Mr. Charles Edward “Buddy” Colbert, Sr., age 89, of Summerville, GA, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

Mr. Colbert was born June 13, 1933, in Broomtown, AL, son of the late Ernest C. and Dora Money Colbert. He was Baptist by faith, and prior to his retirement, had worked in the meat cutting industry as well as in the carpet industry. Mr. Colbert was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the V.F.W. He was also a member of the Georgia Sheriff’s Association. Along with his son, Eddie Colbert, he was also the owner and operator of Colbert Horse and Tack.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nena Martin Colbert; a daughter, Tina Marie Colbert; and son, Charles Edward “Eddie” Colbert, Jr.

Survivors include his daughter, Kathy (Terry) Day; grandchildren, B.J. Montgomery, Ashley Montgomery Brown, Doug Colbert, and Casey Colbert; 14 great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Melissa Colbert; and sister-in-law, Susie Forbes.

Graveside and interment services for Mr. Colbert will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, November 18, 2022, at Greenhills Memory Gardens with Sheriff Mark Schrader officiating. Active pallbearers will be B.J. Montgomery, Doug Colbert, Eric Brown, Mark Schrader, Luke Busby, and Matthew Busby. Honorary pallbearers will be Jackson Montgomery, Brantley Brown, and Annabelle Brown.

Mr. Colbert will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 until 1:30 P.M. on Friday.

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Mrs. Carol Brewster Pruitt age 72 of Gaylesville, AL passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at her residence.

Mrs. Pruitt was born April 12, 1950 in Trion, GA to the late Clyde Brewster, Jr & Mary Martin Brewster. She was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church and was a loving homemaker. Carol’s passion was crocheting hats for cancer patients and the homeless. She attached a card on each that said “Crocheting for Jesus” along with John 3:16. Her hats went to over 32 states and 4 different countries touching many souls while keeping many heads warm.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Pruitt; and twin brothers, William and Joseph Pruitt.

Survivors include her children, Michael Pruitt, Susan (Bobby) Millican, and Stephanie (Scott) Lowe; sisters Donna (Pat) Ross and Diane (Alan) Daris); and grandchildren/great-grandchildren, Dakota, Kimberly, Samantha, Brittney, Shelly, Bella, Ty, Oliver, Liam, Bryant, Gracelynn, Shayla, Nolan, Ayden, and Devyn; Aunt, Ivalene Hendrix; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Pruitt will be held at 2:00 PM EST Tuesday, November 15 at Mill Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Stanley Koonce officiating. Interment will follow at Unity Cemetery with Bobby Millican, Scott Lowe, Tommy Storey, Wayne Wilson, Matt Rubin, and Cody Dawson serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Mann and the staff of Cherokee Floyd EMS.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM EST until the service hour Tuesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Mrs. Rebecca Jo Dutton Proctor, age 61 of Cedar Bluff, AL passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at a local hospital.

Mrs. Proctor was born January 13, 1961 in Chicago, IL to the late Hershel and Juanita Sexton Dutton. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed doing arts and crafts.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Christopher Crawford; siblings, James Dutton and Vida Carnes; and daughter-in-law, Angela Hicks.

Survivors include her husband, Mitchell Lamar Proctor; children, Phillip Crawford, Benjamin Crawford (Kristy), Jenny Crawford (Lee Pack); brothers, Ricky Dutton and Ronald Dutton; and 3 grandchildren.

Mrs. Proctor will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 11:00- 1:00 EST Saturday, November 19 at Mason Funeral Home.

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Mr. Jerry Ray Corbin, age 74, of Summerville, GA, passed away Thursday November 10, 2022, at AdventHealth Redmond.

Mr. Corbin was born October 2, 1948, in LaFayette, GA, the son of the late Lee F. and Nellie A. Hill Corbin. He was a graduate of Shorter College and was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and attended the Adult Sunday School Class. He was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills and Stansell’s Furniture and enjoyed spending his time engaged in woodworking and helping others.

Survivors include his wife of over fifty years, Betty Wooten Corbin, son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Staci Corbin, daughter and son-in-law, Sonya and Jack Ledford, a brother, Floyd Lee Corbin, sisters and brothers-in-law, Faye and Ray Wooten, and Kathleen and Tommy Silvers, sister-in-law, Maggie Corbin and four grandchildren, Brinley, Brock, Bryant and Mollie Corbin. He was predeceased by brothers, Ralph Corbin, George and Marie Corbin, Lloyd Corbin and a sister, Francis and Ed Lanier.

Funeral services will be held Sunday November 13, 2022 at the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Casey Bramlett officiating. Interment will follow at West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be, Jamie Mitchell, Brandon Wooten, Rodney Wooten, Terry McPhail, Billy Stewart, David Corbin, and Kevin Woods. Honorary pallbearers will be, TFBC Sunday School Class, Phillip and Joyce Cantrell, Larry and Phyllis Stansell, Terrell and Susan Baker, Rick and Judy Woods, Diane Skelton, Doug Jones and Central Office Personnel of Mt Vernon Mills.

The family will receive friends Sunday November 13, 2022, at Mason Funeral Home from noon to 2 p.m., the service hour.

In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Jerry, the family asks that donations be sent to Hackerman-Patz House at Sinai Hospital, 2434C W. Belvedere Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215, a facility dear to the Corbin family.

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Mr. James Randall “Randy” Ledford, age 76 of Lexington, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 08, 2022 at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Randy born in Trion, Georgia on September 26, 1946, son of the late Fred Ledford and Dorothy Brown Ledford. He was a former Master Mason, Shriner, a dedicated Georgia bulldog fan, and a professional at telling a good joke to get a laugh. Randy was president of operations for 7 Hills Transport in Cartersville, GA., until his retirement. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.

Randy is survived by his wife of 53 years, Georgia Karen “Spookie Chamlee” Ledford; son and his fiancé, Shawn Ledford and Kayla Gates; grandson Relic Ledford; He is lovingly remembered by his sister Cindy Parks of Trion, Georgia, his brother Terry Ledford of Cape Coral, Florida, and by all of his family and anyone who was blessed enough to call him a friend.

Funeral Services for Randy will be held Monday, November 14, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Terry Toles, Chris Toles, Eric Toles, John Collette, Ray Henson and Buford Fox.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. James Randall “Randy” Ledford.

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

Mrs. Lois Jean Holder, age 84, of Summerville, GA, died Monday, November 7, 2022, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mrs. Holder was born February 28, 1938, in Jamestown, AL, daughter of the late James Woodrow and Jewell Lucille Jones Campbell. She was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Imperial Bondware.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. William Hugh “Bill” Holder; a son, Phillip Holder; and a grandson, Matthew Holder.

Survivors include her daughters, Vicky Reece, Carla (Lynn) Stockburger; a brother, Alfred Campbell; sister, Maxine Campbell; 8 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 12, 2022, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Hayes and Rev. Preston Moore officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Adam Reece, Heath Hammond, Nathan Reece, Chad Stockburger, Lynn Stockburger, and Jerral Ingle. Honorary pallbearers will be great-grandchildren.

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

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. Jean Pursley Strawn, age 89, of Lyerly, GA, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Strawn was born November 1, 1933, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late Talmage DeWitt and Annie Mae Pettyjohn Pursley. She was a member of New Hope South Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Echols Appliances. Mrs. Strawn enjoyed reading the Bible and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Harvey Strawn; son, Robert Holland Strawn; sister, Dorothy Lenderman; granddaughters, Kristy Nichole Erwin, Mary Louise Bishop; and great-granddaughter, Miriam Otting.

Survivors include her son, Marcus DeWitt Strawn; daughter, Regina Lynn Strawn Vaughn; step-daughter, Gail Strawn (Paul) Daniel; sister, Shirley Mae Floyd; 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, November 10, 2022, at New Hope South Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Abercrombie officiating. Interment will follow in New Hope South Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Preston Hogue, Butch Newton, Dakota Dodd, Lee Armstrong, Wyatt Strawn, and Tyler Bishop. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of New Hope South Baptist Church.

Mrs. Strawn will be in state at New Hope South Baptist Church and the family will receive friends from 2:00 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.

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Mrs. Cynthia Ann Johnson, age 83, of Mentone, AL, died Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mrs. Johnson was born April 25, 1939, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late James Thomas and Julia Ethel Stansell Simmons. She was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Best Manufacturing.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Albert Johnson; sisters, Joyce Himes and Evelyn Sinsenbaugh; and a brother, James “Buddy” Simmons.

Survivors include her son, Jim “Muscles” Johnson; brothers, Carlton Simmons, Robert Simmons; grandchildren, Jennifer Reece, Emily Hampton, Maggie Johnson, and Sam Johnson; great-grandchildren, Sarah and Noah Hampton, Caleb Reece, Mason and Ethan Flood; daughter-in-law, Tammy Johnson; and life-long friends, Melba Walters, Alford and Annie Mae Owen.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. (E.S.T.), Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Mount Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Elliott, Bro. Roger Keith, and Miss Sarah Hampton officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jason Hampton, Robert Hays, Caleb Reece, Sam Johnson, Noah Hampton, and Austen Bennett. Honorary pallbearers will be Melba Walters, Alford and Annie Mae Owen, and the Members of Mount Calvary Baptist Church.

Mrs. Johnson will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) Wednesday. She will also be in state at Mount Calvary Baptist Church from 10:00 A.M. until the service hour 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.

LAURA BEATRICE FLETCHER WOODS, age 81, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Summerville, Georgia on January 21, 1941, a daughter of the late Elbert Emmett and Ollie Camelia Roberts Fletcher. Ms. Laura was a member of the Dry Valley Baptist Church, retired from the weave shop of Mount Vernon Mills, and was preceded in death by a son, the late Barry Joseph Woods on May 3, 2022, and siblings the late Elizabeth F. Cook, Ann F. Atkins, Bud Fletcher, Wanda F. Knowles, Myra F. Kellett, Shirley F. Elsworth, and Jack Fletcher.

Surviving are son, Gary and Melanie Woods; daughter-in-law, Tina Woods; grandchildren, Bryan McWhorter, Haley Woods, Jim Bo Woods, Rose Woods, Lauren Woods, and Matthew Woods; great grandchildren, Gage McWhorter and Gunnar McWhorter; Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 9th, at 3:00 P.M. from Graveside in West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Dewayne Teague officiating. Active Pallbearers Jason McArthur, Ethan Gaines, Bryan Hunter, Bryan McWhorter, Jimbo Woods. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 1 until 3 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Laura Beatrice Fletcher Woods, who passed away Sunday.

On October 30, 2022, the Heavens opened up and received an angel. Xaviar Tre’Von Gray has completed his assignment, a job well done.

Xaviar, affectionately known as “Zay,” infected everyone he came in contact with with his contagious smile. This well-mannered young man, at the age of 15 years old, set out to accomplish and excel in academics and sports, whether it was on the football field or the basketball court. Zay’s athletic abilities were something special; something that would allow him to be a shining star in the community and on every basketball and football team that he was on.

Zay’s presence will be missed by his parents, Le’Tysha (Jody) Flowers; his dad, Darius Williams; his grandparents, Tiffany Hicks, Felicia Williams, Willie (Michelle) Gray, Donald (Monica) Lloyd, and Earnest Flowers, Sr.; great-grandmothers, Maggie (Willie) Smith, Levern Coleman, Dorothy Cooper; a host of aunts and uncles, specifically Le’Shai Hicks, Trina Pierre, Bettina Redeemar and Michelle (Walter) Finney, John Robinson D’Artagnan Williams, Clifford (Esha) Flowers, and Eric King, Jr.; his siblings, Darius D’Aruius, Destiny, Jasmin, Angel, Deshauna, Jodi, Nene, Alicia, and Tre; a special big brother, Tray Ransome; nieces and nephews, Vay, Mir, Aiden, Arthur, Isaiah, Ari, and Mila; a host of cousins including his favorites, Terrence, Karion, Sakari, Wynter, Brielle, Lay Lay, and Kyuna.

Xaviar was preceded in death by his great-grandmothers, Poince Hicks, Margaret (Arthur) Hayes; great-grandparents, Clinter Cooper and Willie Gray, Frank and Brenda “Joyce” Heart.

The same community that has supported Zay since he started playing ball; the same community that has watched him get bigger and better, came out in multitudes to support Zay. Chattooga, y’all rock, and we thank you!
Xaviar’s respectful demeanor was a blessing to all that he came in contact with, and although we feel that 15 years wasn’t long enough, we know that God makes no mistakes and that Zay fulfilled exactly what he was called to do. Zay was called to remind us how short life can be.

He loved all of his teammates and coaches as well!

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, November 7, 2022, at North Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. Brandon Bishop, Rev. LeBron Long; and Coach Jared Groce officiating.

Mr. Gray will be in state at North Summerville Baptist Church and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Monday.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
– John 3:16
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Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.