Mason Funeral Home

12/30/2025

12/28/2025

Mr. Billie Gene Stewart, age 88, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Stewart was born April 20, 1937, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Will and Georgia Barr Stewart. He was of the Baptist faith and prior to his retirement, was employed with Georgia Rug Mill. Mr. Stewart loved hunting and fishing and served as a baseball and football coach.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marzell Nelson Stewart; sister, Diane McNair; and brothers, Gene Stewart and Jay Stewart.

Survivors include his sons, Donnie (Rosemary) Stewart, Dennis (Debbie) Stewart, Jr.; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Summerville Cemetery with Rev. Jason Lee officiating. Pallbearers will be Chris Stewart, Dennis Stewart, Jr., Chang Stewart, Joey McNair, Nick Stewart, Issaic Stewart, and Brandon Stewart.

Mr. Stewart will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com

12/26/2025

Mrs. Kathy “Granny Shake” Terry, age 60, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her residence.

Mrs. Terry was born April 16, 1965, in Lafayette, GA, daughter of the late Billy David Abernathy and Shirley Marie Crane Abernathy. She was Baptist by faith and was a homemaker who loved being a Baseball Granny for the Dirt Devils Baseball team.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jessica Terry.

Survivors include her husband, Ray Bridges; daughter, Jenna Terry (Darin McGuire); bonus daughter, Anna Hudson; step sons, Jeff Bridges, Corey Bridges; brother, Tim (Tina) Abernathy; sisters, Judy Slaughter, Tonya (Whistle) Dawson, and Melinda Clark; grandchildren, Joshua McGuire, Jayci McGuire. She also had two special friends, Jane Price and Shenia Glass.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, December 29, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Reynolds and Rev. David Dutton officiating. Interment will follow in Lyerly Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jake Dawson, Billy Abernathy, James Abernathy, Randall Abernathy, Dewayne Clark, and Curtis Cochran.

Mrs. Terry will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Sunday, December 28, 2025.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com

12/26/2025

Howard V Hughes Sr. passed away on December 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, music, and faith. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Allie Jo Hughes, whom he cherished deeply.

Howard retired from Mt. Vernon Mills at the age of 65 after many years of dedicated service. A gifted musician, he had a lifelong love for music and was skilled in playing the guitar, bass, and other musical instruments. He found great joy in attending bluegrass festivals, participating in community music events, and sharing his musical talents during church services.

Above all, Howard deeply loved his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his church family. In his later years, his greatest pleasures were making music, spending time with his family, and enjoying visits to local restaurants with Carolyn.

Howard would have celebrated his 82nd birthday on December 25, 2025. He will be remembered for his kind heart, strong faith, and the music that filled his life and the lives of those who loved him. His legacy will continue to live on in every song, every memory, and every life he touched

Howard is survived by his children: Patty Bishop and her husband Randy Bishop, Howard Hughes Jr. and his wife Ann Hughes, and Tammy Lau. He was a proud grandfather to Stephanie Blackmon, Samantha Mendence and her husband Donald Mendence, Shannon Curtis, and RJ Bishop, and a joyful great-grandfather to Pierce Blackmon, Kade Blackmon, Millie Blackmon, Beckham Mendence, Kova Curtis, and Rowan Curtis. He is also survived by his brothers, Kenneth Hughes and Anthony Hughes, several nieces and nephews, and his beloved friend, Carolyn Blackmon, who brought him great companionship and happiness in recent years.


Funeral services to celebrate the life of Howard V Hughes Sr. will be held in the chapel of Mason Funeral Home on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 11::00 AM. Visitation will be held Friday, January 2, 2026 from 10:00 AM until the hour of service with Rev. Billy Wright and Rev. Bucky Brown officiating.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com

12/26/2025

Mrs. Edna Ray Wilkerson, age 82, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mrs. Wilkerson was born June 5, 1943, in Cedartown, GA, daughter of the late Floyd Thomas Ray and Ruby Lee McCurry Duggar. She was a member of the Highland Avenue Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Wal-Mart.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wilkerson was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Ronald Lee, Jr.; brother, Thomas Eugene Ray; sisters, Helen J. Kitts and Polly Ruff O’Neil; and a grandson, Austin Ry Lee.

Survivors include her husband of 48 years, David Wilkerson; son, Billy Wilkerson; daughters, Wendy (Jerome) Murkerson, Davina (Coy) Edwards; a brother, Donald Duggar; sisters, Judy Kubicki, Marilyn Moore, and Mary Saunders; grandchildren, Jessica (Michael) Stallings, Keith Lee, John Lee, Layla (Taylor) Lee, Nakiah (Colin) Hilton, Sarek (Paulina) Siffles, Jayden Siffles, River Wilkerson-Snowball, Stephen (Kezia) Murkerson, Daniel (Savannah) Murkerson, Kristina (Jared) Childers, Samantha Richards, Barbara Carter, Dakota Wilkerson, and Lane Wilkerson; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin Jones and Rev. Steve Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Lyerly Cemetery. Pallbearers will include the Masonic Brethren of Trion Lodge # 160, F&AM.

Mrs. Wilkerson 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 Tuesday.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com

12/24/2025

Wishing everyone a Merry and Blessed Christmas!

12/23/2025

Mr. Larry Russell “Meathead” Maddux, Sr., age 79, of Trion, GA, died Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Chattanooga, TN.

Larry was born August 15, 1946, in LaFayette, GA, son of the late J.C. and Olene Russell Maddux. He attended the Trion First Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mount Vernon Mills. “Meathead” was a talented musician, teaching countless others how to play many instruments throughout his life. He was a member of the Trion Lodge # 160, F&AM.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Maddux was preceded in death by his brothers, Lynn Maddux and Mark Maddux; grandson, Austin Maddux; and a nephew, Jody Maddux.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Gerry Henderson Maddux; sons, Rusty Maddux and Derry (Amanda) Maddux; daughter, Keisha Maddux (Ben Latta); grandchildren, Russ Maddux, Olivia Maddux, Daven Maddux, Josie (Chandler) Pettyjohn, Lincoln Maddux (Kaylin Bishop), Toby Maddux, Maddux Colbert, Stetson Colbert, and Knox Latta; great-grandchildren, Kason Maddux, Hallee Pettyjohn, and Hazel Pettyjohn. He is also survived by special cousin, Bobbye Jo Davidson, many nieces and nephews, as well as an immeasurable amount of close, personal friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 27, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Casey Bramlett and Rev. Phil Minter officiating. Interment will follow in the Maddux Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Rusty Maddux, Derry Maddux, Russ Maddux, Tracy Maddux, Lincoln Maddux, Toby Maddux, Maddux Colbert, Kason Maddux, and Ben Latta. Honorary pallbearers will be all Masonic brethren, Wilbur Rimes, Derry Martin, Ronnie Ray, Ronald Webb, Donald Webb, Jackie Thomas, Albert Palmour, Mark Schrader, Isaac McDonald, Michah Maddux, Wil Hyden, Larry Haney, Larry Stansell, and Scott Chase.

Mr. Maddux will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday, December 26, 2025.

Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children (www.shrinersforchildren.org).

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com

12/17/2025

Mrs. Sheryl Diane Wilson McDaniel, age 71, passed away early Monday morning, December 15, 2025, at her home in Shinbone Valley, Menlo, Ga. She was born to Warner Edwin and Edith Nancy Wales Wilson on October 7, 1954 at Trion Hospital in Trion, Georgia. Her Daddy called her Estrella, his little star.

She was a very talented musician. She started to play the piano by ear before she was 5 years old so her parents arranged for her to take lessons. After that there was no stopping her. While still a child, she played the piano for the services at Chelsea Baptist Church. She was the piano player for many churches over the years including: Trion Heights Baptist Church, Highland Avenue Baptist Church, Menlo Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church of Summerville, Cloudland Presbyterian, Beersheba Presbyterian Church, Summerville First Methodist Church, Trion church of God, Menlo Baptist Church and more. In addition to being the piano player for many different churches, she also played for community events and various school functions.

When she was 4 years old, she met the young brother, also 4 of her older sister Nancy’s friend Earlene. His name was Bobby Wayne McDaniel. When they started school at Chattooga High School, they clicked and started dating. They were married on October 13, 1974, and had almost 35 wonderful years together before he unexpectedly passed away.

She was a loving Mother and Grandmother. She was also an amazing aunt. Growing up, she was always the “fun” aunt, the one who was always happy and sweet and who would play games with the kids.

She always played the piano or the organ for our family events. Holidays won’t be the same without her playing music for us.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Amber Sheryl McDaniel, husband Bobby Wayne McDaniel, sister Nancy Wilson Smith, brother Nelson Lee Wilson, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Earl and Winnie Lee Crouch McDaniel.

She is survived by daughter Shanna Bobbie Ammons, grandsons Chandler James Ammons, Zander Wayne Ammons, Declan Wilson Ammons, and Killian Turner Ammons; brother Edwin Wilson and wife Martha, brother-in-law Lawrence Smith, sister-in-law Brenda Wilson, in-laws Sue and Philip Murphy, Earlene Elliot, Tim and Karen McDaniel, and Tony McDaniel. Several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins also survive her.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 21, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Matthew Willingham and Rev. Phillip Minter officiating. Interment will follow in the Pennville Community Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers are Chandler, Zander, Declan, and Killian Ammons, Dylan Adams, Scottie Satterfield, Brian Farrer, Jeffrey Wilson, Robert and Charles Murphy. Honorary Pallbearers are Levi Adams, Edwin Murphy, and Shane Murphy.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 21st, from 12:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Sunday.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com

12/15/2025

Mr. Lloyd Alan Chatman, age 68, of Gaylesville, AL, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mr. Chatman was born October 14, 1957, in Summerville, GA, son of Jackie Hartline Chatman and the late Lawrence Chatman. He was of the Baptist Faith and was employed in the trucking industry. Mr. Chatman was a loving husband and a member of the Free and Accepted Masons.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Chatman; son, Alan Chatman; daughter, Christy Chatman; mother, Jackie Chatman; as well as several brothers, sisters, and grandchildren.

No formal services are planned at this time.

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com

12/13/2025

Ms. Lynn Bartlett age 74 of the Teloga Community passed away Friday, December 12, 2025 at a local hospital.

Ms. Bartlett was born June 14, 1951 in Trion, GA to the late Henry & June Stowe Rider. She was retired from the Human Resources Department at Shaw Industries and most recently retired from the dietary department of Oakview Health and Rehabilitation Center. She enjoyed painting and watching cooking shows.

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by several siblings.

Survivors include her partner of 30 years, Brannon Brown; son, Stephen Dale Hood, II; and daughter Stephanie Hood Harris.

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of Ms. Bartlett will take place in the Georgia Room of the Summerville Jerfferson's Restaurant Tuesday, December 23 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM.

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

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