Mr. Kenneth Eugene “Kenro” Scott, age 52, of the Teloga Community, died Monday, May 29, 2023, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mr. Scott was born April 4, 1971, in Summerville, GA, son of Tina Annie Shaffer and the late Terry Eugene Scott. He was a member of Menlo First Baptist Church and had been employed with Mohawk Industries.

Survivors include his mother and step-father, Tina and Franklin Shaffer; a sister, Rita Hall; special aunt, Mary Wright; uncle, Joe Smith; aunt, Faye Smith; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services for Mr. Scott will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Menlo First Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Roach and Pastor Matthew Willingham officiating.

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. George David Ward, age 71, of Summerville, GA, died Monday, June 5, 2023, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mr. Ward was born December 25, 1951, in St. Louis, MO, son of the late Robert and Lelia Kiker Ward. He was retired from Mount Vernon Mills where he worked as an electrician. Mr. Ward loved going to Trade Day, restoring cars, and watching western movies.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Hughes Ward; brother, Robert “Bobby” Ward; and a sister, Shirley Ward.

Survivors include his son, David (Kathy) Ward; daughter, Kimberly Michelle Ward; brother, Jimmy (Elaine) Ward; sisters, Brenda (Roy) Akerey, Frances (Charles) Akerey; grandchildren, Tytus and Jovie Thrasher, Kaitlyn Thrasher, Preston Ward, Brylie Ward, Bryson Ward, Dylan Ward, Devon McGuire, and Levi McGuire.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 7, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Donnie Carver officiating.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at Mason Funeral Home from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society (www.donate.cancer.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.

Mr. Lee Lamar Toles, age 91, of Menlo, GA, died Monday, June 5, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Toles was born January 29, 1932, in the Alpine Community, son of the late Guy Harold Toles, Sr. and Eunice Autrey Cavin Toles. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church and was retired from the United States Postal Service. Mr. Toles had also taught electro-mechanical and construction at Chattooga High School for 10 years. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in the Korean War.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Toles was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Esttlee Thrash Toles; brothers, Fletcher Toles, Guy Harold Toles, Jr.; sister, Daphne Toles; and a daughter-in-law, JoAnn Toles.

Survivors include his sons, Stewart (Elaine) Conrad Toles, Mark Hiram Toles; sister, Iris Toles; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Alpine Cemetery with Rev. Steve Peppers and Rev. Larry Elliott officiating.

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. JAMES EUGENE ORR, 85, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 in a Rome Georgia Senior Living Facility. He was born in Trion Georgia, April 17, 1938, son of the late Raymond Orr, Sr. and Gertrude Yates Orr. Mr. Orr served in the United States Army, was a member of the Pennville First Baptist Church, was employed with Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Georgia for a number of years as an Electronic Specialist, and did T.V. Repair.

Surviving are his wife, Pluma Alice Orr; son, Bobby Orr; three grandchildren, Alex Orr, Adam Orr, and Emma Orr; brother, Raymond Orr, Jr.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 2 p.m. from the J.D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Colbert officiating, interment in Greenhills Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 p.m. until the hour of service at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. James Eugene Orr who passed away Thursday.

CAROLYN MATILDA PERRY – Age 57, – of Summerville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She was born on July 5, 1965, to Viola McCuthins and the late Charles Price. She was preceded by her father, Charles Price; grandparents, Nishious Hannie Price, Smith McCuthins, Lugene and Lucile Parker, she was a member of New Spirit and Truth Assembly of Jesus.

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MR. ALAN GREEN, age 80, of Green Road, Summervile, Georgia passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at his residence, following an illness. A native Chattooga Countian, He was born on September 27, 1942, to the late Gordon Duncan and Ellen Lucille Worsham Green. Alan was a member of New Hope South Baptist Church and was retired accounting manager for Mount Vernon Mills. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by a sister, the late Martha Green Calhoun and brother, the late John Worsham Green.

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Mrs. Shirley Ann Forbes, age 73, of Summerville, GA, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mrs. Forbes was born June 22, 1949, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late Ramond David and Dorothy Jean Thrasher Clowdis. She was a member of North Summerville Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, worked as the Kitchen Manager at Gaylesville School. She was also former owner and operator of The Morning Glory in Trion. Mrs. Forbes was famous for her home-made chicken salad.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Forbes was preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Jean Patrick.

Survivors include her husband, Wayne Forbes; sons, Neil (Deb) Colbert, Tony Colbert; brother, David (Donna) Clowdis; grandchildren, Dalton (Heather) Colbert, Jason (Kelly) Clayton, Rebecca Clayton, Aimee (Dave) Bornstein, and Breana (Eric) Knight.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 P.M. Sunday, May 28, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Rodger Whorton and Pastor Sammy Barrett officiating. Interment will follow in Johnson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Neil Colbert, Dalton Colbert, Tony Colbert, Stan Rosser, Steve Rosser, and Ron Patty. Honorary pallbearers will be the Lena and Jim Coker as well as the Ladies of North Summerville Baptist Church.

Mrs. Forbes will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:30 P.M. until the hour of service on Sunday.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Cancer Navigators in Mrs. Forbes’ memory.

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.