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Mr. Walter Elbert Prescott

May 25, 2017, 7:59 am
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Walter Elbert Prescott, 85, loving husband of 66 years to Eva Mae Wilson Prescott,  peacefully entered into his eternal rest Wednesday morning, May 17, 2017, at Keysville Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon, May 20, 2017 at Wrens Baptist Church with Reverend Carson Fellows officiating.  Interment followed in the family plot at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery. 
The youngest son of the late Carrie Ann Riley Prescott and the late James Atkinson Prescott, Walter was born and raised in Wrens, where he graduated from Wrens High School after which he attended South Georgia College in Douglas and was a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Husbandry.  
At the young age of nine, Walter accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and joined the fellowship of Wrens Baptist Church. A patriot, he joined the Navy and proudly served his country. After boot camp, he married the love of his life. Being stationed at various naval bases, they would join the fellowship of the local church. Upon being honorably discharged, they made their way back home and again joined the fellowship of Wrens Baptist Church, making him a member for a total of 72 years. Walter loved his church and church family—faithfully supporting the church and actively serving the Lord by teaching both men’s and boys’ Sunday School classes, being a devoted supporter of Brotherhood (a/k/a Baptist Men), serving on various committees, being a greeter, and being ordained and serving as a deacon for many years. His great love of music served him well as a member of the choir—he loved gospel music and singing praises to his Lord.  
Farming was in Walter’s blood—he loved growing peaches, cotton, row crops and cattle. Along with farming, in 1968, he opened Prescott Furniture store.  Walter was a huge supporter of Farm Bureau, serving as the Jefferson County President for 37 years.  In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and shooting birds, especially quail, and was a great “supervisor.” He also followed politics and enjoyed debating the issues at hand. Equipped with a twinkle in his eye and a dry sense of humor, he was never at a loss for words. A strict disciplinarian, Walter loved his children unconditionally, teaching them about Jesus, being a good provider and being a devoted father. He was not a materialistic person but rather stored his “treasures” in his family, leaving them a legacy of honesty, integrity, and servitude.  Walter loved his Lord and Savior, his devoted wife, loving children, church family, community and America. He has completed his life’s work and is now in Glory.
Walter was also preceded in death by his brothers, James A. Prescott Jr. and Charles R. Prescott; and son-in-law, Nelson Foster. Other survivors include his four children, Sandra P. Foster, Richard W. Prescott (Ina), Jimmy W. Prescott (Joyce) and Raymond E. Prescott (Susan); nine grandchildren, Joel Foster (Maggie), Seth Foster (Bethany), Daniel Foster (Sarah), Amy Sanchez (Moises), John Prescott (Katie), Mary Prah (Scott), Jesse Prescott, Bethany Prescott and Erica Prescott; eight great grandchildren, Nicholas Foster, James Foster, Rebecca Sanchez, Jose Sanchez, Marcos Sanchez, Diego Sanchez, Callie Prah and Bailee Prah; cousins, nieces, nephews, and church family.   
Pallbearers were his grandsons.  Serving as honorary pallbearers were the Walter Jacobsen Sunday School Class, Ordained Deacons of Wrens Baptist Church, and American Legion Post 229.
The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Wrens Baptist Church, P.O. Box 217, Wrens GA  30833 earmarked for the sign project.
The family received friends at James Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday evening, May 19. 
Visit www.JamesFHWrens.com to sign the guestbook and to post condolences. 
James Funeral Home, 630 North Main Street, Wrens GA in charge of arrangements for Walter E. Prescott.
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Mrs. Mary Jane Wicker Washington

May 25, 2017, 8:00 am
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Mary Jane Wicker Washington, 146 Breezy Hill Rd., Davisboro, departed this life May 22, 2017. Funeral services will be held, Friday, May 26, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Shiloh CME Church, Davisboro. Burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Washington was born May 1, 1942, as the daughter of the late Alonzo Wicker and Mary Lizzie Gladdin and the widow of Robert Washington. She attended the Washington County School System. She became a member of Shiloh CME Church at the early age of 13 where she served faithfully as an usher for 60 years. She worked as a machine operator at Johnson Cleaners. 
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, husband; one son, Bobby Joe Washington; two sisters, Tressie Kitchens, Elizabeth Little; three brothers Leroy Wicker, Billy Wicker, and Willie James Wicker. 
Survivors include one son, Clinton (Deller) Washington, Tennille; two daughters, Chalisa Washington, Hephzibah, Teresa (Tyrone) Gonder, Dublin; two brother, Louis Wicker, Davisboro, John Wicker, Bartow; two sisters, Mary Rollings, Davisboro, Lottie (Walter) Thomas, Bartow; 11 grandchildren, Tiffany Washington, Arthisha Shinhoster, LeKendra Carter, Khamarris Washington, Keyonni Gibbons, Rahman Gonder, Iesha Gonder, Attiyah Gonder, Shaquel Washington, Tyra Sampson, Shantae Grant; 19 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Wicker and Mary Wicker, Stapleton; a host of other relatives and friends. 
Family may be contacted at the residence 146 Breezy Hill Rd., Davisboro or at Davis Funeral Home.
You may sign the guest book at Davisfuneralhomega.com or join us on Facebook.
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Mary Jane Wicker Washington.
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Mr. Robert Thomas “Lil Bro” Brown, Jr.

May 31, 2017, 1:08 pm
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Robert Thomas “Lil Bro” Brown, Jr., 7027 Clarks Mill Rd., Louisville, departed this life May 24, 2017. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 11am Sand Valley AME Church, Louisville. Burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Brown was born August 8, 1957, as the son of the late Mr. Robert Thomas Brown, Sr. and the late Margree Robinson Brown. He was member of Sand Valley AME church. Mr. Brown was a farmer, employed by Billy Godown. He was a graduate of the Louisville High Class of 1975.
He is preceded in death by both parents, one daughter, Miranda Brown; two brothers, James Brown and Marion Jones; two sisters, Willie Dean Cuyler and Diane Brown. 
Mr. Brown leaves to cherish his memories, one son Octavian J. Brown, Wrens; one step-daughter, Tiffany Sally White, Thomson; one brother, Freeman Brown, Louisville; one sister, Sarah (Rev. Willie) Johnson, Louisville; five grandchildren, Cimere Brown, Tavian Brown, Zyen Sims, Daphine Sally White, and Stephanie Sally White.
Family may be contacted at the residence of Rev. Willie and Sarah Johnson, 823 Academy Dr., Louisville. You may sign the guest book at Davisfuneralhomega.com or join us on Facebook. 
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Robert Thomas “Lil Bro” Brown, Jr.  
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Mrs. Patsy Jeanette Sessoms Inglett

May 31, 2017, 1:09 pm
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Patsy Jeanette Sessoms Inglett, 71, loving wife of the late Robert Shelton Inglett Sr., entered into her eternal rest Friday afternoon, May 26, 2017 at University Hospital in Augusta. Funeral services will be held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. Tuesday morning, May 30, 2017, with Reverend Carson Fellows officiating. Interment will follow in Wrens Memorial Gardens. 
One of five children of the late Mary Edna Simmons Sessoms and the late Albert Lee Sessoms, Patsy was born in the Starling Clinic in Roseboro NC, and was raised in Peter’s Creek just a few miles away. After graduating from St. Paul’s High School, she attended Fayetteville Community College where she earned her associate’s degree in Office Management.  At the age of 19, an “almost” accident resulted in her meeting the love of her life, with marriage following before her 20th birthday and their moving to his home in Wrens.  Patsy soon began her career in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management at Fort Gordon, retiring with 35 years of service as a Congressional Correspondence Clerk.  Her first priority, however, was her family and making their home a safe haven of love and laughter. She had a knack for crafts which satisfied her artistic nature, and loved working outside in the yards and her flower garden.  She also found great pleasure in going fishing with Robert. In later years, one of her favorite places was Wal-Mart, sometimes going three or four times per week, or as often as she could convince someone of her need to go.  After her illness began in 2008, she relocated to Pineview Gardens in Evans, and then last year moved to Young’s Personal Care Home in Hephzibah.  Her favorite pastime was reading, especially the Bible which she read daily.  She loved Jesus, worshipping and serving him at Wrens Baptist Church and then at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church. Patsy always looked for and found the good in other people.  Because of her quiet, unassuming nature, when she spoke people stopped to listen and take note of her words of encouragement, advice and/or correction. A loyal, considerate friend, she dedicated herself to her family, finding her greatest rewards through her children and grandchildren on whom she bestowed much love, which was returned to her many times over.  She felt truly blessed and is now in the presence of her Lord. Patsy’s death leaves a void that no one can fill, but her love leaves memories that no one can steal. 
Patsy was also preceded in death by her sister, Lou Espey; niece, Jennifer Espey; and nephew, Billy Espey. Those left to mourn her passing include her three children, Robert Shelton Inglett Jr., Donna Inglett Bailey (Donnie) and Becky Inglett Waller (Tim); three siblings, W.A. “Bill” Sessoms (Melody), Edna Greenlaw (Bob) and Bobby Sessoms; four grandchildren, Robby Inglett, Ryan Inglett, Will Waller and Shelton Brynn Waller; nieces, nephews, and many friends. Serving as pallbearers were Tommy Espey,  Robby Inglett, Ryan Inglett, Jace McTier, Charlie Sessoms and Will Waller. 
The family received friends at James Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday evening, May 29, 2017.
Heartfelt gratitude is expressed to the staff of Pineview Gardens and Young’s Personal Care Home for their loving, compassionate care given to Patsy.
Visit www.JamesFHWrens.com to post condolences and/or photos.
James Funeral Home, 630 North Main Street, Wrens, Georgia, in charge of arrangements.
 
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Mr. James “Pete” Franklin Royal

May 31, 2017, 1:10 pm
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James “Pete” Franklin Royal, 64, peacefully entered into his eternal rest Friday morning, May 26, 2017, at his residence.  Funeral services were held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Monday morning, May 29, 2017 with Reverend Ed Chance officiating. Interment followed in the Historic Magnolia Cemetery in Waynesboro.  
The youngest of ten children born to the late Eloise Glisson Royal and the late Schwartz Royal, Pete was a native of Waynesboro where he was born and raised. He worked on a dairy farm until he moved to Stapleton 30 years ago to live with his sister. He could be found riding the city streets on his golf cart, sitting on the front porch, or watching TV.  Pete loved classical country music—his favorite song was Merle Haggard’s Old Violin.  Children gravitated to this quiet giant who exuded the genuine, pure love of a child: he was never happier than when there were children in his presence.  A simple man, he lived an unencumbered life filled with the love of family.  Never having been married or having any children, he loved his nieces and nephews as his own—his family was the main focus of his life.  
Pete was also preceded in death by five siblings, Faye Pleasants, Ann Sanders, Glenda Hobbs, Gene Royal and Ludine Royal.  Survivors include four siblings, Linda Cheeks, Virginia Wegmann, Earline Tucker, and Jimmy Royal (Mary Ellen); and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers will be C. C. Cheeks, Lenny Hobbs, Randall Hobbs, Trey Hobbs, Jeff Merritt and Joey Saxon.
The family received friends prior to the funeral services at James Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday morning, May 29, 2017.  
Visit www.JamesFHWrens.com to sign the guestbook and to post condolences. 
James Funeral Home, 630 North Main Street, Wrens GA 30833 is in charge of arrangements.
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Miss Andrea T. Farrer

June 8, 2017, 11:21 am
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Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and funeral services of Miss. Andrea T. Farrer, age 58 of Mole Road, Wadley, who died Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at her residence. 
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in the Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Johnathan Witt officiating. Burial followed in the Jefferson County Memorial Gardens.
A native of Augusta, Andrea was a daughter of the late William W. (Bo Pete) Farrer and Ann New Prescott of Wadley. She had worked as a meat cutter with Hadden’s IGA in Louisville.
Andrea is preceded in death by her father; sister, Lisa Ann Farrer; grandparents, Inman D. and Millie New and Walter and Daisy Farrer and step-father, Robert L. Prescott and is survived by her mother; son, Shaun Cadman of Louisville; grandson, Hunter Jack Cadman of Alto and step-sister, Savannah Reeves of Jackson.  
The Farrer family received friends one hour before services Tuesday 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 will be in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. David Ford

June 8, 2017, 11:23 am
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David Ford was born in St. Louis, Missouri on Nov. 28, 1939.  He was one of six children born to the late Betty Dilworth.
He served 11 years in the United States Air Force.  During that stint he traveled extensively across the United States and internationally including the great continent of Africa. At one point of his military career he was stationed abroad at Royal Air Force Station Lakenheath, Suffolk England where his eldest daughter was born.  He was also stationed in North Dakota, Indiana, Florida and finally his last duty station, KI Sawyer Air Force Base in Gwinn, Michigan, where his youngest daughter was born.  In January of 1972 he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant (E-5) and moved back to St. Louis, Missouri to be with friends and family. 
After completing his education, David accepted a job with AT&T where he worked for 24 years transferring once to Kansas City, Missouri and again to Atlanta, Georgia where he met Alma Shields Jones through a mutual friend.  When asked about the first time she saw him, she’s quick to share that he was tall, dark and handsome, just the way she likes them.  He was equally enamored and they were married in 2002. 
After retirement the happy couple moved to Alma’s home town of Wrens, in 2004 which allowed them to enjoy a slower pace of life.  David was a member in good standing at Wrens Chapel AME Church serving in varying roles including being on the pastor’s board, singing in the choir and teaching vacation bible school.  During this time he continued his membership in the Gibraltar Lodge #265. Wrens. He enjoyed watching college and professional sports, mastering sudoku puzzles and enjoying great meals and desserts, especially his homemade sweet potato pies. 
He was preceded in death by his brother George Ford (CA).
He leaves behind his loving wife, Alma Shields Ford of Wrens; brothers, Arthur Ford (MO), Will Ford (MO) and Walter Dilworth (OH) and his only sister, Sarah Ford (MO).  Additional family members who will cherish his memory include his children, Crystal Ford Adams (CO), Heather Ford (CO), Patrick Jones (GA), Charles and Syuri Jones, both of Japan, Tim Jones (GA) and Tony Jones (GA); grandchildren, Kendal Ford, Tasha Adams, Tony Adams, Darius Ford, Abrya Ford (CO); Connor J. Jones and Carenton M. Jones, both of (AR); Ren Jones (Japan), Kieanna Jones Decatur, GA and his great granddaughter, Channing Ford (CO); 8 in-laws, Harvey (Flory) McNair, Thomson, Johnnie F. (Williedean) Shields, Atlanta, Evelyn Murray, Wrens, Minnie Geter, Hephzibah, Eugene T. (Geraldine) Shields, Decatur, Bishop Henry (Bishop Candice) Shields of California, Bunyan (Alice) Shields, Wrens, Wallace H. (Deborah) Shields, Charlotte, NC; a host of many nieces, nephews, additional in-laws and close friends.  
David was a very hard-working man who had a beautiful relationship with God, and loved his family and friends unconditionally.   
Funeral services were held on Friday, June 2, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Wrens Chapel A.M.E. Church, Wrens, With the Rev. Dr. Cassandra Hill, Pastor, Eulogist and Rev. Bobbie Ford, Presider.  Interment was in the Wrens Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wrens. Masonic Lodge #265 of Wrens Georgia and the Warner Robbins Air Force Squadron completed their traditional funeral honors for Bro.(SSGT) David Ford.  Freeman Funeral Home, 402 Curtis Street, Wrens was in charge of arrangements. 
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Mrs. Tillie Callahan Johnson

June 8, 2017, 11:24 am
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Tillie Callahan Johnson,104, loving wife of the late David Johnson, entered into her eternal rest Thursday night, June 1, 2017 at Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center. 
A Celebration of Life service were held in the James Funeral Home Chapel at 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon, June 3, 2017, with Pastor Ronnie Dixon officiating.  
One of six children born to the late Jane Pratt Callahan and the late Dahl Callahan, Tillie was born and raised in Viper, Kentucky.  She worked as a waitress at the Kentucky Derby before moving in the mid 1940’s to Miami where she made her living as a seamstress.  In 2000, she moved to Wrens to live with her beloved daughter. When her health declined in 2011, she became a resident of Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center.  
Tillie was very artistic and creative and could be found working with her hands—gardening, cooking, crocheting, etc. In her early years at Gibson Health and Rehab, she crocheted afghans for many of the residents and loved playing Bingo. She always had a fondness for animals. 
After moving to Wrens, she served her Lord and Savior at Fellowship Baptist Church and then attended services at the nursing home. Tillie lived life to its fullest, always looking and finding the best in people.  Having a servant’s heart, she found fulfillment when helping others and attending to their needs. Tillie loved her family and was most content in their presence.  Her death leaves a void that no one can fill, but her love leaves memories that no one can steal. 
Tillie was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Donna Hickman; great granddaughter, Cindy Cox; and all five of her siblings.  Survivors include her daughter, Jean Wade; three grandchildren, Linda Bailey (John), Patty Adams (David) and Lisa Williams (Charles); nine great grandchildren; and twenty great-great grandchildren.
The family received friends at James Funeral Home from 2 p.m. to 3  p.m. Saturday afternoon, June 3, 2017, prior to the services.
Heartfelt gratitude is extended to the staff of Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center for their compassionate, loving care shown to Tillie during her residence there. 
Visit www.JamesFHWrens.com to post condolences and/or photos.
James Funeral Home, 630 North Main Street, Wrens, Georgia, in charge of arrangements.
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Ms. Joyce Newton

June 8, 2017, 11:25 am
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Ms. Joyce Newton, age 73, of Highway 17 South, Louisville, died May 31, 2017 at her residence.
Graveside services were held 4 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2017 in the Bulloch Memorial Gardens, Statesboro, with Mr. Barry Wren officiating. Pallbearers were Ms. Newtons nephews.   
A native of Candler County, Joyce was a daughter of the late Curtis McKinley Bowers and Lena Bell Davis Bowers. She retired as a school bus driver with Bulloch County Board of Education after 30 years of service.  
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernest Wendell Newton; brothers, Earl Bowers and Billy Bowers and sister, Joann Lowery and is survived by son, Ernie and Leslie Newton of Louisville; daughter, Tammy Newton of Statesboro; grandson, McKinley Newton of Louisville; sisters, Faye Youmans of Metter and Diane Mercer of Metter; brothers, Gary and Jan Bowers of Metter and Larry Bowers of Statesboro, several nieces and nephews.  
In lieu of flowers, the Newton family request memorials be made to Brentwood School Athletic Department, P. O. Box 955, Sandersville, Georgia 31082.
In honor of Joyce, the family had a memorial gathering 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, June 1, 2017 at the home of Ernie and Leslie Newton, 5555 Highway 17, South, Louisville, GA 30434. 
You may sign the family’s personal guestbook online at www.taylorfhlouisville.com.
Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Care of Louisville was in charge of arrangements.
 
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Mr. Charles Anthony “TJ” Scott Jr.

June 8, 2017, 11:26 am
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Mr. Charles Anthony Scott Jr. “T. J.”, age 34, of Highway 1 South, Wadley, died May 25, 2017 at his residence. 
A Memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Central Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Walden officiating. The family will receive friend following the service.
A native of Augusta, T. J. was a son of Charles Anthony Scott, Sr. of Wadley and Thelma Kay Wimberly of Augusta.  He was employed by River Crest Farms and attended Central Baptist Church.
T. J. was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wayne & Mildred Scott and Thomas C. Wimberly and is survived by his parents and brothers, Brandon McDuffie Scott and Hershel Calvin Scott of Augusta, nieces, nephews and friends.
You may sign the family’s personal guestbook online at www.taylorfhlouisville.com.
Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Care of Louisville is in charge of arrangements.
 
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Mr. Judson McWhorter Boyd

July 5, 2017, 12:17 pm
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Judson McWhorter Boyd, 62, loving husband of 35 years to Cathy Anderson Boyd, entered into his eternal rest Tuesday morning, June 13, 2017, at Jefferson Hospital.  Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon, June 17, at Stapleton Baptist Church with Reverend Joshua Mosley officiating.  Interment followed in the Stapleton Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  
One of five children born to Rebie Norton Boyd and the late Carl Judson Boyd, Judson was a lifelong resident of the Stapleton/Wrens area. As a young man, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and joined fellowship with Stapleton Baptist Church.  
After graduating from Wrens High School in 1973, he attended Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College (ABAC) in Tifton. Judson worked as a service technician and service manager for several equipment companies—Blanchard Equipment, Cobb Equipment, Meeks Tractor, Yancey Brothers, and J & B Tractor Company.  
In his “spare” time, he was a farmer.  He loved the land and everything about farming and farming equipment. Well-respected in the farming community, he was a wealth of knowledge to farmers in the area and was always available to help in any way he could.  Known as a “talker,” Judson was very gregarious and never met a stranger, always introducing himself and finding common ground for conversation.  
When not working or farming, he liked to hunt deer and shoot dove. He loved NASCAR whether it was going to the races—again, always making “friends” with those who sat around him in the stands—or watching the races on TV.  He also loved college football and was a huge Georgia fan—GO DAWGS!!  Even though he had a fun-loving outlook on life and liked to laugh, he took his responsibility as a husband and father seriously, always providing for his family with his work ethic and moral support—he was a family man who loved his family above and beyond all else. Judson’s sudden and untimely death has left a huge void that no one can fill, but his love has left many loving memories that no one can steal. 
Other survivors include his two children, Matthew Carl Boyd and Brittany Michele Boyd; four siblings, Michael Jesse Boyd (Kathy), Donald “Bruce” Boyd (Charlene), Lydia “Joyce” Prescott (Jimmy) and Amy Belinda Brown (Robert); his in-laws, Ag Stapleton Anderson, Joy Dutton (Jim), Janie Miller, George Stapleton (Ellen) and Cathy Hadden (Dean); and many nieces, nephews and friends.  Serving as pallbearers will be Jim Dutton, Brady Hadden, Billy Norton, Ronald Russell, Stevie Williams and Lanny Wright. 
The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Stapleton Baptist Church, P.O. Box 146, Stapleton GA  30823. 
The family received friends at James Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday evening, June 16. 
Visit www.JamesFHWrens.com to sign the guestbook and to post condolences. 
James Funeral Home, 630 North Main Street, Wrens GA in charge of arrangements for Judson M. Boyd.
 
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Ms. Ruthie Gamble

July 5, 2017, 12:17 pm
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Ms. Ruthie Gamble, 61, 3159 Kelly Quarter Road, Wrens, Georgia departed this life Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Jefferson County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 24, at 1 p.m. at the Hardeman Springfield Baptist Church and Cemetery, Louisville. 
Ms. Gamble was the daughter of the late Blanche Gamble Burton and John Lee Thomas. A member of the Hardeman Springfield Baptist Church. A 1975 graduate of Louisville, High School and an employed as a CNA with Family Care. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Leroy Burton.
Survivors include one son, Octavius Burton, Wrens; step father, Willie T. Burton, Sr. Louisville; siblings, Jonas (Sarah) Gamble, Melvin (Loretta) Thomas, Mattie Burton and Arthur Burton, Louisville, Johnny (Mary) Thomas, Elbert (Monica) Thomas, Linda Thomas and Levora Thomas, Stapleton, Willie Burton, Jr, Germany, Ricky (Brenda) Thomas, Tampa, FL; Aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Family may be contacted at the residence 3159 Kelly Quarter Road or at Davis Funeral Home.
You may sign the guest book at Davidfuneralhomega.com or join us on Facebook.
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street was in charge of arrangements for Ms. Ruthie Gamble.
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Mr. William E. Buddy “Uncle Bud” McNair

July 5, 2017, 12:18 pm
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William E. Buddy “Uncle Bud” McNair, husband of Betty Cowart McNair, died early Saturday, June 10, 2017, at his residence.
Born in Jefferson County, he was the son of Louis Ray McNair and Euchlease Donaldson McNair.  He was a member of El Bethel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.  Mr. McNair was very active in his church.  He was the Sunday School teacher for the teens and young adults, a member of the choir, and was involved with various committees.  Mr. McNair was a retired farmer and in earlier years  he worked as a mechanic for Creston, Inc. in Swainsboro, Jociel in Reidsville, and Ringtex in Metter.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family.
Surviving are his wife of sixty-five years, Betty Cowart McNair of Twin City; his sons, Billy McNair (Susan), Pat McNair, and Dale McNair (Karen) all of Metter and Tony McNair of Statesboro; his sister, Jane Ellen Durden of Metter; three grandchildren, William Gabriel McNair, Adam McNair, and Katina McNair Walden; three great-grandchildren, Drew McNair, Peyton McNair, and Michael Walden; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held Monday at 11 a.m. at El Bethel Baptist Church.
Visitation was held from 6 p.m.until 8 p.m. Sunday at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel.
Pallbearers were Brian McGowan, Lee Durden, Jeff Durden, Barry Coleman, Brad Franklin, and Jimmy McNair.
Honorary Pallbearers were Deacons of El Bethel Baptist Church.
Interment was in El Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to the El Bethel Church, Building Fund, 429 Ab Johnson Rd, Twin City, GA 30471.
Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
 
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Ms. Della Mae Shipman

July 5, 2017, 12:21 pm
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Della Mae Shipman, age 69, died June 4, 2017 and received her homegoing service at Harts Grove Baptist Church in Stapleton on Saturday, June 10, with the Rev. Willie F. Hampton officiating and Rev. Dr. Willie L. Jones presiding.
Della was born on Nov. 22, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents, John T. and Ola Mae Patterson.
She attended the Jefferson County School System. She joined Harts Grove Baptist Church at an early age. In 1982, she moved to Columbia, S.C., where she was employed at the University of South Carolina for 20 years. She retired in 2007. In 2008, she moved back to her childhood home in Wrens to enjoy her retirement and her love of cooking, crocheting and watching westerns. 
She leaves to cherish her memory to her two sons: Karmon Hipman of Wrens and Craig Shipman of Leesburgh; one sister, Annie (Marshall) Hannah of Wrens; one brother, Anthoney Patterson of Wrens; three grandchildren, Craig K. Shipman, Nhandi J. Long-Shipman and Semaj N. Long-Shipman, all of Columbia, S.C.; two special friends, Evelyn Terrell and B.J. (Barbara) Grubbs of Wrens; two uncles; one aunt; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives. 
Burnette Funeral Home of Wrens was in charge of services. 
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Mr. Jesse James Gamble

July 5, 2017, 12:42 pm
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Mr. Jesse James Gamble, 1525 McBride Street departed this life on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at his residence. 
Memorial services were held Monday, July 3, at 1 p.m. at James and Virginia Davis Memorial Chapel.
Jesse was born to the late Clarence Gamble, Sr. and Rodenia Morgan in Jefferson County. He was a 1971 graduate of the Jefferson County School System and was employed by Fulghum Corporations in Wadley, where he worked as a security guard.
Mr. Gamble leaves to cherish his memories loving siblings, Clarence Gamble, Jr. and Rita Gamble of Louisville, and Helen Lockhart of Orlando, Fla.; three aunts, Elizabeth Davis of Sandersville, Nonia Morgan of Louisville, Ruby Bass, of Wadley, Lillie Mae Favors of Buffalo, NY; a devoted friend Linda Tibiath of Augusta; and host of other loving family, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Family may be contacted at the residence, 1525 McBride Street, Louisville or at Davis Funeral Home, Louisville.
Join us on Facebook at Davis Funeral Home or at Davisfuneralhomega.com
Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street of Louisville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jesse James Gamble.
 
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Mrs. Elnora Daniels Hicks

July 5, 2017, 12:44 pm
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On Sunday Evening, June 25, 2017, God picked one of his precious roses to add to his heavenly garden as the Lord called a beautiful soul home. Elnora D. Hicks slipped away from our midst at the Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT. 
Elnora Daniels Hicks, affectionately known as “Nola”, was born on July 26, 1951 to the late Mr. Andrew Wiley Daniels Sr. and Mrs. Johnnie Mae Jenkins Daniels in Bartow. 
At an early age, Elnora joined Mt. Pleasant C.M.E. Church in Bartow. She was a graduate of Jefferson County High School (Lions) class of 1969. In 1971, Elnora later relocated to CT, where she lived and was faithfully employed for over 40 years with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft until her untimely death 
She was preceded in death by her loving father Mr. Andrew W. Daniels; brother, Terry (Funk) Daniels, sister, Linda M. Daniels, and niece Temika N. Daniels. 
Elnora was a devoted and gentle person who loved deeply. She was a special mother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved her children, grandchildren and family dearly. Her sweet beautiful spirit touched the lives of many. 
She leaves to cherish her fondest memories: Three loving sons, Anthony J. Hicks and Leashaun J (Zellestine) Hicks both of Jonesboro, and Lee W. Hicks III, New Haven, CT; beloved mother, Mrs. Johnnie Mae (Mook) Daniels, Louisville; three sisters, Diane (Tom) Tennyson, Louisville, Patricia A. Daniels, New Haven, Connecticut and Myrtis Brinson, Atlanta; five brothers. Andrew W. (Essie) Daniels, Jacksonville,  Fla., Howard (Lena) Brinson, Atlanta Willie (Shirley) Daniels, Irmo, S.C., John W. (Cynthia) Daniels and Eddie L. Daniels both of Louisville;. two aunts, Lenora Jackson, Brooklyn NY and Corene Daniels, Newark, NJ.; 11grandchildren and five great grandchildren whom she loved dearly and a host of precious nieces and nephews whom cherished her love exceedingly, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Mr. Warren Hodges Jr.

July 5, 2017, 12:45 pm
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Mr. Warren Hodges, Jr. 72, of 1190 Washington Street, Bartow, departed this life Friday, June 30, 2017.
Mr. Hodges was a native of Emanuel County. He was born to the parentage of Jessie B. Cox Hodges and the late Warren Hodges, Sr. of Emanuel County. Warren was united in holy matrimony to Mrs. Ethel O. Hodges. Warren was a devoted member of Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, chairman of the trustees, also a supporter of the Church’s Sunday School and usher board. Warren was a proud graduate of Emanuel County High School Class of 1964 (The Rattlers) and later attended Augusta Technical College. He retired from Thermo King Inc. as a sheet metal specialist.  Warren was a member of the Union Gospel Singers for forty-nine years, the President of Fair and Honest Society #19, and a member of Sons of Wadley Lodge #129. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, singing, and using his exceptional skills at carpenter, electrical work, and mechanical work. 
He was preceded in death by his father; stepson, Ellis Bell and brother, Joseph Hodges.
Survivors include his mother, Jessie B. Hodges Conyers; wife, Ethel O. Hodges, Bartow; one son, Joseph R. (Kashema) Hodges, Augusta; three daughters, Jaqueline Hodges, Warner Robins, Alexandria Lynn Mincey, Upper Marlboro, MD, Krystal M. Hodges, Waldorf, MD; two sisters, Marion Hodges Mills, Midville, Martha (Gerald) Hodges Parker, Conyers, seven grandchildren; four step grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three step great grandchildren; one uncle; one aunt; three brother-in-laws; one sister-in-law; seven nephews; eight nieces; one great nephew, and a host of other relatives and friends. 
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 723 Wadley Coleman Lake Rd, Midville, GA 30441. Burial will follow in the Green Cemetery Cross Green Community. Family may be contacted at 1190 Washington Street, Bartow, GA 30413 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 30434 is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Warren Hodges, Jr.
 
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Mr. Earnest Holliman

July 5, 2017, 12:46 pm
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Mr. Earnest Holliman, 63 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. He was born July 26, 1953 in Burke County, Waynesboro, to the late Cicero Colley and Rebecca Gibbons. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Freddie Holliman.
Funeral arrangements will be held Saturday, July 8, at 3 p.m. at New Fleming Baptist Church and cemetry in Bartow.
Ernest attended the Jefferson, County School System and also the Jefferson County Training Center where he excelled in track and fishing. He loved music and was a member of the New Fleming Baptist Church, Bartow.
Mr. Earnest Holliman has experienced this part of his life and has journey to another side.  He leaves to cherish three siblings; Annie R. Holliman of Wadley, Emma (Freddie) Gallon, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and Daisy Facyson of Millen; nieces and nephews; Cynthia (Will) Evans of Atlanta, Noah (Tiffany) Holliman and Jonathan (Katrina) Gallon of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and Gary (Connie) Gallon of Nashville, Tenn.; and a host of other devoted loving family members and friends.
Family may be contacted at the residence, 242 Calhoun Street, Wadley, or at Davis Funeral Home. 
Join us on Facebook or you may sign the guestbook at Davisfuneralhomega.com
Davis Funeral Home of 725 Beech Street in Louisville, is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Earnest Holliman.
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Mrs. Ruby Grace Sheppard

July 5, 2017, 12:46 pm
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Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and funeral services of Mrs. Ruby Grace Sheppard, age 68 of Wadley who died Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Vero Health and Rehab, Wadley.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2017 in St. Johns United Methodist Church, Wadley, GA with Rev. Bob Holbert and Rev. Hugh Baxter officiating.  Burial will follow in Walden’s United Methodist Church Cemetery, Avera, GA. Pallbearers were  Billy Kelley, Billy Kelley, Jr., Joel Cowart, Will Hadden, Zach Hadden and Gordon Mays, Jr. 
A native of Jefferson County, Grace was a daughter of the late James Leon Williams and Ruby Cochran Williams. Mrs. Sheppard was a 1966 graduate of Wadley Highschool. She was a homemaker and attended St. Johns United Methodist Church and Sister in Christ.  
Grace was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Sonny Williams and Eugene “Pee Wee” Williams and is survived by her loving husband, Joe Sheppard of Wadley; sons, Tim and Tasha Smith of Wadley and Michael and Tara Smith of Wadley; step-daughter, Candy and Keith Hadden of Gibson; grandchildren, Jessica Smith, Kelley Smith, Sarah Kitchens, Will Hadden and Zach Hadden; great grandchildren, Emma Lynn Pickard and Lane Kitchens; brother, Joe and Jean Williams of Wrightsville; sister, Mary Gladin of Louisville; many nieces and nephews. 
The Sheppard family will receive friends 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the Sheppard family request memorials please be made to the American Cancer Society.
The family will gather at the home of Michael and Tara Smith, 4976 Old US 1, Wadley. 
You may sign the family’s personal guestbook online at www.taylorfhlouisville.com.
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Ms. Ruth Williams Smith

July 5, 2017, 12:49 pm
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Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and funeral services of Ms. Ruth Williams Smith, age 78 of Bermuda Drive, Louisville, who died Thursday, June 29, 2017 in the Jefferson Hospital.
A private graveside service will be held for the family.
A native of Louisville, Ruth was a daughter of the late Harry and Gertrude Melton Williams. She retired from Piggly Wiggly, where she worked as a meat cutter for over 20 years. 
Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jimmy Smith; brothers, James, Dennis and Edward Williams and daughter, Barbara Bowles and is survived by a son, Gary and Diane Smith of Louisville; daughter, Kay Deriso and Tony Garin of Avera; sister, Betty Wasden of Louisville; grandchildren, Brooke McClure, Shelby Todd, Beth Braddock, Jennifer Roberts and Susan Walden; 10 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The Smith family will receive friends 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the Smith family request memorials please be made to the Parkers United Methodist Church Cemetery fund, P. O Box 205, Bartow, GA 30413.
The family will gather at Ms. Ruth’s home, 1045 Bermuda Drive, Louisville, GA 30434.
You may sign the family’s personal guestbook online at www.taylorfhlouisville.com.
Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Care of Louisville will be in charge of arrangements.
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