CRABTREE

MR. ARTHUR DAVID CRABTREE, age 78, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday morning, January 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born on July 13, 1946, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a son of the late George Gideon and Mae Elizabeth Smith Crabtree. Mr. Crabtree was self employed in flooring and refrigeration business and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, the late Alfred Crabtree, several other sisters and brothers also passed away earlier.

Surviving are his wife, Linda Crabtree; daughters and sons-in-law, Sonya Ricketts, Stephanie (Mike) O’Neal, and Sabrina (Chad) Walden; grandchildren, Brandon Cody, Jacob (Kinsey) O’Neal, Jaxon O’Neal, Cate Walden, Jenna O’Neal, and Emma Walden; great granddaughter, Lily Kate O’Neal; brother, Bud Crabtree; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 27th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Freddy Bell and Assoc. Pastor Greg Banks officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Pete Crabtree, Jimmy Holland, Brandon Cody, Jake O’Neal, Jaxon O’Neal, and Bradley Florence. The family will receive friends Monday from Noon until 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Arthur David Crabtree, who passed away Friday.

MCWILLIAMS

MRS. RUBY LEE MCWILLIAMS, age 96, of Haywood Valley Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at her residence. She was born on May 8, 1928, in Chattooga County, Georgia, a daughter of the late Jess and Lois Chapman Scoggins; in addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by her husband the late Robert L. (Bob) McWilliams, and sons, Robert Michael McWilliams, Joey McWilliams, and Tim McWilliams, all passed away previously.

Surviving are granddaughter, Christa McWilliams (Chuck Campanelli); great grandson, Bobby Campanelli; daughter-in law, Martha McWilliams; nephew, Rick (Cheryl) Brown & son-Rance Brown; and Pat Brown.

No formal service will be held.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

STEWART

MR. CHARLES EDWARD STEWART, of Lake Isabella, California, formerly of Chattooga County, Georgia, passed away January 3, 2025 in California. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, friend and member of his beloved church, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Charles was born on October 11, 1943, in Ider, Alabama. He spent his life working on cars as a mechanic. His passion was his collection of old cars and his dedication to his church.

But more than anything He loved his family, his devoted wife, Carolyn, brothers, Billy and Kenneth, his daughters, Joyce and Michelle, son-in-law Vince, grandson, Ryan, granddaughter-in-law, Megan, and his 2 great grandbabies, Laramie and Onyx.

He is now spending his time with God and his parents, John and Mary Lois.

Services will be held February 1, 2025 at 2:00 P.M., from Mt. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella, CA.-93240, with Pastor Ron officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home makes announcement for the Family.

CULBERSON

MR. BILLY LAVERNE “WILD BILL” CULBERSON, Jr., age 74 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 in a Rome hospital. He was born in Athens, Tennessee March 11, 1951, son of the late Leonard Laverne and Bessy Velma Burse Culberson. He was Baptist by Faith and a Pulp Wooder and Farm Hand for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Ray Culberson, Paul Culberson and Ed Culberson.

Surviving are his son and spouse, Willy and Barbara Culberson; brother, Harve & Jean Culberson; granddaughter, Georgia (Stwart) Kelley; grandsons, Cameron Culberson, Nate Culberson, and Gabe Culberson; several Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 7th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Steven Nichols officiating, interment in Armuchee Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Cameron Culberson, Nate Culberson, Gabe Culberson, GiGi Culberson, Clint Hunter, and Jon Hunter. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

TYLER

MR. JIMMY EVERETTE TYLER, age 69, of 10th Street-Trion, Georgia, passed away at home on Saturday, January 4, 2025, following an illness. Mr. Tyler was born on September 23, 1955, in Quincy Florida, son of the late Theodore Everette and Mary Elizabeth Hayes Tyler. He was a Truck Driver by trade and Baptist by Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Tyler, Jr.; daughter, Shannon Marie Tyler; brothers, Hoppy Tyler, Danny Tyler and T. Tex Tyler; sisters, Gladys Richards, Louise Miller and Nell Day.

Surviving are his wife, Darlene Tyler; daughters, Kaisha Blackmon, Samantha Carter and Tiffany Moody; sons, Paul T. Carter, Simon Carter; sisters, Elaine Day, Jeanette Chambliss, Margie Richardson, and Cindy Tyler; brother, Tony Armstrong; 22 Grandchildren, Several Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 12 Noon from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Brown and Rev. John McGraw officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jimmy Everette Tyler.

HARDIN

 MRS. MILLIE RUTH HARDIN, age 87 of Macon, GA, formerly of Trion, GA passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025. Mrs. Hardin was born on December 27, 1937, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late James Arvill and Evelyn G. Lemming. She was a retiree of Wometco Food Services, where she was the executive assistant to the general manager. She was a faithful member of the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Millie played basketball in high school and enjoyed bowling, golf, and vacationing in the north Georgia mountains. Her favorite hobby was cooking. She won a Southern Living cooking contest for the Rome region in 1998 with her vegetable casserole. Millie also enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles, word puzzles, and solitaire.  Millie will be remembered by her son and daughter-in-law, Phil and Elizabeth Hardin of Macon, GA., and brother James F. Lemming, Trion, GA.  In addition to her parents, Millie was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Dwight L. Hardin and her sister Margaret A. Williams.

The family is especially thankful for the care and friendship of the special people of Caryle Place where she was a resident for the past 3 years and for the Pine Pointe Hospice nurses and staff that attended her during recent months.

Funeral services will be held January 6, 2025. The family will greet friends from 11am to 12 noon and the funeral will follow at the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating. The burial will be in the Westhill Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Dan Logan, Carter Logan, Chris Logan, Ed Cordell, Tim Thompson, and Justin Glaze.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ, Trion, GA or your favorite charity.

 

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Millie Ruth Hardin.

MILLER

Marion Elaine Miller, 1943-2024

On December 4th, Marion Elaine Miller, née Patterson, 81, of Menlo, GA, passed away peacefully in Legends of Colorado Springs, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Elaine was born on January 15, 1943 in Trion, GA to Maxine Patterson, née Phillips, and Horace G. Patterson. She attended Summerville High School, Class of ’61, where she excelled in academic courses as well as varsity cheerleading and basketball.

In November, 1969, Elaine married Armuchee, GA native Emmett Wayne Miller, aka “Schlitz”, also a Summerville H.S. graduate as well as U.S. Marine Corp Vietnam veteran. Emmett was about to embark on a storied career with the CIA. A year later, Elaine joined the CIA ranks at Edwards AFB, where they both supported the U2 and SR-71 spy plane projects. Thus began an almost 30-year joint career that would take them to posts in northern Virginia, Cyprus, Sri Lanka, Kuwait, Germany, and England.

Upon retirement in 1997, the couple returned to Chattooga County, where they renovated an old farmhouse in Menlo and spent years traveling and working overseas as U.S. government contractors in embassies, consulates, and other high-security areas.

Elaine was preceded in death by husband, Emmett, who passed on November, 18, 2022, and parents Horace and Maxine Patterson, brothers Hall and Glenn Patterson, sister-in-law Doris Dover Patterson, aunt Martha Taylor, uncles Tom, Watson, Dempsey, and Pharaday Phillips, and cousin, Reba Phillips.

Surviving family members include son Barry and his children Skye, Rowan, and Kenna Cusack Miller, son Emmett and daughter-in-law Nora Miller and their children Joshua and Rylee Miller, sister-in-law Linda Hughes Patterson, nephews Michael and David Patterson and their children Autumn, Heather, and Jerison Patterson, and niece Nicole Patterson and her children Autumn, John, and Gracie Patterson.

Remembrance at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Dates to be announced.

WHITE

MR. ROBBY WHITE, age 76, of Lyerly, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, in a Rome hospital. Mr. White was born in Lyerly, Georgia on February 23, 1948, to the late Albert Newton (Buck) White and Lucile Bell White. He was a member of the Lyerly First Baptist Church, a U. S. Army Veteran of Viet Nam a painting Contractor, was an avid Golfer, and was President of Chattooga High School 1967 Senior Graduating Class. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by a sister, the late Mary Elizabeth “Ebbie” Stephenson and a nephew, Michael Eli Stephenson.

Surviving are daughter, Miranda Lee White; son, Trevor Russell White; granddaughter, Allison and grandson Greyson; nieces, Deborah Stephenson, Carol (Tommy) Haynie; nephew, Dave (Sharon) Stephenson, also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. from the Lyerly First Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Peppers officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Church; there will be a gathering after the interment service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Robby White.

WOOTEN

MRS. ELKE WOOTEN, age 82, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away December 22, 2024, in Savannah. She was born in Berlin, Germany, on November 6, 1942, a daughter of the late Gustar and Erna Tenetorf Scheusher. Mrs. Wooten was a filling station cashier, and was preceded in death by her husband, the Late Billy John Wooten on April 22, 2012.

Surviving are daughters, Elke Margaret Roy, Jennifer Dawn Beasley, and Audrey Racquell Lamar; son, William John Wooten; Ten Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

Graveside and interment service will be held Friday, January 3, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. from Wooten Cemetery at Cloudland, Georgia.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CLARK

MRS. GLENDA “BLONDIE” CLARK, age 58, of Martin Dairy Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 23, 2024, in a local health care facility. Mrs. Clark was born in LaFayette, Georgia on September 22, 1966 to the late Conal Jefferson and Shirley Thompson George. She was a member of United by Faith Church and was a Homemaker. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by a grandson, the late Camron Clark, and a brother, the late Steve George.

Surviving are Her husband, Allen Clark; daughter, Heather Leann Clark (Kyle); sons, Allen Dewayn Clark, Timothy Allen (Nicole) Clark, Jonathan Michael (Tina) Clark, and Nathan Daniel (Melissa) Clark; sisters, Linda Clark, Annette Pritchett, and Heather Boyd; brother Jeff George; grandchildren, Nasiah McVay, Hunter Clark, Brantley Clark, Elijah Gordon, Harper Gordon, Camron Driver, Donovan Warren, Layla Mae Clark, Braxton Clark, Brice Major, Leland Rose, and Debbie Rose; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 27th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Brown and Mr. John McGraw officiating, interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Jacob Nelson, Steven Hamby, Camron Driver, Dillon Mitchell, Curtis Cochran, and Eddie Jackson. The Family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 4 until 6 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Glenda Clark, who passed away Monday.

CHAMBERS

MR. JOHN WAYNE CHAMBERS, age 84, of Melba Drive, Trion, Georgia, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, in Trion, Georgia, He was born in Trion, Georgia to the late John Mac and Mattie Bryan Chambers on January 13, 1940. Mr. Chambers was Methodist by Faith, a Veteran of the U. S. Army serving in Korea, and was retired chemical operator for Rico Industries. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by a sister, the late Doris Bryant.

Surviving are daughters, Amy (Ben) Stanfield and Mary Beth (Darrin) Morrison; grandchildren, Micah and Mason Hughes, Levi Stanfield, and Brandon Morrison.

Funeral and interment service will be held Thursday, December 19th, at 11:00 A.M., from West Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Ken Oliver officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Grandsons, American Legion Shanklin-Attaway Post #5 of Rome will render Military Honors at graveside.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. John Wayne Chambers, who passed away Monday.

DAVIS

 

Joann B. Davis of Summerville Ga departed her loving family on December 11, 2024. She passed peacefully in her sleep with her daughter Dawn Davis by her side.

Joann was born in McDonough Ga on October 22, 1935 to Edna Craig Brown Austin and Emerson Brown. Her loving stepfather was John B. Austin.

Joann was Mother to Dawn Jolene Davis and Dayna Davis Miles. She raised her children with love and devotion in Morrow Ga with her husband Jeff B. Davis.

As an Educator, Joann was known for her love and dedication to the children she taught. She also had a Dachshund named Josie that she doted on and loved dearly.

Her hobbies included Cooking and Gardening. She designed the floor plan of the family home that was built in 1964 and was featured in Better Homes and Gardens magazine.

She is survived by her daughters Dawn Jolene Davis and Dayna Davis Miles, Grandchildren Paul Daniel Norwood II and Rachel Miles Makin. She is also survived by her Son in law Roger W. Miles.

There will be no Funeral services as her Daughter Dawn J. Davis will privately lay her to rest.

In lieu of flowers, Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

ORR

MRS. PLUMA ALICE ORR, age 83, formerly of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday morning, December 11, 2024, in a Rome, Georgia assisted living. She was born in Trion, Georgia on July 12, 1941, a daughter of the late Hubbard and Myrtle Simmons Keen. She was a member of the Pennville First Baptist Church and retired from the Training Department of Mount Vernon Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late James Eugene Orr, and siblings Nellie Woods and Melvin Keen died earlier.

Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Camille Orr; grandchildren, Alex Orr, Adam Orr, and Emma Orr; sister, Ortha Ward and Lois Smith; brothers, James Keen and Charles Keen; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be Saturday at 12 noon from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Colbert officiating. The Family will receive visitors Saturday from 11 a.m. until 12 noon at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Pluma Alice Orr who passed away Wednesday.

HAYES

MRS. POLLY HAYES, age 96, of Trion, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in the local nursing home. She was born in Trion, Georgia on August 26, 1928, to the late Oliver and Annie Ray Colbert Farmer. Mrs. Hayes, for 37 years was an executive secretary for Riegel Textile-Mount Vernon Mills. She attended the Pennville Church of Christ and the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. In addition to Parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Billy Joe “Jug” Hayes and brother, the late Don Farmer.

Surviving are her sons, Steve Hayes and Kevin (Betsy) Hayes; sister, Sylvia Starkey; grandchildren, Preston (Jamie) Hayes, Nicki Collins, Haydn (Kandace) Hayes, Holden (Annabeth) Hayes; great grandchildren, William Hayes, Aliya McBryde, Jaydn Hayes, Harper Hayes, Ryland Hayes, Bridget Hayes, and Janae Moore; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Ministers Hugh Glaze and Rick Lawson officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Preston Hayes, Haydn Hayes, Holden Hayes, Jaydn Hayes, Robert Hayes and Scott Parris. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of Pennville Church of Christ, members of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ and the staff members of Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Barry and Pam Bridges, Sue Bridges, Beth and Doug Wilson, Tammy and Mike Bennett and Elizabeth Hall. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home. The Family respectfully requests No flowers and suggests donations to the Gospel Broadcasting Network @ gbntv.org.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Polly Hayes.

KIRBY

MRS. SHERRY DIANE KIRBY, age 66, of Montgomery Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, in a Rome hospital. Mrs. Kirby was born on July 15, 1958 in Summerville, Georgia, a daughter of the late Fred Miller and Martha Lou Clark Money; She was a Homemaker and Baptist by Faith. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by a brother, the Late Clark Money.

Surviving are Her husband, Ed Kirby; sisters, Lisa Keen, Buffy Money, and A. J. Martin; brother, Todd Money; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 2nd, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Jeremy Stroop officiating, interment in Johnson Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Chase Lively, Bryan Barnes, Allen Keen, Ty Hutchins, Ethan Young, and Nish Patel. The Family will receive friends Monday from 12 noon until 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Sherry Diane Kirby, who passed away Thursday.

SCHILLING

MRS. BECKY SCHILLING, age 71, of Trion, Georgia, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 12, 2024, following a sudden attack. A native of Cherokee County, Alabama, she was born on May 8, 1953, to the late Houston D. and Bessie Carolyn Stansell Palmer. She was a retired nurse for Chattooga County Hospital and Baptist by Faith. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Schilling was preceded in death by husband, the late Joseph H. Schilling, Jr. on September 8, 2009; siblings, the late Marilyn Foy Palmer, Bobby Gene Palmer, Jimmie Ruth Sweat, Kimberly Dawn Kennett, Phyllis Sue Padgett, and Beloved Pet-Lambchop.

Surviving are sisters, Pat Elsberry, Linda Orr, Martha Reynolds, Kathy Brown, Marsha Uptain; brothers, Houston Ladon Palmer & Michael T. Palmer; fiance’, Steve Scoggins; God children, Justin Blackmon and Amber Uptain.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, November 17th, at 2:00 P.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery, with Gary Brown officiating. Active Pallbearers Stacy Reynolds, Robby Johnson, Mike Palmer, Justin Blackmon, Barry Padgett, and Jeremy Marshall. Visitation will be Sunday from 1 until 1:50 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Becky Schilling, who passed away Tuesday.

CARNES

MR. AUSTIN RYAN CARNES, age 27, of Lyerly, Georgia, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, from injuries received in a pedestrian-auto incident near Lyerly, on Saturday. He was a son of Lori Nichole Williams and Bobby Ray Carnes. Austin was employed with Joey’s Lawn service, and was preceded in death by grandparents the late Bobby Carnes, Terry and Marlene Williams; great grandparents, the late Joe Potter, Gordon and Margaret Williams, Lamar and Era Smith; great great grandmother, the late Evelyn Lemming also passed away earlier.

Surviving are son-Liam Brown; mother, Lori Williams, father and step mother, Bobby and Jessica Carnes; grandmother, Debbie Carnes; great grandmother, Kathryn Potter; brothers, Blake Williams and Jacob Swan.

Funeral service will be held Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. from Graveside in Lyerly Cemetery with Rev. Robert Brown officiating; Active Pallbearers Brady Carnes, Eric Williams, Joey Carnes, Eric Brown, Blake Williams, and Jacob Swan. There will not be any visitation.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

GREEN

ALICE RUTH GREEN, 84, Summerville, Georgia, passed away November 8, 2024, in her home.

Born on July 26, 1940, Alice Ruth was the daughter of the late Ira “Runt” Henderson and Ruth Franklin Henderson. In addition to Parents, Her husband, Charles Amos Green and her sister, Peggy Helms died earlier.

Surviving are Her son, Charles Preston Green and brother, Ikie Henderson.

Interment will be in the Cloudland Presbyterian Church Cemetery. 

There will be no formal services.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

HALL

 MRS. JEWEL CAROL TOWNSEND HALL, age 92, of Menlo, Georgia, passed away Thursday morning, November 7, 2024, in a Rossville, Georgia, Nursing Facility, following an illness. She was born in Rome, Georgia on April 4, 1932 to the late George E. and Eunice Jones Townsend. Jewel was a member of the Menlo Methodist Church and was retired from Best Manufacturing Company after many years of service. In addition to Parents, Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her husband, the late Dewey Jennings Hall on October 27, 1999, siblings, Mozell Stanfield and (Her twin) Sewell Townsend, half sisters, Beulah Freeman, Jackie Moore, and Ruth Barker, half brothers, Darrell Townsend and Buddy Townsend.

Surviving are sister, Nila Carmon; nieces and nephews, Joan Hunter, Tommy Carmon, Dan Carmon, Patrick Stanfield, Mark Stanfield, Allen Townsend, Mike Townsend, Kim Brown, Kris Caldwell and special friend, Donna Sentell.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Jody Brock officiating; Interment in Alpine Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Casey Christol, Gary Vaughn, Patrick Stanfield, Allen Townsend, Sidney Swords and Jody Brock; Honorary Pallbearers all Friends. Visitation will be held Sunday from 12:30 P.M. until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Menlo Methodist Church, #266 Virginia Drive, Summerville, Georgia-30747.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Jewel Carol Townsend Hall.

NEWSOME

EDITH JACQUELINE (JACQUE) NEWSOME, age 71, of Lyerly, Georgia, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at her residence following an accident two weeks ago. Born in Summerville, Georgia on June 14, 1953, She was a daughter of the late Gene Allen and Mary Sue Hix Newsome. Jacque was retired CNA for Oak View Nursing and Rehab. Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her companion Gary Eugene Battles, a son Brad Markham, and siblings Celeste Maddux and David Maddux.

Surviving are daughter, Shelley Maxey; sister, Rita Tanner, brother, Mike Newsome; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

The Family will receive visitors Thursday, November 7th, from 1 until 2 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Memorial service to follow in the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel, at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Harold Helton officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Edith Jacqueline (Jacque) Newsome.