Mrs. Rose "Rosebud" Hutchins Kennedy, age 90, of Englewood, FL died Wednesday, May 6, 2009. Mrs. Kennedy was born August 25, 1919 in Summerville, GA, the daughter of the late Charles Wilmont Hutchins and Alice Lowe Hamby Hutchins. She was a homemaker and was Co-ownerof Oakgrove M. H. P until she retired in 1995 after 40 years. Mrs. Kennedy was a charter member of B. P. O. Does & Unity White Shrine of Jerusalem #19. She was also a member of Rebecca Lodge and the Englewood Community Club. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Abe C. Kennedy, Jr.; sister, Dixie Mae Clayton; brothers, J. C. Hutchins and Tom Hill Hutchins. Mrs. Kennedy is survived by her husband, Abe C. Kennedy, Sr; sisters, Charline Rinehart, Aiken, SC, Mary Ruth Nuckolls, Centerpost, GA, and Barbara Alford, Riverdale, GA; brothers, Wilbur Hutchins and Eugene Hutchins, Summerville, GA, and Ernest Lee Hutchins, Marshall, IN; and several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Garrett Cemetery. Mrs. Kennedy will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 p. m. until the service hour on Sunday. Mason Funeral Home is directing. For guestbook, please go online to www.masonfuneralhome.com
Mrs. Kennedy was born August 25, 1919 in Summerville, GA, the daughter of the late Charles Wilmont Hutchins and Alice Lowe Hamby Hutchins. She was a homemaker and was Co-owner of Oakgrove M. H. P until she retired in 1995 after 40 years. Mrs. Kennedy was a charter member of B. P. O. Does & Unity White Shrine of Jerusalem #19. She was also a member of Rebecca Lodge and the Englewood Community Club. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Abe C. Kennedy, Jr.; sister, Dixie Mae Clayton; brothers, J. C. Hutchins and Tom Hill Hutchins.
Mrs. Kennedy is survived by her husband, Abe C. Kennedy, Sr; sisters, Charline Rinehart, Aiken, SC, Mary Ruth Nuckolls, Centerpost, GA, and Barbara Alford, Riverdale, GA; brothers, Wilbur Hutchins and Eugene Hutchins, Summerville, GA, and Ernest Lee Hutchins, Marshall, IN; and several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Garrett Cemetery.
Mrs. Kennedy will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 p. m. until the service hour on Sunday.
Mrs. Ruby L. Stephens, age 80, of Trion, GA died Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Stephens was born November 29, 1928 in Bartow County, GA, the daughter of the late Robert Henry and Ruby Rosalee Hardin Hunter. She was a member of Life Gate Church and was retired from Mohawk Industries. Mrs. Stephens was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Grover Stephens; and a sister, Barbara McClung. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Syble and Greg Hall, Trion, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Allan and Lori Smith, Taylorsville, GA; 7 Grandchildren; 13 Great Grandchildren; and1 Great-great Grandchild. According to Mrs. Stephens wishes, she will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Mason Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements for Mrs. Ruby L. Stephens who passed away on Thursday. For guestbook, please go online to www. masonfuneralhome.com
Mr. Buford Robert Harris, age 78, of Trion, GA died Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at his residence. Mr. Harris was born May 10, 1930 in Chattooga County, GA, the son of the late Burt Harris and Mary Helton Harris. He attended the Solid Rock Baptist Church. He was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills, a member of the Quarter Century Club, a member of the American Legion Post 0129, and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Harris; sisters, Katherine Evans and Idell Ray; brothers, Houston Harris, Jess Harris, Joe Harris. Surviving are his sons & daughters-in-law, Donald and Connie Harris, Trion, Ga, Ronald and Lolita Harris, San Antonio, TX; sister, Dot Crowe, Summerville, GA; grandsons, Chris Harris, James Harris, and Cliff Harris; granddaughter, Michelle Brown; 9 Great Grandchildren; a number of Nieces and Nephews; a very special friend, Peggy Yarbrough and Family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Braddy and Rev. David Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Chris Harris, James Harris, Cliff Harris, Kyle Gravitt, Eric Brown, and Randy Kirk. Honorary pallbearers will be all members of the Mt. Vernon Mills Quarter Century Club. Mr. Harris will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Friday. Mason Funeral Home is directing. For guestbook, please go online to www.masonfuneralhome.com
Mr. Stancil was born in Cherokee County, Alabama on July 18, 1936, son of Flora Beatrice Bradley Stancil and the late Chester Lee Stancil. He was a member of the Berryton Church of God where he played the guitar during worship services, and prior to retirement was employed with ANA Steel as a truck driver. Mr. Stancil liked to garden and to work outdoors. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester Lee Stancil, brothers, Ted Stancil, Hugh Don Stancil, Ralph Stancil, Billy Glenn Stancil, James Stancil; and a sister, Helen Stancil.
Mr. Stancil is survived by his wife, Linda Stancil of Summerville; Sons and Daughters-in-law, Michael and Cathy Stancil of Summerville, Timothy and Jennifer Stancil of Dallas, Ricky and Patsy Peek of Trion; Daughters and Sons-in-law, Jan and Randy Prince, and Lynn and Steve Evans of Summerville; grandchildren, Michael Lee Stancil, William Stancil, Olivia Stancil, Darla Minard, Selena Crider, Janna Evans, Eric Evans, Kylee Stancil, Logan Parvin, Bailey Parvin, Kaycie Parvin and David Peek; Great Grandchildren, Curtis Crider, Honey Crider, Charleigh Crider, Darrah Stancil, Brylie Stancil, Mason Stancil, Emma Bonanno, Colby Evans and Brett Peek; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mr. Stancil will be held Monday, May 4, 2009 at 11:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Mitch Evans and Rev. Jeff Ford officiating. Interment will follow in the Needmore Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Stanley Stancil, Wayne Stancil, Randall Stancil, Michael Lee Stancil, Eric Evans and William Stancil. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Men of the Berryton Church of God.
Mr. Stancil will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 until 8 P.M.
Mr. Billy Bob Kilgore, age 66 of Peach Street, Trion, GA, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009, at his residence. Mr. Kilgore was born July 21, 1942 in Bartow County Georgia. He was retired from Mount Vernon Mills and was Baptist by faith. Mr. Kilgore was preceded in death by his father and mother, Woodrow and Nellie Bell Hunter Kilgore. Mr. Kilgore is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Scott Sullins and Paulette and David Meadows of Trion, GA; son, Benjamin Kilgore of Trion, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Joann and Ray Eller of Texas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jessie and Charlotte Kilgore of Rome, GA; Danny and Rachael Kilgore of Trion, GA; brothers, C.L. Kilgore of Cartersville, GA and Thomas Kilgore of Trion, GA; grandchildren, Shannon Trammell, Halley Sullins, Brandon Trammell and Megan Sullins; great-grandchild, Lexie Trammell. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, May 3, 2009, at 2:00pm from the chapel of the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Wilborn officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Creek Cemetery. Mr. Kilgore will lie-in-state Saturday, May 2, 2009, at the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm. At all other hours the family will be at the residence of a daughter, 134 South Cedar Street, Trion.Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Billy Bob Kilgore who passed away on Thursday.
Mr. Billy Bob Kilgore passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but will be announced later by Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home.
He was born August 20, 1923, in Carroll County, GA, the son of the late James Clifton and Ruby Kilgore Muse, Sr. Mr. Muse had worked with Georgia Kraft in Rome, GA, for 37 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII where he fought in 10 major battles. He attended the Wayside Baptist Church, where he was the treasurer for many years. Mr. Muse was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Muse Brewer, and a brother, J.C. Muse, Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Florine M. Muse, sons & daughters-in-law, Daniel & Karen Muse, Woodstock, GA, Davis & Susan Muse, Cumming, GA, step-sons & wives, Steve & Marsha Tarpley, Lenoir, N.C., Mike & Marilyn Tarpley, Jacksonville, FL, Randy & Deborah Tarpley, Waycross, GA, sisters, Marilyn Lynch, Bowden, GA, Zelda Neill, Smyrna, GA, Theresa Sutton, Waleska, GA, Susan Mount and husband, Jack of Carrollton, GA, brother, Bruce Muse and wife Roseann, Jasper, GA, 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren., former son-in-law and wife, Mark and Lisa Brewer, Rome, GA.
Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday May 1, 2009 from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Knowles officiating with interment in the Oaknoll Memorial Gardens, with military Honors provided by the American Legion Shanklin-Atttaway Post #5 Honor Guard.
Active pallbearers, will be grandsons, Dax Muse, Dustin Muse, Drew Muse, Derek Muse, Ryan Brewer, Reid Brewer, James Tarpley, and Justin Tarpley.
Mr. Muse will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Friday May 1, 2009, from 12:00 noon until the funeral hour.
Mr. Forrest Elsworth Wright, age 76, of Summerville, GA died Sunday, April 26,2009 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Wright was born August 11, 1932 in Silver Creek, GA, the son of the late Otis Wright and Ada M. Duke Wright. He was a retired brick mason. Mr. Wright was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by a son, David Larry Wright; and brothers, Bill Wright and Doyal Wright.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Lee and Tonya Wright, Savannah, GA, and Michael Wayne and Janice Wright, Summerville, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Marlin and Dorothy Wright, Silver Creek, GA, sisters, Francis Worsham, Rome, GA, and Barbara Waits, Wax Community; 7 Grandchildren; and 10 Great Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Earl Partain officiating. Burial will follow in Summerville Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Billy Wright, Kenneth Wright, Steve Wright, Gary Wright, Terry Wright, and Todd Wright. Honorary pallbearers will be Grandsons.
Mr. Wright will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. M. Monday, April 27, 2009