Mrs. Mary Beth Thomas Smith, age 32. of Summerville, GA passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at her residence.

Mrs. Smith was born July 21, 1977 in Anniston, AL, the daughter of Mary Mize Crider and the late Harry Thomas. She was a homemaker and a member of Belmont Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter and friend.

Survivors include her husband, Anthony E. "Tony" Smith; daughter, Adrianne Michelle " Annie" Smith; mother and step-father, Mary and William Crider; goddaughter, Katie Mae Hankins.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Belmont Baptist Church with Rev. Leon Craig and Bro. Junior Bowman officiating. Burial will follow in Summerville Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jesse Jennings, Brandon Crider, Mike Ringer, John Scruggs, Jamie Ponder, and Tina Hughes. Honorary pallbearers will be the Staffs of United Hospice, Pharma Trend, and Dr. George Golden’s office.

Mrs. Smith will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Wednesday, March 31, 2010

MRS. SUE YOUNGBLOOD, age 64, of Mahan Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday (March 25, 2010) evening at her residence. A native of Chattooga County, Georgia she was born to the late Herman and JoAnn Ledford Hunter on June 6, 1945. Mrs. Youngblood was preceded in death by her husband the late Tommy Youngblood and daughter the late Susan Reena Owens.

Surviving are daughters-Jane Sims and Tammy Grogan both of Summerville and Stephanie Owens of Menlo; son-Johnny Padgett; sister-Syble Miller of Summerville; brothers-Lee Fountain and Junior Hunter both of Summerville; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Memorial service will be held Sunday 2:00 P.M.(March 28th) from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Junior Evans officiating, inurnment in Summerville Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be the nurses of Heyman Hospice.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. LAWRENCE D. POWELL, age 82, of Mentone, Alabama passed away Saturday (March 27, 2010) at his residence following an illness. A native of Cherokee County, Alabama He was born to the late Albert Hinton and Mary Jones Powell on July 18, 1927. Mr. Powell was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and was retired from the card room of Mt. Vernon/Riegel Mills. He was preceded in death by six siblings-the late Katherine Cavin, Mary Nell Langston, Lois Boydston, Francis Cavin, Madelyn Downer, and Houston Powell.

Surviving are daughters-Kay Sentell and Margie Saine; son-Dwight Powell all of Mentone; brother-in-law-Owen Langston of Chattanooga; seven Grandchildren, twelve Great Grandchildren, two Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

MR. LAWRENCE D. POWELL, age 82, of Mentone, Alabama passed away Saturday (March 27, 2010) at his residence following an illness. A native of Cherokee County, Alabama He was born to the late Albert Hinton and Mary Jones Powell on July 18, 1927. Mr. Powell was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and was retired from the card room of Mt. Vernon/Riegel Mills. He was preceded in death by six siblings-the late Katherine Cavin, Mary Nell Langston, Lois Boydston, Francis Cavin, Madelyn Downer, and Houston Powell.

Surviving are daughters-Kay Sentell and Margie Saine; son-Dwight Powell all of Mentone; brother-in-law-Owen Langston of Chattanooga; seven Grandchildren, twelve Great Grandchildren, two Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Mrs. Shirley Marie Abernathy, age 67, of Summerville, GA died Monday, March 22, 2010 at her residence.

Mrs. Abernathy was born July 9, 1942 in Centre, AL, the daughter of the late Leno and Sue Sandford Crane.  She had worked at Century Glove Mill and Montgomery Knitting Mill.  Mrs. Abernathy was a member of the Berryton Bible Mission.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy David Abernathy; grandson, David Wesley Dawson; Brother, Lester Crane; and sister, Mildred Bright.

Survivors include her children, Judy and Jimbo Slaughter, Kathy Terry and Ray Bridges, Melinda Clark, all of Summerville, GA, Tonya and Wesley Dawson, Trion, GA, Timothy Randall, SR and Tina Abernathy, Summerville, GA; and a chosen child, Tony and Carolyn Prater, Summerville, GA; sister, Kat Black, Centre, AL.; brothers, Roger Crane, Gaylesville, AL, Donald Crane, Cedar Bluff, AL, and Ronald Crane, Centre, AL; 14 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren; and several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 3pm Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Rutledge and Rev. Mickey Skates officiating.  Burial will follow in Lyerly Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Barry Williams, Ronny Abernathy, Terry Green, Brian Black, Tony Prater, and Michael Dawson.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Randy Burrage, Chris Burrage, Jason Burrage, Joseph Burrage, and Chris Williams.

Mrs. Abernathy wil be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6pm until 8pm Tuesday, March 23,2010.

Mason Funeral Home is directing.

Mr. Jimmie Ray Williams, age 74, a longtime resident of Summerville and member of South Summerville Baptist Church passed away Saturday, March 20th at his home.  He was born December 22, 1935 in Chattooga County, GA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Pearl Williams and brother, Johnnie Fay.

Jimmie was full of life and anyone that knew him can testify to his sense of humor and mischievous nature. He faithfully served in the U.S. Air Force, serving with the 48th air transport squadron as a loadmaster.  He retired as an aircraft engine machanic at the Naval Air Rework Facility in Norfolk, VA.  He was also the retired owner of Williams Lawnmower Repair of Summerville, GA.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn (Keith) Williams of Summerville, GA; daughter, Sherri Hume Simon and husband Dave Simon of Louisville, KY; daughter, Angie Wrenn and husband Ron Wrenn of Kennesaw, GA; grandchildren, Patrick Hume of Louisville, KY, Laura Hume of Tallahassee, FL, and Katy Hume of Murray, KY; step-grandchildren, Mathew Simon and wife Krysi simon and Whitney (Simon) Stotts and husband Bobby Stotts and their children, Beckett and Ainsley Simon and Taylor and Bailey Stotts.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from the Chapel of Erwin-Pettit Funeral Home with the Rev. Doyle Waters officicating.  Visitation will be Monday, March 22, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm.  Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetary.

Mr. J T Copeland, age 92, of Menlo, GA died Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Health Care of Lake City, Lake City, FL. Mr. Copeland was born November 28, 1917 in Lyerly, GA, the son of the late Harvey and Alma Reynolds Copeland. Mr. Copeland was retired from Riegel Textile Corporation, He was a member of the Menlo Methodist Church, a veteran of the United States Army having served in WWII. He was also a member of the VFW post 6688. Mr. Copeland was preceded in death by his wife, Mittie Bell Hardwick Copeland June 15, 2001, a son Alvin Copeland and a daughter-in-law, Sue Fuller.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Richard Romine, Lake City, FL, son, Jimmy Copeland, Hanover, AL; sister, Mildred Pledger, Summerville, GA; 3 Grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren; and 1 Great Great Grandchild. Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon Monday March 22, 2010 at the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J. B. McNeil and Rev. Jody Brock officiating. Burial will follow in Moseley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bill Kinzy, William Thomas, Pete Vaughn, Lamar Canada, Larry Canada, and Tom Stewart. Mr. Copeland will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Monday March 22, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Menlo Methodist Church.