REV. ANNIE MAE THURMAN STURDIVANT- Age 86, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015. She was born in Jackson, Mississippi to the late Ernest and Johnnie M. Gaines Thurman. She served in the Methodist A.M.E. Churches in the Tennessee and the North Georgia area. Her husband, Rev. Walter Sturdivant, five brothers, and one sister, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her sister, Ernestine (Jacob) Ramsey of Canton, Mississippi; niece, Brenda (David) Williamson of Summerville, Georgia; nephews, James (Glenise) Thurman of Rome, Georgia and Vernon (Sandy) Thurman of Summerville; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be held Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the New Spirit and Truth of Jesus Christ Church, 487 Scoggins St., with Bishop V. T. Hardin and other ministers officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Interment, Chattanooga National Cemetery. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

MRS.MAE FRANCES(PARKER) MORRIS – Age 47, of Sidney,Ohio passed away Monday July 13, 2015 at her residence after a long battle with cancer. Mae was born in Summervile, Gergia to the late Eugene Parker and Lucille ( Cooper) Parker on August 28, 1967. On November 10 1997 she married to Terry Tyrone Morris and was preceded in death by two brothers, Freddie McCutchins and Joe Nathan McCutchins, and one sister, Linda Wiggins.Mae is also survived by her husband, Terry Tyrone Morris;son,Sidney Lavett Johnson, Jr, grandchildren, Sienna Lee Johnson, Samaria  Lazia Johnson and Sidney Lavett Johnson; a host of many nieces,nephews,cousins, other relatives and friends.The Morris Family would like to express their heartfelt "Thanks" to all the caregivers at the Cancer Treatment Center Of American, in Chicago,Illinois, for the compassionate care that Mae received throughout her illness. Funeral Service will be held on Monday,20,2015 at 12:00 noon. At New Spirit and Truth Of Jesus Church,487 Scoggins Strett,Summerville,with Bishop Venton Tyrone Cemetery Local arrangements by Willis Funeral Home,Inc,Dalton Georgia.

James Edward Tidmore, age 77, of Summerville, GA, died Thursday, July 16, 2015, at his residence.

Mr. Tidmore was born June 1, 1938, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Turner Hugh and Parlie Brown Tidmore.  He was a member of the Harvest Worship Center, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mount Vernon Mills.  Mr. Tidmore was also a veteran of the United States Army where he served as a Paratrooper.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Henry Joe "Junior" Tidmore, J. B. Tidmore, and Robert Nathan Tidmore; and a sister, Emma Frances Tidmore.

Mr. Tidmore is survived by his wife, Imogene Patterson Tidmore; son and daughter-in-law, Jamy and Marcia Tidmore; a daughter, Tammy Tidmore Lay; a sister, Emma Lee Tidmore; grandchildren, Turner Lay, Jared Lay, and Zach Mildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Tidmore will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 18, 2015, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Phil Minter and Rev. Butch Tanner officiating.  Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be grandsons, nephews, and Howard Adams.

Mr. Tidmore will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M Friday, July 17, 2015.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. James Edward Tidmore who died on Thursday.  For guest book, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

MISS HAZEL MAE INGRAM, age 75, of March Lane, Pennville Community, Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015, afternoon at her residence. A native of Trion, Georgia, She was born to the late Thomas Franklin and Edith Marie Campbell Ingram on May 5, 1940. She was a member of the Harrell Street Church of God, an accomplished musician, especially on the guitar, piano, and organ. Miss Ingram formerly owned and operated several grocery stores and was retired from Mount Vernon Mills, bleaching department, with 35 years of service.

Surviving are sisters and spouses, Helen Marie & Michael T. Tucker of Summerville, Janie Sue & Sonny Roberts of Rome, and Bonnie Ruth Teems of Summerville; brother, Danny Lee Ingram of Gore Community, Summerville; former husband, Leon Dyer of LaFayette; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 20th, at 3:00 P.M. from the Harrell Street Church of God with Brother Rockland Hughes and Brother Denny Smith officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Stephen Little, Randy Teems, Joey Roberts, Tony Roberts, Shawn Tucker, and Tyler Bledsoe. The Family will receive friends Sunday, from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home; Miss Ingram will also be in state at the Church, Monday, from 2 P.M. until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Miss Hazel Mae Ingram.

		

Mrs. Mildred June Marshall, age 84, of Lyerly, GA, died Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Marshall was born June 20, 1931, in Broomtown, AL, daughter of the late Lee Roy and Sally Catherine Todd Wade.  She was a member of the Emanuel Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Mohawk Industries.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Howard Marshall; sons, Charles Marshall and Frankie Marshall; a brother, Lee R. Wade; sisters, Bonnie Faye Hurley and Lillie Mae Jennings.

Mrs. Marshall is survived by her son and daughters-in-law, Steve and Ginger Marshall, Kathy Marshall; daughters and son-in-law, Gail and Dennis Moseley, Darlene Smith; a sister, Catherine Elizabeth Brewster; grandchildren, Kim Baker, Angie Harrell, and Richard Mobbs; great-grandchildren, Xavier Dekarske, Abby Baker, Trini Harrell, Jerzie Mobbs, Kristin Mobbs, and Haley Studdard; and a special person, Megan Mobbs.

Funeral services for Mrs. Marshall will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Cason officiating.  Interment will follow in the Mount Bethel Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Steve Marshall, Dennis Moseley, Richard Mobbs, Johnny Marshall, Virgil Tudor, and Donnie McSpadden.

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

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Mildred June Marshall who died on Saturday.  For guest book, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Mildred June Marshall, age 84, of Lyerly, GA, passed away Sunday July 12, 2015, in Redmond Regional Medical Center.

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

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mildred June Marshall who died on Sunday.

Mrs. Nancy Ellen Kelley, age 58, of Gaylesville, AL, passed away Friday July 10, 2015, in Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Kelley was born July 17, 1956, in North Carolina, the daughter of William James and Clara Crowe Pell.  She was a home maker and a member of the Desoto Church of Christ.

Survivors include husband, Darrell Kelley, children, Sandy Sharp, Sally & Shaun Wheat, Leah & Joe Patterson, sister, Kathy & Larry Gray, grandchildren, Patrick Coots, Maggie Coots, Emily Wheat, Hunter Wilbanks, Thomas Manning.

Memorial service will be held 3 p.m. CST Sunday at the Desoto Church of Christ with Minister Larry Kirby officiating. 

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. CST Sunday until the service hour at Desoto Church of Christ on county road 89 Mentone, AL.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Desoto Church of Christ, 15236 County Road 89, Mentone, AL 35984.

Special thanks to Betty Treadwell and Brandy Shepard with Heyman Hospice Care of Floyd.

Mason Funeral Home of Summerville is directing the service for Mrs. Nancy Ellen Kelley who died  on Friday.

Mr. Walter Brent Penrod, age 72, of Trion, Georgia, passed away Thursday, July 09, 2015 at the Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Penrod was born in Mineral, Ohio on August 11, 1942,  son of the late William Penrod, Jr. and Ethel Bodkins Penrod.  He was a member of the Harrell Street Church of God and was an avid fisherman.  Prior to retirement, Mr. Penrod was employed with Mt. Vernon Mills in the Planter Mill, and was a member of the Quarter Century Club.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Penrod was preceded in death by his brothers, Melven Penrod and Austin Raymond Penrod; sisters, Kathryn White, Marie Penrod and Rebecca Penrod.

Mr. Penrod is survived by his wife, Jeanette Penrod; daughter, Angie Penrod; stepson, John Ramey; honorary son, Mickey Barnette; step-daughter, Tammy Jackson; sister, Ruth Gambill; grandchildren, Kensey Alexander, Howard Jeffries, Jr. and Brianna Ramey; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Penrod will be held Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. in the Harrell Street Church of God with Rev. Denny Smith and Rev. Jeff Shaver officiating.  Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jason Jackson, J.R. Kennett, Barry Tanner, Danny Hester, Doug Gill and Dewayne Tinney.  Honorary Pallbearers will be all of his lady friends from the Trion Wal-Mart.

Mr. Penrod will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 until 8 P.M.

On Saturday, Mr. Penrod will be carried to the Harrell Street Church of God, and will lie in state from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Walter Brent Penrod.