Mrs. L. Mae Byrum

Mrs. L. Mae Byrum of Gibson entered into rest on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015.

Mrs. Byrum was born in Tarant City, Ala., but always called Augusta her home. Mrs. Byrum reached the level of master artisan in the field of cosmetology. She owned Salon 500, downtown Augusta, and retired at the age of 70 from J.B. Whites Salon in Regency Mall. She volunteered at the Uptown VA Hospital, nursing homes and church committees.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Thomas Poteet and Son Chapel, with Pastor Elizabeth Ackerman and Fr. Michael Roverse officiating. Interment followed at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Gibson, at 1 p.m.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Rosetta Armstrong; father, John McGowan; 11 brothers; one sister; and husbands, Emmett Angelo Loudis and John Marshall Byrum.

Survivors include her son, Emmett A Loudis Jr. of Gibson; daughters, Mary Byrum Cioffi (Joseph) of Grovetown, and Theresa Phoenix of Florida; niece, Mavis Weems; and great-niece, Susan Weems (Joe).

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 106 SRP Dr., Suite A, Evans, GA 30809.

Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. William Cheely Sr.

Mr. William Cheely Sr. of Tennille entered into rest on Aug. 12, 2015, at his residence.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, at 11 a.m. at New Light Christian Fellowship, Warthen, with Rev. Louise Neal officiating. Interment was held in Sandy Grove Church Cemetery, Mitchell.

Survivors include his daughters, Sheryl (Arthur) Folsom, Tennille, and Beverly (Robert) Hawkins, Hawkinsville; sons, William (Shanla) Cheely and Walter (Alicia) Cheely, both of Sandersville; sisters, Annie Hayes, Watauga, Texas, Annette Cumming, Rochester, N.Y., and Lucille Hirt, Milwaukee, Wis.; brothers, Robert Cheely, Macon,  and Willie A. Cheely, Augusta; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

M.C. Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Jimmy L. Heath Sr.

Mr. Jimmy L. Heath Sr. of Louisville entered into rest on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, at the VA Medical Center, Augusta.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Pierce Grove Missionary Baptist Church and Cemetery, Louisville.

Mr. Heath was a native of Jefferson County. He was born to the late Lafayette Heath and Leva Atkinson Heath in Louisville. He was married to the late Mary Elease Jordan Heath. At an early age, he joined Pierce Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a Trustee. He retired from Thermo King Incorporation as a welder.  

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elease Jordan Heath; son, Jimmy Heath Jr.; and grandson, Keith Palmer.

Survivors include sister, Vivian Jones of Rochester, N.Y.; children, Armadean (Joe) Sello, Kenneth Heath Sr. and Robbie Heath, all of Louisville; granddaughter raised as a daughter, Tanisha (Adam) Holmes of Dublin; grandchildren, Marcus Heath, Kenneth Heath Jr., Jacountress Martin, Laqueshia Heath and Marquis Heath, all of Louisville, Artonia Heath of Milledgeville, and Torri (Carlos) Martin-Thompson of Richmond, Va.; daughter-in-law, Mary Heath of Louisville; aunt, Essie Mae Stephens of New York; brothers-in-law, Leroy (Carrie) Jordan and Eddie Jordan, both of Wrens; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Jordan, Freddie Lee Jordan and Helen Jordan, all of Wrens; aunt-in-law, Evelyn Burnett, Philadelphia, Pa.; 18 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Family may be contacted at the residence, Louisville, or at Davis Funeral Home, Louisville.

Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Eugene Lewis

Mr. Eugene Lewis of Louisville entered into rest on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, at Doctors Hospital, Augusta.

Mr. Eugene Lewis was a native of Jefferson County. He was born to the late Mary Lue Lewis Jordan and Willie Smith in Louisville. He was married to the late Freddie Bell Walden Lewis. He attended the Jefferson County School System and was affiliated with Canaan Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. He was employed with the Georgia Forestry Commission, Louisville Oil Mill, Thermo King Incorporation, and was a truck driver and self-employed mechanic.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, at 2 p.m. at James and Virginia Davis Memorial Chapel, Louisville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Willie C. Jordan; and siblings, Freddie Lewis and Charlie Lewis.

Survivors include his children, Patricia Lewis, Eugene Lewis Jr., Mary Lou Lewis, Wanda (Eric) Best and Evonne (Walter) Hudson, all of Louisville, Lorenzo (Lorinda) Gamble, Davisboro, and Deyenta (Sabrina) Jordan, El Paso, Texas; siblings, Thomas Lewis, Hephzibah, Rufus Jordan, Diane Jordan and Elaine (Eddie) Dixon, all of Louisville, and Linda (Troy) Heggs, Blythe; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Barbara Ann Jenkins, Nola Cunningham and Charlie and Pauline Bractley, all of Louisville; aunts, Jessie Bell “Bird” Fleming and Rosa Lee Lewis, both of Wadley, and Ethel Neal, Louisville; uncle, Tom Henry Jordan; grandchildren,  James, Eric, Centrell, Trevon, Tashina, Mykeria, Quintan, Trey, Brianna, Telvin, Shaquesia, Curteria, Latosha, Kadedra, Mariah, Em’mya and Lacee; 14 great-grandchildren; friend; Essie Jordan; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Family may be contacted at the residence of his daughter, Patricia Lewis, Louisville, or at Davis Funeral Home.

Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Samuel “Buck” Powell

Mr. Samuel “Buck” Powell, 76, of Louisville entered into rest on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, at his residence.
A native of Jefferson County, Mr. Powell was a son of the late Hubert Powell and Margie Newman Powell. He was employed with Flavorich Milk as a truck driver for 40 years before his retirement.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jonathan Witt officiating. Burial followed in Jefferson Memorial Gardens.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Edward Powell; and son, Tim Powell.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Linda Powell of Louisville; sons, Eric (Debbie) Powell of Waynesboro, and Steve (Carol) Powell of Adrian; daughters, Tamara (Aaron) Horton of Reidsville, and Roseann (Brandon) James of Wrens; brothers, Leroy Powell of Hephzibah, and James Powell of Martinez; grandchildren, Hailey and Erin Horton, Colton and Cash James, Shannon and Courtney Powell, and Brandy and Paula Powell; and many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Andy Horton, Gene Powell, Bennett Howard, Eugene Powell, Bert Brooks and Seth Yawn.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Barry E. Rosier

Mr. Barry E. Rosier, 66, of Jackson, S.C., entered into rest on Aug. 16, 2015.

Mr. Rosier was a native of Missouri, having made Jackson, S.C., his home for the past 50 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam and was a boilermaker with Local 26, Savannah, for more than 40 years. He was a member of the NRA, Horse Creek Bottle Club of North Augusta, S.C., and the Civil War Preservation Trust Club.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, at 10 a.m. at Posey Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Tom Kalliokoski officiating. Interment was held on Rosier Plantation with Veterans honors.

Survivors include his daughters, Angelique Smith (Jody), Jackson, S.C., Alexis Downs (Chad), Gibson, and Savannah Rosier, Martinez; brother, Stephen Rosier, Beech Island, S.C.; sister, Nancy Samples, Lakemont; grandchildren, Hayleigh Downs, Kayla Rosier, Karissa Jones, Carson Downs and Talon Downs; great-grandchildren, Brady Williford, Anthony Eugene Woods and Brantley Jennings.

Posey Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. John Willie Samples

Mr. John Willie Samples of Davisboro entered into rest on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, at his residence.

Mr. Samples was a native of Washington County. He was born to the late Willie Freddie Samples and Flora Mae Poole Samples in Riddleville. He was married to the late Francine Gamble Sample. He attended Camp Spring Missionary Baptist Church. He was employed with Willie Hartley Farm’s as a farmer.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, at 3 p.m. at Camp Spring Missionary Baptist Church, Sandersville. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his children, Antonio (Erica) Jordan, Jacksonville, N.C., and Johntavious Samples, Davisboro; step-children, Vince Gamble, Milledgeville, and Christopher (Sandra) Gamble, South Carolina; brother, Freddie Lee Samples, Davisboro; sister, Flora Ann Samples, Davisboro; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Betty G. and Henry Heggs, Davisboro; two grandchildren; aunts and uncles, Joyce (Marion) Dixon, Ulyssess (Janice) Poole and Jimmy Lee Poole, all of Riddleville, and Marion Poole, Savannah; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Davis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Charlie M. “Bean” Bractley

Funeral services for Mr. Charlie M. “Bean” Bractley were held on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, with Rev. Isaac Culberth officiating. Interment was in Spring Bethel Society Cemetery.

Mr. Bractley was born on Jan. 1, 1942, to the late Johnnie Lee Bractley and Dennie C. Patterson. He married Pauline Adams on Aug. 18, 1962. At an early age, he joined and was baptized at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Bractley worked as a cement truck driver for Smith-Sheppard, Louisville, but his trade was a butcher and he worked for many years for Louisville Abattoir (Butcher Pen). He was also employed at Van Trans for several years. Prior to his failing health, Mr. Bractley worked many years building houses and as a handy man for the late Broadus Wren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Johnnie Bractley, Dennie Carr, Johnnie Mae Baldwin, Eugene Hinkins, Lamar Gross, Fletcher Walden, Freddie Walden, Freddie Bell Lewis and Lee Edward Walden.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Pauline Adams Bractley; daughters, Sylvia (Ray) Mobley and Belinda Bractley, both of Hollywood, Fla., and Cynthia Bractley, Louisville; sisters, Nola Cunningham and Barbara Ann Jenkins, both of Louisville; brother, Robert (Pam) Walden, Wadley; sisters-in-law, Annie Mae (Albert) Brown, Augusta, Annie Lois Adams, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Rose Adams, Atlanta, and Alberta Bractley, Wadley; brothers-in-law, Bobby (Linda) Adams, Atlanta, and Robert Adams, Louisville; great-aunt, Gladys Patterson, Augusta; grandchildren, Marquel Jordan, Thurston Bractley, Tiera Stone, Courtney Jordan, Dawanna Cuyler, Trenton Bractley, Alexandria Crapp, Martin Fernandez and Domonique Cuyler; great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Micah, Makhela, Khalil, Ayana, Julissa and Julian; goddaughter, Emma Ruth Gallon; nephew, July Carr; neighbor, Tristhan Mosley; and a hose of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Pallbearers were Marquel Jordan, Martin Fernandez, Jerome Flournoy, Trenton Bractley, Jerome Johnson and Wayne Cuyler.

Honorary pallbearers were Deacons and Trustees of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.

Garrer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Virginia Edwards Buxton

Mrs. Virginia Edwards Buxton, 83, of Sardis entered into rest on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, at University Hospital, Augusta, following a sudden illness.

Mrs. Buxton was born in Egypt, Effingham County, to the late Eula Bell Mills and Oswald Daniel Edwards Sr. She and her husband, the late James F. Buxton, owned and operated Buxton’s Supermarket, Sardis, for 50 years before retiring. She was a member of Sardis United Methodist Church and the Women’s Missionary Group.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Sardis United Methodist Church, with Rev. Steve Sirmons, Rev. Dr. Karen R. Zeigler and Rev. Janet Odegaard officiating. Burial was in St. Marks Cemetery, Sardis.

Survivors include her daughter, Cile B. (Todd) Campbell of Sardis; son, Otis A. McCoy (Patty Nyetrae) of Avera; brother, William A. Edwards of Sylvania; grandchildren, Macy M. Kitchens, Flynt Campbell and Brynt Campbell; great-grandchildren, Gaven Kitchens, Madalyn Kitchens, Gracie Campbell, Kyncoln Campbell, Jay Campbell, Grayson Hillis and Emerie Hillis; friends, Mack Mobley and Sally Mobley; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were grandsons, nephews, and Arthur Long, Mack Mobley and Rodney Campbell.

Honorary pallbearers were Sheriff Greg Coursey, Craig Kennedy, Maxwell Kennedy, James Hollingsworth, Preston Connor and Scotty Sanford.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Sardis United Methodist Church, c/o Beverly Plevnic, 12729 Hwy. 23, Sardis, GA 30456.

Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Robert “Scott” Gay Jr.

Mr. Robert “Scott” Gay Jr., 78, of Waynesboro entered into rest on Aug. 27, 2015, while vacationing with his family in Gatlinburg, Tenn.

Mr. Gay was a native and longtime resident of Burke County. Shortly after his marriage to Sylvia, they moved to Savannah for two years while Mr. Gay worked for the railroad. Upon returning to Waynesboro, he was employed with Perfection Products, where he served as vice president of sales. He was also employed with M&S Chemical Company, before founding and co-owning S&S Distributing in 1988 and retiring in 2002. Mr. Gay was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waynesboro and was a 50 year-plus member with perfect attendance of Waynesboro Rotary Club and held the position of Membership Chair for many years and was a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a member and past-president of Waynesboro Country Club.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, at DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Chapel, with the Dr. G. Al Wright and Rev. Jerry Sharpe officiating. Burial followed in Ways Baptist Church Cemetery, Stellaville.

He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 50 years, Sylvia Leard Gay; and sister, Billie Brabham.

Survivors include his sons, Scott M. Gay (Tammy) and Paul A. Gay, both of Waynesboro; sister, Martha Cooper of Waynesboro; companion and friend, Martha DeLaigle of Brooklet; grandchildren, Bobby and Rusty Gay and Aubrey Lynn and Ashlee Elizabeth Gay; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Bobby Gay, Chip Barefield, John McDonald, Jimmy Jones, Lee Webster, Rusty Gay and Bud North.

Memorials may be made to the Waynesboro Rotary Club, Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 848, Waynesboro, GA 30830.

DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Marcia Purser Jones

Mrs. Marcia Purser Jones, 93, of Louisville entered into rest on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015, at University Hospital, Augusta.

Mrs. Jones, a native of Cochran, had lived in Louisville for many years. She was born to the late John P. and Lennie Bea Jones Purser. She was a homemaker and member of Louisville United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. Along with her husband, Reese, Mrs. Jones owned and operated the Jones Shell Services Station, the Jones Burger and the Jones Motel in Louisville for many years.

A private service was held on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015. Burial was in Louisville City Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Reese Griffin Jones Sr.; siblings, Louise Campbell, Marie Etheridge, Ralph Purser, Johnny Purser and Frances Cochran; and a son-in-law, Thomas Frost II.

Survivors include her children, Reese (Kay) Jones Jr. of Waynesboro, Pam (Olin) Cannon of Martinez, and Kim Frost of Bartow; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Gaynell W. Kitchens

Mrs. Gaynell W. Kitchens of Warrenville, S.C., entered into rest on Aug. 24, 2015, at her residence.

Mrs. Kitchens retired from Riverside Mill, Augusta. She was born in Aiken County and lived there all of her life.

Graveside services were held on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Churchyard, Gibson, with Pastor Ray Reynolds officiating.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Kitchens Sr.; and son, Bobby Kitchens.

Survivors include her sons, Larry Kitchens (Anna Laura) and Leroy Kitchens Jr.; brother, Wade Widener; and grandchildren, James Kitchens Jr. (Teresa), Linda K. Mickley (Ed) and Scott Kitchens.

Thomas L. King Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Helen L. Miller

Mrs. Helen L. Miller, 96, of Forsyth County entered into rest on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015, at 4 p.m. at Sawnee View Gardens, with Rev. Troy Milford and Rev. Tony Reed officiating.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ollis Rintz Miller Sr.

Survivors include her children, Dr. Ollis Rintz “Butch” (Susan) Miller Jr. of Prescott, Ariz., Bobby R. (Clarissa) Miller of Gainesville; grandchildren, Todd Miller, Erika Miller, Douglas Miller, Donny (Lisa) Miller, Karen (Alan) Stubblefield, Sharon (Kevin) Helmer and Christopher (Leah) Williams; and five great-grandchildren.
Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Richard Vanoy Sellars

Mr. Richard Vanoy Sellars, 73, of Deepstep entered into rest on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Deepstep United Methodist Church, with Rev. Wallace Smith and Rev. Jason McClendon officiating. 

Mr. Sellars was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County, born to the late William Kincher Sellars and the late Annie Dell West Sellars. He was a retired shipper with J.P. Stephens Company. He attended Louisville Church of the Nazarene. 

Survivors are his companion, Rachel Carol Brewer of Deepstep; son, Michael Sellars of New Mexico; sister, Joan Sellars Smith of Fayetteville; brother, William “Billy” Sellars of Sandersville; extended family, Carol B. Veal (Jeff) of Deepstep, Rebecca Hannah of Jacksonville, Ron Boulineau (Rosanna) of Tennille, Jason Boulineau (Michelle) of Sandersville, and Rhonda Sherrod (Todd) of Twin City; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

The family may be contacted at the residence, Deepstep. 

May and Smith Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Jacquelyn Gayle Talbott

Mrs. Jacquelyn Gayle Talbott, 83, of Winder entered into rest on Aug. 27, 2015.

A native of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Talbott was a daughter of the late Jack and Constance Horgan Spranklin.  She met her husband, Roger Talbott, while volunteering with the USO in San Diego, Calif. Mrs. Talbott owned and operated The Corner Book Store in Winder for 15 years.

A graveside service was held on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery, with Stephen Talbott officiating.

Survivors include her daughter, Kathryn (Jerry) Ash of Winder; son, Stephen (Linda) Talbott of Louisville; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Winder Public Library, 189 Bellview Street, Winder, GA 30680.

Carter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Katherleen H. Cheely

Mrs. Katherleen H. Cheely, 90, of Mitchell entered into rest on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015.

Mrs. Cheely was born in Sparta to the late Otis Chaffie Hinsley and the late Lillie Myrtle Babb Hinsley. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, at Bethel Baptist Church, Hancock County, with Rev. Randy Dunaway officiating. Interment followed in the Dunn Family Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Earl Cheely.

Survivors include her daughters, Peggy Cason (Veazey) of Thomson, and Polly Perkins of Sparta; grandchildren, Shirley Black, Barbara Williams, Bonny Lindsey and James Perkins (Neva); great-grandchildren, Nick Chalker, Dustin Cason (Kathleen), Sam Williams, Jonathon Downs, Brittany Lindsey, Katie Perkins and Harvey Perkins; and great-great-grandchild, Jacob Cason.

Beggs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Rev. David Oliver “Uncle D.D.” Davis Jr.

Rev. David Oliver “Uncle D.D.” Davis Jr., 69, of Louisville entered into rest on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, following a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Celebration of life services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Avera, with Rev. Gene Ghent officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

Rev. Davis was a native of Brunswick, but had lived in Louisville for many years. He was a son of the late David Oliver Davis Sr. and Perritt Leonard Davis. He was a graduate of Wofford College and the Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He worked in the U.S. Postal Service, Louisville, for 22 years, and served as pastor of three area churches, for 35 years, Langston Baptist, Clinton, S.C., Central Baptist, Louisville, and Pleasant Grove Baptist, Avera. Rev. Davis served as moderator of the Hephzibah Baptist Assertion. He also acted in the Bartow Community Theater.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife of 41 years, Cathy Lambert Davis.

Survivors include his wife, Gloria Baughn Davis of Louisville; children, Davy (Melinda) Davis of Greenwood, S.C., Angel (Kevin) Davis Skinner of Gaston, S.C., Matthew (Jennifer) Davis of Greenville, S.C., Trey (Sara) Baughn of Simpsonville, S.C., and Cameron (Margaret) Baughn of Pawleys Island, S.C.; 11 grandchildren, Rebecca (Sean) Davis Holtzclaw, Beth Davis, Noah Skinner, Eli Skinner, Davy Davis, Katie Davis, Reagan Baughn, Caleb Baughn, Jack Baughn and Knyle Davis; brother, David Michael Brown of Cross Anchor, S.C.; and several nieces, nephews and many friends.

If so desired, memorials may be made to Georgia Baptist Children’s Home, c/o Dr. Brian Hawkins, 9420 Blackshear Hwy, Baxley, GA 31513.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. William E. “Bill” Garrett III

Mr. William E. “Bill” Garrett III, 66, of Bartow entered into rest on Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, at Washington County Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. 

Mr. Garrett was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County, the son of the late William E. Garrett Jr. and the late Vivian Lord Garrett. He worked in the kaolin industry beginning with Anglo American Clays and retiring from the J.M. Huber Company in maintenance after 31 years. In retirement, Mr. Garrett worked for the Washington County Machine Shop. He was a member of the Riddleville Baptist Church and was a former Riddleville Volunteer Fireman. Mr. Garrett was an Army veteran, serving during Vietnam. 

Graveside services were held on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Riddleville Cemetery, with Rev. Daniel Porter and Rev. Marty Deal officiating. 

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Harrell Garrett of Bartow; children, Scotty E. Garrett (Susan) of Riddleville, Jennifer G. Price (Joel) of East Dublin, and Robert W. Garrett (Jamie) of Davisboro; grandchildren, Justin Garrett, Austin Garrett, Faith Garrett, Trey Garrett, Colton Price and Anna Leigh Price; sister, Kathy G. Smith of Rockledge; and brothers, Monte Garrett (Beverley) and Michael Garrett (Sonya), both of Dublin. 

Pallbearers were Justin Garrett, Austin Garrett, Trey Garrett, Colton Price and Leon Murphy. 

Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2607 Commons Blvd. Augusta, GA. 30909. 

May and Smith Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Dianna Williams Jackson

Mrs. Dianna Williams Jackson of Bartow entered into rest on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, after an auto accident.

Mrs. Jackson was a native of Jefferson County. She was born to Dessie Mae Thomas and the late Albert Williams Sr. On Nov. 11, 2003, she married Kenneth Jackson. She was a member of Faith Memorial CME Church. She was a 1989 graduate of Louisville High School, and later received an associate’s degree in social arts. Mrs. Jackson was employed with Washington State Prison as a corrections officer for 18 years.

Private funeral and burial services were held.

She was preceded in death by her father; and brother, Terry Lee Williams.

Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Jackson, Bartow; children, Antwon Dion Williams and Duwante Sekendrick Jackson, both of Bartow; a niece she reared as her own, Krystal Lanette Jackson, Bartow; mother, Dessie Mae Williams, Bartow; siblings, Albert Williams Jr. and Katoria Lynn Williams, both of Swainsboro, Alvonia (Allen) Williams Cheeley and Minnie Lee (Taren Smith) Williams, both of Bartow, Mary Louise Williams and Betty Jean Williams, both of Daytona Beach, Fla.; mother-in-law, Ruth Kate Jackson, Bartow; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Johnnie Lee (Betty) Jackson, Louisville, and Felicia Jackson, Bartow; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Davis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Larry Tennyson

Mr. Lester Tennyson, formerly of Louisville, entered into rest on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Augusta.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, at 2 p.m. at New Exodus Baptist Church, Hephzibah. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant CME Church, Bartow.

Mr. Tennyson was a native of Jefferson County. He was born to the late Tommie Lee Tennyson and Mamie Brown Tennyson in Chatham County. He was married to the Lena Bell Tennyson. He was a member of the New Exodus Baptist Church. Mr. Tennyson received his education in the Jefferson County School System. He served in the U.S. Army and was employed with Arrington Auto Sales.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Sherman Tennyson.

Survivors include his wife, Lena Bell Bostick Tennyson, Rochester, N.Y.; children, Patricia (Gerald) Armstrong and Michael Warren, both of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Mashonda Tennyson, Sylvester Tennyson and Steve Williams, all of Wadley, Sylester Tennyson and Anthony Tennyson, both of Statesboro, Tim (Miranda) Prather, Swainsboro, and Sandra (Johnny) Young, Louisville; siblings, Jerry (Laura Ann) Tennyson, Savannah, Bobby Tennyson and Willie Tennyson, both of Augusta, Tom (Dianne) Tennyson, Louisville, Isaac (Vesterine) Holmes, Forsyth, and James Holmes, Jacksonville, Fla.; aunts and uncles, Myrt Brown, Bartow, and Henry (Pauline) Brown, Jacksonville, Fla.; sister-in-law, Doris Tennyson, Louisville; niece, Veronica Dumas, Smyrna; and a host of other children, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Family may be contacted at Davis Funeral Home, Louisville.

Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Lexie Mural Black Bazemore

Mrs. Lexie Mural Black Bazemore, 90, of Wrens entered into rest on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at Gibson Health and Rehab Center, Gibson.

Mrs. Bazemore was one of five children born to the late Annie Vickery Black and the late Ira Otis Black.  She was born and raised in Sardis, where she met her husband, while waitressing at the Sardis Café. After marrying, they continued to live in Sardis until 1966 and then moved to Wrens to open Bazemore Furniture Store, and later opened a bait and tackle shop. She was also a homemaker. Mrs. Bazmore attended Wrens United Methodist Church.

Funeral services were held at James Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, with Rev. Roy White officiating. Interment followed in Wrens Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Lee Thomas Bazemore; son, Leeland Bazemore; and siblings, Ira O. Black Jr., Grady Black and Margie Black.

Survivors include her sons, Gary L. Bazemore (Iris), Glenn H. Bazemore (Carol) and Roger D. Bazemore (Cheryl); sister, Mattie Lee Long; grandchildren, Jeff Bazemore, Daniel Bazemore (Misty), Lisa Hadden (Brady), Jason Bazemore (Allison), Dennis Bazemore, Greg Thomas and Laurie Thomas; great-grandchildren, Dolly Bazemore, Leland Bazemore, Adam Bazemore, Gage Bazemore, Kaylee Kelley, Jared Price (Candace), Harley Hadden, Logan Bazemore and Luke Bazemore; great-great-grandson, Caleb Price; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Pallbearers were her nephews, Sherrill Black, Randy Black, Tommy Black, Keith Black, Jay Martin and Michael Smith.

James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Milton Curtis Brown

Mr. Milton Curtis Brown, 40, of Norwood entered into rest on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015. 

Mr. Brown was a native of Jacksonville, Fla., but had lived in this area for many years. He worked for Jebco in Warrenton and was a member of Mitchell Full Gospel Church. 

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, at Mitchell Full Gospel Church, Mitchell, with Rev. Freddie Penrow officiating. Burial followed in Mitchell Full Gospel Church Cemetery. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Davis Brown; and son, Johnathon Donald Brown.

Survivors include his mother, Brenda Fay Bales Brown of Mitchell; and brothers, Jimmy David Brown of McCloud, Okla., and Roderick Brown of Wrens. 

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Harold D. Burnette

Mr. Harold D. Burnette, 78, of Woodstock entered into rest on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at his home after an extended illness from cancer.

Mr. Burnette was a member of First Baptist Church of Woodstock, where he taught Sunday school for second graders. Mr. Burnette would visit family and friends in Louisville and eat breakfast at Ingles.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, at Lakeside Funeral Home Chapel, Woodstock. Burial was at Mountain View Park Cemetery, Marietta.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carol and Nellie Burnette.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Dolores Gaston Burnette of Louisville; children, Becky Soufast of Alpharetta, Tommy Burnette of Buchanan, Debbie Stewart of Acworth, and Melinda Burnette of Canton.

Mr. Russell Levi Callaway

Mr. Russell Levi Callaway, 90, of Avera entered into rest on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, at Georgia Regents Medical Center.

One of five children born to the late Adell Rimes Callaway and the late Charles Capus Callaway, Mr. Callaway was born in Morriston, Fla., but grew up in Williston, Fla., where he graduated high school. He served in the Army during WWII. While stationed in Florida, he came home with a friend to Avera where he met his wife, the late Agnes Hadden Callaway. They married in 1954 and moved to Augusta, where he worked in the maintenance department at E.I. DuPont for more than 30 years. In 1973, the family moved to Avera, living in his wife’s childhood home. Mr. Callaway was a member at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he was a former Deacon. 

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Avera, with Rev. Doug Veer officiating. Interment, with military honors, followed in the church cemetery. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Karen C. Washington; and siblings, Alene Collins, Mary Zetrouer, Leon Callaway and Rubye Irby.

Survivors include his daughter, Kathy C. Moore; grandchildren, Craig W. Moore, Mary Moore and Rusty Washington; great-grandchildren, Craig W. Moore Jr., Courtney M. Moore, Brianna H. Osborne, Kayla L. Osborne, Alee Washington and Rustin Washington; and many nieces and nephews. 

Pallbearers were Earl Beasley, Jimmy Black, Wade Brooks, Anthony Clark, Norman Pittman and Lindy Williams.

James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Ola Mae Curtis

Mrs. Ola Mae Curtis, 102, of Augusta entered into rest on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015.

Mrs. Ola Mae Curtis was born to the late Plezen and Mattie Whigham on Oct. 16, 1912, in Wadley. She received her formal education from Batts Grove Elementary and Wadley High School in Jefferson County. Upon completion of her secondary education, she enrolled in the Log Cabin Institute. Mrs. Curtis was employed by the Grange Community School, Jefferson County. After marrying her husband, Willie Curtis, they moved to Augusta. Mrs. Curtis joined Live Oak CME Church, Wadley, at an early age. She worked with the Missionary Society, and continued after joining Bethel AME Church upon relocating. She was a member of the Stewardess Board and the Happy Bunch. After the death of her husband, she worked full-time in the family grocery store, Curtis Grocery. She was a member in the Eastern Star.

A celebration of life service was at noon on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at Bethel AME Church, Augusta, with Rev. Mark Pierson officiating. Interment was in Southview Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and sons, Willie Curtis and Alvin Curtis.

Survivors include her daughters, Mae Abrams, Ventor, N.J., and Dr. Verma Curtis, Augusta; sons, Willie Curtis Jr., RPh, Marshall Curtis, RPh, (Maryanne) and Baron Curtis, RPh, (Carmen), all of Augusta; brother, Raybun Whigham, Augusta; sister, Annetta Wright, Conyers; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Margaret Hardy (James), Beech Island, S.C., and James Paul Curtis (Mabel); grandchildren, Bruce Abrams, Ventor, N.J., Eric Abrams, ESQ., and Curtis Abrams (Unee’), both of Augusta, Barry Abrams, Upper Marlboro, Md., Tammi Abrams, Dr. Roderick Curtis, MD, Daphne Hawkins and Erica Walker, all of Washington, D.C., Cedric Curtis (Michelle), Atlanta, Dr. Jackie Porterfield (Earl), Columbia, S.C., and Kimberly Curtis, Charlotte, N.C.; great-grandchildren, Noah Abrams, Augusta, River Ase, Washington, D.C., Josiah Curtis, Atlanta, Rockwell Porterfield, Elle Porterfield and Lee Porterfield, all of Columbia, S.C.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

W.H. Mays Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Sue Tannahill Jones Grabiak

Mrs. Sue Tannahill Jones Grabiak, 83, of Sandersville entered into rest on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, at Extended Care Facility, Sandersville, following an extended illness.

Mrs. Grabiak was a native of Birmingham, Ala., born to the late David Charles Tannahill and the late Evelyn Lewis Tannahill. She was a graduate of Georgia College, with a degree in art education and social studies. She was a former counselor at Washington State Prison for Women, where she taught a knitting class. She was employed as a sales person for Rawlings Antiques and was a former bookstore owner. Mrs. Grabiak was a former art teacher at Carver Elementary School, Wadley. She was a member of the Sandersville United Methodist Church, the Friendship Fellowship, the Women’s Circle of the Church and the Mamie Tarbutton Circle.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at Sandersville United Methodist Church, with Rev. Dr. Joseph Buck IV officiating. Burial was private.

Survivors include her husband, Antony F. Grabiak of Sandersville; sons, David Charles Jones of Bartow, Andrew Tannahill Jones of Carlsbad, N.M., and John Ridgely Jones of Conyers; stepdaughter, Susan Grabiak of Sandersville; stepson, Jerry Grabiak of Sandersville; grandchildren, Joshua Jackson Jones, Nicholas Tannahill Jones, Sarah Lindley Jones, Charles Ridgely Jones and Laura Beth Jones; and several cousins.

The family suggest donations be made to the Rosa M. Tarbutton Memorial Library, P.O. Box 268, Sandersville, GA 31082.

May and Smith Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Faye A. Hadden

Mrs. Faye A. Hadden, 72, of Stapleton entered into rest on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, at Jefferson Hospital.

Mrs. Hadden was a daughter of the late Eugene and Carrie Wren Allen. She was a homemaker and a member of Reedy Creek Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, at Reedy Creek Baptist Church, Stapleton, with Dr. Gary Hadden and Rev. John Jenkins officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Murray Eulen Hadden Sr.

Survivors include her sons, Murray Eulen Hadden Jr. of Stapleton, and Keith (Candice) Sheppard Hadden of Gibson; granddaughter, Sarah (Joe) Edward Kitchens of Stapleton; grandsons, William Joseph Gordy Hadden and Zachary Thomas Hadden, both of Gibson; sister, Frances Ann Newsome of Harlem; brother, Don (Linda) Allen Sr. of Louisville; and many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Will Hadden, Joe Kitchens, Ben Hadden, Zach Hadden, Grant Hadden and Doug Hadden.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Glynn Edward Johnson

Mr. Glynn Edward Johnson, 78, of Lake Alfred, Fla., formerly of Mitchell, entered into rest on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015.

Mr. Johnson was born June 11, 1937, in Sandersville to Edward Stephen and Lizzie Ellen Parrish Johnson. He retired after 25 years from Mac Asphalt as a road construction superintendent and also retired after 20 years from W.L. Cobb Construction. He was a member of the Winter Haven Moose Lodge. 

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, at Mitchell Baptist Church, with Rev. Mary Griswell officiating. Burial followed in Mitchell City Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents; great-granddaughter, Skyler DeJarnette; brother, Everett; and sister, Margaret. 

Survivors include his son, Mike (Doreen) Johnson of Orlando, Fla.; daughters, Cindy (Marc) Scheiner of Davie, Fla., and Gwen (Dave) Smith of Alto; brother, Gene Johnson of Mitchell; sisters, Eunice Wilcher and Geneva Kitchens, both of Gibson, Mattie Ann Price of Claxton, and Ollie Mae Cooper of Mitchell; grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Eric, Sara, Donnie and Justin; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Eric Scheiner, Donnie DeJarnette, Andy Rodgers, Jimmy Wilcher, Earl Hutto, Trey Price, Ted Cooper and Steve Johnson.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

MSgt. Ernest Ted Kardys

MSgt Ernest Ted Kardys, 94, of Savannah entered into rest on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, at Bryan County Health and Rehabilitation Center, Richmond Hill.

Mr. Kardys was born on April 12, 1921, in Hartford, Conn., and was a veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam, having served in the U.S. Air Force. He was the last surviving local member of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum and was retired from Armstrong State University.

Graveside memorial services, honoring both Mr. and Mrs. Kardys, were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, at Louisville City Cemetery, with military honors.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mavine Hartley Kardys.

Survivors include his daughter, Leah Kaye Barnes of Brunswick; son, Keith Douglas Kardys of Savannah; grandchildren, Melanie Barnes (Tony Ballweg), Hilary Barnes (Michael), Chelsea Barnes (Kyle), and Brian Barnes (April); great-grandchildren, PFC Justice Barnes, Adriene Gaskin, Grady Vaughn, Tarilyn Turner, Christopher Barnes and Tyler Barnes; many nieces and nephews; and neighbor and caregiver, Miriam Walker.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. James Robert Kent

Mr. James Robert Kent, 72, of Sandersville entered into rest on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness.

Mr. Kent was a native of Glascock County, born to the late Johnny Clarence Kent and the late Lillie Mae Black Kent. He was a professional carpet installer. Mr. Kent was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam Conflict and was a member of the American Legion. He attended the Temple of Praise Church.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at Temple of Praise Church, Sandersville, with Rev. Wallace Smith and Rev. Robbie Kent officiating. Burial was in Washington County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Cleston Kent; and grandson, Cleston Tyler Kent.

Survivors include his wife, Judy Gail Chandler Kent of Sandersville; daughters, Christy Kent Caldwell (Rodney) and Amey Kent Frazier (Ron), both of Sandersville; son, Robbie Kent of Sandersville; stepdaughter, Tammy Seitter (Charlie) of New Braunfels, Texas; daughter-in-law, Leanne B. Kent of Sandersville; grandchildren, Lindsey Smith, Kristalei Brown, Audrey Caldwell, Jacob Caldwell, Chandler Frazier, Connor Frazier, Corrie Frazier, Jamie Brindell, Austin Kent, Preston Kent, Jeremy Kent, Petra Kent, Sierra Hammerschmidt, Chris Hammerschmidt and Charlie Seitter; great-grandchildren, Raylei Brown, Cohen Rulerson, Jade Smith and Harper Brindell; sisters, Ruth Kent Smith (Danny) of Wrightsville, Ann Kent Dye (Roger) of Forsyth, and Gail Kent Jackson (Ricky) of Riddleville; brothers, Bobby Kent (Harriett) of Sparta, and William Kent (Pauline) of Jasper.

Pallbearers were David Everett, Mark Kent, Clay Kent, Al Rasch, Dell Smith and Eric Dale Smith.

May and Smith Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Harry Mathis

Mr. Harry Mathis, 86, of Jesup entered into rest on Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, at Wayne Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.

Mr. Mathis, a Glascock County native, had lived in Wayne County most of his adult life and was member of First Baptist Church. He was owner of Maxwell’s Department Store, Jesup, for many years and was a member of Jesup Masonic Lodge No. 112, Jesup Shrine Club and Alee Temple of Savannah.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Bill Harper, Dr. Ron Wilcox and Dr. Mike VonMoss officiating. Interment was in Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Faglier Mathis; grandson, Rob Mathis; brother, Charlie Lamar Mathis; and parents, Tom and Martha Mathis.

Survivors include his wife, Audrey Westberry Mathis of Jesup; son, Ted (Debra) Mathis of Jesup; sisters, Ruby Davis of Louisville, and Daisy (J.L.) Chalker of Gibson; brothers, Roy (Jane) Mathis of Griffin, and Thomas (Pat) Mathis of Hilliard, Fla.; grandchildren, Timothy (Brandi) Mathis of Dallas, and Michelle Toal of Jesup; great-grandchild, Ella Toal; stepdaughters, Teresa (Pat) Proud of Mount Juliet, Tenn., and Angela (Ray) Fox of Mableton; step-grandchildren, Ashley (Nick) Orzechowski of El Paso, Texas, Erica (Trey) Rowe of Temple, and Austin (Haley) Long of Dallas; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Tim Mathis, Keith Mathis, Michael Mathis, Gerald Davis, Doug Lewis and John Carter.

Honorary pallbearers were Freeman and Jean Bacon, Wayne Williams, Randy Franks, Olen and Marion Hires, Daisy Moody, the Jesup Shrine Club, the Roswell Gun Club, Dorthea Mullis, Evon Johnson, Evon Riggs, Margert Robinson, Betty White, Deb Flowers, Dr. William Headley, Jerry Mosley, Jerry Miller, Michael Evans, Nancy Rowell, Jonnie Blocker, Sister Rita Harper, and the staffs of Hospice of South Georgia and Golden LivingCenter.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 1625 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, GA 31545.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Ryan Marquis McBride

Mr. Ryan Marquis McBride of Augusta entered into rest on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, after an automobile accident.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Spring Bethel AME Church, Louisville. Burial will follow in Spring Bethel Benevolent Society Cemetery, Louisville.

Mr. McBride was a native of Burke County. He was born to Derrick T. Davis and Abigail McBride in Waynesboro. At an early age, he joined Spring Bethel AME Church. He was a 2007 graduate of Jefferson County High School. He was employed with John Deere, Inc., as a machine operator.

Survivors include his parents, Abigail McBride, Louisville, and Derrick T. Davis, Honolulu, Hawaii; companion, Breanne F. Thompson, Augusta; children, Ashton Ja’Mere McBride and Aiden A’Mere McBride, both of Augusta; grandparents, Tressie M. Hannah, and Charles and Mamie R. Davis, all of Louisville; siblings, Kentrevis Fann and Jasheera McBride, both of Louisville, Derrick D. Davis, Savannah, and Joy A. Davis, Kansas; aunts and uncles, Melanie M. Davis, Louisville, Charles A. Davis, Las Vegas, Nev., and Jameca (Jermaine) Terrell, Douglasville; great-aunt and godmother, Jeanette Dixon, Louisville; friends, Jeannette and Harold Thompson, Louisville; and a host of great-aunts and -uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Family may be contacted at the residence of his mother, Louisville, or at Davis Funeral Home, Louisville.

Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Betty Rae Fullwood Reese

Mrs. Betty Rae Fullwood Reese, 61, of Gibson entered into rest on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at University Hospital McDuffie, Thomson.

Born in Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Reese was one of 12 children born to Elaine Radford Fullwood Young and the late James Lafayette Fullwood. She attended school in Swainsboro and then met her husband at Red McDonald’s Skating Rink, Wrens. After marrying, they moved to Gibson where she was a homemaker.

Funeral services were held at James Funeral Home Chapel at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, with Rev. Jackie Downs officiating. Interment followed in Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, Thomson.

She was preceded in death by her father; and siblings, Janice Poole, June Fullwood, Jesse Crosby and Curtis Fullwood.

Survivors include her husband of 28 years, John David Reese; mother; children, Kristy Rae Reese and Devin Ray Reese; granddaughter, Annabelle Fourman; siblings, Peggy Peebles (Jimmy), Linda Windom, James Fullwood, Jerry Fullwood (Barbara), Patricia Fullwood, Dianne Newsome and Alvie Akridge (Christie); numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Pallbearers were Jason Fourman, Jerry Fullwood, Jimmy Peebles, Curtis Reese, Michael Reese and Tony Wallace.

James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Jean V. Scarboro

Mrs. Jean V. Scarboro, 92, of Bartow entered into rest on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, at Georgia Regents University, Augusta.

Mrs. Scarboro was born in Pennsylvania to the late George and Ellen Jones Koons and had lived in Bartow for 50 years. She owned and operated a Gas and Grocery Store for many years and was a homemaker. Mrs. Scarboro was a member of the Bartow Baptist Church. 

Graveside services were held on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Nails Creek Church Cemetery, with Rev. Michael Williams officiating.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Milton Scarboro.

Survivors include her son, Keith Scarboro (Susan), Bartow; and grandchildren, Heather and Emily Scarboro, Bartow.

Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. James Garvin “Jim” Walden

Mr. James Garvin “Jim” Walden, 80, of Clayton entered into rest on Monday, Sept. 7, 2015. 

Mr. Walden was born in Waynesboro on July 10, 1935. He was educated in Jefferson County schools and later volunteered for the draft with the U.S. Army, where he served. He attended Georgia Teacher’s College, now known as Georgia Southern University, and later received his master’s degree in education from Florida Atlantic University.

A memorial service was held on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Rabun Gap Presbyterian Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Fares Walden and Elise Collins Walden.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Sandra Davidson Walden; daughters, Katherine Louise Walden Barron and Mary Elizabeth Walden Lassiter (Tal); grandchildren, Cameron Barron (Sarah), Hannah Barron Anderson (Rosson), William Lassiter, Emma Lassiter and Olivia Barron; great-grandson, Bryce Barron; brothers, John Walden (Carey) of Athens, and Collins Walden (Donna) of Stapleton; and nieces and nephews, Jennifer Walden Abbott, Elizabeth Walden, Reese Walden and Bret Walden. 

Memorial gifts may be made to American Legion Post 220, PO Box 403, Clayton, GA 30525-0011, with ATTN: Graveside American Flag Placement Fund.

Miss Ruth Adams

Miss Ruth Adams, 99, of Wrens entered into rest on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at Gibson Health and Rehab Center, Gibson.

One of five children born to the late Cora Parker Adams and the late Alvin Hadden Adams, Miss Adams was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County. After graduating from Wrens High School, she attended Georgia State College for Women, Milledgeville, where she earned her BS in elementary education. She taught elementary school in Vidalia until 1958, when her father suffered a stroke and she returned home to manage the family farm. She continued her teaching career at Wrens Elementary School, retiring with 31 years of service. Miss Adams was a member of the Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association. She was baptized in June 1928, and was a member of Wrens Baptist Church. 

Funeral services were held at James Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, with Rev. Sean Heggood and Rev. Jack McCorkle officiating. Interment followed in Wrens Memorial Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her parents; all of her siblings, Alvin Harvey Adams, Louise Adams McCarthy, Mary Frances Adams and Infant Boy Adams. 

Survivors include her nieces, Judy Auernheimer and Janis Wilsterman, both of Phoenix, Ariz.; nephew, David “Rocky” Adams (Melody) of Tampa, Fla.; several great-nieces and -nephews; and many cousins. 

Pallbearers were Sidney Brown, Emory Clements, Trent Holley, Tommy Jones, John Murphy, Richard Prescott and Brian Whitaker.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to her church, Wrens Baptist Church, PO Box 217, Wrens, GA 30833.

James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Gladys Baker

Mrs. Gladys Baker, 81, of North Augusta, S.C., entered into rest on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015.

Mrs. Baker was a native of Louisiana, a former resident of Martinez, having made North Augusta, S.C., her home for the past three years. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She worked on genealogical research.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, at noon at Posey Funeral Chapel, with Bishop Jonathon Smith presiding. Interment followed in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn A. “Gabby” Baker.

Survivors include her son, Robert Baker, Jacksonville, Fla.; daughter, Karen (Thomas) Ulmer, North Augusta, S.C.; brothers, Douglas Strickland, Bacliff, Texas, and Dave Strickland, Shreveport, La.; sister, Ada Anne Nelson, Boise, Idaho; grandchildren, Robert Baker, Lorrie Franklin, Zach Chalker and Glynn Ulmer; goddaughter, Lisa Mayson (Michael); and friends, Mike and Vickie Mogilefsky.

Posey Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Miss Christine Brown

Miss Christine Brown of Warrenton entered into rest on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, at Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center, Gibson.

Miss Brown was born June 23, 1939, in Jefferson County to the late Ozzie and Julia Mae Blair-Stone.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at Church of Christ of Warrenton, Warrenton, at 3 p.m. with Rev. Ronnie Daniel as eulogist.

Survivors include her sister and caretaker, Eloise Hobbs, Warrenton; and brothers, Jimmy Lewis Stone and Frankie James Stone, both of Atlanta.

Dawson’s Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Anthony Eugene “Tony” Crunkleton

Mr. Anthony Eugene “Tony” Crunkleton, 50, of Toccoa entered into rest on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

A son of the late Billy and Dorothy Jean “Dot” Loudermilk Crunkleton, Mr. Crunkleton was born on March 8, 1965, in Swainsboro, having lived in Wadley and Toccoa most of his life. He was a 1983 graduate of Thomas Jefferson Academy. Mr. Crunkleton was a self-employed diesel mechanic. He was of the Baptist faith.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Chapel of Acree-Davis Funeral Home, with Rev. Paul Jameson and Rev. Michael Pless officiating. Interment followed at Stephens Memorial Gardens.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Deborah Crunkleton Arnold Eatherly.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Holley Crunkleton of Toccoa; daughters, Taylor and Kasey Crunkleton of Toccoa, and Connie Crunkleton of Sandy Springs; son, Andrew Crunkleton of Toccoa; brother, Randy (Cindy) Crunkleton of Hartsville, S.C.; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Robert and Ruby Holley of Wrens; sister-in-law, Melinda (Charles) Smith of Wadley; brother-in-law, Greg (Alisa) Holley of Wadley; and many aunts, uncles, neices and nephews.

Pallbearers were Mark Scott, Brian Scott, Robbie Brett, Edward Salter, Tracy Addison, Marty Roberts and Russell Brock.

Memorials may be made to the United Lupus Foundation, 1850 Lake Park Drive, Suite 101, Smyrna, GA 30080.

Acree-Davis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Mary G. “Kid” Gamble

Mrs. Mary G. “Kid” Gamble of Wadley entered into rest on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at Jefferson Hospital, Louisville.

Mrs. Gamble was a native of Jefferson County, born to the late Joseph Houston and Mattie Lou Grant, and was reared by Mary Gordon. She was married to the late Deacon J.B. Gamble Sr. She was a member of the Limestone Missionary Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at noon at Limestone Missionary Baptist Church, Sandersville, with Rev. Johnny R. Sampson as eulogist. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and siblings, Rodenia Grant, Eula B. Thompson, Tom Grant, Robert Gordon, Lonnie Gordon and Willie Gordon.

Survivors include her children, Dora Gamble, Shirley Jones, Ruby Gamble and J.B. Gamble Jr.; sister-in-law, Ruby L. Bass; grandchildren, Willie Gamble, Bernard Jones, Maurice Gamble, Helen Jones, Brenda Jones, Shanta Jones and Trivynski Alexander; adopted grandchildren, Caphus Rouse, Antonio Bostic and George Johnson; 21 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Davis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Charles “Bo” Dean Isaac

Mr. Charles “Bo” Dean Isaac, 58, of Davisboro entered into rest on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at Sparta Health and Rehabilitation Center.

One of eight children born to the late Mary Schmidt Isaac and the late Paul Isaac, Mr. Isaac grew up in Davisboro on the family’s dairy farm. He was a welder and a heavy equipment operator.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at Pinecrest Mennonite Church.   Interment followed in the church cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Jewel Isaac. 

Survivors include his siblings, Iris Irene Hughes (Richard), Mary Ann Brown, Andy Le Isaac (Brenda), Wava Gail Isaac, Wanetta Mae Rachels (Brinson) and Twila Jo Holdeman (Dale); and numerous nieces and nephews. 

James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Melvis Williams Johnson

Mrs. Melvis Williams Johnson, 84, of Avera entered into rest on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center, Gibson.  

One of nine children born to the late Lula Hardin Williams and the late Lunzy Williams, Mrs. Johnson was born and raised in Avera. She married and moved to Augusta, where she made her home until her health declined, moving in with her nephew in Avera and later to Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center, Gibson. She earned an associate’s degree and was a personal home health care provider and a homemaker. She attended Sherwood Baptist Church until she was no longer able.

Funeral services were held at James Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, with Rev. Nathan Adams and Rev. Dwight DeNegly officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Avera.

She preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Curtis Johnson; children, Jan Johnson and Diane Leggett; all of her siblings, Gladys Newsome, John Williams, James Williams, Bowdry Williams, Margie McGee, LaWanna Williams, Juanita Keen and Infant Williams; niece, Cheryl Keen; nephews, Fay Newsome, Edward Keen and Bruce Keen; and great-nephew, Tim Keen Jr. 

Survivors include her nephews, Boyd Williams, Judson Williams, Craig Williams, Andy Williams, Mark Keen, Jim Keen, Tim Keen and Dwight DeNegly; nieces, Bobbie Wuest, Jamie Williams and LuAnn Williams; and friends, Marie Creasy, Jannie Weathers, Daisy Cook, Thelma Epps and Jewel Pittman. 

Pallbearers were Bob Brooks, Chuck Cason, Rusty Keen, Norman Pittman, Thomas Weathers and Austin Williams.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Bernard Pittman, 9581 Broad St, Avera, GA 30803.

James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Thomas Lane

Mr. Thomas Lane of Warrenton entered into rest on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015.

Mr. Lane joined St. Paul CME Church, Mitchell, at the age of 19. He worked in the lumber industry for more than 40 years.

Celebration of life services were held on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at 1 p.m. at William Grove Baptist Church, Mitchell, with Rev. James Louis Neal as eulogist and Rev. Larry Medlock presiding.

Survivors include his wife, Luvenia Tucker Lane; daughter, Jackilyn Moss of Norwood; grandchildren, Shantony Tucker, Warrenton, Sharlesa Gordon and Jawan Moss, both of Norwood; great-grandchildren, De’Marco Gordon, Norwood, Chanceton Tucker of Thomson,  and Shi’Yona Tucker of Warrenton; father-in-law, Willie Edward Tucker of Warrenton; sisters, Mae Lizzie Lane of Louisville, and Bobbie Hannah of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and brother, Wesley Lane of Waynesboro.

Dawson’s Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Elizabeth Dawson Washington

Mrs. Elizabeth Dawson Washington of Augusta entered into rest on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, at Georgia Regents Medical Center.

Mrs. Washington was born on March 14, 1933, in Gibson to the late Mr. and Mrs. Floyd (Eva Dye) Dawson.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, at noon at United House of Prayer For All People, Augusta, with Elder J.H. Blair officiating. Interment was in Southview Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Fannie Dawson and Louise Washington; and brothers, Charlie Dawson, Walter E. Dawson, Willie Dawson, John Henry Dawson and Roy Dawson.

Survivors include her husband, George Washington Jr. of Augusta; sisters, Lillie Mae Bradley and Mary Dawson, both of Augusta; brothers, Donald (Clara) Dawson and Ray (Brenda) Dawson, both of Augusta; and a host of other relatives and friends.

W.H. Mays Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Allen Fr. Wren

Mr. Allen Fr. Wren, 88, of Augusta entered into rest on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015.

Mr. Wren was born in Glascock County and attended Warrenton High School. He was a member of Augusta Old Line Primitive Baptist Church and a former deacon. Mr. Wren served three years in the U.S. National Guard. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was the owner and operator of Allen Wren TV Repair Service for 44 years.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at Augusta Old Line Primitive Baptist Church, with Elder Dwayne Hooven officiating. Burial followed at Bellevue Memorial Gardens.

He was preceded in death by his son, Allen Joe Wren; and brother, Euell Wren.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Helen Brooks Wren; son, Barry Wren (Dawn) of Martinez; daughters, Jean Roper (Mark) of Evans, Janet Ergle (Gary) of Augusta, Diane Goldman (Marty) of Evans, Donna Edwards (Dennis) of Lincolnton, and Carol Crews (Randy) of Valdosta; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Klonnie Lewis, Bernice Jackson, Catherine Wren, Mildred Raley and Walter C. Wren Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Augusta Old Line Primitive Baptist Church, 3646 Old Petersburg Road, Augusta, GA 30907, or to the Augusta Warrior Project, 1190 Interstate Parkway, Augusta, GA 30909.

Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Bessie Mills McCall Broadnax

Mrs. Bessie Mills McCall Broadnax, 88, of Mitchell entered into rest on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, at Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Broadnax was a native of Knox, Ky., but had lived in Mitchell for many years. She was a daughter of the late John and Lily Stewart Mills. Mrs. Broadnax was a homemaker and a member of Emmanuel Holiness Church.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2015, at Taylor Funeral Home, with Rev. Lonnie McCall and Rev. Jacky Downs officiating. Burial followed in Mineral Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim Broadnax; brothers, Bill Mills and Bobby Mills; and sister, Hazel Gordon.

Survivors include her sons, Rev. Lonnie (Elaine) McCall of Appling, and Jimmy (Sara) Broadnax of Mitchell; daughters, Charlene (Sam) Griswold and Barbara May, both of Mitchell; brother, Carl Mills of Gibson; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Michael May, Phillip May, Eddie May, Jimmy Braodnax, David Bales and Austin Justice.

If so desired, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mineral Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.~

Mrs. Nellie Rae Drayton Hall

Mrs. Nellie Rae Drayton Hall, 69, of Wrens entered into rest on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, at Jefferson Hospital, Louisville. 

Mrs. Hall was born on March 12, 1946, to the Late Willie James (Mary Willie Smith) Drayton. She was born in Louisville and raised in Wrens. She attended the Jefferson County School System. Mrs. Hall worked for many years at Fort Gordon as a cook and then as a miner operator at J.M. Huber Corporation, Wrens, and was also a homemaker.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Wrens Chapel AME Church, with Rev. Dr. Cassandra Hill presiding and Rev. Ella Samuels as eulogist. Interment was in Wrens Memorial Cemetery. 

She was preceded in death by her son, Johnnie A. Hall Jr.; and siblings, Charles Drayton Sr., Eddie Drayton Sr., Shirley Ann Leigh and Raymond Hannah.

Survivors include her daughters, Raylynn (Willie) Avery of Waynesboro, and Minnie Hall of Savannah; son, Patrick Hall Sr. of Wrens; grandchildren, Tiffany (Eugene) Love Jr. and Willie Avery Jr., both of Wrens, Briana Nicholson and Sierra Soto, both of Atlanta, Untavious Johnson and Patrick Hall Jr., both of Louisville, Whitney Freeman of Augusta, Shakayla Avery of  Waynesboro, and Devonte’ Nelson of Savannah; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary Jo (Charles) Freeman of Augusta,  Dolly Terrell, Leotis Hales and Bobbie Drayton, all of Wrens, Mattie Frails of Harlem, and Otis Drayton and Sonny Drayton, both of Maryland; brother-in-law, Henry Leigh of Villa Rica, and Charles Hall of Augusta; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Freeman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 

Mrs. Alma Hutchins McTier

Mrs. Alma Hutchins McTier, 91, of Phoenix, Ariz., entered into rest on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at her grandson’s home in Phoenix, Ariz.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, in Thomson First Baptist Church Chapel. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery, Thomson.

Mrs. McTier was born in Louisville and lived in Wadley until age 19, when she and her new husband moved to Thomson. She was a member of Thomson First Baptist Church. She moved to Phoenix, Ariz., in 2009.

A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, Scottsdale, Ariz.

She was preceded in death by her husband, O.W. McTier.

Survivors include her daughters, Gail Mihaylo (Charles) Mihaylo of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jane Fordham (Wayne) Fordham of Lynn Haven, Fla.; grandchildren, Christopher Mihaylo, Joshua Mihaylo, Tamryn Hynes, Zachary Fordham and Casi Fordham; and nine great-grandchildren.

Curtis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Morris Clifford “M.C.” Little

Mr. Morris Clifford “M.C.” Little, 97, of Nicholson entered into rest on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015.

Mr. Little was born in Wrens in 1918 to the late Clifford and Mary Smith Little. He graduated from Walker Baptist Boarding School in 1937, and continued his studies at Savannah State, graduating number three in his class in 1941 with a B.S. degree in agricultural science. On Dec. 18, 1953, he earned a master’s of science degree from Iowa State College. He married the former late Josie Gresham. They had two children, Perry and Jerome. Upon graduation, he moved to Wadley and taught school for several years. He moved to Monroe, where he was employed as a county extension agent for the University of Georgia’s Agricultural Extension Service. He was promoted at UGA to associate professor of agricultural science, and retired from the position in 1974. He also worked at Grandview Nursing Home and for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, where he was employed as the first African-American bailiff. At the age of 80, he officially retired. He gave many years community service in various organizations and was a member of Sardis Presbyterian. He served as an elder, treasurer, superintendent of Sunday school, Sunday school teacher, session member and co-chair of the 100 Year Celebration.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, at Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Cheryl Hargrove Barnes officiating and Rev. R.E. Cooper as eulogist. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and sisters, Etta Frances, Altia “Ann” and Corine.

Survivors include his grandchildren, Matthew (Nandie) Heglar, Marissa (Robert III) Heglar and Josie Lauren Little; daughter-in-law, Sonjia Little; great-grandchildren, Reigan, Ivey and Gabrielle; friends, Pamela Heglar, Mildred Hill and Jimmy Hill; nieces, Clarine Hamilton (Robert), Carol Davis, Irma Clark Coleman and Victoria Crespo (John); nephew, James King (Barbara Ann); cousins, Winfred Smith (Bernice), Orie Johnson (Lillie) and Willie Broadus (Yvonne); and a host of other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Sardis Presbyterian Church, 652 Gordon Street, Jefferson, GA 30549.

Mrs. Elizabeth C. Muns

Mrs. Elizabeth C. Muns, 78, of Augusta entered into rest on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, at Cornerstone Compassion Center.

Mrs. Muns was born in Glascock County to the late Carl Cooper and the late Minnie Copeland Cooper. She lived in Thomson for many years and was a homemaker.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Beggs Funeral Home, with Rev. Cliff O’Byan and Ben Huff officiating. Interment followed at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Jerry Muns.

Survivors include her daughters, Rhonda Branon (Fred) and Judy Hanks, both of Martinez, and Theresa Musick (Kevin) of Grovetown; grandchildren, Jeremy Branon, Jeffrey Branon, Jennifer Tapley, B.C. Wells III and Levi Hanks; and four great-grandchildren.

Beggs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Rev. James E. Bridges Sr.

Rev. James E. Bridges Sr., 84, of Tennille entered into rest on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at Wrightsville Manor Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Rev. Bridges was born in Glascock County to the late Ed Bridges and the late Lucy Price Bridges. He was a retired Church of God minister and a member of the Kendall Heights Church of God. Rev. Bridges was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea where he earned three battle stars. 

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Kendall Heights Church of God, with Rev. Bobby Williford officiating. Burial was in Brownwood Cemetery, Sandersville. 
Survivors include his wife, Willie Bell Smith Bridges of Tennille; children, James Edward Bridges Jr. (Frances) of Ivey, Douglas Eugene Bridges (Lynn) of Harrison, and Elaine B. Denton of Tennille; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and sister, Dorothy B. Asbell (Leonard) of Valdosta. 
Pallbearers were members of the Kendall Heights Church of God. 

Donations may be made to Kendall Heights Church of God, c/o James Norris, 5783 Hwy. 24 East, Sandersville, GA 31082. 

May and Smith Funeral Directors was in charge of the arrangements.

Miss Victoria “Vicki” Bynes

Miss Victoria “Vicki” Bynes, formerly of Louisville, entered into rest on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Aiken Regional Medical Center, Aiken, S.C.

Miss Bynes was a native of Jefferson County, born to Essie Mae Washington Thompson and the late Nelson Bynes. At an early age, she joined Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church. Miss Bynes attended the Jefferson County Public School System.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at 1 p.m. at James and Virginia Davis Memorial Chapel, Louisville, with Rev. Charles Washington as eulogist. Burial followed in Spring Bethel Benevolent Society Cemetery, Louisville.

Survivors include her mother, Essie Mae Washington Thompson, Louisville; children, Rafael “Too Sweet” Bynes, Kyle Gilmore and Otis Gilmore Jr., all of Louisville, Renardo Gilmore and Mia Bell, both of Wadley; siblings, Kurt Thompson and Margaret (Johnny) Mingle, both of Louisville, Ronnie (Gale) Bynes, Augusta, Martha (Carnell) Wynn, Elberton, and Mary Bynes, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; godmother, Dot Hales, Wrens; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Davis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Billy “Bugger” Denton

Mr. Billy “Bugger” Denton, 77, of Tennille entered into rest on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at his residence.

Mr. Denton was a native of Glascock County, born to the late Willie Denton and the late Sanka Johnson Denton. Mr. Denton was a retired well digger for Sandersville Well Company. He was a former employee of the Washington Manufacturing Company and the Georgia Department of Transportation. 

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Sandersville. Burial was in Zeta Cemetery. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Faye Ann Denton and Eloise Snider; and brother, Allen Denton.

Survivors include his wife, Delia Waters Denton of Tennille; sons, David Denton, Willie Harold Denton and Russell Denton (Laura), all of Tennille; grandchildren, Samuel Warren, Kasey Lewis Collins, Amanda Collins (Lavell), Lindsey Hinson, Holly Denton, Charlie Denton, Tiffany Sutherland (Michael), Stacey Denton and David Denton Jr.; great-grandchildren, Nathaniel Hinson, C.J. Fulwood, Hayden Denton, Xander Denton, Rayne Collins, Alex Jackson and Hunter Hinson; and sister, Mary Ann Bates of Gainesville. 

May and Smith Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. James Houston Evans

Mr. James Houston Evans, 24, of Thomson entered into rest on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, in Matthews.

Mr. Evans was a native of Richmond County, but had lived in Thomson for several years. He was a laborer, and attended Fort Creek Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jim Martin officiating. Burial followed in Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include his father, Houston Evans, Thomson; mother, Penny Jordan Evans, Grovetown; sister, Kristen Evans, Grovetown; brother, Jeremy Evans, Matthews; and niece, Lillian Evans.

Curtis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Colonel (Ret.) Carter E. Hudson

Colonel (Retired) Carter E. Hudson, 78, of Augusta entered into rest on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015.

Mr. Hudson was born in Cullman, Ala. He attended school at Jones Chapel and graduated from West Point High School in 1955, Cullman County, Ala. He attended St. Bernard College and Howard College (now Samford University) and earned a bachelor’s degree in religion. In 1965, he received a degree in theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas. He also received a master’s degree in psychology and counseling from Ball State University, Muncie, Ind. Mr. Hudson was ordained to the gospel ministry at Harmony Baptist Church, Cullman County, Ala., in 1958. He was commissioned as an officer into the U.S. Army and served as a chaplain for nine years active duty and continued for an additional 17 years in a reserve capacity. He served one year in Vietnam and three years in Germany. From 1976 to 1980, Mr. Hudson was employed by Roosevelt Warm Springs Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, Warm Springs. He served as staff chaplain at Veterans Administration Hospital, Augusta, from 1980 until his retirement in 1995. After his retirement, he served as pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church, Gibson, for three years. Mr. Hudson was a member of The Hill Baptist Church, Augusta.

Funeral services were held at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, Cullman, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Don Ware and Max Carter officiating. Interment followed in New Hope No. 1 Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Hudson and Lela Mae Elmore Hudson; brothers, Lowell Hudson, Dwight Hudson and James Hudson; and sisters, Mertis Reese, Mergie Hudson, Clara Bell and Nellie Davis.

Survivors include his wife, Mary McClain Hudson; daughter, Leah (Cevin) Clay; son, John (Lauren) Hudson; grandchildren, Rachel Clay, Anna Clay and William Hudson; sisters, Opal Williams, Inas (Dewey) Briscoe and Nedra Compton; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Pallbearers were his nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Hill Baptist Church, 2165 Kings Way, Augusta, GA 30704, or The American Cancer Society, 2607 Commons Blvd., Augusta, GA 30909.

Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors was in charge of local arrangements.

Mr. Thomas Hubert Hughes

Mr. Thomas Hubert Hughes, 67, of North Charleston, S.C., entered into rest on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at his residence.

Mr. Hughes was born on Dec. 24, 1947, in Gibson, son of Ethel Williams Hughes of Gibson and the late Hubert Hughes. He was drafted by the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at 3 p.m. at James A. Dyal Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, S.C.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Pattie Jo Hughes.

Survivors include his wife, Patti Dufour Hughes; daughter, Brooke Hughes Axon (Jay) of Dearing; son, Thomas Bradley “Brad” Hughes of Atlanta; grandchildren, Drake James Axon and Ava Grace Axon; sister, Angela Hughes Pittman of Warner Robins; nephew and niece, Daniel and Natalie Pittman; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and his dogs, Ellie and Buddy.

James A. Dyal Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Ralph Ledger

Mr. Ralph Ledger, 80, of Glenn Dale, Md., entered into rest on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015.

A memorial gathering was held on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at 4 p.m. at Beall Funeral Home, Bowie, Md. Interment will be at a later date in the Arlington National Cemetery.

Mr. Ledger was born in Sumter County on Dec. 2, 1934, to the late Pauline McNeely and Daniel Jackson Ledger. On Aug. 7, 1957, he married the late Diana Lee Willey Ledger.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and sister, Christine McGlamry.

Survivors include his children, Ralph E. Ledger, Michelle Ledger-Marshall and Michael S. Ledger; grandchildren, Dawn Marie Ledger-Helton, Jason Allen Ledger, Kevin Pangle, Ericka Pangle-Remson, Corey Marshall and Justin M. Ledger; siblings, Polly Kendrick, Paul Ledger, Martha Sparks, Mary Julia Fincher, Barbara Cox, John Dan Ledger and Aubrey Ledger.

Mr. Jesse H. Lindsey

Mr. Jesse H. Lindsey, 88, of Gibson entered into rest on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Lindsay was a native of Washington County, but had lived in Gibson for many years. He was a son of the late Jesse L. and Nancy Kitchens Lindsey. Mr. Lindsey was a heavy equipment operator with Washington County for 23 years before retiring.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, at Taylor Funeral Home, Gibson, with Jeremy Kelly officiating. Burial followed in the Zeta Cemetery, Tennille.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edda Mae Snider Lindsey; brothers, Earl Lindsey, Harold Lindsey and Jimmy Lindsey; and sister, Edna Laton.

Survivors include his sons, Lamar Lindsey of Savannah, David Lindsey and Danny Lindsey, both of Milledgeville, and Rodney Lindsey of Winton, N.D.; sisters, Catherine Leveret and Rosa Lee Brown, both of Sandersville; stepdaughters, Julia Williams and Jennie Veazey, both of Gibson; stepson, John Snider of Gibson; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Linda P. Nichols

Mrs. Linda P. Nichols, 66, of Thomson entered into rest on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015.

Mrs. Nichols was born in Augusta to the late Joseph O. Shelton and the late Ethel Cranford Shelton. She was the 1965-1966 Homecoming Queen of American High School, Karlsruhe, Germany. Mrs. Nichols lived most of her life in Thomson and worked at First National Bank, SunTrust Bank and retired from Citizens Bank. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at Beggs Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was private.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Elaine Dent.

Survivors include her husband, George Nichols; son, Scott Nichols (Yusely) of Villa Rica; daughter, Kristen E. Nichols of Thomson; sisters, Susan Montgomery of Warrenton, and Brenda Reed of Mitchell; and grandchild, Valerie Nichols.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Prospect Association Cemetery Fund, in care of Kathy Groseclose, 128 Myrick Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061.

Beggs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

W-4 (Ret.) John Taylor Peebles

Chief Warrant Officer 4 (Retired) John Taylor Peebles, 75, of Avera entered into rest on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at his residence.

Celebration of life services, with full military honors, will be held at James Funeral Home Chapel at noon on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, with Dr. James M. Ford officiating. Mr. Peeble’s wish is that everyone attending the services wears patriotic colors or camo, not suits and ties. In a private ceremony, per his wishes, his cremains will be scattered at sea.

The family will receive friends at James Funeral Home on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at 11 a.m.

Mr. Peebles was born in Titusville, Penn., to the late Eleanor Prather Peebles and the late Taylor Peebles. He joined the U.S. Navy after graduating from Academy High, Erie, Penn. He served during Vietnam, retiring as Chief Warrant Officer 4 with more than 29 years of service. He was plank owner of USS Alywin FF1081, as well as a lifetime member of NCOA. After retirement from the Navy, he worked in various jobs and lived in various parts of the U.S. before settling in Georgia to be close to family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Tom Glass.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ann Peebles; children, Darlene Nerich (Tom), John J. Peebles (Loretta), Michael P. Peebles (Liana), Harold A. Peebles, Sherry McCormack (Joe) and Michael Cook; siblings, Sissy Glass and Tim Peebles (Kathy); mother of his children, Virginia B. Peebles; grandchildren, Desiree Killian (James), Dakota Peebles, Jesse T. Peebles, Khristina Parks, Christopher Convery and Adrianna Cook; great-grandchildren, Bailey M. Killian, Paytonn Parks, Skylar Parks and Bailey Parks; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the local hospice of one’s choice or to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America (ccfa.org).

James Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Donnie P. Reese

Mr. Donnie P. Reese, 77, of Thomson entered into rest on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at University/ McDuffie Hospital.

Mr. Reese was a native of Glascock County, but had lived in Thomson for many years. He was retired from the Thomson Company and attended Thomson Church of God.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at Mt. Zion Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Bobby Farmer officiating.

Survivors include his sisters, Ozilla Marsh, Gibson, and Lucille Kea, Soperton; and a grandson.

Curtis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Gisela Elizabeth Kleinz Williams

Mrs. Gisela Elizabeth Kleinz Williams, 89, of Louisville entered into rest Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at Jefferson Hospital, Louisville, following an extended illness.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at Zeta Cemetery, Tennille, with Rev. Scot Nash officiating.

Mrs. Williams was a native of Dilllenbug, Germany, born to the late George Kleinz and the late Elizabeth Wolf Kleinz. She had resided in Louisville for many years. She was a homemaker and member of Louisville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Williams was a volunteer Pink Lady for Jefferson Hospital, a member of the Louisville Garden Club, and did arts and crafts for her church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Wesley Williams.

Survivors include her sister-in-law, Sara Williams Gibson of Louisville; nieces, Anita Hartley of Musella, and Gisela W. Warlies of Germany; nephews, Glenn Hartley of Warner Robins, and Ronnie Gibson of Louisville.

May and Smith Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Mary Beamon

Mrs. Mary Beamon of Columbia, S.C., entered into rest on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at the Richland Hospital, Columbia, S.C.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at 2 p.m. at James and Virginia Davis Memorial Chapel, Louisville. Burial will follow in Sand Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Beamon was a native of Burke County. She was born to the late Prince Gordon and Eula Mae Gordon. She was married to the late William Earl Beamon, and was a former member of Green Grove AME Church.

Survivors include her son, Henry Beamon, Columbia, S.C.; sisters, Betty A. Walker, Louisville, and Melvenia Potts, New York, N.Y.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Family may be contacted at the residence of her sister, Betty A. Walker, Louisville, or at Davis Funeral Home, Louisville.

Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Lonnie Durden

Mr. Lonnie Durden of Warthen entered into rest on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Deliverance Center, Sandersville, with Bishop Tommie Barnes officiating.

Survivors include his family, Rosa Mae Barnes, Tommy (Patricia) Barnes, Oscar Durden, Elton Durden, Willie (Sharon) Durden and Renee Jackson, all of Sandersville, Charlie (Annie Ruth) Barnes and Eugene Durden, both of Warthen, Clifford (Virginia) Durden, Louisville, Jessie Hill, Savannah, and Lizzie M. Durden, Sparta; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

M.C. Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. James Lee Hannah

Mr. James Lee Hannah of Stapleton entered into rest on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at Georgia Regents University, Augusta.

Mr. Hannah was a native of Jersey City, N.J. He was born to Gracie Lee Hannah Laurenfort and the late James M. Curlin. He was 1983 graduate of Wrens High School. He was employed with Lewis Steel as a welder.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at 1 p.m. at James and Virginia Davis Chapel. Burial was in Sand Valley AME Church Cemetery, Louisville.

Survivors include his mother, Gracie Lee Hannah Laurenfort, Stapleton; children, James Anthony (Tamie) Berry, Washington, and Darrell Lamont (Shaneika) Warthern, Waynesboro; siblings, Michelle (Terrence) Way, Stapleton, Richard (Dorothy) Hannah, Augusta, and Judith (Fredrick) Gresham, Wrens; grandchildren, Tehrehl Berry and Kaliyah Warthern; aunts and uncles; Christine and James Harvey, Stapleton, Charles and Evelyn Hannah, Detroit, Mich., Roosevelt Sr. and Mary Hannah, and Hollis Hannah, all of Wrens; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Davis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Robert William Henley Jr.

Mr. Robert William Henley Jr. of Louisville entered into rest on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at University Hospital, Augusta.

Mr. Henley, a native of Claxton, was born to Robert William Henley Sr. and Novella Gay Henley. He moved to Jefferson County in 1961, which has been his home for the last half century. Mr. Henley was a member of St. John Baptist Church, Claxton. Later in life, he became a member of James Temple CME Church, Bartow, now Faith Memorial CME Church. Mr. Henley was educated in the Evans County School System, earning his high school diploma from Evans County Training School, Claxton. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and received a Bronze Service Star Victory Metal, and European African Middle Eastern Campaign Metal. He returned from service and earned a bachelors’ degree from Georgia State College (Savannah State University). He later received a grant to study physics at Georgia Southern College. He also studied at Tuskegee University, Lincoln University and New York College. Mr. Henley retired from the Jefferson County Board of Education, with more than 30 years of service. Following his retirement, he was elected president of the Jefferson County Chapter of the Retired Teachers Association and the Jefferson County Chapter of the Savannah State Alumni Association. He was a member of the Louisville Optimist Club, where he served as secretary and treasurer.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Faith Memorial CME Church, Louisville. Burial followed in Jefferson Memorial Garden, Louisville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, George “Rex” Henley; sister, Gwendolyn Henley Strickland; and first wife, Geneieve Brewton Henley.

Survivors include his wife, Geneda James Henley, Louisville; children, Donald (Betty Ann) Henley, Clinton, Md., Robert “Bobby” (Elaine) Henley III, Louisville, Phyllis Henley, Augusta, and Debi Grant, Lavonia; grandchildren, Chadwick (Amber) Parker, Augusta, Vanessa Johnson, Glennville, Antonio Johnson, Wrightsville, Robert William (Tameka) Henley IV, Midville, Marque “Coco” (Jeremy) Thomas, Thomson, Robert A. (Ebony) Henley, Claxton, Afernee Farmer, Wrens, and Hope Grant and Leslie Holloway, both of Louisville; great-niece, Latoya Burney, Claxton; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Davis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Bettie Hadden Irby

Mrs. Bettie Hadden Irby of Avera entered into rest on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at Heritage Healthcare of Old Capitol, Louisville. 

One of 10 children born to the late Dora Bell Rabun Hadden and the late Joe M. Hadden, Mrs. Irby was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She married the late Buford Irby Sr. and had three sons. She was employed in factories, picking cotton, as a salesclerk and in other areas.

Funeral services were held at James Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, with Rev. Jonathan Witt officiating.  Interment followed at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Irby Sr.; grandson, Bradley J. Irby; and siblings, Jessie H. McGahee, Lois H. Leland, Marshall Hadden, John Hadden, Jerry Hadden and Edward Hadden.

Survivors include her sons, Tom P. “Sonny” Irby, Buford Irby Jr. (Teresa) and Kenneth “Joe” Irby; siblings, Mary H. Rooks, Barbara Jean Sammons and Troy Hadden; grandchildren, Lance N. Irby (Amy), Brandi D. Irby (Joey Burke), Stephanie I. Hinson (Avery), Stacey I. Greene (Darrell), Carla A. Irby, Jason D. Irby, Jonathan D. Irby and Bradley S. Irby (Heather); 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Tanner Cruz, Charles Hadden, Ricky Hobbs, Brad Irby, Lance Irby, Jonathan Irby, Pinky Irby, Joey Rooks and Tommy Sheppard.

James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Miss Regina Lyatoria Morse

Miss Regina Lyatoria Morse of Wrens entered into rest on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at 2 p.m. at William Grove Baptist Church, Mitchell, with Pastor Tracy Howard as eulogist and Rev. Yvonne Wallace presiding.

Survivors include her sons, Keanochrissean Morse (Jasmine) Sandersville, Christophere Walker and Kerviante Morse, both of Warrenton, and Jayshawn Morse, Wrens; daughters, Faith Morse, Augusta, Lastarshea Morse, Sylvania, Kenerra Morse, Kenisha Morse and Kenayzah Morse, all of Thomson, and Jakiah Morse, Wrens; three granddaughters; one grandson; sister, Jowanda Cheely Fishmon, Augusta; brother, Carl Pinkston (Ida Mae) Sandersville; and friend, Jeffrey Burley, Wrens.

Dawson’s Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. James “Jim” Atkinson Prescott Jr.

Mr. James “Jim” Atkinson Prescott Jr., 90, of Columbus entered into rest on Oct. 4, 2015, at his residence under the care of his family and caregivers.

Mr. Prescott, son of the late James and Carrie Riley Prescott, was born on May 30, 1925, in Wrens. He grew up on a farm there with his two brothers. After high school, he attended Brewton Parker College, and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve in World War II. He served as an officer on a minesweeper in the Pacific. After the Navy, Mr. Prescott graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor of science in agriculture and a master’s degree in dairy science at the University of Illinois. On June 9, 1950, received his masters’ and the following to marry Jeanne Runyan from Illinois. The couple have lived in Columbus for 53 years. At this time, Mr. Prescott began his 43 year career at Kinnett Dairies and later became the executive vice president. Through the years, he was involved in all facets of the business and was instrumental in bringing the Baskin-Robbins franchise to the southeast. He was a Christian and member of Rose Hill Baptist Church for 65 years, where he served as Deacon chair, Sunday school director and in other service roles. He was a member of Kiwanis Club, Friday Friars and on the Salvation Army Advisory Board.
Funeral services were held on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Edgewood Hall of Striffler-Hamby, Columbus. Private interment followed at Parkhill Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Jeanne.

Survivors include his daughter, Margie Swint (Ruben) of Snellville; son, Tommy Prescott (Nancy) of Columbus; grandson, Christopher Swint of Gainsville; granddaughters, Riley Prescott of Arlington, Va., and Blair Prescott of Berkley, Calif.; brothers, Walter Prescott (Eva) of Wrens, and Charles Prescott of Wrens; and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army at www.salvationarmygeorgia.org, or to Rose Hill Baptist Church, 2100 Hamilton Rd., Columbus, GA 31904.

Striffler-Hamby Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. William T. Newsome Sr.

Mr. William T. Newsome Sr., 81, of Thomson entered into rest on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at his residence.

Mr. Newsome was a native of Jefferson County, but had lived in Thomson for several years. He was retired from DOT in road maintenance with 34 years of service.

The family had a private visitation, and no service at the funeral home.

Survivors include his wife, Pamela Newsome; stepdaughter, Heather Gill (Shawn), Dearing; stepson, Terry Lee Treadway Jr. (Holly), Washington; grandchildren, Haleigh Waller (Justin), Terry Lee Treadway III and Kale Treadway; and friend, David Whitten.

Curtis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Richard Wayne Salisbury

Mr. Richard Wayne Salisbury, 65, of Wrens entered into rest on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, at Charlie Norwood V.A. Medical Center, Augusta.

Mr. Salisbury was a native of Eminence, Mo., but had lived in Wrens for many years. He was a son of the late Ernest Dean Salisbury and Lillian Christine Shelton Salisbury. Mr. Salisbury was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from G.L.P. Corporation as a manger and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, Mitchell.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at Friendship Baptist Church, Mitchell, with Rev. Rick Carver officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Chip Salisbury.

Survivors include his sons, Steven Salisbury of Gibson, and Chris Salisbury of Hope, Kan.; brother, Dean Salisbury of St. Louis, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Joyce Brown Stone

Mrs. Joyce Brown Stone, 69, of Wrens entered into rest on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, at Georgia Regents University.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at 3 p.m. at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Avera, with Rev. E.C. Cline officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Survivors include her children, Peggy Stone, Clifford Stone and Corey Stone, all of Wrens, and Connie Stone, Augusta; sisters, Helen Knight of Augusta, and Carrie Kelly of Wrens; brothers, Leotis Brown, Roy (Willie) Brown, Dennis Brown, Edward Brown, Jessie Brown and Roger Brown.

Burnett Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Sara Frances Norris Paul Phillips Wooten

Mrs. Sara Frances Norris Paul Phillips Wooten of Wrens entered into rest on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at National Healthcare, North Augusta, S.C.

One of four children born to the late Millie Ellis Norris and the late Alfred Norris, Mrs. Wooten was born and raised in Wrens. She married a serviceman in the Army, and then after his passing, married a serviceman in the Navy, Mrs. Wooten lived and traveled all over the U.S. She moved back to Wrens in 2000 after retiring as quality control inspector at Kellogg in order to be near her family and to take care of her sick son, Jimmy. Mrs. Wooten was a Baptist by faith.

Funeral services were held at James Funeral Home Chapel at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, with Rev. Richard Boggan officiating. Interment followed in Wrens Memorial Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Durham Paul, Roy H. Phillips and Ed Wooten; children, Jimmy M. Paul, Rory Phillips and Roy Phillips Jr.; and brothers, John Norris and Pete Norris.

Survivors include her children, Donald E. Paul, Wayne T. Paul (Vicky), Roger H. Phillips, Mala Hand (Earl), Laura McTier, Debbie Haywood, Cindy Holland (Greg) and Teresa Purcell (Jeff); sister, Lena N. Braswell; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

Pallbearers were Richard Boggan Jr., Doug Burroughs, Buddy Farmer, Earl Hand, Mike McTier and Bobby Pillsbury. 

James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Miss Erica Vining

Miss Erica Vining of Savannah entered into rest on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, in Savannah.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Saint Mark AME Church, Wadley.

Miss Vining was a native of Emanuel County, but later moved to Savannah. She was born to the late Freddie James Fleming and Bertha V. Johnson. At an early age, she joined St. Mark AME Church, Wadley. Miss Vining graduated in 1991 from Swainsboro High School, Swainsboro. She was employed with Carver Elementary School, Wadley, Glendale Nursing Home as a CPA, Wadley, and Serenity Mental Health Facility, Augusta, until her health started to fail her and she could no longer work. Miss Vining attended Swainsboro Tech, where she received her licenses as a nail technician.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Bertha V. Johnson; father, Freddie J. Fleming; and brother, Bennie L. Johnson Sr.

Survivors include her stepmother, Barbara Jean Jackson-Fleming, Louisville; son, Clinton Jerel Jackson, Wadley; daughters, LarMeisha Neal, Augusta, and Charisse Vining, Savannah; grandson, Ja’Den Elijah, Augusta; brother, Quizeil Johnson, Augusta; sister, Nakia Fleming; nieces, Ashlyn Watts, Bailey T. Stephens and Bennasia N. Johnson, all of Savannah; nephews, Deandre Sanders and Bennie L. Johnson Jr., both of Swainsboro, and Xavier E. Johnson, Savannah; grandmother, Annie E. Vining, Jacksonville, Fla.; aunts, Mary A. Starling (Willie), Jacksonville, Fla., Melanie Yancy, Hephzibah, and Freda Yancy, Augusta; uncles, Willie “W.C.” Vining, Sandersville, Ernest Vining (Monica), Columbus, Arnold Vining and Allen Vining, both of Jacksonville, Fla., Jeffery Yancy, Martinez, Donald (Pamela) Yancy, Gerald (Monique) Yancy and Bruce (Carol) Yancy, all of Augusta; sister-in-law, Tara Holder-Johnson, Swainsboro; godmother, Pamela Baker, Wadley; extended family and friends, Melissa Pringle-Dixon, Angela Tarver, Dorothy Lowery, Eloise Demus, Valerie Lewis and Angelita Stephens; cousins, Yolanda (Broderick) Jenkins, Deborah (Clarence) Fleming-Long, Tarsha Patterson and Yvonne “Poochie” Patterson; and a host of other friends.

Family may be contacted at Davis Funeral Home, Louisville.

Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Miss Tobiann Holdaway

Miss Tobiann Holdaway, 46, of Matthews entered into rest on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at her residence after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer.

A celebration of life services will be held at James Funeral Home Chapel at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, with Rev. Tommy Anderson officiating. The family will receive friends after the service.

One of three children born to Diane Nadine Fifield Holdaway and the late Earl Wayne Holdaway, Miss Holdaway grew up in Boston, Mass. After graduating high school, she moved to Salisbury where she worked as a store attendant at a campground. In 2003, she moved to Georgia. She worked for eight years at the Jet Store No. 64, Stapleton.

She was preceded in death by her father; and maternal grandparents, Gertrude Butcher Fifield and George Fifield.

Survivors include her mother; children, Marilyn Nadine Holdaway and Mishelle Hope Holdaway; fiancé, Charles Hughes; siblings, Melissa Fikurt (J.R.) and Adam Holdaway (Sarah); and granddaughter, Olivia Ann Lowe. 

James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Barbara P. Lampp

Mrs. Barbara P. Lampp, 82, of Gibson entered into rest on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Lampp was a native of Jefferson County, but had lived in Gibson for many years. She was a daughter of the late Ralph Powell and Lucy Maye Arrington Powell. She retired after 32 years of service from Stapleton Garment as a machine operator and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at Bethel United Methodist Church, with Rev. Sam Collins and Rev. Tommy Anderson officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Walter Powell.

Survivors include her husband, T.J. Jabor Lampp of Gibson; daughter, Ann Marsh of Gibson; sons, Lewis Lampp and Tom Lampp, both of Gibson; sisters, Susie Brown of Augusta, and Betty Alley of Harlem; brothers, Joe Powell of Harlem, Homer Powell of Blairsville, and John Powell of Augusta; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were David Lampp, Stevie Lampp, Richard Brassell, James Powell, Jeff Ashley and Michael Power.

Honorary pallbearers were members of the adult Sunday school class of Bethel United Methodist Church.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Jimmy Lord

Mr. Jimmy Lord, 79, of Sandersville entered into rest on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Washington County Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Lord was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County, the son of the late George Raymond Lord Sr. and the late Orian Catherine Brown Lord. He was a 1954 graduate of Harrison High School and John A. Gupton School of Mortuary Science, Nashville Tenn. Mr. Lord worked as a licensed funeral director and embalmer for 35 years at Mayo-Lord Funeral Home, where he was owner and operator. He owned and operated Jimmy Lord Memorials. Mr. Lord served as coroner of Washington County from 1968 until he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1976, where he served for 32 years until he retired in 2008. While serving in the House of Representatives, Mr. Lord served on the Agriculture, Natural Resources, Transportation, State Institute Properties committees and was chairman of the Defense and Veterans committee, Insurance Committee and Rules, Operation, Regulated Industries and Health and Ecology committees. He was the owner of Jimmy Lord Insurance from 1997 to 2014. He was a former member of the Sandersville Lions Club and the Hamilton Masonic Lodge.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Sandersville, with Rev. Lee Lacey, Rev. Mack Jackson, Elder Kenneth Brantley and Rev. Andy Carter officiating. Burial was in Brownwood Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Fronie McCoy Lord; and sister, Betty L. Smith. 

Survivors include his wife, Florence McDaniel Johnson Lord of Sandersville; daughters, Kathy Lord Carlson (Larry) of Sandersville, and Rhonda Lord Nobles (Todd) of Maclenny, Fla.; stepchildren, Terrie Johnson Veal (Chris) of Sandersville, Glenn Johnson (Martha), Elizabeth Johnson Bishop (Louis), Renea Johnson and Samantha Johnson Carter (Andy), all of Davisboro; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, G.R. Lord Jr. (Rosalyn) of Sandersville; and caregivers, Joyce Dixon and Brenda Hurst. 
Pallbearers were Gary Hutcheson, John Jones, Bill McCullough, George Garbutt, Tommy Walker, Horace Daniel, Thomas Smith, Tommy Sheppard, Gary Anderson, Dwight Riddle, Larry Mathis, George Lord, Harold Dawson and Larry Carlson.

Honorary pallbearers were former associates with the Georgia General Assembly. ‘

Donations may be made to the Sandersville Lions Club Sight Project, P.O. Box 671, Sandersville, GA 31082.

May and Smith Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. May Jean Averett Norton

Mrs. May Jean Averett Norton, 73, of Trenton, S.C., entered into rest at her residence on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.

Mrs. Norton was born in Zebina, but had been a resident of Aiken County for the past 30 years. She was a retired salad room manager with Western Sizzler Steak House. She was of the Baptist faith.

A graveside service was held at Woodland Baptist Church Cemetery, Matthews, on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at 3 p.m., with Chaplain Dexter Lambert officiating.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlton Averett and Minnie Ree Gay Averett; sisters, Lois Scott, Betty Cook and Claudine Prather; brothers, Broadus Averett, J.T. Averett and Carlton Averett Jr.; and grandson, Jesse Joe Yassney.

Survivors include her husband, Oscar Lee Norton; daughters, Debra Barfield and Brenda Ard, both of Aiken, S.C., and Shirley Yassney of Grovetown; son, Bill Prescott of Hephzibah; sister, Ree Turner of Hephzibah; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Napier Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Benjamin Pollard

Mr. Benjamin Pollard, 83, entered into rest on Oct. 10, 2015.

Mr. Pollard was born Aug. 4, 1932, to the late Timothy B. and Dora Lewis Pollard in Armour, N.C. He later moved to New York City, and met and married Lillian Stroble. They had three children. He retired from the Housing Preservation Department of New York City. After retirement, he did contract work.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and child, Bernie Pollard Sr.

Survivors include his daughters, Jerlyn (Robert) Smith-Hudson and Angela (Albert) Pollard Joseph; granddaughters, Joy (Justin) Staten, Shinayd Pollard-Joseph, Daphne Napier (Badruddin Zaid); grandson, Bernie (Keisha) Pollard Jr.; great-granddaughter, Jamira of Georgia; siblings, Pearlene Hattie Moore, Garrison Pollard, Helen Lacewell, Robert Pollard, Carolyn Pollard, Azalie Graham, Alaid Pollard and Lara Mae Dickson; and a host of other relatives.

David Layne-Floyd Gilmore Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Colleen Farrington Price

Mrs. Colleen Farrington Price entered into rest on Oct. 12, 2015, while in Hospice Care in Jupiter, Fla.

Mrs. Price was born on Aug. 5, 1936, in in New Mexico. She was raised in Augusta, and had lived in Sandersville, Baton Rouge, La., Savannah, and spent many early years in New York City. 

She was buried in Bartow.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence F. Price; and mother, Rev. Eleanor Scott.

Survivors include her daughter, Diane Lane; granddaughter, Eleanor Lambert; sister, Theresa Scott; and brothers, James Scott (June), and Samuel Scott (Dana). 

May and Smith Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Robert Len Quarles

Mr. Robert Len Quarles, 62, of Lincolnton entered into rest on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at his residence.

Mr. Quarles was the son of the late John Lindsey Quarles and the late Betty Jo Adams. He was a former construction foreman and heavy equipment operator and was presently employed with Wilhoit Gas Company. Mr. Quarles served in the National Guard and attended First Assembly of God.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at First Assembly of God, with Rev. Lanis Lewis and Rev. Terry Bonds officiating. Interment was in St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Survivors include his companion, Marie Jackson; daughters, Angelia Collins (Chris) of Lincolnton, and Stephanie Hadden (Randy) of Avera; stepdaughter, Mallory Banks of Lincolnton; grandchildren, Christopher Collins Jr., Brandon Collins, Macie Lyn Hadden, Kathryn Hadden and Jackson Banks; sisters, Linda Smith and Pam Turner, both of Lincolnton, and Lucy Polk of Lexington, S.C.

Pallbearers were Kelly Wells, Todd Wells, Gene Wells, Richard Smith, James Quarles, Justin Quarles, Christopher Collins Jr., Dakota Turner and Lee Hill.

Honorary pallbearers were Thomas Quarles, Terry Quarles and George Dill.

If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to T.J. & Friends Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 6161, Elberton, GA 30635.

Rees Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Miss Dorothy Evelyn “Eve” Puckett

Miss Dorothy Evelyn “Eve” Puckett, 55, entered into rest on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015.

Miss Puckett was born in Milledgeville, graduated from Louisville High School in 1978 and immediately became affiliated with Georgia College. She received undergraduate degrees in criminal justice, political science and public administration, as well as several master’s degrees from Georgia College, where she currently worked as the Title IX Coordinator and was professionally associated with Georgia College for more than 30 years. She was of the Methodist faith.

A celebration of life ceremony was held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at Georgia College Centennial Center. A private graveside service followed at West View Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Howard and May Smith Puckett; brother, Stan Puckett; and nephew, Chris Puckett.

Survivors include her brothers, Lany Puckett (Shella) of Warner Robins, and Chuck Puckett (Kay) of Milledgeville; sisters, Jennie Lyle (Steve) of Milledgeville, Debbie Pennington (Fred) Sandersville, and Susan Puckett of Macon; nephews and niece, Les Tyson, Kalen Puckett and Nathan Puckett, all of Milledgeville, Michael  Odom of Warner Robins, Traci Upton (Grayson) of Sandersville, and Freddie Pennington (Kathy) of Johnson City, Tenn.; and a host of cousins, great-nephews and -nieces, other family and friends. 

Moores Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.

Miss Willie Ruth Freeman Weston

Miss Willie Ruth Freeman Weston, 66, of Wrens entered into rest on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at her residence. 

Born in Wrens, Miss Weston was one of six children born to Annie Ruth Stone Freeman and the late John Willie Freeman, both of Jefferson County. She graduated at Jefferson County High School and attended Albany State. She then began a career in accounting, and later married the late Franklin Howard Weston of Kansas City, Mo. Together they shared one child. Miss Weston then spent the remainder of her life living in Wrens with her life partner, Allen Donald Brinson, originally of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

A celebration of life service was held at James Funeral Home Chapel at noon on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, with Rev. Tony Brown officiating.

Survivors include her son, Malcolm Cecil Weston of Brooklyn, N.Y.; siblings, MaryAnne Thomas of Fairfax, Va., Barbara F. Atkins (Billie) of Louisville, John Willie Freeman Jr. (Sharon) of Augusta, Calvin L. Freeman (Karen) of Aldie, Va., and Angela D. Freeman of Fairfax, Va.; aunt, Rosetta Habersham; and a host nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pallbearers were Masonic Lodge brothers.

James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Annie Ruth Cawley

Mrs. Annie Ruth Cawley, 81, of Mitchell entered into rest on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at her residence.

A native of Lagrange, Mrs. Cawley was a daughter of the late Loyd Allen Batchlor and Exe Idele Carter Batchlor. Before retiring, she was employed by Warrenton Health and Rehabilitation Center as an LPN. She was a member of Mitchell Full Gospel Church.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Mitchell City Cemetery, with Rev. Jacky Downs officiating.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glenn Lamar Cawley; and son, Gary L. Cawley.

Survivors include her son, George Edward Cawley of Mitchell; daughter, Gwen Ellen Davis of Mitchell; brother, Edward Batchlor; sisters, Edna Reynold, Ruby Batchlor, Mary DeFore, Kaye Faulk, Faye West, Carrie Simmon and Nail Carr; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Jimmy Akers, David Akers, Brandon Johnson, Jimmy Gibson, Ernie Rubert and Edward Parnell.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. John Thomas Hattaway Jr.

Mr. John Thomas Hattaway Jr., 90, of Louisville entered into rest on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at Charlie Norwood VA Hospital, Augusta.

A native Jefferson County, Mr. Hattaway was a son of the late John T. Hattaway Sr. and Maggie L. Mullin Hattaway. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during World War II. He also served in the Georgia National Guard. Mr. Hattway worked as a maintenance supervisor with J.P. Stevens and retired after many years of service with Union Camp. 

Graveside services, with military honors, were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at Louisville City Cemetery, with Scotty Hattaway officiating.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jerry Hattaway and Wayne Hattaway; and sisters, Margaret Walden, Edith Kelly, Barbara J. Pennington and Mary Lamb.

Survivors include his wife, Gail T. Hattaway of Louisville; sisters, Ethel Davis and Carolyn Rowell, both of Louisville; stepsons, Bobby (Dana) Samples of Evans, Steve (Nancy) McLelighten of Roswell, and Greg McLelighten of Savannah; stepdaughters, Donna (Stephen) Lyons of Savannah, and Jan (Serge) Loginow of North Wells, Pa.; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, Christina Bragg and Aaron Chalker, both of Louisville; and several nieces and nephews.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Andrew Jackson “Andy” Jordan Jr.

Mr. Andrew Jackson “Andy” Jordan Jr., 65, of North Augusta, S.C., entered into rest on Oct. 21, 2015.

Mr. Jordan was a native of Jefferson County, a former resident of Augusta, and had made North Augusta, S.C., his home for the past 10 years. He was the retired owner of Andy Jordan’s Bicycle Warehouse and was a member of the National Bicycle Dealers Association. Mr. Jordan was the organizer of the Lock-to-Lock Bike Ride, a fundraiser for bicycle advocacy. He was a founding member of Save Our Canal and Save the Butt Memorial Bridge, as well as assisting with the creation of the North Augusta Greeneway. He and his wife, Susan, were the founders of the Augusta BMX Racing Track. Mr. Jordan was a professional drummer from 1966 to 1997.

Memorial Services were held on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, with Rev. James D. Dennis Jr. officiating.

He was preceded in death by a son, Anthony James Jordan; parents, Andrew Jackson “Jack” Jordan Sr. and Rose Evans Jordan Shank; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Howard and Edith Hensley.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Susan Hensley Jordan; son, Drew (Kim) Jordan, North Augusta, S.C.; daughter, Amy (Stephen) Sprules, Roswell; and sister, Kathleen Rosier, Florida.

Memorials may be made to a local Bicycle Association of choice.

Posey Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Lonnie Lawrence Lewis Sr.

Mr. Lonnie Lawrence Lewis Sr. of Bartow entered into rest on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at Jefferson Hospital, Louisville.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at New Fleming Baptist Church, Bartow. Burial will be in Green Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Riddleville.

Mr. Lewis was born in Washington County, to the late Burl Neut Lewis and Henaretta Thomas Lewis. He was married to the late Mozelle Lewis. He lived most of his life in Jefferson County, where he joined New Fleming Baptist Church and served as a member of the Trustee Board and as church custodian. He was also a member of the NAACP and was employed at Thermo King, Corp., as a machine operator until his retirement.

Survivors include sons, Robert (Catherine) Lewis of Bartow, Lonnie Lewis Jr. of Louisville, and Danny Lewis and Clifford Lewis, both of Miami, Fla.; daughters, Gladys Waller of Columbus, Lillie Lewis of Miami, Fla., Bernice Lewis of Augusta, and Bonnett McCall of Atlanta; a grandchild he reared as his own, Jerome Lewis of Augusta; 28 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Clifford (Rosa) Brown of Jefferson County; sisters-in-law, Rosa Mae Brown, Viola Bell, Mary Bell and Eunice Devero, all of Jefferson County; cousin, Sarah Smith; and other cousins, family and friends.

Pallbearers will be Jerome Lewis, LaQuincy Lewis, Robert Lewis Jr., Leon Lewis, Kendrick Floyd and Johnathan Berry.

Family may be contacted at the residence of his son, Robert Lewis Sr., Bartow.

Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. David C. Pinkston

Mr. David C. Pinkston, 55, of Atlanta, formerly of Louisville, entered into rest on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015.

Mr. Pinkston was a native of Louisville, the son of the late Thomas Pinkston Jr. and Nellie Frances Warren Pinkston. At an early age, he joined Dixon Chapel AME Church, Louisville. He graduated from the Jefferson County School System. Mr. Pinkston enlisted and served in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked several years as an electrician.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, Taylor Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the family lot of Dixon Chapel AME Church Cemetery.

Survivors include his daughter, Ashley Symone Pinkston of Louisville; brothers, Edward (Lizzie) Pinkston and Ricky (Jewell) Pinkston, both of Louisville, Ethan (Charlene) Pinkston of Grovetown, Frankie (Tonia) Pinkston of Rossville, and Tyrone (Keisa) Pinkston of Loganville; sisters, Betty (Henry) Laster and Penny (Jack) Gibbons, both of Louisville, Clara (George) Outler of Evans, Mary (Floyd) Pinkston-Haynes of Grovetown, and Jewelstine (Fernandes) Robinson of Norcross; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers were Terrence Jordan, Daris Pinkston, Derrien Robinson, Warren Gibbons, Henry Laster Jr. and Eric Pinkston.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Larry Williams

Mr. Larry Williams of Sandersville entered into rest on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in Macon.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Abundant Life Miracle Deliverance Center, Harrison, with Pastor Jessie Mountain officiating. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sandersville. 

Survivors include his companion, Eunice Neal Williams, Sandersville; sons, Anthony Williams and Daryl Williams, both of Sandersville; daughter, Bernice Williams, Sandersville; brothers, Lewis Williams, Atlanta, Amos (Ollie) Williams, Wrens, Gary Williams, Augusta, and Wyman Williams, Sandersville; sister, Louise Williams, Atlanta; five grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

M.C. Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. James Altman, 79, of Louisville entered into rest on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at Jefferson Hospital.

Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Mamie Lee Cunningham Brooks of Miramar, Fla., entered into rest on Oct. 26, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, Pembroke, Fla.

Mrs. Brooks was born in Louisville to the late Willie James Sr. and Margaret McBride Cunningham on Dec. 1, 1916. She was educated in the Jefferson County School System. At an early age, she became a member of Spring Bethel AME Church. In 1951, she moved to Florida and became a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. In 2013, she was honored for her service as an Usher for 45 years and later honored as Mother of the Church. She was employed by Steinfield Thompson Cannery and as a caretaker for the Schmidt family of Miami, Fla.

Graveside services were held on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Spring Bethel Society Cemetery, Louisville, with Rev. Charles Holloway presiding.

Survivors include her daughter, Eugenia Ashley of Miramar, Fla.; sons, Reginald Brooks Sr. (Sherra) of Columbus, and Arsiels Brooks Jr. of Dania, Fla.; sister, Alberta Loyd of Louisville; grandchildren, Danis Bivens (Valerie), Louise Horice, Nathan Randolph, Nathaniel Randolph (Lawanda), Tracy Myers, Celeste DeBose (James), Jamila Barnett, Reginald Brooks Jr. and Roger Jones; and many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Garrer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Pete Farrer, 72, of Rabun Gap, formerly of Toccoa, entered into rest on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center after a battle with cancer.

Born March 8, 1943, in Sandersville, Mr. Farrer was the son of the late Melvin T. and Mary Lee Hartley Farrer. Mr. Farrer was a member of the Toccoa First Baptist Church and was a retired Corporal with the Georgia State Patrol.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at First Baptist Church, with Sam Letson and Andrew Pavliscsak officiating. Flag honors and presentation were provided by the Georgia State Patrol. Entombment followed at Roselane Mausoleum.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Farrer Hutchins.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Penny Bridges Farrer of Rabun Gap; daughters, Tamera (Kenneth) Cash of Toccoa, and Michele (Dale) Williams of Flowery Branch; grandchildren, Chan Cash, Jace Williams, and Kenzie Cash; sister, Melvina Farrer Blocker of Wadley; and a niece and nephews.

Pallbearers were Georgia State Troopers. 

Memorial donations may be made to any veterans’ organization, Rabun Paws 4 Life, or the Shriners Hospital for Children.

Whitlock Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Betty Joyce Holt, 67, of Dearing entered into rest on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015, at University Hospital, Augusta.

Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Don Widener officiating.

Mrs. Holt was a native of Jefferson County, but had lived in Dearing for many years. She was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church, Gibson.

Survivors include her daughter, Rhonda Bouthry (Donnie), Dearing; grandsons, Robert G. Holt (Cenessa Lovelace) and Payne Bradshaw; great-grandson, Korion Holt; cousins, Joan Bachman (Bruce), Jason Norris, Stephanie Norris, and Gwynn and Dean Couch.

Curtis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Aubrey Jackson Ledger Jr., 54, of Martinez entered into rest on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at his residence. 

Mr. Ledger was a native of Augusta, but had lived in Bartow for most of his life. He was the son of the late Aubrey Jackson Ledger Sr. and Doris Ann Rachels Ledger. Before retiring, Mr. Ledger worked for J.P. Stevens as a line operator and was a member of Bartow Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at Bartow Baptist Church, with Rev. Paul Harris officiating. Burial followed in Bartow City Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his sisters, Carol Ann Ledger of Bartow, and Fran L. Stanley of Atlanta; nephew, Stephen (Laura) Stanley; niece, Jennifer (Jonathan) Herring; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Solomon Alva “Al” Newsome, 84, of Augusta entered into rest on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at his residence.
Mr. Newsome, son of the late Sam Newsome and Florine Hardin Newsome, was born in Jefferson County, and graduated from Stapleton High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He and his wife owned and operated A&C Hardware for many years. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and Green Meadows Country Club.

Memorial services were held on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at noon at Chance and Hydrick Funeral Directors Chapel, with Rev. Todd Wiggins officiating.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Olin, Gene and B.T. Newsome; and sister, Orie Collins.
husband of Catherine Williams Newsome,

Survivors include his wife, Catherine Williams Newsome; son, Curt Newsome (Cindy); grandsons, Chris (Terra), Chance (Leslie), Casey and Caleb Newsome; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Hunter, Layla and Brooks Newsome; sister, Opal Johnson of Yanti, Texas; sister-in-law, Noreen Newsome; and friends, Billy and Kathryn Dye.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the Dabney Sunday School Class.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church, General Fund, 3045 Deans Bridge Rd, Augusta, GA 30906.
Chance and Hydrick Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Aline Sellers, 93, of Wrens entered into rest on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015.

Mrs. Sellers was a native of Ellijay, but made Wrens her home for many years. She attended Wrens Baptist, where she was a member of the Fidelis Sunday School Class and Keenagers.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Elliott Sons Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at East Ellijay Cemetery, Ellijay.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Sellers; and son, Joseph Terry Sellers.

Survivors include her grandchildren, Joseph Blake and Leslie-Kate Sellers; daughter-in-law, Penny Sellers; and many friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, 3923 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30907.

Elliott Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Lonnie Anthony Thornton of Davisboro entered into rest on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, at Coliseum Medical Center, Macon.

Mr. Thornton was a native of Washington County, born to Gloria Ann Thornton Fort and the late Lonnie Comer Passmore in Augusta. He was a member of the Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Davisboro. He was a 1981 graduate of Washington County High School. He served in the U.S. Marines, and held several of jobs with Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Duraline and Thermo King, Inc. He was currently employed at the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Johnson County Sheriff’s Office as a jailer.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Davisboro. Burial was on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Georgia Veterans Memorial Garden, Milledgeville.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Gloria Ann and Nathaniel Fort, Davisboro, wife, Barbara Heggs, Davisboro; children, Condaryl Heggs, Torace Heggs, Latashia Heggs, Trebetrice Thornton and Shanika Thornton, all of Davisboro; sisters, Mary Passmore, Sandersville, and Dorothy Jean Price, Bartow; stepbrothers, Nathan (Monica) Fort, Atlanta, and Ricky (Annie Laura) Fort, Davisboro; stepsister, Jackie Thomas, Sandersville; grandchildren, Torrin Pullen, Morgen Thornton, Sariya Heggs, Aja Hall, Zaylen Cunningham, Jace Heggs, Logan Smith and Princeton Cunningham; uncles and aunts, Marvin Seals and Thelma Miller, both of Sandersville, Teddy Seals, Milledgeville, Annie Seals, Newark, N.J., Rev. Dr. Ester Seals, Philadelphia, Pa., and Julia Shivers, Atlanta; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Davis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Elaine B. Wheatley, 74, of Augusta entered into rest on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015.

Mrs. Wheatley was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. She was member of Vidette United Methodist Church.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at noon at Westover Memorial Park, with Rev. Griffin Thompson officiating.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl B. Wheatley.

Survivors include her sons, Ron C. Wheatley (Lisa) of North Augusta, S.C., and Richard C. Wheatley of Hephzibah; and grandchildren, Chelsea E. Wheatley and Benjamin K. Wheatley.

Memorial contributions may be made to Vidette United Methodist Women’s Group, c/o Rosemary Baughman, 7166 Hwy. 22 W, Louisville, GA 30434.

Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. John Willie Avery, 71, of Wrens entered into rest on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at 11:42 p.m. at Georgia Regents Hospital, Augusta.

Mr. Avery was born on March 18, 1944, to the late George Edgar Avery and Adell Ingram Avery in Jefferson County. He attended the Jefferson County School System. Mr. Avery joined Lofton AME Church, Wrens, at an early age. He married Louise Thomas on April 6, 1964. He was employed at Hamburg Industries for 14 years and Air Balance (Mestek) for 20 years.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Stone Springfield AME Church, Stapleton, with Rev. Stephen Smith officiating. Interment was held in Lofton AME Church Cemetery.  

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Eddie Avery Sr.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Louise Thomas Avery; children, Willie Marion (RayLynn) Avery,  Gilbert Douglas (Janice) Avery, Sharon Denise Avery, Vanessa Cassandra (Larry) Moss and Helen Marie (Billy) Thomas; siblings, Sammie Lee Avery, Angela (Terry) Lane and Walter George Nelson; grandchildren, Tiffany, Danielle, Willie, Shakayla, Jasmine, Kennedy, Tylar, Nyla, Averi, Courtney and Jenise; nine great-grandchildren; aunt, Lucy Madison; uncles, James (Mary) Avera and Harry (Eva Jean) Avery; brother-in-law, Phillip (Melrose) Palmer; sisters-in-law, Eva Jean (Joe) Boyd and Annie Lee Walker; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Freeman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Geneva Johnson Bussell, 88, of Tennille entered into rest on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at Tennille Retirement Home.

Mrs. Bussell was a lifelong resident of Washington County, the daughter of the late Brooks and Elizabeth Johnson. She was a member of Mt. Nebo Primitive Baptist Church, Mitchell, where she attended all her life. She retired as a supervisor from Delta Apparel after 48 years. 

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at May Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Sandersville, with Elder Kenneth Brantley and Rev. Devita Bussell Parnell officiating. Burial was at Zeta Cemetery, Tennille. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, George Bussell.

Survivors include her children, Gary Bussell (Kathy), Sandersville, and Dale Bussell Gibson (Walter), Statesboro; grandchildren, Devita Parnell (Mark), Lilburn, Charles Gibson, Atlanta, and Gina Gibson Richardson (Jeff), Statesboro; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Julia Parnell, Lilburn, and Monroe Richardson, Statesboro; sister, Nadine Johnson Faulkner, Stockbridge. 

Pallbearers were Charles Gibson, Jeff Richardson, Mark Parnell, Jerry Case, Lewis Berry and Andy Rogers.

Honorary pallbearers were friends of the Afternoon McDonalds Group. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Tennille Zeta Cemetery Trust, P.O. Box 1, Tennille, GA 31089. 

May and Smith Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Betty A. Huff, 68, of Stapleton entered into rest on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at Doctors Hospital.

There will be no funeral services.

Mrs. Huff was a native of Wilkes County, but had lived in Stapleton for many years. She retired from Thomson Company, and was a homemaker. 

Survivors include her husband, Anthony “Shimdig” Huff, Stapleton; sons, David Michael Cowart, Harlem, and Lynn Rabun, Thomson; daughter, Christina Dawn Hicks, Harlem; grandchildren, Courtney Ann Oglesby, Michael Tray Cowart, Christopher Brice Hicks, Kayla Danielle Hicks, Shayna Nicole Hicks, Timothy Lynn Rabun and Tiffany Lynn Rabun; and five great-grandchildren.

Curtis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Miss Michelle Lockhart of Hephzibah entered into rest on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Georgia Regents Medical Center, Augusta.

Miss Lockhart was a native of Burke County. She was born to Isaiah Lockhart Sr. and the late Margaree “Bunch” Brady Lockhart in Richmond County. At an early age, she joined Eden Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Kitchen Committee. She was a 1987 graduate of Waynesboro High School. She was employed as an EMT and home healthcare worker for several years, and later worked and retired in May 1999 as a LPN with Gracewood Hospital.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Eden Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her mother; and brother, Isaiah Lockhart Jr.

Survivors include her father, Isaiah Lockhart Sr., Hephzibah; daughter, Sharicia Lockhart, Hephzibah; brother, Terry Tracy (Tanja) Lockhart, Hinesville; aunts and uncles, Mary Alice (Elder Mark) Walden, Luretha Brady and George Brady, all of Augusta, Lillie Mae Frazier, Philadelphia, Pa., Katie Mae Kiddle, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Rev. Dr. Augustus (Dr. Bertha) Lockhart, Louisville, and James Brady, Swainsboro; nieces and nephews, including one she reared as her own, Cushena (Jerry) Jordan, Stapleton, Isaiah Lockhart, Waynesboro, Demetria Lockhart, Decatur, Dontez Blackshire, Jonesboro, Aisha Lockhart, Kansas City, Mo., Destinee Lockhart, Hinesville, Bianca Newkirt, Augusta, and Chardan Newkirt, Augusta; cousin, Elaine Boyd; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

Davis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Dr. James Luther Mays, 94, entered into rest on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015.

A memorial service will be held at Watts Chapel at Union Presbyterian Seminary on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at 2 p.m.  

Dr. Mays was born in Louisville, son of James Allen Mays and Ruth Irene Mosteller. He was educated at Louisville Academy and Erskine College. In 1942, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps, where he served in both the European and Pacific theaters. After the war, he attended Columbia University and then entered Union Theological Seminary, Virginia. He was a Fellow at the University of Basel, Switzerland, and received his doctorate at the University of Manchester, England. During his tenure, he taught as a Fulbright Professor at the University of Goettingen, Germany. He served two pastorates before joining the faculty of Union Theological Seminary, where he was a member of the faculty. He published commentaries on the prophetic books of the Bible and the book of Psalms. During his career, he served as editor of the journal, Interpretation, and was the founder and general editor of the commentary series, Interpretation. After his retirement, Dr. Mays participated in research and educational programs of the Center for Theological Inquiry at Princeton. He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Va., The Providence Forge Fishing Club and a senior member of the Old Testament Fishing Society. Dr. Mays was a resident of Covenant Woods retirement community, Hanover County, Va.

Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Mary Will Boyd; daughters, Sarah (James) Mays Rogerson Passard of Alameda, Calif., and Mary Frances Mays of Richmond, Va.; grandchildren, Samuel and Arran Rogerson, and Abigail, Mimi and Naomi Simon; sons-in-law, Charles Rogerson of Alameda, Calif., and Alex Simon of Richmond, Va.; sister, Sarah Cannon; nieces and nephews, Mary Downey and Olin Cannon, both of Augusta, and Robert C. Boyd, Fayetteville. 

Memorial gifts may be sent to Union Presbyterian Seminary, 3401 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227 or to Covenant Woods, 7090 Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Lanier M. Padgett, 73, of Avera entered into rest on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at University Hospital, Augusta.

Mr. Padgett was a lifelong resident of Avera, a son of the late Zeke and Estelle Padgett and Dave and Lena Padgett. He was a lifelong member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Avera, and retired as supervisor from Thermo King after 35 years of service. Mr. Padgett served on Avera City Council for eight years.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Avera, with Rev. Frank Thigpen and Rev. John Beck officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dera Brooks, Doris Milburn and Ogle Atkins; and brother, Johnny Padgett.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Glender Padgett of Avera; son, Jeffrey Padgett of Avera; daughter, Kim (Kevin) Poss of Gibson; grandson, Jackson Poss of Gibson; brother, Albert (Rachel) Padgett of Avera; sisters-in-law, Johnnie Walden of Louisville, Malene Padgett of Avera, Frankie (Forest) Johnson of Martinez, Vivian Braddock of Gibson and Joyce Smith of Waynesboro; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.   

Pallbearers were John Padgett, Timmy Padgett, Charles Padgett, Johnny Padgett Jr., Billy Faglier, Charles Roberts, Ralph Kelley, Chuck Terry and M.L. Hadden.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Carlton Junior Black, 81, of Martinez entered into rest on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015.

A native of Augusta, Mr. Black was retired transpiration driver for Gulf/BP. After retirement, he began working in parts delivery for Bob Richards Toyota. He was a member of Lighthouse Ministries Services (ALMS). Mr. Black was an U.S. Army veteran.

Funeral services were held at noon on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Kiokee Baptist Church, Appling, with Dr. John Robinson and Rev. Stephen Black officiating. Burial followed at Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Mitchell, at 3 p.m.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Carl Black and Pearl Gregg Black; four brothers; and three sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Polly Cartledge Black; daughters, Teresa Chaney and Jennifer Hogan (Stacy); and grandchildren, Rodney Chaney, Gabriel Hogan, Eli Hogan and Hannah Hogan.

If so desired, memorials may be made to ALMS Building Fund, 1824 Cottonwood Drive, Augusta, GA 30906.

Starling-Evans Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Shirley Dunaway Buffington, 73, of Thomson entered into rest on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at Gibson Health and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Buffington was a native of McDuffie County. She was a homemaker and a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with her nephew, Rodney Dunaway, officiating. Burial was in Savannah Valley Gardens.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard Buffington.

Survivors include nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a church or McDuffie County Animal Shelter.

Curtis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Vincent Cannida of Louisville entered into rest on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Georgia Regents Medical Center, Augusta.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Henderson Grove AME Church, Sandersville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Cannida was a native of Washington County, but moved to Jefferson County about 20 years ago. He was born to the late Frank Archer Sr. and Marie Kelsey in Washington County. He was a member and trustee at the Henderson Grove AME Church. He was a 1981 graduate of Washington County High School. Mr. Cannida was the owner and operator of Vincent Cleaning Services and Vincent Cooking and Catering.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Lorene Archer, Johnny Archer Sr., Tommy Cannida, Melvin Archer, Jimmy Archer, Sallie Watts and Mildred Wright.

Survivors include his children, Brianna M. Cannida and Varissa J’Mya Cannida, both of Louisville; stepson, Specialist E4 La’ Stavius Hunt, Camp Stanley, South Korea; siblings, Annie Mae Lawson, Sarah Hudson and Willie Frank Cannida, all of Tennille, Francis Cannida, Ethlean Dixon, Phyllis Cannida, Lynda (Lemuel) White, Theresa Archer, Linda Faye Archer, Marion Cannida and Frank Archer Jr., all of Sandersville, Patricia Archer, Macon, Willie Lee (Reba Mae) Cannida, Philadelphia, Pa., and Calvin Archer, Atlanta; mother of his children, Diahann Cannida of Louisville; sister-in-law, Linda Robinson Archer, Tennille; friend, Martha Poole, Sandersville; family, Pauline Hines, Mary and James Cook and Paula Prather, all of Louisville; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Family may be contacted at the residence of his children, Louisville; sister, Phyllis Williams, Sandersville; or at Davis Funeral Home, Louisville.

Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dr. John Stanton Evans Jr., 94, of Forest, Va., entered into rest on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015.

Dr. Evans was born Oct. 12, 1921, in Camilla to the late John Stanton Evans and Elizabeth Burson. He received a BSIA from Berry College in 1942 and immediately volunteered for the Army Air Force, where he became a radioman-gunner for the duration of WWII. He then entered Emory, University where he obtained a master’s degree in physics and met and married Mary Lonnie Dixon. They moved to Knoxville, Tenn., where Dr. Evans completed the requirements for a Ph.D in physics. He began working at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) in Hampton, Va., in 1952. NACA soon became NASA, and he worked for 30 years contributing to the Mercury, Gemini, Viking, Apollo and Scramjet programs.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Avera, with Rev. Tommy Anderson officiating.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lonnie Dixon; daughters, Frances Elizabeth Evans and Mary Jane Adkins (Dan Adkins); son, John Stanton Evans III (Dana Dupree Evans); and grandchildren, Dr. Joshua David Evans (Erin Lewis Evans), Laura Elizabeth Evans and John Daniel Evans.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. David Lewis Harper, 78, of Norwood entered into rest on Nov. 14, 2015.

Mr. Harper was born in Norwood to the late Roy Lee Harper and Evie Brewer Harper. He was a lifelong resident of Warren County and was the owner and operator of Harper’s Electric and Plumbing. Mr. Harper served on the Norwood City Council for six years and was mayor for the past 25 years. He was a member of Norwood United Methodist Church.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at Norwood United Methodist Church, with Rev. Don Richards, Rev. David Jenkins and Jimmy Waller officiating. Interment followed at Scruggs Cemetery, Norwood.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Billy Harper, James Harper and Carl Harper.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Sybil Nichols Harper; daughters, Pam (David) McCord of Norwood, and Donna (Mark) Phillips of Gibson; brother, Charles (Mary Bessie) Harper of Warrenton; sister, Helen (Lewis) Newsome of Warrenton; grandchildren, Alicia (Dustin) Usry, and Brandon (Cassie) Phillips; and great-grandchild, Layla Usry.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Norwood United Methodist Church, PO Box 114, Norwood, GA 30821.

Beggs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. George Odis Hughes, 92, of Thomson entered into rest on Nov. 12, 2015, at University Hospital-McDuffie.

Mr. Hughes was born in Glascock County, and was one of 11 children born to the late David Hughes and the late Annie Mae Dismuke Hughes. At an early age, Mr. Hughes joined Fellowship Baptist Church, Gibson. He moved to Thomson, where he became founder and owner of Hughes Furniture and Mattress Gallery with more than 65 years of service. He has served as a city councilman, as a member of the Downtown Development Authority and Industrial Development Board, and he was currently serving as chairman of the Department of Family and Children Services Advisory Board. He was one of the founding directors of McDuffie Bank and Trust and was director emeritus of State Bank and Trust. Mr. Hughes was a member of First Baptist Church, Thomson, and the Men’s Bible Class. He served as former Training Union Leader and on many church committees. He was also a Mason and Shriner.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at First Baptist Church, Thomson, with Rev. David Lambert officiating. Interment followed at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Sara Neal Hughes.

Survivors include his daughters, Sandra Ann Hughes (Don) Clauson of Martinez, and Mary Linda Hughes of Thomson; brother, Gene Hughes (Jane) of Thomson; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Hughes of Thomson; and grandchildren, Caleb Clauson-Hughes, Sara Blackmon- Hughes, Grace Blackmon-Hughes and Jimmy Blackmon.

Pallbearers were David Everson, David Hughes, Mark Hughes, Carroll Hughes, Bob Hughes and Caleb Clauson-Hughes.

Honorary pallbearers were Roger Dunaway and members of the Men’s Bible Class.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 1205, Thomson, GA 30824.

Beggs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 

Mrs. Lucy Johnson, 79, of Bartow entered into rest on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at her residence.

As per her request, there will be no services.

Tomlinson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rev. Donald Formby Lumpkin of Louisville entered into rest on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2015.

Rev. Lumpkin was the youngest of 11 children born to the late Paul and Leila Maybelle Formby Lumpkin on Dec. 7, 1930. He is a graduate of Tennessee Temple University. Rev. Lumpkin spent more than six decades preaching primarily in small churches in and around his hometown of Rome. In 1960, he took the full-time pastorship of Snow Springs Baptist Church, Adairsville, and then moved to Emerson Baptist Church in 1969. In 1971, Rev. Lumpkin and his family moved to Augusta, where he served as associate pastor of Curtis Baptist Church, before moving to Wadley Baptist Church, Wadley, in 1972. Seven years later, he became a pastor of Jackson First Baptist Church, Jackson, S.C., where he spent 16 years. In 1996, he returned to Jefferson County, where he had a short stint at Moxley Baptist Chuch, then spent more than 15 years at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Avera. He retired from full-time preaching in 2012 at age 82, but continued to speak off and on as his health allowed.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Avera.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Joan Head Lumpkin; children, David Lumpkin of Statesboro, Sharon Tomlinson of Swainsboro, Tim Lumpkin of Louisville, and Russ Lumpkin of Evans; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Tomlinson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Thomas Christopher “Chris” McMaugh, 50, of Ranger entered into rest surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015, at Floyd County Medical Center, Rome.

Per his request, cremation will be under the direction of Georgia Cremation Center, Acworth, with a family interment service to be scheduled and announced at a later date.

Mr. McMaugh was born Sept. 9, 1965, in Atlanta, and graduated from Cherokee County High School, Acworth. He worked in construction and manufacturing. Mr. McMaugh had suffered various health issues in the last two years.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Cecil “Shaz” Futch.

Survivors include his daughter, Britney (Nick) German of Cumming; granddaughter, Addy German of Cumming; mother, Suzanne F. (Robert H. Jr.) Powers of Midville; father, Paul Thomas McMaugh of Ranger; grandmother, Fannie Mae Lawson Futch of Vero Nursing Home, Wadley; sister, Kimberly McMaugh Pichardo; nieces, Sophia and Seidy Pichardo of Dhaka, Bangladesh; aunt, Cecilia F. (Stan) Dawson of John’s Island, S.C.; and stepbrother, stepsister, many cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS  66675.

Mrs. Caroline Fulghum Oglesby, 86, of Swainsboro entered into rest on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at her home.

Mrs. Oglesby was a native of Midville, a graduate of Summertown High School, a member of the Summertown Garden Club and Midville First Baptist Church. She retired as a tax assessor for Emanuel County.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Peebles-Curry Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Phil Wilson officiating. Interment was in Midville City Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Russell Oglesby; parents, Joseph Carlos and Georgia Quinney Fulghum; sons, Tony Darrell Oglesby and Russell Carlos “Rusty” Oglesby; and brother, George James Fulghum.

Survivors include sister-in-law, Annamelia Oglesby of Midville; nieces and nephews, Vicky Fulghum Belcher (Dewey) of Edgehill, Amy Fulghum Thomas of Macon, Barbara Oglesby Lewis (Jim), Inez Oglesby Kemp and Michael Oglesby, all of Midville, Dianne Oglesby Morris (John) of Swainsboro, Patrice Oglesby Toulson (William) of Louisville, Beulah Allmond Altman of North Augusta, S.C., Jody Wilson (Angela) of Summertown, and Roan Powell of Sylvania; cousin, Becky Carr Dollar (Jerry) of North Augusta, S.C.; friends and caretakers, Michael Stevens, Rebecca Carswell and Robertha Smith; and her dog, Precious.

Pallbearers were Michael Stevens, Larry Morrison, Dennis Hall, William Toulson, Rhett Daniels and Will Carr.

Contributions may be made to the Midville City Cemetery c/o Midville Garden Club, PO Box 162, Midville, GA 30441.

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Miss Dawn Joy Peters, 60, of Comer entered into rest on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015.

Miss Peters was born in Gladwin, Mich., to Ellyn Mae and the late Earl Chester Peters. She was a homemaker.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, with Rev. Jeff Pierce officiating. Interment followed at Comer City Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her father; and daughter, Amy Jewel Giesbrecht.

Survivors include her mother; daughters, Jennifer Dianne Wade, Shawna Renee (Chad) Gary and Desire Janielle Tate; sisters, Dottie Peters, Denise (Verle) Unruh and LeaErla Sheffield; brothers, Steve (Kim) Peters and Sam (Susan) Peters; and grandchildren, Christian Marcus Wade, Ethan Tryce Grindle, Mitchell Trenton Wayne Grindle, Landen Seth Grindle and Marshal Liam Tate.

Pallbearers were her four oldest grandsons, son-in-law, Chad Gary, and Gage Gillespie.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Roy Jackson Sanders of Cross-Green Community entered into rest on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, Savannah.

Mr. Sanders was born to the late Wayne and Rosa Murphy Sanders on Oct. 14, 1949.  He was educated in Jefferson County schools. At an early age, he joined San Clair Baptist Church. He was a retiree of Fulghum Fiber, working for more than 20 years as a machine operator, and also did mechanic work.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at 1 p.m. at San Clair Baptist Church, Wadley, with Rev. Michael Thomas officiating and Minister Terry Madison presiding. Burial was in Green Cemetery, Cross-Green Community.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Gladys Williams and Gaynell Tennyson; and brother, C.D. Sanders.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Johnson Sanders; children, Erin (Christopher) McLendon and Roy Sanders Jr., both of Swainsboro; sisters, Marion White, Wadley, and Mae Alice Barge, Trenton, N.J.; brother, Wayne Sanders, Swainsboro; uncles, Mo E., Sim and Duncan Murphy; grandchildren, StarKayla, Deante’, Ronyae, Deondre and Roinaysha; great-grandchildren, Kaylee, King and James; and other relatives and friends

Pallbearers were Darren Cobb, Eric Dillard, Tyrone Johnson, Bill Tennyson, Julian White and Lee Williams.

Honorary pallbearers were The Traffic Troopers.

Jogresan Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Mary Agnes “Aggie” Williams Secord, 91, of Grovetown entered into rest on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Hall Personal Care Home, Augusta. 

One of six children born to the late Mary Lou Walden Williams and the late Albert Randolph Williams, Mrs. Secord was a native of Jefferson County. At the age of 10, the family moved to Glascock County, where she attended school, played basketball and was a 1943 graduate. After working on a farm for several months, she went to business school and was hired by civil service as a clerk at Robbins Air Force Base, Warner Robins, after which she transferred to Atlanta, retiring with 30 years of service. Upon retirement, she moved to Columbia County.

Funeral services were held at Mt. Zion Congregational Methodist Church, Mitchell, at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, with Rev. Tony Mims officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Aubrey Williams and Nan Lee Griswell.

Survivors include her husband, Clayton Charles Secord; son, Steve Ashley (Katherine) of Jacksonville, Fla.; siblings, Albert R. Williams of Augusta, John W. Williams of Savannah, and Florrie W. Hughes of Dearing; great-niece-in-law, Belinda Bridges; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were her nephews, Dennis Griswell, Randy Griswell, Harold Hughes, Larry Hughes, Jason Williams, Joey Williams, Mark Williams and Wayne Williams.

James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Susan Lorena Stone White, 91, of Savannah, formerly of Swainsboro, entered into rest on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015.

A native of Turbeville, S.C., Mrs. White was born to the late Samuel Stone and Elizabeth Bertell McElveen Stone. She attended high school in Moncks, S.C. She was a registered nurse, working with Candler Hospital, Savannah, for many years. 

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at Sardis Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Swainsboro, with Jerry Taylor officiating.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Russell Talmadge White.

Survivors include her brother, Joe Stone of Moncks Corner, S.C.; sister-in-law, Mary Short of Wadley; and niece, Dianne Griffin of Savannah.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Verna Mae Arrington of Augusta entered into rest on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at her residence.

Mrs. Arrington was a member of Fleming Lodge.

A celebration of life service was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, at Woodland Baptist Church, Matthews.

Mrs. Shirley Beckworth, 72, of Mitchell entered into rest on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, at her residence.  

A native of Hutton, Ill., Mrs. Beckworth had made her home in Mitchell for many years. She was the daughter of the late Edward Rickett and Loretta Jones Rickett and was as a homemaker.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, at Beckworth Swinson Cemetery, Baxley.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Wayne Rickett.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Henry Beckworth; brothers, Bill Rickett and Lyle Rickett; sisters, Annie Jenkins, Barbara Moran, Betty McNab and Vera Kilsen; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Thelma Paschal Carr of Louisville entered into rest on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, at Vero Nursing Home, Wadley.

Mrs. Carr was a native of Jefferson County, born to the late Herman Davis and Eudell Paschal-Kelly. She was married the late George Carr Sr. and attended Jefferson County Public School System. At an early age, she joined Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as a member of the choir, and was a member of the Spring Bethel Benevolent Society. She was retired from Thermo King, Inc., after 30 years. 

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church, Louisville, with Rev. Carl W. Simmons Jr. as eulogist. Burial followed in Spring Bethel Benevolent Society Cemetery, Louisville.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, George Carr Jr.; and brother, Robert Kelly.

Survivors include her children, Joanne (Archie) Brinson, Cross-Green Community, Leotis (Julia) Carr, Edgar Lee (Brenda) Carr and James B. Carr, all of Louisville; siblings, Bobby (Thelma) Davis, Oakland, Calif., Charlie (Mamie) Davis, Freddie (Burine) Hill and Debbie (Leroy) Ruff, all of Louisville, Marvin (Marsha) Davis and Bernestine (Abram) Batts, both of Savannah, Rev. Joe (Natasha) Hill, Tennille, Dorothy (William) Randell, Sacramento, Calif., Emma M. Vargas, Wilton, Calif., Cleo Ghant, Augusta, Shirley (Leroy) Smith and Velverdene Davis, both of Atlanta, and Tammy (David) Nelson, Union City; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lewis (Helen) Carr Sr., Anell Frazier and Katie (L.W.) Sherrod, all of Louisville; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Davis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Miss Lucy Renea Harris Johnson, 79, of Bartow entered into rest on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at her residence.

Miss Johnson was born in Coweta County to the late Lubie Carl Harris and Lillie Mae Gertrude Bunn. She lived in Bartow for many years. She retired from Paytex Corporation and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Ann Faulkner Mosley.

Survivors include her daughters, Heather Thompson, Susan Youmans, Loretta Kyle and Susan Castro; son, Jeffrey Thomas Faulkner; brother, Alvin Harris; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Wilbur Carlton Johnson, 82, of Warrenton entered into rest on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at University Hospital, Augusta.

Mr. Johnson, a native and lifelong resident of Warren County, was the son of the late G.B. and Erma Hill Johnson. He retired after 34 years of service with the Georgia Department of Transportation as an Area Engineer. A 1951 graduate of the Warren County High School, Mr. Johnson was a member of the Glascock County Farm Bureau, member for 60 years and past master of Franklin Masonic Lodge No. 11, and was a former member of the Board of Trustees at Briarwood Academy. Mr. Johnson was a member of Johnson United Methodist Church.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, at Johnson United Methodist Church, with Rev. Don Richards officiating. Burial, with Masonic Rites, followed in Johnson Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by a brother, David T. Johnson.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Marjorie Hart Johnson; three sons, Timothy C. Johnson, Townsend, Thomas R. (Kathy) Johnson, Bastonville, and Tony H. (Marla) Johnson, Sandersville; grandchildren, Andrew (Katy), Maria Celeste, Reed, Taylor, Tyler and Logan; brother, W. Larry Johnson of Warrenton; and sister-in-law, Ponda T. Johnson of Warrenton.

Pallbearers were Eston Usry, Terry Johnson, Shawn Johnson, Scott Johnson, Dan Grube, Donald Kitchens, Randy Johnson and Joe Shurley.

Honorary pallbearers were members of Franklin Masonic Lodge No. 11.

Memorials may be made to the Johnson United Methodist Church, C/O Tommy Johnson 7731 Bastonville Road, Warrenton, GA 30828.

Lowe Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Infant Raniqua LaShayla Waltower of Keysville entered into rest on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at Georgia Regents Medical Center, Augusta.

Graveside services were held at 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at St. Clair Baptist Church Cemetery, Keysville, with Rev. Tommie Walker Jr. officiating. 

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Eddie and Sarah Waltower.

Survivors include her parents, Randy Jerome Waltower Sr. of Gough and Marquida LaShonda Smith of Keysville; brothers, Jayrin Williams, Randell Waltower, Mykell Scott and Randy Jerome Waltower Jr., all of Augusta; sister, Raneisha Waltower of Augusta; grandparents, Marcus Smith, Mary Ann Andrews and Bobbie Jo Boyd, all of Keysville; great-great-grandfather, Watson Cooper Sr. of Keysville; uncles, James Waltower and Tyrone Waltower, both of Gough, James London Jr. of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Marcus Smith and Watson Cooper Jr., both of Keysville; aunts, Stephanie Smith, Veronica Streetman and Dorcus Stewart, all of Keysville, and Cynthia Lewis of Augusta; a host of great-aunts, great-uncles and other relatives.

Pallbearers were James Waltower, Bobby Jones, Randell Waltower and Randy Waltower.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Ben Davis Sr., 80, of Orlando, Fla., entered into rest on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015.

Mr. Davis was born to Ben Trumpler and Martha Davis on Sept. 15, 1935 in Louisville, the first of five children. He was raised by his grandparents, Julia Davis and Charlie Davis. He attended Jefferson County High School, Louisville. Upon graduation, he entered the U.S. Army on July 17, 1954, and served until June 17, 1956. After leaving the military, he married Lizzie Davis. He also worked in construction. 

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Agape Assembly Baptist Church, Orlando, Fla., with Minister Gregory Davis as eulogist. Interment, with full military honors, was in Washington Park Cemetery, Orlando, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; wife, Lizzie; brothers, Charlie Davis “Price” and Daniel Davis; sister, Elizabeth Fann; and aunts, Julia Mae Goodman and Nancy Fleming.
Survivors include his children, Annie (Larry) Boyd of Brunswich, Martha (Michael) Johnson, Ben Davis Jr., Sherry (Ed) Charlton, Greg (Madelyn) Davis, Annie (James) Johnson and LaToya (Chris) Powell, all of Orlando, Fla.; sisters, Hattie (Rev. Cecil) Parrish of Nashville, Tenn., and Margaret (Minister Willie James) Lawson of Macon; sisters-in-law, Altemes Ponder of Louisville, Evelyn Davis and Erilla Davis, both of Brunswick, Elizabeth Davis of Sandersville, and Shirley Davis of Ludowici; friends, Bertha Williams and Jackie Barton, both of Orlando, Fla.; 23 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers were Ronnie Franklin, Dante Boyd, Larry Boyd Jr., Greg Davis Jr., Antonio Davis and Edmund Charlton.

Postell’s Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Mack “Sonny Boy” Fields, 74, of Bartow entered into rest on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, at Jefferson Hospital, Louisville.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Faith Memorial CME Church, Louisville, with Rev. Vernon White officiating and Rev. Willie Tomlin presiding. Interment will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.

Mr. Fields was born on Nov. 4, 1941, in Bartow to the late Lacy and Pecola Warthen Fields. At a young age, he joined Ebenezer CME Church. He received his education in the Jefferson County School System. He was a retired welder from Thermo King-Ingersoll Rand Corp.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Cora Flournoy, Vastha Jordan, Ruby Mae Mountain, Cleo Atkins, Lottie Wells, Frances Dixon, Cora Fields, Elizabeth Fields, Tommy Lee Fields, Johnny Fields, Luke Fields, Lacy Fields Jr. and Robert Lewis Fields.

Survivors include his children, Kenneth Fields (Tracy), Hubert Fields (LaShondra), Gail Fields, Tammy Renfroe and Faye Fields; sisters, Betty Fields, Annie Carter (Nick) of Mt. Vernon, N.Y., Rose Prince of Bronx, N.Y., and Martha Brown of Bartow; grandchildren, Dwight Huggins Jr., Allison Renfroe, Tyler Fields, Terrance Thomas and Malcom Thomas; step-granddaughter, Shericka Lawrence; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Fields, Tommy Fields, Kenneth Fields, Royzamsky Ramsey, Freddie Samples and Kary Ramsey.

Honorary pallbearers will be officers of Faith Memorial CME Church.

Garrer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Mary Lou Walker-Jones, 94, entered into rest on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015.

Mrs. Walker-Jones was born on June 30, 1921, in Keysville to Joe and Willie Idella Walker. She was the widow of the late Thomas Oliver Jones. Mrs. Walker-Jones was a member, Usher and Mother of the Church at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, Matthews.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, Matthews, at 11 a.m.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers; sisters; children, Dorothy M. Jones, Mary E. Jones, Bernice Jones Whitfield, Deacon Thomas O. Jones, Deacon Joe M. Jones, Brank Y. Jones and Ricky C. Jones Sr.; and one grandchild.

Survivors include her children, Fannie L. Jones (Richard Berry) and Rev. Dr. Willie L. Jones Sr. (Christine), both of Wrens, Deacon Leonard B. Jones (Helen), Warner Robins, Deacon John J. Jones (Crystal), Charlotte, N.C., and Deacon Bobby S. Jones (Marcella), Statesboro; daughters-in-law, Ann Thomas Jones, Brenda W. Jones, Barbara D. Jones and Patricia B. Jones; son-in-law, Leo Whitfield; 26 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were her sons and oldest grandsons.

Honorary pallbearers were her sons-in-law, grandsons and great-grandsons.

Mr. Roy Thomas McGahee, 81, of Stapleton entered into rest on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, at his residence.

One of four boys born to the late Alice Louise Sheppard McGahee and the late George Carpenter McGahee Sr., Mr. McGahee was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, living within a mile of his birthplace. He married his wife Betty Brown McGahee in 1958. He retired with 35 years of service from the Georgia Department of Transportation, where he purchased materials and maintained stock in the Tennille office. Mr. McGahee began serving at Waldens United Methodist Church on Aug. 7, 1947, until he was no longer physically able. He was a steward and served as secretary/treasurer of the Men’s Club for more than 40 years. He was a member of Woodmen of the World and the Sheriff’s Association.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at Waldens United Methodist Church, Avera, with Rev. Tommy Anderson officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Johnny Samuel McGahee.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Betty Brown McGahee; children, Joy McGahee Hadden (Murray) and Mike McGahee; brothers, Maurice McGahee (Sydney) and George Carpenter McGahee Jr. (Darlene); and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Waldens UMC, c/o Patricia Kitchens, 1304 Hadden Pond Rd., Avera, GA 30803.

James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Patricia Mahaley Gay Murphy, 69, of Thomson entered into rest on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at University Hospital, Augusta.

One of two children born to the late Essie Katie Newsome Gay and the late Johnny Lee Gay, Mrs. Murphy was a native of Washington County, but grew up in Jefferson County, moving to McDuffie County in 1974 when she married. She worked as a seamstress for Moxley Manufacturing. 

A celebration of life service was held at Purvis Community Center, formerly Purvis School House, on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at 12:30 p.m., with Rev. Ralph Kitchens officiating.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, William Hampton Murphy Sr.

Survivors include her daughters, Emily E. Howell (Wayne) and Beatrice M. Floyd (Lewis); brother, Richard Gay; grandchildren, John Howell, Dewey Howell, Chris Howell, Hampton Floyd, Mahaley Floyd and Pierce Floyd; and great-granddaughter, Christina Ann Howell.

James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Alex Oliphant of Augusta entered into rest on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015.

Mr. Oliphant, a native of Wrens, retired from the V.A. Medical Center as a nursing assistant after 33 years of service.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at 11 a.m. at B. A Williams Memorial Chapel, with Minister JoAnne Saunders officiating. Burial was in Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, S.C.

Survivors include his daughters, Cheryl O. (Bobby) Dunn, Augusta, and Wendy O (Herbert Jr.) Hairston, Evans; son, Mark V. Oliphant, Atlanta; sister, Ada Dorcelus, Augusta; grandchildren, Darius C. Hairston and Sheena S. Hairston, both of Evans; aunt, Gertrude Kelsey, Augusta; sisters-in-law, Beulah Patterson Oliphant, Sherman, Texas, and Agnes Streeter, Augusta; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Williams Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Gerald Johnson “Gerry” Allen, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., entered into rest on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at Mt. Pleasant Hospital.

A native of East Point, Mr. Allen was a son of the late John Edward Allen and Lula Johnson Allen. He graduated from Russell High School, East Point. Mr. Allen was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1957 until 1961, when he was appointed a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserves and served until 1965. He was a member of the U.S. Navy’s Hurricane Hunters. He received a bachelor’s degree in forestry in 1956 from the University of Georgia and worked 40 years in forestry, primarily with Union Camp. He was a member of Springfield Methodist Church, former Vidalia Rotary Club member and served one term on the Vidalia City Council and was an editorial columnist for the Vidalia Advance Newspaper.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at Louisville City Cemetery, with Dr. Bill Daniel officiating.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dr. John Edward Allen Jr. and Thomas Erwin Allen.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Gayle Carroll Allen of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; son, Gerald J. Allen Jr. of Valley Glen, Calif.; daughter, Leslie Allen Lane of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; brother, McKenzie Williams Allen; granddaughters, Anne Allen Lane and Ansley Rose Lane; and several nieces and nephews.

If so desired, donations should be made to the UGA Foundation Center for Forest Business Support Fund, ATT: Bridget Harden, University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, 180 East Green Street, Athens, GA 30602.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Marion J. Penrow Askew, 85, of Vidette entered into rest on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at her residence.

Mrs. Askew was born on May 23, 1930, in Jefferson County to the late Era and Claude Gray. She was a resident of Vidette, a member of Gough Baptist Church and attended Burkehaven Chapel, Waynesboro. Mrs. Askew was a homemaker.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, at Burkehaven Chapel, Waynesboro, with Garry Morgan and James Gay officiating.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Floyd T. Penrow; and second husband, Quinton Askew.

Survivors include her children, Johnny Penrow (Connie), Ann McNair (Bob), Steve Penrow (Nancy) and Andre Penrow (Inez); grandchildren, Chris Penrow, Bobby McNair, Pamela Skuza, Michael Penrow, Brian Penrow, Amanda Hendley and Alexis Wilson; many great-grandchildren; brother, Bufford Gray (Vallie); and sister, Nellie Pizzie.

DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home and Cremation Service was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Easter Mae Davis, 76, of Charlotte, N.C., entered into rest on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at her residence.

Mrs. Davis was born on April 9, 1939, in Avera to the late Dolphus and Onnie Brown Davis. She moved to New Jersey where she became an Eastern Star. She was married to the late Thomas Elvis Estes Jr. and had four children with him. She worked as a machinist and housekeeper. 

Funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Magnolia Baptist Church, Avera, with Rev. Wallace Peeples officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. 

Survivors include her sons, Ronnie (Annette) Estes Sr. of Newark, N.J., and Elvis Ulysses (Jacqueline) Estes of Charlotte, N.C.; daughters, Pat Theresa (Curtis) Yarbrough of Augusta, and Jennifer (Kennedy) Estes-Williams of Charlotte, N.C.; extended children, Larry Lindale Davis, Michael Wells and Ernestine (Frederick) Ellis, all of Newark, N.J., and Yvonne (Rashid) Wood of Nashville, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Freeman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Rosetta “Etta” Freeman Habersham entered into rest on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Doctors Hospital, Augusta.

Mrs. Habersham was born on Dec. 9, 1925, to the late Mary Lou Turner Freeman and she was raised by the late Fred Freeman. She attended Jefferson County Public Schools. At an early age, she became a member of the Wrens Chapel AME Church, Wrens. In 1940, she married Fred Smith and had two sons. She married Allen Habersham on Dec. 31, 1948.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at 3 p.m. at Harts Grove Baptist Church, Stapleton, with Rev. Dr. Willie L. Jones presiding and Rev. Quinzel E. Chestnut I as eulogist. Interment was in Wrens Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wrens.

She was preceded in death by her sons, Freddie Smith and John Willie Smith; brother, John Willie Freeman Sr.; and sister, Mary Alice Andrews.

Survivors include her daughter, Brenda (Quinzel) Chestnut; sons, Stanley (Stella) Thomas, Melvin (Patricia) Habersham, Phillip Habersham and Leon Keith Habersham; 18 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; stepsisters, Mary Brown and Dorothy Brown; friends, Myrtis Quarterman, Cathy Stone, Helena Smith and Sylvia Chestnut; sister-in-law, Annie Freeman; daughters-in-law, Florrie  Smith and Essie Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Freeman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Billy Hadden, 79, of Gibson entered into rest on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at University Hospital.  

Mr. Hadden was a native of Jefferson County, but had lived in Gibson for many years. He was a son of the late Doe and Susie Usry Hadden. He retired after many years of service as a supervisor from EZ-Go Textron.             

Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Jacky Downs officiating.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Connie Kirkendall Hadden; son, Victor Hadden; and brothers, Ray Hadden and Johnny Hadden. 

Survivors include his sons, Tony (Lora) Hadden of Thomson, and Ricky Hadden of Gibson; granddaughter, Crystal (DeWayne) Rabun of Thomson; great-granddaughter, Macie Rabun of Thomson; friend, Hazel Moore of Dublin; and several nieces and nephews.  

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Frances C. “Frankie” Horton, 92, of Waynesboro entered into rest on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, at Brentwood Health and Rehabilitation Center.

A native and lifelong resident of Burke County, Mrs. Horton was the daughter of the late Otis Cliett and Fannie Trowbridge Cliett. She graduated from Georgia Teachers College and worked 30 years as a clerk with the ASCS Office, Burke County. Mrs. Horton was a lifelong Presbyterian, and was a member of Vidette Presbyterian Church and Waynesboro First Presbyterian Church.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, at Rose Dhu Cemetery, Vidette, with Rev. Tom Oliver officiating.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Manton Horton Sr.; and brother, Otis Cliett Jr.

Survivors include her son, Manton (Glenda) Horton Jr. of Waynesboro; granddaughters, Jennifer (Keith) Quick of Brooklet, and Amanda T. (Jeff) McKneely of Stockbridge; great-grandson, Jordan Herrington; great-granddaughters, Megan McKneely, Macey McKneely and Jenna McKneely; and nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

A memorial service was held for Miss Thelma Kate Jackson, 65, of Wrens on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Aldred CME Church, Warrenton, with Rev. Horace A. Head and Rev. Vernon White officiating.

Miss Jackson was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Lee (Naomi) Jackson on Feb. 21, 1950, in Gibson. She attended the schools in Glascock County. Miss Jackson was a homemaker. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Joe Jackson, Robert Lee Jackson, Willie Jackson, Benny Jackson and Bulah Neely. 

Survivors include her children, James Jackson (Keisha), Augusta, Lisa (Larry) Rhoney, Justin (Joy) Staten, Sharee Jackson and Bernard Jones, all of Wrens, and Terrence (Malissa) Staten, Hahira; sisters, Stella White, Masie Brown and Glenise Moss, all of Thomson, Burene Brown, Wrens, and Ruth Brown, Savannah; brothers, Hubert Jackson, Thomas Jackson and Wallace Jackson, all of Atlanta; grandchildren, Ryon Jackson, Laheede Jackson, Jasmine Jackson, Kaitlyn Staten, Jason Staten, Peyton Staten, Chloe Staten, Jamiria Smith and Braden Wilcher; great-grandchildren, Talasha Jackson, Santwan Jackson, Saniah Lane, Summer Brinson and King George; friends, Joyce Hatcher, Frances Robinson and Alfonsia Huff; and a host of other relatives and friends .

Freeman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Miss Martha Pace, 92, of Lawrenceville entered into rest on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015.

Miss Pace was retired from the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, where she worked for 48 years. She was a member of Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church, a former member of Midway Presbyterian Church and a charter member of Glen Haven Presbyterian Church, Decatur. Miss Pace spent her final years at The Bridge At Lawrenceville.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home, Decatur, with Rev. Jeff Davis officiating. Interment was at Redan Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell H. Pace Sr. and Minnie Reagan Pace; twin, Mary; siblings, Henry (Mary Jean) Pace, Virginia (Loy) Flor, Roy L. Pace, Elizabeth Pace and infant twin brothers.

Survivors include her sister-in-law, Ann Pace; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church.

A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Michael Ray Peavy of Louisville entered into rest on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015.

Mr. Peavy was an artisan and craftsman, having worked with Tony Schweitzer and Savannah River Art Glass. His work resides in churches and residences in the area. He owned a stained glass shop in Atlanta. He also worked on restorations and historical Augusta projects.

A celebration of life service was held on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in North Augusta, S.C.

He was preceded in death by his aunt, Betty; uncle, James; father, Paul; mother, Nancy; grandmother, Mozelle “Mimi;” and grandfather, Alfred Gary.

Survivors include his children, James Peavy, Baylor Peavy and Scott Peterson; and friends, Barbara (Peavy) Miller and David Miller, Leslie (Peavy) Heady and Brenda Verdery-DeVaney.

Mrs. Jeanette Lee Sanford, 50, of Griffin entered into rest on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015. 

Mrs. Sanford was born in Washington and reared in Washington County. She was the daughter of the late Theodore E. “Ted” Sanford and the late Sally Louella Balkwell Sanford. Mrs. Sanford was a homemaker.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, Jefferson County, with Rev. Tom Harrison officiating. 

Survivors include her children, Kristie Nichole Janes of Griffin, Jeremy Ross Janes of Wichita, Kan., and Shelly Amanda J. Todd (Matthew) of Dublin; grandchildren, Amanda Lee Reece, Destini Ann Todd, Ryland Gage Todd, Landon Oliver Janes, Ella Grace Janes and Kelley Ross Janes; and sisters, Letah Sanford of Atlanta, and Lorraine S. Poole (Tony) of Marietta.  

May and Smith Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Mary Ellen Paster Sebastian, 86, of Stapleton entered into rest on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center. 

Mrs. Sebastian was born to the late Pauline Pittman Timm and the late J.A. Paster in Green Bay, Wis., living there until she was 12 when her mother moved them to San Diego, Calif., where she graduated high school. Mrs. Peaster served as a WAC from November 1948 to April 1952, taking an honorable discharge when she married her husband, a soldier in the Army, in Japan. The family lived in Kansas and Germany before being stationed at Fort Gordon and settling in Augusta. She was a homemaker. 

Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7, 2015, at Wrens Memorial Cemetery.

Survivors include her children, George R. Sebastian (Loretta) of Phoenix, Ariz., V. Marie Sebastian of New Bern, N.C., O. David Sebastian (Dawn) and John D. Sebastian (Angela); grandchildren, Raylene Anne, Matthew Joseph, Travis James, Bonita Marie, John Eric, William Justin, Melissa Diane, Joseph Allen, Nolan Dixon and Sara Adele; and great-grandchildren, Ella Joy and Caleb Jason Daniel.

James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Liller Mae Tennant entered into rest on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, at Atlanta Medical.

Mrs. Tennant was born on Aug. 2, 1934, in Louisville, tot eh late Ples and Bessie Flournoy. She graduated from Jefferson County High School, School of Cosmetology and Georgia State University. She was employed with EOC of Atlanta, Morris Brown College and Hands on Atlanta. Mrs. Tennant attended Higher Ground Empowerment Center where she served in the E. Hall Special, Missionary and Deaconess Board.

Funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Higher Ground Empowerment Center, Atlanta, with Overseer Dexter L. Johnson as eulogist.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and 12 siblings.

Survivors include her husband, Fred Tennant; daughters, Jacqueline Earley, Linda Martin and Cynthia Cox; son, Rayart Cox III; grandchildren, Brad (Kisha) Flournoy, Brandi Earley, Kenneth (Arkesha) Martin, Naquoyha Maddox, Ebonie Martin, Norris Ray Maddox II, Nicholas Cox, Nicole Cox, Rae’Shelle Cox, Devetta Cox, De’Andria Cox, Ra’Shawne Cox and Michelle Cox; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Pallbearers were Brad Flournoy, Nicholas Cox, Eric Flournoy, Kenneth Martin, Norris Maddox and Anthony Harris.

Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Ann Holliday Bryant, 79, of Athens entered into rest on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, at Louisville City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Louisville United Methodist Church.

A native of Athens, Mrs. Bryant was the daughter of the late Marion Page Holliday and Henry Campbell Holliday. She attended Athens High and then went to Sullens, Bristol, Tenn., for her senior year and graduated from there. Mrs. Bryant earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from the University of Georgia and her post-graduate degree in microbiology from the Medical College of Georgia. She was a member of the Louisville United Methodist Church and the Louisville Garden Club.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Q.L. Bryant Jr.

Survivors include her children and stepchildren, Stacey Hughes (John), Mack Dana Jones Jr. (Ranci), J.J. Waters, and Vic Jones (Maura); sister, Page Bowden; grandchildren, Eleanor and Jack Hughes, Jeffrey and Michael Waters, Dan Lovelock and Penny Jones; and great-grandchild, Sailor Waters.

Taylor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. William “Bill” Herbert Craven Jr., 86, of Waynesboro entered into rest on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, in Aiken, S.C.

Mr. Craven was the son of the late Marion Easterling Craven and William Herbert Craven. He married his wife the late Lois Anita Kearse Craven in 1951. He was a 1950 graduate of Clemson University with a B.S. in agronomy. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War and as a major with the S.C. Army National Guard from 1954 to 1968. During his career as an agronomist, he worked as an agricultural extension agent in Edgefield and Saluda counties in South Carolina and in Burke County. He was also a writer and photographer. During his extension career, he received national recognition and multiple awards for his weekly agricultural news column and accompanying photographs. His agricultural pictorial collection is housed at the Burke County Office Park. During the 1970s and 1980s, Mr. Craven produced and hosted Agriculture Is King which aired weekly on Augusta’s WAGT-TV. He received many awards during his career, including the University of Georgia 1980 Distinguished Achievement in Public Service and Extension Award and was inducted into the Clemson A. Frank Lever County Agent Hall of Fame in 2015. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, where he was a certified lay speaker, Sunday school teacher and was on administrative boards of First United Methodist Church, Waynesboro, and St. Paul United Methodist Church, Saluda, S.C. He was an Eagle Scout and father of an Eagle Scout, and served as a District Governor of Lions International in South Carolina. In the 1990s, he served Clemson as president of the Agricultural Heritage Center at the Edisto Research and Education Center and was chairman of the Clemson University Board of Visitors. Mr. Craven also served on the Queensborough National Bank and Trust Company Board of Directors since 1992.

Graveside services were held at Old Mizpah Methodist Church Cemetery, South Bamberg County, S.C., on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, at 10:30 a.m.

A memorial service will was held at First United Methodist Church, Waynesboro, on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, at 3 p.m.

Survivors include his sister, Margaret Ann Craven Poteat; children, William H. Craven III (Harriet) and Pamela Ann Craven McKinsey (Tim); grandchildren, Sally Ann McKinsey Sisk (Drew) and Robert Craven McKinsey; two brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Edenfield, Stephen Murray, Henry C. Hopkins III, Bill S. Hargrove, Roy Barefield Jr., Jody Prescott, Stanton Hillis, Al Perkins, Bill Boyce, John Frankhouser, Andy McElmurray, William F. Easterlin III, Bill Riser, Larry M. Hodges, Senator Jesse Stone, Phil Perry and Dr. Tom Dobbins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Mizpah Methodist Church, P.O. Box 138, Olar, SC 29843, First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 420, Waynesboro, GA 30830, or Edmund Burke Academy, P.O. Box 787, Waynesboro, GA 30830.

DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home and Cremation Service was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Marie Brooks Dixon, 86, of Stapleton entered into rest on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at Select Specialty Hospital, Augusta. 

One of nine children born to the late Berta Alice Hadden Brooks and the late John Wesley Brooks, Mrs. Dixon was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County. She married and had two children, working as a seamstress in the garment industry, at the Dairy Queen in Wrens until it closed, and then, later in life, as a caregiver for Ruth Adams. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher and sang in the choir.

Funeral services were held at James Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, with Rev. David Brooks officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Avera.

She was preceded in death by her son, Tommy Dixon; and all of her siblings, Howard Brooks, George Brooks, Jimmy Brooks, Edgar Brooks, Homer Brooks, Oliver Brooks, Martha Malaczewski and Katie Lou Denton.

Survivors include her daughter, Gail Parrish (Bill) of Augusta; two grandchildren, Melissa Marie Kase (Mike) and Cindy Dixon Bennett (Robert); daughter-in-law, Sherry Dixon; three great-grandchildren, Ciara Marie Kase, Joshua Dixon and Zachary Perry; and many nieces and friends.

Pallbearers were Mike Adams, Chris Brooks, Greg Brooks, Scott Brooks, Timmy Brooks, Wade Brooks, Walker Lewis and Edward Malaczewski.

Honorary pallbearers were the Gleaners Sunday School Class.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, c/o Bobbie Williams, Oak Street, Avera, GA 30803.

James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Bobby Joe Gates, 69, of Wrens entered into rest on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, at his residence.

Mr. Gates was born to the late Dorothy Lee Turner Gates and the late Jeffrey James Gates in Augusta, and was raised in Burke County. A carpenter by trade, he traveled the southeast framing houses and apartment complexes.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Louise Abernathy Gates; and grandchildren, Joseph James Gates and Emily Abigail Delacruz.

Survivors include his children, Barbara Jean Gates (Fermin Delacruz) and James “Jimbo” Gates (Teresa); siblings, Marion Gates, Charles Moxley, Billy Moxley, Johnny Moxley, Patsy Gates and Mary Jo Gates; grandchildren, Amanda Gates (Dwayne Hills) and Fermin Delacruz-Gates; great grandchildren, Zykendria Gates, Zamiah Gates, Z’Aysia Gates and Za’Quavious Gates; several nieces and nephews; and many friends

James Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Gregory Johnson, 60, of Louisville entered into rest on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at his residence.

A native of Albion, Mich., Mr. Johnson was a graduate of Concord High School and Western Michigan University, where he received a bachelor’s of arts degree. He was a retired teacher with the Jefferson County Board of Education. In his 34 years of teaching, Mr. Johnson taught math and science at Carver Elementary and Louisville Academy. He also coached many sports teams at Louisville High School and Louisville Middle School, was a member of the Jefferson County Band Boosters, where he served as president for four years, and was a member of Louisville First Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, at Louisville First Baptist Church, with Rev. Jonathan Witt officiating.  Burial followed in Jefferson County Memorial Gardens. 

Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Jean Craven Johnson of Louisville; son, Corey (Jessica) Johnson of Augusta; daughter, Katherine Johnson of Athens; father and mother, Virgil and Wilma Johnson of Somerset, Ky.; brother, Michael Johnson of Indianapolis, Ind.; sister, Elizabeth Johnson of Fairfax, Va.; three nieces; one nephew; and many friends.

Pallbearers were Corey Johnson, Jimmy Goodwin, Barry Wren, Tim Watkins, Soloman Gamble and Shelley Samon.

Honorary pallbearers were the 1988 Louisville High School Eagles baseball team, all LHS Lady Eagles athletes and all student athletes who Mr. Johnson coached.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Band Boosters or the Athletic Departments of Jefferson County.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Willie Bell Reese, 89, of Thomson entered into rest on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, at Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center.   

Mrs. Reese was born Dec. 25, 1925, in Glascock County, but had lived most of her life in Thomson. She married her husband on Nov. 9, 1940. She retired from Thomson Company after many years of service as a supervisor and had been a member of Mt. Zion since the age of 13. 

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, at Mt. Zion Congregational Methodist Church, with Rev. Al Kurtz and Rev. Tony Mimbs officiating.  Burial followed in Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, Thomson. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Nora Hawkins Allen; and husband, William Watson Reese; brother, George D. Allen; and sisters, Kathleen Reese and Mary Emma Williams.

Survivors include her sisters, Ester Thompson of Macon, Frankie Edwards of White Plains, and Zylphia “Zip” Reese of Gibson; and many nieces and nephews.   

Pallbearers were Winn Cox, Kim Williams, Tommy Thompson, Dean Reese, Robert Sutton Jr. and J.D. Chapman. 

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Mary Ellen Paster Sebastian, 86, of Stapleton entered into rest on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center. 

Mrs. Sebastian was born to the late Pauline Pittman Timm and the late J.A. Paster in Green Bay, Wis., living there until she was 12 when her mother moved them to San Diego, Calif., where she graduated high school. Mrs. Sebastian served as a WAC from November 1948 to April 1952, taking an honorable discharge when she married her husband, a soldier in the Army, in Japan. The family lived in Kansas and Germany before being stationed at Fort Gordon and settling in Augusta. She was a homemaker. 

Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7, 2015, at Wrens Memorial Cemetery.

Survivors include her children, George R. Sebastian (Loretta) of Phoenix, Ariz., V. Marie Sebastian of New Bern, N.C., O. David Sebastian (Dawn) and John D. Sebastian (Angela); grandchildren, Raylene Anne, Matthew Joseph, Travis James, Bonita Marie, John Eric, William Justin, Melissa Diane, Joseph Allen, Nolan Dixon and Sara Adele; and great-grandchildren, Ella Joy and Caleb Jason Daniel.

James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Lorene Anderson Smith, 94, of Millen entered into rest on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, at Emanuel County Nursing Home, Swainsboro.

Mrs. Smith was born in Wrens. She was a member of Millen First United Methodist Church.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at Millen First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Ray Jenkins and Rev. Robert Driggers officiating. Interment was in Millen City Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Alton “Shorty” Reynolds and Donald H. Smith Sr.; son, Donnie Smith; and granddaughters, Tammy Reynolds and Teresa Poppert.

Survivors include her sons, Curtis Reynolds of Charlotte, N.C., Terry Reynolds (JoAnn) of Swainsboro, and Daniel Smith (Sherrie) of Millen; grandchildren, Misty Hart of Waynesboro, Shay Needles of Wichita, Kan., Alton Reynolds and Matt Reynolds, both of Swainsboro, Davy Reynolds of Macon, Tori Osteen of Midway, Rhett Smith of Millen, Donnie Smith Jr., Susanne McLaughlin and Stacy Smith, all of Augusta; great-grandchildren, Cody Hart, Derek and Meredith Alcorn, Nick, Hannah, Abby, Hoage, Rory Kate and Robert Edward Reynolds, Maegan and Malanie Jackson, Emily and Ella Cate Osteen, Adrianne Shephard, Caleb Poppert, Kirstin Judy, Thomas McLaughlin and Stacy Lynn Smith; great-great-grandchildren, Matthew, Joshua and Isaiah Shephard, and Noalani and Adrianna Poppert; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Alton Reynolds, Davy Reynolds, Matt Reynolds, Nick Reynolds, Hoage Reynolds, Rhett Smith and Donnie Smith Jr.

Crowe-Fields Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Nathaniel “Sugarman” Upton, 69, of Augusta entered into rest on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, at 12:30 p.m. at C.A. Reid Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Spread Chapel AME Church Cemetery, Stapleton.

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Neal Nugin Askew of Augusta entered into rest on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at University Hospital, Augusta.

Mrs. Askew was a native of Jefferson County, but later moved to Augusta. She was born to the late Willie Ozzie Neal and Thelma Farmer in Stapleton. She was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Augusta. Burial followed at Stone Springfield AME Church Cemetery, Stapleton.

Survivors include her husband, Wayne Askew Sr., Augusta; children, LaTonya (Alonzo) Nugin, Shenequa Nugin and Baron (Alexia) Nugin; stepchildren, Wayne (Vanessa) Askew Jr., Angela (Shannon) Askew-Davis, Yolanda Askew, April (Timothy) Askew-Thacker and Benita Wright, Ellenwood; siblings, Elnora Abney, Pauline Thompson, Lillie (Earnest) James and James (Andrian) Neal; stepbrothers and stepsisters, Billy Neal, Belinda Neal, Mary Miller, R.C. Miller, Percy Neal, Tommy Lee Neal and John F. Neal; grandchildren, Raekwon Smith, Terez Smith, JaQuavious Molock, Shantajah Nugin, Shardajah Nugin and Shanizajah Nugin; niece, Teresa Stone; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Davis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Miss Betty Jean Thigpen Chalker, 77, of Blythe entered into rest on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, at Keysville Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.

Miss Chalker was one of seven children born to the late Annie Lou Gleason Thigpen and the late Robert Lee Thigpen. She was raised in the Bartow region, where she attended elementary school, then living in the Louisville area before moving to Blythe, where she has lived for the past 35 years. She worked at Stapleton Garment until it closed and other companies in the garment industry as a seamstress.

Funeral services were held at James Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, with Rev. Tommy Anderson officiating. Interment followed in the Waldens United Methodist Church Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Edna Mae Thigpen, Virginia Shelton, Dorothy Thigpen and Thelma Manning.

Survivors include her children, Doris J. Lyvers, Buford Williams Jr. and Danny Williams; siblings, Herbert “Buddy” Thigpen and Jewel Griswold; grandchildren, Johnathan Brown (Tracey), Shawn Lyvers (Autumn) and Tiffani Johnson (Reid); and great-grandchildren, Justin Brown, Jacob Brown, Wednesday Johnson and Aiden Lyvers.

James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Margurite McNair Morris, 81, of Carrollton entered into rest on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015.

Mrs. Morris was born on Jan. 31, 1934, in Stapleton to the late Fred McNair and Thelma Williams McNair. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Carrollton. She worked at Richards Homes in the accounting department and was a homemaker.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, with Dr. Steve Davis, Vicki Morris, Roger Trowell and Jeff Fricks officiating. Interment was in Carroll Memory Gardens.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman Dail Morris Sr.; and brothers, Ferrell McNair and James McNair.

Survivors include her son, Norman Dail (Vicki) Morris of Carrollton; grandchildren, Gracelyn Morris, Davis Morris and Ethan Morris; sisters, Naomi Jane Britton and Edith Mathews, both of Carrollton; sister-in-law, Catherine McNair of Wrens; and several nephews.

Pallbearers were Davis Morris, Ethan Morris, Lee Mathews, Daryl Mathews, Jeff Fricks and Bryan Smith.

Honorary pallbearers were members of the Fidelis Sunday School Class

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Support Carroll County, P.O. Box 1273, Carrollton, GA 30112, or First Baptist Church, 102 Dixie Street, Carrollton, GA 30117.

Almon Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Connie Marie Presley, 24, of Matthews entered into rest on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015.

A memorial service was held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Louisville.

Survivors include her parents, Jeffery Allen Presley and Terri Ann Stavley Presley of Matthews; son, Matthew Presley of Kite; brother, Jeffery Presley Jr. of Matthews; sister, Kimberly Presley of Augusta; grandmothers, Jewell Cooper of Kite, and Stella Barker of Stapleton; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Taylor Funeral Home, 401 West 8th Street, Louisville, GA 30434.

Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Janet Blue Strickland, 63, of Tennille entered into rest on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, at Washington County Regional Medical Center. 

Mrs. Strickland was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County, the daughter of the late Francis Todd Blue. She was a homemaker and a member of the National Rifle Association and the American Association of Retired Persons.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Danny Thomas officiating. Burial was in Washington County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Jeff Blue. 

Survivors include her husband, Franklin L. Strickland of Tennille; daughters, Leona Strickland and Kimberly Strickland Story (Eric), both of Tennille, and Jennifer Strickland Thames (Todd) of Davisboro; grandchildren, Tyson Thames, Mason Thames and Laney Thames; father, Thomas Lamar Blue of Louisville; sister, Susan Blue Starley of Milledgeville; brothers, David Blue (Vicky) and Mike Blue (Judy), both of Tennille, and Scott Blue of Davisboro. 

Pallbearers were Wesley Sheppard, Howard Veal, Jeffrey Blue, John Bridges, Dustin Blue and Ashley Cobb. 

May and Smith Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Miss Annie DorisThompson of Louisville entered into rest on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at Jefferson Hospital, Louisville.

Miss Thompson was a native of Jefferson County, born to the late Thomas Thompson Sr. and Nina Hicks Thompson in Bartow. She attended Bartow Public School System. She was employed with the Daycare Center, and was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Louisville. Burial followed in Salters Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Bartow.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Thomas Thompson Jr., Edward Outley, Robert “Bobby” Thompson and Gene.

Survivors include her son, Timothy (Amber) Thompson, Augusta; siblings, Sammy (Victoria) Thompson and Albert Thompson, both of New York, and Georgia (Diana) Thompson, Augusta; grandchildren, Gabriel, Julian and Nico Thompson; sisters-in-law, Verdell Thompson, New York, and Carrie Outley, Savannah; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Davis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Marion Chalker Burgamy, 98, of Sandersville entered into rest on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at Extended Care Facility, Sandersville, following a brief illness. 

Mrs. Burgamy was a native of Warren County, born to the late Robert Sylvania Chalker and the late Lucy Washington Amerson Chalker. She married the late Jesse Eddie Burgamy. Mrs. Burgamy was a homemaker. She was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church. 

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at Pine Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, Warthen, with Rev. Ron Dixon and Rev. Don Black officiating. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Robert Edward Burgamy; and grandchildren, Michelle Williamson and Karen Burgamy.

Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Burgamy Williamson of Bartow; son, Gary Burgamy Sr. (Debbie) of Tennille; 11 grandchildren, Paula Williamson Chapman (Tim), Jordan S. Williamson III (Kelly), Brian W. Sims (Shana), Gary Burgamy Jr. (Sandy), Lisa McCurdy (Scott), Lynn Wright (Cliff), Dawn Yalvac (Yucel), Lawrence E. Burgamy, Rex Burgamy, Jessy Burgamy (Agnieszka) and Robert Burgamy. 

The family suggest donations be made to the Pine Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Betty Everett, 2664 Highway 102, Warthen, GA 31094.

May and Smith Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Myrtle Louise Chancey, 79, of Blythe entered into rest on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at her residence.

Mrs. Chancey was born Aug. 15, 1936, to the late William and Helen Buck Goodson. She was a member of Blythe Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Blythe Baptist Church, Blythe, with Rev. John Bartlett officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Floyd Jackson Chancey Jr.

Survivors include her daughter, June (Don) Prescott of Hephzibah; son, Jay (Sandra) Chancey of Augusta; sisters, Mary Ann Taylor of Augusta, and Barbara Ann Barlow of Matthews; brother, Billy Goodson of Avera; grandchildren, Michael P. Chancey, Luke Chancey, Jesse Chancey, Jamie Chancey, Marc Hyman II, Zachary Hyman and Cotton Myrick; 12 great-grandchildren; and friend, Brother Harley Bowser. 

The Poteet Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Jaloney Arshane Coffey of Louisville entered into rest on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, in Jefferson County.

Mr. Coffey was a native of Chicago, Ill., but later moved to Jefferson County. He was born to Annie Brown and the late Jerald Coffey in Chicago, Ill., and was a member of the Faith Memorial CME Church.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Faith Memorial CME Church, Wadley, with Rev. Vernon White as eulogist.

Survivors include his mother, Annie Brown; aunts and uncles, Bernestine (Cecil) Reynolds, Willie C. Brown, Howard Flournoy, Rodney (Diane) Moye, Grady (Dot) Moye, Elnora Moye, Clifford (Rosa Lee) Brown, Mary Bell, Bernice Jenkins, Eunice Devero and Dorothy (Robert) Dixon, all of Louisville, Gloria Washington, Lansing, Ill., Perry (Tara) Flournoy, Fort Raleigh, Kan., Tom Moye Jr. and Rosa Mae Brown, both of Wadley, and Viola Atkinson, Augusta; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

Davis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Ronnie Wayne Curl, 68, of Thomson entered into rest on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015.

Mr. Curl was born in Swainsboro to the late Johnie Lee Curl and the late Ruby Dell Nunn Curl. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during Vietnam and retired after 30 years of service. Mr. Curl also retired as a sales associate with Crane Hardware, Jonesboro. He lived in Thomson for the past few years and was a member of Wrens Church of God.

Funeral services were held at 2p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, Beggs Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jason Burton, Pastor Rodney Chatman and Chaplain Leslie Nelson officiating. Interment followed in Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, with full military honors.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Janeen Curl Josey (Ray); wife, Lori Curl; and sons, Randy James Sr. (Rosemary) and Mark James (Pauline).

Survivors include his wife, Dianne James Curl; sons, Johnie Wayne Curl, Nicholas Arren Curl, both of Jonesboro, Ronnie Lee Curl (Jennifer) of Chesterfield, Mich., Damon Ross O’Neal of Barnesville, and John James Jr. of Thomson; daughters, Brenda Newsome (Bobby) of Avera, and Sonya Govero (Raymond) of Tennessee; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter.

Funeral services were held at 2p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, Beggs Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jason Burton, Pastor Rodney Chatman and Chaplain Leslie Nelson officiating. Interment followed in Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, with full military honors.

Beggs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Ret Air Force TSGT Sammie Durden Sr., 90, of Cameron, N.C., entered into rest on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015.

A celebration of life service was held on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Magnolia Baptist Church, Avera, with Rev. Wallace Peeples and Rev. Jerry Streeter officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Freeman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Dianne James Curl; sons, Johnie Wayne Curl, Nicholas Arren Curl, both of Jonesboro, Ronnie Lee Curl (Jennifer) of Chesterfield, Mich., Damon Ross O’Neal of Barnesville, and John James Jr. of Thomson; daughters, Brenda Newsome (Bobby) of Avera, and Sonya Govero (Raymond) of Tennessee; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter.

Funeral services were held at 2p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, Beggs Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jason Burton, Pastor Rodney Chatman and Chaplain Leslie Nelson officiating. Interment followed in Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, with full military honors.

Beggs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Kathryn Hobbs Green entered into rest on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at her residence surrounded by her family. 

Mrs. Green was born Nov. 21, 1925, in Jefferson County. She retired from the Medical College of Georgia.  She was a member of First Baptist Church for more than 60 years and served in the nursery and on the Bereavement Committee.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at First Baptist Church, Augusta. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hamilton Green; and daughter, Ann Green Pennington Dozier. 

Survivors include her daughter, Kathryn Yates (William J.); grandchildren, Amanda Warr (Graham Pereira), Robert H. Pennington (Stacey) and Adam Pennington; great-grandchildren, Robert and Madison Pennington, Adam Pennington and Aida and Oliver Pereira. 

Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 106 SRP Drive, Evans, GA 30909.

Mrs. Mae Newsome Martin, 87, of Greensboro, N.C., entered into rest on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, at Spring Arbor of Greensboro under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro.

Mrs. Martin was born in Glascock County on Sept. 16, 1927, to the late James Lawson Newsome and Dovie Morgan Newsome. She was a long-time resident of Harlem, and worked in the school system there for many years. She moved to High Point, N.C., in 2000.

Mrs. Martin requested that her body be bequeathed to the University of North Carolina for medical research. She and the other body donors were recognized at the Anatomy Memorial Service in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Dec. 7, 2015.

An interment service was held at Harlem Memorial Cemetery on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at 1 p.m. A celebration of life service at Harlem Baptist Church Family Life Center followed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 46 years, Oscar Edward Martin; two brothers; three sisters; and one granddaughter.

Survivors include her children, Phillip Martin (Eva) of Ruther Glenn, Va., Rebecca Yates (James) of High Point, Valerie Nelson of Greensboro, N.C., and Anthony Martin (Kim) of Fairview, Tenn.; sisters, Betty Dixon (Harvey), Kingsland, and Myra Poole; 12 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, or to Harlem Baptist Church, 105 W Milledgeville Road, Harlem, GA 30814.

Starling-Evans Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Ret Air Force TSGT Sammie Durden Sr., 90, of Cameron, N.C., entered into rest on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at the Womack AMC, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Mr. Durden was born on June 30, 1925, in Sandersville to the late Leo (Pinkie Brown) Durden. He joined the Army in 1945 and later transferred to the Air Force, where he retired after 20 years of service. Following military retirement, Mr. Durden was employed full-time as a barber. 

A celebration of life service was held on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Magnolia Baptist Church, Avera, with Rev. Wallace Peeples and Rev. Terry Streeter officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Brown Durden; daughters, Pharalee Patricia Streeter and Sandra Durden; grandson, Wesley Durden Jr.; and siblings, Corine Bigham, Grady Durden, M.B. Durden, Leo Durden Jr., Ernest Durden, Geneva Pinkston, Walter Durden, Willie Albert Durden and Eva Mae Boatwright.

Survivors include his children, Sammie Durden Jr. of Raeford, N.C., Ronald Durden of Atlanta, Wesley Durden Sr. of Jackson, N.C., Robert Durden of Lillington, N.C., and Cheryl Durden of Fayetteville, N.C.; grandchildren, Kelly Durden and Patrina Streeter; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Freeman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Elaine Belk Brinson Evans, 71, entered into rest on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at Jefferson Hospital, Louisville, after a lengthy illness and was surrounded by her family.

Born and reared in Twin City, Mrs. Evans was the daughter of the late Pauline Belk and Benjamin Lewis Brinson. She attended Emanuel County Institute and graduated as the valedictorian of the class of 1962.  She attended Stephens College, Columbia, Mo., and graduated from the University of Georgia, Athens, with a bachelor of arts degree in music. While at the University, she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Social Sorority, the Georgia Singers, Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity and Pi Kappa Phi Honorary Society. After her marriage to Wiley Clark Evans III, she moved to Bartow where she resided for the remainder of her life. She worked for the Jefferson County Department of Family and Children’s Services as a social worker and was a homemaker. She was a member of Bartow United Methodist Church, where she directed the choir, served as church music leader and taught Sunday school. She was also a soloist for the church and for special events such as weddings. She worked in the community and schools in numerous capacities and supported local groups and organizations.

Funeral services were held at Bartow United Methodist Church, Bartow, on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at 2 p.m., with Rev. David Boggs and Rev. Franklin Sasser officiating.  Interment followed at Brinson Family Cemetery, Canoochee.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Benjamin Lewis Brinson Jr. of Alpharetta; and nephew, Lane Edwards Brinson of Perry.

Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Wiley Clark Evans III; children, Wiley Clark Evans IV “Chip” (Gwen) and Matthew Brinson Evans “Matt” (Terrie), both of Bartow, and Paula Francis Evans Stallings (Randy) of Douglas; grandchildren, Wiley Clark Evans V, Anlee Ray Evans, William Charles Hendricks Jr., Matthew Brinson Evans Jr. and Hampton Wiley Evans, all of Bartow, and Henry Lane Stallings of Douglas; sisters-in-law, Judith P. Brinson of Alpharetta, and Jean Evans Dupree of Swainsboro; cousin, Maryann Brinson Brown of Twin City; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Pallbearers were her cousins, Dolan Edward Brown III and Mark Hendry Brown, both of Garfield, David Brinson Brown of Statesboro; nephews, Benjamin Lewis Brinson III of Dunwoody and Jonathan Belk Brinson of Alpharetta; and grandsons, Wiley Clark Evans V, William Charles Hendricks Jr. and Matthew Brinson Evans Jr., all of Bartow.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Brinson Cemetery Association, c/o Martha Ann Wells, 209 Long View Lane, Pickens, SC 29671 or to Bartow United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 216, Bartow, GA   30413.

Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. William Hatcher, 59, of Wrens entered into rest on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, at Georgia Regents Hospital, Augusta.

Mr. Hatcher was born in Thomson to the late Jimmy Hatcher and Marlene Moore.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the residence.

Survivors include his wife, Mary L. Gibbons Hatcher; twins, Brittany Gibbons and Brierra Gibbons; stepson, Jamil Gibbons; sisters, Mae Kelly of Louisville, Martha (Ray) Hatcher of Philadelphia, Pa., and Joyce Arrington of Wrens; uncle, Henry Hatcher of Louisville; aunts, Sarah Walker of Thomson, and Betty Jean (Walter) Hannah, Mary Lois Jackson and Brenda (Nathaniel) Hales, all of Wrens; one sister-in-law and five brothers-in law, all of New Jersey; one goddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

Freeman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Fletcher B. Jones of Avera entered into rest on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at 3 p.m. at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Avera, with Rev. Jimmy Davis officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Survivors include his daughter, Elizabeth (John) Adams, Augusta; sons, Eric Jones of Avera, and Fletcher (Judy) Jones of Augusta; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Burnett Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.          

Mr. William Walker “Pete” Lockhart Jr., 60, entered into rest on Dec. 29, 2015.

Mr. Lockhart was a native of Louisville, and had lived in Sandersville for 24 years before moving to Milledgeville this past year. He was the son of the late William Walker Lockhart Sr. and Dorothy Dixon Lockhart. Mr. Lockhart had worked at Ace Hardware, Sandersville, and was a member of Deepstep United Methodist Church.

Memorial services will be held on Jan. 17, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Deepstep United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Cathy Hudson Lockhart; sons, Justin (Lilly) Lockhart and Travis Lockhart; grandchildren, Cayden, Walker and Chloe Lockhart, all of Milledgeville; and sister, Cathy (Jimmy) Raines of Harrison.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Deepstep United Methodist Church.

Williams Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Daniel Felton “Dano” Odom, 60, of Lizella, formerly of Sandersville, entered into rest on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015.

Mr. Odom was born in Macon to the late Dee Odom and the late Lucy Smith Odom Bedwell. He was retired from the Georgia State Prison System as a correctional officer.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at 11 a.m. at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Harris and Rev. Jason McClendon officiating. Burial was in Washington County Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include his son, Josh Odom (Tish) of Lizella; grandchildren, Zoey and Allyson, both of Lizella; sisters, Faye Odom Lewis and Kaye Odom McClendon, both of Sandersville, Sandra Odom Thompson (Van) of Tennille, and Judy Odom Harris (Paul) of Bartow; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pallbearers were Mike Thompson, Curt Thompson, Keith Thompson, Brian McClendon, Roger Forrester, and Clay McClendon. 

May and Smith Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Brenda Faye Robertson, 50, of Augusta entered into rest on Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, at University Hospital.

Mrs. Robertson was born in Augusta to the late Roy and Betty Kitchens Silas.

Memorial services were held on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at Thomas L. King Chapel, with Rev. Wayne Usry officiating.

Survivors include her daughter, Tiffany Gardenhire of Augusta; brothers, David Silas of Wilkes County, Allen Silas of Evans, and Robbie Silas of Augusta; sisters, Glenda Silas of North Augusta, S.C., and Patti Strength of Wrens; grandchildren, Jasmine Gardenhire, Jordan Gardenhire and Jadan Gardenhire; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to the Child Advocacy Center/Child Enrichment, 2322 Walden Dr., Augusta, GA 30904 or Kids Restart, P.O. Box 1001, Augusta, GA 30903.

Thomas L. King Funeral Home and Cremation Service was in charge of arrangements.

Miss Joanne E. Whaley, 83, of Mayfield entered into rest on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, at Gibson Health and Rehab, Gibson, following an extended illness.

Miss Whaley was born in Hancock County to the late Emory Northern Whaley Sr. and the late Estelle Carr Whaley. She was the valedictorian of her high school class and a seamstress. Miss Whaley was a homemaker and a member of Horeb Baptist Church. 

Memorial services were held on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Horeb Baptist Church, Mayfield.

Survivors include many nieces and nephews. 

May and Smith Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.