Mr. Alfred Lamar “Perk” Perkins, age 78, of the Pennville Community, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at his residence following a brief illness.

Mr. Perkins was born in Summerville, Georgia on September 3, 1938, son of the late Marvin Grady Perkins, Sr. and Daisy D. Wofford Perkins. He was a faithful servant of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mr. Perkins was veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis. While enlisted in the Air Force, he was a member of the 604th Air Force Band. Following his military service, Mr. Perkins worked as an insurance agent, as well as a produce clerk for several grocery stores, most recently with the Piggly Wiggly in Armuchee. He was a member of the Welcome Hill Baptist Church, the 7 Romans, which later became the Gospel Brass, for more than 20 years; was a member of the Chattooga County Senior Center, and a past member of the Chattooga Masonic Lodge. Mr. Perkins also served as Choir Director for several area churches. He loved spending time with family, especially his grandkids, and playing pool at the Senior Center. In addition to his parents, Mr. Perkins was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jessica Hall; a brother, Charles Perkins; sisters, Hellon Perkins and Bobbie Perkins; sisters-in-law, Violet Perkins and Anne Perkins; a brother-in-law, Randy Allen, a son-in-law, Stephen Hardaker; nephew, Christopher Allen and niece, Brenda Tudor.

Mr. Perkins is survived by his wife, Barbara Parker Perkins; daughters and sons-in-law, Angela and Steve Blevins, Faye and Terry Shores and Kaye and Lamar Hall; sister, Doris Allen; brothers and sister-in-law, Marvin G. Perkins, Jr. and George and Linda Perkins, Sr.; brother-in-law, Paul West; grandchildren, Corey (Hannah) Shores, Kayla Hall and Seth Hall; a number of nieces and nephews and a host of extended family.

Funeral Services for Mr. Perkins will be held Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. in the Welcome Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Shores, Rev. Owen “Bud” Davis, and Rev. Ronald Guffey officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the United States Air Force.

Pallbearers will be Steve Blevins, Lamar Hall, Corey Shores, Seth Hall, Jeff Blansit, Terry Hampton, Randy Staton, Terry West, Paul West, III, Marvin West, Ernie Perkins and Clay Parker. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Men’s Sunday School Class of Welcome Hill Baptist Church and Members of the Chattooga County Senior Center.

Mr. Perkins will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. On Thursday, Mr. Perkins will be carried to the Welcome Hill Baptist Church where he will lie in state from 12:00 Noon until the funeral Hour.

Flowers will be accepted, however those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Welcome Hill Baptist Church.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Alfred Lamar “Perk” Perkins. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and to post condolences.

MR. DAVID LEE WILLIAMSON, SR. – AGE 71, – Of Summerville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.  He was born on November 25, 1944 to the late Roscoe Franklin Cornelius Williamson, Sr. and Jessie Lee Smith Williamson.  He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army, worked at Mohawk, and was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Roscoe F. Williamson, Jr., and Rev. John Williamson.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of twenty-seven years, Brenda F. Williamson of Summerville, Georgia; three sons, David Lee (Phyllis) Williamson, Jr. of Calhoun, Georgia, Willie (Ramona) Stewart of Rockmart, Georgia, and Ben Wiggins of Capital Heights, Maryland; three daughters, Tongeia Farmer of Chattanooga, Angelique Bankston of Summerville, Georgia, and Sabrina Wiggins of Capital Heights, Maryland; three sisters, Christanater (Henry) Wedgeworth of Summerville, Aileen (Randy) Adams of Rome, Georgia, Mary Bell (Charles) Wooten of Trion, Georgia; sixteen grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; Godchild, Lil Bobbie Lester; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, James (Glenice) Thurman of Rome, Robin Williams of Summerville, Michael (Sandra) Allen of Cartersville, Louise Williamson of Rome; Vernon (Sandra) Thurman, Pamela (Warren) Albert of Summerville, Jerry (Bernice) Allen of Atlanta, Mary Thurman of Summerville; aunts, Frankie Shropshire, and Joan Terrell of Rome; a host of other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 2:00 P. M. at New Spirit and Truth In Jesus Church, 487 Scoggins Street, Summerville, Georgia, 30747 with Bishop V. T. Harden officiating.  Interment  with full Military Rites at Chattanooga National Cemetery.  His remains will lie in state at the church from 12:00 noon until the funeral hour.  Honorary Casketbearers – Dan Mosteller, Scott Morton, Maurice Mosteller.   Casket Bearers – Jerry Allen, Ray Taylor, Dee Mosteller, Neal Thurman, Jessie Williams, and Bron Walker.  Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.

Mr. Charlie Ronnie “Rooster” Swords, age 65, of Menlo, GA, died Friday, November 11, 2016, at his residence.

Mr. Swords was born September 13, 1951, in Adel, GA, son of Ella Mae Hail Wells and the late Aubrey Lee Swords.  He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam. Prior to his retirement, he was employed with Heil Environmental in Fort Payne, AL for 37 years.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Alan Joel Swords.

Mr. Swords is survived by his wife of 35 years, Beverly Espy Swords; sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Jenna Swords, Justin and Amanda Swords; mother, Ella Mae Wells; brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Phyllis Swords, Sid and Beth Swords, Tommy Swords, and David and Leesa Swords; sisters and brother-in-law, Carol and Hugh Moore, Carol Jean Swords, and Cheryl Kirby; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements for Mr. Swords are incomplete and will be announced later by Mason Funeral Home.

MR. DAVID LEE WILLIAMSON – AGE 71, – Of Summerville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced later by Willis Funeral Home, Inc.