Mr. Roy James Collins, age 63, of Summerville, GA, passed away Friday August 13, 2010, in Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mr. Collins was born May 6, 1947, in Trion, GA, the son of the late Marvin T. and Nellie Mitchell Collins. Mr. Collins was employed with Church Chair, and preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Sue Collins. Survivors include his wife to whom he was married 41 years, Elizabeth Brown Collins, Children, Bradley Collins, Michael Collins, Stacy Cothran, Tammy Thrasher, Star Bragg, Sister, Elaine Collins, Brothers, Ray Collins, Lamar Collins, 13 Grandchildren, 7 Great-grand children.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday August 16, 2010 from the Chapel of the Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Sanford Deberry officiating with interment in the Summerville Cemetery. Active pallbearers, Greg Hegwood, Bradley Clayton, Ronnie Reed, Jeff Brown, Eddie Phillips, Steven Hodskins, Honorary pallbearers, Billy Joe Durham, J.J. Burk, Donnie Wooten. Mr. Collins will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Sunday August 15, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m.

MRS. NELLIE CARTER of Orchard Hill Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday (August 11, 2010) afternoon at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Carter was born in Chattooga County on December 12, 1920, a daughter of the late Josh Lee and Mary Lou Busby Bennett, a retired textile worker with Best Mfg. Co., and was a member of South Commerce Church of Christ.

Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by her husband the late Simon David Carter; two daughters- Caroline Carter and Linda Williamson; granddaughter, Heather Carter; great granddaughters, Brianna Carter and Mariah Carter; sister, Olene Bennett; brothers, Oscar Bennett and Buddy Bennett. To her children and all Family, she was the most loving and caring mother in all the world. We are so fortunate to have such a wonderful mother who was always there for us. She gave of herself not only to family, but to anyone she could be a help to. We thank God for letting her stay here almost 90 years and then taking her to her mansion in heaven.

Surviving are daughters: Ilene Sweet of Augusta, GA; Carol Sue Stiefel of Summerville; Debbie Carter and Mary Duke both of Rome; sons: David Henry Carter of Lavonia, GA; Willard Carter of Collinsville, AL; Jerry Johnston Carter and Paul Lee Carter both of Summerville; brother: Gene Bennett of Rome. Twenty One Grandchildren, Twenty Eight Great Grandchildren, Sixteen Great Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday (August 14) at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Chaplin Neal Smith officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Casey Christol, Jerry L. Carter, Jeff Carter, Chris Carter, Steve Duke and Taylor Duke. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Mr. Jackie Lee Williams- age 50, Toledo, Ohio and formerly of Summerville, GA passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2010 in Toledo, Ohio.

Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced later by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.

Mr. Earl Leroy Baker, age 79, of Lyerly, GA died Monday, August 9, 2010 at UAB in Birmingham, AL.

Mr. Baker was born October 22, 1930 in Lyerly, GA, the son of the late William D. Baker and Leatha Bridges Baker. He was retired from the United States Park Service. Mr. Baker was a veteran of the United States Army, having served for 21 years. He was a member of the Thompkins Masonic Lodge #466, and a 32 nd degree member of the Scottish Rite. Mr. Baker was a lifelong member of the VFW Post #3679 in Fort Oglethorpe, GA. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Mae Culver Baker.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Imogene Baker; grandchildren, Shannon Hass, Melinda Sparks, and Jerry Justice; great-grandchildren, Kisha Hass, Justin Lewis, Brooke Hicks, and Rhiannon Justice; and a sister, Bessie Stoner.

Graveside and interment services with full military honors will be held at 10:00 a. m. Friday, August 13, 2010 at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Dr. Chris Carter officiating.

Mr. Baker will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Thursday, August 12, 2010.

Mrs. Frances Anderson Coons, age 85 of Old Hwy #337, Menlo, GA passed away Monday afternoon in the local nursing home.  Born in Manchester, GA on May 2, 1925 to the late Brice and Bobie Irine Colson Anderson.  Mrs. Coons was a memeber of the Summerville First Baptist Church and retired telephone operator for Southern Bell. She was preceded in death by her husband the late Charles Raymond Coons, grandson-the late Jim McCarley, sisters- the late Gladys and Mary Anderson, and brothers-the late Bud (Willie) and Freeman Anderson.

Surviving are daughter and son-in-law Carol and Ken McCarley of Menlo, GA; granddaughter and grandson-in-law Kristy and David Parker of Lyerly, GA; Great grandsons Seth Parker and Luke Parker; sister- Evelyn Anderson of FL; serveral neices and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wedneday, August 11th at 2:30pm from the graveside in Georgia memorial Park, Marietta, GA with Dr. Kenneth Summey officiating.  The Family will receive friends at the Funeral home Wednesday from 10 until 11:00am

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Eugene Watkins, Jr (bubba) age 70, of Lafayette, GA passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010.  he was a member of Prospect Baptist Church , Retired from US Army National Guard after 26 years, retired from Roper Corp, and member of the Spiritual Uplifters Gospel Group.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Eugene and Mrs. Pearl Brooks Watkins, Sr, son Mr, Cassius Watkins, brother Mr. Johnny Watkins.

Survivors are his loving family, wife, Mrs. Treava Genell Watkins; sons, Mr. Eddie Watkins of Summerville, GA, Mr. Shawn Watkins, Pastor Greg (Lashea) Ludy of Lafayette, GA, Mr. Adrain (Chiquita) Ludy of Dalton, GA; Daughter, Ms. Lula Whittenberry of Summerville, GA, brother Mr. Hubert (Mariel) Watkins, sister, Mrs. Julia Echols of Toledo, Ohio; fifteen grandchildren; father-in-law, mother-in-law, Mr. John (Mildred) Griffin, brother-in-law, Mr. John Henry Griffin of Lafayette, sister-in-law, Mrs. Yuvette (chevette) Suttle of Atlanta, GA; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Eugene Watkins will be Friday, August 13, 2010 at 11:00am at Prospect Baptist Church with Pastor Greg Ludy, Jr., Elder G.M. Spotts, Eulogist, and Elder James Washington, presiding.  The Family will recieve friends at the Church Thursday evening from 7-8:30pm.  Interment, Chattanooga National Cemetery will full military rites.  Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA

Jeremy Dewayn Greene, age 25 of LaFayette, died Sunday August 8th.

He is survived by his parents, Jeff Greene of LaFayette, Sandra Suits Rutledge of Summerville; sister- Jennifer Browning of LaFayette; brothers – Aaron Rutledge of Summerville, Calbe Greene, Austin Greene of LaFayette; step-brother – Gregory Parker of Villanow; grandparents – Fred and Etta Greene of LaFayette, Mary and Gene Denney of Summerville; step-grandmothers – Glenda Rutledge of Summerville, Sandra Stanfield of Ringgold; nieces – Lindsey Browning, Murphy Browning; nephews – Ethan Adams and Evan Adams.

Funeral from Wallis Memorial Chapel Tuesday August 10 at 3 PM.  Service conducted by Bro. David Thompson.

Pallbearers – Zack Black, Rodney Dempsey, Chris McGraw, Casey Carlton, Justin Gatch, Luke Adams and Roger Greene.

Honorary pallbearers – Aaron Rutledge, Caleb Greene, Austin Greene, Jeff Bailey and James Bailey.

Interement in West Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Monday from 7 PM to 9 PM.

Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home in LaFayette in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Jerry Edward Johnson, age 68 of Summerville, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at his residence.

Mr. Johnson was born in Menlo, Georgia on September 11, 1941, son of the late William Clay Johnson and Mary Lou Pike Johnson. He was veteran of the United States Army and was employed with Mt. Vernon Mills.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his brothers, Billy Johnson and Stephen Johnson; sisters, Barbara Johnson Ware, Margaret J. Johnson, Paulette Lamb; and a number of nieces and nephews.

According to Mr. Johnson’s wishes, he has been cremated. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 P.M. Sunday, August 8, 2010 at the residence of his brother, Billy Johnson, 217 Orchard Hill Road, Summerville.