Mr. Terry Lee Johnson, age 72 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Johnson was born in Trion, Georgia on August 22, 1951, son of the late Robert A. Johnson and Clara Hammitt Smith. He was a member of the Trion Heights Baptist Church, and was retired from Reichhold Chemicals, where he was a Production Superintendent. Mr. Johnson enjoyed coaching Recreational League Football and Baseball and when he was able, loved to hunt; but his favorite activity was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Todd; brother, Alvin Johnson and a nephew, Danny Johnson.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Debbie Johnson; son and daughter-in-law, Terry Lee Johnson, Jr. and his wife, Ann; brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Darlene Johnson; sisters and brother-in-law, Jackie and Wayne Cain and Rita Brown; grandchildren, Kayla (Billy) Cotter, Krista Johnson and Haley Johnson; great grandchildren, Kayson Koonce, Jamesen Wright, Khalil Nettles, Kourtney Nettles and Arrow Cotton; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside and Interment Services for Mr. Johnson will be held Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 2:30 P.M. in the West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Vernon Johnson officiating.

Pallbearers will include Terry Lee Johnson, Jr., Tony Johnson, Bo Jones, Jacob Hammitt, Lane Bridges and David Reese. Honorary Pallbearers will include Kayson Koonce, Jamesen Wright, Arrow Cotton, Khalil Nettles, Kourtney Nettles, Wayne Cain, Jo-Anne Campbell, Joe Henry, Mickey Jones, Butch Camp and Leon Tucker.

Mr. Johnson will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Terry Lee Johnson.

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

Mr. Stacy Lee Nixon, age 53, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mr. Nixon was born September 20, 1970, in Rome, GA, son of Patricia Lynn Edgeworth Vaughn and Robert Lee “Bobby” Nixon. He was employed with Labrie and had attended Berryton Faith Temple. Stacy loved to play golf, fish, and hunt, and he was a true life-long fan of the Florida State Seminoles.

Mr. Nixon was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ellis and Viola Edgeworth, Curtis and Elsie Nixon; and sister-in-law, Beth Nixon.

Survivors include his son, Matt Nixon; daughter, Gracie Nixon; companion, Melissa Page Light Johnson; step-son, Tanner Leming; parents, Lynn (Kenneth) Vaughn, Bobby (Shelia) Nixon; brothers, Daniel Nixon, Chris Nixon; nephews, Austin Money, Dillion Nixon, and Lucas Nixon; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services for Mr. Nixon will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, October 21, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin J. Norton and Rev. Steve Burns officiating. Interment will follow in Lyerly Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Daniel Nixon, Chris Nixon, Olin Woody, Hunter Woody, Kevin Vaughn, Josh Vaughn, Tanner Leming, and Justin Blackmon. Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Martin, Brian Flippo, Dustin Veatch, Kenneth Adams, Billy Blackmon, Jr., Mark Nixon, Blake Campbell, and Tony Cook.

Mr. Nixon will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. 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. Ruby Jewel Tinney, age 97 of Shepherdsville, KY passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at a Louisville, KY hospital.

Mrs. Tinney was born December 17, 1925 in Esom Hill, GA to the late Alvin and Lula Brazier Malone. Ahe was a member of Northside Church of Christ and was a loving homemaker.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Tinney; and siblings, Donald Malone, Mary Teal, and Alline Lockridge.
Survivors include her daughter, Carol (Charles) Lowry; brothers, Charles Malone and James Malone; 1 grandchild; 2 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Tinney will take place at 1:00 Saturday, October 21 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating. Interment will follow at Howell Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until the service hour on Saturday at the funeral home.

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

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

MR. ROBERT BLANE (BAMA) REECE, age 61, of Virginia Drive, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, following an illness. Mr. Reece was born on October 1, 1962 in Fort Payne, Alabama to the late Robert Lee Reece and Linda Ruth Blake Reece. He was a member of the 1980 Graduating Class of Chattooga High School, a member of the Just Us Band, and a very devoted ALABAMA Fan. He was the Property Manager for Martin Reality.

Surviving are daughter, Mackenzie Reece; son and daughter-in-law, Cory and Jessica Reece; companion, Susan Reece; grandchildren, Easton Reece, Brylee Reece, Colt Reece; sister and brother-in-law, Marty and Jimmy Lowery; several Aunts and Cousins also survive.

In keeping with Robert’s wishes, he will be cremated, there will be no formal service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Robert Blane “Bama” Reece.

Mr. George W. Stivers, age 82 of the Teloga Community, Summerville, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Stivers was born in Jackson County, Indiana on September 21, 1941, son of the late Herman Andrew Stivers and Blanche Albin Stivers. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and the Army National Guard, serving during the Vietnam War, earning the Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Stivers retired from ANL Shielding, where he worked as a supervisor. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and woodworking. In addition to his parents, Mr. Stivers was preceded in death by sisters, Doris Johson, Genevieve Stivers, Laura Ann Corbin and Patricia Ann Stivers; and brothers, Herman Andrew Stivers, Jr., Raymond Victor Stivers, and Danny Joe Stivers.

Mr. Stivers is survived by his wife, Karen B. Stivers; children, Tonya Stivers, Shawn Fellars and Andy (Amy) Stivers; brother and sister-in-law, Rene and Janie Stivers; sister, Jeanette Hackman; grandchildren, Gavin Stivers, Finley Stivers and Tylee Stivers; and a number of nieces, nephews and additional family and friends.

Funeral Services for Mr. Stivers will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Lemons officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery with the Shanklin-Attaway Post 5 of the American Legion Honor Guard in charge of full Miltary Honors.

Pallbearers will include Dustin Webb, Casey Ramey, Jonathon Stout, Joe Bachelor, Josh Allmond and Toby Morrison. Honorary Pallbearers will be grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Stivers will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Wednesday from 2:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. George W. Stivers.

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