The family of Mrs. Deborah Ann Yarbrough, age 69, of Summerville, GA, announces her passing on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center after a brief illness.

Debbie was born at the Chattooga County Hospital in Summerville, GA, on July 21, 1953, to the late Hubert and Doris Joyner. A lifelong member of Oak Hill Methodist Church, Debbie loved her church, her pastor, and her community. She faithfully led the choir at Oak Hill for more than 50 years. Known for her beautiful voice, she sang at many weddings, funerals, and choirs throughout her lifetime.

Debbie graduated from Shorter College, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education in 1994. She went on to teach many years with both the Georgia Department of Corrections and the Chattooga County School System before retiring in 2019. As an educator, she touched the lives of many, from Pre-K through 5th grades in public school, to the adults in the prison system.

Debbie loved to cook and was always quick to bake a cake or make a casserole for someone in need. If food is love, she loved on everyone at anytime.

Left to cherish her memory is her devoted husband of 51 years, Duane Yarbrough; daughters and son-in-law, Diane Griffey, Mandy and James Durham; grandchildren, Jackson and Leslie Powell, Alex and Avery Durham, as well as other family members, Len and Christine Chumbler, Byron and Kay Yarbrough, Jimmy Brown, Annette Durham, Ramar Joyner, and several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Graveside and interment services for Mrs. Yarbrough will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Oak Hill Cemetery with Pastor Jason Willis officiating. Pallbearers will be Jackson Powell, Alex Durham, Rodney Yarbrough, Christopher Kerce, Jason Winters, and Robert Beach.

According to her wishes, there will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Oak Hill Cemetery Fund (P.O. Box 336, Lyerly, GA 30730).

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. DAPHENE J. ALLEN, age 98, of Walnut Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, in the local nursing home. Born on July 31, 1924, was a native of Jackson County, Alabama, and a daughter of the late Reuben and Effie Hilley Johnson. A member of South Summervile Baptist Church, Mrs. Allen worked for Montgomery Knitting Mill and retired from Oakview Nursing and Rehab. Center. In addition to Parents, was preceded in death by husband, the late Loren Howard Allen, son, the late Danny Allen, also three Brothers and two sisters died earlier.

Surviving are daughter, Aleta Kellett (Jimmy Barron); daughter-in-law, Betty Ann Allen; grandchildren, Heather Eagle, Kyle (Lori) Kellett, Stephanie Allen (Frank Winter), Jeff Pless; great grandchildren, Hayden and Taylor Eagle, Gracie Farmer, Kylor and Ruby Kellett, Rowan and Bridgette Wang; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 17th, at 4:00 P.M. from the South Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Greer and Rev. Doyle Waters officiating with eulogy by Heather Eagle, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Kyle Kellett, Kylor Kellett, Hayden Eagle, Taylor Eagle, Jeff Pless, and Frank Winter; Honorary Pallbearers the Staff of Oakview Nursing and Rehab. Center. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 until 4 P.M. at the Church. Contributions may be made to the South Summerville Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Daphene J. Allen who passed away Sunday.

The family of Gerrie Elizabeth Wooten, beloved sister and daughter, announces her passing at the age of 72 on Sunday August 14, 2022. She passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus while surrounded by her devoted family at AdventHealth Redmond Hospital. Gerrie was born on March 16, 1950 in Summerville to Cora and Ross Wooten. She was the fourth of five daughters.

Born with a physical disability and various special needs, Gerrie was cared for by her mother Cora until 2004. Upon Ms. Wooten’s passing, Gerrie lived happily under the care of her sisters and Ms. Brenda Veatch-Hanes along with Ms. Veatch-Hanes’ team of dedicated caregivers at Daily Care in Summerville.

Gerrie was preceded in death by her mother and father. She is survived by her four sisters, Reta Boyles, Linda Hix and husband Jim, Joyce Thompson, and Dell Broadrick as well as five nieces and nephews.

Known for her cooperative and fun-loving nature, Gerrie was often the life of the party and could easily put a smile on anyone’s face with a quick wit that was based in a no-nonsense attitude! She never hesitated to tell her sisters, “Don’t y’all fuss.” Easily bribed with hamburgers and milkshakes, she was always up for a car ride or to sit a spell on the porch and talk about days gone by. She could often be found coloring with a niece or nephew or watching daily soaps with her mother or favorite neighbor lady! Her sisters remember her not only as the sibling they fiercely protected, but also as the peacemaker, the hide and seek playmate, and the sensitive daughter. She delighted in laughter and was quick to cause others to do the same.

During this time, her family celebrates not only her delightful personality, but her God-given innocence, sweetness and gentle spirit. All have been reminders of God’s grace and Jesus’ love. She will be deeply missed and always remembered!

A funeral service will be held at Mason Funeral Home in Summerville on Thursday, August 18 at 2:00 pm. The family will receive visitors on Thursday from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Interment will be at Green Hills Memory Gardens immediately following the 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.

Mrs. Kimberly Dawn Williams, age 56, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, August 13, 2022, at her residence.

Mrs. Williams was born April 11, 1966, in Rome, GA, daughter of Linda Louise Stephens Masters and the late William Gardner Fountain. She was Baptist by faith, and prior to her retirement, was employed with the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Department.

Survivors include her husband, Tim Williams; sons, Michael Lee (Anna) Gass, Ian Douglas (Ashley) Lowe, and Timothy “T.J.” (Chrystene) Williams; a daughter, Chelsea (Aaron) Amick; mother, Linda Masters; brother, Steven (Lexi) Fountain; and 7 grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Williams will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 20, 2022, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Wallin officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be T.J. Williams, Steven Fountain, Chris Boone, Luke Blackwell, Michael Love, A.J. Elrick, and Aaron Amick.

Mrs. Williams will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Friday.

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.

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Miss Norma “Bec Bec” Crider, age 39 passed away May 16, 2022 in an Atlanta area hospital.

Bec Bec was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Crider and her grandparents.

She is survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, special parents, Shirley and Tim Ridley; special sister, Jennifer (Marcus) Tate; special brother, Brad Richardson; special nieces and nephews, Ray and Mack Dotson, Gannon and Peyton Richardson, Caroline, Lyla, Adaline, and Georgia Tate.

A graveside service to celebrate the life of Miss Crider will be held at 11:00 AM at West Hill Cemetery with Pastor Dillon Ashe officiating.

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

MR. LANE EUGENE FARMER, SR. – Age 67, of Trion, Georgia passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022. He was born on March 18, 1955 to his parents, the late Clarence and Cornelia Price Farmer. He was preceded by his son, Lane Eugene Farmer, Jr, brothers, Clarence, Melvin, Michael, Aubrey, Lannie, and Craig Farmer, one sister, Fran Marilyn Farmer.

Survivors are his wife of forty-two years, Sandra Sichr Farmer; daughter, Misty Farmer, Kanisha Farmer; brother Homer Farmer, Jerrell Farmer; six grandchildren, one great grandchild; uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service for Mr. Lane Eugene Farmer, Sr. will be Friday, August 12, 2022 at 3:00 P. M. at New Bethel Baptist Church, 281 Georgia Avenue, Summerville, Georgia 30747, with Pastor Kevin Roach, officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Interment, Pennville Cemetery in Summerville, Georgia. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Mrs. Lena Winters Ingle, age 84 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at a Rome area hospital.

Mrs. Ingle was born in Summerville, Georgia on April 1, 1938, daughter of the late Clarence Winters and Annie Bell Fincher Winters. She was a member of the Four Mile Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Adult Sunday School Class and was retired from Mohawk Industries in Lyerly. Mrs. Ingle loved to garden, cook for her family and enjoyed Gospel Music. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ingle was preceded in death by her husband, William David “Bill” Ingle; daughter, Janet Ingle Petitt; granddaughter, Holly Elizabeth Petitt; grandson, Daniel Tyler Reynolds; sister, Ruth Ellison; brothers, James Winters and Grady Winters; and a special friend, Bobby Hawkins.

Mrs. Ingle is survived by daughters, Joyce (Jeff) Warren and Zeta (Ken) Reynolds; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Oliver Brown; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Jennie Winters; granddaughter, Leanna (Omar) Lopez; great granddaughter, Ellie Lopez; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Ingle will be held Friday, August 12, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Joel Smith officiating. Entombment will follow in the Green Hills Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will include Ricky Ellison, Stacy Brown, Omar Lopez, Matt Ellison, Randy Murdock and Don Murdock. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Adult Sunday School Class of Four Mile Baptist Church.

Mrs. Ingle will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Friday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.
Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Lena Winters Ingle. Please visit www.coffmafh.net to sign our online guestbook and to posts condolences.