Jimmy Edgar Hall, age 89 of Dalton, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026 at his residence.

Mr. Hall was born in Trion, Georgia on August 15, 1936, son of the late Joseph Meyerhardt Hall, Sr. and the late Hattie Foye Holland. He was a lifelong resident of  Georgia where he resided in Chattooga county for some 85 years and had spent the last four years in Dalton, Georgia.  Jimmy worked as a warehouse manager for Mount Vernon Mills most of his working years.  While at Riegel Textile, later to be know as Mount Vernon Mills, he spent a number of years playing and being involved with the locally famous Riegel Rifles.  During years of community involvement, he also served on the school board for the Trion City Schools.

In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife the late Charlotte Hall and a son, the late Jay Hall.

Jimmy is survived by two sons, Scott(Beverly) Hall and Jeff(Barbara) Hall; a daughter-in-law, Laura Hall; a brother, Fred Hall; grandchildren, Matthew(Heather) Hall; Kelly(Jay) Tripp; Alex and Andrew Hall; Sarah, Sammy, Stephen Hall; great-grandchildren, Hazel Hall, Owen Hall and Sophia Tripp.

Graveside services will be held for Mr. Hall on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in the West Hill Cemetery in Trion, Georgia.  Reverend Scott Parrish will be officiating.  Pallbearers will be Matthew Hall, Sammy Hall, Stephen Hall and Jay Tripp.

Visitation for Mr. Jimmy Hall will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Coffman Funeral Home just prior to the service.

Mr. Danny Monroe Murphy, age 71, a resident of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at his residence surrounded by loving family.

Mr. Murphy was born in Lafayette, Georgia on September 16, 1954, son of the late Kellett Monroe Murphy and Dorothy “Moma Dot” Montgomery Murphy.  He was a retired welder from Mount Vernon Mills where he spent some 30+ years in maintenance where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club.  Danny was an avid hunter where he enjoyed hunting bear, turkey and deer just to name a few.  He was also a very skilled auto mechanic where he was an enthusiast when it came to working on old cars.

In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by his grandparents, Doris and Alice Montgomery; grandparents, Roe and Angelo Kellett Murphy; grandsons, Nicholas Arnold and Travis Bailey; granddaughter, Kristen Thrasher; great granddaughter,  Joselyn Phibbs and great grandson, Asher Carroll.

Danny is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Gail Murphy; son, Shannon Kell Monroe Murphy; daughters, Angel Fitzgerald(Harvey); Amy Thrasher(Stacy); Jana Arnold(Mike); Kim Vaughn(Dickie); brothers, Randy “Pop” Murphy(Gail) and Marty Murphy; sisters, Connie Bramlett, Jeannie(Jackie) Corbin; Audrey Brock; Goldie Hames, Ginger(Steve) Marshall; 13 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Murphy will be held at 3p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in the chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory Services with the Rev. Denver King and Darwin Blansit officiating. Pallbearers will be Shannon Murphy, Jamison Phibbs, Ryan Arnold, Noah Vaughn, Randy Murphy, Marty Murphy, Ryan Murphy and Jonah Coker.  Honorary pallbearers will be Ron Rowland, Mike Arnold, Dickie Vaughn, Harvey Fitzgerald and Stacy Thrasher.  Additional Honorary pallbearers include: Emily Clements, Dustin Fitzgerald, Terry Kiser and Kristy Green from Tapestry Hospice.

The Murphy family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the funeral hour on Wednesday.

Mr. Jeffery “Jeff” James Lee age 65 of Trion, Georgia passed away unexpectedly at a local healthcare facility on June 13, 2026.

Mr. Lee was born in Lafayette, Georgia on March 28, 1961 to Billie Alexander Lee and the late James Lee.  Jeff was retired from Mohawk Industries where he drove a hyster for 30+ years until retiring at the age of 62.  He was a local resident for over 30 years after coming here from the Lafayette area and had a love for animals.

Jeff is survived by his wife of over 30 years Patty Lee; his mother, Billie Alexander Lee; a brother, Marty Lee; and a sister, Vickie Henderson.

Funeral services will be held at graveside for Mr. Lee on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3pm with the family receiving friends from 1:00pm to 2:30pm.  The procession will leave the funeral home at 2:30 to proceed to graveside.

Those wishing to do so, in lieu of flowers may make contributions to the Chattooga County Animal Control Center in his honor.

The Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Jeffery “Jeff” James Lee.  Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences

Mr. Danny Monroe Murphy, age 71, a resident of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at his residence surrounded by loving family.

Mr. Murphy was born in Lafayette, Georgia on September 16, 1954, son of the late Kellett Monroe Murphy and Dorothy “Moma Dot” Montgomery Murphy.  He was a retired welder from Mount Vernon Mills where he spent some 30+ years in maintenance where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club.  Anthony was an avid hunter where he enjoyed hunting bear, turkey and deer just to name a few.  He was also a very skilled auto mechanic where he was an enthusiast when it came to working on old cars.

In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by his grandparents, Doris and Alice Montgomery; grandparents, Roe and Angelo Kellett Murphy; grandsons, Nicholas Arnold and Travis Bailey; granddaughter, Kristen Thrasher; great granddaughter,  Joselyn Phibbs and great grandson, Asher Carroll.

Danny is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Gail Murphy; son, Shannon Kell Monroe Murphy; daughters, Angel Fitzgerald(Harvey); Amy Thrasher(Stacy); Jana Arnold(Mike); Kim Vaughn(Dickie); brothers, Randy “Pop” Murphy(Gail) and Marty Murphy; sisters, Connie Bramlett, Jeannie(Jackie) Corbin; Audrey Brock; Goldie Hames, Ginger(Steve) Marshall; 13 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Murphy will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in the chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory Services with the Rev. Denver King and Darwin Blansit officiating. Pallbearers will be Shannon Murphy, Jamison Phibbs, Ryan Arnold, Noah Vaughn, Randy Murphy, Marty Murphy, Ryan Murphy and Jonah Coker.  Honorary pallbearers will be Ron Rowland, Mike Arnold, Dickie Vaughn, Harvey Fitzgerald and Stacy Thrasher.

The Murphy family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the funeral hour on Wednesday.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Danny Monroe Murphy.

Mrs. Betty Florence Ward age 88 of Lyerly, GA passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at her residence.
Mrs. Ward was born August 31, 1937 in Trion, GA to the late Becky Lee Margaret Spraggins Atchley. She was retired from Best Manufacturing and was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church.
Along with her mother she is preceded in death by her husband Robert N. Ward.
Survivors include her daughters, Robbie (Phil) Scarfo, Becky (Darrel) Huskey; chosen children, Kathy Henderson, Kathy Ward, and Nathan Ward; twin sister, Billie Ward; grandchildren, Emily (Shane) Ratliff, Bubba Huskey, and Katelyn Kiser; great-grandchildren, Branson Ratliff, Raven Kiser, and Warden Huskey; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Ward will take place at 3:00 PM Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Brown and Rev. Mickey Skates officiating. Interment will follow at Lyerly Cemetery with Bubba Huskey, Shane Ratliff, Kevin Henderson, Gunner Henderson, Bradley Ward, and Gene Ward serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be the staff of Affinity Hospice, Shirley Hatcher, April Browning, Carolyn Huskey, Nona Gruner, Dave Gruner, and her special pup Trixie.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the service hour at the funeral home.

MR. WILLIAM F. COOPER, age 73, of Jacksonville, Florida, formerly of Chattooga County, passed away Monday morning, June 8, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born in New Jersey on March 6, 1953 to the late Raymond W. and Gladys Louise Crabtree Cooper. In addition to Parents, William was preceded in death by a brother, the late Jerry Cooper and a niece the late Mary Burrage.

Surviving are sisters, Faye Cooper and Shirley (Michael) Herring; brothers, Wayne (Essie) Cooper, Clayton Cooper, and Sherman Cooper; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral and interment services will be held Friday, June 12th, at 2:00 P.M. from Graveside in Silver Hill Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Cooper officiating. Active Pallbearers Kenneth ooper, Kenny Cooper, Mike Deaver, Cody Parker, Michael Herring, and Jason Cooper. Vistitation will be Friday from 12:30 until 1:30 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in in charge of arrangements for Mr. William F. Cooper, who passed away Monday.

Ms. Lori Gwendolyn Patterson, age 63, of Menlo, GA, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Advent Redmond Hospital.

Ms. Patterson was born April 19, 1963, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late James Samuel Goodridge and Shirley Jo Pritchett Goodridge.  She was a member of Menlo First Baptist Church.  Ms. Patterson was a retired warehouse worker with Showa- Best. Lori was the best mother and nana ever and loved her grandchildren with everything within her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Sammy Goodridge; sister, Patty Snead; and father-in-law, Cecil Parris.

Survivors include her sons, Yancey (Rachel) Parris, Austin (Shawna) Patterson; sister, Beverly (Mike) Wilson, Angie Benton, and Carolyn Ervin; grandchildren, Christian (Tianna) Parris, Bella Parris, Brantley Patterson, Dallas Patterson, and Memphis Patterson; and mother-in-law, Polly Parris

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 13, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Matthew Willingham officiating.  Interment will follow in Ami Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Yancey Parris, Austin Patterson, Christian Parris, Tyler Vanhorn, Aaron McCullough, Heath Wilson and Ricky Sumner. Honorary pallbearers will be Micah Maddux and Toy Freeman.

Ms. Patterson will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Saturday.

MS. SUZIE JULIETTE PRICE ECHOLS – Age 78, of Summerville, GA passed away Friday, June 5, 2026. Suzie was born November 10, 1947 to her late parents, John Alfred Price, Sr. and Edith Mae Moore Reese. She was a graduate of Summerville High School Class of 1967 and Shorter College. Suzie was employed by DFACS and later retired from Mohawk Industries. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Cleveland, TN, and later moved her membership to Second Baptist Church, Summerville, GA. Suzie loved attending church, eating at various restaurants, and traveling the country.

Suzie was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Ann Scott , Brenda Lawrence, Carolyn Covington, and Jeri Price; and grandson, Actavious Thompson.

Those left to cherish Suzie’s memories are her beloved children; Pretreache Price, Lisa (Wardell Sims) Heflin, and James (Joy Sherow) Echols, Jr., Precious (Aaron) Echols Vinson; grandchildren, Brooklyn (Ashley) Price, DaNarius Kirby, Ashleigh Heflin, Kristen (Katrina) Cooper, Devonte Henson, J’nae (Curtis) Fletcher, Rakim Powell, Areona (Amanda)Vinson; two great grandchildren, Kiara Powell and Ariya Smith; brother, John Alfred (Angela) Price, Jr.; sister, Toni (Cameron) Christopher; brother-in-law, Clarence Lawrence; aunt, Janie Harris, Dale Penn,and Jessma Covington; uncles, Johnny Moore and Richard Moore; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Homegoing Celebration will be Friday, June 12, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at Second Baptist Church, 65 Church St, Summerville, GA 30747, with Pastor Tripp Cooper, Eulogist. The family will receive extended family and friends at the church an hour before the service. Interment, Summerville City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.

Miss Peggy Lynn Hines, age 70, of Summerville, GA, died Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.

Peggy was born July 20, 1955, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Charles Mitchell Hines and Pauline Estelle Elliott Hines.  In her younger years, she had attended Spring Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Deborah Hines Battles.

Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Randall and Tina Hines; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 12:00 Noon Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Matthew Willingham officiating.

Miss Hines will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 10:30 until 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday.

Mrs. Constance Ann “Connie” Whittle McCurdy, age 78 of Summerville, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026 at her residence.