Martin Scott “Marty” Greene, Obit (C)

Mr. Martin Scott “Marty” Greene, age 53 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 in Rome Hospital.

Marty was born in Rome, Georgia on June 27, 1970, son of Brenda Ann Rogers Mason. He was a self employed handy man and had attended the Connect City Church. Marty loved to sing and play drums, and anything related to music. He enjoyed playing baseball and softball and riding roller coasters.

Marty is survived by his children, Kayla Marie Rogers, Nevaeha Noles, Bailey Noles and Lyric Wilson; mother, Brenda Mason; grandchildren, Kierra Rogers, Bentley Harmon and JT Noles; and a number of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Funeral Services for Marty will be held Friday, February 23, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Jarred Pickard and Rev. Mike Odom officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Paul Brown, Brandon Brown, Shawn Brown, Alan Lamar Brown, Cody Harmon, Scott Hardisty and Robert Sumner.

Marty’s family will receive friends Friday from 2:00 P.M. until the funeral hour at Coffman Funeral Home.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Martin Scott “Marty” Greene.

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

Black Heritage Day Celebration at Second Baptist Church on Sunday February 25th

There will be a Black Heritage Day Celebration at Second Baptist Church on Sunday February 25th at 3pm.  Dinner will be served at 2pm.  Associate Minister Chris Wells from New Life Of Saint John Baptist Church in Rome will be the guest speaker.  You are welcome to wear your African attires, dashiki, etc.  Pastor Tim Williamson extends a warm welcome to everyone to come worship.  Second Baptist Church is located 65 Church Street in Summerville.

There’s Hope For The Hungry at South Summerville Baptist Church on Wednesday February 21st

There’s Hope For The Hungry will be at South Summerville Baptist Church on Wednesday February 21st from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Charles Russell Shockley, Obit (M)

Mr. Charles Russell Shockley, age 67, of Summerville, GA, died Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Atrium Health Floyd-Chattooga.

Mr. Shockley was born March 7, 1956, in Oakhill, WV, son of the late Isaac Shockley and Rosa Lee Brown. He was retired from the United States Army where he attained the rank of E-5. Mr. Shockley enjoyed fishing, football, and spending time with his grandchildren. He also served as chairman of the policy counsel for Chattooga County Head Start.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Ricki Ann Davone; and a brother, Tom Brown Shockley.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Betty Funderburk Shockley; sons, Charles Shockley, II, Malcom Shockley; daughters, Savanah Shockley, Tyshara Shockley; brothers, William Brown Shockley, Isaac Shockley; sisters, Savannah Turner, Eleanora Shockley; 34 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Shockley will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 24, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Brown Shockley officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Mr. Shockley will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service 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.

Ronald Calvin Blalock, Obit (M)

Mr. Ronald Calvin Blalock, age 90, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mr. Blalock was born January 17, 1934, in Broomtown, AL, son of the late Francis Calvin Blalock and Lula Don Hartline Blalock. He was a member of Wayside Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with General Electric. Mr. Blalock had served in many roles at Wayside Baptist Church including Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendant, Chairman of the Deacon Board, Treasurer, and Chairman of the Building Committee. He was also a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Katherine Vernon, Nell Dood; brothers, Hugh Blalock and Bobby Blalock.

Survivors include his wife, Eleise Bramlett Blalock; daughters, Sharon (Sammy) Padgett, Melissa (Allen) Cummings, Scarlet (Jared) Makohon; brothers, Benjamin Blalock, Sammy Harold Blalock; grandchildren, April Padgett, Chris Padgett, Shawn Cummings, Michelle Young, Amanda Hughes, Heaven Broome, Anslei Broome, Shade Patterson, Stormie Johnson, and Jace Makahon; great-grandchildren, Timothy Chitwood, McKenzy Chitwood, Bethany Chitwood, and Blakely Padgett; special caregivers, Tina Cordle, Tracey Spraggins, and Pat Roberson; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 23, 2024, from the Wayside Baptist Church with Rev. Joel Smith and Rev. Mike Odom officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Clark, Justin Howell, Jason Blalock, Andy Tidmore, and Greg Blalock.

Mr. Blalock will be in state at Wayside Baptist Church and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Friday.

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.

Timothy Lee Elrod, Obit (C)

Mr. Timothy Lee Elrod, age 48 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at a Rome hospital.

Mr. Elrod was born in Summerville, Georgia on June 30, 1975, son of Roy T. Clayton “Junior” Bryant, Jr. and the late Rebecca Ann Kirby Bryant. He was a jack of all trades, working on cars, construction projects, working with his chainsaw and making canes from bamboo. He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his mother, Mr. Elrod was preceded in death by his stepfather, Garles Elrod and a niece, Amber Wright.

Mr. Elrod is survived by his father, Junior Bryant; daughters, Mysteri Owens, Xena Spraggins and Destini Elrod; sister, Cindy Reed; grandchildren, Allison Bowman, Amira Bradford, Akira Bradford, Alaric Bradford and Ruby Martin; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Elrod will be held Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Berryton Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Bud Bryant, Brandon Bolton, Andricus Rogers, Malik Martin, Jimmy Nixon and LeWayne Calaway.

Mr. Elrod will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Timothy Lee Elrod.

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

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Misty Dawn Treadaway, Obit (C)

Mrs. Misty Dawn Treadaway, age 38 of Lafayette, Georgia passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 in an Atlanta Hospital.

Misty was born in Ft. Oglethorpe, GA on June 21, 1985, daughter of Danny Ray Bradley and Tina Louise Clifton Blalock. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist Faith, often visiting Spring Creek Baptist Church. Misty was a member of the Unified in Recovery Group. She was an avid music lover, enjoyed art, working puzzles and taking pictures, especially selfies. Misty was preceded in death by a son, Lonnie Floyd Treadaway; her paternal grandmother, Flora Melvina Bradley; maternal grandfather, David Floyd Clifton; uncles, Billy Joe Clifton and John David Clifton; nieces, Arabella and Willow Parker; former father-in-law, Jerry Treadaway; bonus Dad, Mike Ellis; Maw-Maw, Ann Holloway; second Mom, Shirley; and step-mother, Angela Dempsey; and a cousin, Tonya Ingram.

Misty is survived by her children, J.D. Treadaway, Kaitlyn (Leah) Jackson, Savannah Leigh Treadaway and Haylee Lakelia Treadaway; brothers, Timothy (Sarah) Clifton, Benjamin Wallin, Mikey Ellis and Matthew Dempsey; sisters, Tiffany (Justin Parker), Sandra Lipps, Jackie Milton, Rhonda Baggett, Melody Ellis and Tanya Ellis, April Tomlin and Tamara Stamper; grandchildren, R.J. Snyder and Lonnie Treadaway; grandmother, Sybil Clifton; grandparents, Carl “Cowboy” Bradley and Diane Bradley; aunts, Nancy Carlton, Angela Worley, Ella Bradley and Mattie Gray; uncles, Carl “Floyd” Bradley, Michael Bradley, Roger Bradley and Jamie Bradley; special nieces, Emily Montgomery and Leann Henley; special nephews, Josh Cisco and Asher Henley; and numerous additional special nieces, nephews and other family members.

A Life Celebration Ceremony will be held Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Highway and Hedges, 11564 Hwy 27, Summerville, with Rev. Chris Holman and others speaking.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Misty Dawn Treadaway.

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