June 3, 2024
by BENGROCE
Franklin “Lee” Elrod, Obit (M)
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Mr. Franklin “Lee” Elrod, age 77, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.
Mr. Elrod was born December 20, 1946, in Chattoogaville, GA, son of the late Benjamin Franklin Elrod and Jewel Hurley Elrod. He had attended Mill Creek Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed as maintenance supervisor with Harriet and Henderson.
Mr. Elrod was a hard-working and loving man. He loved to fish and to collect knives and guns. He was always working on something or tinkering with his truck. Lee was a great daddy and always had his daughter with him fishing when she was growing up. He also loved watching westerns on T.V.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 28 years, Gail Elrod; siblings, Larry Elrod, Sheila Elrod, and Deloris Suties; and step-grandchild, Joshua Tidmore.
Survivors include his daughter, April Leigh Elrod; step-daughters, Debra Butler, Donna Mostiller; step-son, Chad Tidmore; a brother, Freddy Elrod; sisters, Dean Sparks, Carol Jones, and Sharon Elrod; first cousin and friend, Ramon Lee Hurley; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
No formal services are planned at this time.
To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
June 2, 2024
by BENGROCE
Billy Joe Bice, Obit (ER)
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MR. BILLY JOE BICE, age 58 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Summerville, Georgia on June 7, 1965, son of the late Frank Bice Sr, and Velma Mae Bundrum Bice. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Regina Bice; brothers, Frank Bice, Jr., Leonard Fay Bice, Richard Lamar Bice, Terry Lee Bice and Roland Lee Bice, Sr.
Surviving are his children, Christopher Bice and Brandon Bice; sister, Cindy Williams and brother, Danny Ray Bice; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral Services will be held, Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 3 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Bice officiating; interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Johnny Reece, Jason Reece, Justin Reece, Michael Bice and Tyler Williams. Honorary Pallbearers will be staff members of Tapestry Hospice. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 p.m. until the hour of service.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Billy Joe Bice.
May 30, 2024
by BENGROCE
Judith Wynell (Judy) Lyday, Obit (ER)
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MISS JUDITH WYNELL (JUDY) LYDAY, age 73, of Rome, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in a Rome hospital. She was born in Fort Payne, Alabama on July 16, 1950, to the late Edmond Taylor (T.) Lyday and Lois Cash Lyday. Miss Lyday was a graduate of Chattooga High School and received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from University of West Georgia; afterward had a career with Georgia DFACS, where she dedicated her life helping the elderly.
Surviving are aunts, Clara Bozemen and Martha Hulgan; several First Cousins, several Special Friends including “Little Gril” Emily Self.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 1st, at 3:00 P.M. EST, from Graveside in Bankhead Chapel Cemetery, with Rita Galloway, Rev. Harold Helton, and Emily Self officiating. Active Pallbearers Brandon Galloway, Derek Buffington.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
May 28, 2024
by BENGROCE
Gerald Dewayne Teague, Obit (M)
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Rev. Gerald Dewayne Teague, age 72 of Mentone, AL passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Rev. Teague was born in Menlo, GA to the late Grady and Mary McGinnis Teague. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, a member of the American Legion Post 0215, and Valley Head Lodge 394. Rev. Teague was the pastor of Sardis Baptist Church for over 30 years, and he pastored several churches in Georgia, Alabama, and Alaska. He was also retired from the City of Summerville water department.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, R.D. Maples and Billy Teague.
Survivors include his loving wife, Fredia Teague; son, William (Lala) Teague; daughter Virginia Applebaum, siblings, Larry (Joann) Teague, L.C. (Elenor) Teague, and Nancy Teague; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Rev. Teague will take place at 11:00 EST Thursday, May 30 at the Chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Howell and Rev. Barry Peppers officiating. Interment with Military Honors and Masonic Rights will follow at AMI cemetery with the grandsons and nephews serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00 – 8:00 EST at Mason 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.
May 28, 2024
by BENGROCE
William Steve “Bilver” Willingham, Obit (C)
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Mr. William Steve “Bilver” Willingham, age 70 of Trion, Georgia passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at his residence.
Steve was born in Summerville, Georgia on January 1, 1954, son of the late Wilburn Owen Willingham and Faye Copeland Willingham. He was a member of the Central Avenue Baptist Church and Trion Lodge #160 F&AM; and was a retired truck driver for Mt. Vernon Mills and most recently was employed with Complete Cycle of Rome. Steve had been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, and had worked with the former Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home. He enjoyed playing guitar, collecting trains, gardening and working in his yard, but his greatest enjoyment was working for the Lord and leading young people to the Lord. In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by a brother, David Willingham.
Steve is survived by his wife, Sheila Pollard Willingham; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenny and Christina Dodd and Kevin and Michele Dodd; sisters, Sandra Burrage, Wanda England and Candi Willingham; honorary brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Wanda Pollard, Harold and Lynn Pollard, and Darryl Pollard; special Niece, Ginger(John) Faulker; special Nephew, Jabo(Jannie) Burrage; nephew, Steven Reynolds; grandchildren, Levi(Caitlin) Dodd, Franki(Nate) Culberson, Cheston(Tiffany) Dodd, Cameryn Dodd, Travius Dodd and Blayke Dodd; great grandchildren, Bryleigh Dodd, Gunner Dodd, Greyson Dodd, Kaine Culberson, Rose Culberson, Elisha Dodd and Kamden Harris; and a special friend, Scott Parris.
Funeral Services for Steve will be held Friday, May 31, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the Central Avenue Baptist Church with Pastor Terry Hampton, Rev. Brandon Bishop and Rev. Harold Pollard officiating. Interment will follow in the AMI Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include Joe Johnson, Tommy Busbin, Jabo Burrage, Kayden Burrage and Heather Burrage. Honorary Pallbearers will he the Central Avenue Man Church; Grant and Kendra Latta and Polly and Cecil Parris.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Coffman Funeral Home. On Friday, Steve will lie in state at the Central Avenue Baptist Church from 1:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.
Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. William Steve “Bilver” Willingham.
Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sing our online guestbook and post condolences.
May 26, 2024
by BENGROCE
Wilma Beth Fincher Thompson, Obit (M)
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Mrs. Wilma Beth Fincher Thompson, age 83, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Winthrop Health and Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Thompson was born August 31, 1940, in Rome, GA, daughter of the late Arthur Linton Fincher and Ruby Patrick Fincher. She was a member of the Church of God, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Kroger.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sons, Greg Thompson, Michael Thompson; brothers, Jack Fincher, Ben Fincher; and a grandson, Matthew Lee Thompson.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Karen Thompson; brother and sister-in-law, Nick and Glenda Fincher; 7 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and be announced later by Mason 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.
May 26, 2024
by BENGROCE
Jerry Lee Strickland, Obit (ER)
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MR. JERRY LEE STRICKLAND, SR., age 86, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday evening, May 23, 2023, in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. He was born in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Wilson Lee and Lucille Robinson Strickland, on July 6, 1937. Mr. Strickland was a member of the Menlo First Baptist Church, a Veteran of the U. S. Navy, and was a retired store clerk for the Pure Stop. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Martha Wofford Strickland in 2015, sisters & spouse, Evelyn and Horace Williams and Bernice Walters two brothers the late Ernie L. Strickland and Joseph Lamar Strickland.
Surviving, step son, Kevin and Dana Baker; grandchildren, Blake Baker, Haley Baker, Kyle Baker; special friends, Dana Hughes, Louis Parrill, and Simon Parrill; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 28th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Helton officiating, interment in Ami Cemetery. Pallbearers are Thomas Waller, Joshua Jennings, Greg Williams, Barry Williams, Louis Perrill, and Simon Parrill. Visitation will be Tuesday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. at The Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jerry Lee Strickland, who passed away Thursday.
May 21, 2024
by BENGROCE
Vienna Grizzle Jones, Obit (M)
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Mrs. Vienna Grizzle Jones, age 74, of Summerville, GA, died Monday, May 20, 2024, at Atrium Health Floyd.
Mrs. Jones was born June 28, 1949, in Dahlonega, GA, daughter of the late George Tate Grizzle and Mozella Margaret Ridley Grizzle. She was a homemaker and a member of Subligna Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Velma Sullens, Vinnie Rodgers, Violet Blackwell, Verbie McClure, and Vivian Grizzle; brothers, Vernon Grizzle, Venson Grizzle, Verlon Grizzle, and Virgil Grizzle.
Survivors include her sons, Roger (Donna) Grizzle, Ricky (Berenice) Jones; daughter, Brenda (Henry) Snelgrove; sisters, Verdie Grizzle, Viola (Charlie) Holden; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Graveside and interment services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Subligna Cemetery with family officiating. Pallbearers will be Roger Grizzle, Ricky Jones, Henry Snelgrove, Brandon Jones, Anthony Head, Frank Ray, and Caleb Lingerfelt.
Mrs. Jones will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M. 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.
May 18, 2024
by BENGROCE
Lora Mae Hill, Obit (C)
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Miss Lora Mae Hill, age 75 of the Pennville Community, Summerville, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Miss Hill was born in Trion, Georgia on January 2, 1949, daughter of the late Olin Roscoe Hill and Julie Mae Barnett Townsend. She attended the Living Waters Ministries and was retired from Best Manufacturing and WireTech. She enjoyed going to Trade Day and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Miss Hill was preceded in death by her longtime companion, T.C. Land and a brother, Charles Brooks.
Miss Hill is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Billy Ray Hill and Randy and Lynn Hill; sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Craig and Shirley and Darwin Blansit; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Susan Hill; grandchildren, Abby Hill and Aiden Hill; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Miss Hill will be held Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Wright officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Edward Craig, Stephen Craig, Timothy Craig, Adam Cochran, Jeff Blansit and Prayten Perry.
Miss Hill’s family will receive friends at Coffman Funeral Home from 2:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.
Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Miss Lora Mae Hill.
Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.
May 15, 2024
by BENGROCE
Charles William “C.W.” Ray, Obit (M)
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Mr. Charles William “C.W.” Ray, age 80, of Cedar Bluff, AL, died Monday, May 13, 2024, at Atrium Health Floyd.
Mr. Ray was born July 25, 1943, in Gaylesville, AL, son of the late Dee Lee Ray and Gussie Mae Holbrook Ray. He attended Freedom Baptist Church in Gaylesville, and prior to his retirement, was employed with General Electric. He was a member of the Yaarab Temple, the Rome Shrine Club, the Hillbilly Unit, a former member and past master of Alpine Lodge # 211, F&AM, and was currently a member of Cedar Bluff Lodge # 486, F&AM.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Ray was preceded in death by his brother, Sonny (Pat) Ray; sister, Evaughn (Joe Wheeler) Cavin; and brothers-in-law, Tom Mobbs and Harry Adderhold.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa Ray; son, Cassey (Megan) Ray; daughter, Mandy (Mark) Ballard; sisters, Sue Mobbs and Margie Adderhold; grandchildren, Connor Ray, Ella Ray, and Ginna Ray.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. (GA Time) on Friday, May 17, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Chapel with Pastor Terry Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow in Weiss Lake Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Bud Willis, Ricky Sumner, Butch Young, Eric Reynolds, Rickey Wheeling, and Jason Winters. Honorary pallbearers will be Mack Godfrey, Jeff Ward, Anita Willingham, and the members of the Rome Shrine Club, Alpine Lodge #211, and Cedar Bluff Lodge #486.
Mr. Ray will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon (GA Time) until the hour of service on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children.
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.
