Douglas Norton Spain, a loving husband, father and Papa, age 85, of Subligna, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Doug, as he was known, was born on October 12th, 1940, in Trion, Georgia, to the late Jimmie and Gertrude Louise Norton Spain. Doug retired from Roper Corporation in 2002 after 30 years of service and was currently employed with Chattooga County Public Works. Doug had many interests including woodworking and was an avid fan of vintage cars. He was a former member of the North Georgia Cruisers and was also a founding member of Horizon Baptist Fellowship, where he would greet you with a warm smile and ensure that you did not forget your bulletin. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia Spain Bullard; Phyllis Spain; and niece, Deborah Bullard Jennings.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Allene Jennings Spain; his children, Amelia Spain Blackmon, Carol Spain, Adam Spain, and Crystal Spain (Bud Raburn). Grandchildren: Blake Maney (Emily), Carrington Maney (Tyler Free), Piper Maney, and Zeke Spain; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 10th at 11am from Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Jennings and Dr. Dalen Jackson officiating followed by interment at Subligna Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Ken Jennings, Stephen Jennings, David Fletcher Sr., David Fletcher Jr., Carey Maney, and Dennis Bullard. Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Norton, Steve Bullard, David King and the members of Horizon Baptist Fellowship.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 5pm until 7pm at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. The family extends their appreciation to the Chattooga County 911 staff, the staff at Atrium Health Floyd Chattooga Emergency Department, the Subligna Volunteer Fire Department, and special friends Jeremy and Lauren Mitchell.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Douglas Norton Spain.

Mrs. Shelia Diane Nixon, age 71, of Summerville, GA, died Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mrs. Nixon was born February 8, 1954, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Orbarn Reed Goodridge and Frances Oneida Bailey Goodridge. She was Baptist by faith, and prior to her retirement, was employed in retail sales.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sons, Stacy Nixon and David Lamar Mason; sister, Glenda Bennett; brother, Danny Goodridge; and daughter-in-law, Beth Nixon.

Survivors include her husband, Bobby Nixon; sons, Chris Nixon, Daniel (Susie) Nixon; brother, Steve Goodridge; nephew, James (Sean) Curran, Jr.; grandsons, Austin Money, Matt Nixon, Lucas Nixon, Dillion Nixon, and Gracie Nixon; her sisters by choice, Joy Greer and Mary Henderson; and her dear friend, Sarah Ruth Thompson.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 8, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin J. Norton, Rev. Steve Burns, Rev. Matthew Willingham, and Rev. Gene Greer officiating. Interment will follow in Summerville Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Brian Flippo, Kenneth Adams, Lucas Nixon, Austin Money, Dillion Nixon, Justin Blackmon, and Olin Woody, & Matt Nixon. Honorary pallbearers will be Gracie Nixon, Billy Blackmon, Jr., Tony Cook, James Curran, Jr., and Sean Curran.

Mrs. Nixon will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday, December 7, 2025.

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. Charlotte Hawkins, 80, of Athens, TN. passed away December 4, 2025 in Athens, TN. Charlotte was born in Menlo, GA in 1945 and spent her childhood in Summerville GA. She graduated from Rhinehart Junior College and earned another degree from Berry College. She had a long career as a Christian school educator and secretary, spending the majority of her career at Victory Baptist Academy in Shelbyville, TN. In 1999, Charlotte and her husband Michael moved to Athens, TN where Michael has pastored Cornerstone Bible Church. She will be remembered for her loving nature, her passion for her students and her dedication to our Lord Jesus Christ.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her mother, Alma Bullard, her sister, Barbara and her brother, Claude. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Michael Hawkins; children, Christi and Jonathan; sisters, Brenda and Geraldine; grandchildren, Kathryn, William, Melody and Sarah Elizabeth as well as many nieces and .

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P. M. Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Rev. Lloyd Warren officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Donations and memorials to Samaritan’s Purse at samaritanspurse.org would be greatly appreciated.

Visitation will be held Saturday from 11 A.M. until 1 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.