Mrs. Edna Ray Wilkerson, age 82, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mrs. Wilkerson was born June 5, 1943, in Cedartown, GA, daughter of the late Floyd Thomas Ray and Ruby Lee McCurry Duggar. She was a member of the Highland Avenue Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Wal-Mart.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wilkerson was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Ronald Lee, Jr.; brother, Thomas Eugene Ray; sisters, Helen J. Kitts and Polly Ruff O’Neil; and a grandson, Austin Ry Lee.

Survivors include her husband of 48 years, David Wilkerson; son, Billy Wilkerson; daughters, Wendy (Jerome) Murkerson, Davina (Coy) Edwards; a brother, Donald Duggar; sisters, Judy Kubicki, Marilyn Moore, and Mary Saunders; grandchildren, Jessica (Michael) Stallings, Keith Lee, John Lee, Layla (Taylor) Lee, Nakiah (Colin) Hilton, Sarek (Paulina) Siffles, Jayden Siffles, River Wilkerson-Snowball, Stephen (Kezia) Murkerson, Daniel (Savannah) Murkerson, Kristina (Jared) Childers, Samantha Richards, Barbara Carter, Dakota Wilkerson, and Lane Wilkerson; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin Jones and Rev. Steve Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Lyerly Cemetery. Pallbearers will include the Masonic Brethren of Trion Lodge # 160, F&AM.

Mrs. Wilkerson 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 Tuesday.

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.

Mrs. Kathy “Granny Shake” Terry, age 60, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her residence.

Mrs. Terry was born April 16, 1965, in Lafayette, GA, daughter of the late Billy David Abernathy and Shirley Marie Crane Abernathy.  She was Baptist by faith and was a homemaker who loved being a Baseball Granny for the Dirt Devils Baseball team.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jessica Terry.

Survivors include her husband, Ray Bridges; daughter, Jenna Terry (Darin McGuire); bonus daughter, Anna Hudson; step sons, Jeff Bridges, Corey Bridges; brother, Tim (Tina) Abernathy; sisters, Judy Slaughter, Tonya (Whistle) Dawson, and Melinda Clark; grandchildren, Joshua McGuire, Jayci McGuire. She also had two special friends, Jane Price and Shenia Glass.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, December 29, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Reynolds and Rev. David Dutton officiating. Interment will follow in Lyerly Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Jake Dawson, Billy Abernathy, James Abernathy, Randall Abernathy, Dewayne Clark, and Curtis Cochran.

Mrs. Terry will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Sunday, December 28, 2025.

Mr. John Wayne Stowe, age 60 of Trion, Georgia passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 25, 2025 in a Rome hospital.

Mr. Stowe was born in Lafayette, Georgia on March 10, 1965, son of Charlotte Clements Stowe and the late John David Stowe. He was employed with Mohawk Industries, where he was an electrician. Mr. Stowe was an avid outdoorsman and loved doing anything that had him outside.

Mr. Stowe is survived by his wife, Tonya Stowe; daughter, Stephanie Stowe; step-daughter, Kaitlin Montgomery; mother, Charlotte Stowe; brother and sister-in-law, Lance and Sheila Stowe; grandson, Cayden “Pork Chop” Dodd; his pup-pup, Daisy; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside and Interment Services for Mr. Stowe will be held Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. in the West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Chris Gibson officiating. Those desiring to attend the graveside are asked to assemble at the West Hill Cemetery at 2:45 P.M. Sunday.

Pallbearers will be Cayden Dodd, Brandon Stowe, Dennis Bandy, Terry Tinney, Phil Hall, Kevin Lee, Mike Anderson and Steve Anderson.

There will be no public visitation.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. John Wayne Stowe.

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

MRS. ANNIE RUTH MARTIN, age 91, of Highway 48, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday morning, December 26, 2025, at her residence. Native of Summerville, Georgia, She was born on April 10, 1934, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Maybelle Haggard Abernathy. Prior to retirement, she was a beautician for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Billy Martin, Sr., son, the late Jack Warren, and daughter, the late Brenda Bearden; She was a member of the Alpine Community Church.

Surviving are son, Billy (Cindy) Martin, Jr.; sister, Pam Abernathy; grandsons, Todd, James, and Zach Bearden; granddaughters, Chris Ann Martin Davenport and Amy Martin (Cody) Crane; great grandsons, Jared Bearden, Raidyn and Reece Davenport, and Dawson Crane.

Graveside and interment service will be held Saturday at 1:00 P.M. in Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Jeremy Stroop officiating. Active Pallbearers James Bearden, Mike Martin, Jeff Martin, Todd Bearden, Jared Bearden, and Codey Crane; Honorary Pallbearers Raidyn and Reece Davenport.

Special thanks to Tapestry Hospice nurses, Madison Sanders and Christy Green and the rest of their Staff.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Annie Ruth Martin.

Mr. Larry Russell “Meathead” Maddux, Sr., age 79, of Trion, GA, died Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Chattanooga, TN.

Larry was born August 15, 1946, in LaFayette, GA, son of the late J.C. and Olene Russell Maddux. He attended the Trion First Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mount Vernon Mills. “Meathead” was a talented musician, teaching countless others how to play many instruments throughout his life. He was a member of the Trion Lodge # 160, F&AM.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Maddux was preceded in death by his brothers, Lynn Maddux and Mark Maddux; grandson, Austin Maddux; and a nephew, Jody Maddux.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Gerry Henderson Maddux; sons, Rusty Maddux and Derry (Amanda) Maddux; daughter, Keisha Maddux (Ben Latta); grandchildren, Russ Maddux, Olivia Maddux, Daven Maddux, Josie (Chandler) Pettyjohn, Lincoln Maddux (Kaylin Bishop), Toby Maddux, Maddux Colbert, Stetson Colbert, and Knox Latta; great-grandchildren, Kason Maddux, Hallee Pettyjohn, and Hazel Pettyjohn. He is also survived by special cousin, Bobbye Jo Davidson, many nieces and nephews, as well as an immeasurable amount of close, personal friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 27, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Casey Bramlett and Rev. Phil Minter officiating. Interment will follow in the Maddux Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Rusty Maddux, Derry Maddux, Lincoln Maddux, Toby Maddux, Maddux Colbert, Kason Maddux, and Ben Latta. Honorary pallbearers will be all Masonic brethren, Wilbur Rimes, Derry Martin, Ronnie Ray, Ronald Webb, Donald Webb, Jackie Thomas, Albert Palmour, Mark Schrader, Isaac McDonald, Michah Maddux, Wil Hyden, Larry Haney, Larry Stansell, and Scott Chase.

Mr. Maddux will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday, December 26, 2025.

Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children (www.shrinersforchildren.org).

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.

Betty Ruth Abernathy Harrelson, age 84 of Centre passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at her residence.

A funeral service will be held 1:00PM Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Lakeview Holiness Church with Gail Sharp, Bro. Mark Willingham and Bro. Randy Harrelson officiating. Burial will follow in Lyerly City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11AM until the time of service Saturday at the church.

Pallbearers will include Joshua Woodall, Jonathan Woodall, Joseph Woodall, Stefan Harrelson, Nathan Chapman, Zack Woodall and Timothy Acrey.

She is survived by her sons, Bobby Harrelson and Daniel Harrelson; daughters, Janice Woodall, Wanda Cross and Linda Acrey; 19 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; special friends, Gail Sharp and Maxine Fowler.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Harrelson; son, Tony Harrelson; daughters, Pamela Johnson and Betty Sue Anthony; brothers, Jimmy Abernathy, Johnny Abernathy and Leon Abernathy; sister Ruby Montain.

Ms. Harrelson was a lifelong resident of Alabama and was the daughter of the late Sevie Robert and Bertha Mae Abernathy. She was a member of Lakeview Congregational Holiness Church for over 60 years.

There will be a reception after the graveside committal service at Lakeview Congregational Holiness Church. If anybody would like to bring a dish to share, it would be greatly appreciated.

Perry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Mrs. Rose Marie Shelton, age 77 of Bakersfield, California, formerly of Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025 in Bakersfield, California.

Mrs. Shelton was born in Trion, Georgia on April 24, 1948, daughter of the late Ray Littleton Perkins, Jr. and Marie Dentmon Perkins. She was a retired nurse and had been living in Bakersfield for the last year.

Mrs. Shelton is survived by two sons, Bryan Shaw and Christopher Shelton; sister, Jeannie Perkins, niece, Valeri; seven grandchildren; and a number of additional extended family members and friends.

Funeral Service for Mrs. Shelton will be held Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with her son, Bryan officiating. Private Interment will be in the West Hill Cemetery.

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

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Rose Marie Shelton.

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

Ms. Lynn Bartlett age 74 of the Teloga Community passed away Friday, December 12, 2025 at a local hospital.

Ms. Bartlett was born June 14, 1951 in Trion, GA to the late Henry & June Stowe Rider. She was retired from the Human Resources Department at Shaw Industries and most recently retired from the dietary department of Oakview Health and Rehabilitation Center. She enjoyed painting and watching cooking shows.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by several siblings.

Survivors include her partner of 30 years, Brannon Brown; son, Stephen Dale Hood, II; and daughter Stephanie Hood Harris.

In accordance with her wishes, the family will plan a celebration of life for Ms. Bartlett for close friends and family at a later date.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit www.MasonFuneralHome.com.

Arrangements are provided by Mason funeral home, Summerville, GA.

Mrs. Elsie Jean Gregory, age 86 of Lyerly, Georgia passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025 in a Chattanooga hospice facility.

Mrs. Gregory was born in Young Harris, Georgia on January 3, 1939, daughter of the late James Oliver Nichols and Ida Powell Ledford. She was an avid animal lover and enjoyed sewing, gardening and painting.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gregory was preceded in death by brothers, Vic Nichols, Leroy Nichols, Paul Nichols, Carlton (Cark) Nichols and Dickson Nichols.

Mrs. Gregory is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Randy Keith; brothers, Doug Nichols and Dan Nichols; grandchildren, Jack and Cathy Nelms and Casey Nelms; great grandchildren, Emma Nelms, Rylee Nelms and Jack Nelms; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Gregory will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Norton officiating. Interment will follow in the Lafayette Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Daniel Nelms, Rick Dupree and Casey Nelms.

Mrs. Gregory’s family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home Monday, December 15, 2025 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Elsie Jean Gregory.

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

MR. MICHAEL NOLAN “MIKE” FLOYD, age 80, of Highway #114, Summerville, Georgia, passed away December 3, 2025, at His residence. Born in Rome, Georgia on December 14, 1945, he was a son of the late James W. Floyd and Frances Busby Floyd. Mike was retired supervisor in the tufting department of Mohawk Mills and a member of South Summerville Baptist Church. In addition to Parernts He was preceded in death by his wife the late Margaret Jane Ivey Floyd, a son, the late Matt Floyd, and brothers, the late Buddy Floyd and Tony Floyd.

Surviving are daughter, Terri Lynn Floyd; sons, Mickey (Stephanie) Floyd and Mark (Beth) Floyd; several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren; sister, Martha Durham Bishop; daughter in law, Elena Floyd: several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

A Memorial service will be held Sunday, December 14th, at 2:00 P.M. from the South Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Greer officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Michael Nolan “Mike” Floyd, who passed away December 3, 2025