MR. RICKEY LOUIS PEEK, age 61, of Sizemore Road-Trion, Georgia passed away Friday, January 31, 2014, in a Rome hospital. He was born in Ft. Payne, Alabama on December 4, 1952, a son  of the late Billie Brewster Peek. He was a member of Springcreek Baptist Church, and was retired from the finishing department of Mt. Vernon Mills. Mr. Peek was an avid music lover, singing and playing in numerous bands for most of his life. He was preceded in death by step father, the late Robert Stancil.

Surviving are wife-Patsy Peek; step mother-Linda Stancil; son-David (Sherri) Peek of Calhoun; grandson-Brett Peek; sisters-Darlene Henderson of Ft. Payne, AL., Jan (Randy) Prince and Lynn (Steve) Evans all of Summerville, Gayle (Mark) Waycaster of Calhoun; brother-Michael (Cathy) Stancil of Adairsville; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 2nd, at 3:00 P. M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Wilborn

officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Michael Lee Stancil, Johnny Ingle, Wilson Mann, Eric Evans, Mark Waycaster, Randy Prince, Steve Evans, Tommy Minard; Honorary Pallbearers-all former Band Members. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 1 P.M. until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Bessie Irene Allen, age 90, of Summerville, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at her residence.

Mrs. Allen was born in Gaylesville, Alabama on August 23, 1923, daughter of the late William Harbin Coker and Cora Kate Kennedy Coker. She was member of the Summerville First United Methodist Church, and the Quarter Century Club. Mrs. Allen was an avid reader and was employed with Riegel/Mt. Vernon Mills for over 49 years, spending most of that time as a secretary in the bleaching department of the finishing plant. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband, “Jim Allen”; sisters, Ophelia Chestnut, Louise Pearce, Pauline Hix, and Kathryn Payne; brothers, Fred Coker and Kennedy Coker.

Mrs. Allen is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Scott Bell of Summerville; sons and daughter-in-law, Tim and Nancy Allen of Casselberry, FL and Neal Fulton of Calhoun, GA; daughter-in-law, Cindy Fulton of Trion; brother, Billy Coker of Rome; Long-time Friend, Iris Plummer; grandchildren, Ryan Smith, Dee Fulton, Allyson Smith, Clint Bell, Scott Fulton, and Stephanie Fulton Cromer (Cody); great grandchildren, Jackson Herod and CJ Cromer; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside and Interment Services will be held Monday, February 3, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. in the Green Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Waydell Howell officiating.

Pallbearers will be Eugene Cordell, Dee Fulton, Scott Fulton, Clint Bell, Ryan Smith and Cody Cromer.

According to the wishes of Mrs. Allen, there will be no visitation.

The family respectfully asks that no flowers be sent, however those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Horizon Baptist Fellowship or to the Chattooga County Library.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Bessie Irene Allen. 

MRS. BETTY DIANE LEONARD, age 58, of Shinbone Valley Road-Menlo, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014, in a Rome hospital. Born in Trion, Georgia, She was a daughter of the late John C. Bandy and Betty June Green Bandy Pope who survives. She was a member of Chelsea Baptist Church and employed in the knitting department of Best Mfg. Company. Mrs. Leonard was preceded in death by a brother, the late John Duel Bandy.

Surviving are husband-Jimmy Leonard; mother and step father-Betty and Wayne Pope of Menlo; daughter-Connie Geimer of Centre, AL.; son-Jams Michael Leonard of Menlo; SPECIAL FRIEND-BECKY GABLE; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 1st, at 2:30 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, interment in Bandy Cemetery. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Friday from 6 until 8 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. David Dwight Stancil, 68, of Douglasville, GA died Wednesday, January 29, 2014, in Austell, GA.

Mr. Stancil was born August 18, 1945 in Rhinehart, AL, the son of the late Chester Lee Stancil and Flora Bradley Stancil. He was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church. Mr. Stancil was retired from Anasteel, where he was employed as a truck drive. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by two children, Donald Stancil and Lisa Stancil; six brothers, and one sister.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Stancil; daughter and son-in-law, Melisa Singley and Dwayne Hubbs; sons and daughters-in-law, Stanley and Annette Stancil, Wayne and Shirley Stancil, and Shane Singley; 8 Grandchildren; and 4 Great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Summy and Rev. Kevin Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Needmore Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Travis Stancil, Michael Lee Stancil, Michael Singley, Marshall Singley, Joseph Maney, and Billy Piepmeier. Honorary pallbearers will be Leon and Shirley Casteel, and Billy and Mary Murphy.

Mr. Stancil will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p. m. Friday.

MRS. FREDDIE MAE ALLEN KIRBY – AGE 69, Of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Oak View Nursing Home with her family at her bedside. She was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her son, James Edward Kirby and parents,

She is survived by devoted husband, James H. Kirby, Jr.; two daughters, Cynthia (Brannon) Harris and Latonia (Coby) Smith; two sons, Walter (Tina) Kirby and Michael Kirby; five grandchildren, Latasha Kirby, Codie Kirby, Marquez Kirby, Azariah Smith, Aaliyah Smith; one great grandchild, Semaj Kirby; one sister, Nancy (Gene) Kirby; a host of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Homegoing Service will be held Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 2:00 P. M. at Oak Hill Baptist Church with Pastor George Beavers and other ministers officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Interment, Oak Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family and sign the online guestbook at website: www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

MRS. HELEN C. HUDSON, age 89, of Rome, Georgia former longtime resident of Summerville, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014, in a Rome health care. She was born on December 16, 1924 to the late William Richard and Rosa Dell Estes Chappelear. Mrs. Hudson was a member and former pianist, for many years, of Summerville First Baptist Church; she was retired from the Georgia Rug Mill and was preceded in death by her husband, the late Wilburn Hudson, sister, the late Mary Dell Welch, and Patricia  Ann Holiday and brother, the late Henry Chappelear.

Surviving are daughter-Cheryl Allen of Rome; sons-Kelly Hudson of Cedar Bluff, AL., and Richard Hudson of California; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 31st, at 11:30 A.M. from the Summerville First Baptist Church with Rev. Doyle Waters officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers will be Family members; Honorary Pallbearers will be Charlie Williams, O.G. Moorehead, Jim Meredith, Harmon Petitt, Billy Petitt, and Jim Parker. The Family will receive friends at the church, Friday from 10 A.M. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, the Family suggest contributions be made to the Summerville First Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MRS. HELEN C. HUDSON, age 89, of Rome, Georgia former longtime resident of Summerville, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014, in a Rome health care. She was born on December 16, 1924 to the late William Richard and Rosa Dell Estes Chappelear. Mrs. Hudson was a member and former pianist, for many years, of Summerville First Baptist Church; she was retired from the Georgia Rug Mill and was preceded in death by her husband, the late Wilburn Hudson, sister, the late Mary Dell Welch, and brother, the late Henry Chappelear.

Surviving are daughter-Cheryl Allen of Rome; sons-Kelly Hudson of Cedar Bluff, AL., and Richard Hudson of California; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday February 1, at 11:30 A.M. from the Summerville First Baptist Church with Rev. Doyle Waters officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers will be Family members; Honorary Pallbearers will be Charlie Williams, O.G. Moorehead, Jim Meredith, Harmon Petitt, Billy Petitt, and Jim Parker. The Family will receive friends at the church, Saturday from 10 A.M. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, the Family suggest contributions be made to the Summerville First Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Emmett Dooley, age 91, of Summerville, GA died Monday, January 27, 2014 at his residence.

 Mr. Dooley was born June 4, 1922, in Buchannon, GA, the son of the late William F. and Essie Davis Dooley.  He was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills, where he had worked as a dye mixer.  He was a member of Dry Valley Baptist Church.  Mr. Dooley was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in WWII, during the battle of Normandy where he received a purple heart.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Virginia Broome Dooley, sons and daughters-in-law, Marshall & Pauline Dooley, Melvin & Gail Dooley, brother and sister-in-law, Boyce & Gail Dooley, grandchildren, Shelley Dooley Vaughn & Stacy, Tanya Dooley Naguszewski & Bob, Kristy Dooley Wilson, Jim Dooley & Susan, Tim Dooley, step-grandchildren, Angie & Mark Solis, Jeff Sharp, great-grandchildren, Lauren Wilson Latta, Landon Reynolds, Ryan & Kristin Wilson, Anna & Sophie Naguszewski, Logan & Jacob Dooley, step-great grandchildren, Carolina & Jackson Solis, Bruer & Barrett Sharp, great-great grandchild, Knox Latta.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p. m. Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Mason

Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Weaver and Rev. Donald Moreland officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery. With military rites conducted by the Shanklin-Attaway Post 5 Honor Guard.  Active pallbearers will be Jim Dooley, Tim Dooley, Landon Reynolds, Ryan Wilson, Logan Dooley, and Stacy Vaughn. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Sunday School Class of Dry Valley Baptist Church.

Mr. Dooley will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday.

 Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mr. Emmett Dooley who died on Monday.

Mrs. Ada Katherine McGuire, age 91, of Summerville, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2016 at the Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. McGuire was born in Lafayette, Georgia on DECEMBER 9, 1922, daughter of the late Jim Thompson and Maggie Thompson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Dry Valley Baptist Church. Mrs. McGuire was preceded in death by her first husband, Allen Lester Croy, Sr; second husband, Milton McGuire; children, Ray Lane Croy, Otis Croy, Richard Croy, Allen Lester Croy, Jr., Harlon Croy and Rosa Crider; sisters, Audrey Weaver, Syble Williams, Mable Kirby, and Pauline Coulter; and brothers, Odel Thompson, Johnny Thompson, and Melvin Thompson.

Mrs. McGuire is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Hershel and Glenda Croy, Jimmy and Janice Croy and Robert and Dianne Croy, Tommy McGuire and Billy McGuire; daughter and son-in-law, Ethel and Ted DeBerry; daughter and help mate, Barbara Goss and Ralph Stansell; brother, Fred Thompson; sister, Ailene Thompson; 20 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, numerous great great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. McGuire will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. David Pettyjohn officiating. Interment will follow in the Subligna Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Austyn Gentry, Matthew McHugh, Hunter Gentry, Eddie Gentry, Johnny Gentry and Zack Curtis. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ted DeBerry, Tim Wilson, and Ralph Stansell.

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

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Ada Katherine McGuire.

Mrs. Opal Mae Sprayberry, age 85, of Trion, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at her residence.

Mrs. Sprayberry was born on September 6, 1928 in Rome, Georgia. She was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church where she was a member of the Lydia Sunday School Class. Mrs. Sprayberry was an avid gardener and love to collect Tea Pots. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Jones Sprayberry.

Mrs. Sprayberry is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Rachael Sprayberry of Midlothian, VA and Ricky and Carolyn Sprayberry of Trion; Sisters-in-law, Margarette Hall of Cedar Bluff and Esther Stephens of Centre, AL; two grandchildren, Jennifer (Tommy) Michaelides and Michael Sprayberry; two great grandchildren, Andrew Michaelides and Alexander Michaelides; and a number nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Sprayberry will be held Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. David Hayes and Rev. Rickey Studdard officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Michael Sprayberry, Scott Thomas, Terry Hall, Randy Floyd, Tim Collette and John Collette. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Lydia Sunday School Class of Trion First Baptist Church, Life Choice Hospice, Lafayette and Betty and Julian Williams.

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

Coffman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Opal Mae Sprayberry.