MRS. MARGARET ANN BROWN CRAIG, age 80, of #212 Roberts Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday morning, April 22, 2025, at Her residence. A native of Trion, Georgia, she was born to the late Joe W. and Flossie Holloway Brown on December 8, 1944. Mrs. Craig was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, and member of United By Faith. In addition to Parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, the late Mildred Barlow, brothers, the late Emmett Brown and David Brown, and great grandchildren the late Nora Dodd, Conor Dodd, and Bentley Wilson.

Surviving are Her loving husband, Leon Craig; daughters, Margie Teague, Missy Wilson, and Teresa Simon; son, Joe “Shorty” Craig; sister, Dean Ponder; brothers, Virgil Brown and Frank Brown; Nine Grandchildren, 24 Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 25th, at 1:00 P.M. from the United by Faith Church with Pastor Barry Brown and Chaplain Sam Reese officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Shorty Craig, Kim Peague, David Wilson, Brandon Brown, D. J. Craig, and Jerry Wilson.

Mrs. Craig will be in state at Her residence, #212 Roberts Street, Summerville, Georgia, after 1:00 P.M. Wednesday; She will also be in state at the Church, Friday, from 11 A.M. until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Margaret Ann Brown Craig, who passed away Monday.

Mr. David Joe Gill, age 51, of Menlo, GA, died Thursday, April 17, 2025, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Mr. Gill was born April 4, 1974, in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, son of Kathy Cooper Gill and the late Roy Gill. He loved fishing with his son, Hunter, and his brother, Stanley. Mr. Gill was employed with Mohawk Industries.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Edna Gill; and maternal grandparents, James and Arie Cooper.

Survivors include his son, Hunter Gill; mother, Kathy Gill; sister, Christy (Chris) Drury; brother, Stanley Gill; girlfriend, Chanda Daniels; niece, Kelly Gill; nephew, Chris (Audrey) Drury; and several cousins.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Mount Olive Cemetery with Rev. Brian Keith officiating. Pallbearers will be Junior Martin, Stacey Gill, Chris Drury, L.C. Bone, Blaze Hughes, and Seth Atkins.

Mr. Gill will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 P.M. Tuesday.

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.

Mr. Marvin F. Hunter, age 87, of Summerville, GA, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Hunter was born September 30, 1937, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Lee and Pluma McGuire Hunter. He was a member of the Summerville Pentecostal Worship Center, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Coosa Valley Contractors.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Kevin Christopher Hunter; brothers, Leroy Hunter, Eddie Lee Hunter; sisters, Ruby Clements, Geraldine Baldwin; and a nephew, Roy Hunter.

Survivors include his wife, Mattie Bell Sims Hunter; a son, Larry (A.J.) Hunter; daughters, Sandra Crowe, Fran (Randall) Hamilton; 5 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, April 18, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Evangelist Linda Baughtman officiating. Interment will follow in Summerville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Hancock, Austin Dillard, Blake Callahan, Kevin Bentley, James Durham, and Anthony Groce.

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

MR. JOHN WALKER – Age 62, of Trion, Georgia passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. He was born on October 6, 1962 to his late mother, Sarah Walker and father, Billy Allmond. A graduate of Chattooga High School and hobbies were detailing cars, cooking and playing Empire Games. He was a member of New Spirit and Truth Church. His brothers, Vance Walker, Lovette Walker and sister-in-law, Lisa Walker preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Samantha Walker; daughters, Ashley Hudgins, Leslie (Kassie) Hudgins and Alexus Allgood; sons, Shawn Graves and Marcus Sisk; eight grandchildren, sisters, Joyce Walker and Patricia Groce; brother, Brandon Walker; special nieces, Jakerna (Kedrick) Walker and Jakyia Walker and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at New Spirit and Truth Assembly of God, 487 Scoggins Street, Summerville, Georgia, 30747 with Bishop V. T. Harden and other ministers officiating.

The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Interment: Allgood Cemetery, Trion, Georgia. Pallbearers: Robbie Carroll, Kedrick Jordan, DeWayne White, Todd Madden, James Parker, Renni Jones and Mark London. Flower Attendants: Nieces.

Please share your thoughts and memories of Mr. John Walker at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.

Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Mr. Justin Ryan Lewis, age 35 of Summerville, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at a local emergency facility.

Justin was born in Ft. Payne, Alabama on September 10, 1989, son of Jimmy Ray Lewis and the late Melinda Sueanne Justice Lewis Sparks. He was formerly employed with Perdue Chicken in Trion. Justin was an avid music lover, enjoyed reading and anime, but his favorite activity was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his mother, Justin was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jazzlyn Grace Crump.

Justin is survived by his wife, Brandie Lewis; father, Jimmy Lewis; stepchildren, Jonathan Dakota Crump(Brooke), Gary Bryson Crump, Jr. and Samantha Star Lynn Crump; grandparents, Jean and William “Buck” Baker; sister, Brooke Johnson(John) grandchildren, Nehaeh Crump, Jonathan Dakota Crump, Jr., Jemma Mae Crump, Jaxon Gage Crump, Janiah Bryson Crump, Luna Mae Crump, Christian Michael Fay Thompson, Samuel Alfred Braylin Crump, Noah Takeis Jackson and Skylee Grace Crump; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and additional family members.

Visitation for Justin will be held Monday, April 14, 2025 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Coffman Funeral Home.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Justin Ryan Lewis. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook, post condolences, or make a memorial contribution.

Ms. Brinley Alexandria Corbin, age 26, of Trion, Georgia, transitioned from her earthly life to her heavenly home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Brinley was born on May 9, 1998, in Rome, Georgia. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia having received a bachelor’s degree in advertising and a certificate in music business. Immediately prior to her cancer diagnosis, Brinley was employed as a venue and operations coordinator with the State Room in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Though her life ended way too soon, Brinley made the most of it. She enjoyed traveling, especially to national parks and loved to find exciting seasonal jobs from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Alta, Utah. As a prolific listener of music, Brinley attended many concerts in multiple venues across the United States. When not traveling or listening to music, she enjoyed reading, binge watching her favorite shows, shopping, and fully enjoying life from hiking to jumping out of an airplane.

Brinley will be remembered for her radiant smile, kindness to others, adventurous spirit, and love for her family and friends.

Brinley is survived by her parents, Christopher L. and Staci B. Corbin; her brothers, C. Brock Corbin and Bryant L. Corbin; her grandmothers, Peggy B. Brizendine and Betty F. Corbin; her “sister” and lifelong friend, Kerrigan Ramsey Moore; very special friend, Sid Lanier; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by her grandfathers, Frank D. Brizendine and Jerry R. Corbin.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, April 13, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jared Pickard officiating.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Mason Funeral Home from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service.

For those wishing to honor Brinley and her amazing life, the family respectfully requests that a donation be made in her memory to the Baller Dream Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing emotional and financial support to young adults and children battling cancer. This foundation, through its founder and benefactors, loved on Brinley and showered her with amazing opportunities, gifts and support throughout her battle. Donations can be made online at https://p2p.onecause.com/brinley/donate or by mail to P.O. Box 26358, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255-6358.

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

Jerry David “Hollywood” Holbrook passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, at the age of 74, surrounded by the love of his family. Known for his larger-than-life personality, his love of music, and his passion for living life on his own terms, Jerry leaves behind a legacy as colorful and enduring as the tunes he so loved to play.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Dorothy Holbrook; his brother and sister-in-law, Ollie and Linda Holbrook; his sister, Linda Adkins; and his longtime companion and love, Deborah “DJ” Jones.

Jerry is survived by his children: Tammy (Dwayne) Wissinger of Resaca, GA, Kenneth Holbrook of Resaca, GA, Kelsea Tucker of Summerville, GA, and Pati Ware of Santa Fe, TN; Hope (Don) Oliver of Unionville, MI,; a sister, Marlene (Larry) Hardwick. He was a proud grandfather to nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his faithful four-legged friend, “Champ,” who rarely left his side.

A lifelong lover of bluegrass and country music, Jerry played in several bands throughout his life, sharing his talent and joy with all who listened. He had a knack for “wheeling and dealing,” always on the lookout for the next great trade or treasure. Jerry was an avid fisherman and hunter who found peace in the great outdoors and he never shied away from a gamble—whether at life, a slot machine, or a poker table.

Those who knew Jerry will remember his quick wit and his ability to find laughter in the unexpected. “Hollywood” lived boldly and leaves behind stories that will be told for generations.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, April 12, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel. Interment with military honors will follow in the Chattooga Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Rusty Dooley, James “Roho” Tucker, Brandon Rhinehart, Payton Ware, Joey McNair, and Tony Fountain. Eddie Kennedy will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

Mr. Holbrook will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. 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. Wilma Geneva Burrage, age 84, of Summerville, GA, died Monday, April 7, 2025, at her residence.

Mrs. Burrage was born May 9, 1940, in Rinehart, AL, daughter of the late Charles William “Willie” Dawson and Grace Geneva Dawson. She was a homemaker and together with her late husband of 60 years, they fostered over 221 children.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Burrage was preceded in death by her husband, James Franklin Burrage; brothers, Franklin Dawson, Wesley Dawson, Eugene Dawson, and Joe Dawson.

Survivors include her children, James (Rebecca) Burrage, Randy (Geneva) Burrage, David (Amy) Burrage, John (Loretta) Burrage, James W. (Brigitte) Burrage, Jimmy Burrage, Joshua Burrage, and Steven Burrage; sisters, Nilma Burrage and Martha Dawson; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 11, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens.

Mrs. Burrage will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Friday, April 11, 2025.

The family would like to express a special “Thank you” to Mrs. Burrage’s granddaughter, Jamie Milam, for the selfless acts of kindness and love that she gave Mrs. Burrage.

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. Frances Bernice Wells, age 96, of Summerville, GA, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her daughter’s residence in Apison, TN.

Mrs. Wells was born June 13, 1928, in Albertville, AL, daughter of the late William E. Brewster and Dovie Mae Hulgan Brewster. She was Baptist by faith, and prior to her retirement, had been employed with 3M.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Wells; sisters, Ruby Norris, Louise Watson, Patty Sigler, Ollie Mae Henderson, Bobbie Nell Boling, and Billie Jo Harkins; brothers, Tom Henry Brewster, Ronnie Brewster, Tommy Brewster, and James Arthur Brewster; grandchildren, Jon Wells and Christy Wells.

Survivors include her sons, Roy (Linda) Wells, Rev. Gary (Glenda) Wells; daughters, Patricia (Jerry) Porter, Gloria (Clark) Thompson, Dawn (Steve) Younce; a brother, Johnny Brewster; sister, Gladys Hartline; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thurston Garrett officiating. Interment will follow in Coulter Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clark Thompson, Steve Younce, Daniel Wells, Kaleb Younce, Phillip Wells, Zachary Wells, and David Wells.

Mrs. Wells will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 8, 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. Katheryn Jackson Witten age 81 of Summerville, GA passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at her residence.

Mrs. Witten was born July 26, 1943 in Valparaiso, IN to the late Gerald T. and Leona Collar Jackson. She was a mother and homemaker, and she enjoyed watching her daily soap operas, crossword puzzles, and caring for her dogs Mimi & Daisy.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, James W. Witten, Sr.; son Michael Witten; and sisters, Dorothy Upchurch, Janet Valmos, and Vera Ballard.
Survivors include her children, James W. Witten, Jr, Mary Bridges, Jenny Albertson, and Dorothy Knoezer; sister, Margaret Pitre; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Services will be private.

You may share your condolences with the family online at www.MasonFuneralHome.com

Arrangements are provided my Mason Funeral Home, Summerville, GA.