Obituaries from the April 12, 2017 edition of the Standard Journal - Northwest Georgia News
Apr 18, 2017PhillipsMrs. Shirley E. Phillips, age 82 of Rockmart, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017.Mrs. Phillips was born Nov. 14, 1934 in Rockmart, daughter of the late Charles Ellison and the late Mary Harper Ellison. She was a graduate of Rockmart High School and a member of the Aragon United Methodist Church. Mrs. Phillips retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with over 40 years of service.She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Phillips on Oct. 6, 2000; and a daughter, Belinda Philips.Survivors included a daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Dennis Caldwell of Rockmart; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Judy Ellison of Rome; three grandchildren, Trey, Travis and Kitzi; five great-grandchildren, Tristan, Lexi, Justin, Brooklyn and Hadlee also survived.Funeral graveside and interment services for Mrs. Phillips were held on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the family lot of the Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. James Hannah officiating.The following gentlemen served as pallbearers: E.J. Hall, Justin Caldwell, Tristan Hall, Kyle Ivester, Ryan Fields and Drew Waits. Honorary pallbearer will be Travis Caldwell.Please visit www.freemanharrisfunerals.com to extend personal condolences to the family by signing the online guestbook.Freeman Harris Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral graveside service for Mrs. Shirley E. Phillips.Mr. SummervilleMr. James Leon (Joe) Summerville, age 71, of Cedartown, GA passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at his residence following a lengthy illness.He was born in Buchanan on Jan. 5, 1946, a son of Chalmus Summerville and Frankie Weaver Summerville.Mr. Summerville spent his childhood and early adult life in Haralson County, later making Polk County his home for the past 28 years. He had a love for coin collecting and restoring old vehicles.He spent his working career at Goodyear Mill where he retired with over 30 years of service. Mr. Summerville was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church and also attended the Victory Baptist Church over the last several years.He was preceded in death by his father, Chalmus Summervill...