Rev. James E. Bridges Sr.
Rev. James E. Bridges Sr., 84, of Tennille entered into rest on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at Wrightsville Manor Nursing Home following an extended illness.
Rev. Bridges was born in Glascock County to the late Ed Bridges and the late Lucy Price Bridges. He was a retired Church of God minister and a member of the Kendall Heights Church of God. Rev. Bridges was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea where he earned three battle stars.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Kendall Heights Church of God, with Rev. Bobby Williford officiating. Burial was in Brownwood Cemetery, Sandersville.
Survivors include his wife, Willie Bell Smith Bridges of Tennille; children, James Edward Bridges Jr. (Frances) of Ivey, Douglas Eugene Bridges (Lynn) of Harrison, and Elaine B. Denton of Tennille; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and sister, Dorothy B. Asbell (Leonard) of Valdosta.
Pallbearers were members of the Kendall Heights Church of God.
Donations may be made to Kendall Heights Church of God, c/o James Norris, 5783 Hwy. 24 East, Sandersville, GA 31082.
May and Smith Funeral Directors was in charge of the arrangements.
Miss Victoria “Vicki” Bynes
Miss Victoria “Vicki” Bynes, formerly of Louisville, entered into rest on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Aiken Regional Medical Center, Aiken, S.C.
Miss Bynes was a native of Jefferson County, born to Essie Mae Washington Thompson and the late Nelson Bynes. At an early age, she joined Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church. Miss Bynes attended the Jefferson County Public School System.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at 1 p.m. at James and Virginia Davis Memorial Chapel, Louisville, with Rev. Charles Washington as eulogist. Burial followed in Spring Bethel Benevolent Society Cemetery, Louisville.
Survivors include her mother, Essie Mae Washington Thompson, Louisville; children, Rafael “Too Sweet” Bynes, Kyle Gilmore and Otis Gilmore Jr., all of Louisville, Renardo Gilmore and Mia Bell, both of Wadley; siblings, Kurt Thompson and Margaret (Johnny) Mingle, both of Louisville, Ronnie (Gale) Bynes, Augusta, Martha (Carnell) Wynn, Elberton, and Mary Bynes, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; godmother, Dot Hales, Wrens; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Davis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Billy “Bugger” Denton
Mr. Billy “Bugger” Denton, 77, of Tennille entered into rest on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at his residence.
Mr. Denton was a native of Glascock County, born to the late Willie Denton and the late Sanka Johnson Denton. Mr. Denton was a retired well digger for Sandersville Well Company. He was a former employee of the Washington Manufacturing Company and the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Sandersville. Burial was in Zeta Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Faye Ann Denton and Eloise Snider; and brother, Allen Denton.
Survivors include his wife, Delia Waters Denton of Tennille; sons, David Denton, Willie Harold Denton and Russell Denton (Laura), all of Tennille; grandchildren, Samuel Warren, Kasey Lewis Collins, Amanda Collins (Lavell), Lindsey Hinson, Holly Denton, Charlie Denton, Tiffany Sutherland (Michael), Stacey Denton and David Denton Jr.; great-grandchildren, Nathaniel Hinson, C.J. Fulwood, Hayden Denton, Xander Denton, Rayne Collins, Alex Jackson and Hunter Hinson; and sister, Mary Ann Bates of Gainesville.
May and Smith Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. James Houston Evans
Mr. James Houston Evans, 24, of Thomson entered into rest on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, in Matthews.
Mr. Evans was a native of Richmond County, but had lived in Thomson for several years. He was a laborer, and attended Fort Creek Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, at Curtis Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jim Martin officiating. Burial followed in Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his father, Houston Evans, Thomson; mother, Penny Jordan Evans, Grovetown; sister, Kristen Evans, Grovetown; brother, Jeremy Evans, Matthews; and niece, Lillian Evans.
Curtis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Colonel (Ret.) Carter E. Hudson
Colonel (Retired) Carter E. Hudson, 78, of Augusta entered into rest on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015.
Mr. Hudson was born in Cullman, Ala. He attended school at Jones Chapel and graduated from West Point High School in 1955, Cullman County, Ala. He attended St. Bernard College and Howard College (now Samford University) and earned a bachelor’s degree in religion. In 1965, he received a degree in theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas. He also received a master’s degree in psychology and counseling from Ball State University, Muncie, Ind. Mr. Hudson was ordained to the gospel ministry at Harmony Baptist Church, Cullman County, Ala., in 1958. He was commissioned as an officer into the U.S. Army and served as a chaplain for nine years active duty and continued for an additional 17 years in a reserve capacity. He served one year in Vietnam and three years in Germany. From 1976 to 1980, Mr. Hudson was employed by Roosevelt Warm Springs Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, Warm Springs. He served as staff chaplain at Veterans Administration Hospital, Augusta, from 1980 until his retirement in 1995. After his retirement, he served as pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church, Gibson, for three years. Mr. Hudson was a member of The Hill Baptist Church, Augusta.
Funeral services were held at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, Cullman, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Don Ware and Max Carter officiating. Interment followed in New Hope No. 1 Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Hudson and Lela Mae Elmore Hudson; brothers, Lowell Hudson, Dwight Hudson and James Hudson; and sisters, Mertis Reese, Mergie Hudson, Clara Bell and Nellie Davis.
Survivors include his wife, Mary McClain Hudson; daughter, Leah (Cevin) Clay; son, John (Lauren) Hudson; grandchildren, Rachel Clay, Anna Clay and William Hudson; sisters, Opal Williams, Inas (Dewey) Briscoe and Nedra Compton; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Pallbearers were his nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Hill Baptist Church, 2165 Kings Way, Augusta, GA 30704, or The American Cancer Society, 2607 Commons Blvd., Augusta, GA 30909.
Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors was in charge of local arrangements.
Mr. Thomas Hubert Hughes
Mr. Thomas Hubert Hughes, 67, of North Charleston, S.C., entered into rest on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at his residence.
Mr. Hughes was born on Dec. 24, 1947, in Gibson, son of Ethel Williams Hughes of Gibson and the late Hubert Hughes. He was drafted by the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Funeral services were held on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at 3 p.m. at James A. Dyal Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, S.C.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Pattie Jo Hughes.
Survivors include his wife, Patti Dufour Hughes; daughter, Brooke Hughes Axon (Jay) of Dearing; son, Thomas Bradley “Brad” Hughes of Atlanta; grandchildren, Drake James Axon and Ava Grace Axon; sister, Angela Hughes Pittman of Warner Robins; nephew and niece, Daniel and Natalie Pittman; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and his dogs, Ellie and Buddy.
James A. Dyal Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ralph Ledger
Mr. Ralph Ledger, 80, of Glenn Dale, Md., entered into rest on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015.
A memorial gathering was held on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at 4 p.m. at Beall Funeral Home, Bowie, Md. Interment will be at a later date in the Arlington National Cemetery.
Mr. Ledger was born in Sumter County on Dec. 2, 1934, to the late Pauline McNeely and Daniel Jackson Ledger. On Aug. 7, 1957, he married the late Diana Lee Willey Ledger.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and sister, Christine McGlamry.
Survivors include his children, Ralph E. Ledger, Michelle Ledger-Marshall and Michael S. Ledger; grandchildren, Dawn Marie Ledger-Helton, Jason Allen Ledger, Kevin Pangle, Ericka Pangle-Remson, Corey Marshall and Justin M. Ledger; siblings, Polly Kendrick, Paul Ledger, Martha Sparks, Mary Julia Fincher, Barbara Cox, John Dan Ledger and Aubrey Ledger.
Mr. Jesse H. Lindsey
Mr. Jesse H. Lindsey, 88, of Gibson entered into rest on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. Lindsay was a native of Washington County, but had lived in Gibson for many years. He was a son of the late Jesse L. and Nancy Kitchens Lindsey. Mr. Lindsey was a heavy equipment operator with Washington County for 23 years before retiring.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, at Taylor Funeral Home, Gibson, with Jeremy Kelly officiating. Burial followed in the Zeta Cemetery, Tennille.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edda Mae Snider Lindsey; brothers, Earl Lindsey, Harold Lindsey and Jimmy Lindsey; and sister, Edna Laton.
Survivors include his sons, Lamar Lindsey of Savannah, David Lindsey and Danny Lindsey, both of Milledgeville, and Rodney Lindsey of Winton, N.D.; sisters, Catherine Leveret and Rosa Lee Brown, both of Sandersville; stepdaughters, Julia Williams and Jennie Veazey, both of Gibson; stepson, John Snider of Gibson; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Linda P. Nichols
Mrs. Linda P. Nichols, 66, of Thomson entered into rest on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015.
Mrs. Nichols was born in Augusta to the late Joseph O. Shelton and the late Ethel Cranford Shelton. She was the 1965-1966 Homecoming Queen of American High School, Karlsruhe, Germany. Mrs. Nichols lived most of her life in Thomson and worked at First National Bank, SunTrust Bank and retired from Citizens Bank. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, at Beggs Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was private.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Elaine Dent.
Survivors include her husband, George Nichols; son, Scott Nichols (Yusely) of Villa Rica; daughter, Kristen E. Nichols of Thomson; sisters, Susan Montgomery of Warrenton, and Brenda Reed of Mitchell; and grandchild, Valerie Nichols.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Prospect Association Cemetery Fund, in care of Kathy Groseclose, 128 Myrick Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061.
Beggs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
W-4 (Ret.) John Taylor Peebles
Chief Warrant Officer 4 (Retired) John Taylor Peebles, 75, of Avera entered into rest on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at his residence.
Celebration of life services, with full military honors, will be held at James Funeral Home Chapel at noon on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, with Dr. James M. Ford officiating. Mr. Peeble’s wish is that everyone attending the services wears patriotic colors or camo, not suits and ties. In a private ceremony, per his wishes, his cremains will be scattered at sea.
The family will receive friends at James Funeral Home on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at 11 a.m.
Mr. Peebles was born in Titusville, Penn., to the late Eleanor Prather Peebles and the late Taylor Peebles. He joined the U.S. Navy after graduating from Academy High, Erie, Penn. He served during Vietnam, retiring as Chief Warrant Officer 4 with more than 29 years of service. He was plank owner of USS Alywin FF1081, as well as a lifetime member of NCOA. After retirement from the Navy, he worked in various jobs and lived in various parts of the U.S. before settling in Georgia to be close to family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Tom Glass.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ann Peebles; children, Darlene Nerich (Tom), John J. Peebles (Loretta), Michael P. Peebles (Liana), Harold A. Peebles, Sherry McCormack (Joe) and Michael Cook; siblings, Sissy Glass and Tim Peebles (Kathy); mother of his children, Virginia B. Peebles; grandchildren, Desiree Killian (James), Dakota Peebles, Jesse T. Peebles, Khristina Parks, Christopher Convery and Adrianna Cook; great-grandchildren, Bailey M. Killian, Paytonn Parks, Skylar Parks and Bailey Parks; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the local hospice of one’s choice or to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America (ccfa.org).
James Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Donnie P. Reese
Mr. Donnie P. Reese, 77, of Thomson entered into rest on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at University/ McDuffie Hospital.
Mr. Reese was a native of Glascock County, but had lived in Thomson for many years. He was retired from the Thomson Company and attended Thomson Church of God.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at Mt. Zion Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Bobby Farmer officiating.
Survivors include his sisters, Ozilla Marsh, Gibson, and Lucille Kea, Soperton; and a grandson.
Curtis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Gisela Elizabeth Kleinz Williams
Mrs. Gisela Elizabeth Kleinz Williams, 89, of Louisville entered into rest Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at Jefferson Hospital, Louisville, following an extended illness.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at Zeta Cemetery, Tennille, with Rev. Scot Nash officiating.
Mrs. Williams was a native of Dilllenbug, Germany, born to the late George Kleinz and the late Elizabeth Wolf Kleinz. She had resided in Louisville for many years. She was a homemaker and member of Louisville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Williams was a volunteer Pink Lady for Jefferson Hospital, a member of the Louisville Garden Club, and did arts and crafts for her church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Wesley Williams.
Survivors include her sister-in-law, Sara Williams Gibson of Louisville; nieces, Anita Hartley of Musella, and Gisela W. Warlies of Germany; nephews, Glenn Hartley of Warner Robins, and Ronnie Gibson of Louisville.
May and Smith Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.