MR. WILLARD O. BROWN, age 90, longtime resident of Menlo, Georgia passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015, in a Macon, Georgia hospital.  Born in Chattooga County, Georgia on November 15, 1925, He was a son of the late Clifford and Etta Hartline Brown.  Mr. Brown was member of the Menlo First Baptist Church, a Veteran of WW II having served in the U. S. Navy, and a member of Alpine Lodge # 211 F & AM.  He was retired from Bagley’s Standard Oil and Georgia Rug Mill.  Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his wife, the late Sarah Louise Cook Brown in 2007 and son-in-law the late Danny Powers in 2015.

Surviving are daughter, Stephanie Powers; grandchildren, Becky & John Crowe and Andy & Leslie Powers; great grandchildren, Cade Cooper, Weston Crowe, Avaleigh Powers, Christian Powers; sister, Vera Hughes; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 19th, at 11:00 A.M. from the Menlo First Baptist Church with Rev. Matt Hall and Rev. Jimmy Black officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Wayne Pritchett, Derrick Martin, Tim Willingham, Clayton Berry, Andy Powers, and Bret Martin; Honorary Pallbearers members of Menlo First Baptist Church.  The Family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Earle Rainwater Funeral Home; Mr. Brown will also be in state at the Church, Saturday, from 10 A.M. until the hour of service.  Flowers are accepted or contributions may be made to the Menlo First Baptist Church.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MRS. MARION J. PEPPERS, age 80, of West Springcreek Road, Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015, at her residence.  A native of Trion, She was born on May 1, 1935; a daughter of the late James Harper and Lillian Dover Ingram Blackmon.  Mrs. Peppers was retired from the spinning department of Candlewick Yarns, and was preceded in death by her husband, the late Charles W. Peppers in October, 1999.

        Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MRS. MARION J. PEPPERS, age 80, of West Springcreek Road, Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015, at her residence.  A native of Trion, She was born on May 1, 1935; a daughter of the late James Harper and Lillian Dover Ingram Blackmon.  Mrs. Peppers was retired from the spinning department of Candlewick Yarns, and was preceded in death by her husband, the late Charles W. Peppers in October, 1999.

Surviving are sons and daughter-in-law, Walter L. Peppers of Trion and Larry & Debra Peppers of LaFayette; sisters, Bonnie Blackmon of Trion and Shirley Kiser of Summerville; brothers, James Blackmon of Trion, Johnny Blackmon of Summerville, and Ricky Blackmon of Trion; step sister, Betty Blackmon of Atlanta; step brothers, Donnie Blackmon of Trion, Buddy Blackmon, and Rufus Blackmon both of Atlanta; seven Grandchildren, twelve Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 15th, at 2 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Wright and Rev. John Mann officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery.  The Family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 until 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Franklin "Frank" Eugene Pickle, age 82, of Trion, GA, died Monday, December 14, 2015, at his residence. 

Mr. Pickle was born April 21, 1933, in Berryton, GA, son of the late Henry Guy and Vera Cox Pickle.  He was a member of the Sonrise Community Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Harriet and Henderson.  Mr. Pickle was also a veteran of the United States Air Force.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Farmer Pickle. 

Mr. Pickle is survived by his sons, Frankie Pickle and Tina Rogers, Alan Pickle; step-sons, Randy Finster and Michael Finster; 4 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.  

Graveside and interment services for Mr. Pickle will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 16, 2015, from the Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Mike Odom officiating.  Active pallbearers will be Adam Jenkins, Tom Touchstone, Chris Gwynn, Tiny Scroggins, Ewell Price, and John Jenkins.  Cody Mathis will serve as honorary pallbearer. 

Mr. Pickle will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 15, 2015. 

The family would like to say a special thanks to North Georgia Home Health and also to Hearth Hospice. 

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Franklin "Frank" Eugene Pickle who died on Monday.

Mrs. Elaine Barkley, age 57, of Trion, GA, passed away Saturday December 12, 2015, at her residence.

Mrs. Barkley was born July 6, 1958, in Lafayette, GA, the daughter of the late Jim Andrew and Elizabeth Elaine Morgan Odum.  She was a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Randy J. Barkley, and a brother, Tracy Odum.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Chrissy and Jeremy Campbell; son, Kevin Barkley, brothers, Jim Odum, Tommy and Angie Odum; sister, Diane Odum White; and a grandson, Cain Campbell.

Funeral services for Mrs. Barkley will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 15, 2015, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Malcom Harris officiating.  Interment will follow in the Lafayette City Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Daniel Gentry, David Parris, Carl Gentry, Cain Campbell, Jeff Edge, and Thomas Maddux.  Honorary pallbearers will be Phillip Campbell and Ronnie Thompson.

Mrs. Barkley will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Monday, December 14, 2015.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mrs. Elaine Barkley who died on Saturday.

Mr. James Madison Moseley, age 90, of Gaylesville, AL, died Thursday, December 10, 2015, at Redmond Regional Medical Center. 

Mr. Moseley was born October 7, 1925, in Lyerly, GA, son of the late Ervin Silvester and Minnie Gertrude Tucker Moseley.  He was a member and deacon of the Friendship Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, worked as a farmer.  Mr. Moseley was also a veteran of the United States Navy where he served in World War II. 

Mr. Moseley is survived by his wife, Claydene Moseley; sons, Charles Moseley, David Moseley; a sister, Orene Waters; grandchildren, Jon Moseley, Jerrad Moseley, Jake Moseley, and Zac Moseley; and 5 great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services for Mr. Moseley will be held at 3:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) Sunday, December 13, 2015, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dewayne Teague and Rev. James Maples officiating. Interment will follow in the Moseley Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews.  Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Friendship Baptist Church Men's Sunday School Class. 

Mr. Moseley 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.) Saturday, December 12, 2015.  Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. James Madison Moseley who died on Thursday. 

MRS. BETTY H. SMITH, age 84, of Lyerly, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, /December 9, 2015, evening at her residence.  She was born in Lyerly, Georgia, to the late Edwin Lumpkin and Lela Addie Holt Harrison, on February 23, 1931. Betty was a member of Oak Hill United Methodist Churchretired Clerk (keypunch) from Mt. Vernon-Riegel Textile.  Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by brothers, Henry Harrison and Herman Harrison.

Surviving are her husband, Leonard Smith of Lyerly; a sister, Eva Massey of Menlo; a sister in law, Elsie Toles of Knoxville, Tennessee; nieces and nephews, Barbara Reece, Linda Guthrie, Debbie Rich, Barbara Daniel, Kelly Floyd, Vanessa Massey, Leighanne Floyd, Gracie Floyd, Sophia Floyd, Jerri Massey, Zaidee Moore, Eddie Massey, Gregory Harrison, Bruce Daniel, Lee Massey, C.E. Massey, Noah Floyd, Jesse Floyd, Sammy Moore, Jeff Floyd; special cousins, David Gardner, Tina Patterson, Kristi and David Holt.

 Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 13^th, at 2:00 P.M. from Oak Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Jack Gillespie and Rev. Bill Adams officiating, interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers will be Eddie Massey, Gregory Harrison, Lee Massey, C.E. Massey, Noah Floyd, Jesse Floyd, John Peace, and Ronnie Winters. Honorary Pallbearers will be Members of the Oak Hill United Methodist Church.           

The family will receive friends from 1-5 p.m Saturday at the residence, #175 Dogwood Circle, Lyerly. Mrs. Smith will also be in state at the Oak Hill United Methodist Church on Sunday from 1 until the hour of service.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to a scholarship fund in the name Mrs. Betty Smith at the United Community Bank. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty H. Smith.