SCOGGINS

MR. KEVIN SCOGGINS, age 61 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. He was born in Rome, Georgia, December 3, 1963, son of the late Donnie H. and Eula Belle Bennett Scoggins. Kevin was a Carpenter by trade and Baptist by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, the late Brent Scoggins.

Surviving are his wife, Sandra Scoggins; daughters, Brandi (Terry) Eller and Jennifer (Nathan) Thompson; step son, Adam (Tina) Lee; grandchildren, Alex Stewart, Logan Eller, Sara Thompson, Addie Thompson; Niece, Beth Kellett; uncle, Johnny (Elenor) Scoggins.

Funeral Service will be held Monday, March 17, 2025 at 12 Noon from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Bishop officiating; interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Alex Stewart, Logan Eller, Terry Eller, Nathan Thompson, Adam Lee and Jeff Ramsey. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Bennett, Chris Scott, Rusty Dooley and J.D. McNair. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Kevin Scoggins.

OWENS

MR. CHARLES EDWARD OWENS, age 87, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, in a Rome hospital, following a sudden attack. Mr. Owens was born in Gadsden, Alabama on August 3, 1937, a son of the late Samuel J. and Artie Marie Goins Owens. He was a Christian by Faith, a Veteran of the U. S. Army, was retired Officer for the Summerville Police Department.

Surviving are His wife of 62 years, Glenda Joyce Dickerson Owens; son-Michael Edward Owens; sister, Anna Tolnai; a host of Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Private Graveside service was held Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Greenhills Memory Garden.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Charles Edward Owens.

GOODNIGHT

Bobby Wayne Goodnight, 84, Leaves a Legacy of Strength and Devotion

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Bobby Wayne Goodnight, a man of unwavering strength and devotion, who departed this life on March 12, 2025, at the age of 84, surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home.

Born on June 7, 1940, in Batesville, Mississippi, Bobby grew up in the heart of the South, where he cultivated a love for the outdoors and a passion for sports. As a standout athlete, he proudly played football for his high school team, which achieved the State Championship—a testament to his dedication and teamwork.

Throughout his life, Bobby exemplified resilience, loyalty, and an unyielding commitment to family. His love for outdoor activities remained steadfast, and he treasured every moment spent with loved ones. His legacy is defined by the countless lives he touched and the memories he created.

Bobby retired from Reichhold Chemical after 33 years of service and later spent 25 years owning and operating Jim’s Family Restaurant. In his later years, he pursued hobbies such as training Labrador retrievers and competing in Field Trials, where he earned numerous championships. He also raised gaited horses and gaited mules that went on to win national and world championships.

Bobby is survived by his devoted family: his wife of 32 years, Gina Bishop Goodnight; his daughter Amy Goodnight Kennedy (Gary); four grandchildren—Scott Chandler Kennedy (Kimber), Rebecca Kennedy Thomas (Ramsey), Lilly Kennedy (Parker Jordan), and Lauren Goodnight Pettie (Luke); four great-grandchildren; his brother Bernard Goodnight (Sandy) of Tarpon Springs, FL; and his sister Gloria Goodnight Grady of Hartford, AL. Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Wilene Bishop; sister-in-law Tina Bishop Ham (Zane); brother-in-law Rodney Bishop (Jan); and numerous beloved nieces and nephews whom he cherished deeply. He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters—Karen Goodnight and Julia Anne Goodnight; two siblings; and other devoted loved ones. A celebration of Bobby’s life will be held at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home on Sunday, March 16th, at 3P.M.; visitation will be Sunday from 1 until 3 P.M. Friends and family are invited to honor this remarkable man through shared memories and stories.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Chattooga County High School Basketball Program c/o Alva Beasley at 989 Hwy 114, Summerville, GA 30747—further commemorating Bobby's commitment to community and his love for Chattooga County.

Rest in peace, Bobby Wayne Goodnight. Your strength, love, and spirit will forever be remembered.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Bobby Wayne Goodnight.

WOODS

MR. TOMMY JOE WOODS, age 82, of Mahan Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday morning, March 4, 2025, in a Rome hospital. He was born on July 31, 1942 in Summerville, Georgia, a son of the late Alfred and Mary Lou Cherry Woods . Mr. Woods was a member of the Wayside Baptist Church and was retired from the maintenance department of Shaw Industries. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by first wife, the late Nellie Keen Woods, grandchildren, the late Brad (Demi) Jones and Ryan Gifford, great grandchildren, the late Claire Jones, Lola Jones, and Olivia Jones ; step sons, the late Jimmy Smith and Michael Smith died earlier.

Surviving are His wife, Barbara Woods; daughters, Missy Jones (Ed Lepper), Abby (Ryan) Willingham, Kim (Richard) Gifford, and Tonia (Bobby) Edgeworth; step children, Nette Jackson and Chris (Amy) Smith; Twenty Two Grandchildren, several Great Grandchildren; sister, Beulah (Roger) Keith; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 7th, at 2:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Keith officiating, interment in Garrett Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Landon Jones, Alex Jones, Jarod Willingham, Hagen Willingham, Noah Edgeworth, and Mike Hall. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Tommy Joe Woods who passed away Tuesday.

                        

FOWLER

MRS. JANIE AGNES FOWLER, age 94, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Calhoun, Georgia after an extended battle with dementia. She passed peacefully with her family at her side.

She was born October 7, 1930 in Floyd County at the home of her parents, Turner Hamilton Cordle and Esther Lee Scoggin Cordle. Agnes was one of nine children raised by her parents. The family later moved to Subligna where Agnes met her beloved husband Carl “Buddy” Marion Fowler, Jr. when they were in grade school. They were married on February 12, 1949.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three of her siblings; J.T. Cordle, Carlton Dewitt Cordle, and David Lee Cordle; and her husband of 71 years Buddy Fowler.

Agnes was a devoted wife, home maker and mother to her four children. As the wife of a member of the U.S. Air Force, she traveled the world, making homes for her family in Okinawa, Turkey, and Belgium; as well as, Mississippi, Florida, California, and Georgia. She enjoyed reading, sewing, quilting and crocheting, as well as playing cards with friends and family.

She is survived by her children, Dale Fowler (Carol), Carla (Jim) Roberts, Keith Fowler, and Kevin (Denise) Fowler; grandchildren, Marlee Fowler, Rachel (Pat) Longseth, Dana (Joseph) Jones, Lacey Fowler Sellers, Rosalinda (John) Frietze, Johnny (Christina) Reyes, Kathleen (Ricky) Fowler, and 13 great-grandchildren. Surviving siblings are sister in Marjorie Cordle, Charles Cordle, Avis Cordle, Max (Janette) Cordle, sister in law Sylvia Cordle, Gary (Carolyn) Cordle, and Brenda (Yandell) Park.

There will be a graveside service for family when she is buried with her husband at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.



In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Subligna Baptist Church, 35 Subligna Baptist Church Road, Summerville, Georgia, 30701 in her honor.

HYDEN

William U. (Bill) Hyden, Jr., a cherished son, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, surrounded by loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Chattooga County, born on May 27, 1947, to the late Dr. William U. Hyden and Betty Catherine Hyden (Garner). He was 77

He is survived by two sons, William U. (Wil) Hyden, III (Tisch Colcock), and Joseph Franklin Hyden (Christy), sister Deborah H. Turner (John), grandchildren Alyssa Hyden, Addalyn Hyden and Joseph Hyden, nephew Richard Ross Camp (Mia), and extended Garner family members.

He was a proud graduate of the University of Tennessee and the University of Georgia School of Law where he served on the prestigious Law Review. Bill loved being an attorney and served many in this area for over thirty years.

Bill’s love of music was well-known to his friends and family. Attending the weekly “picking” a the Shed was a highlight for him. His love of all things Tennessee Vols was legendary.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date, where family and friends will gather to share memories. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a local charity of your choice in his memory.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

LOWRANCE

MR. GARY ROGER LOWRANCE, age 68, of Lowrance Drive, Trion, Georgia, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Lowrance was born in Trion, Georgia on July 17, 1956, to the late William Alvin and Bonnie Mae Craig Lowrance. He was retired from the Weaving department of Mount Vernon Mills.

Surviving are daughters, Mary (MJ) and David Swift and Kathy Medley; grandchildren Destinee Swift, Serenity Swift, Autumn Swift, Sinclaire Caldwell, Amber Snowden, Brandon Snowden, Alexis (Peanut) Slater, and Gabby Medley; several Great Grandchildren; sister, Martha Camp; brother, Richard Lowrance; niece Erica and Don Thompson; several other Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Memorial service will be held Monday, March 10th, at 1:00 P.M., from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Shaver officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Gary Roger Lowrance who passed away March 1, 2025.

HOLBROOK

MRS. MONA TERESA HOLBROOK, age 72, of Cloudland, Georgia, passed away Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025, in the local nursing home. Mrs. Holbrook was born in Trion, Georgia on April 4, 1952, a daughter of the late Herbert Clyde and Georgia Ruennel Johnson Foster. She was retired from the Weaving department of Mount Vernon Mills and was preceded in death by her husband, the Late Dalmous Holbrook in 2015.

Surviving are daughters, April Sunshine Holbrook, Teresa Lee Holbrook, and Wendy Holbrook Brown; son, Dale Richard Holbrook; grandchildren, Tyler Lee Bailey, Amber Nicole Bailey, and Marley Ana Wester.

In according with Mrs. Holbrook’s wishes, she will be cremated.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

BLACKMON

MR. WILLIE RAY BLACKMON, age 78, passed away Thursday morning, February 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Trion, Georgia on November 17, 1946, to the late Paul and Grace Hennon Blackmon. Mr. Blackmon was a member of East Trion Church of God, and was retired from Mount Vernon Mills; He loved to play guitar, sing, wood working, and fishing. In addition to Parents, He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Joan Carpenter Blackmon, and siblings the late Mitchell Blackmon and Barbara Steward; and a granddaughter, Alexis Bramblett also passed away earlier.

Surviving are children, Tim (Jolena) Blackmon, Tracey Yarbrough, Jason (Misty) Blackmon, Amber (Jeff) White; grandchildren, Dexter (Kristin) Blackmon, Justin Yarbrough, Dawson Yarbrough, Abby Bramblett, Brandon (Jessi) Blaylock, Bree (Dakota) LuAllen, Tristan Blackmon, Riley Blackmon, and Anniston White; great grandchildren, Pierce, Kade, Millie, J.R., Riley, Raegyne, Kruz, Harper, Hudson, Hayson, and Waylon; sister, Bonnie Bryant; brother, Roy Blackmon; special friend, Sandra Burrage.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 22nd, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Brother Max Reed and Brother Douglas Lee officiating, interment in West Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Justin Yarbrough, Dawson Yarbrough, Dexter Blackmon, Brandon Blaylock, Dakota LuAllen, and Jason Gilliland; Honorary Pallbearers, Britt Carpenter, Zack Carpenter, and Christian Etheridge. Visitation will be Saturday from noon until 3:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers the Family ask for contributions to help with funeral expenses.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Willie Ray Blackmon.

PIERCE

MRS. PEGGY JOYCE HOLLOWAY PIERCE, age 82, of Alexander Street, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Trion, Georgia on February 4, 1943, a daughter of the late Arnold Joe and Martha Janette Wilson Holloway. Mrs. Pierce was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church, a Homemaker, and foster parent for 13 years. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by a son, the late Timothy (Tim) Pierce, son-in-law, the late Perry Walker, and sisters, Deviah Gilliland and Elaine Mitchell died earlier.

Surviving are Her husband, Carl Anderson Pierce; children, Cynthia (Cindy) Walker, Danny (Tonya) Pierce, Carla (Chris) Nixon, Ginger (Gage) Driggers, and Rex (Mary) Jones; daughter-in-law, Julie Pierce; sisters, Imogene Cook and Jody Morrison; Seventeen Grandchildren, Twenty Eight Great Grandchildren; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 11th, at 1:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Brown officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Perry Dale Walker, Jonathan Walker, Braylen Driggers, Gage Driggers, Austin Pauley, Alixander Pauley; Honorary Pallbearers, the Staff of Tapestry Hospice. The Family will receive friends Monday from 5 until 7 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for MRS. PEGGY JOYCE HOLLOWAY PIERCE, who passed away Friday afternoon.

CRABTREE

MR. ARTHUR DAVID CRABTREE, age 78, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Friday morning, January 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born on July 13, 1946, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a son of the late George Gideon and Mae Elizabeth Smith Crabtree. Mr. Crabtree was self employed in flooring and refrigeration business and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, the late Alfred Crabtree, several other sisters and brothers also passed away earlier.

Surviving are his wife, Linda Crabtree; daughters and sons-in-law, Sonya Ricketts, Stephanie (Mike) O’Neal, and Sabrina (Chad) Walden; grandchildren, Brandon Cody, Jacob (Kinsey) O’Neal, Jaxon O’Neal, Cate Walden, Jenna O’Neal, and Emma Walden; great granddaughter, Lily Kate O’Neal; brother, Bud Crabtree; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 27th, at 2:00 p.m. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Freddy Bell and Assoc. Pastor Greg Banks officiating, interment in Lyerly Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Pete Crabtree, Jimmy Holland, Brandon Cody, Jake O’Neal, Jaxon O’Neal, and Bradley Florence. The family will receive friends Monday from Noon until 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Arthur David Crabtree, who passed away Friday.

MCWILLIAMS

MRS. RUBY LEE MCWILLIAMS, age 96, of Haywood Valley Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at her residence. She was born on May 8, 1928, in Chattooga County, Georgia, a daughter of the late Jess and Lois Chapman Scoggins; in addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by her husband the late Robert L. (Bob) McWilliams, and sons, Robert Michael McWilliams, Joey McWilliams, and Tim McWilliams, all passed away previously.

Surviving are granddaughter, Christa McWilliams (Chuck Campanelli); great grandson, Bobby Campanelli; daughter-in law, Martha McWilliams; nephew, Rick (Cheryl) Brown & son-Rance Brown; and Pat Brown.

No formal service will be held.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

STEWART

MR. CHARLES EDWARD STEWART, of Lake Isabella, California, formerly of Chattooga County, Georgia, passed away January 3, 2025 in California. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, friend and member of his beloved church, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Charles was born on October 11, 1943, in Ider, Alabama. He spent his life working on cars as a mechanic. His passion was his collection of old cars and his dedication to his church.

But more than anything He loved his family, his devoted wife, Carolyn, brothers, Billy and Kenneth, his daughters, Joyce and Michelle, son-in-law Vince, grandson, Ryan, granddaughter-in-law, Megan, and his 2 great grandbabies, Laramie and Onyx.

He is now spending his time with God and his parents, John and Mary Lois.

Services will be held February 1, 2025 at 2:00 P.M., from Mt. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella, CA.-93240, with Pastor Ron officiating.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home makes announcement for the Family.

CULBERSON

MR. BILLY LAVERNE “WILD BILL” CULBERSON, Jr., age 74 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 in a Rome hospital. He was born in Athens, Tennessee March 11, 1951, son of the late Leonard Laverne and Bessy Velma Burse Culberson. He was Baptist by Faith and a Pulp Wooder and Farm Hand for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Ray Culberson, Paul Culberson and Ed Culberson.

Surviving are his son and spouse, Willy and Barbara Culberson; brother, Harve & Jean Culberson; granddaughter, Georgia (Stwart) Kelley; grandsons, Cameron Culberson, Nate Culberson, and Gabe Culberson; several Great Grandchildren, Nieces, and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 7th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Steven Nichols officiating, interment in Armuchee Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Cameron Culberson, Nate Culberson, Gabe Culberson, GiGi Culberson, Clint Hunter, and Jon Hunter. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 until 3 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

TYLER

MR. JIMMY EVERETTE TYLER, age 69, of 10th Street-Trion, Georgia, passed away at home on Saturday, January 4, 2025, following an illness. Mr. Tyler was born on September 23, 1955, in Quincy Florida, son of the late Theodore Everette and Mary Elizabeth Hayes Tyler. He was a Truck Driver by trade and Baptist by Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Tyler, Jr.; daughter, Shannon Marie Tyler; brothers, Hoppy Tyler, Danny Tyler and T. Tex Tyler; sisters, Gladys Richards, Louise Miller and Nell Day.

Surviving are his wife, Darlene Tyler; daughters, Kaisha Blackmon, Samantha Carter and Tiffany Moody; sons, Paul T. Carter, Simon Carter; sisters, Elaine Day, Jeanette Chambliss, Margie Richardson, and Cindy Tyler; brother, Tony Armstrong; 22 Grandchildren, Several Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 12 Noon from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Brown and Rev. John McGraw officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the hour of service.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jimmy Everette Tyler.

HARDIN

 MRS. MILLIE RUTH HARDIN, age 87 of Macon, GA, formerly of Trion, GA passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025. Mrs. Hardin was born on December 27, 1937, in Trion, GA, daughter of the late James Arvill and Evelyn G. Lemming. She was a retiree of Wometco Food Services, where she was the executive assistant to the general manager. She was a faithful member of the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. Millie played basketball in high school and enjoyed bowling, golf, and vacationing in the north Georgia mountains. Her favorite hobby was cooking. She won a Southern Living cooking contest for the Rome region in 1998 with her vegetable casserole. Millie also enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles, word puzzles, and solitaire.  Millie will be remembered by her son and daughter-in-law, Phil and Elizabeth Hardin of Macon, GA., and brother James F. Lemming, Trion, GA.  In addition to her parents, Millie was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Dwight L. Hardin and her sister Margaret A. Williams.

The family is especially thankful for the care and friendship of the special people of Caryle Place where she was a resident for the past 3 years and for the Pine Pointe Hospice nurses and staff that attended her during recent months.

Funeral services will be held January 6, 2025. The family will greet friends from 11am to 12 noon and the funeral will follow at the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Minister Hugh Glaze officiating. The burial will be in the Westhill Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Dan Logan, Carter Logan, Chris Logan, Ed Cordell, Tim Thompson, and Justin Glaze.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ, Trion, GA or your favorite charity.

 

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Millie Ruth Hardin.

MILLER

Marion Elaine Miller, 1943-2024

On December 4th, Marion Elaine Miller, née Patterson, 81, of Menlo, GA, passed away peacefully in Legends of Colorado Springs, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Elaine was born on January 15, 1943 in Trion, GA to Maxine Patterson, née Phillips, and Horace G. Patterson. She attended Summerville High School, Class of ’61, where she excelled in academic courses as well as varsity cheerleading and basketball.

In November, 1969, Elaine married Armuchee, GA native Emmett Wayne Miller, aka “Schlitz”, also a Summerville H.S. graduate as well as U.S. Marine Corp Vietnam veteran. Emmett was about to embark on a storied career with the CIA. A year later, Elaine joined the CIA ranks at Edwards AFB, where they both supported the U2 and SR-71 spy plane projects. Thus began an almost 30-year joint career that would take them to posts in northern Virginia, Cyprus, Sri Lanka, Kuwait, Germany, and England.

Upon retirement in 1997, the couple returned to Chattooga County, where they renovated an old farmhouse in Menlo and spent years traveling and working overseas as U.S. government contractors in embassies, consulates, and other high-security areas.

Elaine was preceded in death by husband, Emmett, who passed on November, 18, 2022, and parents Horace and Maxine Patterson, brothers Hall and Glenn Patterson, sister-in-law Doris Dover Patterson, aunt Martha Taylor, uncles Tom, Watson, Dempsey, and Pharaday Phillips, and cousin, Reba Phillips.

Surviving family members include son Barry and his children Skye, Rowan, and Kenna Cusack Miller, son Emmett and daughter-in-law Nora Miller and their children Joshua and Rylee Miller, sister-in-law Linda Hughes Patterson, nephews Michael and David Patterson and their children Autumn, Heather, and Jerison Patterson, and niece Nicole Patterson and her children Autumn, John, and Gracie Patterson.

Remembrance at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home Dates to be announced.

WHITE

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.

WOOTEN

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.

CLARK

MRS. GLENDA “BLONDIE” CLARK, age 58, of Martin Dairy Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 23, 2024, in a local health care facility. Mrs. Clark was born in LaFayette, Georgia on September 22, 1966 to the late Conal Jefferson and Shirley Thompson George. She was a member of United by Faith Church and was a Homemaker. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by a grandson, the late Camron Clark, and a brother, the late Steve George.

Surviving are Her husband, Allen Clark; daughter, Heather Leann Clark (Kyle); sons, Allen Dewayn Clark, Timothy Allen (Nicole) Clark, Jonathan Michael (Tina) Clark, and Nathan Daniel (Melissa) Clark; sisters, Linda Clark, Annette Pritchett, and Heather Boyd; brother Jeff George; grandchildren, Nasiah McVay, Hunter Clark, Brantley Clark, Elijah Gordon, Harper Gordon, Camron Driver, Donovan Warren, Layla Mae Clark, Braxton Clark, Brice Major, Leland Rose, and Debbie Rose; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 27th, at 3:00 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Barry Brown and Mr. John McGraw officiating, interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers, Jacob Nelson, Steven Hamby, Camron Driver, Dillon Mitchell, Curtis Cochran, and Eddie Jackson. The Family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 4 until 6 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Glenda Clark, who passed away Monday.