Mrs. Debbie L. Latta, age 95, of Summerville, GA., passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 at the 
Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Latta was born in Cherokee County, Alabama 
on May 13, 1918, daughter of the late Henry Owens and Ella E. McDaniel Owens. She was the 
oldest living member of the Mountain View Baptist Church and prior to retirement, she along 
with her husband, Herman O. Latta, owned and operated the Dari-King and Jim’s Drive-In. 
In addition to her parents, and her husband, Mrs. Latta was preceded in death by a 
son-in-law, Jimmy Mitchell. Mrs.Latta is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Charles 
and Doris Latta; daughter, Peggy Latta Mitchell; grandchildren and their spouses, Jamie 
and Tammy Mitchell, Jason Mitchell, Jon and Sherry Mitchell, Cherie and David Mauney, 
and Kevin Latta(Margo Hatch); 15 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren and a 
number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Latta will be held Monday, January 20, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. in
the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin J. Norton officiating. Interment will 
follow in the Green Hills Memory Gardens.Grandchildren and Great grandchildren have been 
asked to serve as pallbearers and include: Kevin Latta, Jamie Mitchell, Jon Mitchell, Austin 
Mitchell, Derek Mitchell, Dexter Mitchell and Michael Mauney. Honorary Pallbearers will be 
the Staff of Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs.Latta will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home where the family will receive friends 
Monday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.
Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Debbie L. Latta. 
   

Mr. Jerry Wayne Edwards, 60, of Trion, GA died Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Edwards was born October 15, 1953 in LaFayette, GA, the son of Azilee Mathis Edwards and the late Albert Edwards. He was retired from Roper Corporation. Mr. Edwards was a member of Four Mile Baptist Church, the Parkinson’s Foundation, Hunting Club, and the Millionaire Gospel Singers. He was a supporter of the Trion Bulldogs, and the 1988-1998 Trion Band Boosters. Mr. Edwards was an avid Auburn Fan. Other than his father, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Jeff Chandler.

Survivors include his wife, Melody Austin Edwards; mother, Azilee Edwards; daughters and sons-in-law, Jerri Kaye and Robbie Turner, Hope and Danny Calaway; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ricky & Barbara Edwards, Steven and Dale Edwards, Andy and Michelle Edwards, Tim & Pam Edwards, Michael Edwards, and James & Holly Edwards; sister, Elizabeth Hughes; brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-law, Ricky & Lynn Lanier, Verlon & Sandra Bethune, Frankie & Rowlinda Patterson, Karen Chandler; grandchildren, Kyra Calaway, Kaymin Calaway, Stephanie Turner, Justin Turner, Jerid Turner; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Russell, Rev. Waydell Howell, and Pastor Doyle Kelly officiating. Graveside and interment service will be in West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Steve Peppers officiating. Active pallbearers will be Blake Bethune, Taylor Knott, Justin Turner, Matthew Lanier, Daniel Lanier, Avery Edwards, Danny Edwards, and Johnny Gilreath. Younger pallbearers will be Hayden Chandler, Gunner Gable, and Austin Edwards. Honorary pallbearers will be all Fellow Employees and Friends of Roper Corporation, Fred McDaniel, Dale Russell, Randy Southerland, Josh Howell, Don & Pat Bethune, Johnny & Linda Armstrong, Wes & Dawn Armstrong, Stacey Thrasher, Walton & Judy Hughes, Tim & Wanda Wilson, Ken Reynolds, Dale Willingham, Mike Flippo, Steve & Mitzi Payton, Billy & Ruth Locklear, and Friends.

Mr. Edwards will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p. m. Saturday, January 18, 2014.

MR. DAN YOUNG, age 79, (known as Deputy Dan) of Rose Circle, Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday evening at his residence. Born in Valley Head, AL. on November 27, 1934, He was a son of the late Floyd and Leona Clark Young. 
Mr. Young was a retired deputy from the Chattooga County Sherriff’s office. He was preceded in death by first wife, the late Annie Harris Young, siblings, the late Billy Young, the late Lorene Moore, the late Margaret Faye Young, and the late Charlotte Young.

Survivors include wife-Barbara E. Young; daughter-Angie Williamson of Trion; son-Allen Young of Douglasville; Step-children- Cindy Romines of Fort Oglethorpe; Sheryl Campbell of Summerville, Jan Allen and Robbie Allen both of Lyerly; sisters-Nancy Wilson, Frances Cordle both of Summerville, and Linda Pledger of Orlando, Fl.; brothers-Rev. Richie (Bo) Young of Jamaica and Budd Young of Summerville; nine grandchildren, eight Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive. 

Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at 2:00 P.M. from the West Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. Allen Young, Rev. Lavon Humphrey, Rev. Kevin Woods and Rev. Bo Young officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Matt Williamson, Jarod Williamson, Micah Young, Jonathan Hudgins, Ricky Campbell and Robbie Allen. Honorary Pallbearers will be all Law Enforcement personnel. Visitation will be Saturday from 6:00 till 8:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Mr. James B. Strickland, JR., age 65, of Rome, GA, formerly of Lyerly, GA, passed away Wednesday January 15, 2014, in Etowah Landing, Rome, GA.

Mr. Strickland was born April 9, 1948, in Tallas, FL, the son of the late James B. (Ben) Strickland, SR, and Kathrine Sapp Strickland, He was a member of the Lyerly First Baptist Church, and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict.

Survivors include his children, Shayne A. Strickland, Lakewells, FL, Shannan Rossow, Lakeland, FL, 2 Grandchildren, Quintan Rossow, and Dawson Rossow.

Funeral services will be held 5:00 p.m. Saturday January 18, 2014, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Baird officiating.

Mr. Strickland will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Saturday January 18, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until the funeral hour.

Mrs. Flossie Mae Wooten, age 88, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at Floyd Medical Center.

Mrs. Wooten was born January 9, 1926, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Charlie and Ora Mae Smith Ledford. She was of the Church of God faith, and prior to her retirement, she was employed by the Mabelline Company. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wooten.

Mrs. Wooten is survived by her son, Joe Wooten; daughters, Tammy McAlister, Debbie Gribble, and Diane Chambers; a brother, Frank Ledford; a sister, Winnie Chandler; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Wooten will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, January 16, 2014, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Trotter officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Michael Ledford, Jack-Jack Ledford, Randy Ledford, Coleman Ledford, Gary Floyd, and Larry Brock. Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren.

Mrs. Wooten will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the service hour on Thursday.

Mr. Marvin Arzo Hughes, age 79, of Lyerly, GA, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at his residence.

Mr. Hughes was born March 5, 1934 in Centre, AL, the son of the late Arzo and Margaret Mann Hughes. He was a member of Berryton Baptist Church. Mr. Hughes was previously employed with Integrated Products. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, to whom he was married for 50 years, Mona Marbutt Hughes.

Mr. Hughes is survived by his wife, Judy Sorsdahl Hughes; daughter, Frances Hughes Turner; sons, William Hughes, M. D. Hughes, and Jimmy Hughes; sister, Betty Hughes; 11 Grandchildren; and 16 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Friday, January 17, 2014 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Mann and Rev. Mickey Skates officiating. Burial will follow in Lyerly Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Grandsons.

Mr. Hughes will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Thursday.

Infant Gavin Alexander Lopez, 6 days, died January 12, 2014 at Floyd Medical Center.

Gavin was born January 6, 2014 at Floyd County Hospital, the son of Alejandro Lopez and Mary Elizabeth Cochran.  He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Harold “Pee Wee” Cochran.

Survivors include his parents, Alejandro Lopez and Mary Cochran; sisters, April Cochran and Ma’Shayla Cochran; grandparents, Vickey Hobbs, Maria and Martian Lopez; aunts and uncles, Tonie Cochran, Harold Cochran, Abraham Lopez, Freddy Lopez. Sandra Lopez, Julia Lopez, Meliza Lopez, Gloria Lopez and Junior Lopez.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Johnny Ellison officiating. 

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p. m. on Wednesday,

January 15, 2014 at Mason Funeral Home.

Mason Funeral Home is directing.

Miss. Dorothy June Poovey, age 85, of Lyerly, GA died Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Miss Poovey was born September 22, 1928 in Gaylesville, AL, the daughter of the late Carl Smith Poovey and June Little Poovey. Miss Poovey was a member of Sardis Baptist Church. She was retired from Parent Child Center.

Survivors include sisters, Mabel Poovey and Kathleen Poovey of Lyerly, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Cecil and Jane Poovey, Centre, AL; niece and nephew, Cecilia and Dion Hudson, and Mark Alan Poovey

Funeral service will be held at 5:00 p. m. EST Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dewayne Teague officiating. Burial will be held in Lyerly Cemetery.

Miss Poovey will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 p. m. EST on Wednesday, January 15, 2014.