Mr. Devon Shane McGuire, age 27, of Trion, GA, died Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mr. McGuire was born April 8, 1997, in Rome, GA, son of Mark Shane McGuire and Lisa Michelle Wilson. He was of the Baptist Faith and had been employed with Southern Machine Fabrication.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sherlene Carroll; grandfather, Mark McGuire; and great-aunts, Debbie Lowry, Kathy Landin, and Melissa McCollum.

Survivors include his parents, Mark Shane McGuire and Lisa Michelle Wilson; girlfriend, Bethanie Swanner; son, Cash’Lee Devon Shane Swanner; brothers, Jacob L. (Brooklyn) McGuire, Justin C. Carroll, Kovi A. (Cheyene) Wilson, and Dylan Ward; sisters, Brooklyn G. Wilson (Jonathan A. Collins), Jaycee A. Carroll (Chris Lopez), Alexis B. Carroll (Shaq Calhoun), Kayla A. Carroll (Kendrick Fife); and grandmother, Annette Bing.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Shaver officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Dylan Ward, Cliff Dixon, Yandell Ratliff, Jacob L. McGuire, Blake Stricklin, Chase Browning, Juice Wilson, and Clarence C. Neal, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Apache Wilson, Malik Madden, Brayden Wilson, K. Moore, Cody Cameron, Brandon Barley, and Alex Barley

Mr. McGuire 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 Wednesday.

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. Jeffery Allen Thomas, age 53 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 in a Chattanooga hospital.

Jeff was born in Rome, Georgia on April 6, 1971, son of Arlen S. Thomas and Brenda Stowe Johnston. He had worked at the Computer Shop and had attended the Dry Valley Baptist Church. He was an avid gamer and was very knowledgeable and proficient in computer gaming and building gaming systems. Jeff enjoyed attending ComiCon conventions and was a true Star Trek Fan. He loved astronomy, and could regularly found with his telescope out looking at celestial events. In his younger years, he enjoyed carpentry work, bicycling, and even did some soccer officiating. Jeff was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack and Amy Thomas and Bob and Carleen Stowe.

Jeff is survived by his mother and step-father, Brenda and Frank Johnston; father and step-mother, Arlen and Anna Thomas; sister and brother-in-law, Heather and Jeff Coley; brother, Jeremy(Missy) Thomas; step-sibliings, Wayne(Meredith) King, Andrew(Kelsey) King, Brian Johnston, Elizabeth King and Kellie(Trey) Thomas; special friends, Valerie and Trevor Gilreath; and a number of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and his “munchkin” great nieces and great nephews.

Funeral Services for Jeff will be held Monday, February 24, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with his cousin, Rev. Kevin Woods officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Andrew King, Brandon Veatch, Trevor Gilreath, Valerie Gilreath, Morgan Stowe and Brian Johnston. Honorary Pallbearers will be Steve Palmer, Randy Money, Cole Thomas, Kerry Thomas, Scott Clements and the 1990 Graduating Class of Trion High School.

Jeff’s family will receive friends Monday, February 24, 2025 from 1:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Jeffery Allen Thomas.

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

Mr. Elco “Paul” Swiney, age 73 of Gaylesville, AL passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at a local healthcare facility.

Mr. Swiney was born January 5, 1952 in Hapeville, GA. He was a retired Firefighter in Clayton County Georgia and enjoyed fishing and college football. He served as a deacon at Pine Grove Baptist Church.  He preceded in death by his wife, Tamara Purmort Swiney; and brother, Steve Swiney.

Survivors include his sons, Kevin Swiney and Adam (Ann) Swiney; grandchildren, Katelyn (Joshua) Bell, Joshua Swiney, Alex Swiney, Lauren Swiney, and Aiden Swiney; and great-grandchildren, Hunter Bell and Nathan Bell.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mr. Swiney will take place at 2:00 PM EST Tuesday, February 25 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery with Austin Agan, Jim King, Jim Pahl, James Cloud, Tony Bray, and Tom Conroy serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 12:00 until 2:00 EST at the funeral home.

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

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral home, Summerville, GA.

Mrs. Emily Autumn Ratliff Vaughn, age 51, of Lyerly, GA, died Monday, February 17, 2025, at her residence.

Mrs. Vaughn was born March 19, 1973, in Rome, GA, daughter of John “Butch” Ratliff and Lanette Posey Bradford. She attended New Hope South Baptist Church and had previously worked as a Registered Nurse with Heyman Hospice. She loved to read, loved her pets, her family and friends, and loved her vocation as a hospice nurse.

Survivors include sons, Easton Vaughn, Seaver Vaughn, and Jacob Vaughn; father, John Dale Ratliff; mother, Lanette Posey Bradford; a brother, Colter (Tasha) Bradford; and a sister, Cassidy Bradford; special friends, April Davenport, Sherry Mitchell, Christy Wells, and Shelia Hill.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 P.M. Friday, February 21, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Matthew Willingham officiating. Interment will follow in Johnson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kevin Vaughn, Easton Vaughn, Seaver Vaughn, Jacob Vaughn, Hunter Woody, and Josh Vaughn.

Mrs. Vaughn will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 2:30 P.M. until the hour of service on 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.

MR. WILLIE RAY BLACKMON, age 78, passed away Thursday morning, February 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Trion, Georgia on November 17, 1946, to the late Paul and Grace Hennon Blackmon. Mr. Blackmon was a member of East Trion Church of God, and was retired from Mount Vernon Mills; He loved to play guitar, sing, wood working, and fishing. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Joan Carpenter Blackmon, and siblings the late Mitchell Blackmon and Barbara Steward; and a granddaughter, Alexis Bramblett also passed away earlier.

Surviving are children, Tim (Jolena) Blackmon, Tracey Yarbrough, Jason (Misty) Blackmon, Amber (Jeff) White; grandchildren, Dexter (Kristin) Blackmon, Justin Yarbrough, Dawson Yarbrough, Abby Bramblett, Brandon (Jessi) Blaylock, Bree (Dakota) LuAllen, Tristan Blackmon, Riley Blackmon, and Anniston White; great grandchildren, Pierce, Kade, Millie, J.R., Riley, Raegyne, Kruz, Harper, Hudson, Hayson, and Waylon; sister, Bonnie Bryant; brother, Roy Blackmon; special friend, Sandra Burrage.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 22nd, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Max Reed and Douglas Lee officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Justin Yarbrough, Dawson Yarbrough, Dexter Blackmon, Brandon Blaylock, Dakota LuAllen, and Jason Gilliland; Honorary Pallbearers, Britt Carpenter, Zack Carpenter, and Christian Etheridge. Visitation will be Saturday from noon until 3:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the Family ask for contributions to help with funeral expenses.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Willie Ray Blackmon.

Mr. Andy Lamar Hines, age 56, of Trion, GA, died Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Erlanger Medical Center.

Mr. Hines was born January 1, 1969, in Rome, GA, son of Syble Lee Rogers Hines and the late Brintz Farrell Hines, Sr.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by siblings, Rodney Hines and Tammy Hines.

Survivors include his children, Destiny Lewis, Fancy Diamond Heart McWhorter; brothers, Farrell (Sherry) Hines, Kenny (Letitia) Hines, Jeffery Hines, and Randy Hines (Marsha Marsh); a sister, Carol Godfrey; grandchildren, Braylon Oliver Adalyn McWhorter, Presleigh McWhorter, Lily McWhorter, Raygen Lee Olver, Knightley Allen Johnson, Amerelah Brinshay Valentine, and Persephanie Grace Lewis.

Graveside and interment services for Mr. Hines will be held at 2:00 Sunday, February 23 at West Hill Cemetery. The family respectfully asks that anyone wishing to attend the service gather directly at the cemetery by 1:50 on Sunday.

There will be no visitation.

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. Helen Evelyn White, age 93, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. White was born March 4, 1931, in Fort Payne, AL, daughter of the late Tiney Glenn Wright and Ruby Fondren Wright. She was a homemaker and a member of Living Waters Ministries.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. White was preceded in death by her husband, Farrell Henry White; a brother, Elton Wright; and a sister, Marie Wright.

Survivors include her sons, Steve (Martha) White of Summerville, GA, Glenn (Jennifer) White of Rome, GA; brothers, Billy Wright, Fondren Wright, and Ralph Wright, all of Chattooga County; grandchildren, Richie White, Stephanie Smith, and Matt White; 4 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, February 21, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Howell and Chaplain Richie White officiating. Interment will follow in New Hope South Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jacob Pledger, Jess Smith, and Matt White.

Mrs. White 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 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.

Mr. Henry Lee Wedgeworth, age 76, of Summerville, GA, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Wedgeworth was born April 10, 1948, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Robert and Mae Ella Whitstte Wedgeworth. He was a member of the West 5th Street Church of Christ. Mr. Wedgeworth enjoyed fishing, laughing, doing odd jobs, and doing anything outdoors.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Christanater Williamson Wedgeworth; sons, Isaiah Williamson, John Henry Wedgeworth, and Glen Wedgeworth; daughters, Carlotta Glynn, Nina (Jonathan ) Johnson, Elaine Hudgins; grandchildren, Marques Wedgeworth, Carterrius Wedgeworth, Henry Wedgeworth, Christopher Wedgeworth, Nathan Wedgeworth, Tashaina Glynn, Blaine Adams, Anteaus Adams, Braxton Wedgeworth, Jamuri Johnson, and Jalyric Johnson; special grandson, Cameron Adams; a host of great-grandchildren; special niece, Chessica Parker Smith; special nephew, Michael Freeman, Tevin Smith, and “Little Bobby, Jr.” Wedgeworth.

Funeral services for Mr. Wedgeworth will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 20, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Min. John Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in the Summerville Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Mr. Wedgeworth will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of service on 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.

Mrs. Jana Yvette Alexander Human, age 60 of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at a local healthcare center.

Jana was born in Trion, Georgia on December 25, 1964, daughter of Rebecca Joyce Mann Whited and the late Otis Hugh Alexander. She was a 1983 Graduate of the Trion High School and was a member of the Four Mile Baptist Church. Jana was retired from the Department of Corrections, where she worked in Community Services. She was an avid sports fan and was a strong supporter of the Atlanta Braves and the University of Tennessee. In addition to her father, Jana was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny L. Human

Jana is survived by a daughter, Jessie Human; son, Justin Gentry; mother, Joyce Whited; sisters, Kim Alexander and Aymelia McCormick; step-mother, Sue Alexander; and a number of additional extended family members.

Funeral Services for Jana will be held Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Joel Smith and Rev. Rickey Studdard officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be LeDon Mann, Jim Beede, Bryan Renfroe, Mick Allen, Andy Allen, and Ben Allen. An honorary pallbearer will be Foye Renfroe.

Jana’s Family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Jana Yvette Alexander Human.

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

Mrs. Linda Mae Flowers Lea age 79 of Lyerly, GA passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at her residence.

Mrs. Lea was born February 25, 1945 in St. Louis, MO to the late Elvis and Eileen Flowers. She was a member of West Berryton Faith Temple.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, David Lea; and sister, Pat Crader. She raised five children to become five hardworking, loving, wonderful adults. She was a grandmother to seventeen grandchildren and an honorary grandmother to countless others. Her life was never easy, but she made the lives of those who knew her easier. She was a giver of food and love in abundance. She was a caretaker to all but never took anything in return. She was a cheerful spirit and trusted the Lord.

She was refined by the low places and kind in all places. Her home and hands were always open. Everyone was welcome to stay and eat and her hospitality knew no bounds. She would make cheesecake for the kids while she let the kids make a mess. She loved kids and never expected them to be anything other than that. Her favorite book in the Bible was Psalms, she especially loved Psalm 37:4- “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” She was delighted to serve Him and the byproduct was her overflowing joy that she continued to pour into others.

She loved her church and remained a faithful to tithe even when her memory would lapse sometimes and she would tithe more than once that month. She loved her old English shows, she loved being a prankster, and she loved gospel music. She loved to clean and rearrange furniture. She always stressed the importance in choosing to be happy and making good memories. She’d always say: “I hope you come over and I hope you stay late.” More than a homemaker, she was a home. Now that she is with the Lord in a home prepared for her, she is receiving the reward she never sought: “well done my good and faithful servant, welcome home.”

Survivors include her children, Dennis (Angie) Lea, David (Christy) Lea, Patricia (Ray) Denny, Jo Nell Hulsey, and Wanda Glenn-Smith; siblings, Elvis Flowers, Carol Jean (Kenny) Britt, and Virginia Staples; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Lea will take place at 3:30 PM Saturday, February 15 at the chapel of Mason funeral home with Rev. Jason Boyd Officiating. Interment will follow at Bankhead Cemetery with Dewaine Anderson, Steven Anderson, Patrick Anderson, Dustin Glenn, Jeremaih Glenn, Nathan Hulsey, Austin Lea, and Ethan Lea serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:30 until 3:30 at the funeral home.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit www.MasonFuneralhome.com

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