MR. THOMAS E. BREWSTER, age 71, of Highway #114, Summerville,Georgia passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015, following a sudden attack, athis residence.  Mr. Brewster was born April 7, 1944 in Valley Head,Alabama to the late William Edgar and Dovie Mae Hulgan Brewster.  Mr.Brewster was a member of South Commerce Church of Christ; a Veteran ofthe U.S. Army serving in Viet Nam and was a carpenter by trade.  He waspreceded in death by sisters, Patty Sigler, Louise Brewster, Billie JoHarkins, Ollie Mae Henderson, and Ruby Norris, brothers, James Arthur Brewster, and Thomas Henry Brewster.
 
       

 Surviving are, his wife of 49 years, Dorothy Hensley Brewster;  daughter, Karen (Danny) Wilson ofSouth Pittsburg, TN.; sons, Thomas Gregory Brewster  of San Antonio, TX,Jonathan Mark (Rebecca) Brewster of LaFayette; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Ann Brewster; grandchildren, Joshua Galen Wilson, Kelsea Nicole Wilson, Kalee Anna Brewster, Kara Alizbeth Brewster, Karlie Alexa Brewster,Jackson Mark Brewster, Kloie Ana Brewster,  Graycen Lea Brewster;sisters, Gladys Hartline, Bernice Wells, Bobbie Boling; brothers, Ronnie Brewster and Johnny Brewster; many Nieces and Nephews.
 
 

 Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 9th, at 10 A.M. from the J. D.Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister TomHarrison officiating and Bob Hawkins congregational song leader,interment in Greenhills Memory Garden, with Military Honors byShanklin-Attaway American Legion Post #5 of Rome.  Active Pallbearers,Josh Wilson, Jackson Brewster, Justin Boling, Quinton Watson, DavidPeek, and Chris Boling; Honorary Pallbearers, Charles Rogers, VirgilHartline, Jimmy Hartline, Phillips Wells, and Michael Lee Stancil.  TheFamily will receive friends Wednesday, from 6 until 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
 
        Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Mrs. Elizabeth Bayne Cooke, age 83, of Cloudland, Georgia, formerly of Ozark, Alabama, died Saturday, July 4, 2015, in Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome, Georgia.

Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon Saturday, July 11, 2015, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home and Cremations in Ozark, Alabama with her nephew, Reverend Robert Bayne, Jr., officiating.  Interment will follow in Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Ozark Saturday from 10:00 A. M. until service time.

Mrs. Cooke was born November 16, 1931 in Ozark, Alabama to the late DeWitt Talmadge “D.T.” Bayne and Edna Wicks Balkcom Bayne.  She lived in Maryland for twenty-two years, then moved to Atlanta, and made her final home in Cloudland, Georgia.  She was a member of the Lutheran Faith, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Christine, Lucille, and Louise; and one brother, Robert.

She is survived by her best friend, Oneida Brown and her family; sisters, Ann Chase and Marge Schmidtz; children, Rod Cooke (Pat), Debbie Cooke (Richard), Michael Cooke, and Tim Cook (Nancy);  grandchildren, Melissa Goldston (Steven), Kara Cooke, Timothy Cooke Jr. (Kim), Joseph Cooke (Sharon), Christie Cooke, Katie Cooke (Steven).  Seven great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews also survive.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Floyd Heyman Hospice,   P.O. Box 163, Rome, GA 30162.    Condolences may be expressed at www.HolmanFuneralHome.com 

Mrs. Thelma Edith Tripp, age 93, of Ringgold, GA, died Monday, July 6, 2015, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Tripp was born September 9, 1921, in Rocky Face, GA, daughter of the late Artie E. and Annie Laura Jones Scott.  She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe H. Tripp; and a son, Leonard Tripp.

Mrs. Tripp is survived by her sons, Ralph W. Tripp and Raymond D. Tripp; 5 grandchildren, Sam B. Tripp, Chris Tripp, Shane Tripp, Joey Tripp, and Tina Swan; 4 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter.

Graveside and interment services for Mrs. Tripp will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 8, 2015, from the Old Trion Cemetery.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Thelma Edith Tripp who died on Monday.

Mrs. Pauline Ruth McDonald, age 92, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, July 5, 2015, at Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. McDonald was born February 26, 1923, in Cedar Bluff, AL, daughter of the late Otis Roy and Oshie Ann Steele Richardson.  She was a member of the Horizon Baptist Fellowship, and prior to her retirement, worked as a Nursing Assistant for 24 years at the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John "Tom" McDonald.

Mrs. McDonald is survived by her son, John T. McDonald, Jr. of Edina, MN; a brother, J. L. Richardson of Gadsden, AL; and a sister, Kathleen Mills of Centre, AL.

Graveside and interment services for Mrs. McDonald will be held at 12:00 Noon (E.S.T.) Wednesday, July 8, 2015, from the West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Scott Quinn officiating. 

Mrs. McDonald will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. (E.S.T.) Tuesday, July 7, 2015.

The family respectfully requests no food.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Pauline Ruth McDonald who died on Sunday.  For guest book, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

MR. THOMAS E. BREWSTER, age 71, of Highway #114, Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015, following a sudden attack, at his residence. Mr. Brewster was born April 7, 1949 in Valley Head, Alabama to the late William Edgar and Dovie Mae Hulgan Brewster. Mr. Brewster was a member of South Commerce Church of Christ; a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Viet Nam and was a carpenter by trade. He was preceded in death by sisters, Patty Sigler, Louise Brewster, Billie Jo Harkins, Ollie Mae Watson, and Ruby Norris, brothers, James Arthur Brewster, and Thomas Henry Brewster.

Surviving are, His wife of 49 years, Dorothy Hensley Brewster; daughter, Karen (Danny) Wilson of South Pittsburg, TN.; sons, Thomas Gregory Brewster of San Antonio, TX, Jonathan Mark (Rebecca) Brewster of LaFayette; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Ann Brewster; grandchildren, Joshua Galen Wilson, Kelsea Nicole Wilson, Kalee Anna Brewster, Kara Alizbeth Brewster, Karlie Alexa Brewster, Jackson Mark Brewster, Kloie Ana Brewster, Graycen Lea Brewster; sisters, Gladys Hartline, Bernice Wells, Bobbie Boling; brothers, Ronnie Brewster and Johnny Brewster; many Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 9th, at 10 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Tom Harrison officiating and Bob Hawkins congregational song leader, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers, Josh Wilson, Jackson Brewster, Justin Boling, Quinton Watson, David Peek, and Chris Boling; Honorary Pallbearers, Charles Rogers, Virgil Hartline, Jimmy Hartline, Phillips Wells, and Michael Lee Stancil. The Family will receive friends Wednesday, from 6 until 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

		

MRS. ELAINE HOLLOWAY MITCHELL, age 66, of Railroad Circle, Summerville, Georgia, Pennville Community, passed away Friday afternoon in a Rome hospital. She was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on April 20, 1949, to the late Arnold and Martha Janette Wilson Holloway. Mrs. Mitchell was retired from the sort & grind department of Mohawk Mill and a member of the Harbor Light Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, the late Harvey Eugene Mitchell on August 23, 2008.

Surviving are daughters & spouses, Denise & Gary Rose of Chattanooga and Christy & Christopher Crump of Summerville; sons & spouses, Joey & Gretchen Mitchell of Ringgold, Dennis & Tammie Mitchell of Lebanon, Tn., and Jason Mitchell of Summerville; sisters, Imojean Cook, Peggy Pierce, Deviah Gilliland all of Summerville , and Jody Morrison of Lyerly; grandchildren, Kai Mitchell, Corey & Josie Lamb, Bruce, Shawn, & Austin Hicks; Five Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 6th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. Pastor Dewight Wilson officiating, interment in the West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Kevin Gilliland, Lamar Gilliland, Toby Morrison, Scott Cook, Tim Pierce, Greg Cook, and Kelly Henderson; Honorary Pallbearers, Amedysis Home Health and Redmond Regional Respiratory. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Elaine Holloway Mitchell who passed away Friday.

Mr. Harvey C. Duncan, age 80, of Lyerly, GA, died Thursday, July 2, 2015, at the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Duncan was born March 19, 1935, in Albertville, AL, son of the late Noah P. and Idell Romine Duncan. He was a member and deacon of the West Berryton Faith Temple, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Bigelow Sanford.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Elmo Duncan, Bufford Duncan, and Bobby Duncan.

Mr. Duncan is survived by his wife, Mary Kathleen Duncan; sons and daughters-in-law, Harvey Dewayne and Sheila Duncan, Chris A. and Missy Duncan; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa Diane and Gary Blackwell, Louetta and Hugh Millican; a brother and sister-in-law, Noah P. and Pat Duncan; a sister, Linda Bonds; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Duncan will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 5, 2015, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jason Boyd officiating.  Interment will follow in the Lyerly Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Chad Millican, Ben Duncan, Kyle Millican, Luke Blackwell, Gary Blackwell, Harvey Duncan, and Jeff Cochran.  Honorary pallbearers will be Will Duncan, Bren Duncan, and Garrison Dodson.

Mr. Duncan will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Saturday, July 4, 2015.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Harvey C. Duncan who died on Thursday. 

 Mrs. Cecilia Marcella Trautner, age 68 of Cloudland, GA passed away June 30, 2015. Mrs. Trautner was born July 20, 1946 in Albuquerque, NM. She was a Care Giver and an active advocate of the Special Olympics. Mrs. Trautner was a member of the Rainbow Girls and Horizon Baptist Fellowship.

Mrs. Trautner was preceded in death by a daughter, Marcie Lee Traunter and parents, Martin and Georgia Williams Callaway.

Mrs. Trautner is survived by her husband, Conrad Trautner; her son, Marty Conley Trautner and her daughter, Gina Connette Trautner; sister, Pam Jones; niece and nephews, Marlena, Brennan Jones, and Mike Green, Jr.; and a number of cousins.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. from the Horizon Baptist Fellowship with Dr. John Wyatt officiating. Interment will be in the Summerville Cemetery.

Mrs. Trautner will lie-in-state Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the Horizon Baptist Fellowship where the family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Greg Farrell, Charles Callaway, Ryan Smith, Mike Callaway, and Don Worley.

Coffman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Cecilia Marcella Trautner. Please visit our website www.coffmanfh.net for online condolences.

MRS. ANN CURRENT, age 88, of Cottonwood Street, Summerville,

Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015, morning in a Rome hospital.

 Born in Berryton, Georgia on May 16, 1927, She was a daughter of the

late Arthur P. and Martha Chapman Rich.  Mrs. Current attended the

Living Waters Ministeries, and was retired textile creeler.
 
           

Surviving are husband, Tony Eugene Current; son, Billy Ray Hunter of

Summerville; brothers, J. T. Rich of Summerville and David Rich of

Trenton; seven Grandchildren, seven Great Grandchildren; several Nieces

and Nephews also survive.
 
            Funeral services will be held Friday,

 July 3rd, at 4:00 P.M. from Living Waters Ministries, with Rev. Tony

Current and Rev. Billy Wright officiating, interment in Summerville

Cemetery.  The Family will receive friends Thursday, from 4 until 8 P.M.

 at Living Waters Ministries.
 
            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.