Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth “Beth” Nixon, age 33, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mrs. Nixon was born December 29, 1989, in Rome, GA, daughter of the late Larry Winston and Glenda Kay Greer Bennett. She was a homemaker and a member of Sonrise Community Church.

Survivors include her husband, Daniel Nixon; birth mother, Christy (David) Petty; brother, Austin (Shelby) Petty, sister, Kayla (Isaac) Crider; grandfather, Fred (Marilyn) Dowdy; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Shelia and Bobby Nixon; nephews, Austin Money, Dillion Nixon, Lucas Nixon, Matthew Nixon; and niece, Gracie Nixon.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, July 16, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin J. Norton officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Chris Nixon, Justin Blackmon, Austin Money, Austin Petty, Fred Dowdy, Dennis Campbell, Blake Campbell, and Isaac Crider. Honorary pallbearers will be David Petty, Stacy Nixon, Olin Woody, Tony Cook, Lucas Nixon, Dillion Nixon, and Matthew Nixon.

Mrs. Nixon will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. 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.

MR. GARY WALLACE MCCONNELL, age 78, a life long resident of Chattooga County, Georgia, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, in a Rome hospital. He was the Son of the late John Frank McConnell and Margueritt Rea McConnell. Gary started his career in law enforcement working with his father, then Sheriff of Chattooga County. At the age of 21, while attending Mississippi State University, Gary’s Father died while serving as Sheriff and Gary took over the Sheriff’s position; he was the youngest sheriff in Georgia history. He was Sheriff of Chattooga County for 20 years and in 1991 was appointed Head of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, GEMA, and was Head of the Georgia Olympic Law Enforcement Command. After retirement went He into private emergency management, where he helped other states with their emergency management agencies and emergencies.

Surviving are His wife, Lyndell Diane McConnell; daughter and companion, Rebecca Rea and Fox Carrasquillo; and grandson, Levi Cobb.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 13th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. J. Wesley Privett and Rev. Mike Cavin officiating, interment in Macedonia Cemetery. Active Pallbearers are Members of the Teloga Fire Department; Honorary Pallbearers Gary Blackwell, Patrick Wesson, Steve Baker, Butch Camp, Jeremy Elrod, Ken Anderson, Jerry Davenport, and All Public Safety Personnel.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Homes, #1000 Sheriff’s Way, Madison, GA.-30650 or on line https://georgiasheriffsyouthfoundation.org.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 until 7 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Gary Wallace McConnell.

Mrs. Janet Elaine Tanner, age 71 of Trion, Georgia passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 8, 2023 in Ft. Payne, Alabama.

Mrs. Tanner was born in Youngstown, Ohio on June 19, 1952 daughter of the late Leroy Dwight McCluggage and Esther Elizabeth Carlson McCluggage. She was a member of the Pennville Community Church and was retired from Walmart, where she worked as a Customer Service Manager. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Tanner was preceded in death by her husband, Donald “Duck” Tanner and a daughter, Joleane McCutchins.

Mrs. Tanner is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Deneale and James Elrod; sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Larry Cone; brother and sister-in-law, Kenny and Joan McCluggage; grandchildren, Jazmin Gray, Shelby McCutchins, Tia Davis, Shari McDaniels, Tanner Elrod and Nathan Elrod; great grandchild, Jaxston Blanks; special friends, Conrad Trautner, Gina Trautner and Marty Trautner; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Tanner will be held Monday, July 10, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. in the Pennville Community Church with Pastor Jon Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Green Hills Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Tanner Elrod, Nathan Elrod, Tufton Blanks, James Elrod, Taylor Sims and Jeremy Brown. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Adult Sunday School Class of the Pennville Community Church.

Mrs. Tanner will lie in state at the Pennville Community Church where the family will receive friends Monday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

The family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Pennville Community Church Ladies’ Missions, 50 Green Hill Memory Gardens Drive, Summerville, GA 30747.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Janet Elaine Tanner.

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

Mrs. Gail Wike Dooley, surrounded by loving family, died peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 6, 2023, in her home at Clairmont Lake in Decatur, GA.

Mrs. Dooley, the daughter of the late Manuel Wike and Bonnie (Bryant) Wike, was born on November 21, 1934, in Trion, GA. She enjoyed a happy childhood as the youngest of six girls. Mrs. Dooley attended Trion High School where she found her love for music as a school song leader and member of the Glee Club and Pep Club. While at Trion High School, she began dating Boyce Dooley which led to a deep love and plans for marriage following his Marine service during the Korean War. While Boyce was in Korea, Gail moved to Chattanooga, TN, and worked in an office. Upon Boyce’s return from the war, they were married in Trion in January 1956. The young couple moved to Atlanta as Boyce pursued his college education at Georgia Tech. While there, they began their family with the birth of their son, David Boyce Dooley, and a year and a half later, their daughter, Denise Gail Dooley. Upon Boyce’s graduation, Gail focused on turning houses into loving homes as Boyce’s career took them to places like Pensacola, FL, Birmingham, AL, Huntsville, AL, and Phoenix, AZ. When Boyce decided to bring cable TV to Chattooga County, the family moved back to Trion.

Besides caring for her family, Gail ran the office of the Clear-VU Cable company, was a faithful member of the Trion United Methodist Church choir, Chattooga County Garden Club, and local bridge clubs. After retirement, Gail and Boyce embarked on years of travel with the Georgia Tech Alumni Association and other travel clubs. However, her greatest loves were spending time with family, sailing trips aboard their sailboat, Gazebo, and watching sunsets over the water at Pensacola Beach and Weiss Lake. In her later years, Gail and Boyce moved to Decatur, GA to be near family. Here she became the unofficial social director of their independent living community, organizing evening social hours, becoming a competitive BINGO player, much sought after bridge partner, and community choir member. Gail was a gracious lady known for her quick smile, sharp wit, and welcoming spirit. She will be missed by her family and many friends.

She is survived by her sister, Ann Scoggins; her son, David Dooley and his wife, Coreen; her daughter, Denise Rowland and her husband, Harry; her grandchildren, Rachel Tillman Peaden (Jon); Bonnie Grace Tillman; her step-grandchildren, Melissa Rowland and Harry Rowland III; her great-grandchildren, Ella Peaden and Emma Peaden; loving nieces and nephews; and many close friends.

Mrs. Dooley was preceded in death by her husband Boyce Dooley, four sisters, son-in-law Gary Tillman, and granddaughter Hannah Gail Tillman.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday July 11, 2023, at Trion United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trion United Methodist Church, The Boys and Girls Club of Chattooga County, or to a charity of your choice.

Coffman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Gail Wike Dooley.

Mrs. Celia Newsome Peace, age 88 of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at her residence.

Mrs. Peace was born in Trion, Georgia on January 27, 1935, daughter of the late Carl Gene Newsome and Edith Beatrice Glenn Newsome. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and was a member of the North Summerville Baptist Church. She loved to cook, work puzzles, watch Wheel of Fortune and tend to her flowers. In addition to her parents,

Mrs. Peace was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Doyle Peace, on December 20, 2019, and 3 sisters, and 1 brother.

Mrs. Peace is survived by her daughters, Sally Davis and Cindy Peace; son and daughter-in-law, Biff and Kitty Peace; grandchildren, Michael Crabtree, Jimbo Crabtree, Stacy Crabtree, Brian Chandler, Leigh Todd, Eric Peace, Ashley Peace and Collin Peace; 19 great grandchildren, 12 great-great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Peace will be held Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Hanks officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Michael Crabtree, Jimbo Crabtree, Stacy Crabtree, Brian Chandler, Eric Peace and Collin Peace. Honorary Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

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

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Celia Newsome Peace.

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

MRS. FREDA LYNNE GEETER WATKINS – Age 71, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 2, 2023. She was born February 25, 1952 to the late Bro. Fred and Sis. Euna Belle Rhyne Geeter. She was preceded by he husband, James DeVoughn Watkins, brothers, Benjamin Joseph Geeter, Fred Ralph Geeter, Sr., and Cleo Jeremiah Geeter. She was an employee at the Chattooga County Public School System. She was a faithful member of the West Fifth Street Church of Christ until her death.

Survivors are her two loving daughters, Nicole (Kent) Perry and Janna (Christopher) Moore; granddaughters, Santeria Watkins and Imani Wyatt; great grandchildren, Jaliya Wilson, Zaylen Wilson, and Brelynne Wilson; brother, John Geeter; very special friend / neighbor, Tracy Perry; a host of other relatives, friends, and the West Fifth Street Church of Christ Church family.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 1:00 P. M. at the West Fifth Street Church of Christ, Summerville, Georgia with Brother John Lewis as Eulogist. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Interment, Summerville Cemetery. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Mr. Larry Thomas McCullough, Sr., age 76, of Gaylesville, AL, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. McCullough was born February 8, 1947, in Jamestown, AL, son of the late Elbert Columbus McCullough and Ruby Jewell Ray McCullough. He was a member of Chesterfield Baptist Church and was the owner of Larry McCullough Logging. Mr. McCullough loved dirt track racing and working at his logging company.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Junior McCullough and Charles McCullough.
Survivors include his wife, Gail Bishop McCullough; sons, Larry Wayne (Melissa) McCullough, Elbert (Amy) McCullough, Lance (Terri) McCullough; his children from a previous marriage,

Tommy McCullough, Teresa Sipsy, Timmy McCullough, Tabitha Atkins; brothers, Bill (Linda) McCullough, Vester McCullough; 7 grandchildren; 7 grandchildren from a previous marriage; great-grandchildren, Bennett McCullough , Knox Abernathy, as well as several other great-grandchildren from a previous marriage.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. (GA Time) on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Chesterfield Baptist Church with Rev. Brandon Bishop, Dr. Charles Bishop, and Rev. Steve Bishop officiating. Interment will follow in Weiss Lake Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Austin McCullough, Colin McCullough, Steven Kimmons, Bobby McCullough, Chris Burleson, and Michael Bevels. Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Farrar and the members of Chesterfield Baptist Church.

Mr. McCullough will be in state at Chesterfield Baptist Church and the family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. (GA Time) until the service hour on Sunday.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Chesterfield Baptist Church Building Fund.

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. Michael Wayne Putnam, age 58, of Trion, GA, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mr. Putnam was born February 2, 1965, in Chattanooga, TN, son of the late Perry and Betty Davis Putnam. He was a member of Trion First Baptist Church and was employed with the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Survivors include his wife, Beth Layman Putnam; step-children, Mitch Blackmon, Dylan Hatcher, and Lexi (Steven) Fountain; grandchildren, Autumn Fountain, Addison Fountain, and Brayden Stoker.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Saturday, July 8, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Casey Bramlett and Rev. John Davis officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Davis, Charles Davis, Brandon Davis, Hunter Davis, Spencer Davis, and Steiner Davis.

Mr. Putnam will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:30 P.M. 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.

Mr. Charles Edward Winters, age 93, of Summerville, GA, died Tuesday, July 4, 2023, peacefully at his residence.

Mr. Winters was born February 15, 1930, in Polk County, GA, son of the late Elmer Ervin Winters and Jessie Mae Fincher Winters. He was Baptist by faith, and prior to his retirement, was employed 50 years with Mohawk Industries.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lois McCary Winters; children, Sheila Winters, Terry Winters; brothers, Grady Winters, W.A. Winters, Raymond Winters; sisters, Evie Lee Holt, Mamie Carroll, Mary Studdard, and Sarah Duckett.

Survivors include his son, Tim (Kelli) Winters; sisters, Hattie Dentmon, Marie Broyles; sister-in-law, Faye Winters; step-children, Wayne (Jane) Morgan, David Morgan, Vickie Morgan (William) Hughes; grandchildren, Dennis (Jennifer) Winters, Dale (Mauri) Winters, Crystal (Mark) Nixon; step-grandchild, Kyle (Amanda) Hughes; 9 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 7, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin J. Norton officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Methodist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jason Winters, Mark Nixon, Ronnie Carroll, Gary Broyles, Stephen Broyles, and Johnny Edmondson. Honorary pallbearers will be the retirees of Georgia Rug Mill.

Mr. Winters 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. Betty Phillips Chreitzberg, age 88 of Rome, GA formerly of Easley, SC, passed away June 29, 2023, at a Rome healthcare facility.

Mrs. Chreitzberg was born August 30, 1934 in Greenville, SC to the late George and Mary Brown Phillips. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Easley, SC where over the years she served the Lord mentoring young children and women. She was past President of the Women’s Club in Pelzer, SC, and was a loving homemaker blessed to stay at home and raise her children to love the Lord. Her hope is now reality; her faith is now sight.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Chreitzberg, Jr; daughter, Julia Ann Chreitzberg; and her son, Benjamin “Ben” Chreitzberg, III.
Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Chreitzberg (Dennis) Bryant; brother, George S. (Priscilla) Phillips; grandchildren, Virginia Nell Bryant, Alex Norman Bryant, Kathleen Sloan Chreitzberg (Ty) Crippen, and Benjamin Kilgore “Tyler” Chreitzberg, IV; and great-grandchildren, Hinley, Aria, and Isla.

Graveside and interment services to honor the life of Mrs. Chreitzberg will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Greenhills Memory Gardens with Pastor Jared Pickard officiating. Pallbearers will be Alex Bryant, John Bryant, Casey Woodrum, and Dennis Bryant.

There will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association.

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.