Mrs. Opal Stone Carr, age 72, of Calhoun passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at Gordon Hospital.Mrs. Carr was born on July 15, 1937, daughter of the late Fred Brown Stone and Lily Rosetta Duvall Stone. She was a member of the House of Prayer Baptist Church and worked many years as a hostess for Shepherd’s Restaurant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy Eugene Carr; a daughter, Sara Rose Carr; three brothers, Carl Stone, Harold Stone and Farnell Waldrop and by three sisters, Dimple Parker, Betty Lou Stone and Ruth Skidmore.Survivors include a son, Chet Carr of Calhoun; two daughters, Carolyn Carr of Atlanta and Janet Robinson of Calhoun; two granddaughters, Georgia and Tiffany Robinson, both of Calhoun; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Linda Stone of Tifton, GA and Ronald and Mary Frances Stone of Dalton; nieces, nephews and other relatives.Funeral services for Mrs. Opal Stone Carr will be conducted Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 11 am from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home with Ralph Sumners, Kevin Thomas and Steve Skidmore officiating. Burial will follow in the Fain Cemetery.Pallbearers serving will include Rocky Skidmore, Jason Etheridge, Brian Jackson, Jeff Jackson, Scott Jackson and Robert Carroll. The family will begin receiving friends at the funeral home on Thursday at 3pm.Online condolences may be expressed and the guestbook may be signed at www.maxbrrananddsons.comMax Brannan & Sons Funeral Home of Calhoun, GA is conducting the funeral services for Mrs. Opal Stone Carr who passed away on Tuesday.
Mrs. Hazel Leora Little Henderson, age 99, of Summerville, GA died Wednesday, December 16, 2009 in Dallas, Georgia. Mrs. Henderson was born November 16, 1910 in Cherokee County, AL, the daughter of the late Frank G. Little and Nancy Jane Dial Little.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Pennville Missionary Alliance Church. Mrs. Henderson was an avid gardener and a devoted and loving Grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Flint Henderson; sons, Leon Henderson and Kenneth Wayne Henderson; grandson, Randy Henderson; 2 Sisters and 4 Brothers.
Survivors include granddaughters and husbands, Alisa and Butch Camp, Cecelia and Jerry McMichen; step-grandchild, Tabatha Morefield; great grandchildren, Felecia Floyd, Jason Thomas, Nicole Walker, Joseph McMichen, Jeremy McMichen; step-great grandchildren, Sabreena Ansari, Amber Ansari, Alex Morefield, and Reid Morefield; great great grandchildren, Griffin Alexander, Sidney Floyd, Ian Walker, Jaydon Walker, Peyton Walker, Ashton Walker, Owen Walker, Taylor Anderson, and Alex Anderson; daughter-in-law, Charlotte Henderson; special friends, Nancy & Earl McDaniel.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 Friday, December 18, 2009 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Izell and Rev. Frank Crowe officiating. Burial will follow in West Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Butch Camp, Jerry McMichen, Jason Thomas, Joseph McMichen, Jeremy McMichen, Brandon Floyd and Bryan Branton.
Mrs. Henderson will be state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Thursday, December 17, 2009.
MRS. MAUDIE MITCHELL, age 70 , of Tucker Trail-Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday (December 16, 2009) at her residence. A native Chattooga Countian She was born to the late Claude and Pearl Shaver Willingham on May 4, 1939. Mrs. Mitchel was preceded in death by a daughter, the late Donna Tucker and a sister, the late Nell McGuire. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and was retired from Bigelow-Sanford Rug Mill.
Surviving are husband, Charles Mitchell; daughter, Shirley Waters of Rome; son-and daughter-in-law-Kenneth N. and Renita Tucker of Summerville; step daughter, Debbie Whaley of Summerville; sisters, Faye Tucker of Summerville and Farice Cavin of Chesterfield, AL.; brothers-Bud Willingham of Carrollton, Bob Willingham of Bryant, AL., and George Willingham of Summerville; grandchildren, Michelle Waters-Baty , Adam Waters, Kenneth Tucker, and Donavon Whaley; great granddaughter, Kaitlyn Baty; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday (December 18th) at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Nat Phillips officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Adam Waters, Kenneth Tucker, Donavon Whaley, Steve Tucker Joey Tucker, and Jerry Hartline. The Family will receive friends Friday from 12 noon until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Glen Earl Keith, age 84, of Longwood, FL, formerly of Chattooga County GA, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009 in Casselberry, FL. Mr. Keith was born January 3, 1925 in Valley Head, AL to the late William Wallace Keith and Margaret Mary Dobbs Keith.
Mr. Keith was retired from Lockheed in Marietta, GA and was a member of the Mars Task Force with Merrill as well as in many other locations in his Army’s service.
Mr. Keith was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Ward Keith; father and mother, William Wallace Keith and Margaret Mae Dobbs Keith; great-grandson, Joseph Mitchell; brothers, Clyde Keith, Seldon Keith and Melvin Keith.
The survivors are his daughter, Charlotte V. Salveson of Longwood, FL; granddaughters, Lisa Schwartz and Tony Willingham; 6 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; sister, Ruby Virginia Cordle of Summerville, GA; brothers, William Wallace, "W.J." Keith of Summerville, GA, William Boyce Keith of LaFayette, GA, Billy Jack Keith of Ider, IL, Troy Lee Keith of LaFayette, GA and Roger Dale Keith.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 2pm from the chapel of the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home with Rev. Buster Fox officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhill Memory Gardens.
Mr. Keith will lie-in-state Saturday, December 19, 2009 at the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5 until 7pm.
Pallbearers will be Taylor Burch, Tanner Burch, Steve Keith, Kelly Keith, Corey Rhudy and Chad Hogue.
Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements for Mr. Glen Earl "Curly" Keith who passed away on Tuesday.
Mr. Robert Foy Blackmon, age 85, of Trion, GA died Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Blackmon was born April 16, 1924 in Chattooga County, GA, the son of the late Charlieand Fannie Mae Bryson Blackmon. He was retired from the United States Army, having served during WWII. He had worked at Mt. Vernon Mills in the spinning department. Mr. Blackmon was a member of the Ridgeway Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Blackmon; son, Sammy Blackmon; daughter, Joan Meadows; grandchildren, Zetta Thompson, Tommy Stoner, Jody Stoner, Andy Campbell, Karen Chadwick,Kelli George, Ty Ledford, Jacob Blackmon and Lisa Dobson; and 14 Great Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Friday, December 18, 2009 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Wilborn officiating. Burial will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by American Legion Shanklin-Attaway Post #5.
Active pallbearers will be Jody Stoner, Tommy Stoner, Jacob Blackmon, Joe Trammell, Jerry Deering and Wayne Green. Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Thompson, RogerAvans, Arlen Thomas, and Richard Blackmon. Mr. Blackmon will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Thursday, December 17, 2009.
Mason Funeral Home is directing.
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Mr. Dennis A. Johnson, age 70, of Menlo, GA, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009, at his residence.
Mr. Johnson was born May 30, 1939, in Blakely County Georgia, son of the late Otis and Myrtice Lee Johnson. He was self employed in Real Estate Sales and was a veteran of the United States Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Grace Johnson; daughter, Tracy Johnson and her fiance, William McKenzie; brother, Wayne Johnson; sisters, Karen Lindsey, Judy Johnson and Jean Flounders; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday December 15, 2009, in the chapel of the Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Nelson officiating.
Pallbearers will be Yogi Hegwood, Lamar Canada, William Benefield, Jon Dennis, Adam Beck, Larry Lynch, Lann Cordle. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Hixon, Greg Martin, Eddie Hawkins, Bobby Travis, Hugh Pless, Robbie Clifton, Timmy Lindsey, Phil Key, Tommy Kiser, Bob Kiser, Dusty Kiser.
Mr. Johnson will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Monday December 14, 2009 from 6 until 8 p.m.
MRS. MARY JO WHITE, age 71, of Maddox Lake Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday morning at her residence following a brief illness. A native Chattooga countian She was born to the late William and Mae Wilder Harris on November 10, 1938. Mrs. White was retired retail sales manager and was preceded in death by her first husband the late L. M. Kirby.
Surviving are husband-Charles White; daughters, Mary Fowler and Phyllis Elrod both of Lyerly and Sandy Ball of Summerville; son, Phillip Kirby of Rome; step sons, Lowell White of Charlotte, N.C., Dale White of Cartersville, Roger White of LaFayette, and Nolan White of Summerville; six Grandchildren, six Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be Sunday, (December 13, 2009) at 3:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Bro. Todd Smith officiating, interment in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Active Pallbearers will be Josh Elrod, Justin Elrod, Michael White, Brandon Gurley, Mike Sosebee and Ricky Pierce. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ladies Sunday School Class of Dry Valley Baptist Church. Mrs. White will lie in state at the Funeral Home Saturday where the family will receive friends from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Mr. Alton Henry Scoggins, age 85, of Cloudland, GA died Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Memorial Health Care.
Mr. Scoggins was born May 23, 1924 in Trion, GA, the son of the late Arthur and Charlsie Scoggins. He was retired from DuPont Chemical Company in Kinston, NC. He was a member of the Grifton First Baptist Church. Mr. Scoggins was honored for service with Meals on Wheels in his hometown of Grifton, NC. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in WWII.
Mr. Scoggins was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Scoggins. Survivors include his wife, Aline Scoggins, daughter and son-in-law, Miriam and Durwood Mills,Cloudland, GA; step-sons, Larry Womack and Terry Womack, both of Chattanooga, TN; grandchildren, Michelle Warren, Eric Mills, and Edward Mills; 7 Great Grandchildren;4 Step-Grandchildren; and 11 Step-great-grandchldren.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Friday, December 11, 2009 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Duke Stone and Rev. Scott Quinn officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p. m. until the service hour on Friday.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully request that memorials be made to the Hospice of Chattanooga.
Mason Funeral Home is directing.
For guestbook, please go online to www.masonfuneralhome.com