MRS. SALLY W. YORK, of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017, in the local nursing home.  A native of Murray County, Georgia, She was born to the late Robert and Lula Maude Greene West, on June 11, 1920.  Mrs. York was a member of the Nazarene Church and retired from Health Care.  She was preceded in death by her husband the late Walter Davis York, son, the late Walter Charles York, grandson the late Michael (Mikey) Lamar Greg White, granddaughter the late Amy Louise Langston, and son-in-law the late Larry Langston.

Surviving are daughter, Margaret Langston of Trion; sons, Larry York of Chatsworth, Don York of Ft. Worth, TX.; sister, Leaty Patterson; brother, Bill West; 15  Grandchildren, several Great Grandchildren, Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, January 15th, at 4:30 P.M. from Graveside in West Hill Cemetery, Mickie Bradley conducting.  Active Pallbearers Steve White, J. R. York, Brian York, Ethan Bradley, Jacob Smolik, Hunter Bradley; Honorary Pallbearers (Her second family) the entire Staff & Friends of Oak View Nursing & Rehab. Center, special thanks to the Doctors, Nurses, and C N A’s who cared for and loved Her as if She was their Granny also.  Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 2:30 til 4:30 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. NORMAN E. BRYANT, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017, in a Rome hospital.  He was born in Lyerly, Georgia, on October 24, 1933, a Son of the late Alfred Monroe and Marian Elizabeth Gardner Bryant.  Mr. Bryant was the owner-operator of Bryant and Sons Lumber Company and member of the South Summerville Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by three Sisters and six Brothers.

Surviving are his wife, Calla Mae Bryant; sons and spouses, Dennis and Lisa Bryant, Anthony and Cindy Bryant, and Alan and Lynn Bryant; grandchildren, Stephanie Herring, Landon (Holly) Bryant, Virginia Bryant, Alex Bryant, Hunter Bryant, Hensley Bryant, Calen (Clancey) Cooper; great grandchildren, Ava Herring, Brody Bryant, Branson Bryant; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 15th, at 3:00 P.M. from the South Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Bryant, Rev. Doyle Waters, and Rev. Gene Greer officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Gardens.   Active Pallbearers Landon Bryant, Calen Cooper, Alex Bryant, O. W. Carpenter, Tommy Alexander, Roger Bryant, Bart Bryant, Bill McConnell; Honorary Pallbearers Dr. Joseph N. Herren, Bill Greer, Bobby Hawkins, Don Hayes, Jimmy Barron, John Sterner, Barry Duke, the Friendship Sunday School Class of South Summerville Baptist Church, Floyd County Home Health, and Heyman Hospice.  Visitation will be Saturday from 5 til 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.  Mr. Bryant will also be in state at the Church from 2 until service hour Sunday.   In lieu of flowers the Family suggests contributions to the South Summerville Baptist Church Adult Choir Ministry Fund.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MRS. LEOLA ADAMS DANIEL – Age 84, Of Summerville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.  She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church and retired from Chattooga County Schools in food service.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Bozzie Daniel, daughters, Sarah Elizabeth Dallas, and Gloria Daniel, two sons, William Daniel and David Daniel.

She is survived by her daughter, Darlene Jackson; sister, Drucilla Pollard; aunt, Daisy Adams; sisters-in-law, Virginia Clay, Katherine Adams; brother-in-law, Charlie Clay; grandchildren, Stephanie Charlene Dallas, Charity Shvon Dallas, Francine Ware, Kimberly Williams, Monalisa Adams, Tomeko Thompson; nine great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren; special friends, Gwen and John L. Williams; a special son-in-law, Steve Dallas; nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives; special niece, Desiree Pollard, and other friends.

Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 1:00 P. M. at New Bethel Baptist Church, 281 Georgia Avenue, Summerville, Georgia with Pastor Kevin Roach officiating.  The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service.  Interment,  Summerville Cemetery.  Please share your thoughts and memories of Mrs. Leola Adams Daniel at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

MR. AUBREY GENE “GOMER” NEWTON, Sr., 66, of Holland, Georgia passed away Friday, January 6, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his Family.  He was born May 27, 1950 in Lynchburg, VA., one of 14 children.  He moved to Chattooga County, in 1970, eventually establishing Gomer’s Home Improvement in 2000. 

Gomer was well known for his sense of humor and dedication to hard work.  He enjoyed spending time with family & friends and helping anyone in need; he was laso an avid NASCAR fan.  He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, was awarded numerous medals and citations.

Gomer is preceded in death by parents, Evelyn Mae Newton & James Alfred Newton, Sr.; Four brothers: Donald Newton, Bobby Newton, Roy Rogers Newton, James Alfred Newton, Jr.; Three sisters: Bonnie Sue Londeree, Nancy Newton, and Celia Dorsey.

Surviving are four brothers: Clyde and Sandra Newton and Steve and Kathy Newton, Sr., of Virginia;  Dell and Eva Newton of Orlando, FL., and Ben Lang of Virginia; Three sisters: Brenda and Larry Lindberg of California., Trudy Sanzere of Virginia, Margie and Red Bryant of Virginia; Sister-in-law Petty Newton of Virginia.

Gomer is also survived by children, Aubrey Butch Newton, Jr. and wife Emilee of Holland, Jillian and Shannon Bartlett of Trion, Jason Newton of Holland, Rebekeh DyAnn and Kevin Henderson and Audrey Mae Newton, all of Lyerly; Mothers of his children, Nancy Newton, Trion & Joyce Cook  of Lyerly; Eleven grandchildren: Victoria Newton and Justin Ashworth, Levi Brown, Melina Bartlett, Phoenix Bartlett, Amelia Partch,  John Henry Newton, Olivia Newton, Gunner Wayne Henderson, Tinlee Sage Henderson, Madlyn Claire Henderson, Maelee Tate Henderson; great grandchildren, Peyton Ashworth & Keelan Ashworth.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, January 11th at 1 PM from the Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev.’s Barry Peppers, James Baird, Greg King and Mr. Steve Baker officiating, interment in Johnson Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Sam Johnson, Steve Baker, Albert Palmer, Kevin Henderson, Stanley Johnson, and Dave (Frog) Mosteller; Honorary Pallbearers Gary McConnell, Roger Thomas,     Dwayne Thomas, Donnie Collins, and Alan Bryant.  Visitation, 2 until 4 PM Sunday, at the Funeral Home.   Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Mildred “Louise” Pruitt, age 83, of the Cloudland Community, died Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Pruitt was born June 8, 1933, daughter of the late Mitchell Doyle and Ruby Kathryn Keith Cordell.  She was a member of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed in the cafeteria at Menlo Elementary School.  Mrs. Pruitt was an avid quilter, loved gardening and her flowers.  She was a member of the Menlo Reading Buddies and enjoyed her friends at the Lawrence Center.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Almon “Sam” Pruitt; daughter, Mildred Ellen Pruitt; brother, Clyde Cordell; and a sister, Helen McMicken.

Mrs. Pruitt is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Hershell and Sandra Pruitt; daughters and son-in-law, Kathy Kerce, Vickie and Gary Carlisle; grandchildren, Heather Pruitt, Renee Pruitt, Allen Gray, Katie Smith, Christopher and Sally Kerce, Sarah Kerce, Katie Kerce, Kelsey Carlisle, and Garrett Carlisle, Kim Bishop, and Gary Carlisle, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Callen Kerce, Isaac Gray, Cooper Smith, and Ellie and Wyatt Bishop.

Funeral services for Mrs. Pruitt will be held at 3:00 P.M. Monday, January 9, 2017, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Green and Rev. John Paul Harris officiating.  Interment will follow in the Little River Church Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Christopher Kerce, Garrett Carlisle, Allen Gray, Patrick Smith, Kenny Lowenburg, and James Johnson, Jr.  Honorary pallbearers will be Blake, Jackson, Carter, Joel, and Kelly Lowenburg, the Menlo Reading Buddies, and the Ladies Sunday School Class of Mount Calvary Baptist Church.  The family would also like to say a special thanks to her caregivers, Donna and Ray Bunn, and the Staff of Heyman Hospice.

Mrs. Pruitt will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Monday.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Mildred “Louise” Pruitt who died on Thursday.  

Mr. Jack M. Smith, age 81, of Oak Hill Drive, Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017, in a Rome hospital. Born on July 4, 1935 in Lindale, Georgia. He was a son of the late John Marvin and Gladys Martin Smith. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and retired form the Rome General Electric Plant. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, the late Clara Lee Hammett Smith; sisters, the late Mary J. Smith and Betty S. Black; step children, the late Charlotte Todd and Robert Alvin Johnson, Jr.; grandson, the late Danny Ray Johnson; great grandson, the late Jeremiah Johnson.  

Surving are sister and spouse, Jane and Gary Henderson of Dalton; step children, Jackie Cane of Cloudland, Rita Brown of Cartersville, Terry Lee Johnson of Summerville, and Tony Johnson of Trion; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews.    

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 7th, at 2:00 P.M. from J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Ministers Hugh Glaze and Robby Eversole officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Tony Johnson, Mikie Jones, Mike Bridges, Jacob Hammett, Dakota Jones, Lane Bridges, Brad Henderson, and Rock Harden. Visitation will be Saturday from noon until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home.    

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 

Mr. Leon Taylor, age 61, of Lyerly, GA, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017, in Gaylesville, AL.

Mr. Taylor was born April 16, 1955, in Trion, GA, son of the late William and Loraine Jones Taylor.  He worked as a truck driver with Dawson Trucking.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Taylor; and a nephew, William Taylor III.

Mr. Taylor is survived by his step-son, Robert Warren; step-daughter, Kayla Duvall; brother, William Taylor, Jr.; sister, Rhonda Taylor; nephew, Douglas Payne; nieces, Margaret (Lamar) Arnold, Pamela Taylor; and 6 grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Taylor will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, January 5, 2017, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Taylor will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Thursday.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Leon Taylor who died on Tuesday.

 Mr. Herbert Howard Edwards, age 75, of Lyerly, GA, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016, in a local medical facility.

Mr. Edwards was born on May 21, 1941 in Lyerly, GA, son of the late William Clarence Edwards and Iva Nell Hall Edwards. He was a graduate of Lyerly High School and attended several off campus programs through University of Georgia and from Coosa Valley Technical College. Prior to retirement, Mr. Edwards was associated with Georgia Power for 40 years. He and his wife, Barbara enjoyed traveling. They visited numerous National Parks and most of the 50 United States. They also traveled to Mexico, Dominican Republic, Canada and the Virgin Islands. Mr. Edwards had several passions, like running, playing softball and trout fishing. He enjoyed life and being with his family especially, spending time with his grand and great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his aunt, Mildred Goodson.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Barbara Jo Grigsby Edwards, Lyerly; daughter, Karen Browning, and her husband, Roger “Teddy”, Lyerly; Twin sons, Kenneth Edwards and Kevin Edwards, both of Cedar Bluff, AL; grandchildren, Kristofer Browning, and his wife, Kellee, Summerville, Joey Browning, and his fiancé, Courtney Chandler, Dawsonville, Katie Tucker, and her husband, Eric, Centre, AL, Lauren Edwards, Lyerly, and Seth Edwards, Lyerly; great-grandchildren, Dixie Edwards and Kenzie Edwards, both of Menlo, Lashley Day, Lyerly, Kole Browning, Summerville, and Ella Tucker, AL; a sister, Cathie Warren, and her husband, Robert, Menlo.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 8, 2017 from 1 until 3 pm at the Perennial Springs Circle B. Farm, 1516 Fish Hatchery Road, Summerville, GA 30747. A memorial service will follow at 3 pm.

Mr. Edwards was cremated according to his wishes.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mr. Edwards, to the American Heart Association or to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital.

Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, makes this announcement for the family.