MISS MARY ANN PADGETT, age 59, of Martin Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in a Rome hospital. A native of Chattooga County, She was born to the late Charles Leroy and Kathryn Ophelia Priest Padgett on March 21, 1963. Mary previously worker in the turning department of Century Glove Company. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by her sister, the late Kathy Michell Padgett Baker.

Surviving are brother-in-law, Darryl Baker; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 17th, at 12:00 noon from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery. The Family will receive friends, Saturday from 11:00 until 11:45 A.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Miss Mary Ann Padgett, who passed away Wednesday afternoon.

Mrs. Effie Davenport Hayes age 96 of Summerville, GA passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at her residence.

Mrs. Hayes was born July 14, 1926 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Samuel and Rosa Davenport. She was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills and was a founding member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, country music, and especially spending time with her family, children, and grandchildren, and a special love for Gospel music.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John Hayes; brothers, Truman, Charles, Lonnie, Bill, and Earl Davenport; and sisters, Della Henderson, Mary Davis, Jessie Davenport, Rosa Davenport, Ruth Hayes, and Edith Stanley.

Survivors include her children, Diane and Tom Davis, Betty Hayes, David Hayes, and Rose and Tommy Snider; 9 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Vernon Hayes; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Shelva Woods.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Hayes will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, December 16 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Mr. Brad Hayes officiating and Eulogists Benjie Broome and Leigha Parker. Interment will follow at West Hill Cemetery with Allen Hayes, Matthew Evans, Josh Hurley, Luke Evans, Justin Barker, John Snider, Nico Broome, and Gabe Hayes serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include the members of Solid Rock Baptist Church and the daughters of J.W. and Sylvia Austin.

The family will receive friends Friday from 1:00 PM until the service hour at the funeral home.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Services are provided by Mason Funeral Home, Summerville, GA.

Mr. David Rich, age 90, of Rising Fawn, GA, died Monday, December 12, 2022, at Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Rich was born April 22, 1932, in LaFayette, GA, son of the late Arthur P. and Martha Chapman Rich. He was the founder of Dave’s Radiator Shop in Summerville and had also previously worked as an engineer on a dredge boat.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Rich was preceded in death by his first wife, Geraldine Rich; son, Kenneth David Rich; daughter, Paula Rich; brothers, Ernest Rich, Jim Rich, Paul Rich, Johnny Rich, and J.T. Rich; sisters, Annie Lee Curent, Emmie Schrader, and Maggie Mae Rich.

Survivors include his wife, Ann Rich; son, Jamey Rich; daughter, Pamela Rich Justice; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services and visitation will be held privately. Interment will also be held privately in Summerville Cemetery.

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. Terry Don Gazaway, age 70, of Trion, GA, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mr. Gazaway was born June 8, 1952, in Detroit, MI, son of the late Marcus and Mildred Lance Williamson. He was Baptist by faith, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Showa Best for 47 years.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia “Gayle” Tucker Gazaway; children, Donny Gazaway, Brian (Amy) Gazaway, Melissa (Jeff) Farley; siblings, Charles Burgess, Gene (Carolyn) Gazaway, Johnny (Michelle) Williamson, Lucille Grimes, Kathy Craig, Eulene (Wayne) Baggett, Betty Jennings, Mary (Mitchell) Lowrance, David Williamson, and Ray Williamson;7 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Gazaway will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Shores officiating. Interment will follow in Moseley Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Michael Leming, Cameron Gazaway, Dakota Housch, Levi Howard, Patrick Howard, Ricky Leonard, and Andrew Leonard. Honorary pallbearers will be Wendy Warnken, Caitlyn Leming, and the Employees of Showa Best Warehouse.

Mr. Gazaway will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday.
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.