CATHERINE JEAN WILSON, age 59, of Old Hix Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly at her residence. She was born in Rome, Georgia on January 16, 1964 to the late Clifford and Ava Morton Mountain. Ms. Wilson attended the Four Mile Baptist Church and was a homemaker. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by her brother the late Phillip Mountain.

Surviving are daughter, Brittany Hewitt; sons, Brandon Wilson and Brian Wilson; grandchildren, Catie Beth Hewitt and Maddux Hewitt; Jerry Wilson also survives.

Memorial funeral service will be held Friday, September 29th, at 1:00 P.M. from the Four Mile Baptist Church with Rev. Joel Smith officiating, inurnment in Summerville Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Friday from 11:00 A.M. until 1 P.M. at the Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Ms. Catherine-Jean Wilson.

Mrs. Sue Mason Phillips, age 85, of Summerville, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.

Sue was born November 17, 1937, in Blanche, AL, daughter of the late William “Bill” and Bessie Crane Mason.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her children’s fathers, Bill Ezell, Jess Tucker, and her husband, Boney Phillips; sisters, Nora Lee Mason, Ann Tucker, and Cledia Woods.

Sue was an avid Elvis Fan and enjoyed Elvis’ music and collecting his memorabilia. She was retired from Courageous Home Health. She loved the special people she was able to meet and serve. It suited her servant heart. Her life was a living example of Ephesians 6:7-8, “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do.” Sue’s passions were her family, her pet dog, Star, and being an Elvis Fan.

She loved her family and helped everyone she knew and did it with so much love. She will be missed, but her love, grace, and generosity will live on through everyone who knew her.

The mother of 3 sons, she is survived by her sons, Glen (Rita) Ezell, Joey Ezell, and Shannon (Joanna) Tucker; sisters, Lucille Wood, Joyce Burke, and Judy Tucker; grandchildren, Sonja Ezell Price, Brian Ezell, Hope Ezell, Kaylee (Jay) Williams, Caleb Tucker, Ester Sue Tucker, and one bonus grandson; 6 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Sue will be will be greatly missed by her faithful fur baby companion, Star.

Funeral services for Mrs. Phillips will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 23, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with her loving sons officiating. Interment will follow in Weiss Lake Memorial Gardens in Gaylesville, AL, with her nephew, James “Jimbo” Burke officiating. Active pallbearers will be Ryan Price, Jamie Tucker, Jay Williams, Brannon Ezell, and John Tucker. Honorary pallbearers will be her caregivers, Remona Wright, Opal Deering, Vickie Darnell, Relady Bishop, and Brooke Brock;,as well as the Staff of Menlo Restaurant and of Chattanooga Hospice.

Mrs. Phillips will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. on Friday.
At other hours, the family will gather at 851 Mockingbird Lane off of Trion-Teloga Road in Trion. Look for the yellow ribbon.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to her caregivers who loved on her and who were there for her.

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.

Ms. Betty Faye Lively Nelson, age 74, of Summerville, GA, died Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at her residence.

Ms. Nelson was born February 8, 1949, to the late Ray Lively and Wilma Burke Hunter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Lively; and one sister, Donna Hogue.

Survivors include daughters, Karen Gamble, Summerville, GA, Aimee Espy, Tiltonsville, OH; two sons, Tracy (Kathryn) Espy, Summerville, GA, Geoff Baird, Wheeling, WV; eight grandchildren, Joey (Anna) Shepard, Katie (Doug) Van Drei, Josh Shepard, Daniel Espy, David Espy, Nick Espy, Trey Espy, and Faith Baird; one sister, Melanie Howard, Summerville, GA; one brother-in-law, James Arnold, Summerville, GA. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

No formal visitation or funeral services will be held.

A drop-in friend and family gathering will be held Sunday, September 24, 2023, from 2:00 until 6:00 P.M. at West Summerville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The public is invited.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN (www.stjude.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.

Ms. Sandra Dover Edgeworth, age 63 of Summerville, GA passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at a Rome, GA hospital.

Ms. Edgeworth was born November 11, 1959 in Trion, GA to Roy and Clara Adams Dover. She is retired from IH services.

She is preceded in death by her father, Roy L. Dover.

Survivors include her mother, Clara Dover; son, Eric (Erin) Dover; brother, Richard L. Dover; and grandchildren, Katie & Aubree Edgeworth, and Sophia & Graceynn Burrage.

In accordance to Ms. Edgeworth’s wishes there will be no public services.

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

MR. JOHNNY AMOS EDGEWORTH, age 59, of Dry Valley Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away suddenly Friday afternoon in a Rome hospital. A native Chattooga Countian, He was born to the late Kelley Amos Edgeworth and Betty Ann Siffles Edgeworth (who survives), on December 17, 1963. Prior to retirement Johnny was employed by the Gyron Car Wash for 30 years. In addition to His Father, was preceded in death by a sister, the late Shirley Edgeworth.

Surviving are His, Mother, Betty Ann Edgeworth; nephew, Joseph Edgeworth; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 18th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Collins officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Tony Fountain, Russell Green, Michael Hall, David Ragan, Robert Siffles, and Colt Siffles. The Family will receive friends Monday from noon until 2 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Johnny Amos Edgeworth.

MRS. BETTY MAYES MOORE, age 89, of Cloudland, Georgia, passed away Friday morning, September 15, 2023, in the local nursing home. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, was born to the late Cecil and Lucy Lee Talton Mayes, on March 5, 1934. Mrs. Moore was a member of Howard Chapel Baptist Church, was retired from Lockheed Corporation security department, and in addition to Parents was preceded in death by a sister, the late Miriam Powers.

Surviving are Her husband, James Thomas Moore; son, Jerry Haney; nieces, Brenda Paladino and Debbie Verner; Four Grandchildren also survive,

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 21th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Paul Mason officiating, interment in Cloudland Presbyterian Cemetery.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty Mayes Moore.

Mr. Thomas Melvin “Tommy” Schrader, age 78, of Cloudland, GA, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Schrader was born March 15, 1945, in Sylva, NC, son of the late George William and Minnie Frances Creasman Schrader.  He was a member of Chelsea Baptist Church and prior to his retirement, was employed with Bigelow-Sanford Rug Mill.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Larry Schrader, Terrell Schrader, and David Schrader.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Smith Schrader; sons, Michael (Starla) Schrader, Timothy Schrader; daughter, Charlotte (Rusty) Gill; brother, Mark Schrader; 6 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 17, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kevin Smith officiating.
Interment will follow in New Home Cemetery in Henagar, AL.  Active pallbearers will be Rusty Gill, Zachary Gill, Greg Smith, and Mark Schrader.  Christopher Walsh will serve as honorary pallbearer.

Mr. Schrader will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Sunday.

Mrs. Linda Faye Wynn, age 80, of Cedar Bluff, AL, passed from this world on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Wynn was born December 7, 1942, in Cedar Bluff, AL, daughter of the late William Burdette Wood and Annie Lucille Wood. She was a retired hairdresser and a member of Cedar Bluff First Baptist Church.

She was a founding member of the church’s outreach program where she helped provide food and resources to anyone in need. She also served as Church Treasurer. Mrs. Wynn was an excellent fisher lady who often outfished everyone on the boat. She really enjoyed her life on the lake.

Mrs. Wynn had the most beautiful flowers in her yard and spent many hours working with her plants. An avid Elvis fan, she enjoyed Elvis’ music and collecting his memorabilia. She loved her family, her church family, and her church. Mrs. Wynn helped everyone she knew any way that she could, and did it with so much love. She will be missed, but her love, grace, and generosity will live on through everyone who knew her.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wynn was preceded in death by sisters, Margie Leath, Jean Morrison, and Sibyle Stepps; and a brother, Bill Wood.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Roy Wynn; daughter, Kelley Wynn Clinton; sisters, Susan (Joe) Hall, Ruby Watts; and grandchild, Townes G. Clinton; special niece, Sheila Green.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 P.M. (AL Time) Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Cedar Bluff First Baptist Church with Bro. Mark Cosby and Bro. Keith Day officiating.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 1:00 P.M. (AL Time) until the hour of service on Saturday at the church. Honorary pallbearers will be Ross Clifton, Marvin “Bud” Wooten, Austin Everett, Larry Black, Dusty Hall, Darrell Green, Matt Bedwell, Donnie Wynn, Max Wynn, Randy Wood, Jeffery Wood, Joe Hall, and Wayne Day.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Cedar Bluff First Baptist Church Building Fund.

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 “Jimmy” Richard McCollough age 75 of Menlo, GA passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. McCollough was born August 30, 1948 in Summerville, GA to the late Doyle and Lorene Watson McCullough. He was retired from Heil Industries. He was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam, and he was a retired Chief of the Rinehart Fire Department.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by siblings, Nelly Jones, Patsy Graves, and Johnny McCollough.

Survivors include his long time companion, Karen Howard; children, Casandra (Jerry) Cole, Christy (Zac) Valentine, Amelia (Shannon) Chesser, and Scott (Angie) Howard; sister, June Ferry; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. McCollough will be at 2:00 PM EST Monday, September 11 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Stanley Koonce and Rev. Wayne Killian officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Justin Bowling, Lucas Cole, Johnathon Ray, Jackie Mobbs, Les McCollough, and Chuck Powell.
The family will receive friends Sunday September 10 from 2:00 – 4:00 at the funeral home.

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. Irene Roberts, age 102 of Trion, GA passed away September 7, 2023 at a Rome Hospital.

Mrs. Roberts was born March 26, 1921 in Etowah, AL. She loved dogs and was a Southern Baptist and was very devoted to her faith.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Roberts, 4 brothers and 4 sisters.

Survivors include her son, Randall Roberts, grandchildren: Greg Roberts and Alicia Direnzo, great-grandchildren: Joshua Roberts, Brandon Roberts, Kilee Direnzo and Ashley Direnzo, and her dog, Ben.

Graveside and interment services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Roberts will take place Saturday September 9, 2023 at 11:00 am in Subligna Cemetery with Rev. George Pinion officiating. Pallbearers will be: Nolan Crisp, Noah McQuese, Eli McQuese, Robert McQuese, Anthony McWhorter, and Will McWhorter.

The family will receive friends Saturday September 9, 2023 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at Mason Funeral Home.

In Lieu of Flowers the family respectively request donations to the National Society of Preventing the Cruelty to Animals.

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.