Mrs. Joyce Elaine Bryant, age 69, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, June 7, 2026, at her residence.

Mrs. Bryant was born March 10, 1957, in Anniston, AL, daughter of the late William M. Smith and Betty Jo Bishop Bryant.  Prior to her retirement, she had been employed with Mohawk Industries.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Johnny William Bryant; and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her husband, Terry Bryant; sons, Jeffrey Joe Bryant, Terry Lee Bryant, Billy Bryant, Steven Dale Bryant, and Thomas Gerald Bryant; brothers, William Smith, Wayne Smith, David Smith, and Thomas Searcy; sisters, Patricia Matney and Wanda Champion; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Mrs. Bryant will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

There will be no formal funeral service.

Mrs. Mary Catherine Tate, age 72, of Cedar Bluff, AL, died Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mrs. Tate was born May 12, 1954.  She was a homemaker and a painter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Toby Ray Tate; and a brother, Calvin Dennis Dabian.

Survivors include her son, Josh Bunch; daughters, Hannah Ruth Allen and Megan Hope Tate; grandchildren, Haley Ann Knight, Brittiny Knight, and Christopher Justin Bragg; and a great-granddaughter, Isabelle Hollis.

Mrs. Tate will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Monday, June 8, 2026.

The family would like to ask that all in attendance dress casually as Mrs. Tate would prefer everyone to be comfortable.