MR. DAVID LAMAR LOVE, age 80 of Red Oak Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Summerville, Georgia on March 8, 1942, son of the late William Marion Love and Fannie Avis Lewis Love. Mr. Love was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in the Viet Nam war, a member of Trion Heights Baptist Church, and a member of various Veteran and community organizations. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Kristopher Wallin and siblings, William Marion Love, Ruth Coker and Robert Love.

Surviving are his Wife, Vera Nell Love; Children, Colleen Cordle, Vernon Johnson, Robert Johnson; 9 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great Great Grandchildren; Siblings, Jenny Tucker, Winston Love, Walter Love, Ben Love; Special Sister-in-law, Margie Love; Special Nephew, Steve Love.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 4th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Vernon Johnson and Odell Anderson officiating, Interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Kevin Vaughn, Tim Harrison, Andrew Johnson, Mike Love, Stephen Cordell and Bill Tutton. Honorary Pallbearers will be Members of American Legion Post #129, members of Mason-McCauley VFW Post #6688, Sons of Legion Squadron #129, the Adult Men’s Sunday School Class of Trion Heights Baptist Church, and Members of the Chattooga County Wildlife Club. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11 until 1 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the Family asks for contributions to Trion Heights Baptist Church local ministries.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. David Lamar Love who passed away on Wednesday.

Mr. Michael Todd Kirby, age 53, of Rome, GA, died Monday, January 30, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Kirby was born April 4, 1969, son of James Kirby, Jr. and the late Freddie Mae Allen. He was self-employed in the construction industry. Mr. Kirby loved cutting grass and spending time with his family and friends. He was also a fence builder.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by brothers, James Edward “Pee Wee” Kirby and Walter Kirby.

Survivors include his father, James Kirby, Jr.; sisters, Cynthia (Brannon) Kirby, Latonya (Coby) Wilborn; nephews, Codie Kirby, Marquez Kirby; nieces, Latasha Kirby, Azariah Smith, and Aaliya Smith; great-nephew, Semaj Kirby; aunts, Nancy Kirby, Charlotte Ellison, Jean Bankston, and Taffy Kirby; uncles, Roger (Barbara) Kirby, Ted Kirby, and Joe Kirby.

Funeral services for Mr. Kirby will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 4, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Melvin Moseley officiating.

Mr. Kirby will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Saturday.

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. Anthony Odell “Tony” Sparks, age 66, of Trion, GA, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mr. Sparks was born March 16, 1956, in Trion, GA, son of Garlis and Shirley Jean Chastain Sparks. He was the owner and operator of Sparks Appliance.

Mr. Sparks was preceded in death by his grandparents, Voy and Edgel Sparks, Leo and Elsie Chastain.

Survivors include his wife, Melanie Smith Sparks; children, Dana (James) Youngs, Shane (Britney) Sparks, and Jacob Sparks; parents, Garlis and Shirley Sparks; brothers, Terry Sparks, Dennis Sparks, Michael Sparks, and Brian Sparks; 13 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Friday, February 3, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joel Glenn officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Shane Sparks, Jacob Sparks, Garrett Sparks, Dawson Sparks, Levi Shigekawa, Dakota Lee, and James Youngs.

Mr. Sparks will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 3:00 P.M. until the hour of service on 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

Mr. John Kelly Young, Sr. age 90 of the Teloga Community, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 in a Rome Hospital.

Mr. Young was born in Berryton, Georgia on April 2, 1932, son of the late Samuel Henry Young and Willie Dossie Parker Young. He was a member of the Alpine Lodge # 211 F&AM, and was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Young was retired from Bigelow-Sanford after 39 years of service and had worked for the Walker County School system as a custodian for over 10 years. He was a workaholic and enjoyed working in his yard and tending to his garden. In addition to his parents, Mr. Young was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Crabtree; sister, Rachel McNair; brothers, Herman C. Young, Harold Young, Luther Young and Billy Joe Young.

Mr. Young is survived by his wife, Liz Young; son, KellyYoung; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Bruce Wallin; grandchildren, Lacy Bowman, Lindsey Keith, Ross Crabtree, Blake Crabtree, Kelsey Young and Hagen Young; 11 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Young will be held Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Jennifer Lee and Rev. Randy Avans officiating and Ms. Lacy Bowman offering the eulogy. Private Interment will be in the Macedonia Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Michael Young, Lee McKeehan, Terrell Scoggins, David Pittman, Jamie Pittman and Brandon Pittman.

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

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. John Kelly Young, Sr.

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

Mr. Bence Junior Anderson, age 85, of Lyerly, GA, died Monday, January 30, 2023, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mr. Anderson was born May 28, 1937, in Holland, GA, son of the late Bence Matthew and Hattie Marie Payton Anderson. He was a member of West Berryton Faith Temple and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mohawk Industries.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Bence Anderson; siblings, James “Bud” Anderson, Annie Woodall, Mary Blalock, Willie Sizemore, Bessie Mann, and Betty Anderson; and a son-in-law, Fredrick Hulse.

Survivors include his wife, Ellen Louise Bryson Anderson; son, Mark (April) Anderson; daughters, Diane Hulse, Mary (David) Ragan; daughter-in-law, Patty Denny; sister-in-law, Cathaline Anderson; brother-in-law, John Mann; 12 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Anderson will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 3, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Mann, Rev. Steve Collins, and Rev. Jason Boyd officiating. Interment will follow in Lyerly Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Steven Gray, David Ragan, Adam Hulse, Zack Hulse, Dewaine Anderson, and Patrick Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be Casey Evans, Jessy Wallin, Dallas Gilreath, and Lebron Jackson.

Mr. Anderson will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Thursday, February 2, 2023.

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. JESSE JEROME ADAMS – Age 67, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was born on June 13, 1955 to the late Jesse Adams, Jr. and Katherine June Lester Adams. He was preceded by his sister, Kathy Adams and brother, Dwayne Douglas Adams. He was a member of The Church of Christ. He was a United States Army Veteran and was Honorably Discharged. He was a former Policeman with the Floyd County Law Enforcement for twenty-five years.

Survivors are his loving and devoted wife of thirty-six years, Angela D. Adams; two daughters, Wendy (Randy) Smith, Tiffany Ratliff; two sons, Tony Michael Ratliff, and Bradley Nichols Adams; eight grandchildren; sister, Jacqueline (David) Griffin; two brothers, Willie George Adams, Terry Adams; uncles, Albert Lester, Lee Lester; mother-in-law, Corine Nichols; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; several nieces, and nephews; special friend, Howard Irvin; other relatives, and friends.

Homegoing Service will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 2:00 P. M. at the West Fifth Street Church of Christ, Summerville, Georgia with Brother John Lewis as Eulogist. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Interment will be on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 11:00 A. M. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

MRS. MARGARET PARKER, age 72, of Campbell Crescent Circle, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, morning in the local nursing home. A native of Trion, Georgia , She was born to the late Robert G. and Elizabeth Jane Prickett Massey on December 2, 1950. Mrs. Parker was a member of the United Christian Fellowship and was owner-operator of Parker Screen Printing.

Surviving are Her husband, Larry Parker; daughters and spouses, Beth Hamilton (Shannon) and Amanda Coggins (Josh); grandchildren, Brylee Coggins, Lauren Hamilton (Alex), Peyton Hamilton, and Kristen Hamilton; sister, Mary Treadwell (Barry); special friend and room mate, Ann King; several Nieces and Nephews.

Memorial service will be held Thursday, February 2nd, at 6:00 P.M. from the United Christian Fellowship with Pastor Gary Howell officiating. The Family will receive friends Thursday from 4:30 until 6:00 P.M. at the Church. The Family wishes to thank the Staff of Oakview Nursing & Rehab. Center and Affinis Hospice for their compassionate care of Mrs. Parker. In Leiu of flowers contributions to the United Christian Fellowship Chruch.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Margaret Parker who passed away Monday.