Mr. Tommy Fay Cordle Obit (M)

 
Mr. Tommy Fay Cordle, age 76, of Trion, GA, died Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at his residence.
 
Mr. Cordle was born March 24, 1940, in Trion, GA, son of the late Robert Lee Cordle and Eva Lula Mae Skates Cordle.  He attended the Fairview South Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mayfield Dairy Farms.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Swanson Cordle; brothers, Roy Lee Cordle, Scott Cordle, Cecil Cordle, Renea Cordle, Gerald Cordle, Bernard Cordle, G. D. Cordle, and Glendon Cordle.
 
Mr. Cordle is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Cliff and Kelly Cordle, Steven and Holly Cordle; daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Mike Howard; brother, Jimmy Cordle; sisters, Dorothy Austin and Lula Mae James; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
 
Funeral services for Mr. Cordle will be held at 12:00 Noon Friday, August 26, 2016, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lowell Cantrell officiating.  Interment will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens.  Active pallbearers will be Daniel Cordle, Tyler Cordle, Zach Cordle, Aaron Bell, Mike Howard, Cliff Cordle, Steven Cordle, Kristi Bell, Autumn Howard, and Allie Cordle.  Honorary pallbearers will be Glen Mann, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Myra Smith, and the nurses and staff of Life Choice (Compassus) Hospice.
 
Mr. Cordle will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, August 25, 2016.
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Tommy Fay Cordle who died on Tuesday.  

Mrs. Idella Emma Daniel Black Obit (Willis)

MRS. IDELLA EMMA DANIEL BLACK – Age 99, of Summerville, Georgia passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016. She was born on March 2, 1917 in Gayesville, Alabama to the late Charlie Walton Daniel and Birder Woodard Daniel.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Mahue Black, six brothers, and three sisters.  She was retired from Mann’s Manufacturing Company.  Mrs. Black was the oldest member of West Fifth Street Church of Christ.

She is survived by her devoted daughter, Barbara Jean Madden; two grandsons, Anthony Madden and Roderick Madden; four great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; two sisters, Jewell Echols and Velma Adams; sisters-in-law, Eva Byron, Carrie Young, Annie Black, Evelyn Black; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives; special thanks to her caregivers, Judy Loveless and Heyman Hospice of Rome, Georgia, and other friends.

Funeral Service will be Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 2:00 P. M.  at the West Fifth Street Church of Christ, Summerville, Georgia with Bro. John Lewis and Bro. J. J. Bankston officiating.  The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service.  Interment, Summerville Cemetery. Please share your thoughts and memories of Mrs. Idella Emma Black at www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Mr. Justin Phillip Butler, Obit. (M)

Mr. Justin Phillip Butler, age 34, of Summerville, GA died Monday, August 22, 2016 at Floyd Medical Center.
 
Mr. Butler was born June 15, 1982 in Chattanooga, TN.  He was the son of Phillip Butler and Donna Bethune Cordell. Mr. Butler was employed with Sun Trust Bank.  He was a member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.  Mr. Butler was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Butler and Doyle Bethune.
 
Mr. Butler is survived by his mother, Donna Cordell; father, Phillip Butler; grandparents, Shirley Bethune, and Geneva and Bud Dempsey.
 
Private graveside and emtombment services will be held at Greenhills Memory Gardens at 4:30 p. m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Rev. Carl Greene and Dixie Bethune will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Kevin McCaffrey, Blake Bethune, Tim Davis, Geof Vandenberg, Guerry Parrish, and Jason Smith.
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of funeral services for Mr. Justin Phillip Butler, who passed away on Monday.  For guestbook, please go online to
www.masonfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Nora Mae Green Siffles, Obit. (M)

Mrs. Nora Mae Greene Siffles, age 53, of Trion ,GA passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at her residence.
 
Mrs. Siffles was born October 2, 1962 in Trion, GA to the late Leonard and Dorothy McDaniel Greene. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
 
Mrs. Siffles is survived by her husband; Robert Siffles, step-daughter; Angela Russell, brothers; Terry (Glenda) Greene, Gregory (Kristy) Greene, Leonard Earl (Kathy) Greene, Dewayne (Samantha) Greene, and James Greene (Katie) Brooker, 3 step-grandchildren, and 7 step-great-grandchildren.
 
Funeral Services for Mrs. Siffles will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ralph Sumner officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery with Logan Greene, Dusty Trammell, Karen Woods, Chris Montgomery, Thomas Russell, and Michael Hall serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be nieces, nephews, and personal friends.
 
Mrs. Siffles will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Tuesday from 12:00 noon until the hour of the service.
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Nora Mae Greene Siffles who passed away Sunday.  To share your condolences online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

MRS. IDELLA EMMA DANIEL BLACK(W)

MRS. IDELLA EMMA DANIEL BLACK – AGE 99, – Of Summerville, Georgia passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Brother Mahue Black, and son, Emanuel Black.  Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced later by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Mr. Paul Leon Faulkner, Obit. (M)

Mr. Paul Leon Faulkner, age 90, of Summerville, GA, died Thursday, August 18, 2016, at his residence.
 
Mr. Faulkner was born December 2, 1925, in Blanche, AL, son of the late Tasos Konidaris and Florence Faulkner.  He was a member of the Living Waters Ministries, and prior to his retirement, was a self-employed businessman.  Mr. Faulkner was also a veteran of the United States Army.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Maggie Bullard Faulkner; second wife, JoAnn Caheely;  sons, Jerry Faulkner, Johnny Faulkner; daughters, Jean Faulkner, Delores King.
 
Mr. Faulkner is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Faulkner, Dale and Janie Smith, David Smith, Mike and Sheri Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Darrell Allman; 18 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
 
Funeral services for Mr. Faulkner will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 19, 2016, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Wright and Pastor Mike Smith officiating.  Interment will follow in the Henderson Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Brent Smith, Brett Smith, and Derek Smith.
 
Mr. Faulkner will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Friday.
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Paul Leon Faulkner who died on Thursday.  For guest book, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Mr. William Vernon Graham Obit (M)

Mr. William Vernon Graham, age 80, of Menlo, GA, died Saturday, August 6, 2016, at his residence.
 
Mr. Graham was born November 28, 1935, in McDonald, TN, son of the late James Robert and Josephine Morgan Graham.  Prior to his retirement, he owned and operated Graham Metals.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother.
 
Mr. Graham is survived by his wife, Judith Brannon Graham; a son, Richard David Graham; daughters, Kimberly Graham Hamilton and Cheryl Ochodnicky; sisters, Brenda Graham Smith, Alice Graham, and Bobbie Graham; grandchildren, Will Hamilton, Amy Graham, and Emily Ochodnicky.
 
Memorial services for Mr. Graham will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, August 21, 2016, from the Menlo United Methodist Church with Rev. Jody Brock officiating.
 
There will be a gathering of family and friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Sunday at the Menlo United Methodist Church.
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. William Vernon Graham who died on Saturday.

Mr. Wallace Coley Martin Obit (M)

Mr. Wallace Coley Martin, age 78, of Menlo, GA, died Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at his residence.
 
Mr. Martin was born May 15, 1938, in Taft, AL, son of the late Fred Coley Martin and Cledie Loberta Timmerman Martin.  He was a member of the Alpine Community Church where he also served as a trustee, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Georgia Rug Mill.  He was a graduate of Menlo High School and the Carroll Lynn Business.  He was also a veteran of the United States Army.  Mr. Martin was a charter member of both the Menlo Lions Club and the Menlo Recreation Department.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Billy Joe Martin and Winston Delano Martin; and a half sister, Margaret Kirk.
 
Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Mauney Martin; sons and daughter-in-law, Jeff Martin, Mike and Kanissa Martin; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charlie Frank and Kaye Martin, Gregory Allen and Debbie Martin; grandchildren, C. J. Martin, Jacie Martin, Ellie Martin, John Michael Martin, and Austin Martin.
 
Funeral services for Mr. Martin will be held at 4:30 P.M. Thursday, August 18, 2016, from the Alpine Community Church with Rev. Tommy Pledger, Rev. Jeff Hammett, and Rev. Rodney Blalock officiating.  Interment will follow in the Alpine Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Ralph Tucker, Lynn Hall, Sam Hall, John Nelson, Steve Smith, Gene Gazaway, Eric Brown, Malcom Birge, and Eddie Elsberry.  Honorary pallbearers will be Lee Majors, Tom Brown, Bron Love, Shane Tucker, Charles Davis, David Langston, Ray Lemons, Dennis Tucker, Ralph Crowe, George Crowe III, Grady Crabb, the Menlo Class of 1957, and the members of the Menlo Lions Club.
 
Mr. Martin will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 17, 2016.  He will also be in state at Alpine Community Church from 3:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Thursday.
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Wallace Coley Martin who died on Tuesday.  For guest book, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Jackie Claud “Jack” King Obit (M)

Mr. Jackie Claud "Jack" King, age 71, of Summerville, GA, died Monday, August 15, 2016, at his residence.
 
Mr. King was born October 12, 1944, in Cohutta, GA, son of the late Claud and Pauline Mahon King.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion.  Prior to his retirement, he was employed with Textile Mills as a welder and pipefitter. 
 
Mr. King is survived by his wife, Patricia A. King; son, Labron Doss; daughters and son-in-law, Tonya Overstreet, Lori McElroy, Christy and Jerry Plott; a brother, Darrel King; a sister, Carrol Moree; grandchildren, Cristy York, Kenzie Doss, Kerry McElroy, Corry and Abby Plott.
 
Funeral services for Mr. King will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 18, 2016, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Russell officiating.  Interment with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
 
Mr. King will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 17, 2016.
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Jackie Claud "Jack" King who died on Monday.  For guest book, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Neva V. Hawkins Obit (ER) Revised

MRS. NEVA V. HAWKINS,  age 105, of Old Highway #27, Trion, Georgia passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016.  She was born on January 15, 1911

        Surviving are daughter, Margie S. Rose of Trion; son, James Clyde Hawkins of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews.

        Funeral services will be held Friday, August 19, 2016, at 11:00 A. M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home, with Ministers Hugh Glaze and Jim Huskey officiating, interment in Hall Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Robbie Johnson, Wayne King, Scott Sparks, Rodney Lankford, William Campbell, and Greg Baker.  The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 10 A.M. until the hour of service Friday.  In lieu of flowers the Family request contributions be made for funeral expenses.

        Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Neva V. Hawkins.