Mrs. Elsie Jean Gregory, age 86 of Lyerly, Georgia passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025 in a Chattanooga hospice facility.

Mrs. Gregory was born in Young Harris, Georgia on January 3, 1939, daughter of the late James Oliver Nichols and Ida Powell Ledford. She was an avid animal lover and enjoyed sewing, gardening and painting.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gregory was preceded in death by brothers, Vic Nichols, Leroy Nichols, Paul Nichols, Carlton (Cark) Nichols and Dickson Nichols.

Mrs. Gregory is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Randy Keith; brothers, Doug Nichols and Dan Nichols; grandchildren, Jack and Cathy Nelms and Casey Nelms; great grandchildren, Emma Nelms, Rylee Nelms and Jack Nelms; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Gregory will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Norton officiating. Interment will follow in the Lafayette Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Daniel Nelms, Rick Dupree and Casey Nelms.

Mrs. Gregory’s family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home Monday, December 15, 2025 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Elsie Jean Gregory.

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

MR. MICHAEL NOLAN “MIKE” FLOYD, age 80, of Highway #114, Summerville, Georgia, passed away December 3, 2025, at His residence. Born in Rome, Georgia on December 14, 1945, he was a son of the late James W. Floyd and Frances Busby Floyd. Mike was retired supervisor in the tufting department of Mohawk Mills and a member of South Summerville Baptist Church. In addition to Parernts He was preceded in death by his wife the late Margaret Jane Ivey Floyd, a son, the late Matt Floyd, and brothers, the late Buddy Floyd and Tony Floyd.

Surviving are daughter, Terri Lynn Floyd; sons, Mickey (Stephanie) Floyd and Mark (Beth) Floyd; several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren; sister, Martha Durham Bishop; daughter in law, Elena Floyd: several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

A Memorial service will be held Sunday, December 14th, at 2:00 P.M. from the South Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Greer officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Michael Nolan “Mike” Floyd, who passed away December 3, 2025

MRS. VELETA SUE BROWN, age 74, of Jenkins Gap Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday morning, December 7, 2025, at Her residence. Born in Trion, Georgia on August 12, 1951, She was a daughter of the late Hugh and Christine Atkins Leath. Veleta is a member of The United by Faith Church and rertired from the assembly department of Roper Corporation. In addition to Parents She is preceded in death by a brother-in-law the late Dock Hardin.

Surviving are Her husband, Rev. Barry Brown; daughters, April (Todd) Browning and Jessica (Matt) Smith; grandchildren, William (Heather) Lamb, Ricky Lamb (Kaitlyn Alexander), Ansley Brown, Bailey Evans, Emma Evans, Leland Smith; Nine Great Grandchildren; sisters, Anita Hardin, Rita (David) Bierkamp, Reva (Gary) Knowles; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 10th, at 3:00 P.M. from United By Faith Church with Rev. John McGraw and Rev. Sanford Deberry officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Gene Cavin, Darrell Huskey, Jack Beason, Tommy Middleton, Jay Young, Tony Prince; Honorary Pallbearers Ladies Sunday School Class of United By Faith, Dr. Frank Hampton, Cristy Cavin, and Nurses of Heyman Hospice.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Veleta Sue Brown who passed away Sunday.

Douglas Norton Spain, a loving husband, father and Papa, age 85, of Subligna, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Doug, as he was known, was born on October 12th, 1940, in Trion, Georgia, to the late Jimmie and Gertrude Louise Norton Spain. Doug retired from Roper Corporation in 2002 after 30 years of service and was currently employed with Chattooga County Public Works. Doug had many interests including woodworking and was an avid fan of vintage cars. He was a former member of the North Georgia Cruisers and was also a founding member of Horizon Baptist Fellowship, where he would greet you with a warm smile and ensure that you did not forget your bulletin. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Virginia Spain Bullard; Phyllis Spain; and niece, Deborah Bullard Jennings.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Allene Jennings Spain; his children, Amelia Spain Blackmon, Carol Spain, Adam Spain, and Crystal Spain (Bud Raburn). Grandchildren: Blake Maney (Emily), Carrington Maney (Tyler Free), Piper Maney, and Zeke Spain; several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 10th at 11am from Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Jennings and Dr. Dalen Jackson officiating followed by interment at Subligna Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Ken Jennings, Stephen Jennings, David Fletcher Sr., David Fletcher Jr., Carey Maney, and Dennis Bullard. Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Norton, Steve Bullard, David King and the members of Horizon Baptist Fellowship.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 5pm until 7pm at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home. The family extends their appreciation to the Chattooga County 911 staff, the staff at Atrium Health Floyd Chattooga Emergency Department, the Subligna Volunteer Fire Department, and special friends Jeremy and Lauren Mitchell.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Douglas Norton Spain.

Mrs. Shelia Diane Nixon, age 71, of Summerville, GA, died Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mrs. Nixon was born February 8, 1954, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Orbarn Reed Goodridge and Frances Oneida Bailey Goodridge. She was Baptist by faith, and prior to her retirement, was employed in retail sales.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sons, Stacy Nixon and David Lamar Mason; sister, Glenda Bennett; brother, Danny Goodridge; and daughter-in-law, Beth Nixon.

Survivors include her husband, Bobby Nixon; sons, Chris Nixon, Daniel (Susie) Nixon; brother, Steve Goodridge; nephew, James (Sean) Curran, Jr.; grandsons, Austin Money, Matt Nixon, Lucas Nixon, Dillion Nixon, and Gracie Nixon; her sisters by choice, Joy Greer and Mary Henderson; and her dear friend, Sarah Ruth Thompson.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 8, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin J. Norton, Rev. Steve Burns, Rev. Matthew Willingham, and Rev. Gene Greer officiating. Interment will follow in Summerville Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Brian Flippo, Kenneth Adams, Lucas Nixon, Austin Money, Dillion Nixon, Justin Blackmon, and Olin Woody, & Matt Nixon. Honorary pallbearers will be Gracie Nixon, Billy Blackmon, Jr., Tony Cook, James Curran, Jr., and Sean Curran.

Mrs. Nixon will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday, December 7, 2025.

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. Charlotte Hawkins, 80, of Athens, TN. passed away December 4, 2025 in Athens, TN. Charlotte was born in Menlo, GA in 1945 and spent her childhood in Summerville GA. She graduated from Rhinehart Junior College and earned another degree from Berry College. She had a long career as a Christian school educator and secretary, spending the majority of her career at Victory Baptist Academy in Shelbyville, TN. In 1999, Charlotte and her husband Michael moved to Athens, TN where Michael has pastored Cornerstone Bible Church. She will be remembered for her loving nature, her passion for her students and her dedication to our Lord Jesus Christ.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her mother, Alma Bullard, her sister, Barbara and her brother, Claude. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Michael Hawkins; children, Christi and Jonathan; sisters, Brenda and Geraldine; grandchildren, Kathryn, William, Melody and Sarah Elizabeth as well as many nieces and .

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P. M. Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Rev. Lloyd Warren officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Donations and memorials to Samaritan’s Purse at samaritanspurse.org would be greatly appreciated.

Visitation will be held Saturday from 11 A.M. until 1 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.

Mr. DeForest “Brimp” Warren, age 101, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, November 29, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Warren was born May 8, 1924, in Berryton, GA, son of the late Hines William Warren and Lizzie Kinsey Warren. He was a member of Horizon Baptist Church.

Mr. Warren was a veteran of the United States Army and was the final surviving World War II Veteran of Chattooga County. In 1960, he founded Warren Ford in Summerville and owned and operated the dealership until 1986. He received numerous awards from Ford and was a member of the Ford Hall of Fame. He was also an original co-founder of the Chattooga County Democratic Association.
Mr. Warren was a member of the Chattooga Masonic Lodge # 704, F&AM as well as the Chattooga Shrine Club. He had also been selected to serve as the Grand Marshall for the Chattooga County Veterans Day Parade.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Clara Barrett Warren; granddaughter, Ashley Payton Hall; and son-in-law, Charles Dempsey Carden

Survivors include his son, Gary Matthew Warren; daughter, Cynthia Lee Warren Carden; grandchildren, Andrea (Daniel) Hayes, Ansley (Daniel) Smith, Amanda (Jason) Wright; great-grandchildren, Caden Smith, Emma Kate Smith, Libby Wright, and Cali Cavallo.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Stacy Vaughn and Chaplain David Ellis officiating. Entombment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Daniel Hayes, Daniel Smith, Jason Wright, Caden Smith, Kyle Kellett, and Blake Weaver. Honorary pallbearers will be Stacy Vaughn, Dennis Tucker, Arch Warren, Anita Johnston, Glenda Searels, Donnie Hall, Brandon Gurley, Jimmy Barron, Ken Bruce, Rex Abernathy, Jimmy Evans, Doug Stephens, Joseph Jackson, Ken Anderson, Jon Dennis, Odele Anderson, Barbara Reece, Albert Palmour, Pete Vaughn, and Kathy Floyd.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Chattooga Shrine Club (P.O. Box 652 – Summerville, GA 30747).

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

Mrs. Irene Brooks Bishop, age 90, of Lyerly, GA, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, surrounding by her loving family.

Born December 13, 1934, in Lyerly, GA, Irene was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who touched countless lives with her kindness, hard work, and generous spirit.

For many years, Irene proudly served her community as a school bus driver. She was famous for her delicious home cooking and never hesitated to feed family, friends, neighbors, or anyone who stopped by. An active and faithful member of Lyerly First Baptist Church, she loved her church family dearly. Irene enjoyed traveling whenever she could, whether near or far, and above all, she poured her heart into her family who were the great joy and pride of her life.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roy Bishop; her parents, Bill and Eva Brooks; her twin sister, Wilene Bishop; and her brothers, Clyde Brooks and Howard Brooks.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Joy (Doug) Moseley and Jill (Steve) Pledger; her grandchildren, Amanda (Andy) Long, Leslie (L.J.) Boston, Zach (Brittany) Pledger, Natalie (Tyler) Burdick, Chris (Greta) Moseley, and Jennifer Furman; her cherished great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Long, Kenzleigh Long, Bella Burdick, Stevie Griffin, Silas Pledger, Abby Burdick, Rory Pledger, Asher Burdick, Bishop Burdick, Indy Pledger, Beauen Burdick, Claira Moseley, Anna Furman, and Jasper Moseley; her sister, Shirley Willingham; along with several loving nieces and nephews.
Irene was also deeply grateful for her devoted caregiver, Mindi Cole, and her dear friends, Cliff Gardner and Paula McNeese who brought joy and companionship to her days.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 30, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Lyerly Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Zach Pledger, Chris Moseley, Andy Long, L.J. Boston, Tyler Burdick, and Silas Pledger.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests contributions be made to the Lyerly Cemetery Fund (P.O. Box 85 – Lyerly, GA 30730) in memory of Irene Bishop. Please make checks payable to “Lyerly Churches Cemetery Fund.”

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. FREIDA SPRAGGINS HUMPHREY, age 71, of Sloppy Floyd Lake Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday evening, November 24, 2025, in a Rome hospital. A native of Trion, Georgia, She was the daughter of the late Alvin (Slim), and Juanita Keef Spraggins. Along with Her Husband, Mrs. Humphrey was co owner of Sign Designs of Summerville and a home maker.

Surviving are Her husband, William (Butch) Humphrey; sons, Michael (Kim) Humphrey and Christopher (Danielle) Humphrey; grandchildren, Allee Humphrey and Colton Humphrey.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 30th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Quinn officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallberers William (Butch) Humphrey, Michael Humphrey, Christopher Humphrey, Colton Humphrey, Steiner Davis, and Dale Parker; Honorary Pallbearers the Chattooga High Baseball Team, Ben Groce, Mike Spence, and Chris (Bubba) Wilson.

The Family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Freida Spraggins Humphrey, who passed away Monday

MRS. MARLENE KEEN, 76, of Keen Road, Summerville, Georgia, Teloga Community, passed away Tuesday morning, November 18, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Keen was born on December 7, 1948 in LaFayette, Georgia, a daughter of the late Ernest and Zera Maples McArthur. She was a member of the Beersheba Presbyterian Church since 1971 and enjoyed sharing THE LORD with other people. Mrs. Keen retired from Carron Mills spinning department in 1993. In addition to Her Parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, the late Faye White; brothers the late Andy McArthur and Michael McArthur; and granddaughter the late Jamie Delee.

Surviving are Her husband, David C. Keen, Sr.; daughter, Lynn (Joe) Middleton; son, David C. Keen, Jr. (Brandy Wilkey); grandchildren, Haley (Tim) Goodson; Raegan (Anna) Middleton, Drake Keen, Payton Keen, Jennifer (Jackie) Burrage, Trever McArthur, Olivia McArthur; Eight Great Grandchildren; brother, Richard McArthur; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21st, at 4:00 P.M. from the Beersheba Presbyterian Chruch with Rev. Jennifer Lee and Tim Goodson officiating, interment in Macedonia Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Jeff Keen, Doug Shamblin, Sr., Mike Ward, Joe Middleton, Tim Goodson, Chris Keen, Breck Keen, and Treven McArthur; Honorary Pallbearers, Bud Willis, Dr. John Scott Carroll, Rick and Vickie Jones, Dicky Jones, Charlotte Carroll, Virgie Young, Frances Burton, and Tapestry Hospice. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 until 8 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements