SCOGGINS

The Family of Mrs. Eva Ernestine Wofford Scoggins, announces her entrance into the portals of glory, Sunday morning, October 27, 2024. She was the elder daughter of Ruby Lee Nation and Ernest Wofford, born in LaFayette, Georgia, April 13, 1931. She and husband Billy Scoggins, were married December 26, 1948 and were blessed with sixty-five years together. She retired from thirty years of service with Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Ernestine possessed a beautiful soprano voice and a great love for gospel music. She enjoyed creating unique flower beds and was always known to have a favorite pet at her side. Mrs. Scoggins was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Scoggins, mother, Ruby Wofford, and father, Ernest Wofford.; two daughters, Mary Kathryn Ingram and Karen Lee Shipp, and an only sister, Shirley Hutchins.

Lovingly known as “MaMaw Teenie”, she will be missed by her children; son, David Scoggins and daughter, Ava Paulette (and Hank), Jordan; half brother, Robert Wofford, also a great host of grandchildren.

A Celebration of her life and her faith, in word and song, will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Summerville Pentecostal Worship Center, with Brothers Carl Jackson, Kevin Woods, and Andy Hutchins officiating. Grandsons will serve as their grandmother’s pallbearers. Visitation beginning at 12 noon will prelude service.

Mrs. Eva Ernestine Scoggins, absent from the body, forever present with the Lord.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DUNN

 MR. RONNIE DUNN, age 80, of Lyerly, Georgia, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 23, 2024, in a Rome health care. He was born on October 23, 1944 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Joe Barnard and Maudelle Augusta Stewart Dunn. Mr. Dunn was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church and a Carpenter by trade. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by a brother, the late Joe Dunn.

Surviving are His wife, Joan V. Dunn; daughters, Rebecca Lanham and Janet Reynolds; sons, Ronald Eugene Dunn, Jr. and Andrew D. Dunn; brother, Mike Dunn; Nine Grandchildren, Three Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

The Family will receive friends Tuesday, October 29th, from 5 until 7 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse or the American Heart Association.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MORRISON

MR. CARL NEWTON MORRISON, age 87, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday morning, October 23, 2024, at his daughter’s residence in Cedar Bluff, Alabama. Mr. Morrison was born in Rome, Georgia on October 14, 1937 to the late Newt and Velma Lowry Morrison. He served in the U. S. Army the 3rd Infantry in the Viet Nam era, was a member of American Legion Post 129, and was owner of Morrison & Associates Land Surveying Company. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by his wife the late Sandra Smithson Morrison and grandson, the late Cody Hogue.

Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Fred Hogue; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Julie Morrison; grandchildren, Preston Hogue, Ashley Williams and Amanda Williams; seven Great Grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 25th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Reynolds officiating, interment in the Family Plot of Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jon Dennis, Robert Jarrels, Joe Brown, Preston Hogue, Joy Hampton, and Rebecca Wood; Honorary Pallbearers Tim Etheridge, Vann Jennings, and members of American Legion Post 129. The Family will receive friends Thursday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Carl Newton Morrison.

SCOGGINS

MISS FRANCES D. SCOGGINS, age 86, of Subligna, Georgia, passed away Friday morning, October 18, 2024, in the local nursing home. She was born in Subligna on March 10, 1938, to the late Lawrence Chapman Scogging, Sr. and Ida Mae Rambo Scoggins. Miss Scoggins was a lifelong member of the Subligna Baptist Church and was a homemaker. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by her brothers, the late L. C. (Doc) Scoggins, Jr. (Ina) and Harold Scoggins (Dot), sister, the late Ms. Margaret Scoggins, and nephews the late Daryle Scoggins and Erick Scoggins.

Surviving are nieces and nephews, Sheryl McKinney and Carol Scoggins, Brion Scoggins, Mike Scoggins, and Mark Scoggins; several Great Nieces and Great Nephews; special friend, Odell Anderson.

Graveside and interment service, to celebrate the life of Miss Scoggins, will be held Monday, October 21st, at 1 P.M. at the Subligna Community Cemetery, with pastor Dr. Charles Bishop officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Nephews. In accordance with Miss Scoggins wishes, there will not be a visitation, anyone wishing to attend the service is requested to assemble at the Cemetery. The Family wishes to thank the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the care provided to Miss Scoggins during her stay.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Miss Frances D. Scoggins.

ALEXANDER

MRS. VIOLET RUTH ALEXANDER, age 84, of Dalton, Georgia, formerly of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday morning, October 13, 2024, in Dalton. A native of Trion, Georgia, She was born on November 25, 1939, to the late James Harold Burkhalter, Sr. and Nora Belle Ledbetter Burkhalter. Mrs. Alexander was a member of the Summerville First Baptist Church, retired from the accounting department of Chrysler Corporation, and in addition to Parents was preceded in death by Her daughter, the late Alisa Burkhalter, sisters, the late Jo Ann Derusha and Nancy Lambert, brother James Harold Burkhalter, Jr., grandchild, Courtney Brown.

Surviving are Her husband, Don Alexander; grandchildren, Baylee (Dakota) Crowe and Jacob (Chelsea Morris) Brown; great grandchildren, Ellie Crowe and Oaklyn Crowe; step children, Kathy Brown and Steve Alexander; Loved by Six Grandchildren; 2 nieces, Donna Lambert Lee and Debbie Lambert Bostwick; 3 nephews, Kevin Derusha, Lee Derusha, and Grant Burkhalter.

Funeral and interment service will be held Wednesday, October 16th, at 2:00 P.M. from the West Hill Cemetery, in Trion, Dr. Randy Clayton officiating; active pallbearers, Mason Eller, Matthew Johnston, Dakota Crowe, Jason Hall, Cole Hall, and Jacob Brown. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:00 noon until 1:30 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Violet Ruth Alexander who passed away Sunday.

HELTON

MR. HAROLD LEE HELTON, age 87, of Helton Drive, Summerville, Georgia, Berryton Community, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, evening in a Rome hospital. A native of Berryton, He was born on August 29, 1937 to the late Lewis Houston and Mary Gertrude Ray Helton. Mr. Helton was a member of the Berryton Baptist Church, retired from the Dye Department of Mohawk Industry, and was preceded in death by his wife the late Vesta Stephens Helton on March 23, 2024.

Surviving are daughters, Cheryl Lee Farrar (Brent Williamson) and Stephanie Helton; granddaughter, Jennifer Lee Farrar Turner; great granddaughters, Stella Frances Lee Turner, Annabelle Dianne Turner, and Vivian Rose Turner; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Jayne Helton; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 11th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Smith officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Joe Stephens, Chuck Helton, Terry Scoggins, Derek Smith, Landon Stephens, and Evan Stephens; Honorary Pallbearers, Mark Schrader, Sr., Robert Brown, Caro Owen, Robert Warren, Donny Kinsey, and Phil Helton. Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Flowers are appreciated or contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in memory of Mr. Helton.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Harold Lee Helton, who passed away Tuesday evening.

ALEXANDER

MR. HOMER GORDON ALEXANDER, age 86, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away Monday afternoon, October 7, 2024, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He was born in Lyerly, Georgia on December 17, 1937 to the late Henry and Ruth Staggs Alexander. Mr. Alexander graduated from high school in Sanford, Florida, attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida and Athens State University in Athens, Alabama. He married Nancy King of Summerville, Georgia in 1962. Mr. Alexander was a member of Ivy Creek Baptist Church, Buford, Georgia, and was retired District Manager for Graybar Electric Company, Miami, Florida, in 1994.

Surviving are His wife, Nancy King Alexander; three children, Jeffrey Alexander (Patty), Susanne Aznabay (Kemy), and James Alexander (Mindy); nine grandchildren, Matthew (Brittany), Christian, Dylan, Ryan, Kylee, Blake, Jared, Carson, Logan, and one great granddaughter, Robin Alexander.

Funeral and interment service will be held Friday, October 11th, at 11:00 A.M. from Alpine Cemetery at Menlo, Georgia, with Greg Bolton officiating. The Family will receive friends Thursday from 4 until 6 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Grandchildren. Flowers are appreciated or contributions may be made to the “Tunnel To Towers Foundation” at t2t.org or “Wounded Warrior Project” at support.woundedwarriorproject.org. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Homer Gordon Alexander who passed away Monday.

MARMET

MR. JOHN EDWARD MARMET, age 36, of Susie Lane, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday evening from injuries received in an auto accident. He was born in Rome, Georgia on August 24, 1988, a son of the late Charles Edward Marmet and Janice Edgeworth Marmet Prater, who survives. Mr. Marmet was a member of the Community Holiness Church and employed by Traeger Pelletts Company.

Surviving are He wife, Kourtney Marmet; mother and step father, Janice Marmet and Tony Prater; daughter, Jaycea Renea Marmet; son, Memphis Marmet; sister, Jennifer Suzanne Marmet; brother, Michael Marmet; aunts, Debbie Nance, Pat Corey, Barbara Marmet; cousins, Joie Nance and Nickie Corey.

Funeral and interment services will be held Monday, September 30th, at 2:00 P.M. from the Mount Olive Cemetery, at Cloudland, with Rev. Paul Bice officiating. Pallbearers will be Michael Blackmon, Dakota Lively, Anthony Green, Malachi Key, Bradley Wright, Memphis Marmet, Wess Ford, Manning Spencer, C-Dubb Bunn, and Eddie Miller; Honorary Pallbearers the Freedom Seekers Motor Cycle Club. Visitation will be Monday from 12 noon until 1:15 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. John Edward Marmet.

BALDWIN

MS. CAITLIN RAE BALDWIN, age 32, of Hwy 337, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 20, 2024, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in Rome, Georgia on August 29, 1992, was a member of the LaFayette United Methodist Church, and was in retail sales.

Surviving are parents, Max and Tari Baldwin; grandparents, Peggy Baldwin, William and Carol Proctor; fiance’, Timothy Asbury; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 29th at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Randall Massengill officiating, entombment in Greenhills Memory Gardens. Active Pallbearers Patrick Baldwin, Dana Proctor, Timothy Asbury, Nicolas Overstreet, Matt Pobieglo, and Mark Woods. Visitation will be Sunday from 12 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Caitlin Rae Baldwin, who passed away Thursday.

RAGAN

MR. DYLAN WADE RAGAN, age 32, of Lyerly, Georgia went to his Heavenly home on Friday, September 27, 2024, with Family at his side. Dylan was born May 19, 1992, in Rome, Georgia, a member of the Berryton Baptist Church, was an avid Pokeman card collector, and years ago could be found outdoors shooting basketball for hours. Of late, His favorite pastime was creek bank fishing with friends. Dylan loved family, and looked forward to every holiday get together. He was preceded in dead by father, the late Thomas Wade Ragan and grandfathers the late Bobby Carnes and Joe Potter.

Dylan will be greatly missed by mother and step father, Kimberly and Eric Brown; brother, William Brown; grandmothers, Debbie Carnes, Kathryn Potter, and Judy Rogan; grandfather, Jerry Wade Ragan; uncles and aunts, Joey and Amanda Carnes, and Bob Carnes; several Cousins that adored Him; special friend, Chelsey Holt.

A private graveside service will be held Sunday, September 29th, in Lyerly Cemetery with Pastor Barry Brown officiating. Pallbearers Joey Carnes, Bob Carnes, Mack Burke, Dwight Dotson, Budd Mobbs, Brady Carnes, Harry Farrow, Austin Carnes, and Cameron Driver.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

HALL

MRS. BARBARA JEAN HALL, age 91, of Hall’s Valley Road, Trion, Georgia, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 14, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Hall was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on February 17, 1933 to the late Charles Franklin and May Bell Harris Williams. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ and a retired Teacher for Chattooga Headstart; in addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by several Siblings.

Surviving are Her husband, Fred Hall; daughters, Freda (Ken) Anderson, Brenda (Clifford) Snyder; and Kathy (Trent) Mercer; son, David (Pam Hall; Eight Grandchildren, Twelve Great Grandchildren, and One Great Great Granddaughter; sisters, Betty Huckabee and Alice Gunter; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral and interment service will be held Monday at 1:00 P.M. from the Howell Cemetery with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating. The Family will receive friends Monday from 11:00 A.M. until 12:45 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Barbara Jean Hall who passed away Saturday.

SCOGGINS

MR. DONNY H. SCOGGINS, age 81, of Ramey Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 14, 2024, at Atrium Health Floyd Chattooga, following a sudden event. He was born in Summerville, Georgia on February 22, 1943, a son of the late Benjamin Delaney and Rosell Maxey Scoggins. A member of the Subligna Baptist Church and for many years He owned and operated Scoggins Garage in Pennville. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by first wife, the late Eula Belle Scoggins on September 27, 2014 and a son the late Brent Scoggins on July 12, 2018, siblings, Edward Scoggins, Blanche Bean, Ruby Brewster, None Maxwell, and Carrie Ann Morrow all passed away earlier.

Surviving are wife, Carol Scoggins; son, Kevin (Sandra) Scoggins; step son, Kyle Parris; brother, Johnny (Eleanor) Scoggins; grandchildren, Terry & Brandi Eller and Nathan & Jennifer Thompson; great grandchildren, Alex Stewart, Logan Eller, Sara Thompson, and Addie Thompson; special niece, Beth Kellett; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 17th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Pastor Charles Bishop officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jody Stoner, Michael White, Jim Wright, Alex Stewart, Logan Eller, and Ray Casey; Honorary Pallbearers Stacey Whited, Chris Scott, and the North Georgia Cruisers. The Family will receive friends Monday evening 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Donny H. Scoggins who passed away Saturday.

PAYNE

MRS. MARGIE ORLENA PAYNE, age 97, of Neal Gap Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away at her residence Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024. She was born on January 24, 1927, in Tennessee, to the late James and Orlena Gibson Conner. Mrs. Payne was retired secretary for Pennville School; in addition to Parents was preceded in death by first husband, the late George William Payne and second husband, the late Thomas Broome, sister, the late Velma Jean Holland and half brother, the late James L. Payne.

Surviving are daughters, Amelia McCrickard and Rebecca Lynn Gable; sons, Larry William Payne and Bobby Payne; Seven Grandchildren, Eleven Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 14th, at 1:00 P.M. from the Pennville Church of Christ with Minister Robby Eversole and Minister Brad Hayes officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Larry William Payne, William James, David Gable, Bobby Payne, Robert Payne, and Gabriel Gable. The Family will receive relatives and friends, Saturday from 11 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Pennville Church of Christ.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. MARGIE-ORLENA PAYNE who passed away Wednesday evening.

WOODY

 MR. LEON WOODY, age 82, of LaFayette, Georgia, passed away Monday evening, September 9, 2024, in a Fort Oglethrope, Georgia health center. He was born in Ringgold, Georgia on February 15, 1942, to the late Olan and Estelle Wilson Woody. Mr. Woody was Baptist by Faith; he formerly owned/operated his own grocery store and was the former manager of Summerville Ingles Food Store. In addition to Parents, Mr. Woody was preceded in death by siblings Kenneth Woody, Terry Woody, Brenda Woody, Kay Woody, and Joyce Woody Spivey.

Surviving are His daughter and son-on-law, Sandra and Royce Williams; granddaughters-Morgan and Nick Obey and Jenna and Stryker Brown; great grandchildren, Laine and Sophie Brown, and Ella and Zander Obey; brother, Tim (Tammy) Woody; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Graveside and interment service was held Wednesday, September 11th, at 3:00 P.M. in West Hill Cemetery in Trion, with Rev. Harold Helton officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr., Leon Woody who passed away Monday evening, September 9, 2024.

LOWRANCE

MRS. BETTY JO LOWRANCE, age 86, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 29, 2024, in LaFayette, Georgia. Mrs. Lowrance was born in Trion, Georgia to the late Woodrow and Juanita Chaney Garmany on November 16, 1937. She was Church of God by Faith and a personal caregiver. Mrs. Lowrance was preceded in death by husband, the late Dewey Lowrance in 2001, a sister, Gloria Jean Garmany, brothers, Charles Edwards, Gerald Garmany, Wesley Garmany, and Gary Don Garmany.

Surviving are daughters, Betty (Sissie) Lowrance (Rusty Hamilton), Gaynelle Goodson, and Sandra Gray (Dennis), sons, Grady Ledford, Wesley Ledford, Matthew Lowrance, Kenneth Avery Brock, and Randall Brock; sister, Linda Adams, Edna Graze, and Kathryn Davis; brothers, Donald Garmany and Melvin Edwards; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 3rd, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Dawlon Conkle officiating, interment in Coulter Cemetery in Kensington, Georgia. Active Pallbearers John Lee, Jonathan Asher, Shaun Goodson, Lin Gray, Ashton Goodson, and Cody Ware. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 10 until 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty Jo Lowrance who passed away Thursday evening.

TRIBBLE

Frank Kenyon "Ken" Tribble, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2024, at the age of 67 in Holland, Georgia. Born on January 26, 1957, in Greenville, Alabama, he was a well-respected member of his community.Ken graduated from Robert L. Osborne High School in Marietta, Georgia before furthering his education at Millsaps College, Georgia State University, and the University of Georgia. He had a distinguished career, beginning as a Program Administrator at IBM, then serving as the Director of Administrative Services at the Chattooga County Board of Education, and finally as the owner of Cedar Hill Computer Services until his retirement.

Ken was deeply involved in his community and was a member of Summerville First United Methodist Church. His hobbies included cycling and golfing, which he pursued with passion and dedication. He was also a member of the group Friends of Sloppy Floyd for many years and served in several administrative positions throughout his membership. Additionally, he at one time was on the board of directors of the Chattooga County Literacy Council and once served as the chair for Chattooga Family Connection. He also volunteered his services to the Three Circles Foundation for a time and was formerly a volunteer fireman/first responder in the Holland Volunteer Fire Department.

Ken is survived by his wife, Karen Tribble; his daughter, Calliope Westbrooke; and his son, Alex Tribble. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank K. Tribble, Sr. and Plu Chandler Tribble, and his brother, Chandler M. Tribble.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Friends of Sloppy Floyd organization at the Sloppy Floyd State Park office or through the following link: https://friendsofgastateparks.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=41 

Contributions may also be made to Three Circles Foundation at: http://www.threecirclesfoundation.org/support. 

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

STEWARD

MRS. BARBARA JEAN STEWARD, age 81, of Trion, Georgia, passed away peacefully Monday, July 29, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Steward was born in Trion, Georgia on December 22, 1942, a daughter of the late Paul T. and Grace Lee Hennon Blackmon. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by her husband the late Arnold Bruce Steward on May 29, 2019, and brothers the late Mitchell Blackmon and Infant Paul Blackmon. Mrs. Steward was a member of the East Trion Church of God.

Survivors include daughters, Kelly Karen Steward & Charles Larry Burrage, Jr. and Rebecca Jean Steward James; son, Randy Bruce & Bonnie Steward; grandsons, Colton Alexander Burrage and Grayson Noah James; sister, Bonnie Blackmon Bryant; brothers Willie Blackmon and Roy Blackmon; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 2 p.m. from the Graveside in West Hill Cemetery with Dr. Paul Mason and Dr. Randy Clayton officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Colten Burrage, Noah James, Charles Burrage, Jr., Tommy Smith, Tim Blackmon and Jason Blackmon. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 noon until 1:30 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Barbara Jean Steward who passed away Monday.

BULLARD

 MRS. FRANCES HIX BULLARD, age 92, of Calhoun, Georgia formerly of Chattooga County, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, afternoon in Calhoun.  Born in Trion, Georgia on July 4, 1932, she was a daughter of the late T. R. and Ida Mae Bennett Hix.  Mrs. Bullard was a member of the Meadowdale Baptist Church in Calhoun Georgia.  Frances was a homemaker and excellent baker, you were really special if you had her tea cakes and red velvet cake.  She traveled the US as a military wife with her husband in the USAF.  She also went on many trips with the Gadabouts in Calhoun and made many friends. Frances had one hobby and one only...shopping at Belks and she was expert at it!   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, the late Hugh M. Bullard, brothers, Kenneth (Yvonne) Hix, brothers-in-law, Harbin Davis, Jack Lanier, Johnny Bullard, and Austin Moore.

Surviving are son, Robert M. (Brenda) Bullard; grandson, Jason R. (Marcy) Bullard; great grandchildren, Beau Bryant Bullard and Sydney Claire Bullard all of Calhoun; sisters, Charlotte Davis of Calhoun, Pat Lanier of LaFayette, Evelyn (Bobby) Hegwood of Chattanooga, Marilyn Moore of Summerville, Sandra (Glenn) Garner of Rock Spring, Melba Jean (David) Underhill of Virginia Beach; brother, Larry Hix of Subligna; sister-in-law, Mary Bullard; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 27th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Berry officiating, interment in Subligna Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jason Bullard, Beau Bullard, Bobby Hegwood, Larry Hix, Kent Moore, and Rich Holder. Special thank you to Morning Pointe Memory Care Staff and Employees and to Compassus Hospice. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Flowers are excepted or contributions may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association #922 East Morris St., Dalton, GA.-30720.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

TUCKER

Mrs. Martha Kay Tucker, age 73, of Menlo, GA, passed away peacefully in her home on July 14th, 2024. Mrs. Tucker was born on April 29th, 1951, in Trion GA at the old Trion Hospital near what is now the Town Hall. She attended Trion High School where she graduated in 1969 as Valedictorian. On December 23rd, 1970, she married Ralph Edward Tucker in the living room of their small home, thus beginning a lifetime partnership that lasted 53 and a half years. On January 19th, 1972, the couple had their first and only child, Eric Shane. Work ethic was very important to Martha as she held a number of jobs while in school and during the early part of her marriage. After the birth of her son, she took 6 years off to spend time with him and focus on her young family. When Shane began school in 1978, Martha interviewed for and was hired at Bigelow Sanford (later known as Karastan/Bigelow) where she continued working in the office for the next 12 years. During her tenure there, she received numerous awards and commendations (including the prestigious Textile Citizen of the Year Award) for her job performance and reliability.

Then, on February 20th, 1990, she switched careers and began working in the Chattooga County Commissioner's Office under Mr. Jim Parker. She eventually progressed to the position of County Clerk where she remained for the next 34 years until her official retirement on June 30th of 2024. During her time there, she worked for four different commissioners: the aforementioned Mr. Parker, Mr. Mike Dawson, Mr. Jason Winters, and the current commissioner, Mr. Blake Elsberry. She was known for her organizational skills, reliability, and integrity in serving the citizens of Chattooga County for almost three and a half decades. In addition to her work and family life, Mrs. Tucker was a founding member of Alpine Community Church which she attended for over 50 years. Her faith was strong and backed up by her many works. She taught Sunday School, led the youth group in various activities, organized Bible School, created Alpine's "Old Timey Day", and directed the youth Christmas program. She was also instrumental in the start-up of Alpine's Live Nativity Scene over 40 years ago, which has now grown to inspiring over 1,000 visitors per year during the Christmas Season. Mrs. Tucker was preceded in death by her father, Mr. Horace McWhorter, her mother, Ms. Hilda McWhorter, and a brother, Mr. Stacy McWhorter.

She is survived by her husband of over 53 years, Ralph Tucker; son, Shane Tucker and his fiance Gina McGuire; sister Janet Schram and her spouse Jimmy; brother Richie McWhorter; brother Tracy McWhorter and his spouse Lisa; brother Anthony McWhorter; sister-in-law Jeannie Tucker; sister-in-law Becky McWhorter; niece Heather Roberts; nephews Tyson McWhorter, Ben McWhorter, Hampton McWhorter, Will McWhorter, Owen McWhorter, and Jason Tucker; and great-nieces Hannah Stewart, Rayne McWhorter, and Jolie McWhorter.

A short service will be held for Mrs. Tucker at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, July 17th at Alpine Community Church with Pastor Jeremy Stroop officiating. The family will receive visitors at Alpine two hours prior to the service from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Alpine Cemetery with Richie McWhorter, Tracy McWhorter, Anthony McWhorter, Andy Roberts, Tyson McWhorter, Will McWhorter, and Charles Davis as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include all members and attendees of Alpine Community Church and the employees of the Chattooga County Commissioner's Office.

"Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate". Proverbs 31:31.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

HOGUE

MR. HOWARD EUGENE HOGUE, age 70, of Trenton, Georgia formerly of Chattooga County, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, in a Trenton Rehab Center. A native of Dalton, Georgia, He was born to the late Fred Deforest and Audra Mae Corbin Hogue on April 16, 1954. Mr. Hogue was a retired metal fabricator for J. Bar Tractor. In addition to Parents, was preceded in death by sisters, the late Freddie Mae Wilson and Rebecca Diane Wright and brothers, the late Paul Hogue, Goldman Hogue, John Hogue, Thurman Hogue, Robert Hogue, and Charlie Hogue.

Surviving are sons, Michael Hogue and Buster & Jerica Hogue; brothers, Calvin Hogue and Dewey Hogue; grandchildren, Madison, Hayden, Malachi, and Gage; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Tony Samples officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Howard Eugene Hogue who passed away Monday.