Mrs. Patricia Ann Shamblin Freeman, age 73, of Tion, GA died Sunday, January 14, 2024 in a Calhoun, GA nursing home. Mrs. Freeman was born December 29, 1950, in Trion, GA, the daughter of Clifford and Pauline Jones Shamblin. She was formerly employed with Tate Furniture Store, loved walking, football and oldies music.

Survivors include, son and daughter-in-law, Toy and Nikki Freeman, brother, Cliff & Gwen Shamblin, sister, Debbie Yancey, grandchild, Lorna Leigh Freeman, nieces, Kimberly & John Dickson, nephew, Richard Yancey.

Graveside service at West Hill Cemetery to be announced at a later date.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Patricia Ann Shamblin Freeman who died on Sunday.

Mr. Melvin J. Jackson, SR, age 65, of Summerville, GA, passed away Sunday January 14, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Jackson was born March 13, 1958, in Summerville, GA, the son of Amos Carlton and Vinnie Elizabeth Huggins Jackson. Mr. Jackson was employed with the City of Summerville in the Water Dept., a member of the Chelsea Baptist Church, enjoyed playing bass at church, hunting and fishing.

Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Beverly Jackson, Mildred Miller, Martha Miller; brother, Ed Jackson.
Survivors include children, Jesse & Christina Jackson, Jeremy & Shaunda Jackson, Lucas & Tiffany Jackson, Garth & Stephanie Gentry, brother, Carlton Jackson, sisters, Annie Culbert, Linda Jackson, Betty Broome, Joan Keef, 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday January 17, 2024 at the Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Lemons and Rev. Larry Reynolds officiating interment in the Garrett Cemetery. Active pallbearers, James Rutledge, Steven Dodd, Carlton Jackson, Eddie Jackson, Samuel Rutledge, Zach Rutledge. Honorary pallbearers, Members of Chelsea Baptist Church.

Mr. Jackson will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Wednesday from 12:00 noon until the service hour.

Mason Funeral Home of Summerville in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mr. Melvin J. Jackson.

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. Dorothy Joyce “Dot” Wright, age 91, of Menlo, GA, died Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Wright was born September 16, 1932, daughter of the late George and Glennie Irene Vaughn. She was a member of Chelsea Baptist Church and was retired from Mohawk.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Wright; siblings, Evelyn Jennings, George “Bean” Vaughn, Charles “Dick” Vaugh, and Clyde “Wink” Vaughn.

Survivors include her son, Charles Edward “Dickie” (Kimberly) Vaughn; daughters, Dwana (John) VanHorn, Janice (Ben) Hix; a brother, Pete Vaughn; sisters, Betty (W.A.) Parker, Teresa (C.W.) Ray, and Ann Salyers; and 7 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 14, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby Lemons officiating. Interment will follow in AMI Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dickie Vaughn, John VanHorn, Tyler VanHorn, and Noah Vaughn.

Mrs. Wright 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 Sunday.

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. James Terry Hurley, age 65, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Atrium Health Floyd due to complications received in an accident on January 3, 2024.

Mr. Hurley was born July 16, 1958, son of the late James William Hurley and Mary Nell Durham Hurley. He grew up working on the family farm and continued to live there until his passing. He married Miss Donna Collette on June 26, 1982, and they have been happily married for 41 years.

In the most recent years, he worked in the food industry and had retired from Winshape in 2020. He was an active member of Perennial Springs Baptist Church where he currently served as Choir Director. Anyone that knew Terry knew his outgoing and caring personality. He never met a stranger. He was an Ordained Minister who was never ashamed to tell anyone about his Lord and Savior or that he was ready to go to Heaven. Terry enjoyed doing carpentry and various projects. He was proud of his daughters and their accomplishments, but his grandkids were his true pride and joy. Being a “D-Boy” is what he loved the most. He lived a long, fulfilling life, and his family can take comfort in knowing anyone who knew him will be forever touched by knowing him and the legacy he has left behind. His family can rejoice in knowing he is at rest with the Lord.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Hurley was preceded in death by a grandchild, Baby Reed; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Survivors include his wife of over 41 years, Donna Collette Hurley; daughters, Miranda (Jacob) Reed, and Haven (Chris) Temple; grandchildren, Jeremiah and Amelia Reed, and Gracie Temple; brother, Greg (Kim) Hurley; special cousin, Susan Brooks; mother-in-law, Shirley Collette; brother-in-law, Timothy (Robin) Collette; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services for Mr. Hurley will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 13, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Smith
and Mr. Jacob Reed officiating. Interment will follow in Perennial Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jacob Reed, Chris Temple, Greg Hurley, Garrett Hurley, Chad Teems, and Joey Brewster. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of Perennial Springs Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Gideons in memory of Mr. James Terry Hurley.

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. Lular Faye Spears, age 87, of Ringgold, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at her residence.

Mrs. Spears was born August 22, 1936, in Canton, GA. She was a CNA at Creswell Health prior to her retirement. She enjoyed crocheting, being a care giver, and completing puzzle books.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Noel Douglas Spears; daughter, Rita Wagoner; and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her grandson, Matt (Vanessa) Eaves; a granddaughter, Kelley Eaves; great-grandsons, Cole (Hanna) Snider, Todd Thornburg, and Blake Thornburg; great-granddaughters, Bailey Cordle, Kalista Eaves, Kaidy Eaves and Jeslyn (Cole) Johnson; great-great-grandsons, Case Cordle, Duncan Thornburg, and Amari Eaves; and great-great-granddaughters, Brooklynn Cordle and Austyn Snider.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Spears will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 13, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stephen Spears, Rev. Gene Spears, and Rev. Robert Eaves officiating. Interment will follow in Floyd Memory Gardens with Zach Harbert, Blake Thornburg, Cole Snider, Cole Johnson and A.J. Pinion serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Spears will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 9:00 A.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

Mr. Jackie Glenn Pierce, age 86 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at a Rome hospital.

Mr. Pierce was born in Lindale, Georgia on August 14, 1937, son of the late Deforest Pierce and Mary Ruth Colbert Bailey. He was a retired carpenter and was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Pierce loved being outdoors, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed being with his family and proudly attended all of his grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s ballgames. In addition to his parents, Mrs. Pierce was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Posey and Jean Miller and a brother, Robert Pierce.

Mr. Pierce is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lenell Pierce; daughter and son-in-law, April and John Stanley; son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Loretta Pierce; grandchildren, Scott (Liz) Bowman, Josh Stanley, Jarrett Pierce and Jansen Pierce; great grandchildren, Jack Bowman and Mila Bowman; special niece, Diane Jones; and a number of additional nieces, nephews and family members.

Memorial Services for Mr. Pierce will be held Friday, January 12, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Andrew Hight and Mr. Jerry “Dink” Willingham officiating.

Pallbearers will be Scott Bowman, Josh Stanley, Jarrett Pierce, Jansen Pierce, Branson Woods and Bobby Chisolm. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kevin Scoggins, Tad Allen, Rusty Dooley, Virgil Tudor, Farrill Anderson, Larry Wilson, William Hughes, Dan Logan, Roger Farmer, Ted Clark, Race Allen, Jerry “Dink” and Aleta Willingham, Grady Willingham, Lee Fowler, Jorge Mendoza, Steve and TEENA Hubbard, Lamar Hardin, Tab Gable, Jeff Ramsey, Jimmy Rosato, Anthony Bryant and Deb Chisholm.

The family of Mr. Pierce will gather at the Coffman Funeral Home on Friday, and will receive friends from 5:30 P.M. until the hour of service.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Jackie Glenn Pierce.

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

Msgt Nicholas “Nick” McLeod Van Pelt, 41, Minot, ND, died December 24, 2023. Nick was a native of Ringgold, Georgia, and a graduate of Ringgold High School.

Nick is survived by his children, his pride and joy: Kaedance McLeod Van Pelt, Ameri Lynn Van Pelt and Andrew Nicholas Van Pelt. He is also survived by his former wife, Nikki Haas Van Pelt; his parents, Ralph Van Pelt, Jr. (Beth Peters) and Cynthia Anne McLeod (Donald Highfield); his sister Kathleen Van Pelt Davis (Spencer); stepsisters Amanda Gamsby and Heather Highfield; uncles Charles McLeod (Lisa) and Keith McLeod; mother and father-in-law Teresa and Ron Barrette; sisters-in-law Christina Latendresse (Chase) and Jessica Klug (Matthew); brother-in-law Paul Barrette (Ashlynn); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is also survived by many friends who became family while serving in the military and as a law enforcement officer.

Nick enlisted in the United States Air Force after graduation in 2001 and was then stationed in Minot, North Dakota. His overseas deployments included bases in South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, and Kyrgyzstan. He joined the North Dakota Air National Guard in 2009 where he served as a Master Sergeant in the 219th Security Forces Squadron. Nick was proud to be a Hooligan.

In 2018 Nick graduated from the North Dakota Police Academy and pursued his career in Law Enforcement, a dream of his since he was a little boy. He was hired by the Ward County Sheriff’s Department as a patrol deputy, eventually making his way to becoming a part of the Drug Task Force. Nick worked as a Ward County sheriff’s deputy until May 2023, when he began working full time for the 219th.

A longtime resident of Minot, he became part of the fabric of the community as people appreciated his kindness and unique sense of humor. His three children were the lights of his life; his time with them was precious. No one gave better hugs than Nick.

Nick enjoyed hunting and fishing, gardening, cooking, a good party, and a great joke. He loved the Georgia Bulldogs and enjoyed watching them play with his son, Andrew. Blessed with the ability to talk to anyone, he made friends wherever he went, sometimes of the canine variety. His dog was a rescue he found while working on a case. The newly renamed “Kitty” was devoted to Nick, who nursed him back to health and spoiled him rotten.

The family very much appreciates the support from Nick’s Air Force family, all his former co-workers in the Ward County Sheriff’s Office, and the Minot community. Their shared memories and funny stories have been a light during this painful time, and a comfort for all who loved Nick.

A Celebration of Life for Msgt Nicholas McLeod Van Pelt will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2024 at Our Redeemer’s Church, 700 16th Ave SE, Minot, ND 58701. The family will receive friends Friday, January 5, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service in the church. To view a livestream of the service or to share memories and condolences access his obituary at www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com

A Celebration of Life for Msgt Nicholas McLeod Van Pelt will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Catoosa County Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, GA 30736. The family will receive friends Friday, January 12, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service in the Colonnade.

In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials are preferred to a memorial trust that has been established for Nick’s children at First International Bank & Trust of Minot or to an organization of the donor’s choice in Nick’s memory.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.
Local arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.

Mr. Charles Lynn Cagle, age 39, of Trion, GA, died Saturday, January 6, 2024, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Mr. Cagle was born May 3, 1984, in Rome, GA, son of James Wayne Cagle and the late Betty Lynn Treadaway Cagle. He loved bass fishing and was employed with Shaw Industries.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Jimmy Wayne Cagle; maternal grandparents, Charles and Betty Sue Treadaway; and a nephew, Hayden Cagle.

Survivors include his father and step-mother, Wayne and Lynn Cagle; a brother, Terry Wayne (Selina) Cagle; grandmother, Eunice Irene Cagle; step-brothers, Cassey Robinson, Brian (Autumn) Robinson; aunts and uncles, Tina (Chuck) Akery, Albert (Wendy) Cagle; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Thursday, January 11, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 3:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Thursday.

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. Ronald “Ron” Luttrell age 59 of Summerville passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mr. Luttrell was born May 6, 1964 in Summerville, GA to the late Clarence and Hazel White Luttrell. He was an avid baseball fan, and he loved his pets, watching movies, and going to Trade Day.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Linda Johnson; and his nephew, Don Ramey.
Survivors include his nieces & nephews, Tammy Wilson, Brad Edgeworth, Tyler Wilson, and Kristen Pangle.

In accordance with Mr. Luttrell’s wishes there will be no public service.

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

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

Mrs. Lima Sue Hunter, age 81, of Trion, GA, died Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mrs. Hunter was born January 27, 1942, in Fort Payne, AL, daughter of the late Oliver Hampton and Lucy Lorene Blevins Hampton. Prior to her retirement, she was employed with Mohawk Industries. Mrs. Hunter loved her grandchildren and enjoyed flowers and music.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Freddie Hunter; daughter, Myra Hunter; brother, Billy Hampton; and a grandson, Jeffery Hunter.

Survivors include her sons, Jeffrey (Evette) Hunter, Darry Hunter; a daughter, Pamela (Terry) Vaughn; 9 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Hunter will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel.

Mrs. Hunter will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Wednesday.

The family respectfully requests no flowers.

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.