Mr. Robert Lee “Bud” Love, known by most as “Papa,” and in later years, “Big Papa,” died Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his residence.

Papa was born September 13, 1929, in Chatoogaville, GA, to the late Robert “Bob” Love and Mary Poovey Love Noles. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. After returning home, he worked in the Card Room at Mount Vernon Mills (Riegel) for 34 years.

Papa was known for his love for the Lord, his family, and his gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wives, Bonnie Carol Calaway Love, the mother of his children, and Annie Ruth Millican Evett Love, the mother of his bonus daughter; and 11 sisters and brothers, Grady Love, Margie Love, Mozelle Taylor, Estelle Powell, Belle Powell, Robbie Love, Lloyd Noles, Billy Noles, Junior Noles, Dean Noles, and Mary Faye Denney.

Papa leaves to cherish his memory, daughters, Phyllis (Wayne) Lee, Tammy (Curtis) Cleveland; a son, Phillip (Becca) Love; grandchildren, Sonja Ezell Price, Zach (Kaitlyn) Wingold, Alex (Jesse) Puryear, Josh (Shannen) Wingold, Josh Love, Zane (Kara) Wingold, Brandon (Megan) Seymore, Matthew Arrington, Sarah Arrington, and Mackenzie Love; great-grandchildren, Ryan Price, Lane Brown, Tucker Seymore, Dawson Seymore, Peter Puryear, Carson Wingold, Nolan Puryear, and Parker Wingold.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. (EST) Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Mount Zion Church with Rev. Jim VanPelt and Rev. John Dow VanPelt officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ryan Price, Lane Brown, Tom Vickery, Ross VanPelt, Paul VanPelt, and Colton Johnson.

Mr. Love will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. (EST) on Friday, June 28, 2024.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.

Ms. Phyllis June Spain, age 77, of Trion, GA, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at her residence.

Ms. Spain was born May 30, 1947, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late Jimmie and Gertrude Louise Norton Spain. She was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Department. She had also previously been employed with the Walker County Sheriff’s Department.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Bullard.

Survivors include her daughter, Diane Young; brother, Douglas (Allene) Spain; grandchildren, Bradley (Courtney) Womack, Kristen Hankins, and Chloe Young; great-grandchildren, Cru Mason Womack, and Hendon James Womack; and several nieces and nephews.

Ms. Spain will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 P.M. on Friday, June 28, 2024.

There will be no funeral services held.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.

MR. ALBERT SIDNEY BRUMLOW, age 95, of Long Hollow Road, Trion, Georgia, passed away Monday afternoon, June 24, 2024, at his residence. A native of Calhoun, Georgia, He was born July 10, 1928, to the late Frank and Maude Slaughter Brumlow. Mr. Brumlow attended the Welcome Hill Baptist Church and was retired from the Spinning Department of Mount Vernon Mills. In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Clory Elizabeth Howell Brumlow, children, the late Jerry and Rebecca Brumlow, and several siblings.

Surviving are daughter, Jane Martin (Steve) Clowdis; son, Joel Brumlow; sister, Martha Brumlow Williamson; half sister, Sharon Guttuso; granddaughters, Clory Brumlow Beene and Mary Brumlow Abernathy; grandson, Tracey Martin; several Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 27th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Shores officiating, interment in the family plot of West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Tracey Martin, Jake Jarrett, Gavin Smith, Kase Roach, Logan Ramey, and Arley Beene; Honorary Pallbearers, Derry Martin, Brent Martin, Danny Strickland, Doug Gill, Jim Warnock, and Wade Gilreath. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Albert Sidney Brumlow.

Mr. Wallace Franklin Money age 89 of Summerville, GA passed away Monday June 24, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Money was born May 19, 1935 in Summerville, GA to the late Franklin and Obera Johnson Money. He was retired from General Electric after 42 years of service and was a member of Floyd springs Baptist Church. He was an avid golfer, boxer, softball player, Atlanta Braves fan, carpenter, woodworker, gardener, and tomato farmer.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his Daughter, Angie K. Otwell; siblings, John Money, Jean Freeman, Agnes Cavnah, and Lois Smith.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Peggy Suits Money; children, Liz (Clint) Johnson, Darlene (John) Akridge, Susan (David) Jones , Max (Brandi) Suits, Tammy (Kelly) Bice, son-in-law, Craig Otwell; 21 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Money will take place at 2:00 PM Thursday, June 27 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Teems and Dr. Chris Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Silver Hill Cemetery with Max Suits, Craig Otwell, Clint Johnson, John Akridge, Ricky Teems, John Money, David Jones, and Austin Ramsey serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the grandsons.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 12:00 noon until the service hour at Mason Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made to the March of Dimes or Autism Speaks.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home, Summerville, GA.

MRS. MARY LAURA ANN SMITH CHILDERS, age 85, of West Tate Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away peacefully, at home, Thursday morning, surrounded by her Family. She was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on March 25, 1939, a daughter of the late Forney Wes Smith, Sr. and Alma Lee Brown Smith. Mrs. Childers was a Homemaker, member of Dry Valley Baptist Church where She was a Sunday School Teacher, Flower Lady, and Christmas Play Director. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by husband the late James Marvin Childers, Sr., sons-Larry Randell Childers and James Marvin (Jimmy) Childers, Jr., and grandson, Joshua James Childers.

Surviving are daughter, Susan Elaine (Paul) Dodd; sons, Stephen Landon Childers and Gary Lee Rape; daughters-in-law, Debbie Childers and Raynell Childers; sisters, Rebecca Ann Pettyjohn and Judy Lynne (Scott) Noel; brothers, Richard Franklin (Linda) Smith and Forney Wes (Tonia) Smith, Jr.; 14 Grandchildren, 34 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great Great Grandchildren; special friend, Dennis Crews; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral and interment service will be held Saturday, June 22nd, at 11:00 A.M. from the Greenhills Memory Garden with Dr. Lee Hickman and Kendrick Shelton officiating.

Active Pallbearers Greg Hewitt, Alan Mowry, Jamie Childers, Keith Childers, Jason Childers, Kawyer Childers, and Landon Bailey. Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 until 10:30 A.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Mary Laura Ann Smith Childers who passed away Thursday.

Mr. Harold Eugene Callan, Sr. age 76 of Subligna Area of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024 in a Rome hospital.

Harold was born in Trion, Georgia on January 13, 1948, son of the late Will Callan and Ila Mae Comer Callan.  He was a member and Sunday School Teacher at the Bethlehem Baptist Church, and was retired from the Packing Department of Mt. Vernon Mills.  In his younger days, Harold enjoyed playing softball, but as his boys got older, he chose to help coach and mentor them, rather than play.  He loved being outdoors and spent many hours gardening and working in the yard.  In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by a brother, Ken Callan.

Harold is survived by his wife, Diane Callan; sons and daughter-in-law, Gene Callan and Corey and Angela Callan; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nellie and Larry Clements and Ann and Tom Rhinehart; brothers and sisters-in-law, Doug and Anita Callan, Bill and Jan Callan, Tommy Callan, JR and Carol Callan and Jack and Melinda Callan; and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Funeral Service for Harold will be held Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Hobbs and Rev. Larry Scoggins officiating.  Interment will follow in the Subligna Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Gene Callan, Corey Callan, Bill Callan, Jack Callan, JR Callan and Tommy Callan.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Doug Callan and the members of the Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Harold will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.  On Sunday, Harold will lie in state at the Bethlehem Baptist Church from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Harold Eugene Callan, Sr.  Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

Mr. Wayne Andrew McArthur, age 90, of Summerville, GA, died Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at his son’s residence.

Mr. McArthur was born May 21, 1934, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Andrew Gordon Lee McArthur and Grace Mitchell McArthur.  He was a member of Berryton Baptist Church and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mount Vernon Mills.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Espy McArthur; and a sister, Florence Cavin.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Paula McArthur; grandchildren, Cody McArthur, Lacey McArthur Ward; great-grandchildren, Colt McArthur, and Dusty Ward.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 22, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Barry Brown and Bro. Robert Brown officiating.  Interment will follow in Lyerly Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Joey Byars, Alex Byars, Adam Byars, Chris Byars, Thad Reed, and Bryant Parks.  Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Elsberry, Robert Brown, John Mason, Rayburn Ashworth, Billy Bennett, Waymon Blansit, Cecil Parris, Wayne Blansit, Ronnie Croy, Darrell Huskey, Becky Huskey, and Effie Scruggs.

Mr. McArthur 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.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Pruitt Health Care Hospice and Therapy personnel for their wonderful and professional care; especially Jenny, Robin, and Amy who greatly surpassed their duties in compassion and care.

“Thank you to our great family for your support and thank you to our fellow church members, neighbors, and friends for treating us all like family in our time of need.”

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Frances Sue Ramey Patterson, age 88, of LaFayette, GA, died Wednesday,  June 19, 2024, at her residence.

Mrs. Patterson was born February 17, 1936, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Paul and Daisey Durham Ramey.  She was a homemaker and was Baptist by faith.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Patterson was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Rev. James Robert Patterson; brothers, Billy Ramey, Clifford Ramey, and Hoyt Ramey; sisters, Elsie Chastain, Mary Ruth Woodard, Elizabeth Ramey, Kathryn Ramey, Yvonne Sawyer, and Nebalene Ramey.

Survivors include her sons, Randall (Lolly) Patterson, Charles (Sandra) Patterson; daughter, Robin (Brent) Bruce; grandchildren, Heath (Rhiannon) Patterson, Daniel (Kristen) Patterson, Chad Patterson, Luke Patterson, Hannah (Nathan) Schuster, Devan (Jeanie) Bruce, and Ashlyn Bruce; and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Patterson will be held at 4:00 Friday, June 21, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Lewis officiating.  Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be grandchildren.

Mrs. Patterson 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 Friday.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Gideon’s International (www.gideons.org).

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.

MRS. JAQUELYN GLENDA (JACKIE) SHIFLETT, age 66, of Menlo, Georgia, passed away Friday morning at Her residence. Mrs. Shiflett was born in Rome, Georgia on May 16, 1958, a daughter of the late John Clifford Holder and Patricia Lee Aycock Holder, who survives. Mrs. Shiflett was a Para Legal, retiring from Albert Palmer Law Firm in 2021 after thirty three years of service.

Surviving are Her husband, Tim Shiflett; mother, Patricia Holder; sons, Chris Shiflett and Michael Shiflett; Six Grandchildren; sisters, Kathy and Terri; brother, John; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Jacquelyn Glenda (Jackie) Shiflett who passed away Friday.

Mrs. Annie “Ruth” Kinsey, age 93, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at her residence.

Mrs. Kinsey was born January 30, 1931, in Lyerly, GA, daughter of the late Hobert and Laura Wheeling Stallings. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed in the lab at Mount Vernon Mills. She was also a member of the Red Hat Club.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Allard Stinson; a son, Ricky (Cynthia) Stinson; brothers, Hobert Junior Stallngs, Jet Stallings, and Fred Stallings; a grandson, Justin Stinson; and son-in-law, Gary Wayne Talley.

Survivors include her daughter, Shelby Jean Talley; brother, Billy (Angie) Stallings; a sister, Bessie May; sister-in-law, Joyce Stallings; grandchildren, Kevin Battles, Brian Stinson, and Chris Stinson; and great-grandsons, Jacob Battles, Logan Stinson, and Nolan Stinson.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 15, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Peppers and Mr. Lance Stallings officiating. Interment will follow in Lyerly Cemetery.

Mrs. Kinsey 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 Saturday.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.