MRS. VANESSA “NETT” ALLEN FAIN- It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Vanessa “Nett” Allen Fain, a cherished mother, grandmother, great – grandmother, sister, and friend who left this world on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the age of 70. Vanessa was born on December 27, 1954, to the late Elizabeth Allen Moore and Henry Lee Allen. She proudly served in the United States Air Force as a Law Enforcement Specialist. Vanessa graduated from Chattooga High School and continued her education at Chattanooga State College and Walker Tech.

She shared a loving marriage with John Fain, Sr., and together they raised their wonderful son, John Fain, Jr. John Jr. was married to the late Preeya Fain, and they were blessed with two beautiful granddaughters, Desiree and Jania. Jania later welcomed her great grandson Treyson, making Nett a very proud great-grandmother. Vanessa grew up surrounded by a close – knit family that included her siblings: Shirley (Dr. Donald) White, Dudley (Gwendolyn) Allen, Annie (Harry) Harvey, Patricia Allen, Cherry Hart, James “Jimmy” (Cathy) Allen, Opal Moore, Herbert Johnson, Vernon (Sandy) Thurman, Jerry (Josephine) Allen, Robin Williams, Pam (Warren) Albert, Brenda Williamson, and Michael (Sandra) Allen. She was also loved by her in-laws: Virginia Price and Gloria Fain, as well as her special friend, Terry Hague. She is also survived her loving nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Vanessa will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her. Her spirit will forever live on in the hearts of her loved ones. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 2:00 P. M. at New Bethel Baptist Church, 281 Georgia Avenue, Summerville, Georgia 30747, with Dr. Rev. Donald White as Eulogist and Pastor Kevin Roach as Presider.

The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Interment at Chattanooga National Cemetery on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:00 A. M.

Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Mr. Dan Eugene “Danny” Hennon, age 68, of Summerville, GA, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mr. Hennon was born October 25, 1956, in Trion, GA, son of Hattie Winters Hennon Dentmon and the late Dennie Hennon. He was previously employed with Harriett and Henderson for 24 years and Mohawk Industries for 20 years. Mr. Hennon loved spending time with his loving wife and family. He also enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling and movies, and collecting hats and model cars. He was also an avid Georgia Bulldog fan.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Linda Hennon and Dennis Hennon; and sister-in-law, Jenny Hennon.

Survivors include his wife, Janet Hunter Hennon; sons, Tommy (Whitney) Hennon, Dusty Hennon; mother, Hattie Dentmon; brother, Jerry Hennon; sisters, Judy Goins, Bobbie Beach, Wanda England; sister-in-law, Barbara Ward; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 expected great-grandchild; special niece, Tonya Chamlee; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 13, 2025, at West Hill Cemetery with Dr. Sammy Barrett and Rev. Kevin J. Norton officiating. Pallbearers will be Nick Chamlee, Michael Fender, Coal Hennon, and Roy Ellenburg.

Mr. Hennon will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 P.M. 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.

Shirley Dianne (Brown) Wooten, age 71, of Covington, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025. Born in Rome, Georgia, on July 2, 1954, Dianne went home to be with her Lord and Savior, whom she loved dearly.

Dianne retired from Gwinnett County Schools and found great joy in traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Her warmth, faith, and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Olin Brown Jr. and Lucy Lee Brown; her sister, Geraldine Whitlock; and her brother-in-law, Edward Campbell.

Dianne is survived by her children, Mistti (Anthony) Cook of Covington and Kip (Senita) Wooten of Eatonton; and their father, Jerry Wooten; her grandson, Lawson Wooten of Eatonton; her brother, Gary (Karen) Brown of Summerville; sisters, Gail (Edward) Tidmore of Lyerly, Bernice Campbell of Summerville, and Pat (Allen) Brown of Summerville; and her brother-in-law, Herman Whitlock of Subligna. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family members who will cherish her memory.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Byrd & Flanigan Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, GA, with Pastor Morris Mitchell and Pastor Gary Howell officiating. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 PM at Summerville City Cemetery, located at 110 Highland Avenue, Summerville, GA 30747.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 2:00–4:00 PM and again from 5:00–8:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Dianne Wooten to: Journey Baptist Church 1160 Kinnett Road Covington, GA 30016.

Mason Funeral Home makes this local announcement on behalf of the family.

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.