MISS PAESLEI HOPE WHITMIRE, age one month, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013, afternoon in a Decatur, Georgia hospital. She was born in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia on August 21, 2013, infant daughter of Sasha Carr and Jeff Whitmire of Summerville; other survivors include paternal grandparents-Tina and Randall Evett of Chattanooga; maternal grandmother-Veronica Pickard of Hartwell; maternal great grandparents-Delmar and Renee Carr of Boaz, AL.; great grandparents-Teresa Barnes of Summerville and Tevis Carr of Dawson, AL.; sister-Kaelei Whitmire; brother-Jaidyn Whitmire both of Summerville; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Ministers Tevis Carr and Ricky Sumner officiating, interment in Pennville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Taylor Pickard and Jonathan Evett. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MRS. ELLA ELIZABETH KING ABNEY, age 92, of Rome, Georgia formerly of Summerville, passed away Thursday morning in Rome. A native of Menlo, Georgia, She was born to the late James Edgar and Minnie McWhorter King on October 15, 1920. Mrs. Abney was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church, retired social worker for the Chattooga County DFCS after 36 years of service, and was preceded in death by her husband, the late James Dwight Abney and brothers-the late Robert Willaim King,  James King and the late Paul King, Sr..

Surviving are Her son and spouse, James King and Charlene Abney of Rome; grandsons-Robert Kelly Abney and Jesse Aaron Abney; step grandson & spouse-Christopher and Patricia Watson; 1 Great Granddaughter; 3 Step Great Grandchildren; 1 Step Great Great Grandchild; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 P.M. from the Family plot in Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Scott Lambert officiating. Active Pallbearers-Marvin Howell, Scott Copeland, Malcolm Lee, John Stubbs III, Robert Abney, Jesse Abney, and Larry Schlachter. Visitation will be Saturday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Phyllis Teresa Styles, age 64 of Crandall, GA formerly of Trion, GA passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013 at her residence.  Phyllis was born in Trion, GA on March 6, 1949.  She had worked as Parts Manager with International Trucking.  She was a member of the Trion United Methodist Church.    

    Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, James D. Styles, Sr. and Mary Esther Cline Styles.   Phyllis is survived by her brother, James D. Styles, Jr. and sister, Sherry Ann Styles Jenkins; nieces, nephews, and cousins.    

    Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. from the Chapel of the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home with Rev. Waydell Howell officiating.  Inurnment will be in West Hill Cemetery.  

    Honoary Pallbearers will be Jay Styles, Paige Styles, Huntar Styles, Scott Jenkins, Carrie Jenkins, and Dane Jenkins; nephews and nieces.  

MR. JUDSON G. CROWDER, age 78, of Cummings Road-Trion, Georgia passed away Monday, September 23, 2013, evening at his residence following a brief illness. A native of Randolph County, Alabama, He was born to the late Jewel Frank and Blanche Moselle Owens Crowder on February 26, 1935. Mr. Crowder was a member of New Hope North Baptist Church and was owner/operator of C & R Trucking Company and retired from Bronze Trucking. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Air Force and was preceded in death by two brothers-Randy Crowder and Frankie Crowder. Surviving are wife-Mona Bartlett Crowder; daughters-Rhonda Crowder of Carrollton, Nikkie Gay of Lineville, AL., and Heaven Bartlett Crowder of Trion; sons-Steven Crowder of Nigeria, Michael Spicer of Hephzibah, and Timothy Bartlett of Trion; Five Grandchildren, Four Great Grandchildren, and several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 26th at 2PM, from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Clark, interment in White Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Daniel Crowder, Ricky Elrod, Luke Gay, Larry Bolton, Kenny Crowder, and Craig Crowder; Honorary Pallbearers, Buddy Cagle, Bob Medford, Ben Edgeman, Dale Buffingham, and Billy Jackson. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MRS. SHIRLEY ANN JOHNSON, age 71, of Alexander Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013, in a Rome, Georgia hospital. Mrs. Johnson was born in Chattooga County, Georgia to the late Charles and Jewell Rape Parks on June 5, 1942.

A member of the Farrell Baptist Church, a retired waitress from Jim’s Family Restaurant, and was preceded in death by a son, the late Hubert Lynn Johnson, Jr. and great grandson, the late Brandon Shaffer. Surviving are Her husband, Hubert Johnson, Sr.; daughters-Terra Ann Madison and LaWanda Paige Shaffer; sister-Annie R. Williams of Summerville; grandchildren-Kelsey Joyce Johnson, Abigail Nichollet Madison, Allison Keera Madison, Austin Shaffer, and Jasmine Daneil Shaffer; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 25th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Rev. David Ray officiating, interment in the Family lot of Summerville Cemetery. Active PallbearersJohn W. Williams, Lamon Ware, Jordon Willingham, Calen Willingham, Daimon Moore, Steve White; Honorary Pallbearers Nieces and Nephews. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until 8 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Betty Jo Williamson, age 83 of Highway 27, Summerville, GA passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013 at her residence.  Mrs. Williamson was born February 22, 1930 in Dekalb County, AL.  She was employed for 20 years with Georgia Glove and was a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church.                                                                                  

Mrs. Williamson was preceded in death by husband, W. C. "Curt" Williamson; father and mother, J. W. Faulkner and Mary McKinny Faulkner; son and daughter, Donald Ray Williamson and Donna June Williamson; and sisters, Jessie Willie Dover and Ann Clanton.

   Mrs. Williamson is survived by son, William Ronald (Patti) Williamson of Trion, GA; daughters, Mary R. (Larry) Dooley and Jo Ann (Bryson E.) McCauley of Summerville, GA; sisters, Lola Downer of Bluntsville, AL and Sue Faulkner of Huntsville, AL; brother-in-law, Wayne Clanton of Sand Rock, AL; grandchildren, Stephanie Williamson, Leanne Godbee, Guy Dooley, Joseph McCauley, and Kelly Ayers; great-grandchildren, Will, Andrew, Ethan, Sarah, Abby, Braydon, and Gracie; several nieces and nephews.

   Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home Rev. Kevin Norton and Rev. Bryson McCauley officiating.  Interment will follow in Summerville Cemetery. 

   Visitation for Mrs. Betty Jo Williamson will be Monday, September 23, 2013 at the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. 

   Pallbearers will be William Ronnie Williamson, Stephanie Williamson, Larry Dooley, Guy Dooley, Bryson McCauley and Joseph McCauley.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Myra Smith, Members of the Mountain View Baptist Church, Heyman Hospice, Paulette Pickle, and Patti Anderson.

God delivered Thomas “Britt” Carter to this earth on September 5, 1968.  That was the day that an angel came to earth.  God needed Britt to come back to Heaven on September 19, 2013.  My most giving and loving partner, father, son, brother, and friend, slipped from my arms to God’s arms to enter forever peace.  He came to show the world that true beauty comes from within, and it’s about simple kindness and strength of character, loving yourself and others with an open heart.  This is pure love.  These are the gifts that God brought him to the world to share.  Now is the time God wants these gifts to be truly realized.  He was the most beautiful person inside and out.  His light, love, and laughter are a true witness to Jesus Christ.  He had an infinite love for his friends.  Britt had the most vibrant personality and giving heart of any angel on earth.  Britt overcame many obstacles in his short life, always reaching out for new and exciting adventures.  He said his greatest achievement had been reached when he had the wonderful experience of becoming Emma and Gracie’s father on April 5, 2002, and June 16, 2003.  His generosity to all who had the pleasure in sharing his day to day life will always be remembered.  Britt never met a stranger and had friends all over.  He always said that he knew what unconditional love was, because this is what Robin gave him. Britt was a special education teacher that had a passion for his profession.  He loved to be in the classroom teaching.  Without Britt, our hearts are broken and our tears endless, but our memories and joys are immeasurable.  His laughter and smiles will never leave our memories. We will continue to see Britt in his daughters’ beauty and personalities.  We will cherish every second spent with him and try to continue the dreams he had for Emma and Gracie’s future. Britt leaves behind on earth his beautiful forever princesses, and a loving partner of 26 years.

Britt leaves behind on this earth for a little while, his loving partner, Robin Patterson, two daughters, Emma and Gracie Patterson-Carter; Britt’s dad and mom, Gene and Judy Carter; two sisters, Jill Spears and Lisa Cordell; one brother, Jamie Carter; nieces and nephews; his extended family, Susie Smith, Mike Bates, Terry and Corrie Patterson, Janie Barnes, Randy Patterson, Jackie and Johnny Barnes, Jennifer Barnes, Rachael Carlyle, and Gary Barnes.

Britt will lay in state at the Mason Funeral Home on Sunday, September 22, 2013 from 6:00 until 8 P.M.  His final farewell will be at 3:30 P.M. Monday, September 23, 2013, at the Alpine Church in Menlo, GA.  Pastor Ailene Mosteller will deliver the final farewell speech.

Bannister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, GA providing loving care service.

Mason Funeral Home of Summerville, GA continued that care.

Mason Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.  

Mr. Joe Hutchinson Phillips, age 99, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, September 21, 2013, at Floyd Medical Center.

Mr. Phillips was born February 25, 1914, in Rome, GA, son of the late Jerry Samuel and Katie Henretta Mixon Phillips.  Prior to his retirement, he worked as a foreman with the Summerville Cotton Mill.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Johnson Phillips.

Mr. Phillips is survived by his son, Joe Phillips Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Charles Frady; sister, Jewell Brown; grandchildren, Charles Michael Frady, Kenneth Duane Frady, LaVonna Dawn Frady, Philana Phillips, and Marcus Kane Phillips; 10 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Monday, September 23, 2013, from the Greenhills Memory Gardens with Dr. William Flannagan officiating.  Burial will follow in the family plot at Greenhills Memory Gardens.  Pallbearers will be Michael Frady, Ken Frady, Kane Phillips, Charles Frady, Nicholas Plant, and Nigel Plant.

Mr. Phillips will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Monday.

Mason Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.  

Mrs. Julia (Judy) Hurley, age 75 of 20 Trixie Lane, Summerville, GA 

passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Floyd Medical 

Center. Mrs. Hurley was born October 17, 1937 in Fort Payne, AL. 

She had previously worked as Secretary for Hurley's Supermarket 

and was a housewife. Mrs. Hurley was a faithful member of the 

Perennial Springs Baptist Church where she was a member of the 

Adult Bible Sunday School Class. Mrs. Hurley was preceded in death, 

by daughter, Pamela Hurley; son, David Hurley; grandson, Dylan 

Hurley; parents, W. H. Hartline and Edith Powell Hartline; and a 

brother, W. H. "Buddy" Hartline, Jr. Mrs. Hurley is survived by husband, 

Wayne Hurley; sisters, Elaine Coker and Dot (John) Shankles; brothers, 

Larry (Donna) Hartline and Dan (Peggy) Hartline; grandchildren, Ethan 

Brison and Madysen Hurley. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, 

September 21, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. from the Perennial Springs Baptist 

Church with Rev. Waydell Howell and Rev. Alton Stamey officiating. Music 

will be by Patty Pledger. Interment will follow in the Perennial Springs 

Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Julia (Judy) Hurley will be Friday, September 

20, 2013 at the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home where the family will receive 

friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Pallbearers will be Terry Hurley, Greg Hurley, Dan 

Hartline, John Shankles, Farrell Anderson, and Jason Jarrett.