DEWAYNE NEAL FULTON,SR., age 69 Trion, Georgia, passed away December 29, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Trion, Georgia on December 7, 1953 son to the late Clyde Fulton and Bertha Croy Fulton. He was a Chemical Operator with Omni Nova Solutions, he served in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by a brother Clem Fulton, adopted parents, Jim and Bessie Allen.

Surviving are daughter, Stephanie Nicole Cromer; sons, Dewayne Neal Fulton, Jr., and Scott Allen Fulton; sister, Cindy Bell; brothers, James Fulton and Tim (Nancy) Allen. Nieces and Nephews also survive.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 11 a.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with family members officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Dewayne Neal Fulton, Sr. who passed away December 29, 2022.

LINDA EARL CALDWELL JONES age 77 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 in a Rome Hospital. She was born in Summerville, Georgia, February 12, 1945, daughter to the late Charlie and Irene Caldwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Melvin Timmons, sisters, the late Pamala Jean Caldwell and Barbara Beatrice Caldwell; brothers, the late Charles Leroy Caldwell and George Dewayne Caldwell, and brothers-in-law, the late Johnny Tapp and Danny Kilgore. Linda was a Homemaker and a member of the Harrell Street Church of God.

Surviving are brothers, Ray (Denane) Caldwell and Jerry Caldwell, Rachael(Danny) Kilgore, Doris (Johnny) Tapp.

Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 6, 2023, at 1:30 P.M. from the J.D. Hill Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Caldwell and Rev. Leroy Nichols officiating, interment in the Mount Carmel Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Brison Pollock, Jeffery Caldwell, Bryson Phillips, Jacob Caldwell, Conner Elrod, and Charles Caldwell, Jr.(J.J.). Honorary Pallbearers will be Gracie Drake, Doyal Ash, Gracie Phillips, Eathan Caldwell, TaLaylah Price, Navin Morris, and Anthony Eskew. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Linda Earl Caldwell Jones who passed away on Wednesday.

Mr. Wilburn Lewis “Buster” Cavin, age 82, of Menlo, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mr. Cavin was born September 10, 1940, in Chesterfield, AL, son of the late Roy and Frances Powell Cavin. He was retired from Best Manufacturing where he worked as a supervisor in the Dipping Department. Mr. Cavin was a member of Chesterfield Baptist Church and had most recently attended Menlo First Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Best Silver Club and was an avid farmer who loved his cows, goats, and dogs. Mr. Cavin was a wonderful cook and gardener and could make the best “cathead” biscuits you’d ever tasted. He dearly loved his wife, son, and granddaughter.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Cavin was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Cavin and Johnny Cavin; sister, Charlotte (Doyle) Chumbler; brother-in-law, Buddy Barnes; sister-in-law, Farice Cavin.

Survivors include his wife, JoAnne “Dot” Cavin; son, James Wilburn (Robin Brown) Cavin; a sister, Katie Barnes; granddaughter, Ainsley “Spedley” Cavin; special nieces, Dale Hogg Holleman and Kim Bullard; special nephews, Drew Hartline, Jeff Barnes, Tim Hogg, and Jaden Barnes.

Funeral services for Mr. Cavin will be held at 11:00 A.M. (E.S.T.) Friday, January 6, 2023, at Chesterfield Baptist Church with Rev. Matthew Willingham and Rev. Ricky Clark officiating. Interment will follow in AMI Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Lyn Chumbler, Jeff Barnes, Randy Gilley, Marc Hogg, Tim Hogg, Farrell Anderson, and Theron Finley. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Moon, Junior Boyd, Marty Boyd, Ricky Boyd, Ronnie Watkins, Bill and Mary Crain, Paul Bice, Rick Cavin, Chuck Boyd, Thomas Flood, and Davin Meadows.

Mr. Cavin will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, January 5, 2023. He will also be in state at Chesterfield Baptist Church from 10:00 A.M. (E.S.T.) 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.

Ms. Leisha “Beth” McCary, age 58, of Summerville, GA, died Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Advent Health Redmond.

Ms. McCary was born April 5, 1964, in Rome, GA, daughter of David and Joyce Koonce Bethune. She was a member of Trion Heights Baptist Church and was employed with Harbin Clinic. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother to her grandson, Cooper. She also loved to read.

Survivors include her son, David (Skylar) McCary; daughters, Kelli (Casey) Veatch, Paige (Kyle) Parker; a brother, Jon (Mary) Bethune; sister, Davette (Tony) Smith; and grandson, Cooper McCary.

Graveside and interment services to will be held Friday, January 6, 2023, at West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Vernon Johnson officiating. Active pallbearers will be Layne Bethune, Landon Bethune, Joshua Smith, Jacob Smith, Tony Smith, and Dallas Holzer. Honorary pallbearers will be Tammie Thompson and the Pairs and Spares Sunday School Class.

Ms. McCary will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. until 1:30 Friday.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to Trion Heights Baptist Church in Beth’s memory.

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. Ronald Gene Spraggins, age 75, of Menlo, GA, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mr. Spraggins was born October 18, 1947, in Trion, GA, son of the late Andrew and Imogene Gertrude Johnson Spraggins. He was retired from Mohawk.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Joel Dewayne Whittle; brother, William “Butch” Spraggins; and sister, Martha Spraggins.

Survivors include his children, Ronald Lamar Spraggins, Rhonda Michelle Hall, and Becky Eaton; sisters, Andrea Spraggins and Carolyn Spraggins; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 7, 2022, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rodney Blalock officiating.

Mr. Spraggins will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.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.

Mrs. Susan Carol Durham, age 66 of Trion, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at a Rome Hospital.

Susan was born in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia on October 2, 1956, daughter of the late Harold C. “Billy” Durham and Sara Jo Spence Durham. She was a member of the New Beginnings Baptist Church and was retired from Color Spectrum. She enjoyed shopping, working in the yard, dancing and being around water, especially water skiing. In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Ball; and a brother, Barry Watson.

Susan is survived by her sons, LaDon Roach and Matt Beech; brother and sister-in-law, Sonny and Cheryl Durham; sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and DeWayne Allmond; grandchildren, Randi Wills, Ryan Roach, Reece Roach and Lorianna Beech; great grandchildren, Gatlin Wills, Bane Wills and Paxton Roach; special friends, Eve Johnson and Jean Rollins; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Susan will be held Friday, January 6, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Ken Johnson and Rev. Chris Nixon officiating. Interment will follow in the Lafayette City Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include John Martin, Ryan Roach, Reece Roach, Kevin Wills, David Martin and Tony White.

Susan will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Susan Carol Durham. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and to post condolences.

Mr. Robert Alfred Mincey, age 61, of Trion, GA, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Mincey was born April 3, 1961, in Rome, GA, son of the late Robert Lee and Jeanne Costello Mincey. He was Baptist by faith, and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Mincey also worked as a truck driver for 37 years.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Mincey was preceded in death by grandparents, Wheeler and Bessie Mincey, John and Effie Costello; aunts and uncles, Joanne Rowland, Berlie and Tressie Mincey; and a half-brother, Tommy Rowland and a great-grandchild, Hazel.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Tudor; sons, Casey Tudor, Sean (Ida) Mincey; daughter, Jeannie (Steve) Lane; brothers, Bill (Nicole) Mincey, John (Kim) Mincey; sister, Beverly (Ted) Eden; grandchildren, Serena Mincey, Madison Mincey, MaKayla Mincey, and Stefanie Reynolds.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Mincey will be held at 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, December 27, 2022, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Andy Tudor officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Bill Mincey, Terry Payne, Dickie Vaughn, Zach Dixon, and Michael Mincey. Honorary pallbearers will be all of his brothers and sisters-in-arms.

Mr. Mincey will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Tuesday.

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. Tim Perry age 64 of Trion, GA passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 22 at his residence.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Mason Funeral Home, Summerville, GA.