David G. Young, Obit (M) - AM 1180 Radio (2024)

September 8, 2024

David G. Young, Obit (M)

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Mr. David Glenn Young, age 67, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mr. Young was born March 1, 1957, in Dalton, GA, son of the late James Arnold Young and Geraldine LaFavers Young. He was a member of South Summerville Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with both Floyd and Redmond EMS.

Mr. Young had been employed in public safety for 42 years where he touched many people’s lives through his line of work. He earned the Virginia D. Hamilton Special Achievement Award, the Heart of EMS Award, and the Paramedic of the Year Award. He had also previously served as the director of Floyd EMS. Mr. Young was an avid hunter, fisherman, motorcycle enthusiast, and football fan.

Survivors include his wife, Melody Greer Young; his son, Hunter Young; and daughter, Autumn Young.

Funeral services for Mr. Young will be held at 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at South Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Greer officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Alan Bryant, Leroy Luallen, Jeramy Penney, Danny Storey, Phillip Tucker, and Matt Pritchard. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Lee Cline, Dr. James Michael Brown, Scotty Hanco*ck, Steve Bates, Jerry Speer, Chris Shelley, the South Summerville Baptist Church congregation, and all public safety members of Northwest Georgia.

Mr. Young will be in state at South Summerville Baptist Church and the family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Wednesday.

Flowers will be accepted or donations in Mr. Young’s honor may be made to his family.

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.

September 3, 2024

Haley Nicole Shields Brackett, Obit (M)

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Mrs. Haley Nicole Shields Brackett, age 45, of Dalton, GA (formerly of the Subligna Community), died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at her residence.

Mrs. Brackett was born April 29, 1979, in Rome, GA, daughter of Kathy Yother Shields and the late David Monroe Shields. She was a member of Subligna Baptist Church but was currently attending Christ Church Presbyterian in Dalton, GA. She was employed with Dalton Public Schools.

Mrs. Brackett was a 1997 graduate of Chattooga High School where she was first seat clarinet and band captain, and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Jacksonville State University where she marched with the J.S.U. Marching Southerners Band. She also earned her Master’s Degree from the University of Phoenix and an Ed. S. Degree from Berry College. She loved her family and sharing her gift of music, and was a devoted mother and wife. She also enjoyed traveling and doing arts and crafts.

In addition to her father, Mrs. Brackett was preceded in death by both her maternal and paternal grandparents.

Survivors include her husband, Bradley Scott Brackett; sons, Andrew “Michael” Gee, Jr., Wyatt H. Brackett; daughters, Sarah Beth Gee, Georgia Grace Brackett, and Layla Mae Brackett; and brother and sister-in-law, Adam and Casey Shields.

Funeral services for Mrs. Brackett will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Subligna Baptist Church with Mr. Scott Wilson and Rev. Eric Geil officiating. Pallbearers will be Wyatt Brackett, Aaron Reed, Jeff Mahan, Matt Goble, Faron Mitchell, and Chris Bohannon.

Interment will be held privately at Subligna Cemetery.

Mrs. Brackett will be in state at Subligna Baptist Church and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon 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.

August 30, 2024

Betty Jo Lowrance, Obit (ER)

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MRS. BETTY JO LOWRANCE, age 86, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday afternoon, August 29, 2024, in LaFayette, Georgia. Mrs. Lowrance was born in Trion, Georgia to the late Woodrow and Juanita Chaney Garmany on November 16, 1937. She was Church of God by Faith and a personal caregiver. Mrs. Lowrance was preceded in death by husband, the late Dewey Lowrance in 2001, a sister, Gloria Jean Garmany, brothers, Charles Edwards, Gerald Garmany, Wesley Garmany, and Gary Don Garmany.

Surviving are daughters, Betty (Sissie) Lowrance (Rusty Hamilton), Gaynelle Goodson, and Sandra Gray (Dennis), sons, Grady Ledford, Wesley Ledford, Matthew Lowrance, Kenneth Avery Brock, and Randall Brock; sister, Linda Adams, Edna Graze, and Kathryn Davis; brothers, Donald Garmany and Melvin Edwards; several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 3rd, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Dawlon Conkle officiating, interment in Coulter Cemetery in Kensington, Georgia. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 10 until 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Betty Jo Lowrance who passed away Thursday evening.

August 29, 2024

Sandra Broome Dooley, Obit (M)

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Mrs. Sandra Broome Dooley, age 71, of East Armuchee, GA, died Thursday, August 29, 2024, at her residence.

Mrs. Dooley was born July 26, 1953, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late Harold Willis Broome and Ola Mae Richardson Broome. She was a homemaker and a member of Subligna Baptist Church. She had also previously been employed with Roper Corporation.

Mrs. Dooley is survived by her husband, Danny Dooley; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew Wade and Christie Dooley; daughter and son-in-law, Carrie and George Mahon; a brother, Douglas Broome; grandchildren, Kevin Dooley, Nathan Dooley (Kyndall Willett), Catheryn McFarland, and Lane Evans; great-granddaughter, Harper Dooley.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 31, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles Bishop officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Ricky Sims, Phil Hall, Easton Owens, Jarred Whitlock, Jeremy Wallin, and Jimmy Richardson.

Mrs. Dooley will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.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

August 28, 2024

Wenzola “Wendy” Robinson, Obit (M)

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Graceful to the end, Wenzola “Wendy” Robinson, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024. Born on June 10, 1942, in Ft. Oglethorpe, Catoosa County, Georgia, Wenzola was the youngest daughter of MST William “Paul” and Mildred “Evelyn” Gray Edmundson. She was the cherished baby sister to Ronald Leon and Rita Gail.

Throughout her childhood, Wenzola lived in many places around the world, reflecting her family’s military service. Her early years included time in Japan during the first grade and Louisville, Kentucky in the fifth grade, before she eventually graduated from Boone High School in Orlando, Florida. Despite her many travels, Wenzola always considered Chattanooga, Tennessee, to be her childhood home.

On August 22, 1960, shortly after graduating from high school, Wenzola married her first husband, James Patrick “Pat” Daffron, in Orange County, Florida. The two met at a 30-cent hamburger joint in Rossville, Georgia, while hanging out with friends—a simple meeting that would lead to a lifetime of memories. Their 16-year marriage was filled with adventures as they traveled the world together and welcomed three children: William Patrick “Rick” Daffron, David Dwayne Daffron, and Cynthia Michelle Daffron Glasser McCubbins.

Primarily a devoted housewife, Wenzola also worked various jobs throughout her life. One of her most memorable experiences was as a telephone operator. She often recounted the story of a small child who called for help in making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and she happily guided him through the process. Eventually, Wenzola retired from Walmart in Summerville, Georgia, where she made many cherished friendships.

Though known to be a modest and humble woman, Wenzola was also vibrant, courageous, and full of life. Her family fondly remembers stories of her to include drag racing down Rossville Blvd with her friend and sister-in-law Donna Daffron, randomly throwing a can out of a car window to hit a stop sign, and laughing like a child on the Himalayan ride at Lake Winnepesaukah as it sped up. She once rode David’s motorcycle into a ditch, took her sons and their cousins to toilet paper a house, and even hid in the backseat of the Mustang so Cindy could cruise town before having her license. Wenzola also spent time as a BSA Leader, took David and Rick (wearing dog collars) to walk a picket line in Washington DC, and she loved going out to play cards on weekends.

On February 18, 1977, Wenzola married the love of her life, Robert “Perry” Robinson. Introduced by their friends, Alfred and Lorene Crabtree, the couple quickly fell in love and began their journey together. For the first time, Wenzola found herself in a relationship where she was loved and respected beyond measure. Together, Perry and Wenzola built a beautiful home in Teloga, Georgia, where they lived happily for 45 years.

Though her life was filled with hardship, Wenzola’s deep spiritual beliefs shaped her into a loving, graceful, and giving woman of God. Her faith was a guiding light, allowing her to face challenges with strength and compassion, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who knew her. Wenzola served as an Elder and an active member of Beersheba Presbyterian Church for many years, where she worked with the youth group and Bible school. She was also part of the Women’s Circle that worked to help the community. In recent years, Wenzola joined Perennial Springs Baptist Church.

Wenzola is survived by her sister, Rita Gail Dunn; her loving husband, Perry Robinson; her children, William Patrick “Rick” Daffron (Delona), David Dwayne Daffron (Susan), and Cynthia “Cindy” Michelle McCubbins (Donnie); as well as seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and her chosen sister and lifelong best friend, May Bell Broyles.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn and Paul Edmundson; her brother and sister-in-law, Ronald Leon & Julia Edmundson; and her brother-in-law, Tom Dunn.

Wenzola’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Her family and friends will forever cherish the time spent with her and the legacy she leaves behind.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Smith officiating. Active pallbearers will be Randall Franklin, Randy Broyles, Christopher Daffron, Alex Crawford, Pete Crabtree, and Donnie McCubbins.

Interment services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Mrs. Robinson will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

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.

August 24, 2024

Richard Leon “Bear” Blackmon, Obit (C)

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Mr. Richard Leon “Bear” Blackmon, age 78 of Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 in a Rome hospital.

Bear was born in Trion, Georgia on January 15, 1946, son of the late Grady Blackmon and Helen Dot Pierce Blackmon. He had worked in the construction industry with JR Pope and following retirement, had worked with Walmart. He was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan, enjoyed all sports, loved to hunt and fish, and was a devoted caregiver to his parents. In addition to his parents, Bear was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry “Curly” Blackmon.

Bear is survived by a brother, Tony Blackmon; sister, Elizabeth “Libby” Frazier; nieces, Kaci(Leng) Ngov and Mandie Hunseder; and nephews, Chris Blackmon and Greg Blackmon.

Funeral Services for Bear will be held Friday, August 30, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Sammy Barrett officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Tony Blackmon, Chris Blackmon, Greg Blackmon, Leng Ngov, Jody Stoner and David Lloyd.

Bear’s family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home Thursday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Richard Leon “Bear” Blackmon. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

August 22, 2024

Mactine Bankston, Obit (M)

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Mr. Mactine Bankston was born August 27, 1947, in Summerville, Georgia to the late Christine and Malcolm Bankston.

He graduated from Chattooga High School in 1966. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1967-1969, and there he received a Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Purple Heart, and an Expert Rifleman Badge.

On Sunday, August 18, 2024, God called him home to eternal rest. He is preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings, Calvin Byron, Lola Mae Byron, Jack Byron, Maebell Morman, Betty Bankston, Bobby Bankston, Benny Bankston, and Jessie Bankston.

He leaves to cherish his memories three loving children, Christopher L. (Natasha) Bankston, Tabitha Bankston, and Dyneshia Bankston (Dewayne) Elder; one brother, Jessie James Bankston; one sister, Doris Shepherd; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mactine has always been full of life. His loveable spirit will forever dwell in our hearts.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday, August 24, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Bankston will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.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.

August 21, 2024

Edward C. Hunter, Obit (M)

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Mr. Edward C. Hunter age 84 of Subligna, GA passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at a Rome, GA hospital.

Mr. Hunter was born March 29, 1941 in Summerville, GA to the late Ed and Florence Hartline Hunter. He was a farmer, avid reader, and a veteran of the United States Army.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings, Robert, Roy, and Martha Hunter.

Survivors include his son, Tim Hunter; sisters, Virginia Wade and Fran Mount; and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In accordance with Mr. Hunters wishes, there will be no formal services.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit www.MasonFuneralHome.com

Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral home, Summerville, GA.

August 20, 2024

Mary Grubiak Cook Schroeder, Obit (M)

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Mrs. Mary Grubiak Cook Schroeder, age 99, of Summerville, GA, died Monday, August 19, 2024, at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Schroeder was born October 11, 1924, in Bethlehem, PA, daughter of the late Michael and Kastina Serafin Grubiak. She was a member of the Saint Phillips of the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Clifton, NJ, and prior to her retirement, she was employed in retail sales.

In addition o her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Cook; second husband, Albert Schroeder; several brothers and sisters; step-sons, Bruce Schroeder, Albert “Butch” Schroeder.

Survivors include her son, Roy (Machelle) Cook; daughters, Fran Cook, Connie Mikovits, and Connie Petito; 13 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Graveside and interment services for Mrs. Schroeder will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Johnson Cemetery with Chaplain Matthew Willingham officiating.

There will be no visitation and those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to assemble at the cemetery.

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.

August 19, 2024

Betty Jean Potts Reynolds, Obit (M)

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Mrs. Betty Jean Potts Reynolds, age 79, of Trion, GA, died Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Cartersville Center for Nursing and Healing.

Mrs. Reynolds was born January 23, 1945, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late Aaron Gordon “Buddy” Dunn and Flosie Mae Ivy Dunn. Prior to her retirement, she was employed with Shaw Industries. Mrs. Reynolds was also an avid T.V. watcher.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry LeWayne Reynolds; sisters, Frances Cannon and Shelia Jones.

Survivors include her sons, Darryl Reynolds and Scott Reynolds; a sister, Gracie Potts; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Mrs. Reynolds will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, August 22, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel Rev. Matthew Willingham officiating.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at Mason Funeral Home from 12:00 Noon 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.