Mrs. Diane Wilson Burrage, age 58 of Greeson Street, Summerville, GA passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at  Cartersville Medical Center, Cartersville, GA.  Mrs. Burrage was born November 13, 1953 in Summerville, GA.  She was a housewife and Baptist by faith. 

   Mrs. Burrage was preceded in death by father, Bill Ralph Wilson and mother, Elva Taylor Wilson; brother, Jimmy Wilson; and sister. Edna Faye Sequoah.

   Mrs. Burrage is survived by husband, David Lee Burrage of Summerville, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeremy and Tracy Burrage of Guntersville, AL and Fabian Ray and Kristy Burrage of Dogtown, AL; sister, Gloria Jean Hilton of Alabama and brother, Billy Ray Wilson of Texas; 7 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

   Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 2PM  from the chapel of the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Wilborn officiating.  Interment will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens.   Mrs. Burrage will lie-in-state Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

   Pallbearers will be Matt Johnston, Dennis Mitchell, Bruce Hicks, B. J. Eleam, and Sammy Vernon, and Sammy Westbrooks.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Kevin Austin, Chris Jenkins, Billy Jenkins, Tony Wilson, Joshua Johnston, Charles Jenkins, and Amedisys Hospice

Mrs. Mary Sue Snyder, age 78, of Summerville, GA died Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Snyder was born November 29, 1932 in Trion, GA, the daughter of the late Rufus and Ida Stowe Grimes. Mrs. Snyder was a member of Pennville First Baptist Church. She was a retired dental hygienist, having worked for Dr. Davidson, Dr’s Christenberry & Cromartie, Dr. Mason, and Dr. Ware over a period of 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Snyder; and a special brother, Morris “Bud” Grimes, and 14 other brothers and sisters.

Survivors include a son, David Snyder, Trion, GA; daughters and husbands, Beverly & David Talley, Calhoun, GA and Wendy and Chris Proctor, Rome, GA; sister, Frances Clementine Hayes; grandchildren, Kirsty Talley, Marci and husband, Bryan Banks, Brett and wife, Brianne White, Jennifer and husband, Chris Davenport, and Alyson Proctor; great grandchildren, Bryson Talley, McKenzie Talley, Eli White, Ansley Davenport, Logan Davenport, and Kaden Banks; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Dempsey officiating. Burial will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brett White, Chris Davenport, Justin Whelchel, Bryan Banks, Howard Shelton, and Danny Spraggins.

Mrs. Snyder will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until the service hour on Saturday

Mrs. Thelma Olivia Allgood, age 90, of Summerville, GA died Thursday, November 3, 2011 at her residence.

Mrs. Allgood was born August 21, 1921 in Holland, GA, the daughter of the late John and Viola Myles Adams. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Allgood’s love was gardening and raising flowers. She proudly cared for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was an inspiration to others in guidance of life lessons. Other than her parents, Mrs. Allgood was preceded in death by her first husband, Grady E. Loveless, and her second husband, Albert Allgood; sons, James Loveless and Larry Loveless; daughter,

Mrs. Allgood left behind her children, Charles and wife, Dorothy Loveless, Huntsville, AL, Johnny Loveless, Summerville, GA, Calvin Loveless, San Diego, CA, Grady and wife, Regina Loveless, LaFayette, GA, Arbie D. Loveless and Judy N. Loveless,Summerville, GA; step-daughter, Kay Frances Moody, Chattanooga, TN; sisters, Helen Mims, Toledo, OH, Wilma Warren, Chattanooga, TN, Dorothy O’Donal, Denver, CO, Bea, and husband, Lee Victorian, Holland, OH, Gladys, and husband, Arnell Mitchell, Teledo, OH; brothers, John D. and wife, Lurlene Adams, Summerville, GA, and George, and wife, Doretha Adams, Columbia, SC; and a host of Grandchildren, Great- grandchildren, and Great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Monday, November 7, 2011 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Loveless and Rev. Willie H. Perkinson officiating. Burial will follow in Summerville Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Grandsons and Nephews. Flower girls will be Granddaughters and Nieces. Honorary pallbearers will be Alvin Evans, James Miller, and William Ludy.

Mrs. Allgood will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 p. m. until the service hour on Monday.

 Mr. Kenneth Whitfield, age 70 of Cedar Glen Circle, Chattanooga, TN, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2011 in the Hospice of Chattanooga.  He was born in Trion, GA on July 13, 1941.  Mr. Whitfield was a member of the Trion United Methodist Church.  He was a graduate of Trion High School Class of 1957 and also played on the 1957 Trion High School State Champion Football Team, graduated from Shorter College, and enjoyed being a Civil War Re-enactor.  He was retired from Roadway Express.
   Mr. Whitfield was preceded in death by a son, Hugh Whitfield; and father and mother, Corbin and Marjorie Whitfield.
   Mr. Whitfield is survived by his wife, Brenda Brimer Whitfield of Chattanooga, TN; sons and daughter-in-law, Clay and Heather Whitfield of Soddy Daisy, TN and Ben Whitfield of Chattanooga, TN; and daughter, Melody Whitfield of  Ringgold, GA.  He was a loving grandfather to Rebekah, Hannah, and Faith; brother, Jimmy Whitfield; and a niece,
   Memorial services will be held Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from the graveside of the West Hill Cemetery with Rev. David Autrey officiating.  Interment will be in West Hill Cemetery.
   There will be no visitation and the family will meet at the graveside on the day of the service.