Betty Taylor Hancock passed away on November 27, 2022, at Life Care Center of Gray, Johnson City, Tennessee after an extended illness. She was born on January 16, 1935, to Lawrence and Ina Taylor of Johnson City, Tennessee.

Betty grew up in Johnson City and graduated from Jonesborough High School, Jonesborough, TN. After graduating, she worked in cosmetology for many years before moving to Georgia where she worked and retired from Kennesaw Community College.

Her favorite past time was listening to country and gospel music. She loved it so much, she learned to play the guitar and loved to play and sing with her family, singing in the choir at her local church as well as singing gospel solos.

She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by an infant son, and her husband, Dennis Hancock, after 37 years of marriage, and her sister, Velma Greene of Greenville, FL.

Survivors include her brother, Lester Taylor (Brenda) of Rockmart, Georgia; five sisters: Patricia Hixson, Frankie Drayne (Eddie); Janice Oliver (James); Linda Lewis (Paul) all of Johnson City, TN, and Gail Taylor of Kingsport, TN, in addition to several stepchildren and step grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.

There will be no official visitation services and Betty will be laid to rest at Haven of Rest Memorial Park in Calhoun, Georgia on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Everyone attending is asked to be at the cemetery by 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Mason Funeral Home of Summerville, Georgia and Morris-Baker Funeral Home of Johnson City, Tennessee are serving the Hancock family. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.masonfuneralhome.com and www.morrisbaker.com
Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.

Ms. Sara Ann Palmer, age 80, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her residence.

Ms. Palmer was born January 17, 1942, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late Grady Lewis Gaines and Florence Wise Gaines. Prior to her retirement, she was employed with Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, David Palmer; grandson, Tyler Palmer; great-granddaughter, Ansley Blaire Keith Palmer; brothers, Robert Gaines and George Gaines.

Survivors include her children, Ricky (LeAnne) Palmer, Scott (Jennifer) Palmer, RoxAnn Palmer (Benny Humphreys), Wendy Wofford; special daughter, Regina Daley; sisters, Jo Smith, Gail (Leon) Rowlls; the father of her children, LaDon Palmer; 8 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Ms. Palmer will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 29, 2022, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Shaver officiating. Interment will follow in Summerville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ross Palmer, Jacob Wofford, Scott Palmer, Mike Gaines, Johnny Smith, and Jason Smith.

Ms. Palmer will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon 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. Derrell Eugene McKeehan, age 78 of Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at a Rome Hospital.

Mr. McKeehan was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 3, 1944, son of the late Eugene Franklin McKeehan and Izora Hamilton McKeehan. He was a member of the N. Summerville Baptist Church, was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a retired truck driver. He had a great sense of humor and loved telling jokes and playing pranks on people. In addition to his parents, Mr. McKeehan was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Amanda Butler.

Mr. McKeehan is survived by his wife, Joyce Elaine McKeehan; Daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Jimmy Bishop of Lake View, Georgia and Lee Ann and Kenny Visage of Lafayette, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Stan and Linda McKeehan of Rock Springs, GA; grandchildren, Michael McKeehan and Casey Butler; great grandchildren, Addicus “Addie” McKeehan and Sid Jennings; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside and Interment Services for Mr. McKeehan will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 2:30 P.M. in the West Hill Cemetery with Pastor Sammy Barrett officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Ford, Michael McKeehan, Jimmy Bishop, Casey Butler, Max Colbert and Casey Brown. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Staff of Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. McKeehan will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M.

The McKeehan family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the N. Summerville Baptist Church.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Derrell Eugene McKeehan.

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

Mr. Nelson “Rusty” Rhea age 67 of Cedar Bluff, AL passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at his residence.

Mr. Rhea was born November 18, 1955 in Chattanooga, TN to the late William and Shirley Morris Rhea. Prior to his retirement he was a professional truck driver and was a veteran of the United States Navy.
Survivors include his siblings, Rita Warren, Sandy Legg, and Billy Rhea.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Rhea will be held at a later date.

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

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