MR. GERONE “LADELLE” EVANS – 58, Georgia was born May 13, 1966 in Summerville, Georgia to Everett Evans and the late Carolyn Printup. He departed this earthly life for his heavenly home on November 27, 2024. He is preceded in death by his mother; brother, Patrick Evans Sr., Step-Father, Homer Printup, grandparents, Henley and Beatrice Hull and John L. and Lelia Evans; Uncles, Alvin Evans and Lenton “O Neal” Evans.

“Dell” as he was lovely called, was educated in the Chattooga County School System and graduated from Chattooga High School in 1985. He was employed by Roper Manufacturing. Dell was an avid horse lover and was known in the community as the “horseshoe man”. His love for horses brought him many relationships and bonds with others that ride horses. His animal IQ was extraordinary, and he was always willing to share his knowledge and help others.

Dell leaves to cherish his memory his father Everett Evans, Lyerly, Georgia; four children, Gerone Marquel Evans, Rome, Georgia, Perez Shropshire, Rome, Georgia; Ayanna Young, Rome, Georgia, Kayanne Lee, Rome, Georgia; Sister, Neveah Printup, Kingston, Georgia ; Grandchildren, Karma Young, Xyla Young, Malia Young, King Young, Saniya Young and Ella Young, Rome, Georgia, Zyir Shropshire, Rome, Georgia, Kayden Harris, Rome, Georgia, Kayson Lee, Rome, Georgia; Nephew, Patrick LeBron Evans Jr. Lyerly, Georgia; Neice, Payton Davis, Columbia, South Carolina; Great Nephew, Messiah Evans; Great Neice, Amiyah Evans; Step-brothers, Tracy Ayers, Columbus, Ohio, Jaquantas Printup, Kingston, Georgia,Darrell (Stacey)Wise, Rome, Georgia, Corey (Jennie) Wiggins, Cartersville, Georgia, Mark Williams, Kingston, Georgia. Step-sisters, Linda (Reggie) Burks, Hometta Printup, Kingston, Georgia, Vanity Printup, Cartersville, Georgia, Raven Printup, Cartersville, Georgia & Jamila Printup, Cartersville, Aunts; Dorothy-Ann Evans, Lyerly, Georgia, Mary (Mose) Adams, Lyerly, Georgia, Irma Jean (Calvin) Starks, St. Louis, MO; Uncles, George (Rosa Lee) Evans, Lyerly, Georgia, Arthell Evans, Lyerly, Georgia, Michael (Joyce) Hull, Rome, Georgia; Great Aunt, Betty Saunders, Aberdeen, Maryland, as well as a host of cousins and friends also survive.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 1:00 PM, in the Chapel of New Spirit Truth Assembly of Jesus Church in Summerville, 487 Scoggins Street Summerville, GA 30747. Eulogist Rev. Barrett. He will lie in state on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. at the church.

Service entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc. of Dalton, GA.

Mr. Charles David Lowry, age 73, of Shepherdsville, KY, formerly of Trion, GA, returned to the Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at his home. He was born on February 20, 1951, to the late Herman and Robbie Cook Lowry in Trion, GA.

Mr. Lowry was a retired employee of General Electric Company, a proud U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of the VFW, and the Church of Christ. He enjoyed golf, fishing, and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and his dog, Buddy. He was very outgoing and generous to a fault.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny and Terry Lowry; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Earl H. and Ruby Tinney.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Lowry; one daughter, Whitnie (James) Hart; two brothers, Gary and Stephen Lowry; two grandchildren, Cooper Payton and Bella Hart; aunt, Glynelle Rowland; uncle, Gene Henderson; two nieces, Rebecca Hammonds and Tereasa Lowry; four nephews, Andrew, Jay, and Jon Lowry, and Mike Arnold, along with a host of great nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. at McFarland-Troutman-Proffitt Funeral Home, Mt. Washington, KY.

Funeral services for Mr. Lowry will be held Friday, December 6, 2024, at Mason Funeral Home, Summerville, GA, with visitation there from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service.

Interment will follow with full military honors at Howell Cemetery in Trion, GA.

Memorial gifts are suggested to be made to the Leadership Institute.

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.

Dr. Douglas Earl Caron, age 77 of Cave Spring, Georgia, formerly of Trion, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at his residence.

Dr. Caron was born in Anniston, Alabama on May 17, 1947, son of the late George Caron and Charlotte Hughes Caron. He had a successful career practicing medicine in several locations throughout Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee and owned the Caron Medical Center and Clinic in Summerville. Dr. Caron was a graduate of Emory University, where he earned his B.A. in 1969; The Medical College of Georgia, graduating in 1997; and East Tennessee University, while he served his residency at CHI Memorial in Chattanooga from 1997-2000. Dr. Caron was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a Military Policeman and earning the Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service in 1971. Among his many interests, he enjoyed cooking, traveling, studying, listening to classical music, and spending time with his kids, grandkids and friend, Patti.

In addition to his parents, Dr. Caron was preceded in death by a daughter, Leslie Anne Caron; brothers-in-law, Shag Worley and Johnny “Fuzz” Parker; his grandparents and several aunts and uncles.

Dr. Caron is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Corey Caron, Craig and Theresa Caron and Christopher and Marie Waldrop; daughter and son-in-law, Carrie and Cole Cooper; sisters, Nancy Worley and Cheryl Parker; dear friend, Patricia Simmons; 6 grandchildren, Jack Cooper, Crew Cooper, Jude Cooper, Max Caron, Charlotte Caron and Connor Caron; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services for Dr. Caron will be held Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the Trion United Methodist Church with Rev. Casey Bramlett officiating.

The family will receive friends following the memorial service.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Dr. Douglas Earl Caron.

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

Mr. Jonathan Odell “Jon” Mitchell, age 51, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.

Mr. Mitchell was born November 30, 1973, in Rome, GA, son of Peggy Ann Latta Mitchell and the late James Shamblin “Jimmy” Mitchell, Jr. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church and had been employed as a commercial water meter specialist.

Mr. Mitchell dedicated his life to coaching youth sports, sharing his passion for baseball, softball, and football with countless athletes. He also loved spending time on the golf course, playing tennis and volleyball, and enjoying friendly games of cornhole with his family and friends. He spent most of his time on the ball field watching and coaching his kids and grandkids play ball.

He will, no doubt, be front row at every event his youngest son, Will, has, cheering him on from above with the same enthusiasm and love he always showed.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James “Jim” and Clara White Mitchell; maternal grandparents, Herman and Debbie Latta; uncle, Kenny Mitchell, father-in-law, Donald McNeese; brother-in-law, Brad Johnson; and sister-in-law, Teresa Busbin.

Survivors include his wife, Sherry Elrod Mitchell; sons, Collin (Autumn) Cooper, William Mitchell; daughters, Allie Mitchell, Haedyn (Zac) Mobbs; mother, Peggy Mitchell; brothers, Jamie (Tammy) Mitchell, Jason (Misty) Mitchell; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Cleta Farrow, Becky Elrod, Nathaniel (Tammy) McNeese; mother-in-law, Betty McNeese; and grandchildren, Zion Mobbs, Ella Mobbs, and Torin Mobbs.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow at Lyerly Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Kelo Sagram, Josh Day, Justin Day, Ben Latta, Kerry Thomas, and Jamey Simmons. Honorary pallbearers will be all former players that he coached, who he loved like his own kids.

Mr. Mitchell will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Wednesday.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Jordan Reynolds Memorial Scholarship Fund at United Community Bank.

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.