Mr. Jackie Dewitt Watwood, age 64, of Rome, GA, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mr. Watwood was born August 21, 1959, in Summerville, GA, son of Willie Eugene Watwood and Emma Jean Mitchell Watwood. He was Church of Christ by faith, and prior to his retirement, had been employed with Heil Environmental.

Mr. Watwood was preceded in death by his brothers, John Watwood, Douglas Watwood, and Dennis Watwood.

Survivors include his sons, Jeremy Watwood, Nick Watwood, and Jason Watwood; parents, Willie Eugene and Emma Jean Watwood; a sister, April Givens; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon (E.S.T.) Saturday, December 23, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Min. Berlin Murphy and Min. Andrew Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Randall Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Watwood, Nick Watwood, Jason Watwood, and Rodney Givens.

Mr. Watwood will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. (E.S.T.) 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.

Mrs. Elsie Mae Bell, age 88, of Lyerly, GA, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Bell was born April 27, 1935, in Menlo, GA, daughter Charles Sanford Allen and Bertha Mae DeBerry Allen. She was a homemaker and a member of Belmont Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Bell; a daughter, Tracey Ledford; sisters, Pauline Tucker, Mittie Lee Payton, and Mary Alice Norton; brothers, Robert Allen and Lonnie Allen.

Survivors include her son, Milo Bell (Vera Johnson); daughter, Mary (Terry) Pettyjohn; a brother, Charles “Junior” Allen; sister, Doris Maxey; 7 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 22, 2023, at Johnson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Vick Norton, Anniston Mann, Justin Pettyjohn, Daniel Scott, Gary Allen, and Andy Payton.

Mrs. Bell will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30 A.M. Friday.

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. Tammy Deneen Broyles, age 58, of Summerville, GA, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Broyles was born September 27, 1965, in Columbus, GA, daughter of Lucille (Danny) Rainey and the late Jerry Dale Dowda. She was a loving wife and loved her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed being a Registered Nurse and taking care of people and her family.

Survivors include her husband, Gary Broyles; sons, Brian (Lindsey) Kilgo, Alex (April) Sheffield; daughters, Quana Kavanaugh (Shari Dillon), Amy (Adam) Fink, and Kim Broyles; mother, Lucille (Danny) Rainey; sisters, Katrina (Bobby) Ball, Angie (Mark) Vining; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and special friends, Cheryl Duval, Penny Millican, and Pam Hall.

Memorial services will be held at 12:00 Noon Friday, December 22, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Mrs. Cheryl Duval officiating.

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Friday.

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. Angela Darlene “Angie” Shaver, age 60, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mrs. Shaver was born September 21, 1963, in Rome, GA, daughter of the late Defenial Milam and Catherine Elizabeth York Milam. She was Church of God by faith and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Stephen Duane Shaver; children, Stephen Kasey (April) Shaver, Kristin Nicole Shaver, Amber Santana (Branden) Barnett, Patrick Korei (Haley) Shaver, and Ciara Jade Shaver (D’Angloo Price); brothers, Nathan Milam and David Duncan; a sister, Tina Criswell; grandchildren, Hunter Blaine Brown, Kase Da’Korien Shaver, Stephen Kaine Barnett, MaKayleigh Alyse Shaver, Lydon Blake Shaver, Brandelyn Sohela Barnett, Harper Grace Noel Shaver, Kaiden Blaine Barnett, Qwenton Eugene Wooten, Skyla Jayde Price, Georgia Raelyn Brown, Taylen James Shaver, Elsie Alora Price, and Melli Blayn Shaver.

Funeral services for Mrs. Shaver will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, December 22, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Shaver and Rev. Denver King officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Silver Creek, GA. Pallbearers will be Korei Shaver, Hunter Brown, Kaine Barnett, Lydon Shaver, Kasey Shaver, and Patrick Shaver.

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

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. Lurlene Foster Adams age 90 of Summerville, GA passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at a local hospital.

Mrs. Adams was born in Holland, Ga. February 9, 1933, daughter of late John Foster and Florence Foster. She was a faithful member of Hwy 27 Church of Christ. Mrs. Adams was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Prior to her retirement she was employed with Mohawk Industries.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John D. Adams, and son Melvin Lovett Foster Sr.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Renderal (Leanne) Adams, Ronderal Adams, Johnny (Gina) Adams, Kenneth; daughter, Loraine (Orlando) Quijano; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Adams will take place at 3:00 PM Wednesday, December 20 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Minister L.D. Ludy officiating. Interment will follow at Summerville Cemetery with Jordan Adams, Kaine Darden, Stanley Barnes, Renzel Adams, Tracy Hines, Ezra Adams, and Zayne Adams serving as pallbearers.

Mrs. Adams will lie in state Wednesday from 2:00 until the service hour at the funeral home.

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. Harry Thomas Thompson, age 86, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Winthrop Health and Rehab.

Mr. Thompson was born March 25, 1937, in Rome, GA, son of the late Robert H. Thompson and Clara Bell Brock Thompson. He currently attended Subligna Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, served as district manager for Alterman Foods. Mr. Thompson loved singing and playing guitar and was a personal friend of Merle Haggard.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sons, Greg Thompson, Mike Thompson; brothers, J.L. Thompson, W.D. Thompson; sisters, Ruth McCollum, Thelma Cornett, and Imogene Walker; and a grandson, Matthew Lee Thompson.

Survivors include his wife, Wilma Beth Fincher Thompson; a son, Ricky (Karen) Thompson; 7 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and special niece, Teresa Walker.

Funeral services for Mr. Thompson will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 21, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles Bishop officiating. Interment will be held privately in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Corey Thompson, grandsons, and friends.

Mr. Thompson 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.

Mr. James Harold Ellenburg, Jr. age 84 of the Dry Valley Community, Summerville, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Ellenburg was born in Trion, Georgia on May 27, 1939, son of the late James Harold Ellenburg and Jewel Rogers Ellenburg. He was an active member of the Welcome Hill Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was retired from Temple/Inland and loved being outdoors, machine work, fixing things, and riding on his tractors. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ellenburg was preceded in death by his only brother, John Kenneth Ellenburg.

Mr. Ellenburg is survived by his wife, Betty Ellenburg; daughter and son-in-law, Deb and John Chance; two grandchildren, Jonathan Chance and Jenna Chance Marsee; and one great-granddaughter, Alice Katherine Chance.

Funeral Services for Mr. Ellenburg will be held Monday, December 18, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Bro. Tony Samples officiating. Private Interment will follow in the Green Hills Memory Gardens.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Stull, Tony Jones, Darrell Wheat, Randy Hampton, Edward Head and Johnny Youngblood.

Mr. Ellenburg will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Monday from 3:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

The family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Tapestry Hospice, 189 Professional Court, Suite 300, Calhoun, GA 30701.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. James Harold Ellenburg, Jr.

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

Miss Sybil Pauline Ball, age 86 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at her residence.

Miss Pauline was born in Cherokee County, Alabama on July 2, 1937, daughter of the late George C. Ball and Bessie Ida Hartline Ball. She was a member of the Spring Creek Baptist Church. She loved Gospel Music, crocheting, reading her Bible, drawing and going to church. In addition to her parents, Miss Pauline was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Miss Pauline is survived by a brother, Clyde Ball; caretakers, Judy and Donnie Hollingsworth; special nurses, Tonya Chamlee and Lorna Whitten; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Miss Pauline will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 12:00 Noon in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Holman officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Bethel Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Darian Dotson, Nick Chamlee and Ray Dotson.

Miss Pauline will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Miss Sybil Pauline Ball.

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

Mrs. Donna Irene Brown, age 69, of Cloudland, GA, died Thursday, December 14, 2023, at her residence.

Mrs. Brown was born September 20, 1954, in Dromara, Northern Ireland, daughter of the late Ernest Edward Hamilton Porter and Irene Elizabeth Stewart Porter. She was of the Presbyterian Faith, and prior to her retirement, was employed with the Chattooga County School System.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Dean Brown; and a brother, Ross Porter.

Survivors include her sons, Robert Ashley Brown, John Ross Brown, David Hamilton Brown, and Michael Lance Brown; step-daughters, Deborah Kay Brooks and Charlotte Michelle Wall; a sister, Diane Murial Porter; and a granddaughter, Audree Claire Brown.

Funeral services for Mrs. Brown will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 19, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Matthew Willingham officiating. Interment will follow in Tate Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Ross Brown, David Hamilton Brown, Michael Lance Brown, and Joseph Barragan.

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

Ms. Shanika Adelle Long, age 47, of Lyerly, GA passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at a Rome, GA hospital.

Ms. Long was born September 21, 1976, the daughter of Michael Long and Kathy Craig Williamson Long. She was of the Baptist faith and loved arts and crafts and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by a son, Dustin Long and grandparents, Marcus and Mildred Williamson; and a grandmother, Virgie Buffington.

Survivors include her soul mate, James Watkins; father, Michael Long and mother, Kathy Craig; son, Damian Watkins; brothers, Mark (Cathy) Long, Tim(Breanna) Deberry, Eugene (Alecia) Long; and granddaughter, Ember Watkins.

Graveside and interment services to celebrate the life of Ms. Long will be held at 11:00A.M. Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Lyerly Cemetery with Rev. Jason Boyd officiating. Active pallbearers will be Robbie Johnson, Matt Kinnamont, Cole Long, Tony Blalock, Mark Long, and Trey Foster. Honorary pallbearers will be Corey Tibbs and Robbie Johnson.

Ms. Long will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 9:00A.M. until 10:30 A.M. on Saturday.

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