MR JAMES MONROE PIERCE, age 61, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at a Rome hospital. He was born on March 9th, 1964 in Fort Payne, Alabama, a son of the late Elmer and Margie Eller Pierce. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pierce was preceded in death by a son in-law Mr. Josh Hines and a Grandson Mr. Christopher Chapman. He was a retired small engine repairman.

Surviving include his wife Mrs. Alisha Pierce, daughters, Deanna Hines and Cheyenne Nichols (Ryan Pierce), sons Christopher (Veronica) Pierce, Daniel (Crystal) Pierce, and Jonathon Nichols. Grandchildren Alexis Sluder, Jordyn Sluder (Brycen Hunt), Trinity Sluder (Chance Canada), Daye Nutter, Chloe Pierce, Aubrey Pierce, Ashton Pierce, Adian Pierce, Jameson Pierce, and Thomas Davis and three Great Grandchildren, Tyson, Vada and River, Brothers Stephenson Pierce and Dewayne Pierce and sisters Carolyn (Noel) Johnson and Debbie (Frankie) Majors. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Pierce will be held on Saturday, February 28th at 2PM from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. The Rev. Chris Nixon officiating and interment in the Summerville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Nellenboch, Jeremy Spears, Ryan Pierce, Carson Keen, Steve Fowler, and Chance Canada. The Family will receive friends Saturday starting at 1PM until the time of the service, at the funeral home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. James Monroe Pierce.

Ms. Nancy Alene “Nanie” Light, age 85 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, February 22, 2026 in a Rome hospital.

Ms. Light was born in Rome, Georgia on December 18, 1940, daughter of the late Jeddy S. Light and Mildred Frances Ashworth Light. She was a member of the Sonrise Community Church, where she was active in the Nursery and the Fellowship Hall Ministries. She loved God and enjoyed serving her church. Ms. Light was employed with the former Farmer’s and Merchant’s Bank, retiring as assistant Vice President after over 35 years of service. Following her retirement, she worked with her brother as a decorator in the wallpaper business. In her down time, she enjoyed working in her yard and reading.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Light was preceded in death by her siblings, Brenda Raynell Wiseman, Faye Neil Duke, Frances Maxine Jones, Patsy Ann Woods, Jerry Maxwell Light, Carole Sue Ash, Deborah Jean Warnock and Michael Lewis Light; and a nephew, Steven Jones.

Ms. Light is survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Liz and Jim Bennett, Fredda McCrickard and Roxie and Larry Weesner; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Debbie Light; her beloved fur baby, Merzedez; and a number of nieces, nephews and additional family members.

Funeral Services for Ms. Light will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Marcus A. McCrickard officiating. Interment will follow in the Green Hills Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Larry Weesner, Shannon Bennett, Rhett Bennett, John Critchfield, Zeb Whitehead and Tshombe High. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Women’s Sunday School Class and members of the Sonrise Community Church.

The family will receive friends Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Coffman Funeral Home from 1:00 P.M. until the service hour.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Ms. Nancy ALene “Nanie” Light.

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

Mr. Gary Nolan Kitterman, age 84, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his residence.

Mr. Kitterman was born March 15, 1941. He was retired from the United States Air Force with 28 years of service.

He was preceded in death by several siblings.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Ann Graham Kitterman; daughters, Beth Campbell and Carol Zemlicka; brothers, Leland Kitterman and Bill Kitterman; and several grandchildren.

There will be no formal services and private entombment will be held at Greenhills Memory Gardens.

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.