Mr. James Bowen “Fred” Sumner, age 81 of Summerville, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Sumner was born in Rome, Georgia on July 11, 1944, son of the late James Homer Sumner and Marie Bryan Sumner. He was a member of the New Faith Tabernacle and was retired from Easter Electric and Triple S Wood Works. Mr. Sumner was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, singing gospel music and playing the guitar. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sumner was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Sumner.

Mr. Sumner is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James “Jimbo” and Sheila Sumner; daughters and son-in-law, Alesia Moses and Cynthia and Tracy Mitchell; sisters and brother-in-law, Betty Croy and Liz and Larry Jones; brother, Tommy Sumner; grandchildren, C.J. Sumner, Shantel Rice, Bradley Sumner, Chasity Wilbanks, Dylan Hayes, Sterlin Swords and Paul Swords; 14 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Sumner will be held Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Sumner officiating. Interment will follow at 4:00 P.M. in the Rome Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be C.J. Sumner, Bradley Sumner, Dylan Hayes, Paul Swords, David Pittman and Tracy Mitchell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sterlin Swords, Kenny Ash, Shantel Rice and Chasity Wilbanks.

Mr. Sumner’s family will receive friends Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour at the Coffman Funeral Home.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. James Bowen “Fred” Sumner.

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

Mr. Fred Sterling Hall, age 85 of Menlo, Georgia passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Mr. Hall was born in Lafayette, Georgia on March 23, 1940, son of the late Archie Lee Hall and Lois Mae Hamby Hall. He was a member of the North Summerville Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, and was retired from the State of Georgia Forestry Commission and was the Chief Sr. Ranger of Chattooga County. He was also a master carpenter and contractor. Mr. Hall enjoyed fishing, hunting, farming and traveling, but his favorite activity was spending time with his family, especially game night.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Hall was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Hobbs Hall; brother, Eugene Hall of Lafayette; and a granddaughter, Jessica Celeste Hall.

Mr. Hall is survived by his wife, Elsie Hall; daughter, Jamie Morris; sons and daughters-in-law, Lamar and Kaye Hall and Jason and Amy Hall; sister, Mattie Lee Collier; brother and sister-in-law, John Archie and Betty Hall; grandchildren, Kayla Hall and Josh Suggs, Amos Morris, Chelsea Morris Brown(Jake), Seth(Jessica) Hall, Cole Hall and McKenzie Hall; great granddaughter, Elsie Joanna Suggs; special nieces, Debbie Hall Allmon and Cindy Hartsfield; special nephew, David Floyd; and a number of additional nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Hall will be held Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Hampton and Rev. Tom Russell officiating. Interment will follow in the Garrett Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jason Hall, Cole Hall, Seth Hall, Justin Allmon, Patrick Wright and Josh Suggs. Honorary Pallbearers will be Roy Morris, Amos Morris and Jake Brown.

Mr. Hall’s family will receive friends Tuesday evening at the Coffman Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Fred Sterling Hall.

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