Mr.James Willie Christopher Obit (M)

Mr. James Willie Christopher, age 67, of Summerville, GA, died Monday, July 4, 2016, in Augusta, GA.
 
Mr. Christopher was born April 26, 1949, in Trion, GA, son of the late James Curtis and Essie Lee Wooten Christopher.  He had previously been employed with Butler Shoes and Mount Vernon Mills.  He also worked as a car detailer. 
 
Mr. Christopher is survived by his daughter, Sandra Moseley; brothers, Anthony Christopher and Tim Christopher; and 8 grandchildren.
 
Funeral services for Mr. Christopher will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, July 9, 2016, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop V.T. Harden officiating.  Interment will follow in the Napier Chapel Cemetery.
 
Mr. Christopher will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Saturday.
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. James Willie Christopher who died on Monday.  For guest book, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Ms. Jenila McCurdy, Obit. (M)

Ms. Jenila McCurdy, age 76, of Trion, GA died Saturday, July 2, 2016 at her
home in Trion.
 
Ms. McCurdy was born June 2, 1940 in Henegar, AL, the daughter of the late Irby
and Mattie Lucille Culpepper Bradley.  She was retired from the Holiday Inn.  
Ms. McCurdy was a member of Trinity Tabernacle.  She was a loving mother,
grandmother, an avid gardner, and a great cook.  Other than her parents, she was
preceded in death by brothers, Lebron Bradley, Wayne Bradley, Steve Bradley,
S. J. Bradley, and Macon Bradley.
 
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Alisa and Brent Bigham, Rita McCurdy,
Donna and Rodney Bright; brothers, Darrell Bradley, Johnny Bradley, and Ronald
Bradley; sisters, Kay Clark, Bema Freeman, Brenda Nichols, and Jo Ann Park; grand-
children, Ben Stawn, Emily Unkle, Seth Bigham, Sam Bigham, and Eli Bright; and a
great-grandchild, Jane Unkle.
 
Memorial services will be held at 3:30 p. m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Mason Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. David Rayborn officiating.  Honorary pallbearers will be
sons-in-law, Rodney Bright and Brent Bigham, Dirk Unkle, and all personal friends.
 
Visitation will be held at Mason Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Tuesday,
July 5, 2016.  In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
 
Mason Funeral Home is directing.  For guestbook, please go online to
www.masonfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Oretha Joyce Teems (C)

Mrs. Oretha Joyce Teems, age 80 of Hawkinsville, Georgia, formerly of Summerville, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 in  the Pinewood Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

 

Mrs. Teems was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia on December 13, 1935, daughter of the late John L. Gunter and the former Ellifare Harper. She was a member of the Silver Hill Baptist Church and was a homemaker.  Mrs. Teems loved Flea Markets, always looking for that unique special gift for a family member.  She was an avid reader, loved wildlife, helping people and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Teems was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford White, second husband, Arnold Teems, daughter, Frances G. Brown; a grandchild, Crystal June White and a great grandchild, Audrey Ann White.

 

Mrs. Teems is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Lucy and Dave Griffin, sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Felecia White, Randall and Judy White and Herman and Tina White; son-in-law, David Brown and daughter-in-law, Frances White; a brother, James Gunter; sister, Ella Lee Gunter; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

 

Graveside and Interment services for Mrs. Teems will be held Sunday, July 3, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. in the Silver Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Steve Pickern officiating.

 

Mrs. Teems will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 until 8 P.M.

 

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Oretha Joyce Teems.  

Mr. Arthur Bernard “Gundi” Anthony, Obit. (M)

Mr. Arthur Bernard "Gundi" Anthony, age 62, of Summerville, GA died Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Anthony was born August 22, 1953, in Summerville, GA, son of the late John and Annette Mosteller Anthony. He was a member of the Pond Springs AME Zion Church.  He retired from Roper at the age of 55 due to health issues.  "Gundi" was a die hard sports fan and he coached and refereed for the Summerville Recreation Center for more than 40 years until failing health forced him to retire.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, William F. Anthony and Grady J. Anthony.
Mr. Anthony is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Diane Wright Anthony; sons, Brian Anthony and Ryan Anthony; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry "Coffee" and Teresa Anthony, John and Sherry Anthony, Terry Anthony, and Michael Anthony; sisters, Janice Foster and Glenda Hall; grandchildren, Tray Anthony, Kylie Anthony, Mykia Anthony, and Memphys Anthony.  Several loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Anthony will be held at 12:00 Noon Wednesday, July 6, 2016, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Anthony Brown officiating.  Interment will follow in the Summerville Cemetery. 
Mr. Anthony 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 Wednesday.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Arthur Bernard "Gundi" Anthony who died on Thursday.  For guest book, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com. 

Mr. Tony Faye Dooley, Obit. (C)

Mr. Tony Faye Dooley, age 58 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in an Atlanta Hospital.

 

Mr. Dooley was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 29, 1957, son of the late J.H. Dooley, Jr. and Maggie Lorine Burnett Dooley.  He was a member of the Perennial Springs Baptist Church and was a self employed Auto Detailer.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Dooley was preceded in death by a son, Aaron Dooley.

 

Mr. Dooley is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Nicholus and Amanda Dooley, and Jason Baker; daughters,  Desiree Dooley and ShannonBaker; Brothers and sister-in-law, Dewayne and Angie Dooley, Terry Dooley, and Jeffery Dooley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda J. and Jr. Jones and Renna and Charles Isham; 6 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.  

 

Mr. Dooley will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 until 8 P.M.

 

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Tony Faye Dooley.  Please visit our website at www.coffmanfh.net to sign our on line guestbook and to post condolences.

Mr. Charles Edgar Cook (M)

Mr. Charles Edgar Cook, age 88, of Rome, GA died Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Cook was born November 15, 1927, in Rome, GA, son of the late Clarence Edgar and Charlsie McCray Cook.  He was a member of the Garden Lakes Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Bigelow-Sanford.  He was also a veteran of the United States Navy having served in World War II.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.
Mr. Cook is survived by his wife of 69 years, Sarah Imogene Scoggins Cook; sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald E. and Leslie Cook, Mike and Carolyn Cook; grandchildren, Jeff Cook, Jonathan Cook, Brian Cook, and Lori Adler; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Cook will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, July 1, 2016, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow in the Summerville Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Jeff Cook, Jonathan Cook, Brian Cook, Lori Adler, Ethan Cook, and Caleb Cook.
Mr. Cook 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 Friday.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the charity of your choice.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Charles Edgar Cook who died on Tuesday.  

Mr. Ronald Michael (Ronnie) Roan, Obit. UPDATED (ER)

MR. RONALD MICHAEL (RONNIE) ROAN, age 66, of James Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, June 27, 2016, afternoon in a Rome hospital.  He was born in Arab, Alabama on February 3, 1950, a son o the late Grady and Helen Margaret Kilgore Roan.

        Surviving are wife, Gladys Hamby Roan; children, Hattie Mae Evans, Leon & Sandy White, Billy Frank & Elizabeth Willingham, Shawn Douglas Rains, and Michael Leon & Shannon White; grandchildren, Timothy Evans, Daisy White, Todd White, Shane Evans, Anthony Hamby, Shay White, Tommy Hamby, Austin White, Stephanie Hamby, and Steven Hamby; great grandchildren, Kielee Owens, Lane Evans, Julie Eskew, Destiny Evans, & Catherine McFarland; sisters & brothers, Donnie Ray & Tammy Roan, Zandel & Judy Roan, Geneve Edwards, Carolyn & Tony Prater, Louise & Roger Jenkins, Loyle & Ruthie Roan, Dolye & Gail Roan, Alton Roan, Eddie Lee Roan, and Era Mae McGraw; several Nieces & Nehpews.

        Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 30th, at 10:00 A.M. from the First Born Church of God with Rev. Bobby Brown and Rev. Kenny Ash officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Shawn Rains, Michael White, Austin White, Steven Hamby, Anthony Hamby, and Shane Evans; Honorary Pallbearers Josh Bates, Jimmy Murdock, Pete Huggins, Dillon Murdock, Johnny Craig.  Mr. Roan will be in state at his residence, #306 James Street, Summerville, Georgia, Tuesday afternoon until the hour of service Thursday.

        Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Ronald Michael (Ronnie) Roan, who died Monday.

Mrs.Sue Key Goodridge Obit (C)

Sue Key Goodridge, age 102, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the  Oakview Health and Rehabilitation, in Summerville, Georgia. 

 

Sue was born in Cloudland, Georgia on February 14, 1914 to William and America Blansit Key. She lived most of her life in Cloudland, GA, with her late husband Bill Goodridge. Sue is preceded in death by a daughter, Billy Sue Williams of Sorrento, FL; five sisters and two brothers.

 

She is survived by her daughters, Jackie K. Wright of Fort Payne, AL,  and Sandra Rae Rowe of Eustis, FL; son, Jerry W. Johnson of Waddley, AL.  Sue had 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren. She had a special love for her dear pets, which included dogs, cats, and a hen.

 

Visitation will be held at Coffman Funeral Home,

Summerville, GA on Thursday, June 30, 2016 from 2 PM

to 4 PM, with grave side services at 4:45 PM at AMI Cemetery in Menlo, GA.  Family and friends will have a life celebration at The Lawrence Center, 71 Edison Circle, Menlo GA, following graveside service.

Mr. Hugh Don Tallent, Obit. (M)

Mr. Hugh Don Tallent, age 70, of Gaylesville, AL, (Rinehart Community) died Monday, June 27, 2016 at his residence.
 
Mr. Tallent was born May 25, 1946 in Fort Payne, AL, the son of Maggie Ray Tallent and the late Cecil Tallent.  He was retired from Mohawk Industries.  He was also a veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam.
 
Mr. Tallent is survived by his mother, Maggie Tallent; daughter, Michelle Tallent McCool; son, Donnie Webb; sister, Carol Tallent; brothers, Larry Tallent and Charles “Fuzz” Tallent.
 
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. (EST) Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Min. Berlin Murphy officiating.  Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Jamie McCullough, Leslie McCullough, Steve Marshall, Jeremy Tallent, Chad Tallent, and Brandon Tallent.  Honorary pallbearers will be all friends; special friends, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brown, Dwight and Barbara McCullough; and special caregiver, Betty Morris.
 
Mr. Tallent will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. (EST) until the hour of service on Tuesday.
 
Mason Funeral Home is directing.  For guestbook, please go online to www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Ronald Michael (Ronnie) Roan, Obit. (ER)

MR. RONALD MICHAEL (RONNIE) ROAN, age 66, of James Street-Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday afternoon in a Rome hospital.  He was born in Arab, Alabama on February 3, 1950, a son o the late Grady and Helen Margaret Kilgore Roan.

        Surviving are wife, Gladys Hamby Roan; children, Hattie Mae Evans, Leon & Sandy White, Billy Frank & Elizabeth Willingham, Shawn Douglas Rains, and Michael Leon & Shannon White; grandchildren, Timothy Evans, Daisy White, Todd White, Shane Evans, Anthony Hamby, Shay White, Tommy Hamby, Austin White, Stephanie Hamby, and Steven Hamby; great grandchildren, Kielee Owens, Lane Evans, Julie Eskew, Destiny Evans, & Catherine McFarland; sisters & brothers, Donnie Ray & Tammy Roan, Zandel & Judy Roan, Geneve Edwards, Carolyn & Tony Prater, Louise & Roger Jenkins, Loyle & Ruthie Roan, Dolye & Gail Roan, Alton Roan, Eddie Lee Roan, and Era Mae McGraw; several Nieces & Nehpews.

        Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.