HAWKINS

Mrs. Charlotte Hawkins, 80, of Athens, TN. passed away December 4, 2025 in Athens, TN. Charlotte was born in Menlo, GA in 1945 and spent her childhood in Summerville GA. She graduated from Rhinehart Junior College and earned another degree from Berry College. She had a long career as a Christian school educator and secretary, spending the majority of her career at Victory Baptist Academy in Shelbyville, TN. In 1999, Charlotte and her husband Michael moved to Athens, TN where Michael has pastored Cornerstone Bible Church. She will be remembered for her loving nature, her passion for her students and her dedication to our Lord Jesus Christ.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her mother, Alma Bullard, her sister, Barbara and her brother, Claude. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Michael Hawkins; children, Christi and Jonathan; sisters, Brenda and Geraldine; grandchildren, Kathryn, William, Melody and Sarah Elizabeth as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P. M. Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, interment in Westhill Cemetery at Trion, GA. Donations and memorials to Samaritan’s Purse at samaritanspurse.org would be greatly appreciated. Visitation will be held Saturday from 11 A.M. until 1 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.

HUMPHREY

MRS. FREIDA SPRAGGINS HUMPHREY, age 71, of Sloppy Floyd Lake Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday evening, November 24, 2025, in a Rome hospital. A native of Trion, Georgia, She was the daughter of the late Alvin (Slim), and Juanita Keef Spraggins. Along with Her Husband, Mrs. Humphrey was co owner of Sign Designs of Summerville and a home maker.

Surviving are Her husband, William (Butch) Humphrey; sons, Michael (Kim) Humphrey and Christopher (Danielle) Humphrey; grandchildren, Allee Humphrey and Colton Humphrey.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 30th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Quinn officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallberers William (Butch) Humphrey, Michael Humphrey, Christopher Humphrey, Colton Humphrey, Steiner Davis, and Dale Parker; Honorary Pallbearers the Chattooga High Baseball Team, Ben Groce, Mike Spence, and Chris (Bubba) Wilson. The Family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Freida Spraggins Humphrey, who passed away Monday.

KEEN

MRS. MARLENE KEEN, 76, of Keen Road, Summerville, Georgia, Teloga Community, passed away Tuesday morning, November 18, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Keen was born on December 7, 1948 in LaFayette, Georgia, a daughter of the late Ernest and Zera Maples McArthur. She was a member of the Beersheba Presbyterian Church since 1971 and enjoyed sharing THE LORD with other people. Mrs. Keen retired from Carron Mills spinning department in 1993. In addition to Her Parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, the late Faye White; brothers the late Andy McArthur and Michael McArthur; and granddaughter the late Jamie Delee.

Surviving are Her husband, David C. Keen, Sr.; daughter, Lynn (Joe) Middleton; son, David C. Keen, Jr. (Brandy Wilkey); grandchildren, Haley (Tim) Goodson; Raegan (Anna) Middleton, Drake Keen, Payton Keen, Jennifer (Jackie) Burrage, Trever McArthur, Olivia McArthur; Eight Great Grandchildren; brother, Richard McArthur; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.


Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21st, at 4:00 P.M. from the Beersheba Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jennifer Lee and Tim Goodson officiating, interment in Macedonia Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jeff Keen, Doug Shamblin, Sr., Mike Ward, Joe Middleton, Tim Goodson, Chris Keen, Breck Keen, and Trever McArthur; Honorary Pallbearers, Bud Willis, Dr. John Scott Carroll, Rick and Vickie Jones, Dicky Jones, Charlotte Carroll, Virgie Young, Frances Burton, and Tapestry Hospice. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 until 8 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

COX

MRS. ALICE MAE EVERETT COX, age 84 of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Mrs. Cox was born on April 27, 1941 in Chattooga County, Georgia to the late Noel Everett and Coraine Touchstone Everett. She was of the Methodist faith and loved talking with people and never met a stranger. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John William Cox; daughter, Jennifer Dianne Cox; brothers, Clinton Everett, John Everett, and Charlie Everett.

Survivors include her daughter, Mary John Cox Hendrix, (Shane Hendrix), and two grandchildren Ava Hendrix and John Hendrix.

Graveside and interment services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Alice Mae Cox will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday, October 25th at 3 p.m. with Rev. Wes Privett officiating. The family will receive friends at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Saturday from 1:30 p.m. until the hour of her service. Active Pallbearers Shane Hendrix, John Hendrix, Tom Everett, Chuck Cox, Paul Jones, and Joseph McGinnis; Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Chattooga Senior Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Summerville First United Methodist Church at P.O. Box 187 Summerville, Georgia 30747 or the charity of your choice.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Alice Mae Everett Cox who passed away Wednesday morning.

SUTTLES

MS. DANETTE LUCILLE SUTTLES, age 66, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 14, 2025, in the local nursing home. She was born on January 3, 1959, to the late Daniel Austin and Eunice Christopher Austin, who survives. Danette was retired bookkeeper for Knoxville Seed Company.

Surviving are Her mother, Eunice Austin; daughter, Kassie Suttles; son, Zackery Suttles; sister, Angela Copeland; Five Grandchildren; One Niece.

Graveside and interment service Sunday, October 19th, at 2:00 P.M. in Howell Cemetery with Rev. Harold Halton officiating,

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Danette Lucille Suttles.

EVANS

TANJA JO EVANS, age 63, of Wellington, Alabama, formerly of Chattooga County, Georgia, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at her residence following an illness. Tanja was born on January 20, 1962 in Rome, Georgia to the late Frank Joe Evans and the late Helen Marie Ingram Tucker. She formerly worked security for Mount Vernon Mills and was retired from water heater production for A. O. Smith Company.

Surviving are Her Companion, Nancy Hunt; Nieces and Nephews, Deanna Hines, Amber Cothran, Michael Lyons, and Stephen Little.

Graveside and interment service will be Friday, October 17th, at 1:00 P.M. from West Hill Cemetery in Trion with the Reverend Harold Helton officiating. Active pallbearers Randy Teems, William Hunt, Michael Lyons, Merrick Touchstone, Carson Keen

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

JENNINGS

MR. RANDY GENE JENNINGS, age 63, of Piedmont Avenue, Summerville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, October 9, 2025 in Trion, Georgia. Mr. Jennings was born in Rome, Georgia on December 7, 1961 son of the late Rev. Charles Joel Jennings, Jr. and Mary Faye Morris Jennings. He was retired hyster driver for Roper Corporation. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers the late Charles Joel Jennings, III and John Harold Jennings.

Surviving are his wife, Jan Jennings; daughters, Amy (Joshua) Riddle and Tiffany (Skyler) Ledford; son, Joseph Wallin; sisters, Brenda Faye Morgan, Rose Marie Walker, Martha Ware, and Mary Stegall; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 12th, at 3:30 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Don Mason and Mr. Skyler Ledford officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Matthew Hamby, Reuben Brock, Jeff Kirby, Joshua Riddle, Jordon Riddle, Sammy Hamby, Jr., and Rickey Morgan. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Sunday from 1:30 p.m. until the hour of service. The Family request no flowers and ask for contributions for funeral expenses.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Randy Gene Jennings who passed away Thursday afternoon.

HUNTER

Mr. John Clinton Hunter, II, age 25 of Summerville, passed away early Sunday, September 28, 2025 from injuries received in a four wheeler accident.  He was born in Rome, Georgia on March 16, 2000, son of Clint and Kristie Hunter.  John was a beautiful, sweet soul and always had a smile.  He was a member of the Subligna Baptist Church, was a 2022 Agriculture graduate from the University of Georgia, and was self employed in furniture, farming, and produce business.  John was preceded in death by grandmothers, the late Jean McGraw the late Martha Speer Hunter and a uncle, the late James Robert Hunter.

Surviving are parents, Clint and Kristie Hunter; paternal grandfather, Jim Hunter; maternal grandfather, Don McGraw; sister, Emily Hunter (Randall Burnes); niece, Dakyota Allen; nephew, Clyde Allen; great uncle, Jerry Speer; aunts and uncles, Rhonda and Eddie Young, Donald and Susie McGraw, Pam and Rickie Hammonds; several Cousins also survive.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 2nd, at 2:00 P.M. from the Subligna Baptist Church with Brother Charles Bishop officiating, interment in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Cole Allen, Chase Dotson, C. E. Massey, Brennon Whitlock, Trevor Burdick, Donald McGraw, Calen Cooper, and Tufton Blanks;  Honorary Pallbearers, Sage Owings, Bryce Barrett, Aunt Susu, Aunt Pammie, and Aunt Rhondie. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. at  Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pleasant Grove Cemetery Fund at #204 Congress Street, Summerville, Georgia-30747  or a charity of choice.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. John Clinton Hunter, II.

BROOKS

Beverly Kay Brooks, age 53 of Summerville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in a local Nursing Facility. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on December 2, 1971, daughter of the late William H. and Ann Housch Brooks. Beverly was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church, and a personal caregiver for a number of years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a half brother, the late Dean Brooks.

Surviving are her brother, Tim (LeeAnn) Brooks; nephew, Skyler Brooks; half brothers, Gene (Lisa) Brooks, Jerry (Christian) Brooks, Billy Brooks; aunts, Kay Worsham, Jane (Jim) Parker; uncle, Dale (Honey) Housch; several cousins.

Graveside service will be held Monday, September 29, 2025 at 2 p.m. from the Greenhills Memory Garden with Dr. Randy Clayton officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Jud Williams, Jay Williams, Gene Brooks, Derek Parker, Jerry Brooks, Erick Housch and Ben Housch.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Beverly Kay Brooks.

WINSTEAD

Julia S. Winstead, 93, died September 17, 2025 at her residence in the Teloga Community of Summerville, GA, surrounded by family.

Ms. Winstead was born February 25, 1932 in Pantego, NC. She was the daughter of the late Herman G. Shavender and Sadie Rae Shavender. In addition to her mother and father, she was predeceased by her younger sister, Sylvia Coltrain, and brother in-laws Jimmie Coltrain and Billy Baynor.

Mrs. Winstead is survived by her sister, Martha Baynor; her sons, E. Grey (Faye) Winstead, III and David R. Winstead; and, a daughter, Cynthia (Michael) Stephens. Julia has four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Julia married her childhood sweetheart, Ellis. They fell in love at the tender age of 7 (Ellis) and 6 (Julie). They often told the story of how Julie would ride on the handlebars of Ellis's bike in the little town of Belhaven, North Carolina, where they were raised. They remained sweethearts through their school years until they married in 1952 and began raising their family.

Before moving with Ellis to their son’s farm in Summerville in 2003, Julia worked in a number of industries, mostly in administrative capacities, including a rural electric authority and a regional fabric company. She always enjoyed working with fellow employees and clients. She never met a stranger. Many remembered her affectionately long after her retirement. The thing she loved most was spending time with family and friends and sharing outdoor adventures like camping, boating, fishing and water skiing. No matter the activity, she was always sharing her love. In her later years, when outdoor activities became more of a challenge, her love of gardening always provided plants to share with visitors.

As the daughter of a Christian minister, who was also a farmer, school teacher, taxidermist and carpenter, and as the wife of an engineer, who was also a financial planner, woodworker and electronics hobbyist, she was a natural renaissance woman, never afraid to take on a new challenge and never afraid to share the love of Christ with those around her. She lived life to the fullest as a loving, Christian mother. She loved her community of friends and her church family at Beersheba. Most of all she loved the only sweetheart of her life, her husband of 69 years, Ellis, who passed in 2021. She will be greatly missed by all who came to know her. In her final days, she spoke of the joy she was about to find in reuniting with the love of her life and the joy of finally being in the presence of her Savior.

The Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial and celebration of life services will be held at Beersheba Presbyterian Church, 9977 Hwy. 337, Summerville, GA. 30747 at 3P.M. Saturday, October 25th.  the family will receive visitors from 2P.M. - 3P.M. in the Fellowship Hall of the church immediately preceding the service.  Memorials may be sent to Beersheba Presbyterian Church 9977.

MASON

MISS JUDITH GALE MASON, age 77, of Lyerly, Georgia, passed away September 10, 2025, in a Rome hospital. Native to Trion, Georgia, She was born to the late Jude and Katherine Hardin Mason on October 27, 1947. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by brothers, the late Steve Mason and Allen Mason, and nephews, the late Matthew Mason, David Mason, and Stephen Mason. For several years, She lived at R H A Health Services-Claredon Place, cared for by Nurses and Staff.

Surviving are sister, Mary Mason Broadrick; sisters-in-law, Karen Mason and Brenda Mason; nephews, Michael, Mark, Joe Don, Christopher, and Jude Mason.

Funeral and interment service was held September 12, 2025, from Graveside in Lawrence Cemetery, Cedar Bluff, Alabama with Mr. Tim Day officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

HILL

MR. GLENN WALTER HILL, age 86, of Lyerly, Georgia, passed away Tuesday evening in a Rome hospital. Mr. Hill was born in Columbia County, Florida on February 6, 1939 to the late Glenn B. and Flora Bell Pettyjohn Hill. He was Baptist by Faith and was a Construction Superintendent.

Surviving are daughters, Lori Ann Newman, Glenda Jean Layton, Lisa Annette Deffenbaugh, Grace Ann Hill; sons, Robert Lebron Hill, Gary Walter Hill, Eric Wayne Hill, Benjamin Matthew Hill, Joseph Glenn Hill, Lucas McCain Hill; sister, Joyce L. Tarr; 22 Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandson.

Memorial service will be held Friday, September 5, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Mr. Joey Hanner officiating, inurnment to follow in the Family Cemetery.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Glenn Walter Hill who passed away Tuesday evening.

MONTGOMERY

John F. Montgomery passed away peacefully at his home on August 31, 2025. He was a proud U.S. Marine veteran and a longtime employee of RaLin Construction. John loved riding motorcycles, spending time at his lake lot, and the many friendships he made there—but above all, he cherished his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Bonnie Montgomery; his brother, Mark Montgomery; and his daughter, Amanda Early.

John is survived by his loving wife, Paula Montgomery; his sons, Richie (Wendy) Montgomery and Cory (Alicia) Montgomery; his daughter, Missy (Britt) Ragland; grandchildren, Rodney Early, Kennedi (Blaine) Wilson, Alexa, Carsen, and Evan Ragland, Carlie Montgomery, Ella, Cale, and Hadley Montgomery; and great-granddaughter, Landry Wilson.

A celebration of life will be held at the family home on September 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for John F. Montgomery who passed away on Sunday.

PARKER

   LT. COL. RETIRED BUDDY LEE PARKER, age 81, of McDonough, Georgia, formerly of Summerville, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, in the local nursing home. A native of Summerville, Georgia, He was born to the late Robert and Lillian Butler Parker on February 22, 1944. He was a member of the Union Grove Baptist Church, McDonough, Georgia and Retired Lt. Col. U. S. Army after his service of 25 years and Veteran of Viet Nam War. Afterwards, Buddy worked for the Georgia State Medical Examiners Board for 10 years. He Loved hunting, fishing, going to yard sales and collecting fishing rods. He was the Lead Bird Hunter at The Burge Club in Mansfield Georgia.

Surviving are his daughter, Kelli (David) Luxemburger; granddaughters, Rory Luxemburger and Emma Luxemburger; sisters, Jean Spivey and JoAnn Dempsey; brother, Larry Parker; girlfriend, Wanda Groover; his hunting dogs, J.J., Jake, Joe, Rex, Rip, Rap, Lady, Suzie; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Service will be held Monday, September 1, 2025 at 11 a.m. from the Summerville First Baptist Church with Pastor Lance Wade and Dr. Randy Clayton officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers will be David Reynolds, Louie Peter, Kevin Thaxton, Donnie Hayes, Jim Parker, Shannon Hamilton, David Parker and Derek Parker. Honorary Pallbearers, members of the Union Grove Baptist Church of McDonough, Georgia and members of the Burge Club of Mansfield, Georgia. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 31 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home and also Monday September 1, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Summerville First Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

OXFORD

James Russell Oxford Jr. (Jim), age 55, passed away in Rome, GA on August 22nd,2025. He was born in Rome, GA on June 23rd, 1970, to James Russell Oxford and Elizabeth King Oxford who survives. He graduated from Chattooga High School in 1988. Jim attended Georgia Southern University where he received a BA Business Administration degree. Subsequently, he attended the University of Georgia, and later received a Juris Doctorate from the Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University in 2004. At Mercer University, he received the C.A.L.I. Excellence for the Future Award, highest grade in Domestic Relations, and the C.A.L.I. Excellence for the Future Award, Highest Grade in Advanced Legal Writing Group. He graduated on the Dean’s List. Jim’s passion was helping people through his law practice. He was preceded in death by his father, James Russell Oxford, and beloved grandparents John William and Elliott Jacobs King, John Benjamin and Dorothy Hollowmen Oxford.

He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth King Dellenback, brothers John Elliott Oxford (Amanda), Robert Joseph Dellenback III, Benjamin Drew Oxford (Ashlee), Mathew Seth Oxford (Brandi), sister Karianna Marie Dellenback, and step-mother Sharon Storey Oxford He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 at 4 pm, at Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, GA. The service will be officiated by Melvin Mosley. Pallbearers will be John Oxford, Rob Dellenback, Drew Oxford, Seth Oxford, Patrick Payne, and Zaine Jerebek.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CAIN

MR. WAYNE LLOYD CAIN, age 81, of Cloudland, Georgia, passed away Thursday morning, August 21, 2025, at his residence. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, He was born on April 24, 1944, to the late Joel Dewitt and Leonna Hazel Loy Cain. Mr. Cain was a Veteran of Viet Nam War serving in the U. S. Army, was retired carrier from the U. S. Postal Service, and was active in the Son’s of Confederate Veterans organization. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by brothers, Gene Cain, Ronnie Cain, and Jimmy Cain.

Surviving are His wife, Jackie Cain; daughters, Sherri (Michael) French and Amy Cain; sister, Carol Cain; Brother Tony (Robin) Cain; special friend, James Moore; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Helton officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Brier Ingle, Phil Ingle, John Todd, Britt Todd, Joey Jones, and Michael French. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Son’s of Confederate Veterans will be Honor Guard. Shanklin-Attaway American Legion Post #5 of Rome, Georgia will render Military Honors at graveside.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Wayne Lloyd Cain, who passed away Thursday.

THOMPSON

MRS. CHRISTINE (CHRIS) DANIEL THOMPSON, age 88, of Harrisburg Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday evening, August 20, 2025, in the local Nursing Home. A native of Blairsville, Georgia, she was born to the late Thomas and Myrtle Davenport Daniel on May 13, 1937. Mrs. Thompson was a home maker, member of the Ivey Log Baptist Church and attended Beersheba Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Wayne Lester Thompson and sisters the late Eva Hemphill, the late Sue Davenport, and the late Bonita Cantrell.

Surviving are sons, Tim (Kathy) Thompson and Tommy (Susan) Thompson of Trion; sister, Barbara Garnto of Blairsville; grandsons, Scott Thompson, Don Thompson, Wes Thompson, Ben Thompson, and Luke Thompson all of Trion; great grandchildren, Sydnee (Hunter) Clark, Jake Thompson, and Emily Thompson all of Trion, and one great great Granddaughter Avree Clark; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:00 P.M. from the Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. David Autry officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 noon until 1 P.M. at the Funeral Home. The Family request no food.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Christine (Chris) Daniel Thompson who passed away Wednesday evening.

RICHBURG

MR. RON LEE RICHBURG, age 76, of Menlo, Georgia, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at His residence. A native of Gastonia, North Carolina, was born October 3, 1948, a son of the late R. L. Richburg, and Lucille Layton Richburg. He was a member of Mount Paran Church of God, a Veteran of Viet Nam serving in the U. S. Navy, and was retired Computer Executive.

Surviving are His wife, Janet Ennes Richburg; son, Mark Lee; sister, Iris Richburg Cook; step daughter, Merideth Nicole Wells; Step grandchildren, Willow Wells and Corley Wells.

Graveside service will be held Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. from the Alpine Cemetery with Rev. Harold Helton officiating; American Legion Shanklin-Attaway Post #5 of Rome will Render Military Honors.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, in charge of arrangements for Mr. Ron Lee-Richburg, who passed away August 14, 2025.

WARD

MRS. ORTHA LORENA WARD, age 85, formerly of Teloga Community, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, in a Rome Health Care Facility. Mrs. Ward was born in Trion, Georgia on February 21, 1940, a daughter of the late Hubbard Greeson and Myrtle Belle Simmons Keen. She was a member of New Generation Church of God, was retired from the Trion School system, and the creeling department of Shaw Ind. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late David Luther Ward, son-in-law, Stacy Colbert, and several siblings.

Surviving are daughter, Orlena Paige Colbert; sons, David Scott (Kim) Ward and Marc Anthony (Tony) (Nancy) Ward; grandchildren, Jana (Caleb) Tillman, Chelsey (Jason) Wilkes, Sierra (Nick) Robinson, Jordyn Colbert, Morgan Colbert; great grandchildren, Linley Wilkes, Cash Tillman, and Savannah Tillman; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 3rd, at 3 p.m. from the Beersheba Presbyterian Church with Pastor Justin Ward officiating, interment in Garrett Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Jason Wilkes, Caleb Tillman, Chris Keen, Breck Keen, Dexter Guice and Nick Robinson. Honorary Pallbearer, Cash Tillman. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Ortha Lorene Ward.

CHAMBLEE

MR. RICHARD THOMAS “DICKIE” CHAMBLEE, age 91, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away July 14, 2025, in Oakview Nursing & Rehab Center. Mr. Chamblee was born in Cloudland, Georgia on February 1, 1934, a son of the late J. C. Chamblee and Mary Cora Shaburn Chamblee. He was Methodist by Faith, a Veteran of the U. S. Army, and was retired from Mount Vernon Mills where He was a Technical Administrator. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in dead by his wife, the late Mary Lucinda Tribble Chamblee.

Surviving are sister-in-Law, Julie Chamblee and nephew, David Chamblee, Jr.

A private service was held July 26th, from Graveside in Glenwood Cemetery, Fort Payne, Alabama, with Rev. John Wesley Privett officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.