MRS. ANGELA RAE WELLS, age 45, of Race Horse Drive, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born June 23, 1976 in Miami, Florida to Terry and Lucille Letourneau Adams who survive. Mrs. Wells was a Trion High School Graduate, received her Bachelors Degree from Shorter University, Masters Degree from Walden University, and Specialist Degree from Lincoln Memorial University. She has taught at Trion Middle School for the past 25 years.
Surviving are husband, Philip Wells; daughter, Christian Wells; son, Jace Wells; parents, Terry Adams and Lucille Adams; sister, Barda (Travis) Swinford; several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 2nd, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Hampton officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Travis Swinford, Darrell Wheat, Terry Ray, John Wells, David Wells, and Mickey Floyd. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Angela Rae Wells who passed away Monday.
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.
Monday, November 29, 2021
CASH
HONORABLE SEWELL PRESTON CASH, age 91, of East Teloga Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday morning, November 28, 2021, at his residence. A native Chattooga Countian, he was born to the late Alfred A. (Shorty) and Arrie Dendy Cash on October 24, 1930. He was retired from General Electric in Rome. Mr. Cash was preceded in death by his wife, the late Betty Jean Cash on July 8, 2013, sisters, the late Betty Faye McGinnis and the late Harriett Carroll; brother, the late Jack Cash.
Mr. Cash was a star player for the Summerville High School 1950 Basketball State Champions and was drafted into the St. Louis Cardinal Baseball Organization for a period of time. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving as a Corporal in the U. S. Army, 43rd Infantry Division from 1951-1953. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time with his family. Mr. Cash was a Youth League Coach in the Summerville Recreation Department. Mr. Cash was the founding Director of the Chattooga County Veterans Memorial Park Committee. Mr. Cash was a 63-year member of the American Legion Post 129, VFW Post 6688, and a 23-year member of Sons of American Legion Squadron 129. Mr. Cash was a member of the City of Summerville City Council from January 1, 1972 to December 31, 1977, and he was Mayor of the City of Summerville from January 1, 1978 to December 31, 1997.
Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Keitha and Doug Shamblin; sons and daughters-in-law, Preston and Lori Cash and Michael and Terry Tucker. Granddaughters Tonya (Kevin) Woods, Michelle (David Glenn, Sr.; Grandson, Douglas (Beverly) Shamblin; Great Grandchildren, Brianna (Tyler) Chastain, Billy Woods, Ben Woods, Mason Shamblin, Cole Shamblin, Kiley May Glenn, David Glenn, Jr.; Great Great Granddaughter Georgia Kate Chastain.
Funeral services will be held Graveside at the Summerville Cemetery on Wednesday, December 1st, at 3:30 P.M. with Pastors Andy Hutchins, Kevin Woods, and Tyler Chastain officiating. Active Pallbearers are Douglas Shamblin, Billy Woods, Ben Woods, Mason Shamblin, and David Glenn, Jr.; Honorary Pallbearers are Jimmy Woodard, Pete Denson, Members of the Original Liar’s Table at Jim’s Restaurant, Members of American Legion Post 129, Members of VFW Post 6688, Members of Sons of American Legion Squadron 129, Members of Trion Golf Course, Tapestry Hospice Staff Leigha Hayes Byars and Sharon Hughes. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Chattooga County Shrine Club c/o Chattooga County Shrine Club, Summerville, GA 30747 or the Chattooga County Veterans Memorial Park at 818 Memorial Drive, Summerville, GA 30747, in Memory of Sewell P. Cash. A guest register is available at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Honorable Sewell Preston Cash.
Sunday, November 28, 2021
ALLEN
MS. BARBARA ALLEN, age 79, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday morning, November 28, 2021, in a LaFayette Nursing Home. She was born on April 3, 1942 to the late Troy and Allie Lois Walker Wright.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 30th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10 until 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 30th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10 until 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, November 27, 2021
DOOLEY
MRS. BETTY JO SMITH DOOLEY, age 88, of Hair Lake Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday morning, November 26, 2021, in a Rome hospital. A native Chattooga Countian, She was born to the late James Stone Teague and the late Jessie Estel Ray Teague on June 11, 1933. She was a retired sales person from Richie’s Department Store. Mrs. Dooley was preceded in death by her husbands, the late Milton Smith and the late Rev. Sidney Dooley. She was a member of New Antioch Baptist Church.
Surviving are daughter & sons-in-law, Tonya & Danny Pierce & Steve Blalock; sons & daughters-in-law, Milton & Mary Lou Smith, Harrison & Darlene Smith, Terry & Beth Dooley, Danny & Sandra Dooley, and Leon & Charlotte Dooley; special niece, Elaine DeBerry; special nephew, Lamar Smith; twenty-seven Grandchildren and a host of Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 28th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Roberson officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Ryan Trapp, Scotty Trapp, Matt Shadrick, Kevin Smith, Joshua Wilson, and Landon Wilson; Honorary Pallbearers Members of New Antioch Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 2 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty Jo Smith Dooley who passed away Friday.
Surviving are daughter & sons-in-law, Tonya & Danny Pierce & Steve Blalock; sons & daughters-in-law, Milton & Mary Lou Smith, Harrison & Darlene Smith, Terry & Beth Dooley, Danny & Sandra Dooley, and Leon & Charlotte Dooley; special niece, Elaine DeBerry; special nephew, Lamar Smith; twenty-seven Grandchildren and a host of Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 28th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Roberson officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Ryan Trapp, Scotty Trapp, Matt Shadrick, Kevin Smith, Joshua Wilson, and Landon Wilson; Honorary Pallbearers Members of New Antioch Baptist Church. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 2 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty Jo Smith Dooley who passed away Friday.
Monday, November 22, 2021
SANDERS
MS. DEBBIE PLEDGER SANDERS, age 73, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away November 14, 2021, at her residence. A native of Summerville, Georgia, She was born to the late Fay and Mildred Copeland Pledger on July 27, 1948; she was a property Manager.
Surviving are Her brother, Col. Jack Pledger of Illinois; several Cousins also survive.
A Celebration of Her Life will be held Saturday, November 27th, from 11 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Los Maguey Restaurant in downtown Summerville, with Jeff Alexander officiant; Inurnment in Moseley Cemetery.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are Her brother, Col. Jack Pledger of Illinois; several Cousins also survive.
A Celebration of Her Life will be held Saturday, November 27th, from 11 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Los Maguey Restaurant in downtown Summerville, with Jeff Alexander officiant; Inurnment in Moseley Cemetery.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, November 11, 2021
SIFFLES
MR. ROBERT LEON SIFFLES, SR., age 77, of Martin Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, at the residence. Born in Chattooga County, Georgia, on June 17, 1944; he was a son of the late Robert (Bob) and Bernice Smith Siffles. Mr. Siffles was a truck driver for Dawson Pulp Wood and attended the Community Holiness Church. In addition to His parents, he was preceded in death by his wife the late Betty Faye Edgeworth Siffles on October 19, 2021, grandson, the late Braiden Fitzpatrick, siblings, the late Margaret Siffles, Geneva Fountain, Billy Siffles, Ray Siffles, Charles Ragan, Terry Ragan, and Hollis Siffles.
Surviving are, daughters and son-in-law, Cindy Renae and Jamie Fitzpatrick, Megan Grace Siffles, and Jane Siffles; son and daughter-in-law, Robert, Jr. and Angela Siffles; grandchildren, Colt & Ansley Siffles, Justin & Asa Fitzpatrick and Salita Siffles; great grandchildren, Kade Lassitter, Chloe Lassitter, Braiden Siffles, Riley Fitzpatrick, Kaylee Fitzpatrick; sisters, Betty Edgeworth, Dorothy Forest, Glenda Green, Linda Wade, Barbara Blackmon; brothers, Jack Siffles, Roger Siffles, Bobby Siffles, and David Ragan; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 14th, at 4:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Collins officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Colt Siffles, Justin Fitzpatrick, Michael Blackmon, Brad Edgeworth, Roger Siffles, and Isiah Siffles. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Robert Leon Siffles, Sr. who died Thursday.
Surviving are, daughters and son-in-law, Cindy Renae and Jamie Fitzpatrick, Megan Grace Siffles, and Jane Siffles; son and daughter-in-law, Robert, Jr. and Angela Siffles; grandchildren, Colt & Ansley Siffles, Justin & Asa Fitzpatrick and Salita Siffles; great grandchildren, Kade Lassitter, Chloe Lassitter, Braiden Siffles, Riley Fitzpatrick, Kaylee Fitzpatrick; sisters, Betty Edgeworth, Dorothy Forest, Glenda Green, Linda Wade, Barbara Blackmon; brothers, Jack Siffles, Roger Siffles, Bobby Siffles, and David Ragan; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 14th, at 4:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Collins officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Colt Siffles, Justin Fitzpatrick, Michael Blackmon, Brad Edgeworth, Roger Siffles, and Isiah Siffles. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Robert Leon Siffles, Sr. who died Thursday.
Monday, November 8, 2021
SIMS
MR. FELTON LEE “SHORTY” SIMS, age 87 of Franklin, Georgia, formerly of Lyerly, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Georgia. Felton was born on March 27, 1934, in Lyerly, Georgia, a son of the late Willie Lee and Lerla McCutchen Sims. He was a member of Faith Temple Holiness Church in Berryton; most recently attended Emory ChapelMethodist Church in Newman, Georgia. He was retired from Valley Joist Steel Company, Fort Payne, Alabama. In addition to His parents, was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Lee Henry Sims, sisters Clevidale Hawkins, Marvelene Devalt, Christine Gary, and Mary Crane; brothers, Jack West, Fred “Doodle” Sims, Richard “Merdie” Sims, and Alfred “Bob” Sims. Mr. Sims was a strong advocate of education. He had to quit school at a young age in order to help support his family. He always encouraged others to pursue higher education.
Survivors include a daughter, Dr. Sonja Loretta Sims and granddaughter Florinda Sims, whom He loved with all his heart; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 13th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor John Mann officiating, interment in Johnson Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:30 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include a daughter, Dr. Sonja Loretta Sims and granddaughter Florinda Sims, whom He loved with all his heart; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 13th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor John Mann officiating, interment in Johnson Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:30 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, November 6, 2021
DANIEL
Mrs. Lillian F. Daniel, 78, of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. She was born in Floyd County, Georgia on February 25, 1943, a daughter of the late Jessie Lee, Sr. and Leona Webb Shuman. Mrs. Daniel worked in the Bleaching Department of Riegel Textile and was preceded in death by her husband, the late C. L. Daniel, siblings Michael Shuman and Jesse Lamar Shuman, and step mother, Emma Shuman.
Surviving are children, Cynthia Clark, Rhonda (Phil) Stowe, Lisa Parks, Bobby (Karen) Teems, Billy (Becky) Teems, Myra (Danny) Overbay; grandchildren, Seth Clark, Brett Clark, Zev Greenberg, Megan and Courtney Stowe, Loren Stewart, Payton and Jordan Teems, Cody Teems, Elijah Teems, Deanna and Jeremy Overbay, Luke Overbay; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday (November 7th), at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Sanford Deberry officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Danny Overbay, Luke Overbay, Jeremy Overbay. Billy Teems, Bobby Teems, Phil Stowe.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are children, Cynthia Clark, Rhonda (Phil) Stowe, Lisa Parks, Bobby (Karen) Teems, Billy (Becky) Teems, Myra (Danny) Overbay; grandchildren, Seth Clark, Brett Clark, Zev Greenberg, Megan and Courtney Stowe, Loren Stewart, Payton and Jordan Teems, Cody Teems, Elijah Teems, Deanna and Jeremy Overbay, Luke Overbay; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday (November 7th), at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Sanford Deberry officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Danny Overbay, Luke Overbay, Jeremy Overbay. Billy Teems, Bobby Teems, Phil Stowe.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, October 31, 2021
FOUNTAIN
MRS. GENEVA FOUNTAIN, age 75, of Dry Valley Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at her residence, following a sudden event. A native Chattooga Countian, She was born on January 12, 1946 to the late Robert (Bob) and Bernice Smith Siffles. Mrs. Siffles was Holiness by Faith and was retired from House keeping from Oak View Nursing and Rehab. Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Jessie Lee Fountain on August 12, 2013, sister, the late Margaret Siffles, brothers, the late Billy Siffles, Ray Siffles, Charles Ragan, Terry Ragan, Hollis Siffles.
Surviving are daughters and spouses, Darlene and Phillip Bruce and Patricia and Troy Tapp; son and spouse, Tony and Penny Fountain; sisters, Betty Edgeworth, Dorothy Forest, Glenda Green, Linda Wade, and Barbara Blackmon; brothers, Jack Siffles, Leon Siffles, Roger Siffles, Bobby Siffles, and David Ragan; Six Grandchildren, Seven Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 2nd, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Stevie Collins officiating, entombment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Richard Tapp, Jason Brown, Joseph Wilson, Ray Caldwell, Michael Hall, Russell Green, and Brandon Fountain. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. GENEVA FOUNTAIN.
Surviving are daughters and spouses, Darlene and Phillip Bruce and Patricia and Troy Tapp; son and spouse, Tony and Penny Fountain; sisters, Betty Edgeworth, Dorothy Forest, Glenda Green, Linda Wade, and Barbara Blackmon; brothers, Jack Siffles, Leon Siffles, Roger Siffles, Bobby Siffles, and David Ragan; Six Grandchildren, Seven Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 2nd, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Stevie Collins officiating, entombment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Richard Tapp, Jason Brown, Joseph Wilson, Ray Caldwell, Michael Hall, Russell Green, and Brandon Fountain. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. GENEVA FOUNTAIN.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
OWENS
MR. BRUCE EUGENE OWENS, age 69, of Rock Spring, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2021, at his residence, following a brief illness. Born in Lakeview, Georgia on March 31, 1952, He was a son of the late Hill and Lucille Waters Owens. Mr. Owens was a retired machinist for Roper Corporation and a Veteran of the U. S. Army.
Surviving are His sisters, Thelma McDaniel of Rock Spring and Wilma Bybee of Florida; several Nieces and Nephews.
Graveside service will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 29, 2021, in Little Sand Mountain Cemetery with Rev. Denny Patrick officiating.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are His sisters, Thelma McDaniel of Rock Spring and Wilma Bybee of Florida; several Nieces and Nephews.
Graveside service will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 29, 2021, in Little Sand Mountain Cemetery with Rev. Denny Patrick officiating.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
BOWMAN
MRS. DORIS BRAMLETT BOWMAN, age 87, of Whitley Drive, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at her residence. She was born January 22, 1934, at Watson Cross Roads, Alabama, a daughter of the late Grady H. and Tessie Burke Bramlett. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Doris was a hairdresser since her younger days, then worked as a switchboard operator for Chattooga County Hospital, a job she truly loved. She was one of the most kindhearted, generous, caring women and has missed her lifelong true love and husband, Evan Bowman, who passed away February 12, 2011. Doris would do anything to care for her family; she cooked a delicious Sunday lunch for many years, usually making two and three versions of the same dish to please different family members. She never met a stranger, enjoying conversation with everyone she met. Doris loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, looking to Him daily for guidance; she belonged to Calvary Baptist Church all her adult life.
Surviving are daughter, Becky Burns of Rome; sons and daughters-in-law, Randy & Kay Bowman and Tim & Suzann Bowman all of Summerville; grandchildren, Kyle Bowman, Haley Bowman, Kelsey Bowman, Jennifer Rogers, Jacob Bowman, and Will Bowman; Ten Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 30th, at 1:00 p.m. from Greenhills Memory Garden with Pastor Danny Decker officiating.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Doris Bramlett Bowman who passed away Tuesday.
Monday, October 25, 2021
MORGAN
MRS. SHARON DENISE (SHERRY) MORGAN, age 64, of Scoggins Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattooga County, She was born on December 21, 1956, to Billy Joe and Betty Imogene Atchley Simpson, who survive. Mrs. Morgan was Baptist by Faith and was assistant Manager retired for Family Dollar Store.
Surviving are husband, Gary Morgan; Parents, Billy and Betty Simpson; daughter, Kristie Michelle Morgan; son, Joseph William Morgan.; sister, Lisa Simpson Cordell; brother, Timothy Jason Simpson; Five Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 27th, at 2:00 P.M. from the Summerville Cemetery with Pastor Steve Collins officiating; there will be no visitation.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. SHARON DENISE (SHERRY) MORGAN, who passed away Monday.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
SIFFLES
MRS. BETTY FAYE SIFFLES, age 71, of Martin Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, in a Rome hospital. Born in Trion, Georgia, on March 17, 1950; She was a daughter of the late J. C. and Madeline Ledford Edgeworth. Mrs. Siffles was Supervisor for Lookout Mountain Transportation and a member of the Community Holiness Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandson, the late Braiden Fitzpatrick and brothers, the late Rev. Paul Edgeworth and the late J. T. Edgeworth.
Surviving are husband, Robert Leon Siffles, Sr.; daughters and son-in-law, Cindy Renae and Jamie Fitzpatrick, Megan Grace Siffles, and Jane Siffles; son and daughter-in-law, Robert, Jr. and Angela Siffles; grandchildren, Colt Siffles, Justin Fitzpatrick and Salita Siffles; great grandchildren, Kade Lassitter, Chloe Lassitter, Braiden Siffles, Riley Fitzpatrick, Kaylee Fitzpatrick; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 22nd, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Collins officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Colt Siffles, Justin Fitzpatrick, Michael Blackmon, Kenny Edgeworth, Brad Edgeworth, and Jamie Fitzpatrick. Honorary Pallbearer Roger Siffles. The Family will receive friends Friday from 12:00 noon until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty Faye Siffles who passed away Tuesday.
Surviving are husband, Robert Leon Siffles, Sr.; daughters and son-in-law, Cindy Renae and Jamie Fitzpatrick, Megan Grace Siffles, and Jane Siffles; son and daughter-in-law, Robert, Jr. and Angela Siffles; grandchildren, Colt Siffles, Justin Fitzpatrick and Salita Siffles; great grandchildren, Kade Lassitter, Chloe Lassitter, Braiden Siffles, Riley Fitzpatrick, Kaylee Fitzpatrick; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 22nd, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Collins officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Colt Siffles, Justin Fitzpatrick, Michael Blackmon, Kenny Edgeworth, Brad Edgeworth, and Jamie Fitzpatrick. Honorary Pallbearer Roger Siffles. The Family will receive friends Friday from 12:00 noon until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty Faye Siffles who passed away Tuesday.
Monday, October 18, 2021
GREEN
MR. MARTY RAY GREEN, age 53, of Smith Rail Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, October 17th, 2021, in a Rome hospital, following an illness. Marty was born May 23, 1968, in Rome, Georgia, to the late Ray and Terresa Diane Shipp Green. He was Baptist by Faith, was self-employed in the Construction industry, and in addition to Parents was preceded in death by his brother, the late Joey Green on June 15, 1998.
Surviving are wife, Cheryl Green; daughter, Marti Katherine Green; stepchildren, Heath and Savannah McGuire, Erica McGuire and Brandon Fountain; five Step Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 23rd, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Pace and Marti Katherine Green officiating, interment in Perennial Springs Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Josh Green, Chad Green, Charlie Bullard, Chip Cook, Tufton Blanks, and Chris Blanks. The Family will receive friends Saturday at the Funeral Home from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Marty Ray Green who died Sunday.
Surviving are wife, Cheryl Green; daughter, Marti Katherine Green; stepchildren, Heath and Savannah McGuire, Erica McGuire and Brandon Fountain; five Step Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 23rd, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Pace and Marti Katherine Green officiating, interment in Perennial Springs Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Josh Green, Chad Green, Charlie Bullard, Chip Cook, Tufton Blanks, and Chris Blanks. The Family will receive friends Saturday at the Funeral Home from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Marty Ray Green who died Sunday.
Saturday, October 2, 2021
FLOYD
MR. JAMES MATTHEW FLOYD, age 46, of Back Berryton Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday evening, October 1, 2021, in a Rome hospital. A native Chattooga Countian, He was born on June 17, 1975 to Mike and Jane Ivey Floyd, who survive. He was a member of South Summerville Baptist Church, was a graduate of Chattooga High School Class of 1993, served in the U. S. Army during Desert Storm, and was employed as a lab technician for Mohawk Industries. Mr. Floyd was preceded in death by grandparents, J. W. Floyd and Francis Bush Floyd and Johnnie and Gladys Ivey, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Wanda Prather.
Surviving are His wife, Elena Floyd; children, Anna Craig Floyd, Jamey and Will Floyd; parents, Mike and Jane Floyd; sister, Terri Lynn Floyd; brothers, Mickey and Stephanie Floyd and Mark and Beth Floyd; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 4th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Russ Blackwell officiating, interment in the Family lot of Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jamey Floyd, Mark Floyd, Alex Floyd, Barry Tallent, Eric Brock, Jason McWhorter; Honorary Pallbearers, Aaron and Amy Bennett, Tim and Sabrina Luallen, Kandy and Chris Keen, Matthew and Debbie Hall, David “Mutt” Helms, Mohawk Corporate Lab, and Trion Wrestling. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Sunday from 4 until 7 P.M.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. James Matthew Floyd.
Surviving are His wife, Elena Floyd; children, Anna Craig Floyd, Jamey and Will Floyd; parents, Mike and Jane Floyd; sister, Terri Lynn Floyd; brothers, Mickey and Stephanie Floyd and Mark and Beth Floyd; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 4th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Russ Blackwell officiating, interment in the Family lot of Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jamey Floyd, Mark Floyd, Alex Floyd, Barry Tallent, Eric Brock, Jason McWhorter; Honorary Pallbearers, Aaron and Amy Bennett, Tim and Sabrina Luallen, Kandy and Chris Keen, Matthew and Debbie Hall, David “Mutt” Helms, Mohawk Corporate Lab, and Trion Wrestling. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Sunday from 4 until 7 P.M.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. James Matthew Floyd.
Thursday, September 30, 2021
GREER
MRS. RITA DELL ROWE GREER, age 87, of Rome, Georgia, passed away Wednesday evening, September 29, 2021. She was born in Carbon Hill, Alabama on December 2, 1933 to the late Olan Ray and Wilma Gray Rowe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late William Preston (Bill) Greer and brother-in-law, the late Hugh Bohannon. Mrs. Greer was raised in Palestine, Arkansas and has always had an affection for Palestine. She moved to Georgia in 1960. Mrs. Greer was a member of the Rome Church of Christ. She was totally devoted to her family, loved to prepare meals, was an excellent seamstress, loved to read, and had an affection for flowers and butterflies.
Surviving are daughters and spouses, Wilma and Terry Maynard and Gail and Mike Burnett; sons and spouses, Preston and Kaye Greer and Ashley Greer; grandchildren, Cathie (Wade) Nolan, Will Greer, Magan Greer, Kailen Greer, Dillon Greer, Kellie Martin; great grandchildren, Eli, Ansley, Ian Nolan, and Michael Martin; sister, Carol (Jim) Barry; brother, Jimmy (Barbara) Rowe; sister-in-law, Mary Louise Bohannon; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Nancy and Ralph Mann; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 2nd, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister David O’Connell and Minister Steve Rogers officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Will Greer, Dillon Greer, Wade Nolan, Jon Barry, Will Humphries, and Jacob Mizell. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, Friday from 5 until 7 p.m. Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Rainbow Omega, P.O. Box 740, Eastaboga, Alabama 36260 or Georgia Agape, #3094 Mercer University Dr., Suite #200, Atlanta, GA. 30341.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Rita Dell Rowe Greer.
Surviving are daughters and spouses, Wilma and Terry Maynard and Gail and Mike Burnett; sons and spouses, Preston and Kaye Greer and Ashley Greer; grandchildren, Cathie (Wade) Nolan, Will Greer, Magan Greer, Kailen Greer, Dillon Greer, Kellie Martin; great grandchildren, Eli, Ansley, Ian Nolan, and Michael Martin; sister, Carol (Jim) Barry; brother, Jimmy (Barbara) Rowe; sister-in-law, Mary Louise Bohannon; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Nancy and Ralph Mann; several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 2nd, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister David O’Connell and Minister Steve Rogers officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Will Greer, Dillon Greer, Wade Nolan, Jon Barry, Will Humphries, and Jacob Mizell. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, Friday from 5 until 7 p.m. Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Rainbow Omega, P.O. Box 740, Eastaboga, Alabama 36260 or Georgia Agape, #3094 Mercer University Dr., Suite #200, Atlanta, GA. 30341.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Rita Dell Rowe Greer.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
STANSELL
MR. DENNIS F. STANSELL, age 70, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday afternoon, September 27, 2021. He was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on May 16, 1951 to the late Earl and Era Dee Wooten Stansell. Dennis served in the U. S. Navy during Vietnam, attended Harvest Worship in Trion, and was retired from retail sales. In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by a sister, the late Pat Trotter.
Surviving are children, Daniel Stansell, Dennis Stansell, Denise Stansell, and Angelia Bohannon; Five Grandchildren; brother, Mayor Larry Stansell; Two Nieces, Two Grand Nieces, and Two Grand Nephews.
A memorial service will be held Monday, October 4th, at 11:00 A.M.in West Hill Cemetery with Charles Trotter officiating.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are children, Daniel Stansell, Dennis Stansell, Denise Stansell, and Angelia Bohannon; Five Grandchildren; brother, Mayor Larry Stansell; Two Nieces, Two Grand Nieces, and Two Grand Nephews.
A memorial service will be held Monday, October 4th, at 11:00 A.M.in West Hill Cemetery with Charles Trotter officiating.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, September 19, 2021
JACKSON
MRS. PATSY A. JACKSON, age 64, of Back Berryton Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, in a Rome hospital. She was born in Chattooga County Georgia on August 3, 1957, a daughter of the late Carl and Georgia Irene Jones Milam; she was a homemaker.
Surviving are Her husband, Carlton Jackson; daughter and spouse, Judy Edgeworth and Billy Joe Durham; son and spouse, Alvin William Edgeworth and Amanda Roulane; granddaughter, Brittaney Edgeworth; grandson, Zachary Edgeworth; brother, Dennis Milam; beloved dog, Ginzo Jackson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 22nd, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Mr. Robert Wood officiating, interment in Berryton Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Billy Joe Durham, Zachary Edgeworth, Wayne Keef, David Ward, Jerry Crabtree, Kevin Ball. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Patsy S. Jackson who passed away Saturday.
Surviving are Her husband, Carlton Jackson; daughter and spouse, Judy Edgeworth and Billy Joe Durham; son and spouse, Alvin William Edgeworth and Amanda Roulane; granddaughter, Brittaney Edgeworth; grandson, Zachary Edgeworth; brother, Dennis Milam; beloved dog, Ginzo Jackson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 22nd, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Mr. Robert Wood officiating, interment in Berryton Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Billy Joe Durham, Zachary Edgeworth, Wayne Keef, David Ward, Jerry Crabtree, Kevin Ball. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Patsy S. Jackson who passed away Saturday.
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
SWIFT
MR. DAVID ALLEN SWIFT, SR., age 73, of Orchard Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday evening, September 13, 2021, in a Rome hospital. A native of Detroit, Michigan, He was born to the late Arnold James and Agnes Vivian Miller Swift on March 25, 1948. Mr. Swift had previously served in the U. S. Army, U. S. Air Force, and in the Army National Guard of Georgia. He was an LPN and worked in home construction.
Surviving are His wife, Colleen Swift; daughter, Barbara Swift; son David (Mary) Swift, Jr.; sisters, Margaret Crepes and Marie Pierce; brothers, James Arnold Swift and Kenneth Michael Swift; grandchildren, Destinee Swift, Serenity Swift, and Autumn Swift; several Nieces and Nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. David Allen Swift, Sr.
Surviving are His wife, Colleen Swift; daughter, Barbara Swift; son David (Mary) Swift, Jr.; sisters, Margaret Crepes and Marie Pierce; brothers, James Arnold Swift and Kenneth Michael Swift; grandchildren, Destinee Swift, Serenity Swift, and Autumn Swift; several Nieces and Nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. David Allen Swift, Sr.
Monday, September 13, 2021
Little Rosaleigh Abercrombie
LITTLE ROSALEIGH ABERCROMBIE, seven-month-old daughter of Mary Russell and Austin Abercrombie, of Center Post Road, Trion, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, in a Rome hospital. Miss Rosaleigh was preceded in death by grandparents, William Russell, Ray Abercrombie, Nancy Rutherford, and great grandfather, Jack Russell.
Surviving in addition to Parents are, paternal grandparents, Wayne Abercrombie, Ashley Abercrombie, and Bethany Eastling; maternal grandparents, Cindy Catir and Mark Catir; great grandparents, Maryann Russell, Patricia Abercrombie, Lawana Hill, Kelly Habard, and Lamar White; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
Private funeral service Monday, September 13th, from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Little Roseleigh Abercrombie, who passed away September 8, 2021.
Surviving in addition to Parents are, paternal grandparents, Wayne Abercrombie, Ashley Abercrombie, and Bethany Eastling; maternal grandparents, Cindy Catir and Mark Catir; great grandparents, Maryann Russell, Patricia Abercrombie, Lawana Hill, Kelly Habard, and Lamar White; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
Private funeral service Monday, September 13th, from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Little Roseleigh Abercrombie, who passed away September 8, 2021.
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