Mr. Ernest Erwin "Ernie" Tucker, age 80 of Summerville, GA died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Tucker was born April 28, 1929 in Jamestown, AL, the son of the late Jesse Hinton and Cora Frances Deering Tucker.  He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Korea.  Mr. Tucker was preceded in death by 3 Sisters and 5 Brothers.

Mr. Tucker is survived by his wife to whom he was married for 63 Years, Kathy Tucker; son, Ron Tucker; grandson, Michael Henderson; granddaughter, Amber Tucker Wells, great grandson, Brayden Wells; sister Jane Tucker; and several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later by Mason Funeral Home.

Mr. Ernest Dean Tapp, age 58 of Dalton, passed away at Erlanger Medical Center on March 13, 2010.  He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Tapp, mother and father Leroy and Effie Tapp, brother Johnny Tapp, and son-in-law Johnny Rangel.

Survivors include his wife Linda Tapp of the residence; daughter and son-in-law Sebrina and John McCrickard of Summerville, Sheila and Bobby Williams of Dalton, Missy Rangel of Dalton.  Son and daughter-in-law Chris and Jennifer Tapp of Trion, Charles and VickieChampion of Ohio and Dewayne Langley of Dalton. Sisters and brother-in-law Judy and Johnny Wooten, Rhonda and Bobby Smith all of Summerville.  Seventeen grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Also survived by all of his co-workers at Lyles Industry in Dalton.

 Funeral service will be Monday, March 15, 2010, at 2 P.M. in the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home.  Burial will be at Center Valley Cemetery in Chatsworth, GA.  Family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, March 14, 2010 from 5-9 P.M.

Arrangement made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory, Chatsworth.

Mrs. Shirley Jean Nelson, age 63, of Summerville, GA, passed away Saturday March 13, 2010, at her residence. Mrs. Nelson was born September 28, 1946, in Summerville, GA, the daughter of the late Albert "Tub" and Vinnie Lucille Green Dover. She was a member of the Trion Church of God of Prophecy, a selfless and loving mother and wife, raising two wonderful children and a grandbaby. She was preceded in death by a brother, David Dover. Survivors include her husband, Robert Larry Nelson, son & daughter-in-law, Adam Carl and Angela Nelson, Lafayette, GA, daughter, Candace Gail Nelson, Summerville, GA, adopted son, David Schmitt. brothers & sister-in-law, Marvin Dover, Thomas & Nell Dover, Roy Dover, all of Summerville, GA, sisters & brother-in-law, Brenda Gail Wilson, Summerville, GA, Peggy Janice & Clint Boss, Swainsboro, GA, grandson, Avery Adam Nelson, several neices and nephews also survive Mrs. Shirley Jean Nelson. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday March 15, 2010 from the Chapel of the Mason Funeral Home with Bishop Phillip Minter officiating with interment in the West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers, Adam Nelson, Todd Browning, Bubba Browning, David Schmitt, Jamie Henderson, Jonathan Turner. Honorary pallbearers, Kyle Shepard, Ricky Dover. Mrs. Nelson will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home Chapel and the family will receive friends Sunday March 14, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m.

MRS. VIRGINIA SPAIN BULLARD, age 77, of Saratoga Way-Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday morning at Her residence. Born in Summerville, Georgia on November 25, 1932 she was a daughter of the late Jimmie and Gertrude Norton Spain. Mrs. Bullard was a member of Lyerly First Baptist Church, was retired from the tufting department of Georgia Rug Mill, enjoyed part time teaching and was preceded in death by Her husband the late Bennie L. Bullard on January 28, 1990 and an infant son the late Kenneth Bullard on July 24, 1951.

Surviving are daughter & son-in-law Debbie and Kenneth Jennings of LaFayette; sons & daughters-in-law Dennis & Lisa Bullard and Steve & Mary Katherine Bullard all of Summerville; Grandchildren and spouses: Ken and Terri Jennings, Stephen and Jessica Jennings, Chris and Ashley Bullard and Charlie Bullard; five Great Grandchildren; sister-Phyllis Spain of Summerville; brother & sister-in-law Douglas & Allene Spain of Subligna; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 12 noon from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Waydell Howell and Rev. Kenneth Jennings officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Adam Spain, Carey Maney, David Fletcher, Sr., David Fletcher, Jr., Larry Norton and Travis Young. Honorary Pallbearers will be friends and neighbors of Saratoga Apartments. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home. The family requests no flowers and suggests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, Gideons International or the charity or church of your choice.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.