MRS. JUDITH WRIGHT BECKER, age 73, of Roberts Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness.  Mrs. Becker was born in Ft. Payne, Alabama on December 29, 1942, a daughter of the late Rufus “Toby” and Geraldine Hall Wright.  She was a member of Dry Valley Baptist Church and retired pattern designer from Best Mfg. Company.  Mrs. Becker was preceded in death by her husband, the late James J. Becker., Sr.

        Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Ms. Debora Winifred Purcell age 60 of Summerville, GA died Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Floyd Medical Center.

Mrs. Purcell was born April 1, 1956, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late Winfred Perry and Annie Mildred Williams Purcell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jo Wright.

Mrs. Purcell is survived by her special friend, Ken Touchstone; son and daughter-in-law, Stacey and Keisha McGuire; daughter, Tracey Alexander; sister and brothers-in-law, Diane and Charles Bryson, Fondren Wright; grandchildren, Stacey and Keisha's children, Shilah McGuire's children, Justice Wilson, Brianna Lynn, Corey Wilson, and Delany Key; great-grandchildren, Erica Alexander, Tiffany Alexander, Jessica Alexander, and John Alexander; and great-great-grandchild, Emerie Cox.

Funeral services for Mrs. Purcell will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 11, 2016, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David Reeves officiating.  Interment will follow in the Johnson Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Tony Wright, Malcom Wright, John Alexander, Chris Bryson, Justice Wilson, and Timmy Powell.  Honorary pallbearers will be J. Ballard, Hagan Young, Tim Rutledge, James Mullican, Ronnie Haney, and James Touchstone.

Mrs. Purcell will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Monday.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Ms. Debora Purcell who died on Saturday.

Mrs. Oretha Joyce Teems, age 80 of Hawkinsville, Georgia, formerly of Summerville, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 in  the Pinewood Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Teems was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia on December 13, 1935, daughter of the late John L. Gunter and the former Ellifare Harper. She was a member of the Silver Hill Baptist Church and was a homemaker.  Mrs. Teems loved Flea Markets, always looking for that unique special gift for a family member.  She was an avid reader, loved wildlife, helping people and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Teems was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford White, second husband, Arnold Teems, daughter, Frances G. Brown; a grandchild, Crystal June White and a great grandchild, Audrey Ann White.

Mrs. Teems is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Lucy and Dave Griffin, sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Felecia White, Randall and Judy White and Herman and Tina White; son-in-law, David Brown and daughter-in-law, Frances White; a brother, James Gunter; sister, Ella Lee Gunter; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside and Interment services for Mrs. Teems will be held Sunday, July 3, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. in the Silver Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Steve Pickern officiating.

Mrs. Teems will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 until 8 P.M.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Oretha Joyce Teems.  

Mr. Tony Faye Dooley, age 58 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in an Atlanta Hospital.

Mr. Dooley was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 29, 1957, son of the late J.H. Dooley, Jr. and Maggie Lorine Burnett Dooley.  He was a member of the Perennial Springs Baptist Church and was a self employed Auto Detailer.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Dooley was preceded in death by a son, Aaron Dooley.

Mr. Dooley is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Nicholus and Amanda Dooley, and Jason Baker; daughters,  Desiree Dooley and ShannonBaker; Brothers and sister-in-law, Dewayne and Angie Dooley, Terry Dooley, and Jeffery Dooley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda J. and Jr. Jones and Renna and Charles Isham; 6 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.  

Mr. Dooley will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 until 8 P.M.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Tony Faye Dooley.  Please visit our website at www.coffmanfh.net to sign our on line guestbook and to post condolences.

MR. RONALD MICHAEL (RONNIE) ROAN, age 66, of James Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, June 27, 2016, afternoon in a Rome hospital.  He was born in Arab, Alabama on February 3, 1950, a son o the late Grady and Helen Margaret Kilgore Roan.

        Surviving are wife, Gladys Hamby Roan; children, Hattie Mae Evans, Leon & Sandy White, Billy Frank & Elizabeth Willingham, Shawn Douglas Rains, and Michael Leon & Shannon White; grandchildren, Timothy Evans, Daisy White, Todd White, Shane Evans, Anthony Hamby, Shay White, Tommy Hamby, Austin White, Stephanie Hamby, and Steven Hamby; great grandchildren, Kielee Owens, Lane Evans, Julie Eskew, Destiny Evans, & Catherine McFarland; sisters & brothers, Donnie Ray & Tammy Roan, Zandel & Judy Roan, Geneve Edwards, Carolyn & Tony Prater, Louise & Roger Jenkins, Loyle & Ruthie Roan, Dolye & Gail Roan, Alton Roan, Eddie Lee Roan, and Era Mae McGraw; several Nieces & Nehpews.

        Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 30th, at 10:00 A.M. from the First Born Church of God with Rev. Bobby Brown and Rev. Kenny Ash officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Shawn Rains, Michael White, Austin White, Steven Hamby, Anthony Hamby, and Shane Evans; Honorary Pallbearers Josh Bates, Jimmy Murdock, Pete Huggins, Dillon Murdock, Johnny Craig.  Mr. Roan will be in state at his residence, #306 James Street, Summerville, Georgia, Tuesday afternoon until the hour of service Thursday.

        Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Ronald Michael (Ronnie) Roan, who died Monday.