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Mr. John Clifford Kilgore Jr.

November 30, 2017, 10:38 am
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John Clifford Kilgore, Jr., 95, loving husband of the late Edna Louise Attaway Kilgore, entered into rest Wednesday morning, Nov. 22, 2017, at his residence. Funeral services were held in the Stapleton United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26, 2017, with the Reverends Sam Collins and Stan Littleton officiating. Interment followed in the Stapleton Memorial Gardens cemetery.
One of two sons born to the late Mary Alice Sanders Kilgore and the late John Clifford Kilgore, John was a lifelong resident of Stapleton. At the age of twelve, he joined the fellowship of Stapleton United Methodist Church. After graduating from Stapleton High School, he attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton for two years before graduating from the University of George in 1943. A proud patriot, John served his country in the United States military during World War II.  Upon his return home in the late 1940s, he worked with his father at the Bank of Stapleton, retiring from the bank as President in 1996. 
John is also preceded in death by his brother, James Jackson Kilgore of Columbia SC. Survivors include his two daughters, Lydia Ann Breedlove of Atlanta, and Mary Kilgore Houston (Tennent) of Augusta; eight grandchildren, John Kilgore Breedlove (Kasey), James William Breedlove (Katurah), Charles Jackson Breedlove, all of Atlanta, William Tennent Houston Jr. (Laura) of Charlotte NC, Alice Houston Miles (Brock) of Raleigh NC, Margaret Byne Houston of Charleston SC, Charles Gordon Houston II of Charlotte NC, and Elizabeth Tennent Houston of New Orleans LA; five great grandchildren, Charlotte Meadow Breedlove, James William Breedlove II, Angelica Maude Breedlove, Evelyn James Houston and Mary Wallace Miles; and an aunt, Ruth Kirby Sanders of Decatur. Pallbearers will be his five grandsons and James Sheppard.
Heartfelt thanks and gratitude are extended to Lisa Strickland and Wanda Kelly, his care-givers, for their loving, compassionate care. 
The family received friends at James Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday afternoon, Nov. 25, 2017.
Visit www.JamesFHWrens..com to sign the personal guestbook and to post condolences.
James Funeral Home, 630 North Main Street, Wrens, is in charge of arrangements for John Clifford Kilgore Jr.
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Mr. Billy Ray Laster

November 30, 2017, 10:40 am
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Billy Ray Laster, age 71, of Dublin, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017.
Services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, at Mount Olive Church of the Nazarene with burial following in Graham Memorial Church of the Nazarene Cemetery. Rev. Gordon Tippins, Rev. Lamar Brantley, and Rev. Tim Tharp officiated. The family received friends on Friday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Townsend Brothers Funeral Home.
Mr. Laster was a retired State Trooper, a member of Mt. Olive Church of the Nazarene, an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a great supporter of Nazarene Ministry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Laster and Ester Marsh Laster, and his sister Helen Gray.
Survivors include his wife Janice Laster of East Dublin, his sister Judy McDonald (Wayne) of Gibson,  and several nieces and nephews.
The State Patrol Honor Guard served as pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearers were; John V. Thigpen, Donald Warnock, Doyle Knight, Robbie Jones, Clifton Flanders, Robert Soles, Gary McCord, Autry Brantley, Ed Knight, Jimmy Knight, Bobo Thompson, Billy Thompson, and also active and retired Law Enforcement Officers.
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Mr. Gerald Wayne Simpson

November 30, 2017, 10:41 am
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Mr. Gerald Wayne Simpson, age 70 of Log Cabin Road, Gibson, died Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 in the VA Medical Center in Augusta.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Mill Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Hadden officiating.
A native of Hartwell, Mr. Simpson was the son of the late Waldon and Estelle Simpson. He was an United States Air Force Veteran, a self-employed photographer, and a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Ralph Simpson and Keith Simpson and is survived by a sister, Ann and Herbert Atkins; two brothers, Roy Simpson and Kevin and D’ann Simpson; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The Simpson family will receive friends following the service on Saturday in the church.  
You may sign the family’s personal guest book online at www.taylorfhgibson.com.
Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Gibson is in charge of arrangements.
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Miss Tonie Lynn Walden

November 30, 2017, 10:42 am
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Miss. Toni Lynn Walden, age 59 of Berrian Lane Louisville, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, in the Augusta University Hospital.
Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 in the Bartow Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery in Davisboro. Pallbearers will be: Danny Beckworth, Jimmy Polan, Noah McNeely, Doug Ligan, Tom Henson, Hank Josey, Jack Ledger and Joel Henson. Honorary Pallbearers will be the employees of Jefferson County Department of Family and Children’s Services.  
The Walden Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church. 
A native of Louisville, Toni had retired after 14 years of service from the Jefferson County Department of Family and Children’s Services as a family independent supervisor and was a member of Bartow Baptist Church.
Toni was preceded in death by her sister, Tanya Walden and is survived by her mother and step father, Gloria and Frank Giddens of Tybee Island; father and step mother, J P and Eugenia Walden, Jr., of Bartow; brothers, Tracy and Robbie Walden, of Louisville and Tommy and Lisa Walden of Irvine, KY; step sisters, Regina Henson of Lugoff, SC, Wanda Gordy of Bartow, Brenda Josey of Milledgeville and Libby Alford of Montgomery, AL; several nieces, nephews and cousins. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bartow Baptist Church, 7634 Church Street, Bartow, GA 30413, or to New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery, 3826 Heards Bridge Rd, Davisboro, GA 31018.
You may sign the family’s personal guestbook online at www.taylorfhlouisville.com.
Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Care of Louisville is in charge of arrangements.
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Ms. Mary A. Clark

December 7, 2017, 10:55 am
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Mary A. Clark, 57, loving daughter of the late Ethel Juanita Barfield Clark and the late Roger Hopkins Clark Jr., entered into her eternal rest Friday night, Dec. 1, 2017, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta. 
Funeral services to celebrate her life were held at 2 p.m. Monday afternoon, Dec. 4, at Louisville United Methodist Church with Dr. Peter Vermeulen officiating. Interment will follow in the Louisville City Cemetery. 
Mary was born and raised in Louisville, graduating from Louisville High School. She attended Georgia Southern in Statesboro before going to work with the Georgia Department of Revenue in Douglas.  Moving back to Louisville to take care of her ailing mother, she worked for several different Georgia government agencies before taking early retirement due to her own health issues from the Social Security Administration office in Augusta. Mary was a member of Louisville United Methodist Church and an active member of the Genesis Sunday School class. She loved her church and church family, and took pride in her family’s long history in the church.  Mary was an animal lover—her pets were her “children”.   A die-hard Georgia Bulldog fan—GO DAWGS!!—she was inaccessible during game time.  She also enjoyed fishing, reading, drawing, and cross-stitching. Her bubbly personality, fun-loving attitude and smile always brightened everyone’s day—she had a laugh that went on forever.  A loyal, devoted friend, Mary will be forever remembered by those who had the privilege of knowing her. Her death leaves a void that no one can fill, but her love leaves us memories that no one can steal.
Mary is also preceded in death by her brother, Rogers Hopkins Clark III. Those left to cherish her memory include her special friends, Delores and Brent Cason, Doris and Larry Purvis, Debbie and Harold Gaston, Cathy and Bubba Bargeron, and Lizzie “Sista” Quarterman and family; special cousin, Bob Hayes, Elizabeth Stafford and her children; her church family and friends. Pallbearers will be Jack Bazemore, Tyler Dale, Phillip Douglas, Rocky Harris, James Quarterman, Joseph Quarterman, Tommy Quarterman and Will Purvis.  Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the Genesis Sunday School Class of Louisville United Methodist Church. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the church she loved—Louisville United Methodist Church, 301 W. 7th Street, Louisville GA  30434.  
Friends were received in the Louisville UMC from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Monday afternoon, Dec. 4, prior to the funeral services. 
Visit www.JamesFHWrens.com to sign the guestbook and to post condolences. 
James Funeral Home, 630 North Main Street, Wrens GA in charge of arrangements for Mary Clark.
 
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Mr. Jerry Josey

December 7, 2017, 10:56 am
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Mr. Jerry Josey, age 74 of River Road, Wadley, died Friday morning, Dec. 1, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, at Freedom Fellowship Church with Rev. Vina Mae Josey and Mr. Clark Smith officiating.  Pallbearers will be:  Mark Brown, Michael Brown, David Josey, Aaron Price, Caleb Wiggins and Andy Austin.  Honorary pallbearers will be:  Jay Sasser, Thomas Poole, Lamar Baxley, Randall Meeks and James Robinson.  
A native of Washington County, Jerry was a son of the late Ollis Everett Josey and Blanch Elizabeth Smith Josey.  He was the retired owner of Josey Trucking and a member of Freedom Fellowship Church.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his loving wife, Brenda S. Josey of Louisville; daughters, Renea and Joe Oglesby of Waynesboro and Tina Coleman of Bartow; step-sons, who he loved as his own, Lance and Becky Poole of Stapleton and Brad and Lisa Poole of Louisville; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; mother of his children, Jerolene Josey of Louisville; sister, June Simpson of Martinez; brothers, Ronnie and Violet Josey of Bartow, Wayne and Kathy Josey of Bartow and William and Donna Josey of Bartow; his furry companions, Little Boy and Pretty girl; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will received friends 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Funeral Home.  
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Wounded Warriors and the Humane Society of your choice. 
The family will gather at the home of Tom and Nancy Austin, 2545 Clarks Mill Road, Louisville.
You may sign the family’s personal guestbook online at www.taylorfhlouisville.com.
 Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Care of Louisville will be in charge of arrangements.
 
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Mr. Billy Lyons

December 7, 2017, 10:57 am
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Mr. Billy Lyons, age 75 of West Main Street, Gibson, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 29, 2017, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Mt. Zion Congregational Methodist Church, Mitchell,  with Rev. T. F. Yawn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be:  Greg Johnson, Landry Johnson, Andy Johnson, Dwayne Lyons, Steven Usry and Ryan Usry. Honorary pallbearers will be:  Thomas Downs, Charles Usry, Brinson Logue, Charles Logue, Lee Griffin, Wayne McDonald, Roy Black and Murphy Harrell.  
A native of Glascock County, Billy was the son of the late John Mark Lyons and Amie Downs Lyons.  He graduated Glascock County High School in 1960, served in the United States Army, was an Insurance Agent with United Insurance Company of America and a member of Mt. Zion Congregational Methodist Church.  
Billy was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Barbara Ann Lyons and is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Peggy Lyons of Gibson; sons, Mark and Jamey Lyons of Thomson and Mike and Kathy Lyons of Gibson; daughter, Denise Reeves of Gibson; grandchildren, Olivia, Jackson, Rachel and Mitchell; sister, Peggy and Willie Lee Johnson of Milledgeville, several nieces, nephews and cousins.  
The Lyons family will receive friends 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, at the Funeral Home.  
You may sign the family’s personal guest book online at www.taylorfhgibson.com.
Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Gibson is in charge of arrangements.
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Ms. Janice E. Turner

December 7, 2017, 10:58 am
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Ms.  Janice E. Turner, 54 of Wadley, departed this life Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. 
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 12 noon at Pinola Church of God, Wadley..
Ms. Turner was born in Jefferson County Georgia to the parentage of Doris Harris Turner and the late Isiah Turner. Janice graduated from Flint Southwestern High School and later attended Savannah State College. For several years Janice was employed at Thermo King Corp.
Survivors include her mother, Doris Harris Turner, Wadley; two daughters,  Christine Berry, Hephzibah, and Ashley Phillips, Wadley; one son, Aaron Phillips, Wadley; brothers, Ronald Turner, Jerome (Priscilla) Turner, Cecil Turner, Phillip Turner and Darryl Turner, Flint, Michigan; sisters, Linda (George) Fowler and Tonya (Steven) Gerido, Flint Michigan; her grandchildren,  Kenniah Berry and Raquis Lewis, Hephzibah, Amarion Philips, Der’Ryan Heath, Serenity Phillips and Avion Hickson, Wadley; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Family may be contacted at the residence Benefield Street, Apt. #3, Wadley, or at Davis Funeral Home.
You may sign the guestbook at Davisfuneralhomega.com or join us on Facebook.
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Mr. Ellis Melvin Freeman

December 20, 2017, 8:45 am
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Mr. Ellis Melvin Freeman, 66, 308 East 7th Street, Louisville, Georgia departed this life, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at his residence.
Memorial services will be held Friday, Dec. 15, at 1 p.m. at James and Virginia Davis Chapel, Louisville.
Ellis was born, August 20, 1951, to the late Melvin Freeman and Mamie Lee Jenkins Murray. He attended the Jefferson County school system. At a very young age he moved to Toms River, New Jersey, where he lived until he returned. He was employed with Tucker Trucking Company.
Survivors include his companion, Jackie Berry, Louisville; his children, Jamie Lee Moss, Harrison, Ellis Bernard (Lisa) Freeman, Pamela K. (Lewis) McBride, Elisa Sabria Freeman, Louisville, Lonnie Hines, Louisville, Lakesha Freeman (Eric) Walls, Waynesboro; siblings, Bernice Ponder, Louisville, Gwinnett Lewis, CA, Leon (Sharon) Davis, Milwaukee WI, Barry Hines, Wrens, Cassandra Wynn (Henry) Burse; children that he loved as his own, Charles Coley, Jonathan Little, Janyia Thomas, Jeanette Thomas, New Jersey; 23 grandchildren; aunts and uncles, Earnest Jenkins, Dorothy Huggins, Maggie Bell, Eddie Palmer, T. J. Palmer, Willie Palmer;  a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. 
You may sign the guestbook at Davisfuneralhomega.com or join us on Facebook.
Family may be contacted at the residence or at Davis Funeral Home. 
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Mr. Albert Lee Hobbs

December 20, 2017, 8:46 am
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Mr. Albert Lee Hobbs, 72, departed this life on Nov. 28, 2017, and a homegoing service for his was held on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2:30 p.m. at Burnette Funeral Home in Wrens with Pastor Dorothy Nelson officiating. 
Pallbearers were nephews and flower attendants were nieces.
Interment was in Stone Springfield Church Cemetery.
Mr. Hobbs was born on Dec. 31, 1944, to the parentage of the late Olin and Martha Ann Hobbs.
He loved and enjoyed the outdoors and being with his family and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert Hobbs and Andrew Hobbs; sisters Cynthia Hobbs and Darlene Sapp; daughters, Debra Hobbs and Stephanie Hobbs.
Albert leaves to cherish his memories and to celebrate a life so well lived: his six sisters, Sallie Whitfield, St. Petersburg, FL, Pauline Patterson, Colorado Springs, CO, Tilesa Hobbs of Temple, Eloise Hobbs, Mable (Leon) Berry, Caroline (Herbert) Berry all of Wrens, and Wayne (Joyce) Hobbs of Augusta; one sister-in-law, Carnell Hobbs of Atlanta; two beloved granddaughters he loved dearly, Sharese Simpson and Shaquavia Hobbs of Augusta; nine great grands; four aunts; one uncle; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Burnette Funeral Home in Wrens was in charge of arrangements. 
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Mr. Leroy Jordan Sr.

December 20, 2017, 8:47 am
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Mr. Leroy Jordan Sr., 84, loving husband of 63 years to Carrie Lou Norris Jordan, entered into rest on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017.
A celebration of life service was held for Mr. Jordan on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. at Harts Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Stapleton with Pastor Willie Hampton officiating and eulogy by Pastor Leroy Jordan Jr. 
Flower attendants were nieces and friends, honorary flower attendants were granddaughters. Pallbearers were Donnie Hudson, Robbie Heath, Phil Habersham, Joe Sello, Timothy Jordan, Henry Steadman, Michael Brown and Anthony Jordan. Honorary pallbearers were nephews and grandsons.
Mr. Jordan, born Oct. 17, 1933, was a lifelong resident of Wrens. He was a member of Ways Grove Baptist Church, where he joined at a young age. Leroy’s passion was working on cars. He was amazed at how they operated. He started his career as a mechanic working with Mr. Reeves Fleming Car Sales. 
He then began to work for George Terrell’s Garage as a mechanic. Leroy also worked in the Jefferson County School System as a bus driver, where he retired. After his retirement, he continued to contribute to the community and worked at the Senior Citizens Center for many years both in Wrens and Louisville. His favorite pastime was fishing and he did so at every opportunity.
He is survived by his wife, Carrie Lou Norris Jordan; three daughters, Diana (Aaron) Johnson, Bethlehem, PA, Sherrie Jordan, Wrens, Mary Elaine (Leroy) Drake, Covington; three sons, Pastor Leroy (Darlene) Jordan Jr., Swainsboro, Charles Jordan, Augusta, and Wendell (Jana) Jordan, Boynton Beach, FL. He leaves behind a loving sister, Evelyn Jordan and a brother, Eddie Jordan, both of Wrens; sisters-in-law, Overseer Minister Melissa Johnson, Brunswick, Freddie Lee Jordan and Helen Jordan, Wrens; brothers-in-law, Joe Norris Sr., Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Willie Norris Sr., Brunswick; and a loving aunt, Evelyn Burnett, Philadelphia, PA. To cherish his memories are 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Burnette Funeral Service of Wrens was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Lewis Daniel Palmer Jr.

December 20, 2017, 8:48 am
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Mr. Lewis Daniel Palmer, Jr. age 92, beloved husband of 70 years to Mrs. Annie Kate McNair Palmer entered into rest Tuesday Dec. 5, 2017, at his residence.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at the Zoar United Methodist Church with Rev. Chad Watkins and Pastor Josh Mosley officiating. Burial with Military Honors was in the church cemetery.
Mr. Palmer, a native of Warren County, was the son of the late Lewis Daniel Palmer, Sr. and Alma Huff Palmer. A 1943 graduate of Warren County High School, Mr. Palmer retired from Southern Natural Gas after 33 years of service. In addition, Mr. Palmer served his country in the U.S. Navy during WW II aboard the USS Endicott. He was a member of Stapleton Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters, Glenda P. (Harold) Howard of Stapleton, and Shirley L. Palmer of Wrens; two sons, Watson F. Palmer of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and Mickey R. (Rosella) Palmer of Wrens; seven grandchildren, Kevin Palmer, Colleen Gunn, Cory Palmer, Thomas James Palmer, Kristina Palmer, April Hoffman, and Adam Howard and numerous great grand children. Mr. Palmer was preceded in death by an infant son, two sisters, Helen Loper and Nellie Stewart; three brothers, Walton Palmer, Jonathan Palmer, and Leonard Palmer.
Pallbearers were Kevin Palmer, Cory Palmer, Robert Hoffman, Adam Howard, Charles Milburn, Jack Phillips, and George Samples.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the Palmer Cemetery Fund C/O Ms. Jeannie Bowen P.O. Box 1767 Thomson, GA 30824 or to the Stapleton Baptist Church C/O Mr. Anthony Lamb P.O. Box 146 Stapleton, GA 30823.
Friends may call at the residence.
The family received friends prior to the service in the sanctuary of Zoar United Methodist Church.
Please visit www.lowefuneralhomes.net to sign the online guestbook.
Lowe Funeral Home of Warrenton was in charged of arrangements.
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Mr. Thomas F. Purvis Sr.

December 20, 2017, 8:50 am
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Tommy Purvis received his heavenly promotion early Wednesday morning Dec. 6, 2017, after receiving tender care at Emanuel Medical Center. 
He was the son of Thomas Eugene Purvis “Gene” and Myra McDaniel Purvis Cobb born four miles out from Bartow in Jefferson County. 
Tommy is survived by his high school sweetheart Edna Daughtry, daughters Judy Rowell (Lee) and Susan Barrow (Brandon), and son Tom Purvis (Heidi). He also survived by sister Patricia Purvis Poole (Curtis) of Louisville, and brother Lonnie Purvis (Jeanne) of Bartow. 
He married Edna Daughtry June 3, 1963 at the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Louisville. Tommy graduated alongside Edna from Louisville Academy High School and the University of Georgia in Athens in 1964, with bachelors and masters in accounting. Tommy also attended Berry College in the work/study program for 2 years before transferring to the University of Georgia and participated on the track team as a pole vaulter. Upon graduation, Tommy worked in Gainesville, with a CPA firm before moving to Swainsboro to work at Watson & Reed, Certified Public Accountants. He would later start his own accounting practice and build an office across from First Baptist Church on Main Street in Swainsboro. 
Besides serving his clients, Tommy loved serving the church. He served as church deacon, chairman of stewardship, church treasurer, RA leader, church bus driver, and church training teacher at First Baptist Swainsboro. He loved being in his Steadfast I Sunday School class and Brotherhood. Tommy was active in the community and professional organizations including Exchange Club serving as past president, the Georgia Society of CPA’s serving as past president of the local chapter, and member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. His son brought him countless hours of joy on the football and baseball fields and basketball court while attending David Emanuel Academy and remodeling a farm house. 
After his diagnosis of Parkinson’s Syndrome Tommy retired after 49 years in public accounting. He continued working diligently on his pine trees on his beloved “farm” and occasionally assisting his wife in her estate sale business. An avid outdoorsman, he received his lifelong love of quail hunting from his father, Gene Purvis, whom hosted field trials and trained bird dogs. Tommy loved God and became a baptized believer in Jesus Christ Sept. 6, 1954, at 11 years of age at Old Bethel Baptist Church in Jefferson County. His life was one of service, humility, sacrifice, love, and integrity.
Funeral Services were at the First Baptist Church Swainsboro at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, with Reverends Larry Compton and Paul Leigh officiating. 
Interment followed in the Eastbrook Cemetery. 
The family received friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at First Baptist Church Swainsboro.
Pallbearers were Jacob Wheeler, John Rowell, Bret Barrow, Benjamin Barrow, Brody Barrow, Thomas Purvis, III, Marty Ray.
Honorary pallbearers were Swainsboro Exchange Club and Steadfast I Sunday School Class.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Swainsboro Building Fund, PO Box 828 Swainsboro, GA 30401 or Bible Believers Fellowship Church, 410 West Main St. Swainsboro, GA. 30401.
Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com
Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Franklin Purvis, Sr., 75, of Swainsboro.
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Mr. James “TJ” Terrell

December 20, 2017, 8:53 am
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Mr. James “TJ” Terrell, 83, of Wrens, departed this life on Nov. 17, 2017, at Thomson Manor. 
A homegoing service for Mr. Terrell was held on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 1 p.m., at Burnette Funeral Home in Wrens with Rev. C.W. Stone officiating. Interment followed in Springfield Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews and flower attendants were nieces.
Mr. Terrell was born in Jefferson County on Jan. 24, 1934, to the parentage of the late James and Essie Mae Stone Terrell.
He was a man who enjoyed the outdoors and working with his hands. He worked on a farm to provide for his family, but later retired from Glit Corporation in Wrens.
He was joined in holy matrimony to Ms. Emma Mae Neal. Together they were blessed with two children and two grandchildren.
Those he leave to mourn his passing are his wife, Emma Mae Terrell, Stapleton; two daughters, Kathy (Dannis) Cooper, Wrens, and Sharon Terrell, Stapleton; one brother, Alex (Frances) Terrell, Oakland, CA; one sister-in-law, Mavis Terell, Miami, FL; two grandchildren, Ashley Terrell, Stapleton and Matthew Cooper, Wrens; one goddaughter, Lashunda Boatwright, Wrens; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Burnette Funeral Home in Wrens was in charge of arrangements. 
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Mr. Michael Paul Alexander

December 20, 2017, 12:29 pm
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Michael Paul Alexander was born on a Thursday June 3, 1976 at St. John’s Hospital in Brooklyn, NY to Ernestine Andrews and Benjamin Alexander. As he lived his life he then moved back to Brooklyn, NY from Flushing NY. 
On Monday Dec. 11, 2017 he gained his wings as he passed away peacefully at his home in Newport Gardens. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Daisy Andrews; Godfather Roosevelt Elliot; two uncles Johnny Dillard Andrews, Johnny “Gene” Hines and aunt Glennis Marie Andrews Brown 
At an early age, Micheal lived in Bronx, NY with his mother and Stepfather Franklin Semper as they were waiting on the arrival of his little sister, Ayasha Semper to be born. They then moved to Brooklyn to live at 441 Herzel St with his Godfather Roosevelt. He then attended Grace Temple Academy in Brooklyn NY were he then went to JHS 275 from there to Automotive HS were he went to the eleventh grade. During his employment years Michael worked cutting hair, until he started working for UPS and different security companies. Michael had a passion for drawing, writing raps and making music playlists for him to play as he walk through life. 
Although our dearly departed loved-one has taken his flight he will he forever loved and forever missed with them three cuts in his eyebrow. So as we keep the happy memories and his loving smile close to our hearts. 
Those left to cherish his wonderful memories are: mother Ernestine (Kenneth) Robinson; sister Ayasha K. Semper; two sons Michael Paul Alexander Jr, Mekhai Parker (mother, Clarise Parker); two daughters Shesire Whitfield (mother, Sharlene Henry), Aiyanna Scott (mother, Tawana Scoot); grandfather Ernest Andrews of Wrens; five aunts Hattie “Jane” Johnson, Carolyn ( KC) Thomas, Julia Andrews all of Wrens, Barnell Alexander of Beech Island SC, Josephine (Freddie) Thompson of Louisville; two uncles Willie C. Andrews “Teddy” of Augusta and Donald R. Andrews of Wrens; two nieces Alana Thurman, Aleiya Semper-Mullins; two nephews Justice Semper-Mullins and Jordan Semper-Greene; Godson Kamar Brown (mother,Kimeeka Brown); and a host of other relatives, and friends. 
Funeral service for Mr. Alexander will be held on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017 at 12 noon at the Wrens Chapel A.M.E. Church, Wrens with the Pastor, Rev. Chekibe Holman, officiating. Interment will be in the Sugar Hill Cemetery, Wrens. Repast will be held in the church fellowship hall. The body will lie in state on Friday at the funeral home from 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and at the church from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the day of the service.  The funeral procession will leave 208 Magnolia Street, Wrens at 11:35 a.m. 
Freeman Funeral Home, 402 Curtis St., Wrens in charge of arrangements.   
 
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Ms. Ouida Helen Drew Davis

December 20, 2017, 12:30 pm
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Ms. Ouida Helen Drew Davis, age 84 of Clarks Mill Road, Louisville, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 in University Hospital, Augusta.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Pendrey officiating. Burial will follow in the Louisville City Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be:  Micah Mole, Joseph Mole, Boone Blackmon, Zack Davis, Jason Outlaw, Bryan Clothey, James Watson and Phillip Drew.
A native of Canoochee,  Ouida was the daughter of the late Burwell Jordan Drew and Mollie Julia Snellgrove Drew.  She was a graduate of Midville High School, a homemaker and a member of Duharts Baptist Church.
Ouida is proceeded in death by her parents; husband, Lonnie E. Davis; brothers, Burwell J. Drew, Jr. and John D. Drew; sister, Melonae Drew and is survived by son, Geary and Beth Davis of Louisville; daughters, Gail and John Mole of Louisville and Linda and Ryan Farris of Louisville; grandchildren, Micah and Tonya Mole, Joseph and Jessica Mole, Janibeth and Jason Outlaw, Zack Davis, Boone and Emily Blackmon, Lydia Kaye and Bryan Clothey and Holly and James Watson; 8 great grandchildren; brother, Edwin Thomas Drew; several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Duharts Baptist Church, 2108 Duharts Church Road, Stapleton, Ga. 30823
The family gathered at the home of John and Gail Mole, 2709 Clarks Mill Road, Louisville, Ga. 30434.
The Davis family received friends Sunday before the service.
You may sign the family’s personal guestbook online at www.taylorfhlouisville.com.
Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Care of Louisville will be in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Joseph R.O. Smith Jr.

December 20, 2017, 12:31 pm
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Mass of Christian burial for Mr. Joseph R. O. Smith, Jr., 71, who entered into rest on Friday, December 15, 2017, will be conducted at 11 o’clock on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, from the St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Fr. Dan Papineau, Celebrant. A Rosary to the Blessed Mother will be prayed at 10:30 AM in the Resurrection Chapel. The family will receive friends in the Parish Hall following the service, and other times at their residence. Burial will be in Florence National Cemetery. Memorials may be made in his honor to the charity of one’s choice. Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home is serving the family.
Born in Wadley, GA, he was a son of the late Joseph R. O. Smith, Sr. and the late Mervin Futrel Smith. He died on December 15, 2017, after a year-long battle with cancer. He graduated from Georgia Southern University in 1967 and attended U.S.N.R. Officer Candidate School in New Port, Rhode Island where he achieved the rank of Ensign U.S.N.R. After an honorable discharge, Joe graduated from Michigan State University with an MBA in Accounting. After a long work history, he retired to enjoy reading European history, traveling, but most importantly, spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Katharine Robson Smith of Hartsville, SC; daughter, Alexis (Chip) Mason of Hartsville, SC; son, Matthew (Kara) Smith of Arvada, CO; grandchildren, Phillip, Katie and Jordan Mason, all of Hartsville, SC. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Zoe Smith
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Mr. Walter Lee Paradice

December 20, 2017, 12:33 pm
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Mr. Walter Lee Paradice, age 76 of Bartow, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at Pruitt Health Old Capital Nursing Home after an extended illness.  
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 at Parkers United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. David Boggs officiating.
A native of Bartow, Walter was a son of the late Addie Lee Paradice.  He served in the Army National Guard, was a self-employed back hoe operator and was of the Christian faith. He gave his life to the Lord February 2016.  
Survivors include many special friends.
You may sign the family’s personal guestbook online at www.taylorfhlouisville.com.
Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Care of Louisville will be in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Peggy Ann Hattaway Braun

December 29, 2017, 2:01 pm
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Mrs. Peggy Ann Hattaway Braun, age 79 of Cedar Creek Court, Fayetteville, Ga. died Monday morning, December 18, 2017.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday December 23, 2017, in Taylor Funeral Home, Gibson with Rev. Tommy Pulliam and Rev. Mary Griswell officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell City Cemetery.  
A native of Mitchell, Peggy was a daughter of the late Clifford E. Hattaway and Sallie Hilson Hattaway.  She was a Glascock County High School graduate and a homemaker.  Peggy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Billy Hattaway and Hensley Hattaway and sisters, Helen Wente and Zuline Pulliam and is survived by her loving husband Richard O. Braun of Fayetteville; sons, Alan H. Braun of Fayetteville and Phillip A. Braun of McDonough; grandsons, Richard C. Braun of Fayetteville, Connor A. Braun of McDonough and Kyle A. Braun of Fayetteville; brother George & Amy Hattaway of Lilburn; sisters, Maria & B.G. Gregg of Anniston, AL, Sara & Skip Joyce of San Antonio, TX, and Jeanne & Lynn Seymour of Ozark, AL; several nieces and nephews.
The Braun family will receive friends 12:00 to 2:00 PM before the services Saturday at the Funeral Home. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Southwest Christian Care, 7225 Lester RD, Union City, Georgia 30291.
You may sign the family’s personal guest book online at www.taylorfhgibson.com.
Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Gibson is in charge of arrangements.
 
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Mr. James Thomas “Tom” Gordy

December 29, 2017, 2:02 pm
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James Thomas “Tom” Gordy, 80, loving husband of 55 years to Edith Wilson Gordy, entered into his eternal rest Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, at his residence. Private graveside services was held at Westover Memorial Park with Wes McDonald officiating on Tuesday, Dec. 26,  at 11 a.m., after which funeral services with Rev. Brian Matthews officiating will be held at 2 p.m. in the Gateway New Life Church in Grovetown.
The eldest of three boys born to the late Edith Aldridge Screws Gordy and the late James Willard Gordy, Tom was a native of Wadley.  After graduating from Wadley High School and, being a patriot, he proudly served his country in the Army. During a visit home with one of his buddies, he met and later married the love of his life. After his stint in the Army, Tom return home and began his career with Southern Railway, which meant that he and his family moved a lot, living in many towns in GA and SC, ending up in Rockmart where he retired with 28 years of service in 1982. After his retirement, he moved back to Jefferson County where he built his dream home residing there for 35 years.  During this time, he and his brother took over his father’s business, Gordy Sidetrack, where he worked for over 24 years. Because of failing health, he moved to Grovetown two months ago  to be near his daughter.  Tom enjoyed golfing and sports, and was an avid fan of Braves baseball and Georgia Bulldogs football—GO DAWGS.  A voracious reader, he was a lifelong learner.  Other hobbies and activities included wood-working—his craftmanship and artisanship were exquisite and beautiful—gardening, and working on and being on his tractor.  A devoted husband and father, he loved his family unconditionally.
At a young age, Tom acknowledged Jesus but it was at the age of 33 that he had a real encounter with Him and had a true salvation experience after which he was a changed man with a deep, abiding relationship with Jesus.  He was a member of New Life for 13 years and past members of Wadley Methodist Church, Waldens United Methodist Church and Wrens Baptist Church. His concern for people of all ages, ethnicity, race, and income-levels was unparalleled. His ministries included a 25-year prison ministry, a kids ministry at New Life, serving food to and meeting other needs of the homeless, and international mission work. Tom exemplified Christ in his everyday life and gave Him the glory for everything.  He not only talked the talk, but he walked the walk—everyone who had the privilege of meeting and knowing Tom felt his love for them.  Having lived a full life, Tom has now been welcomed home with “Well done, thou good and faithful servant”.
Other survivors include two children, James S. Gordy (Sudie Jane) and Sonya Gordy Bearden; two brothers, Lyman Gordy (Jenny) and Colin Gordy (Linda); six grandchildren, Kayla Beth Gordy, Grigsby Gordy, Wesley McDonald, Jarrett McDonald, Sarah McDonald and Jaycob Bearden; nieces, nephews, church family and a multitude of friends. 
The family will received friends at James Funeral Home on Tuesday, Dec. 26.
The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to New Life, ATTN: Carrie Sisler, 250 Bobby Jones Expressway, Augusta GA 30907 to assist in providing for families in need.  
Visit www.JamesFHWrens.com to post condolences and/or photos.
James Funeral Home, 630 North Main Street, Wrens, Georgia, in charge of arrangements.
 
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