Mrs. Mary Lou Henson Wade, age 66, of Gaylesville, AL, died Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mrs. Wade was born September 1, 1958, in Knoxville, TN, daughter of the late George E. and Rosa Lee Henson. Prior to her retirement, she had worked as a manager in the hosiery industry. She had also previously worked as a bus driver for the Walker County School System. Her most important job was being a loving grandmother, mother, and wife.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wade was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Henson.

Survivors include her husband, Johnny Wade; sons, Ronald LaDale Baldwin, Jeffrey Dewey Baldwin, and Johnathan Scott Wade; daughters, Louisa Ann Scriven, Crystal Charlene (Joe) Scriven, Heather Ann Wade (Greg Ledford), Tiffany Nicole Wade, and Lesia Candice Craig; special chosen son, Seth (Jessica) Dawson; siblings, Wilma J. Miller, David E. Henson, Charles E. Henson, Sue Ann Brown, Donald R. Henson, and Betty Lou Hill; 23 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Wade will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. (GA Time) on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

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. Winfred Leon Bolt, age 94, of Menlo, GA, died Saturday, August 9, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Bolt was born July 23, 1931, in Rossville, GA, but at 10 years of age, moved to the Atlanta area. He was the son of the late George and Irene Wall Bolt. Prior to his retirement, he was self-employed in the excavation industry and was also a mechanic. Mr. Bolt was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served in the Korean War. He dearly loved his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Kay Knight; and brothers, Jim Bolt and Brian Bolt.

Survivors include his companion, Ann Chancey; son, Eugene Chancey; daughter, Sharon Manney; 3 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, August 14, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel.

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

MR. LARRY JUNIOR FARMER- Age 76, Of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 with his family at his bedside. Mr. Farmer was born on November 15, 1948 to his late parents, Frank Famer, Sr. and Mary Lee Gober Farmer. He was preceded by his daughter, Leslie Farmer Lester, three brothers, Frank Farmer, Jr., Lewis Farmer, Jimmy Dorsey Brown, four sisters, Margaret Ruth Farmer, Mae Willie Christopher, Ossie Bell Wheeler, and Carolyn Louise Bradley.

Precious memories will remain in the hearts of his family, daughter, Keicia Farmer; seven grandchildren, Travis (Tamarr) Jones, Malik Martin, Zatorria Lester, Shaun Lester, Montez Martin, Deddrick Martin, and Darius Martin; three great grandchildren, Kade Jones, Kai Jones, and Ruby Martin; special niece, Kierra Farmer, special nephew, Eddie Farmer, a host of other nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews; cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at West Fifth Street Church of Christ, Summerville, Georgia at 1:00 P. M. with Bro. John Lewis as Eulogist. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 noon until the funeral hour. Interment, Summerville Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Mr. William Randall “Randy” Brinkley, age 65 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at a Gordon County Hospital.

Randy was born in Trion, Georgia on July 8, 1960, son of the late William Eugene Brinkley and Betty Irene Phillips Brinkley. He was a member of the Life Purpose Church and prior to his unofficial retirement, was the owner and operator of R and D Electrical. Following his retirement, Randy helped his wife, Julie operate Pine Ridge Outdoors in Lyerly. Among his many activities, he was a farmer and was active member of the Chattooga Young Farmer’s. Randy was a workaholic, but enjoyed fishing and hunting, but nothing was more important to him than spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Jaxton and Cason. In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca Lynn Brinkley.

Randy is survived by his wife, Julie Brinkley; daughter and son-in-law, Brianna and Matt Hill; brother, Terry Brinkley; two grandsons, Jaxton Hill and Cason Hill; and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Funeral Services for Randy will be held Friday, August 8, 2025 at 12:00 Noon in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor LeBron Long and Rev. Wayne Pace officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Dennis Bandy, Mike Moeller, Harold Chesley, Keith Durham, Tim Cook, Randy Hall and Ralph Tomlin. Honorary Pallbearers will be his former employees and work associates.

Randy will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

The family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Chattooga County Young Farmers or to the Boys and Girls Club.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. William Randall “Randy” Brinkley.

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

Mrs. Mary M. Reynolds, age 73 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 at her residence.

Mrs. Reynolds was born in Lafayette, Georgia on December 1, 1951, daughter of the late Terrell “Bud” Reynolds and Ada Harris Reynolds. She was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church and was formerly employed at the Wendy’s in Lafayette and Mohawk Industries in Summerville. She enjoyed making wreaths and bows, reading and watching T.V. and movies, but her favorite activity was spending time with her fur baby, Kelsie. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Reynolds was preceded in death by a son, Chad Edward Smith; granddaughter, Samantha Smith; sisters, Virginia Pierce and Hattie Kiker; and brothers, Gene Reynolds, Rufus Reynolds and Steve Reynolds.

Mrs. Reynolds is survived by a son, Terry Smith; daughter, Priscilla Smith; grandchildren, Adrian Wade, Todd Wade, Preston Wade, Edward Smith, Andrew Smith, Allan Smith and Aaron Smith; several great grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

Memorial Services for Mrs. Reynolds will be held Friday, August 8, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Rickey Biddle officiating. Private Interment will be at a later date.

Mrs. Reynolds’ family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 5:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

The family request no flowers and ask that memorial contributions be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Mary M. Reynolds.

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

Ernest Richard Turner, age 71 of Cedar Bluff, passed away Saturday, August 02, 2025 at his residence.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry Baugh Turner; daughter, Stephanie Turner; step-son, Brock Peace (Katie); brother, Alan Turner; grandchildren, Blane Peace, Isabelle Peace, Blake Peace, and Holly Healy; nieces, Marianne Turner Baker and Sara Turner.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Alan and Lucille Morris Turner.

The family will receive friends at the residence on Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 2:00pm until 4:00 pm.

Perry Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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Mr. Robert Wayne “Pete” Denson, age 83, of Summerville, GA, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.

Mr. Denson was born August 8, 1941, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Robert Jones Denson and Mildred Lucille Morrison Denson. He was a member of the New Antioch Baptist Church, and was retired from Combined Auction Realty. Mr. Denson was also a self-employed farmer and had previously served as the Chattooga County Commissioner. He was a member of the Chattooga Lodge # 704, F&AM, as well as a member and co-founder of the Chattooga Shrine Club, and the Young Farmer’s Association.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Dandee Denson.

Survivors include his wife, Sara Jane Peppers Denson; daughter, Deb Denson Stowe; granddaughters, Courtney Stowe Parris and Meagan Stowe Watson; and a great-granddaughter, Klara Belle Parris.

Funeral services for Mr. Denson will be held at 12:00 Noon Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harold Helton and his granddaughter, Courtney Parris officiating. Interment with graveside Masonic rites will follow in Summerville Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Kevin Stephens, Kevin Martin, Arch Farrar, Jason Winters, Darrell Wheat, Brian Lanier, and John Blackwell. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of Chattooga Lodge #704, F&AM and the Chattooga Shrine Club.

Mr. Denson will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Chattooga Shrine Club (P.O. Box 652 – Summerville, GA 30747) or to the Boys and Girls Club, Chattooga Unit (P.O. Box 636 – Summerville, GA 30747).

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. Billy Wayne Treadaway, age 67 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Treadaway was born in Lafayette, Georgia on May 2, 1958, son of the late Lonnie Carl “Red” Treadaway and Hattie Mae Brown Treadaway. He was a member of the Trion Heights Baptist Church and was retired from the weave room of Mt. Vernon Mills. He enjoyed anything that allowed him to be outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, but his favorite activity was spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Treadaway was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Spears; brothers, Charles Treadaway, Jimmy Treadaway, Randy Treadaway, Jerry Treadaway and Tommy Treadaway; and a nephew, Adam Treadaway.

Mr. Treadaway is survived by his wife, Rita Treadaway; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Amanda Treadaway; two daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Brian Saylors and Rachel and Robert Brown; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sandra Kirby, Diane and David Watkins, Betty and Lewis Mahan and Debbie and Bud Piper; a brother, Bobby Treadaway; 11 grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Private Graveside and Interment Services for Mr. Treadaway will be held Monday, August 4, 2025 in the West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Caleb Greene officiating.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Billy Wayne Treadaway.

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

MRS. ORTHA LORENA WARD, age 85, formerly of Teloga Community, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, in a Rome Health Care Facility. Mrs. Ward was born in Trion, Georgia on February 21, 1940, a daughter of the late Hubbard Greeson and Myrtle Belle Simmons Keen. She was a member of New Generation Church of God, was retired from the Trion School system, and the creeling department of Shaw Ind. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late David Luther Ward, son-in-law, Stacy Colbert, and several siblings.

Surviving are daughter, Orlena Paige Colbert; sons, David Scott (Kim) Ward and Marc Anthony (Tony) (Nancy) Ward; grandchildren, Jana (Caleb) Tillman, Chelsey (Jason) Wilkes, Sierra (Nick) Robinson, Jordyn Colbert, Morgan Colbert; great grandchildren, Linley Wilkes, Cash Tillman, and Savannah Tillman; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, August 3rd, at 3 P.M. from the Beersheba Presbyterian Church with Pastor Justin Ward officiating, interment in Garrett Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Jason Wilkes, Caleb Tillman, Chris Keen, Breck Keen, Dexter Guice and Nick Robinson. Honorary Pallbearer, Cash Tillman. Visitation will be held from 2 P.M. until 3 P.M. at the church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Ortha Lorene Ward.

Mr. Charles Edward McCurdy, age 91 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. McCurdy was born in Henegar (Sand Mountain), Alabama on April 19, 1934, son of the late Phillip Garfield McCurdy and Elizabeth Mae Lister McCurdy. He was a faithful member of the Dry Valley Baptist Church where he was also a member of the Men’s Sunday School Class. Mr. McCurdy retired from the maintenance department of Mt. Vernon Mills following over 45 years of service. He enjoyed being outdoors, whether it be gardening, hunting or riding his motorcycle. In addition to his parents, Mr. McCurdy was preceded in death by sisters, Betty Bray and Reba Bailey; brothers, Travis McCurdy, Gerald McCurdy and Rudolph McCurdy; and two grandchildren, Alex Wilson and Megan Mickley.

Mr. McCurdy is survived by his wife, Connie McCurdy; sons and daughters-in-law, Justus Mickley, Craig and Emily Wooten and Kevin and Machelle Mickley; daughters and son-in-law, Alisa Bigham, Rita McCurdy, Donna Bright, Ivy and TJ Middleton, Nita Corinne Wooten Bowden and Rebecca Mickley; grandchildren, Emily Bigham Unkle, seth Bigham, Sam Bigham, Drake Mickley, Ty Mickley, Jaiden Mickley, Autumn Keith and Eli Bright; great grandchildren, Jane Unkle, Roland Unkle, Everly LeBlanc, Ryker Leblanc, Wrenley Middleton, Julianne Mickley and Emerson Middleton; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. McCurdy will be held Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Hampton and Rev. Rickey Biddle officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Justus Mickley, T.J. Middleton, Dillon Worley, Lightnin’ Croy, Chandler Pettyjohn and Garrett Hurley.

The family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home on Saturday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

The family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Gideons International at www.gideons.org.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Charles Edward McCurdy.

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