Mr. Lonnie Rogers, age 75, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mr. Rogers was born October 14, 1950, in Jeanerette, LA, son of the late Willis James Rogers, Sr. and Emerite Pichoff Rogers.  He was a member of Sonrise Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Schneider Trucking.  He was also retired from the Chattooga County School System where he worked as a bus driver.

Lonnie was a man of strong Christian faith who loved the Lord and enjoyed sharing that love with everyone around him. He had a kind and loving heart and always found joy in the simple things in life. One of his favorite ways to spend his time was fishing, but what he cherished most was being surrounded by the people he loved.

Lonnie especially treasured the time he spent with his children and grandchildren. He loved making memories with them, laughing with them, and simply enjoying having them close. His family meant the world to him, and his love for them could be seen in everything he did.

Lonnie leaves behind a beautiful legacy of faith, love, family, and cherished memories. He will be deeply missed, but his love and the memories he created with his family will live on in their hearts forever.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Jim Rogers and Bill Rogers.

Survivors include his wife, Kay Rogers; daughters, Lesa (Carl) Davenport, Kristian (Ray) Godfrey, Candi (Germaine) Cook, and Leslie (Michael) Cook-Bevels; brother, Danny (Norma) Rogers; sisters-in-law, Brenda Rogers and Peggy Rogers; grandchildren, Christopher (Lindsay) Godfrey, Devin Davenport, Katie (Amber) Bentley, Zane Armond, Zoey (Garrett) Cook, Ty Godfrey, Zander (Tabitha) Cook, Zayden Cook, Braxson Cook-Bevels, Brynlee Cook-Bevels,  and Briley Cook-Bevels; and great-grandchildren, Heaven Godfrey, Zaleigh Nickons, Malasia Tice, Remi Godfrey, Magnolia Heaps, and Piper Godfrey.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 29, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Baird and Rev. Tyler Chastain officiating.  Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Godfrey, Devin Davenport, Zane Armond, Ty Godfrey, Zander Cook, Zayden Cook, and Braxson Cook-Bevels.

Mr. Rogers will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Saturday.

Mrs. Janice Marie “Mimi” Dalton, age 76 of Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in a Rome hospital.

Jan was born in Trion, Georgia on August 1, 1950, daughter of the late Clarence J. “Jr.” Colbert and Catherine Marie Barnes Colbert.  She was a member of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church and was retired from the Customer Service Department of Shaw Industries.  In addition to her parents, Jan was preceded in death by two sons, Chris Dalton and Robbie Dalton; a grandson, Rob Dalton, Jr; and a granddaughter, Brianna Dalrymple.

Jan is survived by her husband, Ken Dalton; son, Randy Dalrymple, Jr. and his wife Tracy; sister and brother-in-law, Gail and Ronald Couch; granddaughters, Samantha and Keina Jackson, Chase Pursley and Logan Pinion; great grandchildren, Addie Jackson and Koda Pursley; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.

Funeral Services for Jan will be held Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Lamar Fine officiating.  Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be David Couch, Andy Howell, Chase Pursley, Andy Dalrymple, Logan Pinion, Randy Dalrymple, Mike Tucker and Casey Ray.

Jan’s family will receive friends Sunday afternoon at the Coffman Funeral Home from 3:00 P.M. until the hour.

Mrs. Gladys Carter Reese age 89 of Summerville, GA passed away Friday, August 21, 2026, at her residence.

Mrs. Reese was born September 3, 1936 in Summerville, GA to the late George and Emma Key Carter. She was a member at Trion Heights Baptist Church and the Women’s Sunday School Class. She worked at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in the 1980’s, where she served as volunteer coordinator.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, James “Jimmy Reese, Jr; siblings, Elizabeth Powell, Jessie Purcell, Faye McWhorter, Billy Carter, and James Carter; and son-in-law, Terry L. Johnson.
Survivors include her children, James “David” Reese, III and Deborah Johnson; brother, Gene Carter; grandchildren, Terry L. Johnson, Jr. and Tera Gunderman; great-grandchildren, Kayla Cotton, Krista Johnson, and Haley Olles; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Graveside and interment services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Reese will take place at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 23 at AMI Cemetery with Rev. Vernon Johnson Officiating. Pallbearers will be David Reese, Lee Johnson, and Kayson Koonce.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 12:30 until 1:30 at Mason Funeral Home.

Mrs. Martha Kay Rakestraw, age 70 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in a Rome hospital.

Kay was born in Summerville, Georgia on June 8, 1956, daughter of the late J.D. Craig and Martha Rebecca Goodson Craig.  She was retired from the Trion Wal-Mart, where she was employed as a customer service manager.  Kay loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by a brother, Hoyt Richard Craig.

Kay is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Travis Beavers; brother and sister-in-law, David and Patsy Craig; sisters and brother-in-law, Hazel and Hoyt Burrage, Stella Keef, Nancy Craig(Mike Shireman) and Linda Noles; grandchildren, Brittney Curtis(Austin Mitchell), Bridget Rakestraw, and Kaylee(Tyler) Stoppelbein; great grandchildren, Angeleah Curtis, Alexus Rutledge, Braxton Rutledge, Gavin Haney, Legend Edwards, Reyna Stoppelbein, Paisley Mitchell and Addisyn Mitchell; and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Visitation for Kay and her family will be held Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. at the Coffman Funeral

On August 14th, 2026, Alice M. Black, a cherished mother, grandmother (Nanna), and sister, went home to be with Jesus at the age of 82.

Alice was born on October 31st, 1943, in Gaylesville AL. Throughout her 82 years on this Earth, she beautifully exemplified the virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31. She looked well to the ways of her household, and the teaching of kindness was always on her tongue. Her children rise up and call her blessed.

Alice worked at Munich American Reinsurance for 47 years where she managed the microfilm department. Alice’s home was always open, and she welcomed and fed all. She attended Faith Baptist Church in Menlo, GA.

Her unwavering faith in Christ was the anchor of her life. She taught her family the power of prayer, the importance of scripture, and the beauty of unconditional love. Her love of Christ guided her steps every single day.

She is survived by her loving children, Alan and JoAnne Black, And Kimberly Brumit; her grandchildren, Taylor Fehr, Justice Fehr, Kenneth Black, Ashlee Stoker, Nicholas Black, Douglas Brumit, And Skylor Fehr and her great grandchildren, Sabastian, Isabella, Declan, and Salem. She was welcomed into Heaven by her Savior, her parents, Amos H. and Clarabell Mitchell, her brothers, Charles Mitchell and Gary Mitchell and her sisters, Isabell Zolnik, Jackie Mitchell, Bonnie Moesnner, and Shirley Meek.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Quinn officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens.  Pallbearers will be Justice Fehr, Kenneth Black, Nicholas Black, Douglas Brumit, Skylor Fehr, and Grant Dahl.

Ms. Black will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Wednesday.

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

Mrs. Mary Lou Hegwood, age 86, of Cloudland, GA, died Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mrs. Hegwood was born June 18, 1940, in Cloudland, daughter of the late Gordon Nathaniel Key and Helen Holbrook Key.

Known to her grandchildren as “Granny Bird,” she enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids.  She also loved spending time with friends and acquaintances that she got to know and love while working with Jane at the beauty shop.  She enjoyed her Tuesday trips to Trade Day with Fran and she loved sitting on her back porch with Yogi watching the cows.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Hegwood, Sr.; a son, Barry Hegwood; sister, Bonnie Harris, a brother, Phil Key; son-in-law, Lamar Canada; and nephews, Jamie Harris and Josh Key.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, William Ross “Yogi” and Shanne Hegwood; daughter, Jane Hegwood Canada; grandchildren, Justin (Brook) Canada, Patrick (Lacey) Canada, Billy (Grace) Hegwood, Amy Ferguson, Kevin (Sherida) Canada, Nathan (Halle) Hegwood, and Natalie (David) Fletcher; great-grandchildren, Carson Canada, Layla DeBoard, Hank Canada, Lily Canada, Khloe Canada, Kamryn Canada, Evan Fletcher, Callie Fletcher, Lyna Fletcher, Charlie Hegwood, Scarlette Hegwood, and Hazel Hegwood.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Chris Key officiating.  Interment will follow in Mount Olive Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Justin Canada, Patrick Canada, Billy Hegwood, Nathan Hegwood, Carson Canada, David Fletcher, Evan Fletcher, Hank Canada, and Charlie Hegwood.  Honorary pallbearers will be her friends from Design Cuts, Dennis Hartline, and her friends from Trade Day.

Mrs. Hegwood will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:30 P.M. until the hour of service on Tuesday.

Mrs. Gail Moseley, age 71, of Lyerly, GA, died Thursday, August 13, 2026, at her residence.

Mrs. Moseley was born May 24, 1955, in Fort Payne, AL, daughter of the late John Howard Marshall and Mildred June Wade Marshall.  She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Mohawk Industries in Lyerly.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Moseley was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles Marshall and Frankie Marshall; and a sister, Debbie Smith.

Survivors include her husband, Dennis Moseley; son, Richard (Robin) Grimes; daughter, Jessica (Matt) Thornton; brother, Steve (Ginger) Marshall; grandchildren, Jerzie Mobbs, Ryder Mobbs, Evan Fletcher, Callie Fletcher, Luke Thornton, Clay Thornton, Kristian Mobbs, and Haley Studdard; and 4 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 15, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Munson and Rev. Sanford DeBerry officiating.  Interment will follow in Mount Bethel Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Dennis Moseley, Richard Mobbs, Steve Marshall, Evan Fletcher, Michael Baker, and Justice Rich.  Honorary pallbearers will be the Ladies’ Sunday School Class of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Mrs. Moseley will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Saturday.

Mr. Steve McClain, age 70, of Summerville, GA, passed from this life on Sunday, August 9, 2026.

Mr. McClain was born July 10, 1956, in LaFayette, GA, to the late Charles McClain and Sarah Durham McClain.

Survivors include his long-time companion, Charlotte Taylor; his son, Chris (Kimberly) Butler; daughter, Christy (J.L.) Villaroel; sister, Shelia (Randy) Mills; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; special friends, Tina McGuire, Marty McGuire, Phil McGuire, Ricky Johnson, and Sheila Wilson Hill.

Graveside and interment services to celebrate the life of Mr. McClain will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Subligna Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Shaver officiating.  Active pallbearers will be Jeremy Brown, Dusty Brown, Phil McGuire, Tina McGuire, and Marty McGuire.  Honorary pallbearers will be Cheryl and Sonny Durham.

MR. SIDNEY A. (BUTCH) LANIER, JR., age 71, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Saturday morning, August 8, 2026, in a Rome hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Lanier was born October 3, 1954, in Summerville, Georgia, to the late Sidney A. (Buddy) Lanier, Sr. and Dora Ann Lanier, who survives. He was a member of the Summerville Presbyterian Church, PCA and employed by Southern Company Georgia Power as an Environmental Compliance Analyst.

Surviving are His wife, Suzann Lanier; daughter, Alexandra Lanier Sandeford (Jacob); son, Sidney A. Lanier, III; granddaughter, Lanier Sandeford; mother, Dora Ann Lanier; sister, Joanna (Steve) Lively; brothers, Steve (Ginger) Lanier and Scott (Missy) Lanier; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 10th, at 3:00 P.M. from the Summerville Presbyterian Church, PCA, with Rev. Bob Eckardt officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Pallbearers Sidney A. Lanier, III, Steve Lanier, Scott Lanier, Andy Williams, Butch Eleam, Robert McWhorter, Greg Williams, Streve Lively, and Jacob Sandeford. The Family will receive friends Monday, from 1 until 3 P.M. at the Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Sidney A. (Butch) Lanier, Jr., who passed away Saturday.