Mason Funeral Home

06/06/2026

Mrs. Mary Catherine Tate, age 72, of Cedar Bluff, AL, died Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mrs. Tate was born May 12, 1954, in Atlanta, GA, daughter of the late Paul Frederick Dabian and Mary Frances Cook Dabian. She was a homemaker and a painter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Toby Ray Tate; and a brother, Calvin Dennis Dabian.

Survivors include her son, Josh Bunch; daughters, Hannah Ruth Allen and Megan Hope Tate; grandchildren, Haley Ann Knight, Brittiny Knight, and Christopher Justin Bragg; and a great-granddaughter, Isabelle Hollis.

Mrs. Tate will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Monday, June 8, 2026.

The family would like to ask that all in attendance dress casually as Mrs. Tate would prefer everyone to be comfortable.

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

06/05/2026

06/02/2026

Mrs. Betty Jean Lawson Shives, age 91, of Trion, GA, died Monday, June 1, 2026, at Fifth Avenue Health Care.

Mrs. Shives was born August 25, 1934, in Jamestown, AL, daughter of the late Albert and Ruby Koonce Lawson. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at Fred’s. Mrs. Shives enjoyed gardening, yard work, bird watching, and spending time with her great-
granddaughter, Lorna.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Loren Leslie “Les” Shives; sisters, Johnnie Owens, Pat Hutchins; and a great-granddaughter, Stephanie Isabella Wells.

Survivors include her son, Brent (Tracy) Shives; daughter, Cindy (Jeff) Wells; 4 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Private entombment will be held at Greenhills Memory Gardens.

There will be no visitation.

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

05/28/2026

Ms. Sheila Ann Helms, age 68, of Summerville, GA, died Monday, May 25, 2026, at her residence.

Ms. Helms was born June 22, 1957, in Chattanooga, TN, daughter of the late William Russell Lillard and Doris Evelina Schrader Mitchell. She was retired from Floyd Hospital where she served as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Ms. Helms loved the Lord, loved cooking, and enjoyed spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Rhonda Miller and Linda Lillard.

Survivors include her daughters, Heather (Tracy) Magness, Mandy Couture, and Elizabeth Cordell; sisters, Bobbie Lillard and Shannon Pope; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, June 4, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Burns officiating.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at Mason Funeral Home from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Thursday.

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

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

05/26/2026

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05/26/2026

Linda C. Moorhead was born November 30, 1947, in Gallatin, TN.

She GREW UP… in Decatur, GA, attending Avondale High School and later finishing her formal education at Texas Wesleyan College, Fort Worth, TX.

She GREW OUT … serving as Pastor Warren Moorhead’s wife at all eating activities in eight churches.

She GREW POORER… working in government agencies: Board of Education, Hayes State Prison.

She GREW LOVELIER… raising a son and playing with three grand girls: Georgia, Claire, and Noelle.

She GREW MORE BLESSED… serving others through her wit, smile, and congeniality.

She GREW BRAVER… facing acute leukemia cancer for quality of life instead of quantity.

She GREW HAPPILY COMPLETE…Sunday, May 24th, meeting her Lord Jesus Christ, and her son, and her many friends in Heaven!

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 6, 2026, in The Martha Berry Room located within The Spires at Berry College (600 Eagle Lake Trail, Rome, GA 30161).

In lieu of flowers, her husband kindly asks that memorial contributions be made to the Bailey Alexis Duncan Supplemental Needs Trust, C/O Trustee Angie Duncan, 2713 Carriage Hill Dr., Bowling Green, KY, 42104. Linda and Warren have developed a special friendship with Bailey and empathy for her journey with autism.

Linda’s winsome smile and unique laugh caught most everyone’s attention. Remember Linda Moorhead and SMILE!

To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com (706)857-2211

05/20/2026

Mr. Jeemes Luther “Luke” Brown, age 64, of Summerville, GA, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at Gordon Health and Rehabilitation.

Mr. Brown was born November 10, 1961, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Robert H. Brown and Delcey Eaton Brown. He was previously employed with Wal-Mart.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Delcey Lee Brown; and brother-in-law, David E. Glass.

Survivors include brothers, Herschel “Bobby” (Teena) Brown, Curtis (Lynette) Brown; sister, Debra D. (Stanley) Gray and Sherry Glass; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Brown will be planned by his family at a later date.

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

05/13/2026

Mr. Huston LaDon Palmer age 83 of Dalton, GA passed away Tuesday May 12, 2026

Mr. Palmer was born January 19, 1943 in Round Mountain, AL to the late Huston and Carolyn Stancell Palmer. He was a retired truck driver and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bee keeping. He treasured spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his son, SSG David Palmer; granddaughter, Ansley Palmer; grandson, Tyler Palmer; siblings, Bobby Palmer, Marilyn Palmer, Jimmie Sweat, Phyllis Padgett, Becky Schilling, and Kim Blackmon; and the mother of his children, Ann Palmer.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy Gulledge Palmer; children, Ricky (LeAnne) Palmer, Scott (Jennifer) Palmer, Rox Ann Palmer (Benny Humpherys), and Wendy Wofford; step-daughters, Jeletta (Kenny) Pinion, and Tressia (David) Arnold; siblings, Mike (Susan) Palmer, Patsy Elsberry, Martha (Duck) Reynolds, Linda (Raymond) Orr, Kathy (Bucky) Brown, and Marsha Uptain; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Palmer will take place at 11:00 AM Monday, May 18, 2026 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Palmer officiating. Interment will follow at United Memory Gardens in Dalton, GA with Ross Palmer, Gavin Palmer, Ricky Palmer, Scott Palmer, Benny Humphreys, and Adam Nelson serving as pall bearers. Honorary pallbearers will be the grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nurses Shelia Ault, Rose & Derrick Floyd, and Channel Salazar.

The family will receive friends Monday from 9:00 AM until the service hour at the funeral home.

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

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