Mr. Gordon Douglas McCollum, age 91, of the Gore Community, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mr. McCollum was born October 29, 1933, son of the late William Pharr McCollum and Nellie Lee Gordon McCollum. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, but had most recently attended Howards Chapel of Mentone, AL. Prior to his retirement, he was employed with General Electric.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Jennie Langston McCollum; and a brother, Thomas C. McCollum.

Survivors include his son, Jimmy (Lillian) McCollum; daughter, Judy (Jeff) Mosher; grandchildren, Ian (Gabi) McCollum, Wes (Cara) Love, and Aaron McCollum; great-grandchildren, Rhett Love and Callum McCollum.

Graveside and interment services for Mr. McCollum will be held at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Chris Murdock officiating. Pallbearers will be Ian McCollum, Wes Love, Rhett Love, Aaron McCollum, Zack Sloss, Brandon Gurley, Tom Westmoreland, and David Tuttle.

Mr. McCollum will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund (C/O Pam Hammonds – 204 Congress Street, Summerville, GA 30747).

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. Jerry Kelise Hurst, age 80 of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at a healthcare center in Lafayette, Georgia.

Mr. Hurst was born in Ider, Alabama on August 27, 1945, son of the late Andrew Hurst and Mary Lee Holland Hurst. He was a member of the Welcome Hill Baptist Church and was retired from the maintenance department of Shaw Industries. Mr. Hurst enjoyed gardening, piddling, and going to Trade Day, but his favorite activity was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Elton Crane; brother, Jimmy Hurst and a sister-in-law, Carolyn Hurst.

Mr. Hurst is survived by his wife, Sharon D. Hurst; sons, Jay Hurst and Todd Hurst(Christopher Finch); daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Ricky Bruce, Pam Hurst, Kelly and Tommy Young, Jr. and Audrey Hurst; sister and brother-in-law, Glenda and Ronald Swader; brother, Ricky Hurst; grandchildren, Ross Bruce, Jonathan Bruce, Justin Lewis, Dewayne Daggett, William Hurst, Latasha Hines, Aleigha Young and his little buddy, Karter Brown; 22 great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside and Interment Services for Mr. Hurst will be held Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. in the Green Hills Memory Gardens with Chaplain Ronnie Chandler officiating.

Pallbearers will be Justin Lewis, Dewayne Daggett, Jonathan Bruce, William Hurst, Jonathan Hines, Jaycee Young and Butche Cordle. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Staff of Pruitt Healthcare of Lafayette, Pruitt Hospice and Karter Brown.

The family of Mr. Hurst will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. until 2:30 P.M.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Jerry Kelise Hurst. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

LT. COL. RETIRED BUDDY LEE PARKER, age 81, of McDonough, Georgia, formerly of Summerville, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, in the local nursing home. A native of Summerville, Georgia, He was born to the late Robert and Lillian Butler Parker on February 22, 1944. He was a member of the Union Grove Baptist Church, McDonough, Georgia and Retired Lt. Col. U. S. Army after his service of 25 years and Veteran of Viet Nam War. Buddy worked for the Georgia State Medical Examiners Board for 10 years. He Loved hunting, fishing, going to yard sales and collecting fishing rods. He was the Lead Bird Hunter at The Burge Club in Mansfield Georgia.

Surviving are his daughter, Kelli (David) Luxemburger; granddaughters, Rory Luxemburger and Emma Luxemburger; sisters, Jean Spivey and JoAnn Dempsey; brother, Larry Parker; girlfriend, Wanda Groover; his hunting dogs, J.J., Jake, Joe, Rex, Rip, Rap, Lady, Suzie; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Service will be held Monday, September 1, 2025 at 11 a.m. from the Summerville First Baptist Church with Pastor Lance Wade and Dr. Randy Clayton officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers will be David Reynolds, Louie Peter, Kevin Thaxton, Donnie Hayes, Jim Parker, Shannon Hamilton, David Parker and Derek Parker. Honorary Pallbearers, members of the Union Grove Baptist Church of McDonough, Georgia and members of the Burge Club of Mansfield, Georgia. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 31 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home and also Monday September 1, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Summerville First Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Buddy Lee Parker.

Ms. Joyce Ann Reynolds age 70 of Trion, GA passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her home.

Ms. Reynolds was born October 20, 1954, in Trion, GA to the late Walter Pleasant and Hester Faye Haney. She was employed at Mount Vernon Mills in the Spinning Room prior to her retirement. She enjoyed watching her favorite tv shows, cooking, playing with her dog Baby and most of all spending time with her family and friends.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Ann Haney, Jan Oliver and Doris Agnew; Grandparents, D.W. and Fannie Reynolds, Charlie and Savilla Haney.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Susan (Bob) Ponder, Sharon (Jason) Hughes; Grandchildren, Shawn Rehm, Jacob (Katie) Hughes, Edward (Lesley) Hughes, Dekoda (Crystal) Hendrix, Kimberly Hughes and Lela (Zach) Weeks; Great Grandchildren, Roza, Demetri, Rachel Rehm, Aurora, Hudson, Marina, Harmony, Jace Hughes and Harper Weeks; Siblings, Butch (Elaine) Haney, Sandra (Charles) Gentry, Margie (Pat) Miller and Ronnie Haney; Several Nieces and Nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Reynolds will take place Saturday August 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Chapel of Mason Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 noon until the service hour.