Mrs. Azilee Mathis Edwards, age 94, of Summerville, GA, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Edwards was born June 24, 1931, in Lafayette, GA, daughter of the late Ethel Woodall Mathis and Vandell Mathis. She graduated from Summerville High School in 1948. She was an employee of the Farmer Montgomery Knitting Mill, working under Mr. J.R. Burgess, and later retired from the needling department of the Lyerly Rug Mill. She was a member of Four Mile Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lee Edwards; son, Jerry Wayne Edwards; sister, Audrey Faye Christol; brothers, Monroe Mathis and Herbert Mathis; a special aunt and uncle, Paul and Bobbie Woodall; and daughter-in-law, Barbara Jean Edwards.

Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth Hughes of Trion; sons, Ricky Edwards, Steven (Dale) Edwards, Tim (Pam) Edwards, Andrew Edwards, Mike Edwards, and James (Holly) Edwards; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Melody Edwards.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 3:30 Friday, January 2, 2026, at Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Joel Smith and Rev. Doyle Kelley officiating. Active pallbearers will be Avery Edwards, Austin Edwards, Gunnar Gable, Tom Edwards, Don Edwards, and Mick Allen. Honorary pallbearers will be Robbie Turner, Rodney Edwards, Jeff Edwards, and Danny Callaway.

Mrs. Edwards will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. 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.

Mrs. Pauline Estelle Hines, age 94, of Summerville, GA died Monday, December 29, 2025, at Atrium Health Floyd-Chattooga.

Mrs. Hines was born February 16, 1931, in Gaylesville, AL, daughter of the late Milton and Lena Bagley Elliott. She was Baptist by faith and had previously attended the Spring Creek Baptist Church. Prior to her retirement, she was employed with Reigel Textiles.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Mitchell Hines; daughter, Joyce Deborah Hines Battles; brothers, J.D. Elliott, Donald Elliott; and a sister, Gurtrel Elliott Burge.

Survivors include her son, Randall (Tina) Hines; daughter, Peggy Hines; grandchildren, Charity Hines (Joshua) Jolly, Joshua (Melissa) Hines, Timothy Battles, Michael Battles, and Randy Battles; and several great-grandchildren.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Matthew Willingham officiating.

Mrs. Hines will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:30 P.M. 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. Charles Franklin Jenkins, age 72 of Summerville, Georgia passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 28, 2025.

Mr. Jenkins was born in Lafayette, Georgia on July 2, 1953, son of the late Robert H. Jenkins and Margarett Wilson Millican. He was retired from Roper Corporation, where he was a press operator. Mr. Jenkins was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed working on the farm and with his tractor, but his favorite activity was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Jenkins was preceded in death by a grandson, Alex Jenkins; great granddaughter, Natalie Jenkins; a sister, Elizabeth Stinnett and a brother, Robert Grady Jenkins.

Mr. Jenkins is survived by his wife, Doris Burrage Jenkins; daughter, Angela Avalos; sons and daughters-in-law, Franklin and Angela Jenkins, Billy and Ashley Jenkins and Chris and Dana Jenkins; sisters and brothers-in-law, Margie and Tom Lawton and Stella and Bobby Kilgore; brothers and sister-in-law, John Jenkins and David and Susie Jenkins; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Jenkins will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Randall Hardin officiating. Interment will follow in the Green Hills Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Jason Jenkins, Charlie Jenkins, Isaac Jenkins Jeffery Cameron, Terry Helton, Jr. and Kenneth Taylor.

Mr. Jenkins’ family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home on Wednesday from 12:00 Noon until the service hour.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Charles Franklin Jenkins.

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

Micheal “Pops” Pegg, age 64, of LaFayette, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frank “Pig” Pegg; brother, Tony Pegg; and grandparents, Richard and Lucy Pegg and Claude and Lora Pettyjohn.

Micheal is survived by his children, Dustin Hughes, Jonathan Hughes, RosAnna (Matthew) Faulkner, Frankie Pegg, and Dillon Pegg; grandchildren, Avery Oliver, Jason Pegg, and Jaxson Faulkner; mother, Genevelyn Pettyjohn Pegg; sisters, Candy Craig and Penny Amanda (Bill) Pegg Hitchcock; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, December 29, in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Mickey Skates officiating.

Visitation will be held on Monday from 5 p.m. to the hour of service at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

Mr. Billie Gene Stewart, age 88, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Stewart was born April 20, 1937, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Will and Georgia Barr Stewart. He was of the Baptist faith and prior to his retirement, was employed with Georgia Rug Mill. Mr. Stewart loved hunting and fishing and served as a baseball and football coach.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marzell Nelson Stewart; sister, Diane McNair; and brothers, Gene Stewart and Jay Stewart.

Survivors include his sons, Donnie (Rosemary) Stewart, Dennis (Debbie) Stewart, Jr.; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Jason Lee officiating. Pallbearers will be Chris Stewart, Dennis Stewart, Jr., Chang Stewart, Joey McNair, Nick Stewart, Issaic Stewart, and Brandon Stewart.

Mr. Stewart will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30 A.M. on 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.

Howard V Hughes Sr. passed away on December 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, music, and faith. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Allie Jo Hughes, whom he cherished deeply.

Howard retired from Mt. Vernon Mills at the age of 65 after many years of dedicated service. A gifted musician, he had a lifelong love for music and was skilled in playing the guitar, bass, and other musical instruments. He found great joy in attending bluegrass festivals, participating in community music events, and sharing his musical talents during church services.

Above all, Howard deeply loved his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his church family. In his later years, his greatest pleasures were making music, spending time with his family, and enjoying visits to local restaurants with Carolyn.
Howard would have celebrated his 82nd birthday on December 25, 2025. He will be remembered for his kind heart, strong faith, and the music that filled his life and the lives of those who loved him. His legacy will continue to live on in every song, every memory, and every life he touched

Howard is survived by his children: Patty Bishop and her husband Randy Bishop, Howard Hughes Jr. and his wife Ann Hughes, and Tammy Lau. He was a proud grandfather to Stephanie Blackmon, Samantha Mendence and her husband Donald Mendence, Shannon Curtis, and RJ Bishop, and a joyful great-grandfather to Pierce Blackmon, Kade Blackmon, Millie Blackmon, Beckham Mendence, Kova Curtis, and Rowan Curtis. He is also survived by his brothers, Kenneth Hughes and Anthony Hughes, several nieces and nephews, and his beloved friend, Carolyn Blackmon, who brought him great companionship and happiness in recent years.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Howard V Hughes Sr. will be held in the chapel of Mason Funeral Home on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 11::00 AM. Visitation will be held Friday, January 2, 2026 from 10:00 AM until the hour of service with Rev. Billy Wright and Rev. Bucky Brown officiating.

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. Edna Ray Wilkerson, age 82, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mrs. Wilkerson was born June 5, 1943, in Cedartown, GA, daughter of the late Floyd Thomas Ray and Ruby Lee McCurry Duggar. She was a member of the Highland Avenue Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Wal-Mart.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wilkerson was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Ronald Lee, Jr.; brother, Thomas Eugene Ray; sisters, Helen J. Kitts and Polly Ruff O’Neil; and a grandson, Austin Ry Lee.

Survivors include her husband of 48 years, David Wilkerson; son, Billy Wilkerson; daughters, Wendy (Jerome) Murkerson, Davina (Coy) Edwards; a brother, Donald Duggar; sisters, Judy Kubicki, Marilyn Moore, and Mary Saunders; grandchildren, Jessica (Michael) Stallings, Keith Lee, John Lee, Layla (Taylor) Lee, Nakiah (Colin) Hilton, Sarek (Paulina) Siffles, Jayden Siffles, River Wilkerson-Snowball, Stephen (Kezia) Murkerson, Daniel (Savannah) Murkerson, Kristina (Jared) Childers, Samantha Richards, Barbara Carter, Dakota Wilkerson, and Lane Wilkerson; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin Jones and Rev. Steve Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Lyerly Cemetery. Pallbearers will include the Masonic Brethren of Trion Lodge # 160, F&AM.

Mrs. Wilkerson 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 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.

Mrs. Kathy “Granny Shake” Terry, age 60, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her residence.

Mrs. Terry was born April 16, 1965, in Lafayette, GA, daughter of the late Billy David Abernathy and Shirley Marie Crane Abernathy.  She was Baptist by faith and was a homemaker who loved being a Baseball Granny for the Dirt Devils Baseball team.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jessica Terry.

Survivors include her husband, Ray Bridges; daughter, Jenna Terry (Darin McGuire); bonus daughter, Anna Hudson; step sons, Jeff Bridges, Corey Bridges; brother, Tim (Tina) Abernathy; sisters, Judy Slaughter, Tonya (Whistle) Dawson, and Melinda Clark; grandchildren, Joshua McGuire, Jayci McGuire. She also had two special friends, Jane Price and Shenia Glass.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, December 29, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Reynolds and Rev. David Dutton officiating. Interment will follow in Lyerly Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Jake Dawson, Billy Abernathy, James Abernathy, Randall Abernathy, Dewayne Clark, and Curtis Cochran.

Mrs. Terry will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Sunday, December 28, 2025.

Mr. John Wayne Stowe, age 60 of Trion, Georgia passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 25, 2025 in a Rome hospital.

Mr. Stowe was born in Lafayette, Georgia on March 10, 1965, son of Charlotte Clements Stowe and the late John David Stowe. He was employed with Mohawk Industries, where he was an electrician. Mr. Stowe was an avid outdoorsman and loved doing anything that had him outside.

Mr. Stowe is survived by his wife, Tonya Stowe; daughter, Stephanie Stowe; step-daughter, Kaitlin Montgomery; mother, Charlotte Stowe; brother and sister-in-law, Lance and Sheila Stowe; grandson, Cayden “Pork Chop” Dodd; his pup-pup, Daisy; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside and Interment Services for Mr. Stowe will be held Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. in the West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Chris Gibson officiating. Those desiring to attend the graveside are asked to assemble at the West Hill Cemetery at 2:45 P.M. Sunday.

Pallbearers will be Cayden Dodd, Brandon Stowe, Dennis Bandy, Terry Tinney, Phil Hall, Kevin Lee, Mike Anderson and Steve Anderson.

There will be no public visitation.

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

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

MRS. ANNIE RUTH MARTIN, age 91, of Highway 48, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday morning, December 26, 2025, at her residence. Native of Summerville, Georgia, She was born on April 10, 1934, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Maybelle Haggard Abernathy. Prior to retirement, she was a beautician for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Billy Martin, Sr., son, the late Jack Warren, and daughter, the late Brenda Bearden; She was a member of the Alpine Community Church.

Surviving are son, Billy (Cindy) Martin, Jr.; sister, Pam Abernathy; grandsons, Todd, James, and Zach Bearden; granddaughters, Chris Ann Martin Davenport and Amy Martin (Cody) Crane; great grandsons, Jared Bearden, Raidyn and Reece Davenport, and Dawson Crane.

Graveside and interment service will be held Saturday at 1:00 P.M. in Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Jeremy Stroop officiating. Active Pallbearers James Bearden, Mike Martin, Jeff Martin, Todd Bearden, Jared Bearden, and Codey Crane; Honorary Pallbearers Raidyn and Reece Davenport.

Special thanks to Tapestry Hospice nurses, Madison Sanders and Christy Green and the rest of their Staff.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Annie Ruth Martin.