Mr. Anthony Ray "Tony" Evans, age 42, of Calhoun, GA died Friday, December 24, 2010 at his residence.

Mr. Evans was born September 18, 1968 in Rome, GA, the son of Carol Elaine Evans and the late Doyal Ray Evans. Mr. Evans was employed with Mohawk. He was a member of Silver Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Evans enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing football, and shooting in archery tournaments.

Survivors include his mother, Carol Elaine Evans, sisters, Michelle Lynn Evans, Kristy Danielle (Jamie) Scott; and brother, Timothy Lee (Brandi) Evans; and several Nieces.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Silver Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Brown and Rev. Ralph Sumner officiating. Burial will follow in Silver Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Scott Culberson, Gerald Culberson, Glenn Ellis, David Ward, Shane Bandy, Shane Causby, Matt Battle, Claude Stanley, JR, Chad Mathis, and Michael Ratliff, JR. Honorary pallbearers will be Lawrence W. Bandy, JR, Gary Snead, William Daniel Ratliff, JR, Michael Len Ratliff, SR, Stanley Cummings, and John Moore.

Mr. Evans will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Tuesday, December 28, 2010. He will also lie in state at the Silver Hill Baptist Church on Wednesday from 12:30 until the service hour.

MRS. RUBY LUCILLE REED, age 84, of West Spring Creek Road-Trion, Georgia passed away Monday, December 27, 2010, at her residence. A native Chattooga Countian, She was born to the late James Harper Blackmon, Sr. & Lillie Ingram Blackmon on October 16, 1926. Mrs. Reed was retired from Riegel Textile’s spinning department after 38 years of service. Preceding Her in death are 4 brothers-J.R. Blackmon, Thomas Blackmon, Alvin Blackmon, and Elgin Blackmon.

Surviving are Her husband of 64 years-Frank G. Reed; daughter-Mildred Lively Wilson of Rome; son-Max Reed of Trion; sisters-Jeanette Peppers and Bonnie Blackmon both of Trion and Shirley Kiser of Summerville; brothers-James Blackmon of Trion, Johnny Blackmon of Summerville, and Ricky Blackmon of Cartersville; 4 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Granddaughters, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 29th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. John Mann officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Barbara Frances Sharp, age 76, of Summerville, GA died Friday, December 24, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Sharp was born April 11, 1934 in Chattanooga, TN, the daughter of the late Walter N. and Anna Brown Farmer . She was a retired bookkeeper and member of Pennville Baptist Church. Mrs. Sharp was preceded in death by her husband, Orville E. Sharp, brother, Douglas Farmer, sister, Vida Black. Survivors include her children, Carl E. Sharp and Laura Wells; sister, Betty Jo Meek; brother, John Farmer; grandchildren, Dalton Wells and Triston Madsen. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p. m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J. L. Sharp and Rev. Jimmy Tanner officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until the service hour on Wednesday.

Mrs. Kelli Suzanne Martin, age 33, of Williamston, SC, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Martin was born in Rome, Georgia on March 17, 1977, daughter of Jimmy Ray Hughes and Teresa Ann Tucker Hix. She was a member of the New Spring Church in Anderson, SC and was an environmentally conscious, animal friendly, community minded person. Mrs. Martin was employed as a dispatcher with Utiliquest, and was preceded was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Jesse O. Tucker and Jimmy Paul Hughes.

Mrs. Martin is survived by her children, Hannah Martin, age 9 and Jacob Martin, age 4, Williamston, SC; Father, Jimmy Ray Hughes; Mother and Step-father, Teresa and Phil Hix, Williamston, SC; Brother, Terry Hughes, Charleston, SC; Sister, Heather Robinson, Athens, GA; grandmother, Mary Lawson, Summerville; Fiance, Nathan Johnson, Williamston, SC; Father of her children, Eric Martin, Huntsville, AL; and a number of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Nieces.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Martin will be held Sunday, December 26, 2010 at 3:30 P.M. in the Chapel of the Mason Funeral Home with Dr. Floyd Roebuck and Mr. Stephen Carter officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Brent Tucker, Blake Tucker, Hayden Tucker, Brian Stephens, Matt Durham, and Wesley Chisolm. Honorary Pallbearers will be Scott Tucker, Mike Hughes, Ricky Hughes, Fredia Brady, Robby Robinson, Shannon Tucker Tony Tucker, and Mildred Hughes.

Mrs. Martin will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2:30 until the funeral hour.

The family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made in Kelli’s name to the New Spring Church, 2940 Concord Road, ANderson, SC 29621, or to the ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128-6804.

Mr. Robert Eugene Eaton, age 76, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 at the Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Eaton was born in Walker County, Georgia on February 21, 1934, son of the late William Armstrong Eaton and Janie Kathrine Gentry Eaton. He was a veteran of the United States Army, a member of the New Visions Praise and Worship, was a successful and dedicated member of the AA program. Prior to retirement, Mr. Eaton was employed as a Security Officer at Mt. Vernon Mills, and was preceded in death by his wife, Delcy Eveline Caldwell; sister, Millie Louvina Hyde; brothers, Troy Armstrong Eaton and James Herbert Eaton.

Mr. Eaton is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby Brown, Luke and Shirley Brown, and Curtis and JoAnn Brown all of Summerville; daughters and Son-in-law, Debbie and Stanley Grey of Trion and Sherry Glass of Ames, Iowa; 14 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 27, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. at the New Visions Praise and Worship with Rev. Jackie Jones and Rev. Barry Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Trion Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Joseph A. Brown, Junior Norrod, Keith Grey, Jason Grey, Jeff Jones and Kevin Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Alicia L. Norrod, Redmond ICU Staff, Home Health Staff and Viola S. Norrod.

Mr. Eaton will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. At other hours they may be contacted at the residence of a son, 606 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road, Summerville.

MRS. WILLA MAE HAYES, age 93, of Hall’s Valley Road-Trion, Georgia passed away Friday, December 24, 2010, in the local nursing home. A native of Blue Ridge, Georgia She was born to the late Huland Burg and Lula Conley Davenport on February 2, 1917. Mrs. Hayes was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ, retired from the Spinning Department of Riegel Textile Corporation, and was preceded in death by her husband the late Ernest "Bud" Eugene Hayes, a sister Ruth Cochran, and brothers-Wayne Davenport, J.B. Davenport, and Ernest Davenport.

Surviving are son & daughter-in-law-Bobby & Sandra Hayes of Trion; grandson & spouse-Bradley & Judy Hayes of Trion; great grandsons-Luke Hayes and Jake Hayes; sisters-Lola Bailey of Acworth, Betty Aaron of Covington, Berta Lee Shields of Blue Ridge; brothers-Vester "Veck" Davenport, William "Joe" Davenport, & Floyd Davenport all of Trion and Charles Davenport of Chattanooga; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 27th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating, interment in Williams Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Terry Davenport, Jerry Davenport, Floyd Davenport, Jr., Ronnie Cochran, Jeremy Knight and Bill Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be the Staff of Oak View Nursing Home, Nieces and Nephews. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Monday from 10 A.M. until the hour of service; the Family also requests no food.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. DOUGLAS LANDON KINCADE, Jr. age 41, of Mt. View Road-Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2010, evening in a Chattanooga Tennessee hospital. Born in Miami, Florida on May 9, 1969. He was retired from Defender Corporation In the maintenance department.

Surviving are sons-David Kincade of Trion and Thomas Kincade of Alabama; Mother and Step Father-Alma and James Miller of Trion; grandmother-Bonnie Teems of Summerville; brother-Johnny Kincade of Trion; several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 26th, at 4:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. John Mann officiating, interment in Spring Creek Cemetery. Active Pallbearers David Hall, David Snowden, John Blackman, Dennis Ayers, John Burrage, Rain Burrage; Honorary Pallbearers will be the LaFayette DCI Clinic. The Family will receive friends Sunday after 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

MRS. LUCILLE E. MANN, age 89, of Roberts Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday (December 22, 2010) night in the local nursing home. She was born in Packlett, S.C. on December 16, 1921, a daughter of the late Fred Reynolds. Mrs. Mann was a member of Teloga Baptist Church, was retired from the weave shop of Mt. Vernon Mills, and was preceded in death by her husband the late Arthur Mann.

Funeral service was held Sunday (December 26th) at 1:30 P.M. Graveside and interment will be from Greenhills Memory Garden at 2 PM Monday with Darwin Blansit officiating.

Active Pallbearers Eric Mann, Casey Mann, Randy Burrage, Jason Burrage, Chris Burrage, and Joseph Burrage. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements