Mr. Hubert Almon “Sam” Pruitt, age 83, of Mentone, AL passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012 at the Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Pruitt was born in Jamestown, AL on September 4, 1928, son of the late General Filmore Pruitt and Gladys Cavin Pruitt. He was a member of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and prior to retirement, was employed with Riegel Textile Mill and was a farmer. Mr. Pruitt was preceded in death by a daughter, Ellen Pruitt; a brother, Leon Pruitt and a sister, Eloise Magnusson.

Mr. Pruitt is survived by his wife; Louise Pruitt; son and daughter-in-law, Hershel and Sandra Pruitt; daughters and son-in-law, Kathy Kerce and Vickie and Gary Carlisle; sister and brother-in-law, Ludain and Mack Gilreath; grandchildren, Heather Pruitt, Renee Pruitt, Katie Kerce, Christopher Kerce, Sarah Kerce, Katie Smith, Allen Gray, Kelsey Carlisle, Garrett Carlisle, Gary Carlisle, Jr., and Kim Bishop; great grandchildren, Joseph Ellis, Macey Gray, Isaac Gray, Ellie Bishop, and Wyatt Bishop.

Funeral Services for Mr. Pruitt will be held Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Green officiating. Interment will follow in the Little River Church Cemetery.

Mr. Pruitt will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 until 8 P.M.

MR. BILLY JOE CROY, SR., age 74, of Espy Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012, afternoon following an extended illness. A native of Trion, Georgia, He was born to the late Allen Lester and Mary Frances Bailey Croy on June 12, 1937. Mr. Croy was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church , a Veteran of the U. S. Army serving in Korean Conflict, and was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by a son the late Billy Joe Croy, Jr.

Surviving are His wife, Betty Jo Croy; sons & daughters-in-law, Randy & Wanda Croy of Trion and James & Lucy Croy of Calhoun; sister-Maggie Fox of Trion; brother-Earl Croy of Summerville; grandchildren-Joseph Croy, Kevin Croy, and Amanda & Justin Brown; great granddaughter-Ella Brown.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 29th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Sumner and Rev. Jessie Bankson officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be the following grandsons and Nephews, Joseph Croy, Kevin Zach Croy, Justin Brown, Randy Croy, Ronnie Croy, and Joey Jones. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Tuesday from 12:00 Noon til 2:00 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mrs. Karen “Kay” Reynolds Tallent, age 48, of Summerville, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at the Kindred Hospital in Rome, Georgia following an extended illness.

Mrs. Tallent was born in Rome, Georgia on September 17, 1963, daughter of Cecil Reynolds and June White Reynolds. She was a member of the Four Mile Baptist Church, and was a homemaker. Mrs. Tallent was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Lon and Alice Reynolds and her maternal grandparents, Rev. A.N. and Linda White, and a nephew, Daniel Tyler Reynolds.

Mrs. Tallent is survived by her husband, David Tallent; daughter, Courtney Tallent; son, Chris Tallent; parents, Cecil and June Reynolds; brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Zeta Reynolds; and a number of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, May 28, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Doyle Kelley, Rev. Joel A. Smith, and Mr. Jeff Greenway officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Bethel Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Mike Adair, Lewis Adair, Jeff Greenway, Greg Greenway, Benny Morgan, and Gabe Tallent. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of Four Mile Baptist Church.

Mrs. Tallent will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. At other hours, the family may be contacted at the home of her parents, 1985 Lyerly Dam Road, Summerville.

Mrs. Sylvia Frances Bobbitt Byars, age 88 of Ramsey Road, Summerville, GA passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012 at her residence.  Mrs. Byars was born October 11, 1923.   Mrs. Byars was a homemaker and a member of the New Antioch Baptist Church.

   At the famiy's request, the interment will be private for family only.

Mrs. Eula Louise Mitchell, age 85, of Summerville, GA died Monday, May 14, 2012 at her residence.

Mrs. Mitchell was born February 14, 1927 in Huntsville, AL, the daughter of the late John Bryant and Lillie Ivey. She was a homemaker and a member of Berryton Church of God. Other than her parents, Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Dewitt Mitchell.

Survivors include a daughter, Mary Jane Brown; sons, John Hoyt Mitchell, Anthony Dewayne Mitchell, and Scott Mitchell; sisters, Rose King and Audrey Rial; brother, Johnny Ivey; 6 Grandchildren; and 8 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Wright and Pastor Bill Cox officiating. Burial will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Rodney Lewis, Jamie Mitchell, Jon Mitchell, Gene Cavin, Rick Van Pelt, and Mike Rowlls.

Mrs. Mitchell will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 a. m. until the service hour on Thursday.

Mrs. Ruby Doris Dyer, age 84 of Evans, GA formerly of Trion, GA passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 at Lake Crossings Health Center.  Mrs. Dyer was born  May 16, 1927 in Tallapoosa, GA.  She was an Administrative Assistant at WWG Industries and was a member of The Church of God Northside.  

   Pallbearers will be Andrew Dyer, Justin Flynn, Kevin Mixon, Kerry Dyer, Johnny Drennan, and Stacy Henderson.