Mr. Bobby Luke Smith, age 76 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at his residence.

Mr. Smith was born in Lafayette, Georgia on October 28, 1949, son of the late Charles W. Smith and Velma Lucille Mann Smith.  He was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills after 37 years of service and was of the Baptist faith.  Mr. Smith was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed working on lawnmowers, fishing, reading his Bible, watching John Wayne movies, and spending time with his family, especially his great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler Lee Palmer; brothers, Ronald Smith and Danny Smith; and sisters, Susie Ballenger and Mary Lou Schrader.

Mr. Smith is survived by his loving wife of over 53 years, Rhonda Smith; daughters and sons-in-law, Wendy and Wes Collette and Lisa and Tommy Neal; adopted children, Chelsea and Tim Wilson and Bubba Smith; Sisters and brother-in-law, Ruth Barrett and Mamie and Rickey Abernathy; brother, Walter Smith; grandchildren, Laci and Derrick (Bubba) McNair, Leah and Matt Shaw, Aubrey Simpson, Ashton Simpson and Austin Simpson; great grandchildren, Alyssa McNair and Murphy McNair; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services for Mr. Smith will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 10, 2026 in the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Avans and Rev. Malcolm Harris officiating. Interment will follow in the Smith Family Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Wess Collette, Tommy Neal, Matthew Shaw, Derrick McNair, Tim Wilson and Matthew Whaley.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Alyssa and Murphy McNair, David and Pam Henderson, Doug Gill, Ernie Schrader, Austin, Ashton and Aubrey Slayton, Braxton Sanford, Lily Keith and the staff of Tapestry Hospice.

The family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home Thursday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

Mrs. Cathy Marie Longshore, age 68 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 at her residence.

Mrs. Longshore was born in Summerville, Georgia on October 11, 1957, daughter of the late Ferral Ward and Beatrice Stinnett Ward.  She was retired from the Quality Control Department at Roper and attended the Waterville Baptist Church.  Mrs. Longshore enjoyed working in her flower garden, bargain shopping and spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Longshore was preceded in death by her husband, Starlin Wallin.

Mrs. Longshore is survived by a son and his fiancé, Trey Longshore and Jennifer McMillian; daughter and son-in-law, Meranda and Gerald Struve; sisters and brothers-in-law, Deborah and Lanny Harrelson, Cindy and Bob Helms and Lora and Jerry Brown; brother and sister-in-law, Rickey and Christy Ward; grandchildren, Mallory(Tyler) Gall, Breanna Longshore, Bryant Longshore, IV and Christian Longshore; great grandchildren, Addilynn Longshore, Elianna Longshore, Leanora Longshore and Amara Longshore; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In accordance with Mrs. Longshore’s wishes, she will be cremated and the family may have a private memorial service at a later date.

Mr. Samuel William “Sam” Johnson, age 80, of Lyerly, GA, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.

Mr. Johnson was born August 20, 1945, in Rome, GA, son of the late Horace Lee Johnson and Carrie Mae Williams Johnson.  Prior to his retirement, he was employed in the farming industry.  Mr. Johnson loved fishing, working in the garden, and mechanic work.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Johnson and Jimmy Johnson.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his brothers, Michael (Sandra) Johnson, Bruce Johnson, Stanley (Eva) Johnson, Corey (Karin) Johnson; sisters, Emma (Otis) Martin, Virginia Johnson, Carol Johnson, Diane Groomes, Marry (Terrell) Perry, and Deborah (Ford) Bell; as well as a special friend, Frances Hudgins.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, April 10, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Hubert Lofton officiating.  Interment will follow in Summerville Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be nephews and friends.
Mr. Johnson will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Friday.

Mr. Jack Phillip DeLiddo, Jr., age 83, of Summerville, GA, died Friday, April 3, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mr. DeLiddo was born November 27, 1942, in Oakland, CA, son of the late Jack Phillip DeLiddo, Sr. and Mary Grace Price DeLiddo.

Prior to his retirement, Mr. DeLiddo worked as a self-employed carpenter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Jo Brown Culbert DeLiddo.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Pennville Cemetery with Rev. Matthew Willingham officiating.

There will be no visitation.

Mr. Charlie DeWayne Hogue, age 49 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in a Rome hospital.

DeWayne was born in Rome, Georgia on October 5, 1976, son Cathy Annette Arp Gorham and the late Charlie Monroe Hogue.  He had been employed with Bateman Food Services and was of the Baptist faith.  DeWayne was a graduate of Chattooga High School and had recently been a resident at the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

In addition to his father, DeWayne was preceded in death by his step-father, Johnny Gorham; step-mother, Treva McGuire; maternal grandparents, Jeannette Noles and Archie Noles, Sr.; and his paternal grandparents, Audra and Fred Hogue.

DeWayne is survived by his children, Corbin Hogue, Brianna Hogue and Holley Hamlin; mother, Cathy Gorham; brothers and sisters-in-law, Josh McGuire and Mikkiaela Elam McGuire, and Kevin and Brooke Gorham; step-sisters, Kimberly, Rachel and Shauna; grandchildren, Elijah Hamlin and Braxton Hamlin; and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Funeral Services for DeWayne will be held Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Patnode officiating.  Interment will follow in the Lyerly Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Josh McGuire, Kevin Gorham, Calvin Hogue, Landon Hamlin, Fred Hogue, Jr. and John Hogue.

The family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home Thursday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.