The News and Farmer - Obituaries

Mrs. Bernice Dixon Humphrey,75, of Metter went to her heavenly home early Tuesday morning at her residence surrounded by family at her bedside after an extended illness of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH).

Born in Wadley, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Evelyn Dixon. She graduated from Wadley High School in 1959.

Mrs. Humphrey was a seamstress for many years at Twin City Manufactory and Argo Manufactory, she also worked at Brian’s Oaktree Express, Candler Pharmacy and in her final years was a personal caregiver for many. She enjoyed spending time with her family and many friends, fishing, hunting and camping. Most importantly she loved being with her family and her extended church family. She attended Rock Worship Center in Stillmore.

Mrs. Humphrey, the widow of the late Louis Humphrey, celebrated 50 years of marriage. She was also predeceased by her two sons Ricky and Terry Humphrey.

Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Russ and Rika Humphrey of Yokosuka, Japan; her significant other, Mike Bowen of Metter; Two sisters and brother-in-law, Carolyn (Bobby) Boulineau of Wrens and Jean Walden of Louisville; brother and sister-in-law, Wiley (Olga) Dixon of Goose Creek, South Carolina; grandchildren, Hannah Humphrey of Lynchburg, Virginia, Lydia Humphrey of Yokosuka, Japan, Lindsey (Richard) Weaver of Statesboro, Daylin Humphrey of Swainsboro and Brent (Sandra) Youmans of Stillmore; great-granddaughter, Terrah Weaver of Statesboro.

Visitation will be from 6 until 8 o’clock in the evening on Wednesday Feb. 22, 2017 at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel.

Body will lie in state one hour prior to service.

The funeral will be Thursday at Rock Worship Center in Stillmore at 2 p.m.

Burial will follow at the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Lambs Bridge Road Twin City.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Ogeechee Hospice PO BX 531 Statesboro, Ga. 30459.

Guestbook: www.kennedyfuneralhomechapels.com

Kennedy Funeral home, Hooks Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Dorothy Worsham Graham, age 84, beloved wife of the late Mr. Clifford J. Graham of Macon Highway Mitchell died Tuesday evening Feb. 21, 2017 at the Gibson Health & Rehab. Center.

Graveside funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the Long Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Chris Wasson officiating.

Mrs. Graham a native of Warren County, was the daughter of the late Omie and Ozilla Skelley Worsham. She was a graduate of Warren County High School and a retired bookkeeper with Sparta Garment Co. Mrs. Graham was a member of Long Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Jeff Graham of Mitchell, and Jimmy (Tammy) Graham of Wrens, three grandchildren; Samantha (James) Hand, Brandie Kurtz, and Candice (Jared) Price, four great grandchildren; Kaleb Price, Liam Kurtz, Gunner Hand, and Gage Prescott. Special friends, Mrs. Ann May and Mr. Buddy Howell.

In Lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the Long Creek Baptist Church C/O Mrs. Cathy Norris 1083 Ginger Hill Road Thomson, GA 30824.

Friends may call at the residence.

The family will receive friends immediately following the graveside service in the sanctuary of Long Creek Baptist Church.

Lowe Funeral Home of Warrenton was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Amos Blair, of Jacksonville, Fla., departed this life Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 at the Jacksonville Baptist Health Hospital in Jacksonville.

Mr. Blair was a native of Newark, New Jersey. He was born the son to the parentage of James L. Blair and the late Kella Mae Mason Blair. He was a 1984 graduate of the Johnson County High School and a veteran of the U S Army. Amos was self-employed with Blair Braxton Worldwide Radio.

Survivors include his father and step-mother James L. Blair and Genie Mae Blair, Wrightsville; children, Arkeed Folsom, Wrightsville, Diamond Pullen, Wrightsville, Kennedi Blair, Dublin and Kashmere Blair, Washington County; siblings, James A. Blair, Macon, Amelia B. (Karmin) Wilson, of Roberta, Amuel Blair, CT; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, March 4, at 2 p.m. at the Community Missionary Baptist Church, 627 James Grove Church Road, Wrightsville, Georgia 31096. Burial will follow in the Westview City Cemetery.

Family may be contacted at Davis Funeral Home, Wrightsville.

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Davis Funeral Home, 315 East Trilby Street, Wrightsville, Georgia 31096 is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Amos Blair.

Mrs. Janice Kay Brown, beloved wife of Robert “Bob” Brown, entered into rest on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1, at Harlem Baptist Church with Rev. Carson Britt officiating.

A native of Statesboro, Mrs. Brown retired as a parapro from North Harlem Elementary School with 25 years of service. She was the former Harlem High School Cheer Coach and was a member of Harlem Baptist Church.

Additional survivors include one son, Chris Brown (Lauren); a daughter, Whitney Brown Smith (Rick); her mother, Eldora Deal Barnes; her mother in law, Mrs. Inez Zeigler Brown; two brothers, Ronnie Barnes (Terri) and Donnie Barnes; three sisters, Wanda George (Ed), Faye Webb (Stacey) and Pat Holland (Nelson); two grandchildren, Gage Brown and Carter Brown.

If so desired, memorials may be made to Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church C/O James W. Deal, 210 Jonathan Rd., Statesboro, GA 30458.

The family will receive dfriends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

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Starling-Evans Funeral Home, 435 W. Milledgeville Rd., Harlem, Ga. 30814 was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Aaron Clifton Hall, 80, resident of Swainsboro, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 ,at his residence.

Mr. Hall was born in Emanuel County son of the late Homer and Vesta Kirkland Hall. Mr. Hall was a member of Coleman Chapel United Methodist Church in Wadley. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Larry Hall and Dave Hall.

Memorial graveside services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. from Coleman Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Greg Hall (Pam) of Swainsboro and Ronald Hall (Wanda) of Gibson; three grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Annie Ruth Derriso (Earnest) of Wadley and Linda Logue (Bruce) of Wadley; several nieces and nephews.

Tomlinson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Please visit Tomlinsonfuneralhome.net

Mr. St John Warren, of 10403 Highway 305, Keysville, departed this life Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 at the Jefferson County Hospital, Louisville.

Mr. Warrens was a native of Burke County. He was born the son to the parentage of the late Floyd Dawson and Freddie Bell Warren, in Gough, Georgia. He was united in holy matrimony to Betty Jean Henry Warren on Aug. 14, 1971. He was devoted member Rock Creek Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as Chief of Usher’s Board, and later joined the Christian Family at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, and was retired with the Augusta Door & Sash as a mill worker.

Survivors include his loving wife; Betty Henry Warren, Keysville, Georgia, two sons; Melvin Warren, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., siblings; Tony (Jolonda) Thomas, West Palm Beach, Fla., Gussie (Tony), Recie Mae (Thomas), Miami. Fla., and Freddie Mason, Miami, Fla., sister-in-law; Johnnie Mae Jackson, Keysville, brother-in-law; James (Cecila) Henry, Waynesboro, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, March 4, at 11 a.m. at the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 1197 Ivory Place Road, Waynesboro, Georgia. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Family may be contacted at the residence; 10403 Highway 305, Keysville, Georgia, or at Davis Funeral Home, Louisville, Georgia.

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Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville, Georgia 30434 is in charge of arrangements for Mr. St. John Warren

The funeral service of Mrs. Ruby Price Flournoy was held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Salter Grove Baptist Church in Bartow, with Rev. Walter Holmes, Sr. officiating. Interment will be in the Live Oak CME Church Cemetery in Wadley.

Mrs. Flournoy was born in Johnson County, Georgia Oct. 26, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Jessie and Mary Alice Monroe Price.

She received her education in the Johnson County School System. When she was very young, she became a member of Live Oak CME Church.

Memories will be cherished by her children, Carolyn Flournoy of Bartow, GA, Shirley McCall (Samuel) of Louisville, Willie Roger Price of Houston, TX, Bobby Price, Charles Flournoy and Ken Flournoy of Bartow; brother George Price (Annie Mae) of Wadley; sisters, Jessie Mae Johnson of Atlanta, Gwendolyn Price of Aiken, SC and Rosa Lee Mobley of Palmyra, PA; she reared several grandchildren, Elisheya Knight, Dominique Knight, Coretta Knight, Freddie Knight, Jr. and Quarmel Knight; grandchildren, Jasemine McCall, Juwan McCall, Napoleon Price, Bobby Price, Jr., Maurice Flournoy, Shemyaa Braddy, Kendarius Perry, Agzine James. Julius James, Maurice James, Nathan Smith, Jermica James and Keturah James; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Sandra Flournoy; brothers, Calvin Price, Charlie Price, Jessie Price and James Price; sisters, Martha Nell Price and Perry Lee Flournoy; a grandson Terrance Flournoy.

Honorary pallbearers will be grandson, deacons and trustees of Salter Grove Baptist Church. Active pallbearers will be Jonathan Heggs, Damond Heggs, Willie Watson, Freddie Knight, Jr., Steven Flournoy and Neal Kitchen.

Family and friends may call at the Bartow residence or at Garrer Funeral Home. Garrer Funeral Home of Louisville is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

The Rev. George Seebert Lauderdale, 87, of Zebina, loving husband of 67 years to Sally Swan Burke Lauderdale, entered peacefully into his eternal rest Monday morning, March 6, 2017 at Keysville Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at Ebenezer Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church at 3:00 PM Friday afternoon, March 10, 2017, with Rev. Carl Geisik officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

One of six children born to the late Sallie Ann Chapman Lauderdale and the Rev. David Thomas Lauderdale, George was a native of Lexington, Va., where he grew up and graduated high school, after which he attended Erskine College in South Carolina. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in 1949, he continued at Erskine Seminary to receive his Masters of Divinity in 1952. He served in the pastorate in South Carolina and Virginia.

George started a radio ministry in 1954, which has been broadcasted in the Philippines for the last 40 years.

In 1959, he was one of the founders and original board members for the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN). Moving to Atlanta, he taught at several Bible colleges in the area from 1963 through 1986.

In 1971, he formed the non-profit Intercession for Israel, traveling to more than 50 countries and making more than 20 trips to Israel.

George moved to Wrens at the end of 1985, where he continued serving the Lord by writing a weekly column for The News and Farmer for the past 30 years.

In 2014, his life’s work culminated in WordSing, his publication of the Bible in rhyme and meter.

A devoted husband and father, George dedicated his life to his Lord and Savior by using his intelligence and talents to further His kingdom through his writing and broadcasting career. He obeyed and followed God’s path—a path that was not easy but one in which God always provided. This great man of faith touched a multitude of lives across the world. Even though he will be greatly missed, he is now reaping rewards in Heaven for his faithful service. When he closed his eyes on earth, he opened them to his everlasting home in Heaven and was greeted with “Welcome home, my good and faithful servant.”

George was also preceded in death by his siblings, David Thomas Lauderdale Jr., Wilbur Chapman Lauderdale and Sally Anne Franze. Other survivors include his three children, George Seebert Lauderdale Jr. of Cumming, Lois Ann Lauderdale Hopson (Craig) of Salt Lake City, Utah, and David Burke Lauderdale (Sybil) of Hilton Head Island, S.C.; two sisters, Mary Lauderdale Sorrells and Martha Lauderdale Heinsohn; six grandchildren, Peter David Hopson, Sarah Jean Hopson, Bethany Ann Hopson Daly (Matt), Rachel Lea Hopson Hardy (Andrew), David Burke Lauderdale Jr. (April), and Ann Talley Lauderdale; three great-grandchildren, Isla Daly, Mary Daly, and Stella Hardy; and a multitude of Christian brothers and sisters across the world. Serving as pallbearers will be Ralph Burke, Jimmy Clark, Craig Hopson, Peter Hopson, Dave Kassner and David Roberts.

The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Ebenezer ARP Cemetery Fund, c/o Jimmy Clark, 4215 Hobbs Road, Wrens GA 30833.

The family will receive friends at James Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday evening, March 9, 2017.

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James Funeral Home, 630 North Main Street, Wrens, Georgia, is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Victoria (Vickie) Dye Kitchens, age 60, beloved wife of Mr. Lewis Kitchens of Fowler Drive died Friday morning March 3, 2017 at AU Medical Center - Augusta.

Graveside funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Glascock County, GA with Rev. Tony Key officiating.

Mrs. Kitchens a native of Richmond County, GA was the daughter of the late Billy Dye and Margaret Chalker Dye. She was a 1974 graduate of Glascock County High School and attended Augusta Tech graduating with a degree in accounting. She was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Aubrey Lewis Kitchens, one son, Matt A. Kitchens both of Mitchell, two sisters, Billie Ann Chalker of Thomson, and Marilyn Stevenson of Lincolnton, GA.

Pallbearers were Roger Bazemore, Dennis Bazemore, Robert Kitchens, James Moore, Jerry Snider, and Steve Johnson.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lowe Funeral Home.

Please visit www.lowefuneralhomes.net to sign the online guestbook.

Lowe Funeral Home of Warrenton was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Charles Arthur “Mann” Robinson, of Orlando, Florida departed this life Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 in Orlando, Fla.

Mr. Robinson was a native of Deerfield Beach, Fla. He was born the son to the parentage of Charlie Arthur Robinson and Burina Collins Robinson. He was formally employed with Dewar Nursery as a Truck Driver and served in the United States Army.

Survivors include his devoted parents; Charlie Arthur Robinson and Burina Collins Robinson, Sandersville; children, Charles Robinson, Jr., Sandersville, Travis (Jessica) Wells, Atlanta, Isaiah M. Robinson, Orlando, Fla., Hosea Robinson, Orlando, Fla., and Maleida L. Robinson, Daytona Beach, Fla.; very special friend, Carolyn Robinson, Orlando, Fla.; siblings, Timothy B. (Jocelyn) Robinson, Milledgeville, Willie (Lillian) Robinson, Thomson, Leisa (Herman) Grant, Deerfield Beach, Fla., Shelia (Willie) Kitchens, Davisboro, Gloria (Barry, Sr.) Whitfield, Thomson, Marie Robinson, Augusta, and Etta Deloris Robinson, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; five grandchildren, aunts and uncles; Kathy (Bernard) McBride, Louisville, Minnie (Eddie) Wells, Atlanta, Zelma Brown, Davisboro, Betty Jean Rollings, Davisboro, Alma Jean Hall, and Archie Robinson, Sandersville, three great-aunts, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services were conducted Friday, March 3, at 11 a.m. at the James and Virginia Davis Memorial Chapel, 727 Beech Street, Louisville. Burial will follow in the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Milledgeville.

Family may be contacted at Davis Funeral Home, Louisville.

You may sign the family personal guestbook online 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 for Mr. Charles Arthur “Mann” Robinson.

Eugenia Lee “Gene” Clark, 97, of Brandon Wilde in Evans, peacefully departed this life for her eternal home on Saturday evening at the University Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Louisville Presbyterian Church. Reverend Dale Thornton, former minister of the Louisville United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in the Louisville City Cemetery.

A native of Monroe, Mrs. Clark was the eldest child of the late Ruth Radford and Dennie Bazant Launius, of Monroe. She was educated in the Monroe Public School System and following in her mother’s footsteps, attended Wesleyan College in Macon where she graduated in the class of 1940; she was the last survivor of the Wesleyan Class of ‘40. During World War II, she worked in Atlanta and in April of 1946, moved to Louisville when she married her beloved husband First Lieutenant Samuel Matthias Clark, of Louisville, who predeceased her in 2002. A devoted wife, mother, and member of her church and community, she made her home in Louisville until her move to Brandon Wilde in 2009.

In addition to working with her husband in his local Louisville hardware business, she devoted her life to her church, her family and her three sons. She volunteered in a number of positions in the local school, PTA, and was active in the Louisville United Methodist Church choir, served as a church pianist, held positions in the Louisville United Methodist Women, and was one of the original members of the Jefferson Hospital Pink Ladies Organization where she was instrumental in establishing the hospital’s interdenominational chapel which was dedicated to her.

A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by her sons: Samuel Matthias Clark and his wife Mary Margaret, of Louisville; James Dennie Clark and his wife Rebecca, of Marietta; and Eugene Lee Clark and his wife Deborah, of Martinez. Other survivors include her grandchildren: Dr. Jessica Clark and her husband Brad Johnson, of Evans; Samuel Matthias (Matt) Clark, III, and his wife Beth, of Louisville; James Russell Clark, of Marietta; Sarah Elizabeth Clark Bertram and her husband Andy, of Alpharetta; Helen Eugenia Clark Price and her husband Matt, of Alpharetta; Catherine Lane Clark Hopkins and her husband David, of Martinez; Miller Bradley Clark, of Atlanta, and Cathleen Elizabeth Clark, of Louisville. Great grandchildren are Samuel Brinson Clark, Addison Fair Clark, and Emerson Mize Clark, all of Louisville, and Isabella Brooklyn Price, of Alpharetta. She is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her brother John Crosby Launius and his wife Mildred (Billie) of Monroe, GA, and by her sister, Martha Launius Thomas and her husband Bernard, of Lexington, NC. She had been the last surviving member of her generation of her family and her husband’s family.

Pallbearers will be grandsons and grandsons-in-law.

The family will receive friends at the residence of Sam and Mary Margaret Clark, 1112 Grandberry Lane, Louisville, Georgia, Tuesday evening from 5 until 7.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Building and Church Restoration Fund for the Louisville United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 269, Seventh Street, Louisville, GA. 30434 or to the Pink Ladies Auxilary, c/o Jefferson Hospital, Peachtree Street, Louisville, Georgia 30434.

Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry at www.poseycares.com

Mrs. Dora Lee Brantley Dogan, of 478 Forrest Drive, Louisville, departed this life Sunday, March 12, 2017, at her residence.

Mrs. Dora Lee Dogan affectionately known as “Aunt Doe” was born in Jefferson County, Georgia to the parentage of the late Mr. Joseph Brantly, Sr. and Cora Lee Johnson Brantley and the widow of the Late Mr. Jutson Dogan. At an early age she joined the Christian family at Gordon Grove Baptist Church and later, joined her husband at the New Hope AME Church where she served faithful as a Class Leader and Stewardess Board. For many years “Aunt Doe” enjoyed her time at the Jefferson County Leisure Center.

Dora is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and four siblings, Homer Brantley, Cora Hilton, Ike Williams, George Brantley.

She leaves to cherish her memories her loving and devoted children, Willie Mae Thompson (Joe), Judson “J D” Dogan, Jr., Catherine Hilton (Charles), Walter Dogan (Linda), Glenise Dixon (Lester), Geneva Dogan, Billy Dogan, Sr., Bessie Boyd (Gene), Louisville, Dr. Janette Dogan, of Warner Robins, Dr. Mae Frances Sampson, of Augusta, Bobby Dogan (Vanessa), Wadley, and Dr. Belinda Smith (Alphonso), Albany; sister, Mozella Dogan, Louisville and Marie Morris, Savannah; 20 grandchildren, Hillary, Lithia, Antreece, Chayenne, Eric, Mario, Adrian, LaWanda, Yontrea, Jontay, Quentin, Billy, Jr., Bridgett, Eric Tiphanie, Samantha, Sanqual, Vanesha, Valesha and Brayden; 23 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; special friends, Shirley Dogan and Annete Walden Outley, Louisville; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the New Hope AME Church, 11960 Highway 171 N, Louisville. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Family may be contacted at the residence; 478 Forrest Drive, Louisville or at Davis Funeral Home.

You may sign the family personal guestbook online at; www.davisfuneralhomega.com, or join us on Facebook at Davis Funeral Home.

Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Dora Lee Brantley Dogan.

Donald Christopher “Chris” Hadden, 33, loving son of David and Leisa Todd Hadden, and victim of a violent crime in Clinton County, Missouri in July 2015, has been found and returned home. Funeral services will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Saturday morning, March 18, 2017 at 11 a.m. with Rev Michael Thigpen officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in the church cemetery.

Born in Metter, Chris grew up in Avera and was a 1999 graduate of Jefferson County High School. A very active child, he played Dixie Youth baseball, was involved in 4H, and other school activities. He was baptized and a member at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he was active in RA’s, Sunday School, Christmas programs and other church functions. He loved living in a small, rural town—hunting, fishing, working on the farm, riding on country dirt roads and just enjoying the outdoors. Having a “green thumb”—he could “grow” anything—he enjoyed horticulture and aquaculture. He completed three years of martial arts training under the tutelage of Bill Snider, specializing in Soo Bak Do and achieving a Red Belt ranking. Chris loved his community and served on Avera’s volunteer fire department. As a true patriot, his favorite holiday was July 4th. After 9/11, it was his patriotic duty to join the Air Force, desiring to make a difference in the world by defending his country. After completing basic training, he was stationed at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage AK. Living in Alaska, he could do the things he enjoyed most in life—hunting, fishing, outdoor activities and spending time with his children. Next he was stationed at Ellsworth AFB in Rapid City SD after which he did a tour in Afghanistan. Chris was trained and received certification as an aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, proudly receiving secret security clearance and several awards including the Oak Leaf Cluster Merit. He was a mechanical genius, and could repair anything. Chris designed and invented a special tool to make structural repairs more efficient, for which he received a Hard Charger award for saving the military time and thousands of dollars. Being honorably discharged in 2008, he continued following jobs in his area of expertise which is what took him to Missouri. A loyal friend, Chris was known for his big heart and always made time to help others in any way he could. He had an absolute love for his family—especially his children, parents and sister—and was most content and happy in their presence. Death has left a void that no one can fill, but his love has left us memories that no one can steal.

Chris was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Jake Quincy Moxley; paternal grandfathers, Donald Price Hadden and James Lee Hobbs; and a favorite uncle, Calvin Todd. Other survivors include his three children, Ashton Faythe Hadden, Hunter Nicolas Hadden and Reese Dillard Hadden; sister, Emily Marie Hadden; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Hadden; and maternal grandparents, Peggy S. Moxley and Dekle Dean Todd Sr.; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be Chandler Hadden, Spencer Hadden, Robert Hoffman, Michael Huff, Brad Irby, Gary Kitchens, Doug Landrum and Brandon Walden. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the Avera Volunteer Fire Department.

The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to The Donald Christopher Hadden Foundation, c/o Leisa Hadden, 1087 Main Street, Avera GA 30803 in order to help fund the Veteran’s Memorial Park and museum in Avera.

The family will receive friends at James Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday evening, March 17, 2017.

Visit www.JamesFHWrens.com to sign the guestbook and to post condolences.

James Funeral Home, 630 North Main Street, Wrens, Georgia 30833 was in charge of arrangements.

Allene Thigpen Rabun, 73, loving wife of 54 years to William W. Rabun, entered into her eternal rest late Wednesday evening, March 15, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church of Louisville at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon, March 19, with Rev. Larry Montgomery and Rev. Ray Sullivan officiating. Interment will follow in the Louisville City Cemetery.

Born to the late Norma Brinson Thigpen and the late Jesse Thigpen, Allene grew up in the Moxley Community, was a 1961 graduate of Wadley High School and graduated from business school before marrying the love of her life and moving to “the farm” in 1963. Allene worked at First National Bank before being a stay-at-home mom, making their home a comfortable, safe-haven for her family. She loved her Lord and Savior, serving Him at First Baptist Church of Louisville as the Administrative Assistant for the last fifteen years, as well as chair person for the hostess and benevolent committee, and attending the Philthea Sunday School Class. It has been said that she “lived for” her flowers. At the farm, she loved working in her flower garden, where at one point she had 150 rose bushes, and making arrangements for weddings and other events. She also had an expansive vegetable garden, sharing with neighbors and friends the bounty it afforded. Allene was also a great cook, and especially loved making caramel cakes for her beloved grandsons. A loving, caring person, Allene had a servant’s heart and demonstrated selfless love to her family and friends, which was everyone since she considered strangers friends she had not yet met. After the death of her precious son, Allene began a campaign of writing condolence letters to everyone who suffered the loss of a child, offering her comfort and love from one who could truly sympathize with in their loss. Her greatest joy and pleasure was her family, especially her grandsons. Allene loved Jesus, her family and her community and served each whole-heartedly. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. She is now with Jesus and has joined her son in Glory.

Allene was also preceded in death by her son, Maron Rabun; and brother, Russell Ziegler. Other survivors include her daughter, Debra Rabun Smith (Randy); brother, Wayne Thigpen; three grandsons, Will Smith, Drew Smith (Emily) and Davis Smith; her church family; and many friends. Pallbearers will be Adam Brett, Robby Brett, Tony Brett, Abbott Easterlin, Dan Gibson and Charles Smith Jr. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the T.W. Wilson Sunday School Class.

The family respectfully requests the memorial contributions be made to First Baptist Church of Louisville, 101 E 9th Street, Louisville GA 30434.

The family receive friends at First Baptist Church of Louisville from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday evening, March 18, 2017.

Visit www.JamesFHWrens.com to post condolences and/or photos.

James Funeral Home, 630 North Main Street, Wrens, Georgia, in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Viola Brown Atkinson, of 2516 Pineview Drive, Augusta, departed this life Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the University Hospital, Augusta.

Mrs. Atkinson was a native of Jefferson County and in 2010, because of health reasons, she moved to Augusta. She was born to the parentage of the late Benjamin Brown and Mae Bell Thompson Brown. She was united in holy matrimony to late James Atkinson until his demise in 1958 and was fortunate to find another soul mate, Theotis Mountain, Sr. “Vi” was formally employed with the Jefferson County School System in the Dietary Department at Louisville Academy, and served faithfully with the Christian family at the Faith Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church until her health failed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one son; James Atkinson, Jr.

Survivors include her loving children, Martha Ann Davis (Jimmy), Augusta, Theotis Mountain Jr. (Delseha), Greg Mountain, Ronnie Atkinson, Louisville, Gail Johnson (Anthony), Augusta, Dennis Mountain, Wadley, and Tyrone Mountain, Louisville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Mary Bell, Clifford Brown (Rose Lee), Eunice Devero, Louisville, Rose Mae Brown (Otis) Wadley, Ida Lee Flournoy, New, York, Mary James, Florida, Mattie L. King, Florida, and Eli “Boe” Atkinson (Betty), Wrightsville; 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Faith Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 4800 Highway 1 South, Wadley, Georgia 30477.

Family may be contacted at Davis Funeral Home.

You may sign the family personal guestbook online at; www.davisfuneralhomega.com, or join us on facebook at; Davis Funeral Home.

Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville, is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Viola Brown Atkinson.

The funeral service of Mrs. Minnie Mae Bostic Lowery will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Gordon grove Baptist Church in Louisville with Rev. Walter Holmes, Sr. officiating and Rev. J.O. Nelson presiding. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Lowery was born Jan. 22, 1922 in Jefferson County. She was the daughter of the late Newman and Leola Atkinson Bostic. She became a member of a member of Gordon Grove Baptist Church at a very young age, where she sang on the choir and served as an usher for over sixty-five years until her health began to fail. She served as a substitute teacher for Jefferson County Training School.

On July 6, 1946, she was united into marriage to the late T.J. Lowery

Memories will be cherished by her children, includes her children, Albert Lee Frazier (Doris) of Jacksonville, FL, Thomas Lowery (Pam), Fred Lowery (Cathy), Melvin Lowery, Sr. and Calvin Lowery of Atlanta, Evelyn Evans (Wilbert) of McDonough, Donnie J. Garrer (Raymond) of Louisville, and Christine Damond (John, Sr.) of Hampton; a nephew she reared, Carl Gibbons (Rose) of Wrens; special nieces and nephew, Leola Bostic of Elmira, NY, George Bostic (Mildred) of North Carolina and Valerie Webb of Dunwoody; a sister-in-law, Ella Mae Lowery of Louisville, and Johnice Bostic of Lagrange; grandchildren, Albert Lee, Jr. (Shelia), Cynthia, Latonya (Derek), Lillie, Christopher, Raymond Wesley (Michelle), Demetra, Felicia (Jamar), Melvin, Jr., Miranda, Kelley (Keith), Stanley, John, Jr. (Marissa), Crystal (Robert), Littchel, Alvin, Amanda, Maurice, Ashley and Fanee; great grandchildren, Demonte, Ebony, Desirae (Damon), Melvin, III, Kawan, Xayvion, NeKia, Christian, Kayla, Zaylan, Markel, Raymond, Nigel, Laila, Cayden, Jaiden, Riley, Zaccheus, Kobe, Tony, Nyla, Alani and Star; one great-great grandchild, Hayden; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was predeceased by a sister, Amber Lue Bostic, three brothers, Newman Bostic, James Bostic and Jessie Bostic.

Honorary pallbearers will be deacons and trustees of Gordon Grove Baptist Church. Active pallbearers will be Bruce Lowery, Steve Heggs, Frank McCall, Elijah McCall, Samuel McCall, Thomas McCall, Earl Lowery and Carl Gibbons, Jr.

The family will receive friends at the church Friday from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of service. Friend may call at the resident of Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Garrer, 610 West Broad Street, Louisville or at Garrer Funeral Home. Garrer Funeral Home of 721 New Street, Louisville in charge of the funeral arrangements of Mrs. Minnie Mae Bostic Lowery.

Cyrus “White” Kitchens III, 93, loving husband of 69 years to Patty Jane Veal Kitchens, peacefully entered into his eternal rest Sunday morning, March 26, 2017, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday afternoon, March 29, 2017 at Wrens Baptist Church with Dr. James M. Ford and Reverend Carson Fellows officiating. Interment will follow in the Wrens Memorial Cemetery.

The only son of five children of the late Nettie Rae Jenkins Kitchens and the late Cyrus White Kitchens Jr., White was born in the same room of the house from which he departed this earth for his eternal home. After graduating from Wrens High School, he attended the University of Georgia for a year before serving in the Merchant Marines during World War II. Upon his return home from service, he owned and operated a grocery business in Wadley and in Wrens, and then a furniture business in Wrens, retiring at its closing. His pastimes were filled with riding horses and gardening. A past member of the Wadley Lions Club and Wrens Kiwanis, and a current member of American Legion Post # 229, White was active in community events. Described as “a character”, he had an engaging personality and great sense of humor which was manifested in his smile and the twinkle in his eye as he lovingly “picked” at his loved ones and friends. White accepted God’s free gift of salvation through His son, Jesus, at the young age of 8, serving his Lord and Savior faithfully at Wrens Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and served as a deacon. He never sought recognition for himself and reflected the love of Christ in his love for his family, church, community and friends.

White was also preceded in death by his sister, Ann Lewis. Other survivors include his sons, J.W. Kitchens (Derry) and Thomas Veal Kitchens; three sisters, Fay McNair, Carolyn Cox and Marian Evans (Melvin); two grandsons, Ezra Kitchens and Noah Kitchens; several nieces and nephews; and his church family. Pallbearers will be Ezra Kitchens, Noah Kitchens, Billy Lewis, Charles Lewis Jr., Greg Lewis, Emory Clements, Randy Smith and Ray Smith. Serving as honorary pallbearers is the Willis Clark Sunday School class and Wrens Baptist Church Deacons.

The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Wrens Memorial Cemetery, c/o Hugh Fleming, 104 Norton Drive, Wrens GA 30833 or to Wrens Baptist Church, P.O. Box 217, Wrens GA 30833.

The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service at Wrens Baptist Church from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, March 29, 2017.

Visit www.JamesFHWrens.com to sign the guestbook and to post condolences.

James Funeral Home, 630 North Main Street, Wrens GA is in charge of arrangements for White Kitchens.

Mr. Thomas Eugene “Pee-Wee” Williams, age 75, died Sunday, March 26, 2017 in the Vero Health and Rehab of Wadley.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home, Louisville with Rev. Thomas David Brown officiating. Pallbearers will be: Tim Smith, Eric Eastmead, Steven Wilcher, Tim Moore, Danny Kirkland and Tommy Lamb. Burial will follow in the Wadley Cemetery.

Mr. Williams was a son of the late James Leon Williams and Ruby Cochran Williams. He retired from Thermo King – Ingersoll Rand and was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church.

Pee-Wee was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James L. (Sonny) Williams, Jr. and is survived by his loving wife, Elise D. Williams of Davisboro; Step-sons, Eddie (Dianne) Eastmead of Midville and Phil (Traci) Eastmead of Hogansville; step-daughters, Beth Moore of Wadley, Sonya Kirkland of Midville and Sherry (Danny) Wilcher of Louisville; brother, Joseph (Jean) Williams of Wrightsville; sisters, Mary W. Gladin of Lousville and Grace (Joe) Sheppard of Wadley; several nieces and nephews.

The Williams family will receive friends Tuesday, March 28, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

You may sign the family’s personal guestbook online at www.taylorfhlouisville.com.

Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Care of Louisville is in charge of arrangements.

Dr. James T. “Jim” Alexander, 79, entered into rest Tuesday, March 28, 2017.

He was a native of Jefferson County and has been a resident of Burke County for 50 years. He graduated the University of Georgia with a degree in Animal Husbandry. He attended Erskine College in Due West, SC. Dr. Jim taught middle school in Swainsboro and taught and was the principal in Vidette.

In 1965, he graduated the University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine in Athens and was the owner of Burke County Animal Hospital until his retirement in 2008.

He was a member of the Vidette Presbyterian Church, American Veterinary Medicine Association, Boston Terrier Club of America, Greater Atlanta Boston Terrier Club, and Augusta Medical Veterinary Association. He was a Boston Terrier AKC judge emeritus.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Wall Alexander of Waynesboro; three sons, Clay Alexander (Jennifer), Kyle Alexander, and Kary Alexander (Leigh) all of Waynesboro; three grandchildren, Karleigh Alexander, Kellyn Alexander, and Jenna Grace Brantley; and two sisters, Ann Bryant and Rosalyn Martin (Lloyd) both of Jefferson County.

The family received friends from 10 a.m. til 12 p.m. Thursday, March 30 at the funeral home. Funeral Services were at 12 p.m. Thursday, March 30 in the DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wes Lawson officiating.

Flowers are being accepted; however, remembrances may be made to the Greater Atlanta Boston Terrier Club, PO Box 204, Dawsonville, GA 30534.

DeLoach–McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (706-554-3531) You may sign the guest book at www.deloachfuneralhomes.com.

Mrs. Angela Renee Price Coxwell, age 46 of Highway 171 North, Gibson, died Friday, March 31, 2017 at her residence.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 3, in the Gibson United Methodist Church with Rev. Ed Chance officiating. Burial followed in the Johnson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Jay Logue, Lee Duffy, Jim Mason, Wess Haywood, Jason Haywood and Michael Padgett.

Angela was a lifelong resident of Gibson, a member of Gibson United Methodist Church, and was employed at Dollar General in Gibson.

Mrs. Coxwell was preceded in death by a brother, Greg Price and is survived by her husband, Brent Coxwell of Gibson; sons, Lewis Watkins and Brittney of Evans; Lyle Watkins of Gibson and Austin Coxwell of Gibson; parents, Paul and Dale Price of Gibson; sister, Judy Price of Gibson; brothers, Doug Price of Gibson and Chris & Jessica Price of Evans; grandson, Thomas Lewis Watkins IV of Evans; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

The Coxwell family will gather at the home of her parents, Paul and Dale Price, at 166 Calhoun Street in Gibson. In lieu of flowers, those desiring, may make memorials to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), at www.aspca.org/donate, as Angela was a lover of animals.

The family received friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2017 at the funeral home.

You may sign the family’s person guest book online at www.taylorfhgibson.com.

Taylor Funeral Home and cremation care of Gibson is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Bernice Dixon Humphrey

Mrs. Dorothy Worsham Graham

Mr. Amos Blair

Mrs. Janice Kay Brown

Mr. Aaron Clifton Hall

Mr. St. John Warren

Mrs. Ruby Price Flournoy

Rev. George Seebert Lauderdale

Mrs. Victoria (Vickie) Dye Kitchens

Mr. Charles Arthur "Mann" Robinson

Mrs. Eugenia Lee "Gene" Clark

Mrs. Dora Lee Brantley Dogan

Mr. Donald Christopher "Chris" Hadden

Mrs. Allene Thigpen Rabun

Mrs. Viola Brown Atkinson

Mrs. Minnie Mae Bostic Lowery

Mrs. Cyrus "White" Kitchens III

Mr. Thomas Eugene "Pee-Wee" Williams

Dr. James T. “Jim” Alexander

Mrs. Angela Renee Price Coxwell