Mrs. Dorothy Louise “Dot” Simmons, Obit. (M)

Mrs. Dorothy Louise "Dot" Simmons, age 78, of Summerville, GA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Redmond Regional Medical Center.
 
Mrs. Simmons was born April 23, 1938, in Cloudland, GA, daughter of the late Paul Edward Shaver and Violet Argenia Deering Shaver Haney.  She was a member of the West Summerville Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, worked as a Medical Office Assistant.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Chester G. "Yankee" Jones; second husband, Willie Ralph Cooper; third husband, James Wesley Simmons; brother, Jerry Shaver; and a grandson, William James Simmons.
 
Mrs. Simmons is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Annette Jones, Jody Simmons, Charles and Michelle Simmons; daughters and sons-in-law, Esther and Danny Wilcox, Cynthia and David Westbrooks, Jamie and Ralph Eskew, Amie Simmons; brothers, Bobby Shaver and Wayne Shaver; a sister, Mary Elicker; sister-in-law, Dee Shaver; 17 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
 
Funeral services for Mrs. Simmons will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, June 12, 2016, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lavon Humphreys and Rev. Mickey Skates officiating.  Interment will follow in the AMI Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Raymond Jones, Jr., Joshua Wilcox, Bailee Jones, Jacob Woodard, Chad Barnes, and Michael Gann.  Honorary pallbearers will be the members of West Summerville Baptist Church, and her good friend and neighbor, Terry Bryant.
 
Mrs. Simmons will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Saturday, June 11, 2016.
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Dorothy Louise "Dot" Simmons who died on Thursday.  For guest book, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Mr. William Clark “Dub” Barnes, Obit. (C)

William Clark “Dub” Barnes, Sr., 87, retired owner and operator of Barnes Carpet Service for over thirty years and resident of Pickens Lane, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

 

            Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with his grandson Rev. Andy Hargrove officiating.  A graveside service will be held Saturday at 4:00 P.M. EST at West Hill Cemetery in Trion, Georgia.  The family will visit with friends Friday from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols. 

 

            The family suggests memorials to Habitat for Humanity, 511 West Meade Blvd
Franklin, TN 37064
.  Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com.

 

            Born March 11, 1929, in Trion, Georgia, he was the son of the late William Frank Barnes and Madeline Ruby Henderson Barnes. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed quail hunting, raising bird dogs, growing vegetables, boating, and fishing. 

 

            Survivors include his children, Frankie (Sam) Noles of Ringgold, Georgia; Johnnie (Art) Hargrove of Huntsville, Alabama; William Clark “Billy” (Matilda) Barnes, Jr. of Memphis; Reneé (Bryan) Haynes and Belinda Beard, both of Columbia; grandchildren, Ashley Noles, Rev. Andy (Christine) Hargrove, Sarah (Courtney) Mitchell, Elizabeth (Chris) Miller, Brandy Barnes, Peyton Barnes, Addison Barnes, William Donald “Buddy” Haynes, Matthew Beard; and eight great grandchildren.

 

            He was preceded in death by a grandson, Julius “Sonny” Suits; and siblings, Haynie Lou Starkey, Bill Barnes, Joyce Price, and Joan Crowe.

 

            Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

 

            The family would like to thank Sharon Boswell Swindle, Brian Swindle, Carrie with Home Health of Middle Tennessee, Kathy’s Family Restaurant, staff of Maury Regional Medical Center, Hospice Compassus, and neighbors on Pickens Lane.

 

The Coffman Funeral Home-Petitt Chapel is honored to be assisting with the local arrangements for William Clark “Dub” Barnes.

Mr. Victor Pettett, Jr., Obit. (ER)

MR. VICTOR PETTETT, JR., age 66, of Trion, Georgia passed away Monday evening in a Chattanooga hospital.  A native Chattooga Countian, He was born July 9, 1949 to the late Victor Marion Pettett, Sr. and the late Mildred Styles Pettett.  Mr. Pettett was a member of Trion First Baptist Church, a U.S. Army Veteran of Viet Nam, and an electrician, member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #175, and proud Boardmember of River City Corvette Club of Hixson, Tennessee.

        Surviving are His wife, Cindy Pettett; children & spouses, Tory Pettett Wilson & Kim Wilson, Lea & Charlie Crabtree, Wes & April Chisolm, Zack Pettett, Kerianna Pettett; grandchildren, Baily Johnston, Cierra & Tanner Chisolm; sisters & brothers-in-law, Nancy Lively, Kitty & Bruce Davies & Joye & Donnie Peppers; several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.

        Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 11th, at 10:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Casey Bramlett officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Jeremiah Tucker, Nicholas Robinson, Ethan Robinson, Ben Adams, Brad Wolfrum, Phil Davies, John Davies, & Curt Thurston; Honorary Pallbearers members of River City Corvette Club and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #175.  The Family will receive friends Friday, from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

        Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Victor Pettett, Jr., who passed away Monday.

Mrs. Laura H. Dean Obit (ER)

MRS. LAURA H. DEAN, age 73, of Dry Valley Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016, afternoon at her residence, following an illness.  Born on December 7, 1942, She was a daughter of the late O’dell and Nellie Shaw LeMaster.  Mrs. Dean was a member of New Antioch Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, the late Jerry Dean.

        Surviving are sons and daughter-in-law, David Dean and Michael (Mike) and Stacy Dean; grandchildren, She’rie Taylor, Samantha Ledford, Rachel Dean, Matthew Dean, and Ethan Dean; great grandchildren, Elena Ledford and Kristerfer Hoodlet; sister, Jane LeMaster; sisters-in-law, Cecilia Laney and Debbie Dean; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins; and a host of Special Friends also survive.

        Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 9th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Harold Helton officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Ray Laney, Larry Wells, James Hughes, Kevin Bailey, Gary Norton, and Ronnie Stephens; Honorary Pallbearers the Ladies Sunday School Class of New Antioch Baptist Church.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 7 until 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

        Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Laura H. Dean who passed away Monday.

Mr. Augustus Lloyd Mosley, Obit. (W)corrected

MR. AUGUSTUS LLOYD MOSLEY – Age 87,

of Summerville, Georgia passed away on Saturday,

June 4, 2016 at the Mt. Berry Hospice Facility.

He was retired from G.E. of Rome, Georgia, was

a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church, and was

preceded in death by his parents, Charles

Mosley and Jessie Salmon Mosley.

 

He is survived by his five children, Maxine West

of Summerville, Georgia, Retired Command

Sgt. Major Walter (Susan) Mosley of Fircrest,

Washington, Dr. Patricia M. Harris of Savannah,

Georgia, Minister Melvin (Betty) Mosley of

Summerville, and Yulanda Davis of Dallas,

a sister Vernell Shropshire of LaFayette, 

Georgia; nine grandchildren; nine great

grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,

other relatives and friends.

 

Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, June

8, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at the Oak Hill Baptist

Church, 394 Oak Hill Baptist Church Road,

Summerville, Georgia, with Pastor George Beavers

and other ministers officiating. The family will

receive friends at the church one hour

before the service. Interment, Oak Hill 

Baptist Church Cemetery. Please share your

thoughts and memories of Mr. Augustus

Lloyd Mosley at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.

 

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

Mrs. Laura H. Dean, Obit. (ER)

MRS. LAURA H. DEAN, age 73, of Dry Valley Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016, afternoon at her residence, following an extended illness.  Born on December 7, 1942, She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Jerry Dean.

        Survivors and funeral plans will be announced later by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Ms. Beverly Ann Chisolm, Obit. (M)

Ms. Beverly Ann Chisolm, 58, of Summerville, GA passed away Friday, June 3, 2016 at her residence.
Ms. Chisolm was born May 15, 1958  in Trion, GA to the late Joe and Verna Galloway. She was employed by Mike Galloway Insulation and was of the Seven Day Adventist faith. She is preceded in death by 2 brothers; Charles Edward and Jerry Wayne Galloway.
Ms. Chisolm is survived by her son; Alan Korel Adams, daughter; Tara Dawn Adams, 2 brothers; Roger Galloway and Danny (Andrea) Galloway, 3 sisters; Katherine (Bobby) McCarty, Barbara Gill, And Sandra Timmons, granddaughter; Jada Faith Hennon, and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, June 8 at the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Ricky Biddle. Burial will follow at West Hill Cemetery.  Active pallbearers, Chase McCary, Michael McCarty, Randy Galloway, Jason Tucker, Vann Jennings, Willis Galloway.  Honorary pallbearers, Bryan Steele, Donnie Smith, Wayne Greene.
Ms. Chisolm will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Tuesday June 7, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Ms. Beverly Ann Chisolm who died on Friday.  For our on-line guest book, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Paula McCary Williamson, Obit. (M)

Mrs. Paula McCary Williamson, age 77, of Montgomery, AL, formerly of Summerville, GA, passed away Friday June 3, 2016, in Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL.
Mrs. Williamson was born November 25, 1938, in Summerville, GA, the daughter of Ruben Thomas and Laura Gamble McCary. She was a home maker, and preceded in death by a sister, Ann Fordham, brothers, Gene McCary, Henry McCary, L.D. McCary, R.C. McCary.
Survivors include her children, Roger Terry and Constance Ann Allison…, Michele and Kurt Boehnke, grandchild, Leslie Ann Allison and Christopher Tapley, sisters, Mary Garrard, Iva McCary, Lois Winters, Dot Robertson, several nieces and nephews also survive Mrs. Paula McCary Williamson.

Graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday June 8, 2016, from the Summerville Cemetery.
Mrs. Williamson will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Tuesday June 7, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
The family would like to say a special thanks to the Staff and employee’s of the Golden Living Nursing Home and the Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the American Mental Health Association.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Paula McCary Williamson who died on Friday.  For our on-line guest book, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com

Mr. Billy Clay Johnson Obit (M)

Mr. Billy Clay Johnson, age 72, of Summerville, GA passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at his residence.
Mr. Johnson was born on October 30, 1943 to the late William and Mary Johnson  and was retired from ITT Lester.
Along with his parents Mr. Johnson is preceded in death by a brother; Jerry Johnson, and granddaughter; Alexis Evans
Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife; Linda Dale Johnson, daughters; Amie & Kenny King and Lacie & Joshua Evans, brother; Steve Johnson, sisters; Paulette Lamb, Margaret Johnston, and Barbara Ware, and 3 grandchildren, Kiersten Becker, Jesse King, Tyson Legare Evans.
Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon, Friday in the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Westmoreland and Rev. Jake Morrison officiating.
Mr. Johnson will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends  from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Thursday.
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Billy Clay Johnson who died on Tuesday. 

Mr. Joe Bob Wiggins, Obit. (M)

Mr. Joe Bob Wiggins, 77, of Summerville, GA made his transition Monday, May 30, 2016 at the home of his daughter.
 
Mr. Wiggins was born February 1, 1939 in Chattooga County to the late Charles and Ettie Wiggins, where he attended school, and after graduation worked at several area mills. He united with Pond Spring AME Zion Church in his youth. Mr. Wiggins was a very cheerful person who enjoyed making people smile and laugh.
 
Left to cherish his memory are 6 sons; Kenneth (DD) Wiggins, Ronald (Darlene) Wiggins, Donald (Pam) Wiggins,  Keith (Treva) Wiggins, Demerius Wiggins,  and Antonie Dallas, 4 daughters; Cassandra Glass, Andra (Fredrick) Smith, Cindy (Carlos) Spivey, and Rena Moore,  3 sisters: Bonita (Jeff) Betha, Earnestine (Waldow) Finley,  and Jimmie Ramoyne. 13 grandchildren, a host great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.
 
Funeral services for Mr. Wiggins will be held Saturday at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Apostle Dr. Jennifer London officiating. Burial will follow at Wiggins Family Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Kelly Wiggins, Merial Wiggins, Travis Smith, Sharon Powell and Tamarris Evans.
 
The family will receive friends  from 1:00 pm until the hour of the service at the funeral home.
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Joe Bob Wiggins who died on Monday.  For our on-line guest book, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com