Mr. James “Jimmy” Richard McCollough age 75 of Menlo, GA passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. McCollough was born August 30, 1948 in Summerville, GA to the late Doyle and Lorene Watson McCullough. He was retired from Heil Industries. He was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam, and he was a retired Chief of the Rinehart Fire Department.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by siblings, Nelly Jones, Patsy Graves, and Johnny McCollough.

Survivors include his long time companion, Karen Howard; children, Casandra (Jerry) Cole, Christy (Zac) Valentine, Amelia (Shannon) Chesser, and Scott (Angie) Howard; sister, June Ferry; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. McCollough will be at 2:00 PM EST Monday, September 11 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Stanley Koonce and Rev. Wayne Killian officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Justin Bowling, Lucas Cole, Johnathon Ray, Jackie Mobbs, Les McCollough, and Chuck Powell.
The family will receive friends Sunday September 10 from 2:00 – 4:00 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.

Mrs. Irene Roberts, age 102 of Trion, GA passed away September 7, 2023 at a Rome Hospital.

Mrs. Roberts was born March 26, 1921 in Etowah, AL. She loved dogs and was a Southern Baptist and was very devoted to her faith.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Roberts, 4 brothers and 4 sisters.

Survivors include her son, Randall Roberts, grandchildren: Greg Roberts and Alicia Direnzo, great-grandchildren: Joshua Roberts, Brandon Roberts, Kilee Direnzo and Ashley Direnzo, and her dog, Ben.

Graveside and interment services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Roberts will take place Saturday September 9, 2023 at 11:00 am in Subligna Cemetery with Rev. George Pinion officiating. Pallbearers will be: Nolan Crisp, Noah McQuese, Eli McQuese, Robert McQuese, Anthony McWhorter, and Will McWhorter.

The family will receive friends Saturday September 9, 2023 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at Mason Funeral Home.

In Lieu of Flowers the family respectively request donations to the National Society of Preventing the Cruelty to Animals.

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. Horace Sneed age 78 of Summerville, GA passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at a Rome hospital.

Mr. Payne was born July 15, 1945 in Cummings, GA to Susie Eller Sneed.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Horace E. Sneed and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his sons, Gary (Rhonda) Sneed, Larry (Nancy) Sneed, and Jerry Sneed; daughter, Susan Hunter; 8 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service for Mr. Sneed will be scheduled by the family at a later date.

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 “Poobie” Glenn Payne age 65 of Trion passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 31, 2023 as a result of an automobile accident.

Mr. Payne was born November 7, 1957 in Whitwell, TN to the late J.M. Payne and JoAnn Cash. He was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills after 46 of years of service. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club and of Pennville Church of Christ.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife, Annelle Payne; and brothers, Eddie Payne and Ronnie Dykes.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Paulette Lowrance; daughters, Brianna Payne, Heather Thompson, Brittany Payne, Amber Tapp, and Chastity Fowler; step-son, Michael Hammond; siblings Kevin cash and Kim Manning; 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Payne will take place at 2:00 PM Friday- September 8, 2023 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Lamar Russell and Rev. Steve Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Garrett Cemetery with Zach McGuire, Levi McGuire, David Tapp, Chris Baggett, Michael Hammond and Matthew Tapp serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Baggett, Jack Baggett, and the staff of the Preparation Department of Mt. Vernon Mills.

The family will receive friends Friday, September 8 from 12:00 noon until the service hour.

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. June Ione Ulsrud Zahn, age 95, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, September 3, 2023, at her daughter’s residence in Woodstock, GA.

Mrs. Zahn was born June 20, 1928, in Minneapolis, MN, daughter of the late Chris Amil and Gladys Violet Winge Ulsrud. She was a homemaker and member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Zahn enjoyed playing cards with friends and cooking for people.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Adolf Zahn; sons, Lee Johnson, Steven Zahn; daughters, Cheryl Johnson, Denise Zahn; sister, Joyce Resemius; brother, David Ulsrud; grandson, Richard Huen; and son-in-law, Brian Henning.

Survivors include her son, Daniel Zahn; daughters, Anita (James) Rice, Vanessa Henning, and Christine (Manuel) Garcia; a sister, Lynne Irwin; 7 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, September 8, 2023, at Bethel United Methodist Church with Rev. Jody Brock officiating.

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. 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.