Mrs. Tammy Michelle Brown, age 56 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 in a Rome hospital.

Tammy was born in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia on October 20, 1969, daughter of Harold Richard Lowrance and Charlene Darlene Greene Trammell. She was a member of the Berryton Church of God, a graduate of Trion High School and had been employed with Mt. Vernon Mills and WireTech. She enjoyed adult coloring books, working puzzles and watching TV. Tammy was preceded in death by her husband, Greg Brown and a sister, Angela Michelle Lowrance.

Tammy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, RJ and Brooke Brown; mother and step-father, Charlene and Joe Trammell; father and step-mother, Richard and Pam Lowrance; step brother, Jeremy Trammell; grandson, Dax Brown; aunt, Vickie Dearing and an uncle, Johnny Greene.

Tammy’s family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home on Friday, January 23, 2026 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

There are no plans at this time for a formal funeral service.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Tammy Michelle Brown.

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

MR. CHARLES T. WILLIAMS, SR., age 98, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Saturday morning, January 17, 2026, in Ootewah, Tennessee. A native of Humboldt, Tennessee, He was born on September 18, 1927 to the late Edger B. and Clara Green Williams. He was longtime member, Deacon Emeritus, and Teacher of the Baraka Sunday School Class, of the Summerville First Baptist Church. Mr. Williams was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and World War II, was retired Industrial Engineer from the Dixie Group of Chattanooga, Tenneessee, and was preceded in death by His wifes, the late Faye A. Williams and the late Ruth E. Williams.

Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Kim Logan; son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Joy Williams; several Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday. January 24th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Paul Mason, Rev. Tim Evans, Dr. Kenneth Summey, and Dr. Randy Clayton officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. The Family will receive friends Saturday from 1 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Charles T. Williams, Sr. who passed away January 17, 2026.

With profound sorrow and unwavering love, we announce the passing of Lacie Michelle King, born June 30, 1991, who departed this life on January 4, 2026 at the age of 34.

Lacie was the most loving and caring person anyone could ask for. She was a devoted and loving wife, a gentle yet strong mother, and a woman whose heart was rooted in compassion.

Her love ran deep, and she had a way of caring for others even while carrying pain of her own. She gave without hesitation, loved without limits, and showed up with quiet strength when it mattered most. Lacie’s heart extended beyond people — she deeply loved animals and treated them as family. Her compassion, gentleness, and nurturing spirit were evident in the way she cared for every animal she encountered, offering them comfort, protection, and unconditional love. Above all else, Lacie loved her children fiercely. She was a devoted mother whose love was protective, nurturing, and unconditional. Her children were her pride, her joy, and her purpose. That love extended fully to her stepchildren, whom she embraced as her own, creating a home filled with warmth, compassion, and belonging. Lacie was a woman of faith who loved God. Her strength was real, steady, and powerful. Even through life’s challenges, she carried grace, resilience, and unwavering love. Her life reflected a heart anchored in faith and selflessness.
Lacie is survived by her loving spouse, Bunky King; her children Serenity Pettit and Bryson King; her stepchildren Felicity King, Jayden King, and Dustin King; her mother Lorie Jones;
her sister Leslie Jones; her aunt and uncle Julie and Matt Sawtelle; and her uncle Kevin Bentley.
She is preceded in death by her beloved grandmother, Gladys Bentley, and her father, Brian Pettit, whose memories and love remain forever a part of her legacy. Though her physical presence is no longer with us, Lacie’s love remains. Her legacy lives on through her children, her family, and the countless lives she touched — both human and animal alike. She will be remembered for her kindness, her devotion, her faith, and the way she loved with her whole heart.

Rest in peace, Lacie. You are deeply loved, eternally cherished, and forever remembered.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. King will take place at 1:00 PM Saturday January 17, 2026 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 12:00 noon until the service hour.

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. Clarence Franklin “Cedy” Rollins, Jr., age 79 of Rome, Georgia passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 in a Rome hospital.

Mr. Rollins was born in Cave Spring, Georgia on December 1, 1946, son of the late Clarence Franklin Rollins, Sr. and Annie Ruth Myers Rollins. He was a member of the Holy Ground Church and prior to retirement, was employed with Integrated Products as a Truck Driver and had previously worked in the pulpwood and logging industry. Mr. Rollins enjoyed fishing, working in his yard, especially riding his zero turn mower, piddling and listening to Gospel Music.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Rollins was preceded in death by sisters, Louise Wade, Myrtle Ashley and Sara Bearden; brothers, Grady Rollins and Floyd Rollins; mother-n-law, Julia Lord and a daughter-in-law, Becky Rollins.

Mr. Rollins is survived by his wife, Sara Rollins; sons and daughters-in-law, Barry and Jean Rollins, Hank and Darlene Rollins, Dell and Terri Rollins and Jeffery and Wanda Rollins; sister, Gail Wade; special neighbors and friends, Doug and Joynce Aaron; 16 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Rollins will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Kim Wolfe officiating. Interment will be at 4:00 P.M. in the Oaknoll Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will include Barry Rollins, Jeffery Rollins, Dell Rollins, Hank Rollins, Frank Bearden and Franklin Selman. Honorary Pallbearers will be Marvin Henderson and Doug Aaron.

Mr. Rollins’ family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Clarence Franklin “Cedy” Rollins, Jr.

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

Mr. Lloyd Alan Chatman, age 68, of Gaylesville, AL, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mr. Chatman was born October 14, 1957, in Summerville, GA, son of Jackie Hartline Chatman and the late Lawrence Chatman. He was of the Baptist Faith and was employed in the trucking industry. Mr. Chatman was a loving husband and a member of the Free and Accepted Masons.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Chatman; son, Alan Chatman; daughter, Christy Chatman; mother, Jackie Chatman; as well as several brothers, sisters, and grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Mt Bethel Baptist Church in the Broomtown community on Saturday January 17th at 11 a.m. Friends are welcomed to attend.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Lloyd Alan Chatman.

Ms. Florene Susan Ivey age 73 of Cave Springs, GA passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at her residence.

Ms. Ivey was born August 2, 1952 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Walter and Mary Schruff Ivey. She enjoyed country music and watching westerns on television.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings Angela Sauls, Judy Chambers, and Kenneth Ivey.

Survivors include her daughter, Barbara (Lavon) Owens; siblings, Walter (Sandra) Ivey, Jr. Linda Callaway, and Sharon Headrick; and grandchildren, Jesse Owens and Robin Owens.

In accordance with Ms. Ivey’s wishes there are no formal services scheduled at this time.

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

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

Coach “Buddy” Roy Knapp Jr. age 81 of Centre, passed away Saturday, January 03, 2026 at his home.

Buddy Knapp leaves behind a legacy of leadership, dedication, and service that spanned more than five decades in education and athletics.

Beginning his coaching career in Notasulga High School in 1969, Buddy Knapp devoted his life to mentoring young athletes through both football and basketball, believing that sports provided a foundation for discipline, integrity, and lifelong values. His coaching journey continued at Carrollton High School from 1976 to 1987, Mount Zion High School from 1987 to 1996, Coosa High School from 1996 to 2001, and concluded with a return to Mount Zion High School from 2001 to 2003.

To his players, Buddy was more than a coach—he was a mentor, teacher, and steady influence during some of the most formative years of their lives. Whether on the football field or the basketball court, he emphasized effort, accountability, and respect. One of his most enduring lessons was his belief that athletes should always carry themselves with “class, character, and clout,” a phrase that became a cornerstone of his coaching philosophy and a standard his teams were proud to uphold.

Among his fellow coaches and coworkers, Buddy was known for his integrity, loyalty, and tireless work ethic. He led by example and earned the respect of colleagues through fairness, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to his athletes. He never asked more of others than he was willing to give himself.

He often reminded his teams to “do things the right way, even when no one is watching,” a principle that guided both his coaching and his life. His influence reached far beyond seasons and scoreboards, shaping young men and women long after their playing days had ended.

Buddy Knapp leaves behind a lasting legacy in the countless athletes he coached, the colleagues he supported, and the communities he faithfully served. Built over five decades of dedication, his impact will continue to live on through the lives he touched and the values he instilled—forever defined by class, character, and clout.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, January 08, 2026 at 12:00PM in the chapel of Perry Funeral Home, the family will receive friends from 11:00AM till the hour of service at the funeral home.

He is survived by his wife; Rita Ann Cothran Knapp, sons: Brian Scott (Tashia) Knapp, Brady Keith Knapp, stepson; Jonathan Allen Roberts, step-daughter; Aimee Nicole Macmahon, grandchildren; Gracie Allen (Cash), Bristol Knapp, Emerson Knapp, Theodore Knapp, special friends; The Mighty Ballers, John Hill, Larry Bing, Knowlin Wood, George Scroggins, Ricky Tollison. The family request no flowers and donations be made to Centre First Baptist Church Building Fund or The Gaylesville High School Booster Club.

Perry Funeral Home of Centre, AL is in charge of arrangements for Coach “Buddy” Roy Knapp Jr.

Mr. Terry Lewis Teems, age 68, of Dry Creek Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in a Rome hospital. He was born in Gainesville, Georgia on January 26, 1957 to the late Lewis Irvin and Mary Irene Dyer Teems. He was Baptist by Faith, retired Lab Tech for Mohawk Mill, and an accomlished musician. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, the late Waelynn Teems.

Surviving are his wife, Melanie Teems; son, Taeler Teems; grandson, Warren Teems; sisters, Carol Rhinehart and Kathy Gentry; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 10th, at 11:00 a.m. from the North Summerville Baptist Church with Pastor Malcolm Harris and Pastor Sammy Barrett officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Jayce Harris, Kamdyn Harris, Zach Hughes, Tony Hughes, Blake Gentry and Austyn Gentry.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 10 until 11 a.m. at the Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Terry Lewis Teems.

Rev. John Mann, age 98, of Lyerly, GA, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Advent Health Redmond.

Rev. Mann was born January 20, 1927, in Guntersville, AL, son of the late James Arthur Mann and Argie Leona Davis Mann.  He was the pastor of the West Berryton Faith Temple Holiness Church for many years and had previously pastored other churches including Barrett’s Chapel in Gaylesville, AL, Big Rock Church in Sand Rock, AL, Fort Payne Holiness Church of Fort Payne, AL, and Cunningham Bridge Church in Sylvania, AL.  Rev. Mann was also retired from Riegel Textiles.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Bessie Anderson Mann; siblings, Gracie Adams, Margaret Hughes, William A. “Dock” Mann, Floye Rice, James Oscar Mann, Lula Hughes, Ray Mann, Essie Lou Lively, Fay Mann, Katherine Sims, and Viver Mann; and his son-in-law, Danny Morgan.

Survivors include his daughter, Glenda Mann Morgan; grandson, Billy John (Tabatha) Lewis; great-grandchildren, Maranda (Jason) Phillips, Levi Lewis; great-great-grandson, Jaxon Phillips; special friends, Barbara Dickens and Tina Maynard.

Funeral services for Rev. Mann will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jason Boyd officiating.  Interment will follow in Lyerly Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Jason Phillips, Matt Boyd, Billy Lewis, Teddy Williams, Chad Miller, Bobby Sizemore, Junior Boyd, and Jaren Boyd.  Honorary pallbearers will be Levi Lewis, Jaxon Phillips, and the members of West Berryton Faith Temple Holiness Church.

Rev. Mann will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Monday, January 5, 2026.