Miss Sybil Pauline Ball, age 86 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at her residence.

Miss Pauline was born in Cherokee County, Alabama on July 2, 1937, daughter of the late George C. Ball and Bessie Ida Hartline Ball. She was a member of the Spring Creek Baptist Church. She loved Gospel Music, crocheting, reading her Bible, drawing and going to church. In addition to her parents, Miss Pauline was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Miss Pauline is survived by a brother, Clyde Ball; caretakers, Judy and Donnie Hollingsworth; special nurses, Tonya Chamlee and Lorna Whitten; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Miss Pauline will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 12:00 Noon in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Holman officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Bethel Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Darian Dotson, Nick Chamlee and Ray Dotson.

Miss Pauline will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Miss Sybil Pauline Ball.

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

Mrs. Donna Irene Brown, age 69, of Cloudland, GA, died Thursday, December 14, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Brown was born September 20, 1954, in Dromara, Northern Ireland, daughter of the late Ernest Edward Hamilton Porter and Irene Elizabeth Stewart Porter. She was of the Presbyterian Faith, and prior to her retirement, was employed with the Chattooga County School System.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Dean Brown; and a brother, Ross Porter.

Survivors include her sons, Robert Ashley Brown, John Ross Brown, David Hamilton Brown, and Michael Lance Brown; step-daughters, Deborah Kay Brooks and Charlotte Michelle Wall; a sister, Diane Murial Porter; and a granddaughter, Audree Claire Brown.

Funeral services for Mrs. Brown will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 19, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Matthew Willingham officiating. Interment will follow in Tate Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Ross Brown, David Hamilton Brown, Michael Lance Brown, and Joseph Barragan.

Mrs. Brown will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Monday.

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.

Ms. Shanika Adelle Long, age 47, of Lyerly, GA passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at a Rome, GA hospital.

Ms. Long was born September 21, 1976, the daughter of Michael Long and Kathy Craig Williamson Long. She was of the Baptist faith and loved arts and crafts and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by a son, Dustin Long and grandparents, Marcus and Mildred Williamson; and a grandmother, Virgie Buffington.

Survivors include her soul mate, James Watkins; father, Michael Long and mother, Kathy Craig; son, Damian Watkins; brothers, Mark (Cathy) Long, Tim(Breanna) Deberry, Eugene (Alecia) Long; and granddaughter, Ember Watkins.

Graveside and interment services to celebrate the life of Ms. Long will be held at 11:00A.M. Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Lyerly Cemetery with Rev. Jason Boyd officiating. Active pallbearers will be Robbie Johnson, Matt Kinnamont, Cole Long, Tony Blalock, Mark Long, and Trey Foster. Honorary pallbearers will be Corey Tibbs and Robbie Johnson.

Ms. Long will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 9:00A.M. until 10:30 A.M. on Saturday.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Henry Davis Henderson, age 80, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Sunday evening, December 10, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Henderson was born in Summerville, GA, on November 16, 1943, a son of the late Luther Davis Henderson and Delsie Bumgarner Henderson. Mr. Henderson lived his early years in Chattooga County before entering the United States military, having served in both the Navy and Air Force. He retired from the Air Force after 34 years of service as a Master Sergeant and was a member of the Brown-Wright Post 12 of the American Legion. Mr. Henderson was a self-employed general contractor and a member of the Cross View Community Church. He enjoyed fishing, kayaking, and reading history books.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Henderson was preceded in death by wife, Angela Henderson.

Mr. Henderson is survived by his wife, Mildred Jackson Henderson, whom he married May 5, 2018; children, Anthony Henderson (Desni), Marsha Wagner (John), Melissa Smith Henderson, Ginger Norton (Grant), Missy Duncan (Chris), and Tiffany Rose (Brian); brothers, David Patterson (Shelia), Rick Hicks (Tammy), Robert Helton; sisters, Ruby Hawkins, Betty Mahaffey, Charlotte Hawkins (James), Darlene Bearden (Tony), Jimmie Woodard, Patricia Bailey. Eighteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild also survives.

Graveside and interment services for Mr. Henderson will be Saturday afternoon, December 16, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Danny Echols officiating. The Honor Guard from Brown-Wright Post 12 American Legion will confer military rites.

Mr. Henderson’s family will receive friends at Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home Saturday from 12:00 noon until 1:30 p.m.

Pallbearers will include Rick Hicks, Will Duncan, Grant Norton, Chris Duncan, Jesse Wagner, and Ivan Smith.

Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of the arrangements for Mr. Henry Davis Henderson.

Mr. James “Rido” Arnold age 71 of Summerville, GA passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 11, 2023 at a Rome hospital.

Rido was born August 6, 1952 in Trion, GA to the late Henry and Mamie Hawkins Arnold. He was a member of North Summerville Baptist Church and was a self employed automobile transporter. He loved cars, car shows, the Georgia Bulldogs, and fellowshipping with his family and friends.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings, Jessie Ivey, Anna Isom, Patsy Thornton, Josephine Cook, Leon Arnold, Otho Arnold, Henry Arnold, Jr, and Eugene Arnold.

Survivors include his children, Jamey (Danielle) Arnold, and Sherri (Ray) Jones; sisters, Kathleen (Lamar) Curvin, Marilyn (Bobby) Patterson, and Juanita (Jim) Thornton; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Arnold will take place at 2:00 PM Friday, December 15 at Mason Funeral Home with Dr. Sammy Barrett, Rev. Chris Nixon, and Rev. Tracey Espy officiating. Interment will follow at West Hill Cemetery with Josh Tapp, Matt Thornton, Ladon Lively, Rocky Hatfield, Billy Joe Dooley, Terry Dobson, Josh Jones, and Matt Jones serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Bowman, Jamie Walker, Eddie “Flash” Ballenger, Larry Dale Dooley, Tim Hegwood, Harvey Fitzgerald, Boo Hammond, Deanna Evett, and all of his friends at the McGinnis Highrise Apartments.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00 – 7:00 at the Funeral Home.

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. Margaret Sosebee Westbrook, age 95 of Trion, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Westbrook was born in Trion, Georgia on January 20, 1928, to the late Reuben Sosebee and Rebecca Witt Sosebee. She was a member of the New Bethel Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years and was a faithful member. She was retired from Imperial Cup in Lafayette, Georgia. Mrs. Westbrook was preceded in death by a husband, Tommy McWilliams; brothers, Alfred Sosebee, Lonnie Sosebee and Carl Sosebee; sisters, Fannie Brown, Mary Ruth Harris, Ann Williams, Nell Durham, Ruby Black and Lois Edwards; she was also preceded in death by several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Westbrook is survived by a daughter, Rhonda Hoover of Smyrna, Tennessee; grandchildren, Tonya and Dave Ingram, Jonathan King and Samantha Hoover all from Tennessee; three great grandchildren; brother, Bill and Mary Ruth Sosebee; sister, Betty Wilson; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Westbrook will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Brannon Martin and Rev. Wade Sosebee officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Trent Wilson, Johnny Wilson, Gene Martin and Brent Martin.

Mrs. Westbrook will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Pettit Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Margaret Sosebee Westbrook.

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

MR. DONALD VERNON HOLT, age 86, of Jenkins Gap Road, Summerville, Georgia, Gore Community, passed away Sunday morning at his residence, following an illness. A native of Gore, Mr. Holt was born to the late James Thomas and Della Mae Allen Holt, on October 16, 1937; He was Baptist by Faith, a Farmer, and also worked in the carpet industry. In addition to Parents, He is preceded in death by a sister, the late Shirley Mae Maxey and brother and sister-in-law, the late James T. & Frances Maxey Holt.

Surviving are sister, Bobbie Jones; and great nephew, Landon Taylor; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 14th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. David Holt and Pastor Greg Montgomery officiating, interment in Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Steve Anderson, Danny Pierce, Alan Maxey, John Riley, Landon Taylor, and Terry Williams.

The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, Wednesday from 6 until 8 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Donald Vernon Holt, who passed away Sunday.

Mr. Eugene Forrest Ellenburg, age 80, of Trion, GA, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Ellenburg was born August 5, 1943, son of the late Robert Cleveland and Verdie Forrest Ellenburg. He was a member of Teloga Baptist Church and was a retired mechanic where he owned and operated Ellenburg’s Garage.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Ellenburg; and second wife, Peggy Sue Ellenburg.

Survivors include his sons, Robert Eugene (Judy) Ellenburg, Jeffrey Ellenburg; special friend, Brenda Gilmer; grandchildren, Beth Blackwell, Trina Elliott, Trent Hall, Allen Ellenburg, Nic Ellenburg, Connor Ellenburg, and Jaxon Ellenburg; great-grandchildren, Austin Byers, Jake Byers, Haley Byers, Caleb Blackwell, Ezra Ellenburg, Barrett Ellenburg, and Wyatt Ellenburg.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 11, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Weaver officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Allen Ellenburg, Nic Ellenburg, Connor Ellenburg, Jaxon Ellenburg, Austin Byers, and Jake Byers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of Teloga Baptist Church.

Mr. Ellenburg will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Sunday.

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. Charles Edward “Big Willie” Johnson, Sr. , age 87 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at a Rome hospital.

Mr. Johnson was born in Summerville, Georgia on April 28, 1936, son of the late William Franklin Johnson, Sr. and Mable Willingham Johnson. He was a member of the Pennville First Baptist Church and was the owner and operator of Willie’s Plumbing and Backhoe Service. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. He attained rank as Sargent and was a driver for the General. He enjoyed golfing and fishing, and was an avid Georgia Tech Fan, and even liked the Georgia Bulldogs as long as they weren’t playing Tech, but his favorite activity was spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn McWhorter; and two brothers, Joe Johnson and Ronald Johnson.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of 65 years, Sue Johnson; daughter, Kim Johnson; son and daughter-in-law, Charles “Little Willie” and Eva Johnson, Jr.; brother and sister-in-law, William and Joyce Johnson; sister-in-law, Sylvia Johnson; special friends, Billy Willingham, Judy Edgeworth and Bily Joe Duham; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services for Mr. Johnson will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Colbert officiating.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 2:00 P.M. until the service hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Charles Edward “Big Willie” Johnson, Sr.

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

Master Asher Chase Carroll, 5 week old son of Brooklyn Thrasher and Chase Carroll, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 in a Chattanooga Hospital.

Asher was born in Rome, Georgia on October 31, 2023. He is survived by his parents, Chase and Brooklyn; grandparents, Stacy and Amy Thrasher, Clay and Mamie Carroll and Keri and Mark Pike; great grandparents, Charles and Cindy Thrasher, Cindy Hughes, James Carroll and Sheila McKissick; and a number of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and additional family members.

Funeral Services for Asher will be held Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Lyerly Cemetery.

There are no plans for a formal public visitation.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Master Asher Chase Carroll.

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