MRS. ANNE OGLESBY BENNETT, age 79, of Martin Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday afternoon, (September 28, 2010) in a Rome hospital. She was born on August 18, 1931, a daughter of the late James Hamilton and Arvie Ellie Hartman Oglesby. Mrs. Bennett was secretary for sixty one years for Bobby Lee Cook, attorney-at-law. Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by her husband the late Archie B. Bennett on May 8, 1990, two brothers H. Lynn Oglesby and James Oglesby, one sister Juanita Oglesby Davis McCool.

Survivors include one daughter, Marthanne Bennett Casey of Oak Ridge, TN; three sons, Richard Lynn Bennett of Lawrenceville, GA ; Archie B. “Skip” Bennett, Jr. of Canton, GA and J. Michael Bennett of Summerville. Nine Grandchildren: Amanda Lynne Bennett Lanham, Laci Deah Bennett, Michael Lance Bennett, Joshua Charles Bennett, Michael Caleb Bennett, Matthew Ryan Bennett, Joseph Michael Bennett, Jeffery Alan Casey, II and William Bennett Casey. Three Great Grandchildren: Dominick Ladell Bennett, Drake Michael Hines and Roxanne Michelle Bennett. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 1, 2010 at 2:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Russell and Bobby Lee Cook officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Lance Bennett, Josh Bennett, Caleb Bennett, Kevin Scoggins, Matthew Bennett, Joey Bennett, Dominick Bennett, Curtis Lanham and Jeffery Casey. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby Lee Cook, Rex Abernathy, Jon Payne, Bo Loggins, Albert Palmer, Lan Cordle, LaDon Lively, Michael Mack, Sutton Connelly, Ben Ballenger, Van Dobbs and Order of Eastern Star Local Chapters. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00 till 9:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.

MR. GRAVES T. MYERS, III, age 90, of Hartwell, Georgia former longtime residence of Summerville passed away Wednesday (September 22, 2010) morning at his residence. A native of Summerville, Georgia Mr. Myers was born to the late Graves T. Myers, Jr. and Beatrice Thomas Myers on December 9, 1919. He was a member of the Summerville Presbyterian Church and was U.S. Air Force Officer Retiring in 1963 after some 24 years of service. Mr. Myers was preceded in death by a daughter the late Joyce Lynn Wood.

Surviving are His loving wife-Johnnie Mae Freeman Myers; son-Graves T. Myers, IV of Hartwell, GA.; former son-in-law-Don Wood of Severna Park, MD.; grandchildren-Andy Wood, Dr. Cindy Huffaker, Samuel Trenholm Myers, Elizabeth Manley; 6 Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday (September 25th) at 11:00 A.M. from the Summerville Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jan Rhodes and Rev. Paul Bayerl officiating, interment in Trion Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Graves T. Myers, IV, Samuel Trenholm Myers, Andy Wood, Dodd Huffaker, and Ryan Gravley; Honorary Pallbearers Don Wood, Chris Manley, Jerry Robinson, and all other Nephews. Visitation will be Saturday at the Church from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers the Family suggest contributions to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mr. Myers or his daughter Joyce Lynn Wood.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. George Elgin Blackmon, age 77, of Trion, GA passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at his residence.

Mr. Blackmon was born January 17, 1933 in Trion, GA the son of the late James Harper Blackmon, Sr. and Lily D. Ingram Blackmon. He was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills. Other than his parents, Mr. Blackmon was preceded in death by brothers, Alvin Blackmon, Thomas Blackmon, and Jr. Blackmon; brothers-in-law, Charles Walker Peppers and Chester Blackmon.

Survivors include his wife, Balma Faye Jenkins Blackmon; children, Karen Lynn Blackmon, George Lamar Blackmon, Jeffery Lorne and wife, Wendy Blackmon; sisters, Ruby Reed, Jeanette Peppers, Bonnie Blackmon, and Shirley Kiser; brothers, James Blackmon, Johnny Blackmon, Ricky Blackmon; grandchildren, Andrea Hixon, Shannon Schoenfeld, Megan Causey, Josh Blackmon, Shae Blackmon, Taylor Blackmon, Bryan Blackmon, Amber Blackmon, Kenny Hogue, Tyler Hogue; and great grandchildren, Chance Hixon, Garrett Schoenfeld, Cassidy Hixon, Gabrielle Schoenfeld, Kaden Causey, and Kara Causey.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, September 24, 2010 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Mann officiating. Burial will follow in Chickamauga Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Michael Bell, Jason Blackmon, Jeremy Blackmon, Chad Blackmon, and Jimmy Westbrooks.

Mr. Blackmon will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Thursday, September 23, 2010

Mr. Paul Everett Fisher, age 88, of Lyerly, GA died Monday, September 20, 2010 at his residence.

Mr. Fisher was born February 16, 1922 in Brownburg, Pennslyvania, the son of the late Harvey SR. and Bertha Slack Fisher. He was retired from Lavelle Aircraft Company. Mr. Fisher was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in WWII. He was a member of the American Legion Post #779. Mr. Fisher was preceded in death by sisters, Helen Firestine, Catherine Cals, and Pauline Fisher; brothers, Harvey Fisher, JR and Charles Fisher.

Survivors include his wife, Arline Fisher; son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Becky Hoagland, Lyerly, GA; grandchildren, Paul and Diana Hoagland and Dawn and Rodney Simmons; great- grandchildren, Danielle Hoagland, Jonathan Justice, and Stephanie Simmons,and step-great grandchildren, Brian Egenriether and Tammy Egenriether.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a. m. Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Mason Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until the service hour on Thursday.

Mr. Ricky Thomas Croy, age 62, of Summerville, GA died Friday, September 17, 2010 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Croy was born June 23, 1948, the son of the late George Thomas and Virginia Fowler Croy. He was retired from Image Carpet. Mr. Croy was a member of Trinity Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sheila Diane Croy.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Gail Odom Croy; children, Jeremy and Julie Croy and Hannah and Eddie Millican; brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Sadie Croy; grandchildren, Mikinzie, Ligntnin, Rees, Noah, Sarah, Olivia, and Zoey.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Howard Odom, Rev. Mike Odom, and Rev. Frank McCrickard officiating. Interment services will be held at Greenhills Cemetery with Rev. Robert Brown officiating. Active pallbearers will be Nathan Odom, Matt Odom, Steve Odom, Brandon Croy, Allen Martin, and Jay Lowery. Honorary pallbearers will be all members of Trinity Baptist Church.

Mr. Croy will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Saturday, September 18, 2010