MRS. MARION J. PEPPERS, age 80, of West Springcreek Road, Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015, at her residence.  A native of Trion, She was born on May 1, 1935; a daughter of the late James Harper and Lillian Dover Ingram Blackmon.  Mrs. Peppers was retired from the spinning department of Candlewick Yarns, and was preceded in death by her husband, the late Charles W. Peppers in October, 1999.

Surviving are sons and daughter-in-law, Walter L. Peppers of Trion and Larry & Debra Peppers of LaFayette; sisters, Bonnie Blackmon of Trion and Shirley Kiser of Summerville; brothers, James Blackmon of Trion, Johnny Blackmon of Summerville, and Ricky Blackmon of Trion; step sister, Betty Blackmon of Atlanta; step brothers, Donnie Blackmon of Trion, Buddy Blackmon, and Rufus Blackmon both of Atlanta; seven Grandchildren, twelve Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 15th, at 2 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Wright and Rev. John Mann officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery.  The Family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 until 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Franklin "Frank" Eugene Pickle, age 82, of Trion, GA, died Monday, December 14, 2015, at his residence. 

Mr. Pickle was born April 21, 1933, in Berryton, GA, son of the late Henry Guy and Vera Cox Pickle.  He was a member of the Sonrise Community Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Harriet and Henderson.  Mr. Pickle was also a veteran of the United States Air Force.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Farmer Pickle. 

Mr. Pickle is survived by his sons, Frankie Pickle and Tina Rogers, Alan Pickle; step-sons, Randy Finster and Michael Finster; 4 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.  

Graveside and interment services for Mr. Pickle will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 16, 2015, from the Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Mike Odom officiating.  Active pallbearers will be Adam Jenkins, Tom Touchstone, Chris Gwynn, Tiny Scroggins, Ewell Price, and John Jenkins.  Cody Mathis will serve as honorary pallbearer. 

Mr. Pickle will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 15, 2015. 

The family would like to say a special thanks to North Georgia Home Health and also to Hearth Hospice. 

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Franklin "Frank" Eugene Pickle who died on Monday.