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November 20, 2011
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Lt. Colonel William Lancaster Obit M

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Lieutenant Colonel William Allen Lancaster, Retired, age 84, of Hilton Head, S.C., passed away Friday November 18, 2011 in Hilton Head.
Colonel Lancaster was born May 3, 1927, in Trion, GA, the son of the late
Leonard and Ethel Williams Lancaster. He was retired from the U.S. Army having served in WWII, the Korean, and Vietnam Conflicts, & a member of the Old Guard. He attended the Grace Community Church, was a member of the Rotary Club, founding member of the Hilton Head Rescue Squad, former board member of Buford County EMS, Hilton Head Public Service Commission, a Realtor and a member of the National Realtor Association.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margo Lancaster and a son, Joseph Lancaster.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Wade Lancaster,  sons, Patrick Allen Lancaster, William David Lancaster, brother, Jim Lancaster, sister, Jean Lancaster, 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held 1;00 p.m. Tuesday November 22, 2011 from the West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Robert Patterson officiating with interment in the West Hill Cemetery with full Military Honors.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for LTC William Allen Lancaster who died on Friday.
November 17, 2011
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Mrs. Mildred Irene Thrasher Obit(E)

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Mrs. Mildred Irene Thrasher, age 84 of Parham Lane, Summerville, GA passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in Oakview Nursing & Rehab Center. Mrs. Thrasher was born on April 5, 1927 in LaFayette, GA. She was retired from the Weaving Department of Riegel Textile Corporation. Mrs. Thrasher attended the South Commerce Street and the Subligna Road Churches of Christ. Mrs. Thrasher was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie H. Thrasher; father and mother, Amos Little and Etta Crowe Little; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Mrs. Thrasher is survived by son, Randy Thrasher of Summerville, GA; grandsons and their wives, Tracy and Sonya Thrasher and Stacy and Carrie Thrasher of Summerville, GA; grandchildren, Jordan Thrasher, Dillon Thrasher, Brooklyn Thrasher, Travis Bailey, Chelsey Bailey, and Austin Earwood; brothers, Joe "Sankie" Little of Rome, GA; sisters, Janie Green and Polly Hendrick of Rome, GA. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home with Ministers Bill Morgan and Thomas Broome officiating. Interment will follow in the Lyerly Cemetery. Mrs. Thrasher will lie-in-state Friday, November 18, 2011 at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Kendrick, Kelly Kendrick, Scott Collins, Richard Dodd, Mike McGraw, and Casey Hunter. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Middleton, Fred McDaniel, and Stacey Rhinehart.

November 17, 2011
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Mrs. Jennie McCollum (M)

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Mrs. Jennie Lou Langston McCollum, 82, Gore Community passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 16, 2011.

Mrs. McCollum was born in Chattooga County, GA on December 2, 1928, the daughter of the late James Thomas Langston and Agnes Claudia Housch Langston. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Thomas Housch Langston, James Howard Langston, and Charles Robert Langston.

Mrs. McCollum is survived by her husband of 54 years, Gordon Douglas McCollum; son and daughter-in-law, James Douglas and Anna Lillian McCollum, Augusta, GA; daughter, Judy McCollum Love, Gore, GA; grandsons, Ian Douglas McCollum, Wes Bronson Love, and Aaron James McCollum. Nieces and Nephews also survive. She was retired after 30 years of service from the U. S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Gore, and attended Howard’s Chapel, Mentone, AL.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Saturday, November 19, 2011 from the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Ronald Reynolds and Rev. Ralph Mizner officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Gore community. Active pallbearers will be Ian McCollum, Wes Love, Aaron McCollum, Brandon Gurley, Keith Nicholson, and John C. Groover.

Mrs. McCollum will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Friday, November 18, 20011 and from 1:00 p. m. until the service hour on Saturday. At other hours the family will be at the residence of the daughter, 384 Ballenger Road, Gore Community.

November 16, 2011
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Mr. Lenzton “Tank” Ludy Jr. obit (M)

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Mr. William Lenzton “Tank” Ludy, JR, age 64, of Summerville, GA died Sunday,November 13, 2011 at his residence.

Mr. Ludy was born March 8, 1947 in Summerville, GA, the son of the late William Lenzton Ludy, SR and Mable Ophelia Harris Ludy. He was formerly employed as a machinist with Lester Industries. He loved cooking, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Ludy was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in Vietnam. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Pamela Ludy; and a brother, Ray Claude Ludy.

Mr. Ludy left behind his wife, Helen Wiggins Ludy; daughters, Terra C. Ludy, Charlene, and husband, Ralph Draper, Paula Wiggins, and Ayeisha Stewart; sons, Reginald, and wife, Darlene Ludy, and William Lenzton Ludy, III; sister, Linda, and husband, Timothy Finley; brothers, Rev. Gregory, and wife, Otha Ludy, and Morris Ludy; 12 Grandchildren; and 1 Great Grandchild; and several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Friday, November 18, 2011 at Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Anita Clouds officiating, with a song and scripture by Rev. Jennifer Mann. Burial will be in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be James Miller, Nathan Adams, Jackie Hoskins, Cedric Price, Tyman Jett, and Larry Anthony. Honorary pallbearers will be Nephews. Flower bearers will be Doris Shephard, Helen Stamper, Irene Parker, and Cassandra Wiggins. Honorary flower bearers will be Nieces.

Mr. Ludy will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p. m. on Friday.

November 15, 2011
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Mr. Donald Lee “Donnie” Fletcher obit(M)

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Mr. Donald Lee “Donnie” Fletcher died Monday, November 14, 2011 at Floyd Medical Center.

Mr. Fletcher was born November 26, 1959, in Summerville, GA, the son of the late Tom and Joann Hardy Fletcher. He was a life long resident of the Teloga Community. Mr. Fletcher was formerly employed with HCI.

Survivors include a brother, Eugene Fletcher, Denver, CO; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret Ann and Joe Myers, Columbus, GA; special nephews, Wes Thompson, Ben Thompson, and Luke Thompson.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Ken Bruce officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Tim Thompson, Larry Cook, Brian Hardeman, Kelly Young, John Stubbs, and Sammy Lee. Honorary pallbearers will be Wes Thompson, Ben Thompson, and Luke Thompson.

Mr. Fletcher will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:30 p. m. until the service hour on Wednesday.

Flower will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors in honor of Donnie.

November 15, 2011
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Ms. Linda Haygood Obit (ER)

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MISS LINDA HAYGOOD, age 68, of Pine Street-Trion, Georgia passed away Friday, November 11 2011, in a Rome hospital. A native of Trion, Georgia She was born to the late Walter C. and Margaret Saylors Haygood on September 8, 1943. She was a member of Trion United Methodist Church and a retired nurse. Surviving are an Uncle-Luther Heaton of Minot, S.D.; Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 16th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Rob Pierce officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday from 12:30 P.M. until the funeral hour. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

November 13, 2011
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Mr. Daniel Reynolds Complete Obit(M)

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Mr. Daniel Tyler Reynolds, age 17, of Summerville, GA passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011 from injuries sustained while participating in a Motocross Event.

Daniel was born December 5, 1993 in Rome, GA, son of Zeta Ingle and Kenneth Reynolds. He was a Senior at Chattooga High School (Class of 2012) and was employed with Southern Engineering and Surveying. Daniel was also an active member of Four Mile Baptist Church. He loved to hunt, camp, and spend time outdoors. Daniel participated in both Motocross and Arenacross Dirt Bike Racing. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, William “Bill” Ingle, and an aunt, Janet Petitt.

Daniel is survived by his parents, Zeta and Kenneth Reynolds; grandparents, Lena Ingle, Cecil and June Reynolds; aunts and uncles, Joyce and Jeff Warren, Karen and David Tallent; and cousins, Courtney Tallent, Chris Tallent, and Leanna Warren.

Funeral Services for Mr. Reynolds will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2011 from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doyle Kelley and Rev. Joel Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Lyerly Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Andrew Daniel, Chris Tallent, Harley Elliot, Kyle Paris, Justin Lee, and Cody Cotner. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Chattooga High School Class of 2012 and Four Mile T-N-T: Ryan Gravley, Daniel Smith, Brandon Wooten, Treyton Coffman, Matt Kelley, and Brian Wilson.

Mr. Reynolds will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Monday Evening.

November 13, 2011
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Mr. Robert Earl Watkins obit (M)

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Mr. Robert Earl Watkins, age 58, of Summerville, GA passed away Saturday,
November 12, 2011 at his residence.
Mr. Watkins was born August 22, 1953 in Menlo, GA, son of the late Betty
Miller and Arthur Watkins. He was employed as a Security Officer.
Mr. Watkins is survived by his sons, Eric Watkins, Kurtis Chadwick
Watkins; a daughter, Hillary Watkins Ledbetter; brothers, Ronnie Watkins,
Billy Ray Watkins, and Andrew Watkins; a sister, Carolyn Autry; and seven
grandchildren.
Funeral Services for Mr. Watkins will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November
15, 2011 from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Rutledge
officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. Pallbearers will be
Jeffery Hill, Jonathan Marks, Glenn Trapp, Andy Tidmore, Bryant Tidmore,
and Robert Tidmore.
Mr. Watkins will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive
friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday evening.
Mason Funeral Home is directing
November 13, 2011
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Mr. Daniel Reynolds Incomplete Obit

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Mr. Daniel Reynolds, age 18 of Lyerly, GA, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced later by the Mason Funeral Home.
Mason Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements for Mr. Daniel Reynolds.
November 12, 2011
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Mr. Larry Eugene Caldwell obit (M)

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Mr. Larry Eugene “Luther” Caldwell, age 59, of Summerville, passed away Friday, November 11, 2011 at The Specialty Hospital in Rome, GA.
Mr. Caldwell was born in LaFayette, Georgia on June 8, 1952, son of Clarice Bennett Caldwell and the late Harvey Caldwell. He was a member of the Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church, was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the United States Army and was employed with Georgia Power. In addition to his father, Mr. Caldwell was preceded in death by a son, Joe Clark.
Mr. Caldwell is survived by his wife, Karen Dillard Caldwell; sons, Kenny King, Timmy Caldwell, and Joseph Caldwell; daughters, Amanda Coley, Amy Caldwell, and Carrie Payton; brothers, Billy Caldwell and Jimmy Caldwell; sisters, Lynn Cagle and Annette Nicholson; 22 Grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Military Graveside Rites for Mr. Caldwell will be held Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. in the Summerville Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Alex Brown, Bobby Brown, Stanley Grey, Tommy Dillard, John Bell, Casey Robinson, and Charles Lynn Cagle.
Mr. Caldwell will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 until 8 P.M.
Flowers will be accepted or those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Kidney Association.
Mason Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements

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