Micheal “Pops” Pegg, age 64, of LaFayette, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frank “Pig” Pegg; brother, Tony Pegg; and grandparents, Richard and Lucy Pegg and Claude and Lora Pettyjohn.

Micheal is survived by his children, Dustin Hughes, Jonathan Hughes, RosAnna (Matthew) Faulkner, Frankie Pegg, and Dillon Pegg; grandchildren, Avery Oliver, Jason Pegg, and Jaxson Faulkner; mother, Genevelyn Pettyjohn Pegg; sisters, Candy Craig and Penny Amanda (Bill) Pegg Hitchcock; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, December 29, in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Mickey Skates officiating.

Visitation will be held on Monday from 5 p.m. to the hour of service at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Mr. Billie Gene Stewart, age 88, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Stewart was born April 20, 1937, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Will and Georgia Barr Stewart. He was of the Baptist faith and prior to his retirement, was employed with Georgia Rug Mill. Mr. Stewart loved hunting and fishing and served as a baseball and football coach.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marzell Nelson Stewart; sister, Diane McNair; and brothers, Gene Stewart and Jay Stewart.

Survivors include his sons, Donnie (Rosemary) Stewart, Dennis (Debbie) Stewart, Jr.; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Jason Lee officiating. Pallbearers will be Chris Stewart, Dennis Stewart, Jr., Chang Stewart, Joey McNair, Nick Stewart, Issaic Stewart, and Brandon Stewart.

Mr. Stewart will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday.

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.

Howard V Hughes Sr. passed away on December 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, music, and faith. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Allie Jo Hughes, whom he cherished deeply.

Howard retired from Mt. Vernon Mills at the age of 65 after many years of dedicated service. A gifted musician, he had a lifelong love for music and was skilled in playing the guitar, bass, and other musical instruments. He found great joy in attending bluegrass festivals, participating in community music events, and sharing his musical talents during church services.

Above all, Howard deeply loved his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his church family. In his later years, his greatest pleasures were making music, spending time with his family, and enjoying visits to local restaurants with Carolyn.
Howard would have celebrated his 82nd birthday on December 25, 2025. He will be remembered for his kind heart, strong faith, and the music that filled his life and the lives of those who loved him. His legacy will continue to live on in every song, every memory, and every life he touched

Howard is survived by his children: Patty Bishop and her husband Randy Bishop, Howard Hughes Jr. and his wife Ann Hughes, and Tammy Lau. He was a proud grandfather to Stephanie Blackmon, Samantha Mendence and her husband Donald Mendence, Shannon Curtis, and RJ Bishop, and a joyful great-grandfather to Pierce Blackmon, Kade Blackmon, Millie Blackmon, Beckham Mendence, Kova Curtis, and Rowan Curtis. He is also survived by his brothers, Kenneth Hughes and Anthony Hughes, several nieces and nephews, and his beloved friend, Carolyn Blackmon, who brought him great companionship and happiness in recent years.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Howard V Hughes Sr. will be held in the chapel of Mason Funeral Home on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 11::00 AM. Visitation will be held Friday, January 2, 2026 from 10:00 AM until the hour of service with Rev. Billy Wright and Rev. Bucky Brown officiating.

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. John Wayne Stowe, age 60 of Trion, Georgia passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 25, 2025 in a Rome hospital.

Mr. Stowe was born in Lafayette, Georgia on March 10, 1965, son of Charlotte Clements Stowe and the late John David Stowe. He was employed with Mohawk Industries, where he was an electrician. Mr. Stowe was an avid outdoorsman and loved doing anything that had him outside.

Mr. Stowe is survived by his wife, Tonya Stowe; daughter, Stephanie Stowe; step-daughter, Kaitlin Montgomery; mother, Charlotte Stowe; brother and sister-in-law, Lance and Sheila Stowe; grandson, Cayden “Pork Chop” Dodd; his pup-pup, Daisy; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside and Interment Services for Mr. Stowe will be held Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. in the West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Chris Gibson officiating. Those desiring to attend the graveside are asked to assemble at the West Hill Cemetery at 2:45 P.M. Sunday.

Pallbearers will be Cayden Dodd, Brandon Stowe, Dennis Bandy, Terry Tinney, Phil Hall, Kevin Lee, Mike Anderson and Steve Anderson.

There will be no public visitation.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. John Wayne Stowe.

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