Mrs. Hazel Byars Vaughn

MRS. HAZEL ELIZABETH BYARS VAUGHN, age 91, of Ridgewood Circle-Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday (May 13, 2009) in a Rome hospital. A native of Cherokee County, Alabama She was born to the late Paul F. and Sibil Preskitt Byars on November 25, 1917. She was a member of South Summerville Baptist Church, retired Justice of the Peace for Chattooga County, and was preceded in death by Her husband the late Henry Clarence Vaughn, Sr.; son, Henry Clarence Vaughn, Jr.; grandson, Scott Vaughn; great great grandson, Jordon Vaughn; sister, Haney Byars; brother, Robert L. Byars.

Surviving are daughters and husbands, Annette & Darrell Skinner, Sr. of Summerville, Sandra & Glen Weathington of Monroe, GA., Marsha & David Pritchett of Summerville; son and wife, William P. and Cindi Vaughn of Summerville; sister, Ophelia Hall of Tampa, FL.; brother, John David Byars of Warner Robbins; thirteen Grandchildren, twenty one Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Granddaughter; Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday (May 18th) at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Mickey Skates officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Gardens. Active Pallbearers Doug Williams, Darrell Skinner, Jr., Steve Skinner, Stacy Vaughn, Stephen Watson, Gil Fowler, Jason Vaughn, and Robert Henry. Visitation will be Saturday (May 16th) from 12noon until the time of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mr. Ewart Wilson

MR. EWART WILSON, Sr., age 88, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday (May 12, 2009) in the local nursing home. A native of Randolph County, Alabama He was born to the late James Aubry Wilson, Sr. and Lena Ada Eva Gibson Wilson on May 4, 1921. Mr. Wilson moved to Chattooga County at a early age, was educated in the Chattooga County schools, and along with His wife, the late Virginia Newsome Wilson, owned and operated Wilson Motor Company, the former Chrysler/Dodge dealership in Summerville for many years. He was a member of Northside Church of Christ and was preceded in death by His Wife; Parents; a daughter the late Brenda Wilson; siblings-the late Waylon Wilson, the late Juanita Wilson, and the late James Aubry Wilson, Jr.

Surviving are daughter & son-in-law, Becky & Gary Duke; son & daughter-in-law, Quinton Wilson, Jr. & Susan Wilson all of Summerville; 4 sisters-Claudine Fowler of Hernando, FL., Maughee Evans of Trion, Montez Gladney and Joan Renslow both of Summerville; brothers-Charles B. Wilson and Lorenzo Wilson both of Summerville; grandchildren-Wendi Harkins, Shelley Wilson, Kyle Duke, Erin Shireman, Jeremiah Wilson; great grandchildren-Alex Wilson, Chandler Mitchell, Katherine Duke, Addyson Shireman, Adrianna Shireman, and Nicholas Duke; special cousin-Mike Dillard; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday (May 15th) at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Ministers Ron Fisher and Tommy Broome officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Rex Evans, Tim Evans, Mike Wilson, Jamie Renslow, Tracy Rainwater, and Clint Rainwater; Honorary Pallbearers Brian Evans, Preston Greer, Bill Gilbert, Buddy Windell, Dee Windell, Bron Love, Dr. Marlin Payne, Jon Payne, Tommy Payne, Bobby Lee Cook, Lann Cordle, Ralph Kellett, Gary McConnell, Don Baker, Barry Duke, Dr. Bruce Lee, Betty Nalley, Judy Smith, Staff & Management of Oakview Nursing & Rehab. Center, Stephanie Norris, Rose Willingham, Brimp Warren, and Larry Maxey. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Hazel Elizabeth Vaughn

MRS. HAZEL ELIZABETH VAUGHN, age 91, of Ridgewood Circle-Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday (May 13, 2009) in a Rome hospital.

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

Ewart Wilson obit

MR. EWART WILSON, Sr., age 88, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday (May 12, 2009) in the local nursing home. A native of Randolph County, Alabama He was born to the late James Aubry Wilson, Sr. and Lena Ada Eva Gibson Wilson on May 4, 1921. Mr. Wilson moved to Chattooga County at a early age, was educated in the Chattooga County schools, and along with His wife, the late Virginia Newsome Wilson, owned and operated Wilson Motor Company, the former Chrysler/Dodge dealership in Summerville for many years. He was a member of Northside Church of Christ and was preceded in death by His Wife; Parents; a daughter the late Brenda Wilson; siblings-the late Waylon Wilson, the late Juanita Wilson, and the late James Aubry Wilson, Jr.

Surviving are daughter & son-in-law, Becky & Gary Duke; son & daughter-in-law, Quinton Wilson, Jr. & Susan Wilson all of Summerville; 4 sisters-Claudine Fowler of Hernando, FL., Maughee Evans of Trion, Montez Gladney and Joan Renslow both of Summerville; brothers-Charles B. Wilson and Lorenzo Wilson both of Summerville; grandchildren-Wendi Harkins, Shelley Wilson, Kyle Duke, Erin Shireman, Jeremiah Wilson; great grandchildren-Alex Wilson, Chandler Mitchell, Katherine Duke, Addyson Shireman, Adrianna Shireman, and Nicholas Duke; special cousin-Mike Dillard; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday (May 15th) at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Ministers Ron Fisher and Tommy Broome officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Rex Evans, Tim Evans, Mike Wilson, Jamie Renslow, Tracy Rainwater, and Clint Rainwater; Honorary Pallbearers Brian Evans, Preston Greer, Bill Gilbert, Buddy Windell, Dee Windell, Bron Love, Dr. Marlin Payne, Jon Payne, Tommy Payne, Bobby Lee Cook, Lann Cordle, Ralph Kellett, Gary McConnell, Don Baker, Barry Duke, Dr. Bruce Lee, Betty Nalley, Judy Smith, Staff & Management of Oakview Nursing & Rehab. Center, Stephanie Norris, Rose Willingham, and Larry Maxey. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Jacob Matthew Busby I

 

Mr. Jacob Matthew Busby I, age 28 of Lyerly, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Redmond Regional Medical Center. 
Mr. Busby was born in Rome, Georgia on October 7, 1980, son of Ricky Lee Busby and Dona Anneettee Hartline Busby. He was a 1999 Graduate of the Chattooga High School where he participated on the Wrestling, Football and Track Teams.
Mr. Busby was preceded in death by a grandfather, Homer Charles Hartline; Grandmother, Venice Jones; Uncles, Bobby Wayne Busby and Max Jones; Aunt, Carol Busby and his mother-in-law, Barbara Jean Smith. Mr. Busby is survived by his wife, Laura Ann Busby of Lyerly; children, Jacob Matthew Busby, II of Summerville, John David Busby of Lyerly, and Arabelle Jean “Belle” Marie Busby of Lyerly; parents, Ricky and Dona Busby of Summerville; Brothers, Tony (Milton Andrew Padgett, Jr.) Busby and Paul (Renee) Busby of Summerville; Nephews, Luke and Matthew Busby; Grandparents, Gladys Hartline of Summerville and a special family member, Jimmie Duke Jones of Lyerly.
Funeral Services for Mr. Busby will be held Friday, May 15, 2009 at 4:00 P.M. In the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Coach Mike Miller and Coach Brian Beasley officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John Homer Hartline, Jeromie Hartline, David Hartline, Randy Hartline, Juddson Hartline, Joseph Bachelor and Jimmy Lee Hartline. Honorary Pallbearers will be Chattooga High School Class of 1998 and 1999=2 0Wrestling and Football Teams, Charles Hartline, Virgil Lee Hartline, Howard Gene Hartline and Jimmy Ray Hartline. 
Mr. Busby will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. Mason Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. For Guestbook, please go online to

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Busby Obit

Mr. Jacob Matthew Busby, I, age 28 of Lyerly, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Busby was born in Rome, Georgia on October 7, 1980, son of Ricky Lee Busby and Dona Anneettee Hartline Busby. He was a 1999 Graduate of the Chattooga High School where he participated on the Wrestling, Football and Track Teams. Mr. Busby was preceded in death by a grandfather, Homer Charles Hartline; Grandmother, Venice Jones; Uncles, Bobby Wayne Busby and Max Jones; Aunt, Carol Busby and his mother-in-law, Barbara Jean Smith.

Mr. Busby is survived by his wife, Laura Ann Busby of Lyerly; children, Jacob Matthew Busby, II of Summerville, John David Busby of Lyerly, and Arabelle Jean “Belle” Marie Busby of Lyerly; parents, Ricky and Dona Busby of Summerville; Brothers, Tony Busby and Paul Busby of Summerville; Grandparents, Gladys Hartline of Summerville and a special family member, Jimmie Duke Jones of Lyerly.

Funeral Services for Mr. Busby will be held Friday, May 15, 2009 at 4:00 P.M. In the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Coach Mike Miller and Coach Brian Beasley officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be John Homer Hartline, Jeromie Hartline, David Hartline, Randy Hartline, Juddson Hartline, Joseph Bachelor and Jimmy Lee Hartline. Honorary Pallbearers will be Chattooga High School Class of 1998 and 1999 Wrestling and Football Teams, Charles Hartline, Virgil Lee Hartline, Howard Gene Hartline and Jimmy Ray Hartline.

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

 

Brandon Teems Obit

 

Mr. Brandon Lewis Teems, age 26, of Subligna, passed away Monday, May 11, 2009 at his residence.Mr. Teems was born in Rome, Georgia on February 24, 1983, son of Rickey Gary Teems, Sr. and Cindy Faye Ward Helms. He was employed with Home Depot and attended the Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the church Softball Team. Mr. Teems was a 2001 graduate of the Chattooga High School where he was active in the FFA. He was an avid sports fan with a love for NASCAR, Football, Atlanta Braves Baseball, and any activity associated with his Playstation.
 Mr. Teems was preceded in death by a sister, Kimberly Starr, a grandfather, Ferrel Ward, and a Grandmother, Mary Teems. 
Mr. Teems is survived by his wife, Amanda Rose Lemaster Teems of Subligna; Father and Stepmother, Rickey and Sheri Teems of Armuchee; Mother and Stepfather, Cindy and Bob Helms of Subligna; Brothers, Rickey Gary Teems, Jr. (Penny) and Chad Levi Teems of Subligna; Sister, Mandy Lee of Resaca; Step-brother, Richard Wayne Teems of Armuchee; Step-sister, Amanda Beth Teems of Armuchee; Grandmother, Beatrice Ward of Subligna; Father-in-law, William Glenn Lemaster, Jr.(Brenda Lee) of Cedar Bluff; Mother-in-law, Sandra Ann Lemaster Ward; sisters-in-law, Stephanie Marie Lemaster and Courtney Danielle Ballantine; Brother-in-law, Andrew Logan; Niece, Shelby Rae Teems; Nephews, Thad “Bubba” Teems, Zachary Devontre Postell, Nathaniel Glenn Ballantine, Zachary Logan, and Evan Austin Ballantine; and a number of Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. 
Funeral Services for Mr. Teems will be held Friday,  May 15, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. In the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Teems and Rev. Wayne Hopper officiating. Interment will follow in the Subligna Cemetery 
Pallbearers will be Keith Davis, Justin Ward, Blake Ferguson, Adam “Action” Jackson, Aaron Reed, and Adam Homer Shields. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rickey Ward, Sr., Rickey Ward, Jr., Andrew Ballantine, Chris Wiggins, and John Stiles. 
Mr. Teems will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Thursday  evening from 5 until 8 P.M.Mason Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements. For guestbook, please go online to  

Boyles Obit

MR. REGINALD RICHARD (REG) BOYLES, age 77, of Garden Lakes Blvd.-Rome, Georgia passed away Friday in a Rome hospital. A native of Trion, Georgia He was born to the late Homer Lonnie and Jessie Williams Boyles on March 8, 1932. Mr. Boyles was a Veteran of Korea serving in the U.S. Air Force, was a retired accountant for General Electric, and a member of Horse Leg Creek Golf Club. He was preceded in death by sister-Katie Boyles Ashe and nephew-Richard Watson.

Surviving are wife-Marie Smith Boyles; sister-Ruth McKenzie of Trion; nieces and nephews-Susan Ashe Burch, McDonough; Pat Evans, Summerville; Mike Ashe, Newnan; Janice Marucci, Jonesboro; Nancy, Jeff, Brian, & Elaine Ashe, Forest Park; Richard Ashe, Locus Grove, GA.

A Visitation will be Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in Summerville. In lieu of flowers Family suggest contributions to American Heart Association or Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

 

Hines Obit

Mr. Douglas Wayne Hines, age 54, of Trion, GA, passed away Friday May 8, 2009, at his residence. Mr Hines was born Oct. 9, 1954, in Trion, GA, the son of the late Jesse and Maudie Davis Hines.

Survivors include his Brother, Robert Howard Hines, Sisters, Gaynell Thorton, Carolyn Allen, Shirley Logan, Nieces and Nephews, Angie Logan, Linda Lee, Kerry Logan, Mary McClellan, Robert Lee Hines, Jimmy Lee Hines.

Funeral service will be held 6:00 p.m. Sunday May 9, 2009 from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop V.T. Hardin officiating with interment in the AMI Cemetery. Active pallbearers, Robert Lee Hines,Labron Jackson, Josh Brock, Jimmy Ray Sills, Alvin Bryant, Phillip Cox. Honorary pallbearers, Rex Jones, Robert Johnson. Mr. Hines will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Sunday May 9, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. until the funeral hour.

Martha Elaine Wooten obit

Mrs. Martha Elaine Wooten, age 67, of Summerville, GA died Friday, May 8, 2009 at Floyd Medical Center. Mrs. Wooten was born May 30, 1941 in Cherokee County, AL, the daughter of the late Harold Wesley and Esther Mae Bowman Reynolds. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Wooten was retired from Best Manufacturing and she was a member of Best Silver Club. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry L. Reynolds.Survivors include her husband, Buddy Wooten; children, Terree Packer, Summerville, GA and Tony & Charlotte Wooten, Gaylesville, AL; sister, Carolyn and Kelly Tanner, Menlo, GA; grandchildren, Shane Miller, Summerville, GA, Shellie and Trey Dixon, Albertville, AL; step grandchildren, Tracy & Michelle Mitchell, Darrell & Melissa Mitchell, Gaylesville, AL; and several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p. m. Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brian Durden and Rev. Marlin Starnes officiating. Burial will follow in Moseley Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Larry Hunter, Jerry Reese, Jeff Ramsey, Daryll Reynolds, Scott Reynolds, and Austin Ramsey. Honorary pallbearers will be all members of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and special friend, Nancy Crider. Mrs. Wooten will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00  until 8:00 p. m. Saturday, May 9, 2009,Mason Funeral Home is directing. For guestbook, please go online to www.masonfuneralhome.com