Mr. Jerry Kelise Hurst, age 80 of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at a healthcare center in Lafayette, Georgia.

Mr. Hurst was born in Ider, Alabama on August 27, 1945, son of the late Andrew Hurst and Mary Lee Holland Hurst. He was a member of the Welcome Hill Baptist Church and was retired from the maintenance department of Shaw Industries. Mr. Hurst enjoyed gardening, piddling, and going to Trade Day, but his favorite activity was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Elton Crane; brother, Jimmy Hurst and a sister-in-law, Carolyn Hurst.

Mr. Hurst is survived by his wife, Sharon D. Hurst; sons, Jay Hurst and Todd Hurst(Christopher Finch); daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Ricky Bruce, Pam Hurst, Kelly and Tommy Young, Jr. and Audrey Hurst; sister and brother-in-law, Glenda and Ronald Swader; brother, Ricky Hurst; grandchildren, Ross Bruce, Jonathan Bruce, Justin Lewis, Dewayne Daggett, William Hurst, Latasha Hines, Aleigha Young and his little buddy, Karter Brown; 22 great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside and Interment Services for Mr. Hurst will be held Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. in the Green Hills Memory Gardens with Chaplain Ronnie Chandler officiating.

Pallbearers will be Justin Lewis, Dewayne Daggett, Jonathan Bruce, William Hurst, Jonathan Hines, Jaycee Young and Butche Cordle. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Staff of Pruitt Healthcare of Lafayette, Pruitt Hospice and Karter Brown.

The family of Mr. Hurst will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. until 2:30 P.M.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Jerry Kelise Hurst. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

LT. COL. RETIRED BUDDY LEE PARKER, age 81, of McDonough, Georgia, formerly of Summerville, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, in the local nursing home. A native of Summerville, Georgia, He was born to the late Robert and Lillian Butler Parker on February 22, 1944. He was a member of the Union Grove Baptist Church, McDonough, Georgia and Retired Lt. Col. U. S. Army after his service of 25 years and Veteran of Viet Nam War. Buddy worked for the Georgia State Medical Examiners Board for 10 years. He Loved hunting, fishing, going to yard sales and collecting fishing rods. He was the Lead Bird Hunter at The Burge Club in Mansfield Georgia.

Surviving are his daughter, Kelli (David) Luxemburger; granddaughters, Rory Luxemburger and Emma Luxemburger; sisters, Jean Spivey and JoAnn Dempsey; brother, Larry Parker; girlfriend, Wanda Groover; his hunting dogs, J.J., Jake, Joe, Rex, Rip, Rap, Lady, Suzie; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Service will be held Monday, September 1, 2025 at 11 a.m. from the Summerville First Baptist Church with Pastor Lance Wade and Dr. Randy Clayton officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers will be David Reynolds, Louie Peter, Kevin Thaxton, Donnie Hayes, Jim Parker, Shannon Hamilton, David Parker and Derek Parker. Honorary Pallbearers, members of the Union Grove Baptist Church of McDonough, Georgia and members of the Burge Club of Mansfield, Georgia. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 31 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home and also Monday September 1, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Summerville First Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Buddy Lee Parker.

Ms. Joyce Ann Reynolds age 70 of Trion, GA passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her home.

Ms. Reynolds was born October 20, 1954, in Trion, GA to the late Walter Pleasant and Hester Faye Haney. She was employed at Mount Vernon Mills in the Spinning Room prior to her retirement. She enjoyed watching her favorite tv shows, cooking, playing with her dog Baby and most of all spending time with her family and friends.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Ann Haney, Jan Oliver and Doris Agnew; Grandparents, D.W. and Fannie Reynolds, Charlie and Savilla Haney.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Susan (Bob) Ponder, Sharon (Jason) Hughes; Grandchildren, Shawn Rehm, Jacob (Katie) Hughes, Edward (Lesley) Hughes, Dekoda (Crystal) Hendrix, Kimberly Hughes and Lela (Zach) Weeks; Great Grandchildren, Roza, Demetri, Rachel Rehm, Aurora, Hudson, Marina, Harmony, Jace Hughes and Harper Weeks; Siblings, Butch (Elaine) Haney, Sandra (Charles) Gentry, Margie (Pat) Miller and Ronnie Haney; Several Nieces and Nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Reynolds will take place Saturday August 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Chapel of Mason Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 noon until the service hour.

MR. TERRY LANE ADAMS – Age 69, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born on April 7, 1956 to the late Jesse Adams, Jr. and Kathrine June Lester Adams. He was preceded by his sister, Kathy Adams and brothers, Dwayne Douglas Adams and Jesse Jerome Adams. He graduated from Chattooga High School and for many years worked in construction. He loved cars and was a member of West Fifth Street Church of Christ.

Survivors are his daughters, April Adams of Atlanta, Georgia, Terri Adams of Villa Rica, GA, and Brandolynn Yarbrough of Carrollton, Georgia; grandchildren, Zaylen Cook, Porter Boykins, London Boykins of Villa Rica, GA, Ricky, Brandon, Jorge, Amariah Marenco, Divinity Yarbrough, great grandson, M. J. Marenco, Carrollton, GA; brother, Willie George Adams of Triangle, Virginia; sister, Jacqueline Griffin (David Fain) of Rome, Georgia; sister-in-law, Angela Adams of Summerville, GA; uncle, Harold Leon “Lee” Lester of Chattanooga, TN; special friends, Lucille Chain of Chattanooga, and Renee Mathis of Dalton, GA; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Homegoing Service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 2:00 P. M. at the Hwy 27 Church of Christ of Christ, Summerville, Georgia with Willie George Adams, Eulogist and Bro. L. D. Ludy, Officiant. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Interment at Summerville Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

MR. JAMES RUSSELL (JIM) OXFORD, JR., age 55, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 25, 2025. Born in Rome, Georgia on June 23, 1970, He w3as a son of the late James Russell Oxford, Sr. and Edna Elizabeth (Betsy) King Dellenbeck, who survives. Jim was a graduate of the University of Georgia and an Attorney in Rome.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 4:00 P.M., August 26th, from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Melvin Moseley officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. James Russell (Jim) Oxford, Jr.

MRS. HELEN LOUISE STAMPER POWELL- Age 83 of Summerville, Georgia transitioned peacefully while surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was born April 17, 1942 to the late Rev. James Dallas and Ester Mae Stamper Dallas. Mrs. Stamper retired from the Pennville Elementary School and Leroy Massey Elementary. She was a faithful member at Prospect Baptist Church. Besides her parents she was preceded by her Godly Mother, Emma B. Stamper, sisters, Mary Covington, Helen Young, Mary A. Stamper, brothers, Homer Stamper, and LeBron Dallas.

Precious memories will forever remain with her devoted loving husband, Lee Edward Powell of Summerville, Georgia; bonus daughter, Renee (Parris) Huskey of LaFayette, Georgia; special nieces, Gail Avant, and Carmella Avant; godson, Gabriel Scott; grandchildren, Jourdain Banks, MaKayla Huskey; sisters, Frances Evans, Barbara Johnson, Ruthie Mae Rounsaville of Summerville, JoAnn (Tommy) Collier of Alabama; brothers, Jeff “Red” Stamper, James (Rosie Lee ) Stamper; sister-in-law, Martha Stamper of Summerville; aunt, Allene Christopher of Chattanooga, Tennessee; special nieces and caregiver, Cynthia Lumpkin, Patricia Jones of Summerville; nieces nephews, cousins; dear friend, Nancy Allen, other relatives, and friends.

Homegoing Celebration will be on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 12:00 noon at the Prospect Baptist Church, 194 Prospect Church Road, LaFayette, GA 30725, with Pastor J. Scott Copeland and other Ministers officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Interment, Summerville Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

MS. ALICIA YOUNG- Age 41, Of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025. She was a graduate from Chattooga High School. Ms. Young was a member of the Christian faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willemina Loraine Finley and Lewis Farmer, grand parents, and other loving Aunts, and Uncles.

Survivors are her brother, Deweese Finley; Father, Lester Young; Aunts, Penny McCutchins, Janice Smith, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. at Finley Chapel Church Cemetery, Lyerly, Georgia.

Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home.

MR. WAYNE LLOYD CAIN, age 81, of Cloudland, Georgia, passed away Thursday morning, August 21, 2025, at his residence. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, He was born on April 24, 1944, to the late Joel Dewitt and Leonna Hazel Loy Cain. Mr. Cain was a Veteran of Viet Nam War serving in the U. S. Army, was retired carrier from the U. S. Postal Service, and was active in the Son’s of Confederate Veterans organization. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by brothers, Gene Cain, Ronnie Cain, and Jimmy Cain.

Surviving are His wife, Jackie Cain; daughters, Sherri (Michael) French and Amy Cain; sister, Carol Cain; Brother Tony (Robin) Cain; special friend, James Moore; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Helton officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Brier Ingle, Phil Ingle, John Todd, Britt Todd, Joey Jones, and Michael French.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Son’s of Confederate Veterans will be Honor Guard. Shanklin-Attaway American Legion Post #5 of Rome, Georgia will render Military Honors at graveside.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Wayne Lloyd Cain, who passed away Thursday.

Mr. Randal Wayne Burnette, age 79 of Chickamauga, Georgia passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Burnette was born in Valley Head, Alabama on October 17, 1945, son of the late Ruben Wilburn “Sock” Burnette and Helen Anis Smith Burnette. Randal was a draftsman and land surveyor for 40 years, and enjoyed gardening, wood carving, and spending time with his family and friends. He taught many men in his Masonic chapters around the Northwest Georgia area. Randal was a past master and member of the Crawfish Springs Lodge #300 F&AM, serving 25 years in the Order. He was a member of the York Rite, Charles Martel Commandry, Royal Arch Mason #099, Chickamauga Chapter, Grand Lodge of Georgia F&AM, Battlefield DL 764, Marquis De Lafayette DL #765, Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Georgia Council #024, J. Clifford Deck, Jr. Council #466, Grand Council of Allied Masonic Degrees of the United States of America and the Red Cross Constantine; the Order of the Eastern Star, Marthada Chapter #190 and Tilton Chapter #525, where he served as Worthy Patron Several Times. He will be missed by all that knew him.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Burnette was preceded in death by his grandparents, Antel and Alice Smith and William J. and Emma Burnette; sister, Christine “Tina” Tinker; and a brother, Lamar “Bubba” Burnette.

Mr. Burnette is survived by his wife of 57 ½ years, Barbara Burnette; sons and daughters-in-law, Reggie and Jennifer Burnette and Ricky and Kristi Burnette; grandchildren, Haley Bryant, Jonathan Burnette, Brooke(Kyle) Taylor and Evan(Terran) Burnette; great grandchildren, Levi Scott, Kyla Bryant, Anna Ray Taylor, Everleigh Taylor, Neyland Taylor and Stetson Burnette and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral and Masonic Rites for Mr. Burnette will be held Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. James Gibson officiating. Private Interment will be at a later date.

Mr. Burnette’s family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 5:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Randal Wayne Burnette.

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

Mr. Danny Lee Fowler, age 59 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 in a Rome Hospital.

Danny was born in Lafayette, Georgia on May 12, 1966, son of Mary Catherine Manis Collins and the late Perry Fowler. He had been employed with H&R Sanitation. Danny loved playing video games, watching horror movies and dancing. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Tammy Sue Holcombe.

Danny is survived by his children, Latasha Fowler(Tony Parton), Betty Fowler, Chasity Holcombe(Dakota Pettigrew), and Dustin Walker; Mother, Mary Catherine Collins; sisters, Gail Collins(Jeffery Bryson) and Tersa Goodeen; brothers, Charles Fowler and Johnny Collins; and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Funeral Services for Danny will be held Friday, August 29, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Caleb Greene officiating. Interment will follow in the Howell Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Joe Robinson, Dustin Walker, Tony Parton, Jeffery Bryson, Steven Elrod and Michael Tucker.

Danny’s family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home Friday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

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

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