Mr. Robert Lee “Bobby” Evans, Obit. (M)

Mr. Robert Lee “Bobby” Evans, age   of Summerville, GA, passed away Sunday October 9, 2016, at his residence.
Mr. Evans was born January 5, 1938, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Abner Lee and Ina Mae Dillard Evans.  He was a member of the Pennville First Baptist Church and was the former owner and operator of Evans Welding.  He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Pauline “Dot” Morrow Evans; and a brother, Donnie Evans.
Survivors include his children, Terry Evans and Marie Thurman, Steve and Lynn Evans, Britt and Anita Evans; brothers, Buddy Evans and Joe Evans; grandchildren, Jana and Eric Evans, Brooke Bumgarner, Buffy Dawson, Brandon Richardson; great-grandchildren, Emma Bonanno, Colby Evans, Bailey and Brady Carnes, Ellie Dawson, Bryce and Braxton Richardson, Brielle and Baylor Evans, Amelia Bumgarner.
Funeral services for Mr. Evans will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, October 15, 2016, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Dempsey and Rev. Johnny Wynn officiating.  Interment will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens.  Pallbearers will be Jonathon Bumgarner, Brian Flippo, Eric Evans, Rex Collins, Bill Collins, Todd Hammonds, Brandon Richardson, and Dewayne Dawson.
Mr. Evans 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 Saturday.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Robert Lee “Bobby” Evans who passed away on Sunday.  To share your condolences online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.
 

Ms. Brenda Woody Guarini Obit (M)

Brenda Woody Guarini, age 64 of Summerville, GA passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Oakview Health and Rehab Center.
Brenda was born May 4, 1952 to the late Olin and Estelle Wilson Woody. She was a retired card dealer in Las Vegas and was of the Christian faith.
Along with her parents, Brenda is preceded in death by her sister; Kay Woody.
She is survived by her daughter; Tracy Gary, brothers; Leon Woody, Bo Woody, Terry (Charlotte) Woody, and Tim (Tammy) woody, sister; Joyce Spivey, and Grandchildren; Kelsey and Andrew King.
Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, October 15 at the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Howell officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 12:30 pm until the hour of the service. To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.
Mason Funeral Home of Summerville GA is in charge of the arrangements for Brenda Woody Guarini who passed away Wednesday.  

Mrs. Linda Ellen Lawson Obit (M)

Mrs. Linda Ellen Lawson, age 70, of LaFayette, GA passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at Redmond Regional Medical in Rome.
Mrs. Lawson was born April 27, 1946 in Summerville, GA to the late Milburn and Helen Purcell Teems. Prior to retirement she was the manager of the Pit Stop Food Store and was a member of Chesterfield Baptist Church.
Along with her parents, Mrs. Lawson is preceded in death by her sister; Jackie Simmons.
Mrs. Lawson is survived by her loving husband; Harley Lawson, daughters; Krystal Dial, Elizabeth Stokes, Laura VanValkenburg, and Pamela Lawson, brothers; Buddy Purcell and William Purcell, sisters; Dorothy Thompson, Wanda Styles, Deborah McCary, and Charlotte Flood, 10 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, October 13 at AMI Cemetery with the Rev. Malcom Harris officiating. Nephews and Brothers-in-law will serve as pallbearers.
Mrs. Lawson will be in state, and the family will receive friends Thursday from 12:00 noon until 1:30 pm at Mason Funeral Home. To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.
Mason Funeral Home of Summerville GA is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Linda Ellen Lawson who passed away Monday. 

Ms. Sara Elizabeth Walker Obit (Willis)

MS. SARA ELIZABETH WALKER – Age 77, of Menlo, Georgia passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at her residence. She was born on November 10, 1938 to the late Isaiah Walker, Sr. and Elizabeth Almons Walker. She was retired from Best Manufacturing Company and was preceded in death by her two sisters, Rosa Lee Mack and Alice Hudgins, and two brothers, Isaiah Walker, Jr. and Robert Walker, Jr.

She is survived by her two daughters, Joyce Walker of Menlo, Georgia and Patricia Walker Groce; three sons, John Walker, Scott Walker, and Lavette (Lisa) Walker, all of Summerville, Georgia; two sisters, Louise Hammonds of Chicago, Illinois and Betty Whatley of Miami, Florida; twelve grandchildren; six great grandchildren; dear friend, Irene Parker; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be held Friday, October 14, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at the New Spirit and Truth Assembly of Jesus, 487 Scoggins Street, with Bishop V. T. Harden and other ministers officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Interment, Summerville Cemetery. Flower Bearers, Jackie Hammonds, Irene Parker, Mildred Curoso, Jackie Parker and Jan Dandridge; Casket Bearers, Anthony Hudgins, Adrian Hudgins, Dennis Burrows, John Fain, Bobby Parker, and Carl Lee Hammonds.  Please share your thoughts and memories of Ms. Sara Elizabeth Walker at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Ms. Vickie Eugenia Young GoodGame Obit (Willis) Corrected

MS. VICKIE EUGENIA YOUNG GOODGAME– Age 60, of Summerville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016.  She was born in Walker County, Georgia to James and Edna Earl Shropshire Young and was the widow of the late Robert Lee Goodgame. Her brothers, Bobby Ray Young, Harold Young, Van Lee Young and sister, Charlotine Marlin preceded her in death. She was employed at Mohawk Industries for over 25 Years.

Survivors are her daughter, Marquita Gasell Goodgame (Anthony Dozier); two sons, Jeremy Antone Young and Nakonya Sanders; grandchildren, Monet Amor Hatcher and Makyleri Divine Goodgame and sisters, Pennie Faye McCutchins all of Summerville, Georgia, Jane Frances Smith of Macon, Georgia; brother, Lester Earl Young of Rome, Georgia and a host of nieces, nephews, cousin, other relative, and friends.

Home Going Service will be held Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at New Spirit and Truth Assembly of Jesus, 487 Scoggins Street, Summerville, Georgia with Bishop V.T. Harden officiating. Her remains will lie in state at the church from 11:30 a.m. until the funeral hour. Please share your thoughts and memories of Vickie Eugenia Young Goodgame  at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com.  Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home,  Inc. Dalton, Georgia

Mrs. Vickie Eugenia Young Goodgame Obit (Willis)

MS. VICKIE EUGENIA YOUNG GOODGAME– Age 60, of Summerville, Georgia was born in Walker County, Georgia to James and Edna Earl Shropshire Young and was the widow of the late Robert Lee Goodgame. Her brothers; Bobby Ray Young, Harold Young, Van Lee Young and sister, Charlotine Marlin preceded her in death and was employed at Mohawk Industries for over 25 Years.

Survivors are her daughter, Marquita Gasell Goodgame (Anthony Dozier); two sons, Jeremy Antone Young and Nakonya Sanders; grandchildren, Monet Amor Hatcher and Makyleri Divine Goodgame and sisters, Pennie Faye McCutchins all of Summerville, Georgia, Jane Frances Smith of Macon, Georgia; brother, Lester Earl Young of Rome, Georgia and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

Home Going Service will be held Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at New Spirit and Truth Assembly of Jesus, 487 Scoggins Street, Summerville, Georgia with Bishop V.T. Harden officiating. Her remains will lie in state at the church from 11:30 a.m. until the funeral hour. Arrangements are by Willis Funeral Home, Inc. Dalton, Georgia

Mrs. Rebecca Charmin “Brandie” Bryant Obit (C)

Mrs. Rebecca Charmin “Brandie” Bryant, age 58 of Summerville, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Kindred Hospital in Rome.

 

Mrs. Bryant was born in Denver, Colorado on June 13, 1958, daughter of the late Earle Laughlin and Violet Scruggs Laughlin.  She and her husband often served as the Santa and Mrs. Claus for the City of Summerville Christmas festivities.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Laughlin.

 

Mrs. Bryant is survived by her husband, Robert Bryant; son , Bobby Bryant’ daughters, Rebecca White, Krity Pena and Cheyenne Bryant; brothers, Dicky Laughlin, Pete Laughlin, Albert Laughlin and Leland Laughlin; sister, Nora Maze; half sister, Glenis Davis; grandchildren, Madison Shaw, Mila Shaw, Autumn Pena, Ashley Pena, Anthony Bryant, Corey Bryant, and Caylin White; and a number of nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral Services for Mrs. Bryant will be held at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home.

 

Mrs. Bryant will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 5 until 7 P.M.

 

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Rebecca Charmin “Brandie” Bryant.  

Ms. Gloria Jean Bohannon, Obit. (M)

Ms. Gloria Jean Bohannon, age 72, of Cedar Bluff, AL passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL.

Ms. Bohannon was born October 29, 1943 to the late James Haggard and Lela Mae Garmany Haggard and was a homemaker.

She is survived by her sons; James R. (Loretta) Ramza and Michael E. (Rena) Ramza, sisters; Lonna Faye Black and Barbara Dean Sanford, 5 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service for Ms. Bohannon will be announced by the family at a later time. To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Mason Funeral Home of Summerville GA is in charge of the arrangements for Ms. Gloria Jean Bohannon who passed away Monday.

Mr. Walter Glenn Dockery, Obit. (M)

Mr. Walter Glenn Dockery, age 92, of Gaylesville, AL passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at Floyd Medical Center.
Mr. Dockery was born January 24, 1924 in Gaylesville, AL, son of the late William and Flora Inlow Dockery. He was retired from Klopman Mills and was a member of Faith Baptist Church of Gaylesville.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Dockery was preceded in death by his sisters; Edith Bagley, Edgel Sparks, Irene Jones, Vera Jones, and Mabel Sticher; and brothers; Clarence Dockery, Gerald Dockery, and Cleo Dockery.
Mr. Dockery is survived by his wife,  Imogene Hasty Dockery; son and daughter-in-law, Doak and Linda Dockery; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Doyle Owens; sister, Bobbie Buffington; grandchildren, Maggie Stansell, Carl and Heather Owens, Tiffany and Jay Blackburn; and great-grandchildren, Maddie and Reece Owens, Ava and Owen Blackburn, and Carson Kirby.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) Saturday, October 8, 2016, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Rainey and Rev. Terry Hawkins officiating.  Active pallbearers will be Doyle Owens, Carl Owens, Jay Blackburn, Ronnie McKeehan, Matthew Meade, and Douglas Hasty.  Honorary pallbearers will be Dewain Sparks, Reece Owens, and Owen Blackburn. 
Mr. Dockery will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 A.M. (E.S.T.) until the hour of the service Saturday.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Walter Glenn Dockery who passed away on Wednesday.  To share your condolences online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Mary Lou Smith Cordell, Obit. (M)

Mrs. Mary Lou Smith Cordell, 90, of Summerville, GA passed away Thursday, October 06, 2016 at Floyd Medical Center.
Mrs. Cordell was born November 30, 1925 on DeKalb, AL to the late Gordon and Johnnie Prestwood Smith. She was retired from Best Manufacturing and was a member of Pennville First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Cordell is preceded in death by her husband; Manuel H. Cordell.
Mrs. Cordell is survived by her son; Eugene (Peggy) Cordell, Daughter Donnie Sue (Jerry) Brown, brother; Jim (Brenda) Smith, sisters; Janet (H.A.) Wilborn, Polly Tribble, and Freda Miller, grandchildren; Jerry Eugene Brown, Dustin Cordell, and Laura Lee Gann, 6 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 8 at 4:00 PM at the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Johnny Wynn officiating. Burial will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens with Dustin Cordell, Rick Gann, Eddie Henderson, and Greg Harrison serving as pallbearers.
Mrs. Cordell will be in state, and the family will receive friends Saturday from 2:00 PM until the hour of the service.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Mary Lou Smith who passed away Thursday.  To share your condolences online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.