MRS. MARGIE ANN HUSKEY LOVE, age 73, of South Cedar Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 17, 2023. She was born in Menlo, Georgia on March 9, 1950 to the late Robert Lee and Mildred Mountain Huskey. Mrs. Love was raised in Menlo, attended Chattooga High School, and graduated from Dalton Vocational School of Health Occupations as an L.P.N. Margie, known as “Maw” to her Granddaughters, will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and loving grandmother. She loved her cat “Sassy and enjoyed cooking, traveling, reading, and watching westerns. In addition to Parents, She was preceded by her husband, the late Robert Lawrence Love, siblings, Charles William “Bill” Huskey, Tom Huskey (Pat), and Betty Marie Suits (Fred); brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, William Love, Ruth Coker, David Love, Dot Love, Patricia Love, and W. T. Tucker.

Surviving are daughter, Carla D. Love and granddaughters, Ann-Marie Love and Teresa Denise Love; special nephew, Steve and Leann Love; special sister-in-law Margie L. Love; brothers-in-law, Winston Love, Walter and Nell Love, Loice “Jenny” Tucker, Ben Love; special work friend, Annette Podschelne; a host of Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Gene Greer and Pastor Undra C. Finley officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Pallbearers are Steve Love, Channer Love, Mike Love, Carlton Love, David Meadows, Jeff Martin, Eddy Willingham, and Tom Evans. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 1 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home. The Family thanks the nurses of Traditions Hospice of Dalton for their excellent care of Margie.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Margie Ann Huskey Love.

Miss Emmiana Marie Dearden Cheshire, age 18 of Summerville, Georgia passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 26, 2023 in Crystal River, Florida.

Emmiana was born in Rome, Georgia on June 7, 2005, daughter of Lee Petitt and Kristi M. Cheshire. She was a student of the Mountain Education Charter High School, and was interested in working towards becoming active in Children’s Advocacy Programs. Emmiana was a very talented and free spirited individual that could do anything she set her mind to do. Among her interests, she loved to draw, make jewelry, and take pictures. Emmiana was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Sharon and Bill Cheshire.

Emmianna is survived by her father, Lee Petitt; mother, Kristi Cheshire; sisters, Macy Petitt and Sara Grace Strawn; brothers, Waylon Strawn and Kamden Parish; special friend, Andrea Croft; grandmother, Lisa Bryant; grandfather, Chris Petitt and a special “grandmother”, Ann Strawn.

Funeral Services for Emmiana will be held Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in the Petitt Chapel with Rev. Micah Gillespie officiating. Interment will follow in the Perennial Springs Cemetery.

Emmiana will be in state the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Wednesday from 2:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Miss Emmiana Marie Dearden Cheshire.

Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and to post condolences.

James “Jimmy” Gilreath, age 74, of Cloud land, GA, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Mary Lou Gilreath.  Jimmy was a member of Old Way Baptist Church in Trion. He was a proud Army veteran of Vietnam and a Purple Heart recipient.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Faye Mitchell Gilreath; sons, David MitchellGilreath, Wade (Cindy) Gilreath, and Paul Mitchell Gilreath; grandchildren, Emily Hopkins,
Savannah, Dalton, Dylan, and Breanna Gilreath, and Krystina Mouah; great granddaughter, EllieKetterer; sister, Patsy Westmoreland; brothers, Johnny Gilreath and Jack Ware; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, at Old Way Baptist Church with Pastor David Thompson officiating.  Interment will be held at the LaFayette City Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Joel Bowman, Michael Bowman, Jack Mitchell Jr., Shelby Dennison, Cody Dennison, Joe Cauthen, and Chris Wallace.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, June 19, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the service hour.

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Mr. Billy Leon Edwards, age 80, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 peacefully at his home. He was born in Summerville, Georgia on February 5, 1943 to the late Duke Hamilton (Water Bill) Edwards and Ella Mae Padgett Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a Vietnam Veteran and was awarded two Bronze Star medals for meritorious service during conflict. He retired from ITT Automotive in Rome, Georgia where he worked for over 25 years; in addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by a brother the late Johnny Edwards.

Mr. Edwards was a devoted Christian who enjoyed reading his Bible and talking to others about his faith. As a Christ follower he believed that loving God, loving others, and loving his family were keys to an abundant life. He often gave his time, talents, and resources to help others in times of need. He was a member of South Summerville Baptist Church where he was ordained as a deacon. He sang in the church choir and enjoyed driving the church van and helping with the Awana program. He was a proud member of the Gideons International where one of his favorite ways to serve the Lord was passing out Gideon Bibles in schools and prisons. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, hunting for deals at Trade Day, and spending time with his family and his grandchildren. Mr. Edwards always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone he met.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Willingham Edwards and his children, daughter Jennifer Edwards; son and daughter-in-law Matthew and Angie Edwards; and daughter and son-in-law Mary Beth and Ben Housch; grandchildren Ella Claire Nicholson, Emmie Chambless, Reagan Edwards, Abigail Edwards, Josie Edwards, Noah Edwards, Mary Anna Bentley, Henry Housch and Lottie Housch; a brother and sister in law the late Johnny and Lynda Edwards, sister Dianne Gilliland, sister and brother-inlaw- Mary Frances and Richard White, sister Cindy Finster, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Dewey and Martha Hughes. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 181 at 6:00 P. M. From South Summerville Baptist Church, with Dr. Gene Greer officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 until 6 pm at the church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Gideons International or the Chattooga County Boys and Girls Club.

https://www.gideons.org /donate

To make a gift by phone, call toll-free 1-866-382-4253 or send to the address below:

The Gideons International Processing Center

P.O. Box 97251

Washington, DC 20090-7251

https://bgcgmw.kindfu l.com/ (Select Chattooga County Kidstock) or mail checks to: Boys and Girls Club PO Box 636 Summerville, GA 30747

Mrs. Evelyn Lucille Young, age 90, of Trion, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in Oakview Nursing & Rehab. Mrs. Young was born September 9, 1932, daughter of the late Pruitt Obediah and Mable Spencer Worsham Broome. She worked as a Bank Officer for Regions Bank and was a member of the Pennville Church of Christ for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Joe Charles Young, Sr., a son, the late Joe Charles Young, Jr., and sister, the late Mary Frances Nicholson.

Surviving are her son, Randall (Beverly) Young; grandsons, Travis Young, Charles (Brittany) Young, Keith (Brandie) Young, Chance (Amber) Young, Luke (Tracey) Young, and Chesley Young; granddaughter, Joyanna (Andrew) Porterfield; daughter in law, Janice Young Espy; 13 great grandchildren; 2 great, great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 19, 2023 at 3 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Robby Eversole officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers will be Travis Young, Charles Young, Keith Young, Chance Young, Luke Young and Chesley Young. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Evelyn Lucille Young who passed away Tuesday.

Mr. Charles Ray Brooks, age 76 of Trion, GA passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the Oakview Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Brooks was born in Lafayette, GA on September 19, 1946, son of the late Ed Brooks and Julie Mae Barnett Hill Townsend. He attended the Faith Temple Holiness Church and was retired from Best Manufacturing. He loved tinkering with his cars and enjoyed spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his stepfather, Olin Hill; a daughter and a companion.

Mr. Brooks is survived by a son, Danny Ray Brooks; step-son, Richard “Bubba” Gill; sisters, Lora Hill, Mary Craig and Shirley Craig (Darwin Blansit); brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Susan Hill; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Brooks will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. John Mann officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Edward Craig, Joseph Cochran, Stephen Craig, Matthew Humphrey, Richard “Bubba” Gill and Dakota Dodd. Honorary Pallbearers will be the staff of Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Brooks will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Charles Ray Brooks.

Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and to post condolences.

Mrs. Thelma Louise Casey age 98 of Summerville, GA passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at her residence.

Mrs. Casey was born December 28, 1924 in Centre, AL to the late Edward and Flossie Hawthorne Ray. She was a member of Summerville First Baptist church and enjoyed crocheting and working in her beautiful yard. She was retired from Georgia Rug Mill.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Ditman Casey along with several siblings.
Survivors include her son D. Ray Casey; grandson, E. Ray Casey; and several wonderful friends.

Graveside and interment services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Casey will take place at 2:00 PM Monday, June 19 at Greenhills Memory Gardens with Dr. Charles Bishop and Gary Floyd officiating. Those wishing to attend the service are requested to meet at the cemetery at 1:45 PM Monday.

There will be no visitation.

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.