William Hugh (Bill) Barbee passed away unexpectedly on February 10th, 2024 in Gainesville, Georgia. Bill was just 34 years old.

Bill was born April 3rd, 1989 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Ms. Sue Johnson and the late Mr. J.B. Barbee. He lived his early years in Indiana before moving to Georgia at the age of 3. He attended Chattooga County High School.

Bill was full of energy and lived life to the fullest. He never met a stranger, and truly loved people from all walks of life. Bill’s greatest joy in life was being the dad of three amazing, beautiful children: Jadon (13), Braydon (11), and Avery Cate (8). He enjoyed his time with them immensely, and was extremely proud of the people they are becoming. Bill was also a very giving person, even to the point of death, donating his organs so that others may live.

Bill was the youngest of 10 siblings, with 5 sisters and 4 brothers. Siblings include: Jacqueline Barbee, the late Deborah Barbee Peace, Michael (Dee) Barbee, Steve Barbee, Candace (Dennis) Brown, Natasha (Jason) Judge, Branden Riner, Natalie Johnson, and James (Danielle) Barbee. He had countless nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are being provided by Rainwater Funeral Home in Summerville. The funeral is at 4pm on February 24th, with visitation from 3pm to 4pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Pilgrim Ministries, 260 Bartley Wilbanks Rd., Clarkesville, GA. 30523, pilgrim-ministries.org.

Mrs. Betty Ruth Riley, age 82, of Trion, GA, died Thursday, February 15, 2024, at LaFayette Healthcare.

Mrs. Riley was born December 23, 1941, in Summerville, GA, to the late Louise Riley Hurley.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Hurley.

Survivors include her son, David Jones; daughter, Linda Gail Addison; a sister, Mildred Hurley; grandchildren, Freedom Starr Jones, Calvin Lawson; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Graveside and interment services for Mrs. Riley will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at AMI Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be David Jones, Jackie Parker, Randy Tibbs, and Lester Parker.

Mrs. Riley will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 P.M. on Tuesday.

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

Mrs. Misty Dawn Treadaway, age 38 of Lafayette, Georgia passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 in an Atlanta Hospital.

Misty was born in Ft. Oglethorpe, GA on June 21, 1985, daughter of Danny Ray Bradley and Tina Louise Clifton Blalock. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist Faith, often visiting Spring Creek Baptist Church. Misty was a member of the Unified in Recovery Group. She was an avid music lover, enjoyed art, working puzzles and taking pictures, especially selfies. Misty was preceded in death by a son, Lonnie Floyd Treadaway; her paternal grandmother, Flora Melvina Bradley; maternal grandfather, David Floyd Clifton; uncles, Billy Joe Clifton and John David Clifton; nieces, Arabella and Willow Parker; former father-in-law, Jerry Treadaway; bonus Dad, Mike Ellis; Maw-Maw, Ann Holloway; second Mom, Shirley; and step-mother, Angela Dempsey; and a cousin, Tonya Ingram.

Misty is survived by her children, J.D. Treadaway, Kaitlyn (Leah) Jackson, Savannah Leigh Treadaway and Haylee Lakelia Treadaway; brothers, Timothy (Sarah) Clifton, Benjamin Wallin, Mikey Ellis and Matthew Dempsey; sisters, Tiffany (Justin Parker), Sandra Lipps, Jackie Milton, Rhonda Baggett, Melody Ellis and Tanya Ellis, April Tomlin and Tamara Stamper; grandchildren, R.J. Snyder and Lonnie Treadaway; grandmother, Sybil Clifton; grandparents, Carl “Cowboy” Bradley and Diane Bradley; aunts, Nancy Carlton, Angela Worley, Ella Bradley and Mattie Gray; uncles, Carl “Floyd” Bradley, Michael Bradley, Roger Bradley and Jamie Bradley; special nieces, Emily Montgomery and Leann Henley; special nephews, Josh Cisco and Asher Henley; and numerous additional special nieces, nephews and other family members.

A Life Celebration Ceremony will be held Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Highway and Hedges, 11564 Hwy 27, Summerville, with Rev. Chris Holman and others speaking.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Misty Dawn Treadaway.

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

Mrs. Linda Gail Bowman, age 69, of Summerville, GA, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Bowman was born April 6, 1954, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late William J. and Mary Nell Hines Mull. She was a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church and had previously been employed as a Nursing Supervisor with the Walker County School System as well as Amedisys Home Health.

Mrs. Bowman is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jackie Paul Bowman; son, Jeremy (Lacy) Bowman; daughter, LeAnn (Dustin) Webb; sister, Shirley (Roger) Farmer; grandchildren, Chase and Coley Bowman, Sophie and Paisleigh Webb.

Funeral services for Mrs. Bowman will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Ridgeway Baptist Church with Mr. Robert “Bug” Thomas and Rev. Gary Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Chase Bowman, Robbie Dover, Richie Smith, Andy Tudor, Michael Farmer, and Brent Bruce. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of Ridgeway Baptist Church and the staff of Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Bowman will be in state at Ridgeway Baptist Church and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Wednesday.

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. Joshua Phillip “Josh” Key, age 42, of Cloudland, GA, died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Key was born July 6, 1981, in Fort Payne, AL, son of Kathy Darlene Palmer Brown and the late Gordon Phillip Key. He was previously a member of Chelsea Baptist Church and was a self-employed handyman. Mr. Key was also an avid fan of the Georgia Bulldogs.

In addition to his father, Mr. Key was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Gordon and Helen Key; and maternal grandparents, Huston and Bessie Palmer.

Survivors include his wife, Kristin Key; sons, Malachi Key and Jacob Key; daughter, Kiley Key; mother, Kathy (Gary “Bucky”) Brown; brother, Chris (Amanda) Key; sister, Felisha Flannigan; step-brothers, Eric (Shelley) Brown, Justin (Fonda) Brown, Nigel (Rebeka) Brown; step-sister, Janie (Steven) Anderson.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Mount Olive Cemetery with Rev. Gary “Bucky” Brown officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jason Green, Stacy Aldridge, Stacy Reynolds, Eric Brown, L.J. Hall, and Gary Holbrook.

There will be no formal 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.

MR. JOHN ROBERT “TIMER” JETT – Age 76, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He was born May 16, 1947 to his late parents, Robert and Dorothy Margaret Sanford Jett. He was preceded by his wife, Danette Brooks Jett, brothers, J. B. Jett, H. D. Lamar, and sister, Elease Dallas. He retired from Mohawk Industries for over thirty – five years. Mr. Jett was a member of Oak Hill Baptist church and he attended New Bethel Baptist Church.

Survivors are his loving and devoted family, daughters, Natasha (Undrea) Dupree of Rome, Georgia, Michelle (Walter) Person of Dalton, Georgia, Tanya (Travis) Winston of Dallas, Georgia; son, James (Kristi) Hudson, Jr. of Fort Payne, Alabama; sisters, Ann (Larry) Hammonds, Rebecca Smith, Lois Jett, Lenora Jett, Ruby (Nathaniel) Womble, Betty Hill; sister-in-law, Angela (Kenneth) Underwood; grandchildren, McKenna, Ajee, Tierra, Devon, David, Calvin, and Taniya; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 1:30 P. M. at New Bethel Baptist Church, 281 Georgia Avenue, Summerville, Georgia 30747 with Pastor Kevin Roach as Eulogist. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service.

Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Lisa Jean Walker, who passed away peacefully at her residence with her family on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

Mrs. Walker was born July 3, 1971, to the late Jerry Webb and late Shirley Dawson. Lisa was raised in Centre, Alabama, where she graduated from Cherokee County High School and attended New World Cosmetology School. In December of 1996, Mrs. Walker moved to Summerville, Georgia where she permanently resided. Mrs. Walker met her husband, Lavette Walker, and they welcomed three beautiful daughters, and married on September 21, 1999. Mrs. Walker retired early from Roper Corporation, deciding to dedicate her life to being a devoted, full-time mother and loving wife.

Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by her husband, Lavette Walker; mother, Shirley Dawson; father, Jerry Webb; and grandparents.

Mrs. Walker leaves behind to cherish her memory, Daughters, Jodeci Walker, Jakerria Walker and Jakyia Walker; step-daughter, Brooke Watson; step-mother, Debra Jo Webb; Step-father, Marshell(Glenda) Dawson; brother, Jeff(Gail) Webb; brothers-in-law, Scott Walker, John(Samantha) Walker; sisters-in-law, Patricia(Adrian) Walker, Joynce Walker; grandchildren, Alijah Watson and several others; special nephew, Nick(Danarea) Groce; special niece, Leslie(Kassie) Hudgins; great nieces, Amiyah Hudgins, Kailyn Hudgins and Arianna Hudgins; special friends, Samantha Allgood and Jane Price; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Walker will be held Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Bishop V.T. Harden officiating. Interment will follow in the Summerville Cemetery.

Active Pallbearers will be Nick Groce, Adrian Hudgins, Scott Walker, Dacien Lowe, Carson Prater, Kedrick Jordan, Brandon Byram and Brandon Webb. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jeff Webb, Marshell Dawson, John Walker and Alijah Watson.

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

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Lisa Jean Walker.

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

MS. JUDY NELL LOVELESS – Age 70, of Summerville, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024. She was born on August 16, 1953 to her late parents Grady Loveless, Sr. and Thelma Adams Loveless. She was preceded by her stepfather, Albert Allgood, five brothers, James, Charles, Johnny, Calvin, and Larry Loveless, one sister, Doris Johnson. She was a member of West Fifth Street Church of Christ. For many years she was employed at Wire Tech and graduated from Chattooga High School.

Survivors are her two loving and devoted sisters, Arbie Loveless, and Kay Frances (Parker) Moody; brother, Grady (Regina) Loveless, Jr.; one uncle, Lee Victorian; aunts, Dorothy O. Donald, Bea Victorian, and Doretha Adams; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 2:00 P. M. at West Fifth Street Church of Christ, Summerville, Georgia with Brother John Lewis as Eulogist. Visitation will be at the church from 1:00 P. M. on Saturday until the funeral hour with the family receiving friends at this time. Interment will be at Summerville Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Mr. James Hoyt Williams, Jr., age 64, of Trion, GA, died Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mr. Williams was born July 26, 1959, in Trion, GA, son of the late James Hoyt Williams, Sr. and Hazel Broome Williams. He was retired from Sam’s Club and had also previously been employed with Food World in Fort Payne, AL for 18 years.
Jimmy enjoyed watching Georgia Football and the Atlanta Braves. He also loved cooking out for his family. His favorite pastime was watching his grandchildren in all of their extra-curricular activities.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Faye Williams.

Mr. Williams is survived by his wife of 39 years, Lisa Day Williams; son, Justin (Emily) Williams; daughter, Allison Lyons; grandchildren, Blaine Woody, Kiersten Woody, Elijah Williams, and Maddox Baker; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Williams will be held at 12:00 Noon Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Min. Robby Eversole and Mr. Brad Hayes officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Blaine Woody, Lance Peevy, Alan Mowry, Charlie Woody, A.J. Vangurp, and Jarrett Vangurp. Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Day, Sawyer Mowry, Cannon Mowry, Maddox Baker, Tucker Woody, Koi Dodd, Corey Day, and Casey Day.

Mr. Williams will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Wednesday.

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. Patsy Louise Ramey, age 69 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at her residence.

Mrs. Ramey was born in Centre, Alabama on July 17, 1954, daughter of the late Ock Hudgins and Mary Marie Johnson Hudgins. She loved to cook, work in the garden, do craftwork and was an excellent seamstress. She was retired from the Spinning Room at Mt. Vernon Mills. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ramey was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Wallin and brothers, Max Hudgins, Michael Hudgins, Mike Hudgins and Mark Hudgins.

Mrs. Ramey is survived by her husband, Harold Ramey; son, Robert Allen Ramey; daughter and her fiancé, Tina and Jim Brock; sisters, Gail Roan, Nancy Grogan and Joyce Tindall; grandchildren, Haley Bohanon, Ryan Fowler, Sarah Ledford, Matthew Fowler, Allen Ramey, Kayla Ramey and Emma McClanahan; great grandchildren, Izzy Christian, Emory Ledford, Ivana Ledford and Reid Fowler; and a number of niece and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Ramey will be held Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Sanford DeBerry officiating. Interment will follow in the Lyerly Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Jackie Dodson, Mitch Slayton, Ryan Fowler, Matthew Fowler, Allen Ramey and Michael “Peanut” Grogan.

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

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Patsy Louise Ramey.

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