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February 4, 2009
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Crider Obit

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Mrs. Shirley Cleo Crider, 84 of Tate Road, Trion passed away Friday January 30 in Oakview Nursing Home.  She was born April 20, 1924, daughter of the late Samuel Luther, Sr. and Julia Ellen Mills Grogan.  She was retired from Mt. Vernon Riegel and was of the Methodist faith.  Mrs. Crider was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Crider, son Larry Ray Crider, 4 brothers Samule Jr., Earl, Michael and Glenn Grogan; 3 sisters Emma Lee Bowman, Evelyn Lancaster and Thelma Colbert.

Survivors include her daughter, Laura Kay Kostka of Broadview, IL, granddaughter Tracy L. Kostka of Broadview, IL, grandson Dennis R. Kostka of Old Park, IL, 1 Sister Doris E. Morgan of Trion, special friends David and Mary Young of Trion, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday February 4, at 3 PM from the Chapel of the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Guinn officiating.  Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers are requested to meet at the Funeral Home at 2:30 PM on Wednesday and include the following:  Larry and Loy Gilreath, Gene Hall, Tommy Gray, Kenneth Bowman and Dennis Kostka.

Mrs. Crider will lie in state at Erwin – Petitt Funeral Home on Wednesday February 4th where the family will receive friends from 12 noon until the funeral hour at 3 PM.

Erwin – Petitt Funeral Home has charge of Funeral Arrangements for Mrs. Shirley Cleo Crider.

January 28, 2009
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Richie Obit

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Mrs. Leatha Johnson Richie, age 85, of Summerville, GA died Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Mrs. Richie was born April 20, 1923 in Caves Spring, GA, the daughter of the late Rufus Andrew and Annie Mae Highfield Johnson. She was a member of the Summerville First Baptist Church. She was co-owner and operator of Richie’s Clothing Store for 53 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Marion “Jim” Richie. Survivors include nephew, Larry (Connie Johnson) Howard, Summerville, GA; nieces, Carol Johnson (Murray) McCann, Rome, GA, Anna Howard, New, GA, Connie Huff, Johnson City, TN, Karen (J. D.) Page, Penny (Carl) Wilson, Donna (Dave) Dittman, all of Houston, TX, sister, Ava Johnson (Sol) Dittman, Houston, TX, nine Great Nieces and Nephews; 12 Great-great Nieces and Nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a. m. Friday, January 30, 2009 at Summerville Cemetery with Rev. David Moore and Dr. Kenneth Summey officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Heyman Hospice Care, P. O. Box 163, Rome GA, 30162 or the American Cancer Society.

 

January 27, 2009
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Bullard Obit

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Mrs. Dolly Elnora Bullard, age 80, of Trion, GA, passed away Monday January 26, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Bullard was born May 25, 1928, in Cullman County, Alabama, the daughter of the late Harrison and Victoria Pitts Hamby. She was a homemaker and a member of the Second Baptist Church of Gaylesville, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julian (Juby) Bullard; grandchildren, Ashley Bullard, Jennifer Bullard; sister, Tressie King; and brother, Elbert Hamby. Survivors include her children, Fred & Wilma Bullard, Valley Head, AL; Troy & Louise Bullard, Hammondsville, AL; Alvin & Diane Bullard, Trion, GA; Rickey & Melissa Bullard, Pennville, GA; Margaret & Larry Arden, Trion, GA; Betty & Matthew Vinson, Summerville, GA; 13 Grandchildren, 9 Great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p. m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009 from the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Mickey Skates officiating. Burial will follow in Violet Hill Cemetery at Valley Head, AL. Active pallbearers will be Michael Crane, Richard Forrester, Rodney Bradshaw, Danny Langley, Shane Vinson, Marcus Shell, and Bobby Bradshaw. Honorary pallbearers will be all Members of the Second Baptist Church of Gaylesville, AL; Employees of Heyman Hospice; Doctors and Staff of Caron Medical Center.

Mrs. Bullard will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Tuesday, January 27, 2009.

 

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January 27, 2009
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Ball obit

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Mr. Tommy Allen Ball 53 of LaFayette passed away on sunday, Mr. ball was a member of New Beginning baptist church in Summerville.. He was preceded in death by his parents Melvin ball and Williebell Ball, brothers, Harold and Larry Ball.  He is survived by his wife, susan Ball, daughters, Leslie Jackson of Chickamauga, Angie and Derek Fitzgerald of laFayette, Kelia Ball of Lafayette, sons Jeremy Ball, Jason and Joy ball of Lafayette, stepsons, LaDon and Cynthia Roach of Summerville, Matt Beech of Trion, Sisters, Daine and Donnald Pierce of Trion, Joann Bradley, Belinda Guffey, Betty and Kenneth Sipsy, Lisa and Moose Glenn of Lafayette, Audrey and Paul Hix of Trenton, brothers Wendell and James Ball of Lafayette, Eugene Ball of Trenton, 10 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive… Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2Pm from the Wallis Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ken Johnson and Rev. Melvin Bridges officiating… Pallbearers are Dewayne Allmond, bobby gillis, Shane Gillis, Eugene Odom, Matthew Sipsy, And Brandon Bradley.  Honorary Pallbearers are members of New Beginning Baptist Church, the employees of Chrerokee Carpet and employees of Wal Mart. Interment will be in the Lafayette Cemetary. The Family will receiver friends Tuesday from 5 to 9PM..

January 27, 2009
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Allison Obit

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Mrs. Sharron Harper Allison, age 54, of Summerville, GA died Sunday January 25, 2009 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Allison was born March 11, 1954, the daughter of the late Gerald R. and Alice Wilma Taylor Harper. She was employed with Transcend Corporation. Mrs. Allison was a member of Wayside Baptist Church where she served as pianist.

Survivors include her husband, Bob Allison; children, Derrick Martin and Karinda Martin, Conyers, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary & Beckie Harper, Summerville, GA, Rev. Wayne & Lorinda Harper, Mt. View, AR; niece, Diane Harper, nephews, Bruce Harper, Aaron Harper and Ian Harper.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00p. m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009 from the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Don Knowles and Rev. Lavonne Humphrey officiating. Burial will follow in Perennial Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Gary Harper, Bruce Harper, Aaron Harper, Karl Marbutt, Mark Steig, and Tony Bearden.

Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Hinton and all members of the Adult Sunday School Class of Wayside Baptist Church.

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

 

January 26, 2009
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Gentry Obit

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Mr. Richard Talley “Rick” Gentry, age 47, of Summerville, GA died Sunday, January 25, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Gentry was born October 31, 1961 in LaFayette, GA, the son of Lula Mae Smith Gentry and the late Edward Talley Gentry. He was employed with Mt. Vernon Mills and was a two year member of the Quarter Century Club. Mr. Gentry was a member of the Chelsea Baptist Church. He graduated from Chattooga High School, where he received a medal for industrial arts. Mr. Gentry is survived by his mother, Lula Mae Smith Gentry, Summerville, GA; brother, Charles Edward Gentry, Trion, GA; sisters, Barbara Elaine Hughes, Trion, GA; and Susan Mae Gentry, Summerville, GA. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dean Tapp & Rev. Steve Spears officiating. Burial will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jason Hughes, Justin Hughes, Jacob Hughes, John Johnson, Jimmy Prince, Greg Smith, Kevin Smith, Allen Martin, Tommy Prince, and Frank Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be all member of Chelsea Baptist Church. Mr. Gentry will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Monday, January 26, 2009.

January 25, 2009
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Austin Obit

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Mr. Daniel Erwin Austin, age 72, of Trion, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009 at his residence.

Mr. Austin was born in LaFayette, Georgia on June 11, 1936, son of the late William C. Austin and Ida Mae Holbrook Austin. He was Self Employed as a carpenter and caretaker for the Christ Church in St. Simon’s Island and was preceded in death by sisters, Ruth Baggett and Marjorie Daffron.

Mr. Austin is survived by his wife, Eunice L. Christopher Austin; Children, Danette Austin Suttles, Angela Austin Copeland (Wesley); Brothers, David Austin(Darlene), and William Chester Austin, Jr.(Helen); Grandchildren, Karmen D. Copeland, Zackery G. Suttles and Kassie M. Suttles; and one Great Grandchild, Sebastian Z. Suttles.

Funeral Services for Mr. Austin will be held Monday, January 26, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. in the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeffery Mallard officiating. Interment will follow in the Howell Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Zackery Suttles, Roland Christopher, Jeffery Christopher, Michael McCormick, Steven Kannard, and Danny Dooley.

Mr. Austin will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 until 8 P.M.

 

January 25, 2009
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Greene Obit

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Mrs. Jeanette Goodson Greene, age 67, of Summerville, GA, passed away Saturday January 24, 2009, in Floyd Medical Center.

Mrs. Greene was born March 28, 1941, in Walker County GA, daughter of the late Charlie B. and Lucy Mae Anderson Goodson. She was a home maker and was Baptist by faith. Mrs. Greene was preceded in death by her husband, Scott Lee Greene.

Survivors include her children, Chris Greene, Michael Greene, Jason Greene, Summerville,GA, Jeff Greene, Lyerly, GA, Lisa Craig, and Karen Wood, Summerville, GA; brothers , Herman Goodson, Rubin Goodson, Trion, GA, sisters, Georgia Mae Cochran, Trion, GA, Mattie Williams, Summerville, GA, Kathy Hardin, Lyerly, GA; 9 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday January 26, 2009 from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Pledger officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens.

Active pallbearers, Jeff Greene, Michael Greene, Chris Greene, Chuck Wood, Scott Hughes,Joe Edgeworth, Greg Trammell. Honorary pallbearers, Wayne Craig, Greg Brown, Herman Goodson.

Mrs. Greene will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Monday January 26, 2009 from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

 

January 25, 2009
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Hines Obit

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Mrs. Betty Earl Hines, age 70, of Summerville, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2009 at LaFayette Healthcare Center.

Mrs. Hines was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on August 28, 1938, daughter of the late Earl Rose and Rosa Bell Bryant Rose. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a Creeler with Bigelow-Sanford. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hines was preceded in death by her husband, Claude L. Hines; a son, Donnie Hines; sisters, Frances LeBlanc and Pauline Laney; brothers, Mark McGuire and Marty McGuire; and a granddaughter, Tonya Weaver.

Mrs. Hines is survived by a sons, Jason Hines, Lexington, KY, and Robert Lee Hines, Davidsboro, GA; daughters, Elizabeth Hall, Trion, Terry Hines, Rome, Linda Hines, Subligna, Christy Fowler, Subligna and Kim Mincey, Trion; Brothers, Roy Rose, Flintstone and Nicky McGuire, Dalton; sisters, Shirley Pike, Walker Co., GA, Barbara Millaway, Cleveland, TN, and Marilyn McGuire; 21 Grandchildren and 42 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Hines will be held Monday, January 26, 2009 at 4:00 P.M. in the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin Norton officiating. Interment will follow in the Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Grandsons, Caine Railey, Doug Railey, Tracy Hines, Corey Gentry, Nick Hines, A.J. Stricklin, Michael Mincey, Kenneth Hines, Ren Adams, Justin Ward, Jake Hines, Adam Godfrey and Josh Hines. Honorary Pallbearers will be Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Mrs. Hines will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 until 8 P.M.

 

January 24, 2009
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Williams Obit

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Mrs. Iva Nell Williams, age 74, of Albertville, AL (formerly of Trion, GA) died Friday, January 23, 2009 at her residence.

Mrs. Williams was born October 23, 1934 in Trion, GA, the daughter of the late Archie and Maggie Mae Grimes Thomas. She was retired from Roper Corporation. Mrs. Williams was a member of the First Baptist Church of Albertville. She was a former and longtime member of the Trion First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Williams; son, Paul Searels; and brothers, Glenn Thomas and Herman Thomas.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Mark & Annette Searels, Albertville, AL; Grandchildren, Zachary Searels and Samantha Searels; sisters, Bonnie Fleming, Somerset, KY and Katie Ledbetter, Cedar Bluff, AL; brothers, Ralph Thomas, Trion, GA and James Thomas, Asheville, NC; and several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Sunday, January 25, 2009 from the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Cordell. Active pallbearers will be Mark Searels, Zachary Searels, Brent Fleming, Todd Thomas, Trey Skelton, and Jamie Thomas. Honorary pallbearers are Adam Fleming and members of the Sand Mountain Dulcimer Club.

Mrs. Williams will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Saturday. Flowers are accepted or the family ask that memorials be made to Trion First Baptist Church Scholarship Fund.

 

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