Ms. Tonya-Joan Marie Overbay, age 41, of Trion, GA, died Thursday, August 31, 2023, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Ms. Overbay was born January 26, 1982, in Rome, GA, daughter of Wayne and Tina Marie Green McNeese.  She was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Advent Health Redmond.

Ms. Overbay was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Walter and Grace McNeese; and her maternal grandfather, Jimmy Green.

Survivors include her children, Julia Marie Wilson, Vanessa Perla Hernandez, and Jaxton Lee Overbay; parents, Wayne and Tina McNeese; sister, Mitzi McNeese; grandmother, Nancy Marie Green; and extended special family members, Danny and Myra Overbay, Jeremy Overbay, and DeAnna Sagram; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services for Ms. Overbay will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, September 7, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Phil Minter and Rev. H.E. “Bubba” Cardin officiating.  Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Danny Overbay, Drew Jackson, Kelvin Sagram, Luke Overbay, Dalton Manning, and Justin Goodridge.  Honorary pallbearers will be Rachel Witt, Sonya Hughes, and Missy Johnson.

Ms. Overbay will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday.

In celebration of Tonya, the family asks that everyone wear turquoise for Tonya (i.e. jewelry, boots, accessories).  Everyone who knew Tonya knew about her love for all things turquoise and leopard print.

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. Sandra Lynette Carnes DeBerry, age 74, of Summerville, GA, died Friday, September 1, 2023, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mrs. DeBerry was born May 21, 1949, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Joseph Lonzo and Barbara Eugenia Patterson Carnes. She had attended Fellowship Baptist Church and was retired from the Chattooga County School System.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Eugene DeBerry; sons, Joseph LeBron DeBerry and Harold DeBerry, Jr.; and brothers, Bobby Carnes and Calvin Carnes.

Survivors include her son, Lamar (Larissa) DeBerry; a sister, Charlotte Maxson; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. DeBerry will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, September 4, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sanford DeBerry officiating. Interment will follow in Garrett Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lamar DeBerry, Alex DeBerry, Levi Thomas, Christopher DeBerry, Tobey DeBerry, and Chuck Powell.

Mrs. DeBerry will be in State at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12 Noon until the hour of service on Monday.

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. Roma Yvonne Bertram, age 87, of Cedar Bluff, AL, died Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mrs. Bertram was born January 18, 1936, in Ashville, NC, daughter of the late Melvin and Lillian Putnam Biggs. She was retired from the real estate industry where she had worked as an agent and broker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Bertram; children, Dianne Hamrick, Deborah Emeott, and James Dale Flynn.

Survivors include her daughters Delores Russo and Donna (Jay) Stoudt; a sister, Lena Elliott; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Ana Flynn.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. (GA Time) Sunday, September 3, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 1:00 P.M. (GA Time) 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. Kevin Lee Minard, age 44, of Summerville, GA, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, in Rome, GA.

Mr. Minard was born October 25, 1978, in Rome, GA, son of Bobby and Sheila Jones Minard. He attended Lyerly Pentecostal Tabernacle and was employed with Mohawk. He enjoyed woodworking, welding, and could also play guitar as well as other multiple instruments.

Survivors include his sons, Nathan Minard, Tucker Minard; daughter, Kaitlin (Jacob) Brewster; parents, Bobby and Sheila Minard; a brother, Tommy Minard; grandchild, Isaac Brewster; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Minard will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, August 31, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with
Rev. Don Mason officiating. Interment will follow in Johnson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Quinton Jones, Adam Jones, Matthew Jones, Austin Jones, Jacob Brewster, and Levi Smith.

Mr. Minard 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 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.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jillian Ann Durgin on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Tragically, Jillian was involved in a car accident near her home in Rome, GA, and did not survive. Our hearts are broken by this news as we know many of yours are as well.

Jillian was an artistic and creative soul who was very passionate about her beliefs and dreams. She was a friend and inspiration to many people around the world. Jillian leaves behind a legacy of art spanning more than 25 years including accomplishments in music, acting, modeling, styling, photography, and fashion. In addition to her many achievements, her work as a founder and visionary of RITUAL has been featured in the international fashion press including Vogue Portugal, Vogue Ukraine, Vogue Brasil, Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam, British GQ Style, Rolling Stone Online and many more. After more than a decade of dedication to her fashion dreams, The RITUAL Creation Team now spans across the world, as does the community of creative and inspired people Jillian cultivated throughout her life’s work.

Jillian was preceded in death by her grandparents, Allen Clifford and Shirley E. Durgin; Harry, Jr. and Marylin Spinsby; and an aunt, Donna Durgin.

Jillian is survived by her parents, Paul and Laurie Durgin; two brothers; one sister; four nephews; 1 niece; and countless friends.

A memorial service to celebrate Jillian’s life will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 2, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mac McCurry and Rev. Clyde Hampton officiating.

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

Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be considered to https://www.sacnwga.org/support, or to the charity of your choice.

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. Marsha Carol Warren Farris age 75 of Winston Salem, NC (formerly of Summerville, GA) passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at a North Carolina healthcare facility.

Mrs. Farris was born February 25, 1948 in Summerville, GA to the late Belton D. Warren and Florentine S. Cochran Warren. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed Cooking and working puzzle books.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Sidney L. Farris; daughter, Jodi Cook; and siblings, Billy Warren, James Warren, Jackie Warren, and Nancy Warren.

Survivors include her sons, Carl Farris, Sidney Farris, and James Farris; brother, William Warren, sisters, Martha Reece, Barbara (Hank) Barnes, and Darlene Gilley; sister-in-law, Nancy Warren; along with several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Graveside and interment services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Farris will take place at 11:00 AM Monday, August 28, 2023 at Johnson Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Shavers officiating. Pallbearers will be Hank Barnes, Gary Blankenship, Chuck Cox, James Warren, and Justin Stone.

There will be no visitation.

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. CHERYL GREEN, age 61, of Smith Rail Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness. A native of Trion, Georgia, She was born to the late Robert and Jeanette Dollar Wood on June 19, 1962. For many years Cheryl worked in the health care field, at Chattooga County Hospital and Atriun Health Floyd Medical Center, as a Xray and Laboratory Technician and Emergency Medical Technician. In addition to Her Parents, was preceded in death by husband the late Marty Ray Green and brother, the late Tony Wood.

Surviving are daughter, Erica and Brandon Fountain; son, Heath and Savannah McGuire; step daughter, Marti Green; brother, Roger and Kerry Wood; granddaughters, Ansley Ratliff, Isabella McGuire, Olivia McGuire, Gabbie McGuire, and Annie Fountain; several Nieces and Nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 23rd, from 4 until 6 P.M. at the Earle Rainwater Funeral Home; interment will be 6:30 P.M. Wednesday in the Perennial Springs Cemetery, with Phil McGuire voicing the final prayer. Active Pallbearers Heath McGuire, Brandon Fountain, Roger Wood, Billy Clark, Clark Wood, and Ryan Wood; Honorary Pallbearers Staff of Tapestry Hospice and the Atriun Health Floyd Infusion Lab.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Cheryl Green who passed away Monday afternoon.

Mrs. Christy Lynette Parris West, age 54, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mrs. West was born April 14, 1969, in Rome, GA, daughter of Danny Parris and Nancy Rebecca Schrader Imes. She was a retired Program Assistant with the State of Georgia Juvenile Probation Office. Mrs. West was a huge supporter of the Toys for Tots Program.

Mrs. West was preceded in death by a daughter, Montana Miller; and an aunt, Beverly Saylors.

Survivors include her husband, Randy West; son, Tyler Smoker; daughters, Jessi (Nikki) West, Mary Beth West; mother and step-father, Nancy (Mark) Imes; father, Danny Parris; brothers, Donnie Parris, Frank Parris; special niece, Shawna Alexander; special great-niece and great-nephew, Ayla Alexander and Chamber Alexander.

Funeral services for Mrs. West will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, August 20, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jody Brock officiating. Interment will follow in Lyerly Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Pruitt, Ricky Sumner, Ricky Hammonds, Jerry Hammonds, Aaron Alexander, II, Casey Mann, Kenneth Vaughn, and Kevin Vaughn.

Mrs. West will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon 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

Mrs. Ellen Josephine Lawrence Barrett, age 81, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Barrett was born March 31, 1942, in LaFayette, GA, daughter of the late John L. and Emma Lee Black Lawrence. She attended Redeemed Ministries and prior to her retirement, was employed at Hutcheson Medical Center.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Eugene Barrett; and a brother, John (Doris) Lawerence.

Survivors include her son, William Timothy (Annette) Barrett; daughter, Melissa Dawn Barrett; sister, Carol Ann (Bob) Thomas; grandchildren, William Shields, Brannon Espy, Sydney (David) Salas; and great-grandchildren, Xander Espy, Ezra Salas, and Embyr Salas.

Graveside and interment services for Mrs. Barrett will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Littlejohn Cemetery with Pastor Darrell Thompson officiating.

Mrs. Barrett will be in state at Ridgeway Baptist Church and the family will receive friends from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of service.

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. Joyce Dillard Hayes, age 84, of Ellijay, GA, a native of Trion, GA, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.

Mrs. Hayes was born November 2, 1938, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Senior and Mattie Campbell Dillard. She graduated from Trion High School, Class of 1955, and prior to her retirement, was employed at Carters Dam. Mrs. Hayes loved having her children and her family with her, especially hearing the joy and laughter from all of them.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Hayes.

Survivors include her sons, Benny (Adina) Hayes, David (Judy) Hayes, and Robert Hayes; daughters, Beth (Pete) Dolan, Susan James; a sister, Margaret McLeod; grandchildren, Joseph James and Peyton Hayes; and several nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Hayes will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 19, 2023.

There will be no funeral service.

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.