Mr. George David Ward, age 71, of Summerville, GA, died Monday, June 5, 2023, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mr. Ward was born December 25, 1951, in St. Louis, MO, son of the late Robert and Lelia Kiker Ward. He was retired from Mount Vernon Mills where he worked as an electrician. Mr. Ward loved going to Trade Day, restoring cars, and watching western movies.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Hughes Ward; brother, Robert “Bobby” Ward; and a sister, Shirley Ward.

Survivors include his son, David (Kathy) Ward; daughter, Kimberly Michelle Ward; brother, Jimmy (Elaine) Ward; sisters, Brenda (Roy) Akerey, Frances (Charles) Akerey; grandchildren, Tytus and Jovie Thrasher, Kaitlyn Thrasher, Preston Ward, Brylie Ward, Bryson Ward, Dylan Ward, Devon McGuire, and Levi McGuire.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 7, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Donnie Carver officiating.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at Mason Funeral Home from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society (www.donate.cancer.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.

Mr. Lee Lamar Toles, age 91, of Menlo, GA, died Monday, June 5, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Toles was born January 29, 1932, in the Alpine Community, son of the late Guy Harold Toles, Sr. and Eunice Autrey Cavin Toles. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church and was retired from the United States Postal Service. Mr. Toles had also taught electro-mechanical and construction at Chattooga High School for 10 years. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in the Korean War.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Toles was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Esttlee Thrash Toles; brothers, Fletcher Toles, Guy Harold Toles, Jr.; sister, Daphne Toles; and a daughter-in-law, JoAnn Toles.

Survivors include his sons, Stewart (Elaine) Conrad Toles, Mark Hiram Toles; sister, Iris Toles; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Alpine Cemetery with Rev. Steve Peppers and Rev. Larry Elliott officiating.

There will be no visitation.

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.