MRS. WILLIE RUTH MARTIN HOSKINS- Of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.  She was the widow of the late Dewey Henry Hoskins and was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. She retired from the Chattooga County School System.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Conley C. and Connie Mae Perry Martin, brother, Deed Martin, and sister, Sarah Williams.

Survivors are her two daughters, Alice (Larry) Lee, Jr. of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Karen Hoskins of West Palm Beach, Florida; son, DeWayne (Bobbet) Hoskins of Florence, Kentucky; grandchildren, Latasha Lee, Andre Black, Joshua Cosby, Adrianne Hoskins, Zoe Hoskins; three sisters, Letty S. Wiggins, Mae Lackey of Lyerly, Georgia, Elnora Martin of Ohio; brothers, Conley (Mary) Martin, Jr., John L. Martin, Sr., William Calvin Martin, of Summerville, Georgia, and Otis (Emma) Martin of Lyerly; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, August 1, 2015 at North Summerville Baptist Church at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Kevin Roach and other ministers officiating.  Her remains will lie in at the church one hour before the service.  Interment at Chattanooga National Cemetery on Monday, August 3, 2015 at 12:30 P.M.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a scholarship fund in memory of Mrs. Willie Ruth Martin Hoskins at the B.B.&T. Bank of Summerville, GA. 

 MRS.FANNIE SUE (Phyllis) PADGETT age 64 of Rossville, Georgia, formerly of Chattooga County, passed away Wednesday evening, July 22, 2015. Mrs. Padgett was born January 20, 1951, to the late Houston Foy and Bessie Carolyn Stansell Palmer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings: Jimmie Ruth Sweat, Marilyn Jean Palmer, Bobby Palmer, and Kimberly Dawn Blackmon.

Survivors include her husband Frank Padgett and son Barry Padgett both of Rossville; sisters: Kathy Brown of Trion, Becky Schilling, Linda Orr, and Martha Reynolds all of Summerville, Marsha Upton and Pat Elsberry both of Lyerly; brothers: Michael Palmer of Summerville and La Don Palmer of Dalton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. 

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 25, 2015, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. John Mann and Rev. Harold Helton officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery; active pallbearers Justin Blackmon, Rob Johnson, Stacey Reynolds, Chris Key, Josh Key. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home Friday evening from 6:00 till 8:00 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. AL RAY MCCUTCHINS – Age 56, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at his residence. He was the son of the late George and Eula Mae London McCutchins and was preceded in death by his nephews Isiah McCutchins and Trevor Montgomery. He attended Trion High School and was employed as a cook at Longhorn Restaurant and Dalton Elks Lodge.

He is survived by his son, Quinncy McCutchins; granddaughter, Quinniesha McCutchins; sisters, Ann Montgomery, Mona Lisa (Mike McGhee) McCutchins, Vivian Wells, Anita McCutchins, and Anna (Johnny Garrett) McCutchins; brothers, Rogers (Apostle Dr. Jennifer) London, and Tracey (Sandy) McCutchins; brother-in-law, Ronald Montgomery; aunt, Aliena McCutchins; and uncle, Robert Leggings; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 1:00 P. M. at the New Sprit and Truth of Jesus Church, 487 Scoggins St., Summerville, GA. with Apostle Dr. Jennifer London, Eulogist and Bishop V. T. Hardin officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:30 A. M. until the funeral hour on Saturday. Arrangements  by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

REV. ANNIE MAE THURMAN STURDIVANT- Age 86, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015. She was born in Jackson, Mississippi to the late Ernest and Johnnie M. Gaines Thurman. She served in the Methodist A.M.E. Churches in the Tennessee and the North Georgia area. Her husband, Rev. Walter Sturdivant, five brothers, and one sister, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her sister, Ernestine (Jacob) Ramsey of Canton, Mississippi; niece, Brenda (David) Williamson of Summerville, Georgia; nephews, James (Glenise) Thurman of Rome, Georgia and Vernon (Sandy) Thurman of Summerville; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be held Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the New Spirit and Truth of Jesus Christ Church, 487 Scoggins St., with Bishop V. T. Hardin and other ministers officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Interment, Chattanooga National Cemetery. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

MRS.MAE FRANCES(PARKER) MORRIS – Age 47, of Sidney,Ohio passed away Monday July 13, 2015 at her residence after a long battle with cancer. Mae was born in Summervile, Gergia to the late Eugene Parker and Lucille ( Cooper) Parker on August 28, 1967. On November 10 1997 she married to Terry Tyrone Morris and was preceded in death by two brothers, Freddie McCutchins and Joe Nathan McCutchins, and one sister, Linda Wiggins.Mae is also survived by her husband, Terry Tyrone Morris;son,Sidney Lavett Johnson, Jr, grandchildren, Sienna Lee Johnson, Samaria  Lazia Johnson and Sidney Lavett Johnson; a host of many nieces,nephews,cousins, other relatives and friends.The Morris Family would like to express their heartfelt "Thanks" to all the caregivers at the Cancer Treatment Center Of American, in Chicago,Illinois, for the compassionate care that Mae received throughout her illness. Funeral Service will be held on Monday,20,2015 at 12:00 noon. At New Spirit and Truth Of Jesus Church,487 Scoggins Strett,Summerville,with Bishop Venton Tyrone Cemetery Local arrangements by Willis Funeral Home,Inc,Dalton Georgia.

James Edward Tidmore, age 77, of Summerville, GA, died Thursday, July 16, 2015, at his residence.

Mr. Tidmore was born June 1, 1938, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Turner Hugh and Parlie Brown Tidmore.  He was a member of the Harvest Worship Center, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mount Vernon Mills.  Mr. Tidmore was also a veteran of the United States Army where he served as a Paratrooper.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Henry Joe "Junior" Tidmore, J. B. Tidmore, and Robert Nathan Tidmore; and a sister, Emma Frances Tidmore.

Mr. Tidmore is survived by his wife, Imogene Patterson Tidmore; son and daughter-in-law, Jamy and Marcia Tidmore; a daughter, Tammy Tidmore Lay; a sister, Emma Lee Tidmore; grandchildren, Turner Lay, Jared Lay, and Zach Mildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Tidmore will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 18, 2015, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Phil Minter and Rev. Butch Tanner officiating.  Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be grandsons, nephews, and Howard Adams.

Mr. Tidmore will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M Friday, July 17, 2015.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. James Edward Tidmore who died on Thursday.  For guest book, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

MISS HAZEL MAE INGRAM, age 75, of March Lane, Pennville Community, Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015, afternoon at her residence. A native of Trion, Georgia, She was born to the late Thomas Franklin and Edith Marie Campbell Ingram on May 5, 1940. She was a member of the Harrell Street Church of God, an accomplished musician, especially on the guitar, piano, and organ. Miss Ingram formerly owned and operated several grocery stores and was retired from Mount Vernon Mills, bleaching department, with 35 years of service.

Surviving are sisters and spouses, Helen Marie & Michael T. Tucker of Summerville, Janie Sue & Sonny Roberts of Rome, and Bonnie Ruth Teems of Summerville; brother, Danny Lee Ingram of Gore Community, Summerville; former husband, Leon Dyer of LaFayette; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 20th, at 3:00 P.M. from the Harrell Street Church of God with Brother Rockland Hughes and Brother Denny Smith officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Stephen Little, Randy Teems, Joey Roberts, Tony Roberts, Shawn Tucker, and Tyler Bledsoe. The Family will receive friends Sunday, from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home; Miss Ingram will also be in state at the Church, Monday, from 2 P.M. until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Miss Hazel Mae Ingram.