Mr. Earl Leroy Baker, age 79, of Lyerly, GA died Monday, August 9, 2010 at UAB in Birmingham, AL.

Mr. Baker was born October 22, 1930 in Lyerly, GA, the son of the late William D. Baker and Leatha Bridges Baker. He was retired from the United States Park Service. Mr. Baker was a veteran of the United States Army, having served for 21 years. He was a member of the Thompkins Masonic Lodge #466, and a 32 nd degree member of the Scottish Rite. Mr. Baker was a lifelong member of the VFW Post #3679 in Fort Oglethorpe, GA. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Mae Culver Baker.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Imogene Baker; grandchildren, Shannon Hass, Melinda Sparks, and Jerry Justice; great-grandchildren, Kisha Hass, Justin Lewis, Brooke Hicks, and Rhiannon Justice; and a sister, Bessie Stoner.

Graveside and interment services with full military honors will be held at 10:00 a. m. Friday, August 13, 2010 at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Dr. Chris Carter officiating.

Mr. Baker will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Thursday, August 12, 2010.

Mrs. Frances Anderson Coons, age 85 of Old Hwy #337, Menlo, GA passed away Monday afternoon in the local nursing home.  Born in Manchester, GA on May 2, 1925 to the late Brice and Bobie Irine Colson Anderson.  Mrs. Coons was a memeber of the Summerville First Baptist Church and retired telephone operator for Southern Bell. She was preceded in death by her husband the late Charles Raymond Coons, grandson-the late Jim McCarley, sisters- the late Gladys and Mary Anderson, and brothers-the late Bud (Willie) and Freeman Anderson.

Surviving are daughter and son-in-law Carol and Ken McCarley of Menlo, GA; granddaughter and grandson-in-law Kristy and David Parker of Lyerly, GA; Great grandsons Seth Parker and Luke Parker; sister- Evelyn Anderson of FL; serveral neices and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wedneday, August 11th at 2:30pm from the graveside in Georgia memorial Park, Marietta, GA with Dr. Kenneth Summey officiating.  The Family will receive friends at the Funeral home Wednesday from 10 until 11:00am

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Eugene Watkins, Jr (bubba) age 70, of Lafayette, GA passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010.  he was a member of Prospect Baptist Church , Retired from US Army National Guard after 26 years, retired from Roper Corp, and member of the Spiritual Uplifters Gospel Group.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Eugene and Mrs. Pearl Brooks Watkins, Sr, son Mr, Cassius Watkins, brother Mr. Johnny Watkins.

Survivors are his loving family, wife, Mrs. Treava Genell Watkins; sons, Mr. Eddie Watkins of Summerville, GA, Mr. Shawn Watkins, Pastor Greg (Lashea) Ludy of Lafayette, GA, Mr. Adrain (Chiquita) Ludy of Dalton, GA; Daughter, Ms. Lula Whittenberry of Summerville, GA, brother Mr. Hubert (Mariel) Watkins, sister, Mrs. Julia Echols of Toledo, Ohio; fifteen grandchildren; father-in-law, mother-in-law, Mr. John (Mildred) Griffin, brother-in-law, Mr. John Henry Griffin of Lafayette, sister-in-law, Mrs. Yuvette (chevette) Suttle of Atlanta, GA; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Eugene Watkins will be Friday, August 13, 2010 at 11:00am at Prospect Baptist Church with Pastor Greg Ludy, Jr., Elder G.M. Spotts, Eulogist, and Elder James Washington, presiding.  The Family will recieve friends at the Church Thursday evening from 7-8:30pm.  Interment, Chattanooga National Cemetery will full military rites.  Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA

Jeremy Dewayn Greene, age 25 of LaFayette, died Sunday August 8th.

He is survived by his parents, Jeff Greene of LaFayette, Sandra Suits Rutledge of Summerville; sister- Jennifer Browning of LaFayette; brothers – Aaron Rutledge of Summerville, Calbe Greene, Austin Greene of LaFayette; step-brother – Gregory Parker of Villanow; grandparents – Fred and Etta Greene of LaFayette, Mary and Gene Denney of Summerville; step-grandmothers – Glenda Rutledge of Summerville, Sandra Stanfield of Ringgold; nieces – Lindsey Browning, Murphy Browning; nephews – Ethan Adams and Evan Adams.

Funeral from Wallis Memorial Chapel Tuesday August 10 at 3 PM.  Service conducted by Bro. David Thompson.

Pallbearers – Zack Black, Rodney Dempsey, Chris McGraw, Casey Carlton, Justin Gatch, Luke Adams and Roger Greene.

Honorary pallbearers – Aaron Rutledge, Caleb Greene, Austin Greene, Jeff Bailey and James Bailey.

Interement in West Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Monday from 7 PM to 9 PM.

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

Mr. Jerry Edward Johnson, age 68 of Summerville, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at his residence.

Mr. Johnson was born in Menlo, Georgia on September 11, 1941, son of the late William Clay Johnson and Mary Lou Pike Johnson. He was veteran of the United States Army and was employed with Mt. Vernon Mills.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his brothers, Billy Johnson and Stephen Johnson; sisters, Barbara Johnson Ware, Margaret J. Johnson, Paulette Lamb; and a number of nieces and nephews.

According to Mr. Johnson’s wishes, he has been cremated. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 P.M. Sunday, August 8, 2010 at the residence of his brother, Billy Johnson, 217 Orchard Hill Road, Summerville.

Aunt Addie Littlejohn Boatman, age 93 of Trion, went home to be with her Lord Sunday August 1, 2010.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Boatman, son in laws Melvin Tudor and Jearl Burrell.

She was a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for 60 years. 

Survived by daughters Alice D. Tudor, Trion; Barbara A. Burrell, LaFaytte; sister Eveyln Harris, Chatsworth; grandson Brent Burrell, great-grandaughter Breanna Berell, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral from the Ridgeway Baptist Church Tuesday at 3 PM.  Service conducted by Mr. Alford Mann, Dr. Robert Patterson, Rev. Chuck Romain, Rev. Clay Powell and Rev. Todd Smith.

Pallbearers are Bud Womack, Guss Womack, Leon Calhoun, Tracy Brown, Brad Brown and Charles Littlejohn.

Honorary pallbearers – Richard and Edith Peace, Horace and Norma Payton, Randell Littlejohn, Roy T. Brown, Robert Waters, Brent Burrell, Clyde and Glenda Lee, Wayne Mann and all of Mrs. Boatman’s Sunday School Class.

Interment in Old Trion Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home in LaFayette on Monday from 6 until 8 PM.

Arrangements by Wallis – Willbanks Funeral Home of LaFayette.

MR. HUGH LEE PLESS, Sr. age 79, of Cloudland, Georgia passed away Monday (August 2, 2010). A native of Chattooga County, Mr. Pless was born to the late Earnest Lee and Katie Lee Alexander Pless on November 28, 1930. He was a member of the Menlo First Baptist Church, a U.S. Army Veteran of Korea, and a retired building contractor. Mr. Pless was preceded in death by his wife the late Ruth (Sissie) Kiser Pless and a son the late Hugh Lee Pless, Jr.

Surviving are son-Barry Pless of Cloudland; brother-Joe Pless of Menlo; grandchildren-Justyn Pless, Cheyenne Pless, and Jeff Pless; Nieces and Nephews also survive.

The Family will receive friends Tuesday, August 3rd, from 6 until 8 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.  A service will be held at a later date.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Hugh Lee Pless, Sr.