Mason Funeral Home

11/29/2025

11/28/2025

Mr. Dale Lamar Mahaffey, age 66, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Mahaffey was born July 13, 1959, in Summerville, GA, son of Betty Henderson Mahaffey and the late James Arnold Mahaffey. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and going to the casino. He also enjoyed antique cars.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Drummond.

Survivors include his mother, Betty Mahaffey; brother, David (Linda Karneol) Mahaffey; sister, Donna (Daniel) Worley; nephews, Ben Mahaffey, John Bearden, Chris Drummond, and Joshua Drummond; nieces, Regina Holden, Jessica Allen, and Amanda Drummond; special friends, Leroy Braymon and Cierra.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 1, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chris Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Leroy Braymon, John Bearden, Daniel Allen, Ben Mahaffey, Bryan Holden, and Silas Allen.

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

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

11/28/2025

Mrs. Irene Brooks Bishop, age 90, of Lyerly, GA, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, surrounding by her loving family.

Born December 13, 1934, in Lyerly, GA, Irene was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who touched countless lives with her kindness, hard work, and generous spirit.

For many years, Irene proudly served her community as a school bus driver. She was famous for her delicious home cooking and never hesitated to feed family, friends, neighbors, or anyone who stopped by. An active and faithful member of Lyerly First Baptist Church, she loved her church family dearly. Irene enjoyed traveling whenever she could, whether near or far, and above all, she poured her heart into her family who were the great joy and pride of her life.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roy Bishop; her parents, Bill and Eva Brooks; her twin sister, Wilene Bishop; and her brothers, Clyde Brooks and Howard Brooks.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Joy (Doug) Moseley and Jill (Steve) Pledger; her grandchildren, Amanda (Andy) Long, Leslie (L.J.) Boston, Zach (Brittany) Pledger, Natalie (Tyler) Burdick, Chris (Greta) Moseley, and Jennifer Furman; her cherished great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Long, Kenzleigh Long, Bella Burdick, Stevie Griffin, Silas Pledger, Abby Burdick, Rory Pledger, Asher Burdick, Bishop Burdick, Indy Pledger, Beauen Burdick, Claira Moseley, Anna Furman, and Jasper Moseley; her sister, Shirley Willingham; along with several loving nieces and nephews.

Irene was also deeply grateful for her devoted caregiver, Mindi Cole, and her dear friends, Cliff Gardner and Paula McNeese who brought joy and companionship to her days.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, November 30, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jon Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Lyerly Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Zach Pledger, Chris Moseley, Andy Long, L.J. Boston, Tyler Burdick, and Silas Pledger.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests contributions be made to the Lyerly Cemetery Fund (P.O. Box 85 – Lyerly, GA 30730)
in memory of Irene Bishop. Please make checks payable to “Lyerly
Churches Cemetery Fund.”

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

11/25/2025

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11/24/2025

Ms. Brenda Joan Bearden, age 74, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Oakview Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Ms. Bearden was born December 25, 1950, in LaFayette, GA, daughter of Ann Martin and the late Jack Doyle Warren, Sr. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was most recently employed at the Oakview Health and Rehabilitation Center, but had previously worked at Redmond Regional Medical Center as well as the former Chattooga County Hospital.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Warren, Jr.; and step-father, Billy J. Martin, Sr.

Survivors include her sons, Todd Bearden, James (Diane) Bearden, and Zack Bearden; mother, Ann Martin; brother, Billy J. (Cindy) Martin, Jr.; grandchildren, Jared Bearden, Laikyn Harper, and Ian Harper; and an aunt, Pam Abernathy.

Memorial graveside and inurnment services will be planned at a later date.

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

11/21/2025

Ms. Amy Darlene Rhodes, age 54, of Summerville, GA, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Ms. Rhodes was born January 30, 1971, in Naples, FL, daughter of Kathy Rushing and the late Ken Rushing. She was a loving mother and nina to her grandchildren and loved her dogs. Ms. Rhodes was well known for her work ethic where she made lasting connections with people. Her legacy will have a lasting impact on everyone that knew her.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a sister, Eva Rushing.

Ms. Rhodes is survived by her daughters, Stephanie (Michael) Richardson, Emily (Tyler) Noles; her mother, Kathy Rushing; sister, Teri Rhodes; grandchildren, Jayci, Bryson, Gunnar, Aubriee, and Rhett; and several nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

11/18/2025

Bernice Dubois, 98, native of Port Sulphur, LA, passed into Jesus’ holy embrace Monday, November 17, 2025, at 7:00am, at the Oakview Health and Rehabilitation Center in Summerville, GA.

Mrs. Dubois was a ‘social butterfly’, and enjoyed going to casinos, playing bingo, she loved music, and had a lifelong love of dancing. She loved her children very much, her grandchildren, their children and all of her many friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband John Whitney Dubois, her father, Arthur A. Rogers, her mother, Anna Helene Granger Rogers, her brothers, Abel J. Rogers, Minus “Sonny” Rogers, and Arthur Rogers, Jr., her sisters, Miriam May Rogers, Waldine Rogers, and Anna Mae Rogers Trosclair, her children, Bobby J. Dubois, Elaine Dubois Martinez, Kenneth J. Dubois, and Loretta Gail Dubois Thibodeaux.

“Maw maw” Dubois is survived by two daughters, Judy D. Vallee of Summerville and Joyce (Mike) D. Zuvich of Houma, LA., one sister, Enola Mars of New Roads, LA, 17 beloved grandchildren and many, many great-grand and great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (915 Main Street - Franklin, LA 70538).

11/10/2025

Miss Marisel Antonio-Reyes, age 32, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Marisel was born April 6, 1993, in Naples, FL, daughter of Javier Reyes and Juana Felipe-Antonio. She loved watching action movies and swinging in her hammock. Her favorite drink was Coke and her favorite place to eat was McDonald’s. She also loved the color pink and her favorite toy was her stuffed dalmation.

Marisel is survived by her parents, Javier Reyes and Juana Felipe-Antonio; brothers, Domingo Mateo, Tomas Antonio-Francisco, Elvino Antonio-Felipe, Andres Hernandez Jr., Ivan Reyes, Javier Reyes, Rey Reyes, and Fernando Reyes; sisters, Adela Reynoso, Talia Barreno-Antonio, Micaela Juan, and Norma Reyes.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 15, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Elvino Felipe, Tomas Antonio-Francisco, Domingo Mateo, Andres Hernandez, Javier Reyes, and Ivan Reyes.

Marisel 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