Mr. Michael Wayne Wright, Sr. age 67, of Summerville, GA, died Friday, May 10, 2024, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mr. Wright was born March 5, 1957, in Rome, GA, son of the late Forrest Elsworth Wright and Ada Elizabeth Salmon Wright. He was Baptist by faith, and prior to his retirement, was employed as an over-the-road truck driver with Seven Hills Trucking.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janice K. Wright; and a brother, David Larry Wright.

Survivors include his sons, Michael Wright, Jr., David Allen (April) Wright; daughter, April (Johnny) Thompson; brother, Robert Lee (Sonya) Wright; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and his girlfriend, Beverly Lawless.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Summerville Cemetery with Bro. Lloyd Gilreath officiating. Pallbearers will be Gary Wright, Terry Wright, Steve Wright, Kenneth Wright, Billy Wright, and Todd Wright.

Mr. Wright will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 1:30 P.M. 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.

MR. JERRY THOMAS WRIGHT, age 84, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 in a Rome hospital. Mr. Wright was born in Cedartown, Georgia, July 31, 1939, son of the late Jay Wright and Mozelle Collins Wright. He worked in Chemical Sales for many years before his retirement in 2004. Mr. Wright was a member of the National Guard and Baptist by faith. In addition to his Parents, He was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Bowen; granddaughter, Ashley Wright; and step child, Kimberly Rochester

Surviving are his wife, Annette Vanpelt Wright; children, Scott Wright (Candi), Christy Baker (Jeff), Brent Wright (Nancy); grandchildren, Tiffany Payton (Craig), Brittany Mathis (Josh), Bre Merrell (Wayne), Christopher Wright, Cody Baker, Jack Wright, T. J. Wright and Jamie Knight; brother, Jimmy Wright (Anne); 10 great grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 2 p.m. from the Graveside with Rev. Jason Boyd officiating, interment in Polk Memory Gardens, Cedartown, Georgia. Active Pallbearers, Christopher Wright, Jack Wright, Cody Baker, Jay Stroud, T. J. Wright, Wayne Merrell, Mark Parkinson, and Tony Wright.

Visitation will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. until 12 noon from Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Summerville, Georgia.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jerry Thomas Wright.

Mr. Bobby Lynn Maxwell, age 73, of Gaylesville, AL, died Sunday, May 5, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Maxwell was born December 29, 1950, in Fort Payne, AL, son of the late William Lott Maxwell and Gladys Beulah Carr Maxwell. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Harbert International.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Maxwell was preceded in death by a son, Michael Snider; brothers, Glenn Maxwell, Gordon Maxwell, Mose Maxwell, Doyle Maxwell, Gene Maxwell, Charles Maxwell, Phillip Maxwell, and Billy Maxwell; sisters, Paulette Terry, and Virginia Wade.

Survivors include his wife, Diane Lowery Maxwell; son, Bobby Maxwell, II; daughters, Beverly Maxwell, Brandi Maxwell; a sister, Betty Jo Dake; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Maxwell will be held at 2:00 P.M. (GA Time) Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Dow VanPelt officiating. Interment will follow in Weiss Lake Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Austin Abernathy, Lot Maxwell, Eddie Terry, Ricky Mize, Chris Burleson, and Greg Dake. Honorary pallbearers will be Arnold Simms, Jeff Burleson, and Bobby Bonds.

Mr. Maxwell will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. (GA Time) until the hour of service on Wednesday.

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. Bobby Don Shaver, age 77, of Summerville, GA passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 in a Rome Hospital.

Mr. Shaver was born in Trion, Georgia on February 12, 1947, son of the late Paul Shaver and Violet Deering Shaver. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church and was retired from the Food Lion where he was a meat cutter. He was also owner of Big Bob’s meat processing. In addition to his parents, Mr. Shaver was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Deberry Shaver, a sister, Dorothy Simmons; and brothers, Jerry Shaver and Wayne Shaver.

Mr. Shaver is survived by Daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Jamie Smith; a son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Christina Shaver; sister, Mary Elicker; grandchildren, Ragen &Alec Redden, Jason & Crystal Shaver and Brady Shaver; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Shaver will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Shaver officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Scott Coley, Rusty Dooley, Lamar DeBerry, Matt Rosson, Joseph Jackson and Dewayne Crabtree.

Mr. Shaver will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 3:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Bobby Don Shaver.

Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

Mrs. Barbara Nell Goss, age 77, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, May 5, 2024, at her residence surrounded by family.

Mrs. Goss was born January 14, 1947, in Summerville, GA, the daughter of the late Ada McGuire and Allen Croy. She was a member of Four Mile Baptist Church, was a textile worker by trade, and her proudest title was Nanny.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Mickey Goss; brothers, Otis Croy, Allen Croy, Harlon Croy, Richard Croy, and Raylane Croy; and a sister, Rosa Mae Crider.

Survivors include loving and devoted companion Ralph Stansell; daughters, Debbie Gentry, Wanda (Tim Earl) Wilson, Jamie (Gary) Holbrook; grandchildren, Tiffany McGuire, Sidni (Connor) Justus, Levi (Misha) Burke, Jared Bearden, Ryan (Kristin) Wilson and 5 great grandchildren; sister, Ethel DeBerry; brothers, Herschel Croy, Robert Croy, and Jimmy Croy.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Doyle Kelley and Rev. Joel Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Summerville Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Mike Stansell, Jared Bearden, Connor Justus, Johnny Gentry, Ryan Wilson, and Todd Bearden.

Mrs. Goss will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until the hour of service on Tuesday.

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. KATHRYN BRADY RAY, age 92, of Cartersville, Georgia formerly of Chattooga County, Georgia, passed away April 16, 2024, in Tucker, Georgia. She was born on August 8, 1931 in Georgia to the late Michael Chele Brady and Annie Bell Ragland Brady.

Surviving are daughters, Kathy LaBelle and Rebecca Huffstutler; sisters, Louise Caldwell. Evelyn Rhinehart, and Barbara Young; brother, Harry Brady; grandchildren, Heather Jones, JoAnn Price, Lea Ann Ray, and Niki LaBella; several Nieces and Nephews.

Memorial service Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Helton officiating, inurnment in Lyerly Cemetery.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MRS. RITA FAYE BROWN, age 67, of Walnut Street, Trion, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, morning, April 30, 2024. Mrs. Brown was born in Trion, Georgia on August 11, 1956, a daughter of the late Robert A. Johnson, Sr. and Clara L. Smith Johnson. She was a member of the Church of Christ, a retired mental health technician, and in addition to Parents was preceded in death by siblings Charlotte Todd, Terry Lee Johnson, Sr., and Robert Alvin Johnson, Jr.

Surviving are daughter, April Brown; son, David Jordan; sister, Jackie Cain; brother, Tony Johnson; grandsons, Ashton Jordan, Kaindon Jordan, Noah Jordan, and Jonah Jordan; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 3rd, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with niece, Toni Johnson and Minister Hugh Glaze officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers David Jordan, Mike Jones, Bo Jones, Jacob Hammitt. The Family will receive friends Friday from noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Rita Faye Brown.

Mrs. Shelia Gail Hames Hartline, age 73, of Houston, TX, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her residence on July 19, 2023.

Mrs. Hartline was born May 30, 1950, in Menlo, GA, daughter of the late Robert and Robbie Brewer Hames. She had worked as an office manager and managed several department stores throughout her career.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Mickey Hames.

Survivors include her daughter, Shelly Washington Hartline; brothers, Daryl (Gloria) Hames, and Andy (Susie) Hames.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 27, 2024, at AMI Cemetery. All friends and family are invited to attend.

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. Charleston Dewayne “Charlie” Eaton, age 38 of Summerville, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at his residence.

Charlie was born in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia on July 30, 1985, son of Samuel Anthony Eaton and Rita Faye Beason Owens. He was employed with the JP Smith Lumber Company and had been attending the Harrell Street Church of God. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and loved playing video games. Charlie was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Lee Eaton.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Becky Eaton; step-daughter, Makenzey Sauls; sisters, Beth Collins, Keisha Jack, Debra Hefner and Jessica Woody; brothers, Timothy Fowler and Coy Hefner; mother, Rita Owens; father, Tony Eaton; step-mother, Kathy Southerland; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Charlie are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Denny Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Fischer Cemetery in Ft. Payne, AL.

Pallbearer will be Timmy Fowler, Levi Fowler, Josh Farmer, Justin Farmer, Rick Farmer, Tristan Coe, Bobby Hickman and Cody Rowe.

Charlie’s family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Charleston Dewayne “Charlie” Eaton.

Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook, post condolences or make a memorial contribution.

MR. JIM BERRY STOKER, age 91, of Scoggins Trail, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Stoker was born at Cloudland, Georgia on November 5, 1932, a son of the late Henry and Mammie Moses Stoker. He was retired from ABS Tracks Company, in addition to Parents was preceded in death by his wife the late Pat White Stoker and several Siblings.

Surviving are sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Robert Whitworth; nieces, Robin & Glenn Miller, Tammy & Elliott Norton, Kathy & Charles Ratledge; nephews, Jayson & Amy Whitworth, Lee Stoker, Larry & Johnie Stoker, Mark & Debbie Stoker, Greg & Sherry Stoker; step children, Monette & Jerry Crabtree, Charlene & Tony Wigley, Phil & Mary Ann Gurley.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 27th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Family members speaking, interment in West Hill Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jim Berry Stoker.