Mrs. Frances Jeanette Smith, age 78, of Summerville, GA, passed away Saturday June 14, 2014, in Floyd Medical Center.

Mrs. Smith was born July 4, 1936, in Blue Ridge, GA, the daughter of the late Robert and Fannie Dyer Craig.  Mrs. Smith was retired from Oak View Nursing and Rehab Center.

Survivors,  Daughter & Son-in-law, Kristy and David King, Sons & Daughter-in-law, William Daniel and Nancy Hunt, Russell Lavon Smith, Brother, Watson Craig, Sister, Lucy Brown, Grandchildren, Jerred King, Jaden King, Danny Hunt, Stephanie Hensley, Harley Barns, Great-Grandchildren, Knox Barns, Garrett Hensley, Conner Hensley, and several Nieces and Nephews service Mrs. Frances Jeanette Smith.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 P.M. Tuesday June 17, 2014 from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Summerville Cemetery.  Active pallbearers, David King,  Jerred King, Danny Hunt, David Lyons, Gary Brown, Edward Tidmore.  Honorary pallbearers, Johnny Craig, and Leon Craig.

Mrs. Smith will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home Chapel and the family will receive friends Monday June 16, 2014 from 6 to 8 P.M.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mrs. Frances Jeanette Smith.

MRS. FRANCES THOMAS HARDEMAN, age 89, of Allen Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014, in a Rome health care. A lifetime resident of Chattooga County, Georgia, She was born on February 2, 1925, a daughter of the late John Newton and Julia Elizabeth Johnson Thomas. Mrs. Hardeman was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church and was retired accounts payable clerk for the former Georgia Rug Mill. She was preceded in death by her husband the late R.C. (Rod) Hardeman, Sr. and a son the late Rodney C. Hardeman, Jr.
Surviving are son-Gary R. Hardeman of Summerville; three Grandchildren, two Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Mr. Franklin D. Messer, age 81, of Cedar Bluff, AL, died Friday, June 13, 2014, at his residence.

Mr. Messer was born February 15, 1933 in Cedar Bluff, AL, son of the late George and Lila Brown Messer.  Prior to his retirement, he was a supervisor with Ledbetter Brothers for over 30 years, and had also worked at Florida Rock Industries.  Mr. Messer was also a cattle farmer.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, George Messer, Jr., and a sister, Sue Messer Peace.

Mr. Messer is survived by his wife, Dixie Messer; daughters, Shelia Messer Hurley and Cindia Messer Peoples; a sister, Tressie Hanks; grandchildren, Michelle Wilkins, Kristen Bobo, Katie Peoples, Collier Peoples, and Meagan Hurley; great-grandchildren, Angel Bare, Danny Bare, Tristan Bare, and Will Bare, great-great-grandchildren, Madelyn Bobo and Brinlee Mobbs.

Funeral services for Mr. Messer will be held at 2:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) Monday, June 16, 2014, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Melvyn Salter officiating.  Interment will follow in the Unity Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Mike Hurley, Bryan Peoples, Collier Peoples, Jeff Grace, Paul Peace, Dennis Peace, Cole Peace, and Michael Peace.  D. C. Sanford will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

Mr. Messer will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon (E.S.T.) until the hour of service on Monday.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Franklin D. Messer who died on Friday.  

Mr. Charles Everett “Cadillac” McSears, age 78, of Summerville, GA , formerly of LaFayette, GA, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Kindred Hospital, Rome.

Mr. McSears was born June 9, 1935 in Walker County, GA, the son of the late Charles McSears and Lueolllie Powell McSears.  His parents, two brothers, and seven sisters have preceded him in death.

Mr. McSears attended school in the Walker County School System.  He was known and loved greatly.  He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist and was helpful to all who knew him.  We will remember him for his love for hats and how dignified he wore them.  He was inducted into the United States Army in 1953 and was honorably released from active duty in 1959.

He was married to the former and late Mrs. Ruby McSears.  As a dear husband, father, and grandfather, Mr. McSears loved his family.  For many years he was employed with General Motors where he retired in 1990.

Those who now remain and are devoted to his memory are his daughters and son-in-law, Mrs. Quby (Cornel) Brinkley, of Atlanta, GA, Ms. Linda Lawrence, of Summerville, GA; brother, Mr. Richard McSears, of Cleveland, Ohio; grandsons, Tommy (Denise) Lawrence and Charleston Brinkley; granddaughters, Rosie (Robert) Williamson and Selena (Melvin) Jones; Great grandchildren, Tommy Dakota Lawrence, Damaris Christopher, Shawn Lawrence, Johnathan Mayes, Josh Wells, and Jeremy Wells; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Mason Funeral Home with Bishop V. T. Harden officiating.  Burial will be in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Tommy Dakota Lawrence, Damarius Christopher, Shawn Lawrence, Johnathan Mayes, Josh Wells, and Jeremy Wells.  Flower Bearers will be Granddaughters.

Mr. McSears will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until the service hour on Wednesday.

Mason Funeral Home is directing.