MR. DONALD VERNON HOLT, age 86, of Jenkins Gap Road, Summerville, Georgia, Gore Community, passed away Sunday morning at his residence, following an illness. A native of Gore, Mr. Holt was born to the late James Thomas and Della Mae Allen Holt, on October 16, 1937; He was Baptist by Faith, a Farmer, and also worked in the carpet industry. In addition to Parents, He is preceded in death by a sister, the late Shirley Mae Maxey and brother and sister-in-law, the late James T. & Frances Maxey Holt.

Surviving are sister, Bobbie Jones; and great nephew, Landon Taylor; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 14th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. David Holt and Pastor Greg Montgomery officiating, interment in Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Steve Anderson, Danny Pierce, Alan Maxey, John Riley, Landon Taylor, and Terry Williams.

The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, Wednesday from 6 until 8 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Donald Vernon Holt, who passed away Sunday.

Mr. Eugene Forrest Ellenburg, age 80, of Trion, GA, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Ellenburg was born August 5, 1943, son of the late Robert Cleveland and Verdie Forrest Ellenburg. He was a member of Teloga Baptist Church and was a retired mechanic where he owned and operated Ellenburg’s Garage.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Ellenburg; and second wife, Peggy Sue Ellenburg.

Survivors include his sons, Robert Eugene (Judy) Ellenburg, Jeffrey Ellenburg; special friend, Brenda Gilmer; grandchildren, Beth Blackwell, Trina Elliott, Trent Hall, Allen Ellenburg, Nic Ellenburg, Connor Ellenburg, and Jaxon Ellenburg; great-grandchildren, Austin Byers, Jake Byers, Haley Byers, Caleb Blackwell, Ezra Ellenburg, Barrett Ellenburg, and Wyatt Ellenburg.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 11, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Weaver officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Allen Ellenburg, Nic Ellenburg, Connor Ellenburg, Jaxon Ellenburg, Austin Byers, and Jake Byers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Teloga Baptist Church.

Mr. Ellenburg will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Sunday.

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. Charles Edward “Big Willie” Johnson, Sr. , age 87 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at a Rome hospital.

Mr. Johnson was born in Summerville, Georgia on April 28, 1936, son of the late William Franklin Johnson, Sr. and Mable Willingham Johnson. He was a member of the Pennville First Baptist Church and was the owner and operator of Willie’s Plumbing and Backhoe Service. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. He attained rank as Sargent and was a driver for the General. He enjoyed golfing and fishing, and was an avid Georgia Tech Fan, and even liked the Georgia Bulldogs as long as they weren’t playing Tech, but his favorite activity was spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn McWhorter; and two brothers, Joe Johnson and Ronald Johnson.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sue Johnson; daughter, Kim Johnson; son and daughter-in-law, Charles “Little Willie” and Eva Johnson, Jr.; brother and sister-in-law, William and Joyce Johnson; sister-in-law, Sylvia Johnson; special friends, Billy Willingham, Judy Edgeworth and Bily Joe Duham; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services for Mr. Johnson will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Colbert officiating.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 2:00 P.M. until the service hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Charles Edward “Big Willie” Johnson, Sr.

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

Master Asher Chase Carroll, 5 week old son of Brooklyn Thrasher and Chase Carroll, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 in a Chattanooga Hospital.

Asher was born in Rome, Georgia on October 31, 2023. He is survived by his parents, Chase and Brooklyn; grandparents, Stacy and Amy Thrasher, Clay and Mamie Carroll and Keri and Mark Pike; great grandparents, Charles and Cindy Thrasher, Cindy Hughes, James Carroll and Sheila McKissick; and a number of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and additional family members.

Funeral Services for Asher will be held Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Lyerly Cemetery.

There are no plans for a formal public visitation.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Master Asher Chase Carroll.

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

Mr. Ernest Douglas “Ernie” Ragland, age 82, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Ragland was born October 24, 1941, in Lyerly, GA, son of the late Roy Howard Ragland and Vonnie Ruth Abernathy Ragland. He was of the Baptist faith, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Reichold Chemical.

In his younger days, he loved hunting and the outdoors. He was an amazing cook and looked forward to his annual October stew cooking with his family and friends. Mr. Ragland enjoyed nothing more than small gatherings and company stopping by for jokes and conversation.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Dennis Ragland and William “Poot” Ragland; and his soulmate and partner of 25 years, Rita Fay Campbell.

Survivors include his son, Randy (Rachel) Ragland; daughter, Ginger (Guy) McCarty; honorary daughter, Kelli Broome; sister, Patricia (Jack) Rich; and 9 grandchildren.

A graveside service will be planned by the family at a later date at Johnson Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.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.