Mr. James Derek Adams, age 57, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Adams was born September 17, 1966, in Rome, GA, son of the late Herman Winston Adams and Mary Ann Bridges Hale. He was a member of Trion First Baptist Church and was retired from Mohawk Industries. He had also previously been employed with Hurley’s Grocery Store, Miller-Southeastern Mills, and Sysco Foods.

Mr. Adams was a member of the Rodeo Society for 11 years as a bull rider for Charlie Lowry as well as a rodeo clown for 2 years. He drove in the mini-cup NASCAR series for a short time and was an avid fan of Dale Earnhardt, Sr. In his young adult life, he participated in church baseball and volleyball leagues, and prior to his recent sickness, he helped with the youth at Trion First Baptist Church. He also loved to camp and fish.

For the last 16 years, he’s actively competed in barbeque competitions, earning many trophies over the years. His greatest accomplishment was winning the Jack Daniels World Championship Backyard Contest in 2014, where he received a perfect score of 180. Not only did he cook barbeque, but he was also a certified judge for the Kansas City Barbeque Society. He has been a cancer warrior for almost 2 years, but his greatest reward was being a dad.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Adams was preceded in death by twin sons, Brendan Lee Adams and Preston Frazier Adams; his second father, Herbert Hale; brother, Steven Helton “Stevie” Breeden; grandparents, Albert Moody Bridges, Helen Inez Tidmore Bridges, Guy and Sydney Adams; his father-in-law, Nelson Lee Wilson; and special uncle, Pat Gaines.

Survivors include his wife of 23 years, April Lee Wilson Adams; sons, Dylan Chase Adams, Levi Jaden Adams; brother, Stanley (Susan) Hale; sister, Wanda (Dale) Levan; sister-in-law, Cynthia (Nick) Swords; mother-in-law, Brenda Wilson; 6 nieces, 4 nephews; 1 great-niece; 4 great-nephews; 2 great-great-nephews; many cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Friday, March 29, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Casey Bramlett, Mr. Michael Duvall, and Mr. Ray Henson officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be his friends in the barbeque community, the Men’s Sunday School Class of Trion First Baptist Church; and special friends, Michael Cothran, Phil McGuire, and John Sterner.

Mr. Adams will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Friday.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) to help with research to fight this disease, to Operation BBQ Relief, or to the Cancer Navigators in Rome.

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. Jenith Crane Plunkett Lowrance, age 72, of Trion, GA, died Sunday, March 24, 2024, at her residence.

Mrs. Lowrance was born July 6, 1951, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Harvey N. Plunkett and Velma Crane Plunkett. She attended Pleasant Grove Church of Christ, and prior to her retirement, was employed at Hays State Prison. Mrs. Lowrance loved spending time with her grandkids and enjoyed taking people to church. She also loved all things purple and was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Levon Lowrance.

Survivors include her sons, William Shane Lowrance, Wade (Veronica) Lowrance; grandchildren, Marcos Lowrance, Kaylynn Lowrance, and Haley Lowrance.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Min. Hugh Glaze, Min. Barry Grinder, and Min. Tyler Gilreath officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Marcos Lowrance, Jason Kellett, Kim Logan, Ron Hopkins, Ken Anderson, Mark Gilbreath, and Dennis Murdock. Honorary pallbearers will be John Gilbreath and Levi Gilbreath.

Mrs. Lowrance 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 Wednesday.

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.

Mr. John Martin “Marty” Gary, age 54, of Trion, GA, died Friday, March 22, 2024, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mr. Gary was born March 18, 1970, in Rome, GA, son of Roy David Gary, Sr. and the late Christine Azlee Sims Gary. He was Baptist by faith and owned and operated Tootsie’s.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a son, Joshua Martin Gary; and a brother, Roy David Gary, Jr.

Survivors include his wife, Harley Stricklin Gary; sons and daughter-in-law, Dylan (Derrian)Gary, Preston Gary, and Brixton Gary; daughters, Marlee Gary, Joni Gary, and Ellie Gary; father and step-mother, Roy (Marie) Gary; a brother, Jerry (Anna) Gary; grandchildren, Asher Baker, Rilyn Neal, Leo Baker, Declan Gary, and Sawyer Gary.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 28, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Min. Hugh Glaze and Mr. Richie White officiating. Interment will follow in Summerville Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Strickland, Isaac Morgan, Marcy Yancey, Larry Bishop, Lamar Fowler, and Ricky Sims. Chris Smith will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

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

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

MRS. VESTA STEPHENS HELTON, age 84, of Helton Drive, Summerville, Georgia, Berryton Community, passed away early Saturday morning, March 23, 2024, at her residence. A native of Berryton, She was born on September 16, 1939 to the late G. W. and Catherine Magdalene Nelson Stephens. Mrs. Helton was retired lab tech for Best Mfg. Company and a member of North Summerville Baptist Church. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by a brother the late Doug Stephens.

Surviving are husband, Harold Lee Helton; daughters, Cheryl Farrar (Brent Williamson) and Stephanie Helton (Jeff Dotson); granddaughter, Jennifer Turner; great grandchildren, Stella Turner, Annabelle Turner, and Vivian Turner; brother, Bruce (Ruth) Stephens; sister-in-law, Barbara Stephens; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 25th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Smith officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Joseph Stephens, Brent Williamson, Evan Stephens, Chuck Helton, Tommy Maynor, and Terry Scoggins.

The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Monday from 12 noon until 2:00 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Vesta Stephens, who passed away Saturday morning.

Mr. Gregory Wayne “Greg” Brown, age 56 of Summerville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at his residence.

Greg was born in Rome, Georgia on August 4, 1967, son of Charlotte Young Brown and the late Freddy Letell Brown. He was former team leader at the Roper Corporation and had attended the Berryton Church of God. Greg was a loving father and a great grandfather, lovingly call Paw Paw Brown by his grandson. He enjoyed drawing, writing stories and romantic poems for his wife, Tammy. In addition to his father, Greg was preceded in death by a brother, Josh Brown.

Greg is survived by his wife of over 35 years, Tammy Brown; son and daughter-in-law, RJ and Brooke Brown; brothers and sister-in-law, Scott and Rhonda Brown and Guy Brown; grandson, Dax Brown and a number of nieces and nephews and additional family members.

Visitation for Greg will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Coffman Funeral Home.

There are no formal plans for a service at this time.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Gregory Wayne “Greg” Brown. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

Mr. Hugh Goodwin Tucker, age 71, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Tucker was born April 6, 1952, in Summerville, GA, son of the late John Andrew Tucker and Agnes Thomas Tucker. He attended the Pennville Community Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed as a Counselor with the State of Georgia. Mr. Tucker was also a veteran of the United States Air Force.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Tucker was preceded in death by siblings, Maxine (Melvin) Brown, Robert Tucker, Bonnie Smith, Gail Tucker; and a brother-in-law, Jerry Shaver.

Survivors include his brother, John Thomas (Linda) Tucker; a sister, Delaine “Dee” Tucker Shaver; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Pennville Community Church Cemetery with Rev. Jon Davis officiating. Pallbearers will be David Owens, Gary Abernathy, Roger Owens, Matt Tucker, and Samuel Wysong.

The family will receive friends at the cemetery from 1:30 P.M. until the service hour on Tuesday.

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

Mr. Michael Ray “Fuzz” Parker, age 68, of Gaylesville, AL, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.

Mr. Parker was born April 4, 1955, in Trion, GA, son of W.A. and Bettye Vaughn Parker. He attended Chelsea Baptist Church and was employed as a block mason.

Survivors include his parents, W.A. and Bettye Parker; a brother, Tony Parker; sisters, Debbie (Ernie) Hester, Shelia (Donnie) Bullard, Bonnie (Dan) Bullard; and Pam (John) Mason.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 16, 2024, at AMI Cemetery with Rev. Bobby Lemons officiating.

There will be no formal visitation.

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.

MR. ELVIN EARL PATTERSON – Age 83, – Of Summerville, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Oakview Health Care. He was born on May 5, 1940 to the late James Patterson, Sr. and Delia McMichael Patterson. He was preceded by his five brothers, Nathaniel, Joe, James, Emmanuel, and John Wesley Patterson. Mr. Patterson joined New Bethel Baptist Church at an early age.

Survivors are his devoted close friend and caregiver for many years, Ike M. Henderson and family; a host of loving cousins; and many friends. Special thanks to the Staff at Oakview Health Rehabilitation Center and the Summerville Community.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 3:00 P. M. at New Bethel Baptist Church, 281 Georgia Avenue, Summerville, GA with Pastor Kevin Roach officiating. His remains will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 1:30 P. M. until the funeral hour. Interment, Pond Spring Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

MR. RICO AUNTUAN PERRY – AGE 53, – Of Summerville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was born on December 1, 1970 to the late Deborah R. Perry and Ralph Slack. He was a member of the World’s Church Of The Living God and he was a graduate of Chattooga High School, Class of 1989 where he was on the football team. He was employed at Mount Vernon Mills as long as his health permitted. Mr. Perry was preceded by his daughter, Cijivea Mitchell, grandmothers, Clara Johnson, and Christine Slack, grandfather, Ben Perry.

Survivors are his loving and devoted daughters, KanDis Perry of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Kelsy Mosley of Dalton, Georgia; sons, Adrian Foster, Aaron Foster of Sidney, Ohio; twelve grandchildren; sister, Ranesia Johnson of Atlanta, Georgia; brothers, Randy Anderson, Kevin Perry, of Summerville, Georgia, Royce Slack of North Carolina; aunts, Faye Morton, Somer Page; uncles, Benjamin Perry, Gerry Perry, Kent Perry of Summerville; special friends, Rosalind Mosley of Dalton, Cortez Knowles; special cousin, Shona Mosteller of Summerville; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 1:00 P. M. at the World’s Church Of The Living God, 8 West 7th Street, Summerville, Georgia 30747 with Rev. Archie Jackson and Pastor Mose Whitfield. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Mrs. Wanda Ann Edenfield Eller, age 54, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Emory University Hospital.

Mrs. Eller was born August 21, 1969, in Metter, GA, daughter of the late Lee and Edna Cleghorn Edenfield. She was a homemaker and was Baptist by faith. She also enjoyed arts and crafts. She also enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Boggs.

Survivors include her husband, Timothy Eller; a son, Derek Eller; and a daughter, Tonya Eller.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 14, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Summerville Cemetery.

Mrs. Eller will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Thursday.

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.