MR. TIM McWILLIAMS, age 55, of Haywood Valley-Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday morning in a Rome hospital following an extended illness. Born in Trion, Georgia, He was a son of the late Robert L. (Bob) McWilliams and Rubie Scoggins McWilliams who survives.

Prior to retirement He was owner/operator of the Subligna General Store. Mr. McWilliams was preceded in death by a brother the late Joey McWilliams.

Surviving are His wife-Martha McWilliams; daughter-Christa Leeann McWilliams; mother-Rubie McWilliams; and brother-Michael McWilliams all of Summerville.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 17th, at 3:00 P.M. from Graveside in McWilliams Cemetery with Rev. Mark Smith and Mr. Cecil Watkins officiating. Active Pallbearers Charles Foster, Michael Hathorn, David McWilliams, Rick Brown, Robin Greenwood, and Jimmy Hayes; Honorary Pallbearers Tim Thompson, Tommy Thompson, Ronnie Brown, Melvin Plunkett, Lewis Cmapbell, Albert Palmour, and members of Trion High School Class of 1974. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

MRS. MARGARET MEADOWS THRASHER, age 81, of Atlanta, Georgia formerly of Chattooga County, passed away Friday evening in Decatur, Georgia. A native of Berryton, Georgia, She was born to the late J. Olney Meadows, Sr. and the late Mary Powell Meadows, on November 27, 1930. Mrs. Thrasher was an Executive Secretary retired, a member of Decatur Presbyterian Church, and was preceded in death by her husband the late Clifford Thrasher in 1995. Surviving are daughter-Mary Ann Armes of Bradenton, FL; sons-Clifford Sloane Thrasher of Saint Cloud, Minn. and William Bryan Thrasher of Atlanta; grandchildren-Christopher Thrasher, Phillip Thrasher, Claudia Thrasher, Anderson Thrasher, and Peter Thrasher; several Great Grandchildren; brother-J.Olney Meadows, Jr. of Berryton. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 A.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery with Dr. Todd Speed officiating. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mrs. Charlotte Elizabeth Forrester, age 59, of Rome, GA died Thursday, December 8, 2011 at her residence.

Mrs. Forrester was born February 22, 1952 in Trion, GA, the daughter of the late Bramlett P. and Mary Lou Gayton Hall. After a valiant and courageous battle with cancer, Charlotte Elizabeth Forrester, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed from this life into the righteous hands of her Lord. Cherished by her parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, children, grandchildren, adored by a devoted husband of 37 years, and admired and loved by friends. Charlotte was a devoted employee and boss who was respected as a friend throughout her stellar career. A tireless worker with an incredible work ethic, she retired as lab manager at NWGA Regional Hospital after 37 years in the field of medical technology. Charlotte was preceded in death by a daughter, Krista Marie Forrester, sister, Linda Hall Blansit, and brother, Leon Hall. Her memory will remain in our hearts and be seen in our lives. The world is a better place having had a beautiful spirit like hers in it.

Survivors include her husband, Terry Forrester; sons, John Forrester and Matthew Forrester; daughter Ginnie and husband Tracy Prater and daughter, Kara Forrester; brothers and wives, Eugene and Betty Hall, Willie B. and Eleanor Hall, Ramon and Joann Hall; grandchildren, Morgan Prater and Gavin Prater.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Central Avenue Baptist Church with Tim Hall and Tracy Prater officiating. Burial will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be John Forrester, Matt Forrester, Robbie Hall, Mike Hall, Stacey Whited, Jason Hall, and Gregg Hall.

Mrs. Forrester will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Monday, December 12, 2011. She will also lie in state at the church from 12:30 p. m. until the service hour on Tuesday.

Mr. Taylor Leonard Ash, JR, age 61, of Summerville, GA died Saturday, December 3, 2011 from injuries received in an automobile accident.

Mr. Ash was born January 5, 1950 in Whitwell, TN, the son of the late Taylor Leonard Ash, SR and Willie Wofford Ash. He was a self-employed used car dealer. Mr. Ash was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Vietnam. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Jeanette Thompson and Helen Baggett; and a brother, Horace Edward Ash.

Survivors include his wife, Myra Ash; children, Jeremy Taylor Ash and Julie Elizabeth Ash; sisters, Bobbie Henry, Jo Ann Crizzort, and Rebecca Price; and brothers, Billy Wayne Ash and Deward “Bud” Ash.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, December 5, 2011 at Garrett Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Pledger officiating. Active pallbearers will be Bub Cooper, Terry Day, Larry Coley, Mike Barnes, Mark Ballard, Tim Hegwood, Earl Bramlett, and Gary Talley. Honorary pallbearers will be Nephews and Employees of WSN Sales.

Mr. Ash will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m on Sunday, and 11:00 a. m. until the service hour on Monday.