Mrs. Martha Jane Savage York age 92 of Summerville, GA passed away early Saturday, June 28, 2025 at a local hospital.

Mrs. York was born March 25, 1933 in Marshall County, AL to the late William and Lena Ross Savage. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and she was a member of LaFayette Church of Christ. She loved flower gardening and spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John W. York; twin brother; 7 sisters; and 2 brothers.

Survivors include her son, Timothy (Marsha) York; grandchildren, Dallas (Amanda) York and Jon (Emily) York; great-grandchildren, Chandler, Lucas, Lonnie, and Lena York; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Graveside and interment services to celebrate the life of Mrs. York will take place at 3:00 PM Tuesday, July 1 at Greenhills Memory Gardens with Min. Hugh Glaze and Min. Terry York officiating.

There will be no public visitation.

In Lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made to a charity of your choice in honor of Mrs. York.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit www.MasonFuneralHome.com.

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

Edwin Tommy Chapman, age 85, of Armuchee, GA, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved family by his side.

Born December 30, 1939, in Tignall, GA, he was the son of Thomas Chapman and Mary (Castleberry) Chapman, proud and hardworking sharecroppers who instilled in him a lifelong commitment to integrity, hard work, and service. He was the eighth of nine children and shared a deep bond with his brothers and sisters.

Tommy spent many years honing his craft as a skilled carpenter and was employed for much of his career by S.I. Storey Lumber Company. His incredible work ethic and craftsmanship left a lasting mark on the community he loved, from countless personal projects to thousands of hours of cheerful service. His work can still be seen today, from the historic Cherokee cabins built at Red Clay State Historic Park, to the massive wooden flume along the Ocoee River, and the restored Civil War cannons on Jackson Hill in Rome.

A longtime member of Old Armuchee Baptist Church, his woodworking talents continue to be enjoyed by the congregation today. He also shared his time as an assistant scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 56, where he made a lasting, positive impact on many young men’s lives.

More than anything, he loved his family and cherished simple pleasures, especially road trips to the mountains and to his ancestral home of Cherokee, North Carolina.

He is survived by his loving wife, Johnnie (Smith) Chapman of Armuchee; his children, Tommy Darnell (Gail) of Kingston, Reggy Chapman (Christy) of Armuchee, and John Adam Chapman (Annie) of Armuchee; his grandchildren, Sarah Sisson (Dalton), Jacob Chapman, Ashley Gilbreath (Dalton), Levi Miller (Elizabeth), Catherine Chapman, and Mary Frances Chapman; and his great-grandchildren, Baylee Wright, Kinsley Sisson, and Lexi Gilbreath.

His life was a reflection of service, family, and faith, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

A celebration of life will be held at Old Armuchee Baptist Church, located at 6648 Big Texas Valley Road NW, Rome, GA 30165, on Sunday, July 6th at 3:00 PM. Friends and family are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Cure Childhood Cancer on the web at www.curechildhoodcancer.org/donate-to-cure or by mail, 200 Ashford Center North, Suite 250, Atlanta, Georgia 30338.

Coffman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Edwin Tommy Chapman.

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

Mrs. Ida Mae Tapp Kendall age 78 of Summerville, GA passed away Friday, June 27, 2025 at a Rome, GA healthcare facility.

Mrs. Kendall was born February 26, 1947 in Summerville, GA to the late Everett and Roxie Timmons Tapp. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She was a member of Dry Valley Baptist Church, the Summerville Silver Sneakers Club, the breakfast club, dance club, and she supported the humane society and local food kitchen.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Kendall; and brothers, William Tapp, Willie Dean Tapp, and James Tapp.

Survivors include her children, Kenneth (Emily) Kendall, and Julie (Ryan) Fernandez; step-son, Larry (Ann) Kendall; siblings, Willie “Bud” (Nancy) Tapp, Emma (Leon) Caylor, and Martha McKeehan; grandson Dalton Kendall; great-granddaughter Breannon (Dominic) Hochberger; along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Graveside and entombment services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Kendall will take place at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Greenhills Memory gardens with Mr. Ralph McWhorter officiating. Active pallbearers will be Ryan Fernandez, Benji Dunaway, Michael Tapp, Eric Housch, Buford Lee Fox, and Grant Norton. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Summerville Silver Sneakers Club and Dry valley Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends at Mason Funeral Home from 8:30 AM until 10:30 AM.

In Lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made to your local humane society or community kitchen/food pantry.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit www.MasonFuneralHome.com.

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