Charles William “C.W.” Ray, Obit (M) - AM 1180 Radio (2024)

May 15, 2024

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.

May 14, 2024

Edwin Hill Hamby, Obit (ER)

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MR. EDWIN HILL HAMBY, age 91, of Beavers Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Hamby was born in Trion, Georgia to the late Hugh Lee and Margaret Wofford Hamby on September 29, 1932. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran of Korea, member of the Summerville First United Methodist Church, and was retired terminal manager for Mason & Dixon Truck Lines. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by siblings, the late Hughbelle Tucker, Joyce Hogg, Peggy Hogg, Margaret Thomas, and Nelle Adamson; and grandson, the late Luke Grogan.

Surviving are His wife, Frances Lucille Hamby; daughters & sons-in-law, Fonda (Dwight) Morgan, Sonya (Ronnie) Dixon, Kim (Tim) Grogan; sister, Jane Stokes; brother, Jerry Hamby; Nine Grandchildren, Sixteen Great Grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 17th, at 4:00 P.M. from The Chapel At Camp Hamby, with Rev. David Autry and Rev. John Wesley Privett officiating, interment in Garrett Cemetery. Pallbearers, Dwight Morgan, Ronnie Dixon, Tim Grogan, Joshua Morgan, Zachary Morgan, TJ Grogan, Ian Johnstone, Chris Cope, and Nick Henson. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Edwin Hill Hamby.

May 13, 2024

Rhonda Gail Anderson Wade, Obit (ER)

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MRS. RHONDA GAIL WADE, age 75, of Dogwood Drive, Trion, Georgia passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at her residence. She was born in LaFayette, Georgia, to the late Ernie M. and Edna H. Owensby Anderson, on June 24, 1948. Mrs. Wade attended the Lookout Hall Church of Christ, and was retired from winding department for Color Spectrum. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Steven A. Wade, to whom she was married on December 22, 1968; and brother the late Richard Wayne (Bud) Anderson.

Surviving are Her son and spouse, Mike and Wendy Wade; sister and spouse, Elizabeth and Leon Williams; brother and spouse, Ken and Freda Anderson; granddaughter, Autumn Wade.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 15th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Terry York officiating, interment in Greenhills Memory Garden. Active Pallbearers Eric Davenport, Daniel Williams, Ken Anderson, Scotty Anderson, Zac Anderson, and Larry VanFossen; Honorary Pallbearers Ricky Anderson and James Singleton. The Family will receive friends Wednesday from 12 noon until 2:00 P.M.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Rhonda Gail Anderson Wade who passed away Sunday morning.

May 13, 2024

Glenda Joy Noles, Obit (C)

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Mrs. Glenda Joy Noles, age 78 of the Dry Creek Community, Summerville, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 in a Rome hospital.

Mrs. Noles was born in Trion, Georgia on June 2, 1945, daughter of the late Bernell Atchley and Azzie Lee Loveless Atchley. She was a member of the West Berryton Faith Temple and was retired the tufting department at Mohawk Industries. She enjoyed traveling and taking trips, especially to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Noles was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Archie Noles, Jr.; a sister, Martha Potts; a brother, Darnell Atchley, and a brother-in-law, Billy Joe Simpson.

Mrs. Noles is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Jennifer Noles and Heath and Amelia Noles; sister, Betty Simpson; grandson, Brendan Noles; great grandchildren, Alice Noles and Jax Noles; special niece, Lisa Cordell; and additional nieces, nephews and family members.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Noles will be held Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Shores and Rev. Rickey Biddle officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Heath Noles, Chris Noles, Brendan Noles, Tim Simpson, Matthew O’Donald and Shane Noles. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jaden Barnett, Tyler King and the Tufting Department at Mohawk.

The family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home on Wednesday from 12:00 Noon until the service hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Glenda Joy Noles.

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

May 12, 2024

Farris Christine Hix, Obit (M)

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Ms. Farris Christine Hix, age 85, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Ms. Hix was born December 10, 1938, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late James Lewis Hix and Gracie Madeline Smith Hix. She was a member of Four Mile Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed as a Registered Nurse with the Veterans Administration. Ms. Hix was also a veteran of the United States Army.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Ed Davis.

Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Linda Wooten Hix; sister and brother-in-law, Ella and James “Jimmy” Taylor; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Ms. Hix will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, May 13, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joel Smith and Rev. Larry Scoggins officiating. Private interment will be held in the Hix Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ken Reynolds, James Evans, Rickey Duke, Ryan Gravely, Dana LeGuin, and Richard Wright.

Ms. Hix 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 Monday.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the Four Mile 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.

May 10, 2024

Michael Wayne Wright, Sr, Obit (M)

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Mr. Michael Wayne Wright, Sr. age 67, of Summerville, GA, died Friday, May 10, 2024, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mr. Wright was born March 5, 1957, in Rome, GA, son of the late Forrest Elsworth Wright and Ada Elizabeth Salmon Wright. He was Baptist by faith, and prior to his retirement, was employed as an over-the-road truck driver with Seven Hills Trucking.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janice K. Wright; and a brother, David Larry Wright.

Survivors include his sons, Michael Wright, Jr., David Allen (April) Wright; daughter, April (Johnny) Thompson; brother, Robert Lee (Sonya) Wright; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and his girlfriend, Beverly Lawless.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Summerville Cemetery with Bro. Lloyd Gilreath officiating. Pallbearers will be Gary Wright, Terry Wright, Steve Wright, Kenneth Wright, Billy Wright, and Todd Wright.

Mr. Wright will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 1:30 P.M. 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.

May 6, 2024

Jerry Thomas Wright, Obit (ER)

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MR. JERRY THOMAS WRIGHT, age 84, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 in a Rome hospital. Mr. Wright was born in Cedartown, Georgia, July 31, 1939, son of the late Jay Wright and Mozelle Collins Wright. He worked in Chemical Sales for many years before his retirement in 2004. Mr. Wright was a member of the National Guard and Baptist by faith. In addition to his Parents, He was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Bowen; granddaughter, Ashley Wright; and step child, Kimberly Rochester

Surviving are his wife, Annette Vanpelt Wright; children, Scott Wright (Candi), Christy Baker (Jeff), Brent Wright (Nancy); grandchildren, Tiffany Payton (Craig), Brittany Mathis (Josh), Bre Merrell (Wayne), Christopher Wright, Cody Baker, Jack Wright, T. J. Wright and Jamie Knight; brother, Jimmy Wright (Anne); 10 great grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 2 p.m. from the Graveside with Rev. Jason Boyd officiating, interment in Polk Memory Gardens, Cedartown, Georgia. Active Pallbearers, Christopher Wright, Jack Wright, Cody Baker, Jay Stroud, T. J. Wright, Wayne Merrell, Mark Parkinson, and Tony Wright.

Visitation will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. until 12 noon from Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Summerville, Georgia.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jerry Thomas Wright.

May 6, 2024

Bobby Lynn Maxwell, Obit (M)

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Mr. Bobby Lynn Maxwell, age 73, of Gaylesville, AL, died Sunday, May 5, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Maxwell was born December 29, 1950, in Fort Payne, AL, son of the late William Lott Maxwell and Gladys Beulah Carr Maxwell. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Harbert International.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Maxwell was preceded in death by a son, Michael Snider; brothers, Glenn Maxwell, Gordon Maxwell, Mose Maxwell, Doyle Maxwell, Gene Maxwell, Charles Maxwell, Phillip Maxwell, and Billy Maxwell; sisters, Paulette Terry, and Virginia Wade.

Survivors include his wife, Diane Lowery Maxwell; son, Bobby Maxwell, II; daughters, Beverly Maxwell, Brandi Maxwell; a sister, Betty Jo Dake; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Maxwell will be held at 2:00 P.M. (GA Time) Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Dow VanPelt officiating. Interment will follow in Weiss Lake Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Austin Abernathy, Lot Maxwell, Eddie Terry, Ricky Mize, Chris Burleson, and Greg Dake. Honorary pallbearers will be Arnold Simms, Jeff Burleson, and Bobby Bonds.

Mr. Maxwell will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. (GA Time) 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.

May 6, 2024

Bobby Don Shaver, Obit (C)

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Mr. Bobby Don Shaver, age 77, of Summerville, GA passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 in a Rome Hospital.

Mr. Shaver was born in Trion, Georgia on February 12, 1947, son of the late Paul Shaver and Violet Deering Shaver. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church and was retired from the Food Lion where he was a meat cutter. He was also owner of Big Bob’s meat processing. In addition to his parents, Mr. Shaver was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Deberry Shaver, a sister, Dorothy Simmons; and brothers, Jerry Shaver and Wayne Shaver.

Mr. Shaver is survived by Daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Jamie Smith; a son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Christina Shaver; sister, Mary Elicker; grandchildren, Ragen &Alec Redden, Jason & Crystal Shaver and Brady Shaver; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Shaver will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Shaver officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Scott Coley, Rusty Dooley, Lamar DeBerry, Matt Rosson, Joseph Jackson and Dewayne Crabtree.

Mr. Shaver will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 3:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Bobby Don Shaver.

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

May 6, 2024

Barbara Nell Goss, Obit (M)

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Mrs. Barbara Nell Goss, age 77, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, May 5, 2024, at her residence surrounded by family.

Mrs. Goss was born January 14, 1947, in Summerville, GA, the daughter of the late Ada McGuire and Allen Croy. She was a member of Four Mile Baptist Church, was a textile worker by trade, and her proudest title was Nanny.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Mickey Goss; brothers, Otis Croy, Allen Croy, Harlon Croy, Richard Croy, and Raylane Croy; and a sister, Rosa Mae Crider.

Survivors include loving and devoted companion Ralph Stansell; daughters, Debbie Gentry, Wanda (Tim Earl) Wilson, Jamie (Gary) Holbrook; grandchildren, Tiffany McGuire, Sidni (Connor) Justus, Levi (Misha) Burke, Jared Bearden, Ryan (Kristin) Wilson and 5 great grandchildren; sister, Ethel DeBerry; brothers, Herschel Croy, Robert Croy, and Jimmy Croy.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Doyle Kelley and Rev. Joel Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Summerville Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Mike Stansell, Jared Bearden, Connor Justus, Johnny Gentry, Ryan Wilson, and Todd Bearden.

Mrs. Goss 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.

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.