Mrs. Mary Doris “Aunt Doris” Southerland, age 89 of Trion, Georgia, formerly of Lafayette, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at her residence.

Aunt Doris was born in Lafayette, Georgia on October 2, 1926, daughter of the late Oscar Monroe Watson and Ruby Elzora Strickland Watson.  She was a member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church, but following her move to Trion, she had been attending the Berryton Baptist Church.  Aunt Doris retired from the Weave Room at Mt. Vernon Mills.  She was a member of the Quarter Century Club, attended the Sr. Neighbors in Lafayette, enjoyed shopping and loved flowers.  In addition to her parents, Aunt Doris was preceded in death by her first husband, Newt Elliott, second husband, William Lee Southerland; and sisters, Nora Louise Williams and Katie Ruth Campbell.

Aunt Doris is survived by a step-son and his wife, Richard and Maureen Southerland; special niece and nephew, Kay and Billy Bennett; special friend, Shirley Crain; 2 step-grandchildren, Aaron and Phillip Southerland; several step-great grandchildren and nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Arrangements for Aunt Doris are incomplete at this time, but will be announced by Coffman Funeral Home.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Mary Doris “Aunt Doris” Southerland.

MR. CHUCK ROBERT HAMMONDS, age 33, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016, from injuries received in an accident near Menlo.  Born in Rome, Georgia on July 19, 1982, a son of Karen Stowe Hurley and Ricky D. Hammonds, who survive.  Chuck was in retail sales, with his father, at Hammonds Auto Parts in Summerville.  He was preceded in death by grandfathers, the late Fletcher Hammonds and the late Donald Heath.

        Surviving are Wife, Brandi Tripp Hammonds; daughters, Autum Zoe Hammonds and Kendall Reese Hammonds; mother & step father, Karen and Ronald Hurley; father & step mother, Ricky and Pam Hammonds; paternal grandmother, Jeannett Hammonds; Maternal grandmother, Dorothy Heath; brother & wife, Chris and Avery Hammonds; sisters husbands, Megan Hunter, Clancey and Calen Cooper, Kelsi Pendergrass, and Aaron Hurley; Aunts, Uncles, Cousins also survive.

        Funeral arrangements for Mr. Chuck Robert Hammonds are incomplete and will be announced by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home

Mrs. Margaret Beatrice Sprayberry Hall, age 91 of Cedar Bluff, Alabama, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2015 at the Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Hall was born in Trion, Georgia on August 4, 1924, daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Sprayberry and Lillie Cornelius Sprayberry. She was a member of the Enon Grove Baptist Church, the Young at Heart of the Centre First Baptist Church, and prior to retirement, was employed with the Georgia Glove Mill.  Mrs. Hall loved to cook and bake and spend times with her grandson and great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Hall; a son, Joe Thomas Hall; sisters, Esther Stevens and Mae Stiles; and brothers, Dewey Sprayberry, Ernest Sprayberry and Herman Sprayberry.

Mrs. Hall is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Valerie Hall of Cedar Bluff; grandson, Blake Hall; great grandchildren, Logan Hall, Chloe Jenkins, Blakelea Hall and Hadley Hall; and a number of nieces, nephews and special friends.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Hall will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. David Jenkins officiating.  Interment will follow in the Howell Cemetery.

 Pallbearers will be Randy Hall, Mike Hall, Randy Floyd, Doug Tudor, Matt Parker and Phil Hall.

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

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Margaret Beatrice Sprayberry Hall. 

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MS. BECKY HELTON DEAN, age 54, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, April 22, 2016, at her residence following a brief illness.  A Chattooga Countian, She was born August 17, 1961, to the late Wm Lewis (Buck) Helton and the late Virginia Moore Helton Burke.  Ms. Dean was Baptist by Faith worked for Honeywell Company in consumer service.

        Surviving are daughter, Rachel Elizabeth Dean of Summerville; sisters, Donna Tyson and Mary Ann Helton both of Summerville; brothers, Terry Helton, Sr. of LaFayette, Michael Helton of Lyerly, and Eric Shon Burke of Coweta Co.; step daughter, She’rie Taylor of Trion; Step Parents, Edna Shiver Helton and Ed M. Burke both of Summerville; special friend, Lori McGraw; several Nieces and Nephews.

        Funeral services will be held Monday, April 25th) at 4:00 P.M. from the Berryton Baptist Church with Rev. John McGraw and Rev. Mickey Skates officiating, interment in Berryton Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers, the following nephews, Kenny White, Jr., Terry Helton, Jr., Mark McGraw, Adam McGraw, Shane Taylor, Scott McGraw.  The Family will receive friends Sunday, from 5 until 8 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

        Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MRS. ROBIN NELL CAMP, age 81, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016, in a Rome hospital.  Native to Chattooga County, Georgia, She was born on April 16, 1935 to the late Gordon Newton and Nettie Agnes Johnston Cody.  Mrs. Camp was a home maker; was preceded in death by her husband, the late Joseph Phillip Camp; son, the late Michael Camp; sister, Rebecca White.
      Surviving are brothers-in law, Gordon Camp of Peori, Ill and Walter Camp of Summerville; caregiver, Roger Galloway; longtime friends, Larry and Jane Schloter; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.
 Funeral services will be held Monday, April 25th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, interment in Summerville Cemetery.  The Family will receive friends Monday from12 noon until the hour of service, at the Funeral Home.Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Robin Nell Camp, who passed away Friday evening.

Mrs. Margaret Ann Emory, age 93, of Trion, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at her residence.

Mrs. Emory was born in Chattooga County on July 25, 1922, daughter of the late Arthur Hartline and Ethel Ashe Hartline.  She was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church and prior to retirement, was employed with Riegel Textile and the Cafeteria of Trion City Schools.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Emory was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Earl Emory; daughter, Teresa Emory; son, Timothy Earl Emory, and a brother, Orbin Hartline.

Mrs. Emory is survived by a nephew and his wife, Mark and Lorraine Hartline; great nieces, Erica and Chris Earwood and Elizabeth and Brian West; and 7 great great nieces and nephews.

Graveside and Interment services for Mrs. Emory will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. in the family lot of West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Casey Bramlett officiating.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Dickie Anderson, William Henderson, Leo Lanier, Gary Kennedy, Vernon Johnson, Dr. Gary Smith, Lee Smith, Marty Sweatman and Casey Brown.

At the request of Mrs. Emory, there will be no visitation, and the family respectfully asks that flowers not be sent.

Those attending the Graveside service for Mrs. Emory are asked to assemble at the West Hill Cemetery at 1:45 P.M. Wednesday.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Margaret Ann Emory.  

Kenneth Hugh "Strick" Strickland, age 70, of Summerville, GA, took his first step into Heaven on Friday, April 15, 2016.

 Mr. Strickland was born March 10, 1946, in Marianna, FL, the third child of the late Frank and Eula Strickland.  Ken was the brother of Kelly Strickland, now deceased, of Tallahasee, FL. 

 Strick" attained the rank of E5 in the U.S. Army, having served in Korea during the Vietnam era.  After returning home from Korea to Fort Myers, FL, he and his wife started attending Emmanuel Baptist Church.  It was there that he came to see his need for a Savior and accepted Christ into his life and heart. He was active in the church choir and started the bus ministry there.  In 1973, he came to Tennessee Temple Bible School and University, earning a Graduate of Theology degree and a Bachelor of Science degree.  While attending Highland Park Church under Dr. Lee Roberson, he was one of their bus captains.

 After graduation, he taught history and science for a while and then felt led to get certified as a Drug Rehabilitation Counselor.  His kindness and compassion and yet firm professional personality allowed him to fulfill this role.  He also served as Staff and Client Chaplain during his 11 years as a counselor at a clinic in North Georgia.  Ken was a lover of God's creation and all His creatures, especially the birds.  He was frequently found in his wood working shop working on the latest design of a bird house that he would create to give to someone "special."

 He was an active member of Lakewood Baptist Church at Harrison, TN for close to 30 years.  While there, he served as Training Union Director and member of the choir until moving to Summerville, GA.  There, he and his wife became charter members of the New Haven Baptist Church.  He was a member of the choir and served on the missionary committee until his illness prevented him from doing so.  He was a man that was known for his prayers and his love for his wife and two sons, Andrew and Daniel.  He brought honor to his God, his country, and his family.

 Kenneth is survived by his wife of 46 years, Dedra Strickland; two sons, Kenneth Andrew Strickland and Daniel Hugh Strickland, both of Chattanooga, TN; a sister, Joan Day, of Thomasville, GA; and one grandchild, KaeDee Joy Alayna Strickland.

 Funeral services for Mr. Strickland will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, April 17, 2016, from the New Haven Baptist Church with Rev. Brent Madaris officiating.  Pallbearers will be James Evans, Bob Josephson, Mike Gaskin, Clyde Henry, and Blake Hughes.  Interment will be held at 10:30 A.M.

 Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

 Mr. Strickland will be in state at New Haven Baptist Church and the family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Sunday.

 In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the New Haven Baptist Church Missionary Fund.

 Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Kenneth Hugh "Strick" Strickland who died on Friday.