Mrs. Misty Michelle Thompson, age 44, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at her residence.

Mrs. Thompson was born May 11, 1980, in Rome, GA, daughter of Michael and Eva Roan McGraw. She was a Sunday School teacher for 13 years and was a lover of the stars, the moon, and the ocean.

Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, Chad Thompson; and a niece, Khloeigh Ratliff.

Survivors include her sons, Tyler Thompson, Christian Thompson; daughter, Caitlin Thompson; parents, Michael and Eva McGraw; a sister, Autumn Ratliff; brother, Michael McGraw, Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, February 13, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John McGraw officiating. Interment will follow at Silver Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael McGraw, Wayne Roan, Autumn Ratliff, Richard Humphrey, Michael Ratliff, and Jamey Roan.

Mrs. Thompson will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 noon 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.

Mr. James Timothy “Tim” Hurley, age 63, of Lyerly, GA, died Monday, February 10, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Hurley was born August 2, 1961, in Chattanooga, TN, son of the late James Carlton “J.C.” and Doris Myrl Johnston Hurley. He was Baptist by faith and was employed as a Millwright with Local 1263.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sheree Cook Hurley.

Survivors include his children, Josh (Emily) Hurley, Leslie Gazaway, Jessica (Kyle) Shepard, and Journey Hurley; step-sons, Shannon Roach, Stacey (Emily) Roach; a brother, Britt Hurley; sister, Teresa (Knocky) Ledwell; 11 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 3:30 Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Subligna Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Colby Wyatt, Bryce Gazaway, Tuff Shepard, Kyle Shepard, Blake Gazaway, and Caleb Butler. Honorary pallbearers will be his special friends and the members of Local 1263.

Mr. Hurley will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. 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. Ingeborg Starkey age 79 of Summerville, GA passed away February 8, 2025 at a Rome, GA hospital.

Mrs. Starkey was born on December 23, 1945 in Czech Republic. She grew up in Germany and attended Catholic School as well as nursing school. In 1966 she met, fell in love with, and married her soul mate and forever person Donald G. Starkey who was stationed in Germany serving in the United States Army. Later they came back to the United States and went on to have 3 children, Doniela, Stefan, and Donald W. Starkey. She spent most of her time building and carving thousands of picture frames. She also loved to crochet Afghans, boggins, and baby outfits. She once crocheted her grandson’s entire Marine unit in Afghanistan beanies. She devoted all of her time to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to travel and to go on adventures trying new foods and different places to eat. She enjoyed cooking different types of dishes including German meals for her family and friends. She was always kind enough to give total strangers handmade gifts at doctor visits, friends of grandchildren, or just anywhere she went. She also made headbands, beef jerky, hot sauce, jellies, bread, hobo bread, and cookies.
Mrs. Starkey was preceded in death by her husband, Donald G. Starkey; mother and step-father, Elfriede & Emil ; brother Peter; and great-grandchild, Aaliyah.

Survivors include her children, Doniela Hunter, Stefan (Lisa) Starkey, and Donald W. Starkey; sister, Ursula; grandchildren, Brandon, Monica, Dominic, Dillion, Montana, Derringer, and Annie Hunter, Taylor Melton, Stefainie, Matthew, & Andy Mitchell and Jennifer Benedict, Will Wester; several great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Carol Starkey Vaughn; and special friends Aunt Carol, Janice Tucker, and David & Brittney Gilliland & Family.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Starkey will take place at 3:00 PM Tuesday, Feb 11 at the chapel of Mason funeral home with Mr. Ethan Hutchins officiating. Interment will follow at Garrett Cemetery with Brandon Hunter, Dillon Hunter, Ethan Hutchins, David Frazier, David Keen, and Ethan Young Serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 Tuesday at the funeral home.

You can share your condolences online at www.MasonFuneralHome.com.

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

Mrs. Mary “Gayle” Owens age 81 of Summerville, GA passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 at a Rome hospital.

Mrs. Owens was born November 5, 1943 in Summerville, GA to the late Bill and Effie Mallicoat Parker. She is a member of Perennial Springs Baptist Church and enjoyed word searches and dogs. She was retired from the Chattooga County School System where she served in the cafeteria.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, Wane Parker and Billy Parker; and step grandchildren, Charleston Eaton and Robert Eaton, Megan Mahan and Savannah Mahan.

Survivors include her loving husband, Harry Owens; children, Stephen Owens, Eugene (Rita) Owens, and Mary (Merle) McGuire; granddaughter and caregiver, Danika Mitchell, grandson Derrringer Leffler, and step-grandchildren, Beth Collins, Timothy Fowler, Darin McGuire, and Ashley McGraw.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Owens will take place at 1:00 PM Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Alton Stamey officiating. Interment will follow at Summerville Cemetery with Joe Reed, Nick Kerley, Jamie Mitchell, Jerry Ballenger, Darin McGuire, and Derringer Leffler serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 11:00 until the service hour.

You can share your condolences online at www.MasonFuneralHome.com.

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

Mrs. Edith Lemons age 81 of Summerville, GA passed away Friday, February 7 at a local healthcare facility.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Edith Lemons will take place at 2:00 PM Monday, February 10 at Chelsea Baptist Church.

A complete obituary will be posted upon completion.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home Summerville, GA.

MRS. PEGGY JOYCE HOLLOWAY PIERCE, age 82, of Alexander Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Trion, Georgia on February 4, 1943, a daughter of the late Arnold Joe and Martha Janette Wilson Holloway. Mrs. Pierce was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church, a Homemaker, and foster parent for 13 years. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by a son, the late Timothy (Tim) Pierce, son-in-law, the late Perry Walker, and sisters, Deviah Gilliland and Elaine Mitchell died earlier.

Surviving are Her husband, Carl Anderson Pierce; children, Cynthia (Cindy) Walker, Danny (Tonya) Pierce, Carla (Chris) Nixon, Ginger (Gage) Driggers, and Rex (Mary) Jones; daughter-in-law, Julie Pierce; sisters, Imogene Cook and Jody Morrison; Seventeen Grandchildren, Twenty Eight Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 11th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Brown officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Perry Dale Walker, Jonathan Walker, Braylen Driggers, Gage Driggers, Austin Pauley, Alixander Pauley; Honorary Pallbearers, the Staff of Tapestry Hospice.

The Family will receive friends Monday from 5 until 7 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. PEGGY JOYCE HOLLOWAY PIERCE, who passed away Friday afternoon

Mrs. Frances Ivanell Love, age 86 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at her residence.

Mrs. Love was born in Trion, Georgia on February 19, 1938, daughter of the late Alfred Benjamin Chandler and Della May Lancaster Chandler. She was retired from the spinning room at Mt. Vernon Mills and was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed collecting salt and pepper shakers and was an avid Elvis Pressley memorabilia collector. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Love was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Love; and three sisters, Thelma Johnson, Ann Meadows and Clara Ware.

Mrs. Love is survived by a daughter, Janet Waldrop; sons and daughter-in-law, David Meadows and Phil and Kathy Meadows; step-sons and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Joy Love and Carlton Love; several grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Love will be held Monday, February 3, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Phillips and Rev. Kevin Norton officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be David Meadows, Phil Meadows, Jeff Meadows, Dustin Hines, Alex Hines and Jeremy Hines. Honorary Pallbearers will be Nancy Majors and Margie Love.

The family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Frances Ivanell Love.

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

Mr. Nicholas Shea Crabtree age 49 of Trion, Georgia passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Shea was born in Rome, Georgia on September 17, 1975, son of Jerry Crabtree and Monnette Gurley Crabtree. He attended the New Generation Church of God and was self employed in the Construction Industry. Shea was kind hearted and never missed an opportunity to help others when the opportunity presented itself. He was an avid fisherman and could always be found near his favorite fishing hole. Shea was preceded in death by his grandparents; Patty W. and Jim Stoker and Henry and Hazel Crabtree.

Shea is survived by his children, Dexter “Cody” Crabtree, Jayden Jones, Laurel(Dallas) Thomas and Daisy Bishop; parents, Jerry and Monnette Crabtree; sister, Brisha(Chris) Young; grandchildren, Bryleigh Crabtree, Malachi Crabtree and Ryder Thomas; and a number of additional extended family.

Funeral Services for Shea will be held Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Winston officiating.

The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 2:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Nicholas Shea Crabtree. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

Mr. Stephen Wesley Payton, age 65, of Summerville, GA, died Friday, January 31, 2025, at Advent Health Gordon.

Mr. Payton was born October 30, 1959, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Lewis Payton and Mittie Lee Allen Payton. He loved fishing, boating, and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Payton was preceded in death by his daughter, Jamie Hennon; brothers, Mark Payton, Malcolm Payton, and Wayne Payton.

Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer (Jackie) Burrage; brothers, Andy (Nae Nae) Payton, Marvin Payton, and Tim Payton; sisters, Sheila Payton Hayslip, Janice Payton (Jimmy) Sink, Kathy Payton (Alan) Marbutt, and Sharron Payton Gabriel; and 4 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, February 3, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be held privately in Garrett Cemetery.

Mr. Payton will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Monday.

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. Travis Eugene Bailey, age 28 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Travis was born in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia on March 27, 1996, son of Carrie Annette Kirby Stoker and Stacy Charles Thrasher. He was a graduate of Chattooga High School and was employed with Wright Sanitation. Travis was an avid fisherman, loved to hunt and a strong follower of UGA Football. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Annie Kay and Lewis White.

Travis is survived by his children, Jayce Bailey, Aiden Hampton and Declan Travis Bailey; mother and step-father, Carrie and Kevin Stoker; father and step-mother, Stacy and Amy Thrasher; brothers, Dillon Thrasher, Austin Earwood, Jonah Coker, Kevin Bailey and Dylan Mathis; sisters, Chelsey Bailey, Brooklyn Carroll, Kayla Gordy and Julee Serrano; his best friend, Dewayne Ledbetter; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.

Funeral Services for Travis will be held Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Brandon Bishop officiating.

The 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 Mr. Travis Eugene Bailey. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.