MR. BILLY JOE CROY, SR., age 74, of Espy Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012, afternoon following an extended illness. A native of Trion, Georgia, He was born to the late Allen Lester and Mary Frances Bailey Croy on June 12, 1937. Mr. Croy was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church , a Veteran of the U. S. Army serving in Korean Conflict, and was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by a son the late Billy Joe Croy, Jr.
Surviving are His wife, Betty Jo Croy; sons & daughters-in-law, Randy & Wanda Croy of Trion and James & Lucy Croy of Calhoun; sister-Maggie Fox of Trion; brother-Earl Croy of Summerville; grandchildren-Joseph Croy, Kevin Croy, and Amanda & Justin Brown; great granddaughter-Ella Brown.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 29th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Sumner and Rev. Jessie Bankson officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be the following grandsons and Nephews, Joseph Croy, Kevin Zach Croy, Justin Brown, Randy Croy, Ronnie Croy, and Joey Jones. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Tuesday from 12:00 Noon til 2:00 P.M.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Karen “Kay” Reynolds Tallent, age 48, of Summerville, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at the Kindred Hospital in Rome, Georgia following an extended illness.
Mrs. Tallent was born in Rome, Georgia on September 17, 1963, daughter of Cecil Reynolds and June White Reynolds. She was a member of the Four Mile Baptist Church, and was a homemaker. Mrs. Tallent was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Lon and Alice Reynolds and her maternal grandparents, Rev. A.N. and Linda White, and a nephew, Daniel Tyler Reynolds.
Mrs. Tallent is survived by her husband, David Tallent; daughter, Courtney Tallent; son, Chris Tallent; parents, Cecil and June Reynolds; brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Zeta Reynolds; and a number of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, May 28, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Doyle Kelley, Rev. Joel A. Smith, and Mr. Jeff Greenway officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Bethel Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mike Adair, Lewis Adair, Jeff Greenway, Greg Greenway, Benny Morgan, and Gabe Tallent. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of Four Mile Baptist Church.
Mrs. Tallent will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. At other hours, the family may be contacted at the home of her parents, 1985 Lyerly Dam Road, Summerville.
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth “Beta” Greenwood, age 84, of Trion, GA died Sunday, May 20, 2012 at her home.
Mrs. Greenwood was born August 19, 1927 in Teloga, GA, the daughter of the late James Elbert Hayes and Lottie Christol Hayes. She was retired from the Trion School System. Mrs. Greenwood is a member of Trion First Baptist Church and the Trion High School Alumni Association.
Mrs. Greenwood is survived by her husband, J. W. Greenwood; son, Robin and wife, Donna Greenwood; daughter , Ginger and husband, Stephen Lanier; brother, Billy B. Hayes; grandchildren, Drew Lanier, Laci Lanier, and Grace Greenwood; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p. m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Mike Woods, Sis. Donna Shireman, and Dr. Floyd Roebuck officiating. Burial will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Hayes, Albert Palmour, Eddie Shireman, David Richardson, Mike Camp and Rick Camp. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men of the New Covenant Tabernacle, and Raymond Trip.
Mrs. Greenwood will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012.
Mrs. Sylvia Frances Bobbitt Byars, age 88 of Ramsey Road, Summerville, GA passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Byars was born October 11, 1923. Mrs. Byars was a homemaker and a member of the New Antioch Baptist Church.
Mrs. Byars was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Byars, Sr.; son, Robert Lee Byars, Jr.; brothers, Ray Bobbitt and Junior Bobbitt
Mrs. Byars is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and John Sweeney of Navarre, FL, Sue and Ricky Cannon of Rising Fawn, GA, Donna and Ron Burke, Reeda Walker, Debbie Bryant; daughter-in-law, Jo Ann Byars of Summerville, GA; grandchildren, John Sweeney III, Candi Tucker, Joey Byars, Chris Byars, Jeff Cannon, Emily Cannon, Mark Byars, Jamie Tucker, Justin Stephenson, Billy Bryant III, and Casie Cavin; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers, Freeman, Ernest, James, Jimmy, Bobby and Grant Bobbitt.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Studdard and Rev. Doug Mattox officiating.
Mrs. Byars will lie-in-state Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be John Marvin Sweney III, Bobby Joe Byars, Christopher Lee Byars, Jeffery Peter Cannon, Mark Allen Byars, Justin Wayne Stephenson, and William Culberson Bryant III.
At the famiy's request, the interment will be private for family only.
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth “Beta” Greenwood, age 84, of Trion, GA died Sunday,
May 20, 2012 at her home.
Mrs. Greenwood was born August 19, 1927 in Teloga, GA, the daughter of
the late James Elbert Hayes and Lottie Christol Hayes. She was retired
from the Trion School System. Mrs. Greenwood is a member of First Baptist
Church Trion and the Trion High School Alumni Association.
Mrs. Greenwood is survived by her husband, J. W. Greenwood; son,
Robert Emmett “Robin”and wife, Donna N. Greenwood;
daughter , Ginger Larisa Greenwood Lanier and husband, Stephen A. Lanier; brother, Billy B. Hayes; grandchildren, Andrew Alexander “Drew” Lanier, Laci Elizabeth Lanier, and Sarah Grace Greenwood; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p. m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at
Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Mike Woods and Sis. Donna
Shireman officiating. Burial will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Active
pallbearers will be Jimmy Hayes, Benny Hayes, David Hayes, Robert
Hayes, Mike Camp and Rick Camp. Honorary pallbearers will be the
Gospel Tab Men, Raymond Trip, and Albert Palmour.
Mrs. Greenwood will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family
will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012.
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Mrs. Eula Louise Mitchell, age 85, of Summerville, GA died Monday, May 14, 2012 at her residence.
Mrs. Mitchell was born February 14, 1927 in Huntsville, AL, the daughter of the late John Bryant and Lillie Ivey. She was a homemaker and a member of Berryton Church of God. Other than her parents, Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Dewitt Mitchell.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Jane Brown; sons, John Hoyt Mitchell, Anthony Dewayne Mitchell, and Scott Mitchell; sisters, Rose King and Audrey Rial; brother, Johnny Ivey; 6 Grandchildren; and 8 Great Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Wright and Pastor Bill Cox officiating. Burial will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Rodney Lewis, Jamie Mitchell, Jon Mitchell, Gene Cavin, Rick Van Pelt, and Mike Rowlls.
Mrs. Mitchell will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 a. m. until the service hour on Thursday.
Mrs. Ruby Doris Dyer, age 84 of Evans, GA formerly of Trion, GA passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 at Lake Crossings Health Center. Mrs. Dyer was born May 16, 1927 in Tallapoosa, GA. She was an Administrative Assistant at WWG Industries and was a member of The Church of God Northside.
Mrs. Dyer was preceded in death by her father and mother, Elijah and Alice Smith Kilgore; sisters, Ida Bowling, Ola Bowling, Agnes Coley, Myra Dyer, and Etta Stiles; and brother, Isaac Kilgore.
Mrs. Dyer is survived by husband, Paul Dyer of Evans, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Kathy Dyer of Grovetown, GA; granddaughters and husband, Amber and Justin Flynn of Grovetown, GA and Stephenie and Kevin Mixon of Milledgeville, GA; grandson and wife, Andrew and Leigh Dyer of Grovetown, GA; great-grandchildren, Katie, Caleb, and Brent; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 18, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. from The Church of God Northside with Rev. Rich Bowen, Rev. James Deitz, and Rev. Jerry Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 17, 2012 at the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Andrew Dyer, Justin Flynn, Kevin Mixon, Kerry Dyer, Johnny Drennan, and Stacy Henderson.
Nell Josephine Stephens age 89, of Atlanta, Ga. formerly of Chattooga County ,passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012 in Atlanta, Ga. She was retired from Mt. Vernon Textile & was a member of Central Avenue Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, Donald Wallace Reynolds & her 2nd husband, Jule Stephens; daughter, Wanda Jeannette Wirth; grandson, Allen Youngblood; several brothers & sisters.
Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law, Donald J. & Carol Reynolds, Atlanta; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; several nieces & nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home with Rev. Bud Davis officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers are asked to meet at the Funeral Home on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. and include the following: Donald & Mark Reynolds, Charles Kohn, Marion Wingfield, Jimmy Warnock & Steve Youngblood. Honorary pallbearers are members of Central Avenue Baptist Church.
Mrs. Stephens will lie-in-state at Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 from 12 noon until the funeral hour at 2:00 p.m.
Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home has charge of the funeral arrangements for Mrs. Nell J. Stephens who passed away on Saturday.
MRS. MARGARET ANN RHINEHART, age 91, of Mahan Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012, in the local nursing home. A Chattooga County native, She was born to the late William Taylor and Birdie Cox Scruggs on May 5, 1921. Mrs. Rhinehart was a Homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, the late Walter “Dub” Rhinehart, on April 22, 1992, and two daughters-the late Beverly Ann Rhinehart and Glenda Sue Rhinehart. Surviving are brother & sister-in-law-James N. and Effie Scruggs; niece-Peggy Marie Busby; nephew-James N. Scruggs, Jr.; great niece-Julie Scruggs; great nephew-Daniel Taylor Scruggs; great great niece-Naomi Marie Scruggs all of Summerville. Funeral service will be held Monday, May 14th, at 11:00 A.M. from Graveside in Lyerly Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Bryant and Brother Tommy Pledger officiating. Active Pallbearers-John Busby, Joe Cox, Donald Blackwell, Gary Blackwell, Rodney Blackwell, Russell Blackwell, and John Blackwell; Honorary Pallbearers members of Summerville Chapter Order of Eastern Star. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Tim James Bryan, age 48, of Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at his residence.
Mr. Bryan was born in Oakland, Illinois on August 25, 1963, son of the late Harold Herbert Bryan and Ray Joy Marbutt Bryan. He was employed as a painter with Rock Spring Paint and Body, and was preceded in death by step-sons, Cody Carroll and Shawn Dutton.
Mr. Bryan is survived by his companion, Rhonda Adams; step-daughters, Stephanie Darden and Lucinda Adams; brothers and sisters-in-law, Greg & Ruth Bryan, Harold Ray & Darlene Bryan, Danny Ray & Cindy Bryan and Mike Bryan; step-grandson, Justice Darden; nieces and nephews, Justin Ragan, Taylor Blackmon, Logan King, Draven Green, Matthew King, Anastasia King, Akila Wedgeworth, Jousha Bryan, Jr., Emily Darden, Jayden Darden, Kalei Pritchett, Tory Curtis, Logan Curtis, CJ Green, Akira Smith, Nina Marcum, Bambi Wedgeworth, Renee King, Denise Rogers, Kristy Bryan and Mark Mitchell; special Friends, Janice Dutton, Mandy Bandy, Jeremy Bandy, DJ Bandy, Nicklaus Bandy, Pat Cook, and AJ Carroll.
Graveside and Interment services for Mr. Bryan will be held Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Billy Wright and Mr. Jeremy Bandy officiating.
Pallbearers will be Karl Bryan, Jr., Jousha Bryan, Jessie Marcum, Mark Mitchell, Carl Wedgeworth, Timothy Bryan, Wayne Dutton and Jeremy Bandy.
Mr. Bryan will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 until 8 P.M