Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 12855 Highway 27, Summerville, GA (2026)

12/29/2025

Mr. Charles Franklin Jenkins, age 72 of Summerville, Georgia passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 28, 2025.

Mr. Jenkins was born in Lafayette, Georgia on July 2, 1953, son of the late Robert H. Jenkins and Margarett Wilson Millican. He was retired from Roper Corporation, where he was a press operator. Mr. Jenkins was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed working on the farm and with his tractor, but his favorite activity was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Jenkins was preceded in death by a grandson, Alex Jenkins; great granddaughter, Natalie Jenkins; a sister, Elizabeth Stinnett and a brother, Robert Grady Jenkins.

Mr. Jenkins is survived by his wife, Doris Burrage Jenkins; daughter, Angela Avalos; sons and daughters-in-law, Franklin and Angela Jenkins, Billy and Ashley Jenkins and Chris and Dana Jenkins; sisters and brothers-in-law, Margie and Tom Lawton and Stella and Bobby Kilgore; brothers and sister-in-law, John Jenkins and David and Susie Jenkins; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Jenkins will be held Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Randall Hardin officiating. Interment will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jason Jenkins, Charlie Jenkins, Isaac Jenkins Jeffery Cameron, Terry Helton, Jr. and Kenneth Taylor.

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

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Charles Franklin Jenkins. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

12/27/2025

Mr. John Wayne Stowe, age 60 of Trion, Georgia passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 25, 2025 in a Rome hospital.

Mr. Stowe was born in Lafayette, Georgia on March 10, 1965, son of Charlotte Clements Stowe and the late John David Stowe. He was employed with Mohawk Industries, where he was an electrician. Mr. Stowe was an avid outdoorsman and loved doing anything that had him outside.

Mr. Stowe is survived by his wife, Tonya Stowe; daughter, Stephanie Stowe; step-daughter, Kaitlin Montgomery; mother, Charlotte Stowe; brother and sister-in-law, Lance and Sheila Stowe; grandson, Cayden “Pork Chop” Dodd; his pup-pup, Daisy; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside and Interment Services for Mr. Stowe will be held Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. in the West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Chris Gibson officiating. Those desiring to attend the graveside are asked to assemble at the West Hill Cemetery at 2:45 P.M. Sunday.

Pallbearers will be Cayden Dodd, Brandon Stowe, Dennis Bandy, Terry Tinney, Phil Hall, Kevin Lee, Mike Anderson and Steve Anderson.

There will be no public visitation.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. John Wayne Stowe. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

12/25/2025

From our family to yours, we wish everyone a very merry CHRISTmas.

12/13/2025

Mrs. Rose Marie Shelton, age 77 of Bakersfield, California, formerly of Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025 in Bakersfield, California.

Mrs. Shelton was born in Trion, Georgia on April 24, 1948, daughter of the late Ray Littleton Perkins, Jr. and Marie Dentmon Perkins. She was a retired nurse and had been living in Bakersfield for the last year.

Mrs. Shelton is survived by two sons, Bryan Shaw and Christopher Shelton; sister, Jeannie Perkins, niece, Valeri; seven grandchildren; and a number of additional extended family members and friends.

Funeral Service for Mrs. Shelton will be held Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with her son, Bryan officiating. Private Interment will be in the West Hill Cemetery.

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

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Rose Marie Shelton. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

12/12/2025

Mrs. Elsie Jean Gregory, age 86 of Lyerly, Georgia passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025 in a Chattanooga hospice facility.

Mrs. Gregory was born in Young Harris, Georgia on January 3, 1939, daughter of the late James Oliver Nichols and Ida Powell Ledford. She was an avid animal lover and enjoyed sewing, gardening and painting.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gregory was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon G. Gregory; brothers, Vic Nichols, Leroy Nichols, Paul Nichols, Carlton (Cark) Nichols and Dickson Nichols.

Mrs. Gregory is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Randy Keith; brothers, Doug Nichols and Dan Nichols; grandchildren, Jack and Cathy Nelms and Casey Nelms; great grandchildren, Emma Nelms, Rylee Nelms and Jack Nelms; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Gregory will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Norton officiating. Interment will follow in the Lafayette Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Daniel Nelms, Rick Dupree and Casey Nelms.

Mrs. Gregory’s family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home Monday, December 15, 2025 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Elsie Jean Gregory. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

12/02/2025

Mr. Charles Patrick Tucker, age 45 of Menlo, Georgia passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 28, 2025 at his residence.

Patrick was born in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia on November 5, 1980, son of the late Charles Jerome Tucker and Helen Whiteside Tucker. He was employed in the construction industry and enjoyed woodworking, remodeling and anything that he could use his hands to make.

Patrick is survived by a son, CJ Tucker; sisters and brother-in-law, Susan and Corey Perry and Stacey Neal; and a number of nieces and nephews.

According to Patrick’s wishes, he will be cremated and the family will have a private memorial service at a later date.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Charles Patrick Tucker. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

12/01/2025

John Benjamin Cullens of Menlo, GA died Sunday, November 30, 2025 at his home.

John was born in Vidalia, GA on May 15, 1941 to JR “Jake” and Mary Cullens. He graduated from Castle Heights Military Academy and the University of Georgia where he was a letterman in swimming. In 1962, John joined the Coast Guard, and was stationed in several exotic locations including Hawaii, Japan, Alaska, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and…New Jersey. John was blessed to obtain his dream job of pilot and commanded C-130 rescue missions, retiring in 1979 with the rank of Lieutenant. After his military service, John held several leadership roles in companies, service organizations and churches. He retired from the Georgia Department of Revenue. John was member of the Menlo Presbyterian Church, where he was an ordained Elder.

John was an active Master Mason and a member of Amity Lodge #731 in Watkinsville and Mt Vernon Lodge #22 in Athens. He was also a member of Athens Chapter No. 268 Order of the Eastern Star and Nancy Hart Chapter No. 398, Order of the Eastern Star in Carnesville. He held many offices in the Eastern Star including Grand Drill Director and Worthy Grand Patron.

John is preceded in death by his parents JR “Jake” and Mary, his first wife Jacquetta “Jacki”, and his brother-in-law Robert.

John is survived by his wife Winnie; his children John (Nicole) and Jake (Anne); his stepchildren Lori (Keith) and Ryan (Amanda); his grandchildren Shelbi (Billy), Darcy (Philip), Ashley, Sara, Katy, and their mother Tracy; Aimee and Scott; Emerson; Thea; his siblings Joe (Harriet) and Mary Ann; and his niece, nephews, great niece, and great nephews.

The visitation will be held from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Coffman Funeral Home, 12855 US-27, Summerville, GA 30747. The funeral service will be immediately following the visitation at 2:30 p.m. The funeral officiant will be Pastor Greg Cater.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Masonic Home of Georgia in Macon, GA.

11/30/2025

Mrs. Vera Johnson Reynolds, age 78 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 in a Rome Hospital.

Mrs. Reynolds was born in Summerville, Georgia on April 3, 1947, daughter of the late Joshua Grady Johnson and Harriett Belle Hines Johnson. She was an avid animal lover and enjoyed feeding and caring for her cats and all wildlife around her home. She was retired from the Coosa Bakery and had been employed in food service for many years. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Reynolds was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Reynolds, Sr.; sisters, Ann, Joyce and Geneva and brothers, JW, Gene, Leroy and Jimmy.

Mrs. Reynolds is survived by her daughter, Tracy Brown; son-in-law, Jeff Whitfield; sister, Teresa Johnson; step-grandchildren, Sabrina Whitfield, Arianna Whitfield and Jacob Whitfield; a great granddaughter, Beatrix Whitfield; special friends, Angel Roberts and Dee Abney (her vegetable queen); and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Final arrangements for Mrs. Reynolds are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

11/27/2025

From our family to yours, we wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving.

11/23/2025

Mrs. Bobbie Marie Blackmon, age 43 of Summerville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at her residence.

Bobbie was born in Rome, Georgia on August 27, 1982, daughter of Donna Lee Hulsey Cook and the late Robert Terry Hewitt. She had attended the New Haven Baptist Church and was a stay at home Mom. Bobbie loved arts and crafts, and was affectionately nicknamed “Bob the Builder” due to her love of crafting and using miniature tools. She also made custom T-Shirts. In addition to her father, Bobbie was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lauralie Blackmon.

Bobbie is survived by her companion of 13 years, Jacob Bartels, Sr.; children, Emily Blackmon, Rosa Blackmon, Robert James Blackmon, Aszrian Bartels, Jacob Bartels, Jr. and Michael Goodman; Mother, Donna Cook; sister, Terry Monroy; granddaughter, Lauralie Bartels; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In accordance with Bobbie’s wishes, she will be cremated and the family may have a memorial service at a later date.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Bobbie Marie Blackmon. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

11/14/2025

Mrs. Carol E. Edwards, age 81 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in a Rome hospital.

Mrs. Edwards was born in Lindale, Georgia on December 10, 1943, daughter of the late Earnest Allen and Eva Brown Allen. She was a member of the Summerville First Baptist Church. Mrs. Edwards moved from Fayetteville, Georgia to Rome, Georgia in 2005. Prior to her retirement, she was self employed as a hairdresser. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Allen and two brothers, Lewis Allen and Lloyd Allen.

Mrs. Edwards is survived by her husband of over 63 years, Hugh Edwards; son, Scott Edwards; daughter and son-in-law, Sonya and Marty Duren; a sister, Margie Smith; 4 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

According to Mrs. Edwards wishes, she will be cremated and there are no plans for a memorial service at this time.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Carol E. Edwards. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

11/14/2025

Mr. Roger Dale Galloway, age 74 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Galloway was born in Rainsville, Alabama on October 27, 1951, son of the late Joe Willis Galloway and Verna Shankles Galloway. He was self employed as a mechanic, and enjoyed working on cars and watching NASCAR all car races. In addition to his parents, Mr. Galloway was preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Galloway; sisters, Louise McCarty, Barbara Gill and Beverly Green; and a brother, Edward Galloway.

Mr. Galloway is survived by a son, Roger Dale Galloway, Jr.; daughters and son-in-law, Angela and Aaron Jennings and Sheila and Randy Green; sister and brother-in-law, Sandy Timmons(Bryan Steele); brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Andrea Galloway; grandchildren, Willis Galloway, Jennifer Hogue, Vann Jennings, Jessica Gentry, Justin Long and Julie Wheat; 12 great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

In accordance with Mr. Galloway’s wishes, he will be cremated and a memorial service may be planned by the family at a later date.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Roger Dale Galloway. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

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