Mrs. Twila Dawn Nafziger Ryan age 82 of Summerville, GA passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026 at a Rome, GA hospital.

Mrs. Ryan was born January 29, 1944 in Lancaster, PA to the late Ira and Sara Clymer Nafziger. She was retired from the Rome City School system and was a member of Subligna Baptist Church where she was considered a spiritual mentor to others. She enjoyed reading, baking, and gardening. Mrs. Ryan had a mothering nature and was considered a second mother to her siblings. She cherished her time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth H. Ryan; and siblings, Joyce McCarty, Leon Nafziger, Mable Nafziger, and Yvonne Miller.

Survivors include her children, Dr. Jeff (Ellen) Ryan, Roxanne (Johnny) Johnson, Rochelle (Dale) Kauffman, Rhonda (Steve) Wengerd, and Robin Lawson; 18 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; siblings, Dr. Calvin Nafziger, Les Nafziger, Bob Nafziger, Lucy Nafziger, Bonica Osley, Sara Jane Shelley, Carol Good, Cindy Detweiler, June Eberly, and Shirley Lyne; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Ryan will take place at 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 3 at Subligna Baptist Church with Pastor Dr. Charles Bishop officiating. Interment will follow at Subligna Cemetery with the grandsons serving as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.

The family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 AM until the service hour.

MS. PATRICIA ANN HINES RICH, age 76, of Hope Drive, Trion, Georgia, passed away Friday evening, October 30, 2026, in a Rome hospital, following an extended illness. She was born in Trion, Georgia on April 17, 1950 to the late James and Lillie Davis Hines. Ms. Rich had a passion for quilting and loved her flowers; she was a member of the Ark of Faith and was retired from the finishing department of Mount Vernon Mills. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by Lamar Rich, son, David Rich, and brothers, Buddy Hines and Ricky Hines.

Surviving are daughters, Tonga Money, Tonya Abernathy, and Tammy Pettyjohn; sister, Doris (Leroy) Hall; brother, Michael Hines; grandsons, Zack (Morgan) Abernathy and Cody (Sara) Abernathy; granddaughters, Isa Pettyjohn, McKayla (Robert) Barrett; Five Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

Graveside and interment service will be held Tuesday, November 3rd, at 3:00 P.M. in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Zack Abernathy, Cody (Alex) Abernathy, Dennis Kepner, Charlie Pilkington, Jamey Cochran, and Jeremy Hines. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1 until 2:30 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Patricia Ann Hines Rich.

Mrs. Anna Christine Sprayberry, age 90 of Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026 at her residence.

Mrs. Sprayberry was born in Trion, Georgia on March 1, 1936, daughter of the late Claude Pettyjohn and Lora Lee West Pettyjohn.  She was a member of the Waterville Baptist Church and was retired from the paint department at Roper.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sprayberry was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Sprayberry; son, James Sprayberry and a grandson, Joshua Sprayberry.

Mrs. Sprayberry is survived by her daughter, Juanita Blackwell; sister, Genevelyn Pegg; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Sprayberry will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Barrett officiating.  Interment will follow in the Bryan Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be select men of the Waterville Baptist Church.

Mrs. Sprayberry’s family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 P.M. until the funeral hour at the Coffman Funeral Home.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Anna Christine Sprayberry.

Mrs. Pallie Joe Warren, age 93 of the Pennville Community in Summerville, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026 at her residence.

Mrs. Warren was born in Rainsville, Alabama on August 19, 1933, daughter of the late Ron Templeton and Emma Hastings Templeton.  She was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church in Lafayette and was retired from Caron Yarns.  Mrs. Warren enjoyed working with her flowers and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Warren was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin “Bud” Warren; sister, Dottie Greenwood, and two brothers, Arley Templeton and Obie Templeton.

Mrs. Warren is survived by her son, Kenneth Hollingsworth, Sr.; grandchildren, Kenneth Hollingsworth, Jr. and Hillary Faith Sims; great grandchildren, Hayden Martin, Rylan Sims, River Hope Sims and Christian Shepherd Sims; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Warren will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 12:00 Noon in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Holman officiating.  Interment will follow in the Green Hills Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Reubin Gaskey, Donald Gaskey, Kenneth Hollingsworth, Jr., Hayden Martin, Kenneth Stewart and Kenneth Hollingsworth, Sr.  Mr. Denny Strickland will serve as an Honorary Pallbearer.

Mrs. Warren’s family will receive friends Tuesday Morning from 11:00 A.m. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Pallie Jo Warren.

MRS. THERESA KNOWLES HARRIS – AGE 87, – Of Summerville, Georgia passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 28, 2026. She was born on October 27, 1939 to the late Pete Knowles and Carrie Elizabeth Sterling Knowles (Carroll “Red”) Hamlin. She was preceded by her four brothers, Henry, Nathaniel, Curtis, and James Knowles, sister, Laura Sue Black; two sons, William Kelly Harris, and Nathaniel Knowles. She was a life long member of Lawrence Chapel Methodist Church, graduate of Summerville Colored School Class of 1957, and she retired from Riegel Textiles.

Survivors are her loving and devoted brother, Marcellous Knowles, and devoted sister and best friend, Myrtis Evans of Summerville, Georgia; grandchildren, Tabatha (Tamarius) Evans, William Casey Harris; four great grandchildren, McKenzie Evans, Sydney Evans, Ravyn Evans, and Damien Ware; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friend, Debbie Turner, and many other saddened friends.

Homegoing Service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 1:00 P. M. at New Hope Methodist Church, 309 Martin Street, Summerville, Georgia with Pastor Robert Barrett as Presider and Rev. Kenneth Griffin as Eulogist, and other Ministers officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Lawrence Chapel Methodist Church in Menlo, Georgia from 6:00 – 7:00 P. M. Interment, Summerville Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Dalton, age 80, of Trion, Georgia, peacefully passed away at his home on October 28, 2026, joining his beloved wife Jan Dalton.

Born on October 23, 1946, in Trion, Ken was the cherished son of the late James Howell Dalton and Bernice Potter Dalton, and was lovingly raised by his stepmother Jewell Dalton. He was a dedicated member of Wesley Chapel Methodist Church and enjoyed a fulfilling career as a Tool and Die specialist at the Roper Corporation until his retirement.

Ken was preceded in death by Janice Marie Dalton, his devoted wife of 51 years; his sons, Robbie and Chris Dalton; grandson, Rob Dalton, Jr.; granddaughter, Brianna Dalrymple; as well as his sisters, Mary Ruth Causby, Jane DeBerry, Lorene Frost Boswell, and brother Charles Frost.

He is survived by his son Randy Dalrymple, Jr., and daughter-in-law Tracy; chosen daughter, Deb Stowe; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ronald and Gail Crouch; grandchildren, Chase Pursley, Samantha and Keina Jackson, Logan Pinion; and great-grandchildren, Koda Pursley and Addie Jackson. Ken also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at the Coffman Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Lamar Fine officiating, followed by interment at West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include David Crouch, Chase Pursley, Andy Dalrymple, Logan Pinion, Randy Dalrymple, Jr., and Mike Tucker. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 Noon until the time of the service.

PAMELA JEANNE NICHOLSON GUTHRIE, affectionately known as PJ to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026, following a prolonged illness.

PJ was a woman of remarkable intelligence, creativity, and wit. A talanted artist and seamstress, she possessed a natural artistic eye and gift for creating beautiful things. Her sharp mind and quick wit were among her most memorable qualities, and she had a way of keeping those around her entertained with her humor and unmistakable personality.

A 1976 graduate of Chattooga High School, PJ was a majorette during her high school years. She went on to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida. In Her late teens and early twenties, she pursued a career in modeling before later working as a hairstylist in Buckhead, where her creativity and sense of style continued to shine.

She was preceded in death by her parents- Dotothy Kitchens Johnson and step father Tom, and Jimmie Mack Nicholson and his wife Greta; husband-Peter -Guthrie; brother-James Michael Nicholson, Sr.; sister-Kathi Johnson Peck.

Survivied by sisters, Amy Johnson Parker (Jonathan) and Sandra Johnson (Michael); brothers-Randy Johnson (Elaine) and Doug Nicholson (Laurie); several Nieces and Nephews; and Richard Witt, Her longtime friend and companion, whose care and devotion were especially meaningful during her prolonged illness. PJ will be dearly missed by her family and friends, who will carry forward the memories of her creativity, intelligence, humor, and unmistakable sprit.

Graveside and interment service, Saturday, October 31st, at 11:30 A.M. in West Hill Cemetery at Trion, Georgia, with Mr. Brandon Garner officiating. Pallbearers are Randy Johnson, Doug Nicholson, Jake Nicholson, Michael Nicholson, Jonathan Parker, and Richard Witt. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 until 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home. In addition to flowers contributions may be made to the local food bank. Family and friends are invited to gather at the home of Jonathan and Amy Parker, 2169 Rome Rd, SW, Calhoun immediately following the graveside service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Pamela Jeanne Nicholson Guthrie, who passed away October 27, 2026.

Mrs. Autry Marie Thomas Brock, age 88 of the Haywood Valley Community passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at her residence.

Mrs. Brock was born September 8, 1938 in Carrolton, GA to the late Morris & Tessie Hewitt Thomas. She was a member of Subligna Baptist Church and dearly loved her family, her church family, and witnessing to others so that they might be saved.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew E. Brock; and siblings, Robert Thomas, William Thomas, Magdalene Tuggle, Joyce Norton, and Rachel Cole.

Survivors include her children, Shane (Angela) Brock and Teresa (Kim) Kirchmeyer; sister, Mattie Hutcheson; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Brock will take place at 3:00 PM Sunday, November 1 at Subligna Baptist Church with Pastor Dr. Charles Bishop officiating. Interment will follow at Subligna Cemetery with Dylan Kirchmeyer, Tim Kirchmeyer, Mark scoggins, Joe Stephens, and Benji Price serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends at the church Sunday from 1:00 PM until the service hour.

Mrs. Phyllis Ann Middleton, age 72 of the Pennville Community in Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at her residence.

Mrs. Middleton was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 7, 1953, daughter of the late Philip Ray Wilson and June Smith Wilson.  She was a member of the United By Faith Baptist Church and was retired from Unique Fabricating, South, where she was a quality inspector and supervisor.  Mrs. Middleton enjoyed playing games on her tablet and was a master Rummy player, but her favorite activity was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Middleton was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jefferson Middleton, I; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Homer and Ruby Middleton.

Mrs. Middleton is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas Middleton, II and his wife, Jennifer and Kevin and Mary Middleton, daughter, Kari Middleton; brother, Robert Wilson; sisters and brother-in-law, Valerie and Jack Kellett, June Beth Dunn and Patricia “Pat” Wilson; grandchildren, Thomas Middleton, III, Joseph Middleton, Austin Middleton, Kevin Middleton, Philip Middleton, Nathan Hines, Ansley Lowe, Destiny Lowe and Brooklyn Henderson; 14 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Middleton will be held Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. in the United By Faith Baptist Church with Pastor Barry Brown and Rev. John McGraw officiating.  Interment will follow in the Summerville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Thomas Middleton, II, Kevin Middleton, Thomas Middleton, III, Joseph Middleton, Austin Middleton, Nate Middleton and Philip Middleton.  Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of United By Faith Baptist Church.

Mrs. Middleton’s family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.   On Thursday, Mrs. Middleton will lie-in-state at the United By Faith Baptist Church where the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

Mr. Rayford “Papa” Sprayberry, age 87 of Trion, GA. passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026 at his residence.

Mr. Sprayberry was born in Trion, Georgia on April 20, 1939, son of the late Willis J. Sprayberry and Dorthy Lee Westbrooks. He was retired from Reichhold Chemical and was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Sprayberry enjoyed going to yard sales, collecting knives and coins; and in his younger years, loved to fish and hunt, but his favorite activity spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Sprayberry was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte “Dang-Dang” Sprayberry; a sister, Glenda Bentley and a brother, Jerry Sprayberry.

Mr. Spraberry is survived by his daughter, Pam Glenn(Jay Jones); sister, Sharon Campbell; two Grandsons, Eric Glenn and his wife, Megan Glenn and Kevin Glenn; great granddaughters, Cassidy Bowers-Glenn, Gabi Stinson, Olivia Glenn, Shiloh Glenn, Aspen Glenn and Kashley Glenn; great grandsons, Dawson Glenn, Hudson Glenn, and Swayze Glenn; very special friends, Susan Wallin, Tammy Youngblood and Sammy Westbrooks; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside and Interment Services for Mr. Sprayberry will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. in the West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Rickey Biddle officiating.

Pallbearers will be Eric Glenn, Dawson Glenn, Kevin Glenn, Jay Jones, Warren Hall, Tim Pickle and Tyler Pickle.

Mr. Sprayberry’s Family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 2:30 until 3:30 P.M. at the Coffman Funeral Home.