Mr. Michael McDaniel, Sr., age 57, of Lyerly, GA, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Pruitt Healthcare in LaFayette, GA.
Mr. Charles Devoe “Chuck” Harris, Jr., age 53 of Trion, GA passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness.
Mrs. Shirley Juanita Venable Benedict, age 77 of Summerville, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 at her residence.
MRS. SHARON DIANE BRIDGES, age 72, of Allen Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday , June 18, 2017, at her residence. Born in Trion, Georgia on March 1, 1945, was a daughter of the late William )Bill) and Mildred League Croft. She was a homemaker and member of the Gospel Light Christian Fellowship Church.
Surviving are daughter, Angelia Dodd; sons, Stephen Dodd, Bryant Dodd, Paul Dodd, Kelley Dodd, and Danny Dodd; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren also survive.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Sharon Diane Bridges who passed away Sunday.
Mrs. Sandra Diane Murphy Bentley, age 67, of Gaylesville, AL, the Jamestown Community, passed away Saturday Morning June 17, 2017, at her residence.
Mrs. Bentley was born October 24, 1949, in Gadsden, AL, the daughter of Roy Murphy, SR, and Fannie Mae Higgins Murphy. She retired from Best Gloves, and loved to read and sew.
Survivors include her husband, Dennis (Buttercup) Bentley, son & daughter-in-law, Brent Matthew & Jacqueline Ann Bentley, daughter & son-in-law, Sonja Dennise & Sam Hall, granddaughter, Harley Breanna Bentley, sisters-in-law, Barbara Lee Murphy, Geneva Williams.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday June 18, 2017, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Keith and Minister Berlin Murphy officiating with interment in the Moseley Cemetery. Active pallbearers, Roger Tucker, Jimmy Tucker, James Bentley, Jamey Tucker, Jesse Tucker and Steve Tucker..
Mrs. Bentley will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Sunday June 18, 2017 from 12:00 noon until the funeral hour.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mrs. Sandra Diane Murphy Bentley who died on Saturday.
MRS. VERA MAE BICE, age 89, of Hinton Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, June 16, 2017, morning in the local nursing home. She was born in Chattooga County on June 20, 1927 to the late Jim and Dolery Prince Bundrum. Mrs. Bice was Church of God by Faith, a Homemaker, and was preceded in death by her husband, the late Frank Bice.
Survivors include daughter, Cindy Reece; sons, Danny Bice, Roland Bice, Richard Bice, Terry Bice, and Billy Bice; Nineteen Grandchildren, several Great Grand Childred and Great Great Grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 19th, at 1:30 P.M. from the J. D., Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Rutledge and Pastor Larry Reynolds officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Johnny Reece, Jason Reece, Justin Reece, Jason Bice, Paul Bice, and Stevie Bice. The Family will receive friends Sunday from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Zera Mae Bice who passed away Friday.
Mrs. Myrtle Ruth White, age 71, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at Redmond Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. White was born September 14, 1945, in Cartersville, GA, daughter of the late Bradley and Mary Lou Collum Edwards. She was a homemaker and a member of the Subligna Baptist Church.
Mrs. White is survived by her husband, Jerry White; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Nick Dimos; brothers, Jerry Edwards, Charles Edwards, and Eddie Edwards; sister, Karen Edwards; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. White will be held at 4:30 P.M. Friday, June 16, 2017, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Benny Price officiating. Interment will follow in the Subligna Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gene Martin, Jeremy Edwards, Yandell Park, Chris Cook, Brett Scott, and Allen Cooper.
Mrs. White 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 Friday.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Myrtle Ruth White who died on Wednesday.
Mrs. Barbara Jean Gill, age 67, of LaFayette, GA, died Monday, June 12, 2017, at the home of her daughter.
Mrs. Gill was born May 10, 1950, in Fort Payne, AL, daughter of the late Joe Willis Galloway and Verna Virginia Shankles Galloway. She attended the Faith Worship Center, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Mount Vernon Mills. Mrs. Gill was a loving mama, nanna, and mother-in-law. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Gill; sister, Beverly Green; brothers, Edward Galloway and Wayne Galloway.
Mrs. Gill is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Kenny Clark, Regina and Eric Hurley; brothers and sister-in-law, Danny and Andrea Galloway, Roger Galloway; sisters and brothers-in-law, Katherine and Bobby McCarty, Sandy Timmons and Brian Steele; grandchildren, Joshua and Tori Smallan, Joseph Smallan, Chelsey Smallan, Zack Clark, Katie Saine, Nathan Clark, and Erica Hurley; great-grandchild, Lawson Saine.
Funeral services for Mrs. Gill will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, June 16, 2017, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Russell Swafford and Rev. Gary “Bucky” Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Kenny Clark, Joshua Smallan, Joseph Smallan, Eric Hurley, Danny Galloway, and Lake Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Sitton, Donnie Smith, Doug Gill, and the staff at Harbin Clinic Dialysis Center of Summerville.
Mrs. Gill will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, June 15, 2017.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Barbara Jean Gill who passed away on Monday.
MS. MONA LISA McCUTCHINS – Age 60, of Summerville, Georgia passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mrs. Eula Mae London McCutchins and Mr. George McCutchins, brother, Al Ray McCutchins, sister, Anita McCutchins, and two nephews, Isaiah McCutchins and Trevor Montgomery.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Mike McGee; daughter, LaPorsche McCutchins (Marketia McMichael); very special grandson, DeKerious McCutchins; three sisters, Ann (Ronald) Montgomery, Vivian (Marcus) Wells, and Anna McCutchins, of Summerville, Georgia; two brothers, Juan (Jennifer) London and Tracy (Sandy) McCutchins of Atlanta, Georgia; one aunt, Ailene McCutchins; one uncle, Robert Leggins of Toledo, Ohio; very special friends, Shelia Stewart, Sarah Ruth Thompson, Elaine Hudgins, and Dot McDaniel; dear cousins, Frank McCutchins, Jr., Mark and Annette Jackson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Homegoing Service will be Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 1:00 P. M. at New Bethel Baptist Church, 281 Georgia Avenue, Summerville, Georgia, with Apostle Jennifer London, Pastor Kevin Roach, and other ministers officiating. Her remains will lie in state at the funeral home on Friday after 11:00 A.M. and at the church one hour before the service. Interment, Allgood Cemetery in Trion, Georgia.
Mr. Aubrey Eugene “Gene” Albertson, age 79, of Summerville, GA, died Thursday, June 8, 2017, at the Oakview Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. Albertson was born June 26, 1937, in Monticello, KY, son of the late Roy Albertson and Ora Lewis Albertson Windle. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and prior to his retirement, was self-employed in the construction industry. Mr. Albertson was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Korea. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William Clint Albertson; and a sister, Dorothy Thompson.
Mr. Albertson is survived by his wife, Judie Albertson; children, Lonnie (Jullie) Albertson, Evan (Tammy) Albertson, Darrin (Terri) Albertson, Pam Sanders, Guy (Marcey) Albertson, Amy Albertson, Wendy (Andy) Howell, Douglas Albertson; brothers, Jack Albertson, Roy Albertson, and Randy Windle; sisters, Nancy Williams, and Judy Brown; grandchildren, Shelby Howell, Sophia Strickland, Kyle Albertson, Natasha Albertson, Junior Sanders, Summer Sanders, Curtis Brown, J. P. Brown, Kristin Albertson, Tiffany Bland, Taylor Singletary, Brian Pope, Misty Newsome, Morgan and Cierra Albertson; and several great-grandchildren.
Memorial services for Mr. Albertson will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, June 17, 2017, from the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses with Bro. Leon Tucker officiating.
There will be a gathering of family and friends at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses from 2:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Saturday.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Aubrey Eugene “Gene” Albertson who died on Thursday.