Mrs. Judy E. Culpepper Cook, age 57, of LaGrange, Georgia, formerly of Summerville, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Emory University Hospital following a sudden illness. 

Mrs. Cook was born in DeKalb County, Alabama on March 23, 1953, daughter of the late Eunice Culpepper and Irene Culpepper. She was a member of the Ayers United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanne Seitz in 1978 and a brother, JC Culpepper in 1994.

Mrs. Cook is survived by her husband, Tommy L. Cook of LaGrange; two sons and daughters-in-law, Andrew and Terri Pilgrim of Clarkesville, and Brett and Tonia Cook of Darien, GA; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Shannon and Lamar Starkey of Henegar, and Becky and Leon Tucker of Summerville; a special niece, Jennifer Starkey Barker of Ft. Payne, and a host of other nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 2:30 P.M. in the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Hester and Rev. Don Samples officiating.

MRS. JOHNNIE MAE FREEMAN MYERS of Hartwell, Georgia, formerly of Summerville, passed away Sunday morning in Hartwell, following an extended illness. She was born in McKinney, Texas on November 27, 1920 to the late John D. and Elizabeth Champion Freeman. Mrs. Myers graduated from Baylor School of Nursing with her Registered Nurse degree, where she met her future husband-Lieutenant Graves T. Myers, III-they were married Christmas Eve, 1941. Mrs. Myers was a member of the Summerville Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter-the late Joyce Lynne Myers Wood, four sisters, and four brothers.

Surviving are son and wife-Graves T. (Susan) Myers, IV of Hartwell, GA.; former son-in-law-Don Wood of Severna Park, MD.; grandchildren-Andy Wood, Dr. Cindy Huffaker, Samuel Trenholm Myers, Elizabeth Manley; 6 Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 26th, at 11:00 A.M. from the Summerville Presbyterian Church with Rev. Paul Bayerl and Rev. Jan Rhodes officiating, interment in the Family lot of Trion Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Don Wood, Andy Wood, Dodd Huffaker, Trent Myers, Ryan Gravely, and Graves T. Myers, IV.
The Family will receive friends Tuesday at the Church from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mrs. Myers.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Ms. Sarah Elizabeth Dallas – Age 60 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, OCtober 21, 2010 at Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her father, Mr. Bozzie Lee Daniel, brothers, Mr. William Daniel, Mr. David Daniel and sister Ms. Gloria Daniel.

Survivors are her loving family, two daughters, Ms. Stephanie Charlene Dallas, Ms. Charity Shvon Dallas; mother, Mrs. Leola Adams Daniel; sisters, Ms. Leola Darlene Jackson; grandchildren, Raven Symone Dallas, Donovan Lamar Dallas, Ti’Shay Shajuan Perry, Tiyous Jaivon Dallas; aunts, Mrs. Drucilla Pollard, Mrs. Daisy Adams, Mrs. Virginia Clay, Mrs. Katherine Adams; unlce, Mr. Charlie Clay; nieces, Kimberly Williams, Frances Ware, Monalisa Adams, Desiree Pollard; other great nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 2 PM at New Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Kevin Roach and other ministers officiating.  The family will recieve friends at the church one hour before the service.  Her remains will lie in State at the church from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.  Interment, Summerville Cemetery. 

Arrangements by Willis Funeral Hoome, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

MRS. MARY ELIZABETH GREEN BULLARD, age 88, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday (October 19, 2010) afternoon in a Rome hospital. A native Chattooga Countian She was born to the late John Marion and Appalonia Elizabeth Duncan Green on July 18, 1922. Mrs. Bullard was a member of Lyerly First Baptist Church and along with her husband, the late John H. Bullard, owned and operated Bullard Processing Plant, formerly on the Lyerly highway-Summerville. Mrs. Bullard was also preceded in death by a nephew- the late John W. Green.

Surviving are sisters’-in-law-Lucille Green of Summerville and Doris Bullard of Piedmont, AL.; nieces-Martha Calhoun, Joyce Williams, Nancy Crowe, and Debbie Jennings; nephews-Douglas Stephens, Ronnie Stephens, Alan Green, Bob Bullard, Dennis Bullard, Steve Bullard, and Bron Love.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 21st, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Rev. Tony Christie officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Marc Green, Michael Green, Warren Stephens, Chris Stephens, Zane Williams, Wess Love, Steve Bullard, Dennis Bullard; Honorary Pallbearers the Adult Sunday School Class of Lyerly First Baptist Church, Jimmy Spence, Rethia Spence, Jamie Fowler, Ann Norton, and James Bennett. Visitation will be Thursday from 12 noon until the hour of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the Family suggest contributions to the Lyerly Cemetery.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements .

Mr. Micheal Lynn Bryan, age 61, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday (October 8, 2010) in Savannah, Georgia. He was preceded in death by parents-James Howard and Evelyn Wheeles Bryan, son-David Hartline, sister-Brenda Crowe, and grandparents-Mr. & Mrs. Tinney Warren and Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Bryan.

Surviving are son-Kevin McDaniel of Centre, AL.; daughters-Deborah Susan Sanchez of LaFayette, Michelle McDaniel of Centre, AL., JoAnne McDaniel Bryan of Cedar Bluff, AL.; sister-Judy Carter of Menlo; brothers-Jimmy Bryan of Flizgerand, and Ronnie Bryan of Acworth; 13 Grandchildren; several Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, October 16th, at 1:00 P.M. CST from the Lake View Church in Cedar Bluff, AL. Visitation Saturday from noon until the hour for service.

Announcement for the Family by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Mr. J C Hatcher, age 78, of Summerville, GA, passed away Tuesday October 12, 2010, at Erlanger Medical Center.

Mr. Hatcher was born July 15, 1932, in Murray County, GA, the son of the late Jessie Calvin and Ida Mary Landen Hatcher. He was a retired auto repair shop owner. Mr. Hatcher was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War. He was held as a prisioner of war for 33 months. He was was a member of the VFW Post #6688. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Steven Craig Hatcher; a daughter, Shirley Jean Hatcher; sisters, Bonnie Bresinger and Frances Watts; and brothers, Harold Hatcher and Larry Hatcher.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy B. Hatcher; children, Ricky Lee Hatcher, Teresa Diane Lee, and Alice Darlene Martin; sisters, Evelyn Davis, Hazel Vice, and Carolyn Stewart; 6 Grandchildren; and 4 Great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Friday, October 15, 2010 at Summerville Cemetery with Minister Robbie Eversole officiating. Pallbearers will be Grandsons.

Mr. Hatcher will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until the service hour on Friday.

MR. ROBERT L. BOWMAN, JR., age 83, of Perry Drive-Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday (October 8, 2010) evening in a Rome hospital. A native Chattoogaian He was born to the late Robert L. Bowman, Sr. and Foye Powell Bowman on May 27, 1927. Mr. Bowman was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church, a Veteran of WW II serving in the Marine Corps Aviation, and was retired Supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service in Summerville.

Surviving are brother & sister-in-law-Evan D. and Doris Bowman of Summerville; niece-Becky Burns of Rome; nephews-Randy & Kay Bowman and Tim Suzann Bowman all of Summerville; great nieces and nephews-Kyle Bowman, Haley Bowman, Jennifer Bowman, Kelsey Bowman, Jacob Bowman, & Will Bowman; great great niece & nephew-Madison Rogers, Talen, & Noah Bowman.

Funeral services will be held Monday (October 11th) at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth Summey officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Randy Bowman, Tim Bowman, Kyle Bowman, Jacob Bowman, Winfred Bowman, Will Bowman, Billy Gilreath, Buddy Gilley. Honorary Pallbearers-John Stubbs, Jr., Paul Hardeman, and Friends at Summerville First Baptist Church The Family will receive friends Sunday from 7 until 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.