Willis Bryant (Bill) Smith, 87, passed away March 6, 2017 at Remembrance Village at Riverwood Senior Living Facility.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Victoria Smith, sisters Louise Copeland, Sara Humphries and Myrtle Helms.

His is survived by his wife of 59 years, Clara Faye Smith and daughter, Julie Ann Smith and her fiancé, Craig Cornmesser.

Bill was born in Cloudland, Georgia.  He graduated from the University of Tennessee where he met and married his wife, Faye, who was from Knoxville.  He was in the Army 22 years where he fought in the Vietnam War.  He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1977.  After teaching ROTC for 10 years, he owned and operated the Trion Golf Club for 5 years.  Throughout the years he also ran a beef cattle farm in Cloudland.  After working his entire life, at age 80, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease which is when he retired.

His funeral service will be held at Lakeside Funeral Home in Woodstock, GA on Thursday, March 9th at 12:30 pm.  Prior to that at 11:00 am, the family will be receiving visitors. Interment will be at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA with full military honors.

The family would like to personally thank Riverwood Senior Living and Homestead Hospice for their continued compassion over the last two years.

The professional staff of Lakeside Funeral Home at 121 Claremore Drive is honored to serve the family.

MRS. CAROLYN S. PRATER, age 52, of West Washington Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017, evening in a Rome hospital.  She was born in Summerville, Georgia on January 14, 1965 to the late Grady Robert and Helen Margaret Kilgore Roan.  Mrs. Prater was preceded in death by a brother the late Ronnie Roan.

Surviving are Her husband, Tony Prater; sisters & spouse, Louise & Roger Jenkins, Ft. Payne, Al., Geneva Edwards, and Eva McGraw both of Summerville; brothers & spouses, Donnie & Tammy Roan, Doyle & Gail Roan, Loyle & Ruthie Roan, Zandell & Judy Roan, Alton Roan, and Eddie Lee Roan all of Summerville; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 8th, at the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Rev. Ray Caldwell and Rev. Matthew Evans officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers will be Pete Williamson, David Wyrick, Shawn Smith, Eddie Smith, Randal Reynolds, and Mike McGraw.  The Family will receive friends Tuesday, from 6 until 8 P.M., at the Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:30 PM.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Carolyn Prater, who passed away Saturday.

Mr. George Clarence “Chip” Lane, Jr., age 56, of Rome, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at Floyd Medical Center.

Mr. Lane was born August 8, 1960, in Rome, GA, son of the late George Clarence Lane, Sr., and Betty Ruth Ball Lane.  He was of the Baptist Faith and was co-owner of George’s Kwik Service.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Lane.

Mr. Lane is survived by his wife, Angela Lane; daughters and son-in-law, Tia and Marty Rausch, Robin Lane; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lori and Mike Duncan, Myra Reynolds, Steve Jones, and Bobby Jones; sisters-in-law, Pam Jackson, Carolyn Gill, and Carol Cannon; mother-in-law, Maxine Jones; grandchildren, Maya Rausch and Emma Rausch; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services for Mr. Lane will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 4, 2017, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin J. Norton officiating.

There will be gathering of family and friends at Mason Funeral Home from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Saturday.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. George Clarence “Chip” Lane, Jr., who passed away on Tuesday.

She is survived by her three brothers, Andrew (Ruby) Wedgeworth, Henry (Christanater) Wedgeworth, and Harry (Susan) Wedgeworth, all of Summerville, Georgia; two adopted children, Marissa Wedgeworth and Bobby Wedgeworth; four grandchildren, Kábron, Kymon, Kaéyon, Zaraji, and Xavier; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be held Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at West Fifth Street Church of Christ with Bro. J.J. Bankston, Bro. John Lewis and other ministers officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Interment, Summerville Cemetery.

MS. DAISY MAE FIFE – Age 75, of Rome, Georgia passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017.  She was born on February 17, 1942 to the late Mr. Reuben Williams and Daisy Lee Kincaide Williams. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Raymond Williams, Albert Williams, Jimmy Williams, and Emanuel Williams, sister, Lula Mae Davis, two children, Lisa Fife and Ricky Fife, and one grandson, Patrick Fife.

She is survived by two sons, Ben A. (Patricia) Fife of Centre, Alabama and Rodney (Miriam) Fife of Cedartown, Georgia; one daughter, Annette Speights of Summerville, Georgia; daughter-in-law, Vivian Workman of Barnwell, South Carolina; five sisters, Dorothy Johnson, Mary Thurman, Patricia Williams, Bertha (Billy) Johnson, and Helen Williams; two brothers, David Williams of Summerville, and Lee Williams of Louisana; grandchildren, Felicia Hendrix, Erica Fife, Gwen Fife, Tanessa Fife, Ben Fife, Jr. of Centre, Shameika (Jody) Brown of Summerville, Morrio (Dawn) Fife of Dallas, Georgia, Rodneshia Fife of Birmingham, Alabama, Richelle Fife, Ricki Fife, and Ricky Fife, Jr. of Barnwell; twenty-three great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; special friends, Yvonne Etchinson and Sarah Ruth Thompson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Homegoing Service will be held Monday, March 6, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at the New Spirit and Truth of Jesus Assembly Church with Bishop Jackie Wilson as eulogist and Bishop V.T. Harden officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Interment, Summerville Cemetery.

MRS. SARAH RUTH MOSTILLER BENSON – Age 70, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, February 27, 2017. She was born February 17, 1947 in Summerville, Georgia to the late Lee Forrest and Juanita Richardson Mostiller. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church and was preceded in death by two brothers, Raulston Mostiller and Earnest Mostiller.

She is survived by her son, Gwynae Shropshire of Dalton, Georgia; daughters, Andrea (Louis) Joseph of Sahuarita, Arizona and Tonia (Derrick) Johnson of Summerville, Georgia; longtime and devoted companion, James Hendrix of Centre, Alabama; grandchildren, Brittney (Atley) Settles of Nashville, Tennessee, Jasmine Joseph of Sahuarita, and Louis Joseph II; great granddaughter, Krimsym Settles; brother, Tommy Dewayne (Gail) Mostiller of Lithonia, Georgia; sister-in-law, Jacki Mostiller of Rome, Georgia; uncle, Jack Mostiller of Summerville; special cousins, Rena Mae Anthony, Sharon Leak, Rochelle Bell, and Clarence Moore; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be held Friday, March 3, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. at New Bethel Baptist Church, 281 Georgia Avenue, Summerville, Georgia, with Apostle Dr. Jennifer London as eulogist and Pastor Kevin Roach, presiding. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Interment, Summerville Cemetery. Please share your thoughts and memories of Mrs. Sarah Benson at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

MR. JAMES FRANK THURMAN – Age 66, of Rome, Georgia passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Floyd Medical Center. He was a member of Thankful Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his parents, James and Myrtle Thurman, son, Steven Thurman, grandson, Kevin Tyrone Thurman, sister, Nona Adams, and brother, William Steve Thurman.

He is survived by his loving wife, Glenice Elaine Thurman; sons, Brittany (Tabitha Bankston) Thurman and Christian (Michelene) Thurman of Rome, Georgia; daughters, Kira (Kurt Lowrey) Thurman of Cartersville, Georgia and Crystal (Erica Beck) Roberts of North Carolina; grandchildren, Brittavious Thurman and Pharrell Thurman; sisters, Brenda Williamson, Robin Williams, and Pamela (Warren) Albert of Summerville, Georgia; brothers, Michael (Sandra) Allen of Cartersville, Vernon (Sandy) Thurman of Summerville, and Jerry (Bernice) Allen of Atlanta, Georgia; aunts, Frankie Shropshire and Joan Terrell of Rome; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Homegoing Service will be held Friday, March 3, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Thankful Baptist Church with Pastor Bernard Young, Sr. and other ministers officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Interment, Floyd Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Mr. Ernest Samuel Trammell, Sr., age 74, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, February 26, 2017, at Redmond Regional Medical.

Mr. Trammell was born September 23, 1942, in Trion, GA, son of the late Willie Samuel and Alene Walters Trammell.  He was Holiness by faith, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mount Vernon Mills.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Sherman Trammell, Junior Trammell, and Ray Trammell; sisters, Sherlene Trammell and Evelene Trammell.

Mr. Trammell is survived by his wife, Dorthy Trammell; sons and daughter-in-law, Sammy and Shannon Trammell, Jimmy Watson; daughter, Wanda Watson; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Charlene Trammell; 9 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Trammell will be held at 4:00 P.M. Thursday, March 2, 2017, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin J. Norton officiating.  Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Ladon Trammell, Corey Watson, Chris Watson, Nathan Dunn, Brandon Watson, and David Parris.

Mr. Trammell will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Thursday.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Ernest Samuel Trammell who died on Sunday.

MRS. BEATRICE GARDNER, age 92, of Forster Street, Lyerly, Georgia passed away Monday, February 27, 2017, in a Rome health care.  A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, She was born to the late William Oscar and Grace Beatrice Garner Reece, on May 31, 1924.   Mrs. Gardner was a member of Lyerly United Methodist Church, and served as Membership Secretary and Historian of the church; she was also a member of the W. M. U. of Lyerly United Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by husband, the late Benjamin F. (Ben) Gardner.

Surviving are daughters and spouse, Mary Elizabeth Clements of Silver Creek and Patricia & Artie Pledger of Lyerly; son and spouse, Butch & Nancy Gardner of Summerville; brother, Frank A. Reece of Lyerly; special friend, Rose Jackson; nine Grandchildren, twenty four Great Grandchildren, and four Great Great Grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 1st, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Brett Clements and Rev. Marshall Bryan officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Rev. Shane Clements, Rev. Ben Clements, Tyler W. Pledger, Corey Wells, Nick Robinson, and Guthrie Frazier; Honorary Pallbearers, members of the Lyerly United Methodist Church W. M. U.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 1 P.M. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers the Family suggests contributions to the Lyerly United Methodist Church W. M. U.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.