The News and Farmer - Obituaries

Mr. Kenneth Randolph Hill Sr., transitioned to be with the Lord on Friday, March 31, 2017.

He was the youngest son of the late Rev. Jessie Lee and Mary Coppett Hill.

He is survived by the love of his life, Cathryn (McCarthy) Hill; along with three sons, Jermale Rachel, Kenneth Randolph Hill, Jr. (Crystal), Eric McCarthy; one daughter, Erika McCarthy; three grandchildren, Zoey, Zion and Samuel; four brothers, Calvin Hill, Sr. (Sharon), Earl James, Derrick Hill (Eva), Demetrius Hills; four sisters, Amy Elam, Dorothy Scott (Rev. Judson), Willie Mae, and Tonya Freeman (Keith); one uncle, Randolph Coppett (Rhonda); and a host of nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and in-laws.

The wake will be held on Friday, April 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Davis Funeral Home and the Home going Celebration will be held at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, April 8, at 11 a.m.

Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Kenneth Randolph Hill Sr.

Mrs. Mary Francis Morgan Copeland Levan, of Palm Garden of Jacksonville, Florida departed this life Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida.

She was a native of Jefferson County. She was born to the parentage of the late Sam Morgan and Lula Gibbons Morgan. Mary Francis was educated in Jefferson County Public Schools, and as a young adult she relocated to Jacksonville, Florida with her then husband the late Bennie Copeland, and later in life she met and married the late Richard Levan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, brothers; Henry, Buster and Andrew, and sisters; Ella, Maude, Sarah, Daisy and Marie.

Survivors include her devoted daughter; Barbara Levan Brown (David), grandchildren; Troy, Terry and Traesa, a host of loving great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins.

Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the James and Virginia Davis Memorial Chapel, 727 Beech Street, Louisville, Georgia 30434. Burial will follow in the Gordon Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Louisville, Georgia.

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, Georgia 30434 is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Mary Francis Morgan Copeland Levan.

Mrs. Mollyann Louise Daniels Little, of 8 Cedar Oak Lane, Augusta, Georgia departed this life Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at her residence.

Mrs. Little was a native of Kingston Jamaica and later moved to Georgia. She was born to the parentage of the late Phyliceta Webb. She was formally employed as a LPN as a Private Duty Nurse and was a member of Augusta First Seventh-day Adventist Church, Augusta, Georgia.

Survivors include her loving children; Dr. Trevor H. (Dr. Maureen) Little, Kingston, Jamaica, Beverly L. Scarlett, Augusta, Georgia, and Laureen Robinson, West Palm Beach, Florida, brother; Enos St. (Magge) Earl, Queens, New York, grandchildren; Rouel (Natesha) Scarlett, Dallas Texas, Dr. Sherra Little, MD, Stoney Hill, Jamaica, Rene Scarlett-McQueen, Augusta, Georgia, and Treveen Little, Stoney Hill, Jamaica, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Memorial Services were conducted Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 3 p.m at the Augusta First Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4301 Wheeler Road, Augusta, Georgia 30907.

Funeral Services were conducted Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Family may be contacted 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 Mrs. Mollyann Louise Daniels Little.

Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and funeral services of Mrs. Mattie Lee (McGraw) Thigpen, age 88 of Avera, who died Friday, March 31, 2017.

Funeral service were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Avera, with Rev. Don Black & Rev. Steve Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Bob Barrow, Dwain Pittman, Bernard Pittman, Norman Pittman, Mark Thigpen and Jimmy Black.

Mattie was a daughter of the late Thomas and Etta McGraw. She was a homemaker and an active member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, the Gleaners Sunday school class and served as director of the WMU.

Mrs. Thigpen was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband of 59 years, Eulins Joe Thigpen and is survived by a brother, Russell and Christine McGraw of Mechanicsville, VA; nephew, Berkley and Denyse McGraw; 2 great nieces, Rachel and Erin and 1 great nephew, Chris.

The family received friends 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2017 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, C/O Bobbie Williams, P.O. Box 55 Avera, GA, 30803.

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

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

Mrs. Doris Jean Sanders Tilson, of 491 Old Wadley Road, Midville, Georgia departed this life Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at the University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia.

Mrs. Tilson was a native of Harnett County. She was born to the parentage of the late Cleveland Sanders and Elizabeth Miller Sanders. Doris was united on holy matrimony to the late Earl Chancey Tilson. She was a member of the St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, Midville, Georgia, and was formally employed as a Billing Receptionist.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters; Jackie Sanders, and Minnie Haynes, and one brother;

Survivors include her loving son; Anthony (Lidia) Tilson, New York, New York, adopted daughter; Sheree (Tommie) Moody, granddaughter; Tabitha P. Tilson, New York, aunt; Dorothy Haynes, Panama City, Florida, nieces and nephews; Paul Whaley, Eric Smith, David Rhodes, Messiha Rhodes, Cydnee Brown, and Cleveland Sanders, and a host of great-nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services were conducted Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, Midville, Georgia. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Family may be contacted at the residence; 491 Old Wadley Road, Midville, Georgia, or at Davis Funeral Home, Louisville, Georgia.

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 Mrs. Doris Jean Sanders Tilson.

Warren Eugene Wasden of Columbia, South Carolina passed away March 31, 2017. He has born in Louisville, Ga to Warren and Betty Wasden on June 23, 1951.

A celebration of his life by family and friends will be held April 10th from 4 to 6 pm at Moseley Funeral Home in Columbia SC. Warren was preceded in death by his father, Warren Wesley Wasden of Louisville, Georgia. He is survived by his fiancée Cindy Stout of Columbia, SC., mother, Betty P. Wasden of Louisville, Ga, son, Warren O’shield Wasden (Brandy) of Wagner, SC. Two grandchildren Warren and Rafe of Wagner, SC,

He is also survived by his brothers Wesley Proctor Wasden (Sadie) of Eastman, Ga, Richard “Ricky” Wasden (Jan) of Louisville, Ga, and Michael “Mike” Tracy Wasden of Louisville, Ga. Two nephews, Baron, Jacob, two nieces, Candace, Lorri, one great nephew Kaleb, one great niece Ella. Warren was a graduate of Louisville High School, where he exceled in football, baseball and track. He attended South Georgia College and Brewton Parker Baptist College where he was awarded a musical scholarship and earned a voice in the choir where he was joined by his twin brother Wesley and his later sister in law Sadie Wasden (Wesley). Warren retired from the YMCA of West Columbia where he found many friends and fulfillment in service to the community. Warren never met a stranger and quickly made friends with his caring and humorous nature. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends.

Mr. Jimmie Haywood was one of five children, born to the late Joseph and Lizzie Haywood in Louisville. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Louisville.

He entered the United States Army in 1953. Jimmie loved to talk about his first duty station as “a young 19-year-old soldier living the life in Bordeaux, France.” He later served two tours in Vietnam as a medical specialist. Throughout his successful military career, Jimmie earned the National Defense Service Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal 6 Awards, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal First Oak leaf Cluster, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry W/Palm two Awards, Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, and Combat Medical Badge.

He retired at the rank of Sergeant First Class. After successfully serving in the military, he retired and was employed on Fort Bragg and at Cape Fear Valley Health System. He retired from Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in 2011.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Shelia Haywood; his son, Michael Haywood; his step-children, James R. C. Easter, Stephen Easter, Stephanie Easter and Sherita Hughes; his sister, Betty (Clarence) Smith; his nieces, LaVon Wells and LaKeycia Haywood, of Louisville; his nephew, Joseph Haywood, of Louisville; many grandchildren, great grands, in-laws, friends, and co-workers.

Mr. Jimmie Haywood went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2017, a bright, sunny, cool spring evening. It was the kind of day he would have spent in the metal gliding swing on the patio, enjoying the breeze, when he was in good health. Rest assured, Jimmie is now in excellent health enjoying his heavenly home.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church Fayetteville, NC.

Announcement courtesy of Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville.

Mrs. Mary Dixon Evans, age 92 of Forest, VA, died Friday, March 31, 2017.

Graveside services will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017 in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Avera with Rev. Tommy Harwell officiating.

Mary was born in Glascock County on Oct. 17, 1924, and was the daughter of Cyrus Hubert Dixon and Zulene Williams. She received a BS from Georgia State College for Women and a Master’s Degree in Chemistry from Emory University. She also met and married John S. Evans, Jr. while at Emory. While her husband was completing requirements for a Ph. D. at the University of Tennessee, she was employed as a research chemist by the Agricultural laboratory at the university. After moving to Williamsburg with her husband, she was employed as a research chemist by Dow Chemical Co. When Dow moved the research laboratory to Anderson, SC, she became a hostess at Colonial Williamsburg.

Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her husband and her daughter, Frances Elizabeth Evans and is survived by daughter, Mary Jane Adkins (Daniel Adkins); son, John S. Evans, III (Dana Dupree Evans); grandchildren, Dr. Joshua David Evans (Erin Lewis Evans), Laura Elizabeth Evans and John Daniel Evans and great grandson, Everett Stanton Evans.

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.

James “Jimmy” Edward Hughes, 74, entered into his eternal rest on Thursday afternoon, April 6, 2017 at Pruitt Health Nursing Home in Swainsboro.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at James Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon, April 14, 2017 with Rev. Ed Chance officiating. A private interment will follow in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church cemetery.

Born in Atlanta to the late Mary Frances Hughes Thigpen, Jimmy grew up and attended school in Stapleton. At the age of 17, he accepted Jesus as his Savior and joined the fellowship of Stapleton Baptist Church—he loved going to church and his church family. Having been born mentally challenged, Jimmy had a sweet, innocent love for everyone and was incapable of holding a grudge. He was humble, meek and genuinely grateful for anything and everything anyone did for him, especially for the friendships and loving attention given to him. In his last days, Jimmy was ready to leave this temporary abode and looking forward to going to his eternal home.

Survivors include his loving sister, Betty Beasley (Larry); special friends, Bennett Clark, Norma Prescott and Martha Usry; and his church family.

The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made directly to James Funeral Home, PO Box 588, Wrens GA 30833.

Visit www.JamesFHWrens.com for more detail and to post condolences.

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

The funeral service of Mrs. Alberta Cunningham Loyd will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Spring Bethel AME Church in Louisville. Bro. Sanford Loyd will be the Eulogist and Rev. James Jenkins, Pastor will be presiding. Interment will be in the Spring Bethel Society Cemetery.

Alberta Cunningham Loyd was born and reared in Jefferson County. She was the 11th of 13 children born to Willie James Cunningham, Sr. and Margaret McBride Cunningham. On Feb. 28, 1948, she married Willie Lee (Billy) Loyd who preceded her in death. Billy and Alberta were strong and loving parents who raised their three children to be honest, responsible, caring, and respectful. They also valued the importance of education for their children and made personal sacrifices for them to have every opportunity possible.

Mrs. Loyd graduated from Jefferson County Training School and attended Paine College, pursuing studies in education. She graduated from Luvenia’s School of Beauty and received her cosmetology license from the State of Georgia. As a student at Luvenia’s, she received the Merit Award for personality. Mrs. Loyd earned her Master of Cosmetology from Myers School of Beauty Culture and served as an Instructor of Cosmetology at Swainsboro Technical School.

The African proverb, “it takes a village to raise a child,” captures the spirit of Alberta. Her care and concern for others extended beyond her family and into her community. She was known throughout Jefferson County for her guidance, kindheartedness, and encouragement.

Mrs. Loyd was an educator in the Grange community and possessed an entrepreneurial spirit. She owned and operated Mrs. Alberta’s Kindergarten for ten years and Loyd’s Beauty Salon for over 40 years, and served as a long-time independent consultant for Mary Kay and Avon. Mrs. Loyd continued to teach and train future cosmetologists throughout her career and started a women’s exercise group at her salon. She was the first African-American female to be sworn to serve as police traffic crossing guard in Louisville. Mrs. Loyd was an active member in the community and served as a Jefferson County Foster Parent Panel member, Hospice volunteer, member of the NAACP, and a reading grandmother at Louisville Academy. She was also a member of the Rising Star #31, Order of the Eastern Star – Prince Hall.

Mrs. Loyd was a deeply rooted spiritual woman and served faithfully as a member of Spring Bethel A.M.E. Church for over 70 years. She gave generously of her time and talent and served as the Women’s Missionary Society president, member of the Senior Choir, a Trustee, a Stewardess, Primary Sunday School teacher, member of the Usher Board, assistant class leader, and Vacation Bible School director and teacher. Mrs. Loyd also served the A.M.E. church at the Conference and District level as the treasurer for the Swainsboro-Vidalia District and Augusta, Georgia Conference Women’s Missionary Society president.

Mrs. Loyd leaves to cherish her memory her children, Cynthia Loyd Johnson (Howard), Sanford Loyd (Vanessa) and Vernetta “Lisa” Loyd; grandchildren, Mario Johnson (Shina), D’Wayne Johnson (Moneka), Wymberly Johnson (Tiffany) and Chanel Fleming; great-grandchildren, Christian, Chasiti, Chloe, Mia, Skylar, J’Ren, Nicholas, Kylan, Jade, Miles, Ari, and Aiden; niece, Margaret Ramsey Morton; godchildren, Kimberly Miller Winston, Sterling Graham, Mark Braddy, Jr., James Flournoy, Teresa Robinson, Patricia Thomas, Alisa Gibbons, Landis Gilmore, Rev. Marcellus Hannah, Sheleria Boyd and Chavon Martinez; sisters-in-law, Georgia Lawson, Ella Mae Loyd, Betty Sheely and Bessie Smith and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Spring Bethel A.M.E. Church Stewards and Trustees Gordon Grove Missionary Baptist Church Deacons and Trustees. Active pallbearers will be Eric Shannon, Greg Morton, Olatunji Cunningham, Dr. T. Dwight McGee, Jr., Roosevelt Alexander, Jr., Rintu Cunningham, Donta Johnson and Solomon Gamble, Jr.

The hour of viewing will be from noon Friday until 7 p.m. Family and friends may call at the resident, 1020 Washington Street, Louisville or at Garrer Funeral Home. Garrer Funeral Home of 721 New Street, Louisville, is in charge of the funeral arrangements of Mrs. Alberta Cunningham Loyd.

Linda Sue Bragg Miller, 52, entered into her eternal rest Thursday evening, April 6, 2017 at her residence.

A Celebration of Life service will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 6 p.m. Friday evening, April 14, 2017, with Rev. Tommy Anderson officiating.

The eldest of five girls born to the late Faye Stewart Bragg Newsome, Linda was a native of Wrens, where she attended Wrens High School and worked locally for Huddle House and Peggy’s. She enjoyed reading her Bible, watching her favorite TV show “Reba” and traveling. She especially loved being at the beach, where she found relaxation and peace and was most content. She had a passionate love of music which she always found therapeutic. She was also an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. A dog lover, her latest canine “baby,” Bella, provided her great pleasure and comfort. Linda did enjoy her friends and family, but needed her “alone” time. Her petite frame housed a fierce, high-spirited determination and strong-will and she was often out-spoken with her opinions. Linda suffered tremendous emotional and physical battles in the last ten years starting with the loss of her precious son in an automobile accident in 2007 and ending with losing her hard-fought battle with cancer. We take comfort in the fact that her suffering has ended and that she is now at peace.

Linda was also preceded in death by her son, D. J. Miller, her father, William Bragg, step-father, Robert “Red” Newsome, and step-sister, Connie Davis. Survivors include her spouse, Dennis R. Miller; her children, Amanda Clark, Jessica Rowland and Steven Miller; her long-time companion, Paul Dietzel; siblings, Robyn Newsome, Sharon Baxter (Tim), Brenda Ryals, Beth Newsome, Tina Bragg-LaBere (Dave), Williams Bragg Jr., Jonathan Bragg, Robert West, Lester West, Carol Fick and Kenneth Hales; eight grandchildren (with another on the way), Mikayla Clark, Shaun Clark, Allyanna Clark, Jenna Dixon-Rowland, Jaelynn Dixon-Rowland, Johannah Dixon-Rowland, Mollie Miller and Ivie Miller; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will receive friends at James Funeral Home prior to the service from 5-6 p.m. Friday evening, April 14, 2017.

The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made directly to James Funeral Home, P.O. Box 588, Wrens GA 30833.

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

Mrs. Nell Boulineau, age 80 of Church Street, Bartow, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in Vero Health and Rehab.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2017 in the Bartow City Cemetery, Bartow, GA, with Rev. Paul Harris officiating.

A native of Johnson County, Mrs. Boulineau was the daughter of the late Charlie Blizzard and Roberta Hutcheson Blizzard. Nell was a homemaker and a member of Bartow Baptist Church, where she taught children’s Sunday school for many years.

Mrs. Nell was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Margaret Blizzard and brother, Charles Blizzard and is survived by her loving husband, Roy Boulineau of Bartow; daughters, Angela and Tony Stavely of Louisville and Patricia and Greg Ledger of Bartow; grandsons, Anthony Stavely and Samuel Stavely of Sandy Springs; sisters, Kathryn Brantley, Joann Ledford, and Linda and Johnny Joiner of Wrightsville; brothers, Lamar Blizzard and Elmer and Martha Blizzard of Adrian; sister-in-laws, Ellen Kirkland of Loganville and Sue Stevens of Bartow and brother-in-law, Milton Kirkland of Loganville, several nieces & nephews.

The Boulineau family received friends 6 p.m.to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017 in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bartow Baptist Church.

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

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

Eugenia Sasser Cobb, 85, of Tifton went home to be with the Lord, peacefully and surrounded by her family, on Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Legacy Village in Tifton. Her funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2017, at Midville Baptist Church with the Rev. Joseph Carter officiating. Mrs. Cobb was laid to rest at Wadley City Cemetery in Wadley. The family received friends Monday, April 17, 2017, from 1 p.m. until the hour of the service at Midville Baptist Church.

Mrs. Cobb’s grandsons, Bill Cobb, Bobby Cobb, Kevin Madera, Candler Carter, Michael Smith and Isaac Carter served as pallbearers.

Born March 2, 1932 in Wadley, Mrs. Cobb was the daughter of the late Rufus Dempsey Sasser and Ella Mae Spann Sasser. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years and the love of her life, William “Bill” Wesley Cobb, Jr.; one son, William Wesley Cobb, III; four brothers, Robert, Cecil, John A. and Douglas “Bunk” Sasser; and two sisters, Willa Matthews and Ruth Warren.

She was the Valedictorian for the Wadley High School Class of 1949 in Wadley, where she grew up. After high school, she attended the Augusta School of Nursing and then worked, alongside her husband, as the bookkeeper for the Texas Corporation. She was an active member of Midville Baptist Church, where she played the piano for many of the services. She loved nature and was a member of the Midville Garden Club, where she served as an officer. Her family was her greatest treasure. An excellent cook, she loved to spend time with them as they broke bread together. She loved the Lord and exuded a reverent solitude as she lived her life.

Mrs. Cobb is survived by her children and their spouses, Melanie Lewis Cobb and husband, Ed Madera of New York, New York, Carey Bowen Cobb of Millen, Rebecca Cobb Carter and husband, Joseph Carter of Tifton and Jessika Cobb Smith and husband, Marty Smith of St. Johns, Florida; her grandchildren and their spouses, Kevin and Emma Madera, Bill Cobb, Bobby and Sheila Cobb, Meredith Smith, Candler Carter, Michael Smith and Isaac Carter; and her great-grandchildren, Hannah Grace Cobb, Joshua Cobb, Karli Cobb, Elizabeth Cobb and Olive Madera.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Steve Rigdon, Legacy Village in Tifton and Hospice of Tift Area, for their tender care of Mrs. Cobb.

Flowers were accepted or memorial gifts may be made to Midville Baptist Church, Kilpatrick Street, Midville, GA 30441; or the Alzheimer’s Association, SW GA Regional Office, 225 East Second Street, Tifton, GA 31794

Moses “Bee” Cody Sr., son of the late Henry and Lillie Cody (Nee Dickerson) was born on April 22, 1927 in Emanuel County. He was one of 16 children. After a long and full life, God called him into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in the early morning.

Moses was educated in the Wadley School System in Wadley. After completing his education, Moses enlisted in the United States Army and served his country proudly until 1946. Moses served his country in the U.S. and Tokyo, Japan during various tours with the United States Army.

Moses returned home after his tour of duty and married the love of his life Margaret Marion. To that union four children were born, Moses Jr., Lee Edward, Patricia and Rufus Cody.

Moses worked for the Union Bag and Paper Company in Savannah. Like many of his siblings, Moses decided to relocate to the North for a better opportunity and he settled in Philadelphia, Penn. In Philadelphia, Moses made his career in the construction industry specializing in masonry work. Moses found great personal reward in his vocation and continued until his retirement in 1990.

Although Moses moved to Philadelphia, he never forgot his family roots. Moses would visit his siblings and most often his sister Addie in New Jersey. Moses was certain to spend holidays and special occasions with family. He was renowned for his signature laugh. Moses was sure to light up a room with his presence and laughter.

After retirement, Moses returned home to the town of Wadley. Upon arriving there Moses found his niche in gardening. If you visited him (on what is affectionately called by the family The Cody Farm), you were met with the yield and abundance of his master gardening skills. Summer after summer, Moses would reap a harvest of watermelon, squash, pears and more. He learned quickly how to keep the deer away from the garden by creating a “scarecrow” which consisted of pie pans strung together with string. The pie pans would keep the deer away and protect the harvest he worked so hard on each year. Moses even learned how to make pear preserves from his sister Addie. When the pears were in full harvest he would can them as often as he could. Moses, was faithful each summer with his garden until his health no longer afforded him the opportunity to do so.

Moses and his sister Addie had a loving relationship. The bond they shared was unparalleled and he traveled with her the past decade to school reunions, family dinners and other special occasions.

Moses reconnected with his childhood classmate Ms. Elouise Demus.

Moses was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lillie Cody; eight sisters and six brothers, Bessie Smith, Carrie Darsaw, Mary Green, Dorothy Wilcher, Beaulah Wright, Sylvia Marion, Gertie Cody, Hattie Smith, Edward, John, William, Isaiah, Lonzy and Oliver Cody; two sons, Moses Cody Jr. and Lee Edward Cody; one daughter, Patricia Cody; two step-sons, Van Potier and Ronnie Marion. Moses leaves to mourn with cherished memories one sister, Addie Cody-Moseley of Jersey City, NJ and Wadley; two sons, Rufus Cody of Deerfield Beach, Fla. and Tyrone Moore of Philadelphia, Penn.; one step-daughter Betty Taylor; one step-son, Dwight Osborne; 22 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren; a special and devoted friend Ms. Elouise Demus and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Moses contributed his longevity to a good “beverage” and Just “taking it easy…heee heee.”

Arrangements for the funeral service were made by Jogresan Mortuary of Wadley.

God, in His inifinite wisdom, saw fit to call Lillie Belle Smith Barnes home to be with Him on March 17, 2017.

Lillie Belle accepted Christ at an early age. She was a member of Wrens Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Lillie Belle was preceded in death by her parents, husband and children, Robert Lewis, Harry, Larry and Ronnie Barnes, and brothers.

Lillie Belle leaves to cherish her memories her sisters, Bessie Smith of Louisville and Emma (Clarence) Brookins; brother George (Roberta) Hatcher of Augusta; daughter-in-law Lillie Barnes; two sisters-in-law, Lee Doris Smith and Lorene Smith of Wrens; six grandchildren, LaWanda Noble, Danna Huff, Vanessa Boyd, Yonda Barnes, George Barnes and Tangnakie Barnes; eight great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; two special godsons, Timothy Jordan and Joe Collins; two special friends, Susie and Darlene; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Wrens Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. Minnie Pitts presiding.

Burnette Funeral Home of Wrens was in charge of arrangements.

Sara Elizabeth Coxwell, 78, resident of Wadley, died Monday morning at Vero Health and Rehab in Wadley. Mrs. Coxwell was born in Wadley, daughter of the late Ed and Marie Faircloth Watkins. She was preceded in death by a brother-- Robert Edward Clifton. Mrs. Coxwell had attended the Metter Freewill Baptist in Metter.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Coxwell will be held Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. from the Kite Church of God with Reverend Allen Meeks officiating. Interment will follow in the Millen City Cemetery. The Family will receive friends at Smith Funeral Home Tuesday evening between the hours of 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Survivors include her husband, R.E. Fortner; children, Linda Sexton (Paul), Allen T. Clifton, Patricia Busby (Marvin); brother, Earnest Edward Watkins (Freida); sister, Evelyn Price; seven grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren.

Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home of Wadley.

Nellie Virginia Phillips Hadden Reeves, 86, loving wife of the late Joe Hadden and the late Robert Reeves, entered into her eternal rest Monday night, April 10, 2017 at Keysville Nursing Home.

Funeral services were held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon, April 13, 2017, with Rev. Michael Andrew officiating. Interment followed in the Wrens Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

One of six children of the late Bernice Beasley Phillips and the late Spurgeon Phillips, Nellie was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County. She quit school at a young age and started working in the fields to help her family. The ingrained a hard-work ethic that continued throughout her life—working many years at Thomson Company, then being a nurses’ aide at Thomson Manor, and running a fruit stand in Harlem. Her main focus was working and providing a safe home for her family. Even in her spare time, her enjoyment was working in the yards, her vegetable garden and flower garden, all the while singing old-time gospel hymns. Nellie accepted Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior, and was faithful to attend services while at the nursing home. Having an outgoing personality, she loved people and was quick to share her friendly laugh. Her cheerful attitude housed a strong-will and independent nature. She had much rather be the one helping others than the one requiring help. Nellie lived an industrious life filled with both joy and heartache. She is now pain-free and experiencing glorious joy.

Nellie was also preceded in death by her son, Tony Hadden; and all of her siblings, James “Doc” Phillips, Mary Hillman, Charles Phillips, Jesse Phillips and J.P. Phillips. Survivors include her two daughters, Bobbie J. Hutto (Bobby) and Louise Messer (Fred); five grandchildren, Harvey Welch Jr. (Julie), Kirby Welch (Brenda), Joey Welch (Jennifer), Amanda Messer-Land (Jordan) and Brad Messer (Stephanie); ten great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Roger Coxwell, Tommy Hawkins, Brad Messer, Cecil Shelton Jr, Thomas Shelton and David Tondu.

The family received friends at James Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, April 12, 2017.

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

Lilawease “Wease” Williams Broxton, 86, loving wife of the late Thomas Earl Broxton Sr., entered into her eternal rest Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Trinity Hospital in Augusta. Funeral services will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, May 3, 2017, with Dr. Stan Littleton and Rev. Chad Watkins officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Augusta.

Born to the late Lena and Eshol Williams, Wease was a native of Hazelhurst where she graduated high school, met and married the love of her life, and lived until moving to Burke County in 1951 when her husband took over the family farm. When her husband’s health decline in 1995, they moved to Avera to be closer to their son. An industrious, hard-worker, Wease made her home a safe haven for her family and worked as a seamstress in several garment companies. She loved to sew, which she considered her “therapy”, as well as working in the yard and her flower and vegetable gardens—she had a green thumb and could grow anything. Being very active and having a strong-willed personality, Wease never gave up and had a “can do” attitude. She was quick to share her opinions and you never had to guess or wonder how she felt about anything as she was a “say what you mean” type person. Accepting Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, she served Him at Bottsford Baptist Church in Waynesboro, Waldens United Methodist Church in Avera, and Wrens United Methodist Church. Wease’s greatest pleasure and joy was her family whom she loved unconditionally. Her death leaves a void that no one can fill, but her love leaves memories that no one can steal.

Wease was also preceded in death by her daughter, Earlena B. Wright; and five siblings, A. J. Williams, Mary Buford, H. L. Williams, Robert T. Williams and B. A. Williams. Survivors include her children, Peggy B. McLeRoy (Charles) and Tommy Broxton (Dawn); son-in-law, Dr. James Wright (Barbara); siblings, Jewell M. Williams and Virginia Brooke; six grandchildren, Patrick Broxton (Amy), Kristi Broxton (Brady Brassell), Tera Collins, Stephen Wright, Timothy Wright and Katie Wright; nine great grandchildren, Jason Williams, Barrett Usry, Briel Bussell, Ayden Broxton, Piper Broxton, Michael Collins, Haley Collins, Macie Brassell and Olivia Wright; one great-great grandson, Peyton Abrams; a host of nieces and nephews; and many “in-laws”, “out-laws” and friends. Serving as pallbearers will be Taylor Hodge, Walker Lewis, Michael Reese, Brandon Walden, Keith Walden and Damon Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Ayden Broxton, Barrett Usry and Jason Williams.

The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Wrens UMC Building Fund, 202 Russell Street, Wrens GA 30833.

The family will receive friends at James Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, May 2, 2017.

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

Edward Lee Bryant, 61, entered into his eternal rest Thursday morning, April 20, 2017 at his sister’s residence. Funeral services were held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon, April 22, 2017, with Rev. Joe Walden and Rev. Danny Rountree officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Matthews.

One of nine children born to the late Maggie Ruth Bryant Prickett, Edward grew up in Matthews, attended school in Wrens and was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County. He quit school at a young age to help support his family, working in the fields—picking cotton and reaping other crops. Edward was a hard, diligent worker, employed by Barrow & Prescott and Arrington Paint & Body. Being an outdoorsman, his favorite pastime was fishing. He also collected fishing poles and could often be seen “dumpster diving for hidden treasures” to add to his collection of “things”—things some would consider junk. Edward loved NASCAR—his favorite driver was Tony Stewart—and wrestling (WWE). To him, a stranger was just a friend he had not yet met and he absolutely loved meeting and spending time with people—he always had a kind word and wanted people to laugh and feel good. Being from a large family, who lovingly nicknamed him “Rags”, but never having married, he especially enjoyed being with his siblings and their families. A gentle, good-hearted man, Edward gave his life to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and attended Your Hope Church in Matthews.

Edward is also preceded in death by his three siblings, James “Bubba” Bryant, Denny Prickett and Penny Prickett. Survivors include his siblings, Patricia “Sweet” Bryant, Woudia Farthing, David Bryant (Karen), Charles Bryant and Martha Bryant; a host of nieces and nephews (and greats); and many friends. Serving as pallbearers will be Bryce Amerson, Brad Arrington, Paul Arrington, Tony Arrington, Keith Boulineau, and Barrow Walden.

Because of a long-term illness and very limited income, the family respectfully requests that memorial contributions be made directly to James Funeral Home, P.O. Box 588, Wrens GA 30833.

The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the funeral service at James Funeral Home Saturday afternoon, April 22, 2017.

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

Mr. Isam Evans Jr. of Louisville, Georgia died on April 28, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 2 pm, at Magnolia Baptist Church. Rev. Christopher B. Durden, Eulogist, and Elder Wallace J. Peeples, Presiding.

Isam was born on June 24, 1948 to the parents of the late Mildred Braddy Evans, and Mr. & Mrs. Isam Evans, Sr. He was a 1967 graduate of Jefferson County High School, and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. On December 8, 1984, he married the former Eva Jean Cunningham, and to that union they had two daughters; Chandrel E. Evans, and Felicia M. Mack.

He worked at Forstmann until its closure, and retired from Carol Fabrics in Augusta, Georgia in 2009. He was co-owner of Evans Family Diner and Evans & Son Bail bonding. He was very active in the community. He was a member of the NAACP; Optimist Club; former Treasurer of the American Legion Post 229; President of the Jefferson County Law Enforcement; Honorary Deputy; Morning Star Society #5; and Gough Lodge #419.

Surviors include his wife, Eva Jean Evans of Louisville; daughters, Chandrel Elaine Evans, and Felicia Meshell Mack, both of Louisville; brother, Dr. W. Franklin Evans, Denmark, SC; sister, A’Lisha Evans, Atlanta; aunt, Altormeaze Shaw of Kingstree, SC; brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws: Raymond (Donnie) Garrer, Louisville, Ronald Brown, Birmingham, AL, Harridele Bright, Lawtey, FL, Donna Jean Miller, Cleveland, OH, Barbara Brown, Hephzibah, Rev. Diane B. Evans, Avera and Veronica (Bobby) Broomfield, Louisville; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He is preceeded in death by his parents, and three siblings; Winfred Evans, Charlie Evans, and Nellie Jean Evans

Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons and Trustees of Magnolia Baptist Church and Jefferson County High School Class of 1967.

Active Pallbearers: Jedi McCall, L.D. Boyd, Homer Hall, Clark Hiebert, Gary McCord, Chip Evans and Wallace Nelson.

Family and friends may call at the residence of his wife, Eva Cunninham Evans, 6116 Clarks Mill Road, Louisville, or at Garrer Funeral Home.

Garrer Funeral Home of 721 New Street is in charge of the funeral arrangements of Mr. Isam Evans, Jr.

Mr. Kenneth Randolph Hill Sr.

Mrs. Mary Francis Morgan Copeland Levan

Mrs. Mollyann Louise Daniels Little

Mrs. Mattie Lee (McGraw) Thigpen

Mrs. Doris Jean Sanders Tilson

Mr. Warren Eugene Wasden

Mr. Jimmie Haywood

Mrs. Mary Dixon Evans

Mr. James “Jimmy” Edward Hughes

Mrs. Alberta Cunningham Loyd

Mrs. Linda Sue Bragg Miller

Mrs. Nell Bouilineau

Mrs. Eugenia Sasser Cobb

Mr. Moses “Bee” Cody Sr.

Mrs. Lillie Belle Smith Barnes

Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Coxwell

Mrs. Nellie Virginia Phillips Hadden Reeves

Ms. Lilawease “Wease” Williams Broxton

Mr. Edward Lee Bryant

Mr. Isam Evans Jr.