Mr. Ernest Douglas “Ernie” Ragland, age 82, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Ragland was born October 24, 1941, in Lyerly, GA, son of the late Roy Howard Ragland and Vonnie Ruth Abernathy Ragland. He was of the Baptist faith, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Reichold Chemical.

In his younger days, he loved hunting and the outdoors. He was an amazing cook and looked forward to his annual October stew cooking with his family and friends. Mr. Ragland enjoyed nothing more than small gatherings and company stopping by for jokes and conversation.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Dennis Ragland and William “Poot” Ragland; and his soulmate and partner of 25 years, Rita Fay Campbell.

Survivors include his son, Randy (Rachel) Ragland; daughter, Ginger (Guy) McCarty; honorary daughter, Kelli Broome; sister, Patricia (Jack) Rich; and 9 grandchildren.

A graveside service will be planned by the family at a later date at Johnson Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.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.

Mrs. Alisa Kaye Wesson, age 60 of Trion, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at her residence.

Mrs. Wesson was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on February 21, 1963, daughter of Charlotte Brown and the late Robert Kelley. She loved gymnastics in her younger years. Mrs. Wesson enjoyed fishing, going to the mountains, rescuing animals, and painting nails.

Mrs. Wesson is survived by her daughters, Kristin Niecole White and Ashley Mashae Glenn; mother, Charlotte Brown; son-in-law, Matthew Davis; grandchildren, Nathen Dover, Shanen Croft, Haven Barnes, Madison White, Colby Glenn, Shauna Glenn, Gracyn Blaine and Braylee Myers; Special Friends, Fondren Wright and Ann Clark.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Wesson will be held Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Wright and Min. Terry York officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Colby Glenn, James Grogan, Matthew Davis, Michael Noles, Shawn Wright, Blake Whitton and Bill Collins.

Mrs. Wesson will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Thursday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Alisa Kaye Wesson.

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

Mrs. Betty Louise Williams, age 82 of Trion, Georgia passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Williams was born in Summerville, Georgia on January 30, 1941, daughter of the late Ralph Watkins and Jewel Pack Watkins. She was retired from the Cloth Room at Mt. Vernon Mills and was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Williams was a former Avon Representative and enjoyed shopping. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Julian “Cat” Williams; sister, Faye Williams; and two brothers, Frankie Watkins and Edward “Buddy” Watkins.

Mrs. Williams is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Trena nd Denny Strickland; son and daughter-in-law, Rickey and Melinda Tucker; sisters and brother-in-law, Maggie Tucker, Joyce and Alvin Grogan and Shirley Ratliff; brothers and sisters-in-law, Cecil Watkins, Paul and Bobbie Watkins, Sherman Watkins, David and Diane Watkins and Ray and Linda Watkins; grandchildren, Jason and Selena Tucker and Amy and Steve Helms; great grandchildren, River Tucker, Nevaeh Helms, Anthony Helms and Chevee Helms; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Williams will be held Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Norton officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Mike Green, Jason Tucker, David Lloyd, Dewayne Tinney, Max Tucker and Gary Smith.

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

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Betty Louise Williams.

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

Mrs. Linda Mae Chamlee Ingle age 80 of Trion, GA passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at her residence.

Mrs. Ingle was born December 30, 1942 in Trion, GA to the late Reynolds and Jennie Lou Brown Chamlee. She was a member of Trion First Baptist Church, former member of the Trion Town Council, Circle Group leader, and owner of Chamlee Skating Rink.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny F. Ingle.

Survivors include her children, Phil (Secret) Ingle, Britt (Connie) Ingle, Josh (Ellie) Ingle, and Jennifer (Jon) Skelton; brothers, Charles Chamlee, Richard (Susie) Chamlee, and Tim (Pam) Chamlee; sister-in-law, Patsy Peek; grandchildren, Brier Ingle, McKenzie Ingle, Jerryn Skelton, Josie Skelton, Jayleigh Skelton, Garrison Ingle, Hallett Ingle, Weston Ingle, Crew Ingle, and Levi Hatcher; great-grandchildren, Hudson Hatcher, Staylor Hatcher, and Huntley Hatcher; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Ingle will take place at 3:00 PM Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the chapel of Mason funeral Home with Rev. Casey Bramlett officiating. Interment will follow at West Hill Cemetery with the grandsons serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the Trion First Baptist adult 2 Sunday School Class and the staff of Guffin & Eleam Insurance Company.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 PM until the service hour at the funeral home.

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

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

Mrs. Sarah Lee Durham McClain age 86 of Summerville, GA passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at a Rome Healthcare facility.

Mrs. McClain was born February 14, 1937 in Henagar, AL to the late Anthony and Adaline Lea Durham. She was retired from the Roper Corporation and was a member of South Summerville Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, sewing, caring for others, and teaching the children’s Sunday School Class.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her husband, Charles McClain; son, Steve McClain; daughter, Sheila (Randy) Mills; 2 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Graveside and interment services to celebrate the life of Mrs. McClain will take place at 1:00 PM Tuesday December5, 2023 at Subligna Cemetery with Rev. Gene Greer & rev. Steven Nichols officiating. Pallbearers will be Mike Floyd, Jimmy Hardin, Randy Mills, Chris Butler, Tony Price, and Alan Ponder.

Visitation will be held from 11:30 – 12:30 Tuesday at Mason Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made to Gideons International in honor of Mrs. McClain.

The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to all of the kind and caring people that God has brought into their lives through Mrs. McClain’s dementia including the nurses, caregivers, Heyman Hospice, and Renaissance Marquis. You were all a blessing to her and her family.

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

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

MRS. JANICE M. LUALLEN, age 75, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday evening, November 29, 2023, in a Rome hospital. She was born in Summerville, Georgia on April 17, 1948, a daughter of the late Roy T. and Alma Carter Bryant; she was a homemaker. In addition to Parents was preceded in death by a sister, the late Barbara Bryant.

Surviving are Husband, Larry Luallen; daughter, Tine Marie Luallen; son, Tim Luallen; grandchildren, Jade Starkey, Jessie Loggins, Jerry Luallen, Emily Amanda Luallen Ratliff, Cole Luallen; great grandchildren, Jocie Rubi and Jaxton Rubi; sisters, Tressia Bryant, Charlotte Bryant, Kay Bryant, Marie Bryant, Darlene Bryant; brothers, Junior Bryant, William Bryant, and Rickey Bryant; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 3rd, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Earle Rainwater officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Anky Fulmer, Troy Oehlson, Howard Slicker, Yandell Ratliff, Sloan Johnson, and Dean Cornett; Honorary Pallbearers Adam Reagan, Bobby Edgeworth, Allen Barnes, and Larry Edgeworth.

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

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Janice M. Luallen, who passed away Wednesday.

Mr. John Marshall Moseley, age 65, of Lyerly, GA, died Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Moseley was born February 21, 1958, in Trion, GA, son of the late Gene Paul and Peggy Sara Mincey Moseley. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as store manager with Red Food and Bi-Lo. Mr. Moseley was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved his daughters and enjoyed shooting, collecting guns and model trains.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Moseley was preceded in death by his daughter, Stefanie Moseley, and his paternal grandparents and Maternal grandparents, Pa and Pa Burley.

Survivors include his wife, Cora Mae Moseley; daughter, Lisa (Chris) Bowman; a brother, Dennis (Gayle) Moseley; grandson, Jaydon Moseley; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 2, 2023, at West Hill Cemetery with Mr. Larry Weesner officiating. Pallbearers will be Chris Bowman, Dennis Moseley, Jason Kellett, Evan Fletcher, Matt Thornton, Jerry Brown, and Stan Hollingsworth.

Mr. Moseley will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:30 A.M. until 12:30 P.M.

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. Sylvia “Ann” McKissick, age 81, of Gaylesville, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Atrium Health Floyd-Cherokee.

Mrs. McKissick was born August 23, 1942, daughter of the late J.D. Bishop and Blondine Plaster. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and prior to her retirement, was employed in the textile industry. Mrs. McKissick was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife. She also enjoyed cooking and loved animals.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Leroy McKissick; sons, Leroy McKissick, Jr. and Marion Lee McKissick; and siblings, Barbara Kellett and James Bishop.

Survivors include her children, Brenda (Ricky) Peek, Billy (Shirley) McKissick, Hugh (Imojean) McKissick, James (Lisa) McKissick, and Linda (Tim) Weaver; a sister, Wanda (Donald) Baker; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. McKissick will be held at 2:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) Monday, December 4, 2023, at Faith Baptist Church in Gaylesville with Rev. Sanford DeBerry and Rev. Clay Moreland officiating. Interment will follow in Union Hill “Needmore” Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Rickey Peek, Rick Peek, Porter Sanford, John McKissick, Mason McKissick, J.R. McKissick, T.R. Weaver, Noah Weaver, Tim Weaver, and Kenny Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Tiffany Jones, Skyler Taylor, Amanda Sanford, Brittany Crocker, and Connor Weaver.

Mrs. McKissick will be in state at Faith Baptist Church and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon (E.S.T.) until the hour of service.

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. Jimmie Edward Phillips, age 85, of Menlo, GA, died Thursday, November 23, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Phillips was born April 16, 1938, in Trion, GA, son of the late Charlie Edward Phillips and Ethleen Rich Phillips.  He was a member of Teloga Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mount Vernon Mills.  He was also previously employed with the Chattooga County Sanitation Department.  Mr. Phillips was a veteran of the United States Army and was an avid farmer. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Kathleen Wooten; and 5 grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Dorthene Brown Phillips; sons, Eddie (Ginger) Phillips, Rickey (Lisa) Phillips; daughters, Karen (Robert) Garrett, Barbie (Tommy) Strawn, and Sandy Phillips; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Phillips will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Teloga Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Weaver and Rev. Ives Harris officiating.  Interment will follow in Garrett Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Craig Garrett, Brian Garrett, Patrick Strawn, Timothy Garrett, Lawson Garrett, Michael Lough, and Mason Lough.  Honorary pallbearers will be Keith James, Kolby Smith, Ryan Wilson, and Little Kolby Smith.

Mr. Phillips will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Saturday, November 25, 2023.  He will also lie in state at Teloga Baptist Church from 2:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Sunday.

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

Mrs. Joyce Laquita Haygood, ago 82 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her residence. She was born April, 24, 1941, daughter of the late L. D. and Frances Armstrong Barksdale. She was employed as a Nursing Aid for Oakview Nursing and Rehab and a member of Berryton Bible Mission. In addition to her parents, was preceded in death by husband, the late John Haygood, Jr. and son, the late Michael Haygood.

Surviving are her daughters, Tina Pickle and Tyra Bennett; sons, Gerald Haygood, Keith Haygood and Scott Haygood; sister, Sandra Ivey; brother, Rev. Charles Barksdale; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Reynolds and Rev. Charles Barksdale officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Samuel Rutledge, Dakota Lewis, Andrew Bennett, Tristyn Haygood, Jessie Pickle, and Jeff Holcomb. Honorary Pallbearers, Jerry Bennett, Spencer Reed, Jonathan Rutledge, Pam Millican. The family will receive friends Saturday, November 25th, from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Joyce Laquita Haygood, who passed away on Wednesday.