Mrs. Jessie Mae Fincher, age 100 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at her residence.

Mrs. Fincher was born in Broomtown, Alabama on September 14, 1911, daughter of the late George Milton Tallent and Adele Barclay Tallent. She was retired from J’s Supplies as a sales clerk. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fincher was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Edward Postel Fincher and a daughter, Bobbie Fincher Kendrick.

Mrs. Fincher is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Weyman and Linda Fincher of Cleveland, TN; three grandsons and their spouses, Matthew and Beth Fincher, Bradley Fincher, Michael and Jennifer Chastain all of Tennessee; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Kendrick Huggins of Trion; two great grandsons and three great granddaughters.

Graveside and Interment Services will be held Friday, November 25, 2011 at 12:00 Noon in the Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Bryant officiating.

Pallbearers will be Grandsons, Matthew Fincher, Bradley Fincher, Michael Chastain, Great-grandson, Ben Huggins and nephews, Wayne Tallent, and Jim Fleming.

Mrs. Fincher will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5 until 7 P.M.

Friends and Family wishing to attend the graveside services for Mrs. Fincher are asked to meet at the Summerville Cemetery Friday at 11:45 a.m.

Mr. Carl E. “Jimmy“ Strickland, age 86, of Trion, GA passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Oakview Nursing and Rehab. Mr. Strickland was born August 16, 1925 in LaFayette, GA, son of the late Olin Strickland and Lula Murphy Strickland. He was a self-employed used car dealer and a member of the Central Avenue Baptist Church.

Mr. Strickland is survived by his wife, Joann King Strickland, son, Denny Strickland, daughter, Gayle Brenwald, sister, Barbara Patterson, 3 Grandchildren, 3 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great-grandchild.

Funeral Services for Mr. Strickland will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Ray, Rev. Robert Patterson and Rev. John Leatherwood officiating. Burial will follow in Greenhills Memory Garden. Pallbearers will be Wayne Tallent, Bud Willis, John Shankles, Larry Nixon, Donnie Hammond, James Spence, Mark Ballard, Tommy Ballard. Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of the Central Avenue Baptist Church.

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

Mrs. Diane Wilson Burrage, age 58 of Greeson Street, Summerville, GA passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at  Cartersville Medical Center, Cartersville, GA.  Mrs. Burrage was born November 13, 1953 in Summerville, GA.  She was a housewife and Baptist by faith.  
   Mrs. Burrage was preceded in death by father, Bill Ralph Wilson and mother, Elva Taylor Wilson; brother, Jimmy Wilson; and sister. Edna Faye Sequoah.
   Mrs. Burrage is survived by husband, David Lee Burrage of Summerville, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeremy and Tracy Burrage of Guntersville, AL and Fabian Ray and Kristy Burrage of Dogtown, AL; sister, Gloria Jean Hilton of Alabama and brother, Billy Ray Wilson of Texas; 7 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.
   Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 2PM from the chapel of the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Wilborn officiating.  Interment will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens.  
   Mrs. Burrage will lie-in-state Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
   Pallbearers will be Matt Johnston, Dennis Mitchell, Bruce Hicks, B. J. Eleam, and Sammy Vernon, and Sammy Westbrooks.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Kevin Austin, Chris Jenkins, Billy Jenkins, Tony Wilson, Joshua Johnston, Charles Jenkins, and Amedicsys Hospice.

Mrs. Diane Wilson Burrage, age 58 of Greeson Street, Summerville, GA passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011 at  Cartersville Medical Center, Cartersville, GA.  Mrs. Burrage was born November 13, 1953 in Summerville, GA.  She was a housewife and Baptist by faith. 

   Mrs. Burrage was preceded in death by father, Bill Ralph Wilson and mother, Elva Taylor Wilson; brother, Jimmy Wilson; and sister. Edna Faye Sequoah.

   Mrs. Burrage is survived by husband, David Lee Burrage of Summerville, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeremy and Tracy Burrage of Guntersville, AL and Fabian Ray and Kristy Burrage of Dogtown, AL; sister, Gloria Jean Hilton of Alabama and brother, Billy Ray Wilson of Texas; 7 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

   Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 2PM  from the chapel of the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Wilborn officiating.  Interment will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens.   Mrs. Burrage will lie-in-state Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

   Pallbearers will be Matt Johnston, Dennis Mitchell, Bruce Hicks, B. J. Eleam, and Sammy Vernon, and Sammy Westbrooks.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Kevin Austin, Chris Jenkins, Billy Jenkins, Tony Wilson, Joshua Johnston, Charles Jenkins, and Amedisys Hospice

Mrs. Mildred Irene Thrasher, age 84 of Parham Lane, Summerville, GA passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in Oakview Nursing & Rehab Center. Mrs. Thrasher was born on April 5, 1927 in LaFayette, GA. She was retired from the Weaving Department of Riegel Textile Corporation. Mrs. Thrasher attended the South Commerce Street and the Subligna Road Churches of Christ. Mrs. Thrasher was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie H. Thrasher; father and mother, Amos Little and Etta Crowe Little; 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Mrs. Thrasher is survived by son, Randy Thrasher of Summerville, GA; grandsons and their wives, Tracy and Sonya Thrasher and Stacy and Carrie Thrasher of Summerville, GA; grandchildren, Jordan Thrasher, Dillon Thrasher, Brooklyn Thrasher, Travis Bailey, Chelsey Bailey, and Austin Earwood; brothers, Joe "Sankie" Little of Rome, GA; sisters, Janie Green and Polly Hendrick of Rome, GA. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home with Ministers Bill Morgan and Thomas Broome officiating. Interment will follow in the Lyerly Cemetery. Mrs. Thrasher will lie-in-state Friday, November 18, 2011 at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Kendrick, Kelly Kendrick, Scott Collins, Richard Dodd, Mike McGraw, and Casey Hunter. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joe Middleton, Fred McDaniel, and Stacey Rhinehart.

Mrs. Jennie Lou Langston McCollum, 82, Gore Community passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 16, 2011.

Mrs. McCollum was born in Chattooga County, GA on December 2, 1928, the daughter of the late James Thomas Langston and Agnes Claudia Housch Langston. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Thomas Housch Langston, James Howard Langston, and Charles Robert Langston.

Mrs. McCollum is survived by her husband of 54 years, Gordon Douglas McCollum; son and daughter-in-law, James Douglas and Anna Lillian McCollum, Augusta, GA; daughter, Judy McCollum Love, Gore, GA; grandsons, Ian Douglas McCollum, Wes Bronson Love, and Aaron James McCollum. Nieces and Nephews also survive. She was retired after 30 years of service from the U. S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Gore, and attended Howard’s Chapel, Mentone, AL.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Saturday, November 19, 2011 from the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Ronald Reynolds and Rev. Ralph Mizner officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Gore community. Active pallbearers will be Ian McCollum, Wes Love, Aaron McCollum, Brandon Gurley, Keith Nicholson, and John C. Groover.

Mrs. McCollum will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Friday, November 18, 20011 and from 1:00 p. m. until the service hour on Saturday. At other hours the family will be at the residence of the daughter, 384 Ballenger Road, Gore Community.

Mr. Donald Lee “Donnie” Fletcher died Monday, November 14, 2011 at Floyd Medical Center.

Mr. Fletcher was born November 26, 1959, in Summerville, GA, the son of the late Tom and Joann Hardy Fletcher. He was a life long resident of the Teloga Community. Mr. Fletcher was formerly employed with HCI.

Survivors include a brother, Eugene Fletcher, Denver, CO; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret Ann and Joe Myers, Columbus, GA; special nephews, Wes Thompson, Ben Thompson, and Luke Thompson.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Ken Bruce officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Tim Thompson, Larry Cook, Brian Hardeman, Kelly Young, John Stubbs, and Sammy Lee. Honorary pallbearers will be Wes Thompson, Ben Thompson, and Luke Thompson.

Mr. Fletcher will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:30 p. m. until the service hour on Wednesday.

Flower will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors in honor of Donnie.