Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 12855 Highway 27, Summerville, GA (2025)

09/15/2025

Mr. Rodney Lee Dillard, age 67 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the local emergency department.

Rodney was born in Summerville, Georgia on March 23, 1958, son of Geneva Scoggins Dillard and the late J.D. Dillard. He was a member of the Four Mile Baptist Church and had retired from the Dye House at Mt. Vernon Mills. Following his retirement, he was employed at the Menlo Elementary School as a custodian. Rodney was an avid animal lover and loved his dog Rosie and his cat, Waldo. He had been a member of the Boy Scouts of America and enjoyed fishing and hiking. Rodney always had a smile on his face and enjoyed meeting new friends and talking.
Rodney is survived by his mother, Geneva Dillard; son and daughter-in-law, Ethan and Olivia Nixon; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Debra Dillard; grandchildren, Grey Nixon and Asher Nixon; special friends, Dennis Amberson and Kaylor Amberson; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services for Rodney will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Joel Smith and Rev. Sanford DeBerry officiating.

The Family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

The family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Floyd
Felines, www.floydfelines.org or to your favorite charity.

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

09/15/2025

Mr. Christopher Allen Witt Sr., age 69, of Trion, GA, died September 13, 2025, following a valiant battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was surrounded by his wife and children when he left his earthly home to step into the presence of Jesus.

Mr. Witt was born September 22, 1955, in Trion, GA, the son of the late Raymond Earl and Barbara Jean Palmer Witt. He loved his family and was especially proud of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He loved fishing, hunting, playing golf, and spending time with his family. In his younger years, Mr. Witt earned many impressive accolades for his athletic ability, having his name etched into the Trion High School football and baseball record books. He graduated from Shorter University with a bachelor’s degree in education, then earned a master’s degree from Kennesaw State University, and finally a specialist’s degree in Educational Leadership from Lincoln Memorial University. He retired from Trion City Schools after proudly serving for over twenty years, teaching and coaching multiple sports.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Witt was preceded in death by two brothers, Greg Witt and Gary Witt.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Connie Witt; children, Amber (Chris) Moore, Allen (Ashley Goodrich) Witt, Ashlee (Kyle) Abernathy, and Ali (Jacob) Chandler; brother, Sid Witt; 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friends Lee and Brenda Cooper, and Wil Hyden.

Celebration of Life services will be held Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Trion First Baptist Church with Rev. Casey Bramlett officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Stephen Witt, Roy Witt, Dale Witt, Jared Witt, C**t Moore, Ross Moore, Wil Hyden, Terry Pope, and J.C. Henderson. The Witt family requests that any athlete Mr. Witt coached during his career serve as honorary pallbearers as well.

The family of Mr. Witt issues a heartfelt thanks to Tapestry Hospice, and especially his nurse, Emily Clements, for the extraordinary care she provided for him.

Mr. Witt’s family invites those in attendance to join them following the service for a time of fellowship and refreshments at the church fellowship hall.

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

09/12/2025

Mrs. Reita Thomas Lanier, age 102 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 near her daughter in Columbia, South Carolina.
Mrs. Lanier was born in Chattooga County, Georgia on June 25, 1923, daughter of the late John H. Thomas and Leona Holland Thomas. She was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church, had been a member of the Red Hat Society and the Quarter Century Club and was retired from Riegel/Mt. Vernon Mills. Mrs. Lanier enjoyed cooking, sewing and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lanier was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Lanier, Jr.; sister, Carolyn Langston; a brother, Rev. J. Holland Thomas and an infant brother,Leverne Thomas.
Mrs. Lanier is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Jim Neal; grandchildren; Lanier Neal (Tiera Robinson); Brian (Brenda) Neal, Michele (Scott)Diedrich, great grandchildren, MacKenzie Robinson, Laila Robinson-Neal, Eric (Lindsey) Neal, Samantha (Chase) Helton, Logan (Cheyenne) Diedrich, Rachelle Martin; several great-great grandchildren; special caregivers, Kathy Corbitt and Annie Mae Hogue; special friends;Jimmy and Janet Schram; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Lanier will be held Monday, September 15, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Casey Bramlett officiating. Private Interment will be in the Green Hills Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Lanier’s family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home Monday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.
The family respectfully asks that no flowers be sent, but to make a memorial contribution to the Trion First Baptist Church, 95 Church Street, Trion, GA 30753, or to your favorite charity in Mrs. Lanier’s name.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Reita Thomas Lanier. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

09/11/2025

Mr. Donald Edward “Donnie” Hunt, age 73 of Trion, Georgia formerly of Chickamauga, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 at a Rome Hospital.

Mr. Hunt was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on March 12, 1952, son of the late Homer Carl Hunt and Virginia Powell Hunt. He was a member of the Dry Valley Baptist Church, where he was active with the Young at Heart; and was retired from Vulcan Materials. Mr. Hunt was also a member of the Mountain City Corvette Club, and was in several bowling leagues in Rome, Ft. Oglethorpe and East Ridge.

Mr. Hunt is survived by his wife of 57 years, Cindy Hunt; daughter and son-in-law, Donnell and Charles Martin; son and daughter-in-law, Donald Edward (DJ) and Deidra Hunt; sister, Mary Lois Everett; brother and sister-in-law, Robert Carl “Bobby” and Janice Hunt; grandchildren, Kayla Jennings, Kristyn(Zach) Farrow, Kaitlyn Hunt, Khloe Hunt and Jackson Hunt; great grandchildren, Tucker Farrow, Eva Brooke Woods, Kyler Farrow, Hadley Boyd, Denver Farrow, Kamdyn Hunt and Lynette Hunt; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services for Mr. Hunt will be held Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Hampton and Mr. Charles Martin officiating.

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

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Donald Edward “Donnie” Hunt. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

09/07/2025

Mrs. Tina Ann Jennings, age 52 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025 at her residence.

Tina was born in Summerville, Georgia on September 16, 1972, daughter of Betty Ruth Williamson Jennings and James Lamar Jennings. She had been employed as a creeler with Mt. Vernon Mills and was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed fishing and spending time with her grandchildren. Tina was preceded in death by an infant son, Perry Lee Fowler; daughter, Kayla Leann Jennings; sister, Regina Smith and a niece, Samantha Smith.

Tina is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Nickola and James Shropshire; sons and daughters-in-law, Alex and Katlyn Jennings and Johnathan and Katie Blackmon; mother, Betty Jennings(Gary Bailey); father, Lamar(Reba) Jennings; brother, Phillip Jennings; sister, Susan Jennings Davis; grandchildren, Gabe, Brayden, Paisley, Aubrey, Gracelyn, Isabella, Coven, Naomi and Bentley; and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Funeral Services for Tina will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Rickey Biddle officiating. Private interment may follow at a later date.

Tina’s family will receive friends Wednesday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

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

09/07/2025

Mr. Donald Richard “Don” Wright, age 78 of Trion, Georgia passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Wright was born in Trion, Georgia on April 14, 1947, son of the late Toby Rufus Wright and Geraldine Savannah Waters Hall. He was a member of the Pennville Baptist Church and was a retired carpenter with the Carpenter’s Local #225 out of Atlanta. He was also a member of the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA) and was a rough back rider for over 17 years.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Wright was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Wright and a sister, Judy Becker.

Mr. Wright is survived by his son, Shawn Wright; sister, Mary Tripp; and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Memorial Services for Mr. Wright will be held Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Donald Richard “Don” Wright. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

09/07/2025

Please join us on Thursday, September 18th as we officially open our cremation facilities for public viewing and inspection. We will be happy to answer any questions and show you around.

09/02/2025

Mrs. Rita Kay Treadaway, age 63 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, September 1, 2025 at the residence of her son in Lafayette.

Mrs. Treadaway was born in Summerville, Georgia on January 24, 1962, daughter of the late Eddie Lee “Humpy” Tapp and Nina Mae Timmons Tapp. She was a member of the Solid Rock Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Treadaway never met a stranger. She loved to make people laugh, loved music and singing, especially gospel, but her favorite activity was spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Treadaway was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Wayne Treadaway; brother, Eddie Ray Tapp; and sisters, Ruth Bryan and Doris Shelton.

Mrs. Treadaway is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Amanda Treadaway; daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Brian Saylors and Rachel and Robert Brown; sisters and brothers-in-law, Net and Ronald Collins, Tammy White and Cindy and Tracey Carter; brothers and sister-in-law, Troy and Patricia Tapp, Roger Tapp and Larry Tapp; 11 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews.

Private Graveside and Interment Services for Mrs. Treadaway will be held Wednesday in the West Hill Cemetery.

There will be no visitation.

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

08/29/2025

Mr. Jerry Kelise Hurst, age 80 of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at a healthcare center in Lafayette, Georgia.

Mr. Hurst was born in Ider, Alabama on August 27, 1945, son of the late Andrew Hurst and Mary Lee Holland Hurst. He was a member of the Welcome Hill Baptist Church and was retired from the maintenance department of Shaw Industries. Mr. Hurst enjoyed gardening, piddling, and going to Trade Day, but his favorite activity was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Elton Crane; brother, Jimmy Hurst and a sister-in-law, Carolyn Hurst.

Mr. Hurst is survived by his wife, Sharon D. Hurst; sons, Jay Hurst and Todd Hurst(Christopher Finch); daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Ricky Bruce, Pam Hurst, Kelly and Tommy Young, Jr. and Audrey Hurst; sister and brother-in-law, Glenda and Ronald Swader; brother, Ricky Hurst; grandchildren, Ross Bruce, Jonathan Bruce, Justin Lewis, Dewayne Daggett, William Hurst, Latasha Hines, Aleigha Young and his little buddy, Karter Brown; 22 great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside and Interment Services for Mr. Hurst will be held Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. in the Green Hills Memory Gardens with Chaplain Ronnie Chandler officiating.

Pallbearers will be Justin Lewis, Dewayne Daggett, Jonathan Bruce, William Hurst, Jonathan Hines, Jaycee Young and Butche Cordle. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Staff of Pruitt Healthcare of Lafayette, Pruitt Hospice and Karter Brown.

The family of Mr. Hurst will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. until 2:30 P.M.

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

08/27/2025

Mrs. Evelyn S. Jackson Greene, age 87 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at her residence.

Mrs. Greene was born in Trion, Georgia on July 24, 1938, daughter of the late Paul Edward Jackson and Bertha Mae Wilson Jackson. She was a faithful member of the South Summerville Baptist Church and had been formerly employed in the Real Estate Industry. She loved to read and work in her flower gardens. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Greene was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. “Bob” Greene, daughter, Susan Lynette “Lynne” Greene; a sister, Sarah Anne Green; and a brother, Edwin Quinton “Jack” Jackson.

Mrs. Greene is survived by a number of nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Greene will be held Friday, August 29, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Gene Greer officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Darrell Greene, Danny Greene, Wendell Morris, Todd Hughes, Dan Hughes and DJ Sawyer.

Mrs. Greene’s family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home on Friday from 4:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Evelyn S. Jackson Greene. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

08/25/2025

Mr. Bruce Lee Hale, age 77 of Trion, Georgia passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Hale was born in Welch, West Virginia on July 28, 1948, son of the late Eldridge Lee Hale and Mary Jane McBrayer Hale. He was a member of the Trion Presbyterian Church, EPC. Mr. Hale was a retired veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed being outdoors mowing his yard and working in his vegetable garden. In addition to his parents, Mr.
Hale was preceded in death by two brothers, David Hale and T.R. Hale.

Mr. Hale is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Tina Garner Hale; daughter, Kellie Marie Hale-Klaver and her husband, Al; sons, Bruce Lee Hale, II and Kenneth J. Hale; sisters, Sharon Sorah and Cindy Sisson; brother, Larry Hale; 11 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

In accordance with Mr. Hale’s wishes, he will be cremated and the family will have a private committal service Monday, September 1, 2025 in the Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors.

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

08/22/2025

Mr. Randal Wayne Burnette, age 79 of Chickamauga, Georgia passed away Friday, August 22, 2025 at his residence.

Mr. Burnette was born in Valley Head, Alabama on October 17, 1945, son of the late Ruben Wilburn “Sock” Burnette and Helen Anis Smith Burnette. Randal was a draftsman and land surveyor for 40 years, and enjoyed gardening, wood carving, and spending time with his family and friends. He taught many men in his Masonic chapters around the Northwest Georgia area. Randal was a past master and member of the Crawfish Springs Lodge #300 F&AM, serving 25 years in the Order. He was a member of the York Rite, Charles Martel Commandry, Royal Arch Mason #099, Chickamauga Chapter, Grand Lodge of Georgia F&AM, Battlefield DL 764, Marquis De Lafayette DL #765, Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Georgia Council #024, J. Clifford Deck, Jr. Council #466, Grand Council of Allied Masonic Degrees of the United States of America and the Red Cross Constantine; the Order of the Eastern Star, Marthada Chapter #190 and Tilton Chapter #525, where he served as Worthy Patron Several Times. He will be missed by all that knew him.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Burnette was preceded in death by his grandparents, Antel and Alice Smith and William J. and Emma Burnette; sister, Christine “Tina” Tinker; and a brother, Lamar “Bubba” Burnette.

Mr. Burnette is survived by his wife of 57 ½ years, Barbara Burnette; sons and daughters-in-law, Reggie and Jennifer Burnette and Ricky and Kristi Burnette; grandchildren, Haley Bryant, Jonathan Burnette, Brooke(Kyle) Taylor and Evan(Terran) Burnette; great grandchildren, Levi Scott, Kyla Bryant, Anna Ray Taylor, Everleigh Taylor, Neyland Taylor and Stetson Burnette and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral and Masonic Rites for Mr. Burnette will be held Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. James Gibson officiating. Private Interment will be at a later date.

Mr. Burnette’s family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 5:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.

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

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