Mrs. Jennett Fraiser Hammonds, age 103, of Summerville, GA, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Hammonds was born May 1, 1922, in Dawson, AL, daughter of the late John Marion Fraiser and Lizar Leuvenda Stephenson Fraiser. She had attended the West Summerville Baptist Church and prior to her retirement, was employed with Bigelow-Sanford.

Mrs. Hammonds was known to her grandchildren as “Nana” and “Mamanett,” and was known for her gardening skills in growing beautiful flowers. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed her visits from family and friends. She was also an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fletcher Charles Hammonds; son, Mickey Hammonds; brothers, Henry Fraiser and Rassie Fraiser; sisters, Marie Cofield and Odell Smith; and a grandson, Chuck Hammonds.

Survivors include her sons, Ricky (Pam) Hammonds, Jerry (Anita) Hammonds; a daughter, Jackie Grimes; grandchildren, Chris Hammonds, Megan Hunter, Clancey Cooper, Macy Hammonds Wilson, Casey Broyles, Aaron Broyles, Brooke Whaley, Cody Grimes, and Robin Grimes Womack; 14 great-grandchildren; and nieces, Brenda Cooper and Janet Colbert.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 3, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Baird officiating. Interment will follow in Summerville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Hammonds, Will Hammonds, Trent Wilson, Calen Cooper, Kaden Stover, Cody Grimes, and Steve McGill.

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

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. VIRGIL S. MARTIN – Age 62, of Calhoun, GA, formerly of Lyerly, GA passed away Monday December 29, 2025. Virgil was born October 13, 1963 to his late parents, Lovett Martin, Sr. and Cavalier E. Hudgins Martin. Virgil was a graduate of Chattooga High School and was retired from Mohawk Industries. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and supporting University of Georgia Football. Most of all he enjoyed his family gatherings. He is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Martin.

Those left to cherish Virgil’s memories are his wife, Phyllis Lewis Martin; son, Morgan “Brandon” Watters; stepdaughters, LaSonya Watters and Benita (Kin) Strawder; grandchildren, Taurus Carson, Ava Shelton, and Khyzan Watters; siblings, Vivian Prince, Vickie (Clifton “C.J.”, Sr.) Gooch, Lovett Martin, Jr., Vaddie (Herbert) Harlan, Brenda (Leon) Hall, Deborah (Steve) Hudson, Larry Martin, Richard (Joyce) Martin, Vincent Martin, and Tammy Martin; sisters-in-law, Rhonda Cheever, Wanda (Daryl) Harvey, Bridget (Lamar) Stephens, Danielle (Tyrone) Grant, Stephanie Copeland, and LaQuinta Lewis; aunt, Daphne Morrison; uncles, Timothy Finley and Sanford Finley; special niece, Regina “Batmite” Herring; a host of nieces, nephews, cousin, and other relatives; special friends, George Adams, Tim Adams , Anthony Adams, Jerry Newport, Kerry Newport, Blake Newport, and Monnie Loveless; neighbors, Allen, Cindy, Jason; and other friends.

Homegoing Celebration will be Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12:00 Noon at Pond Spring A.M.E. Zion Church, Taliaferro Springs Rd, Lyerly, GA 30730, with Bishop V.T. Harden, Eulogist. The family will receive extended family and friends on Saturday a hour before the service at the church. Interment; Pond Spring Church Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.

Mrs. Azilee Mathis Edwards, age 94, of Summerville, GA, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Edwards was born June 24, 1931, in Lafayette, GA, daughter of the late Ethel Woodall Mathis and Vandell Mathis. She graduated from Summerville High School in 1948. She was an employee of the Farmer Montgomery Knitting Mill, working under Mr. J.R. Burgess, and later retired from the needling department of the Lyerly Rug Mill. She was a member of Four Mile Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lee Edwards; son, Jerry Wayne Edwards; sister, Audrey Faye Christol; brothers, Monroe Mathis and Herbert Mathis; a special aunt and uncle, Paul and Bobbie Woodall; and daughter-in-law, Barbara Jean Edwards.

Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth Hughes of Trion; sons, Ricky Edwards, Steven (Dale) Edwards, Tim (Pam) Edwards, Andrew Edwards, Mike Edwards, and James (Holly) Edwards; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Melody Edwards.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 3:30 Friday, January 2, 2026, at Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Joel Smith and Rev. Doyle Kelley officiating. Active pallbearers will be Avery Edwards, Austin Edwards, Gunnar Gable, Tom Edwards, Don Edwards, and Mick Allen. Honorary pallbearers will be Robbie Turner, Rodney Edwards, Jeff Edwards, and Danny Callaway.

Mrs. Edwards will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. on Friday.

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. Pauline Estelle Hines, age 94, of Summerville, GA died Monday, December 29, 2025, at Atrium Health Floyd-Chattooga.

Mrs. Hines was born February 16, 1931, in Gaylesville, AL, daughter of the late Milton and Lena Bagley Elliott. She was Baptist by faith and had previously attended the Spring Creek Baptist Church. Prior to her retirement, she was employed with Reigel Textiles.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Mitchell Hines; daughter, Joyce Deborah Hines Battles; brothers, J.D. Elliott, Donald Elliott; and a sister, Gurtrel Elliott Burge.

Survivors include her son, Randall (Tina) Hines; daughter, Peggy Hines; grandchildren, Charity Hines (Joshua) Jolly, Joshua (Melissa) Hines, Timothy Battles, Michael Battles, and Randy Battles; and several great-grandchildren.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Matthew Willingham officiating.

Mrs. Hines will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:30 P.M. Wednesday.

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.