Mrs. Ruth Waits Ponder Howell

MRS. RUTH WAITS PONDER HOWELL, age 93, of Smallen Road, Lyerly, Georgia passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014, in the local rest home. Born in Polk County, Georgia on September 25, 1920, She was a daughter of the late George Stanley and Effie Coker Waits. Mrs. Howell was a member of Perennial Springs Baptist Church, and was retired from the sample department of the former Bigelow-Sanford Rug Mill. She was preceded in death by first husband, the late Fred Ponder and second husband, the late Hillary Howell; sons, Doyle Ponder and Billy Fred Ponder; sisters, Edith McGraw, Faye Ozment, Carole Baker and Lodema Waits; a brother, Kelsey Waits, all died earlier.

Surviving are- Daughter, Vivian Price of Lyerly, Son- Charles Ponder of Orange Park, Fla., Step-daughter- Gail Elrod of Summerville, Sister- Eddie Tinney of Summerville, Brother- Dudley Waits of Rockmart, GA. Eight Grandchildren, Fourteen Great Grandchildren, Four Great Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 27, at 12:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Byrd and Rev. Alton Stamey officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active pallbearers- Tony McGraw, Bill Reed, Tim Kilgore, Dee Price, Todd Ponder and Tyler Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers- The Ladies Sunday School Class of Perennial Springs Baptist Church, Randy Marshall and Martha Chisolm. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Weyman W. High

MR. WEYMAN W. HIGH, age 89, of Summerville, Georgia, Gore Community, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014, morning. He was born January 9, 1925 in Chattooga County, the son of the late Flonnie Stephenson High and Enoch Ernest High. Mr. High was a 1943 graduate of Gore High School and served in the U. S. Army during WW II. Weyman married Mary Jackson in 1947, and they would have celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary in September. Mr. High was employed by General Electric in Rome for 25 years and a member of the GE Retirees’ Social Club. Weyman continued to farm and raise cattle many years after his retirement from G.E. He helped organize the Gore Area Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as a volunteer fireman. He was a member, deacon, and church clerk for Unity Baptist Church, and was currently a member of the Summerville United Methodist Church,

Survivors include his wife, Mary; one daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and William Crouch; three granddaughters and spouses, Lindsey and Lance Brown, Whitney and Nate Rupp, and Christine Crouch; two great grandsons, Zeke Brown and Andrew Rupp; a number of nieces and nephews also survive as well as a special cousin, Kelli Renslow and other cousins.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 25th, at 10:30 A.M. at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Austin, Rev. J. B. Cantrell, and Rev. Horace Stewart officiating, interment will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 until 10:30 A.M. at the Church. The Family request no flowers and suggest contributions to the Pleasant Grove Cemetery Fund or Amedisys Hospice @ 12 B Fleton Place, Cartersville, GA.-30120.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Tom Lewis Johnston

MR. TOM LEWIS JOHNSTON, age 88, of Gore-Subligna Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, August 15, 2015, at the residence. Born in Summerville on April 12, 1926, He was a son of the late T.P. and Zula Mae Ballenger Johnston. Mr. Johnston graduated from Subligna High School and attended West Georgia College for two years, then was drafted into the U.S. Army, during WW II. He served in Germany and Austria with the 36th Infantry Division and was an observer at the War Crimes Trials in Nuremburg, Germany; was a life member of the V.F.W. He was a cattle farmer and worked for the Georgia Department of Agriculture retiring after 28 years service.Mr. Johnston was preceded in death by a sister the late Libby Neal Rich.

Surviving are His wife, Nancy Mann Johnston; daughter, Sandi Johnston Cohen; son-Tom Neal Johnston (Lyn); step daughter, Tanya Queen (Ruben); step son, Stacy Mann (Tina); grand kids, Chuck Cohen and Samson Johnston; step grand kids, Amber Padgett, Lexie Mann, Macey Mann, Addie Queen, Mason Mann; niece, Joan Butler.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 17, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Jody Brock and Larry Scoggins officiating, interment in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers- Mike Dawson, Stacy Grey, Dennis McCary, Shawn McCary, Bill Mitchell, Randy Mills, Roland Jones and Ricky Jones. Honorary pallbearers- Stanley Cummings, John Hobbs and members of VFW Post 6688. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home Saturday evening from 5:00 till 9:00 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Harriett Mitchell Carroll

MRS. HARRIETT MITCHELL CARROLL, age 89, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014, afternoon in the local Nursing Home. A lifetime resident of Chattooga County, She was a daughter of the late Alfred Anderson “Shorty” and Arrie Dendy Cash. Mrs. Carroll was a member of South Commerce Church of Christ, retired from the winding department of Summerville Cotton Mill, and was preceded in death by husband, the late J. W. Mitchell, a daughter, Sandra Henderson, great granddaughter, Jamie DeLee, sister, Betty Faye McGinnis, and brother, Jack Cash, all died earlier.

Surviving are daughters and spouses-Judy and Larry Allmon and Becky and Steve Osby all of Summerville; grandchildren-Julie Keen, Amanda Rectenwald, and Bejay Osby; great grandchildren-Jennifer Burrage, Drake Keen, Ethan and Lucas Rectenwald; great great grandchildren-Kayleigh Burrage, Coal Hennon, Payton Keen, and Cassie Burrage; brother-Sewell Cash of Summerville; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 15th, at 4:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Tommy Broome and Rev. Jimmy Bryant officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery, active pallbearers-Jacob McGinnis, Pres Cash, Jackie Cash, Andy Cash, John Blackwell, and Jabo McGinnis; honorary pallbearers-Tommy McGraw, Donnie Baker, Ruth Warren, Marie Houser, Eugene McGinnis, David Keen, Wayne McArthur, and Phil Cavin. The Family will receive friends Friday from 2 until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mr. Joe J. Hammond

MR. JOE J. HAMMOND, age 94, of Powder Springs, Georgia formerly of Summerville, Georgia passed day Thursday, August 7, 2014, in Powder Springs. Mr. Hammond was born in Chattooga County on October 25, 1919, a son of the late Joseph Fletcher and Agnes Jones Hammond. He was a watch repairman for 31 years, afterward worked as a watchman for a textile plant, for 15 years, until retirement. Mr. Hammond was a member of the First Presbyterian Church PCA, in Summerville.

Surviving are nephew, Henry Sanders and wife Evelyn, niece, Elizabeth Jefferson and husband Bob; two Great Nieces and Nephews; five Great Great Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services Sunday, August 10th, from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Greg King officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. The Family will receive friends, Sunday, from 2:00 P.M. until the service hour, at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers Family suggest contributions to First Presbyterian Church PCA or the American Cancer Society.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Mrs. Mary A. Jones

MRS. MARY A. JONES, age 94, of Summerville, Georgia, Pennville Community, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at the home of Bill and Susan Durham. She was preceded in death by parents, the late Robert “Bob” and Annie Jane Stoker McDaniel. Mrs. Jones was born on Lookout Mountain, Georgia, Chattooga County, on March 27, 1920. She was preceded in death by husband, Chester “Yankee” G. Jones, sisters-Jannie McDaniel Durham and Rosie McDaniel Smith; brothers, Enoch McDaniel, John McDaniel, and Earl McDaniel. Mrs. Jones was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and was retired from the Georgia Rug Mill.

Surviving are step children, Raymond (Annette) Jones and Angel (Danny) Wilcox; nephews and nieces, Bill (Susan) Durham of Summerville, Davis McDaniel of Summerville, Dewey (Lyllabelle) Smith of Ider, AL., Doug (Denise) McDaniel of Rossville, Tim (Karen) McDaniel of Summerville, Tony McDaniel, Ann (Leon) Canaday of Blackshear, GA, Earlene (David) Elliott of Rome, Sue (Phillip) Murphy of Gaylesville, AL., Thelma Mayes of Athens, TN.; special nephew, Donnie Lee McDaniel of Summerville; Six Step Grandchildren and Seven Step Great Grandchildren; lifelong friend and neighbor, Betty Nichols; many other nephews and nieces also survive.

Funeral services Friday, August 8th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Malcolm Harris officiating, interment in Mount Olive Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Step Grandsons and Nephews. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Thursday, (today), from 6 until 8 P.M., at other hours the Family will be at the residence of Bill and Susan Durham.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Shirley Faye Ledger

MS. SHIRLEY FAYE LEDGER, age 66, of Menlo, Georgia passed away Friday afternoon from injuries received in an automobile accident. A native of Georgetown, Indiana, She was born on February 13, 1948, to the late Lawrence Qinn Eskridge and Helen Margaret “Crickett” Ward Eskridge. She was a seamstress, retired from Echota Fabric. Ms. Ledger attended the Spring Creek Baptist Church; and was preceded in death by siblings, Mary Frances Eskridge, Doug Eskridge, and David Eskridge.

Surviving are Her children, Donna Smith and Darrin & April Smith all of Summerville, Dry Creek Community; sisters-Julie Taylor of Florida and Brenda Wansley of Atlanta; Brothers-Earl Eskridge of Shannon, Jeff Eskridge and Greg Eskridge both of Lanesville, Ind.; granddaughters-Chrystin Stotts of Ind., Sidney Smith of Summerville, Kasen Gilliam of Summerville; Aunt-Loyce Carter ; a number of “Adopted Children”; several; Aunts, Uncles, Nieces , and Nephews.

A Memorial service will be held Sunday, August 3rd, at 5:00 PM. From ther J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Teems officiating. Honorary Pallbearers Michael Parsons, Andy Hughes, Greg Leming, Minique Reed, Eva Fowler, Eric Duvall, Ramar Joyner, Jerry Treadaway, Ron Carter, and Josh Edwards. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Sunday from 3 P.M. until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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.