MRS. MARY LAURA ANN SMITH CHILDERS, age 85, of West Tate Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away peacefully, at home, Thursday morning, surrounded by her Family. She was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on March 25, 1939, a daughter of the late Forney Wes Smith, Sr. and Alma Lee Brown Smith. Mrs. Childers was a Homemaker, member of Dry Valley Baptist Church where She was a Sunday School Teacher, Flower Lady, and Christmas Play Director. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by husband the late James Marvin Childers, Sr., sons-Larry Randell Childers and James Marvin (Jimmy) Childers, Jr., and grandson, Joshua James Childers.

Surviving are daughter, Susan Elaine (Paul) Dodd; sons, Stephen Landon Childers and Gary Lee Rape; daughters-in-law, Debbie Childers and Raynell Childers; sisters, Rebecca Ann Pettyjohn and Judy Lynne (Scott) Noel; brothers, Richard Franklin (Linda) Smith and Forney Wes (Tonia) Smith, Jr.; 14 Grandchildren, 34 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great Great Grandchildren; special friend, Dennis Crews; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral and interment service will be held Saturday, June 22nd, at 11:00 A.M. from the Greenhills Memory Garden with Dr. Lee Hickman and Kendrick Shelton officiating.

Active Pallbearers Greg Hewitt, Alan Mowry, Jamie Childers, Keith Childers, Jason Childers, Kawyer Childers, and Landon Bailey. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 until 10:30 A.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Mary Laura Ann Smith Childers who passed away Thursday.

Mr. Harold Eugene Callan, Sr. age 76 of Subligna Area of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024 in a Rome hospital.

Harold was born in Trion, Georgia on January 13, 1948, son of the late Will Callan and Ila Mae Comer Callan.  He was a member and Sunday School Teacher at the Bethlehem Baptist Church, and was retired from the Packing Department of Mt. Vernon Mills.  In his younger days, Harold enjoyed playing softball, but as his boys got older, he chose to help coach and mentor them, rather than play.  He loved being outdoors and spent many hours gardening and working in the yard.  In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by a brother, Ken Callan.

Harold is survived by his wife, Diane Callan; sons and daughter-in-law, Gene Callan and Corey and Angela Callan; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nellie and Larry Clements and Ann and Tom Rhinehart; brothers and sisters-in-law, Doug and Anita Callan, Bill and Jan Callan, Tommy Callan, JR and Carol Callan and Jack and Melinda Callan; and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Funeral Service for Harold will be held Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Hobbs and Rev. Larry Scoggins officiating.  Interment will follow in the Subligna Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Gene Callan, Corey Callan, Bill Callan, Jack Callan, JR Callan and Tommy Callan.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Doug Callan and the members of the Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Harold will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.  On Sunday, Harold will lie in state at the Bethlehem Baptist Church from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Harold Eugene Callan, Sr.  Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

Mr. Wayne Andrew McArthur, age 90, of Summerville, GA, died Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at his son’s residence.

Mr. McArthur was born May 21, 1934, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Andrew Gordon Lee McArthur and Grace Mitchell McArthur.  He was a member of Berryton Baptist Church and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mount Vernon Mills.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Espy McArthur; and a sister, Florence Cavin.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Paula McArthur; grandchildren, Cody McArthur, Lacey McArthur Ward; great-grandchildren, Colt McArthur, and Dusty Ward.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 22, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Barry Brown and Bro. Robert Brown officiating.  Interment will follow in Lyerly Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Joey Byars, Alex Byars, Adam Byars, Chris Byars, Thad Reed, and Bryant Parks.  Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Elsberry, Robert Brown, John Mason, Rayburn Ashworth, Billy Bennett, Waymon Blansit, Cecil Parris, Wayne Blansit, Ronnie Croy, Darrell Huskey, Becky Huskey, and Effie Scruggs.

Mr. McArthur 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.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Pruitt Health Care Hospice and Therapy personnel for their wonderful and professional care; especially Jenny, Robin, and Amy who greatly surpassed their duties in compassion and care.

“Thank you to our great family for your support and thank you to our fellow church members, neighbors, and friends for treating us all like family in our time of need.”

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

Mrs. Frances Sue Ramey Patterson, age 88, of LaFayette, GA, died Wednesday,  June 19, 2024, at her residence.

Mrs. Patterson was born February 17, 1936, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Paul and Daisey Durham Ramey.  She was a homemaker and was Baptist by faith.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Patterson was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Rev. James Robert Patterson; brothers, Billy Ramey, Clifford Ramey, and Hoyt Ramey; sisters, Elsie Chastain, Mary Ruth Woodard, Elizabeth Ramey, Kathryn Ramey, Yvonne Sawyer, and Nebalene Ramey.

Survivors include her sons, Randall (Lolly) Patterson, Charles (Sandra) Patterson; daughter, Robin (Brent) Bruce; grandchildren, Heath (Rhiannon) Patterson, Daniel (Kristen) Patterson, Chad Patterson, Luke Patterson, Hannah (Nathan) Schuster, Devan (Jeanie) Bruce, and Ashlyn Bruce; and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Patterson will be held at 4:00 Friday, June 21, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Lewis officiating.  Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be grandchildren.

Mrs. Patterson will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Gideon’s International (www.gideons.org).

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.