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Obituaries from June 2, 2016

June 1, 2016, 7:37 am
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Mrs. Beatrice Estrada Ensz, 89, faithful wife of Mr. Eldon Ensz, was released from her earthly bonds the first day of May 2016.

A small memorial service was attended by close family, friends and nursing home staff at Gibson Heath & Rehabilitation Center in Gibson. Her remains will be interred in the family plot on the family ranch in New Mexico.

James Funeral Home of Wrens was in charge of arrangements.              

 

Mrs. Eunice Smith Hannah, Louisville, departed this life Tuesday, May 24, 2016.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Lofton AME Church and Cemetery.

Mrs. Hannah was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, daughter of Arthur Smith and Georgia Virginia Smith and the widower of the late Odell Hannah Sr. Mrs. Hannah was a member of the Lofton AME Church where she was on the Missionary Board.  She was a business woman and retired school bus driver.

Survivors include her children, Lee Edward (Tonye) Hannah, Elbert (Gwendolyn) Hannah, Odell (Alfreda) Hannah, Jr., Atlanta,  Barbara (William) Hubbard, Cambridge Maryland, Verdell Thompson, Amityville, NY; six siblings, Doretha Yates of Fla. and Daisy Caldwell, St. Petersburg, Fla., Arthur (Dorothy) Smith, Jr., Sonny Haynes, Fla., Henry (Rosetta) Smith and Lewis Arthur (Gladys) Smith, Washington, DC; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Family may be contacted at the residence, W 8 Street or at Davis Funeral Home.

Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Mr. Hubert Lewis Pulliam, 87 of Mitchell, died Tuesday, May 24, 2016.   Mr. Pulliam was born to the late Alma Clifton Pulliam and the late Melba Lundy Pulliam.  Mr. Pulliam was the founder and CEO of Pulliam Lumber Company. He was also a farmer. 

Survivors include his  wife of 65 years, Betty Snider Pulliam; a son, Wayne (Kathy) Pulliam, Franklin, Tenn.;  daughters, Gail (Rodney) Pulliam Wilcher, Thomson, Glenda (Scott) Pulliam Lamb, Mitchell and Lynn Pulliam, Mitchell; one sister,  Francis Pulliam Tilman; three brothers, Tommy Pulliam, Bobby Pulliam and Earl Pulliam;  seven grandchildren, Haywood (Loree) Pulliam, Kristin Pulliam, Kimberly (James) Pulliam Hawkins ),  Adam (Heather) Wilcher, Brock (Diane) Wilcher, Joshua Lamb and Aaron Lamb and nine great-grandchildren. 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Pulliam was predeceased by his sister Helen Pulliam Downs and three brothers, Clifton Pulliam, James Pulliam and Lewis Pulliam. 

A Celebration of Life service was held at Mill Creek Baptist Church on Friday, May 27. Burial followed  in the Mitchell City Cemetery. 

The family would like to thank his loving caregivers:  Nancy Thomas, Candy Clay, Connie Jackson, Willie Shorter, Dr. Samuel Macomson and the staff at Georgia Regional Medical Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to Roadheavers Boys Ranch, 380 Boys Ranch Rd., Palatka, Fla. 32177 or Mill Creek Baptist Church, 6252 Mill Creek Church Rd., Mitchell, Ga.  30820

May and Smith Funeral Directors in Sandersville is in charge of the arrangements.

 

 

Mr. Winston Lane Tompkins, 15, died Wednesday evening, May 25, 2016. Funeral services were held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016, with the Rev. Randy Monk officiating. Interment will follow in the Keysville United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Tompkins, son of Billy Jo Hillis Tompkins and Harry “Kin” Medford Tompkins Jr., was born and lived all of his life in Burke County where he attended Burke County Alternative School. An animal-lover, he especially loved horses, and enjoyed being outdoors. He loved people and never met a stranger—he loved to talk to others and could be found carrying on conversations with all age groups. Having an honest, free-hearted, generous and enthusiastic nature, he cared more about others than himself and desired to make everybody laugh and feel good. In his short time on earth, he was known to many and his memories will be treasured by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Mr. Tompkins is preceded in death by a brother, Mason Tompkins; maternal grandparents, Donna Hillis and Billy Watts; and paternal grandfather, Harry Tompkins. Other survivors include his paternal grandmother, Bobbie Tompkins, paternal great grandmother, Susie Culpepper; aunts and uncles, Kyle (Meredith)Tompkins, Steve (Christina) Watts, Greg (Lisa) Watts, Don (Norma) Watts, Peanut (Dale)Watts, Randall Watts, Tony (Penny) Watts, Brenda (Alan) Watts and Lisa (Jodi) Watts; and a multitude of cousins and friends. Pallbearers were Keith Agner, Lonnie Amerson, Tyler Coleman, Jason Morris, Tommy Silver, Trevor Silver, Jerry Watts and Steve Watts.

Because of this tragic, unexpected loss, in lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial donations be made directly to James Funeral Home, P.O. Box 588, Wrens.

James Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Obituaries from June 9, 2016

June 9, 2016, 6:53 am
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Jimmie I. Dukes, 87, passed away on June 5, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in Augusta.
Mr. Dukes was the son of the late John R. and Katherine W. Dukes. He lived in the Wadley area all his life.  He was employed by Anglin’s Produce for many years and retired from Forstmanns in Louisville.
Mr. Dukes was a member and senior deacon of Bethesda Primitive Baptist Church.  He had also served the church as clerk, treasurer and song leader.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, having seen combat during the Korean War.  He received the Combat Infantryman Badge, Korean Service Ribbon with two Bronze Stars as well as an Overseas Service Bar.
Mr. Dukes was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Esten, Grady, Jessie, Theron, and Bennie.  
He is survived by his wife of 47 years Annette Moxley Dukes; his sister Sarah Ellen (Paul) Ledger and her husband; his sister in law Bessie Ruth Dukes; his sister in law Carolyn M. (Edwin) Canady of Swainsboro; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Dukes will be held at 2 p.m. June 8 at Bethesda Primitive Baptist Church in Wadley with Elder Emerson Proctor, Rev. Clarence Thompson and Rev. Chris Shoemaker officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.  Burial will follow at Swainsboro City Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Gregory Ledger, Lonnie Ledger, Jarrett Ledger, Keith Ross, Will Ross, and Tommy Dukes.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
 
 
Ms. Jo Ann Hall, of  Wrightsville,  departed this life Tuesday, May 31, 2016 ,,at her residence. 
Ms. Hall was a native of Cleveland, Ohio, but later moved to Jefferson County. She was born the daughter to the parentage of Adele Johnson Hovis and the late Emanuel Hovis in Cleveland, Ohio. She was formally employed with Ithaca Company as a Machine Operator for numerous of years and was a member of the Brinson Hill Missionary Baptist Church. 
Ms. Hall  is preceded in death by her father, grandparents; Felix Johnson and Ester Johnson, and siblings; Donald Williams, and Saundra Williams. 
Survivors include her mother; Adela Johnson Hovis, Cleveland, Ohio, her children; Sierra Gibbons, Statesboro, and George DeVante Gibbons, Wrightsville,  siblings; Iris Williams West, Federal Way, Washington, Gloria (Collie) Brice, Waynesville, MO, and Carolyne (Jerry) Vinson, Sicklerville, New Jersey, granddaughter; Laylah Ma’Ciyah Gibbons, Wrightsville.  and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. 
Funeral Services were conducted Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the James and Virginia Davis Memorial Chapel, 727 Beech Street, Louisville, Georgia 30434. Burial to follow in the Brinson Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. 
Family may be contacted the residence of Teresa Harris; 184 East Calhoun Street, Wadley, or at Davis Funeral Home. 
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville, Georgia 30434 is in charge of arrangements.

 

Mr. Richard Jenkins Jr., Louisville, departed this life Saturday, June 4, 2016 at a local hospital.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 11 a. m. at Faith Memorial CME Church and Walden Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Jenkins was native of Jefferson County, a 1967 graduate of Jefferson County High, a member of Faith Memorial CME, and retired from Thermo King Corp after over 41 years of service.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Clarice Jackson Jenkins of Louisville,; his mother, Rosie Bynes Jenkins Boyd, Louisville., siblings, Betty Boyd, Freeman (Georgia) Jenkins, Larry (Manda) Boyd and Donnie Boyd of Louisville, Willie Boyd, Homestead, FL., Bessie Durden, Hephzibah, ; Mother-in-law and Father-in-law, Hernton and Pecola Jackson, Bartow, , Sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, Vivian Jackson, Vinnia (Abraham) McCoy and LaKeila Jackson, Durham, N.C.; A host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Richard Jenkins, Jr.
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Obituaries from June 16, 2016

June 16, 2016, 12:38 pm
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Mr. John Albert Camp, 75, native son of Bartow, son of Colonel Pierce H. Camp and Harriette McMillan Camp, passed away on May 12, 2016, several weeks after having been diagnosed with lung cancer. He had lived for the past 23 years in Lubbock, Texas, working as a librarian and cataloger at Texas Tech’s main library and then at Texas Tech’s Southwest Collection. When he retired in 2014, he was granted an emeritus appointment, an honor bestowed by the university to recognize long and faithful and distinguished service. He was an avid collector of paperweights, primitive and Southwest art, and antique Chinese rugs. 
Mr.Camp  is survived by his nieces Willena Moye and Beth Whitson and her family, his aunt, Patsy McMillan of Bartow, and several cousins. A graveside memorial will be held on Saturday, June 18 at 4:30  p.m. in the afternoon at the Bartow Town Cemetery
Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home of Wadley.
 
 
Mr. Albert Lee Nelson, Sr. of Wrens entered into rest June 9, 2016 in a Richmond County hospital.
Funeral service will be held 12 noon Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Wrens Baptist Church with Bishop Anthony Chavers officiating. Interment will be in the House of Faith Holiness Church cemetery.
Mr. Nelson was born in March 4, 1948, to the late Willie James and Awtee Way Nelson. He received his education in the Jefferson County School System. He was dedicated member and deacon of House of Faith Holiness Church and the church financial Steward. He is a retiree of AAFES. He was instrumental as a mechanic and he was a floral delivery for Bloomin Occasions.
Survivors are his wife, Pastor Dorothy Lee Nelson of Wrens, children, Albert V. (Tonya) Nelson, Jr.  of Atlanta,  Sharon Marie (Robert) Nelson-Farmer  and Malessia Nelson; siblings, Walter George Nelson and Comet  (Shirley) Jordan  Antee Roberts, Lula Mae (Larry) Wood  Martha (Newt) Oliphant  Betty (Randy) Upton, Mary Hatch, Janice (Edward) Kay Stone  and Eunice Marie Murphy-Luther; reared as his siblings, Rosa Berry Lamb, Linda Hannah, Brenda Berry, Ray Berry and Andrew Berry; grandchildren, Dimitri D. Eaglin-Nelson, Albert J. Nelson III, Anthony Eric Watts, Netanya Sharee Farmer and Brandon Michael Farmer; brothers-n-law, Willie Robert Whitaker, James Whitaker, Jr., Dorothy “Dot” Nelson, Jereline Nelson, Lillie Bell Nelson, Shirley Jordan, Maryann Walker, Bessie Jane Nelson and Linda Whitaker; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his brothers, Lindsey Nelson, Eddie James Nelson, Billiy Joe Nelson and Willie Lee Nelson.
Garrer Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 
 
 
Mrs. Annie W. Whitaker, 91, of Trenton  N.J. departed this life on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Capital Regional Medical Center.
Funeral Services were held Tuesday, June 14, 2016  at Friendship Baptist Church,  Trenton, NJ. Interment will be in Ewing Cemetery.
Mrs. Whitaker was born in Jefferson County, she was educated in the Jefferson County School System in Wrens,  she relocated to Trenton, NJ, in 1969.
Mrs. Whitaker  was employed at Lee Overall for a short period. She received Christ in her life at an early age and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, where she served on the Mother’s Board.
Mrs. Whitaker  was predeceased by her husband, James Whitaker; her parents, Jeff and Bessie Dixon; her daughter, Annie Rose Avery; two brothers, Leroy and Ulysses Dixon; two grandsons, Michael Whitaker and Herbert Neely.
Survivors are her  four daughters, Mary Walker of Trenton, NJ (special friend Lewis Richardson), Bessie Nelson and Dorothy Nelson  of Wrens  and Linda Whitaker of Trenton; two sons, Robert and James Whitaker of Trenton; a sister, Rachel Banks of Hamilton; two sisters- n- law; Pearlie Whitaker of Richmond Virginia and Mildred Whitaker, of Jacksonville, FL; Grandchildren, Brenda, Lavon, Angela, Deann, Ethel, Eldora, Eddie, George, Lisa, Vanessa , Stephanie, James, Lisa, Charly, Vernon, Melissa, Sharon, Wanda, Shelia, Mary, George, Wytiena, Jonathan and a host of great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Arrangements are by Campbell Funeral Chapel, Trenton. 
This announcement has been a courtesy from Garrer Funeral Home in Louisville. 
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Obituaries from June 23, 2016

June 23, 2016, 7:16 am
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Mr. Nathaniel Cordy was born in Jefferson County, and moved to Brooklyn, NY in 1960, during his earlier years before retiring and moving to Charlotte, North Carolina. 
On Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Mr. Cordy departed from this earth. He was known as “Snake” to his five girls from marriage. That nickname came from him calling the house when the girls were young and when they asked him who was calling and he said real fast “it’s Nate,” it sounded like “it’s Snake.”  He is better known as “POP.”
Mr. Cordy worked as a carpenter at Walsky Stairs Builders for over 20 years in Brooklyn, NY. In his leisure, he enjoyed crossword puzzles and wood works.
Mr. Cordy was preceded in death by his parents, John (Bookie) Cordy and   Viola Hilson Cordy; his sisters, Anna Pate, Mayola C. Walker and Carolyn C, Gibbons and his brothers, John W. Cordy, Julius Cordy and Moses Cordy.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Mildred King Cordy of 36 years; his daughters, Lynette Walker, Estella Walker, Jan Fuller, Faith Walker, Christine Walker; sisters, Vivain C. Brookins of Wadley and Ida M. Cummings of Wadley,  brother, Clarence L. Cordy of Kingsland, ; his beloved grandchildren, Shanita Walker, Gabriel Burgis, Darrel Burgis,  Estell Alvarez,  Lessie McCoy, Sandra Fuller, Kevin Fontenot; his 2nd family at Golden Corral of Gastonia NC;  and a host of great grands, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 11, in the Chapel of Boston’s Mortuary. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Boston’s Mortuary.
 
 
Mrs. Helen Kent Dennis, a childhood resident of Glascock County, passed away Friday of June 10, 2016 at the Indian River Medical Center.
Born in 1930 in Gibson, Mrs. Dennis attended Warner Robbins High School where she met her husband of 64 years, William. She continued her education at Georgia Business College in order to pursue a career in business administration.
Mrs. Dennis worked as a court reporter at Robbins Air Force Base in Warner Robbins, until leaving to raise her growing family.
Mrs. Dennis loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cooking for her family and fishing with her spouse.
She was a member and regular attendee of Asbury Methodist Church in Vero Beach, Fla.
Mrs. Dennis  is survived by her husband, William Dennis and three of her children: Thomas (Mia), Walter (Sheila), and Denise (Bobby). Mrs. Dennis was preceded in death by her oldest son, Michael (Josephine). She was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorial gifts may be made to the American Heart Association.
The Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach, has been entrusted with arrangements.
The service will be performed by the Rev. Diego Flores, a close family friend.
 
 
Ms. Marshana Jacquette Holmes, of Wadley, departed this life Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Augusta State University Hospital, Augusta.
Ms. Holmes was a native of Jefferson County. She was born to the parentage of Theodis Holmes and Elizabeth Lofton Holmes. At an early age she joined the Gordon Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Choir. She was a High School Graduate of the Jefferson County High School Class of 2006, and was formally employed with Wal-Mart as a Retail Salesman.  
Funeral service were held Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Gordon Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1080 Belmont Rd. North, Louisville , with Pastor, Reverend Walter L. Holmes, Sr., as Eulogist. Burial in the church cemetery.
Survivors include her Parents; Theodis Holmes and Elizabeth Lofton Holmes, Wadley, Georgia, Siblings; Marchavious L. Holmes, Wadley, and  Coriethan Anderson, Atlanta,  Grandmother; Annie Ruth Holmes, Bartow, God-daughters; Kylie Scott, Augusta,  and Aniah Cunningham, Columbia, South Carolina,  Aunts and Uncles; Essie (Sonny) Daniels, Jacksonville, Florida, Annie (Roger) Bell, Carrie (Oliver) Gibbons, Daisy (Randall Salter) Holmes, Bartow, Mattie Lowery, Charles (Earnestine) Holmes, Robert (Eilean) Holmes, Louisville,  Rev. Walter (Delores) Holmes, Sr., Bartow,  Elouise (Rev. Charles) Holloway, Louisville, Patricia (Onnie Baxter) Johnson, Lithonia, Adam (Tanisha) Holmes, Dublin,  Mattie (Joseph) Porter, Jacqueline Lofton, Frances (David) Pease, Atlanta,  and Veronica Lofton, Louisville,  Great-aunts; Annie  L. Scott, Bessie Robinson, Wadley, Jerline Holmes, Hattie Mae Holmes, Bartow,  Cora Bell Walker, Augusta, , Donna Walker, Deerfield, Florida, Ollie Mae Walker, Waynesboro,  and Elizabeth Johnson, Reared as siblings; Natasha Holmes, Bartow, Charles T. (Micole) Lofton, Atlanta,  LaSandra Jenkins, Sandersville,  and Breanna Thompson, Atlanta,  and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Family may be contacted the residence, 178 South Main Street, Wadley, Georgia 30477, or at Davis Funeral Home.
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mr. Roy F. Instasi, Sr., age 88 of Gibson, died Friday, June 17, 2016 at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon.
Requiem Mass was held 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2016 in the Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Thomson with Father Stephens Lyness, PP officiating. Interment prayer services were held Tuesday in the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville with full military honors. Pallbearers were Kevin Instasi, Rene Instasi Knowles, Mike Lyons, Michael Knowles, Jerry Instasi and Jimmy Holloway.
Mr. Instasi a native of Boston, MA, was one of nine children of Nicholas Marino Instasi and Louise Iarrobino Instasi. He served in the United States Army for more than 20 years, was a retired truck driver after many years driving for Great Coastal and was a member of the Million Mile Club. He was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Thomson.
Mr. Instasi was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers; two sisters two sons, Roy F. Instasi, Jr., and Salvatore Instasi and is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Barbara Harding Instasi of Gibson; three daughters, Diane Calandra of Lake Zurich, IL, Barbara Ann Ellis of Richmond, VA and Rene Instasi of Gibson; nine grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Gibson is in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mrs. Geraldine Kelly Jenkins, 78, wife of the late Leon Jenkins, entered into her eternal rest Saturday night, June 18, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in Augusta. 
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, June 21, in the James Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Ed Chance officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Jenkins, a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, where she married and raised her own family as well. Her day included cooking for her family—she and Bryant shared many meals together—and watching her favorite soaps. Callie, her canine friend, filled her days with pleasure and joy. A strong-willed person, she had a generous, loving nature. Most of all, she loved to worship her Lord and Savior at Crawford Avenue Baptist Church in Augusta and when her health declined, she would listen to sermons on tape. Her life’s journey was difficult at best but her faith sustained her through all of her trials and tribulations. She is now praising our Redeemer in Heaven where there are no tears or heartaches. 
Mrs. Jenkins  also preceded in death by her son, Wade Jenkins; her mother, Sara Kelly; and her brother, Jimmy Kelly. Survivors include her children, Gloria Guy, Kenny L. (Michelle) Jenkins, Patricia Jenkins Unruh, Pam Inglett, Brenda Jenkins and Bryant Jenkins; sister-in-law, Iris Kelly; fifteen grandchildren; and thirty great grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Jason Albea, Jonathan Guy, Dewey Howell III, Adam Inglett, Shane Jenkins, John King, George Sims and Alvin Unruh.
James Funeral Home, Wrens in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mr. Edgar Larry Lockhart of  Lockhart Road were held Saturday,  June 18, 2016 at Eden Baptist Church in Louisville,  with Rev. John Arthur Lockhart officiating and Rev. J. O. Nelson Presiding. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Lockhart was born in Jefferson County,  Sept. 17, 1931 to the late William James Lockhart, Sr. and Mary Brown Lockhart. He was reared in a home with parents of strong faith in God. At a very young age he became a member of Eden Baptist Church. He received his education in the Jefferson County School System. Upon graduation he enlisted into the United States Marine Corp. After serving in the military, he moved to New York. 
“Larry” as he was lovingly called by his family and friends, was united into marriage to the late Viola Sullivan August 13, 1955.
Memories of his love will be cherished by his sons; Larry Derrick Lockhart of Bronx, NY and Eric Jason Lockhart, Sr. of Atlanta,.; sister, Eunice Lockhart of Louisville,  brother, Johnny (Kim)Lockhart of Augusta,  grandson, Eric Jason Lockhart, Jr. of Atlanta, ; sisters-in-law, Dessie Lockhart of Wadley, Mary(Otis) Gardner ) of Stone Mountain, And Marva Strayhorn of Los Angeles, CA; brother-n-law, Richard (Ginger)Sullivan of Lithonia, ; nieces and nephews, Gloriasteen Lockhart-Wilson, Jacqueline Lockhart, Eloise Lockhart-Merriweather, Dorothy Lockhart- Lawerence, Kimberly Lockhart, Kim (Rusty)Pruitt  and Sandra Nipper; nephews, Jackie (Veronica) Lockhart  Dwight Lockhart and John Micah Lockhart; great nieces and nephews; great-great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.  
Pallbearers will be Reginald Cox, Orando Adams, Denzel Lockhart, Sheldon Rucker and O’Jore Adams.
Family and friends may call at the resident of his sister, Miss Eunice Lockhart 3042 Lockhart Road, Louisville or at Garrer Funeral Home. Garrer Funeral Home of 721 New Street, Louisville is in charge of the funeral arrangements. 
 
 
Mr. Larry Mitts, age 53 of Gibson died Tuesday June 14, 2016 at University Hospital in Augusta. 
Funeral service  were held on Saturday, June 18 at the House of God Church of God in Christ, Thomson; Pastor, Bishop Mark Walden with Pastor Robert L. Smith as Presider and Pastor C.W. Stone as Eulogist.  The Repast was held in the House of God Church of God in Christ church fellowship hall immediately following the service.   Interment followed in the Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Gibson following the Repast. 
Survivors are his   mother, Annie Ruth Mitts of Gibson; two sisters, Melinda R. ( Keith) Kitchens of Macon and Felicia Rogers of Augusta; six brothers, Beaver Mitts Brown, Alton (Rachel) Mitts, Samuel E. Mitts, Robert-III L. (Rosella) Mitts, all of Gibson, Joe L. Mitts of Thomson and Glenn J. Mitts of Norcross; three aunts, Thelma Brown Heberlein of Tucker, Martha Geneyne Peeples of Lithonia and Carolyn Linda Terrell of Avera; two uncles, Joseph William Jordan of Gibson and Isaac L. “Uncle Jack” Brown of Belleville, MI; one great-aunt, Lois Jordan of Gibson; one special niece, Alexus S. Kitchens of Macon; three close-nephews, Donzeall Jermaine Leverette of Wrens, Moses B. Brown of Morrow and Gregory “Greg” B. Kitchens of Macon;  a host of additional nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and numerous friends.
Thomson Funeral System in Thomson was in charge of arrangements.  
 
 
Mr. William Mike Patton, age 51, of Farrer Road Wadley, who died Sunday morning, June 19, 2016 in the Jefferson Hospital. 
Funeral services were scheduled to be  held 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Louisville First Baptist Church with Rev. Mitch Vaughn and Sheriff Gary Hutchins officiating. Burial will follow in the Moxley Cemetery. Mr. Patton will lie in state at the church from 1 p.m. until time of service. Pallbearers will be: Chip Evans, Freddy Hill, James Kitchens, Gary Hutchins and Clark Hiebert. Honorary Pallbearers will be of law enforcement. 
Mr. Patton a native of Louisville, the son of the late William E. Patton and Lena Pate Patton. Mr. Patton served in law enforcement for 30 years, mostly as a Deputy Sheriff with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. He was a member of Shekinah Baptist Church in Louisville, with ties to Freedom Fellowship Church in Bartow. 
Mr. Patton was preceded in death by his father; grandfathers, William E. Patton, Jr., and Paul Brett; grandmother, Amanda Brett and grandparents, Russell and Alleene Pate and is survived by his wife, Tammy Patton of Wadley; son, William M. Patton, II of Wadley; daughter, Pate Patton of Kite; daughter, Anna Patton of Kite; step-daughters, Samantha Salter and Whitney Salter of Wadley and Christina Rodriquez of Atlanta; grandchildren, Joseph McDaniel of Wadley, Natalia McDaniel of Wrens, Rayleigh Hutcheson and Liam Stapleton of Kite; mother, Lena Patton of Wadley; sister, Debbie McManus of Stapleton; nieces, Elizabeth Bryant of Louisville and Jessica Farrer of Swainsboro; in laws, Danny (Carol) Whittle of Dexter; sister in laws, Melissa Evans and Lorraine Curry of Wrentz; brother in law, Joey Whittle of Dexter; aunts, Jeraldine Ferrington of Tennessee and Linda Champan of Atlanta and uncle, Russell Pate of Wadley. 
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Taylor Funeral Home. 
Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Care, 401 West 8th Street, Louisville is in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mr. Galvin Smith, of  Louisville, departed this life Sunday, June 12, 2016 in Louisville.
 Mr. Smith was a native of Jefferson County. He was born to the parentage of the late Eddie James Smith and Annie Lee Wilson Smith. He was formally employed with B&H Logging for over 10 years, and Lonnie Davis Farm. 
Survivors include his brother; Hugh Smith, Rincon, sisters; Sherry Smith, Louisville,  Wanda Smith, United States Air Force, and Wendy Smith, Pensacola, Florida, aunts & uncles; Hugh Wilson, Augusta,  Randy (Bernice) Wilson, Jacksonville, Florida, Larry (Arlinda) Wilson, Ronnie (Mary Ann) Wilson, Helen W. (Odell) Roberts, Louisville,  Catherine (Rev. Joshua) Wilson, Huntsville, Alabama, and Ilane (Ricky) Warren, Atlanta,  and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. 
Funeral Services were held Saturday, June 18, 2016 at  James and Virginia Davis Chapel, Louisville.
Family may be contacted the residence of his uncle & aunts; Ronnie and Mary Ann Wilson; 583 Oak Hill Court, Louisville,  or at Davis Funeral Home. 
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville,  in charge of arrangements for Mr. Galvin Smith.
 
 
Mr. Albert Lee Stone, Sr., of Warthen, departed this life Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the Washington County Regional Medical Center, Sandersville.
Mr. Stone was a native of Washington County. He was born to the parentage of the late Fred Stone, Sr., and Emma Jane Gibbons Stone. He was united in holy matrimony to Marlene Johnson Stone. He was a member of the Shiloh Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, and was formally employed with the Washington County Highway Department for over 28 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings; Wigginson Gibbons, and Roger Stone, and father-in-law; Sammie Lee Paris.
Survivors include his wife; Marlene Johnson Stone, Warthen,, children; Albert Lee Stone, Jr., Warthen, Charles (Valencia Glover) Robinson, Sandersville,  Travis (Jessica) Wells, Tucker,  Shanika Stone, Milledgeville,  and Shantell Stone, Davisboro,  step-children; Timothy Swint, Jeremiah Swint, Warthen,  and Jermaine (Chikano) Haynes, Japan, siblings; Ricky Stone, Davisboro,  Tommie Lee (Regina) Stone, Sandersville, Fred Stone, Jr., Atlanta, Gracie (Sylvester) Jones, Oakland, California, Cleo Stone, Sandersville, and Pearlie Mae Stone, Davisboro,  grandchildren; JaKayla, Jordan, Madison, Zamya, Zana, and Caitlyn, mother-in-law; Susie Bell Johnson, Sandersville,  brother-in-law & sisters-in-laws; Paul (Nikkie) Johnson, Augusta,  Melissa Miller, Sandersville,  Terrie Miller, Sandersville,  and Renay Johnson, Stockbridge,  and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 12 Noon at the Shiloh Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Davisboro, burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Family may be contacted at the residence of his sister; Pearlie Mae Stone, 375 East Brown Street, Davisboro,  or at Davis Funeral Home.
You can sign the family personal guestbook at; www.davisfuneralhomega.com, or join us on facebook at; Davis Funeral Home.
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville, Georgia 30434 is in charge of arrangements.

 

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Obituaries from June 30, 2016

June 30, 2016, 10:16 am
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Mr. Ralph Garry Bales, 75, of  Gibson,  died Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in the University Hospital, Augusta. 
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 25, in the Mitchell Full Gospel Church, Mitchell, with Rev. Chris Williford officiating.  Burial in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were: Craig Hunnicutt, Anthony Griswell, Craig Reece, Mike Lyons, Scotty Usry and Sam Griswold.
Mr. Bales a native of Edgehill, son of the late Rev. Ralph Bales and Glenice Cooper Bales. He was a painter and farmer and a founding member of Mitchell Full Gospel Church.
Mr. Bales is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his son, Brian (Tiffany) Bales, granddaughter, Taylor Bales, sisters, Cristal Hunnicutt and Kay (Rev. Jacky) Downs, all of Mitchell.
Taylor Funeral Home, 57 College Place, Gibson, in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mr. Wayman Clyde “Nick” Cheeley, 92, formerly of  Bartow, departed this life Sunday, June 26, 2016.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 2, 2016, at James and Virginia Davis Chapel, Louisville, Interment in Henderson Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Cheeley was a native of Washington County and was the widow of the late Ruby Marion Warthen.
Survivors include his children, Maurde Yorker, Sandersville,  Allen (Alvonia) Cheeley, Bartow, Otis Jackson, Sandersville, Chester Jackson, Atlanta,  step sons, Hurie Lee (Annie Mae) Franklin, Sr., Fourteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Family may be contacted at the residence, 1362 Shellman Road, Bartow or at Davis Funeral Home, Louisville.You may sign the guest book at Davisfuneralhomega.com or join us on Facebook.
Davis Funeral Home of Louisville is in charge of arrangements. 
 
 
Mrs. Lillie Mae Green Passmore, 94, of Wadley, departed this life Monday, June 20, 2016, at her residence.
Funeral serviceswere held Saturday, June 25, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Pierce Grove Baptist Church, with the pastor, Rev. Johnny Ray Sampson, officiating. Louisville. Burial will be held in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Passmore was born to the late Tom and Mary McBride Green in Jefferson County,  she was the widower of the late Wade Passmore, Sr., a homemaker, a member of the Pierce Grove Baptist Church and the Fair and Honest Society. She is preceded in death by five children, Eugene, Wade Jr., LeeLois, Lonnie and Charlie.
Survivors include her children, Mary (Johnnie) Passmore Warren of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Henry L.  (Michelle) Passmore, Grand Fork, North Dakota, Lola M. (Jessie) Tarver, Augusta, , John Willie (Cynthia) Passmore, Augusta, and Geneva (Kenneth) Flournoy, Wadley,   her grandchildren, Cathy, Michael, Steven, Tony, Jerry, Paulette, Avery, Meldric, Eric, Miranda, Narmon, William, Lekendrick, Jennifer, Paul, Michael, Milton, Alamannettic, Lilliedorishree, Chris, John, Darrin, Bernadette, Kenneth and Reginald; forty seven great grandchildren, thirteen great great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Family may be contacted at the residence of the son-in-law and daughter, Kenneth and Geneva Passmore Flournoy, 1960 Old US 1, Wadley, or at Davis Funeral Home.
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street is in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mr. Jessie “Gene” Eugene Reid, 80, husband of the late Beverly Ann Walden Reid, entered into his eternal rest Tuesday night, June 21, 2016, at his residence.  A private interment will be held in the Stapleton Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Mr. Reid one of four children born to the late Margaret Owens Reid and the late Leroy Reid, Mr. Reid was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, graduating from Stapleton High School. After graduation, he served our country by enlisting in the Navy. Upon his return from his four-year stint in the Navy, he retired with 27 years of service from EZ Go/Textron.  Mr. Reid is also preceded in death by all of his siblings, Roy Reid, Walter Reid and Ruby Gunby. Survivors include his three children, Regina “Jan” Reid, Kim Willingham and Jess (Casey) Reid ;7 grandchildren, Jennifer Ann (Lewis) Josey, Brandon Douglas May, Savannah Willingham, Chandler Willingham, Kaylee Reid, Rhett Reid and Joss Reid; 2 great grandchildren, Rachel Ann Josey and Tristan Connor May; and several nieces and nephews.
The family respectfully requests memorial contributions be made in his honor to American Breast Cancer Relay for Life, c/o Tara Rabun, 2069 Howard Mill Road, Wrens GA. 30833.
James Funeral Home, Wrens in charge of arrangements.
 
Mrs. Lillian Brookins Sirmans, of Louisville,  departed this life Sunday, June 26, 2016, at her residence.
Mrs. Sirmans was a native of Jefferson County. She was born the daughter to the parentage of the late Lonzie Brookins and Mary Ethel Long Brookins in Cleveland, Ohio. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Henry L. Sirmans. She was formally employed with Higbees Department Store, Cleveland, Ohio as a sales clerk. She was a devoted member of the Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church where she served faithfully on the Mother’s Board, Sr. Choir, and Deaconess.
Mrs. Sirmans was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings; Mary Trimiew and Annie Mae Horne.
Survivors include her  husband; Henry L. Sirmans, Louisville,  daughter; Eloise B. Miller, Louisville,  step-children; Sam (Patricia) Sirmans, Bertha Lee Brooks, and Abdull (Nicole) Aquil Detroit, Michigan, sisters; Janie Broomfield, Louisville, , and Elouise B. Cobb, Atlanta, , brother-in-law; David (Hattie) Sirmans, St. Petersburg, Florida, grandchildren; Karen B. Cotton, Louisville, , Kimberly M. Winston, Jacksonville, North Carolina, and Rev. Vinson W. Miller, Sr., Louisville, a, great-grandchildren; Karencia (Jonathan) Janay, Valencia, Tevin, Kimbria, Tre, Vinson, Jr., Shayla, and Cameron, great-great-grandchild; Kennedy, godchildren; Whitney Darisaw, and Wayne Darisaw, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, July 1, 2016, at 12 Noon at the Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 604 West Broad Street, Louisville. Burial will follow in the Jefferson Memorial Garden, Louisville. 
Family may be contacted at the residence, 5111 Middleground Road, Apt A2, Louisville, Georgia 30434, or at Davis Funeral Home.
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Lousiville, Georgia 30434 is in charge of arrangements.
 
Mr. George “June” “Bostic” Young, Jr. 59, Louisville,  departed this life Thursday, June 23, 2016, at his residence.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 27, 2016 at James and Virginia Davis Chapel. Burial will be held in the Ebenezer CME Cemetery, Bartow.
Mr. Young was a native of Jefferson County, a member of the Faith Memorial CME Church and attended Jefferson County Training Center.
Survivors include his mother, Gladys Bostic Young, Louisville,  sister, Dolly (Ben, Sr.) Wicker, Buford,  a brother, Barry (Wanda) Bostic, Louisville, ; aunts and uncles, Willie James (Odessa) Bostic of Davisboro,  Mildred (Freddy) Ross, Far Rockaway, NY; niece, Mariah Wicker, nephew, Ben Wicker, Jr. both of Buford,  cousins and other relatives and friends.
Family may be contacted at the residence, 5111 Middleground Road, Louisville, GA or at Davis Funeral Home.
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street is in charge of arrangements.
 
 
 
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Obituaries from July 14, 2016

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Mr. Robert Bruce Bailey, 46 of Flowery Branch, formally of Vidette,  died Wednesday, July 6, 2016.
Services were held Saturday, July 9, 2016 in the Vidette Methodist Church with Rev. David Boggs officiating. Interment  in the Rose Due Cemetery.
Mr. Bailey a native of Burke County,  was the Salutatorian of the class of 1987 at Edmund Burke Academy. He received his BS in 1991 from Georgia Southern University where he was a Cum Laude member. He also received his BBA in December of 2012 from Georgia Gwinnett College he was employed as a CPA with Forrestall in Buford. 
Mr. Bailey was preceded in death by a sister, Lisa Gail Bailey, grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Albert Thomas and Mr. & Mrs. H. M. Bailey, and is survived by his parents, Jesse and June Bailey of Vidette, sister, Pam Boone of Marietta, brothers, Mack Bailey of Waynesboro, and Bill (Marianna) Bailey of Waynesboro, several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the Vidette Methodist Church 7728 Highway 305 Louisville, GA 30434.
Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Care, of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.
 
Mrs. Patricia Ann Porter Geisik, 77,  wife of 60 years to Carl Geisik, Sr., entered into her eternal rest Thursday evening, July 7, 2016 at her residence in Wrens . Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday  July 13, 2016 in the Geisik family plot at First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Rockaway, New Jersey with Reverend Carl Geisik officiating.
Mrs. Geisik one of five children born to the late Ann Rose Mask Porter and the late Ernest Arthur Porter,  was born, reared, married and bore her children in Deville NJ, leaving in 1973 because of her husband’s job opportunities to live in New Mexico, where they lived for three years before relocating to Georgia.
Survivors include her children, Carl (Paula) Geisik Jr.  of Los Almos NM, Rayanne Roberts of Wadley  and Roxanne(Jay) Hanna of Rock Hill SC; four siblings, Ernest (Jan) Porter , Jean Porter, Roberta (John) Longenecker , and Robert  Jackie)Porter ; six grandchildren, James (Kristina) Nairn , Nicole( Jason) Melton Ashley  (Zack) Smith  Catherine  (Rodney)Chappell  Steven (Ellen) Geisik ) and Paul Geisik; nine great grandchildren, Robert Nairn, Michael Nairn, Autumn Nairn, Austin Nairn, Ambria Nairrn Grenfell Geisik, Barry Geisik, Sydney Melton and Liam Melton; and several nieces and nephews.
The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to The Parkinson Foundation, CSRA Parkinson Support Group, 2406 Seminole Road, Augusta, GA 30904.
James Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 
Senior Superior Court Judge, The Honorable Marvin B. Hartley, Jr., of Lyons, Georgia, died of complications following surgery on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Memorial University Medical Center of Savannah. He was 83 years old.
Judge Hartley was a native of Sandersville, Georgia.  He attended Georgia Military College and served in the Army as a military policeman from 1953-55.  In 1959, he earned a BA in Journalism at the University Of Georgia Henry Grady School Of Journalism, and two years later, he earned his Juris Doctor from the University Of Georgia School Of Law.  
In 1963, he moved to Lyons, where he started his career with the law firm of Sharpe and Sharpe, later to become Sharpe, Sharpe, and Hartley.  Later, he started a new firm with Hugh McNatt and Bruce Durden.  In 1977, he was elected State Court Judge and later that year, he was appointed by Governor George Busbee to the office of Superior Court Judge of the Middle Judicial Circuit. During his tenure, he served on the Sentence Review Panel and the Board of Governors.  He served for over 24 years, becoming one of the longest-serving Superior Court judges in Georgia history.  
Judge Hartley served as President of the Jaycees, President of the Lyons Lions Club, and President of the Lyons-Toombs County Chamber of Commerce.  He was a supporter of the Ohoopee Regional Council of the Arts, the Franklinia Playhouse, the Altama Gallery,  the Vidalia Community Chorus, the Meadows Memorial “Pink Ladies” Tour of Homes, the Paul Anderson Youth Home, and Mercy Clinic.  
Judge Hartley was an active member of Lyons First Baptist Church for over 50 years, where he served in various leadership roles, which included positions of Deacon,  Sunday School Teacher, Church Moderator, Finance Committee member, Building Committee member, as well as various other committees when needed.
Judge Hartley was an avid supporter of the University of Georgia and the Georgia Athletic Association and a recipient of the university’s distinguished ARCH award in honor of “an exemplary life of service to others.”
Judge Hartley is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin B. Hartley, Sr.
He is survived by his wife of  nearly 63 years, Betty Robinson Hartley of Lyons; three daughters:  Lori (Paul) Crawley of Marietta, Terri (Hal) Eisenberg of Alpharetta, and Joni (Michael) Callihan of Winder; and five grandchildren: Brandon Collins, Casey Collins Bates, Sam Eisenberg, Noah Eisenberg and Josh Callihan.
Funeral services for Senior Judge, The Honorable Marvin B. Hartley, Jr., were held at Lyons First Baptist Church on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, with the Reverend Dannie Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Lyons City Cemetery. 
Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Lyons Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.   
Any contributions in Judge Hartley’s name may be made to Lyons First Baptist Church.
 
Mr. Danny Jester, 67, of Gibson, died Monday July 4, 2016 at his residence.
A service of remembrance will be held at a later date by the family. 
Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson is in charge of arrangements.
 
Mr. Robert M. McGill, 73, of Louisville, died Friday, July 8, 2016 in the Jefferson Hospital.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, in the Louisville First Baptist Church with Rev. Scotty Hattaway officiating. Pallbearers were  Adam McNeely, Micah Mole, Michael Young, Brian Cofer, Chris Gordy, Matt Hodges and Steven Sheram. Honorary Pallbearers Russell Manning, William Hadden, Tommy New, Kester Williford, John Mole, Olin Cannon and Steve Meeks. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday July 15, in the Willowhole Cemetery in North Zuich, Texas.
Mr. McGill was a son of the late Robert Thomas McGill and Ola Faye Reding McGill. He grew up in North Zulch, Texas and was a graduate of North Zulch High School, obtained an associate’s degree at Blinn Junior College in Brenham, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. He started his teaching career in 1965 in Graceville, FL. He taught at Louisville Academy from 1966-69 and Louisville High School from 1970-94. He coached the national-winning Forestry team in 1991. He organized the Jefferson County Young Farmer Chapter and became their advisor in 1994. His chapter competed in 20 state Soil Judging Contests and 33 State Forestry Field Days. His team qualified to go to state competition 33 out of 34 years. Many of his former students are employed with major agricultural and forestry industries. He was a member of the Louisville Lions Club for 34 years as well as a member of the Jefferson County Cattlemen’s Association and the Jefferson County Farm Bureau. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Louisville, where he served as a deacon. He also served as Sunday School Superintendent for 12 years. He was inducted as a charter member of the Georgia Agriculture Education Hall of Fame in 2001, which is one of his most prized accomplishments.
Mr. McGill is survived by son & daughter in-law, Mitch (Kasey) McGill, daughter & son in-law, Joanna (Henry)  Johnson, grandchildren, Kaden Robert McGill and Mailyn Grace McGill and Rachel Nicole Johnson all of Louisville, Aunt Pauline Kimney of North Nulch, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jefferson County High School Young Farmers Association, attention Melissa Partridge, at 1157 Warrior Trail, Louisville, GA 30434 in honor of Robert McGill.
Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Care, of Louisville is in charge of arrangements.
 
Mrs. Essie “Deak” Houston Wells, 96, returned to the presence of her heavenly father  Sunday, July 3, leaving this world surrounded by her loving family. 
She was born on Feb. 12, 1920, in the Hardeman Springfield Community, to Sunnie Houston and Paul Davis.  It was in this community that she grew up and became affiliated with Hardeman Springfield and where she would hold active membership for the rest of her life.  She was also a member of the Zion Wheel, Morning Star, and Fair and Honest Societies. 
The book of Genesis exhorts that “a wife of noble character is her husband’s crown.”   “Deak,” as she was affectionately called, became her husband’s crown on May 3, 1947, when she married Archie Wells, Sr. She remained his crown until God called him from labor to reward on Feb. 24, 1980. 
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wells was also preceded in death by three of her children, Jerry, Moses, and Reba; and her brother, Roger Houston.
Mrs. Wells is remembered as a precious daughter, a dedicated wife, a devoted mother, a loyal sister, an encouraging aunt, and a loving cousin and friend. Her children knew well how she opened her arms to the poor  and extended her hands to the needy.  
She is survived by her children, Georgia (Nathaniel) Boyd of College Park, Gladys Wells of Union City, Shirley Wells of Decatur, Felma (Otis) Andrews of Stone Mountain and Archie Wells, Jr. of Austell; daughters-in-law, Lelia Mae Gibbons of Louisville and Rosie Lee Gibbons of Miami, FL; a multitude of grandchildren, including Sheila Wells of Bakersfield, CA, Portia (Archie) Rushin of Douglasville, Whitney Wells of Austell and Ricky (Carolyn) Gibbons of Fort Lauderdale, FL;  sisters-in law, Louise Wells, Margaret Johnson, Sarah Wells, and Suluer Wells, all of Louisville; great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and a myriad of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
She was laid to rest Saturday, July 9, at Hardeman Springfield Baptist Church in Louisville, Rev. Cecil Dunlap, pastor, Pastor Micheal Benton, officiant. Interment was in the Hardeman Springfield Baptist Church Cemetery. 
Active pallbearers were Howard Johnson, Clyde Johnson, Gary Wells, Marvin Wells, Earl Wells and William Wells Jr. Honorary pallbearers were the deacons of Hardeman Springfield Baptist Church. Flower bearers were missionaries and ushers.
Garrer Funeral Home of Louisville was in charge of arrangements.
 

 

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Obituaries from July 21, 2016

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Mr. Patrick Lawrence Booton, 65, of  Gibson,  formally of Savannah died Saturday, July 16, 2016 in the University Hospital Augusta.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m.Wednesday, July 20, at Fellowship Baptist Church in Gibson with Rev. Tommy Harwell officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Greg Bowles, Lamar Dixon, George David, Steve Seymour, James Stevens and Evan Sullivan.  Cycling friends will be honorary pallbearers.
Mr. Booton was born in Gastonia, NC, and was the son of the late Earnest A. Booton and Hazel Deaton Booton. He graduated from George P. Butler High School in Augusta and served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam era. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine from Medical College of Georgia and a Master’s degree in Medical Physics from Emory University. He retired from Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah after 25 years as a Medical Physicist.  He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.
Mr. Booten had many hobbies including weight lifting, running, sailing, cycling, woodworking, hunting and raising Nigerian Dwarf goats.  In the 1980’s Patrick was a member of the Savannah Yacht Club and the Geechee Sailing Club. He won many trophies sailing in the Wilmington River, in the Atlantic Ocean and in the ocean sounds of Savannah and Hilton Head. 
Mr. Booten later became interested in cycling and joined the Coastal Bicycle Touring Club. He enjoyed road biking and founded a charitable bicycle ride from Savannah to Augusta to benefit children and families with cancer.
Mr. Booten was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Danny Booton and is survived by his wife LaVerne Mathis Booton, of Gibson; daughter, Allyson (John) Madden  of Martinez; son, Ian Booton of Gibson; grandsons, Seth Birong and Elijah Madden; sisters, Linda (Billy) Norby  of Hardeeville, SC; Elizabeth  (Ryan) Sullivan of Evans; nieces, Katherine Norby and Maryellen Thompson; nephews, Evan Sullivan, and Nolan Sullivan.  
The family will be at the home of Henry and Wilma Mathis.
Visitation will be prior to service from 1 p.m. to 3 pm at the church and following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Patrick’s Ride, Memorial Health Foundation, P.O. Box 23089 Savannah, GA 31403 or to  Fellowship Baptist Church building fund, 1745 Hwy 171 South, Gibson, GA 30810
Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Care of Gibson, is in charge of arrangements.
 
Mr. Johnny Lee Davis, Louisville,  departed this life Sunday, July 10, at a local hospital.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 16, 2016 at  James and Virginia Davis Memorial Chapel.
Mr. Davis was a native of Jefferson County and was a logger.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine Morgan Davis, Louisville; his children, Tyrone Lee Davis, Wrightsville, T’mone Davis, Wrightsville, Maurice Davis, Davisboro, Eric Davis, Kydrain Davis, Zyion Davis and Jamayira Davis, Louisville; His step daughter, Kelciay Morgan, Louisville; mother, Bessie Gunder Davis, Louisville; father, Berdean Davis, Sr., Brunswick; siblings, Brenda Davis, Wadley, Susie Hines, Tennille, Betty Jean (Willie Robert) Swint,  Amos James, Tennille, Roy Lee Davis, Tennille, Otis Lee Davis, Tennille, Willie James, Augusta; mother-in-law, Mamie Lee Morgan, Louisville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Tracie Morgan, Nonie Heggs, Brittany Anderson and Stephine Anderson, Leon Heggs, Steven Morgan, Georgia Morgan, Nelson Harrison and Varon Anderson, Louisville, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street is in charge of arrangements.
 
Mr. Willie Huntley, formally of Louisville, departed this life Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Augusta.
Mr. Huntley was a native of Jefferson County. He was born to the parentage of the late Margaret Mack and adopted parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carlswell Huntley. He was united in holy matrimony to Eurline Huntley. He was a 1979 graduate of the Louisville High School and was formally employed with Knot and Rivers Construction Masonry.
He was preceded in death by his mother, adopted parents, and sister; Patricia Houston.
Survivors include his son; Willie Kellom, Tallahassee, Florida, step-children; Billy (Kim) Gilmore, Edgefield, South Carolina, Jerome Gilmore, Waynesboro,  Linda (Terry) Lynch, Louisville, Jermaine Gilmore,  Georgia, Sharon (Timothy) Cooper, Louisville, , Theresa (Jimmy) Barnes, Athens, Nicole (Clyveland) Rainey, Swainsboro,  Jerry Gilmore, Louisville,  Scott Gilmore, Louisville,  Kendrick Gilmore, Athens, Anthony Gibbons, LaValerie Gilmore and Shaneaka Kellom, siblings; Donna Black, Louisville, Kentucky, Jerry (Carrie) Mack, Waynesboro,  Pastor David (Elaine) Mack, Port Saint, Florida, John (Maria) Walden, Wrens,  Ida (Kenny) Batts, Mattie Batts, Hansberry Batts, Louisville,  Jeannie (Rodney) Little,  and Tommy (April) Mack, Louisville, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services were   Saturday, July 16, 2016 at the James and Virginia Davis Memorial Chapel, 727 Beech Street, Louisville, Georgia 30434.
Family may be contacted at the residence of his sister and brother-in-law; 2nd Street, Louisville, Georgia 30434 or at Davis Funeral Home.
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville, Georgia 30434 is in charge of arrangements.
 
Mr.William Chandler Lanier, who went by his mother’s maiden name, Chandler, passed from life to Life on Monday, July 4, 2016.
 Chandler was born in Macon, on July 6, 1924 to Charles Fortson and Sarah Chandler Lanier.  He attended Lanier High School in Macon, went to North Georgia College (as had his father and grandfather) where he was the ranking officer in the Corps of Cadets, and president of ΣΝ.  There he met his future wife Sallie Mae Cook, of Covington, the prettiest and smartest girl on campus.  He finished up at the University of Georgia with a degree in Journalism, while Sallie went on Johns Hopkins.
Chandler and Sallie married at Clarkesville Presbyterian Church in 1948.
He worked for Eastern Air Lines then for Blue Bird Body Company, but had a calling to ministry and, with two children (Bill and Sarah) in tow, earned his degree in theology from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where their third child Sallie was born.   
His first church was Wadley Baptist, where he was the pastor from 1954 until 1961, and where his fourth child Homer was born. 
Upon appointment as Southern Baptist representative to Tel Aviv, Israel in 1960, he arrived in 1961 by ship.  They served until 1989. During his ministry in Israel he served as moderator of the Baptist Convention in Israel, co-edited its tri-lingual (Hebrew, Arabic, English) managed the Convention’s only art gallery and bookstore in Tel Aviv, and served as pastor of the Baptist Village Congregation.
Upon retirement he and Sallie built a home on family land left to them by Sallie’s father, Homer Cook, just north of Clarkesville. 
He continued to enjoy preaching, whenever asked, into his 91st year, at Clarkesville Baptist and Victory Home in Tallulah Falls.  
As his strength declined, he and Sallie split their time between Clarkesville and Wesley Wood Towers in Atlanta.
As the end neared he had nightly dreams of heaven. The dreams were vivid and comforting; his parents are there, his older brother, who died in infancy, as are his friends.   He assessed a blessed life, and looked forward to the next one.  He was not in pain, and his mind remained sharp.  We should all be so fortunate.
Chandler died in the glad assurance of the blessed hope (Titus 2:12-13). We are relieved and not a little envious that Chandler exchanged “this earthly tent for a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens (II Cor. 5:1).”
He is survived by his wife, Sallie Mae Cook Lanier; children, Bill, Sarah, Sallie, and Homer; grandchildren, Bethany Dawn, Anne Marie, Leigh Ann, and David; and great-grandson William Shawn Maltbie.
A service to celebrate Chandler’s life is scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday July 23, 2016 at Clarkesville Baptist Church, Clarkesville, Georgia.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Victory Home (PO Box 7, Tallulah Falls, Georgia, 30573), a rehabilitation center for men at which Chandler ministered for 20 years.
 
 
Mr. John A. Mancin III, 83, entered into his eternal rest Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Greenwood Place in Wrightsville. Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, July 20, 2016 at the Louisville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Bill Cain officiating. Private graveside services will be held at Bartow City Cemetery.
Born in Savannah to the late John A. and Billie S. Mancin, John lived in South Carolina, North Carolina and Macon, GA. He held a degree in chemistry from Mercer University and worked in that field for several years before becoming an agent for AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company. Upon retirement, he moved to Bartow and became involved in community and volunteer activities, particularly in the restoration of Bartow’s schoolhouse and depot, as well as the Jefferson County Historical Society Museum in Louisville. He was a Bartow City Council member for 12 years and served one term as mayor. John was also a charter member and served as president of Bartow Community Club, The Schoolhouse Players, Jefferson County Historical Society and Jefferson County Rotary Club. He was a named Paul Harris Fellow. A faithful member of Louisville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, John taught Sunday school and served as a deacon and an elder.
John is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary McMillan Mancin: their children, Jay Mancin and wife, Stacy; Mal Mancin and wife, Kim; and Sabrina Mancin Cooper and husband, Bill; nine grandchildren, Jenny, Mary, Laura, John and Josh Mancin; Ashley Mancin Stanley and husband, Chad; Malcolm and Grace Mancin; and Chris Cooper and wife, Allie: one great granddaughter, Claire Stanley: sister, Billie Little and husband, Norris: and several nieces and nephews.
The family respectfully requests that no flowers be sent. Memorial contributions may be made to The Schoolhouse Players, P.O. Box 251, Bartow GA 30413 or to Louisville ARP Church, P.O. Box 9, Louisville GA 30434.
James Funeral Home  of Wrens is in charge of arrangements.
 
Mr. Herman Johnson Short,  90, of Coleman Chapel Road, Wadley, Georgia,  died Wednesday afternoon in the Vero Health and Rehabilitation Facility in Wadley, Georgia.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 16, 2016 in the Sardis Primitive Baptist Church, Kite,  with Elder Sam Adkins and Elder Lindy Webb officiating. Burial  in the Swainsboro City Cemetery, Swainsboro,  
Pallbearers were Clint Rowland, John Goodwin, Tommy Chandler, Allen Dykes, Benjie Leaptrott and Hamp Griffin.
Mr. Short a native of Emanuel County,  was a son of the late Leon Short and Dora Johnson Short. He was a retired car salesman from Daniels Chevrolet in Swainsboro and a member of the Sardis Primitive Baptist Church in Kite,  
Mr. Short, is preceded in death by his parents, sons, Jack Edward Short and Robert “Bobby” Lewis Short, sister, Lutrelle Short Sumner and William Sumner and stepson, Randy Lewis Rowland, and is survived by his  wife, Mary Rowland Short of Wadley, son, William “Bill” Flanders Short of Swainsboro, daughter, Nancy Short (Tom) Jordan of Bartow, step-daughter, Dianne Rowland (Hamp) Griffin of Savannah, step-daughter in law, Carrie Givens Rowland of Tifton, granddaughters, Harli Short (Mark) Moore Collins, Ginn Jordan (Jeff) Holder  of Athens, Shannon Short, grandson, Javin Jordan, step-granddaughters, Kelley Chandler(Tommy) of Murrells Inlet, SC, Clancey  (John)Goodwin Atlanta and Allison Rowland of Tifton, step-grandson, Clinton Lewis Rowland and Melissa of Tifton, seven great grandchildren and four step-great grandchildren.
The Short family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the Sardis Primitive Baptist Church, 1473 Wes Lawson Road, Kite, Georgia, 31049. 
Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Care, 401 West 8th Street, Louisville  in charge of arrangements.

 

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Obituaries from July 28, 2016

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 Deacon Jessie Lee Bostic died Sunday July 17, 2016 services were held 1 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2016, at St. Paul Baptist Church in LaGrange, with Rev. Edward Lane officiating. Interment was in the South View City Cemetery.
Mr. Bostic was born in Jefferson County, Louisville to the late Newman Bostic, Sr. and the late Leola Atkins Bostic. He was instrumentally reared by his uncle and aunt, General and Gertrude Atkins Gibbons. When he was very young, he became a member of Gordon Grove Baptist Church in Louisville. He was educated in the Jefferson County School System. He served in the United States Air Force for several years and received his honorable discharge, October 29, 1957. After serving his country, he moved to Miami, Fl. There he joined Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Samuel Atchison where he was a member of the Men Chorus, and deacon board. He retired at International Longshoremen Association in 1991.
Mr. Bostic lived a true Christian life and has served the Lord well. His loyalty to his church, his faithfulness to his family and his kindness to his friends will  be a living memorial to his beautiful life. He has labored hard and long and the Lord has promised him rest.
Those who will be most profoundly deprived of the warmth of his pleasing personality and the strength of his noble character, includes: his wife, Johnice Bostic;  daughters, Marina (Melvin) Robertson,  Tammie Rosser, Elisa Woodard of LaGrange, sister, Minnie Mae Lowery of Louisville,  reared as his siblings, George (Mildred) Bostic of Greensboro, NC, Leola Bostic of Elmira, NY;  grandchildren, Marquis Rosser, Tim Bowie, TaQuranda Rosser and Prometheus Rosser; great grandchildren, Jasmine Rosser, NaDraya Rosser, Audree Culpepper and Alaya Culpepper; sisters-in-law, Beatrice (Leon) Thompson  of Mobile, Ala., Willie Jean (Larry) Sutton ) of Michigan City, In., Elizabeth (Cedric) Lancaster  of Mississippi and Regina Funchess of Chicago, Ill.; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Showboat (Barbara) Lewis  of Wichita, KS, Donald Lewis of Irving, TX and Fredrick (Teresa) Lewis  of Arkansas; nieces and  nephews,  James Bostic, Jr., Thomas (Pamela) Lowery, Fred (Kathy) Lowery,  Evelyn (Wilbert) Evans, Melvin Lowery, Donnie J. (Raymond) Garrer,  Christine (John Sr.) Damond , Carl (Rose) Gibbons, Calvin Lowery, Tymeka Slater, Garrett Slater, Schia Hart, Makayla Hart, Louis Berry, Shean Watherby, Lekisha Rogers,  Monique Rogers, Christopher Woods and Tony Lewis; several great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Newman Bostic, Jr. and James Bostic; brother-in-law, T. J. Lowery and Willie Earl Lewis; niece, Essie McCray and a nephew, Shawn Lewis.
Lakes-Dunson-Robertson 201 Hamilton Street LaGrange,  was in charge of the arrangements.
 
Mr. James Thomas “Tom” Howard, 84, entered into his eternal rest Saturday night, July 23, 2016 at Westy Community Care in Westmoreland KS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday morning, July 28, 2016 in the James Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Tommy Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Stapleton Memorial Gardens cemetery. 
The eldest of two sons of the late Lizzie Belle Kelley Howard and the late Charles Jackson Howard, Tom was born and raised in Stapleton where he graduated from Stapleton High School in June, 1949, after which he entered the Navy in November, 1949. He Attended boot camp in San Diego CA and served on the USS Charles E Brannon DE-446, stationed in Tacoma WA.  Although he served during the Korean War, the USS Brannon was not called to action. His service afforded him the ability to travel to destinations such as; Acapulco Mexico, many destinations in both Alaska and Hawaii, until his discharge in June, 1953 in Seattle WA.  Tom married Dorothy Elizabeth (Jacobs) in May of 1952.  During their 31 year marriage, they had two daughters and lived in IL, OR, CA, TX and PA.  He worked in the battery manufacturing business for over 43 years in various managerial positions, retiring in January, 1997 in Salina KS.  After retirement, he continued to live in KS and thoroughly enjoyed that area of the country.  Tom enjoyed hunting, working on the farm, collecting key chains, photography, raising flowers, watching auto racing and coin collection; but his passion was fishing, especially for large-mouth bass. During his life, Tom acquired many friends and loved ones who will all miss him greatly.  Good fishing, Tom!   
Tom is also preceded in death by two half brothers, Johnny Howard and W. A. Howard. Survivors include his daughters Jill H. Bechtel (Dan) of Hamburg PA, and Dolores H. Franks of Conway SC; a granddaughter, Ami Lyn Fehntrich (Jason) of Philadelphia PA; brother, Charles Bennett Howard Sr. (Linda) of Louisville; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.  Serving as pallbearers will be Charles Howard Jr., William Howard, Chris Howard, Mac Anderson, Tom Austin and Larry Kitchens.
The family will receive friends at James Funeral Home prior to the funeral services, from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Thursday morning, July 28. 
James Funeral Home of Wrens was in charge of arrangements. 
 
Ms. Ruth “Ruby Kate” Jackson of Bartow,  departed this life Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the Doctor’s Hospital, Augusta.
 Ms. Jackson was a native of Jefferson County. She was born the daughter to the parentage of the late Grady Jackson, Sr., and Pearline Daniels Jackson of Bartow. At an early age she joined and worshipped with the James Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, where she served as Church Treasure, and later joined the Faith Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, where she served faithfully as a Missionary. She was formally employed with Assisted Living Care as a CNA, and as a Seamstress.
Ms.  Jackson was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings; Ola Mae Jackson, Johnnie H. Jackson, Graddy Jackson, Jr., and R.W. Jackson.
 Survivors include her children; Kenneth Jackson, Bartow, Johnnie (Betty) Jackson, Louisville,   Felicia Jackson, Bartow, siblings; Willie Louis Jackson, Wrightsville,  Pearline (Hessie, Sr.,) Gardner, Bartow,  and Gerline Brown, Wadley,  grandchildren; Duwante S. Jackson, Antwon D. Williams, Moxley B. Burton, Jr., Antonio T. Jackson, Johnnie Jackson, Jr., and Lashaver (Odie) Brown, and a host of  nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
 Funeral Services were conducted Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 1 p.m. at the Faith Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 4800 Highway 1 South, Wadley.  Burial  in the Church Cemetery.
   Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville, Georgia 30434 is in charge of arrangements.
 
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Obituaries from August 18, 2016

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Mr. Thomas Edward “Tom” Armistead, age 74 of Highway 17, South, Louisville,  died Thursday morning, August 11, 2016 in the Doctors Hospital, Augusta.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 14, 2016 in the Louisville United Methodist Church with Dr. William “Bill” Daniel, Rev. Garland Hullender and Rev. David Boggs officiating. Burial in the Louisville City Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Kevin Harris, Todd Armistead, David Armistead, Andy Cobb, Jimmy Fleming, David Gunn, Barry Bryant and Steve Pennington. Honorary Pallbearers were the present and former Louisville Fire Department members and the Buddy Carroll Sunday School Class.
Mr. Armistead, born in Augusta, was a son of the late Colley Dacus Armistead and Mary Bowles Armistead. Tom was a graduate of Richmond Academy and received his Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Georgia in 1964. He had owned Jefferson Pharmacy and was a Pharmacist with Barney’s Pharmacy. He was a member of the Louisville United Methodist Church for 47 years where he was an active member and teacher of the Buddy Carroll Sunday school class and a Lay Speaker, Sunday school teacher at Jefferson County Correctional Institute, and a member of the Kairos Prison Ministry. Tom retired after 25 years of service from the Louisville Volunteer Fire Department as Assistant Chief, was a former member of Jefferson Hospital Authority, a former member and past President of the Louisville Kiwanis Club, former member of the Jefferson County Library Board, member of the Committee to establish Thomas Jefferson Academy, founding member of Woodlawn Hunting Club, and past president of the Louisville Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Armistead is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Anne J. Armistead of Louisville; daughters, Amy (Mike) Sasser of Waynesboro and Cara (Michael) Cobb of Louisville; grandsons, Daniel (Emily) Sasser and Alan Sasser of Waynesboro; granddaughters, Allison Cobb of Nashville, TN and Sydney Cobb of Louisville; great grandchildren, Halle and Jack Sasser of Waynesboro; brothers, Frank (Shirley) Armistead of Cumming and Joel (Eileen) Armistead of Lilburn; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
The family request memorials be made
Taylor Funeral Home Louisville in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mrs. Catherine Paul Brown, 84, resident of Wadley, died Thursday  morning at Vero Health and Rehab in Wadley.  Mrs. Catherine was born in Wadley , daughter of the late James L. and Cora Dasher Paul.    Mrs. Brown was a graduate of Wadley High School, Class of 1949.   She had worked  for Atlanta Dairies as a bookeeper.  Mrs. Brown was a member of Coleman Chapel United Methodist  Church.  
Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Paul Brown were held Sunday afternoon at  Coleman Chapel United Methodist  Church with Dr. Tom Akins and Reverend Hugh Baxter officiating.  Interment  in the Church Cemetery.  Pallbearers were  grandsons-- Chris Shawn Whisnant, Kenny Arthur, Jeremy Whisnant, Raymond Bell, Jr. , nephews--Charles Walberg and James Paul.   
Survivors ---Husband-- Horace D. Brown, Durham , NC, daughter Kathy L. (Buster) Whisnant, Waldey, Karen J. (Harold), Milbrook, Al., Paul Brown, Durham, N.C. Elyce Ann Brown, Augusta, brother Edward Paul, Metter, sister, Rebecca Hall, Wrightsville, four grandchildren, Cassandra (Ray) Bell, Swainsboro, Shawn (Teresia)  Tennille, Kenny (Rachel) Arthur, Millbrook, Al. Jeremy (Tiffnay) Whisnant, Kite . Four great grand children, Hunter and Kayleigh Arthur, Millbrook, Al., Peyton and Austin Newton, several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home of Wadley.
 
 
Mrs. Juanita Davis Cofer, 84, died Sunday morning, Aug. 14, 2016 at her residence. 
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, in the Louisville United Methodist Church with Dr. David Hiberts and Dr. Bill Daniel officiating. Burial will follow in the Louisville City Cemetery. 
Pallbearers were: Mike Cofer, James Davis, Brian Rabun, Owen Miller, Neal Miller and Steve Reagan. 
A native of Wrightsville, Mrs. Cofer was a daughter of the late James W. Davis and Pearl Gibson Davis. She was a homemaker and involved in Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Jackson, SC and the Louisville United Methodist Church. She was active member of the United Methodist Women, where she had held several offices including president. For many years she taught Sunday school and Bible school and was a Cub Scout leader. Mrs. Cofer worked tirelessly alongside of her husband at the Louisville Food Pantry. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles H Cofer, Jr.; brothers, Charlie Davis, Jimmy Davis, Johnny Davis, Willie Davis and J.P. Davis; sisters, Sadie Sammons, Inez Waller, Jeanette Tanner and Ann Rabun and beloved granddaughter, Mary Allisun “Sunny” Brock and is survived by sons, John (Judith) Cofer and Jerry Wayne Cofer, daughters, Diane (David) Barnes and Julie (Billy) Sargent all of Louisville; grandchildren, Tanya (Isidor) Cofer, Kari  (Alan) Johnson, Jennifer Young, Matthew Barnes, William Charles Cofer (Ashley) Sargent  and Bonnie K. (Dan) Wormsley, seven great grandchildren, with two on the way and several nieces and nephews.
 Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Louisville is in charge of arrangements.
 
Mr. William “Bill” Kilpatrick Jordan Jr., 95, passed away Aug. 10, 2016, in Due West, SC, where he was a resident of Wylie Care Assisted Living at The Renaissance Retirement Community. Prior to his stay at Wylie, he lived in his beloved community of White Oak, SC. 
He was preceded in death by his wife of seventy years Jean Bohler Jordan. Born in Wrens, Sept.11, 1920, he was the son of the late William Kilpatrick Jordan Sr. and Marjorie Holt Jordan. Bill was a 1939 North Georgia Military College graduate and served his country in the US Army during WW II from 1942 until 1946. 
He was a charter member of the Lyndon Grove ARP Church in Augusta, Georgia where for forty years he served faithfully as a deacon, elder and church treasurer. Upon moving to White Oak, SC in 2001 he became a active member of the White Oak ARP Church where he also served as elder. 
In 1956 he established Jordan Hardware which served the North Augusta, SC community for over 30 years. He was an active member of Lions International Service Organization and the American Legion for over fifty years. He was also a faithful member of Gideons International. Bill served on the Board of Directors of the United Methodist White Oak Campground located near Harlem, for 25 years. 
He is survived by two children, Herbert K. (Effie) Jordan of Due West, SC and Elizabeth (Harmon) Patrick of White Oak, SC; one granddaughter, Reid Patrick (Todd) Warren  and great-granddaughter, Avery Jordan Warren. Other surviving family members include a sister, Eugenia Chappell of Mt. Pleasant, SC; brothers, Paxton (Faye) Jordan  of Foley, ALA, and Andrew (Susan) Jordan of Memphis, TN. He was predeceased by three siblings, Betty Smith, Hopie McElreath Lee and Susie Turner Jordan. Funeral service were held Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the White Oak ARP Church, White Oak, SC with family friend and pastor Dr. Clyde McCants officiating. The burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Memorials in memory of Mr. Jordan may be made to the White Oak ARP Church (C/O Ivey Matthews, 4874 Patrick Rd., Winnsboro, SC 29180 ) the Lions Club of Winnsboro, (C/O Winnsboro Lions Club, P.O. Box 645, Winnsboro, SC 29180) Gideons International or the charity of one’s choice.  
Pope Funeral Home of Winnsboro and Harris Funeral Home of Abbeville are assisting the Jordan/Patrick family. Pope Funeral Home is assisting the Jordan family. 
 
 
 Ms. Sharon Lee Blackburn Pirozzi, 58, died Friday, July 29, 2016, at Roper Hospital in Charleston, S.C. 
She is survived by her beloved children, Nicolas Tristan Pirozzi of Ocean City, MD, Antonio Daegan Priozzi and Gabriella Rhiannon Pirozzi, both of Birmingham, AL; her parents, Shirley E. and William L. Blackburn of Louisville; and a brother, William L. Blackburn Jr. of Herndon, VA.
She is also survived by her precious bichon frise’, Daisy, who was her constant companion. 
Pirozzi’s ashes were scattered by her children in a private ceremony.
 
 
Mr. Jerry Lawson Swan Sr., devoted husband and father, 85, of Lilburn, formally of Wrens who passed away on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016.
Services will be held on Sunday, Aug. 21, at 3 p.m. at Bill Head Funeral Home, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel, with Mrs. Susan Rumble officiating.  A graveside service will be held   1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 in the Ways Baptist Church Cemetery, Stellaville, 
Mr. Swan born in Springfield, TN, raised in Wrens,  graduated from University of Georgia in Accounting and was a member of the Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity.  He spent his 35 year career as an accountant for the Federal Government with GAO, Department of Energy and the Department of Agriculture.  He was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict,  was a member of the Clarkston Masonic Lodge #492 F&AM, the Yaarab Shrine Temple Atlanta and the First Baptist Church of Lilburn.
Mr. Swan was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lawson and Grace (Murphey) Swan; son, Jerry Swan, Jr. and his brother, Bob Swan.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Pat Swan of Lilburn, children, Shannon (Matthew) Swan Sapp of Shalimar, FL, Dr. Deanne (Phill) Swan of Springfield, VA and Bryan Swan of Lilburn,  sisters, Norma Cartee of Olive Hill, KY and Ann (Ray) Wren of Evans,  brother Dick (Cheryl) Swan of Evans, GA; grandchildren, Taylor Sapp and Linus Gagné and a 21 nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Winn Dixie Hope Lodge for Cancer, 1552 Shoup Court, Decatur, GA  30033.
Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation of Louisville is in charge of local arrangements.
 
 Mrs. Gladys E. Thomas Tijan, 86, of Louisville,  entered into rest on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016. 
She was born to Addie Rachel and John Thomas Sr. of Sylvania, on July 14, 1930. 
A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Louisville,  where she was an outstanding member. 
Mrs. Tijan donated her body to the Medical College of Georgia. Gladys and her deceased husband “Bob” owned and operated The Town Tavern, a local restaurant in downtown Louisville.  
Survivors include a sister, Addie Mae Helms, Louisville; a brother, John Thomas Jr. of Vidette, also two nieces, Betty Black of Millen, Sandra Screws of Swainsboro and several cousins. 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Louisville. 
The family will receive friends and visitors in the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church social hall following the memorial mass.

 

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Obituaries from August 25, 2016

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 Mrs. Mary Williams Boyd of Tennille entered into rest, July 30, 2016, at Washington County Medical in Sandersville. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug.13, at Cannon Galilee Baptist Church in Louisville with Rev. Robert Stokes officiating. Interment will be in the Lone Star Society Cemetery.
Mrs. Boyd was born in Jefferson County, January 13, 1951, the second of seven children, to the late Jimmy L. and Lenora Howard Williams. She became a member of Cannon Galilee at a very young age. She was a 1972 graduate of Louisville High School.
Mrs. Boyd’s memories will be cherished by her children, Dexter (September) Boyd  of Hephzibah, and Ebony (Michael) Wilson of CA; her siblings, Freddie Williams, Lamar Williams and Alvin Williams of Louisville and Jimmy Williams of Tennessee, Queenie (Robert) Jackson of Mobile, Al and Sandra (Clifford) Russ ) of Tennessee; grandchildren: Tyzera, Cerrius, Blayant, and Justus Wilson, Mauiauna Brown, Amanti Brown, Taniya Staley, Lyaya Lawrence and Autumn Lawrence; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her sons, Randy and Baran Boyd.
 Garrer Funeral Home of Louisville is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
 
 
Mr. Edgar Lee “Eddie” Carr, 7001 Clarks Mill Road departed this life Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 at Doctor’s Hospital, Augusta. 
Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 22, at the James and Virginia Davis Chapel, Louisville,   Burial will be held in the Spring Bethel Benevolent Society Cemetery, Louisville.
Mr. Carr was the son of the late George Carr, Sr. and Thelma Paschal Carr, a lifelong resident of Jefferson County and at an early age he joined the Woodlawn Baptist Church.  He was employed at C. T. Harris for many years and was presently employed at Boral Bricks of Augusta.
One brother precedes him in death, George Carr, Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Lee Lewis Carr, Augusta,  One son, Natravius ( Jessica ) Carr, Sr., Augusta,  daughter, Brendrica Carr, Augusta, brothers, Leotis (Julia) Carr, Rev. James B.  Carr, Louisville, sister, Joanne (Archie) Brinson, Cross-Green Community; Grandchildren, Aniyah Carr, Nastiah Carr, Natravius Carr, Jr., Augusta  Mother-in-law, Amanda Lewis, Wadley, Sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, Shirley Harmon, Joe Lewis, Wadley,Lorenzo Laster, Millen; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Family may be contacted at the residence, 7001 Clarks Mill Road.
Davis Funeral Home, of Louisville is in charge of arrangements. 
 
 
Mr. Danny Daniels departed his life on Sunday, Aug.14, 2016, at Jefferson County Hospital in Louisville. 
He was born Aug. 10, 1972, in Sparta to the late Julius Daniels, Sr. and Eddie Mae Daniels. He attended Jefferson County Public School System, and was employed by Atwell Pecan Company in Wrens as a shipping clerk. Mr. Daniels was preceded in death by his father, Julius Daniels, Sr. three sisters, Mildred Daniels Johnson, Virginia Daniels and Sallie L. Daniels, one step son, Andre Harris.
Funeral services were held Friday Aug. 19, at Magnolia Baptist Church, Avera. Reverend Wallace Peoples Pastor Presiding and Reverend Julius Daniels, Jr. Officiant.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Jordan Daniels: his children: Tashic Cheely and Nicole Daniels all of Wrens, four step children Deneatrece (Clarence) Butts, LaKeith Jordan Wrens, LaTeisha Jordan Augusta, and Tariesha Jordan Lousiville, his mother, Eddie  Mae Daniels Wrens, four sisters Alfleitla (William) Daniels Anderson, Thomson, Mary (Jack) Brown, Brenda (Clinton) Murray Stapleton, Rosa Mae Brown, Wrens, ten brothers: Pastor Julius ( Evangelist Dorothy) Daniels, Bell Port NY, John Willie Daniels Amittyville NY, Pastor C.W. (Ollie) Stone, Chester (Melissa) Stone, James Edward (Cynthia) Stone, Jimmy Lee Stone, John Willie Daniels, Wrens, Thomas (Mokesha) Daniels Louisville, and Ricky Stone Augusta; one god sister, Phyllis Burley; one god brother Eddie Burley Wrens; two aunts, Lola Mae Roberts Stapleton, and Louise Daniels Avera; one uncle , Charlie Thomas Daniels West Bury Long Island, NY. 14 grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends, one special friend, Caroline Brown.
Burnett Funeral Home in Wrens was in charge of arrangements.
 
 
 Mr. Eli Harmon, Sr. entered into rest Aug. 3, 2016 at Heritage of Old Capitol in Louisville. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 7, at Eden Baptist church in Louisville with Rev. James O. Nelson officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Harmon was born in Jefferson County, Louisville, April 16, 1942 to the late Robert Harmon, Sr. and Isabell McGruder Harmon. At a very young age he became a member of Farmer Grove AME Church. After the closing of Farmer Grove he joined Eden Baptist Church and served on the Trustee Board. He received his education in the Jefferson County School System. He was a former member of Sons of Louisville Lodge #579, 32 Degree Mason, Swainsboro Consistory #317, and a former Shriner.
Mr. Harmon retired from Fulghum Fibres/US Chips several years ago. He was a hard worker and a crane operator.
Survivors includes his wife, Lessie Harmon of Louisville; children, Eli  (Evelyn) Harmon, Jr. and Leroy (Debbie) Ruff of Louisville, Michael (Vera) Ruff ) of Atlanta, , Josephine (Ricky) Riddlesof Swainsboro, and Annie (James) Franklin ) of Hebzibah,  brothers, Willie  (Frances) Harmon  and Berry (Jeanett) Harmon of Hebzibah,  and Isaiah (Inell) Harmon  of Louisville, sisters, Mamie Harmon and Mary Harmon of Louisville, Grandchildren, LaShanta K. Marion, Lorenzo Ruff, Antonio Thomas, Dapheny Janice, Earl Wells, Jr., Matthew Wells, Travinsky Ruff, Demetrus Ruff, Deon Ruff, Camilla Ruff and Eli Harmon III; brothers-n-law, William Yancey and Homer Brown, Jr. of Wrens, sisters-n-law, Mary Ruff, Betty Ruff and Ethel Boatwright of Louisville, Evangelist Myrtis Nesbitt Harris of Jacksonville, FL, Will Eva Easterlin of Bowie, MD,  Marion Ruff of FT. Lauderdale, FL and Janice  (Freddie) Murray  of Wrens,  eleven great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Active Pallbearers were deacons and trustees of Eden Baptist Church, active pallbearers were grandsons and nephews.
Garrer Funeral Home. of Louisville is in charge of the arrangements. 
 
 Mr. Raymond Huntley of Newark, NJ entered into rest July 29, 2016 at his resident in Newark, NJ. Services were held Aug. 13, at St Matthew AME Church in Louisville with Rev. Willie Johnson officiating and Rev. Joseph Wheeler presiding. Interment  in the Courdeleon Society Cemetery.
Mr. Huntley was born here in Jefferson County,  Dec. 6, 1949, to the late Liza Cates Neal and Willie Huntley, Sr. He became a member of St. Matthew AME Church at a very young age. He was a 1967 graduate of Jefferson County High School. He was a former employee of Thermo King Corporation until he moved to New Jersey several years ago.
Mr. Huntley’s memories will be cherished by his wife, Evelyn Jackson  Huntley of Bartow, children: Quinton Huntley of Lawrenceville, Duwan Bey of Bloomfield, NJ and Brandi (Al) Huntley  of Atlanta, siblings, Gardner  (Sandra) Huntley of Philadelphia, PA, Willie Huntley, Jr. of Wrens  and Bo Neal of Clearwater, FL; grandchildren, Jarvis Huntley, Kylin (Jace) Huntley-Hines, Christeva Bey and Tyrek Bey; his god-son and  nephew, Courtney Jackson of Bloomfield NJ; sister-n-law, Delois May of Bartow, Minnie Jackson and Bevlyn Curry of Bloomfield, NJ and Chlesea Neal of CA; god-sister, Essie Smith of Wrens,  nieces, nephews, cousin and friends.
Honorary pallbearers were Jefferson County High Class of 1967. Active pallbearers  were cousins and friends.
Garrer Funeral home of Louisville is in charge of the funeral arrangements. 
 
 
Mr. Robert Jefferson “Jeff” Jones, Jr., 63, husband of 39 years to Dianne Peebles Jones, entered into his eternal rest Thursday morning, Aug.18, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services were Sunday afternoon, Aug. 21, at Wrens Baptist Church with Rev. James Emery and Rev. Janet Sack officiating. Interment will follow in the Ways Baptist Church Cemetery.
 Mr. Jones, the youngest of five children born to the late Bessie Neal Fleming Jones and the late Robert Jefferson Jones, Sr.,  was a lifelong resident of Matthews. After graduating from Louisville High School, he went to college but had to quit after less than a year upon the death of his father and took over the family farm. In 1983 he gave up being a row crop farmer, and opened Robert J. Jones Nursery which better suited him as he loved working with plants and flowers. A hard worker, he excelled in the business and quickly became known for his knowledge and expertise. Jeff was a big outdoorsman and loved to hunt—he felt at peace in nature. Accepting God’s free gift of salvation at the age of 13, Jeff was a committed servant of his Lord and Savior for 50 years at Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church, where he served in many capacities—teaching Sunday School, being the Sunday School Superintendent, keeping the grounds, and serving on the Cemetery Committee.. 
Mr. Jones was also preceded in death by his daughter, Joy Jones; and brother, Arthur “Buck” Jones. Other survivors include his son, Robert J. (Erin) Jones, III  the joy of his life, granddaughter, Elizabeth Reid Jones; three sisters, Nina (Olin) Mercer , Ina James and Bobby Neal Schneider; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Jones; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Pallbearers were Clark Fisher, Rob James, Greg Mercer, Ken Mercer, Marty Mercer, Zach Ryan, Johnny Schneider, Tony Schneider, Matt Story and Phillip Story, Jr. Serving as honorary pallbearers were  The Thursday Night Supper Club.
Because of Jeff’s love for his church, the family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Mt. Moriah UMC, c/o Dianne Stewart, 8219 GA Hwy 88 E, Keysville GA 30816.
James Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mrs. Bessie Bales Moore, 75, of Moore Road Avera, died Wednesday evening, Aug. 17, 2016, in the Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral Services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in the Walden United Methodist Church with Rev. Sam Griswell and Rev. Tommy Anderson officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were: Jeffery Davis, Gregory Roper, Kristopher Tarnow, Keith Walden, John Padgett and Jon Bales, Jr.  Honorary pallbearers were:  John Bales, Sr., Tim Padgett and S. J. Bradford.  
Mrs. Moore a native of Mitchell, was a daughter of the late Malcolm and Arvell Dixon Bales.  She was a seamstress with Stapleton Garment Factory for over 20 years and a member of Walden United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Moore is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leon Moore and grandson, Nickolas Tarnow and is survived by daughters, Christine Moore Roper of Avera and Linda  (Sidney) Swint of Gibson; adopted daughters, Kristy Gardner of Gibson and Beth Dawson Snyder of Gibson; sister, Ann Bradford of Gibson, brother, David Bales of Gibson; grandsons, Jeffery Davis of Gibson, Kristopher Tarnow of Gibson, Greggory Roper of Grovetown and William Roper, Jr. of Anniston, Alabama; granddaughter, Amanda Roper of Anniston, Alabama; 5 great grandchildren several nieces and nephews.  
Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation care of Gibson, is in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mr. Bobby Newsome, 58, entered into rest Aug. 19, 2016.
 Mr. Newsome was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County and was the son of the late Cecil Newsome and the late Willie Maude Brooks Newsome. Mr. Newsome was a carpenter and mechanic and served as caretaker of the Omaha Springs Hotel for 28 years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and loved the outdoors.
 Survivors include his beloved wife, Brenda Newsome; daughters, Pamela Sue Norton and Bobbie Allison Norton; brother, Thurmond (Joyce) Newsome  sisters, Brenda  (Raymond) Ray,  Betty Newsome, Lisa Newsome, Cindy(Tommie) Wells; mother-in-law, Dianne James Curl; three granddaughters and one great granddaughter.
 Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Wrens Church of God with Pastor Jason Burton and Brother Clarence Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in the Wrens Church of God Cemetery in Matthews.
 Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.
 
 
 
Mr. Lee Edward Shellman, Jr. of 7202 Church Street, Bartow entered into rest, Wednesday at University Hospital in Augusta.
Funeral service were held  Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 at Mt. Pleasant CME Church in Bartow with Rev. Willie B. Tomlin officiating and Rev. Keith Jay presiding. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Shellman was born in Jefferson County,  June 18, 1934. He was the son of the late Lee Edward Shellman, Sr. and Annie P. Chatman Shellman. He received his education in the Jefferson County School system. At a very young age he became a member of Mt. Pleasant CME Church and served faithfully. He was an Emeritus member. 
Mr. Shellman was a Life Time member and Past President of NAACP, a dedicated member of The Charlie Brown Kidney Foundation and The Fuller Foundation. On August 1978 he was the Architect and Builder of Mt. Pleasant CME Church. He was an instrumental self-employed carpenter of Jefferson County and the surrounding area.
Mr. Shellman’s memories will be cherished by wife, BeBe Shellman of Bartow,  children, Jimmy Williams of McCray, Wendy D. Jones of Rochester, NY, Ann D. (Grant)Young of Waynesboro, and Shenna M. (Gil) Jones of Savannah,  siblings, Eddie Lee Fryer and Bernice Bevel of Jacksonville, FL, Lovia S. Wise and Author (Roxie) Braddy  of Bartow, Willie R.(Maxine) Shellman of Sudbury, Mass. And Marcus (Annie) Shellman of Capital Heights, MY; grandchildren, Jazmine, Cleo, John, Justin, Virginia and Samantha; two great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by a brother, Chatman Shellman.
Honorary pallbearers were Stewards of Mt. Pleasant CME Church, NAACP, Charlie Brown Kidney Foundation and The Fuller Foundation.
Active pallbearers family and friends.
Family and friends may call at the resident of his wife, Mrs. BeBe Shelman, 7202 Church Street, Bartow or at Garrer Funeral Home. Garrer Funeral Home of 721 New Street, Louisville is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
 
 
Mr. Leroy “Roy” “Bartow Kid” Warthen, of 4014 Carolina Trail, Statesboro  departed this life Thursday, Aug.18, 2016 at the Vero Nursing Home, Wadley.
 Mr. Warthen was a native of Jefferson County. He was born to the parentage of the late Frank Warthen, Sr., and Rosetta Kelsey Warthen. He was a 1967 Graduate of the Jefferson County High School. He was a member of the Spears Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where he was Ordained as a Deacon, served on the Pastor Aide Ministry, and Missionary Board, and was formally employed as a Truck Driver with CT Harris Trucking, and Rachford Trucking Companies.
 Survivors include his loving children; Latrice (James) Myers, Statesboro, , Joann Tarver, Sandersville,  and Terrance (Shamaria) Oliver, Wadley,  adopted daughter Kizzie Oliver, Wrightsville, step-children; Toccara Frazier, Wadley,  and Nekel Brown, Wadley,  siblings; Frank (Thykle) Warthen, Jr., Charlotte, North Carolina, David (Linda) Warthen, Augusta,  Jonathan Ezekiel Warthen, Augusta,  Frances (Walter) Mitchell, Wadley,  Betty Percell, Bronx, New York, Rosena Warthen, McDonald,  and Ernestine W. Matthews, Swainsboro, 22  grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, aunts; Annie Mae Daniels, Jacksonville, Florida, Mary N. Corley, Jacksonville, Florida, caregiver; Burnett Brown, Wadley, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
 Funeral Services  were Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Spears Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 4250 Coleman Chapel Road, Wadley, Georgia 30477 with Reverend C.W. Stone, as Eulogist. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.
 Family may be contacted at the residence 139 Phillips Street, Wadley, Georgia 30477, or at Davis Funeral Home, Louisville, Georgia.
 Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville, Georgia 30434 is in charge of arrangements.

 

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Obituaries from September 1, 2016

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Mrs. Roslyn May Dobbs, 88, of McDonough, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, at her residence.  
Mrs. Dobbs was born in Wadley, daughter of the late Jessie Stanford and Pearl Moore May. She had worked as a paralegal in Atlanta for many years. She was a member of the Wadley First United Methodist Church.
Graveside services for Mrs. Roslyn May Dobbs were held Thursday Aug. 25, at Bethany Cemetery  in Wadley with Reverend Chris Shoemaker officiating.    
Survivors include her son, William Dobbs;  granddaughter, Emma Elaine DeCardenas; and one sister, Marjorie May Stevens.
 Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home of Wadley.
 
 
Mrs. Jessie Bell “Bird” Lewis Fleming, formerly of Louisville departed this life on Sunday morning, Aug. 21, at Pruitt Health in Louisville.
She was born in Jefferson County, Louisville, to the now late William “Bill” Lewis and Rissie Huntley Lewis.
She is preceeded in death by her husband, parents and her siblings; Mary Lou Jordan, Blanche Brown, Ada Natson, Willie Lewis and Robert Huntley Sr.
Survivors include her daughter, Sarah Mae Williams of Philadelphia, PA; one sister, Rosa Lee Lewis of Louisville; two grandsons, one of whom she reared and loved unconditionally as her own son, Michael “Mike” Lewis of Louisville and Wayne Lewis of Philadelphia, PA;  a granddaughter, Wanda (Jerry) Davis of Philadelphia, PA; two great grandchildren, Delia Lewis and Akeem Ayeni of Philadelphia, PA; her instrumental and emotional supporters, Elaine Jordan Dixon, Diane Jordan and Tom Henry Jordan, all of Louisville and a host of nieces, nephews and other cousins and friends.
Funeral services were Sunday, Aug. 28, at James and Virginia Davis Memorial Chapel. Burial followed in the Jones Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Louisville. 
Davis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 
 
 
Ms. Millie Jones, 59, of Columbus, died on Aug. 22, 2016. 
She was born on Sept. 18, 1956. Ms. Jones was a dedicated STNA for 40 years in the Columbus area. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Jones and Lula Mae Heggs; siblings, Tommy Lee Jones Jr., John Johnson, James Kelley and Eugene Jones.
Survivors include: her children, Shannon Jones and Curtis Crump; grandchildren, Taleja Easley, Cur-Shawn Steele and Cur’rissa Stelle; siblings, Mary Alice Ruff, T.S. Moye Jr., Bobby Jones, Jeanette Jones, all of Louisville, Eva Jones, Gloria Hill, Willie “Albert” Jones all of Columbus, Ohio; special brother, Kevin Smith; special daughter, Nicole Edwards; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. 
Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 26, at Elevation Church  with Pastor Kirk Napper officiating. 
Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service was in charged of arrangements. The announcement was made courtesy of Davis Funeral Home of Louisville.
 
 
Evangelist Elouise Ivery Williams, 84, was called home on Aug. 23, 2016.
She was born in Avera on April 26, 1932, to the late Mr. John Henry and Lizzy Mae Ivery. She was raised in Avera and Louisville, two cities in Jefferson County and was the last of her five sibblings to pass on from this life. 
She started her walk with God at an early age, she moved to St. Petersburg Florida in her 20s. By her 30s she was well on her way to becoming a great worker for God. She was chosen by God and became a minister, an evangelist, an overseer, a spiritual advisor, and preached the Gospel of Christ throughout Florida, Georgia and New York, setting up churches using her charter license. She spent all of her life praying for the sick, ministering to the homeless and doing the work that God had prepared for her to do. Every word that fell from her lips was wisdom, and the words of God. One of her passions were that she hoped and prayed that all 13 of her children would be saved and follow her lead to become children of God. 
One son, Bobby Thomas, precedes her in death.
Willams is survived by her children: James B. Ivery, George (Helen) Dixon Jr., Toney Lee Thomas Jr., Alvin Thomas, Louise Tinson, Josephine Seafus, Mary Seafus (Willie) Reddish, Emma Seafus, Carol Thomas (Leroy)  Herstard, Lisa Rogers (Dezi) Beacham, Sharon Rogers and Marilyn Davis;  36 Grands,  42 Great Grands,  4 Great Great Grands; three close friends: Doris Peak, Catherine Wilson and Pauline
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 1:00 P. M. at the Woodlawn Baptist Church and Cemetery, Louisville, GA.
After Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, the family may be contacted at the residence of her son, George Dixon, Hephzibah, GA. Or at Davis Funeral Home, Louisville, GA
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville, GA, is in charge of arrangements.

 

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Obituaries from September 8, 2016

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Mrs. Margaret Wells Johnson funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 at Gordon Grove Baptist Church in Louisville with Rev. Walter Holmes, Sr. officiating and Rev. Charles Holloway presiding. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Jefferson County, Louisville,  June 10, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Twiggs Wells, Sr. and Cora Jackson Wells. When she was very young, she became a member of Hardeman Springfield Baptist Church and faithfully attended Gordon Grove Baptist Church until her health failed. In the year of 1947 she graduated from Jefferson County Training School. Later attended Ft. Valley State College and received a degree in education. She taught school at Gordon Grove School and Grange Community School for several years. She was a employee at The General Shirt Factory in Louisville until its closing in 1982. She was very instrumental in rearing her grandchildren and foster children.
Mrs. Johnson was united into marriage to the late Mr. Jordan Johnson, Jr.
Survivors are her children, Lona F. ( Johnny) Lane-Samuels, Howard D.  (Cynthia) Johnson, Gloria D.(Michael) Casey, Clyde A. (Sundrette) Johnson,  and Chester L.  (Cynthia) Johnson grandchildren,Taris (Regina) Lane,  Swanzetta (Chamberlain) Robertson, Mario (Shina)Johnson, D’Wayne (Moneka) Johnson, Wymberly  Johnson, Kirkland (Tammy) Casey,  Tanieka (Tony) Casey-Nickell, Christopher Johnson, Chester L.  (Betty) Johnson,  Brittney  (James) Johnson-Neal  Bryan (Teisha)Broomfield, Cohester (Chris)Johnson- Strowman,  Chadrick Johnson, Chelsea Johnson and Shakela Casey King; brother-in-law, Willie Jones; sisters-in-law, Louise Wells, Sarah Wells, Suler Wells, Cleo Davis, Mattie Morgan, Frances  (Robert)Young, and Eva Cunningham; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by a daughter, Doris L. Johnson; siblings, Homer Wells, Alexander Wells, Archie Wells, Sr., William Wells, Sr., Twiggs Wells, Jr., Bessie Wells Heggs, Gussie Wells Davis and Gladys Wells Morris.
Honorary pallbearers were Deacons and Trustees of Hardeman Springfield Baptist Church and Gordon Grove Baptist Church. Active pallbearers will be grandsons.
Family and friends may call at the residence of her daughter and son-n-law, Johnny and Lona Lane-Samuels, 1104 Lane Drive, Wrens, Ga.
Garrer Funeral Home of 721 New Street, Louisville is in charge of the funeral arrangements. 
 
Mr. Robert L. Neal, Sr. formerly of Louisville departed this life Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Pruitt of Old Capital.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Stone Springfield AME Church, Stapleton, burial will be held in the Jones Grove Baptist Church, Louisville.
Mr. Neal was a native of Jefferson County, the son of the late Elder Neal and Sarah Rock Sherrod and was the widower of the late Doris Margaret Snell Neal. He was employed as a grocery deliverer at Dixon Grocery Louisville, for many years and for over 25 years he worked as a crater at Thermo King Corporation. Robert was a member of the St. Matthews AME Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and one son, Ronnie Neal.
Survivors include his children, Willie Eugene Fields of Warner Robins, and Robert (Cynthia) Neal, Jr., Louisville, one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Purdis of Hephzibah, his step mother, Jeanette Dixon Sherrod, Louisville, one brother, L. W. (Katie) Sherrod, Louisville, one sister, Ruth (Lonnie) Wright, Jacksonville, Florida; 17 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren,  a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Family may be contacted at the residence of his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Cynthia Neal, Jr., 735 Old U S Hwy 1, Louisville, Georgia, or at Davis Funeral Home.
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville is in charge of arrangements
 
Ms. Diane Verna Norris died Aug.29, 2016. Ms. Norris was born to Mae Rosa Green Norris and the late Willie Lander Norris on Feb. 28, 1960 in Warrenton.  “Lil Diane” as she was affectionately called by those who loved and knew her best, is one of nine siblings.  She attended school in Warren County,  she joined the Mount Moriah Baptist Church of Warrenton at an early age.  She was a faithful daughter, mother and friend.
Ms. Norris worked at numerous places to include, Chardan Limited, Health Tex and  until her health failed, Peggy’s Restaurant as a customer service representative for over 15 years. 
She is preceded in death by her brother, Willie L. “Blue” Norris, Jr., sister Velma Teresa Norris Dunn, her maternal grandparents, Josephine Green and John Wesley.  
Survivors include her devoted and  fiancee, Wallace Beasley of  Wrens,  son Terrence Beasley of Wrens,  mother, Mae Rosa Norris of Warrenton,  sister, Angela (Arthur) Tolbert of Warrenton,  five brothers, Billy Norris of Augusta,  Randy (Earnest Mae) Norris of Warrenton, Blake (Charlene) Norris of Massachusetts; Johnny (Jennie Mae) Norris and Rick (Rebertha) Norris, both of Thomson,  a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and additional friends.
Funeral service were held on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Warrenton, with the Rev. Dr. Johnny Hampton, Pastor Eulogist, and Rev  Chavas Boyd, Presider.  Interment: Union Star Society Cemetery .Freeman Funeral Home, 402 Curtis St. Wrens was in charge of arrangements.   
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Obituaries from September 15, 2016

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Mrs. Eula Walden Carswell died September 2, 2016.Funeral services for Mrs. Eula Walden Carswell, 83, were held Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at 12 p.m. at Piney Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Cedric J. Carswell officiating and Pastor Demones Kelly presiding. Interment was held at Green Cemetery, and repast was held in the fellowship hall of Piney Grove Baptist Church. 
Mrs. Eula Walden Carswell was born Aug. 15, 1933 in Jefferson County to the late Carrie Lou Boatwright Bell and Andy Walden.
 Mrs .Carswell was educated in the Jefferson County School System. After meeting and marrying the love of her life, the late Gordon Carswell Jr., she was a wife and mother. She professed Christ early in life and joined Ada Grove Holiness Church. Later in life,  Mrs. Carswell  united with the Church of the Living Word, working faithfully and letting God’s love shine through her to bring others to Him.  Mrs.  Carswell’s occupation was cooking, and that she loved to do, laboring at Coleman Lake Restaurant and Jefferson County Schools for many years. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, husband, and a daughter, Carrie Mae Sims.
Survivors include a daughter, Joann Carswell of Midville; four sons, Willie Walden (Betty) Carswell and Joseph( Ophelia) Carswell, both of Wadley, and Steve Carswell and Robert Earl (Cheryl) Carswell, both of Midville; three sisters, Alberta Singletary of Pompano Beach, FL., Mae Blanche Brown of Deerfield, FL., and Adele Marshall of Miami, FL.; a brother, Andy (Christine) Walden Jr. of Miami, FL.; a special cousin; four sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family, and friends.
Pallbearers were her grandsons.
Jogresan Mortuary, Inc. of Wadley was in charge of arrange
 
Mrs. Annie Ruth Thompson Holmes, of Bartow,  departed this life Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016 at her residence.
 Mrs. Holmes was a native of Jefferson County. She was born in Bartow.   She was united matrimony for over sixty years to Alex Holmes, on May 30, 1951. At an early age he joined and worshipped with the Christian Family at the Gordon Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Usher’s Board, and Missionary Society, and was a devoted homemaker.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Alex Holmes, her siblings; Willie James Thompson, Sammy Gibbons, Joseph Gibbons, Willie Johnson, and Mazie Stephens.
 Survivors include her  children; Essie (Andrew “Sonny”) Daniels, Jacksonville, Florida, Annie (John Goodson) Bell, Carrie (Oliver) Gibbons, Rev. Walter (Delores) Holmes, Sr., Daisy Holmes, Bartow,  Mattie Lowery, Charles (Earnestine) Holmes, Sr., Robert (Eilean) Holmes, Elouise (Rev. Charles) Holloway, Louisville, Theodis (Elizabeth) Holmes, Wadley,  Patricia (Onnie Vaxter) Johnson, Lithonia,  and Adam (Tanisha) Holmes, Dublin, 27 grandchildren,  forty-two great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, one son she reared as her own; Michael (Landie) Johnson, Louisville, sisters; Bessie Robinson, and Annie Laura Scott, Wadley,  god-daughter; Vivian Ann Johnson, Baltimore, MD, sisters-in-laws; Geraldine Holmes, and Hattie Mae Holmes, Bartow,  and a host of  nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
 Funeral Services were held Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Gordon Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1080 Belmont Road, Louisville.  Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. 
 Davis Funeral Home, of Louisville was in charge of  arrangements.
 
Mr. Charles “Bubba” Pollett, III, 68 of Murphy Street, Wadley, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016 in the Jefferson Hospital.  
Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 10, in the Wadley United Methodist Church with Rev. Larry Sauls and Rev. Chris Shoemaker officiating.  Burial will follow in the Wadley City Cemetery.  Pallbearers were: Larry Purvis, Chuck McMillan, Bob Lunceford, Jeff Reich, Stan Johnson and Rocky Stewart.  Honorary Pallbearers were: Gary Hutchins, Joe Miller and employees of Cooper Machine Shop.
Mr. Pollett was a native and lifelong resident of Wadley, he was a son of the late Charles Gordon Pollett, Jr. and Jane Raines Pollett Wimberly. He graduated from Wadley High School in 1966, served in the National Guard for 10 years, retired from Cooper Machine Shop August 31, 2016 after 44 years of service and was a lifelong member of the Wadley United Methodist Church.  
Mr. Pollett is preceded in death by his parents and twin grandsons, Matthew Kenneth Lunceford and David Charles Lunceford and is survived by his  wife of 46 years, Joanna Pollett of Wadley; daughters, Anna Marie and Jeff Reich of Swainsboro and Elizabeth and Bob Lunceford of Washington; sister, Cheryl and Sam Arrington of Louisville; brother, Chuck and Roxanne Wimberly of Swainsboro; grandchildren, Emily Reich and John Reich, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
  In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Wadley United Methodist Church, 36 W. Calhoun Street, Wadley, Ga. 30477 or to Moxley Baptist Church, c/o Bill Miller, 1064 WB Miller Road, Wadley, Ga. 30477.
Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Louisville is in charge of arrangements.
 
Mr. James Lee Sanders, Sr., 79,  husband of the late Margaret H. Sanders, entered into his eternal rest Saturday morning, September 10, 2016 at his daughter’s residence in Glascock County. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday morning, September 15, 2016 in the James Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John A. Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Jefferson County Memorial Gardens.
One of ten children born to the late Mabel Smith Sanders and the late Leo Sanders, James was born in Girard and grew up outside of Waynesboro in Burke County. He quit school at an early age to go to work and help out his family. As a young man, he lived in Dallas TX for seventeen years, working in the upholstery business before moving back to Millen where he worked for the Knox Trailer plant. To be near his family, he moved to Stapleton in 1985 at which time he was a long-haul trucker before hauling locally for Wayne Smith. James loved to be outdoors: he especially loved fishing and hunting. He had a feisty attitude but was always quick to help others. He loved his Lord and Savior and served Him at Reedy Creek Baptist Church. A good provider for his family, James was a constant in their lives. His deep, abiding, unconditional love for his family will live on in their hearts.
 Mr. Sanders was also preceded in death by his son, Russell James Sanders; and six siblings, George Tabbet, Helen Davis, Leo Sanders Jr., Marilyn Poole, Donnie Sanders and Ricky Sanders. Other survivors include his children, Kathy A. (Hugh) Lambert ) and James Sanders, Jr.; three siblings, Carolyn Shockley, Evelyna Joles and Dee Hamilton; six grandchildren, April (Scott) Parker , Jason Lambert, Maggie (Ron) Harris , Katie Sanders, Rusty Sanders and Amy (Chris) Walden ; thirteen great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Mark Covington, Greg Davis, Joe Davis, Craig Manseau, Bill Perry and Wesley Williams. Serving as an honorary pallbearer will be his great grandson, Micheal Williams.
The family will receive friends at James Funeral Home from 6 -8 p.m. Wednesday evening, September 14, 2016.
James Funeral Home, Wrens in charge of arrangements.
 
Mr. Roosevelt Smith of  Decatur, entered into rest Sept.2, at Hillindale Medical in Lithonia. Funeral service were  held Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at Springfield AME Church in Stapleton,  with Rev. David Batts officiating and Rev. Forest Dickey presiding. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Smith was born in Jefferson County on September 26, 1942 to the late Cephas Smith Sr. and Ada Lee Bethea Smith. At a young age he gave his life to Christ, and became a member of  Stone Springfield A.M.E. “Velt” as he  was lovingly called was a 1961 graduate of Jefferson County High                                                                                                           Mr. Smith  was a dedicated employee of Sears Roebuck for thirty-eight years.  He also was employed by The Federal Reserve Bank and instrumental  as a construction worker.  He was known to work miracles with his hands, very talented mechanic and barber.  He sought to help and encourage  a person in their time of need. He was always busy, and ever alert to find something to do
Survivors include  his  wife of fifty-five years, Christine Smith; two  daughters, Letheia (Juan) Smith of Decatur,  and Bridgette  (John Atkins)Smith  Atlanta,  brother and sister, Catherine Boyd of Baltimore, MD and Cephas Smith Jr. of Atlanta,  grandchildren, Arthur Maurice Lemon, Diamond Cierra Smith, and Juan A. Smith II; five grandchildren; uncle, Sam Willie Bethea of Atlanta,  and aunt, Rubie Lee Hatche of Wrens,  god-daughters, Ada Lee Farmer Brown of Wrens,  Vannessa Renee Bethea Garrett of Decatur,  and Treniqka Walters of Knoxville, TN; brother-in –laws, James (Betty) Roberts of Avera , Roychester (Annie) Roberts of Gainesville, FL, KC Roberts of Wrens,  and Rev. Carl Simmons, Sr. of Stapleton,  sister-in-laws, Vickie Green of Avera,  and Catherine Roberts of Wrens,  and host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was predeceased by a sister, Shirley Simmons of Stapleton.                                    
Honorary pallbearers will be Jefferson County High Class of 1961. Active pallbearers will be George Brown, Eric Shannon, Maurice Lemon, David Brown, Donald Brown, Christopher Brown, Kilo Cunningham, Roderick Smith and Rev. Wright White.                                                                                                     
 Garrer Funeral Home. Garrer Funeral Home of 721 New Street, Louisville is in charge of arrangements.
 
Mrs. Sybil Hartley Stewart Tull, of Durham, died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016.  
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and an innovative English teacher. She was also instrumental in Women’s Preventive Health Services. 
She is survived by her four children, Roxane Gwyn, Ben Stewart, Mary Pruchansky, and Becky Finger as well as eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  
Services were held at  Oak Grove Memorial Park,  Monday, Sept. 12. 
In lieu of flowers, Humane Society Educational Programs, P.O. Box 97138, Washington, DC  20077. Hall-Wynne Funeral Home.
 
Miss Bettie Lou Williams, 67 entered into her eternal rest Thursday afternoon, Sept. 8, 2016 at C & R Personal Care Home in Lincolnton. Funeral services were held  Sunday afternoon, Sept. 11, in the James Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clarence Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in the Rehoboth Baptist Church Cemetery located on Hwy 57 outside of Kite. 
Miss Williams was one of ten children born to the late Adria Stapleton Williams and the late Linton K. Williams. A native of Wrightsville, she graduated from Wadley High School and earned a degree at Swainsboro Technical School. After her father passed, she and her mother moved to Gibson to be near her sister. After her mother died, she lived with her sister until moving to Lincolnton where she had lived for the past eighteen years. Bettie was very artistic—a talented painter, song writer and singer. She could often be found drinking her “Southern” iced tea and coffee, and watching her favorite TV shows. Baptist by faith, Bettie loved her Lord and Savior. She was constantly in the Word, growing closer to Jesus and deepening her relationship with Him. Even though she endured much tribulation and troubles, she maintained a sweet, humble spirit and had a continued thankfulness for her blessings. Bettie is now content and at peace in her Heavenly home.
Miss Willliams is also preceded in death by her twin sister, Mary Lou Williams. Survivors include her three brothers, Alton Williams of Albany, Gene Williams (Jessie) of Wadley, Jack Williams (Gwen) of Wrens; five sisters, Edna L. Price (Robert) of Milledgeville, LaVerne Bridges (Larry) of Davisboro, Karolyn Usry (Terry) of Gibson, Alicia Usry David) of Gibson, and Debbie Adams (Sam) of North Augusta SC; a special cousin, R. E. Fortner of Wadley; and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Jeff Herndon, J.J. Herndon, Steve Reagan, Anthony Usry, Eric Williams, and Gene Williams.
James Funeral Home in Wrens in charge of arrangements.
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Obituaries from September 22, 2016

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 Mrs. Minnie Lou Darisaw were held Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, at Pine Hill Baptist Church in Louisville with Rev. Wright White officiating and Rev. Christopher Durden, as presider. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
 Mrs. Darisaw was born in Screven County, May 12, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Jessie Natson and Emma Kent Natson. She received her education in the Screven County School System. She was a dedicated member of Pine Hill Baptist Church and served faithfully singing in the choir and a member of the Missionary Board. On Oct. 14, 1946, she was united in marriage to the late S. T. Darisaw. 
 Survivors include her children, Dorothy White, Teresa Brooks and Annette (Leevelton) Williams  of Louisville,  Jeanette (Darrell) Hickson ) of Augusta, Janice Hills of Dubia UAE, Telly Tucker and Flem Tucker of Killeen, TX; step-son, Hubert (Carolyn) Miller  of Miami, FL; daughter-n-law, Eloise Miller of Louisville; twenty-three grandchildren, fifty-one great grandchildren; personal and loving caregiver, Daisy Lane of Louisville; special friends, Carlos and Helen Darisaw and Alberta Loyd; nine nieces, seven nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceeded in death by one child she reared, Willie J. Miller. Siblings: Eugene Natson, Sr., Lottie Bell Wright, Jessie Natson, Jr., Ernest Natson, Sadie Mae Byrd, George Natson, Inell Natson and Ethel Mae Edwards.
 Honorary pallbearers were deacons and trustees of Pine Hill Baptist Church. Active pallbearers were Thomas McCall, Samuel McCall, Frank McCall, Charlie McCall, Elijah McCall and Melvin McCall.
Garrer Funeral Home. Garrer Funeral Home of Louisville is in charge of the funeral arrangements .
 
Mr. Eugene Charles Kemp of Okefenokee Dr., Folkston,  entered into rest, Sunday at Genesis Healthcare Nursing Home.
Funeral service were held Saturday, Sept.17, 2016, at Brinson Hill Baptist Church in Wadley, with Dr. David Kemp Sr. officiating. Interment was in Cross Green Community Cemetery.
Mr. Kemp was born in Emanuel County Nov. 23, 1947. He was the son of the late Henry and Annie Wells Kemp. He received his education in the Jefferson County School System. When he was very young, he became a member of Batts Grove Baptist Church.
Mr. Kemp’s memories will be cherished by his daughter, Icey Murray of Oceanside, CA; brothers, Carzell Kemp of Lyons, NY, Walter (Yvonne) Kemp  of Fairport, NY, Willie James (Mary Louise) Kemp  of Clyde, NY and Dr. David  (Earnestine) Kemp, Sr. of Wadley, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceeded in death by his siblings, Lester Kemp, Ernest Kemp, Samuel Kemp, John Henry Kemp, Grady Kemp and Jessie Kemp Simmons.
Honorary pallbearers were Deacons and Trustees of Brinson Hill Baptist and Rock Creek Baptist Church. Active pallbearers will be Lamar Fann, Ricky Fann, Bernard McBride and Jack Wilcher. 
Family and friends may call at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. David Kemp, 157 Foster Circle, Wadley, or at Garrer Funeral Home of Louisville which is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
 
Mr. Forrest (Trooper) Noble McDaniel, 73 of Bromley Rowe, Duluth, died September 13, 2016 in the North East Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville. 
Graveside services, with military honors, were  held Friday, Sept. 16, at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceville with Mr. Jerry Lee Taylor officiating. 
Mr. McDaniel was a native of Atlanta but had lived in Duluth for many years. He was a United States Army Veteran and a retired truck driver with of 35 years of service. His biggest delight was spending time with his children and grandchildren. 
Mr. McDaniel was preceded in death by his father, Forest Bastin McDaniel and a sister, Sherry Ann Taylor and is survived by wife, Sybil Harrison McDaniel of Monroe; mother, Gaynell Lord of Duluth; daughters, Marsha and Stuart Matthews of Effingham, SC, Julie and Drew Segars of Winder and Robin and Lee Wyrick of Maysville; sons, David McDaniel of McDonough and Russell McDaniel of Monroe; sisters, Dixie Payne of Nicholson and Ginnie McCroan of Duluth; brothers, Joe and Linda McDaniel of Bethlehem, Rocky McDaniel of Decatur, and Donnie Lord of Warner Robins; grandchildren, Crystal Inman, Gary Taylor, Jessica McDaniel, Justin McDaniel, Allen Segars, Katie Segars, William Mitchell, Travis Wyrick and Jesse Wyrick; great grandchildren, Chasity Inman, Brayleigh Wyrick and one on the way, Cooper Nobil Wyrick; several nieces, nephews and cousins. 
Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Louisville is in charge of arrangements.
 
Ms. Susan Campbell Montieth, 73, of Vidette died Friday, Sept. 16, 2016 at her residence.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the Louisville United Methodist Church with Dr. Bill Daniel officiating. Graveside services were held in the Elmwood Cemetery in Columbia, SC with Mr. Joe Cheeks officiating. Pallbearers were Buddy Wren, Joe Cheeks, Walter Cannon, Jimmy Goodwin, Billy Jordan and Larry Rhodes, honorary pallbearers were members of the Barwick/Joe Gay Sunday School Class.
A native of Columbia, SC Susan was a daughter of the late Walter and Susan Montieth. She received a BS degree in 1964 from Wesleyan College and a master’s degree in 1966 from Auburn University. She was co-founder and Director of a private medical lab in Columbia, SC; Technical Representative for Roche Laboratory; she retired from Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center as a Microbiologist in 2003. Her hobbies included photography, painting, sketching, and gardening. She loved animals, and had a passion for horses. She and her longtime friend, Margaret Tuchscherer, bred and raised Paso Fino horses on their farm in Vidette. Susan is survived by brother, Walter S. Monteith, Jr., of Columbia, SC, three nieces, Shields and Thomas Morgan, Elizabeth and Clay Sharpe and Sarah and Michael Rama, one great niece and three great nephews and her beloved Papillion companion Eva.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that the memorials be made to the Glory to God fund at Louisville United Methodist Church at 301 West 7th street Louisville, GA 30434 or to the CSRA Humane Society at 425 Wood St Augusta, GA 30904.
Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Care of Louisville is in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mr. William H. Mosley entered into rest on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 at University Hospital. 
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Stone Springfield A.M.E. Church, Stapleton, with Rev. Forrest Dickey officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. 
Survivors are his wife, Barbara Mosley; daughters, Lisa Mosley, Sandra Brown; brothers, George Mosley, Jeff Mosley; sisters, Sandra Riley, Kathy Martin, Sharon Greenwood; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives. 
Williams Funeral Home, of Hephzibah is in charge of arrangements.
 
Mr. Joe Louis Oliphant of Stapleton, entered into rest, Sept. 17, 2016, at University Hospital McDuffie in Thomson.
Funeral service will be held at noon Saturday,  Sept. 24, at Lofton AME Church in Wrens, with Rev. Stephen Smith officiating. Inhumation will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Oliphant was born in Jefferson County,  Oct. 4, 1938. He was the son of the late Jack and Mary Lizzie Ponder Oliphant. “Hog” as he was called by his family and friends, became a member of Lofton AME Church at a young age, and remained faithful until his health failed. He received his education in the Jefferson County School System. He was the husband of the late Susie Gibbons Oliphant.
Mr. Oliphant’s memories will be cherished by his brothers, Willie Oliphant and Charlie (Mary) Oliphant  of Stapleton,  his sisters, Lola (Dwellie) Lane and Cressie Hill of Louisville,  god-daughters, Jerdine Hannah of Louisville,  and Charlene Mathis of Wrens, a host nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his siblings; Johnny West Oliphant, Hubert Oliphant, Janie Mae Cunningham, Cladys Hannah and Fannie Bell Brown.
Honorary pallbearers will be Stewards and Trustees of Lofton AME Church. Active pallbearers will be great-nephews: Tyrone Hannah, Terry Lane, Jr., Kendrick Hannah, Jamal Smith, Clifton Hannah, Jeremy Hill, Jeremy Oliphant and Roosevelt Alexander, Jr.
 Garrer Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 
Mrs. Wynell Ernestine Lowell Kelley Seymour, 83, wife of the late William F. Kelley and the late Charles E. Seymour, entered into her eternal rest Tuesday night, Sept. 13, 2016 at Jefferson Hospital. Graveside services were held  Saturday, Sept. 17, in the Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park, FL with the Rev. Thomas Starts officiating. 
Born to the late Eula Dixon Lowell and the late Ernest Lowell, Wynell was a native of Miami, FL. After experiencing the devastation of a hurricane, her family moved to Jacksonville where she attended school and met her first Ohio-born Navy husband, William Kelley.  Wynell met and married her second Ohio-born Navy man, Charles Seymour. After their health declined, they moved to Bartow in 2012 to be close to their family. She loved to cook and bake and always made sure her family was well fed. 
Mrs. Seymour is also preceded in death by her daughter, Wendy Lee Faircloth; two grandchildren, Kelly Wilson and Justin Smith; and four siblings, Frances Moore, Virgil Lowell, Wylene Wilson and Joanna Johnson. Survivors include her children, Cathy Albert and Jacqueline Willingham; one brother, Dwaine Lewis; seven grandchildren, Annie King, Andreana  (Al) McNeely, Heather Crapson, Darla Smith, John (Tish) Wilson, Cecil Smith and Charles Smith; seventeen great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were William Crapson, Lawrence Eggie, Alton McNeely, Rou Rodriguez, Cecil Smith, Charles Smith and John Wilson
James Funeral Home , Wrens in charge of arrangements.
 
Mr. Kenneth “Bo Pete” Wilson, 83, of Adrian died Tuesday Sept. 13, 2016. Funeral services  were  held Thursday, Sept. 15, in the Peebles-Curry Memorial Chapel with Rev. Phil Wilson and Rev. Hal Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Masonic rites.  
Mr. Kenneth “Bo Pete” Wilson was born Nov. 29, 1932 to the late Leo and Bessie Williams Wilson in Norristown. He was a farmer and livestock dealer for many years. He was a member of the Swainsboro Masonic Lodge No. 244, Swainsboro Shrine Club, was a Swainsboro Shrine Club past president and the Alee Temple of Savannah. Wilson was preceded in death by his daughters, Linda Bunn and Evonne Sconyers; sisters, Margarette Brown, Madolyn Miller, Jewell Claxton, and Bessie Mae Jones; and brothers, Curtis Wilson, Howard Wilson and Hicks Wilson.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Carolyn Hayes Wilson of Adrian; one daughter, Vicki (William) Goodson of Avera; one sister, Mevlie Stephens of Adrian; one brother, W.J Wilson of Eatonton; three grandchildren, Derek Sconyers, Jennifer Wilson, and Kenneth W. Bunn; and nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Pallbearers were Dave Hall, Jerry Hall, Gene Hall, Aaron Hall, Wayne Jones and Waylon Jones. Honorary pallbearers were the Swainsboro Masonic Lodge No. 244 and the Swainsboro Shrine Club.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Shriners Hospitals For Burned and Crippled Children, 12502 USF Pine Drive, Tampa, FL, 33612.
Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangement
 
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Obituaries from September 29, 2016

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Mr. Devonte Johnson, departed this life Friday, Sept. 16, 2016. 
Funeral Services were held Friday, Sept. 23, at the Doc Kemp Auditorium, Wrightsville.  Burial in the Scotts Chapel Cemetery. Family may be contacted at Davis Funeral Home. Davis Funeral Home of Wrightsville is in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mrs. Dorthey Quick, 84, of Waynesboro, died Friday evening, Sept. 23, 2016 in the Keysville Nursing Home.
Services were held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, in the Taylor Funeral Home Waynesboro with Rev. Wes Lawson officiating.
A native of Santa Maria, Calif. Mrs. Quick was a daughter of the late Charles David Keith Wagner and Ida Louise Loth Wagner. Dorthey had lived in Waynesboro for over 45 years. She had worked for Wheelers for many years, and was a home maker. She was a jack of all trades and a member of Rosemont Baptist Church.
Mrs. Quick was preceded in death by her parents, and is survived by sons, David K. (Georgia) A. Wagner, Destry J. Wagner, Kenny T. Quick and Kevin M. Quick, sister, Charlotte Todd, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren several nieces and nephews.
Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Care of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mrs. Lola Mae Roberts died Sept.21, 2016, at Warrenton Health and Rehabilitation. 
Mrs. Roberts was born Oct. 2, 1921, to the parentage of Willie Ed and Bertha Blair. She was a native of Jefferson County. She was united in Holy matrimony to Arthur Roberts for 69 years. 
Funeral services were held Saturday Sept. 24, at Stonefield A.M.E. Church, Stapleton, with Rev. Forrest Dickey officiating.  Pallbearers were Charles Jordan, Brandon Parker, and Randy Parker, nephews.
Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, three sisters, two brothers, and three grandchildren.
Survivors are her son Odell (Helen) Roberts, Louisville, daughters Mary Alice Simpkins Stapleton, Ruth (Charlie) Baker, Stapleton and Jeanette (William) Richardson, Avera; daughter granddaughter , Wanda Kelly, 17 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, three great-great  grandchildren, sister Eddie Mae Daniels, Wrens, sister in law Classie Roberts, Stapleton, Annie Mae Roberts, St. Petersburg, Fla; Pauline Davis, Pompano, Fla, and Willie Bell Roberts, Pompano, Fla; brother-in-law, Waymon Roberts, Avera and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Burnett Funeral Home, Wrens in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mr. Alton Edward Stewart, Sr., 81, entered into his eternal rest Monday morning, Sept. 19, 2016 at Pruitt Health in North Augusta. Funeral services were held Thursday morning, Sept. 22, 2016, in the James Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. C. Michael Wren, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Stewart, one of 10 children born to the late Laura Sellers Stewart and the late Grady Alton Stewart,  was a native of Burke County and lived his entire life in Burke and Richmond counties. He attended Burke county school and graduated from Augusta Tech with two technical degrees—a certified welder and certified electrician. Alton retired after 32 years of service as a mechanic in the maintenance department of Albion Kaolin Mines. Survivors are his wife, Verna Stewart; three sons, Eddie (Pam) Stewart  of Juliette, Bruce Stewart of Ft. Lauderdale Fla, and Ricky  (Lou) Stewart of Ball Ground; three siblings, Elizabeth Huff, Grady (Caroline) Stewart, and James (Wanda) Stewart; five grandchildren, Mandy Tapley, Sherry Tapley, Bryan (Sheila) Stewart, Harlee Stewart and Ashley Stewart; eight great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Mr.Stewart is also preceded in death by his beloved son, Tommy Stewart; grandson, Jordin Stewart; and six sisters. Pallbearers were Freddie Lariscy, Mike Parker, William Scoggins, Arthur Sears, Allen Stewart and Tony Stewart. Serving as an honorary pallbearer was Bryan Stewart.
James Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mrs. Mildred Brown Thompson, 87 of  Daytona Beach, Fla, departed this life Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.
Funeral services will be held, Saturday, Oct.1, at 1 p.m. at Kingdom Life Ministries and cemetery, Wadley .Mrs. Mildred was a native of Jefferson County, born to the late Kelly and Vallie Mae Warthen Brown; She was the widow of the late Albert Thompson, Sr.; She is also preceded in death by, her brothers, Walter Brown, Ray Brown, Rufus Brown and Bobby Brown.
Survivors include three sons, Johnny (Channell) Freeman and Albert (Rebecca) Thompson, Jr. of Daytona Beach, Fla, Francis Freeman, Wadley,  one daughter, Gracie Sampson, Wadley,  brother, Howard (Verda Mae) Hudson, Wadley,  sister, Louise Brown, Wadley, sister-in-law, Maxine Brown, Wadley,  fourteen grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
After Thursday, Sept.29, the family may be contacted at the residence of her granddaughter, Stacy Sampson, 2292 River Road, Wadley, or at Davis Funeral Home.
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street is in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mr. Jimmie Williams, Sr., 61 of  McRae,  departed this life Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at his residence.
Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, at  Mt. Pleasant CME Church and Cemetery, Bartow.
Mr. Williams was a native of Jefferson County. Born in Jefferson County the son of Charlie L. Williams and the late Mary Lee Flournoy Shellman. He was a 1972 graduate.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lee Flournoy Shellman, the image of a loving father, Lee Shellman.
Survivors include his wife, Bernell T. Williams, Sandersville, father, Charlie L.Williams, Aurora, IL; sons, Keith Williams, Bartow, and Jimmie Williams, Jr., Sandersville, sisters, Ann (Grant) Young, Waynesboro, Caroline (Michael) Hughes, Aurora, IL; brothers, Charlie J. Williams, Aurora, IL and Stanley (Carliss) Williams, Lincoln, NE; as a step-mother, Bebe Shellman, Bartow,  one granddaughter, JaNya Keira Williams, Bartow, his aunt, Katie Mae Watson, Bartow,  nieces and nephews including, Jazmine Young, Justin Young, Waynesboro,  Michael Hughes, Neeshelle Hughes, Stanton Williams, Cloris Williams and Nathaniel Williams, Aurora, IL; a host of cousins and other relatives and friends.
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street is in charge of arrangements .
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Obituaries from Oct. 6, 2016

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Mr. Sidney Paul Lamb, Sr, 69, husband of Tammy Lamb, entered into rest Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, at his residence. 
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 28, from the chapel of Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, with Eric Harwell and Reverend Hal Hodgens officiating.
Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.                            
Mr. Lamb, son of the late James “Buddy” and RoseMary Lamb, was born in Bartow, and was a loyal member of Insulators Local #92 and the Whispering Pines Hunting Club. He was also a member of Marks Baptist Church and the Christian Discovery Sunday School.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his sons, Sidney (Nancy) Lamb Jr,  Darrin  (Angie) Lamb  and Ricky (Paige) Solei, his daughter, Erica Parsons; his brother, Jimmy Lamb; his sisters, Deborah (Curtis) Lockamy, and Lisa (Chuck) Harwell; his grandchildren, Ashley (Josh) Scotia, Rachael Lamb, Lauren  (Tra) Faulkner, Michael Lamb, Kevin Solei, Sarah Solei, Luke Parsons, and Chloe Parsons; three great grandchildren; his aunt, Mary McZilkey, of Augusta; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
If so desired memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Ste 1509, New York, NY 10018; or to Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown , PA 18901.
Chance and Hydrick Funeral Directors of Augusta were in charged of arrangements.
 
Mr. Leroy “Cutter” Usry, 86 of Quail Road, Gibson, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, in the Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center.
A memorial service will be held at 11a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, in the Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Anderson officiating.
Mr. Usry, a native of Gibson,  was a son of the late Darvin and Sally Newsome Usry. He retired from Aspin Tree Service as a lineman.
Mr. Usry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, JoAnne Quigley Usry; brothers, Lloyd Usry and Lewis Usry; sisters, Lois Frese, Mildred Thomas and Ruth Timmerman and is survived by sisters, Glenis Williford of Gibson and Bessie Thomas of South Carolina; brother, Kenneth Usry of Ocala, Fla; several nieces and nephews. 
Taylor Funeral Home, 57 College Place, Gibson, is in charge of arrangements.
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obituaries from Oct. 13, 2016

October 13, 2016, 7:36 am
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Mr. Larry Dean Kitchens, 71, entered into his eternal rest, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016.
Services were held  Oct.10, at James Funeral Home Chapel with Reverends Don Black and David Jones officiating. Masonic graveside services will follow at Stapleton Baptist Church.
 Mr. Kitchens was one of three children born to the late S.M. Kitchens and the late Audrey Sheppard Kitchens. A native of Stapleton, he was a 1963 graduate of Wrens High School and had lived in Glascock County since 1976. He retired in 2000 after serving 34 years as a computer operator with Fort Gordon Civil Service.
Mr. Kitchens was a loyal longtime member of the Gibson Masonic Lodge #257, The Scottish Rite of Free Masonry and The Thomson Shrine Club. He loved working in the yard, gardening, fishing and spending time with family.
Mr. Kitchens is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joanne Black Stewart Kitchens; their children, Lewis Dean Kitchens, Jackie Lee (Lora) Stewart, Larry  (Linda) Stewart, and Dwayne (Pam) Stewart; seven grandchildren, Donny Stewart, Chad Stewart, Dakota Stewart, Dylan Stewart, Cynthia Denise Kitchens, Taylor Epps and Kasyddie Browning; his sister, Linda (Don) Black;  in-laws, Melvin “Buck” (Margie) Black, Vance Black, Jessie Black, Ronnie (Lisa) Black, Noah (Elaine) Black, Charlene Hadden, and Linda (James)Buffington; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends,
Mr. Kitchens is also preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Kitchens; and a close first cousin, Harry Humphrey Jr.
Pallbearers were James Buffington, Bennett Clark, Roger Dye, Jeremy Kelley, Lansin Newsome, Charles Reese, James Sutton, James Willoughby and Bobby Williams. Serving as honorary pallbearers were members of the Masonic Lodge #257 and the Wrens High School Class of 1963.
The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children by visiting www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.
James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Obituaries from October 20, 2016

October 20, 2016, 7:22 am
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Mrs. Ola Mae Lovett Adams entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 in Louisville. 
Funeral services were held  Monday, Oct.17, at Spears Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Wadley, with Rev. C.W. Stone officiating. Burial was in the Green Cemetery, Cross-Green Community, Emanuel County. Pallbearers were Derrick Adams, Kelvin Adams, Troy Adams, Larry Battie, Eulas Swint and Press Woods.
Survivors are her children one daughter,  Carolyn Woods Tampa, Florida; four sons, Johnny Gene Adams of  Montgomery, Alabama, Donald Lee (Annie) Adams of Midway, Alabama,  Johnny Lee Adams, Wadley  and Roy (Catherine) Adams of Radcliff, Kentucky, 19 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, 23 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Hudson Mortuary of Wadley was in charge of arrangements. 
 
Mr. Joe L. Brinson entered into rest Friday, Oct. 7, 2016. He was a Baptist and U.S. Army veteran. He resided in Brooklyn, N.Y. for 50 years. 
Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 15, at Smith Grove Baptist Church, Wrens. Rev. Albert Robinson, Pastor, Rev. Willie J. White officiating. Burial in church cemetery. 
Survivors include daughter, Michelle Palmer; two sons, Rufus Suntra Brinson and Joseph Rivers; stepson, Adrian Spencer; two sisters, Geneva Griffin and Berdia Crafton; aunt, Margaret Brinson; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Burnett Funeral Home, of Wrens, was in charge of arrangements.
 
Denice Marie Arrington Pennington, 64, wife of 42 years to Samuel “Sammy” Raley Pennington, entered into her eternal rest Sunday morning, Oct. 16, 2016 at her residence.  Edward C. James will officiate. Funeral  services to be held at 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon, Oct. 22, at the home of Lloyd and Melody Arrington in Zebina.
One of four children born to the late Verna Mae Arrington and the late Herman “Jack” Jackson Arrington, Denice was a native of Jefferson County and a 1969 graduate of Louisville High School. She was an animal lover, especially cats and dogs, often taking in strays, nursing them to health, and trying to find them a good home. And if she couldn’t find them a home, they would end up becoming part of her “family”. Accepting and loving Jesus as her Lord and Savior, Denice had a true servant’s heart and a genuine love for people, especially the elderly. She worked in the Keysville Nursing Home and then provided in-home care for many years.  She could be counted on to do whatever she could to help others in need.  
Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Pennington (Jonathan Jones); four grandchildren, Jerileigh Kimes, Shawn Bouchard, Ariel Rose “Princess” Jones and Baby Jones; three siblings, Brenda Uhl, Jack Arrington Jr., and Lloyd (Melody)Arrington ; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
The family will receive friends after the services Saturday, Oct. 22. 
James Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mrs. Jean Merritt Pike, 81, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. Services were held at Mineral Springs Baptist Church in Mitchel, . Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Pike grew up in Hancock County and worked for many years as an apartment manager and was a home maker. She was preceded in death by her parents Horace Allen and Bessie Mae Kitchens Merritt, two sisters Grace Powell and Faye Daniels. She was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church.  
Survivors include her husband Harold K. Pike of Mitchell, her daughter Debbie Pike of Charleston, SC, two sons, Mike Pike of Perry and Mark Pike of Macon, two brothers Billy Merritt of Tifton and Bobby Merritt of Glascock County, a sister Alice Swann of Nashville, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mineral Springs Baptist Church c/o Janice Yarbrough 165 Yarbrough Lane, Mitchel, GA 30820.
Moores Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of arrangements
 
Mr. John W. Stavely (J.W.)  70,  entered into his eternal  home October 5, 2016 . Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 8, at Praising Him Ministries in Stapleton, with Reverend Kenneth Watkins officiating and Pastor Cindy Glover Officiating. 
Survivors are his wife Edith Stavely, his son Richard (Leslie) Stavely step children Lisa Marsh, Frank Ward, Linda (Frankie) Lampp and James Marsh. Grandchildren Tia Stavely, Dereck Zellner ,Richard Stavely, Jr. Holly (Mike) Oliver, Stephen ( Laura) Raines) Brittany (Daniel) Kurtz, Jessica (Lance) Griffith, and Chris Lampp. Great Grandchildren, Dylan Alft, Landon Alft, Jordan Oliver, Macon Oliver, Kaiden and Lux Raines, Ryan and Liam Kurtz, Brianna Griffith. 
C.A. Reid Memorial Funeral Home Augusta,in charge of arrangements.
 
Deacon Floyd Williams, Jr, of  Louisville,  departed this life Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at the Keysville Nursing Home and Rehab Center, Keysville, Georgia.
Mr. Williams was a native of Burke County. He was born the son to the parentage of the late Floyd Williams, Sr., and Tina Kittles Williams. He was united in holy matrimony to Ruby Lee Morris Williams. He attended the Gough Elementary School System. At an early age he joined and worshipped with the Christian Family at the Bryant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as Assistant Chainman Deacon, and was retired with Georgia Department of Transportation.
Survivors include his  wife; Ruby Lee Morris Williams, Louisville, children; Ruby Lee (Wadous, Jr.,) Cunningham, Louisville, , and Thelma Ann Lewis, Winder, , grandchildren; Roosevelt (Inez) Webb, Jr., Covington,  Lakeshia (Lonnie) Valles, Louisville,  Tiesha S. (Michael Johnson, Sr.,) Cunningham, Louisville, , and Tierra (Damien Farmer) Cunningham, Louisville, great-grandchildren; Niah Dickerson, Kentaizia Webb, Royanna Webb, Rojonte Webb, Madisyn Valles, Alaysia Farmer, Michael Johnson, Jr., and Zion Webb, sisters and brothers-in-laws; Harrison (Bernice) Morris, Millen,  Willie Arthur Morris, Vidette,  Frances Lockhart, Midville, Margaret (Bobby) Danzy, Albany, New York, Rosie Lewis, Albany, New York, Mary Lou Jones, Vidette, Mae Belle Bynes, Vidette, Earnestine Gray, Waynesboro,  and Eddie James Burley, Wrens,  friend; Deacon James Dukes, Waynesboro,  and a host of  nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announce later by Davis Funeral Home.
Family may be contacted at the residence; 2575 Wyatt Road, Louisville, Georgia, 30434, or at Davis Funeral Home, Louisville, Georgia.
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.
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Obituaries from October 27, 2016

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Mrs. Eva Lou Gibbons died Thursday Oct. 20, 2016.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.m. at the Hardeman Springfield Baptist Church and Cemetery, Louisville 
Wake service will be Friday evening from 6 p.m.  to 7:30 p.m. at James and Virginia Davis Chapel.
Mrs. Gibbons was born in Louisville,  September 15, 1954 to the parentage of the late Abe and Lucille Grant Gibbons. At an early age she joined the Hardeman Springfield Baptist Church. She was a 1973 graduate of Louisville, High School and later attended Paine College where she earned a degree in Education.
Prior to her illness she was employed at Delilah Manufacturing Corporation. She joins parents, siblings, Gloria Gibbons, Clarence Gibbons, Joseph Grant and her son, Patrick Gibbons in death.
Survivors are her sisters, Bernice (Harvey) McCall, Julia Gibbons of Augusta,  Fannie Calhoun, Bronx, N.Y. and Daisy Thompson, Newark, N.J. one brother, George (Mary) Gibbons, Louisville,  one nephew that she reared as her own, Kinte’ Grant, Atlanta,  sister-in-law, Ruby Grant, Augusta,  uncles, nieces and nephews including a devoted LaShandra McCall-McKoy, Savannah,  a devoted friend, Kerry Harden, Louisville, 
Family may be contacted at the residence, 483 Jewel Lane, Louisville  or at Davis Funeral Home.
Davis Funeral Home, of Louisville, is in charge of arrangements.
 
 
 
Mr. Kenneth Richard “Ricky” Gordon, 64 of Mitchell died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 in the AU Medical Center, Augusta.
Graveside services were held Friday, Oct. 21, in the Mt. Zion Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery, Mitchell, with Rev. Wayne King officiating.
A native of Sandersville, Ricky was a son of Kenneth Eugene Gordon and Norma Kent Gordon. He was a heavy equipment operator and had worked for Howard Sheppard. 
Mr. Gordon is preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Joyce Reese Gordon and is survived by daughter, Rebecca Gordon of Kathleen,  brothers, Randy (Melanie) Gordon of Byron, and Ronnie Gordon of Byron,  grandson, Cody Gunby of Washington, and niece, Melissa Gordon of Louisville. 
Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Gibson, 57 College Place is in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Thad, “Po Boy-Cowboy” Lewis Jr. passed away on Oct. 22, 2016 at his home after battling cancer. 
At his side were his daughter; Tammy Lewis Rizer, his special friend; Rebecca Tarvin, her daughter Heather Tarvin as well as Todd Gadd. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Southern Cremations & Funerals,  Marietta is in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mrs. Joyce Kelley Meeker, 57 of Mitchell, died Sunday evening, Oct. 23, 2016 in the Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center. 
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 26 in Mt. Zion Congregational United Methodist Church, Mitchell with Rev. Don Black officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Chad Arrington, Jason Arrington, Scott Kelley, Jeremy Kelley, Roddie Kelley and Anthony Kelley. 
Mrs. Meeker a native of Jefferson County,  was the daughter of James R. Kelley and Hazel Reese Kelley of Mitchell. She had been a secretary at Fort Gordon before retiring. 
Mrs. Meeker is survived by her parents; son, Adam Meeker of Indiana; sisters, Terry Arrington of Mitchell and Sherry McKinnon of Dunn, North Carolina; brother, Chris Kelley of Mitchell; two grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. 
Arrangements are made by Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Care, 57 College Place, Gibson.
 
 
Mrs. Orelia McCorkle Oliphant, 82, wife of 66 years to Joe Reeves “Coot” Oliphant, entered into her eternal rest Thursday, Oct.20, 2016. 
Funeral services were held in the James Funeral Home Chapel Saturday, Oct. 22, with Rev. Joe Walden and Rev. Janet Sack officiating. Interment will follow in Wrens Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Oliphant, one of seven children born to the late Sybil Walker McCorkle and the late Rufus McCorkle, grew up in Jefferson County, graduated from Wrens High School after which she married the love of her life and has lived in the home they built for the last 66 years. She was a hard worker, both inside and outside the home—working at Barrow & Prescott, the tag office in Louisville, and as a postal clerk in Hephzibah, Keysville, Matthews and Wrens. She also helped Coot farm and “enjoyed” working with pecans for 64 years. When not working, she volunteered her time at various organizations—working with MYF at Mt. Moriah, the 4-H club, etc. In her spare time, she enjoyed working in her flowers, traveling, walking on the beach at Tybee Island and spending time with her family. Orelia loved her Lord and Savior, serving Him at Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church. Having a servant’s heart, she was always ready to help those in need in any way she could. Her greatest love was her family to whom she gave her best. Orelia’s great personality, loving spirit and big, infectious smile will be remembered and cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Mrs. Oliphant is also preceded in death by her sister, Mildred Norton. Other survivors include her daughter, Patti Jo (Jerry) McLain: grandson, Brandon McLain; five siblings, Willa Prescott, Wells (Beth) McCorkle, Janie Ruth (Nickie) Hale, Mary Ann (Ricky) Peeples and Sandy (Dale) McCorkle; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers were Jeremy Gay, Jim Gay, Jim Milton, Sam Pennington, Alan Rabun and Milton Scott.
The family respectfully requests memorial contributions be made to Mt. Moriah UMC, c/o Dianne Stewart, 8219 GA Hwy 88 E, Keysville GA 30816.
James Funeral Home of Wrens was in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mr. Carthan William “CW” Robinson Jr., 74,  passed away peacefully Oct. 13, 2016.
Services were held on Saturday, Oct. 22, at  at New Zion Baptist Church, Wrens, with  Rev. Bennie Holmes, Pastor, Eulogist & Rev. Dr. Willie L. Jones, Sr., Presider.  Interment: church cemetery.  
“CW” as he was fondly called by family and friends, was born to both the late Olar and Carthan Robinson, Sr. in Wrens, on Sept. 22, 1942.  He was one of six children that was raised in a home filled with love.  CW is preceded in death by four siblings; his three sisters, Annie Lee Brown, Wilhemenia Howard, Katrine Anderson and his only brother, Colis Ray Robinson.  
CW was educated in the Wrens,  and Louisville,  public school systems.  He loved to fish.  CW was employed by Union Camp and Battle Lumber Company for many years.  At an early age, CW joined the New Zion Baptist Church of Wrens, where he worked tirelessly until his health failed him. He held the position of trustee and really loved working for the Lord.  Although his health was declining, CW recently attended church service and upheld his job as a trusted trustee.
On Dec. 27, 2008, CW married Mary E. Hobbs formerly of Brooklyn, NY.
Mr. Robinson leaves to cherish his memory wife, Mary E. Robinson of Wrens, three daughters, Jametrice “Shun” Robinson of Grovetown, Debbie Farmer  of Louisville, and Reginia Robinson of Columbus, Ohio; two sons, Christian and Herbert Robinson, both of Columbus, Ohio; four step-daughters, Penny, Tammie, both of Augusta,  Adriane of Brooklyn, NY and Latonia of Lithonia,  one step-son, Clarence “Eric” of Sylvania,   one sister, Mary Ella (Thomas) Brown of Warner Robins,  devoted nephews, Tommy Howard of Wrens,  and Rev. Tony (Katherine)  Brown of Thomson,  niece, Patricia (Willie) Jackson of Wrens,  a  god-mother, Lillie B. Barnes of Wrens, a god-sister, Gwendolyn (Tony) Morgan of Brooklyn, NY; 10 grandchildren, Eric McCall Jr., Karima Dukes, Jazmine Robinson all of Grovetown, Chad Farmer, Tiquila Wynn, Nakeiria Wynn, Darryl Burns, Damian Farmer all of Louisville,  Joyettee Robinson and Bridgette Robinson both of Columbus, Ohio,  an additional seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren;   brother-in-laws, Herman Robinson, Jr. of Atlanta,  Fred Robinson, Jr. of Wrens,  sisters-in-law, Faye Robinson and Betty Robinson both of Brooklyn, NY and a host of other family members and friends too numerous to mention. Pallbearers were Mr. Tommie Harris, Mr. Lester Pitts, Mr. Fred Robinson, Jr., Mr. Charlie McCoy, Mr. Stanley Thomas, Mr. Phil Habersham ,Mr. Grady Mathis and Mr. Derrick Wright. 
Freeman Funeral Home, 402 Curtis St. Wrens were in charge of arrangements. 
 
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Obituaries from November 3, 2016

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Mrs. Henrietta Brown Brady entered into rest Sunday, Oct. 23, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Funeral service were held Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 at Blount Chapel Baptist Church in Vidette, with Rev. Johnny Ray Sampson officiating and Rev. Cornelius Smith presiding. Interment will be in the Sandy Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Brady’s life began on April 6, 1961, in Burke County, to Lillian Douse Brown and the late Henry Hollin Brown. 
At a very young age she became a member of Blount Chapel Baptist Church and was a member of the choir. She attended Gough Elementary, Blakney Jr. High School and was a 1981 graduate of Waynesboro High School. She furthered her education at Augusta Technical College and received her CNA Certification. She also earned several completion certificates from The Salvation Army, OSHA and Servsafe. She was currently the manager of A 1 Hotel in Richmond Hill. 
On June 19, 1983 she was united into marriage to George Steven Brady and was blessed with one son. 
Memories of her love will be cherished by her mother, Lillian Douse Brown of Waynesboro,  son, Steven LeeShawn of Vidette,  sisters, Barbara J. Brown of Waynesboro,  and Mamie Brown Allen of Augusta,  brothers, Stanley C. Brown of Waynesboro,  and Henry C. Brown of Vidette,  aunts, L.J. Styles of Midville,  and Annie C. Smith of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; two  uncles, Frank Mckelton, Sr. and Joseph McKelton both of Waynesboro,  a devoted friend, Stacy Flournoy of Savannah,  nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Pallbearers were George Wesley, Carl Stokes, Randy Flournoy, Steve Flournoy, Tony S. Flournoy and Chuck B. Flournoy.
Family and friends may call at the resident of her brother, Henry C. Brown, 360 Blount Chapel Road, Louisville, or at Garrer Funeral Home. 
Garrer Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements. 
 
Mr. Billy Timothy Higdon, 59 of Anthony Lane Gibson, died at his residence Monday evening, Oct. 24, 2016.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Higdon a native of Fort Pain, Ala,  is a son of Jule Higdon and Elven Nations Higdon. He is a self-employed roofer in the construction business. 
Mr. Higdon is survived by his wife, Joann Higdon of Gibson; daughter, Brittany Higdon; sons, David Higdon, Bryan Higdon, Lenard Higdon, and Jesse Higdon; sisters, Anna Jean Hopkins, Lillian Rollins, Sara Bass, Brenda Moore and Judy Weaver.
Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Gibson is in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mrs. Linda Faye Thigpen Howard, 70  wife of 52 years to Charles “Bennett” Howard, entered into her eternal rest Friday night, Oct. 28, 2016 at Doctors Hospital in Augusta. Funeral services were held at Waldens United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 2, with the Reverend Tommy Anderson officiating.
One of nine children born to the late Opal Daniel Thigpen and the late John Oliver Thigpen, Mrs. Howard was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County. First and foremost, she was a Christian who loved her Lord and Savior, serving him as an active member of Waldens United Methodist Church where she taught children’s Sunday School class. She worked in quality control at Fortsman’s for many years, after which she obtained her associates degree and became a substitute teacher at Jefferson County High School. Mrs. Howard is also preceded in death by five brothers, Jimmy Thigpen, Leaman Thigpen, Ronnie Thigpen, Dan Thigpen and Infant Boy Thigpen. Other survivors include her four children, Charles “Benjie” Howard Jr., Tommy (Susan) Howard, Rhonda (Rick) Garrett  and Chris Howard; three siblings, Elvin (Virginia) Thigpen, Donnie (Cheryl) Thigpen  and Glenda (Phillip) Gilleand ; five grandchildren, Taylor H. Troy (A.J.), Tyler Howard, Andrew Howard, Tiera Story and Colton Howard; one great grandson, Spencer Ploof; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Serving as pallbearers were Tyler Howard, Tom Austin, Michael Brown, Larry Kitchens, Fay McGahee and Harold McGahee.
James Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 
 
Mr. Charles “Donald” Joslyn, 53, husband of 26 years to Tammy Newsome Joslyn, entered into his eternal rest Thursday night, Oct. 27, 2016 at Jefferson Hospital.  Celebration of Life services were held Tuesday Nov. 1,  in the James Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carson Fellows officiating.
Mr. Joslyn was born to Elsie Zeh Wells and the late Charles Donald Bates in Cleveland, Ohio where he grew up, graduated high school and attended college. He then moved to Florida, after which he joined other family members in North Carolina, and then settled in Georgia. Mr. Joslyn was in construction and had worked in the maintenance department for Collier Management for the last fifteen years. He loved his Lord and Savior and had been attending Wrens Baptist Church. Don was a hard worker—a workaholic by some standards—but always made time to help others in any way he could. He loved to cook for his family and was a master on the grill. In his spare time, Don enjoyed fishing, traveling and visiting with his family. Survivors include his children, Charles Joslyn Jr., Dakota Taylor, Jason D. Taylor, Russell W. Taylor and Robert Taylor; four siblings, Raymond Joslyn, Brenda (Jimmy) Ochse , Donna Joslyn and Barbara (Michael) Saunders; two grandchildren, Aiden Joslyn and Baby Boy Joslyn; many nieces, nephews and friends.
 
 
Mr. Joshua Farrer “Josh” Raines, 27 of West Calhoun Street, Wadley, died Oct. 29, 2016 at his residence.
Service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, in the Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home, Louisville.
Mr. Raines born in Dublin  was a son of Stephen Farrer Raines and Tracy Ann Dean Raines. He had been employed by Palmer Heating and Air.
Mr. Raines is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Tilla Raines and Robert Blocker and is survived by his daughter, Kady Raines of Avera; parents Stephen Farrer Raines and Tracy Ann Dean Raines both of Wadley; sisters, Autumn Raines of Wadley and Holly Oliver of Kansas City, MO; brother, Stephen Raines of Kansas City, MO; grandparents, Charley Dean of Wadley, Melvina Blocker of Wadley and Shirley Loyd of Forsyth; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
The Raines family will receive friends 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the Raines family request memorials be made to Taylor Funeral Home.
Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Care, 401 West 8th Street, Louisville, GA is in charge of arrangements.
 
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