Mr. Charles Everett “Cadillac” McSears, age 78, of Summerville, GA , formerly of LaFayette, GA, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Kindred Hospital, Rome.

Mr. McSears was born June 9, 1935 in Walker County, GA, the son of the late Charles McSears and Lueolllie Powell McSears.  His parents, two brothers, and seven sisters have preceded him in death.

Mr. McSears attended school in the Walker County School System.  He was known and loved greatly.  He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist and was helpful to all who knew him.  We will remember him for his love for hats and how dignified he wore them.  He was inducted into the United States Army in 1953 and was honorably released from active duty in 1959.

He was married to the former and late Mrs. Ruby McSears.  As a dear husband, father, and grandfather, Mr. McSears loved his family.  For many years he was employed with General Motors where he retired in 1990.

Those who now remain and are devoted to his memory are his daughters and son-in-law, Mrs. Quby (Cornel) Brinkley, of Atlanta, GA, Ms. Linda Lawrence, of Summerville, GA; brother, Mr. Richard McSears, of Cleveland, Ohio; grandsons, Tommy (Denise) Lawrence and Charleston Brinkley; granddaughters, Rosie (Robert) Williamson and Selena (Melvin) Jones; Great grandchildren, Tommy Dakota Lawrence, Damaris Christopher, Shawn Lawrence, Johnathan Mayes, Josh Wells, and Jeremy Wells; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Mason Funeral Home with Bishop V. T. Harden officiating.  Burial will be in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Tommy Dakota Lawrence, Damarius Christopher, Shawn Lawrence, Johnathan Mayes, Josh Wells, and Jeremy Wells.  Flower Bearers will be Granddaughters.

Mr. McSears will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until the service hour on Wednesday.

Mason Funeral Home is directing.

MR. TRAVIS EARL MONEY, age 72, of Menlo, Georgia passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014, morning in a Rome hospital. A native Chattooga Countian, He was born to the late Earl and Sybil Chesnut Money on April 11, 1942. Mr. Money was a member of the Menlo United Methodist Church, was an Auctioneer and along with his wife, Doris, owned and operated Travis Money Antique Auction Company, located in downtown Summerville. He was preceded in death by his daughter, the late Aleshia Renee Money.
  
Surviving are His wife, Doris Sumner Money; son and daughter-in-law, Jason Sumner Money and Nicole Money; grandchildren, Tatum Renee Money and Austin Sumner Money; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Ann and David Ray and Barbara and Buck Leath; brothers and sisters-in-law, Randy and Pat Money, Billy Sam Money, and Sara Money; several Nieces and Nephews.
  
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 at 2 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. Pastors Larry Elliott, Jerry Rutledger, and Jody Brock officiating, interment in the West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Larry Vickers, George Stivers, Lynn Hall, Rocky Hatfield, Jackie Cash, and Stacy Boyd. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jerry Hamby, Jimmy Deflice, Billy Wallace, Gary Mobbs, Albert Palmer, Jon Dennie, Eddie Hamby, Bobby Lee Cook, Daniel Cook, Jerry Westbrook, and all attending auctioneers. The family will receive friends on Monday 6-8 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. 
  
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Travis Earl Money.

MR. JAMES LARRY TUCKER, age 66, of Raines Circle, Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, June 6, 2014, evening in a Rome hospital. Mr. Tucker was born on December 23, 1947 in Blanche, Alabama to the late Jimmy Tucker and Ethel Christine Alred Armstrong. Together, He and wife Gail owned and operated the former Larry’s Bar B Q restaurant, in Pennville.  

Surviving are His wife-Gail Tucker; children-Brian & Julia Tucker, Blake Tucker, Kim Moses, and Jackie Portwood; brother and spouse-Johnny & Linda Armstrong; grandchildren-Branden Tucker, Breanna Tucker, and Gracie Tucker; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 8th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, Pastor Tom Russell will officiate, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Chris Devier, Steve Sizemore, Jeff Devier, Jacob Devier, Kenny Hughes, and Sean Langston. The Family will receive friends Sunday, from 2 until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MR. LARRY TUCKER.

Mr. James Elbert  “Pillhead” Edgeworth, age 79, of Summerville, GA, passed away Friday June 6, 2014, at his residence.

Mr. Edgeworth was born Oct. 28, 1934, in Henagar, AL, the son of the late Alex and Beatrice Dean Edgeworth. He was a retired truck driver from Storey Trucking.   Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Dick Edgeworth, Cecil Edgeworth, Floyd Edgeworth, John Frank Edgeworth, sister, Flora Jennings and son, James Lee Edgeworth.

Survivors include, wife, Mildred Inez Edgeworth, sons, Sammy Neal Edgeworth, Timothy Edgeworth & Desrie Wooton, daughter, Rebecca Ann  & Jackie Banther, brothers, Alfred Bearden Edgeworth, Marcus Boyd Edgeworth, grandchildren, Jeremy David Edgeworth, Joshua Britt Warnock, Tommy Jase Warnock, Jimmy David Warnock, Brandi Michelle Edgeworth, Haylee Edgeworth, Jonathan Spencer Edgeworth, Megan Victoria Warren, Shyanne Edgeworth, great-grandchildren, Sammy Edgeworth, Landon Edgeworth, Carson Warren, Chaney Warnock, Landon Warnock, Xander Warnock, Jada Martin, Charlie Smith, Elijah Smith, Chandler Edgeworth, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. on Monday, June 9, 2014

at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Rutledge and Rev.

Terry Hampton officiating.  Interment will be at the Summerville Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Jack Rich, Joe Ray, Jimmy Warnock, Jase Warnock, Bill Hubbard & Jonathan Edgeworth.  Honorary pallbearers will be all Storey Trucking Buddies.

Mr. Edgeworth will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends  from 12:00 until 2:00 p. m. on Monday.

Mrs. Minnie Lorraine Burton, age 91, of Summerville, GA, passed away Saturday June 7, 2014, in the Oak View Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Burton was born September 9, 1922, in Dekalb County Alabama, the daughter of the late William and Ninnah Croft Howard.  Mrs. Burton was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Earl Burton, brothers, Charles, Winston, Chester, Marvin and Ozell Howard, sisters, Dovie Ernest, and Bertha Johnson.

Survivors include her daughter, Frances Burton, and sister, Delera Vinson, Lamar, MO.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday June 9, 2014, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dean Tapp officiating.

Mrs. Burton will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. Monday until the service hour.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements  for Mrs. Minnie Lorraine Burton who died on Saturday.

Mr. Charles McSears, age 78, of Summerville, GA, passed away Saturday June 7, 2014. in Kindred Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Mason Funeral Home.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Charles McSears who died on Saturday.

Dorothy Claire Chandler McDonald
1934-2014
 
Dorothy Claire Chandler McDonald, surrounded by her 

family, went to be with The Lord on June 1, 2014. Dorothy 

was born December 26, 1934 in Dallas, Texas. After graduating

 from Highland Park High School in 1952 she attended SMU 

where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. 

After graduating from SMU in 1956 she attended Southern 

Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky where she met Roger McDonald. 

They were married December 21, 1957 at Park Cities Baptist Church

 in Dallas, Texas. Dorothy served The Lord faithfully as a beloved 

wife and helpmate, teacher, friend, mother and grandmother. Her 

dedication to her family was absolute. Dorothy loved The Lord, His 

teachings and the scriptures with her whole heart. She is preceded

 in death by her parents Herb and Velma Chandler and is survived 

by her husband Roger McDonald; her children Diane Timms and her 

husband Tim; Rose Mary Taylor; Cindy Stroud and her husband Greg; 

her grandchildren Brad Timms and his wife Jordan; Scott Timms and

 his wife Taylor; Martha Taylor and her fiancé Justin Wright; Claire Taylor;

 Leah Taylor; Tommy Taylor; Stephanie Stroud; Katie Mills and her husband 

Matt; Maggie Stroud; and her great grandchildren Tyson, Brooke, and Joshua Timms.
 
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 4th from 6-8p at Restland 

Funeral Home on Greenville Ave. in Dallas.
The funeral will be held on Thursday, June 5th at 2p at First Baptist

 Church Garland, followed by a graveside service at Restland.
 
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Dorothy's memory to 

The Friendship House c/o FBC Garland.
 

Mr. Thomas Garrick Burley, age 65 of Trion, GA formerly of Alameda, CA passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. He was a former employee of Mount Vernon Mills, J. P. Smith Lumber Company, as well as a retired Lumber Worker at Forks, Washington. He was a Veteran of the United States Military having served during the Vietnam Era.

 His parents, Harold and Dorothy Burley died earlier.

 Mr. Burley is survived by his sister, Kathleen Berry and her husband Roy, his two nieces, Laura Hardin, Linda Edwards, Faith Jones, Rebecca Tucker; and his nephew, Bill Johns. 

At Mr. Burley wishes, he is being cremated. A memorial service is planned for a later date.

The Coffman Funeral Home-Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Thomas Garrick Burley. Visit our website at www.coffmanfh.net.