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February 10, 2017
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Mr. Floyd Gurney Wells, Obit (M)

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Mr. Floyd Gurney Wells, age 80, of Summerville, GA, died Thursday, February 9, 2017, at his residence.
Mr. Wells was born April 19, 1936, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Charles and Ollie Wells.  He attended Faith Temple Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Riegel.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Kirby Wells.
Mr. Wells is survived by his son, Kim Daniel Wells; daughter, Donna Wells; sister, Betty Lewis; grandchildren, Charles Daniel Wells, Maggie Busby; great-grandchildren, Carrie Ann Wells, Charles Jack Wells.
Graveside and interment services for Mr. Wells will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday, February 11, 2017, from the Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Billy Wright officiating.  Pallbearers will be Daniel Wells, Chucky Hartline, David Dickson, and Bo Lewis.
Mr. Wells will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Saturday.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Floyd Gurney Wells who died on Thursday.  
February 10, 2017
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Mrs. Ruth Milner Housch, Obit (C)

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Mrs. Ruth Milner Housch, age 98 of Oneonta, Alabama, formerly of Summerville, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017. 

 

Mrs. Housch was born in Zebulon, Georgia on May 27, 1918, daughter of the late John H. and Bessie Cannafax Milner.  She was a graduate of the Godron Military College, and was married in1941.  Mrs. Housch was a devoted homemaker and most beloved Mother, and resided in Georgia until 1999, when she moved to Alabama to be closer to her children.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Housch, was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Andrew Jackson Housch, Sr. in 1982 and eight brothers and sisters.

 

Mrs. Housch is survived by two children, a son, Jack Housch and his wife, Diane of Oneata, AL, and a daughter, Helen Housch of Huntsville, AL; 4 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

 

Graveside and Interment services for Mrs. Housch will be held Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. in the Pennville Cemetery with Rev. David Autry officiating.  Interment will follow in the family plot.

 

Mrs. Housch will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 1:00 P.M. until the service hour.

 

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Ruth Milner Housch.

February 10, 2017
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Mr. A. L. Norton, Jr. Obit (ER)

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MR. A. L. NORTON, JR., age 86, of Norton Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017, evening in a Rome hospital.  Native to Chattooga County, Georgia, Mr. Norton was born to the late Arthur Lee Norton, Sr. and Mattie Katherine Dodd Norton on June 10, 1930.  He was a member and Deacon of Four Mile Baptist Church, retired supervisor @ Georgia Rug Mill, and was preceded in death by his wife the late Mary A. Allen Norton, a daughter the late Mary Angelia Norton, sisters, the late Mozelle Edwards and Ava Mountain, and brothers the late Sidney Norton and Elgin Norton.

Surviving are daughters, Freida (Tommy) Dover, Teresa Scott, Melody (Mark) Sentell; sons, Grant (Ginger) Norton and Vic (Stephanie) Norton; grandchildren, Danny Scott, Jr., Tommy Dover, Jr., Jeff Dover, Alex Sentell, Mikaela Norton, Josie Norton, James Gilleland, Jessica Stricklin, Jennifer Gilleland; several Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 12th, at 2:00 P.M. from the Four Mile Baptist Church with Rev. Sanford Deberry, Rev. Joel Smith, Rev. Doyle Kelly, and Dr. Charles Bishop officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Tommy Dover, Jr., Jeff Dover, Alex Sentell, Jo Stricklin, Gary Norton, Phil Mountain, and Jeff Edwards; Honorary Pallbearers Jon Payne, Scott Norton, Johnny Edwards, and members of Four Mile Baptist Church.  The Family will receive friends Saturday from 6 until 8 P.M. from the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. A. L. Norton, Jr.
February 9, 2017
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Mrs. Laura Denise McPhail, Updated Obit (ER)

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MRS. LAURA DENISE McPHAIL, age 59, of Orchard Hill Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday evening, February 8, 2017, at her residence.  She was born in Summerville, Georgia on October 4, 1957, a daughter of the late Ralph Battles, and Hilda Berry Davis who survives. Mrs. McPhail was a member of North Summerville Baptist Church, retired from Roper Corporation and was Customer Service Representative of United Community Bank.

Survivors include Her husband, Terry McPhail; daughter & partner, Laura Bright & Nona and Lily Keen of Summerville; son, Matt McPhail of Summerville; mother, Hilda Berry Davis of Summerville; brothers & spouse, Mike Battles of Summerville & Mark and Brenda Battles of LaFayette; Nephew Chris Battles.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Russell officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Danny Wooten, Steve McGill, Adam Latham, Ryan Wilson, B. J. Lindsey and Caleb Millican. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home Friday evening from 6:00 til 9:00 P.M. The family requests no food or flowers and suggest contributions to The American Cancer Society.  

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
February 8, 2017
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Mr. Dennis Ronald Brown, Updated Obit (M)

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Mr. Dennis Ronald Brown, age 68, of Cloudland, GA, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Mr. Brown was born December 1, 1948, in Fort McPherson, GA, son of Oneida Cross Brown and the late William Rossie Brown.  He graduated Chamblee High School in Chamblee, GA, in 1967, where he played football, soccer, and gymnastics.  He also attended Mercer University.  Prior to his retirement, he was the owner and operator of B & W Lawn Service.  Dennis was a proud Vietnam combat veteran where he earned numerous commendations including two Purple Hearts.  He was a true patriot who loved his country and was a staunch supporter of our military.  He was also an avid hunter and Nascar fan.  Dennis was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  His humerous and courageous spirit touched many lives and will live on through his daughters and granddaughters. In addition to his father, William Brown, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louie Bass Cross and Mamie Carrol Cross, and Will Brown and Janie Lowrance Brown.
Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of 46 years, Teresa Campbell Brown; daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly Anne Brown and Josh Goss, Wendy and Shane Spillman; mother, Oneida Cross Brown; brothers and sisters-in-law, William R. Jr. and Mary Mitchell Brown, Arthur Louie and Lisa Brown; and the joys of his life, his granddaughters, Avery Spillman and Lucillia Brown.
Graveside and interment services for Mr. Brown will be held at 2:30 P.M. Saturday, February 11, 2017, from the Mount Olive Cemetery with his daughter, Rev. Wendy Brown Spillman officiating.  Full military honors will be rendered by the Shanklin Attaway Post 5 Honor Guard of the American Legion.  Active pallbearers will be Mark Porter, Leon Tucker, M.A. Spencer, Chip Murray, Max Tucker, and Arthur Brown, Jr.  Honorary pallbearers will be Gus Campbell, Shane Spillman, Josh Goss, Arthur Brown, III, and Rusty Brown.
Mr. Brown will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M. on Saturday.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Dennis Ronald Brown who passed away on Wednesday.  
February 6, 2017
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Mr. Delmas Henry Sanford Obit (M)

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Mr. Delmas Henry Sanford, age 65, of Cedar Bluff, AL, died Sunday, February 5, 2017, at the Gadsden Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Sanford was born September 25, 1951, in Centre, AL, son of the late Henry Sanford and Christine Steele Sanford.  He attended the Lakeview Holiness Church, Upper Room, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Jack Woods Logging.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Sanford; and sisters, Peggy Weaver and Janice Gossett.

Mr. Sanford is survived by his son, Greg Sanford; daughters, Amanda (Michael) Abernathy and Christie (Don) Abernathy; step-daughter, Kimberly Boyd; brothers, Ronnie (Katie) Sanford, Jamie (Amy) Sanford, and Harvel (Linda) Sanford; and 4 grandchildren; and special friend, Trina Sweet. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Sanford will be held at 3:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) Tuesday, February 7, 2017, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Hindman and Ms. Christa Bates officiating.  Interment will follow in the Unity Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Tim Weaver, Kevin Weaver, Porter Sanford, Randy Chandler, T.R. Weaver, Adam Sharp, Darrell Weaver, and Arnel Sharp.  Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Sanford, David Sanford, and Bradley Reynolds.   

Mr. Sanford will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) until the hour of service on Tuesday.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Delmas Henry Sanford who died on Sunday. 

February 5, 2017
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Mr. Rudolph Claude Crane (M)

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Mr. Rudolph Claude Crane, age 78, of Gaylesville, AL, died Friday, February 3, 2017, at his residence.
Mr. Crane was born April 19, 1938, in Cedar Bluff, AL, son of the late Claude and Emmer Bradley Crane.  He attended the Freedom Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed in the Printing Department at Riegel.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Jeanette Crane; a son, James Ray; and a daughter, Tammy Crane.
Mr. Crane is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Randy and Leslie Crane, Tommy and Mary Crane; a daughter, Savanna Crane; sisters, Thelma Steele and Hazel Steele; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Crane will be held at 2:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) Monday, February 6, 2017, from the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Hawkins and Rev. Robert Steele officiating. Interment will follow in the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Tommy Crane, Dustin Crane, Larry Pettyjohn, Ricky Green, Matt Brewer, and Steven Britt. Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Bradley, and Bruce McCurdy.
Mr. Crane will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) Sunday, February 5, 2017.  He will also be in state at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church from 1:30 P.M. (E.S.T.) until the hour of service on Monday.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Rudolph Claude Crane who died on Friday.  
February 4, 2017
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Mrs. Terry Rita Hudgins Marshal Obit (Willis)

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MRS. TERRY RITA HUDGINS MARSHALL – Age 62, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her father, George Washington Hudgins ;  mother, Alice Lee Walker Hudgins; son, Janssen Alan Marshall; brothers, Gerald Wayne Hudgins, Darryl Zane Hudgins and George Washington Hudgins, Jr. She was employed for many years with Rooms To Go Furniture Company.

Those left to cherish her memory are daughters, LaToya Camille Marshall, Madison Tiara Marshall; husband, Marty Alan Marshall of Summerville, Georgia; brothers, Anthony (Dawn) Hudgins of Menlo, Georgia; Thomas Hudgins of Summerville, Georgia; John (Chie) Hudgins of St. Louis, Missouri; sisters, Regina Hudgins of Trion, Georgia; Joan (Dennis) Hudgins of Orlando, Florida; Yvonne Hudgins, Mamie (Clay) Hudgins  Carroll of Summersville, Georgia; Sharon (Joseph) Hudgins of Snellville, Georgia; and Jerilyn Hudgins of Atlanta, Georgia; grandchildren, Charisma Lindley, Jordan Lindley, Makhila Jaye Marshall, Demetrius Marshall, Chenoia Marshall, Jamari Marshall, Kierra Marshall, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be held Monday, February 6, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at  New Bethel Baptist Church located, 281 Georgia Avenue, Summerville, Georgia, with  Words of Comfort to the family by her aunt, Joan Burrows .

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

February 2, 2017
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Ms. Tennie Lee Clements White Obit (M)

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Ms. Tennie Lee Clements White, age 86, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Ms. White was born July 3, 1930, in Chatsworth, GA, daughter of the late William Chestley and Maggie Estelle Serritt Clements.  She was a member of the South Summerville Church of Christ and was a homemaker.  Tennie was very personable and sociable and never met a stranger.  She loved cooking and sitting on her front porch visiting with friends.  She spent most of her life in Summerville and attended the Summerville School.  Her last years were spent at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation where she was well-liked by the staff and residents.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.  In addition to her parents, Ms. White was preceded in death by her son, Michael William White; sister, Eva May Patrick; and brothers, Johnny Clements and Ralph Clements.

Ms. White is survived by her brother, Howard Clements; sister, Imogene C. Underwood; grandchildren, Cindy, April, and Tammie; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside and interment services for Ms. White will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 4, 2017, from the Summerville Cemetery with Pastor Steve Skates officiating.

Ms. White will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Friday, February 3, 2017.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Ms. Tennie Lee Clements White who died on Wednesday.

February 1, 2017
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Ms. Mary Alice Wilson Whaley Obit (M)

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Ms. Mary Alice Wilson Whaley, age 89, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at the Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Centre, AL.

Ms. Whaley was born February 1, 1928, in Tifton, GA, daughter of the late Aden Allen Ross and Stella Doyle Wilson.  She was of the Baptist faith, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Marglen.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Eugene Whaley, Sr.; son, Roy Eugene Whaley, Jr.; and a grandson, Roddy Jones.

Ms. Whaley is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald E. Whaley, Fred and Kathy Whaley, and Phyllis Whaley; daughter and son-in-law, Jeanette and Rodney Jones; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Ms. Whaley will be held at 2:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) Sunday, February 5, 2017, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tracy Nelson officiating.  Interment will follow in the Oaknoll Memory Gardens.  Active pallbearers will be Tyler Dillard, Chad Dillard, Josh Dillard, T. J. Whaley, Orville E. Whaley, and Jacob Spraggins.  Honorary pallbearers will be the Nurses and C.N.A.’s at Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center and the staff of Compassus Hospice Care of Southside, AL.

Ms. Whaley will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon (E.S.T.) until the hour of service on Sunday.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Heritage Christian School, 4417 County Road 75, Cedar Bluff, AL 35959.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Ms. Mary Alice Wilson Whaley who died on Wednesday.  

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