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.

Mrs. Linda Sharon Womack Bryan, age 64 of Lyerly, GA passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at her residence.

Mrs. Bryan was born April 2, 1960 in Summerville, GA to the late Eugene and Agnes Elrod Womack. She worked as a certified nursing assistant. She enjoyed spending time with her family, taking care of people, going on trips to the Smokey Mountains, fishing, riding four wheelers, riding on country back roads, sitting around a fire, listening to music, and being the boss.

In addition to parents, Mrs. Bryan was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Hines; sisters, Cindy Stancil and Joyce Cleveland; sister-in-law, Dale Bryan; mother-in-law, Shirley Bryan; and a grandson, Aaron Hines.

Survivors include her husband, Alvin Bryan; sons, Kenneth (Julia) Hines, Michael Wooten; a daughter, Lawanda M. Brown; brother, John (Christy) Mize; sister, Tina Steele; sisters-in-law, Darlene (Russell) Cosper, Mary Bryan (Rex) Jones; grandchildren, Darrion Sims (Victoria Lopez), Celina Norton, Brianna Hines, Shayanna Edwards, Sierra Edwards, Skyler Hines, and Luna Faye Wooten; great-grandchildren, Jaxton Hines, Asher Gillis, and Scarlett Brown Edwards.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, December 30, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Shaver officiating.

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

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

Mr. Donald Lee Purdy, age 75, of Trion, GA, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mr. Purdy was born June 25, 1949, in Rome, GA, son of the late Willie W. “Bill” Purdy and Edna Cagle Purdy. He excelled in high school and college football where he played at Gordon Military College He was Baptist by faith and was retired from the pulpwood industry where he had many friends in the logging business. After his retirement, he was employed with Purdy Electric.

Mr. Purdy loved to quail hunt and fish. He was also an avid Georgia Bulldogs Football fan. He worked hard all his life and loved his family. He especially loved spoiling his grandchildren and was very proud of all their accomplishments.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Purdy was preceded in death by a niece, Sherri Purdy Nix.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie Caylor Purdy; sons, Brent (Cathy) Purdy, Sly (Lela) Purdy; daughters, Trena Purdy, Dixie (Lane) Warren; brothers, Jerry (Martha) Purdy, Bobby (Elaine) Purdy; a sister, JoAnn (Tommy) Eads; grandchildren, Hudson Purdy, Griffin Purdy, Lyla Warren, Laikyn Purdy, and Nate Purdy; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, December 27, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with his nephew, Mr. Marc Purdy officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Luke Purdy, Riley Purdy, Eric Eads, Brad Eads, Andy Purdy, and Andrew Purdy. Honorary pallbearers will be Hudson Purdy, Griffin Purdy, Lyla Warren, Laikyn Purdy, Nate Purdy, Guy McCarty, Rogers Scroggins, Michael Corbin, Jason Dawson, and Matt Owens.

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

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.