Mrs. Sherry Lizbeth Strubel Call, age 73, of Gaylesville, AL, died Sunday, January 12, in a Rome, GA hospital.

Mrs. Call was born June 9, 1951, in Elmhurst, IL, daughter of the late Bernard and Rita Pulley Strubel. She was a rural mail carrier with the US Postal Service, where she retired. She graduated from Southern Illinois University, was a true artist, loved sewing and designing clothes, had a degree as a Gold Smith, and loved gardening.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband, Clayton Call; Sisters, Joyce (Rick) Drees; Nieces, Sara Drees, Danielle Strubel, Lyndzee Riley; Nephews, Jacob Drees, Cameron Drees.

According to her wishes a memorial service will be held at a later date.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.

Mr. Jason Matthew “Julio” McWhorter, age 49 of Leesburg, Alabama, formerly of Trion, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 unexpectedly at his residence.

Jason was born in Rome, Georgia on June 30, 1975, son of Ralph E. McWhorter and Vickie Lynn Smith McWhorter. He was a member of the Central Avenue Baptist Church and was the owner of Elite Millwright Services. Jason was a volunteer assistant coach for the Trion Wrestling Team. He enjoyed fishing, drag racing and Georgia Football, but his favorite activity was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Jason was preceded in death by his sister, Sherrie Lynn McWhorter Thrasher on March 28, 2024.

Jason is survived by his wife, Wendy Lenderman McWhorter; sons, Jason Matthew “Matt” McWhorter and Jacob Wells; daughters and sons-in-law, Hannah and Sam Cotroneo and Caitlin and Cain Higgins; parents, Ralph and Vickie McWhorter; sister, Candie McWhorter; brother, William McWhorter; grandchildren, Carter Cotroneo, Athens Wells, Hollis Higgins, Greyson Higgins, Annalise Higgins and Carson Higgins; a very close work family and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Jason will be held Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Hampton officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Simon Veatch, Seth Veatch, Gavin Blocker, Tony Smith, Chris Smith, Nick Tomlin and Jason Barnes. Honorary Pallbearers will be the employees of Elite Millwright Services.

Jason’s family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Coffman Funeral Home.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Jason Matthew “Julio” McWhorter.

Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

Mrs. Bobbie Nell Brewster Boling, age 77, of Calhoun, GA, died Saturday, January 11, 2025, at her residence.

Mrs. Boling was born January 12, 1947, in DeKalb County, AL, daughter of the late William E. and Dovie M. Hulgan Brewster. She was retired from the Floyd County Department of Family and Children’s Services where she served as a case worker. Mrs. Boling enjoyed cooking, gardening, and working in her yard. She was a friend to everyone.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald A. Boling; siblings, Henry Thomas Brewster, James Arthur Brewster, Ronnie Brewster, Thomas Brewster, Billie Jo Harkins, Laura “Patti” Sigler, Ruby Norris, Ollie Henderson, and Stella Louise Brewster.

Survivors include her children, Christopher Boling, Dake (Kim) Boling, and Justin Boling; brother, John (Judy) Brewster; sisters, Gladys Hartline, Frances Bernice Wells; grandchildren, Reyn Boling, Hannah Boling Boazman, Autumn Boling, MariAllen Boling, Isabel Boling, and Alexander Boling.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 16, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Wells officiating.

Mrs. Boling will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.

Mr. Max Berlen “Pops” Murphy, Sr., age 88, of Gaylesville, AL, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mr. Murphy was born October 11, 1936, in DeKalb County, AL, son of the late L.E. and Josie Murphy. He was a member of Berea Church of Christ throughout his adult life and served as a dedicated minister for many years. Mr. Murphy enjoyed his time by working, spending time gardening, and visiting with others. He was active with the Boy Scouts for 58 years, was the co-founder of B.S.A. Troop 245 in Gaylesville, and also served as Scoutmaster. He humbly served our country in the Army, stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas. After his service, he returned home and became a self-employed brick mason for the remainder of his life. He continued to work until his recent brief illness.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Rapley Murphy; brother, R.L. Murphy; and sister, Virginia “Jenny” Hughes.

Survivors include his sons, McConnell (DeAnna) Murphy, Max Jr. (Connie) Murphy, and Michael (Heather) Murphy; grandchildren, Luke Murphy, Coleman (Sara Beth) Murphy, Hannah (George) Murphy-Corntassel, and John Michael Murphy; great-grandchild, Mason Murphy; sister, Sara Tallent; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends and church family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. (GA Time) Monday, January 13, 2025, at Berea Church of Christ (2102 County Road 62, Gaylesville, AL 35973) with Min. Douglas Teague, Min. David Mitchell, and Min. Andrew Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Berea Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joey Adams, Tyrone Morgan, Luke Murphy, Coleman Murphy, George Corntassel, John Michael Murphy, and Mason Murphy.

Mr. Murphy will be in state at Berea Church of Christ and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon (GA Time) until the hour of service on Monday.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made in memory of Mr. Murphy to Peter Solomon India Mission, C/O David Fletcher, 1600 County Road 87, Gaylesville, AL 35973.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.