A celebration of the life of Ken Yancey
will be held for friends and family on
Sunday Nov. 15th. at 3:00 p.m. at 205
Montgomery Street. ( Crushed Tomato building).
Mr. Jeff Coleman "J.C." Lanham, Sr. age 88 of Rome passed away Sunday November 8, 2015 at his residence.
Mr. Lanham was born September 3, 1927, in Bartow County, a son of the late Jesse Lee Lanham, and Seney Young Lanham. He was a member of East View Baptist Church, and was retired from American National Life Insurance Copy. Mr. Lanham served two terms as mayor of Menlo, Georgia. He was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Lanham, brothers, Donald Lanham, Harold Lanham, Clarence "Shorty" Lanham, Charles Lanham, and Jerry Lanham, sisters, Mildred Crumkleton, Mary Lou Otting, and Elise Osborne.
Survivors include, his wife, Blessilda Reyes Lanham, sons, Steve (Kay) Lanham, Summerville; Larry (Jackie) Lanham, Summerville; Bobby (Rocky) Lanham, Atlanta; daughters, Robin (Jimmy) Kennedy, Rome; Shirley (David) Chupp, Guntersville, Al; Angela Money, Rome; brother in laws, Cliff Osborne, and Arlie Haney, sister in law, Lyndol Lanham, 17 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, several nieces nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday November 11, 2015 at Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Mizpah United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday November 10, 2015 at Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga. 30165.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Marshall County Homeless Ministry, P.O. Box 152, Guntersville, Al. 35976.
Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Maggie Lou Thomas, age 74, of Menlo, GA, died Friday, November 6, 2015, at her residence.
Mrs. Thomas was born August 28, 1941, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late Robert Paul and Ola Bartlett Copeland. She was a member of the Menlo United Methodist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Best Manufacturing where she was a member of the Best Silver Club.
Mrs. Thomas is survived by her husband, John William Thomas; daughter and son-in-law, Tracey and John Younce; a sister, Bonnie Ruth Tucker; 5 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas will be held at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, November 8, 2015, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jody Brock officiating. Interment will follow in the Alpine Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Dan McCollum, Dale McCollum, Terry Day, Tim Day, Shaun Younce, and Matthew Parrish. Honorary pallbearers will be the Adult Sunday School Class of the Menlo United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Thomas will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Sunday.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Maggie Lou Thomas who died on Friday.
MRS. NANCY PAULINE GILREATH, age 73, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, November 6, 2015, in a Rome hospital. A native Chattooga Countian, She was born to the late Carlton and Pauline Helton Berry on April 7, 1942. She was a Homemaker.
Surviving are husband, Steven E. Gilreath; daughters, Kathy McGuire, Tammie Gilreath, Shanna Dodd, and Tonia Roudsaville; sisters, Judy Bridges and Cindy Ledford; grandchildren, Mica McGuire, Jordon & Jason Warrne, Derek Dodd, and Ovilia Stancil; great granddaughter, Eisley Jane Warren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
The Family will receive friends Saturday, November 7th, from 4 until 6 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home; there will be a private service at a later date.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
Mrs. Syble Earl Brown, age 92, of Summerville, GA died Thursday, November 05, 2015 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Brown was born November 4, 1923 in Subligna, GA, the daughter of the late Jesse Scoggins and Lois Chapman Scoggins. She was a homemaker and seamstress. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dort Brown.
Mrs. Brown is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Gail Brown, Ronnie and Pat Brown, and Rick and Cheryl Brown; a sister, Ruby McWilliams; 5 Grandchildren; and 7 Great Grandchildren, and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Subligna Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kevin Brown, Scott Brown, Rance Brown, Cameron Brown, Jake Nelson, Jordan DeJesus, and Mike Sutton.
Mrs. Brown will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 p. m. until the service hour on Sunday.
Mason Funeral Home is directing.
Mrs. Louise Virginia Bynum, age 78, of Trion, GA, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Bynum was born January 23, 1937, in Ringgold, AL, daughter of the late James Milton and Ethel Inez McCullough Todd. She was a member of the Pennville Church of Christ, and prior to her retirement, was employed with the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bynum, Jr.
Mrs. Bynum is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Charles S. "Buster" Bynum III, Dewayne T. and Rita Bynum; daughters and sons-in-law, Melanie and Steve Dover, Tammy Bynum, Deborah and Scotty Brown; brothers and sister-in-law, Johnny Todd, Gene and Vera Todd; sisters and brothers-in-law, Azie and John Crane, Karen and Lee Warren; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bynum will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, November 7, 2015, from the Pennville Church of Christ with Min. Robbie Eversole officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Brian Dover, Ricky Dover, Alex Bynum, Chris Dover, Bobby Dover, and David Lassetter. Honorary pallbearers will be the nurses, aides, and staff of the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Bynum will be in state at the Pennville Church of Christ and the family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Saturday.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Louise Virginia Bynum who died on Tuesday.
Mrs. Patsy Jane Parris, age 68, of the Pennville Community, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at her residence.
Mrs. Parris was born in Trion, Georgia on October 3, 1947, daughter of the late Labern Bowling and Ola Overton Bowling. She was a member of the Teloga Baptist Church, and loved to read, work Crossword Puzzles and shop.
Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Parris was employed as a Home Health Aide. Mrs. Parris was preceded in death by a great grandson, Parker Blake Joseph.
Mrs. Parris is survived by her husband, Leon Parris; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Linda Wofford, Kelly Wofford, Jason and Lesley Mitchell, Tim and Cara Parris, Robert and Jane Parris, and Keith Parris; daughter, Teresa White; brothers, J.L. Bowling, Marlon (Mary) Bowling, Labern “Punky” Bowling and Roy Bowling; sisters, Ramona (Malcolm) Pickle, Deborah Nelson and Special Sister, Kaye Clark; 16 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Parris will be held Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Jason Cowart and Rev. Dean Tapp officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Eugene Ellenburg, Scott Parris, Sevron Mitchell, Lee Wofford, Nick Parris, Mitch Parris and Grand Kersey. Honorary Pallbearers will be Logan Parris, Zack Wallace, Ethan Wofford, Preston Parris and Austin Parris.
Mrs. Parris will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 9:00 P.M.
Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Patsy Jane Parris.
MRS. BARBARA HANKINS, age 66, of Summerville, Georgia, went to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her family, at the residence Sunday, November 1, 2015 . A native of Chattooga County, Georgia, She was born to the late Leonard Dozier and Verdie Belle Robinson Maples on May 6, 1949. Mrs. Hankins was Methodist by faith and was retired from Chattooga County Schools as Administrative Secretary.
Surviving are her husband, of 46 years, Guinn Hankins of Summerville; daughter and spouse, Patti & Charlie Jarrett of Summerville; son and spouse, Adam & Melissa Hankins of Trion; sisters, Judy Hartline of Gaylesville Alabama and Deborah Rogers of Menlo; grandchildren, Jared Hankins Nelson, Karlie Ruth Jarrett, Bailey Thomas Hankins, Jacob Thomas Jarrett, Noah James Hankins, and Emme Elizabeth Hankins; special grandchildren, Dillan Whorley & Angelena Fiorito; Gary & Arlene Hardeman. Several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins also survive.
Memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 3, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Skip Mitchell and Rev. Tom Russell officiating, Private interment at a later date. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 12 noon until the hour of service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Hearth Hospice 11638 Hwy 27 Ste. 6 Summerville, Georgia 30747.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Barbara Hankins.
Mrs. Marie J. Cofield, age 89, of Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015 at her residence.
Mrs. Cofield was born in Dawson, Alabama on September 15, 1926, daughter of the late John Marion Fraiser and Lizar Stephenson Fraiser. She was attended the New Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cofield was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Cofield, sister, Odell Smith, and brothers, Rassie Fraiser and Henry Fraiser.
Mrs. Cofield is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Lee Cooper of Trion; sister, Jeannette Hammond of Summerville; grandchildren, Casey (Tammy) Wallin, and Starr (Steve) McGill; great grandchildren, Savanna McGill, Sophie McGill, Brody Ward and Sadie Wallin; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Cofield will be held Monday, November 2, 20015 at 3:00 P.M. in the Pettit Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Mr. Steve McGill officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Lee Cooper, Ricky Hammond, Robby Dalton, Steve Morgan and Steve McGill. Honorary Pallbearers will be Annie Hogue, Terra Turner, Phyllis Spain and Kathy Blackmon.
Mrs. Cofield will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 1:30 until the funeral hour.
Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Marie Cofield.
Rev. Leroy McKissick, Sr., age 82, of Gaylesville, AL, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015, following a long illness, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Rev. McKissick was born September 21, 1933, son of the late Henry Marion and Minnie Lee Pearsey McKissick. He was a native of Cherokee County, AL and was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Gaylesville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mohawk. He was also a member and Past Master of the Cedar Bluff Masonic Lodge # 486, F&AM. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Marion L. McKissick; a granddaughter, Candy King; and his grandparents, John and Fannie Pearsey.
Rev. McKissick is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sylvia Ann McKissick; children, Leroy Jr. and Carol McKissick, Brenda and Ricky Peek, Billy and Shirley McKissick, Hugh and Imojean McKissick, James and Lisa McKissick, Linda and Tim Weaver; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; chosen brothers, Lewis Pearsey and Kenneth Pearsey; chosen sister, Maggie Canada and Joan McKelvey; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Rev. McKissick will be held at 2:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) Monday, November 2, 2015, from the Faith Baptist Church with Rev. Sanford DeBerry, Rev. Jim VanPelt, and Rev. John Cole officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Hill "Needmore" Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandchildren.
Rev. McKissick will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) Sunday, November 1, 2015. He will also be in state at Faith Baptist Church from 1:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) until the hour of service on Monday. Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Rev. Leroy McKissick, Sr. who died on Thursday.