Mrs. Gloria June Cook, age 71, of Lyerly, GA, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Cook was born June 16, 1951, in Cherokee County, AL, daughter of the late Woodrow Nathan Henderson and Ruby Christina Ingram Henderson. She was Baptist by faith and loved to farm. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and nannie. Mrs. Cook owned and operated Cook’s Produce

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Claire; a brother, James Henderson; and a grandson, Cody Fulmer.

Survivors include her husband, Wallace Cook; daughters, Donna (Kenny) Hampton, Candy (Anky) Fulmer; son, Randy (Becky) Hartline; two stepdaughters, Candi Cook and Leslie Cook-Bevels; sister, Janet (David) Hartman; grandchildren, Doreen Hampton, Kensly Aylssa Hampton, Brittney Renee’ Hampton, Montana Hunter (Dillion), Korea Black (Mason), Hogan Hartline, Casey Hartline, Shelia Langston Blackmon, Justin Patterson, and Cecley Craig; great-grandchildren, Gavin Lane Gillum, Thomas Wayne Gajda, Harbor June Gilreath, Peyton Hank Gilreath, Coleman Gilreath, Annie Oakley Hutner, Derringer Gene Hunter, Austyn Drake Todd (McKenzie); great-great-great-grandchildren, Atlas and Jett Todd; and several nieces and nephews.

No formal services and planned at this time.

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. Ellen Jennifer Fowler, age 65 of Lyerly, GA passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at a Rome hospital.

Mrs. Fowler was born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 2, 1957, daughter of the late Bill Cox and Berlene Barber Cox. She enjoyed cleaning, drawing and looking collectables. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fowler was preceded in death by a sister, Joan Reba Cox.

Mrs. Fowler is survived by her husband, Randle Fowler; sons and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Stacy Fowler and Christopher Fowler; sisters and brother-in-law, Linda Biddy, Janice Reynolds, Francis Childers and Wanda and Darrell Womack; brothers and sister-in-law, David and Elizabeth Cox and James Cox; grandchildren, Haley Fowler, Sarah Fowler, Ryan Fowler, and Matthew Fowler; grandchildren, Emory Ledford, Ivana Ledford, Reid Fowler, JJ Gregory, Kate Gregory, Bella Gregory, Lila Gregory, Ollie Gregory, Emme Carver, Ian Carver and Keaton Carver; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Fowler will be held Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Subligna Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include Christopher Fowler, Rodney Fowler, Ryan Fowler, Matthew Fowler, Lucy Reynolds and Charolette Rush. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tony Reynolds and Rena Carroll.

Mrs. Fowler will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Sunday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Ellen Jennifer Fowler. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and to post condolences.

MR. DEED “EWELL” PRICE, SR., age 84, of Lyerly, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, in a Rome hospital. Mr. Price was born on July 24, 1938, in Chattooga County, Georgia, to the late Ernest and Irene Green Price. He was retired from General Electric and a member of Dry Valley Baptist Church. Mr. Price proudly served his Country in the United States Army during the Viet Nam War. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Ponder Price, brother, Kenneth Price, sister and brothers-in-law, Dean and James Parr and J. C. Garlin.

Survivors include His children, Maria (Jimmy) Holbrook, Deed (Wendy) Price, and Holli Price; grandchildren, Tyler Wilson, Lexi (Corey) Dowdy, Haley Price, Savannah Price, and William Price; great grandchildren, Seth Wilson, Blayne Wilson, Price Wilson, and Mason Dowdy; sister, Margaret Garlin; brothers, Bill (Georgia) Price, and Rev. Benny (Barbara) Price; sister-in-law, Sophia Price; several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Special Friends, and Neighbors also survive.

A memorial service honoring the life of Mr. Price will be held at the Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home on Saturday, April 29, at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Lee Hickman officiating. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 11:00 A.M. until the Service hour. The Family request, in lieu of flowers contributions be made to Lyerly Cemetery Fund c/o Lyerly First Baptist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Deed “Ewell” Price, Sr.

Mr. Charles Frederick Franklin, age 94, of Rome, GA, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Franklin was born February 9, 1929, in DeKalb County, GA, son of the late Elmer Franklin, Sr. and Florence Benfield Franklin. He had worked as a Construction Superintendant and was retired from J & J Carpet where he served as a maintenance supervisor. Mr. Franklin was an avid turkey and deer hunter and killed his last deer at 90 years old. He also loved fishing and spending time at the lake.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Franklin was preceded in death by his wife, Nettie Tench Franklin as well as 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

Survivors include his son, Charles Edwin “Ed” (Shirley) Franklin; daughter, Patricia (Kenneth) Cox; grandchildren, Lorie Brown, Becky Payton; and great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Payton, Makaila Brown.

Graveside and interment services for Mr. Franklin will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Subligna Cemetery.

Mr. Franklin will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:30 until 2:30 P.M. 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. Leonard Lamar Rakestraw, age 68 of Summerville, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 at his residence.

Lamar was born in Marietta, Georgia on October 3, 1954, son of the late Howard Lamar Rakestraw and Luella Jane Keown Williams. He was self employed as a painter, was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed riding motorcycles. In addition to his parents, Lamar was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Ray.

Lamar is survived by three daughters and son-in-law, Melissa and Travis Beavers, Hope Turner and Crystal Gaines; sister and brother-in-law, Jayne and Wayne Helton; grandchildren, Brittany Curtis, Bridgette Rakestraw, Kaylee Hendricks, Travis Silvers, Jarred Cooley, Chase Cook, Madison Huskins, Maezie Huskins and Makailey Huskins; great grandchildren, Azalee Owens, Hazeleigh Silvers, Angeleah Curtis, Alexis Rutledge, Braxton Rutledge, Gavin Haney, Legend Edwards and Reyna Stoppelbein; special friends, Denise Rakestraw and Brenda Singleton; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Lamar will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Wednesay afternoon from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Leonard Lamar Rakestraw.

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

Ms. Dora Lee Jones Landers, age 95, of Summerville, formerly of Rome, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at a local healthcare facility.

Ms. Landers was born in Jamestown, Alabama on November 5, 1927, daughter of the late Samuel Erskin Jones and the late Essie Viola Mitchell Jones. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Jones Rogers, by a brother, Sammy Glenn Jones, Sr., and by a nephew, Jeffery Clifton. Ms. Landers was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. Prior to retirement, she worked for a number of years at Belk in Rome. She loved cooking and working in her yard.

Survivors include a brother, Larry Joe Jones (Elizabeth); three nephews, Joey Jones (Tara), Glenn Jones, Jr., and Mike Jones (Denise); a special friend that was more like a daughter, Courtney Shedd (Ron).

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 2pm in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel, with Pastor Steve Glosson officiating. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel, on Monday from 12 noon until 1:45pm.

Pallbearers are asked to assemble at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel, on Monday at 1:30pm and include Joey Jones, Adam Cordell Tim Hogg.

The family would like to thank the staff at Oakview Nursing Home for their loving care.

Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Oaknoll Chapel, has charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Kenneth Henry Ryan age 80 of Summerville, GA passed away Saturday morning, April 22, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Ryan was born January 26, 1943, to the late Ralph Leroy and Eva Mae Harris Ryan. He was retired from the State of Georgia and was a member of Subligna Baptist Church.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond Ryan and Ralph Ryan.

Survivors include his wife, Twila Nafziger Ryan; children, Dr. Jeff (Ellen) Ryan, Roxanne (Johnny) Johnson, Rochelle (Dale) Kauffman, Rhonda (Steve) Wengerd, and Robin Lawson; sister, Vivian (Roy) Alford; 18 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Ryan will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Subligna Baptist Church with Pastor Dr. Charles Bishop officiating. Interment will follow at Subligna Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Tyler Ryan, Daren Kauffman, Ethan Kauffman,Kenny Ryan, Caleb Ryan, and Zach Wengerd. Honorary pallbearers will be Nevin Kauffman, Luke Ryan, Braden Kauffman, Andrew Kauffman, Josh Ryan, Michael Padgett, Nick Smith, James Warren, Dakota Lee, Taylor Allen, and Josh Breasette.

Mr. Ryan will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday.
He will also be in state from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Thursday at Subligna Baptist Church.

Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to Subligna Baptist Church.

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. Frank “Tank” Reece, age 96 of Lyerly, GA passed away Friday, April 20, 2023 at a local hospital.

Mr. Reece was born January 12, 1927 in Lyerly, GA to the late W.O. & Mary Garner Reece. He was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills and was a member of Lyerly Methodist Church. Mr. Reece proudly served his country in the United States Army receiving the Good Conduct and the National Defense Medals. He was a member of the American Legion Post 129.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Cammie Youngblood Reece; and sister, Beatrice Gardner.

Survivors include his son Cody (Katlin) Cromer; grandchildren, Jackson and C.J. Cromer; and nieces and nephews, Sissy Morris, Billy Morris, Michael Morris, Elizabeth Suits, Mary Clements, Butch Gardner, Patricia Pledger, and Charlie Koonce; and several cousins.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Reece will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, April 24 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Marshall Bryan officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens with Max Suits, C.J. Cromer, Bobby Jones, Jo Jo Cromer, Michael Morris, and Brandon Green. serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Monday from 12:00 noon until the service hour at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made to the Lyerly Methodist Church.

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

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

Mr. Mike Hutchins, age 73, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mr. Hutchins was born January 14, 1950, in LaFayette, GA, son of the late W.A. and Sarah Harper Hutchins. He was a 1968 graduate of Chattooga High School and a graduate of the University of Georgia. Mr. Hutchins was a retired farmer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a niece, Sara Jane Hunter.

Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Genela Garmon Hutchins; children, Amy (Jeromie) Hartline, Krista (Josh) Flanigan, and Connie (Claye) Barwick; sisters, Ann Hutchins, Mary (Kevin) Firsdon; 4 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

In accordance with Mr. Hutchins’ wishes, he will be cremated and a celebration of life service will be held at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his residence (2940 Old Highway 337 – Summerville, GA).

There will be no visitation.

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. Benjamin Kilgore Chreitzberg, Jr., age 90, of Rome, GA, formerly of Easley, SC, died Monday, April 17, 2023, at The Spires.

Mr. Chreitzberg was born September 6, 1932, in Williamston, SC, son of the late Benjamin Kilgore Chreitzberg, Sr. and Nell Whitten Chreitzberg. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Easley, SC, where he taught couples Sunday School Class, and was ordained as a Deacon in 1969, having served in several Baptist Churches. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a Senior Vice President of Manufacturing at Gerber Children’s Wear.

Mr. Chreitzberg was a veteran of the United States Army where he served as a First Lieutenant and Company Executive Officer in the First Tank Batallion. He was a member of the Lions Club and the Rotary Club. Mr. Chreitzberg had also served on the Board of Directors at First Union Bank as well as the South Carolina Textile Manufacturing Association. He had also served on the Anderson County School Board – District One.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Julia Ann Chreitzberg; son, Benjamin “Ben” Chreitzberg; sister, Ann Chreitzberg Turner; a brother, Kennedy Whitten; brother-in-law, Thomas Alexander Willis.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Betty Phillips Chreitzberg; daughter, Lisa Chreitzberg (Dennis) Bryant; sister, Claire Chreitzberg Willis; nephew, Thomas Alexander (Melissa) Willis, III; grandchildren, Virginia Nell Bryant, Alex Norman Bryant, Kathleen Sloan Chreitzberg Crippen, and Benjamin Kilgore (Tyler) Chreitzberg, IV; and great-grandchild, Hinley Jean Crippen.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 21, 2023, at Greenhills Memory Gardens with Pastor Jared Pickard officiating. Pallbearers will be Alex Bryant, John Wolfe, Thomas Willis, III, and Dennis Bryant.
There will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.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.