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May 5, 2017
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Mrs. Nell Woods Vaughn, Obit (M)

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Mrs. Nell Woods Vaughn, age 80, of Menlo, GA, died Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Redmond Regional Medical Center.
 
Mrs. Vaughn was born May 3, 1937, in Summerville, GA, a daughter of the late Earl F. and Mellie Martin Woods.  She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed as an inspector at Best Manufacturing.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend.  She enjoyed gardening, home improvement shows, and taking care of her family.  Prior to poor health, she was very active in her church; singing in the choir and serving in the child care ministry.  She was a quiet (sometimes) and dignified lady with a feisty streak.  She will be greatly missed.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Vaughn was preceded in death by her brothers, Allen Woods and Donald Woods; a sister, Sherry Bishop; and her daughter-in-law, Tammy Vaughn.
 
Mrs. Vaughn is survived by her husband, Pete Vaughn; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Tasha Vaughn; sisters, Hazel Galloway, Martha Davis, and June Mitchell; grandchildren, Hayden and Ansley Vaughn, Taylor and Ashleigh Vaughn, Josey Edwards and Tyler Whitlock, and Aubrie Edwards; and 3 great-grandchildren.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.
 
Funeral services for Mrs. Vaughn will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, May 8, 2017, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Danny Decker officiating.  Interment will follow in the AMI Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Jimmy Espy, Dickie Vaughn, Taylor Vaughn, Hayden Vaughn, and John Vanhorn.
 
Mrs. Vaughn will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday, May 7, 2017.
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Nell Woods Vaughn who died on Thursday.  
May 3, 2017
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Ms. Glenda Battles, Obit (M)

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Ms. Glenda Battles, age 54, of Lyerly, GA, died Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at her residence.
 
Ms. Battles was born April 14, 1963, in Centre, AL, daughter of Martha Fuller Battles and the late Claude Battles.  She was Baptist by faith and was employed as a department manager at Wal-Mart. In addition to her father, Ms. Battles was preceded in death by an infant son, Derek Battles; and a sister, Shirley Rickett.
 
Ms. Battles is survived by her son, Michael Battles; daughter, Jessica Battles; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby Battles, Carlton Battles, Earl Battles, Gary and Jacque Battles, Jerry and Joyce Battles, Terry and Gwen Battles; sisters, Dorothy Battles, Doris Battles, and Tina Battles; and a grandson, Bradley Battles.
 
Graveside and interment services for Ms. Battles will be held at 4:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) Friday, May 5, 2017, from the Mill Creek Cemetery with Rev. Kevin J. Norton officiating.  Pallbearers will be Michael Battles, Johnny York, Jeffrey Blackmon, Gary Battles, Steven Wigley, and Bobby Battles.
 
Ms. Battles will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) until the hour of service on Friday.
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Ms. Glenda Battles who died on Wednesday.  
May 2, 2017
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Mr. Kelley Amos Edgeworth Obit (ER)

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Mr. Kelley Amos Edgeworth, age 89, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017, in a Rome hospital. 

He was born in Trion, Georgia, on October 10, 1927, son of the late Charles and Lena Hunter Edgeworth.  Mr. Edgeworth was retired from Chattooga County Public Works and was a member of the Community Holiness Church.  He was preceded in death by a daughter the late Shirley Ann Edgeworth.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Ann Siffles Edgeworth; son Johnny Edgeworth; Grandson Joseph Edgeworth; Great Granddaughter Whitley Chandler; several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 3rd, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Stevie Collins and Rev. Paul Edgeworth officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery.   Active Pallbearers: T. J. Fountain, Brandon Fountain, Jack Siffles, Jr., Michael Dooley, Robert Siffles, Russell Greene, Colt Siffles. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 til 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

May 1, 2017
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MR. KELLEY EDGEWORTH, Incomplete (ER)

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MR. KELLEY EDGEWORTH, age 89, of Dry Valley Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday afternoon in a Rome hospital.  He was born on October 10, 1927, and was employed by Chattooga County.

        Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

April 29, 2017
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Mr. James Curtis Stoker Obit (M)

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Mr. James Curtis Stoker, age 88, of Menlo, GA, passed away Friday April 28, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Stoker was born Jan. 26, 1929, in Cloudland, GA, the son of the late George and Annie Moses Stoker.  He was retired from Riegal Textile, a veteran of the Korean War, where he received the purple heart, and many other medals, was a member of the Riegal Quarter Century Club, and other than his parents he was  preceded in death by  2 brothers, Claude Stoker, and Infant Baby Stoker who died at birth.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Monnie J. Stoker, daughters and son-in-law, Joyce White, Vicki and Randy Bagley,  sister, Thelma Lowery, grandchildren, Suzanne Willis, Michael & Betty White, Clifton & Maghan Bagley,  great-grandchildren, Joshua White, Layla Sims, Peyton Bagley, Tony Floyd, Jordan Floyd.

Funeral service will be  held 2:00 p.m. Monday April 30, 2017, from the Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Patterson and Rev. Tom Russell officiating with interment in the West Hill Cemetery.  Active pallbearers, Randy Stoker, Sammy Lee, Michael White, Clifton Bagley, Leonard Robinson, Jerry (Homebrew) Deering, David Adams,  Roy Brown, JR.  Honorary pallbearers, Don Wofford, Joshua White, Edward Lee, James Lee.

Mr. Stoker will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mr. James Curtis Stoker who died on Friday.

April 28, 2017
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Mr. Walton David Hughes, Updated Obit (Mason)

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Mr. Walton David Hughes, age 74 of Summerville, GA, formerly of Cedar Bluff, AL, passed away Friday April 28, 2017 at Floyd Medical Center.
Mr. Hughes was born April 5, 1943 in Gaylesville, AL to the late Hoarce and Virgie Bannister Hughes. He was a United States Army veteran, having served in Vietnam.  He attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was a retired automotive dealer.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Hughes was preceded in death by his sisters; Louise Tillman and Elizabeth Baty, brothers; Charles Hughes, Wilburn Hughes, Winfred Hughes, and Johnny Hughes; and a great-great-grandson; Easton Barrett Morris.
Survivors include his wife; Judy Hughes, son; Joey Hughes and his fiance’, Freda Rhodes; daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Darrell Wheat, brothers and sisters-in-law; Bobby and Betty Sue Hughes, H.R. Jr. and Mildred Hughes; and grandchildren, Ashley Little and Abbigail Wheat.
Funeral Services for Mr. Hughes will be held at 3:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) Sunday, April 30, 2017, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tom Russell and Rev. Gary Wells officiating.  Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Lydell Hughes, Marty Rogers, David Mitchell, Blake Hughes, Lamar Hughes, and Rusty Dooley. Honorary pallbearers will be all personal friends.
Mr. Hughes will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) until the hour of service on Sunday.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Walton David Hughes who died on Friday.  To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.
April 27, 2017
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Mrs. Lula Mann Hughes, Obit (Mason)

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Mrs. Lula Mann Hughes, age 92, of Lyerly, GA, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at the Oakview Health and Rehabilitation Center.
 
Mrs. Hughes was born January 6, 1925, in LaFayette, GA, daughter of the late James Arthur and Argie Leona Davis Mann.  She was a member of the West Berryton Faith Temple Holiness Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Mohawk Industries.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, James R. “Jack” Hughes; 2 brothers; 4 sisters; and a great-grandson, Josh Tidmore.
 
Mrs. Hughes is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Robert and Marietta Hughes, James Rayburn and Shirley Hughes; brother, Rev. John Mann; grandchildren, Debra Butler, Donna and Jerry Mostiller, Scott Hughes, Tony and Sissy Dowdy, Timmy and Danni Dowdy, Robin and Timmy Prince, Billie Bethune, Matt Hughes; 18 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
 
Funeral services for Mrs. Hughes will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, April 28, 2017, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Stevens and Rev. Gary “Bucky” Brown officiating.  Interment will follow in the Lyerly Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be William Hughes, M. D. Hughes, Jimmy Hughes, Kenneth Mann, Billy John Lewis, and Andy Stivers.  Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren, the staff of Oakview Health and Rehabilitation Center, and the Women’s Sunday School Class of the West Berryton Faith Temple Holiness Church.
 
Mrs. Hughes 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 Friday.
 
The family respectfully requests no food.
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Lula Mann Hughes who died on Wednesday.  
April 26, 2017
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Mr. Leonard Briten Hawkins, Updated Obit (Coffman)

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Mr. Leonard Briten Hawkins, age 66 of Lafayette, GA passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at his residence.

 

Mr. Hawkins was born in Lafayette, GA on May 12, 1950, son of the late Oscar Daniel Hawkins and Jannie Lou Adams Broadrick.  He worked as a mechanic and could repair just about anything.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Hawkins was preceded in death by his wife, Debra Hawkins; sister, Louise Robinson and a brother, Henry Hawkins. 

 

Mr. Hawkins is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Hollis Siffles, Jannie and Keith Burrage and Debra and Butch Cordle; sisters and brother-in-law, Irene Cagle, Sarah Robinson and Brenda and Tommy Young, Sr.; 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral Services for Mr. Hawkins will be held Friday, April 28, 2017 at 4:00 P.M. in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Shores officiating.  Interment will follow in the Hawkins Family Cemetery with Rev. Gary Wells officiating.

 

Pallbearers will be Brandon Siffles, Ryan Siffles, Jay C. Young, Tommy Young, Jr., Stacy Robinson and Richard Robinson.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Nephews and Eric Talley and Tommy Young, Sr.

 

Mr. Hawkins will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 2:00 P.M. until the hour of service.

 

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Leonard Briten Hawkins.  

April 25, 2017
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Mr. Harold Gene Nix Obit (M) Corrected

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Mr. Harold Gene Nix, age 80, of Lyerly, GA, passed away Saturday April 22, 2017, at Cartersville Medical Center.
Mr. Nix was born November 4, 1936, in Trion, GA, the son of the late Harold Offit and Ruby Dell Taylor Nix.  He was retired having worked with the Georgia State Patrol, Cobb County Police, Summerville Police Department, the Chattooga County Sheriff Department where he was Chief Deputy, and Hays Correctional Institute. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and was a U.S. Marine veteran having served in Korea.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Alexander Nix; and a sister, Kathryn Iris Langston.
Survivors include his children, Howard Lee Nix and Linda Distal, Ciba Lynn Bell and Frank (Buddy) Bell, Jr., Kathy Reynolds, Jennie Dell and Foye Renfroe; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday April 25, 2017, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Jamie Lee Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens.  Active pallbearers will be Shannon Nix, Talley Pierce, Randy Jones, Glenn Pierce, Derek Reynolds, Luke Nix, and Mark Cooper.  Honorary pallbearers, all law enforcement, active and retired, GSP, Cobb Police, Summerville Police, Chattooga County Sheriff Dept. and HCI.
Mr. Nix will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Monday April 24, 2017.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Harold Gene Nix who died on Saturday. 
April 24, 2017
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Mr. Harold Gene Nix, Obit. (M)

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Mr. Harold Gene Nix, age 80, of Lyerly, GA, passed away Saturday April 22, 2017, in Cartersville Medical Center.
Mr. Nix was born November 4, 1936, in Trion, GA, the son of Harold Offit and Ruby Dell Taylor Nix.  He was retired, having worked with GSP, Cobb Police, Summerville Police Dept., Chattooga County Sheriff Department where he was Chief Deputy, Hayes CI, he was a member of the Order of Fraternal of Police, and a  U.S. Marine veteran, having served in Korea.  He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann Alexander Nix, a sister Kathryn Iris Langston.
Survivors include his children,  Howard Lee Nix & Linda Distal, Ciba Lynn Bell & Frank (Buddy) Bell, JR, Kathy Reynolds, Jennie Dell & Foye Renfroe,  13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday April 25, 2017, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Jamie Lee Davis officiating with interment in the Greenhills Memory Garden.  Active pallbearers, Shannon Nix, Talley Pierce, Randy Jones, Glenn Pierce, Derek Reynolds, Luke Nix, Mark Cooper.
Mr. Nix will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Monday April 24, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangement for Mr. Harold Gene Nix who died on Saturday.
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