MR. GERALD CAMPBELL, age 73, of Kennesaw, Georgia passed away Friday, June 24, 2010) at his residence. A native of Trion, Georgia, Mr. Campbell was born to the late Andrew and Etta Mae Westbrook Campbell on January 8, 1937. He attended the Kennesaw United Methodist Church, was a U.S. Army Veteran, and was retired from General Motors Corporation.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mr. Robert Nathan Ward, age 69, of Lyerly, GA died Thursday, June 24, 2010 at his residence.

Mr. Ward was born July 21, 1940 in Summerville, GA the son of the late Lonnie Deed and Lillie Mae Davis Ward. He was retired from the City of Summerville. Mr. Ward was member of the Gospel Light Baptist Church. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Vaughn; brothers, Tony Ward and Edward Ward.

Survivors include his wife Betty Ward; daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Darrel Huskey, Summerville, GA and Robbie and Phil Scarfo, Lyerly, GA; brother, Frank Ward, Summerville, GA; grandchildren, Emily and Shane Ratliff, and Bubba Huskey.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mickey Skates officiating. Burial will follow in Lyerly Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Gene Ward, Lee Veatch, Heath Hammonds, Kevin Henderson, Bradley Ward, and Phillip Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be all Nieces and Nephews, Addie Mae and Libby Ann Veatch, Tori and Nate Ward, Gunner and Madlyn Henderson, Lexie Hammonds, Amber Ward, Jerry and Charlotte Rutledge.

Mr. Ward will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Friday, June 25, 2010.

MRS. MATTIE LOU YOUNG, age 90, of Perry Road-Armuchee, Georgia passed away Monday (June 21, 2010) evening in a Rome hospital. Mrs. Young was born in Centre, Al. on October 3, 1919.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Mr. Ronald Brock, age 66 of First Street in Trion, GA passed away Monday, June 21, 2010 at  the Summit Health Care and Rehab Center.  Mr. Brock was born in Trion, Georgia and was retired from the Denim Lab of Mt. Vernon Mills.  He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp and served in the Vietnam War and was also in the National Guard.  He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion.

Mr. Brock was preceded in death by his father and mother, George Leonard and Effie Wilson Brock and a brother, Norman Lamar Brock.

Mr. Brock is survived by his brothers and sisters in law, Jim and Elaine Brock of Trion, GA. and Larry and Linda Brock of Cloudland, GA.  Also by one niece, two nephews, one grand niece, three grand nephews and one step nephew and step niece.

Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 12:30 PM from the Old Trion Cemetery with Rev. Ken Johnson officiating.  Military honors will be conducted by the Shanklin-Attaway Post No. 5 of the American Legion.  Interment will follow at the Old Trion Cemetery.

Mr. Brock will lie in state Thursday, June 24, 2010 at the Erwin-Pettit Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 10 AM to 12 Noon.  Pallbearers will be Eric Brock, Michael Dempsey, Lynn Brock, Billy Brock, Barry Hunter and Larry Brock.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Erwin – Pettit Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements for Mr. Ronald Wayne Brock who passed away on Monday.

Mrs. Laura Hensley, age 89, of Johnny Dr., Trion, GA passed away Monday, June 21, 2010 at the residence.  Mrs. Hensley was born on July 1, 1920 in Lafayette, GA.  She was retired from Summerville Cotton Mills and was Baptist by faith. Mrs. Hensley was preceded in death by her husband, Olin S. Hensley; a son, Johnny L. Hensley; her father and mother, John Elisha and Nancy Eliza Dowdy West; and serveral brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Hensley is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Patsy Rutherford, Sandra Dunn and Carolyn and William Fowler all of Trion, GA, a brother, Johnny West of Gayton, GA; 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-greatgrandchildren; serveral nieces and nephews also survived.

funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 2pm, from the chapel of the Erwin-Petitt funeral Home with Rev. Mickey Skates and Rev. Gary Wells officiating.  Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetary.

Mrs. Hensley will lie- in- state, Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm.

Pallbearers will be Chuck Harris, Robbie Jones, Nathan Dunn, Bo Dunn, Frankie Willingham, and Bobbie Jones.  These gentlemen are asked to assemble at the funeral home by 1:30pm on Wednesday.

Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements for Mrs. Laura Hensley who passed away on Monday.

MR. JOHNNY WILLIAM TAPP, age 64, of Dogwood Circle-Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010, evening at his residence. A native Chattooga Countian He was born to the late Charlie William and Bertha Baldwin Tapp on August 17, 1945. Mr. Tapp was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and retired fixer from Carron Mills in LaFayette. He was preceded in death by sister-the late Betty Slayton, brother-the late Horace Tapp, & grandson-Timothy Hall.

Surviving are His wife-Doris Tapp; daughters and spouse-Rebecca & Tim Hall, Faye Tapp Pruitt & fiancée-Tommy Johnson all of Summerville; brother-Charles Tapp of Calhoun; sister-Sara Wester of Summerville; grandchildren-Justin & Ashley Tapp, Alexis, Harley, & Tapanga Hall & Casey Beaver; great grandchildren-Colton & Braden Tapp, & Bailey Beaver; god children-Christy & Amanda Price & Kandy Elrod; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 22nd , at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Sanford Deberry, Jimmy Caldwell, and Ray Caldwell officiating, interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Justin Tapp, Tim & Rebecca Hall, Faye Tapp Pruitt, Tommy Johnson, Danny Kilgore, Jerry Caldwell, and Casey Beaver; Honorary Pallbearers Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Sisters-in-Law, Brothers-in-Law, Nurses and Staff of Country Side Hospice, Rachel Kilgore. The Family will receive friends Monday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mr. John Wesley Hester, age 82, of Gaylesville, AL, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at the Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Hester was born in Cherokee County, Alabama on August 6, 1927, son of the late William Hester and Dicie Bowman Hester. He attended the Chesterfield Baptist Church and was a veteran of WWII having served in the United States Army. Prior to retirement, Mr. Hester was employed with Mohawk Industries enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hester was preceded in death by brothers, Pelham Hester and Buddy Hester; sisters, Rosa Dell Ward, Nancy Miller and Ethel Hester.

Mr. Hester is survived by his wife, Zennia E. Hester, Gaylesville; daughter, Kristin Brooke Hester, Gaylesville; sister, Annie Ruth Thomas, Summerville; 6 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Hester will be held Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Maddox officiating. Interment will follow in the Green Hills Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Teddy Calvert, Zack Rabun, Leo Bridges, Michael Bridges, Ricky Cavin and William Thomas. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Cavin, Jim Crowe, Bill Crowe, Calvin Deering, and Smitty Smith.

Mr. Hester will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 1 until the funeral hour.