Mr. Jerry Wayne Jackson, age 75, of Trion, GA, died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Jackson was born November 3, 1948, in Trion, GA, son of the late Robert and Ocie Jones Burrage. He was a member of Life Purpose Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mount Vernon Mills.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Winonina Lea Jackson; a son, John Jackson; and sisters, Fay Gann, Patricia Cooper, and Shirley Floyd.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Gentry Jackson; sons and daughters-in-law, Paul (Debbie) Jackson, Michael Jackson, Mikey (Toni Dawn) Jones, Greg (Tera) Jones, Frankie (Chrissie) Jones, Robbie (Sonya) Jones, and Amanda Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Shea (Ken) Czernik; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronnie (Lou) Jackson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy Long, Glenda (Steve) Eden, Carole (Terry) Ramey, David Floyd; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Jackson will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Labron Long officiating. Interment will follow in Bankhead Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Billy Kines, Donny Jackson, Thomas Rinker, Dakota Jones, Greg Jones, and Travis Jackson. Honorary pallbearers will be his Life Purpose Church family.

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

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. Eloise E. Norton, age 90 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at her residence.

Eloise was born in DeKalb County, Alabama on February 28, 1934, daughter of the late James “Jim” Washington Thrasher and Elmer Julia Roden Thrasher. She was a member of the Four Mile Baptist Church and was retired from the Georgia Rug Mill (Mohawk) after nearly 30 years of service. Eloise spent her time as a young girl on the Daniel Lee McWhorter farm, where she learned many lifelong lessons. There she helped care for their two girls, Marie and Diane. The McWhorter family always held a special place in Eloise’s heart. Eloise married the love of her life, Sidney Norton on September 1, 1950. She and Sidney were married for 45 years and were blessed with four children; Janie, Cathie, Patti and Scott. Eloise was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother; and enjoyed being able to spend time outside working and tending to her flower beds. In addition to her parents, Eloise was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Norton; daughter, Patricia Norton; sisters, Lena Rosser, Dorothy Clowdis and Doris Moore; a brother, Tommy Thrasher; and a son-in-law, Dewey Mann.

Eloise is survived by a son, Sidney Scott Norton; daughters and son-in-law, Janie Mann and Cathie and Dean Myers; grandchildren, Natalie(Steve) Faulkner; step grandchildren, Alicia(Josh) Klehm, Christy(Peter) Harms and Mark(Rachel) Myers; great grandchildren, Brylee Faulkner, Kinsely Faulkner, and Madison Klehm; step great grandchildren, Micah Harms, Tina Harms, Elizabeth Harms, Hannah Harms, James Myers, Lila Myers and Leah Myers.

Funeral Services for Eloise will be held Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Smith, her son, Scott Norton and her son-in-law, Dean Myers officiating. Interment will follow in the Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Sanford DeBerry officiating.

Pallbearers will be Josh Klehm, Steve Faulkner, Jr., Arlin Thrasher, Grant Norton, Gary Norton, Steve Rosser, Stan Rosser and Jackson Klehm.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

Mrs. Eloise’s family would like to thank Carolyn Ervin for her exceptional love, care and joy she provided their mother and grandmother over the last two years. Carolyn was truly a bright light in all of their lives. They also want to acknowledge Pam Helms for her care and compassion in the care of their mother.

The family is accepting flowers, however those desiring may make memorial contribution to the St. Jude’s Research Hospital for Children, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, , Tampa, FL 33607.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Eloise E. Norton.

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

Mrs. Jennie Lynn Rutledge Hennon, age 62, of Summerville, GA, died Thursday, August 15, 2024, at her residence.

Mrs. Hennon was born January 16, 1962, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Albert Lee Rutledge and Pauline Frances Crisler Rutledge. She was a member of Pennville First Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Mount Vernon Mills. Mrs. Hennon loved spending time with her family and enjoyed being a caregiver.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry Hennon; sons, Zeke (Misty) Hennon, Jeremy (Marsha) Hennon; brothers, Mike (Eda) Rutledge, Alan (Virginia) Rutledge; sisters, Deborah (Robert) Williams, Kim (Dennis) Knight; grandchildren, Elizabeth Hennon, Caleb (Chera) Hennon, Emily (Austin) Brandon, Megan (Jonathan) Hilliard.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, August 18, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Sammy Barrett officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Hennon, Caleb Hennon, Brock Rutledge, Josh Rutledge, Cole Bishop, and Jay White.

Mrs. Hennon 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 Sunday.

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. Jimmy Randall Lindsey, age 78 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 in a Rome hospital.

Mr. Lindsey was born in Rome, Georgia on December 10, 1946, son of the late Elbert James Lindsey and Ruth Anna Abrams Lindsey. He was retired from the Weaving Room at Mt. Vernon Mills. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lindsey was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo Reece Lindsey; daughter, Tammy Lindsey; son Joey Vaughn; two sisters, Jean Lindsey and Joy Lindsey; and two brothers, Jerry Lindsey and Johnny Lindsey.

Mr. Lindsey is survived by his daughter, Cherrie Lindsey Reed; four grandchildren, Randy(Amanda) Vaughn, Terry Brett Reed, Jr., Angel Vaughn and Paul(Jessica) Vaughn; five great grandchildren, Bailin Reed, Tyler Vaughn, Ella Vaughn, Israel Vaughn and Jazzlyn Vaughn; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Lindsey will be held Monday, August 19, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Winston officiating. Entombment will follow in the Green Hills Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will include Jason Morgan and Gary Broyles.

The family will receive friends Monday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Jimmy Randall Lindsey. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

Mr. Jackie Leon Humphrey, age 77, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, August 11, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Humphrey was born July 22, 1947, in Trion, GA, son of the late Paul and Sara Ruth Smith Humphrey. He was a member and Deacon of North Summerville Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with I.T.T. Lester.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Majors Humphrey.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy Stricklin Humphrey; daughter, Renae Humphrey (Buddy) Poole; brothers, Wayne Humphrey and Benny Humphrey; grandchildren, Rachel Martin and Ryan (Madison) Martin; and great-grandchildren, Natalie Willow and Oliver Willow.

Funeral services for Mr. Humphrey will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Russell and Rev. Sammy Barrett officiating. Entombment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Wayne Humphrey, Benny Humphrey, Buddy Poole, Ryan Martin, Sam Stricklin, and Todd Stricklin. Honorary pallbearers will be John Wofford, Dana Merian, Tim Evans, Gary Blankenship, and Jerry Brown, Jr.

Mr. Humphrey will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Cancer Navigators (www.cancernavigatorsga.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.

Mrs. Linda “Lynn” Cecilia Fuson Puttere, age 77 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 at her residence.

Lynn was born in the suburbs of Munich, Germany on July 1, 1947, daughter of the late Pauvali Traikovic and Anita Alfridea Polnuer Traikovic. She was a member of the New Generations Church of God and was formerly employed as a medical billing clerk for Medisystem and for LaOtto Manufacturing, where she oversaw the manufacturing of automobile headlights. Lynn had also worked as a volunteer with The Well here in Summerville, helping women in need. She loved gardening and crocheting, and was an avid Elvis Presley fan. In addition to her parents, Lynn was preceded in death by a son, William Paul Fuson; granddaughter, Anita Grace Pittman; and a grandson, Jeremy Paul Konczal.

Lynn is survived by her husband, Fred Puttere; daughter, Wendy Kay Fuson Pittman; grandchildren, Brandon Lee Pittman and Kaitlynn Eugenis Pittman; 4 great grandchildren, Jackson Konczal, Alina Konczal, Gracelynn Pittman and Oakleigh Pittman; nephew, Adam Fuson; and a niece, Jessica Fuson Patterson.

Funeral Services for Lynn will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Winston officiating.

The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 5:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Pettit Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Linda “Linda” Cecilia Fuson Puttere. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

Mrs. Christel Lynn Surber, age 50 of Trion, Georgia passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 at a Rome hospital.

Christel was born in Winder, Georgia on August 22, 1973, daughter of the late Allen Lewis and Sue Lord Lewis. She was a member of the Wayside Baptist Church and recently had attended the Ridgeway Baptist Church. She was employed with Oriental Weavers in Dalton. Christel loved working in her flowerbeds, decorating her house and taking care of her fur babies. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Julia Lord, Pearlene Lewis and Hoyt Lewis.

Christel is survived by her husband, John Surber; brother, Sammy Lewis; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Todd Tankersly; an Aunt and Uncle, Sara and Cedy Rollins; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services for Christel will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Benny Price and Rev. Gary Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 P.M. in the Oaknoll Memory Gardens in Rome.

Pallbearers will include Barry Rollins, Austin Gonzales, Ken McCallister, Jeremy Tankersly, James “Peanut” Grogan and Frank Bearden.

Christel’s family will receive friends Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Christel Lynn Surber. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

Mr. Jonathan “Jon” Wells, age 34 of Rossville, GA (formerly of Trion, GA) passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his residence.

Jon was born August 8, 1989 in Fort Oglethorpe, GA to the Rev. Gary and Glenda Wells. He was employed at Shaw Industries and formerly worked at Wells Pest Control. He faithfully attended Bible Baptist Church and was an avid reader.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Eugene Wells, and Rev. W.C. and Louise Woody.

Survivors include his parents, Rev. Gary & Glenda Wells; siblings, Rev. David (Brenda) Wells, Phillip (Danielle) Wells, and Stephanie (Dallas) Holzer; grandmother, Frances Wells; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Wells will take place at 2:00 PM Friday, August 16, 2024 at Mason Funeral Home with Rev. David Wells and Rev. Ricky Gravely officiating. Interment will follow at West Hill Cemetery with Phillip Wells, Jace Wells, Isaac Spears, Eli Spears, Aaron Wells, and Dallas Holzer serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

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

Frank Kenyon “Ken” Tribble, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2024, at the age of 67 in Holland, Georgia. Born on January 26, 1957, in Greenville, Alabama, he was a well-respected member of his community.Ken graduated from Robert L. Osborne High School in Marietta, Georgia before furthering his education at Millsaps College, Georgia State University, and the University of Georgia. He had a distinguished career, beginning as a Program Administrator at IBM, then serving as the Director of Administrative Services at the Chattooga County Board of Education, and finally as the owner of Cedar Hill Computer Services until his retirement.

Ken was deeply involved in his community and was a member of Summerville First United Methodist Church. His hobbies included cycling and golfing, which he pursued with passion and dedication. He was also a member of the group Friends of Sloppy Floyd for many years and served in several administrative positions throughout his membership. Additionally, he at one time was on the board of directors of the Chattooga County Literacy Council and once served as the chair for Chattooga Family Connection. He also volunteered his services to the Three Circles Foundation for a time and was formerly a volunteer fireman/first responder in the Holland Volunteer Fire Department.

Ken is survived by his wife, Karen Tribble; his daughter, Calliope Westbrooke; and his son, Alex Tribble. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank K. Tribble, Sr. and Plu Chandler Tribble, and his brother, Chandler M. Tribble.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Friends of Sloppy Floyd organization at the Sloppy Floyd State Park office or through the following link: https://friendsofgastateparks.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=41 Contributions may also be made to Three Circles Foundation at: http://www.threecirclesfoundation.org/support. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.

Jesse Doyle “Pete” Peppers, age 81, of LaFayette passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Pete retired from Combustion Engineering. He was an avid member of the LaFayette Church of God and supporter of Kingston Church of God. He loved his church family. He and his wife Evie recently retired as Senior Leaders of the church Senior Group.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Evie Lee Peppers; sons, Jeff Peppers of Ringgold and Chris (Rachel) Peppers of Fort Oglethorpe; grandsons, Worth Peppers and Kevin Jackson; granddaughters, Camry Peppers and Khrista (Blaine) Cook; great-grandson, Kamden Cook; special nephews, Hank Peppers and Greg Cox; and special nieces, Pepper Thompson, Kelly Pallazza, and Trena Jackson.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 7, in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Josh Edwards, Dr. Jerry McNabb, and Pastor Kenneth Oliver officiating.

Interment will take place in West Hill Cemetery in Trion, GA.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Jackson, Blaine Cook, Scott Jackson, Bobby Wooten, and Chris Finkbone.

Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, August 6, at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.