Mrs. Frances Anderson Coons, age 85 of Old Hwy #337, Menlo, GA passed away Monday afternoon in the local nursing home.  Born in Manchester, GA on May 2, 1925 to the late Brice and Bobie Irine Colson Anderson.  Mrs. Coons was a memeber of the Summerville First Baptist Church and retired telephone operator for Southern Bell. She was preceded in death by her husband the late Charles Raymond Coons, grandson-the late Jim McCarley, sisters- the late Gladys and Mary Anderson, and brothers-the late Bud (Willie) and Freeman Anderson.

Surviving are daughter and son-in-law Carol and Ken McCarley of Menlo, GA; granddaughter and grandson-in-law Kristy and David Parker of Lyerly, GA; Great grandsons Seth Parker and Luke Parker; sister- Evelyn Anderson of FL; serveral neices and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wedneday, August 11th at 2:30pm from the graveside in Georgia memorial Park, Marietta, GA with Dr. Kenneth Summey officiating.  The Family will receive friends at the Funeral home Wednesday from 10 until 11:00am

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Eugene Watkins, Jr (bubba) age 70, of Lafayette, GA passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010.  he was a member of Prospect Baptist Church , Retired from US Army National Guard after 26 years, retired from Roper Corp, and member of the Spiritual Uplifters Gospel Group.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Eugene and Mrs. Pearl Brooks Watkins, Sr, son Mr, Cassius Watkins, brother Mr. Johnny Watkins.

Survivors are his loving family, wife, Mrs. Treava Genell Watkins; sons, Mr. Eddie Watkins of Summerville, GA, Mr. Shawn Watkins, Pastor Greg (Lashea) Ludy of Lafayette, GA, Mr. Adrain (Chiquita) Ludy of Dalton, GA; Daughter, Ms. Lula Whittenberry of Summerville, GA, brother Mr. Hubert (Mariel) Watkins, sister, Mrs. Julia Echols of Toledo, Ohio; fifteen grandchildren; father-in-law, mother-in-law, Mr. John (Mildred) Griffin, brother-in-law, Mr. John Henry Griffin of Lafayette, sister-in-law, Mrs. Yuvette (chevette) Suttle of Atlanta, GA; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Eugene Watkins will be Friday, August 13, 2010 at 11:00am at Prospect Baptist Church with Pastor Greg Ludy, Jr., Elder G.M. Spotts, Eulogist, and Elder James Washington, presiding.  The Family will recieve friends at the Church Thursday evening from 7-8:30pm.  Interment, Chattanooga National Cemetery will full military rites.  Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA

Mr. Jerry Edward Johnson, age 68 of Summerville, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at his residence.

Mr. Johnson was born in Menlo, Georgia on September 11, 1941, son of the late William Clay Johnson and Mary Lou Pike Johnson. He was veteran of the United States Army and was employed with Mt. Vernon Mills.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his brothers, Billy Johnson and Stephen Johnson; sisters, Barbara Johnson Ware, Margaret J. Johnson, Paulette Lamb; and a number of nieces and nephews.

According to Mr. Johnson’s wishes, he has been cremated. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 P.M. Sunday, August 8, 2010 at the residence of his brother, Billy Johnson, 217 Orchard Hill Road, Summerville.

Mr. K. D. "Dale," Rash, age 75, of Summerville, GA died Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at his residence.

Mr. Rash was born August 25, 1934 in Rash, AL, the son of the late Charlie Lee and Lula Rogers Rash. He was retired from Southern Railway and was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church. He was former owner operator of Dale’s Country Store.

Mr. Rash is survived by his wife, Patsy Rash; son, Dennis Rash, Norris, TN; brother, William Rash, Goose Creek, SC; grandchildren, Amy Rash, Knoxville, TN and Dennis Rash, JR, Jacksonville, AL, and several Nieces and Nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a. m. Saturday, July 31, 2010 at West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Tom Russell and Rev. Wayne Gardner officiating. Active pallbearers will be C. L. Kilgore, Floyd Ward, Herbert Hughes, Ben Young, R. E. Houston, and Chris Scott. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Gardner, Tommy Gardner, Butch Camp, John Fackler, Jerry Timmons, Mike Long, and Jimmy Schram.

Mr. Rash will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Friday, July 30, 2010.