MR. JAMES RICHARD JOHNSON, Jr. – Age 65, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 in a local hospital. He was retired from Mount Vernon Mills, Inc. in the Shipping Department and was preceded in death by mother, Elois Mae Johnson, father, James Richard Johnson, Sr., and step father, Floyd Frazier.

He is survived by his three sisters, Amy Johnson, Shelly Lee Frazier, and Sherry Ann Johnson; nephew, Alonzo Johnson; devoted nephew, Jamahl Johnson; one great nephew, Mathias Johnson; a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service for Mr. James Richard Johnson will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 1:00 P. M. at New Hope United Methodist Church with Pastor R. E. Barrett officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Interment, Summerville Cemetery. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Mr. Roy Douglas Cox, age 78, of Rains Circle, Summerville, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 at his residence.

Mr. Cox was born in Berryton, Georgia on March 23, 1936, son of the late John R. and Eunice Kellett Cox. He was a member of the Dry Valley Baptist Church, and prior to retirement, was employed with Mohawk Industries in Lyerly for 55 years. In addition to his parents, Mr. Cox was preceded in death his brothers, John W. Cox, Tom Cox and Max Cox.

Mr. Cox is survived by his wife of 55 years Peggy Hughes Cox, daughter, Melissa Cox Johnson; Brothers and sister-in-law, Joe and Dean Cox, and Ben Cox; granddaughter, Kayla Johnson and a great grandson, Kayson, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Cox will be held Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Bailey and Chaplain Alan Fuller officiating. Interment will follow in the Lyerly Cemetery.

The following gentlemen have been asked to serve as pallbearers, Glenn Hughes, Glenn Patterson, Dr. Harold Hughes, Dan Hughes, Larry Kellett and Chuck Cox.

Mr. Cox will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 until 8 P.M.

The family wishes to thank Heyman Hospice, especially Gay Phillips and Chaplain Alan Fuller, for the care and compassion shown to them and to Roy during his time of illness. 

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Roy Douglas Cox. 
		

Mr. Hershel Lee Flood, age 90 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 at his residence. 
Mr. Flood was born in Look Out, Georgia on May 18, 1924, son of the late John Albert Flood and Willie Bartow Quarles Flood. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army Air Force. Mr. Flood was a retired mill worker, farmer and bus driver for the Chattooga County School System. He loved to Cattle and Chicken Farm, Camp and Fish. In addition to his parents, Mr. Flood was preceded in death by brothers, Otis Flood, Elbert Flood, and Allen Flood, a half brother, Robert Bishop; sisters, Rosie Hampton and a half sister, Lula McGuire 

Mr. Flood is survived by his wife, Clara Mae Flood; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda Wylene and Gene Wesson and Cheryl Lee and Neal Black; three grandchildren, Bob (Denise) Wesson, Tim Wesson and Zach Cooper; great granddaughter, Jenna Claire Cooper. 

Funeral Services for Mr. Flood will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Westlund and Rev. Bryson McCauley officiating. Interment will follow in the Flood Familiy Cemetery. 

Pallbearers will be Gene Wesson, Neal Black, Andy McArthur, Bob Wesson, Tim Wesson and Zach Cooper. Honorary Pallbearers will be Nieces and Nephews and James MacAgnew, Jerry Hamby, Billy Locklear and Charles Black. 

Mr. Flood will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour. 

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Hershel Lee Flood. 

Peggy Lee Williams Jacobs suddenly passed away on January 30, 2015. She was 71.

Mrs. Jacobs was born on September 2, 1943 in Roanoke, Alabama to her parents, Earl Vinson and Roxie Dye Williams. She graduated from LaGrange High in LaGrange, GA in 1961. She married Donald Jefferson Jacobs that same year. The Jacobs moved to South Carolina where Donald began his career in the textile industry. After a few years, the Jacobs moved back to Georgia with their two young daughters, ultimately settling in Trion, GA. Peggy worked in the human resources department at Best Manufacturing, Menlo, GA, from where she retired after 30 plus years of service. 

The Jacobs were active members of Trion First Baptist Church for many, many years. After Mr. Jacobs passing in 2002, Peggy continued her service to the church by serving on committees, cooking meals, visiting the elderly and tending to those in need. She enjoyed her close circle of friends, dining out, going to movies, and spending time at the pool. She also enjoyed working in her beautiful yard at home. 

Her primary past time over the last four years was spoiling her granddaughter, Bella. Undoubtedly the Walt Disney Corporation will realize a significant drop in revenue from their line of princess merchandise as a result of Peggy’s departure from this world. 

However, Peggy’s faith in Christ was the constant beacon of her life. She navigated tough times, and celebrated good times, through prayer and Bible study. Perhaps this is why she loved lighthouses so much. Likewise, images of cardinals also held a special significance for her, as they reminded her of her husband, Don.

To fully express how richly Peggy was loved in life, and continues to be cherished in our memories, is impossible. 

Peggy is survived by her father, Earl Vinson Williams; her daughters Donna Jacobs and April Jacobs Howell, son-in-law Thomas Keith Howell and her granddaughter Isabella Grace Howell; nephew Henry Howard Jacobs, III, his wife Melissa McDonald Jacobs, their children Hanna, Hunter and Hank; nephew Jeff Jacobs, his wife Kristy Shults Jacobs and their son Ethan; and special family friend Melody Becker. She is preceded in death by her husband and mother.

Family and friends of Mrs. Jacobs will be received Monday, February 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Rainwater Funeral Home in Summerville, GA. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 3rd at 1:00 pm at Trion First Baptist Church, Trion, GA.

Honorary Pall Bearers are Henry Howard Jacobs, III, Jeff Jacobs, Leo Lanier, Dennis Ivey, Todd Thomas, Bob Roper and Jeffery Richardson.

The family of Peggy Jacobs requests that donations be made to Trion First Baptist Church in lieu of flowers.

MR. RONALD F. HAWKINS, of Old Highway 27, Trion, Georgia passed away Monday, January 26, 2015, at his residence. Born in Summerville, Georgia, He was a son of the late James Gordon Hawkins and Neva Virginia Westbrook Hawkins, who survives. Mr. Hawkins was retired from I. H. Services and was preceded in death by a brother, James Taylor Hawkins.

Surviving are His mother, Neva Hawkins; sister, Margie S. Rose both of Trion.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 30th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with burial in Hall Cemetery.

The Family will receive friends Friday from noon until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MRS. MAE WILLIE CHRISTOPHER – Age 72, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015 at her residence. She was born on December 26, 1942 in Monroe, Georgia and was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Lee Christopher, parents, Frank Farmer, Sr. and Mary Lee Gober Farmer, sisters, Margaret Farmer and Ossie Wheeler, and brothers, Frank Farmer, Jr. and Lewis Farmer.

She is survived by her children, Rebecca Farmer Adams, Keitha Farmer, Quintus (Toni) Christopher, Virgil Odell Christopher, Yvette Christopher Wallace, Erika Christopher Ramsey, and Venneta (Kennon) Jackson; sister, Carolyn Bradley; two brothers, Larry Farmer and Jimmy Dorsey of New York; sister-in-law, Katherine Christopher; brother-in-laws, Johnny Christopher and Mardell (Renee) Christopher; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at West Fifth Street Church of Christ with Bro. L.D. Ludy, Eulogist, Bro. J.J. Bankston, Pastor John Lewis officiating. The Family will receive friends one hour before the service. Interment, Allgood Cemetery. Please share your thoughts and memories of Mrs. Mae Willie Christopher at www.willisfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.