MRS. JIMMIE DUKE JONES, age 72, of Lyerly, GA passed away Wednesday evening,(June 1, 2011), at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Jones was born July 9, 1938 in Trion, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Charles Clifford and Mary John Ellenburg Fowler. She was retired from Georgia Rug Mill Data Precessing and was a member of the Oak Hill United Methodist Church. Her husband, Max Roland Jones, preceded her in death January 8, 2005.

Survivors include a Daughter and Son-in-law, Lynn and Mike Stull; Son and Daughter-in-law, Tony and Denise Jones; Grandchildren, Morgan Stull, Summer Jones and Rose Jones all of Lyerly.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 4 at 2:00 P.M. from Oak Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Jack Gillespie and Rev. Bill Adams officiating, interment in Oak Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Robert Beach, Kyle Kellett, Ronnie Winters, James Durham, Duane Yarbrough, Randy Elrod, Sam Hudsputh and Jason Winters. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joyce McGraw, Bobbie Jean Ball, Naomi Lowery, Sue Spivey and Members of Oak Hill United Methodist Church.Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 P. M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home and Saturday from 1:00 P. M. until the hour of service at the church. Flowers are accepted or contributions are preferred to the Oak Hill Cemetery Fund c/o Oak Hill United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 336, Lyerly, GA 30730.

Earle Rainwater Funeral in charge.

Mr. Larry Ray Hamilton, age 63, of Lyerly, GA died Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Hamilton was born September 30, 1947 in Chattooga County, GA the son of the late Horace L. Hamilton and Foy Nell Cavin Hamilton. He was a Liberty National Life agent. Mr. Hamilton was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Vietnam. Other than his parents, Mr. Hamilton was preceded in death by a sister, Bobbie Hamilton.

Survivors include his son, Shannon Hamilton; sister and brother-in-law, Betty Hamilton and Danny Allen; brother and sister-in-law, Jackie and Glenda Hamilton; grandchildren, Lauren Hamilton, Peyton Hamilton, and Kristen Hamilton.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin Fowler and Rev. Everett Gossett officiating. Burial will follow in Ami Cemtery with military honors. Active pallbearers will be Gene Cavin, Ryan Hamilton, Jimmy Cavin, Chase Hamilton, Bobby Cavin, Bobby Teems, Ricky Ward, and Lewis Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Purcell, Buster Cavin, Kathy Mann, Freddie Dowdy, Paul Purcell, and Billy Teems.

Mr. Hamilton will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Saturday, June 4, 2011.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements  for Mr Hamilton.

MR. LARRY JUNIOR GENTRY, age 61, of Gaylesville, Alabama formerly of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at the residence. Born in Summerville, Georgia on February 1, 1950 He was a son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth Cochran Gentry. Mr. Gentry was retired from the Needling Department of Mohawk Mills.

 Mrs. Sarah Lavern Smith age 84 of Welcome Hill Road, Trion, GA passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at her residence.  Mrs. Smith was born January 9, 1928 in Fort Payne,  AL.  She was Owner and Operator of Smith’s Grocery at Welcome Hill and was a member of The Church of God Northside.     

Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, L. E. "Elmo" Smith; father, Anderson Burt and mother, Emma Sharpe Burt; brothers, Shelton Burt, Winston Burt, and Raymond Burt; sisters, Mildred Hardeman; niece, Sara Elizabeth Burt.     

Survivors are daughter, Marie Watson of Trion, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Elizabeth Whitt of Douglasville, GA; granddaughters and husband, April and Roger Millican, Cindy Harris,  Lori and Chris Baggett, Andi and Ronnie Sherer, and Sherri and Kurt Long; great-grandchildren, Sarah Millican, Robin Millican, Andrew Baggett, C. J. Baggett, Christopher Sherer, Seth Long, Trevor Long, and Carson Baggett; great-great grandchildren, Caven Millican; sister, Arbadell Posey of Florida; brother, Gerald and Rebecca Burt of Hixson, TN.    

 Graveside services will be conducted Friday, June 3, 2011 at 6:00 PM at the West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Phillip Dietz officiating.  Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery.      

Mrs. Smith will lie-in-state on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 PM.      

 Pallbearers will be Roger Millican, Bobby, Millican, Chris Baggett, Ronnie Sherer, Rendall Hardeman, and Robin Millican.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Jack Thomas, John Drennan, Bobby Dover, and Tommy Cordle.  
   In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Church of God Northside Building Fund.           Flowers will be accepted.

MRS. GUSSIE M. STANSELL, age 84, of Trion, Georgia, Teloga Community, passed away Wednesday morning at her residence. Born on March 5, 1927 in Walker County, She was a Daughter of the late N. J. Pettyjohn, Sr. and Julia Jones Pettyjohn. Mrs. Stansell was a member of Shattuck Blvd. Church of Christ and was preceded in death by her husband the late John Wesley Stansell.

Funeral services will be held Saturday (June 4th) at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, interment in Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation Saturday from 1 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge

Mr. Sam Bishop Garner, Jr. age 84 of Morrow, Georgia, passed away Monday, May 30, 2011 at Vitas Hospice Center in Stockbridge, GA.

Mr. Garner was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on March 14, 1927, son of the late Sam B. Garner, Sr. and Grace Bailey Garner. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in World War II and a veteran of the United States Navy, having served in theKorean War. Mr. Garner was a member of the Morrow First United Methodist Church, and prior to retirement, was employed with the State of Georgia where he worked for the Georgia Building Authority.

Mr. Garner is survived by his wife, Emmadeane Brison Garner; daughters and son-in-law, Julia Charlene Bruce; and Angela and Curtis Seelhammer; grandchildren, Anna Seelhammer and Noah Seelhammer; brother and sister-in-law, Lloyd and Joyce Garner and three sisters and brother-in-law, Lena Mae Scoggins, Delores and Raymond Hayes and Patricia Garner.

Graveside and interment services for Mr. Garner will be held Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. in the New Hope South Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Kenny Roach and Dr. Rev. Ed Judy officiating.

Pallbearers will be Bo Brison, Alex Brison, Philip Clack, Brian Scoggins, Buddy Young and Richard White.

Mr. Garner will be in state at the New Hope South Baptist Church and the family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 1:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

The family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 981 Rock Quarry Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281 or to the New Hope South Baptist Church, c/0 Mr. Richard White, White Farm Road, Lyerly, GA 30730.

Mr. David Lamar Schrader, age 56, of Menlo, GA died Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at his residence.

Mr. Schrader was born October 26, 1954 in Chattooga County, GA, the son of the late George W. Schrader and Minnie F. Creasman Schrader. Other than his parents, Mr. Schrader was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Carol Schrader.

Survivors include brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Mary Schrader, Mark & Teresa Schrader, Terrell and Linda Schrader; and numerous Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p. m. Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Mason Funeral Home with Chaplin Alan Fuller officiating. Burial will follow in New Home Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tim Schrader, Rusty Gill, Zachary Gill, Joe Schrader, Mark Schrader, and Dakoda Willingham.

Mr. Schrader will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Wednesday.

Mr. Clarence Walter " Sonny" Caldwell, age 74, of Menlo, GA died Sunday, May 29, 2011 at his residence.

Mr. Caldwell was born December 31, 1936 in Lyerly, GA, the son of the late Clarence Carlece and Annie Lou Roberts Caldwell. He was retired from Paulding County Government. Mr. Caldwell has written many songs and poems. He loved painting pictures and he sung with the Gospel Merits for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred Burrage Caldwell; daughter, Phyllis Carol Caldwell Bond; grandson, Jason Anthony Bond, Sr; great grandson, Jason Anthony Bond, JR.; and 2 step-great grandchildren, Terrell Stokes and Tymeria Bond.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a. m. Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Green and Rev. Billy Dempsey officiating. Interment will follow in Ami Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Vaughn, Michael W. Burrage, Anthony Burrage, Jason A. Bond, Sr., David Wiley, and Pete Vaughn.

Mr. Caldwell will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Tuesday, May 31, 2011.