MR. SIDNEY A. (BUTCH) LANIER, JR., age 71, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Saturday morning, August 8, 2026, in a Rome hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Lanier was born October 3, 1954, in Summerville, Georgia, to the late Sidney A. (Buddy) Lanier, Sr. and Dora Ann Lanier, who survives. He was a member of the Summerville Presbyterian Church, PCA and employed by Southern Company Georgia Power as an Environmental Compliance Analyst.

Surviving are His wife, Suzann Lanier; daughter, Alexandra Lanier Sandeford (Jacob); son, Sidney A. Lanier, III; granddaughter, Lanier Sandeford; mother, Dora Ann Lanier; sister, Joanna (Steve) Lively; brothers, Steve (Ginger) Lanier and Scott (Missy) Lanier; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 10th, at 3:00 P.M. from the Summerville Presbyterian Church, PCA, with Rev. Bob Eckardt officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Pallbearers Sidney A. Lanier, III, Steve Lanier, Scott Lanier, Andy Williams, Butch Eleam, Robert McWhorter, Greg Williams, Streve Lively, and Jacob Sandeford. The Family will receive friends Monday, from 1 until 3 P.M. at the Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Sidney A. (Butch) Lanier, Jr., who passed away Saturday.

Mr. Jimmy B. Palmour, age 89 of the Spring Creek Community, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026 at his residence.

Mr. Palmour was born in Summerville, Georgia on May 5, 1937, son of the late Samuel Grady Palmour and Georgia Weaver Palmour. He was an ordained deacon, a member of the Pennville Baptist Church and had been attending the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Palmour was a veteran of the United States Army, where he served during peace time between the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was an electrician by trade, working for the TVA and Teems Electric, and was a member of the IBEW Local 175 in Chattanooga. Mr. Palmour was a member of the former Old Time Picking and Grinning Group, the Serenaders Band and a former member of the Wildlife Association and the Liar’s Table at Jim’s Restaurant. He enjoyed being out on his John Deere tractor and spending time with his family.

In addition to his family, Mr. Palmour was preceded in death by two sisters, Maxine Palmour and Frances Palmour.

Mr. Palmour is survived by his wife, Judy Palmour; son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Beth Palmour; daughter, Georgianna Palmour; brother and sister-in-law, Grady and Ann Palmour; grandson, Christopher Ward; and nephews, Sam Palmour, Mack Palmour and Cooper Palmour.

Funeral Services for Mr. Palmour will be held Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. James Baird and Rev. David Romine officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

The following gentlemen have been asked to serve as pallbearers and should assemble at Coffman Funeral Home at 2:30 P.M. Sunday: John Weaver, Rickey Broome, D.J. Driver, Tracy McWhorter, Sheriff Mark Schrader and Scott Coley.

The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1:00 P.M. until the service hour at the Coffman Funeral Home.

The family wishes to express their thanks and gratitude to Betina, Kim and Lisa of Heyman Hospice for their excellent care and compassion shown during the illness of Mr. Palmour.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Jimmy B. Palmour.

MR. ROBERT ALVIN (BOB) BLACKWELL, age 79, of Summerville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2026. He was born January 18, 1947 to the late John and Sara Martin Blackwell. Mr. Blackwell was retired from the maintenance department of Mohawk Industries. Bob was hard working, devoted family man, who enjoyed antique stores, old trucks, porch sitting, and tinkering in his shop. Above all, he loved his Family deeply and spent his life helping and sacrificing to make their lives better. His steady presence, generous heart, and quiet acts of love will be deeply missed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the late Dianne Smith Blackwell, his brothers, the late Ralph, Tommy, Ronald, and Bill Blackwell and a sister, the late Wanda Prather.

Surviving are, daughters, Mary Ann (Donny) Blackwell, Karen (Steve) Odom, and Renee Blackwell; grandchildren, Brittney (Michael) Nicholson, Dustin Blackwell, Erika (Keith) Simmons, Sara Jo Haney, and Jacob (Kayla) Odom; great grandchildren, Jet Johnson, Evie and Molly Nicholson, Dartey Robert and Sutton Blackwell, Sophia and Greyson Simmons, and Cooper Hedgecloth; siblings, Donald (Nancy) Blackwell, Sara Anna (Mike) Stoker, Danny Ray (Christy) Blackwell, and Gary (Teresa) Blackwell; sisters-in-law, Betty Smith and Cindy Cotton; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 8th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Russ Blackwell and Brother Mike Odom officiating, entombment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallberarers will be John Blackwell, Rodney Blackwell, Clint Dillard, Luke Blackwell, Donald McGraw, and Terry Green. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 noon until 2 :00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Robert Alvin (Bob) Blackwell, who passed away Thursday.

Mr. Jonathan Clifford “Johnny” Gregg, age 82 of Cartersville, Georgia passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026 at his residence.

Mr. Gregg was born in Subligna, Georgia on March 26, 1944, son of the late Milburn Hugh Gregg and Myrtle Carrie Houser Gregg.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam War and was retired from Lockheed.  Mr. Gregg was an avid model train enthusiast and had built many train and city models. He also enjoyed woodworking, where he built cabinets and furniture.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Gregg was preceded in death by his son, Larry Gregg; two brothers, W.B. Scott and Lamar Gregg; and a brother-in-law, Tony Scott.

Mr. Gregg is survived by his wife, Karen Gregg; sister, Sue Scott; nieces and nephews, Jeff and Heather Coley, Jamie and Miranda Coley, Jerry Lynn Coley, Donna and Vick Sykes, Danny Scott and Ricky and Debbie Scott; and a number of additional nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.

Memorial Inurnment Services for Mr. Gregg will be held Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in the Green Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Jeff Shaver officiating. The United States Navy will be in charge of Military Funeral Honors.

There will be no formal visitation.

MRS. EDITH LEE BIRGE, age 84, of Trion, Georgia, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 29, 2026, in the local nursing home. She was born in Berryton, Georgia on November 5, 1941, a daughter of the late Odis Lee Ponder and Jewell Houston Chapman Ponder Ledbetter. Mrs. Birge was a homemaker; in addition to Parents, was preceded in death by twin sons, the late Terry and Jerry Birge, and brothers, the late Robert Ponder and Alton Ponder.

Surviving are Her husband, Rev. Billie Birge; daughter, Melissa (Chris “Corndog”) Hardin; sons, Randy (Shiela) Green, Timothy Ray, and Malcolm (Elaine) Birge; brothers, Vernon (Dean) Ponder and Anthony (Sabrine) Ledbetter; grandchildren, Kelle Green, Randy (Tracy) Green, Benton (Renee) Birge, Sara (Michael) Bumbalough, Kelsey Howell (Jessie Brown), Chloe Ray, Cameron (Cotton) Ray, Dalton Ray, Brian Cronnon, Alyssa (Patrick) Strawn; Eleven Great Grandchidren, One Great Great Grandson; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 31st, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Collins officiating, Active Pallbearers Timothy Ray, Randy Green, Benton Birge, Camron Ray, Dalton Ray, and Michael Bumbalough. The Family will receive friends Friday from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Edith Lee Birge, who passed away Wednesday afternoon.

Mrs. Vicki Brown Hargrove, age 67, of Menlo, GA, died Monday, July 27, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd-Chattooga.

Mrs. Hargrove was born November 11, 1958, in Rome, GA, daughter of the late Hilda Reece Brown.  Mrs. Hargrove loved planting trees and working in her yard, carpentry, and her fur babies.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Stacy Brown and Steve Brown; and a sister, Marcia Parish.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Hargrove; son, Jason (Misty) Hargrove; daughters, Deanna Toles, Brandi Jackson; brothers, Zack Brown, Mike (Sue) Brown; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Tim (Susan) Hargrove; sisters-in-law, Lisa Trammell, Susan Brown, Connie (Ty) Folsom; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 31, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenny Roach officiating.

Mrs. Hargrove 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.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Chattooga County Animal Shelter (464 Red Oak Road – Summerville, GA 30747).

MR. JAMES EDWARD (ED) KIRBY, age 72, of Sunnydale Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday morning, July 26, 2026, in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, He was born on February 14, 1954, to the late Guss and Ruth Cook Kirby. Mr. Kirby was retired from industrial maintenance for Toyoto Tire. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by wife, the late Sherry Diane Miller Kirby, and siblings the late Judy Stancil, Scott Kirby, Jack Kirby, and Sue Ragland.

Surviving are sisters, Shirley (Twig) Hatcher, Nancy Brewster, and Nona Gruner; several Nieces and Nephews and beloved pets, Max Kirby and Lucy Kirby.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Jeremy Stroop officiating, interment in Johnson Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Allen Keen, Chase Lively, Joseph Griffin, Jeff Keen, Ty Hutchins, and Travis Stacy; Honorary Pallbearer, Denver Martin. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. James Edward (Ed) Kirby who passed away Sunday

Miss Patsy Jeanette Teague, age 88, of Trion, GA, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.

Miss Teague was born January 26, 1938, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Roy and Estelle Ray Teague.  She was of the Baptist faith, and prior to her retirement, she was employed as a C.N.A. with the Chattooga County Hospital, then with Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Jo Dooley, Dorothy Nance, and Peggy Hendrix; nephew, Mark Hendrix; nieces, Tammy Fulmer and Darlene Smith; son-in-laws, Joe Barnett, Paul Howell, and Troy Wayne Pope.

Survivors include her daughter, Phyllis Pope; a sister, Imogene Crider; grandchildren, Andy (Stephanie) Howell, Joey (Brettlen) Barnette; great-grandchildren, Tabren (Audry), Gabe, Griffin, Elyon, Inanna, Oshynn, Sirius, and Braycen; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 27, 2026, at West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Kevin J. Norton officiating.  Pallbearers will be Tabren Barnette, Gabe Barnette, Andy Howell, and Jesse Wallin.

Miss Teague will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 P.M. on Monday

Ms. Martha Ruth Camp, age 79, of Trion, GA, departed this life Thursday morning, July 23, 2026, peacefully at her home.

Martha was a native of Chattooga County, having lived in Trion, Georgia all of her life.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Mae Lowrance, her father, William A. Lowrance, her brothers, Gary Lowrance and Alvin Lavon Lowrance, and her sister, Rosemary Lowrance.

Martha lived a full life serving her community as a nurse after putting herself through school, having started her career in 1973.  Martha, a big sister, loved her family deeply, and during her youth, enjoyed working in her yard tending to her many rose bushes when she was able.  Her relationship with her granddaughter, Emily, was a cherished one.  She looked forward to Emily’s latest book adventure and her writing skills.  And of course, they both loved watching the Game Show Network in between Emily’s stories.

Although the past year for Martha was an arduous 12 months, Martha was truly grateful for the care she received from her hospice team, and she was always delighted to get a sweet treat cooked by her granddaughter for them to enjoy together.

Martha is survived by her son, Patrick Henry Camp (and Tina Crowder), daughter, Erica Suzanne Thompson, her son-in-law, Don W. Thompson, and her granddaughter, Emily Suzanne Thompson.  She is also survived by her brother, Richard (Pam) Lowrance, and her several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 26, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jennifer Lee officiating.

Ms. Camp will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Sunday.

Interment will be held at a later time privately in West Hill Cemetery.

Mr. David Lavaughn “Jerk” Wooten, age 63 of Summerville passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 at his residence.

David was born in Rome, Georgia on March 29, 1963, son of the late Jimmy Shropshire and Lucille Vineyard Shropshire.  He was a retired plumber and had attended the Pennville Church of Christ.  David was an avid music lover, enjoyed playing the acoustic guitar and was in the honor band in high school.  He also enjoyed fishing, camping and being outdoors.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by a brother, Clete Shropshire; nieces, Amanda Prestwood and Addie Shropshire and nephews, Corey Thompson and Jonathan Shrospshire.

David is survived by a sister, Angela Flegal; three brothers and sister-in-law, Victor Shropshire, Neil and Hope Shropshire and Tory Shropshire; and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

In accordance with his wishes, David will be cremated and there are no formal plans for a memorial service at this time.