Shirley Dianne (Brown) Wooten, age 71, of Covington, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025. Born in Rome, Georgia, on July 2, 1954, Dianne went home to be with her Lord and Savior, whom she loved dearly.

Dianne retired from Gwinnett County Schools and found great joy in traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Her warmth, faith, and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Olin Brown Jr. and Lucy Lee Brown; her sister, Geraldine Whitlock; and her brother-in-law, Edward Campbell.

Dianne is survived by her children, Mistti (Anthony) Cook of Covington and Kip (Senita) Wooten of Eatonton; and their father, Jerry Wooten; her grandson, Lawson Wooten of Eatonton; her brother, Gary (Karen) Brown of Summerville; sisters, Gail (Edward) Tidmore of Lyerly, Bernice Campbell of Summerville, and Pat (Allen) Brown of Summerville; and her brother-in-law, Herman Whitlock of Subligna. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family members who will cherish her memory.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Byrd & Flanigan Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, GA, with Pastor Morris Mitchell and Pastor Gary Howell officiating. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 PM at Summerville City Cemetery, located at 110 Highland Avenue, Summerville, GA 30747.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 2:00–4:00 PM and again from 5:00–8:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Dianne Wooten to: Journey Baptist Church 1160 Kinnett Road Covington, GA 30016.

Mason Funeral Home makes this local announcement on behalf of the family.

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

Mrs. Tambra Starr “Tammy” Westbrooks Cordle, age 64, of Trion, GA, died Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mrs. Cordle was born February 26, 1961, in Trion, GA, daughter of the Sylvia Jean Farmer Starkey and late Dortey L. Westbrooks. She was a member of Welcome Hill Baptist Church and was employed as a veterinarian technician. She loved music and to play her keyboard. She also enjoyed sewing and knitting.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Herbert “Butch” Cordle.

Survivors include her son, Herbert “Butch” (Debra) Cordle, Jr; daughter, Brandi (Todd) Buchanan; mother, Sylvia Starkey; sister, Beverly (Scott) Parris; sister-in-law, Sharon Hurst; grandchildren, Laci and Derrick McNair, Brittonig and Anna Cordle, Victoria and Colton Buchanan; great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Murphy McNair.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Terry Shores officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Justin Lewis, Jay Hurst, Jaycee Young, Don Sabin, Tommy Young, and Derrick McNair. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of Welcome Hill Baptist Church and all other family and friends.

Mrs. Cordle will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Wednesday.

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.

Mrs. Martha Ann Kinsey Teems, age 81, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, September 7, 2025, at her residence.

Mrs. Teems was born May 7, 1944, in Marianna, FL, daughter of the late Bun and Maida Lou Sasser Kinsey. She was a member of Fisher’s Chapel Church, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Sears.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Owens.

Survivors include her husband, Ray Teems; son, Jason (Dena) Teems; daughter, Emily (Mike) Gaddis; brother, James Earl Kinsey; sisters, Betty Ward and Gail Atkins; grandchildren, Olivia Ann Headrick Bearden, Jordan Ray Hughes, Sarah Wilson, Meghan Herbel, Mikey Willingham, and Andrea Croft; and several great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Fisher’s Chapel Church Pastor Bruce Owens and Pastor Mike White officiating.

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.