William F. Smith, age 93, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013.  Mr. Smith was born in Coal Valley, Walker County, AL on October 2, 1919 to John Moody Smith and Alma Green Smith.

Mr. Smith served in the United States Army for twenty-one years (1941-1962), retiring with the rank of Specialist First Class E-7.  He served in New Guinea, Island of Morti, Phillippines, Korea, Okinawa and Germany.  While servivng in Korea in 1950, he was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, and Bronze Star with valor.  In Germany he was awarded the 28th United States Army Artillery Group Certificate of Achievement for outstanding performance of duty as Hercules Fire Control Platoon Sergeant during the period March 14, 1960 to October 27, 1960.  After retiring from the United States Army, he worked in the oil fields in Oklahoma until he moved to Trion, Georgia in 1986.

Bill married Mamie B. Airington on July 5, 1947.  Mamie died in January 1980 after an extended illness.  Bill married Madge Lee Howell on July 18, 1986.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Madge Howell Smith; his daughter, Susan Sturdivant of Ratcliff City, Oklahoma; 3 grandchildren, Kelly (Butch) Scifres of Ringling, Oklahoma, Gilbert Sturdivant and Keri (Clifford) Self of Alma, Oklahoma; and 4 great grandchildren.

Survivors also include brother, Franklin D. Smith of Llano, Texas; and sister, Betty Sue Brusenhan of Andrew, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mamie B. Smith; son, James William Smith; son-in-law, Bill Sturdivant; parents, John Moody Smith and Alma Green Smith; 3 brothers, Lester, John, and Bobby Ray; and 2 sisters, Lounell and Doris Jean.

Graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at West Hill Cemetery, Trion, Georgia, with Rev. Robert Patterson officiating.  The family will receive friends at Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home one hour prior to the service.

Mrs. Naomi Ledbetter, age 83 of Back Penn Road, Summerville, GA passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.  Mrs. Ledbetter was born June 25, 1929 in Cherokee County, AL.  She retired as Manager of the Finishing Plant Lab of Mount Vernon Mills and was a member of the Summerville First Baptist Church.

   Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangments

Mr. James F. "Jimmy" Wooten, age 66 of Ballard Drive, Lafayette, GA passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Hutcheson Medical Center.  Mr. Wooten was born April 1, 1946 in Walker County, GA.  He was Church of God by faith.

Mr. Wooten was preceded in death by father and mother, Alvin F. and Estelle Nichols Wooten.

Mr. Wooten is survived by brothers, Johny Wooten of Summerville, GA and Roger Wooten of Dalton, GA; sisters, Wanda Wooten and Darlene Capeheart of Dalton, GA; aunt, Catherine Rich of Summerville, GA; uncles, Roy Nichols of Menlo, GA, Pete Nichols of Walker County, GA, Henry Nichols of Cloudland, GA and Franklin Nichols of Summerville, GA; several nieces & nephews; and special friend & care givers, Winford & Jo Ann Ballard of LaFayette, GA

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Singleterry officiating.  Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery.

Visitation for Mr. James F. "Jimmy"  Wooten will be Thursday, January 3, 2013 at the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Neal, David Pettyjohn, Chris Capeheart, John Kelly, Joey Wooten, Stanley Nichols, and Winford Ballard.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Jo Ann Ballard, Sandy Mayfield, Lookout Mountain Community Services, and Orange Grove (Chattanooga).

Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home is in charge.

Mr. Sandy Howard Ward, age 86, of Menlo, GA, died Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Floyd Medical Center.

Mr. Ward was born January 28, 1926 in Blanche, AL, the son of the late William David Ward and Molly Burk Ward.  He was retired from Harriet and Henderson Cotton Mill.

Mr. Ward is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margaret Lea Ward; sons and daughters-in-law, Howard and Linda Ward, Andrew Ray Ward, Sammy Wayne Ward, and Richard Dale and Pam Ward; daughters and sons-in-law, Bernice Uvon Ward, Annette and Ron Stewart, Terry Denise “Tracy” Easton, and Mary Hellen Bond; 23 Grandchildren; and 29 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a. m. Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Wright and Rev. Mike Odom officiating.  Burial will follow in Bankhead Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Nephews.  Honorary pallbearers will be Grandsons.

Mr. Ward will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will

receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Mason Funeral Home is directing.  For guestbook, please go online to www.masonfuneralhome.com

Mr. Fred Willis Smith, age 77, of Trion, GA, passed away Sunday December 30, 2012 at his residence.

Mr. Smith was born March 18, 1935, in Canton, GA, the son of Frank M. and Ruby Lee Sutton Smith.  He was retired from Mt Vernon Mills, a veteran of the US Army having served in the Korean Conflict.  Other than his parents he was preceded in death by  a brother, Gene Smith.

Survivors include his wife, Jennine Smith, children, Rev. Randall L. Smith, Twin City, GA,  Kathy D. Smith, Summerville, GA,  grandchildren, Jason R. Smith, Savannah, GA, Ben Smith (USAF) England, sisters and brothers-in-law, Phyllis & E.J. Young, Fairmont, GA, Kathryn & Bobby Hodgins, Barbara & Gene McArthur, Frances & Lloyd Turner, Patty & Steve Batchelor, all of Canton, GA.

Funeral service 3:00 Wednesday January 2, 2013 from the Summerville Penetecostal Center with Rev. Randall Smith and Rev. Andy Hutchins officiating with interment in the West Hill Cemetery.  Active pallbearers, Jason Smith, Anthony Turner, Steve Dyer, JR, Greg Dyer, Jessie Wood, Tim Cook.

Mr. Smith will be in state at the Summerville Pentecostal Worship Center and the family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. Wednesday January 2, 2013 until the service hour.

In lieu of flowers donations maybe made to the Cancer Support Group of the Pentecostal Worship Center.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mr. Fred Willis Smith.  For guest book go online to www.masonfuneralhome.com

MRS. ONA BEE HURLEY, age 85, of Adairsville, Georgia, formerly of Summerville, passed away Friday, December 28, 2012, in a Rome hospital. Born in Boaz, Alabama on March 28, 1927, She was a daughter of the late Joseph Arthur and Mattie Gardner Wilson. Mrs. Hurley was Church of God by Faith, and was employed by Harriett-Henderson Mills in the winding department retiring several years ago. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Fred Billie Hurley. Surviving are daughters-Wanda Brady of Adairsville, Nancy Harris of LaFayette, Freddie Thomas of Roberts Dale, Al., and Debbie Hare of Andalusia, Al.; sons-Ronald Hurley and Donald Hurley both of Adairsville; 13 Grandchildren, several Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 31st, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Malcolm Harris and Rev. John Mann officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Ronald Hurley, Donald Hurley, Chris Smith, Aaron Hurley, Scott Brady, and Jason Smith; Honorary Pallbearers will be Jeremy Hare and Andy Brady. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Robert Dewey Williams, age 92, of Summerville, GA died Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Williams was born November 29, 1920 in Trion, GA. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. He was retired from Quaker Foods. Mr. Williams was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Turner Williams.

Survivors include a son, Kenneth Williams of Fayetteville, GA; grandchildren, Keith Williams and Kelly Williams; 5 Great Grandchildren; and a number of Nieces and Nephews.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 1:30 p. m. on Friday, December 28, 2012 at Williams Cemetery. Minister Brad Hayes will officiate.

Mr. Williams will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:00 p. m. on Friday.

MR. RUBEN J. JOHNSTON, age 61, of Highway #48, Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012, in a Rome hospital, after a brief illness. He was a lifetime native of Chattooga County, Georgia, born on November 5, 1951 to the late Julius Vernon (Bud) Johnston and Mary Alice Hackler Johnston. H spent the majority of his life in the logging profession, and was a Baptist by Faith. Mr. Johnston was preceded in death by a sister, the late Shirley Sentell and brothers , the late Gene & Joe Johnston. Surviving are His loving wife of more than 30 years, Thelma E. Johnston; children-Matthew Johnston of Fort Payne, AL., Kim Campbell of Kentucky, Kristy Johnston and Jeremy Johnston both of Lyerly; brothers-Fred & Don Johnston both of Summerville, Frank Johnston of Trion, and Roger Johnston of Centre, AL.; 12 Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 27th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Dean Tapp officiating, entombment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Pallbearers will be Travis Wright, Jason Wright, Mason Eller, Doug Gravino, Doug Farmer, Scott Johnston, Brian Johnston, Joshua Johnston, and Preston Johnston. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:30 til 8:30 P.M. @ the Funeral Home. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.