MRS. ELKE WOOTEN, age 82, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away December 22, 2024, in Savannah. She was born in Berlin, Germany, on November 6, 1942, a daughter of the late Gustar and Erna Tenetorf Scheusher. Mrs. Wooten was a filling station cashier, and was preceded in death by her husband, the Late Billy John Wooten on April 22, 2012.

Surviving are daughters, Elke Margaret Roy, Jennifer Dawn Beasley, and Audrey Racquell Lamar; son, William John Wooten; Ten Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews.

Graveside and interment service will be held Friday, January 3, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. from Wooten Cemetery at Cloudland, Georgia.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MR. ROBBY WHITE, age 76, of Lyerly, Georgia passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, in a Rome hospital. Mr. White was born in Lyerly, Georgia on February 23, 1948, to the late Albert Newton (Buck) White and Lucile Bell White. He was a member of the Lyerly First Baptist Church, a U. S. Army Veteran of Viet Nam a painting Contractor, was an avid Golfer, and was President of Chattooga High School 1967 Senior Graduating Class. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by a sister, the late Mary Elizabeth “Ebbie” Stephenson and a nephew, Michael Eli Stephenson.

Surviving are daughter, Miranda Lee White; son, Trevor Russell White; granddaughter, Allison and grandson Greyson; nieces, Deborah Stephenson, Carol (Tommy) Haynie; nephew, Dave (Sharon) Stephenson, also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. from the Lyerly First Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Peppers officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 1 until 2 P.M. at the Church; there will be a gathering after the interment service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Robby White.

Mrs. Mary Lou Schrader, age 79, of Menlo, GA, died Friday, December 27, 2024, at Atrium Health Floyd-Chattooga.

Mrs. Schrader was born May 4, 1945, in LaFayette, GA, daughter of the late Charles W. Smith and Velma L. Mann Smith. She was a member of Chelsea Baptist Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Bigelow-Sanford. Mrs. Schrader enjoyed quilting, sewing, and reading. She loved spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids, visiting with others, and spending time at the beach.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Schrader was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Schrader; a brother, Ronald Smith; and sister, Susie Ballinger.

Survivors include her sons, Michael (Starla) Schrader, Timothy Schrader; daughter, Charlotte (Rusty) Gill; brothers, Walter Smith, Bobby (Rhonda) Smith; sisters, Ruth Barrett, Mamie (Rick) Abernathy; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin Smith officiating. Interment will follow in New Home Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Zachary Gill, Mason Schrader, Chris Walsh, Glenn Ballinger, Greg Barrett, and Mark Schrader.

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

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.

Mr. Milton “Joey” Griffin age 54 of Chatsworth, GA passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at a Rome hospital.

Mr. Griffin was born August 23, 1970 in Rome, GA to Milton and Sarah Cavin Griffin. He enjoyed fishing and drawing.

He is preceded in death by his father, Milton Griffin; and siblings, Myron Griffin and Rachel Griffin.

Survivors include his loving mother, Sarah Griffin: sons, Matthew Griffin and Jeremy Griffin; sister, Samantha Shoemaker; and grandchildren, Easton Griffin and Penelope Griffin.

Graveside and interment services to celebrate the life of Mr. Griffin will take place at 12:00 noon Monday, December 30 at AMI Cemetery with Chaplain Kevin J. Norton officiating. Pallbearers will be Daniel Griffin, CJ Shoemaker, Derek Griffin, Matthew Griffin, Blake Griffin, and Landon Griffin.

The family will receive friends Monday from 10:30 – 11:30 at Mason Funeral Home.

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

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