Mrs. Cindy Campbell Brown, age 48, of Trion, Georgia, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013 at her residence.

Mrs. Brown was born Trion, Georgia on February 17, 1965, daughter of Tony Campbell and the late Charlene Steele Campbell. She attended the Teloga Baptist Church and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Prior to ill health, Mrs. Brown had been employed as a cosmetologist, and a sales associate of the Family Dollar, but is most remembered for working in the lunchroom of Summerville Middle School.

Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband, Scott Brown; daughters and sons-in-law, Jessica Brown Grimes and her husband, Joshua, and Mashell Lashai Willis and her husband, Jimmie C. Willis, Jr.; father, Tony Campbell; Brother, Anthony “Zipper” Campbell; sisters, Angela Camp and Nicole Campbell Howard; grandchildren, Maddox Willis, Maverick Willis, Memphis Grimes, Peyton Grimes, and Olivia Grimes; and dear friends, Dicey and Ken Staton and Tina and Paul Powers.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Brown will be held Monday, December 16, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Carver officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

The following gentlemen have been asked to serve as pallbearers and are asked to meet at the Coffman Funeral Home, Monday at 2:30 P.M.: Joshua Grimes, Jimmie Willis, Jarrod Carver, Benji Willis, Matt Kinnamont and Jared Whitlock.

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

Coffman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Cindy Brown.

Mr. Fred Wedgeworth, age 66, of Summerville, Ga passed away Tuesday,

December 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Edward

and Mae Ella Wedgeworth, one sister Ollie Mae Hudgins, and six brothers, Harvey,

Matthew, L.C. Felton, Robert Jr., and Steve Wedgeworth.

He is survived one sister, Ella Wedgeworth; three brothers and spouses, 

Andrew and Ruby Wedgeworth, Harry and Susan Wedgeworth, and Henry and

Christanater Wedgeworth, all of Summerville; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,

other relatives and friends.

Homegoing Service will be held Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. from

the West Fifth Street Church of Christ with Bro. J.J. Bankston and Pastor John Lewis

officiating. The family will receive friends at the Church one hour before the service.

Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at 

website: www.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, 

Inc., Dalton, Ga.

Mrs. Patricia Ann Smith, age 60P, of Summerville, GA died Wednesday,

December 11, 2013, at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Smith was born August 3, 1953 in Leesburg, AL, the daughter of Bertie

Malinda Gayler and the late Doyle Gayler.  She was a homemaker, wife, mother,

and Grandmother.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry R. Smith; children, Shawn Rubi and Jerry

E. Smith; daughter, Freedom Nabors; mother, Bertie Gayler; brothers, Milton

Livingston and Robert Gayler; and 10 Grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Smith will be held at 2:00 p. m. Friday, December 13,

2013 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Killian officiating.

Mrs. Smith will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive

friends from 12:00 noon until the service hour on Friday.

Mason Funeral Home is directing.  

Mrs. Freda Jean Elrod, age 74, of Summerville, GA, passed away Tuesday December 10, 2013, at Floyd Medical Center.

Mrs. Elrod was born August 26, 1939, in  Dyersburg, TN, the daughter of the late Alvin Dennis and Ollie Bernice Ramsey Inman. She was a loyal member of the Berryton Church of God for 72 years, serving as Sunday School Secretary for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Elrod, son, Dwight Elrod, sister, Judy Majors. Jean loved her family and friends. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved life so very much. She was devoted to the Lord and spent much of her time with her church family. She had many special friends. She loved people so much and never met a stranger. She was a precious, joyous and loving soul that made the world a brighter place.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Randy & Michelle Elrod, Dennis & Peggy Elrod, grandchildren, Jeremy & Crystal Elrod, Brittany Elrod, Justin Elrod, Taylor Elrod, Chelsa Chambers.  Great-grandchildren, Ramsey and Addison Elrod.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday December 8, 2013, from the Berryton Church of God with Rev. Bill Cox and Rev. Jason Lee officiating with interment in the West Hill  Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be  Jeremy Elrod, Taylor Elrod, Alfred Donald Crabtree, Jr, Rodney Anglin, Donnie Steward and Jacob Anglin.  Honorary pallbearers, All friends and Church family.         .

Mrs. Elrod will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Wednesday December 11, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Berryton Church of God,

2480 Back Berryton Road, Summerville, GA.

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mrs. Freda Jean Elrod who passed away on Tuesday.

Mr. William Eugene Brinkley, age 79, of Trion, GA, passed away Sunday, December 08, 2013 at the Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Brinkley was born in Tunnel Hill, Georgia on March 27, 1934, son of the late Robert Andrew Brinkley and Daisy Plott Brinkley. He was 9 year veteran of the United States Army, attended the Old Way Baptist Church and prior to retirement, was employed as a mechanic with Mohawk Industries. In addition to his parents, Mr. Brinkley was preceded in death by a daughter, Becky Brinkley; brothers, Tom Brinkley, Jim Brinkley, and Jerry Brinkley; and sisters, Mary Cummings and Janie Holbrook.

Mr. Brinkley is survived by his wife, Betty Brinkley; sons and daughter-in-law, Terry Brinkley and Randy and Julie Brinkley; brothers, Robert Brinkley and David Brinkley; sister, Louise Cummings; brothers-in-law, Winston Renfroe and Herman Wilbanks; one granddaughter, Brianna Hill and her husband, Matt; special niece, Patty Lee; special young man, Casey Smith and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Brinkley will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. David Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in the Green Hills Memorial Gardens.

The following gentlemen have been asked to serve as pallbearers and are asked to meet at the Coffman Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 P.M.: Colin Crider, Tomas Renfroe, Jeff Lee, Howard Hubler, Matt Hill and Mike Money. Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Wilbanks, Linda Rosser, Sheila Wilbanks, Wayne Woody, Johnny Woody, Beth Hubler, Patty Lee, Winston Renfroe and Herman Wilbanks.

Mr. Brinkley will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and 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. William Eugene Brinkley.

Mr. William Eugene Brinkley, age 79, of Trion, GA, passed away Sunday, December 08, 2013 at the Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Brinkley was born in Tunnel Hill, Georgia on March 27, 1934, son of the late Robert Andrew Brinkley and Daisy Plott Brinkley. He was 9 year veteran of the United States Army, attended the Old Way Baptist Church and prior to retirement, was employed as a mechanic with Mohawk Industries. In addition to his parents, Mr. Brinkley was preceded in death by a daughter, Becky Brinkley; brothers, Tom Brinkley, Jim Brinkley, and Jerry Brinkley; and sisters, Mary Cummings and Janie Holbrook.

Mr. Brinkley is survived by his wife, Betty Brinkley; sons and daughter-in-law, Terry Brinkley and Randy and Julie Brinkley; brothers, Robert Brinkley and David Brinkley; sister, Louise Cummings; brothers-in-law, Winston Renfroe and Herman Wilbanks; one granddaughter, Brianna Hill and her husband, Matt; special niece, Patty Lee; special young man, Casey Smith and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Brinkley will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. David Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in the Green Hills Memorial Gardens.

The following gentlemen have been asked to serve as pallbearers and are asked to meet at the Coffman Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 P.M.: Colin Crider, Tomas Renfroe, Jeff Lee, Howard Hubler, Matt Hill and Mike Money. Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Wilbanks, Linda Rosser, Sheila Wilbanks, Wayne Woody, Johnny Woody, Beth Hubler, Patty Lee, Winston Renfroe and Herman Wilbanks.

Mr. Brinkley will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and 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. William Eugene Brinkley.

Mr. Byron Ernest Gallimore, age 73, of Mentone, AL, passed away Friday December 6, 2013, at his residence.

Mr. Gallimore was born November 14, 1940, in Austell, GA, the son of the late Marcus Raiford and Opal Gladys Bennett Gallimore. He was a retired farmer, builder, land developer, and a member of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Eleanor Foster, Barbara Lois Gallimore, and Sandra Frances Gallimore.

Survivors include his wife, Mae White Gallimore, daughters, Laura Lynn Gallimore Mosher, Lisa Ann Gallimore Eizaddoust, grandchildren, Ashton Mosher, Somer Eizaddoust, great-grandchildren, Emma Jo Mosher, Griffin Mosher, brother, Bobby Louis Gallimore and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday December 8, 2013, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Mann and Rev. James Braddy officiating with interment in the Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Kevin Gallimore, Brad Gallimore, Keith Gallimore, Mark Foster, Stuart Foster, Craig Foster, and Roger Foster. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeffrey Mosher and Chad Mosher.

Mr. Gallimore will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 noon Sunday until the service hour.

Mrs. Glenda Regina Bice, age 45, of Summerville, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at her residence.

Mrs. Bice was born in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia on December 14, 1967, daughter of Ilean Johnson Martin Clark and the late Frank Edward Martin. In addition to her father, Mrs. Bice was preceded in death by a sister, Frankie Ilean Martin.

Mrs. Bice is survived by her sons, Chris Bice of Ringgold, GA and Brandon Bice of Summerville; mother and step-father, Ilean and Robert Clark of Chickamauga; a grandson, Charlie Davis; and a special friend, Ronnie Tucker.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Bice will be held Friday, December 6, 2013 at 3:30 P.M. in the Petitt Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Rutledge officiating. Interment will follow in the Johnson Cemetery.

The following gentlemen have been asked to serve as pallbearers and are asked to meet at the Coffman Funeral Home, Friday at 3:00 P.M.: Chris Bice, Brandon Bice, Ricky Stoker, Brandon Webb and Wes Love.

Mrs. Bice will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 2:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home-Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Glenda Regina Bice. 

Mr. Samuel Leon Collins, 61, of Mentone, AL died Tuesday, December 3, 2013

at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Collins was born March 29, 1952, the son Christine Stubblefield and the late

Leon Collins.  He was employed with Roper Corporation.

Mr. Collins is survived by his mother, Christine Stubblefield; sons and daughters-

in-law, Chris and Jennifer Collins and Garrett and Amanda Collins; daughter and

son-in-law, Emily and Mitch Gregory; sister, Leona Wimpee; and 14 Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. EST Friday, December 6, 2013 at Mason

Funeral Home with Rev. Randall Beagles officiating.  Burial will follow in Holly

Springs Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Russell Wright, Mark Wright, Jesse

Crabtree, Stacey Bowman, Jim Rogers, and Jason Youngblood.

Mr. Collins will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive

friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. EST Thursday, December 5, 2013.

Mason Funeral Home is directing.