MRS. MARY ELIZABETH GREEN BULLARD, age 88, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday (October 19, 2010) afternoon in a Rome hospital. A native Chattooga Countian She was born to the late John Marion and Appalonia Elizabeth Duncan Green on July 18, 1922. Mrs. Bullard was a member of Lyerly First Baptist Church and along with her husband, the late John H. Bullard, owned and operated Bullard Processing Plant, formerly on the Lyerly highway-Summerville. Mrs. Bullard was also preceded in death by a nephew- the late John W. Green.

Surviving are sisters’-in-law-Lucille Green of Summerville and Doris Bullard of Piedmont, AL.; nieces-Martha Calhoun, Joyce Williams, Nancy Crowe, and Debbie Jennings; nephews-Douglas Stephens, Ronnie Stephens, Alan Green, Bob Bullard, Dennis Bullard, Steve Bullard, and Bron Love.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 21st, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Rev. Tony Christie officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers-Marc Green, Michael Green, Warren Stephens, Chris Stephens, Zane Williams, Wess Love, Steve Bullard, Dennis Bullard; Honorary Pallbearers the Adult Sunday School Class of Lyerly First Baptist Church, Jimmy Spence, Rethia Spence, Jamie Fowler, Ann Norton, and James Bennett. Visitation will be Thursday from 12 noon until the hour of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the Family suggest contributions to the Lyerly Cemetery.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements .

Mr. Micheal Lynn Bryan, age 61, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday (October 8, 2010) in Savannah, Georgia. He was preceded in death by parents-James Howard and Evelyn Wheeles Bryan, son-David Hartline, sister-Brenda Crowe, and grandparents-Mr. & Mrs. Tinney Warren and Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Bryan.

Surviving are son-Kevin McDaniel of Centre, AL.; daughters-Deborah Susan Sanchez of LaFayette, Michelle McDaniel of Centre, AL., JoAnne McDaniel Bryan of Cedar Bluff, AL.; sister-Judy Carter of Menlo; brothers-Jimmy Bryan of Flizgerand, and Ronnie Bryan of Acworth; 13 Grandchildren; several Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, October 16th, at 1:00 P.M. CST from the Lake View Church in Cedar Bluff, AL. Visitation Saturday from noon until the hour for service.

Announcement for the Family by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Mr. J C Hatcher, age 78, of Summerville, GA, passed away Tuesday October 12, 2010, at Erlanger Medical Center.

Mr. Hatcher was born July 15, 1932, in Murray County, GA, the son of the late Jessie Calvin and Ida Mary Landen Hatcher. He was a retired auto repair shop owner. Mr. Hatcher was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War. He was held as a prisioner of war for 33 months. He was was a member of the VFW Post #6688. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Steven Craig Hatcher; a daughter, Shirley Jean Hatcher; sisters, Bonnie Bresinger and Frances Watts; and brothers, Harold Hatcher and Larry Hatcher.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy B. Hatcher; children, Ricky Lee Hatcher, Teresa Diane Lee, and Alice Darlene Martin; sisters, Evelyn Davis, Hazel Vice, and Carolyn Stewart; 6 Grandchildren; and 4 Great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Friday, October 15, 2010 at Summerville Cemetery with Minister Robbie Eversole officiating. Pallbearers will be Grandsons.

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

MR. ROBERT L. BOWMAN, JR., age 83, of Perry Drive-Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday (October 8, 2010) evening in a Rome hospital. A native Chattoogaian He was born to the late Robert L. Bowman, Sr. and Foye Powell Bowman on May 27, 1927. Mr. Bowman was a member of Summerville First Baptist Church, a Veteran of WW II serving in the Marine Corps Aviation, and was retired Supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service in Summerville.

Surviving are brother & sister-in-law-Evan D. and Doris Bowman of Summerville; niece-Becky Burns of Rome; nephews-Randy & Kay Bowman and Tim Suzann Bowman all of Summerville; great nieces and nephews-Kyle Bowman, Haley Bowman, Jennifer Bowman, Kelsey Bowman, Jacob Bowman, & Will Bowman; great great niece & nephew-Madison Rogers, Talen, & Noah Bowman.

Funeral services will be held Monday (October 11th) at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth Summey officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Randy Bowman, Tim Bowman, Kyle Bowman, Jacob Bowman, Winfred Bowman, Will Bowman, Billy Gilreath, Buddy Gilley. Honorary Pallbearers-John Stubbs, Jr., Paul Hardeman, and Friends at Summerville First Baptist Church The Family will receive friends Sunday from 7 until 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Gertrude Lynette Wilbanks, age 70, of Trion, GA died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 in Cedar Bluff, AL.

Mrs. Wilbanks was born March 10, 1940 in Trion, GA, the daughter of Azee Bandy Bryan and the late Wert Bryan. She was a homemaker and a member of LaFayette Church of Christ. Other than her father, Mrs. Wilbanks was preceded in death by a sister, Arlene Bryan.

Survivors include her husband, Bobby Wilbanks; children, Tommy Wilbanks, Sherylon Smith, and Sandra McCray; mother, Azee Bryan; brothers, J. D. Bryan and Kermit Bryan; 8 Grandchildren; 7 Great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a. m. Friday, October 8, 2010 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating. Burial will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Matt Dobson, Shane Barfield, Cole McCray, Heath Wilbanks, Justin Wood, and Jeff McCray.

Mrs. Wilbanks will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Thursday, October 7, 2010.

MR. JAMES EDWARD KIRBY – AGE 48, – Of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2010. He was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Paulette McClaney Kirby.

Survivors are his loving family, one daughter; Ms. Latasha Kirby, son; Mr. Codie Kirby of Rome, GA.; father, Mr. James Kirby, Jr., mother, Mrs. Freddie Mae Kirby of Summerville, GA.; two sisters, Ms. Cynthia (Brannon) Kirby of Rome, GA.; and Ms. LaTonya Wilburn of Stone Mountain, GA.; three brothers, Mr. Walter (Tina) Kirby, Mr. Michael Kirby and Mr. Ricky Farmer all of Summerville, GA.; aunts, uncles, Mr. Gene (Nancy) Kirby; Mr. Roger (Barbara) Kirby; Mr. George (Jean) Kirby; Mr. Bobby (Jessie) Bankston; Mr. Ted (Janice) Perry; Mr. Bubba (Charlotte) Southern; nieces, Aaliyah Smith and Azariah Smith; nephew, Walter Kirby; cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 1:00 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. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.

Mr. Anthony "Tony" Maxey, age 48, of Summerville, GA died Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Maxey was born July 4, 1962 in LaFayette, GA, the son of the late Bobby Joe and Mary Frances Garmany Maxey. He was employed with Apache Mills. Other than his parents, Mr. Maxey was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Joe Maxey and Greg Maxey.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Mandy and Bernie Hickman; grandchildren, Dakota Hickman, MaKenzie Hickman, and Kaceon Hickman; nephew, Tanner Maxey; nieces, Shelly Maxey and Amber Maxey.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Friday, October 8, 2010 at Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Southerland officiating. Private interment services will be held at Subligna Cemetery.

Mr. Maxey will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Thursday, October 7, 2010

MRS. CLAUDINE WILSON FOWLER, age 91, of Hernando, Florida formerly of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, October 4, 2010, in Inverness, Florida. She was born in Lineville, Alabama to the late James Aubrey Wilson, Sr. and Lena Ada Eva Gibson Wilson on June 14, 1919. Mrs. Fowler was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hernando, Fl., retired retail sales clerk, and was preceded in death by her two husbands’ the late Ernest “Slim” Bowman and Fred Fowler, son-the late Ernest (Tony) Bowman, grandson the late Douglas Bowman, and siblings’-the late Gibson Waylen Wilson, the late Juanita Wilson, the late Ewert Wilson, the late James A. Wilson, Jr., and the late Lorenzo “Pete” Wilson.

Surviving are daughters-Judy (Don) Waggoner of Plainfield, Ind., Patricia (Gary) Headley of Inverness, Fl., and Myra (Neal) Wade of Hernando, Fl.; sisters-Maughee Evans of Trion, Montez Gladney and Joan Renslow both of Summerville; brother-Charles B. Wilson of Summerville; eight Grandchildren, ten Great Grandchildren, three Great Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday (October 9th) at twelve noon from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Evans officiating eulogy by Gary Headley; interment in Rosalee Cemetery, Rosalee, Alabama. Active Pallbearers Bryan Bowman, David Wade, Ken Strong, Brandon Bowman, and Jamey Renslow; Honorary Pallbearers Tom Strong, Billy Hyder, Scott Headley, Rex Evans, Mike Wilson, and Quinton Wilson. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. CLAUDINE WILSON FOWLER.

Mrs. Jo Hall Thornberry, age 86, of Menlo, GA died Monday, October 4, 2010 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Thornberry was born July 23, 1924 in Chattooga, GA, the daughter of the late Jim and Ella White Hall. She was a member of the Alpine Community Church. She was retired from Best Manufacturing. Mrs. Thornberry was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse P. Thornberry, and a daughter, Cheryl Anita Thornberry.

Survivors include her son, Jerry Wayne Thornberry; sister, Jessie Mae Tucker; and several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Pledger officiating. Burial will follow in Alpine Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Gene Gazaway, Sam Hall, Mike Martin, Tom Brown, Benji Stanfield, and Brandon Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be all members of the Best Silver Club; Tim Hogg, Jackie Pritchett, and Sammy Frazier.

Mrs. Thornberry will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Tuesday, October 5, 2010.