There will be a singing and mini-Homecoming at New Beginnings Baptist Church on Sunday March 30th at 11am. The service will feature Jordan’s Shore and local singers. A lunch will be served after the service.
MR. EMMETT WAYNE MILLER—-April 4, 1944—November 18, 2022
Emmett was born in Rome, Georgia and was the only child of Maddie Sue Easter and Bennett Layfette Miller. Emmitt grew up outside of Summerville and was standout football player in the Summerville High School and graduated in 1962. After graduation He entered the United States Marine Core and was part of the 1st Radio Battalion, who were the first “boots” on the ground in Vietnam. After three tours in Vietnam and four years of service, Emmett was discharged from the Marine Core and Started a lengthy career with the CIA, (1967-1997), upon retirement from the CIA, Emmett and Elaine bought a 90 years house in Menlo and Spent their retirement years traveling, relaxing, and renovating their house in Menlo.
MARION ELAINE MILLER—-January 15, 1943– December 4, 2024
Elaine was born in Rome, Georgia and was the third child of Horace Glen Patterson and Annie Maxine Phillips. Elaine grew up in Gore and was very close with her aunts and uncles. Elaine was a cheerleader, played basketball, and graduated from the Summerville High School in 1961. After a few years working in Summerville, Elaine and Emmett got married and moved to California, Elaine also enjoyed a lengthy career in the CIA (1970-1997) and retired the same year as her husband Emmett. In retirement Elaine was part of Several social clubs in Summerville and surrounding areas.
A service of Remembrance for Emmett and Elaine Miller will be held Sunday, March 30th –2:00 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Rev. Barrett and the New Hope Methodist Church invite you to their Good Friday service on Friday April 18th at 6pm. The title of the sermon will be “Last Seven Words”. The church is located at 241 Martin Street in Summerville. Everyone is welcomed to attend.
Mr. Ronald Daine “Ronnie” Stephens, age 76, of Summerville, GA, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Stephens was born August 19, 1948, in Rome, GA, son of the late Harbin Monroe and Ethel Lee Green Stephens. He was Baptist by faith and was retired from Consolidated Freightways. Mr. Stephens was also a veteran of the United States Army.
Mr. Stephens was a 1966 graduate of Chattooga High School and was on the Chattooga High School Class of 1970 Board in honor of his wife, Sharon. He served as a volunteer firefighter for 52 years including with the Lyerly Fire Department where he served as Fire Chief for 6 total years, and the Powdersville, SC Fire Department where he served as Fire Chief for 14 years. He had also worked with the Anderson County, SC Hazardous Materials Team for 16 years. He was a member of the V.F.W., the American Legion, and a board member of the Chattooga County Historical Society and the Resource Community Center. Mr. Stephens loved his family and loved being a papa. He also enjoyed traveling and cave diving.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sharon Norton Stephens; a sister, Joyce Williams; and a nephew, Zane Williams.
Survivors include his son, Chris Stephens (Heather Forbes); a brother, Douglas (Mary) Stephens; grandchildren, Brianna and Jonathan Stephens; nieces, Heather Trimby, Lindsay Norton, Melissa Kennedy, and Whitney Powell; brother-in-law, Gary (Dianne) Norton; sister-in-law, Kim (Rod) Powell; and special friend, Peggy Womack.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Casey Bramlett and his niece, Whitney Powell, officiating. Interment will follow in Lyerly Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be members of the Lyerly Fire Department.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of Summerville Main Street.
Mr. Stephens will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Tuesday.
To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.
Mrs. Jane Wright Bishop, age 95, of Trion, GA, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Bishop was born November 27, 1929, daughter of the late Grover and Minnie Clark Wright. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ, and prior to her retirement, was employed with First National Bank. Mrs. Bishop had also previously worked at Lyerly Glove.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Loyce Bishop; son, James Reuben Bishop; siblings, Katherine Chamblee, Elsie Cooper, Ruth Martin, Carmen Wright, Fred Wright, Paul Wright, Jimmy Wright, and Alvis Wright.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Patty Bishop; and a granddaughter, R.J. (Caleb) Crider.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bishop will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 21, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Min. Hugh Glaze officiating.
Interment will be held privately in West Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Bishop will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made in her honor to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).
To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.