Peggy Lee Williams Jacobs suddenly passed away on January 30, 2015. She was 71.
Mrs. Jacobs was born on September 2, 1943 in Roanoke, Alabama to her parents, Earl Vinson and Roxie Dye Williams. She graduated from LaGrange High in LaGrange, GA in 1961. She married Donald Jefferson Jacobs that same year. The Jacobs moved to South Carolina where Donald began his career in the textile industry. After a few years, the Jacobs moved back to Georgia with their two young daughters, ultimately settling in Trion, GA. Peggy worked in the human resources department at Best Manufacturing, Menlo, GA, from where she retired after 30 plus years of service.
The Jacobs were active members of Trion First Baptist Church for many, many years. After Mr. Jacobs passing in 2002, Peggy continued her service to the church by serving on committees, cooking meals, visiting the elderly and tending to those in need. She enjoyed her close circle of friends, dining out, going to movies, and spending time at the pool. She also enjoyed working in her beautiful yard at home.
Her primary past time over the last four years was spoiling her granddaughter, Bella. Undoubtedly the Walt Disney Corporation will realize a significant drop in revenue from their line of princess merchandise as a result of Peggy’s departure from this world.
However, Peggy’s faith in Christ was the constant beacon of her life. She navigated tough times, and celebrated good times, through prayer and Bible study. Perhaps this is why she loved lighthouses so much. Likewise, images of cardinals also held a special significance for her, as they reminded her of her husband, Don.
To fully express how richly Peggy was loved in life, and continues to be cherished in our memories, is impossible.
Peggy is survived by her father, Earl Vinson Williams; her daughters Donna Jacobs and April Jacobs Howell, son-in-law Thomas Keith Howell and her granddaughter Isabella Grace Howell; nephew Henry Howard Jacobs, III, his wife Melissa McDonald Jacobs, their children Hanna, Hunter and Hank; nephew Jeff Jacobs, his wife Kristy Shults Jacobs and their son Ethan; and special family friend Melody Becker. She is preceded in death by her husband and mother.
Family and friends of Mrs. Jacobs will be received Monday, February 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Rainwater Funeral Home in Summerville, GA. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 3rd at 1:00 pm at Trion First Baptist Church, Trion, GA.
Honorary Pall Bearers are Henry Howard Jacobs, III, Jeff Jacobs, Leo Lanier, Dennis Ivey, Todd Thomas, Bob Roper and Jeffery Richardson.
The family of Peggy Jacobs requests that donations be made to Trion First Baptist Church in lieu of flowers.
Located at 10355 Commerce Street in Summerville, Georgia. Earle Rainwater and his staff are here to serve your family during your time of need. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home offers a full range of services, each tailored to meet the individual needs and wishes of each family they serve. They have a complete selection of burial caskets, cremation items, and now offer custom silk flower arrangements. Please call (706) 857-3423 for more information.
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Mr. Ronald F. Hawkins
MR. RONALD F. HAWKINS, age 66, of Old Highway #27, Trion, Georgia passed away Monday, January 26, 2015, at his residence. Born in Summerville, Georgia on July 7, 1948, He was a son of the late James Gordon Hawkins and Neva Virginia Westbrook Hawkins, who survives. Mr. Hawkins was retired from I. H. Services and was preceded in death by siblings, Jo Gould, Dorothy Crycle, June Till, and James Hawkins.
Surviving are His mother, Neva Hawkins; sister, Margie S. Rose both of Trion; brother, James Clyde Hawkins of Chattanooga.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 30th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating, burial in Hall Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Friday from noon until the hour of service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are His mother, Neva Hawkins; sister, Margie S. Rose both of Trion; brother, James Clyde Hawkins of Chattanooga.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 30th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating, burial in Hall Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Friday from noon until the hour of service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Friday, January 23, 2015
Mr. Jonathan Michael Shore
MR. JONATHAN SHORE, age 17, of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday night in a Rome hospital following a sudden attack. Born on January 7, 1998 in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, to His mother, Sarah Shore, of Trion, who survives. He was a member of the Highway #27 South church of Christ, in LaFayette, attended Trion High School and was a member of the Trion High School Band.
Surviving besides His mother are grandparents, Jay and Ellie Shore of Trion; sisters, Mary Louise Shore of Trion and Taylor Hutchins of Summerville; uncles and aunts, John Bohannon of Atlanta, Casey and Hager Bohannon of Michigan, and Mark and Missy Hogin of Summerville.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 27th, at 1:00 P. M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Ministers David Curtis, Mark Hogan, and Hugh Glaze officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jon Payne, Ryan Ledford, Chase DeParlier, Dennis Rodriguez, Andy Cox, and Adam Ledford; Honorary Pallbearers the Young People of Highway #27 South church of Christ. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Monday, from 6 until 8 P. M.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jonathan Shore.
Surviving besides His mother are grandparents, Jay and Ellie Shore of Trion; sisters, Mary Louise Shore of Trion and Taylor Hutchins of Summerville; uncles and aunts, John Bohannon of Atlanta, Casey and Hager Bohannon of Michigan, and Mark and Missy Hogin of Summerville.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 27th, at 1:00 P. M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Ministers David Curtis, Mark Hogan, and Hugh Glaze officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jon Payne, Ryan Ledford, Chase DeParlier, Dennis Rodriguez, Andy Cox, and Adam Ledford; Honorary Pallbearers the Young People of Highway #27 South church of Christ. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Monday, from 6 until 8 P. M.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jonathan Shore.
Monday, January 19, 2015
Mrs. Eddie Waits Tinney
MRS. EDDIE WAITS “PEE WEE” TINNEY, age 84, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015, in a Rome hospital. A native of Polk County, Georgia , She was born on June 26, 1930, a daughter of the late George- Stanley and Effie Lavada Coker Waits. Mrs. Tinney, for many years, was a nurse at the Chattooga County Hospital and a member of New Antioch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Rev. Johnny Tinney, and siblings Ruth Waits Ponder Howell, Edythe Earnestine Waits McGraw, Faye Norene Waits Ozment, Lois Carol Waits Baker, Kelsey Waits, Harold Waits, and Lodema Waits.
Surviving are brother, Dudley Waits of Rockmart; a special Niece, Vivian Price; several other Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21st, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Rev. Sanford Deberry and Rev. Mike Odom officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Tony McGraw, Brad Baker, Charles Ponder, Joel Ozement, Andrew Waits, and Greg Motes; Honorary Pallbearers, Pete and Sarah Denson, Sonny and Marlene Tinney, Phyllis Odom, and Wanda Bain. The Family will receive friends Wednesday, from noon until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are brother, Dudley Waits of Rockmart; a special Niece, Vivian Price; several other Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 21st, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Rev. Sanford Deberry and Rev. Mike Odom officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Tony McGraw, Brad Baker, Charles Ponder, Joel Ozement, Andrew Waits, and Greg Motes; Honorary Pallbearers, Pete and Sarah Denson, Sonny and Marlene Tinney, Phyllis Odom, and Wanda Bain. The Family will receive friends Wednesday, from noon until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Mrs. Ruth W. Ratliff
MRS. RUTH W. RATLIFF, 89,
of Holland, Georgia died Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at Her residence. A native of Mendocino, California, She was
born to the late Chester R. and Susie Gordon Walbridge, on January 30,
1925. During WW II, She a secretary for
the Union Lumber Company helping supply wood products to our Military for the
war effort. She married her late
husband, Bolling Ratliff, in 1943, while he was serving in the military. Later returning to Chattooga County where She
was long time secretary for the Lyerly School system. Mrs. Ratliff was of the Presbyterian Faith, a
1943 graduate of Mendocino High School, where she played in the band and sang
in thre glee club. She enjoyed her many
trips to Mendocino in the summer, working on her house, in her flower garden,
and visiting with her cousins Alvin and Jenette Mendosa, Ed and Flora Gordon,
Stelle and June Valentine (Locke), and many other friends and neighbors.
Surviving are daughter-Cindy Fulton of Trion; sons-Doug
Ratliff of Holland and Dr. Larry Ratliff of Anderson, S.C.;
grandchildren-Stephanie Cromer of Lyerly, Dee Fulton of Albany, GA., Scott
Fulton of Calhoun, Arden Ratliff of Charleston, S.C., and Lauren Givillo of
Seattle, Washington.
The Family expresses a special thank you, to the
Staff of Mount Berry Hospice, for caring service.
Earle
Rainwater Funeral Home, Summerville, Georgia was in charge.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Mrs. Marion N. Shiver
MRS. MARION N. SHIVER, age 90, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014, in the local nursing home. Born on October 1, 1924, in Calhoun, Georgia, a daughter of the late John Hobson and Sarah Etta Frady Nelson. She was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church, a member of the Dorcus Sunday School Class, and a faithful member of the choir. Together with Her late husband, Otis Shiver, she was in retail sales. Mrs. Shiver was also a member of the American Legion and V.F.W. Aux.
Surviving are sons & daughter-in-law, Nelson Shiver of Atlanta and Farrell and Kay Willingham Shiver of Woodstock; granddaughter, Sarah Bethany Shiver; brother & spouse, Charles and Helen Nelson of Varnell, GA.; sisters-in-law & brother-in-law, Edna Helton of Summerville and Linda & Alan Green of Lyerly; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services Friday, January 2nd, at 3:00 P.M. from the Summerville First Baptist Church with Dr. Kenneth Summey, Dr. Paul Mason, and Dr. David Hunter officiating, interment in the Family plot of Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Michael Green, Marc Green, Cory Green, Adam Green, Ricky Wyatt, Stacey Wyatt, and Will Wyatt; Honorary Pallbearers-the Dorcus Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church and Administration and Staff of Oak View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are sons & daughter-in-law, Nelson Shiver of Atlanta and Farrell and Kay Willingham Shiver of Woodstock; granddaughter, Sarah Bethany Shiver; brother & spouse, Charles and Helen Nelson of Varnell, GA.; sisters-in-law & brother-in-law, Edna Helton of Summerville and Linda & Alan Green of Lyerly; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services Friday, January 2nd, at 3:00 P.M. from the Summerville First Baptist Church with Dr. Kenneth Summey, Dr. Paul Mason, and Dr. David Hunter officiating, interment in the Family plot of Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Michael Green, Marc Green, Cory Green, Adam Green, Ricky Wyatt, Stacey Wyatt, and Will Wyatt; Honorary Pallbearers-the Dorcus Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church and Administration and Staff of Oak View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hillman Hix
MR. HILLMAN HIX, age 96, of Trion, Georgia passed away Monday, December 29, 2014, in a Rome hospital. He was born in Gore, Georgia on September 27, 1918, a son of the late Eugene and Ruby Phillips Hix. Mr. Hix was a Trion High School graduate, served in the U.S. Army during WW II from February, 1941 Muntil October, 1945 in General Patton’s 2nd Armored Division; returning to Trion to work for Reigel Textile Corporation, later Mount Vernon Mills personnel office until retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife the late Willie B. Parham Hix in 2006, sisters, the late Susie Gray, Nell Hendrix, Georgia Mae Walker, Ruby Lee Nix, and brothers, the late Freeman Hix and Jack Hix.
Surviving are Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral will be held Thursday, January 1st, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Minister Bradley Hayes officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 1 P.M. til the hour of service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Surviving are Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral will be held Thursday, January 1st, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Minister Bradley Hayes officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 1 P.M. til the hour of service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Mr. Charles W. Spraggins
MR. CHARLES W. SPRAGGINS, age 75, of Berry Ridge, Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia Mr. Spraggins was born to the late Julius James and Bonnie Gardner Spraggins on May 18, 1939. For several years He was telegraph operator for the Southern Rail Road, afterwards was supervisor, welder, and pipe fitter for Inland Container, retiring after 35 years of service. Mr. Spraggins was also an Amateur Radio Operator for 40 years and following retirement was a member of The Southern Baptist Association Disaster Relief Service serving as a ham radio operator in disaster areas. He was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church.
Surviving are His wife of 54 years, Carolyn Spraggins; daughter, Penny Headrick of Armuchee; son, Chad Spraggins of Summerville; grandchildren, Ryan Headrick, Whitney Headrick, Sierra Campbell, and Jacob Spraggins.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 13th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Bryant and Rev. Kevin Woods officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Active Pallbearers Ryan Headrick, Steven Fountain, Vic Morris, Dale Russell, Brian Scott, and Mickey Floyd; Honorary Pallbearers the Seekers Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class of South Summerville Baptist Church. Visitation will be Saturday from 11 A.M. til 1 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are His wife of 54 years, Carolyn Spraggins; daughter, Penny Headrick of Armuchee; son, Chad Spraggins of Summerville; grandchildren, Ryan Headrick, Whitney Headrick, Sierra Campbell, and Jacob Spraggins.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 13th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Bryant and Rev. Kevin Woods officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Active Pallbearers Ryan Headrick, Steven Fountain, Vic Morris, Dale Russell, Brian Scott, and Mickey Floyd; Honorary Pallbearers the Seekers Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class of South Summerville Baptist Church. Visitation will be Saturday from 11 A.M. til 1 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Mr. Frank M. Ledford
MR. FRANK M. LEDFORD, age 81, of Kellett Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, December 8, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness. Born on October 12, 1933, in Chattooga County, a son of the late Charlie M. and Ora Mae Smith Ledford, He was retired from Mohawk Industries, and a member of Summerville First Baptist Church, and Baraca Sunday School Class. Mr. Ledford was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in the Korean War, a member of the American Legion, V.F.W., the Mohawk Elite 25 Year Club, and the Georgia Power Ambassadors, Rome Chapter. He was preceded in death by two sisters- Violet White and Flossie Wooten, and two brothers- Charles “Jack” Ledford and Bobby Ledford.
Surviving are: Wife, Frances Kellett Ledford; son- Frank Coleman (Debra) Ledford of Chattanooga, TN; Granddaughter- Frances (Jason) Lewis; Grandson- Frank Judson Ledford; Great Granddaughter- Callista Rose Butner, Great Grandson- Elijah Joe Butner all of Chattanooga. Sister-Winnie L. (Donald) Chandler of Summerville. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 10th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Dr. Paul Mason and Dr. David Hunter officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be: Randy Ledford, Jack Ledford, Gary Floyd, Jerod Floyd, Randy Thompson, Marty Wesson and Ricky Johnson. Visitation will be at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Wednesday from 11:30 A.M until the hour of service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are: Wife, Frances Kellett Ledford; son- Frank Coleman (Debra) Ledford of Chattanooga, TN; Granddaughter- Frances (Jason) Lewis; Grandson- Frank Judson Ledford; Great Granddaughter- Callista Rose Butner, Great Grandson- Elijah Joe Butner all of Chattanooga. Sister-Winnie L. (Donald) Chandler of Summerville. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 10th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Dr. Paul Mason and Dr. David Hunter officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be: Randy Ledford, Jack Ledford, Gary Floyd, Jerod Floyd, Randy Thompson, Marty Wesson and Ricky Johnson. Visitation will be at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Wednesday from 11:30 A.M until the hour of service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
REED
MR, HERSCHEL HOWARD REED, age 69, of Milton Circle, Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014. A native Chattooga County, He was born to the late Eddie Thomas and Lula Woodall Reed on July 25, 1945. He attended the North Summerville Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a sister, the late Mary Frances Cordle and a daughter, the late Regina Little.
Surviving are sons-Terry Reed, Gary Reed, Marty Reed, and Wayne Reed; brothers, Joe Reed of Rock Spring and Herbert Reed; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Graveside service Friday, December 5th, in Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Tom Russell officiating. Pallbearers Brett Reed, Justin Little, Kyle Delango, Chris Brown, Josh Bates, and Allen Trammell.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Surviving are sons-Terry Reed, Gary Reed, Marty Reed, and Wayne Reed; brothers, Joe Reed of Rock Spring and Herbert Reed; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Graveside service Friday, December 5th, in Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Tom Russell officiating. Pallbearers Brett Reed, Justin Little, Kyle Delango, Chris Brown, Josh Bates, and Allen Trammell.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Mrs. Bernie Oliver Pledger
MRS. BERNIE OLIVER PLEDGER, of McCollum Street, Trion, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014. She was born December 12, 1917 in Collinsville, Alabama to the late Fred Douglas and Stella Brock Oliver. Besides Her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil T. Pledger, son, Charles T. Pledger, daughter, Joyce Ann Pledger, grandson, Charles Andrew “Andy” Peppers, daughter-in-law, Glenda Pledger, also four sisters and two brothers.
She is survived by her children, Marilyn (Sam) Peppers of Lyerly, Ed Earl (Sissy) Pledger of Gainesville, Johnny (Joyce) Pledger of Trion, and daughter-in-law, Jo Pledger Baker of Ft. Oglethorpe. She is also survived by 7 grandchidren, Donna Fernandes, Tommy Pledger, Sammy Peppers, Ginger Hosmer, Scott Pledger, Paige Hanson, and Dustin Pledger. She also leaves behind 7 great grandchildren, her siblings, John Henry Oliver, J.T. Oliver, Bobbie Goodwin, Kathyleen Sparks, and numerous Nieces and Nephews.
At Mrs. Pledger’s request, she will be cremated and interred in a private service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her children, Marilyn (Sam) Peppers of Lyerly, Ed Earl (Sissy) Pledger of Gainesville, Johnny (Joyce) Pledger of Trion, and daughter-in-law, Jo Pledger Baker of Ft. Oglethorpe. She is also survived by 7 grandchidren, Donna Fernandes, Tommy Pledger, Sammy Peppers, Ginger Hosmer, Scott Pledger, Paige Hanson, and Dustin Pledger. She also leaves behind 7 great grandchildren, her siblings, John Henry Oliver, J.T. Oliver, Bobbie Goodwin, Kathyleen Sparks, and numerous Nieces and Nephews.
At Mrs. Pledger’s request, she will be cremated and interred in a private service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Harold Lee Battles Sr.
MR. HAROLD LEE BATTLES, SR., age 84, of Lyerly, Georgia, Holland Community, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014, at his residence following an extended illness. A native of Chattooga County, He was born to the late M. D. and Grace Huckabee Battles on December 25, 1929. Mr. Battles was retired from Inland Container lime kill department, after 36 years service. He was preceded in death by his wife the late Elizabeth Joyce Crabtree Battles, on September 29, 1997 and a Son the late Harold Lee Battles, Jr. in 2012.
Surviving are daughter-Sandra Vaughn of Fort Payne, Alabama; sons-Dennis Lamar Battles of Haveway, Missouri and James Michael Battles of Lyerly; numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 2nd, at 1:00 P.M. from Graveside in New Hope South Cemetery, with Rev. Bill Abercrombie officiating, Pallbearers will be Grandsons. The Family request no food.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are daughter-Sandra Vaughn of Fort Payne, Alabama; sons-Dennis Lamar Battles of Haveway, Missouri and James Michael Battles of Lyerly; numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 2nd, at 1:00 P.M. from Graveside in New Hope South Cemetery, with Rev. Bill Abercrombie officiating, Pallbearers will be Grandsons. The Family request no food.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Monday, November 24, 2014
Mrs. Peggy Styles Morehead
MRS. PEGGY STYLES MOREHEAD, age 81, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday evening in a Rome hospital. A native of Farner, Tennessee, Mrs. Morehead was born to the late Robert and Mamie Bigham Styles on April 7, 1933. She was graduated from Vanderbilt University Peabody College, her Masters Degree from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, and Six Year Certificate from the University of Arizona. Mrs. Morehead served in the Chattooga School System for thirty years and was School Psychologist. She was a charter member of Horizon Baptist Church and Church Pianist for 18 years. Preceding Her in addition to her Parents are sisters, Jewell Hardeman and Mildred Pettett, brothers, Robert Styles and Clarence Styles.
Surviving are husband, O. G. Morehead, Jr.; daughters, Melanie Eubanks and Rosemary Rush both of Summerville; sisters, Regina Noble of Columbia, S.C., Betty Ferrell of Ashville, N.C., Marlyn Meredith of Summerville, and Annette Woodard of Trion; seven Grandchildren, three Great Grandchildren, a number of Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Memorial Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 29th, at 2:00 P.M. from the Horizon Baptist Fellowship with Dr. John Wyatt officiating. The Family will receive friends at the Church one hour prior to the Service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. PEGGY STYLES MOREHEAD.
Surviving are husband, O. G. Morehead, Jr.; daughters, Melanie Eubanks and Rosemary Rush both of Summerville; sisters, Regina Noble of Columbia, S.C., Betty Ferrell of Ashville, N.C., Marlyn Meredith of Summerville, and Annette Woodard of Trion; seven Grandchildren, three Great Grandchildren, a number of Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Memorial Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 29th, at 2:00 P.M. from the Horizon Baptist Fellowship with Dr. John Wyatt officiating. The Family will receive friends at the Church one hour prior to the Service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. PEGGY STYLES MOREHEAD.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
KENNETT
MRS. ELIZABETH EVERGREEN KENNETT, age 79, of McGinnis Circle, Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014, in a Rome hospital. Born in Fort Payne, Alabama on April 4, 1935, She was a daughter of the late Milford and Maggie Eller Butler, and was a member of the Harrell Street Church of God. She was preceded in death by first husband the late Raymond Kennett, and four brothers-Archie Butler, Earnest Butler, Lester Butler, and Jonathan Butler, also grandsons, Waymond Kennett and Durando Kennett died earlier.
Surviving are husband-Billy Ray Hayes; daughters-Patricia Ann Redwine of Rocky Face and Judy Roberts of Summerville; sons-Raymond Ellis Kennett, Jr. of Summerville and Paul Ivan of Trion; sister-Truevillor Butler of Summerville; brothers-M.H. Butler, Robert Butler, and Howard Butler all of LaFayette, Albert Butler of Dalton, Delon Butler of Cedartown, and Joe Butler of Centre, Al.; twelve Grandchildren, ten Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 25th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Michael Redwine and Freddie Bell officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Gardens. Active Pallbearers Darriel Thompson, Jesse Sisk, Dwayne Hampton, Preston Hampton, Thomas Hamilton, Jamie Massengill; Honorary Pallbearers-Lance Thornberry, Clay Brown, and Dewayne Tinney. The Family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Elizabeth Evergreen Kennett who passed away Sunday.
Surviving are husband-Billy Ray Hayes; daughters-Patricia Ann Redwine of Rocky Face and Judy Roberts of Summerville; sons-Raymond Ellis Kennett, Jr. of Summerville and Paul Ivan of Trion; sister-Truevillor Butler of Summerville; brothers-M.H. Butler, Robert Butler, and Howard Butler all of LaFayette, Albert Butler of Dalton, Delon Butler of Cedartown, and Joe Butler of Centre, Al.; twelve Grandchildren, ten Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 25th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Michael Redwine and Freddie Bell officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Gardens. Active Pallbearers Darriel Thompson, Jesse Sisk, Dwayne Hampton, Preston Hampton, Thomas Hamilton, Jamie Massengill; Honorary Pallbearers-Lance Thornberry, Clay Brown, and Dewayne Tinney. The Family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Elizabeth Evergreen Kennett who passed away Sunday.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Mrs. Ruth Hayes
MRS. RUTH HAYES, age 84, of Summerville, GA, passed away Wednesday (November 12, 2014) morning in a Rome hospital. Mrs. Hayes was born October 30, 1930, in Fannin County, Georgia, a daughter of the late Rev. Samuel Harrison and Rosia Carlee Davenport; She was Baptist by faith and a Home Maker.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Vernon Hayes; two daughters, Thelma Hall (David McCullough) and Kathy Jarrett (Mike) all of Summerville; two sons, James Hayes and Allen Hayes (Troyce) of Summerville; sisters: Mary Davis of Cartersville, Effie Hayes of Summerville, and Edith Stanley of Talking Rock, GA.; Grandchildren: Jamie Rollins, Amanda Parker, Charlie Jarrett, Jeffery Jarrett, Matt Hayes, Chris Jarrett, Jesse Hayes and Lonnie Hayes; 13 Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 13, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor David Hayes officiating interment in New Antioch Cemetery, Blue Ridge, GA. Active Pallbearers will be: Derek Parker, Charlie Jarrett, Jeffery Jarrett, Matt Hayes, Chris Jarrett, Jesse Hayes and Lonnie Hayes. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service. The family requests no food.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Vernon Hayes; two daughters, Thelma Hall (David McCullough) and Kathy Jarrett (Mike) all of Summerville; two sons, James Hayes and Allen Hayes (Troyce) of Summerville; sisters: Mary Davis of Cartersville, Effie Hayes of Summerville, and Edith Stanley of Talking Rock, GA.; Grandchildren: Jamie Rollins, Amanda Parker, Charlie Jarrett, Jeffery Jarrett, Matt Hayes, Chris Jarrett, Jesse Hayes and Lonnie Hayes; 13 Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 13, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor David Hayes officiating interment in New Antioch Cemetery, Blue Ridge, GA. Active Pallbearers will be: Derek Parker, Charlie Jarrett, Jeffery Jarrett, Matt Hayes, Chris Jarrett, Jesse Hayes and Lonnie Hayes. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service. The family requests no food.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ola Jane McWhorter
MRS. OLA JANE MCWHORTER, age 94, of Watson Road, Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday in the local rest home. A native of DeKalb County, Alabama, Mrs. McWhorter was born to the late Robert L. and Tavie Garmany Timmons on March 19, 1920. She was retired from the card room of Riegel Textile Corporation, enjoyed fishing, and crocheting. Mrs. McWhorter was preceded in death by husband, the late W. R. McWhorter.
Surviving are daughter-Jean Westbrook of Trion; son-Ralph E. McWhorter of Trion; sister-Analee Dotson of Trion; brothers-J.B. Timmons and Arlie Timmons both of Trion; seven Grandchildren, ten Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 14th, at 12:00 noon from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Biddle officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jerry Timmons, Eddie Timmons, Larry Timmons, Haskell Dotson, and Sammy Westbrook; Honorary Pallbearers, “F” Hall Nurses of Oak View Nursing and Rehab. Center. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Friday, from 9 A.M. until the hour of service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Ola Jane McWhorter.
Surviving are daughter-Jean Westbrook of Trion; son-Ralph E. McWhorter of Trion; sister-Analee Dotson of Trion; brothers-J.B. Timmons and Arlie Timmons both of Trion; seven Grandchildren, ten Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 14th, at 12:00 noon from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Biddle officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jerry Timmons, Eddie Timmons, Larry Timmons, Haskell Dotson, and Sammy Westbrook; Honorary Pallbearers, “F” Hall Nurses of Oak View Nursing and Rehab. Center. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Friday, from 9 A.M. until the hour of service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Ola Jane McWhorter.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Mrs. Jessie B. Wingfield
MRS. JESSIE B. WINGFIELD, age 90, passed away on November 11, 2014, at the local nursing home in Summerville, Georgia. She was born on August 22, 1924 in Mt. Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee to Leonidus “Lee” Burton and Julie Lillie Prowell Burton.
Even though she grew up on a farm in rural Tennessee, her parents instilled the value of education in her and her siblings. She attended and graduated from Middle Tennessee State University, as it is known now, during the years of World War II. After the war, she was offered a job as a teacher with Trion High School. She later met her future husband, Marion M. Wingfield, Jr., and they married on June 18, 1949. Marion died in 1990 two weeks before their 41st anniversary.
Her teaching career at Trion High School began in 1946 and continued until she retired in 1986. She taught mainly English and journalism, but had also taught art and music some years. She was most proud of teaching at least two generations of many of Trion’s students. While in college she was included in the 1945-1946 “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges”. In 1976 as a teacher, she was included in the book, “Outstanding Leaders in Elementary and Secondary Education”. She and Marion and their children were members of the Trion Presbyterian Church during their time in Trion. She also enjoyed attending services at the Methodist Church in her later years.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marion M. Wingfield, Jr., in 1990 and her four siblings and their spouses, Willie B. (Eleanor) Burton, Lillian (John) Turner, Rilla (Chuck) Reeves and Hewlette (Robert) Moseley. Also preceding her in death were her brothers-in-law/sisters-in-law and their spouses, Jimmy (Norma) Wingfield, and Vula (Harlen) Dewey and Tom Wingfield.
She is survived by her two sons, Marion "Pete" Wingfield, III and Burt (Sherrie) Wingfield as well as by five grandchildren, Kyle (Emily) Wingfield, Brent (Lydia) Wingfield, Rebecca Wingfield, Amanda (David) Scruggs and Jeremy (D’Ann)) Wingfield. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Charlie Wingfield, Owen Wingfield, David Scruggs, Jr., Taylor Scruggs and Wade Scruggs as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Family visitation will be held at the Rainwater Funeral Home on Saturday, November 15, between 12:30 until 2:00 P.M. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of Rainwater Funeral Home on Saturday, November 15, at 2:00 P.M. The Rev. Ronald Reagan will officiate. Pallbearers will be Kyle Wingfield, Brent Wingfield, Jeremy Wingfield, Neil Wingfield, David Turner and John Turner. Honorary pallbearers are the staff of G-Hall at the Oakview Nursing and Rehab facility.
A private family interment in West Hill Cemetery will follow the service.
The family requests no flowers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trion Alumni Association Scholarship fund.
Arrangements by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in Summerville, Georgia
Even though she grew up on a farm in rural Tennessee, her parents instilled the value of education in her and her siblings. She attended and graduated from Middle Tennessee State University, as it is known now, during the years of World War II. After the war, she was offered a job as a teacher with Trion High School. She later met her future husband, Marion M. Wingfield, Jr., and they married on June 18, 1949. Marion died in 1990 two weeks before their 41st anniversary.
Her teaching career at Trion High School began in 1946 and continued until she retired in 1986. She taught mainly English and journalism, but had also taught art and music some years. She was most proud of teaching at least two generations of many of Trion’s students. While in college she was included in the 1945-1946 “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges”. In 1976 as a teacher, she was included in the book, “Outstanding Leaders in Elementary and Secondary Education”. She and Marion and their children were members of the Trion Presbyterian Church during their time in Trion. She also enjoyed attending services at the Methodist Church in her later years.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marion M. Wingfield, Jr., in 1990 and her four siblings and their spouses, Willie B. (Eleanor) Burton, Lillian (John) Turner, Rilla (Chuck) Reeves and Hewlette (Robert) Moseley. Also preceding her in death were her brothers-in-law/sisters-in-law and their spouses, Jimmy (Norma) Wingfield, and Vula (Harlen) Dewey and Tom Wingfield.
She is survived by her two sons, Marion "Pete" Wingfield, III and Burt (Sherrie) Wingfield as well as by five grandchildren, Kyle (Emily) Wingfield, Brent (Lydia) Wingfield, Rebecca Wingfield, Amanda (David) Scruggs and Jeremy (D’Ann)) Wingfield. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Charlie Wingfield, Owen Wingfield, David Scruggs, Jr., Taylor Scruggs and Wade Scruggs as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Family visitation will be held at the Rainwater Funeral Home on Saturday, November 15, between 12:30 until 2:00 P.M. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of Rainwater Funeral Home on Saturday, November 15, at 2:00 P.M. The Rev. Ronald Reagan will officiate. Pallbearers will be Kyle Wingfield, Brent Wingfield, Jeremy Wingfield, Neil Wingfield, David Turner and John Turner. Honorary pallbearers are the staff of G-Hall at the Oakview Nursing and Rehab facility.
A private family interment in West Hill Cemetery will follow the service.
The family requests no flowers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trion Alumni Association Scholarship fund.
Arrangements by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in Summerville, Georgia
Friday, October 24, 2014
Miss Blakeleigh Faith Campbell
MISS BLAKELEIGH FAITH CAMPBELL, infant daughter of Jazmyn Martin and William Campbell of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday (October 23, 2014) evening, in a Rome hospital. She was born in Rome, Georgia on Thursday. Miss Campbell was preceded in death by great grandmother-Charlene Campbell, great grandfathers-Donald McNeese, Roy Elrod, Lovett Martin, and an uncle-Dee Martin.
Surviving in addition to the Parents are grandparents-Larry Martin, Becky & Shawn Edwards, Beth Campbell, Anthony (Zipper) Campbell; great grandparents-Betty McNeese, Cavalier Martin, Gene Dawson, Anthony Campbell, Sr.; uncles-Austin Campbell & Cody Campbell; several Great Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins also survive.
Funeral service Saturday, October 25, 2014, from Graveside in Martin Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Rutledge officiating.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home was in charge.
Surviving in addition to the Parents are grandparents-Larry Martin, Becky & Shawn Edwards, Beth Campbell, Anthony (Zipper) Campbell; great grandparents-Betty McNeese, Cavalier Martin, Gene Dawson, Anthony Campbell, Sr.; uncles-Austin Campbell & Cody Campbell; several Great Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins also survive.
Funeral service Saturday, October 25, 2014, from Graveside in Martin Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Rutledge officiating.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home was in charge.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Mrs. Vera H. Williams
MRS. VERA H. WILLIAMS, age 89, of Nixon Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday afternoon. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, She was born to the late Emmett Jackson and Blanche Irene Chandler Hemphill on December 19, 1924. Mrs. Williams was a member of First Presbyterian Church P.C.A.; affectionately known as “Miss Vera”, She was retired Educator from the Chattooga County School system.
Surviving are husband, Andrew M. Williams, Jr.; daughter, Suzann W. Lanier & Sidney A. Lanier, Jr. of Summerville; sons, Gregory A. Williams & Marilyn D. Williams of Dublin, GA. And Andrew M. Williams, III & Sue M. Williams of Blairsville, GA.; grandchildren, Darin M. (Jenny) Williams, Kerry W. (Danny) Welch, Andrew M. (Laura) Williams, IV, Abigail W. Williams, Alexandra S. Lanier, Sidney A. Lanier, III; great grandchildren, Britton S. Williams, Blake P. Williams, Brileigh C. Welch, Everleigh B. Welch; one Nephew; special friends/caregivers, Sandra Durham, Bertha Harkins, and Mildred McGraw.
A Celebration of Life, service will be held Thursday, October 9th, at 2:00 P.M. from the First Presbyterian Church, P.C.A. with Rev. Greg King and Rev. Donald Treick officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Pallbearers, Gregory A. Williams, Andrew M. Williams, III, Sidney A. Lanier, Jr., Darin M. Williams, Sidney A. Lanier, III, Andrew M. Williams, IV, Daniel B. Welch, and Dr. John Chung. The Family will receive friends Wednesday, from 6 until 8 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church, P.C.A. The Family requests no flowers and no food, and suggest contributions to the First Presbyterian Church, P.C.A. of Gideons, International.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are husband, Andrew M. Williams, Jr.; daughter, Suzann W. Lanier & Sidney A. Lanier, Jr. of Summerville; sons, Gregory A. Williams & Marilyn D. Williams of Dublin, GA. And Andrew M. Williams, III & Sue M. Williams of Blairsville, GA.; grandchildren, Darin M. (Jenny) Williams, Kerry W. (Danny) Welch, Andrew M. (Laura) Williams, IV, Abigail W. Williams, Alexandra S. Lanier, Sidney A. Lanier, III; great grandchildren, Britton S. Williams, Blake P. Williams, Brileigh C. Welch, Everleigh B. Welch; one Nephew; special friends/caregivers, Sandra Durham, Bertha Harkins, and Mildred McGraw.
A Celebration of Life, service will be held Thursday, October 9th, at 2:00 P.M. from the First Presbyterian Church, P.C.A. with Rev. Greg King and Rev. Donald Treick officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Pallbearers, Gregory A. Williams, Andrew M. Williams, III, Sidney A. Lanier, Jr., Darin M. Williams, Sidney A. Lanier, III, Andrew M. Williams, IV, Daniel B. Welch, and Dr. John Chung. The Family will receive friends Wednesday, from 6 until 8 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church, P.C.A. The Family requests no flowers and no food, and suggest contributions to the First Presbyterian Church, P.C.A. of Gideons, International.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Mrs. Kaye Casey
MRS. KAYE CASEY, age 57, of Hair Lake Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014, in a Rome hospital. She was born on October 25, 1956 in Chattooga County, Georgia, to the late Albert and Mary Nell Morrow Gilbreath. Mrs. Casey was a member of Horizon Baptist Fellowship and a Teacher in the Chattooga School System. She was preceded in death by a brother, the late Dennis Gilbreath.
Surviving are husband, Roger Casey; daughters and spouses, Laura Casey, Carla & Bucky Chisolm all of Summerville, and Cara & John English of Signal Mt, Tn.; grandchildren, Calleigh Hall, Ty Hall, Madlyn Henderson, Kayleigh Byars, Sarah English, and Layton Chisolm; brother and spouse, Mark & Susan Gilbreath; step mother, Polly Gilbreath; step brother, Eddie Lively; two Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 8th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Jack Colwell officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Eddy Ellenburg, Bud Willis, Jim Bagley, Eddie Lively, Jim Gunter, and Grant Gunter. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 P.M.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Kaye Casey who passed away Sunday.
Surviving are husband, Roger Casey; daughters and spouses, Laura Casey, Carla & Bucky Chisolm all of Summerville, and Cara & John English of Signal Mt, Tn.; grandchildren, Calleigh Hall, Ty Hall, Madlyn Henderson, Kayleigh Byars, Sarah English, and Layton Chisolm; brother and spouse, Mark & Susan Gilbreath; step mother, Polly Gilbreath; step brother, Eddie Lively; two Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 8th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Jack Colwell officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Eddy Ellenburg, Bud Willis, Jim Bagley, Eddie Lively, Jim Gunter, and Grant Gunter. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 P.M.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Kaye Casey who passed away Sunday.
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