Mrs. Cynthia Ann Johnson, age 83, of Mentone, AL, died Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mrs. Johnson was born April 25, 1939, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late James Thomas and Julia Ethel Stansell Simmons. She was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Best Manufacturing.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Albert Johnson; sisters, Joyce Himes and Evelyn Sinsenbaugh; and a brother, James “Buddy” Simmons.

Survivors include her son, Jim “Muscles” Johnson; brothers, Carlton Simmons, Robert Simmons; grandchildren, Jennifer Reece, Emily Hampton, Maggie Johnson, and Sam Johnson; great-grandchildren, Sarah and Noah Hampton, Caleb Reece, Mason and Ethan Flood; daughter-in-law, Tammy Johnson; and life-long friends, Melba Walters, Alford and Annie Mae Owen.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. (E.S.T.), Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Mount Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Elliott, Bro. Roger Keith, and Miss Sarah Hampton officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jason Hampton, Robert Hays, Caleb Reece, Sam Johnson, Noah Hampton, and Austen Bennett. Honorary pallbearers will be Melba Walters, Alford and Annie Mae Owen, and the Members of Mount Calvary Baptist Church.

Mrs. Johnson will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) Wednesday. She will also be in state at Mount Calvary Baptist Church from 10:00 A.M. until the service hour on
Thursday.

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.

LAURA BEATRICE FLETCHER WOODS, age 81, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Summerville, Georgia on January 21, 1941, a daughter of the late Elbert Emmett and Ollie Camelia Roberts Fletcher. Ms. Laura was a member of the Dry Valley Baptist Church, retired from the weave shop of Mount Vernon Mills, and was preceded in death by a son, the late Barry Joseph Woods on May 3, 2022, and siblings the late Elizabeth F. Cook, Ann F. Atkins, Bud Fletcher, Wanda F. Knowles, Myra F. Kellett, Shirley F. Elsworth, and Jack Fletcher.

Surviving are son, Gary and Melanie Woods; daughter-in-law, Tina Woods; grandchildren, Bryan McWhorter, Haley Woods, Jim Bo Woods, Rose Woods, Lauren Woods, and Matthew Woods; great grandchildren, Gage McWhorter and Gunnar McWhorter; Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 9th, at 3:00 P.M. from Graveside in West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Dewayne Teague officiating. Active Pallbearers Jason McArthur, Ethan Gaines, Bryan Hunter, Bryan McWhorter, Jimbo Woods. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 1 until 3 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Laura Beatrice Fletcher Woods, who passed away Sunday.

On October 30, 2022, the Heavens opened up and received an angel. Xaviar Tre’Von Gray has completed his assignment, a job well done.

Xaviar, affectionately known as “Zay,” infected everyone he came in contact with with his contagious smile. This well-mannered young man, at the age of 15 years old, set out to accomplish and excel in academics and sports, whether it was on the football field or the basketball court. Zay’s athletic abilities were something special; something that would allow him to be a shining star in the community and on every basketball and football team that he was on.

Zay’s presence will be missed by his parents, Le’Tysha (Jody) Flowers; his dad, Darius Williams; his grandparents, Tiffany Hicks, Felicia Williams, Willie (Michelle) Gray, Donald (Monica) Lloyd, and Earnest Flowers, Sr.; great-grandmothers, Maggie (Willie) Smith, Levern Coleman, Dorothy Cooper; a host of aunts and uncles, specifically Le’Shai Hicks, Trina Pierre, Bettina Redeemar and Michelle (Walter) Finney, John Robinson D’Artagnan Williams, Clifford (Esha) Flowers, and Eric King, Jr.; his siblings, Darius D’Aruius, Destiny, Jasmin, Angel, Deshauna, Jodi, Nene, Alicia, and Tre; a special big brother, Tray Ransome; nieces and nephews, Vay, Mir, Aiden, Arthur, Isaiah, Ari, and Mila; a host of cousins including his favorites, Terrence, Karion, Sakari, Wynter, Brielle, Lay Lay, and Kyuna.

Xaviar was preceded in death by his great-grandmothers, Poince Hicks, Margaret (Arthur) Hayes; great-grandparents, Clinter Cooper and Willie Gray, Frank and Brenda “Joyce” Heart.

The same community that has supported Zay since he started playing ball; the same community that has watched him get bigger and better, came out in multitudes to support Zay. Chattooga, y’all rock, and we thank you!
Xaviar’s respectful demeanor was a blessing to all that he came in contact with, and although we feel that 15 years wasn’t long enough, we know that God makes no mistakes and that Zay fulfilled exactly what he was called to do. Zay was called to remind us how short life can be.

He loved all of his teammates and coaches as well!

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, November 7, 2022, at North Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. Brandon Bishop, Rev. LeBron Long; and Coach Jared Groce officiating.

Mr. Gray will be in state at North Summerville Baptist Church and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Monday.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
– John 3:16
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. TyDraevius Antwaun “Drae” Dozier, age 14, of Summerville, GA, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Mr. Dozier was born July 18, 2008, in Rome, GA, son of Desirae Rogers and Dylan Chaney, and biological father, Terrance Dozier. He was an A-B honor roll student at Chattooga High School where he played J.V. and Varsity Football. His brother, Zantavian Brown, passed away in the accident as well.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Desirae Rogers and Dylan Chaney; father, Terrance Dozier; sisters, Essynce Stallings, Avva DeBerry, Serenity King, L’niya Baldwin, Aaliyah Alley, Asia Dozier; brothers, Adrian Bullard Zaylan Chaney, Sam Mobbs, Tre Lester, T’Kius Lowe, and Terrance Dozier, Jr.; grandparents, Charles Rogers, Tammie Gentry, Mark London, Kathy London, and Joey Chaney; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, November 7, 2022, at North Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. Brandon Bishop, Rev. LeBron Long; and Coach Jared Groce officiating. Interment will follow at Allgood Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Will Mitchell, Aiden Fletcher, Quarry Gibson, Korei Shaver, Nick Hester, and Dan Meyer. Honorary pallbearers will be his teammates of the Chattooga High School Football Team.

Mr. Dozier will be in state at North Summerville Baptist Church and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Monday.

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. Robbie JoAnn King Strickland, age 88, of Trion, GA, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Pruitt Healthcare of Rome.

Mrs. Strickland was born December 18, 1933, in Menlo, GA, daughter of the late Robert E. and Ruby Espy King. She was a member of Central Avenue Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Best Manufacturing. Mrs. Strickland enjoyed playing the piano. She loved Jesus, her grandkids, and great-grandkids. She was selfless, humble, and would do anything for anyone. You also never left her home without eating.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl E. Strickland; daughter, Gayle Brenwald; and sister, Sue King.

Survivors include her son, Denny (Trena) Strickland; son-in-law, Mike Brenwald; grandchildren, Amy (Steve) Helms, Christy (Mark) Finster, Kevin (Becky) Payton; 6 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, November 4, 2022, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brandon Bishop and Rev. John Leatherwood officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Rickey Tucker, Steve Helms, Larry Gilreath, Wayne Tallent, Mike Brenwald, and Mark Finster.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of Central Avenue Baptist Church.

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

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. Jerry Richard “Rick” Green, age 62, of Menlo, GA, died Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital.

Mr. Green was born January 12, 1960, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Jerry Wayne Green and Juanita Lemuel Barksdale Green Farmer. He was Baptist by faith, and prior to his retirement, owned and operated Green’s Construction. He had also served as a firefighter with Menlo Fire Department.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Green was preceded in death by a brother, DeWayne Green; step-father, Pete Farmer; paternal grandparents, Leonard and Lois Green; and maternal grandparents, Lemuel and Francis Barksdale.
Survivors include his children, Kasey Wilson, Ethan Hutchins, and Brody Lathem; brothers, Chad Green, Pete Farmer, and Randy Green; a sister, Pennie Elkins; grandsons, Seth Wilson, Blayne Wilson, and Price Wilson; aunts, Sadie Croy and Charlotte Woody; special friend, Jane Canada; and son-in-law, Tyler Wilson.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 2, 2022, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mickey Skates officiating. Interment will follow in Summerville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ethan Hutchins, Jason Green, Brandon Croy, Josh Green, Tyler Wilson, Blayne Wilson, Price Wilson, and Seth Wilson.

Mr. Green will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 2:00 P.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.

Mr. Aaron Odis “Woody” Wood, age 82, of Lyerly, GA, died Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mr. Wood was born May 18, 1940, son of the late Willie and Ida Bonds Wood. Prior to his retirement, he was employed with Harriet and Henderson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Cledia Jo Mason Wood; sons, Timothy Wood and Dale Wood; sisters, Alma Patty, Naomi Mitchell; and a brother, Arnold Wood.

Survivors include his daughter, Tina (Jason) Brewster; son, Charles “Chuck” Wood; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 Wednesday, November 2, 2022, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Johnson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Colten Smith, Donald Hatcher, Billy Bennett, Nathan Ward, Jimmy Tucker, and Roger Tucker. Honorary pallbearers will be former Employees of Harriet and Henderson Card Room and the members of Chattooga Fire Department.

Mr. Wood will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until service hour 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.

Mrs. Mary Christine Simpson, age 80, of Gaylesville, AL, died Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mrs. Simspon was born September 27, 1942, in Boynton Beach, FL, daughter of the late Calvin Rhodes Valentine and Anna Kate Justice Smith. She was a homemaker and a loving wife and mother. Mrs. Simpson loved to cook, sew, raise a vegetable garden, and take care of her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Connie Faye Culberson; step-father, Tip Smith; and a grandson, Nickolas Simpson.

Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Wayne Simpson; children, Mike (Kathy) Simpson, Steve “Dido” Simpson, Cindy (Billy) Martin, Robin (Jerry) Langley; sister, Barbara Maxwell; grandchildren, Lindsay (Ray) Swinford, Candace (Ethan) Maynard, ChrisAnn (Eric) Davenport, Amy (Cody) Crane, Lance (Becky) Simpson, Eric (Meaghan) Simpson, P.J. (Jessica) Simpson, Abby (Tripp) Langley; 12 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; and special friends, JoAnn Morgan, Rickey Wheeling, Reba Modschiedler, and Chrystal Scriven.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. (E.S.T.) Tuesday, November 1, 2022, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Douglas Wood and Lance Simpson officiating. Interment will follow in Weiss Lake Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be P.J. Simpson, Lance Simpson, Joe Scriven, Troy Simpson, Earl Simpson, Jr., Chuck Maxwell, Barry Simpson, and Bill Hamilin. Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren.

Mrs. Simpson will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. (E.S.T.) until the hour of service on Tuesday.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Mr. James Edward Leo Bruce, age 90, of LaFayette, GA, died Friday, October 28, 2022, at Erlanger Medical Center.

Mr. Bruce was born March 30, 1932, in Trion, GA, son of the late William Author Ross Bruce and Beatrice Ruby Brown Bruce. He was a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, worked as a mechanic. Mr. Bruce was a veteran of the United States Army where he served as a Sergeant and Tank Commander in the Korean War.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Bruce was preceded in death by his brothers, Lawrence Bruce and Lewis Bruce.

Survivors include his wife, Awanda Nell Sprayberry Bruce; children, Marsha (Jeep) Stanley, Kathy (Phil) Paris, Tammy (Steve) Davis; a sister, Imogene Broyles; 6 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Bruce will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Ridgeway Baptist Church with Rev. Damon Perry officiating. Interment will follow in Littlejohn Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Cody Stanley, Shane Stanley, Bryant Stanley, David Bruce, Brian Sipsy, and Kaden Trejo. Honorary pallbearers will be all nephews.

Mr. Bruce will be in state at Ridgeway Baptist Church and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Tuesday.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA

Mr. Jimmy Dale “Slow Poke” Fowler, age 54, of Summerville, GA, died Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Erlanger Medical Center.

Mr. Fowler was born November 25, 1967, in Rome, GA, son of the late Alex and Carolyn Mitchell Fowler. He was employed with Roper and was a veteran of the United States Army where he served as a Sergeant. Mr. Fowler was a 1986 graduate of Chattooga High School and enjoyed fishing. He was also a musician and loved to sing and play guitar and the keyboard.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Roxie Jane King.

Survivors include his wife, Melanie Howard; sons, Micah Fowler, D. J. (Autumn) Fowler, Tyrone (Brittany) Adams, and Jamey (Danielle) Arnold; daughters, Courtney Long, Sherri (Ray) Jones, Latoya (Jason) Parrett, and Ashley Adams; a brother, Lamar Fowler; sisters, Beverly Sumner, Selena (Tim) Wester, and Deanna Evett; 18 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Fowler will be held at 3:00 P.M. Monday, October 31, 2022, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Chris Holman officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery with military honors. Active pallbearers will be Lamar Fowler, J. T. Wester, Daniel Teague, Ray Blount, Jack Rich, Johnathan Bolton, and Douglas Koceja. Honorary pallbearers will be the employees in the Fab Department at Roper.

Mr. Fowler will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Monday.

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