Mr. Charles L. “Bo” Carroll Obit (C)

Mr. Charles L. “Bo” Carroll, age 81, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 at the Shepherd Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Carroll was born in Trion, Georgia on September 23, 1933, son of the late William Andrew Carroll and Georgia Madeline Barksdale Carroll. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in both, the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force, earning the National Defense Service Medal. Mr. Carroll was an Avid Atlanta Falcons Fan and a devoted Georgia Bulldogs Football Fan, but his favorite activity was spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Carroll was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Ruth Carroll, on June 21, 2013 and an infant brother, Ralph Lamar Carroll.

Mr. Carroll is survived by a son, Ronnie L. Carroll; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and J.R. Van Gurp; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronzie Lee Carroll, Sr. and his wife, Linda and Robert William Carroll and his wife Deborah; step-sister, Mary Vincent; four grandchildren, Crystle Gordon, Miranda Sumner, Jarret Van Gurp and A.J. Van Gurp; one great grandchild, Myles Gordon; and a number of special cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Carroll will be held Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Oscar Stapp officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jarret Van Gurp, A.J. Van Gurp, J.R. Van Gurp, Robbie Carroll, Jamie Stanley, Lee McCormick and Ronzie Carroll, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Staff of Shepherd Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center and United Hospice.

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

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Charles L. “Bo” Carroll.

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Nelson Barnes Obit (Wallis-Wilbanks)

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Nelson Barnes, age 74, of LaFayette passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mildred Nelson and her husband Arvil "Bud" Barnes.

Mrs. Barnes is survived by her daughter, Tina Barnes of LaFayette; sister Marzell Stewart and husband Billy of Summerville; brother, Sammy Nelson and wife Bonnie of Griffin, Georgia; grandchild, Whitnie Kimbrough and great-grandchildren, A.J. and Memphiss Keimbrough; grandchild Britton Lawson and wife Heaven and great-grandchild Cooper Lawson.  Several nieces and nephews also survive. 

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 4 PM at Wallis Memorial Chapel of the Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home in LaFayette with Rev. Rickey Studdard officiating.

Pallbearers will be Donnie, Dennis, Chang and Nick Stewart, Joey McNair and Ryan Broome.

Interment will follow at LaFayette Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends at Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home from 6-9 PM on Monday, June 22, 2015.  

Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home in LaFayette is in charge of arrangements.

 

Mrs. Edith M. McCollum Obit (ER)

MRS. EDITH M. McCOLLUM, age 86, of Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday evening at her residence. A native of Fayetteville, Tennessee, She was born to the late Tom and Zula Hall Morrow on February 16, 1929. Mrs. McCollum was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Clifford “Tip” McCollum, June 25, 2014.

Surviving are daughter & companion, Ann McCollum and Terry Hawkins of Trion; son & daughter-in-law, John W. and June McCollum of Kensingston; grandchildren, Emily & Travis Poole and Laura & Steven Butler, great grandson, Noah Butler, special nephew, Greg Morrow

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 24th, at 2:00 P.M. from the Trion First Baptist Church with Pastor Casey Bramlett officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 1 P.M. until the service hour at Trion First Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Edith M. McCollum.

Mrs. Gladys N. Campbell Obit (ER)

MRS. GLADYS N. CAMPBELL, age 92, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015, evening in a Rome hospital. Mrs. Campbell was a native of Clayton, Georgia, born to the late Christopher and Martha Garrett Marcus on August 10, 1922. She was a member of Berryton Baptist Church, a homemaker, and was preceded in death by her husbands, the late Woodrow Espy and Earl A. Campbell; She was preceded in death by daughters, the late Martha Park, Kathryn McArthur, Jeannie Griffin, Jeannie Griffin, 7 Sisters, and 2 Brothers.

Survivors include daughter, Sandra Gregg of Summerville; grandchildren, Phil (Christine) Luttrell, Kathy Hannal, Melissa (Brad) Johnson, Bryant (Jessica) Park, Josh Park, Clint Agnew; special nephew & Niece, Don & Jean Nichols; special family members, Charlotte & Dannie Moseley; 16 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews. 

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 22nd, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Mickey Skates and Rev. Robert Brown officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery, pallbearers Phil Luttrell, Andy McArthur, Bryant Park, Brad Johnson, Josh Park, and Blake Briggs. Special thanks to North Georgia Home Health, Oak View Nursing Home, and Redmond Hospital for all their care and compassion given to our Loved One. The Family will receive friends Monday from noon until the service hour at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. GLADYS N. CAMPBELL, who passed away Friday.

Mrs. Mary Walker Maxwell Obit (M)

Mrs. Mary Walker Maxwell, age 74, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, June 20, 2015, at her residence.

Mrs. Maxwell was born June 22, 1940, in Bonny Blue, VA, daughter of the late James Earl and Tansy Edwards Walker.  She was a member of the Heritage Netherlands Reformed Church, and prior to her retirement, she was employed with Southern Airways.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Jerry" Maxwell; and her son, Michael "Sean" Maxwell.

Mrs. Maxwell is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Alissa Maxwell Porter and Buddy Porter, Jr.; several nieces and nephews, great-nephews, and a great-niece.

Mrs. Maxwell will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 24, 2015.

Private interment in Greenhills Memory Gardens to follow.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Mary Walker Maxwell who died on Saturday.  

Mr. R. C. “Roho” McCary, Sr. Obit (M)

Mr. R. C. "Roho" McCary, Sr., age 85, of Summerville, GA, died Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mr. McCary was born April 22, 1930, in Blanche, AL, son of the late Reuben Thomas and Laura Gamble McCary.  He was a member of the Solid Rock Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed as a supervisor with the Millwright Local 1263.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War, and was a member of the V.F.W. Post 6688.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Montgomery McCary; brothers, Henry McCary, L.D. McCary, and Gene McCary.

Mr. McCary is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Clint McCary, Jeff and Michelle McCary, and Mike McCary; a daughter, Michelle McCary; step-daughter and her husband, Vickie Lynn and Donnie Frizzell; sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Garrod, Iva McCary, Paula Williamson, Ann Fordham, Dot and Roy Roberson, and Lois Winters; a sister-in-law, Florence McCary; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. McCary will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, June 21, 2015, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Hayes and Rev. Allen Young officiating.  Interment will follow in the Summerville Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be J. J. McCary, Mitch Bemister, Matt Bemister, Matt Veitch, Steve McGill, and Joe Anderson.  Honorary pallbearers will be Clinton Agnew, Buddy "Bug Man" Chisolm, Kenneth "O. B." Hunter, the members of the Millwright Local 1263, and members of the Solid Rock Baptist Church.

Mr. McCary will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Saturday, June 20, 2015.

Mr. Stanley Edward Kirby Obit (Section)

Mr. Stanley Edward Kirby age 35 passed away from injuries received in an accident  on June 14th… He is preceded in death by his parents Herbert Jones and Annie Kay Kirby and step father Lewis White and is survived by his wife Sephanie Kirby and Fiance Michelle Compton…., Children Cortney Kirby, and Savanna Kirby, Lashonda Turner and Tyler Turner, brother Jeremy Kirby, sisters Anna Isaacs and Carrie Bailey, grandson Brycen Turner, niece and nephew Tracy and Chelsey…visitation will be tuesday from 10 to 2 and services will be at 2PM today at Section Funeral Home Chapel, interment at Liberty Hill…….

 

 

Section Funeral Home

230 Hodge Road

Section, AL. 35771

256-228-3311

Mr. David Harrison Starkey Obit (M)

Mr. David Harrison Starkey, age 87, of Trion, GA died Sunday, June 14, 2015
at his home.
 
Mr. Starkey was born June 4, 1928 in Summerville, GA, the son of the late
William Benjamin Starkey and Alma Mede Frances Potts Starkey.  He was the
former Chief of Police of Trion, GA where he was employed for 30 years.  Mr.
Starkey attended the Trion United Methodist Church.  Other than his parents,
he was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma N. Starkey; sisters, Eunice Willingham and Ruby Bennett; and brothers, James “Jim” Starkey, Judson Starkey, and Charlie Starkey.
 
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, David R. and Daline Starkey;
daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Steve Adams, and Phyllis and Bo Bowden; 8 Grandchildren; and 8 Great Grandchildren.
 
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a. m. on Friday, June 19, 2015 at Mason
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Art Graves officiating.  Burial will follow at
West Hill Cemetery.  Active pallbearers are Jim Bowers, Robbie Adams, Chris
Adams, Devin Starkey, Dason Starkey, Kendall Coffman, Shawn Bowden,
Larry Starkey, and Don Glass.  Honorary pallbearers are Jon Payne, Bobby Lee Cook, Lan Cordell, Carlton Vines, Jerry Westbrooks, Gary McConnell, and
“The McDonald’s Family”.
 
Mr. Starkey will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive
friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. on Thursday, June 18, 2015.
 
Mason Funeral Home is directing.  

Mr. William B. Hickey Obit (M)

Mr. William B. Hickey, age 92, formerly of Summerville, GA, died peacefully Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, William and Connie Hickey in Elizabethtown, KY.  He had lived in Marietta, GA for 37 years before returning to Summerville.
 
Mr. Hickey was born May 11, 1923, in Teloga, GA, the son of the late Joseph E. and Parthenia Simmons Hickey.  He served honorably in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II.  He was retired from Lockheed Aircraft after 32 years, and was a member of the International Association of Machinists.  Mr. Hickey was a member of the North Summerville Baptist Church and served the Lord faithfully.  He was a loving father, father-in-law, brother, granddaddy, great-granddaddy, and friend to many.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Hickey was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Mattie Ruth Garmony Hickey; a brother, "Jack" Hickey; 3 sisters, Frances Gilbreath, Cassie Mae Brady McNair, and Mary Jean Hickey; and a grandson, Christopher Hickey.
 
Mr. Hickey is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, William Duane and Connie Baugh Hickey, Elizabethtown, KY, Michael and Linda Lindsey Hickey, Douglasville, GA; 3 sisters, Gracie Hickey, Betty Jo Hickey, and Elizabeth Hickey; 4 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
 
Funeral services for Mr. Hickey will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 16, 2015, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Casey Bramlett officiating.  Burial will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Daniel Hickey, Derek Hickey, Chip Deaton, C. J. Deaton, Terrell Brady, Eddie Brady, and Jordan Hickey.
 
Mr. Hickey will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Monday, June 15, 2015. 
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. William B. Hickey who died on Wednesday. 

Mr. Albert Forrest Dew Obit (Henderson)

Mr. Albert Forrest Dew, age 89, of Armuchee, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015 at a local assisted living facility.

He was born in Floyd County, October 21, 1925, son of the late Dewitt Talmadge Dew and the late Eunice Darr Dew. He was a veteran of World War II having proudly served in the U. S. Army. As a veteran, he served under the leadership of General Patton’s 3rd Army Division in the Battles of the Rhine River and the Bulge. He was a retired employee of General Electric where he had worked as a machinist. He was a member of the Floyd Springs Baptist Church and the Senior Men’s Sunday School Class. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Pauline Touchstone Dew and by a sister, Paulanna Harris.

Survivors include 3 sons, Danny Dew, and his wife, Janice, Richard Dew, and his wife, Lindy, and Dwayne Dew, all of Armuchee: 2 sisters, Daisy Rhinehart, and her husband, Jim, and JoElla Black, both of Rome; 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2015, 2pm at Floyd Springs Baptist Church with his Pastor, the Rev. Dan Hyde officiating. Interment will follow in Floyd Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with the American Legion Post # 5 Honor Guard providing full military honors. 

The family will receive friends at Floyd Springs Baptist Church on Thursday, from 12:30pm until time for the service. At other hours, the family may be contacted at their respective residences

Pallbearers serving are asked to assemble at Floyd Springs Baptist Church, Thursday at 1:30pm and include: Glenn Grigsby, Bill Duke, Henry Duke, Justin Dew, Zach Dew, and Jett Dew.

Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements.