MRS. POLLY HAYES, age 96, of Trion, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in the local nursing home. She was born in Trion, Georgia on August 26, 1928, to the late Oliver and Annie Ray Colbert Farmer. Mrs. Hayes, for 37 years was an executive secretary for Riegel Textile-Mount Vernon Mills. She attended the Pennville Church of Christ and the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. In addition to Parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Billy Joe “Jug” Hayes and brother, the late Don Farmer.

Surviving are her sons, Steve Hayes and Kevin (Betsy) Hayes; sister, Sylvia Starkey; grandchildren, Preston (Jamie) Hayes, Nicki Collins, Haydn (Kandace) Hayes, Holden (Annabeth) Hayes; great grandchildren, William Hayes, Aliya McBryde, Jaydn Hayes, Harper Hayes, Ryland Hayes, Bridget Hayes, and Janae Moore; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Ministers Hugh Glaze and Rick Lawson officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Preston Hayes, Haydn Hayes, Holden Hayes, Jaydn Hayes, Robert Hayes and Scott Parris. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of Pennville Church of Christ, members of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ and the staff members of Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Barry and Pam Bridges, Sue Bridges, Beth and Doug Wilson, Tammy and Mike Bennett and Elizabeth Hall.

Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home. The Family respectfully requests No flowers and suggests donations to the Gospel Broadcasting Network @ gbntv.org.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Polly Hayes.

MRS. PLUMA ALICE ORR, age 83, formerly of Summervile, Georgia, passed away Wednesday morning, December 11, 2024, in a Rome, Georgia assisted living. She was born in Trion, Georgia on July 12, 1941, a daughter of the late Hubbard and Myrtle Simmons Keen. She was a member of the Pennville First Baptist Church and retired from the Training Department of Mount Vernon Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late James Eugene Orr, and siblings Nellie Woods and Melvin Keen died earlier.

Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Camille Orr; grandchildren, Alex Orr, Adam Orr, and Emma Orr; sister, Ortha Ward and Lois Smith; brothers, James Keen and Charles Keen; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be Saturday at 12 noon from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Colbert officiating. The Family will receive visitors Saturday from 11 A.M. until 12 noon at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Pluma Alice Orr who passed away Wednesday.

Mrs. Sherry Gail Peters, age 68 of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024 in her home after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Mrs. Peters was born at the Trion Hospital on June 6, 1956, daughter of the late Riley Joel Adams and Mildred Louise Bailey Adams. She was the former owner of Sherry’s Conoco and was currently employed as a cashier with United Grocery Outlet. Mrs. Peters enjoyed playing Rook with her daughters, reading, playing online poker with worldwide friends, watching her grandsons play sports, and going to Trade Day and yard sales. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Peters was preceded in death brothers-in-law, Harold Crider, Donald McCord and Larry Peters; and sisters-in-law, Beverly Daniels and Joyce Coller.

Mrs. Peters is survived by her husband of 50 years, Lonnie Peters; daughters, Crystal (Brent) Brady, Misty (Josh) McCullough and Starr (Caitlyn) Peters; grandchildren, Logan McCullough, Lonnie McCullough, Lucas McCullough, and Masen Brady; sisters, Judy Crider and Jean McCord; special niece, Teresa Bishop; nephews, Jeremy McCord and Shane McCord; and a number of additional family members and friends.

Mrs. Peters’ family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., after which she will be cremated according to her wishes.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Sherry Gail Peters. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

Mrs. Reba Evelyn Gill, age 77, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Gill was born December 3, 1947, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late Thomas Watson Garner and Edith Cordelia Gentry Garner. She was a member of Chelsea Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed as a lunchroom manager with the Chattooga County School System.

Mrs. Gill loved her family and was a very strong woman who lived what she believed. She served as Church Treasurer, a job that she took over from her mother. She enjoyed sewing and cooking and was famous for her homemade biscuits.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, James Robert Gill; brothers, Russell Garner, William (Jean) Garner.

Survivors include her sons, Russell (Charlotte) Gill; Thomas Gill (and special friend, Serena Bristol); a daughter, Rebecca (Jason) Tucker; grandchildren, Arielle and Chris Walsh, Zachary Gill, and Alex and Chase Hall; and great-grandchild, Brantley Ford Walsh.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, December 13, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Garrett Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Zachary Gill, Chase Hall, Chris Walsh, Gordon Kinsey, Kenneth Martin, and Pat Morgan. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Morgan, Eddie Gentry, Randy Martin, Steve Selman, Brian Gill, and Stacey Gill.

Mrs. Gill will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Friday.

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.