchildren, Emily & Travis Poole and Laura & Steven Butler; great grandson, Noah Butler; sister, Carolyn Dunwoody of LaFayette; special nephew, Greg Morrow; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will held Sunday, June 29th, at 4:00 P.M. from the Trion First Baptist Church with Dr. Floyd Roebuck, Dr. Warren Morehead, and Rev. Mike Woods officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers, Eric Dunwoody, Tom Morrow, Greg Morrow, Bryan Quintrell, Britt Evans, and Tim Chamlee; Honorary Pallbearers, Rick Morrow, David Ramsome, David Dunwoody, Curtis Nuckols, Jimmy Barron, Gordon McCollum, Billy McCollum, Steve Evans, Terry Evans, and the Men’s Sunday School Class of Trion First Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 P.M. until the service hour at the Church. The Family request no flowers and suggest contributions to the Trion First Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Bob Packer

MR. BOB PACKER, age 63, of John Jones Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday at his residence. Born in Floyd County, Georgia on December 18, 1950, he was a son of the late William Clyde and Miriam High Packer. Mr. Packer was retired lineman for North Georgia Electric and a member of Unity Baptist Church.

Surviving are His daughter, Tracy Gary of Trion; granddaughter, Kelsey Gary of Trion; sister-Jan Hardeman of Summerville, and a niece, Kristen Hardeman Kinsey.

Graveside services will be held Friday, June 20th, at 10:00 A.M. with Dr. Joe Baskin and Rev. Horace Stewart officiating, interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. The Family request no flowers , suggest contributions to Three Circles Foundation, #224 Perennial Springs Road, Summerville, Georgia, 30747.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mildred Lane Wilkerson

On Monday, June 16, 2014, MILDRED LANE WILKERSON passed from this life into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born August 21, 1918 to the late Charlie Gordon and Lucy Peyton Lane. She was a lifeline resident of Trion, Georgia where she graduated as Valedictorian from Trion High School in 1935. She was owner and operator of Wilkerson’s Grocery Store in the Mountain View Community for many years and an active member of Central Avenue Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. She was a blessing and an inspiration to all who knew her, both family and friends.

She was the widow of the late Russell “Shorty” Wilkerson who went to the Father’s house January 28, 1998. They were married 61 years at the time of his death. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Judith Ann Wilkerson Childers, February 9, 2000, her husband, Bill Childers, June, 2011, and a granddaughter, Tammy Harrison, four sisters, Velma Lane, Edna Pritchett, Alene McConkey, and Verna Adams, one brother, Robert “Rocky” Lane.

She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Doris & Paul Purcell of Trion, Mary & Jerry Fuller of Rome; grandsons & wives, Don & Patti Purcell, Bobby Purcell, Tony & Lisa Fuller, Wayne Childers, Jerry Childers; granddaughter, Melanie Falls; two “Special” Granddaughters, Leslie Fuller and Donna Childers; 13 Great Grandchildren; 2 Great Great Grandsons; 1 Great Great Granddaughter; 1 brother & wife, Clarence & Ozene Lane of Henagar, AL.; Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 18th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Bud Davis, Rev. Brandon Bishop, and Rev. Kevin Norton officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Don Purcell, Bobby Purcell, Tony Fuller, Will Purcell, Sean Casey, Gary Brown, and Mark Lane; Honorary Pallbearers, Johnny & Linda Pritchett, Carol Brown, Gene Hall, Betty & James Carter, Barbara Perkins, Sandy Wheat, Bobbie Stansell, Janet Gayler, Cheryl Durham, the Ladies of Central Ave. Baptist Church, and Heyman Hospice Workers. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home, at other hours will be at their respective homes.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mrs. Frances Thomas Hardeman

MRS. FRANCES THOMAS HARDEMAN, age 89, of Allen Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014, in a Rome health care. A lifetime resident of Chattooga County, Georgia, She was born on February 2, 1925, a daughter of the late John Newton and Julia Elizabeth Johnson Thomas. Mrs. Hardeman was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church since age 9 years and was retired accounts payable clerk for the former Georgia Rug Mill. She was preceded in death by her husband the late R.C. (Rod) Hardeman, Sr., a son the late Rodney C. Hardeman, Jr.

Surviving are son and daughters-in-law-Gary R. and Arlene Hardeman and Jan Hardeman all of Summerville; three Grandchildren, four Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral will be held Saturday, June 21st, at 1:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Dr. Paul Mason, Rev. Doyle Waters, and Dr. David Hunter officiating; Interment in the family plot of Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jim Day, Adam Hankins, Chris Jarrett, Charlie Jarrett, Bill Kinsey, Noah Hankins, and Bailey Hankins; Honorary Pallbearers the Seekers and Dorcas Sunday School Classes of Summerville First Baptist Church and the Caregivers at The Harbor at Renaissance Marquis. The Family will receive friends Saturday, June 21st, from 12:00 noon until the service hour at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Travis Earl Money

MR. TRAVIS EARL MONEY, age 72, of Menlo, Georgia passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014, morning in a Rome hospital. A native Chattooga Countian, He was born to the late Earl and Sybil Chesnut Money on April 11, 1942. Mr. Money was a member of the Menlo United Methodist Church, was an Auctioneer and along with his wife, Doris, owned and operated Travis Money Antique Auction Company, located in downtown Summerville. He was preceded in death by his daughter, the late Aleshia Renee Money.

Surviving are His wife, Doris Sumner Money; son and daughter-in-law, Jason Sumner Money and Nicole Money; grandchildren, Tatum Renee Money and Austin Sumner Money; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Ann and David Ray and Barbara and Buck Leath; brothers and sisters-in-law, Randy and Pat Money, Billy Sam Money, and Sara Money; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 at 2 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. Pastors Larry Elliott, Jerry Rutledger, and Jody Brock officiating, interment in the West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Larry Vickers, George Stivers, Lynn Hall, Rocky Hatfield, Jackie Cash, and Stacy Boyd. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jerry Hamby, Jimmy Deflice, Billy Wallace, Gary Mobbs, Albert Palmer, Jon Dennie, Eddie Hamby, Bobby Lee Cook, Daniel Cook, Jerry Westbrook, and all attending auctioneers. The family will receive friends on Monday 6-8 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Travis Earl Money.

Mr. James Larry Tucker

MR. JAMES LARRY TUCKER, age 66, of Raines Circle, Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, June 6, 2014, evening in a Rome hospital. Mr. Tucker was born on December 23, 1947 in Blanche, Alabama to the late Jimmy Tucker and Ethel Christine Alred Armstrong. Together, He and wife Gail owned and operated the former Larry’s Bar B Q restaurant, in Pennville. Surviving are His wife-Gail Tucker; children-Brian & Julia Tucker, Blake Tucker, Kim Moses, and Jackie Portwood; brother and spouse-Johnny & Linda Armstrong; grandchildren-Branden Tucker, Breanna Tucker, and Gracie Tucker; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 8th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, Pastor Tom Russell will officiate, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Chris Devier, Steve Sizemore, Jeff Devier, Jacob Devier, Kenny Hughes, and Sean Langston. The Family will receive friends Sunday, from 2 until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Larry Tucker.

Dorothy Claire Chandler McDonald

Dorothy Claire Chandler McDonald 1934-2014 Dorothy Claire Chandler McDonald, surrounded by her family, went to be with The Lord on June 1, 2014. Dorothy was born December 26, 1934 in Dallas, Texas. After graduating from Highland Park High School in 1952 she attended SMU where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. After graduating from SMU in 1956 she attended Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky where she met Roger McDonald. They were married December 21, 1957 at Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. Dorothy served The Lord faithfully as a beloved wife and helpmate, teacher, friend, mother and grandmother. Her dedication to her family was absolute. Dorothy loved The Lord, His teachings and the scriptures with her whole heart. She is preceded in death by her parents Herb and Velma Chandler and is survived by her husband Roger McDonald; her children Diane Timms and her husband Tim; Rose Mary Taylor; Cindy Stroud and her husband Greg; her grandchildren Brad Timms and his wife Jordan; Scott Timms and his wife Taylor; Martha Taylor and her fiancé Justin Wright; Claire Taylor; Leah Taylor; Tommy Taylor; Stephanie Stroud; Katie Mills and her husband Matt; Maggie Stroud; and her great grandchildren Tyson, Brooke, and Joshua Timms. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 4th from 6-8p at Restland Funeral Home on Greenville Ave. in Dallas. The funeral will be held on Thursday, June 5th at 2p at First Baptist Church Garland, followed by a graveside service at Restland. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Dorothy's memory to The Friendship House c/o FBC Garland.

Mr. Johnnie Carl Ivey

MR. JOHNNIE CARL IVEY, age 90, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, May 26, 2014, in the local nursing home. A native of Huntsville, Alabama He was born to the late John Bryant and Lillie Cadilla Michaels Ivey on March 1, 1924. Mr. Ivey was retired from Harriett-Henderson Mills and a Veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Army in Naples, South France, and Central Europe; earning the rank of Staff Sargent, and was awarded the Bronze Service Arrowhead, EAMET Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart, and Bronze Star. He was preceded in death by sisters, the late Rosie King, Viola Thomas, and Eula Mitchell. Surviving are daughters & spouses-Carolyn & Charles Spraggins, Jane & Mike Floyd, and Debbie & Arnold Kilgo; sons & spouses-Dennis & Joan Ivey and Steve & Yvonne Ivey; sister- Audry Rial; 12 Grandchildren, 26 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces , and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 29th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Pastors Jimmy Bryant and Stanley Smith officiating, entombment in Greenhills Memory Garden, with Military Honor’s by American Legion Shanklin-Attaway Post #5, of Rome. Active Pallbearers Adam Ivey, Ryan Headrick, Matt Floyd, Mark Floyd, Mickey Floyd, and Chad Spraggins. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Thursday from noon until the hour of service. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

PRICE

MR. BILLY EUGENE PRICE, age 57, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014, at his residence. Born in Georgia on November 19, 1956, a son of the late James and Alma Hawkins Price. Surviving are daughters-Amanda Price of Silver Creek and Christie Price of Summerville; grandchildren-Christopher Howard Pack, Ta Lay Lah Mikiyah Price. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 16th, at 3:30 P.M.from the First Born Church of God with Ray Caldwell and Bobby Brown officiating. Mr. Price will be in state at the residence of Rachel and Danny Kilgore Wednesday afternoon, where he will remain until the funeral hour. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Joy M. Morris

MRS. JOY M. MORRIS, age 57, of Marietta, Georgia formerly of Chattooga County, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014. She was born in Walker County, Georgia on November 13, 1956 to the late William Mack Smith and Virginia Jo Chadwick Smith who survives. She was a homemaker. Surviving are husband-Charles Morris; daughter-Katherine Coppola of Marietta; son-Andy Morris of Canton; mother-Jo Smith of Marietta; sister and brother-in-law-Pam & Ray Caudell of Acworth; grandchildren-Isabelle Morris, Lily Morris, Juliana Morris, and Rocco Coppola; two Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 16th, at 1:30 P.M. from Graveside in Mount Olive Cemetery with Pastor Walter Brandon officiating. Active Pallbearers-Levi Caudell, Jacob Caudell, Marcey Yancey, Dana Yancey, Clint Chadwick, and Zeke Hennon. The Family will receive friends Friday from 11 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Billie Faye Crain

MS. BILLIE FAYE CRAIN, age 83, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014, in the local nursing home. A native of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, She was born to the late Horace and Clara Jones Brewer on August 25, 1930. Ms. Crain retired nursing after many years with the former Chattooga County Hospital and Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by a son, the late Bruce Crain, and sisters, Vauda Whaley, Betty Burney, and Robbie Brewer. Surviving are daughter & son-in-law, Brenda and Edward Hammitt of Summerville; son & daughter-in-law, Douglas and Terri Crain of Gaylesville, AL.; grandchildren-Chera Allison, Holly Ivester, Tracy Wood, Rhonda Blalock, Kevin Crain, and Benay Pearsey; 15 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great Great Grandchild; several Nieces and Nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday from 12:00 noon until 2 P.M. with a Private funeral service to follow, with Pastor Gary Howell officiating; interment in Greenhills Memory Gardens. The Family request no flowers and suggest contributions to the 
Ami Cemetery Upkeep Fund. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Minnie Keen Locklear Allmond

MRS. MINNIE KEEN LOCKLEAR ALLMOND, age 84, of Tate Road-Trion,Georgia, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at her residence, following an extended illness. Mrs. Allmond, a lifetime resident of Chattooga County, was born in the Teloga Community on May 1, 1930 to the late Elgin and Bertie Simmons Keen. She was a member of the Beersheba Presbyterian Church, a 1948 graduate of Menlo High School, and was retired from the spinning department of Riegel Textile Corporation. Mrs. Allmon was preceded in death by former husband the late Ben Locklear, brother-the late Elbert Keen, granddaughter-the late Amy Elizabeth Farrar, son-in-law-the late Tarry Dupree, and brother-in-law-the late Bill Shamblin. Surviving are Her husbabd-Sam Allmond; daughters & spouse, Gail and Greg Cook, Edith Dendy, and Barbara Dupree; step children & spouse-DeWayne & Ruby Allmond, Dewey Allmond, and Tracy Michelle Allmond; sisters & brothers-in-law-Jo Shamblin, Evelyn Willigham & Gene Day, Shelby & Paul Ward, Mary & Harold Floyd; brother & sisters-in-law-David & Marlene Keen and Charlotte Keen; eight Grandchildren; six Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 10th, at 3:00 P.M. from the Beersheba Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ronald Ragon, Rev. Jack Westlund, Rev. Ken Johnson, and Chaplain Ricky Studdard officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Clint Strange, Chris Mosley, Adam Dupree, DeWayne Allmond, Tim Dendy, and Gene Wesson; Honorary Pallbearers-Billy Locklear, Kelsey Dendy, Tifanny Cook, Erik Dupree, Maybelle Broyles, Chase Dendy, Kirk Farrar,Ruby Allmond, Women of Beersheba Presbyterian Church, and Nurses of Life Choice Hospice. The Family will receive friends Friday from 6 until 8 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Tollie Fay Hurley

MR. TOLLIE FAY HURLEY, prominent Summerville, Georgia businessman and chairman of Southeast First National Bank passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014. Mr. Hurley was born February 21, 1934 in Summerville, Georgia to the late Tollie Ross Hurley and Anna Elsberry Hurley. He was a 1953 graduate of Summerville High School where he served as captain of the Summerville High football team that broke a 13 year losing streak to Trion High. Mr. Hurley was in the grocery business of 44 years, owning stores, with his father and brother, in Summerville, Trion, and Fort Payne, Al. He served as Chairman and CEO of Hurley Food, Inc., served on the board of directors of Dixie Savings Stores, Inc. of Chattanooga, TN., a founding board member, in 1967, of First National Bank; also served as chairman of the board of the bank and chairman of the board of Summerville/Trion Bancshares, Inc. Mr. Hurley was a past member of Summerville/Trion Rotary Club and the City of Summerville Industrial Development Board. He also served on the board of Bank of Adairsvile, Inc., the People’s Bank of Crawfordville, GA., Adairsville Bancshares, Inc. and was one of three investors who purchased Bank of Lowes in Lowes, KY. and moved it to Rome, GA. under the name of Heritage First Bank. Surviving are His wife, of 61 years, Linda Sue Woods Hurley; daughter and son-in-law- Suzanne Hurley Bowman and Timothy E. Bowman; sons and daughter-in-law, Edward F. Hurley, William B. Hurley and Jamie Keeling Hurley; brother and sister-in-law-Benjamin Gene Hurley and Marceline Mobbs Hurley; and ten grandchildren-Alexandria Dawes Hurley, Katherine Cutler Hurley, Madeline Grace Hurley, William Evan Bowman, Haley Bowman Barbaro, Jennifer Bowman Rogers, Kelsey Bowman Wiggins, Jacob E. Bowman, Kendall Keeling, and Kaitlyn Keeling. Visitation will be Thursday, May 1st, at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, in Summerville, GA., at 2 PM with the funeral service to follow at 4 PM with Dr. Jerry Mahan and Rev. Thurston Garrett officiating; active pallbearers-Edward F. Hurley, William B. Hurley, Timothy E. Bowman, William Evan Bowman, William M. Tutton, Joseph William Cornish, and William Nickolas Tutton; honorary pallbearers-Jimmy Barron, Jimmy Woodard, Rex Jackson, Bob Mahan, Jeremy Mahan, and Leo Lanier. Interment will follow, for the Family, at the Summerville Cemetery. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Floyd Earle Davis, Jr.

MR. FLOYD EARL DAVIS, JR., age 60, of Commerce Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, April 21, 2014, in a Rome hospital following an extended illness. Born in Illinois on January 21, 1954 was a son of the late Floyd Earl Davis, Sr. Mr. Davis was retired from the dye house of Mt. Vernon. Surviving are sons-Earl Davis, III of Rome, Matthew Davis of Kennesaw, and Patrick Davis of Trion; sisters-Rosetta Janes of Tennessee and Pat Skiorshi of Illinois; brother-Samuel Davis of Illinois; special friend-Melissa Cook; several Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.