Mrs. Linda “Lynn” Cecilia Fuson Puttere, age 77 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 at her residence.

Lynn was born in the suburbs of Munich, Germany on July 1, 1947, daughter of the late Pauvali Traikovic and Anita Alfridea Polnuer Traikovic. She was a member of the New Generations Church of God and was formerly employed as a medical billing clerk for Medisystem and for LaOtto Manufacturing, where she oversaw the manufacturing of automobile headlights. Lynn had also worked as a volunteer with The Well here in Summerville, helping women in need. She loved gardening and crocheting, and was an avid Elvis Presley fan. In addition to her parents, Lynn was preceded in death by a son, William Paul Fuson; granddaughter, Anita Grace Pittman; and a grandson, Jeremy Paul Konczal.

Lynn is survived by her husband, Fred Puttere; daughter, Wendy Kay Fuson Pittman; grandchildren, Brandon Lee Pittman and Kaitlynn Eugenis Pittman; 4 great grandchildren, Jackson Konczal, Alina Konczal, Gracelynn Pittman and Oakleigh Pittman; nephew, Adam Fuson; and a niece, Jessica Fuson Patterson.

Funeral Services for Lynn will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Winston officiating.

The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 5:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Pettit Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Linda “Linda” Cecilia Fuson Puttere. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

Mrs. Christel Lynn Surber, age 50 of Trion, Georgia passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 at a Rome hospital.

Christel was born in Winder, Georgia on August 22, 1973, daughter of the late Allen Lewis and Sue Lord Lewis. She was a member of the Wayside Baptist Church and recently had attended the Ridgeway Baptist Church. She was employed with Oriental Weavers in Dalton. Christel loved working in her flowerbeds, decorating her house and taking care of her fur babies. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Julia Lord, Pearlene Lewis and Hoyt Lewis.

Christel is survived by her husband, John Surber; brother, Sammy Lewis; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Todd Tankersly; an Aunt and Uncle, Sara and Cedy Rollins; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services for Christel will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Benny Price and Rev. Gary Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 P.M. in the Oaknoll Memory Gardens in Rome.

Pallbearers will include Barry Rollins, Austin Gonzales, Ken McCallister, Jeremy Tankersly, James “Peanut” Grogan and Frank Bearden.

Christel’s family will receive friends Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Christel Lynn Surber. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

Mr. Jonathan “Jon” Wells, age 34 of Rossville, GA (formerly of Trion, GA) passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his residence.

Jon was born August 8, 1989 in Fort Oglethorpe, GA to the Rev. Gary and Glenda Wells. He was employed at Shaw Industries and formerly worked at Wells Pest Control. He faithfully attended Bible Baptist Church and was an avid reader.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Eugene Wells, and Rev. W.C. and Louise Woody.

Survivors include his parents, Rev. Gary & Glenda Wells; siblings, Rev. David (Brenda) Wells, Phillip (Danielle) Wells, and Stephanie (Dallas) Holzer; grandmother, Frances Wells; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Wells will take place at 2:00 PM Friday, August 16, 2024 at Mason Funeral Home with Rev. David Wells and Rev. Ricky Gravely officiating. Interment will follow at West Hill Cemetery with Phillip Wells, Jace Wells, Isaac Spears, Eli Spears, Aaron Wells, and Dallas Holzer serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

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