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.

Mrs. Teresa Faye Collins Lowe age 65 of Rome, GA passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at a Rome, GA hospital.

Mrs. Lowe was the ultimate master of the original Nintendo, champion of Zelda, Empress of Jeopardy, and the Queen of Yahtzee.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Thurman and Betty Overbay Collins, and grandsons, Zack Edwards and Marcus Pickel.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, John Lowe; children, John (Gerica) Lowe, Melissa Collins, Julia (Kenneth) Hines, Shannon Pickel, and Amy Wigley; siblings, Jeri Carter, Beverly Davidson, Robin Campbell, Rev. Steve (Debra) Collins; grandchildren, Shyanna Edwards, Sierra Edwards, Skyler Hines, Alina Norton, Brianna Hines, Abigail Pickel, William McDaniel, Heather Wigley, and Nicholas Wigley; and great-grandchildren, Scarlett brown Edwards, Jaxton Hines, and asher Gillis; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

In accordance with Mrs. Lowe’s wishes, there are no formal services scheduled at this time.

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

Arrangements are provided by Mason funeral home, Summerville, GA.