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November 8, 2016
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Reverend Varney Arthur “Art” Graves, Obit. (C) UPDATED

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It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our dear husband, dad, and papa, Reverend Varney Arthur “Art” Graves.  Varney Arthur Graves was born in Wilmington, Delaware on October 20, 1935 and passed from this world on the afternoon of November 6, 2016 (All Saints Day in the United Methodist Church).
Art was ordained in full connection with the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church in 1966.  He served the people of North Georgia with his whole heart and being. Prior to ordination he served his country as a United States Marine from 1953 – 1956.
During his ministerial career he served ten different churches:  Trinity United Methodist Church (UMC) in LaGrange, GA; St. Paul UMC in Atlanta, GA; Grace UMC, Atlanta GA; Thomson 1st UMC, Thomson, GA; Tuckston UMC, Athens, GA; Graysville UMC, Graysville, GA; Trion UMC, Trion, GA; LaFayette 1st UMC, LaFayette, GA;  Eaton UMC, Eaton, GA; and Fisher’s Chapel UMC, Summerville, GA.
Art was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wiley and Minnie Graves (a strong influence in his life), Walter and Beulah Graves; parents, Varney A and Mary Bartlett Graves, and brother-in-law Donald Baker.
Art is survived by his family who have been deeply blessed by his love and Godly example:   Sylvia Frances Sajem Graves, his devoted wife of 54 years, his brother Walter Graves (Jane), and sisters Emily Edwards (Robert), Kris Reuben (Jim), and Andi Baker; as well as, his daughter Vanessa Elise Graves Schuler, his sons Marshall Art Keith Graves (Sally) and Gerald Glenn Graves; and, his grandchildren Mara Gabrielle Schuler, Brandon Ellis Schuler, Rebecca Michal Schuler, Joshua Arthur Graves, Kaitlyn Paige Graves, Lindsey Walston (David), Nathan Vega, Brenan Vega (Bridgette), Godson Newton McCurdy and, a “Child of Compassion” Sulmy Anedith Martinez Gomez in Guatemala.
The family requests your presence on Thursday, November 10, 2016  for a Celebration of Life Service to be held at Trion UMC at 3:30pm and will receive guests following the service. (Trion UMC, 17 DeForest Ave, Trion, GA  30753)
For interested family and friends, a processional will depart Coffman’s Funeral Home at 1:30PM for the interment service to be held at Fisher’s Chapel UMC at 2:00PM. (Coffman’s Funeral Home, 12855 US-27, Summerville, GA  30747)
The family is accepting flowers for the service, and request that memorial gifts be made to either the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) or the Fisher’s Chapel Building Fund.
1 – United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR): online through umcor.org, call 1-800-554-8583; mail checks to UMCOR, PO Box 9068, New York, NY 10087; or at your local United Methodist church.  Mark checks: “In Memory of Rev. Art Graves”. 
2 – FIsher’s Chapel Buidling Fund:  Make checks payable to Fisher’s Chapel UMC marked “In Memory of Rev. Art Graves” Fisher’s Chapel UMC, 7335 Dry Creek Rd, Summerville, GA  30745
Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Rev. Art Graves.  Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and to post condolences. 
November 8, 2016
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Rev.Varney Arthur “Art” Graves

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It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our dear husband, father, and grandfather, Reverend Varney Arthur “Art” Graves.  He was born in Wilmington, Delaware on October 20, 1935, and passed from this world on the afternoon of November 6, 2016 (All Saints Day in the Methodist Church).

 

Art served as either the youth minister or pastor for the people of North Georgia as an ordained minister in the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church since 1960.  In that time period, he was appointed to ten Methodist Churches: Trinity United Methodist Church (UMC), Lagrange, GA; St. Paul UMC, Atlanta; Grace UMC, Atlanta; Thomson First Methodist, Thomson, GA; Tuckston UMC, Athens, GA; Graysville UMC, Graysville, GA; Trion UMC, Trion, GA; Lafayette 1st Methodist, Lafayette, GA; Eton UMC, Eton, GA; and Fisher’s Chapel UMC in Summerville, GA.

 

Art was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wiley and Minnie Graves (a strong influence in his life), Walter and Beulah Graves; and his parents, Varney A. and Mary Bartlett Graves.

 

Art is survived by Sylvia Graves, his devoted wife of 54 years; daughter, Vanessa Schuler; sons, Marshall Graves and Gerald Graves; brother, Walter Graves; sisters, Emily Roberts, Betty Rueben, and Andi Baker; grandchildren, Mara Gabrielle Schuler, Rebecca Michal Schuler, Brandon Ellis Schuler, Joshua Arthur Graves, Kaitlyn Paige Graves, Lindsey Walston, Nathan Vega and Brenan Vega; a Godson, Newton McCurdy; and through Compassionate Friends, a “Child of compassion” Sulmy Anedith Martinez Gomes in Guatemala.

 

A Celebration of Life Service for Rev. Art Graves will be held Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 3:30 P.M. in the Trion United Methodist Church with Rev. John McCurdy and Family and Friends  officiating. 

 

Interment will be at 2:00 P.M. in the Fisher’s Chapel Cemetery.  Those desiring to attend the graveside are asked to meet at Coffman Funeral Home by 1:15 Thursday.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Ellis Schuler, Joshua Arthur Graves, Newton McCurdy, Nathan Vega and Brenan Vega.

 

Flowers will be accepted, however, those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Fisher’s Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund or to United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) at umcor.org, 1-800-554-8583 or mail checks to UMCOR, PO Box 9068, New York, NY  10087.

 

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel, is honored to be serving the family of Rev. Art Graves.  Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and to post condolences.

November 7, 2016
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Mr. Joseph Luther (Joe L) Dawson, Obit. (M)

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Mr. Joseph Luther  (Joe L) Dawson, age 66, of Ft. Payne, AL, passed away Saturday November 5, 2016, at his residence.
 
Mr. Dawson was born November 4, 1950, in Trion, GA, the son of the late Willie and Grace Rutledge Dawson.  He was retired SGT First Class of the  U.S. Army , having served in Vietnam.  He was preceded in death by brothers, Franklin Dawson, Wesley Dawson, Gene Dawson.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah Dawson, children, Joe and Kristy Dawson, JR, Bobby and Kimmy Dawson, Kelly Dawson and Anthony Dearing, sisters, Wilma and James Burrage, Nilma Burrage, Martha Dawson, 5 grandchildren.
 
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. EST Thursday November 10, 2016 from the Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Darriel Thompson officiating with interment in the Canton Military Cemetery with full military honors.
Active  pallbearers, Joe Dawson, JR, Bobby Dawson, Joey Dawson, Luke Dawson, Anthony Dearing, Kevin Wills.
 
Mr. Dawson will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Wednesday November 9, 2016 from 6 to 8 pm EST.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mr. Joseph Luther (Joe L) Dawson who died on Saturday.
 
Mason Funeral Home is directing.  For guestbook, please go online to www.masonfuneralhome.com
October 31, 2016
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Mr. William J.D. Fowler, Obit. (M)

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Mr. William J.D. Fowler, age 72, of Trion, GA, died Sunday, October 30, 2016, at his residence.
Mr. Fowler was born July 30, 1944, in Summerville, GA, son of the late J.D. and Roxie Jane Hunter Fowler.  He attended the Summerville Church of God, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mount Vernon Mills.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Alex Fowler; a grandson, Kenny Dawson; and a great-granddaughter, Letty Stoner.
Mr. Fowler is survived by his wife, Carolyn Fowler; a son, Lamar Fowler; daughters and sons-in-law, Annette and Richard Dover, Cynthia Fowler, Dawn and Chuck Harris, Melissa Christol, Shelia Jones, and Dasaray Fowler; brother, Donnie Fowler; sister-in-law, Penny Fowler; 20 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren.
Graveside and interment services for Mr. Fowler will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 2, 2016, from the LaFayette Memory Gardens.  Active pallbearers will be Bo Dunn, Bobby Jones, Dustin Harris, Michael Thompson, Erick Wilson, Tim Wester, and J. T. Wester.  Honorary pallbearers will be James Floyd, Tommy Hill, Katie Bryan, and his friends at Trade Day.
Mr. Fowler will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 1, 2016.  
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. William J.D. Fowler who died on Sunday.  To share your condolences online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.
October 28, 2016
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Miss Roy Diane Tharpe (M)

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Miss Roy Diane Tharpe, age 70, of Summerville, GA died Friday, October 28, 2016.
 
Miss Tharpe was born July 20, 1946 in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of the
Late Roy Alotis Tharpe and Elizabeth McKinny Tharpe.   She was affiliated
with the Sonrise Community Church.
 
Miss Tharpe is survived by her family at Daily Care CLA, Stacey Cordle,
Chip DeFoor, Nell Hardin, Debbie Long, Gerrie Wooten, Brenda Veatch
and Bobby Haynes, Kelli Veatch, Lakesha Veatch, Gewn Battles, Judy Crabtree, Jimmie Davis, Tonya Dawson, Rachel Echols, Nicole Irvine, Angie Joyner, Auburn Lewis, Sandra Lewis, Sissy Lowry, Erica Parker,
Marsha Uptain, and Teresa Wood; and her guardian, Betty St. Clair.
 
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p. m. Sunday, October 30, 2016
at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Steve Pickern officiating.
Burial will follow in West Hill Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be
Gary Uptain, Eli Lewis, Jay Lowry, Wesley Dawson, J J Irvine, and Bobby
Miller.  Honorary pallbearers will be the Staff of Daily Care of
Summerville.
 
Miss Tharpe will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family
will receive friends from 12:30 until 2:00 p. m. on Sunday.
 
Mason Funeral Home is directing.
October 28, 2016
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Mr. Richard Echols III, Obit. (ER) UPDATED

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MR. RICHARD ECHOLS III, age 65, of Perennial Springs Road-Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at his residence following a sudden attack.  Born on July 2, 1951 He was a son of the late Charles R. Echols, Jr. and Ella Edwards Echols.  Mr. Echols attended the Perennial Springs Baptist Church and was retired hyster driver for Mohawk Industries.

        Surviving are His wife, Gail Booker Echols; son, Bryan Echols both of Summerville; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

        Memorial service will be held Saturday, October 29th, at 2:00 P.M. from the Circle B. Farms, on Fish Hatchery Road, Summerville with Rev. Waydell Howell officiating.  In Lieu of flowers the Family ask for contributions for funeral expenses.

        Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

October 28, 2016
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Jada Marie Kendrick, Obit. (W)

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JADA MARIE KENDRICK, age 5, of Trion passed away Monday, October 24, 2016 as a result of injuries sustained from a house fire.

 

Jada attended Leroy Massey Elementary School in Summerville.

 

Jada was preceded in death by her uncle,  aunt, and cousin’s,  Brad, D.J., Clair, Lola and Olivia Jones;  great grandmother: Cornelia Thompson; great grandfathers: Jerry Mean, Frazier Thompson and Todd Mitchell; great-great parents: Gorden Deforest Mitchell, Emma Addison Mitchell, and Edward Frashier.

 

Survivors are father: Kell Kendrick; mother: Ana Addison; sisters: Jaleah Kendrick and Jaylin Kendrick; grandparents: Leroy and Evelyn Hooks, Carol and Repondsia Thompson, Don and Tina Mitchell Lowe, and Deron Addison and Ann Hall; great grandparents: Kenneth and Pam Treadway and Shelia Mitchell; great-great-grandparents: Josephine Frashier and Eloise Kendrick; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral services will be held at Ridgeway Baptist Church, 1594 Ridgeway Rd., LaFayette;  Saturday, October 29 at 4 p.m. with Pastors David Rayburn, James Jamerson and Bobby Minard officiating.

 

Interment to follow in Ridgeway Church Cemetery.

 

Visitation at Rigeway Baptist Church from 12 p.m. – until time of service.

 

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

October 28, 2016
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Clair “Clair Bear” Jones, Lola Jones and Olivia Jones, Obit. (W)

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Clair “Clair Bear” Jones, 4; Lola Jones, 3; and Olivia Jones, 3 months, ascended to their eternal home with their parents, Brad & D.J. Jones and cousin, Jada Kendrick  Monday, October 24, 2016 as a result of injuries sustained from a house fire in Trion, Georgia.

 

They were survived by grandparents: Melissa (Ed Lepper) Jones, Todd Jones, Tina and Don Mitchell Lowe; great grandparents, Tommy & Barbara Woods, Elizabeth Dodd, Kenneth & Pam Treadway, and Shelia Mitchell; great grandmother, Josephine Frashier; aunts and uncles: Landon & Kelly Jones, Alex & Kim Jones, Ana  (Kell Kendrick) Addison, Sammie J. Addison, Shounta Shirley, Billy Sipsy, Darrin Lowe, Jeff Lowe, and Josh Ashworth; several cousins, great aunts and great uncles.

 

Funeral service will be held with their parents and cousin at Ridgeway Baptist Church; 1594 Ridgeway Rd., LaFayette; Saturday, October 29 at 4 p.m.

 

A family interment will follow service in the Ridgeway Baptist Church Cemetery.

 

Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 12 p.m. until service time.

 

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

October 28, 2016
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Myrion Bradley “Brad” Jones and Demi “D.J.” Josephine Jones, Obit. (W)

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Myrion Bradley “Brad” Jones, 29; Demi “D.J.” Josephine Jones, 23, ascended to their eternal home Monday, October 24, 2016 as a result of injuries sustained from a house fire in Trion, Georgia. 

 

Brad was preceded in death by his wife, his three girls, Clair, Lola and Olivia Jones,  eight great grandparents; grandmother: Nellie Woods; grandfather: William Myron Dodd;

 

Survivors are mother: Melissa (Ed Lepper) Jones; father: Todd Jones; grandparents: Tommy (Barbara) Woods and Elizabeth Dodd; brothers: Landon (Kelly) Jones and Alex (Kim) Jones, all of  Summerville;  several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

 

D.J. was preceded in death by her husband, and her three children; grandparents: Marvin and Peggy Addison, and Todd Mitchell; great grandparents: Gordon DeForest Mitchell, Emma Addison Mitchell and Edward Frashier.

 

Survivors are parents: Don & Tina Mitchell Lowe, Trion; father: Marvin Deron (Ann Hall) Addison of  Pitts, GA; grandparents: Kenneth & Pam Treadway, of LaFayette, and Shiela Mitchell; great grandmother: Josephine Frashier of LaFayette; sisters: Ana Addison, Sammie J. Addison, and Shounta Shirley; brothers: Billy Sipsy, Darrin Lowe, Jeff Lowe, and Josh Ashworth;  several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral services will be held at Ridgeway Baptist Church, 1594 Ridgeway Rd. LaFayette; Saturday, October 29 at 4 p.m. with Pastors David Rayburn, James Jamerson and Bobby Minard officiating.

 

Family interment to follow in Ridgeway Church Cemetery.

 

Visitation at Rigeway Baptist Church from 12 p.m. – until time of service.

 

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

October 27, 2016
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Mrs. Glenda Lynne Weaver, Obit. (M)

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Mrs. Glenda Lynne Weaver, age 62, of Trion, GA, passed away Wednesday October 26, 2016, at her residence.  Mrs. Weaver was born May 21, 1954, in Ft. Payne, AL, the daughter of the late Thomas Myrick and Eva Mae Henderson.  She attended  the Pennville Baptist Church, she loved country life and her animals, she was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Audrey McDonald, sisters-in-law, Joy Henderson, Diane Padgett, brother-in-law, Derral Fortner.
Survivors include her husband, James R. Weaver, children, Jamie Weaver, Ashley and Joe Johnson, brother, Billy Henderson, sisters, Nadine Fortner, Linda Kay and Waymon Fincher, grandchildren, Bailey , Kelsey, Lyndo Weaver, Travis and Riley Johnson.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday October 28, 2016, from the Mason Funeral HomeChapel with Rev. David Thompson officiating with interment in the Greenhills Memory Garden. Active pallbearers, Frank Lay, Thad “Bubbi” Teems, Joe Johnson, Randell Stancil, Tony Blalock, Roger Williams.  Honorary pallbearers, Bailey Weaver, Lyndo Weaver, Kelsey Weaver, Travis Johnson, Riley Johnson.
Mrs. Weaver will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home  and the family  will receive friends Friday October 28, 2016 from 12:00 noon until the funeral hour.
Mason Funeral  Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mrs.
Glenda Lynne Weaver who died on Wednesday.
  To share your condolences online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.
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