Mason Funeral Home

02/19/2026

Ms. Bernice “Bonnie” Ward age 73 of Gaylesville, AL passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at her residence.
Ms. Ward was born November 11, 1952 in St. Louis Missouri to the late Sandy Howard and Margaret Lea Ward. She was retired from Century Glove and was Baptist by faith. Ms. Ward was a very spirited person who loved caring for her family and especially her grandchildren.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by Mildred Wilson, Lewis Wilson, Rita Wilson, Jim Easton, Jimmy Easton, Sharon Easton, and Jessica Bond.
Survivors include her spouse, Steve Wilson; children, Timothy Hogue, Beth (Mark) Floyd, and Crystal (Barry) Chandler; siblings, Howard (Linda) Ward, Richard (Pam) Ward, Andrew Ward, Sammy Ward, Marilyn (Ron) Stewart, Terrie Easton, and Mary Dillard; sister-in-law, Brenda Killen: aunts, Glenda (Steve) Eden, Iva Lea, and Carol (Terry) Ramey; grandchildren, Collin Hogue, and Ashleigh Markusson; great-grandchild, Aubrey Markusson, 1 great-grandchild on the way; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Ms. Ward will take place Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:00 Noon EST in the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Burns officiating. Interment will follow at Bankhead Cemetery with family members serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 AM EST until the service hour at the funeral home.
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Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home, Summerville, GA.

02/19/2026

02/10/2026

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02/10/2026

Ms. Melissa Saralyn “Lisa” Morrow, age 55, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her residence.

Ms. Morrow was born May 25, 1970, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late Russell David Morrow and Carolyn Etta Morrow. She had previously been employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Ms. Morrow loved NASCAR and was an avid fan of the Georgia Bulldogs. Lisa was such a warm and loving person, so much so that all the kids in the neighborhood loved coming to visit her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Clint McCary and Mike McCary.

Survivors include her son, Patrick Morrow; special friend, Greg Plunkett; brothers, Jeff (Michelle) McCary, Greg Morrow; aunt, Brenda Ward; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin J. Norton officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers include her cousins and nephews.

Ms. Morrow 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 Wednesday.

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02/09/2026

Rev. Greg Ledford, age 70, of Gaylesville, AL, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his residence.

Rev. Ledford was born July 22, 1955, in Summerville, GA, son of Joy Powell Ledford and the late Bob Ledford. He was a member of Teloga Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed as a supervisor with Mohawk Industries. Rev. Ledford had previously pastored at Mount Calvary Baptist Church as well as at Chesterfield Baptist Church. His first love was Jesus Christ, but his other loves included his wife, Judy, the Alabama Crimson Tide, and c**n hunting.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Doug Ledford.

Survivors include his wife, Judy Cavin Ledford; daughter, Carla (Keith) Green; sons, Greg (Heather) Ledford, Jr., Tyler (Aisha) White, Vernon (Rhonda) White, Brandon (Amber) White; mother, Joy Ledford; sister, Gina Hutcherson; grandchildren, Braxton White, Kadence White, Presley White, Tyler (Katie) Edgeman, Logan (Alison) Edgeman, Chandler (Leslie) Green, Gracie Ledford, Halle Ledford, Katy Wade, Ronald Mann, Destiny Wade, Mariah Wade, Darron Holcomb, Dillon Holcomb, and Kristian Mobbs; several great-grandchildren; and special friend, Johnny Gentry.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 P.M. (GA Time) Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Weaver and Rev. Doug Mattux officiating. Interment will follow in AMI Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Vernon White, Brandon White, Johnny Gentry, Chuck Powell, Ted DeBerry, and Tony Day. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Adult Sunday School Class of Teloga Baptist Church and the staff of Southern Care – New Beacon Hospice.

Rev. Ledford will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:30 P.M. (GA Time) until the hour of service on Wednesday.

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02/05/2026

Mr. Frederick Malcolm Bankston age 69 of Pasadena, CA formerly of Summerville, GA passed away December 20, 2025.

Mr. Bankston was born August 17, 1956 in Summerville, GA to Jessie J. and the late Betty Bankston. He enjoyed tennis & traveling.

Along with his mother is preceded in death by his brother, James Morris Bankston; and niece Cijivea Bankston Mitchell.

Those left to cherish his memory include his father, Jessie J. Bankston; sisters, Gwendolyn (John) Nichols, Valerie Thompson, Karen Price, and Belinda Bankston; Aunts, Doris Shepherd and Jean Bankston; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Bankston will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, February 12 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Min. John Lewis officiating.

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

02/05/2026

Mrs. Gaynelle Denise Goodson, age 66, of Summerville, GA, died Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Pruitt Health – Shepherd Hills.

Gaynelle was born January 23, 1960, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late Grady Ledford and Betty Lowrance. She was a homemaker and was Church of God by faith.

Gaynelle was a lady of many talents; singing, writing poetry, and picking guitar. She had a amazing love for her family and friends and always told everyone, “I love you with my whole heart.” She had a heart of gold with a little sass and could make anyone laugh with her quirky comebacks and jokes. She was born and raised in Chattooga and Walker Counties. She met and fell in love with Leonard Felton Goodson. They got married and had four children together, and Felton’s oldest daughter made five. Together, they had four daughters and one son. They were both amazing, loving parents and grandparents.

Gaynelle worked several mill jobs including at Roper and Best Manufacturing. She then settled in as a homemaker. She loved country music, rock, and Gospel, and she had a beautiful voice. She loved her husband and kids, her parents, her siblings, her family, and her friends, and enjoyed having family reunions and gatherings. She could spend all day long outside soaking up the sun and telling stories of her childhood. She made sure to tell her loved ones every day, “I love you with my whole heart,” and every night, she would say, “Goodnight. I love you. Sweet dreams.” She fought long and hard and her greatest fear was leaving behind her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. What a beautiful blessing she was to her entire family and all of her friends, and she was dearly loved and will be missed by everyone.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Felton Goodson; step-daughter, Angie Hennessee; and a granddaughter, Kali Harris.

Survivors include her son, Shaun (Jessica) Goodson; daughters, Jennifer Goodson Webber, Misty Goodson and Shannon Goodson; brothers, Grady Eugene (Doodle) Ledford, Wesley Ledford, Randall Brock, Avery Brock, and Matt (Amy) Lowrance; a sisters, Sissy Lowrance (Rusty Hamilton) & Sandra (Dennis) Gray; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 7, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Blake Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Ashton Goodson, Dayton Goodson, Kaitlyn Goodson, Zackary Hart, Randall Brock, and Matt Lowrance. Honorary pallbearers will be Rusty Hamilton and four grandchildren.

Mrs. Goodson will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Saturday.

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02/04/2026

Mrs. Ellen Ann Jennings, age 86, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at her residence.

Mrs. Jennings was born May 29, 1939, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late Vernon and Leola Atkins Langston. She was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Mohawk Industries. She had also served as the director of the Senior Center for many years. Mrs. Jennings loved her family, spending time with her grandchildren, and traveling with her husband.

Survivors include her husband, Danny Jennings; sons, Joey (Anita) Day, Joey (Carla) Jennings; daughters, Toni (Roy “Bugsy”) Clark, Donna (Greg) Collins, Misty (Russ) Blackwell; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon Friday, February 6, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Russ Blackwell and Bro. Max Reed officiating. Interment will follow in Moseley Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Roy Clark, Greg Collins, Joey Jennings, Dicky Jennings, Sid McGill, and Preston Wakefield. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny and Cherry Williams.

Mrs. Jennings 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 Friday.

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Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.

02/03/2026

Mr. Jeffery Bexter Hines, age 65, of Summerville, GA, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Mableton, GA.

Mr. Hines was born December 9, 1960, son of Syble Rogers Hines and the late Brintz Hines.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Rodney Hines, Tammy Hines, and Andy Hines.

Survivors include his mother, Syble Hines; siblings, Farrell (Sherry) Hines, Kenny (Letitia) Hines, Carol Hines Godfrey, and Randy (Marsha) Hines; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Nate Villatero officiating. Private interment will be held in West Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Hines will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Wednesday.

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02/02/2026

Amalene M. Elrod, born March 10, 1939, passed away February 1, 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Amalene married the love of her life on June 21, 1957, beginning a lifelong partnership filled with devotion and adventure. Together, she and her husband shared a love of travel and proudly visited all 50 states, creating memories they treasured deeply. She especially loved her time with the Chattooga Senior Center seniors, where she enjoyed competitive card playing and the friendships that came with it.

She retired from the Chattooga County Department of Family and Children Services, where she dedicated many years to serving children and families. In her free time, she found joy in reading and reflecting on her travels and time spent with those she loved most. Amalene was a member of Four Mile Baptist Church.

Amalene will be remembered for her quiet strength, kind heart, and unwavering love for her family. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Parker Mullen and Lillith Mary Gilbreath Mullen; her beloved husband, Milton C. Elrod; and her son-in-law, Stewart Wills.

She is survived by her sister Elizabeth (Johnny) Reynolds, children, Renae Elrod (David Franklin), Michael (Jolynn) Elrod, and Janet Wills. She was a devoted grandmother to Bryan Gilmore, William Elrod, Jackie Carter, and Scott Seaman, and a cherished great-grandmother to several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 6, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joel Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Johnson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be William Elrod, Jerry Cook, Ethan Ray, Bryan Slaughter, Darrell McComas, Darrenn McComas, Scott Seaman, Wallace Cook, and Robert Elrod.

Mrs. Elrod 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.

Family and friends will gather at the Lyerly Community Center following the interment for a time of fellowship.

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02/02/2026

Mr. David Joseph Hutcherson, age 53, of Summerville, GA, died Friday, January 30, 2026, at his residence.

Mr. Hutcherson was born March 13, 1972, in Indianapolis, IN, son of Earl and Beverly Hutcherson. He was employed as a health insurance sales agent. Mr. Hutcherson was a devoted and loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

Survivors include his son, Zachary Hutcherson; daughters, Kayla Hutcherson and Courtney Hutcherson; parents, Earl and Beverly Hutcherson; a sister, Hollie Hutcherson; and nephew, Brandon McGee.

No formal services are planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests any donations be made to the American Heart Association in his memory.

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