Miss Tobiann Holdaway
Miss Tobiann Holdaway, 46, of Matthews entered into rest on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at her residence after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer.
A celebration of life services will be held at James Funeral Home Chapel at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, with Rev. Tommy Anderson officiating. The family will receive friends after the service.
One of three children born to Diane Nadine Fifield Holdaway and the late Earl Wayne Holdaway, Miss Holdaway grew up in Boston, Mass. After graduating high school, she moved to Salisbury where she worked as a store attendant at a campground. In 2003, she moved to Georgia. She worked for eight years at the Jet Store No. 64, Stapleton.
She was preceded in death by her father; and maternal grandparents, Gertrude Butcher Fifield and George Fifield.
Survivors include her mother; children, Marilyn Nadine Holdaway and Mishelle Hope Holdaway; fiancé, Charles Hughes; siblings, Melissa Fikurt (J.R.) and Adam Holdaway (Sarah); and granddaughter, Olivia Ann Lowe.
James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Barbara P. Lampp
Mrs. Barbara P. Lampp, 82, of Gibson entered into rest on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at Gibson Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Lampp was a native of Jefferson County, but had lived in Gibson for many years. She was a daughter of the late Ralph Powell and Lucy Maye Arrington Powell. She retired after 32 years of service from Stapleton Garment as a machine operator and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at Bethel United Methodist Church, with Rev. Sam Collins and Rev. Tommy Anderson officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Walter Powell.
Survivors include her husband, T.J. Jabor Lampp of Gibson; daughter, Ann Marsh of Gibson; sons, Lewis Lampp and Tom Lampp, both of Gibson; sisters, Susie Brown of Augusta, and Betty Alley of Harlem; brothers, Joe Powell of Harlem, Homer Powell of Blairsville, and John Powell of Augusta; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were David Lampp, Stevie Lampp, Richard Brassell, James Powell, Jeff Ashley and Michael Power.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the adult Sunday school class of Bethel United Methodist Church.
Taylor Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Jimmy Lord
Mr. Jimmy Lord, 79, of Sandersville entered into rest on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at Washington County Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Lord was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County, the son of the late George Raymond Lord Sr. and the late Orian Catherine Brown Lord. He was a 1954 graduate of Harrison High School and John A. Gupton School of Mortuary Science, Nashville Tenn. Mr. Lord worked as a licensed funeral director and embalmer for 35 years at Mayo-Lord Funeral Home, where he was owner and operator. He owned and operated Jimmy Lord Memorials. Mr. Lord served as coroner of Washington County from 1968 until he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1976, where he served for 32 years until he retired in 2008. While serving in the House of Representatives, Mr. Lord served on the Agriculture, Natural Resources, Transportation, State Institute Properties committees and was chairman of the Defense and Veterans committee, Insurance Committee and Rules, Operation, Regulated Industries and Health and Ecology committees. He was the owner of Jimmy Lord Insurance from 1997 to 2014. He was a former member of the Sandersville Lions Club and the Hamilton Masonic Lodge.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Sandersville, with Rev. Lee Lacey, Rev. Mack Jackson, Elder Kenneth Brantley and Rev. Andy Carter officiating. Burial was in Brownwood Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Fronie McCoy Lord; and sister, Betty L. Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Florence McDaniel Johnson Lord of Sandersville; daughters, Kathy Lord Carlson (Larry) of Sandersville, and Rhonda Lord Nobles (Todd) of Maclenny, Fla.; stepchildren, Terrie Johnson Veal (Chris) of Sandersville, Glenn Johnson (Martha), Elizabeth Johnson Bishop (Louis), Renea Johnson and Samantha Johnson Carter (Andy), all of Davisboro; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, G.R. Lord Jr. (Rosalyn) of Sandersville; and caregivers, Joyce Dixon and Brenda Hurst.
Pallbearers were Gary Hutcheson, John Jones, Bill McCullough, George Garbutt, Tommy Walker, Horace Daniel, Thomas Smith, Tommy Sheppard, Gary Anderson, Dwight Riddle, Larry Mathis, George Lord, Harold Dawson and Larry Carlson.
Honorary pallbearers were former associates with the Georgia General Assembly. ‘
Donations may be made to the Sandersville Lions Club Sight Project, P.O. Box 671, Sandersville, GA 31082.
May and Smith Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. May Jean Averett Norton
Mrs. May Jean Averett Norton, 73, of Trenton, S.C., entered into rest at her residence on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.
Mrs. Norton was born in Zebina, but had been a resident of Aiken County for the past 30 years. She was a retired salad room manager with Western Sizzler Steak House. She was of the Baptist faith.
A graveside service was held at Woodland Baptist Church Cemetery, Matthews, on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, at 3 p.m., with Chaplain Dexter Lambert officiating.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlton Averett and Minnie Ree Gay Averett; sisters, Lois Scott, Betty Cook and Claudine Prather; brothers, Broadus Averett, J.T. Averett and Carlton Averett Jr.; and grandson, Jesse Joe Yassney.
Survivors include her husband, Oscar Lee Norton; daughters, Debra Barfield and Brenda Ard, both of Aiken, S.C., and Shirley Yassney of Grovetown; son, Bill Prescott of Hephzibah; sister, Ree Turner of Hephzibah; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Napier Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Benjamin Pollard
Mr. Benjamin Pollard, 83, entered into rest on Oct. 10, 2015.
Mr. Pollard was born Aug. 4, 1932, to the late Timothy B. and Dora Lewis Pollard in Armour, N.C. He later moved to New York City, and met and married Lillian Stroble. They had three children. He retired from the Housing Preservation Department of New York City. After retirement, he did contract work.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and child, Bernie Pollard Sr.
Survivors include his daughters, Jerlyn (Robert) Smith-Hudson and Angela (Albert) Pollard Joseph; granddaughters, Joy (Justin) Staten, Shinayd Pollard-Joseph, Daphne Napier (Badruddin Zaid); grandson, Bernie (Keisha) Pollard Jr.; great-granddaughter, Jamira of Georgia; siblings, Pearlene Hattie Moore, Garrison Pollard, Helen Lacewell, Robert Pollard, Carolyn Pollard, Azalie Graham, Alaid Pollard and Lara Mae Dickson; and a host of other relatives.
David Layne-Floyd Gilmore Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Colleen Farrington Price
Mrs. Colleen Farrington Price entered into rest on Oct. 12, 2015, while in Hospice Care in Jupiter, Fla.
Mrs. Price was born on Aug. 5, 1936, in in New Mexico. She was raised in Augusta, and had lived in Sandersville, Baton Rouge, La., Savannah, and spent many early years in New York City.
She was buried in Bartow.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence F. Price; and mother, Rev. Eleanor Scott.
Survivors include her daughter, Diane Lane; granddaughter, Eleanor Lambert; sister, Theresa Scott; and brothers, James Scott (June), and Samuel Scott (Dana).
May and Smith Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Robert Len Quarles
Mr. Robert Len Quarles, 62, of Lincolnton entered into rest on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at his residence.
Mr. Quarles was the son of the late John Lindsey Quarles and the late Betty Jo Adams. He was a former construction foreman and heavy equipment operator and was presently employed with Wilhoit Gas Company. Mr. Quarles served in the National Guard and attended First Assembly of God.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at First Assembly of God, with Rev. Lanis Lewis and Rev. Terry Bonds officiating. Interment was in St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Survivors include his companion, Marie Jackson; daughters, Angelia Collins (Chris) of Lincolnton, and Stephanie Hadden (Randy) of Avera; stepdaughter, Mallory Banks of Lincolnton; grandchildren, Christopher Collins Jr., Brandon Collins, Macie Lyn Hadden, Kathryn Hadden and Jackson Banks; sisters, Linda Smith and Pam Turner, both of Lincolnton, and Lucy Polk of Lexington, S.C.
Pallbearers were Kelly Wells, Todd Wells, Gene Wells, Richard Smith, James Quarles, Justin Quarles, Christopher Collins Jr., Dakota Turner and Lee Hill.
Honorary pallbearers were Thomas Quarles, Terry Quarles and George Dill.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to T.J. & Friends Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 6161, Elberton, GA 30635.
Rees Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Miss Dorothy Evelyn “Eve” Puckett
Miss Dorothy Evelyn “Eve” Puckett, 55, entered into rest on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015.
Miss Puckett was born in Milledgeville, graduated from Louisville High School in 1978 and immediately became affiliated with Georgia College. She received undergraduate degrees in criminal justice, political science and public administration, as well as several master’s degrees from Georgia College, where she currently worked as the Title IX Coordinator and was professionally associated with Georgia College for more than 30 years. She was of the Methodist faith.
A celebration of life ceremony was held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at Georgia College Centennial Center. A private graveside service followed at West View Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Howard and May Smith Puckett; brother, Stan Puckett; and nephew, Chris Puckett.
Survivors include her brothers, Lany Puckett (Shella) of Warner Robins, and Chuck Puckett (Kay) of Milledgeville; sisters, Jennie Lyle (Steve) of Milledgeville, Debbie Pennington (Fred) Sandersville, and Susan Puckett of Macon; nephews and niece, Les Tyson, Kalen Puckett and Nathan Puckett, all of Milledgeville, Michael Odom of Warner Robins, Traci Upton (Grayson) of Sandersville, and Freddie Pennington (Kathy) of Johnson City, Tenn.; and a host of cousins, great-nephews and -nieces, other family and friends.
Moores Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.
Miss Willie Ruth Freeman Weston
Miss Willie Ruth Freeman Weston, 66, of Wrens entered into rest on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, at her residence.
Born in Wrens, Miss Weston was one of six children born to Annie Ruth Stone Freeman and the late John Willie Freeman, both of Jefferson County. She graduated at Jefferson County High School and attended Albany State. She then began a career in accounting, and later married the late Franklin Howard Weston of Kansas City, Mo. Together they shared one child. Miss Weston then spent the remainder of her life living in Wrens with her life partner, Allen Donald Brinson, originally of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
A celebration of life service was held at James Funeral Home Chapel at noon on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, with Rev. Tony Brown officiating.
Survivors include her son, Malcolm Cecil Weston of Brooklyn, N.Y.; siblings, MaryAnne Thomas of Fairfax, Va., Barbara F. Atkins (Billie) of Louisville, John Willie Freeman Jr. (Sharon) of Augusta, Calvin L. Freeman (Karen) of Aldie, Va., and Angela D. Freeman of Fairfax, Va.; aunt, Rosetta Habersham; and a host nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers were Masonic Lodge brothers.
James Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.