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