The descendants of John Wesley and Nancy Bowman Smith will gather at Menlo Park on Sunday September 24th at noon. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish to share.
Mrs. Sue Mason Phillips, age 85, of Summerville, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.
Sue was born November 17, 1937, in Blanche, AL, daughter of the late William “Bill” and Bessie Crane Mason.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her children’s fathers, Bill Ezell, Jess Tucker, and her husband, Boney Phillips; sisters, Nora Lee Mason, Ann Tucker, and Cledia Woods.
Sue was an avid Elvis Fan and enjoyed Elvis’ music and collecting his memorabilia. She was retired from Courageous Home Health. She loved the special people she was able to meet and serve. It suited her servant heart. Her life was a living example of Ephesians 6:7-8, “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do.” Sue’s passions were her family, her pet dog, Star, and being an Elvis Fan.
She loved her family and helped everyone she knew and did it with so much love. She will be missed, but her love, grace, and generosity will live on through everyone who knew her.
The mother of 3 sons, she is survived by her sons, Glen (Rita) Ezell, Joey Ezell, and Shannon (Joanna) Tucker; sisters, Lucille Wood, Joyce Burke, and Judy Tucker; grandchildren, Sonja Ezell Price, Brian Ezell, Hope Ezell, Kaylee (Jay) Williams, Caleb Tucker, Ester Sue Tucker, and one bonus grandson; 6 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Sue will be will be greatly missed by her faithful fur baby companion, Star.
Funeral services for Mrs. Phillips will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 23, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with her loving sons officiating. Interment will follow in Weiss Lake Memorial Gardens in Gaylesville, AL, with her nephew, James “Jimbo” Burke officiating. Active pallbearers will be Ryan Price, Jamie Tucker, Jay Williams, Brannon Ezell, and John Tucker. Honorary pallbearers will be her caregivers, Remona Wright, Opal Deering, Vickie Darnell, Relady Bishop, and Brooke Brock;,as well as the Staff of Menlo Restaurant and of Chattanooga Hospice.
Mrs. Phillips will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. on Friday.
At other hours, the family will gather at 851 Mockingbird Lane off of Trion-Teloga Road in Trion. Look for the yellow ribbon.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to her caregivers who loved on her and who were there for her.
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.
Tune in tonight for Chattooga Indian football on WZQZ! The Indians will go on the road tonight to Lindale to take on the Pepperell Dragons in their first region game of the year. Chattooga is currently 1-3 on the season after a tough homecoming loss last week to Murray County 28-21. Pepperell is also 1-3 on the season after losses to Northwest Whitfield, Model and Woodland Cartersville. The Dragons notched their first win of the season last week at home against Temple 19-14.
Join Robert and Gray Beach tonight as they will call the action live from Lindale. The game will be broadcast live on the radio on 99.1 FM and AM 1180. The game will also be live video streamed on the WZQZ Facebook page. Kickoff is at 7:30 pm.
The Trion Bulldogs are off this week and will resume action next Friday night on the road at Dade County for their first region game of the season.
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Ms. Betty Faye Lively Nelson, age 74, of Summerville, GA, died Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at her residence.
Ms. Nelson was born February 8, 1949, to the late Ray Lively and Wilma Burke Hunter.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Lively; and one sister, Donna Hogue.
Survivors include daughters, Karen Gamble, Summerville, GA, Aimee Espy, Tiltonsville, OH; two sons, Tracy (Kathryn) Espy, Summerville, GA, Geoff Baird, Wheeling, WV; eight grandchildren, Joey (Anna) Shepard, Katie (Doug) Van Drei, Josh Shepard, Daniel Espy, David Espy, Nick Espy, Trey Espy, and Faith Baird; one sister, Melanie Howard, Summerville, GA; one brother-in-law, James Arnold, Summerville, GA. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
No formal visitation or funeral services will be held.
A drop-in friend and family gathering will be held Sunday, September 24, 2023, from 2:00 until 6:00 P.M. at West Summerville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The public is invited.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN (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.
There’s Hope For The Hungry will be at South Summerville Baptist Church on Wednesday September 20th. They will be distributing food from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Pair of Brooks shoes for sale – size 12 – only been worn about five times – Price is $40. Call 762-307-6690
Looking For Small Yards To Mow, Gutter Cleaning, Trimming Or Removing Shrubs Or Bushes. Cleaning Out Garages, Storage Buildings, Or Barns And Junk Removal. Reasonable Rates, Contact David @ 706-936-6498 For Free Estimates.
Want to buy a washer and dryer in good working condition. 706-676-1036