Mrs. Evia Mary Bowers, age 80, of Trion, GA died Friday, December 10, 2010 at LaFayette, GA.

Mrs. Bowers was born January 15, 1930 in Blue Ridge, GA, the daughter of the late Lewis Jervis and Biddie Davenport Stewart. She was a homemaker and a member of the Trion First Baptist Church. Other than her parents, Mrs. Bowers was preceded in death by her husband, Gaines Edward "Tarp" Bowers.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Paula Bowers, SR. and Phillip Michael and Janice Bowers; sisters, Shirley Stewart and Beedie Burnette; grandchildren, Kirsten Brown, Ted Bowers, Shanna Dawson, Matthew Bowers, and Phillip Bowers; and 7 Great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Saturday, December 11,2010 at Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Vernon Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Old Trion Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Phillip Bowers, Ted Bowers, Matt Bowers, Tyler Holland, Jason Dawson, and Rick Bowers. Honorary pallbearers will be Stacy Brown, Roy Bowers, and Roland Bowers.

Mrs. Bowers will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 p. m. until the service hour on Saturday.

MARTHA M. HAYGOOD, age 84, of Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday afternoon in a Rome hospital. A native of Trion, Georgia She was born to the late Cliff and Mary E. Henderson Haygood on June 12, 1926. Ms. Haygood graduated from Jacksonville State Teachers College in 1947 and started teaching in the Trion School System and retired after 39 years of service. She was a member of Trion United Methodist Church.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. William Ross Hegwood, Sr., age 74, of Cloudland, GA died Sunday, December 5, 2010 at his residence.

Mr. Hegwood was born May 26, 1936 in LaFayette, GA, the son of the late William Forrest "Babe" Hegwood and Addie Lou Williams Hegwood. He was self-employed as a used car dealer and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, holding the rank of Sergeant. Mr. Hegwood was a member of Alpine Lodge # 211 F. & A. M. He was preceded in death by a son, Barry Gordon Hegwood, and a sister, Ann Hegwood McGill.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Key Hegwood; a son and daughter-in-law, William Ross "Yogi" & Shanne Hegwood, Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Jane & Lamar Canada; brothers and sisters-in-law, Danny & Frances Hegwood , Tim & Pam Hegwood, Mark Hegwood, Steve & Margaret Hegwood; seven grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Graveside and interment services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Mount Olive Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Pledger officiating. Active pallbearers will be Nathan Hegwood, Justin Canada, Patrick Canada, Mac Shipman, Spunky Mitchell, and Dennis Hartline.

Mr. Hegwood will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 6, 2010.

Mr. Marcellus Worsham Yancey, Sr., age 74 of Summerville, passed away Friday, December 03, 2010 in Rome, Georgia.

Mr. Yancey was born in Summerville, Georgia on January 16, 1936, son of the late A.R. “Dick” Yancey and Pearl Ragland Yancey. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the United States Army. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Yancey was a construction superintendent. His job took him to many states and many foreign countries, but he always considered Summerville his home. Mr. Yancey served as the Jr. Vice Commander for the Georgia Chapter of the American Legion, was a member of the American Legion Post 129, the Chattooga Masonic Lodge # 704 F&AM, where he currently served as Treasurer, the Chattooga Shrine Club, and the Yaarab Shrine Temple. In addition to his parents, Mr. Yancey was preceded in death by a brother , Malcolm Yancey.

Mr. Yancey is survived by his wife, Ann Martin Yancey of Summerville; son, Marcellus “Marcey” Yancey, Jr. and his wife Zelma of Cloudland; daughters and sons-in-law, Marsha Y. and Ray Atkins of Rome, Charise and Tim McNeely of Dothan, AL, Tammy and Michael Dempsey of Cave Spring, Dawn and Ken Hefner, Cooksville, MO, and Kelly and Jay Wilson of Summerville; 15 Grandchildren; 2 Great grandchildren; Sisters and Brothers-in-law, Peggy and Tommy Dooley and Dale and Allen Cochran; Niece, Teresa Cobia; Nephew, Ken Yancey; Special Cousin, Kay Chumbler; Honorary Family: Members of the American Legion, Masonic and Shrine Brethren and the Members of the Liar’s Table and Wait Staff at Jim’s Family Restaurant.

Masonic Rites will be given Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 4:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Mason Funeral Home. Graveside and Interment services will be held Monday, December 6, 2010 at 12:00 Noon at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton Georgia with full military honors.

Pallbearers will be Sons-in-law and Grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be Members of the American Legion and the Masonic and Shrine Brethren.

Mr. Yancey will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home where the family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 2 until 4 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that memorial contributions be made to the Veteran’s Memorial Park, 818 Memorial Drive, Summerville, GA 30747.

The family of Mr. Yancey would like to thank Dr. Jerry McCormick and his staff as well as the Staff of Heyman Hospice Care for their care and support during this time.

Mrs. Bertie Barrett, age 96, of Trion, GA died Friday, December 3, 2010 at Floyd Medical Center. Mrs. Barrett was born Sept.7, 1914 in Blue Ridge, GA, the daughter of the late Will Davenport and Sarah Elizabeth Davenport. She was a homemaker and a member of New Bethel Baptist Church.

Mrs. Barrett was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Tom Barrett, grandson, Kelly Eugene Colbert, great-grandsons, Daniel Keith, Jeremiah Robinson, Jackson Thomas. Survivors include sons, William "Gene" Barrett, Thomas "Johnny" Barrett, Calvin "Randy" Barrett, daughters, Wanda Sue Hames, Patricia Mae Keith, Sara Irene Belcher, brother, Calvin Davenport, 18 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be will be at 2: 00 p.m. Sunday Dec. 5, 2010 from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jamie Colbert and Rev. Robert Patterson officiating. Interment will be in the Ridgeway Cemetery. Active pallbearers, Ryan Choate, Tony Barrett, Timmy Barrett, Bryan Keith, Willis Hames, Tommy Hames, Kelly Keith, Steven Stone, Matthew Mann. Honorary Pallbearers will be all friends and neighbors. Mrs. Barrett will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday Dec. 4, 2010.