Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Alice Faye Bowman who died on Tuesday. 

Mrs. Mary Frances Haygood, age 85, of Trion, GA, died Monday, February 23, 2015, at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Haygood was born December 26, 1929, in Lyerly, GA, daughter of the late Frank Noah and Ida Jane Keith Battles.  She was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church and the Silver Sneakers.  She had also served as a board member with the Trion City Schools Board of Education, the Town of Trion City Council, the Trion Veterans Committee, and the Chattooga County Library Board.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman E. Haygood; brothers, Marshall Battles, L. C. Battles, and Bill Battles; sisters, Amanda Williams, Maggie Mathis, and Daisy Day.

Mrs. Haygood is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Mark B. and Anita Haygood, A. Reed and Joanie Haygood, David R. and Denise Haygood; daughter and son-in-law, M. Beth and Chuck DeParlier; grandchildren, Jeremy Haygood, Kelly Haygood, Holly Haygood, Chase DeParlier, Noah DeParlier, Connor DeParlier, and Pippa DeParlier; great-grandchildren, Alexys Haygood, Stacy Haygood, and Sarah Bell.

Funeral servies for Mrs. Haygood will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 27, 2015, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel.  Active pallbearers will be Jeremy Haygood, Kelly Haygood, Chase DeParlier, Noah DeParlier, Jerry Wilson, and Casey Bramlett.  Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Lydia Sunday School Class.

Mrs. Haygood will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, February 26, 2015.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Mary Frances Haygood, who died on Monday. 

Mrs. Carolyn June “Kat” Wesson, age 72, of Summerville, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015, at a local hospital.

Mrs. Wesson was born in Trion, GA on April 9, 1942, daughter of the late James Cordelle Nixon and the late Hazel Smith Nixon. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Wesson was a beloved member of the Chattooga County School System. She enjoyed "Gone with the Wind", collecting numerous items. Mrs. Wesson loved her family, especially her grandchildren. We will miss her, but forever keep her memories in our hearts.

Survivors include her husband, Gerald Weymon Wesson, Summerville; four children, Jeffrey David Carter, Lafayette, Flecia Davette Deering, Virginia Beach, VA, Andrea Michelle Norton, and her husband, Joey, Rome, and Rebecca Hope Hamilton, and her husband, Scott, Rome; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends also survive.

A celebration of life for Mrs. Wesson will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 6:00pm in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, with family members officiating.

The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, on Tuesday one hour prior to the service. At other hours, they may be reached at their respective residences.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in her memory to your favorite charity or church.

Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, has charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Pat Mosley Headrick, age 74, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Fifth Avenue Health Care Center.

Mrs. Headrick was born in Trion, Georgia on June 5, 1940, daughter of the late Ray Clark and Maybell Grogan Clark. She was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church and prior to retirement was employed with Riegel Textile. Mrs. Headrick was preceded in death by her first husband, Jack Mosley, Second husband, Granvill Headrick; sister, Debbie Clark and a grandson, Daniel Edmondson.

Mrs. Headrick is survived by her children, Mike Mosley, Dan and Sandy Mosley, Chuck and Sheena Mosley, Sandra Mosley and Susan and Danny Reece; a sister, Brenda Norton; 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service for Mrs. Headrick will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 4:30 P.M. in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Casey Bramlett officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Teems, Billy Teems, Ray Casey, Dee Windle and Wayne Humphrey. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Trion First Baptist Church and the staff of Amedysis Hospice.

Mrs. Headrick will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 P.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Pat Mosley Headrick. 

Mr. Fred DeBerry, age 78, of Trion, Georgia, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. DebBerry was born in Summerville, Georgia on September 17, 1936, son of the late Ennis Harold DeBerry and Cecil Nelson DeBerry. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the United States Air Force. Mr. Deberry was very active and loved working in church activities, serving as a Sunday School Teacher, Choir Director and Sunday School Superintendent. He was retired from Reichhold Chemical Company, and was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy DeBerry and Terry DeBerry.

Mr. DeBerry is survived by his children, Jeffrey LaDon DeBerry, Timothy Scott DeBerry, Lisa DeBerry Crowe and her husband, Wayne, Amanda DeBerry Harmon and her husband, Scott; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Elaine DeBerry, Jerry Dale DeBerry and Harold and Sandra DeBerry; sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Buddy Rosson, Linda and Bobby Shaver and Debbie England; grandchildren, Justin Crowe, Tyler DeBerry, Chance DeBerry, Tricia Sipsy, Erin Sipsy, Peyton DeBerry and Emma DeBerry; one great grandchild, Nico Crowe and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. DeBerry will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Sanford DeBerry and Rev. Milford Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be his Nephews and include Billy Don DeBerry, Lamar DeBerry, LeBron DeBerry, Greg Shaver, Adam DeBerry, Jeremy DeBerry, Kenny Rosson, Chase DeBerry and Jesse DeBerry. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Adult Sunday School Class of Fellowship Baptist Church.

Mr. DeBerry will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 until 8 P.M.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Fred DeBerry. 

MR. actavious tahji Thompson – Age 24, Of Cartersville, Georgia passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sarah Pamela Thompson, great grandmother, Ophelia Ludy, uncle, Demetres Jett, and aunt, Sheila Ann Shedrick.

Survivors are his children, Leonna Thompson, Actavious Thompson, Jr., and Ah’mari Thompson; parents, Ronna (Cedric) Jett, Sr. and James Echols; sisters, Fantasia Jett, Tarijah Lawrence, and Jnae Echols; brothers, Cedric Jett, Jr., Tyjuan Jett, and Devonte Henson; aunts, Jessica Thompson, Amelia Thompson, Shay Thompson, Shaniqua Thompson, Pretreach Price, Clemmie Williams, Carla (Dion) Kelley, Frances (Dwight) Darden, Oranell (Nelson) Cunningham, Tabitha (John) Fletcher, Precious (Aaron) Vincint, Lindra (Timothy) Finley, and Lisa Heflin; uncles, Jerome Thompson, Jared Jett, Jason (Tracey) Williams, Cody Lawrence, Marcus (Cassandra) Ragland, and Wayne Williams; maternal grandparents, Jerome (Sheila) Thompson, paternal grandparents, Juliete Echols and Mary Jett; love of his life,Irene Bussie; special friend, Nadia Rivra; special family, Terra Ludy and John Fair, Jr.; a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at the House of Liberty, 10 Womack Drive, S.E., Cartersville, Georgia, with Rev. Eric Mosley as Eulogist, Pastor Bishop Pete Smith, and other ministers officiating.  The family will receive friends at the church from 11:30 A.M. until the funeral hour.  Interment, Summerville Cemetery.  Please share your thoughts and memories of Mr. Actavious Tahji Thompson on our website: www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.  Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Mr. Paul Nathan Dyer, age 92 of Evans, GA formerly of Trion, GA passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015  Mr. Dyer was born August 3, 1922 in Chattooga County, GA.  Mr. Dyer was a member of The Church of God Northside.  From an early age he was involved in his local church with music and in later years was appointed Deacon.  The older he got the sweeter he got and was loved by all who cared for him.  Mr. Dyer was retired from G. E. Corporation as a welder and was a Veterans of the United States Navy Mr. Dyer was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Dyer; parents, Robert E. Lee and Harriett Amanda Stiles Dyer; brothers, Robert Eugene "Gene" Dyer and Marion B. Dyer.

Mr. Dyer is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Stephen N. and Kathy Dyer; sister and brother-in-law, June and John W. Drennan; grandchildren, Amber Flynn, Andrew and Leigh Dyer, and Stephenie and Kevin Mixon; 4 great-grandchildren, Katie, Caleb, Brent and Ava Dyer; nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 22, 2015 at The Church of God Northside, Trion, GA at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Rich Bowen, Pastor Charles Dietz and Rev. Chris Clarkson officiating.  Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery.

Visitation for Mr. Paul Nathan Dyer will be Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the Coffman Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The following gentlemen have been asked to serve as pallbearers, Andy Dyer, Kevin Mixon, Johnny Drennan, Stacy Hampton, Robbie Dalton and Chris Dalton.  Honorary pallbearers will be Kerry Dyer and Dennis Dyer.

The Coffman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Paul Nathan Dyer who passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015.