PAMELA JEANNE NICHOLSON GUTHRIE, affectionately known as PJ to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026, following a prolonged illness.

PJ was a woman of remarkable intelligence, creativity, and wit. A talanted artist and seamstress, she possessed a natural artistic eye and gift for creating beautiful things. Her sharp mind and quick wit were among her most memorable qualities, and she had a way of keeping those around her entertained with her humor and unmistakable personality.

A 1976 graduate of Chattooga High School, PJ was a majorette during her high school years. She went on to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida. In Her late teens and early twenties, she pursued a career in modeling before later working as a hairstylist in Buckhead, where her creativity and sense of style continued to shine.

She was preceded in death by her parents- Dotothy Kitchens Johnson and step father Tom, and Jimmie Mack Nicholson and his wife Greta; husband-Peter -Guthrie; brother-James Michael Nicholson, Sr.; sister-Kathi Johnson Peck.

Survivied by sisters, Amy Johnson Parker (Jonathan) and Sandra Johnson (Michael); brothers-Randy Johnson (Elaine) and Doug Nicholson (Laurie); several Nieces and Nephews; and Richard Witt, Her longtime friend and companion, whose care and devotion were especially meaningful during her prolonged illness. PJ will be dearly missed by her family and friends, who will carry forward the memories of her creativity, intelligence, humor, and unmistakable sprit.

Graveside and interment service, Saturday, October 31st, at 11:30 A.M. in West Hill Cemetery at Trion, Georgia, with Mr. Brandon Garner officiating. Pallbearers are Randy Johnson, Doug Nicholson, Jake Nicholson, Michael Nicholson, Jonathan Parker, and Richard Witt. Visitation will be Saturday from 10 until 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home. In addition to flowers contributions may be made to the local food bank. Family and friends are invited to gather at the home of Jonathan and Amy Parker, 2169 Rome Rd, SW, Calhoun immediately following the graveside service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Pamela Jeanne Nicholson Guthrie, who passed away October 27, 2026.

Mrs. Autry Marie Thomas Brock, age 88 of the Haywood Valley Community passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at her residence.

Mrs. Brock was born September 8, 1938 in Carrolton, GA to the late Morris & Tessie Hewitt Thomas. She was a member of Subligna Baptist Church and dearly loved her family, her church family, and witnessing to others so that they might be saved.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew E. Brock; and siblings, Robert Thomas, William Thomas, Magdalene Tuggle, Joyce Norton, and Rachel Cole.

Survivors include her children, Shane (Angela) Brock and Teresa (Kim) Kirchmeyer; sister, Mattie Hutcheson; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Brock will take place at 3:00 PM Sunday, November 1 at Subligna Baptist Church with Pastor Dr. Charles Bishop officiating. Interment will follow at Subligna Cemetery with Dylan Kirchmeyer, Tim Kirchmeyer, Mark scoggins, Joe Stephens, and Benji Price serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends at the church Sunday from 1:00 PM until the service hour.

Mrs. Phyllis Ann Middleton, age 72 of the Pennville Community in Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at her residence.

Mrs. Middleton was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 7, 1953, daughter of the late Philip Ray Wilson and June Smith Wilson.  She was a member of the United By Faith Baptist Church and was retired from Unique Fabricating, South, where she was a quality inspector and supervisor.  Mrs. Middleton enjoyed playing games on her tablet and was a master Rummy player, but her favorite activity was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Middleton was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jefferson Middleton, I; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Homer and Ruby Middleton.

Mrs. Middleton is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas Middleton, II and his wife, Jennifer and Kevin and Mary Middleton, daughter, Kari Middleton; brother, Robert Wilson; sisters and brother-in-law, Valerie and Jack Kellett, June Beth Dunn and Patricia “Pat” Wilson; grandchildren, Thomas Middleton, III, Joseph Middleton, Austin Middleton, Kevin Middleton, Philip Middleton, Nathan Hines, Ansley Lowe, Destiny Lowe and Brooklyn Henderson; 14 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Middleton will be held Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. in the United By Faith Baptist Church with Pastor Barry Brown and Rev. John McGraw officiating.  Interment will follow in the Summerville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Thomas Middleton, II, Kevin Middleton, Thomas Middleton, III, Joseph Middleton, Austin Middleton, Nate Middleton and Philip Middleton.  Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of United By Faith Baptist Church.

Mrs. Middleton’s family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.   On Thursday, Mrs. Middleton will lie-in-state at the United By Faith Baptist Church where the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

Mr. Rayford “Papa” Sprayberry, age 87 of Trion, GA. passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026 at his residence.

Mr. Sprayberry was born in Trion, Georgia on April 20, 1939, son of the late Willis J. Sprayberry and Dorthy Lee Westbrooks. He was retired from Reichhold Chemical and was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Sprayberry enjoyed going to yard sales, collecting knives and coins; and in his younger years, loved to fish and hunt, but his favorite activity spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Sprayberry was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte “Dang-Dang” Sprayberry; a sister, Glenda Bentley and a brother, Jerry Sprayberry.

Mr. Spraberry is survived by his daughter, Pam Glenn(Jay Jones); sister, Sharon Campbell; two Grandsons, Eric Glenn and his wife, Megan Glenn and Kevin Glenn; great granddaughters, Cassidy Bowers-Glenn, Gabi Stinson, Olivia Glenn, Shiloh Glenn, Aspen Glenn and Kashley Glenn; great grandsons, Dawson Glenn, Hudson Glenn, and Swayze Glenn; very special friends, Susan Wallin, Tammy Youngblood and Sammy Westbrooks; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside and Interment Services for Mr. Sprayberry will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. in the West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Rickey Biddle officiating.

Pallbearers will be Eric Glenn, Dawson Glenn, Kevin Glenn, Jay Jones, Warren Hall, Tim Pickle and Tyler Pickle.

Mr. Sprayberry’s Family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 2:30 until 3:30 P.M. at the Coffman Funeral Home.

Reginal “Reggie” Dowdy, 81, of Cedar Bluff, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on October 22, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children.

Born October 31, 1944, in Sylvester, Georgia, to W.T. and Doris Dowdy. Reggie graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in Business before serving his country in Vietnam. He went on to a long career as a textile manager that spanned South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, as well as several countries overseas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, W.T. and Doris Dowdy; his brothers, W.A. Dowdy and Ricky Dowdy; and Ricky’s wife, Patty Dowdy.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda Newberry Dowdy; his children Gina Dowdy, Eric Dowdy, and Julie Dowdy (Sara Vida); his sister Rhonda Dowdy Howard (Fred); his sister-in-law, Diana Dowdy; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In accordance with Reggie’s wishes, he was cremated and no formal services are planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Mrs. Donnie Faye Rickett Smith, age 87, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, October 18, 2026, at her residence.

Mrs. Smith was born April 25, 1939, in Centre, AL, daughter of the late Hermon Brown Rickett and Mable Bishop Rickett. She was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Synthetic. Mrs. Smith loved Jesus, her family, planting flowers, and going to Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd L. Smith; a daughter, Donna Slayton; 2 sisters; 4 brothers; and grandsons, Josh Wooten and Jeremy Wooten.

Survivors include her son, Gene Slayton; daughters, Annette Reynolds, Lisa Slayton, and Roxanne Crowe; a brother, David (Nancy) Rickett; grandchildren, Scott (Whitney) Crowe, Jill Pratt, Tabatha Gardner, Jamey (Sacressa) Roan, Leah (Travis) Ray, and Jacob Reynolds; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and a special friend, Eunice Austin.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Johnson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Scott Crowe, Jacob Reynolds, Staven Gardner, Gunnar Gardner, Michael Hargrove, Derick Wilkins, and Casey Brown.

Mrs. Smith will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. 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.

Gwen Moore, age 78, departed this life on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, peacefully in her sleep during a brief stay at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation in Summerville, Georgia.

Gwen was born in Trion, GA on July 27, 1948. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie W. Hill and Ailean Starkey Hill. She was also preceded in death by her ex-husband, Oval Moore.

Gwen was a graduate of Trion High School. She spent part of her early career in Atlanta in the traffic court. Afterwards, she returned to Trion and dedicated the majority of her career working many years at Mt Vernon Mills, as weaving department secretary where she developed lifelong friendships and loved many like family. She was also a member of the Quarter Century Club. Gwen enjoyed reading and amassed an extensive library. She also loved cats and animals of all kinds and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Gwen leaves behind a legacy of love and friendship. She is survived by her brother and sister in law Tommy and Tina Hill (Trion), a beloved nephew Jamey Hill (Powder Springs), nephews Eric Smith, Jim Brooks, and Bode Brooks, niece Zoe Brooks, Aunt Sylvia Starkey (Trion) and several cousins in addition to many special friends including Sindy and Rick Bishop (SC), Sean and Amanda Bishop (SC), Nicole and Jimmy Cannizzario (SC), Reginald and Linda Dowdy (AL) and Diana Collins (Trion).

A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held at Mason Funeral Home on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M.

Private inurnment will be held at a later date at the West Hill Cemetery in Trion, alongside her beloved parents.

All who knew Gwen will greatly miss her cheerful and kind heart. Gwen’s sweet spirit will live on in our hearts and memories, and she will forever be a source of love and inspiration to us all.

Mr. Johnny Warren Nelson, age 81 of Gaylesville, AL passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026 at a Rome, GA hospital.

Mr. Nelson was born June 8, 1945 in Brewton, AL to the late Andrew and Lona Jackson Nelson. He was retired from Mohawk Industries, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of Faith Baptist Church.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by several siblings.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Nelson; children, Michael (Jenny) Pike, Archie (Lynn) Nelson, and Karen (Stanley) Koonce; grandchildren, Jonathon Koonce, Justin (Brooke) Koonce, Jon Michael Pike, and Christian Nelson: great-grandchildren, Emily Koonce, Katelyn Koonce, Sydney Smith, Bradlee Smith, Alyssa Koonce, and Thorin Koonce; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mr. Nelson will take place at 3:00 EST, Monday, October 12 at Faith Baptist Church located at 7175 AL Highway 35, Gaylesville, AL with Bro. Stanley Koonce officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery with Jonathan Koonce, Justin Koonce, Christian Nelson, Jon Michael Pike, Bradlee Smith, and Jason Dilbeck serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Brown, Terry Derrick, Bill Derrick, Allen Nelson, Josh Brown, Doug Dilbeck, and Tommy McPhearson.

The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 EST until the service hour at the church.

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

MR. JIM BAGLEY, age 75, of Summerville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at His residence following health concerns.  Jim was born in Summerville, Georgia on April 16, 1951, to the late Claude and Frances Bagley.  Along with His father, he owned and operated Bagley Oil Company for many years.

In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by a sister, the late Cynthia Stinson.

Surviving are daughter, Jessica Bagley; sister, Claudia Bagley; nieces and nephews, Ben Dotson, Anna (Dotson) and Buddy Henderson, (their children) Ryan Green, Aurora Henderson, Thomas Dotson, Jacob & Brittany Dotson, Bryan & Jeri Stinson, Marena Green, Nolan Stinson, & Logan Stinson; cousins, Lann & Jan Cordle, Spann Cordle, Sam Cordle, Josh & Carmen Cordle, Slater Cordle, Jackie & Frank Parham, & Brenda Adams.

Private Memorial service will be held Saturday. October 10, 2026.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.