Ms. Kimberly Michelle (Morris) McRae, age 54 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at her residence in Summerville, Georgia following an extended illness.

Kimberly was born in Rome, Georgia on August 16, 1971, daughter of the late Joey Morris and Sheila Dianne Barksdale. She was also preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Joe Morris, Sr. and Alice Morris; maternal grandparents, Cecil and Virginia Barksdale; special grandfather Gene Copeland and an uncle: Joe Morris, Jr. Kimberly was a high school graduate, class of 1989 Trion High School. She was a Christian of the Baptist faith.

Kimberly is survived by a daughter, Gracie Nixon; son, Matthew Nixon and a sister Holly Morris Kidd.

Funeral services for Kimberly will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Coffman Funeral Home with Reverend Thurston Garrett officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Larry Gilreath, Bobby Nixon, Daniel Nixon, Justin Blackmon, Landen Self and Hunter Woody.

Kimberly will lie in state at the Coffman Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 noon until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Ms. Kimberly Michelle (Morris) McRae.

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

Mrs. Darnell Sparks Amico age 92 of Trion, GA passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 at her residence.

Mrs. Amico was born February 20, 1933 in Gaylesville, AL, the daughter of the late Vay and Edgel Sparks. She was a member of Central Avenue Baptist Church and was retired from Caron National Spinning Mill in LaFayette, GA.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Amico; and sons, Joseph Amico and Tony McKeehan.

Survivors include her son, Ronald (Jenna) McKeehan; 4 grandchildren;  and 4 great grandchildren.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Amico will take place at 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 7 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Hampton officiating. Interment will be private.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the funeral home.

Mrs. Brenda Joyce Sims, age 77 of Summerville, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at her residence.

Mrs. Sims was born in Trion, Georgia on July 25, 1948, daughter of the late Robert Blackmon and Fannie Davis Blackmon. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church and was retired from Wire Tech Industries. She loved fishing and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sims was preceded in death by her husband, Johhny Sims; son, Herman Hatfield; sister, Betty Blackmon; and brothers, Jimmy Blackmon, Max Blackmon, James Blackmon, Sammy Blackmon, Bobby Blackmon, Benny Blackmon and Ernest Blackmon.

Mrs. Sims is survived by a son, Timmy Hatfield; daughter and son-in-law, Candy and Josh Dawson; sister, Thelma Hatfield; grandchildren, Tameca Lamb, Rocky Hatfield, Ryan Rowland, Abby Martenn, Destiny Brown, Bella Dawson, Ava Dawson and Joshua Dawson; great grandchildren, Alisha Godfrey, Layla Lee, Lakeland Martenn and Barrett Martenn; and a number of niece and nephews.

Memorial Services for Mrs. Sims will be held Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Scoggins officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Brenda Joyce Sims.

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

Mr. John Clinton Hunter, II, age 25 of Summerville, passed away early Sunday, September 28, 2025 from injuries received in a four wheeler accident. He was born in Rome, Georgia on March 16, 2000, son of Clint and Kristie Hunter. John was a beautiful, sweet Soul and always had a smile. He was a member of the Subligna Baptist Church, was a 2022 Agriculture graduate from the University of Georgia, and was self employed in furniture, farming, and produce business. John was preceded in death by grandmothers, the late Jean McGraw the late Martha Speer Hunter, and a uncle, the late James Robert Hunter.

Surviving are parents, Clint and Kristie Hunter; paternal grandfather, Jim Hunter; maternal grandfather, Don McGraw; sister, Emily Hunter (Randall Burnes); niece, Dakyota Allen; nephew, Clyde Allen; great uncle, Jerry Speer; aunts and uncles, Rhonda and Eddie Young, Donald and Susie McGraw, Pam and Ricky Hammonds; several Cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 2nd, at 2:00 P.M. from the Subligna Baptist Church with Brother Charles Bishop officiating, interment in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Cole Allen, Chase Dotson, C. E. Massey, Brennon Whitlock, Trevor Burdick, Donald McGraw, Calen Cooper, and Tufton Blanks; Honorary Pallbearers, Sage Owings, Bryce Barrett, Aunt Susu, Aunt Pammie, and Aunt Rhondie.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Pleasant Grove Cemetery Fund at #204 Congress Street, Summerville, Georgia-30747, or a charity of choice.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangement for Mr. John Clinton Hunter, II.

Mrs. Helen Nichols Bedingfield, age 63 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in a Rome hospital.

Helen was born in Portland, Oregon on November 29, 1961, daughter of the late Floyd Worley and Jerry Phillis Pharr Worley. She was a loving wife, mother, and Nina. She was a homemaker, of the Christian Faith, and loved reading, especially her Bible.

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by a daughter, Chelsea Nichols.

Helen is survived by her husband, Thomas Bedingfield; sons and soon to be daughter-in-law, Ryan Nichols and Megan Skates and Steven Bedingfield; daughters and sons-in-law, Erin and Eric Edgeworth and Sarah and Marvin Timmons; brothers, Doug Worley and Glenn Worley; grandchildren, Sophia Burrage, Gracelynn Burrage, Aubree Edgeworth, Emma Nichols, True Timmons and Landon Timmons; special friends, Lyla Clay and Kathryn Abbott and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Helen will be held Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home.

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

The family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, to make memorial contributions to help with funeral expenses.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Helen Nichols Bedingfield.

Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook, post condolences or make a donation.

Mrs. Shelia Darlene Rollins, age 65, of Trion, GA, died Monday, September 22, 2025, at her residence.

Mrs. Rollins was born September 17, 1960, daughter of the late James Vernon Potts and Martha Ann Atchly Potts. She was previously employed in the Maintenance Department of Mount Vernon Mills.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rollins was preceded in death by a brother, Randall Potts.

Survivors include her husband, Clarence Rollins; sons, Keith Rollins and Kevin Rollins; a brother, Terry Potts; sister, Melissa Potts; and 4 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 27, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel. Active pallbearers will be Keith Rollins, Morgan Stowe, Johnathan Rollins, John Rollins, Kevin Rollins, and Chris Roberts. Honorary pallbearers will be Chance Gilliland, Matthew Jaden Barnett, Austin Akery, Jonathon Potts, Ryan Potts, Jason Hays, and Joey Hayes.

Mrs. Rollins will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Saturday.

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. David “Randy” Maxwell age 70 passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025 at a Rome, GA hospital.

Mr. Maxwell was born May 8, 1955 in Trion, GA to the late Wallace and Ruby Smith Maxwell. He was a master handyman, and he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by brother, Greg Maxwell.

Survivors include his son, Matt (Lindsey) Maxwell; daughter Brooke (Brian) Cigainero; sisters, Glenda Maxwell and Sandra (Jerry) Tallent; and grandchildren, Camille Maxwell, Norah Maxwell, and Stockton Cigainero.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 25, 2025, at West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Matthew Willingham officiating. Pallbearers will be Brian Cigainero, Gabe Tallent, Heath Hutcheson, Kevin Gilliland, David Daniel, and Jerry Purdy.

Mr. Maxwell will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 24, 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.

Ms. Debbie Darlene Smith age 66 of Lyerly, GA passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at her residence.

Ms. Smith was born February 21, 1959 in Ft. Payne, AL to the late John and Mildred Wade Marshall. She was retired from Bigelow-Sanford (Mohawk) and was a member of Four Mile Baptist Church. She enjoyed the outdoors, her dogs, her family, and life in general.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, Charles and Frankie Marshall.

Survivors include her siblings, Steve (Ginger) Marshall, and Gail (Dennis) Mosley; and special aunt, Catherine “Cat” Brewster.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Ms. Smith will take place at 1:00 PM EST Monday September 22 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Sanford DeBerry officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. bethel with Steve Marshall, Richard Mobbs, Dennis Mosley, Kenny Edwards, Kevin Edwards, and Tommy Busbin serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Monday from 11:00 AM EST until the service hour at Mason Funeral Home.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit www.MasonFuneralHome.com.

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

Dorothy Hammond Heath, age 91, of Summerville, GA, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on September 16, 2025. She was born November 1, 1933, and lived a long, full, and remarkable life marked by faith, hard work, and love for her family.

A devoted member of Floyd Springs Baptist Church, Dorothy lived her life as a woman of strong Christian faith and service.
Professionally, she was known for her dedication and leadership. She began her career as Executive Secretary to the Cotton Buyer at Riegel Textile, later serving as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager at United First Federal in Florida. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to own and operate several successful businesses, including Shangrala Beach on Weiss Lake, Dotties’s Slimmer Trimmer You, and the beloved Dottie’s Diner.

Our precious “DotDot” received her complete healing Tuesday morning. Loving fiercely doesn’t even begin to describe her. She had the brightest smile, the most infectious laugh, and could outcook any chef. She stayed sharp as a tack until dementia stole pieces of her mind, but it could never take away who she was to us.

The memories we carry are countless and will always be with us. We remember when she cried about turning 80, but we were simply thankful that God gave us 91 beautiful years with her. Each day we had was a blessing.

Dorothy’s proudest role was that of Mother, Grandmother, and Matriarch. She was the loving mother of three wonderful daughters, the cherished grandmother of four, great-grandmother of eight, and great-great-grandmother of two. Her family was her greatest joy, and her legacy of love, laughter, and resilience will live on in each of us.

Dorothy will be remembered for her sharp mind, entrepreneurial drive, radiant smile, and her ability to bring warmth and joy to all who knew her.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Heath; parents, Robert H. Hammond and Maude Purcell Hammond; brother, R.H. Hammond, Jr.; and grandson, Chuck Hammonds.

Survivors include her daughters, Janice (Nick) Vann, Rita (Tim) Harton, and Karen Hurley; grandchildren, Jeff Browning, Chad Browning, and Alison Ross; great-grandchildren, Chase Browning, Macy Browning, Kade Browning, Evan Browning, Riley Ross, Jonas Ross, Autumn Hammonds, and Reese Hammonds; great-great-grandchildren, Lyric Browning and Jasper Ross.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 21, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Garrett Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Browning, Chad Browning, Chase Browning, Riley Ross, Jonas Ross, and Kade Browning. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Floyd Springs Baptist Church Senior Adult Class.

Dorothy will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Sunday. The family invites friends and loved ones to celebrate a life well lived and a woman deeply loved.

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.

Kristy McNeese Wogomon has gone to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 5, 2025. She passed away at 7:00 AM at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN.

She was preceded in death by her father Lamar McNeese, her paternal grandfather Walter McNeese and paternal grandmother Grace McDaniel, as well as her maternal grandfather George P. “Square” Reece and maternal grandmother Mary Lou Fleming Martin and bonus grandfather Ross Martin.

Still surviving is her husband Eric Wogomon, her two sons Aaron Venn and Andrew Venn (Kaysie Lee Wright), her mother Paula McNeese and her brother Randy McNeese. Kristy had two bonus daughters Erica Wogomon Day (Kris Day) and Sierra Wogomon. She had four bonus grandchildren, all of them loved her as their grandma. Kristy had Aunts and Uncles, Cousins and Friends that she deeply loved.

Kristy was employed at the University of Tennessee on staff to the Dean at the Institute of Agriculture. She also was a student at the University of Tennessee where she was studying for her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Kristy was involved in many activities and was so full of life. She loved going to watch her Volunteers, in which she had season football tickets, and was so proud that she was a part of the school. She loved her family more that anyone could ever imagine. Her two boys were her pride and joy and they loved their mother with all of their heart.

We know that Kristy is rejoicing with our Lord in heaven as she was a very strong believer in Jesus Christ. She believed that to show Jesus was just as important if not more important than to preach.

There will be a celebration of Kristy’s life on Sunday, September 21st 2:00PM at Lyerly First Baptist Church, 265 Tennessee Ave., Lyerly, GA 30730. All family and friends are welcome to attend.

A second celebration for Kristy will be on Sunday, September 28th 3:00PM at Willow Creek Community Center, 130 Willowcreek Blvd, Sweetwater, TN 37874.

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.