Mr. Mactine Bankston was born August 27, 1947, in Summerville, Georgia to the late Christine and Malcolm Bankston.

He graduated from Chattooga High School in 1966. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1967-1969, and there he received a Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Purple Heart, and an Expert Rifleman Badge.

On Sunday, August 18, 2024, God called him home to eternal rest. He is preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings, Calvin Byron, Lola Mae Byron, Jack Byron, Maebell Morman, Betty Bankston, Bobby Bankston, Benny Bankston, and Jessie Bankston.

He leaves to cherish his memories three loving children, Christopher L. (Natasha) Bankston, Tabitha Bankston, and Dyneshia Bankston (Dewayne) Elder; one brother, Jessie James Bankston; one sister, Doris Shepherd; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mactine has always been full of life. His loveable spirit will forever dwell in our hearts.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday, August 24, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Bankston will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Saturday.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.

Mr. Edward C. Hunter age 84 of Subligna, GA passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at a Rome, GA hospital.

Mr. Hunter was born March 29, 1941 in Summerville, GA to the late Ed and Florence Hartline Hunter. He was a farmer, avid reader, and a veteran of the United States Army.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings, Robert, Roy, and Martha Hunter.

Survivors include his son, Tim Hunter; sisters, Virginia Wade and Fran Mount; and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In accordance with Mr. Hunters wishes, there will be no formal services.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit www.MasonFuneralHome.com

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral home, Summerville, GA.

Mrs. Mary Grubiak Cook Schroeder, age 99, of Summerville, GA, died Monday, August 19, 2024, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Schroeder was born October 11, 1924, in Bethlehem, PA, daughter of the late Michael and Kastina Serafin Grubiak. She was a member of the Saint Phillips of the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Clifton, NJ, and prior to her retirement, she was employed in retail sales.

In addition o her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Cook; second husband, Albert Schroeder; several brothers and sisters; step-sons, Bruce Schroeder, Albert “Butch” Schroeder.

Survivors include her son, Roy (Machelle) Cook; daughters, Fran Cook, Connie Mikovits, and Connie Petito; 13 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Graveside and interment services for Mrs. Schroeder will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Johnson Cemetery with Chaplain Matthew Willingham officiating.

There will be no visitation and those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to assemble at the cemetery.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.

Mrs. Betty Jean Potts Reynolds, age 79, of Trion, GA, died Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Cartersville Center for Nursing and Healing.

Mrs. Reynolds was born January 23, 1945, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late Aaron Gordon “Buddy” Dunn and Flosie Mae Ivy Dunn. Prior to her retirement, she was employed with Shaw Industries. Mrs. Reynolds was also an avid T.V. watcher.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry LeWayne Reynolds; sisters, Frances Cannon and Shelia Jones.

Survivors include her sons, Darryl Reynolds and Scott Reynolds; a sister, Gracie Potts; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Mrs. Reynolds will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, August 22, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Matthew Willingham officiating.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at Mason Funeral Home from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Thursday.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.

Mr. Jerry Wayne Jackson, age 75, of Trion, GA, died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Jackson was born November 3, 1948, in Trion, GA, son of the late Robert and Ocie Jones Burrage. He was a member of Life Purpose Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mount Vernon Mills.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Winonina Lea Jackson; a son, John Jackson; and sisters, Fay Gann, Patricia Cooper, and Shirley Floyd.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Gentry Jackson; sons and daughters-in-law, Paul (Debbie) Jackson, Michael Jackson, Mikey (Toni Dawn) Jones, Greg (Tera) Jones, Frankie (Chrissie) Jones, Robbie (Sonya) Jones, and Amanda Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Shea (Ken) Czernik; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronnie (Lou) Jackson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy Long, Glenda (Steve) Eden, Carole (Terry) Ramey, David Floyd; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Jackson will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Labron Long officiating. Interment will follow in Bankhead Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Billy Kines, Donny Jackson, Thomas Rinker, Dakota Jones, Greg Jones, and Travis Jackson. Honorary pallbearers will be his Life Purpose Church family.

Mr. Jackson will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Tuesday.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.

Mrs. Eloise E. Norton, age 90 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at her residence.

Eloise was born in DeKalb County, Alabama on February 28, 1934, daughter of the late James “Jim” Washington Thrasher and Elmer Julia Roden Thrasher. She was a member of the Four Mile Baptist Church and was retired from the Georgia Rug Mill (Mohawk) after nearly 30 years of service. Eloise spent her time as a young girl on the Daniel Lee McWhorter farm, where she learned many lifelong lessons. There she helped care for their two girls, Marie and Diane. The McWhorter family always held a special place in Eloise’s heart. Eloise married the love of her life, Sidney Norton on September 1, 1950. She and Sidney were married for 45 years and were blessed with four children; Janie, Cathie, Patti and Scott. Eloise was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother; and enjoyed being able to spend time outside working and tending to her flower beds. In addition to her parents, Eloise was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Norton; daughter, Patricia Norton; sisters, Lena Rosser, Dorothy Clowdis and Doris Moore; a brother, Tommy Thrasher; and a son-in-law, Dewey Mann.

Eloise is survived by a son, Sidney Scott Norton; daughters and son-in-law, Janie Mann and Cathie and Dean Myers; grandchildren, Natalie(Steve) Faulkner; step grandchildren, Alicia(Josh) Klehm, Christy(Peter) Harms and Mark(Rachel) Myers; great grandchildren, Brylee Faulkner, Kinsely Faulkner, and Madison Klehm; step great grandchildren, Micah Harms, Tina Harms, Elizabeth Harms, Hannah Harms, James Myers, Lila Myers and Leah Myers.

Funeral Services for Eloise will be held Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Smith, her son, Scott Norton and her son-in-law, Dean Myers officiating. Interment will follow in the Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Sanford DeBerry officiating.

Pallbearers will be Josh Klehm, Steve Faulkner, Jr., Arlin Thrasher, Grant Norton, Gary Norton, Steve Rosser, Stan Rosser and Jackson Klehm.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

Mrs. Eloise’s family would like to thank Carolyn Ervin for her exceptional love, care and joy she provided their mother and grandmother over the last two years. Carolyn was truly a bright light in all of their lives. They also want to acknowledge Pam Helms for her care and compassion in the care of their mother.

The family is accepting flowers, however those desiring may make memorial contribution to the St. Jude’s Research Hospital for Children, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, , Tampa, FL 33607.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Eloise E. Norton.

Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

Mrs. Jennie Lynn Rutledge Hennon, age 62, of Summerville, GA, died Thursday, August 15, 2024, at her residence.

Mrs. Hennon was born January 16, 1962, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Albert Lee Rutledge and Pauline Frances Crisler Rutledge. She was a member of Pennville First Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Mount Vernon Mills. Mrs. Hennon loved spending time with her family and enjoyed being a caregiver.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry Hennon; sons, Zeke (Misty) Hennon, Jeremy (Marsha) Hennon; brothers, Mike (Eda) Rutledge, Alan (Virginia) Rutledge; sisters, Deborah (Robert) Williams, Kim (Dennis) Knight; grandchildren, Elizabeth Hennon, Caleb (Chera) Hennon, Emily (Austin) Brandon, Megan (Jonathan) Hilliard.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, August 18, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Sammy Barrett officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Hennon, Caleb Hennon, Brock Rutledge, Josh Rutledge, Cole Bishop, and Jay White.

Mrs. Hennon 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 Sunday.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.

Mr. Jimmy Randall Lindsey, age 78 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 in a Rome hospital.

Mr. Lindsey was born in Rome, Georgia on December 10, 1946, son of the late Elbert James Lindsey and Ruth Anna Abrams Lindsey. He was retired from the Weaving Room at Mt. Vernon Mills. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lindsey was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo Reece Lindsey; daughter, Tammy Lindsey; son Joey Vaughn; two sisters, Jean Lindsey and Joy Lindsey; and two brothers, Jerry Lindsey and Johnny Lindsey.

Mr. Lindsey is survived by his daughter, Cherrie Lindsey Reed; four grandchildren, Randy(Amanda) Vaughn, Terry Brett Reed, Jr., Angel Vaughn and Paul(Jessica) Vaughn; five great grandchildren, Bailin Reed, Tyler Vaughn, Ella Vaughn, Israel Vaughn and Jazzlyn Vaughn; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Lindsey will be held Monday, August 19, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Winston officiating. Entombment will follow in the Green Hills Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will include Jason Morgan and Gary Broyles.

The family will receive friends Monday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Jimmy Randall Lindsey. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

Mr. Jackie Leon Humphrey, age 77, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, August 11, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Humphrey was born July 22, 1947, in Trion, GA, son of the late Paul and Sara Ruth Smith Humphrey. He was a member and Deacon of North Summerville Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with I.T.T. Lester.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Majors Humphrey.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy Stricklin Humphrey; daughter, Renae Humphrey (Buddy) Poole; brothers, Wayne Humphrey and Benny Humphrey; grandchildren, Rachel Martin and Ryan (Madison) Martin; and great-grandchildren, Natalie Willow and Oliver Willow.

Funeral services for Mr. Humphrey will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Russell and Rev. Sammy Barrett officiating. Entombment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Wayne Humphrey, Benny Humphrey, Buddy Poole, Ryan Martin, Sam Stricklin, and Todd Stricklin. Honorary pallbearers will be John Wofford, Dana Merian, Tim Evans, Gary Blankenship, and Jerry Brown, Jr.

Mr. Humphrey will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Cancer Navigators (www.cancernavigatorsga.org).

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.

Mrs. Linda “Lynn” Cecilia Fuson Puttere, age 77 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 at her residence.

Lynn was born in the suburbs of Munich, Germany on July 1, 1947, daughter of the late Pauvali Traikovic and Anita Alfridea Polnuer Traikovic. She was a member of the New Generations Church of God and was formerly employed as a medical billing clerk for Medisystem and for LaOtto Manufacturing, where she oversaw the manufacturing of automobile headlights. Lynn had also worked as a volunteer with The Well here in Summerville, helping women in need. She loved gardening and crocheting, and was an avid Elvis Presley fan. In addition to her parents, Lynn was preceded in death by a son, William Paul Fuson; granddaughter, Anita Grace Pittman; and a grandson, Jeremy Paul Konczal.

Lynn is survived by her husband, Fred Puttere; daughter, Wendy Kay Fuson Pittman; grandchildren, Brandon Lee Pittman and Kaitlynn Eugenis Pittman; 4 great grandchildren, Jackson Konczal, Alina Konczal, Gracelynn Pittman and Oakleigh Pittman; nephew, Adam Fuson; and a niece, Jessica Fuson Patterson.

Funeral Services for Lynn will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Winston officiating.

The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 5:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Pettit Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Linda “Linda” Cecilia Fuson Puttere. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.