MRS. MARY JACQULYN WOFFORD, age 58, of Davis Street-Summerville, Georgia, Berryton Community, passed away Friday, December 22, 2012, at the residence. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia She was born on March 12, 1954 to Bobby Joe and Georgia Carol Helton Davis, who survive. She was retired from retail sales and was preceded in death by husband the late William David Wofford.

Surviving are Son-Justin Wofford of Rome; Parents-Jo and Carol Davis of Berryton; sister-Freda Davis of Lindale, GA.; half brother-Bobby Joe Davis, Jr. of Jacksonville, FLA.; several Nieces and Nephews.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, December 29th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Mickey Skates officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MRS. VIRGINIA B. TUCKER, age 80, of Menlo, Georgia passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012, in the local nursing home. Born in the Chelsa Community of Chattooga County, Georgia on August 18, 1932; a daughter of the late Brown and Ethel Denton Wofford. She was a lifetime member of Menlo Baptist Church and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. The former owner/operator of Tucker Grocery Store, later working as creeler @ Mohawk Industries, and also was a CNA in health care. Mrs. Tucker was preceded in death by her beloved husband, the late Lee Roy “Bud” Tucker on July 12, 1994, brothers-the late LeRoy Wofford and Captain Bobbie Wofford, and a brother-in-law-the late James D. Baker.

Surviving are Her children & spouses-Marsha & Bob Farrow, Dale & Carolyn Tucker; grandchildren-Ashley Farrow, Autumn & Brian Baggett, Megan & Cassey Ray, Savannah Tucker; great grandchildren-Michaela Baggett, Brianna Baggett, Brandon Baggett, Conner Ray, Ella Ray; sister & brother-in-law-Martha & Jerry Strickland; brother & sister-in-law-Buddy & Hazel Wofford; several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday, December 24th, at 2 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Rev. Billy Dempsey and Rev. Greg Ludy officiating, interment in the family lot of Ami Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Ashley Farrow, Brian Baggett, Cassey Ray, Lee Wofford, Zack Wofford, Phil Young; Honorary Pallbearers-members of Order of Eastern Star, special care givers-Jean Culberson, Anna Bradley, Jan Morris, Melissa VanAlst, & Gail Frady, Dr. Bruce Lee, Sally Hosmer, Dale Hunter, Oakview Nursing Staff, and all employees of Oakview Nursing & Rehabilitation, Willard Brown, Dot Wright, Kim Powell, Whitney Powell, and the Mayor & Council City of Menlo. Visitation will be Monday from 11 A.M. until the service hour. The Family will be @ their respective homes & no food is requested. Memorial domations may be made to the Children & Youth Fund @ Menlo First Baptist

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 

Mr. Dylan Wayne Hurley, age 20, of Summerville, GA passed away Friday, December 21, 2012 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Mr. Hurley was born in Rome, Georgia on October 16, 1992, son of Raymar Joyner and the late Pamela Hurley.  He was a member of the Perennial Springs Baptist Church, and was an avid outdoorsman that loved to hunt and fish.  Mr. Hurley was currently studying to become a welder and in addition to his mother, was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Hugh and Doris Joyner; and his maternal great grandparents, Robert and Trixie Hurley.

Mr. Hurley is survived by his father, Raymar Joyner; maternal grandparents and adopted parents, Wayne and Julia Hurley; brothers, Ethan Brison and David Hurley; girlfriend, Stephanie Hampton; special friend, Laurie Hurley; niece, Madyson Hurley; and a number of Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Funeral Services for Mr. Hurley will be held Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Brandon Bishop, Rev. Alton Stamey and Rev. Ray Teems officiating.  Interment will follow in the Green Hills Memorial Gardens.

 Pallbearers will be Cody Hughes, Christian Turkett, Joe Reed, Jeff Martin, Blake Bannister, and Drew Bean.  Honorary Pallbearers will be all family and personal friends.

Mr. Hurley will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2:00 P.M. until the service hour.

Mason Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.  For guestbook, please go online to www.masonfuneralhome.com

Mr. Perry Phillips “Phil” Hix, age 66, of Trion, GA passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012 at his residence.

Mr. Hix was born in Trion, GA on December 19, 1946, son of the late Freeman Hix and Myrtle Price Hix. He was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church and prior to retirement, was employed in the Textile Industry for 35 years. Mr. Hix was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Steed Evans and a step-daughter, Kelli Martin.

Mr. Hix is survived by his wife, Teresa Hix; daughter, Heather Robinson; step-son, Terry Hughes; a brother, George Hix; two sisters, Katherine Humphrey and Freida Parker; 5 grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Hix will be held Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Mason Funeral Home with Dr. Floyd Roebuck officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Brent Tucker, Blake Tucker, Hayden Tucker, Neal Nelson, Mark Nelson, and Rodney Nelson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Pete Pettyjohn, Randy Ledford, Johnny Bass, Lester Griffitt, Charles McLeod and Trion Lodge # 160 F&AM.

Mr. Hix will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

Flowers will be accepted, or those desiring, may make memorial contributions to the Trion First Baptist Church.

Mr. James Junior Speer, age 75, of Gaylesville, AL died Friday, December 14, 2012 at his residence.

Mr. Speer was born October 11, 1937 in Cherokee, AL, the son of the late Jim Speer and Maggie Henderson Speer.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Joyce Speer, daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Dan Hicks, of Pisgah, Al; Christy and Lane Bailey, Debra and Darron Hamilton, of Gaylesville, AL; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Brandy Speer, of Gaylesville, AL; 7 Grandchildren.

Graveside and interment services for Mr. Speer will be held at 2:30 p. m. EST Monday, December 17, 2012 at the Union Hill Cemetery, Gaylesville, AL, with Rev. Mike Edwards officiating.

Active pallbearers will be Larry Speer, Dan Hicks, Lane Bailey, Darren Hamilton, Joe Cochran, Joey Hicks, Brody Bailey.

Mr. Speer will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p. m EST Monday, December 17, 2012.

   Mrs. Joann Sumner Hill age 74, of  Harrisburg Road, Summerville, GA                                                                passed away Thursday,  December 12, 2012 at Heritage Healthcare at  Shepherd

Hills.  Mrs. Hill was born June 16, 1938 in Summerville, GA to the late Elmer

“Pete” Sumner and Maggie Chappelear Sumner.  She was married to the late

William M. “Bill” Hill.  In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a

brother, Charles Sumner, Sr.; her niece, Eleanor “Cissy” Sumner; and a very

special cousin, Renae Money.

    Mrs. Hill was a member of New Hope North Baptist Church.  She was retired

from the Cloth Room at Mount Vernon Mills.

   Survivors include 3 wonderful nephews, Charles “Butch”, William, and Richard

Sumner; 2 nieces-in-law, Melanie and Melody Sumner; 3 great-nieces, Charis, Caitlan,

and Margelen Sumner; 3 great-nephews, Kencade, Cole, and Raeden Sumner; 2 step

great-nephews, Justin Wilbanks and Drake Cabe; sister-in-law, Peggy Sumner; and

aunts, Edith Studdard of LaFayette, GA and Myrtis Chappelear of Chamblee, GA;

 and several cousins.  Her family was her life.

   Graveside and interment services will be conducted Saturday, December 15, 2012

at 2:00 p.m. from the West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Ralph Sumner officiating.

 Interment will be in West Hill Cemetery.

   Visitation will be Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home

 where the family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to  2:00 p.m.

    Pallbearers will be family.