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Mr. Clarence William Holley

December 29, 2017, 2:03 pm
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Clarence William Holley, 90, loving husband of 60 ½ years to Nell Anderson Holley, entered into his eternal rest Tuesday evening, Dec.19, 2017, at University Hospital in Augusta. The funeral service to celebrate his life was held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m., Saturday morning, Dec. 23, with Rev. Albert Stroupe officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in the Wrens Memorial Cemetery. 
One of eleven children born to the late Mary Elizabeth Johnson Holley Terry and the late Jasper Lee Holley, Clarence was a lifetime resident of Wrens.  After graduating from Wrens High School, he proudly joined the Navy serving our country in World War II.  A patriot, he was an honored member of American Legion Post 229 for 33 years. Upon his return home, he farmed for a while before working as a welder for Southern Natural Gas, retiring after 37 years of service. He then unselfishly volunteered at University McDuffie for 20 years. Clarence enjoyed working in his shop “fixin’ things.”  Always a thinker and a tinkerer, he held a patent for a hanging basket self-watering apparatus. He found great enjoyment drinking his morning coffee and watching birds as they visited his bird feeders. He also loved gospel music and singing in the church choir, the men’s quartet, and with his family at their reunions.  His most important role in life was being a born-again Christian. As a young boy, Clarence accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior and served Him faithfully at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church where he was a deacon for over 50 years, Sunday School director and teacher, song leader, choir member, church treasurer, building and grounds maintenance ....just to name a few of the various positions he held over the years.  His ministry included faithful, regular visits to the sick and those in the nursing home.  He loved people—with his main concern being their spiritual well-being.  This strong-willed man of faith was a devoted, loving husband and father who had an absolute, unconditional love for his family. We mourn his passing, but celebrate him reaching his eternal home where he is singing in that heavenly choir.  
Clarence is also preceded in death by his precious son, Wayne William Holley; two sisters, Sandra H. Norton and Sarah H. Gay; and step-father, Ernest Terry. Other survivors include his two daughters, Susan H. Newsome (Steven) and Nancy H. Chance; eight siblings, Annie H. Anderson, David Holley, Gloria H. Jones, Janette H. Perdue (W.J.), Lamar Holley (Bonnie), Shirley H. Reese (Temus), Robert Holley (Ruby) and Tony Holley (Gail); two grandsons, Kyle Eisele (Leigh) and Austin Newsome (Jessica); three great grandchildren, Ethan Andrews, Jason Andrews and Clayton Ford; two brothers-in-law, Judson Gay and Jimmy Norton; step sister, Jimmie T. Gay; a multitude of nieces, nephews and cousins; and his church family and many friends.  Serving as pallbearers will be David Chance, Gary Gay, Dennis Holley, Jimmy Ivey, Willie Jones Jr., Johnny Jordan, Douglas Norton and Steve Perdue.  Honorary pallbearers will be members of the American Legion Post 229.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Legion Post 229, P.O. Box 29, Wrens GA 30833. 
The family received friends at James Funeral Home Friday evening, Dec. 22.
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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Mr. John Thomas “Tommy” McGahee

December 29, 2017, 2:04 pm
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John Thomas “Tommy” McGahee, 73,  entered into his eternal rest Thursday morning,  Dec. 21, 2017. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, at Your Hope Church in Matthews with Rev. Joe Walden officiating. Interment will follow in the McGahee family plot at Waldens UMC Cemetery in Avera. 
One of five children born to the late Mary Davis McGahee and the late John Oliver McGahee, Tommy was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County and attended school in Avera. He quit school, later obtaining his GED, in order to work on the farm. Tommy was a jack of all trades—farming, doing construction work including electrical, laying carpet, etc, driving a gas truck and working at several companies before going into public safety. He was instrumental in bringing ambulance service to Wrens and worked as an EMT and dispatcher. He also served as a Wrens police officer; as well as being a volunteer fireman, retiring with 26 years of service, for Stapleton and Wrens. He was also a bus driver for 10 years for the Jefferson County Board of Education, after which he had his own lawn care service company until his health declined and he could no longer work. He could often be found tinkering on various equipment, especially the tractor, which he loved to “fix” and drive. Tommy enjoyed being outside, and was often working in his vegetable garden—his pride and joy; and of late, riding around watching farmers bale hay and/or clear land. He served his Lord and Savior at Your Hope Church, and volunteered his time at the Mt. Moriah Youth Camp—he loved working with the kids there.  He was always listening to gospel music: his favorite group was the Southern Song Masters.  Tommy enjoyed being around people and never met a stranger, always joking and telling “back-in-the-day” stories. Above all else, he loved his family—his grandchildren stole his heart.  His favorite time of the year was Thanksgiving and Christmas since this was the time when all the family got together—for Tommy, it was all about the fellowship.  Death has left a void that no one can fill, but his love has left memories that no one can steal.  
Tommy is also preceded in death by his precious son, Jeffery Thomas McGahee; and brother, Jimmy Carrol McGahee. Those left to cherish his memory include his three children, Tracie M. Jones, Cliff McGahee (Carli) and Josh McGahee (Ana); three siblings, Frank McGahee (Mary), Mary Ann Reese (Clarence) and Linda Channel (Kenneth); nine grandchildren, Kyle Jones (Breana), Jeremy Jones, Amanda Jones Clark, Carson Hayes, Tessa Hayes, Abigail McGahee, Natalia McDaniel, Alexander McGahee and Mary McGahee; three great grandchildren, Mikayla Clark, Shaun Clark and Allyanna Clark; nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and many friends. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Jones, Kyle Jones, Willie Lacey, Curt McGahee, William Schmidt and Barrow Walden.  Serving as honorary pallbearers will be retired and active members of the Wrens and Stapleton Fire Departments. 
The family received friends at James Funeral Home on Tuesday evening, Dec. 26, 2017.
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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Mr. Willie “Ray” McArthur

December 29, 2017, 2:05 pm
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Mr.  Willie “Ray” McArthur, 74, resident of Wadley, died Friday evening at his residence.  
Mr. McArthur was born in Emanuel County, son of the late Ernest and Lou Ella Douglas  McArthur. 
He was preceded in death by three half  brothers-- Pete Grant, Winfred Grant and Douglas Grant.    
He had lived in Wadley most of his life. Ray had been a salesman for 35 years and had retired from Fulghum Industries Security. Ray was a member of Stonewall Lodge #98 in Louisville. He was of the Baptist faith. Ray loved his  grandchildren and all of his family.
 Graveside services for Mr. McArthur will be held Wednesday morning, Dec. 27, at 11 a.m. from the Wadley Cemetery with Reverend David Boggs officiating.  The Family received friends at Smith Funeral Home Tuesday, Dec. 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
 Survivors include, his wife Janice Meeks McArthur; sons Jamie McArthurand Travis McArthur (Angela); two grandsons, Nash McArthur and Ridge McArthur; two sisters, Imogene Bramlitt and Cheryl Wheeler. 
Funeral arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home of Wadley.
 
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Mr. Richard Russell Means Sr.

December 29, 2017, 2:06 pm
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Richard Russell Means, Sr., age 84 of Lawrenceville, died Dec.15, 2017. 
He was born Oct. 3, 1933 in Louisville, to John Freeman Means and Jesse Hart Means.
He was a 1957 Graduate of the University of Georgia, a member of Redan UMC and devoted Bulldog fan.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Sandra Bazemore Means.
He is survived by his children, Joni and Rick Fragapane, Richard Russell Means, Jr., and Jani and Adria Gamez; five grandchildren, Aaron and John Fragapane, Jesse, Ethan and Colby Gamez.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Batts and Bridges Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.battsbridges.com
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Lt. Col. James Brack Moore

December 29, 2017, 2:07 pm
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Lieutenant Colonel (USAR, Ret.) James Brack Moore, 76, of Hephzibah,  passed away Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, Dec.27, at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home, Marietta, with Rev. Jeff Pennington officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton.
Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Mims Moore; daughter, Heidi Moore Dasinger and her husband, David; sister, Brenda Frances Moore; grandchildren, Sloan Isom Becker and Brian, Mo Aiken and Jeremiah; great granddaughters, Auden Noelle and Asher Rayne Aiken.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Wounded Warriors, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, #M20, Atlanta, Georgia 30326.
Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home of Marietta is in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Lena Norris Braswell

January 4, 2018, 6:12 am
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Lena Norris Braswell, 89, loving wife of the late Adam “Hoyt” Braswell, entered into her eternal rest Saturday evening, Dec. 30, 2017, at Augusta University Medical Center. Funeral services will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 3, 2018 with Reverend Chad Watkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Wrens Memorial Cemetery. 
The eldest of four children born to the late Millie Ellis Norris and the late Alfred Norris, Lena was a lifelong resident of Wrens, where she was a member of Wrens United Methodist Church. After graduating from Wrens High School in 1946, she began working with Southern Bell in Augusta and Wrens as a telephone operator. She later owned and operated Braswell’s Service Station for many years. Having married a farmer, Lena loved the land and was proficient in the use of all farm equipment. A challenge to grow gourds for her aunt turned into a business as gourds on the vine near her home drew interest from travelers on U.S. Highway 1. She began posting in the Georgia’s Farmers & Consumers Market Bulletin, and The Gourd Farm quickly became a go-to gourd supplier in the southeast, making Wrens “the Gourd Capital of the World”.  Growing up in the depression era, Lena was a hard-worker and well-respected business woman.  Her sometimes hard, no-nonsense exterior housed a heart of gold. She was a lady who said what she meant, and meant what she said. Wrens has lost an icon of the community whose memory will forever be in our hearts.       
Lena is also preceded in death by her siblings, John Norris, Pete Norris and Sara Norris Wooten. Survivors include her children, Linda Braswell Torpy (John) and Clinton Braswell; her two grandchildren, Ashlee Torpy and John Torpy III (Kelli); two great grandchildren, Tate Torpy and Abi Torpy; special friend, Marjorie “Lillie Ree” Harris; nieces, nephews and many friends.  Serving as pallbearers will be Joe Braswell, Robert Lane, Mike McGahee, Roger Phillips, James Snipes and John Torpy III. 
The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the church she loved—Wrens United Methodist Church, 202 Russell Street, Wrens GA 30833.
The family will receive friends at James Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday evening, January 2, 2017.
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 Lena Norris Braswell.
 
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Mr. John Paul Curry III

January 4, 2018, 6:13 am
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Mr. John Paul Curry, III, 64, departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, at Jefferson Hospital.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. at the James and Virginia Davis Chapel, Louisville, with Rev. Jimmy Davis officiating.
Mr. Curry was born in Philadelphia, PA. to the parentage of the late John Paul Drake and Benny Mack Curry but lived in Jefferson County for a number of years.  
Survivors include his sister, Vera Curry Simmons, Detroit, Michigan, brother, Bloomer Curry, II, Philadelphia, PA; nieces and nephews including Cynthia Curry (Jessie) Snell and Wanda Coates; a God daughter, Bianca (Jerry) Farmer; A very devoted friend, Rev. Jimmy Davis; other close relatives and friends.
Family may be contacted at Davis Funeral Home.
You may sign the guestbook at Davisfuneralhomega.com or join us on Facebook.
Davis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. John “Paul” Curry.
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Mrs. Ora Mae Heggs Lodge

January 4, 2018, 6:13 am
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Mrs. Ora Mae Heggs Lodge, 84, 48 Ruby Street, Wadley, departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, at Pruitt of Old Capital.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m. at the Pierce Grove Baptist Church and cemetery. Pallbearers were James Morgan, Shandrell Morgan, Tommie Lodge, Jr., Corey Gilmore, Marvin Lodge, Jr., and Nardo Lodge.
Mrs. Lodge was born in Bartow, to the parentage of the late Isaiah and Eva Lue Flournoy Heggs. She was a member of the Pierce Grove Baptist Church. Ora Mae was known and loved by all. Her Grands, great grands and neighbors too, all called her Ma.
Her parents, her husband, Roosevelt Lodge, Jr, four siblings that precedes her in death, Lula Mae Heggs, Mamie Heggs, Margaret “Bay” Heggs Lowery and Annie Heggs.
Survivors include four daughters, Lillie Mae (Leon) Gilmore, Anna Lordge, Queenie Lordge, Vanessa Teresa Lodge, Wadley; five sons, Roosevelt (Bernestine) Lodge, III,  Tommie (Betty) Lodge, Wadley, Ricky Lodge, New Orleans, LA, Marvin Lodge, Rock Hill, S.C. and Verlon Lodge, Sr. Swainsboro; Brothers, Isaiah Heggs, Jr., Louisville, Robert Lewis (Elizabeth) Heggs, N.Y., William Heggs, Gainesville, FL; 31 grandchildren, including five that she reared as her very own, Jeffery (Sharron) Mack, Jr., Wrightsville, Michelle Mack Jones, Wadley, Iesha Lodge, Midville, Verlon (Javonya) Lodge, Augusta,   Zanquisha Lodge, Macon; 44 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Family may be contacted at the residence, 48 Ruby Street, Wadley, or at Davis Funeral Home.
You may sign the guest book at Davisfuneralhomega.com or join us on Facebook.
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Ora Mae Heggs Lodge. 
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Mrs. Shellie Johnson Morgan

January 4, 2018, 6:15 am
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Mrs. Shellie Johnson Morgan, 59, 407 2nd Street, Louisville, departed this life Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 ,at her residence.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 2, at James and Virginia Davis Chapel. Burial was held in the Ebenezer CME Cemetery, Bartow.
Mrs. Morgan was born in Jefferson County to the parentage of the late Gladys Marion and Otis (Boug) Johnson. Shellie lived several years in Lithonia, before returning to Jefferson County.  
Shellie joins her parents, step son, Sammie L. Morgan, Jr., siblings, Mytrice Washington and Ethel Johnson in death.
Survivors include her loving husband, Sammie L. Morgan, Sr., Louisville; step daughter, Erica (Gregory) Tennyson Green, Atlanta; step son, Doug Johnson, Atlanta; sisters, Annie Dorothy “Betty” Curry, New York, N.Y., Annette Benton, Lawrenceville; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, Emma Lou (Jake) Norris, Tennille, Davis (Cora) Morgan, Waynesboro, VA, Robert (Felicia) Walden, Wadley, Annette (Sammie) Outley, Louisville; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville.
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Mrs. Betty Gole Snider Pulliam

January 4, 2018, 6:16 am
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Betty Gole Snider Pulliam, age 86, moved to her heavenly home on Dec. 24, 2017.  
She was married to her late husband Hubert Pulliam for 65 years, and we know that he greeted her with open arms in heaven. 
In addition to her husband she was predeceased by her parents, Bunyan Snider and Adel Dawson Snider;  four brothers, Herman Snider, Clifford Snider, Marion Snider, John “Skip” Snider and four sisters, Martha S. Kitchens, Dorothy S. Walker, Bessie S. Walker and Ivylin S. Rachels. 
Survivors include one son, Wayne Pulliam (Kathy), Franklin, TN; three daughters, Gail Wilcher (Rodney), Thomson; Glenda Lamb (Scott), and Lynn Pulliam, both of Mitchell; seven grandchildren, Adam Wilcher (Heather), Brock Wilcher (Diane), Haywood Pulliam (Loree), Kristin Pulliam, Kimberly Hawkins (James), Joshua Lamb, and Aaron Lamb. She leaves nine great grandchildren and her cherished friend, Betty Hutcheson.    
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, who always put the needs of others before herself. Her greatest joys were her family, her church, Mill Creek Baptist, and her community. She served as pianist, organist, WMU director and any role where she was needed.  
Funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Mill Creek Baptist Church, 6252  Mill Creek Church Rd., Mitchell, with Rev. Jeff Pulliam and Rev. Clifton Drawdy officiating. Visitation was at the church immediately prior to service, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Interment followed in the Mitchell City Cemetery.
The family would like to thank her special caregivers: Nancy Thomas,  Connie Black, Kandy Clay, Jane Bland, Bert Braddy, Kristy Davis, Heather Davis, Sharon Crawford and Pruitt Hospice.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Kilpatrick Baptist Association, Disaster Relief, 1784 Wrens. Hwy, Thomson, GA  30824.
Beggs Funeral Home, 799 Cobbham Rd., Thomson, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.
 
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Ms. Phyllis Reese

January 4, 2018, 6:17 am
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Ms. Phyllis Reese, 47, of 1147 Foley Street, Louisville, departed this life, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017, at her residence. 
Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 30, at 2 p.m. at the Gordon Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Walter Holmes officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Ms. Reese was born in Jefferson County to the parentage of late John Willie Reese, Jr. and Geneva Morgan Reese. She was a member of the Gordon Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Vontravis Reese, Louisville; brother, Willie Reese, Louisville; sisters, Albertha Heggs, Hephzibah, Thelma Reese, Daisy Reese and Martha (W.J. Jr.) Warthen, Louisville; grandchildren, Vontrayvis Reese and Zyonna Robinson; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Family may be contacted at the residence, or at Davis Funeral Home.
You may sign the guestbook at Davisfuneralhomega.com to join us on Facebook.
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville is in charge of arrangements for Ms. Phyllis Reese.
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Ms. Sherma Ann Coody Ashcraft

January 11, 2018, 8:43 am
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Graveside services for Ms. Sherma Ann Coody Ashcraft, who entered into rest on Dec. 28, 2017, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, were conducted on Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. in Westover Memorial Park in Augusta, Rev. Steven Croft officiating. 
Sherma was a native of  Telfair County, and made her home in Matthews for the past six years. She was a life long member of the Helena United Methodist Church, a Christian, and loved her Lord and Savior, her family, and all of God’s creatures in that order.   
She was graduated from Middle Georgia College, Cochran; and received her Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Valdosta State College. She worked for several years in banking, and became office manager and special assistant at Hopkins and Nichols, CPAs, in McRae for about a decade.                   
 She was married to Steven Ashcraft, a hospital administrator, and they lived in Topeka, KS.                       She later moved to Ocean Springs, MS, and joined Northrup-Grumman Corporation in management and special services. She recently retired after 29 years service with the defense contracting company.
She is predeceased by her parents, Wilson Coody and Carolyn Powell Coody of McRae, and a brother, Wilson Powell Coody of Warner Robins.  
She is survived by a sister, Joy Newton, of Matthews; two nieces,  Catreece Fritts, of Kathleen, and Carol Hammond, Woodstock; three great nephews, Brandon Fritts and Adam Fritts of Kathleen, and Lucas Hammond, Woodstock; a sister-in-law, Jean Coody, Woodstock. Sherma also leaves behind her beloved kitty, JoySugar and Joy’s lab, Lucy.                            
She was gifted to write poetry and draw charcoal prints.  She enjoyed crafts and made afghans for her friends.               
In lieu of flowers, Sherma would prefer donations made to the Golden Harvest Food Bank,  3310, Commerce Dr., Augusta, Ga., 30909; or to the Augusta Humane Society, PO Box 12035, Augusta, Ga.,  30914-2035.                            The family received friends at the graveside following the service.
Please express your online condolences at lowesfuneralhome.net 
Lowes Funeral Home, Helena, Georgia was in charge of arrangements. 
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Mrs. Edith Marie Jones Allen

January 11, 2018, 8:46 am
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Edith Marie Jones Allen, 78, entered into her eternal rest Friday evening, Jan. 5, 2018, at her residence. Services to celebrate her life will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 10, with David McTier and Reverend Edward Salter officiating. Private interment at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery will follow at a later date.  
One of seven born to the late Mary Etta Benton Jones and the late Roland Odene Jones, Edith was a native of Chattanooga TN, with her family moving to Jefferson County when she was 5 years old.  In her younger years and having an adventurous nature, she loved to travel, moving to a place, finding a job there and exploring her surroundings before moving on to another place of interest—New York and Key West were her favorite places. Settling back home, she worked at Gracewood State School and Hospital as a nursing aide, retiring with over twenty years of service. During this time, she and her sisters would take trips to sites all along the eastern seaboard. She also loved going to the beach where she collected seashells and just sat listening to the ocean, which soothed her soul. Edith liked to cross-stitch, put together puzzles and complete crossword puzzles.  She will be remembered for her spunky, feisty attitude, her great sense of humor and infectious laugh. Edith’s greatest joy and pleasure was her family, whom she loved unconditionally. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren filled some of the void left from the loss of her three beloved children.  Death has left a void that no one can fill, but her love has left memories that no one can steal.  
Edith is also preceded in death by her three children, Steve Allen, Kandy McClendon and Carl Allen; and five siblings, Hermon Jones, Geraldine Robinson, Ronald Jones, Virginia Glover and Roland “Buck” Jones. Those left to cherish her memory include her three granddaughters, Sierra N. Meeks (Eric), Ariel Lampkin (James) and Jasmine Ellis (Johnathan); sister, Zora Smith of Blythe; eleven great grandchildren, Eric Meeks Jr., Aaliyah Meeks, Holly Meeks Makayla Meeks, Paisley Meeks, Shalynn Lampkin, Jace Lampkin, Christian Ellis, Kallyns Ellis, Ryleigh Ellis and Harmonie Ellis; and many nieces, nephews and friends. 
The family will receive friends at James Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 10, 2018, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. following the services. 
Visit www.JamesFHWrens.com to sign the guestbook and to post condolences. 
James Funeral Home, 630 North Main Street, Wrens in charge of arrangements for Edith Marie Jones Allen.
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Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Warthen Elbert

January 11, 2018, 8:47 am
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Annie Elizabeth Warthen Elbert, born April 4, 1929 in Jefferson County, was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Bartow.  She worked at Wadley Cafe for many years.  She was affectionately known as “Mug.”
She made her transition on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018.
Funeral services will be held Saturday,  Jan 13, at 11 a.m. at the Pierce Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Walter Holmes. Burial will be held in the Salter Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Bartow.
She leaves to cherish her memories  her children, Regina Brinson, Bartow,   Diane (Carnell) Talbert, Delray Beach, FL, Cathy (Maurice) Simpkins, Augusta, Roosevelt (Wanda) McKennie, Hinesville, Johnny McKennie and Willie Elbert, Bartow; brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law,  sisters in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Family may be contacted at the residence, 1053 Noah Heggs Road Ext., Bartow, or at Davis Funeral Home.
You may sign the family guestbook at Davisfuneralhomega.com or join us on Facebook
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville, is in charge of arrangements for Ms. Annie Elizabeth Warthen Elbert.
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Mrs. Lillian Norman Harris

January 11, 2018, 8:49 am
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Lillian Norman Harris, 107, of Decatur, died peacefully on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 7, 2018.  The family will receive friends at James Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, Jan. 10.  A graveside service with Rev. Chad Watkins officiating will follow at Wrens Memorial Cemetery. 
Lillian was born on March 14, 1910, in Lincolnton, one of six children born to the late William Ellington and Frances Anne Glaze Norman.  She grew up in Lincolnton, graduating from Lincolnton High School.  She received her teaching credentials from State Teacher’s College in Athens in 1929, and began her 35-year teaching career in Wrens, where she met and married George Thomas “Pete” Harris.  She later taught at Matthews School and Hephzibah Elementary.  In 1962, she received her Bachelors of Education from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville.
She loved her family, friends, and community. Lillian was a member of Wrens United Methodist Church, the John Franklin Wren chapter of the DAR, a charter member of the Wrens Town and Country Garden Club, and a lifelong fan of the University of Georgia Bulldogs.  She was an excellent cook, frequently sending meals to the elderly shut-ins in the town.
Pete passed away in 1996, and four years later at age 90, she moved to Medlock Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Decatur where she was an inspiration to the other residents, welcoming newcomers and making many friends over the 17 years of her residency.  She enjoyed living in the city and going out to different restaurants on the weekends, being able to spend time with her only grandson, and celebrating holidays and birthdays with her nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, G. T. “Pete” Harris.  She is survived by her daughter, Jane Harris Rox (husband Frank) and her grandson, Patrick Fitzgerald “Pete” Rox, all of Decatur; plus a number of nieces and nephews.
It is with gratitude that we remember the kindness shown by the staff of Medlock Gardens Assisted Living during her 17 years there.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Wrens Methodist Church, 202 Russell Street, Wrens GA 30833 or to the John Franklin Wren Chapter NSDAR, c/o Beth Usry, 107 Quaker Road, Wrens GA 30833. 
Visit www.JamesFHWrens.com to sign the guestbook and to post condolences. 
James Funeral Home, 630 North Main Street, Wrens is in charge of arrangements to Lillian Norman Harris. 
 
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Mrs. Barbara Alice Sellers McDonald

January 11, 2018, 8:52 am
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Barbara Alice Sellers McDonald, 70, loving wife of Johnny S. McDonald, entered into her eternal rest Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, at her residence. Funeral services were held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon, Jan. 6, 2018, with Rev. Wayne Turpin officiating. Interment followed in the Ways Baptist Church Cemetery.    
Barbara was born and grew up in Wrens, but after she married a man in the construction business, she and her family moved a lot, living the longest in Ellijay and Kennesaw.  After her divorce, she moved back home where she met and married Johnny in 2000. She loved her Lord and Savior and enjoyed the fellowship of Ways Baptist Church. Her favorite season was summer because she liked the light of the long days and the summer breezes through open windows. She had a strong, feisty personality with a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh. Barbara loved being a homemaker and especially enjoyed cooking for her family and decorating their home to make it a comfortable safe haven. Barbara had an unconditional love for her family, and was most content in their presence. Her loving spirit will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Mildred Newsome Sellers and Ulys Sellers of Thomson; and two brothers, Wallace Sellers and Tommy Sellers of Thomson. Other survivors include her four daughters, Beverly Pike of Ellijay, Cindy Wilborn of Milledgeville, Tracy King of Dawsonville and Kimberly Loyd of Dawsonville; two siblings, James J. Sellers of Thomson, and Marjorie L. Pike of Gordon; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; an aunt, Marjorie Newsome Dalton of Thomson; nieces, nephews and friends.  nephews and friends.  Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Anderson, Alex King, Tyler Mallette, Shannon Sisson, Christ Watkins and Rodney Watson.
The family received friends at James Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday evening, Jan. 5, 2018.
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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Mr. Freddie “Fred” Dennis Prickett Jr.

January 11, 2018, 8:53 am
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Mr. Freddie “Fred” Dennis Prickett, Jr., 48, of East Warrenton Rd., entered into rest Jan. 4, 2018, at his residence. 
 Mr. Prickett was a native of Jefferson County, and the son of Freddie Dennis Prickett, Sr. and Teresa Ann Stevenson Rowlen (Marshall). He lived in Jefferson County many years before moving to Warrenton. Mr. Prickett worked as a Heating and Air Technician and Installer. He was a Methodist by faith and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and thrift store shopping.
 In addition to his parents, survivors include his beloved wife, Erica Lynn Browning-Prickett; sons, Justin Prickett, Jesse Ray Prickett, Gaige Prickett; daughter, Erica Prickett; step-children, Jacob Browning, Jordan Browning, Kasyddie Browning and Kendra Browning; brother, Chris Rowland; sisters, Ann Meek, Marsha Butler, and Jennifer Sturkey; and grandchildren, Ayanna Prickett and Madison Prickett.
 The family will have a Celebration of Life and Gathering at a later date.
 Beggs Funeral Home, 799 Cobbham Rd., Thomson, is in charge of arrangements.
 
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Mrs. Elsie Allen Usry

January 11, 2018, 8:54 am
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Elsie Allen Usry, 96, loving wife of the late Everett Cull “Boss” Usry, entered into her eternal rest Friday evening, Jan. 5, 2018, at University Hospital McDuffie in Thomson. 
Funeral services to celebrate her life were held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Monday afternoon, Jan. 8, 2018 with Reverend Chad Watkins officiating. Interment followed in the Wrens Memorial Cemetery. 
The youngest of 10 born to the late Anna Phillips Allen and the late Samuel F. Allen, Elsie was a lifelong resident of Wrens. She quit school as a teenager, working on the family farm and helping her mother with the household upkeep. She met and married the love of her life—a farmer—just before her 21st birthday. Growing up during the depression, Elsie was no stranger to hard work and was always busy providing a safe, comfortable home for her family. She loved to garden, canning and freezing vegetables, and was a fantastic cook and baker. She was famous for her homemade biscuits which she made for every meal.  She enjoyed the family camping trips and traveling. Elsie loved her Lord and Savior, serving Him as a member of Wrens United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and was very active until her health decline. Dedicating her life to God, she read her Bible daily—she could be found every morning at the kitchen table with a cup of coffee reading her Bible and praying.  These quiet times were essential to her.  Her work ethic, selfless sacrifice, devotion, integrity, faithfulness and loving spirit are exemplary of the Proverbs 31 woman.  She had an unconditional love for her family and was most content in their presence. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren stole her heart and provided great joy. Memories of this woman of faith sustain us through this time of grief, knowing that we will one day be reunited with her in our eternal home.
Elsie is also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Connie Ann Tidwell; and all nine of her siblings, Floyd, Florence, Albert, Hattie, Freddie, Milo, Eugene, Alma and Lee. Survivors include her two daughters, Ann Usry Tidwell of Smyra, and Ellen Usry Bailey of Marietta; three grandchildren, Misty Tidwell Gardner (Billy), Rodney Bailey (Sherry) and D. D. Bailey (Julie); five great grandchildren, Justin Gardner, Russell Gardner, Cam Bailey, Wyatt Bailey and Marti Ann Bailey; one great-great grandson, Grayson Wyatt Gardner; and many nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be Cam Bailey, D. D. Bailey, Rodney Bailey, Wyatt Bailey, Billy Gardner and Justin Gardner. 
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial contributions be made to her beloved church—Wrens United Methodist Church, 202 Russell Street, Wrens GA 30833. 
The family received friends at James Funeral Home Monday afternoon, Jan. 8, 2018, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the 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 Elsie Allen Usry.
 
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Ms. Fannie Bell Fields Carr

January 18, 2018, 11:53 am
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Mrs. Fannie Bell Fields Carr of 431 West Broad Street, Louisville, departed her life Feb. 12, 2018, at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta.
Memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Jan.19, 2018 at Gordon Grove Baptist Church.
Mrs. Carr was born in Jefferson County, Feb. 12, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Albert Fields, Sr. and the late Fannie Fields. At a young age she became a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. When she was able, she attended Overcoming Ministry. She was a 1962 Graduate of Jefferson County High School. Occasionally she attended Jefferson County Leisure Center.
On Dec. 14, 1964, she was united into marriage to Mr. Ben Carr, Sr., they were blessed with seven beautiful children, one whom is predeceased, Michael Carr. 
Memories of her love will be cherished by husband, Ben Carr, Sr.; children, Barry Carr Fields, Ben Carr, Jr. Randy Carr, Rodney Carr (Tosha), Karen Carr Oliphant, (Anthony) and Kristy Carr Harrison (Ronald); siblings, Tom Fields, Sr. (Katherine), Larry Fields, Sr., Robert Fields, Sr. Lonnie Fields, Ronnie Fields and Harry Fields, Dorothy Fields Johnson and Jeannie Little (Rodney); sister-in-law, Mary Lee Washington (Bernard); god-daughter, Courtney Brown; aunt Annie Mae Roberts; twenty-three grandchildren; several great and great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mrs. Carr was also predeceased by her siblings, Nellie Fields Atkins, Albert Fields, Jr., and Carolyn Fields Ingram and a grandson, Anthony Oliphant, Jr.
Garrer Funeral Home of 721 New Street, Louisville is in charge of the funeral arrangements of Mrs. Fannie Bell Fields Carr.
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Deacon Jay Lynn Davis

January 18, 2018, 11:56 am
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Deacon Jay Lynn Davis, 77, 19 Hillside Drive, Wrightsville, departed this life, Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, at his residence.
Viewing was held Saturday, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 13, at 2:30 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and Cemetery, Wrightsville.
Deacon Davis was a native of Johnson County, born to the parentage of the late Roosevelt Davis and Johnnie Mae Wright Davis. He was a Deacon and dedicated member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. “Red” as he was affectionately called worked as a carpenter at Electric Mech Score Board for over 25 years. Fatherhood was the ultimate title in his life.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Brantley Davis, Wrightsville; his children, Michael Antony (Natasha) Wrightsville, Ricky (Latasha) Davis, Harrison, Carsondra (Alex) Scruggs, Savannah; two brothers, Bennie Lee (Julia Mae) Davis, Wrightsville, Thomas (Betty) Telfair, Harrison; one grandchild, Miktavious Stephens, Wrightsville; step grandchildren, Kayla Goodman, Alex Scruggs, Jr., Tyrell Sampson, Tyeshia Sampson, Shontaris Gainer and Keria Marion; aunts and uncles, James L. Wright, CA and Ethel Gene Wright, Wrightsville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Joseph (Mary) Brantley, Atlanta, Jimmy Brantley, Dublin, Rosa Brantley, N.Y., Bobbie Josey, Dorothy Brantley, Mary Clover and Curtis Clover, Wrightsville; two devoted neighbors, Christine Shine and Darlene Butler.
Family may be contacted at the residence of his wife, Annie B. Brantley Davis, 103 Kents Lane, Wrightsville, GA or at Davis Funeral Home, Louisville
You may sign the guestbook at Davisfuneralhomega.com or join us on Facebook.
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street is in charge of arrangements for Deacon Jay Lynn Davis.
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