Mr. Vernon G. Gregory, age 79, of Lyerly, Georgia passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Gregory was born in Athens, Tennessee on July 1, 1936, son of the late Charles F. Gregory and Josephine “Josie” Moore Gregory.  He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Army, and prior to retirement was self employed in the Construction and Pulpwood Industry.  Mr. Gregory loved to go to Flea Markets, and could be seen regularly at Trade Day.  He also liked to farm, garden, work with wood and build things in his workshop.  IN addition to his parents, Mr. Gregory was preceded in death by 3 sisters and a brother.

Mr. Gregory is survived by his wife, Elsie Jean Gregory; daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Randy Keith; two grandchildren, Daniel (Cathy) Nelms and Casey Nelms; two great grandchildren, Emma Nelms and Riley Nelms; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Gregory will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Norton officiating.  Interment will follow in the Lafayette City Cemetery.

Mr. Gregory will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 until 8 P.M.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Vernon G. Gregory.  

   Mrs. Mary Doris “Aunt Doris” Southerland, age 89 of Trion, Georgia, formerly of Lafayette, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at her residence.

   Aunt Doris was born in Lafayette, Georgia on October 2, 1926, daughter of the late Oscar Monroe Watson and Ruby Elzora Strickland Watson.  She was a member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church, but following her move to Trion, she had been attending the Berryton Baptist Church.  Aunt Doris retired from the Weave Room at Mt. Vernon Mills.  She was a member of the Quarter Century Club, attended the Sr. Neighbors in Lafayette, enjoyed shopping and loved flowers.  In addition to her parents, Aunt Doris was preceded in death by her first husband, Newt Elliott, second husband, William Lee Southerland; and sisters, Nora Louise Williams and Katie Ruth Campbell.

   Aunt Doris is survived by a step-son and his wife, Richard and Maureen Southerland; special niece and care giver and her husband, Kay and Billy Bennett; special friend, Shirley Crain; 2 step-grandchildren, Aaron and Phillip Southerland; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

   Funeral Arrangements for Aunt Doris Southerland will be Saturday, April 30 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Petitt Chapel of Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Mickey Skates and Rev. Mike Wallin officiating.  Interment will follow in LaFayette City Cemetery.

   Visitation for Aunt Doris Southerland will be Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Coffman Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

   Pallbearers will be Josh Bennett, Johnny Scott, Phillip Southerland, Aaron Southerland, Vernon Barnett, and Ralph Waldrop.  Honorary Pallbearers will be all members of Walnut Grove Baptist Church and the staff of Hearth Hospice.

   Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Mary Doris “Aunt Doris” Southerland.

MR. JOSEPH LEE (JOE) EVETT, age 33, of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday, April 28th, 2016, at his residence.  Born on September 28, 1982, a son of Vickie Stoker Davis and Bobby Evett, who survive.  Mr. Evett attended the Berryton Church of God and was worked in lawn service with his father.  He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, the late Amos Stoker, Sr..

        Surviving are daughters, Isabella Evett and Mallory Evett; former wife, Cathy Sims; mother & step father, Vickie & Wayne Davis; father & step mother, Bobby & Debbie Evett; sister & brother-in-law, Heather & Chris Stewart; paternal grandparents, Robert & Carolyn Evett; maternal grandmother, JoAnn Stoker; several Nieces and Nephews.

        Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 30th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Bill Cox officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Shawn Stoker, Kevin Stoker, John Ratledge, Chris Stewart, Chris Phipps, and Josh Ashworth.  The Family will receive friends Saturday from 1 P.M. until the hour of service.

        Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Joseph Lee (Joe) Evett.

Mrs. Linda Jean Luttrell Johnson, age 67, of Summerville, GA, died Thursday, April 28, 2016, at her residence.

Mrs. Johnson was born April 17, 1949, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late Clarence Oscar and Hazel Lee White Luttrell.  Prior to her retirement, she was employed with Mount Vernon Mills.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Tommy LaDon Ramey.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by her daughter, Tammy Wilson; a brother, Ron Luttrell; grandchildren, Brad Edgeworth, Tyler Wilson, Kristen "K. J." Wilson; great-grandchildren, Emma Edgeworth and Brailey Edgeworth.

Funeral services for Mrs. Johnson will be held at 5:00 P.M. Saturday, April 30, 2016, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Russ Blackwell officiating.  Interment will follow in the Summerville Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Brad Edgeworth, Tyler Wilson, Justin Farmer, Kheenen Miller, Jake Walker, and Jacob Wooten. Ronald Luttrell will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

Mrs. Johnson will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Friday, April 29, 2016.

 Mason Funeral Home has Charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Linda Jean Luttrell Johnson who died on Thursday.

Mrs. Mattie Belle Bishop Elrod, age 67, of Resaca, GA, died Thursday, April 28, 2016, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Menlo, GA.

Mrs. Elrod was born April 1, 1949, in Belleville, TX, daughter of the late Robert Morris Bishop and Doris Marie Lyons Bishop.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and caretaker.  She was devoted to God and her family and was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church.   She never met a stranger and she loved working for and with the public.  She worked with her daughter, Jerri, and son-in-law, Eddie, in the family business for 10 years.  She had also been employed with Best Manufacturing for approximately 17 years.  Not only did she love people, but she loved flowers and animals as well.  Mrs. Elrod thoroughly enjoyed life.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, James Eugene Bramlett; brother, Robert "Bob" Bishop, Jr.; and grandparents, Mattie Lyons and Jess Lyons.

Mrs. Elrod is survived by her husband, Joel "Tommy" Elrod; daughters and sons-in-law, Jerri and Eddie Massey, Sherri and Kenny Cooley; a brother, Jesse Bishop; sister and brother-in-law, Doris Marie and Jim Nunnery; grandchildren, Vanessa Massey, Lee Massey, Rachel Cooley, and C. E. Massey; great-grandchildren, Zaidee Moore and Sammy Moore; special nieces, Leslie Thompson and Terri Clark. Several other nieces and nephews also survive.

Memorial services for Mrs. Elrod will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, April 30, 2016, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Pledger, Rev. Kenny Roach, and Rev. Larry Scoggins officiating.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at Mason Funeral Home from 3:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Saturday.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Mattie Belle Bishop Elrod who died on Thursday.

Mrs. Mary Doris “Aunt Doris” Southerland, age 89 of Trion, Georgia, formerly of Lafayette, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at her residence.

Aunt Doris was born in Lafayette, Georgia on October 2, 1926, daughter of the late Oscar Monroe Watson and Ruby Elzora Strickland Watson.  She was a member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church, but following her move to Trion, she had been attending the Berryton Baptist Church.  Aunt Doris retired from the Weave Room at Mt. Vernon Mills.  She was a member of the Quarter Century Club, attended the Sr. Neighbors in Lafayette, enjoyed shopping and loved flowers.  In addition to her parents, Aunt Doris was preceded in death by her first husband, Newt Elliott, second husband, William Lee Southerland; and sisters, Nora Louise Williams and Katie Ruth Campbell.

Aunt Doris is survived by a step-son and his wife, Richard and Maureen Southerland; special niece and nephew, Kay and Billy Bennett; special friend, Shirley Crain; 2 step-grandchildren, Aaron and Phillip Southerland; several step-great grandchildren and nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Arrangements for Aunt Doris are incomplete at this time, but will be announced by Coffman Funeral Home.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Mary Doris “Aunt Doris” Southerland.

MR. CHUCK ROBERT HAMMONDS, age 33, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016, from injuries received in an accident near Menlo.  Born in Rome, Georgia on July 19, 1982, a son of Karen Stowe Hurley and Ricky D. Hammonds, who survive.  Chuck was in retail sales, with his father, at Hammonds Auto Parts in Summerville.  He was preceded in death by grandfathers, the late Fletcher Hammonds and the late Donald Heath.

        Surviving are Wife, Brandi Tripp Hammonds; daughters, Autum Zoe Hammonds and Kendall Reese Hammonds; mother & step father, Karen and Ronald Hurley; father & step mother, Ricky and Pam Hammonds; paternal grandmother, Jeannett Hammonds; Maternal grandmother, Dorothy Heath; brother & wife, Chris and Avery Hammonds; sisters husbands, Megan Hunter, Clancey and Calen Cooper, Kelsi Pendergrass, and Aaron Hurley; Aunts, Uncles, Cousins also survive.

        Funeral arrangements for Mr. Chuck Robert Hammonds are incomplete and will be announced by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home

Mrs. Margaret Beatrice Sprayberry Hall, age 91 of Cedar Bluff, Alabama, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2015 at the Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Hall was born in Trion, Georgia on August 4, 1924, daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Sprayberry and Lillie Cornelius Sprayberry. She was a member of the Enon Grove Baptist Church, the Young at Heart of the Centre First Baptist Church, and prior to retirement, was employed with the Georgia Glove Mill.  Mrs. Hall loved to cook and bake and spend times with her grandson and great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Hall; a son, Joe Thomas Hall; sisters, Esther Stevens and Mae Stiles; and brothers, Dewey Sprayberry, Ernest Sprayberry and Herman Sprayberry.

Mrs. Hall is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Valerie Hall of Cedar Bluff; grandson, Blake Hall; great grandchildren, Logan Hall, Chloe Jenkins, Blakelea Hall and Hadley Hall; and a number of nieces, nephews and special friends.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Hall will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. David Jenkins officiating.  Interment will follow in the Howell Cemetery.

 Pallbearers will be Randy Hall, Mike Hall, Randy Floyd, Doug Tudor, Matt Parker and Phil Hall.

 Mrs. Hall will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Margaret Beatrice Sprayberry Hall. 

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