Funeral services for Colleen Turner Griffin, 76, of Matthews, N.C., formerly of Washington, were held Saturday, December 26, 2009, at Hopkins Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Newsome officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery. She died Monday, December 21, at the Charlotte Healthcare Center, in North Carolina.
Mrs. Griffin was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of Walter II and Elizabeth Launette Turner. She was a versatile athlete, having excelled in basketball, tennis, bowling, golf, and other sports.
Survivors include a daughter, Gloria G. Fogle; a son and daughterin law, Thomas M. Griffin III and his wife, Melcia; two sisters, Gloria T. Cooper of Louisville, and Jackie T. Bailey, of Atlanta; a brother, Walter (Buzzy) Turner Jr. of Washington; and four grandchildren, Tommy Griffin, Christian Griffin, Arora Fogle, and Shannon Fogle..
Memorial contributions may be made to the Autism Society, 4340 East West Highway, Suite 350, Bethesda, MD 20814-3067.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Asa William Bennett
Graveside services for Asa William “Bill” Bennett, 67, of Washington, were held Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, followed by a memorial service at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator at 2:00 p.m. He died Thursday, December 24, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta.
Mr. Bennett was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Asa Monroe Bennett and Annie Leila Wells Bennett of Washington. He was the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Robert Bennett of Washington and the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Corley Wells of Valdosta. He was a member and former senior warden of the Episcopal Church of the Mediator in Washington.
Mr. Bennett graduated from Washington-Wilkes High School in 1960 where he participated in school clubs and academic organizations and was a member of the Tiger football team. He attended Oxford College of Emory University before transferring to the University of Georgia where he received a bachelor’s degree in History in 1964. After teaching history at Oxford of Emory for two years, he returned to Washington-Wilkes to found the Bennett Implement Company and to farm. He was a member and served a term as president of the Georgia Farm Equipment Association. In 1985, he became a certified public accountant and established the CPA firm of Bennett, Davidson, and Associates. He was a member of the American Association of Certified Public Accountants in addition to sitting on the board of directors for United Community Banks and Life of the South Insurance Company.
Very active in community affairs, Bennett was past treasurer of the Washington-Wilkes Humane Shelter Association and the Washington- Wilkes Arts Foundation. He was a former member of the Mary Willis Library Board and chairman of the North Alexander School Association.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Evelyn Coulter Bennett of Washington; a daughter, Katherine Elise Bennett of Columbus, Ohio; and two sisters, Joyce Bennett Crouch of Amherst, Massachusetts, and Mary Ann Bennett Hawkins of Morrow.
Honorary pallbearers included Marvin McAvoy, Pete Kopecky, Davd Olmstead, Jim Burton, and John Davidson of Washington; Carol Burt of St. Simons Island; Henry Mann of Atlanta; Jimmy Tallent and W.C. Nelson of Blairsville; and Butch Houston of Nashville.
Memorials may be sent to the Washington-Wilkes Humane Shelter Association, P.O. Box 121, Washington 30673; North Alexander School Association, P.O. Box 922, Washington 30673; or the Episcopal Church of the Mediator, P.O. Box 716, Washington 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
Troy M. Chafin
Graveside services for Troy M. Chafin, 75, of Rayle were held Thursday, December 24, 2009, at Rock United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rayle, with Rev. Donnie Berry officiating. He died Tuesday, December 22, in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Augusta.
Mr. Chafin was a native of Wilkes County and had lived here all his life. He was the son of the late Miles and Willie Pearl Gresham Chafin. He served in the United States Army and was a truck driver.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Shirley Chafin of Rayle; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mack and Susan Chafin, Washington, and Ronnie Chafin and Raquel Johnson, Rayle; three daughters and sons-inlaw, Sheila and Ken Arnold, Lexington, Terri Diaz, Rayle, and Tangie Chafin and Eric Archer, Washington; three brothers, Pete Chafin, Augusta, Malcolm Chafin and Alvin Chafin, Washngton; two sisters, Jean Davenport and Nell Turpin, Washington; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Tommy Fong, Willard Queen, Kenny Pratt, Ricky Donagan, Roger McAvoy, and Charlie Arnold.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rock United Methodist Church, Rayle.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Chafin was a native of Wilkes County and had lived here all his life. He was the son of the late Miles and Willie Pearl Gresham Chafin. He served in the United States Army and was a truck driver.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Shirley Chafin of Rayle; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mack and Susan Chafin, Washington, and Ronnie Chafin and Raquel Johnson, Rayle; three daughters and sons-inlaw, Sheila and Ken Arnold, Lexington, Terri Diaz, Rayle, and Tangie Chafin and Eric Archer, Washington; three brothers, Pete Chafin, Augusta, Malcolm Chafin and Alvin Chafin, Washngton; two sisters, Jean Davenport and Nell Turpin, Washington; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Tommy Fong, Willard Queen, Kenny Pratt, Ricky Donagan, Roger McAvoy, and Charlie Arnold.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rock United Methodist Church, Rayle.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
Catherine Lannae
A memorial service for Catherine (Cathy) Wallis Lannae, 65, of Danburg Road, Washington, was held Sunday, December 27, 2009, at the Washington Episcopal Church of the Mediator. She died Thursday, December 24, at her home.
Mrs. Lannae was a native of Atlanta and was the daughter of the late Francis Earl Wallis and Miriam Dobbs Wallis. She had worked as a Human Resources Director; and in advertising for Wilkes Publishing Company, Washington. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Mediator. She was an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society, the Relay for Life program, the Wilkes County Senior Citizens Center, and was a member of the Washington Woman’s Club and the Society for Human Resources Management.
Survivors include her husband, Lamont Lannae of Washington; three daughters, Robin Williams Shackleford and her husband Ben, Beth Lannae Rainey and her husband Russell, and Amy Lannae Broadnax and her husband John; a son, L.L. (Trey) Lannae; two brothers, Francis Earl Wallis Jr., and David Sherman Wallis; and five grandchildren, Isabel Catherine Shackleford, Ben Shackleford Jr., John Shackleford, John Ellis Broadnax, and Elizabeth Kathryn Rainey.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Lannae was a native of Atlanta and was the daughter of the late Francis Earl Wallis and Miriam Dobbs Wallis. She had worked as a Human Resources Director; and in advertising for Wilkes Publishing Company, Washington. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Mediator. She was an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society, the Relay for Life program, the Wilkes County Senior Citizens Center, and was a member of the Washington Woman’s Club and the Society for Human Resources Management.
Survivors include her husband, Lamont Lannae of Washington; three daughters, Robin Williams Shackleford and her husband Ben, Beth Lannae Rainey and her husband Russell, and Amy Lannae Broadnax and her husband John; a son, L.L. (Trey) Lannae; two brothers, Francis Earl Wallis Jr., and David Sherman Wallis; and five grandchildren, Isabel Catherine Shackleford, Ben Shackleford Jr., John Shackleford, John Ellis Broadnax, and Elizabeth Kathryn Rainey.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Grady Leslie Patterson Jr.
Long-serving former State Treasurer Grady L. Patterson Jr. was celebrated Thursday as a dedicated public servant of impeccable integrity, who for more than 35 years fiercely guarded South Carolina's financial reputation.
"He would not take home a pencil to use because it was state property," said the Rev. Agnes W. Norfleet, who eulogized Patterson at Columbia's Shandon Presbyterian Church.
Patterson also was saluted as a steadfast witness of his Christian faith, whose example guided the lives of his children, grandchildren and others.
Grady Patterson's casket is brought outside Shandon Presbyterian Church as family follows after funeral services for the longtime former state treasurer, Thursday, December 10, 2009.
- Gerry Melendez/gmelendez@thestate.com
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The longtime state treasurer was buried Thursday.
Born: Jan. 13, 1924
Birthplace: Calhoun Falls, in Abbeville County
Residence: Columbia
Family: Married to Marjorie Faucett; six children and 13 grandchildren
Education: Attended Clemson University; received bachelor's and law degrees from the University of South Carolina
Political experience: Patterson was elected state treasurer after the 1966 death of four-term state Treasurer Jefferson Bates. Patterson went on to serve seven terms. He was defeated in 1994 but re-elected in 1998. He was treasurer until 2006, when he was defeated by Republican Thomas Ravenel, who subsequently resigned in a drug scandal.
Military service: Patterson was a fighter pilot in World War II, leaving active duty in 1946. He was recalled to active duty in the Korean War and during the Berlin crisis. Patterson was active in the S.C. Air National Guard for 40 years, earning the rank of lieutenant general.
"He was a treasure," said Norfleet. "Grady Patterson has shown how awe and humility before the Lord is our treasure."
Patterson, 85, who died Monday, was first elected state treasurer in 1966 and served under eight S.C. governors - four Democrats and four Republicans.
Three governors - Republicans James Edwards and Mark Sanford and Democrat Jim Hodges - attended Thursday's services, seated across the aisle from the family along with a string of other dignitaries, including state representatives and constitutional officers.
Edwards, who from 1975 to 1979 was the state's first Republican governor since Reconstruction, said Democrat Patterson told him upon taking office, "I'm here to help you any way I can over the next four years," which he did.
As the state wrestled with budget shortfalls at that time, much as it is now, Edwards said Patterson told him the state needed a "rainy day" fund to help get through tough times, then proceeded to make it happen.
"Our AAA credit rating is testament to his conservative principles," Edwards said.
Hodges, governor from 1999 to 2003, brought a little levity to the services when he told the congregation, "Grady's being called home is proof that even God needs (good) financial advice once in a while."
Hodges applauded Patterson for his devotion to maintaining a healthy state retirement system, and his role in bringing about a $1 billion public school construction bond in 1999, the first of its kind since the 1950s.
Hodges reminded listeners of a bumper sticker Patterson used that read, "Character Counts." Hodges said discipline, elegance, integrity, vision and loyalty were among Patterson's hallmarks.
"He was with you in good times," Hodges said. "He was with you in bad times."
BURIAL WITH HONORS
Patterson's flag-draped coffin was rolled into a full sanctuary that was dressed for Advent, the Christian faith's season of holy waiting and Christmas.
Led by Marjorie, his wife of 58 years, Patterson's family marched in behind his body, some of the youngest in quieted tears.
In prayer, Norfleet asked those who mourned Patterson would be upheld by God's peace.
"Give thanks that Grady's season of declining health is over," she said, adding Patterson, a World War II fighter pilot and Air National Guard member who loved to fly, was "flying now where he knew he would be."
A banner on the church wall near a lighted Christmas tree quoted from a hymn: "For all the saints who from their labor rest, Alleluia, Alleluia."
Patterson's burial in Elmwood Cemetery was with military honors as four F-16s soared over, one breaking off in a missing-man tribute to the retired lieutenant gen
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Former state treasurer Grady Patterson was laid to rest on Thursday as he was honored for his 36 years holding the office.
The retired Air Force general died Monday at 85.
The funeral was a who's who of state politicians and dignitaries who knew Patterson through his years as the treasurer.
But politics was put aside for just one day as friends and family remember the man who dedicated so much to the state.
Former Gov. Jim Hodges had plenty to say about Patterson's work.
"I mentioned at the funeral that his motto was 'character counts.' And if there was ever someone of high quality character, it was Grady Patterson," said Hodges. "He was dependable, honest, hardworking, all of the characteristics you admire, Grady Patterson embodied those."
Not only was Patterson remembered for his civil service, he was also remembered as a family man.
Patterson's grandson, Gray, remembers his grandfather setting high expectations, and sharing love to match.
"He was a grandfather that always expected us to do our best and always had unconditional love and support for everything we did," said Gray.
Jonathan Patterson said his grandfather leaves a simple but important legacy.
"The legacy he'll leave is that we need to remember what's good, do right by people and always do what's best for everybody," said Jonathan.
The years of service as treasurer can easily be added up, but the number of lives touched by Grady Patterson is a number no one will ever know.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Elizabeth B. Thorne "Libbet"
Elizabeth B. Thorne "Libbet"
Elizabeth “Libbet” Norwood Boyd Thorne died Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Well Spring. Mrs. Thorne was born on December 19, 1913, in Warrenton, NC to the late Elizabeth Burwell and William Norwood Boyd. She was married for over 60 years to the late Samuel Thomas Thorne, Jr. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Lucy Boyd Meade and Mariam Boyd Tisdale Orgain; her brother, Henry Armistead Boyd.
Beloved by her family, she is survived by her two daughters, Burwell T. Anthony and husband, F. Patt Anthony, and Agnes T. Harvin and husband, George M. Harvin; five grandchildren, Robert Thorne Anthony and wife, Jennifer, Elizabeth Boyd Anthony Long and husband, Josh, Lucy Reeves Anthony Sprange and husband, Brent, Samuel Thorne Harvin, and Paul Rose Harvin; six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Thorne was a graduate of Peace College and Duke University. After college, she taught school for several years in Mocksville and Warrenton, NC.
She was a faithful community volunteer, devoted friend, and avid gardener. She was a member of West Market Street Methodist Church, The Junior League of Greensboro, The Wednesday Literary Club, The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, and The Greensboro Garden Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 210 N. Main St, Warrenton, N.C. 27589, or to the Thorne-Clarke Cemetery, 262 Drumgold, Littleton, NC 27850. A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 19, at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Warrenton, North Carolina, at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the home of Burwell and Patt Anthony. Hanes Lineberry North Elm Street Chapel is assisting the family.
Elizabeth “Libbet” Norwood Boyd Thorne died Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Well Spring. Mrs. Thorne was born on December 19, 1913, in Warrenton, NC to the late Elizabeth Burwell and William Norwood Boyd. She was married for over 60 years to the late Samuel Thomas Thorne, Jr. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Lucy Boyd Meade and Mariam Boyd Tisdale Orgain; her brother, Henry Armistead Boyd.
Beloved by her family, she is survived by her two daughters, Burwell T. Anthony and husband, F. Patt Anthony, and Agnes T. Harvin and husband, George M. Harvin; five grandchildren, Robert Thorne Anthony and wife, Jennifer, Elizabeth Boyd Anthony Long and husband, Josh, Lucy Reeves Anthony Sprange and husband, Brent, Samuel Thorne Harvin, and Paul Rose Harvin; six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Thorne was a graduate of Peace College and Duke University. After college, she taught school for several years in Mocksville and Warrenton, NC.
She was a faithful community volunteer, devoted friend, and avid gardener. She was a member of West Market Street Methodist Church, The Junior League of Greensboro, The Wednesday Literary Club, The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, and The Greensboro Garden Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 210 N. Main St, Warrenton, N.C. 27589, or to the Thorne-Clarke Cemetery, 262 Drumgold, Littleton, NC 27850. A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 19, at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Warrenton, North Carolina, at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the home of Burwell and Patt Anthony. Hanes Lineberry North Elm Street Chapel is assisting the family.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Sherry Newsome,
Graveside services for Sherry Wallace Newsome, 63, of Thomson Road, Washington, were held Saturday, November 28, 2009, at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Leonard Dupree and Rev. Jimmy Newsome officiating. She died Thursday, November 26, at her home.
Mrs. Newsome was the daughter of Blanche Henderson Wallace and the late Henry Newton Wallace of Lincolnton. She was a devoted caregiver and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 43 years, G.B. Newsome Jr., Washington; a son, Burt Newsome of Washington; two daughters, Rebecca Shane Gaines of Nicholson, and Shannon Elizabeth Thomason of Tignall; three grandchildren, Trace Newsome, Tanner Barnett, and Taylor McAvoy; a brother, Garnett Wallace of Lincolnton; and a sister, Nan W. Goff of McCormick, S.C.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to T.J. and Friends Foundation Inc., 1675 Deep Creek Road, Dewy Rose, Ga. 30634, or to the Cancer Relief Fund, 2090 Thomson Road, Washington 30673.
Rees Funeral Home of Lincolnton was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Newsome was the daughter of Blanche Henderson Wallace and the late Henry Newton Wallace of Lincolnton. She was a devoted caregiver and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 43 years, G.B. Newsome Jr., Washington; a son, Burt Newsome of Washington; two daughters, Rebecca Shane Gaines of Nicholson, and Shannon Elizabeth Thomason of Tignall; three grandchildren, Trace Newsome, Tanner Barnett, and Taylor McAvoy; a brother, Garnett Wallace of Lincolnton; and a sister, Nan W. Goff of McCormick, S.C.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to T.J. and Friends Foundation Inc., 1675 Deep Creek Road, Dewy Rose, Ga. 30634, or to the Cancer Relief Fund, 2090 Thomson Road, Washington 30673.
Rees Funeral Home of Lincolnton was in charge of arrangements.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Reid Crow
Graveside services for Marshall Reid Crow, 86, of Decatur, were held Saturday, November 21, 2009, in The Decatur City Cemetery. He died Monday, November 16.
Mr. Crow was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late James J. and Mary Isabelle Logan Crow. He was the widower of Elizabeth "Libba" Dillard Crow. Mr. Crow enlisted in the military service shortly after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He trained as an aircraft engineer and gunner and became a member of the Army 8th Air Corps, 95th Bomber Group, 412th Air Squadron, in early 1943. He was a B-17 engineer and top turret gunner and flew 23 missions over Europe in a B-17 before being shot down over Germany. The entire crew survived and were prisoners of war for the next 19 months in German Stalag 17b which at its peak held 4000 Americans. After enduring 19 months of unbelievable hardships and near death, the crew survived and was liberated by American troops. Upon his return home, he and his brother, the late Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force WWII James A. Crow, established Collegiate Press, a printing business in downtown Atlanta and successfully operated it until retirement in 1991. Both men grew up on Depot Street in Washington-Wilkes.
Mr. Crow was a beloved and respected resident of the Emory/ Decatur community and was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Decatur. He was a member of the Dixie Wing-a branch of the Commemorative Air Force.
Survivors include four nieces, Tricia Crow Lehmann, Dunwoody; Kathy Crow Jones, Snellville; Martha Harrington Ingram, Jasper; and Carol Mansfield Cornelius, Atlanta; and a nephew, Bobby Dillard of Raleigh, N.C.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the USO, Jean R. Amos USO Center, c/o MaryLou Austin, Hartsfield- Jackson International Airport, #320, Terminal Atrium, Atlanta, GA 30320.
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Mr. Crow was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late James J. and Mary Isabelle Logan Crow. He was the widower of Elizabeth "Libba" Dillard Crow. Mr. Crow enlisted in the military service shortly after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He trained as an aircraft engineer and gunner and became a member of the Army 8th Air Corps, 95th Bomber Group, 412th Air Squadron, in early 1943. He was a B-17 engineer and top turret gunner and flew 23 missions over Europe in a B-17 before being shot down over Germany. The entire crew survived and were prisoners of war for the next 19 months in German Stalag 17b which at its peak held 4000 Americans. After enduring 19 months of unbelievable hardships and near death, the crew survived and was liberated by American troops. Upon his return home, he and his brother, the late Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force WWII James A. Crow, established Collegiate Press, a printing business in downtown Atlanta and successfully operated it until retirement in 1991. Both men grew up on Depot Street in Washington-Wilkes.
Mr. Crow was a beloved and respected resident of the Emory/ Decatur community and was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Decatur. He was a member of the Dixie Wing-a branch of the Commemorative Air Force.
Survivors include four nieces, Tricia Crow Lehmann, Dunwoody; Kathy Crow Jones, Snellville; Martha Harrington Ingram, Jasper; and Carol Mansfield Cornelius, Atlanta; and a nephew, Bobby Dillard of Raleigh, N.C.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the USO, Jean R. Amos USO Center, c/o MaryLou Austin, Hartsfield- Jackson International Airport, #320, Terminal Atrium, Atlanta, GA 30320.
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Robert Harper
Robert Harper, 88, of Rayle, died November 17, 2009, in Wills Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Harper was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Royal Stokely Harper and the late Elizabeth Newsome Harper. He was a retired automobile dealer and coroner of Wilkes County, 1966- 1990. He served his country in the CCC from 1938 to 1942 and the U.S. Marines from 1942 to 1945. He was a Wilkes County school bus driver, 1959-1979, and deacon emeritus of Sardis Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Howard Harper of Rayle; two sons, William H. Harper, Rayle, and Robert Franklin Harper Jr., Demorest; a sister, Laura Jean Stewart, Union Point; a brother, Boyce N. Harper, Lakeland, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Harper was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Royal Stokely Harper and the late Elizabeth Newsome Harper. He was a retired automobile dealer and coroner of Wilkes County, 1966- 1990. He served his country in the CCC from 1938 to 1942 and the U.S. Marines from 1942 to 1945. He was a Wilkes County school bus driver, 1959-1979, and deacon emeritus of Sardis Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Howard Harper of Rayle; two sons, William H. Harper, Rayle, and Robert Franklin Harper Jr., Demorest; a sister, Laura Jean Stewart, Union Point; a brother, Boyce N. Harper, Lakeland, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Saturday, November 21, 2009
Herman Lee Mauldin
Funeral services for Herman Lee Mauldin, 88, of Rayle were held Sunday, March 8, 2009, in County Line Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Tucker officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He died Thursday, March 5, at his home.
Mr. Mauldin was a native of Paulding County and was a member of County Line Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for 49 years. He was a retired truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Maude Mansfield Mauldin, or Rayle; two daughters, Mary Mauldin Tankersley and her husband Jerry and Martha Mauldin Lawrence of Thomson; two brothers, Raymond Mauldin of Cornelia and Jack Mauldin of Washington; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Eddie Walker, Clay Walker, Brian Bailey, Rodney Shedd, Jonnie Walker, and Bobby Walker.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Mauldin was a native of Paulding County and was a member of County Line Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for 49 years. He was a retired truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Maude Mansfield Mauldin, or Rayle; two daughters, Mary Mauldin Tankersley and her husband Jerry and Martha Mauldin Lawrence of Thomson; two brothers, Raymond Mauldin of Cornelia and Jack Mauldin of Washington; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Eddie Walker, Clay Walker, Brian Bailey, Rodney Shedd, Jonnie Walker, and Bobby Walker.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Lucy Mae Evans
Funeral services for Lucy Mae Evans, 89, of Rayle were held Saturday, March 21, 2009, at the Lyonsville Baptist Church, Rayle, with Pastor Garnie Shorter officiating. She died Saturday, March 14. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Evans was born in Rayle to the late Rosie Lee Ector (Williams) and Willie Jordan. She and her late husband, Paul Evans, raised 12 children. She was a homemaker whose hobbies included sewing, fishing, and gardening. She was a member of the Lyonsville Baptist Church where she served on the Mother Board.
Mrs. Evans is survived by 10 of her children, Katie Childs, Rosie Foster and her husband James, Lucinda Evans, Mary and Jim Tillman, Allentown, Pa., Lila Evans of Smyrna, Jimmy Evans, Willie R. Evans, Daisy Evans, and Claudette Jones of Washington, and Dorothy J. and Janard Dodd of Lithonia; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-greatgrandchildren.
Davenport-McLendon Mortuary of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Evans was born in Rayle to the late Rosie Lee Ector (Williams) and Willie Jordan. She and her late husband, Paul Evans, raised 12 children. She was a homemaker whose hobbies included sewing, fishing, and gardening. She was a member of the Lyonsville Baptist Church where she served on the Mother Board.
Mrs. Evans is survived by 10 of her children, Katie Childs, Rosie Foster and her husband James, Lucinda Evans, Mary and Jim Tillman, Allentown, Pa., Lila Evans of Smyrna, Jimmy Evans, Willie R. Evans, Daisy Evans, and Claudette Jones of Washington, and Dorothy J. and Janard Dodd of Lithonia; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-greatgrandchildren.
Davenport-McLendon Mortuary of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Grace Newsome Speer
Graveside services for Grace Newsome Speer. 92, of Tampa, Fla., will be held Friday, May 15, 2009, at Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. A memorial service will follow at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Washington.
Mrs. Speer was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Alexander Stephens Newsome and Ada Combs Newsome. She was the widow of Emmett Lawson Speer. She had been a resident of Tampa, Fla., since 1949, and had worked for 37 years as an office manage for a CPA firm. She was an active resident of John Knox Village in Tampa at the time of her death. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Washington and an associate member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Washington, and Temple Terrace United Methodist Church, Tampa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First UMC, 100 W. Liberty St., Washington 30673; Mt. Zion UMC, c/o Wade Dunnaway, 1137 Big Cedar Dr., Washington; or Temple Terrace UMC, 5030 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, Fla. 33617.
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Mrs. Speer was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Alexander Stephens Newsome and Ada Combs Newsome. She was the widow of Emmett Lawson Speer. She had been a resident of Tampa, Fla., since 1949, and had worked for 37 years as an office manage for a CPA firm. She was an active resident of John Knox Village in Tampa at the time of her death. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Washington and an associate member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Washington, and Temple Terrace United Methodist Church, Tampa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First UMC, 100 W. Liberty St., Washington 30673; Mt. Zion UMC, c/o Wade Dunnaway, 1137 Big Cedar Dr., Washington; or Temple Terrace UMC, 5030 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, Fla. 33617.
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Clement E. Sutton Jr.
Funeral services for Clement E. Sutton Jr., 95, of Boxford, Mass., were held Saturday, May 9, 2009, in the First Church Congregational, Boxford. Burial was in Village Cemetery. He died May 2, at his home.
Mr. Sutton was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Clement E. Sutton and Berta Green Sutton. He was married to the late Willena Zachry Sutton for 66 years. He was a graduate of Emory University in Atlanta, Class of 1934, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He began his professional career with the Georgia Power Company in Atlanta and later was associated with the General Electric Company for over 40 years. He attained the level of vice-president, group executive of the industrial group in Lynn, Mass., retiring in 1975. He had been a longtime resident of the Town of Boxford and was an active member and elder of the First Church Congregational.
Survivors include three daughters, Harriet Yamashita and her husband Katsuyoshi of Boxford, Jane Piedagnel and her husband Joseph of Hicksville, N.Y., and Elizabeth Sutton of Santa Fee, N.M.; a son, Clement E. Sutton III and his wife Nina of Londonderry., N.H.; 10 grandchildren, and seven greatgrandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Debt Reduction Fund for the Family Life Center at the First Church Congregational, Boxford, 4 Georgetown Road, Boxford, Mass 01921.
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Mr. Sutton was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Clement E. Sutton and Berta Green Sutton. He was married to the late Willena Zachry Sutton for 66 years. He was a graduate of Emory University in Atlanta, Class of 1934, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He began his professional career with the Georgia Power Company in Atlanta and later was associated with the General Electric Company for over 40 years. He attained the level of vice-president, group executive of the industrial group in Lynn, Mass., retiring in 1975. He had been a longtime resident of the Town of Boxford and was an active member and elder of the First Church Congregational.
Survivors include three daughters, Harriet Yamashita and her husband Katsuyoshi of Boxford, Jane Piedagnel and her husband Joseph of Hicksville, N.Y., and Elizabeth Sutton of Santa Fee, N.M.; a son, Clement E. Sutton III and his wife Nina of Londonderry., N.H.; 10 grandchildren, and seven greatgrandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Debt Reduction Fund for the Family Life Center at the First Church Congregational, Boxford, 4 Georgetown Road, Boxford, Mass 01921.
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Clarence Monroe Harper
Graveside services for Clarence Monroe Harper, 79, of Water Street, Washington, were held Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in Washington- Wilkes Memorial Gardens with Roy Powick officiating. He died Saturday, May 23, at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington.
Mr. Harper was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late John Will and Sara Emma Rhodes Harper. He had retired from Lindsey Chevrolet Co. where he managed the tire department and had worked for Pet Milk Inc. for many years. He served his country in the National Guard and was of non-denominational faith.
Survivors include his wife, Ethel Harper of Washington; two sons, Dennis Clarence Harper and his wife Mattie of Thomson, and Ronald David Harper of Tignall; two daughters, Janice Elaine Powick and her husband Roy of Augusta, and Jeannie Ganus and her husband Randall of Lincolnton; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, James Harper of Tignall; and a sister, Edna Blakey of Tignall.
Pallbearers included David Harper, Jason Bailey, Terry Blakey, Matt Berry, Matthew Powick, and Jimmy Harper. Honorary pallbearers included Brian Farr, William Adams, Jeffrey Blakey, Rhodes Seger, and Steve Brown.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Harper was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late John Will and Sara Emma Rhodes Harper. He had retired from Lindsey Chevrolet Co. where he managed the tire department and had worked for Pet Milk Inc. for many years. He served his country in the National Guard and was of non-denominational faith.
Survivors include his wife, Ethel Harper of Washington; two sons, Dennis Clarence Harper and his wife Mattie of Thomson, and Ronald David Harper of Tignall; two daughters, Janice Elaine Powick and her husband Roy of Augusta, and Jeannie Ganus and her husband Randall of Lincolnton; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, James Harper of Tignall; and a sister, Edna Blakey of Tignall.
Pallbearers included David Harper, Jason Bailey, Terry Blakey, Matt Berry, Matthew Powick, and Jimmy Harper. Honorary pallbearers included Brian Farr, William Adams, Jeffrey Blakey, Rhodes Seger, and Steve Brown.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mary Virginia Taylor Wheless
Graveside services for Mary Virginia Taylor Wheless, 85, of Washington were held Friday, July 10, 2009, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. Glen Kohlhagan officiating. She died Wednesday, July 8, at her home.
Mrs. Wheless was a native of Taliaferro County and was the daughter of the late Alva Grey and Mary Fitz Taylor. She was a retired merchandiser for Revco and a member of the Washington Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of Robert Clinton Wheless.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Cynthia Logan Wheless of Washington; a daughter and son-in-law, Tessa and Robert L. Steed, North Augusta; a sister, Sara Frances Mathis, Chesapeake, Va.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers included Haven Wheless, Chad Steed, Brent Steed, David Gay, William Morrison, and Karl Hughey. Pete Taylor and Larry Taylor served as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 644, Washington, GA 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Wheless was a native of Taliaferro County and was the daughter of the late Alva Grey and Mary Fitz Taylor. She was a retired merchandiser for Revco and a member of the Washington Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of Robert Clinton Wheless.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Cynthia Logan Wheless of Washington; a daughter and son-in-law, Tessa and Robert L. Steed, North Augusta; a sister, Sara Frances Mathis, Chesapeake, Va.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers included Haven Wheless, Chad Steed, Brent Steed, David Gay, William Morrison, and Karl Hughey. Pete Taylor and Larry Taylor served as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 644, Washington, GA 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Virginia Stevenson McClearen
Graveside services for Virginia Stevenson McClearen, 91, of Washington were held Tuesday, July 7, 2009, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. She died Saturday, July 4, in the Elbert Memorial Hospital, Elberton.
Mrs. McClearen was a native of Lincoln County and was the daughter of the late Clifford and Ida Ruth Wolfe Stevenson. She had lived in Washington most of her life and operated Virginia's Beauty Salon for more than 45 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington; the National Cosmetologist Association; and the Town and Country Garden Club which she served as president in 1959. She was the widow of William A. "Bill" McClearen Jr.
Survivors include a daughter, Valerie M. Jackson and her husband Bobby of Tignall; a son, Billy Mc- Clearen and his wife Barbara of Tifton; four grandchildren, Steve Jackson, Rob Jackson, Leianna M. Ishler, and Brittany McClearen; and seven great-grandchildren, Tabor, Brock, Maura, Hunter, Brent, Wilkes, and Lexie.
Beggs Funeral Home of Lincolnton was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. McClearen was a native of Lincoln County and was the daughter of the late Clifford and Ida Ruth Wolfe Stevenson. She had lived in Washington most of her life and operated Virginia's Beauty Salon for more than 45 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington; the National Cosmetologist Association; and the Town and Country Garden Club which she served as president in 1959. She was the widow of William A. "Bill" McClearen Jr.
Survivors include a daughter, Valerie M. Jackson and her husband Bobby of Tignall; a son, Billy Mc- Clearen and his wife Barbara of Tifton; four grandchildren, Steve Jackson, Rob Jackson, Leianna M. Ishler, and Brittany McClearen; and seven great-grandchildren, Tabor, Brock, Maura, Hunter, Brent, Wilkes, and Lexie.
Beggs Funeral Home of Lincolnton was in charge of arrangements.
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Mary Tolbert Tucker
Mary Tolbert Tucker, 84, of Washington died Tuesday, July 21, 2009.
Mrs. Tucker was a native of Oglethorpe County and was the daughter of the late George C. and Clara Boswell Tolbert. She was the widow of Bennie L. Tucker of Washington.
The family received friends at Mrs. Tucker's home on Glen Street, Washington, on Thursday, July 23.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Melvin and Becky Tucker, Washington, and Randy and Mable Tucker, Washington; a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and David Danner, Lincolnton; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Brad and Vonnie Tucker, Kevin and Lori Tucker, Amy Danner, Becky and Kyle Reese, Charles Danner, Melisa and Greg Scott, and Chrissie and Pembroke Pope IV; and eight great-grandchildren.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Tucker was a native of Oglethorpe County and was the daughter of the late George C. and Clara Boswell Tolbert. She was the widow of Bennie L. Tucker of Washington.
The family received friends at Mrs. Tucker's home on Glen Street, Washington, on Thursday, July 23.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Melvin and Becky Tucker, Washington, and Randy and Mable Tucker, Washington; a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and David Danner, Lincolnton; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Brad and Vonnie Tucker, Kevin and Lori Tucker, Amy Danner, Becky and Kyle Reese, Charles Danner, Melisa and Greg Scott, and Chrissie and Pembroke Pope IV; and eight great-grandchildren.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Peggy Moody Howard
Graveside services for Peggy Moody Howard, 74, of Washington, were held Wednesday, August 12, 2009, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. Rob Brown officiating. She died Sunday, August 9, in Wills Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Howard was a native of Union Point in Greene County, and was the daughter of the late Henry and Iris Moody. She was a homemaker and previous owner of Hendricks Florist for 10 years. She was a member of Ficklen Presbyterian Church where she served as treasurer for over 30 years. She was the widow of Joseph Chester Howard.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Terri and Bob 1232-08 A BC PSC Ad 6x4 2 /26 /09 P ickens, Washington, and Beth and Will Boyd, Spartanburg, S.C.; a brother, Bobby Moody, Conyers; a sister, Ann Buffington, Morrow; grandchildren, Gabe Wilder, Kasey Maddox, Trey Boyd, and Graham Boyd; and great-grandchildren, Dylan Wilder, Mason Wilder, Parker Eldredge, and Ashby Maddox.
Pallbearers included Gabe Wilder, Trey Boyd, Graham Boyd, Tommy Howard, Stefan Wilkes, and Dalton Howard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ficklen Presbyterian Church, c/o Gene Stevens, 4050 Sharon Road, Washington 30673; or St. Matthews Episcopal Church Food Pantry, 101 St. Matthews Lane, Spartanburg, S.C. 29301.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrange ments.
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Mrs. Howard was a native of Union Point in Greene County, and was the daughter of the late Henry and Iris Moody. She was a homemaker and previous owner of Hendricks Florist for 10 years. She was a member of Ficklen Presbyterian Church where she served as treasurer for over 30 years. She was the widow of Joseph Chester Howard.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Terri and Bob 1232-08 A BC PSC Ad 6x4 2 /26 /09 P ickens, Washington, and Beth and Will Boyd, Spartanburg, S.C.; a brother, Bobby Moody, Conyers; a sister, Ann Buffington, Morrow; grandchildren, Gabe Wilder, Kasey Maddox, Trey Boyd, and Graham Boyd; and great-grandchildren, Dylan Wilder, Mason Wilder, Parker Eldredge, and Ashby Maddox.
Pallbearers included Gabe Wilder, Trey Boyd, Graham Boyd, Tommy Howard, Stefan Wilkes, and Dalton Howard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ficklen Presbyterian Church, c/o Gene Stevens, 4050 Sharon Road, Washington 30673; or St. Matthews Episcopal Church Food Pantry, 101 St. Matthews Lane, Spartanburg, S.C. 29301.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrange ments.
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Anne Latimer Folks
A memorial service for Anne Latimer Folks of Spanish Fort, Alabama, will be held Saturday, September 12, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Washington Presbyterian Church with private graveside service beforehand. Mrs. Folks died at her home September 7, following a long illness.
Mrs. Folks was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Robert Latimer of Washington. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames, the Magna Carta Society, the American Contract Bridge Association, and the First Presbyterian Church of Spanish Fort, Ala.
Survivors include her husband, William Martin Folks of Spanish Fort, Ala.; a daughter and son-inlaw, Mary Phelps and Henry Mellen of Birmingham, Ala.; a son and daughter-in-law, Edward King and Sandy Phelps of Hillsboro, Oregon; four granddaughters, Katherine Mellen Trammell and Rushton Mellen Walthack of Birmingham, Ala., and Mackenzie Spratlin Phelps and Kirsten Colleen Phelps of Hillsboro, Oregon; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Wright Latimer Blue of Washington.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Washington Presbyterian Church, 207 E. Robert Toombs Ave., Washington.
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Mrs. Folks was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Robert Latimer of Washington. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames, the Magna Carta Society, the American Contract Bridge Association, and the First Presbyterian Church of Spanish Fort, Ala.
Survivors include her husband, William Martin Folks of Spanish Fort, Ala.; a daughter and son-inlaw, Mary Phelps and Henry Mellen of Birmingham, Ala.; a son and daughter-in-law, Edward King and Sandy Phelps of Hillsboro, Oregon; four granddaughters, Katherine Mellen Trammell and Rushton Mellen Walthack of Birmingham, Ala., and Mackenzie Spratlin Phelps and Kirsten Colleen Phelps of Hillsboro, Oregon; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Wright Latimer Blue of Washington.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Washington Presbyterian Church, 207 E. Robert Toombs Ave., Washington.
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William R. Callaway
Graveside services for William R. (W.R.) Callaway, 92, of Athens, were held September 30, 2009, at Evergreen Memorial Park with Rev. Wiley Carney officiating. He died Monday, September 28, at his home.
Mr. Callaway was a native of Wilkes County, the son of the late Ruby Perkins and William R. Callaway. He was the widower of Gloria Hilda Harn Callaway. He served for many years in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army, serving with distinction during World War II in both the European and Pacific theaters. Following his military service he worked for many years for Beechnut & Tetley Tea, selling products across Northeast Georgia. He had a passion for music and during this time formed a band, "Bill Callaway and The Counts," playing for many dances in and around Athens. He played the trombone and was the band's lead singer. He composed a number of songs and made many records during the late 1950s.
Survivors include four children, Connie Callaway Scroggs, Linda Callaway Nutter, Betty Callaway, and William R. Callaway III; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Emily Callaway MacDonald.
Memorial contributions may be made to the USO in support of our troops.
Lord and Stephens, East, was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Callaway was a native of Wilkes County, the son of the late Ruby Perkins and William R. Callaway. He was the widower of Gloria Hilda Harn Callaway. He served for many years in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army, serving with distinction during World War II in both the European and Pacific theaters. Following his military service he worked for many years for Beechnut & Tetley Tea, selling products across Northeast Georgia. He had a passion for music and during this time formed a band, "Bill Callaway and The Counts," playing for many dances in and around Athens. He played the trombone and was the band's lead singer. He composed a number of songs and made many records during the late 1950s.
Survivors include four children, Connie Callaway Scroggs, Linda Callaway Nutter, Betty Callaway, and William R. Callaway III; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Emily Callaway MacDonald.
Memorial contributions may be made to the USO in support of our troops.
Lord and Stephens, East, was in charge of arrangements.
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Emily G. Rorie
Graveside services for Emily G. Rorie, 71, of Rayle were held Friday, November 6, 2009, at Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. James M. Newsome Jr. officiating. She died Wednesday, November 4, at Echols Personal Care Home, Rayle.
Miss Rorie was the daughter of the late James R. Rorie and the late Janie Nunn Karel. She attended the First Baptist Church, Washington.
Survivors include a sister, Eva R. Bufford of Atlanta; and two nephews, Webb Bufford of Washington, and Mark Stevenson of Atlanta.
Rees Funeral Home of Lincolnton was in charge of arrangements.
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Miss Rorie was the daughter of the late James R. Rorie and the late Janie Nunn Karel. She attended the First Baptist Church, Washington.
Survivors include a sister, Eva R. Bufford of Atlanta; and two nephews, Webb Bufford of Washington, and Mark Stevenson of Atlanta.
Rees Funeral Home of Lincolnton was in charge of arrangements.
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Dorothy Brewton Slaton
Dorothy Brewton Slaton, 94, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Washington, died October 18, 2009.
She was the oldest of three children born to Dr. J.H. and Lucille Rippard Brewton. While completing her master's degree in Athens, she rented a room from Mrs. William A. Slaton, met, fell in love with, and married her son, William Slaton Jr. Mrs. Slaton was a school teacher and was the second in charge of the Wilkes County School Board under Turner Callaway.
In 1954, the Slatons moved to Waycross where they made their home until they moved to Jacksonville, Fla. Mrs. Slaton's father-inlaw was instrumental in bringing electricity to Washington by sending a letter to President Roosevelt. He later owned the home where the Washington Historic Museum is now located.
Mrs. Slaton was preceded in death by her husband in 1997 and is survived by their only son, William A. Slaton III of Jacksonville.
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She was the oldest of three children born to Dr. J.H. and Lucille Rippard Brewton. While completing her master's degree in Athens, she rented a room from Mrs. William A. Slaton, met, fell in love with, and married her son, William Slaton Jr. Mrs. Slaton was a school teacher and was the second in charge of the Wilkes County School Board under Turner Callaway.
In 1954, the Slatons moved to Waycross where they made their home until they moved to Jacksonville, Fla. Mrs. Slaton's father-inlaw was instrumental in bringing electricity to Washington by sending a letter to President Roosevelt. He later owned the home where the Washington Historic Museum is now located.
Mrs. Slaton was preceded in death by her husband in 1997 and is survived by their only son, William A. Slaton III of Jacksonville.
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Blanche Peterman Armour
Funeral services for Blanche Peterman Armour, 91, of Washington were held Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at Rock United Methodist Church, Rayle, with Rev. Sandy Heslop and Rev. Ron Fearneyougyh officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. She died Sunday, November 15, in Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington.
Mrs. Armour was a native of Oglethorpe County and was the daughter of the late Gid N. and Beulah Coe Peterman. She was a retired secretary from Callaway Farms and had been a school teacher for 10 years. She was a member of Rock United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Marvin D. Armour of Washington; two sons and daughters-in-law, David N. and Christina Armour of Washington, and Robert "Bobby" O. and Sheila Armour of Hilton Head, S.C.; three grandchildren, Theresa Dykes, Amanda Perkins, and Sterling Armour Shealey; and four great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Burnett, Gavin Armour, Brittany Shealey, and Madison Shealey.
Pallbearers included Mark Perkins, Benjamin Dykes, Sterling Armour Shealey, Jesse Williamson, Tracy Armour, and Lee Parker. Honorary Pallbearers were Eric Hawn, Chris Lunceford, Greg Armour, Barry Armour, and Lyn Armour.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Armour was a native of Oglethorpe County and was the daughter of the late Gid N. and Beulah Coe Peterman. She was a retired secretary from Callaway Farms and had been a school teacher for 10 years. She was a member of Rock United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Marvin D. Armour of Washington; two sons and daughters-in-law, David N. and Christina Armour of Washington, and Robert "Bobby" O. and Sheila Armour of Hilton Head, S.C.; three grandchildren, Theresa Dykes, Amanda Perkins, and Sterling Armour Shealey; and four great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Burnett, Gavin Armour, Brittany Shealey, and Madison Shealey.
Pallbearers included Mark Perkins, Benjamin Dykes, Sterling Armour Shealey, Jesse Williamson, Tracy Armour, and Lee Parker. Honorary Pallbearers were Eric Hawn, Chris Lunceford, Greg Armour, Barry Armour, and Lyn Armour.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Darryl Albea
Funeral services for Darryl Albea, 66, of Tignall, were held Tuesday, July 7, 2009, in the Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. Wade Palmer officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He died Saturday, July 4, in Doctors Hospital, Augusta.
Mr. Albea was a native and lifelong resident of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Charles W. and Clara Bailey Albea. He served in the National Guard and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. He was the proprietor of the Highway 17 Used Cars in Tignall.
Survivors include a sister, Phyllis Reese, Grovetown; a brother, Clint Albea, Washington; and a stepgrandson, Trey Osborne.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Albea was a native and lifelong resident of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Charles W. and Clara Bailey Albea. He served in the National Guard and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. He was the proprietor of the Highway 17 Used Cars in Tignall.
Survivors include a sister, Phyllis Reese, Grovetown; a brother, Clint Albea, Washington; and a stepgrandson, Trey Osborne.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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John West Callaway Jr.
A memorial service for John West (Jackie) Callaway Jr., 71, of Temple, was held Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Clark Funeral Home in Hiram. He died Tuesday, June 23, in Dallas, Ga.
Mr. Callaway was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late John West Callaway and Eunice Carey Callaway. He retired from Wachovia after 38 years of service and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Smyrna.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, April B. Callaway of Temple; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Tina Callaway and Kyle and Eve Callaway, all of Cumming; a daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Jon Groseclose of Douglasville; and nine grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the family at Clark Funeral Home, 4373 Atlanta Highway, Hiram, GA 30141-1827.
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Mr. Callaway was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late John West Callaway and Eunice Carey Callaway. He retired from Wachovia after 38 years of service and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Smyrna.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, April B. Callaway of Temple; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Tina Callaway and Kyle and Eve Callaway, all of Cumming; a daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Jon Groseclose of Douglasville; and nine grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the family at Clark Funeral Home, 4373 Atlanta Highway, Hiram, GA 30141-1827.
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Mary Frances Drinkard Barnett
Graveside services for Mary Frances Drinkard Barnett, 95, of Spring Street, Washington, were held Friday, June 26, 2009, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. Klay Aspinwall officiating. She died Tuesday, June 23, at Heritage Health Care in Washington.
Mrs. Barnett was born in Washington and was the only child of the late Henry Grady Drinkard and Marcia Glaze Drinkard. She graduated from Washington High School and then attended Cox College for Women in College Park. At the time, Cox College was an all-women's liberal arts college and business college, and Mrs. Barnett graduated from the college. After graduation, she was employed by the Georgia Highway Patrol in the Atlanta area and was later employed as a secretary in a private business in Thomson. Soon she married Henry Harrison Barnett of Washington. After her marriage, she engaged herself as a wonderful wife, mother, and homemaker for the rest of her life.
Mrs. Barnett is survived by her son, Henry Harrison Barnett Jr., of Washington.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington First Baptist Church Piano Fund or Organ Fund, P.O. Box 603, Washington, GA 30673, or to Wills Memorial Hospital.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Barnett was born in Washington and was the only child of the late Henry Grady Drinkard and Marcia Glaze Drinkard. She graduated from Washington High School and then attended Cox College for Women in College Park. At the time, Cox College was an all-women's liberal arts college and business college, and Mrs. Barnett graduated from the college. After graduation, she was employed by the Georgia Highway Patrol in the Atlanta area and was later employed as a secretary in a private business in Thomson. Soon she married Henry Harrison Barnett of Washington. After her marriage, she engaged herself as a wonderful wife, mother, and homemaker for the rest of her life.
Mrs. Barnett is survived by her son, Henry Harrison Barnett Jr., of Washington.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington First Baptist Church Piano Fund or Organ Fund, P.O. Box 603, Washington, GA 30673, or to Wills Memorial Hospital.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Roy Lee Burns
Funeral services for CW2 (Ret.) Roy Lee Burns, 75, of Washington will be held Thursday, August 27, 2009, at the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. He died Thursday, August 23.
Mr. Burns was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late Robert L. Burns and Annie Bell Tolbert. He joined the United States Army in January 1954. During his military career he served as an operator in the Special Forces (Green Beret), serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. His primary duty was with the Army Corps of Engineers. While working in the Criminal Investigation Division in the U.S. Army in Fort Gordon, Mr. Burns' military duties culminated in his service as a Military Intelligence Officer specializing in criminal investigation. After serving his country, Burns began serving God. He was called to the ministry in 1981 and served as pastor for several churches, including Mt. Calvary Baptist in Elberton, Macedonia Baptist and the New Sutton Baptist Church in Washington.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Addie L. Burns of Washington; five sons and their wives, CSM (Ret.) Roy L. Burns Jr., and his wife Angie of Newnan, Mayor Willie Burns and his wife Barbara of Washington; Major (Ret.) David Burns and wife Grace of Greenville, S.C., Daniel and Joyce Burns of San Antonio, Tex., and 1SG (Ret.) Lynn Burns and Desiree of Sierra Vista, Ariz; two daughters and their husbands, Nedra and Perry Snow of Sugar Hill, and SSG (Ret.) Anita Van Winkle and husband Norman of Fayetteville, N.C.; two raised in the home, Margo and Douglas Monroe of Athens, and Yvonne and Arnold Dawson of Ellenwood; a brother, Willie R. Burns of Atlanta; a sister, Lillie B. Kent of Atlanta; 24 grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.
A military honor guard will serve as pallbearers.
McLendon Memorial Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Burns was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late Robert L. Burns and Annie Bell Tolbert. He joined the United States Army in January 1954. During his military career he served as an operator in the Special Forces (Green Beret), serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. His primary duty was with the Army Corps of Engineers. While working in the Criminal Investigation Division in the U.S. Army in Fort Gordon, Mr. Burns' military duties culminated in his service as a Military Intelligence Officer specializing in criminal investigation. After serving his country, Burns began serving God. He was called to the ministry in 1981 and served as pastor for several churches, including Mt. Calvary Baptist in Elberton, Macedonia Baptist and the New Sutton Baptist Church in Washington.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Addie L. Burns of Washington; five sons and their wives, CSM (Ret.) Roy L. Burns Jr., and his wife Angie of Newnan, Mayor Willie Burns and his wife Barbara of Washington; Major (Ret.) David Burns and wife Grace of Greenville, S.C., Daniel and Joyce Burns of San Antonio, Tex., and 1SG (Ret.) Lynn Burns and Desiree of Sierra Vista, Ariz; two daughters and their husbands, Nedra and Perry Snow of Sugar Hill, and SSG (Ret.) Anita Van Winkle and husband Norman of Fayetteville, N.C.; two raised in the home, Margo and Douglas Monroe of Athens, and Yvonne and Arnold Dawson of Ellenwood; a brother, Willie R. Burns of Atlanta; a sister, Lillie B. Kent of Atlanta; 24 grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.
A military honor guard will serve as pallbearers.
McLendon Memorial Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Daniel Reese McAvoy
Funeral services for Daniel Reese McAvoy, 88, of Washington, were held Saturday, August 8, 2009, in the Phillips Mill Baptist Church, Washington, with Rev. John King and Rev. Jamie Callaway officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He died Thursday, August 6, at his home.
Mr. McAvoy was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late Jacob and Irene McCarthy McAvoy. He was the widower of Mildred Nunn McAvoy, who died July 31, 2009. He attended Courtground School. He always enjoyed the school children when they came to visit his farm on field trips. He was a wonderful father to his four children who loved him dearly. He was a retired farmer and was a member of Phillips Mill Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Jimmy Saxon of Carlton; three sons, Jerry McAvoy of Washington, Curtis and Linda McAvoy of Athens, and Donnie and Claudia McAvoy of Comer; a sister, Becky Hargadon of Marietta; a brother-in-law, Warren Nunn of Washington; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Patrick McAvoy, Billy McAvoy, Glen Gabriel, Kim Moss, Tommy McAvoy, and Doug Saxon. Great-grandchildren served as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to TJ and Friends Foundation Inc., 1675 Deep Creek Rd., Dewy Rose, GA 30634.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. McAvoy was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late Jacob and Irene McCarthy McAvoy. He was the widower of Mildred Nunn McAvoy, who died July 31, 2009. He attended Courtground School. He always enjoyed the school children when they came to visit his farm on field trips. He was a wonderful father to his four children who loved him dearly. He was a retired farmer and was a member of Phillips Mill Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Jimmy Saxon of Carlton; three sons, Jerry McAvoy of Washington, Curtis and Linda McAvoy of Athens, and Donnie and Claudia McAvoy of Comer; a sister, Becky Hargadon of Marietta; a brother-in-law, Warren Nunn of Washington; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Patrick McAvoy, Billy McAvoy, Glen Gabriel, Kim Moss, Tommy McAvoy, and Doug Saxon. Great-grandchildren served as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to TJ and Friends Foundation Inc., 1675 Deep Creek Rd., Dewy Rose, GA 30634.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Lee Ellison Barnwell
Graveside services for Lee Ellison Barnwell, 74, of Washington, were held Saturday, September 26, 2009, at the Washington-Wilkes Memorial Gardens with Ronnie Lindsey officiating. She died September 21 in the University Hospital, Augusta.
Mrs. Barnwell was a native of Honey Grove, Texas. She was the widow of Dr. Paul Barnwell and a retired secretary from her husband's chiropractic practice.
Survivors include four daughters, Paula Carrell and husband Eddie, Knoxville, Tenn., Laurie Barnwell, Washington, Eileen Walters and husband Jim, Washington, and Jessica Hardy and husband Gary, Washington; a son, Dr. Phillip Barnwell, and wife Pam, Houston, Texas; two sisters, Ruby Robinson and Sherri Latigo, both of Texas; 16 grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren.
Pallbearers included Jackson Hardy, David Carrell, Eric Penvose, Stephen Penvose, Barry Strother, and Randy Strother.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Barnwell was a native of Honey Grove, Texas. She was the widow of Dr. Paul Barnwell and a retired secretary from her husband's chiropractic practice.
Survivors include four daughters, Paula Carrell and husband Eddie, Knoxville, Tenn., Laurie Barnwell, Washington, Eileen Walters and husband Jim, Washington, and Jessica Hardy and husband Gary, Washington; a son, Dr. Phillip Barnwell, and wife Pam, Houston, Texas; two sisters, Ruby Robinson and Sherri Latigo, both of Texas; 16 grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren.
Pallbearers included Jackson Hardy, David Carrell, Eric Penvose, Stephen Penvose, Barry Strother, and Randy Strother.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Erskine B. Wickersham Jr.
Private services for Erskine B. (Wick) Wickersham Jr., 63, of Tiger, will be held Saturday, July 14, 2007, in Lavonia. He died at his home July 6.
Mr. Wickersham was a native of Washington-Wilkes and was a 1961 graduate of Washington-Wilkes High School where he was STAR Student his senior year. He graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta in 1965. He lived and worked in Atlanta in the golfingbusiness until 2004 when he moved to Tiger. He was the son of Vivian G. Wickersham of Washington, and the late Erskine B. Wickersham of Washington.
Survivors in addition to his mother include two sisters, Dr. Alice W. Terry of Atlanta and Jeanne Kromer of Washington.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 100 W. Liberty St., Washington, GA 30673.
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Mr. Wickersham was a native of Washington-Wilkes and was a 1961 graduate of Washington-Wilkes High School where he was STAR Student his senior year. He graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta in 1965. He lived and worked in Atlanta in the golfingbusiness until 2004 when he moved to Tiger. He was the son of Vivian G. Wickersham of Washington, and the late Erskine B. Wickersham of Washington.
Survivors in addition to his mother include two sisters, Dr. Alice W. Terry of Atlanta and Jeanne Kromer of Washington.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 100 W. Liberty St., Washington, GA 30673.
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Charles Warren Bradford
Funeral services for Charles Warren Bradford, 65, of Washington were held Friday, February 2, 2007, at the Danburg Baptist Church with Rev. Ficklen Guin and Rev. Boyd Reeves officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He died Wednesday, January 31, in the University Hospital, Augusta.
Mr. Bradford was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Janie Marie Johnson Bradford and Harry Thomas Bradford. He was an electrical engineer and worked both in the medical and textile industries. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Daniel Webster. As a member of the Danburg Baptist Church he served on the cemetery committee.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Fleming Bradford of Washington; a daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Bob Welch of Rayle; a brother, Tommy Bradford of Washington; his stepmother, Ina Elree Bradford of Thomson; a stepsister, Kay Reeves of Dearing; three grandchildren, Joshua Welch, Tabatha Welch, and Bobbie Welch of Rayle.
Pallbearers included Norris Ware, Gary Ware, Johnny Ware, Daniel Thornton, Melvin Hopkins, and Jack Bentley. Ray Hopkins and S.A. Ware were honorary pallbearers.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Bradford was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Janie Marie Johnson Bradford and Harry Thomas Bradford. He was an electrical engineer and worked both in the medical and textile industries. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Daniel Webster. As a member of the Danburg Baptist Church he served on the cemetery committee.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Fleming Bradford of Washington; a daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Bob Welch of Rayle; a brother, Tommy Bradford of Washington; his stepmother, Ina Elree Bradford of Thomson; a stepsister, Kay Reeves of Dearing; three grandchildren, Joshua Welch, Tabatha Welch, and Bobbie Welch of Rayle.
Pallbearers included Norris Ware, Gary Ware, Johnny Ware, Daniel Thornton, Melvin Hopkins, and Jack Bentley. Ray Hopkins and S.A. Ware were honorary pallbearers.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Bessie Louise Small
Funeral services for Bessie Louise Small, 58, of Washington were held Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Metasville Road, Washington, with Rev. Charles Lacey officiating. She died Friday, January 12, at Wills Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Small was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of Louise Randall and the late Tom Willie Randall. She was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. She had been employed at the First Baptist Church, Washington, for 11½ years.
Survivors include her mother, Louise Randall; two daughters, Theresa Small and Tina Small; a son, John Lewis Small Jr.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Willie Randall.
Davenport & McLendon Mortuary Inc. of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Small was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of Louise Randall and the late Tom Willie Randall. She was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. She had been employed at the First Baptist Church, Washington, for 11½ years.
Survivors include her mother, Louise Randall; two daughters, Theresa Small and Tina Small; a son, John Lewis Small Jr.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Willie Randall.
Davenport & McLendon Mortuary Inc. of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Vance Roberts
Memorial services for Daniel Vance Roberts, 87, of Elberton Road, Tignall, were held Sunday, November 26, 2006, at the Holly Springs Baptist Church, Hartwell, with Rev. Donnie Berry officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. He died Friday, November 24, at his home.
Mr. Roberts was a native of Hart County and was the son of the late Daniel Crawford Roberts and Orrie Wilbanks Roberts. He was the retired owner and operator of AG Grocery in Bowman after 25 years and of Roberts ABC Store in Washington.
He was later affiliated with Bi- Lo stores for more than 20 years. He was a member of the Holly Springs Baptist Church and was a former Gideon.
Survivors include his wife, Lettie Mae Mize Roberts of Tignall; two sons, Daniel Vance Roberts Jr., Lookout Mountain, and Samuel Pope Roberts, Tignall; a sister, Bobbie Dale Allen, Bogart; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Strickland Funeral Home Hartwell Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Roberts was a native of Hart County and was the son of the late Daniel Crawford Roberts and Orrie Wilbanks Roberts. He was the retired owner and operator of AG Grocery in Bowman after 25 years and of Roberts ABC Store in Washington.
He was later affiliated with Bi- Lo stores for more than 20 years. He was a member of the Holly Springs Baptist Church and was a former Gideon.
Survivors include his wife, Lettie Mae Mize Roberts of Tignall; two sons, Daniel Vance Roberts Jr., Lookout Mountain, and Samuel Pope Roberts, Tignall; a sister, Bobbie Dale Allen, Bogart; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Strickland Funeral Home Hartwell Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
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Frederick Avery Corbett
Funeral services for Frederick Avery Corbett, 72, of Sardis Road, Rayle, were held Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at the County Line Baptist Church with Rev. Allen Danner and Rev. Wayne Usry officiating. Interment was in the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery, Rayle. He died Saturday, November 11, at his home.
Mr. Corbett was a native of Roulette, Pa., and had lived in Wilkes County most of his life. He was the son of the late Harry Corbett and Ada Corbett and was the widower of Ann Boatwright Corbett. He was a clerk at Johnson Builders Supply for many years and was a member of the County Line Baptist Church. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include a stepson, Barry W. Echols, and his wife Dana of Ball Ground; a son, Barry Corbett of Washington; a daughter, Debbie Corbett, Washington; a brother, Danny Corbett, Washington; a sister, Dorla Adams, Washington; and a grandson, Parker Echols.
Nephews served as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the County Line Baptist Church, Rayle (30660), or to Gideons International.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Corbett was a native of Roulette, Pa., and had lived in Wilkes County most of his life. He was the son of the late Harry Corbett and Ada Corbett and was the widower of Ann Boatwright Corbett. He was a clerk at Johnson Builders Supply for many years and was a member of the County Line Baptist Church. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Survivors include a stepson, Barry W. Echols, and his wife Dana of Ball Ground; a son, Barry Corbett of Washington; a daughter, Debbie Corbett, Washington; a brother, Danny Corbett, Washington; a sister, Dorla Adams, Washington; and a grandson, Parker Echols.
Nephews served as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the County Line Baptist Church, Rayle (30660), or to Gideons International.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mabel Susan Lunceford Fouche
Funeral services for Mabel Susan "Mae Mae" Lunceford Fouche, 95, of Spring Street, Washington, were held Wednesday, November 8, 2006, at the First Baptist Church, Washington, with Rev. Chris Townsend and Rev. John Autry officiating. Interment was in the Crawfordville Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. She died Tuesday, November 7.
Mrs. Fouche was a native of Taliaferro County and was the daughter of the late Overton and Clara Cannon Lunceford. She was the widow of Bill Fouche and the sister of Owen, Alvin, Hawes, Lonnie, Reid, Kermit, and Carl Lunceford, and
Kathleen Sorrow and Lucy Ward. She was a homemaker and had worked at Royal Manufacturing Co. a number of years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She had lived the last 11 years with Kermit and Wayne Hocutt in Washington.
Pallbearers included David Griffith, Darrell Griffith, Jerry Stover, Kenneth Lindsey, Jeremy Goldman, and Doug Brown.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Fouche was a native of Taliaferro County and was the daughter of the late Overton and Clara Cannon Lunceford. She was the widow of Bill Fouche and the sister of Owen, Alvin, Hawes, Lonnie, Reid, Kermit, and Carl Lunceford, and
Kathleen Sorrow and Lucy Ward. She was a homemaker and had worked at Royal Manufacturing Co. a number of years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She had lived the last 11 years with Kermit and Wayne Hocutt in Washington.
Pallbearers included David Griffith, Darrell Griffith, Jerry Stover, Kenneth Lindsey, Jeremy Goldman, and Doug Brown.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Lilllian Smith Garrett Skinner
Graveside services for Lillian Smith Garrett Skinner, 92, of Washington were held Friday, October 20, 2006, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. Chip Wilson and Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. She died Wednesday, October 18, at the Heritage Inn in Sandersville.
Mrs. Skinner was a native of St. Louis, Missouri, and the daughter of the late Charles Irvin Smith and Lillian McCleskey Smith. She was the widow of Enoch Bell Garrett and Jacob Phinizy Skinner. She was a retired paraprofessional with the Wilkes County School System. She was a member of the Washington First Baptist Church where she was a member of the Vannie Spratlin Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Woman's Club, the Kettle Creek Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, and Friends of the Mary Willis Library.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Bobby) Irvin and Ellamarie "Ree" Hudson Garrett, Sandersville; a daughter, Marian Garrett Confer, LaHerradura, Spain; two granddaughters, Susan Garrett Cato, Sandersville, and Elizabeth Hudson Garrett, Venice, California; and a sister, Elaine Smith Sliver, Phoenix, Arizona.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter, 358 Brown Drive, Washington, Ga.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements
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Mrs. Skinner was a native of St. Louis, Missouri, and the daughter of the late Charles Irvin Smith and Lillian McCleskey Smith. She was the widow of Enoch Bell Garrett and Jacob Phinizy Skinner. She was a retired paraprofessional with the Wilkes County School System. She was a member of the Washington First Baptist Church where she was a member of the Vannie Spratlin Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Woman's Club, the Kettle Creek Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, and Friends of the Mary Willis Library.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Bobby) Irvin and Ellamarie "Ree" Hudson Garrett, Sandersville; a daughter, Marian Garrett Confer, LaHerradura, Spain; two granddaughters, Susan Garrett Cato, Sandersville, and Elizabeth Hudson Garrett, Venice, California; and a sister, Elaine Smith Sliver, Phoenix, Arizona.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter, 358 Brown Drive, Washington, Ga.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements
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Mary Dillard Wright
Graveside services for Mary Dillard Wright, 95, of Washington were held Monday, October 23, 2006, at the Daniel-Bryan Cemetery in Philomath, with Rev. Randy Hardy officiating. She died Friday, October 20, at Wilkes Health Care Center, Washington.
Mrs. Wright was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Samuel Hinton Dillard and Susie Smith Dillard. She was the widow of John Goode Wright. She was a beloved retired school teacher, having taught in McDuffie County, and for 33 years in Wilkes County.
Survivors include a brother, Carlton Dillard, Augusta; and several nieces and nephews. Her siblings were the late Frances Dillard Nash, Lois Dillard Houston, Helen Dillard Bradley, Jack Dillard, and Ewing Dillard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Presbyterian Church or to the Philomath Church Preservation Association, c/ o Lawrence Nash, 2302 Crawfordville Rd., Rayle, Ga. 30660.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Wright was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Samuel Hinton Dillard and Susie Smith Dillard. She was the widow of John Goode Wright. She was a beloved retired school teacher, having taught in McDuffie County, and for 33 years in Wilkes County.
Survivors include a brother, Carlton Dillard, Augusta; and several nieces and nephews. Her siblings were the late Frances Dillard Nash, Lois Dillard Houston, Helen Dillard Bradley, Jack Dillard, and Ewing Dillard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Presbyterian Church or to the Philomath Church Preservation Association, c/ o Lawrence Nash, 2302 Crawfordville Rd., Rayle, Ga. 30660.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Marcia Crawford Standard
A service of celebration for the life of Marcia Crawford Standard, 74, of Nashville, Tenn., was held Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at Calvary Methodist Church in Nashville. Graveside services were held at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Nashville. An additional memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. She died Saturday, October 10, at St. Thomas Alive Hospice after a prolonged illness.
Mrs. Standard was a native of Atlanta, and was the daughter of Logan and Bess Crawford of Atlanta. She was the widow of Dr. Henry Cooper (Mickey) Standard Jr., a native of Wilkes County. A son, Dr. Henry Cooper Standard III, is also deceased. Mrs. Standard attended Emory University in the first class of women admitted to the university. While there, as sweetheart of Chi Phi, she met and later married the fraternity's president, Henry "Mickey" Standard. After the untimely death of her husband, she obtained her Masters of School Administration, while teaching full time, and then becoming the director of admissions at The Lovett School in Atlanta. While at Lovett, she became the principal of the Lower School and founded the Pre- School. She was an active member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and served on the board of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. She founded The Math Set LLC in Atlanta and Nashville which specializes in precisely tailoring math education to children's individual learning styles. She served on the board of Peachtree Road Methodist Church where she taught Bible studies and devoted herself to Children's Christian Education. She was fond of music and an accomplished pianist, a great cook and hostess, a loving mother and grandmother.
Survivors include Dr. and Mrs. Carl R. Hartrampf Jr., Dr. and Mrs. Scott C. Standard, Teresa Standard with grandsons, Scott Crawford Standard Jr., Logan Winfield Standard, John Charles Wilder Standard, Saxon Henry Standard, and Cooper Rowe Standard.
Memorials may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, Tenn., 37203, or the Children's Ministry of Calvary Methodist Church, 3701 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, Tenn. 37215
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Mrs. Standard was a native of Atlanta, and was the daughter of Logan and Bess Crawford of Atlanta. She was the widow of Dr. Henry Cooper (Mickey) Standard Jr., a native of Wilkes County. A son, Dr. Henry Cooper Standard III, is also deceased. Mrs. Standard attended Emory University in the first class of women admitted to the university. While there, as sweetheart of Chi Phi, she met and later married the fraternity's president, Henry "Mickey" Standard. After the untimely death of her husband, she obtained her Masters of School Administration, while teaching full time, and then becoming the director of admissions at The Lovett School in Atlanta. While at Lovett, she became the principal of the Lower School and founded the Pre- School. She was an active member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and served on the board of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. She founded The Math Set LLC in Atlanta and Nashville which specializes in precisely tailoring math education to children's individual learning styles. She served on the board of Peachtree Road Methodist Church where she taught Bible studies and devoted herself to Children's Christian Education. She was fond of music and an accomplished pianist, a great cook and hostess, a loving mother and grandmother.
Survivors include Dr. and Mrs. Carl R. Hartrampf Jr., Dr. and Mrs. Scott C. Standard, Teresa Standard with grandsons, Scott Crawford Standard Jr., Logan Winfield Standard, John Charles Wilder Standard, Saxon Henry Standard, and Cooper Rowe Standard.
Memorials may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, Tenn., 37203, or the Children's Ministry of Calvary Methodist Church, 3701 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, Tenn. 37215
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Gene A. Acree
Funeral services for Gene A. Acree, 70, of Washington were held Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Booker's Chapel Baptist Church, Washington, with Pastor L. Dante Smith officiating. He died Friday, October 2, at his home. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Mr. Acree was a native of Wilkes County and was the fifth child of six children born to the late Archie and Mary Willie Evans Acree. He was a member of Booker's Chapel Baptist Church and was employed by Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington, for 24 years. He was employed with the United States Postal Service for 35 years and loved fishing and cooking barbecue.
Survivors include his wife, Deanna M. Acree of Washington; six children and their spouses, Johnny M. and Ann Acree, Gene Jr. and Delphine Acree, Emmanuel and Lisa Acree, Tracey Valarie Jackson (Reginald), and Cameron Acree, a grandson who was raised in the home, and Gwendolyn Elaine Harris (Ronald) of Augusta; a brother, Archie Acree Jr.; 14 grandchildren, Cameron, Angel, Antonio, Porsha Isha, Tia, Calvinshae, Tyrell, Kella, Crystal, Keon, Shawn, Rashaud, and Ramaaud; and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers included James Pettus, Willie R. Wingfield, Dennis Graves, John Hall, Fred Hall, and Bobby Hall. Honorary pallbearers included postal employees from Athens, Dale Worthy, Tony Daniel, Bernard Smith, and Randy Gregory. Granddaughters served as flower ladies; and postal employees from Athens served as honorary flower ladies.
McLendon Memorial Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Acree was a native of Wilkes County and was the fifth child of six children born to the late Archie and Mary Willie Evans Acree. He was a member of Booker's Chapel Baptist Church and was employed by Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington, for 24 years. He was employed with the United States Postal Service for 35 years and loved fishing and cooking barbecue.
Survivors include his wife, Deanna M. Acree of Washington; six children and their spouses, Johnny M. and Ann Acree, Gene Jr. and Delphine Acree, Emmanuel and Lisa Acree, Tracey Valarie Jackson (Reginald), and Cameron Acree, a grandson who was raised in the home, and Gwendolyn Elaine Harris (Ronald) of Augusta; a brother, Archie Acree Jr.; 14 grandchildren, Cameron, Angel, Antonio, Porsha Isha, Tia, Calvinshae, Tyrell, Kella, Crystal, Keon, Shawn, Rashaud, and Ramaaud; and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers included James Pettus, Willie R. Wingfield, Dennis Graves, John Hall, Fred Hall, and Bobby Hall. Honorary pallbearers included postal employees from Athens, Dale Worthy, Tony Daniel, Bernard Smith, and Randy Gregory. Granddaughters served as flower ladies; and postal employees from Athens served as honorary flower ladies.
McLendon Memorial Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Joe Lewis Rucker
Funeral services for Joe Lewis Rucker, 62, of Washington were held Friday, October 23, 2009, at the Mulberry Baptist Church, Sandtown Road, Washington, with Rev. Robert Crawford and Rev. Andy Thornton officiating. Rev. Albert Rucker Jr. presided. Interment was in the church cemetery. He died October 18.
Mr. Rucker was a native of Wilkes County and the son of Albert Rucker and the late Annie Lee Rucker of Washington. He was a graduate of Central High School, Washington. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. After being wounded twice during two separate tours of duty, he was granted an honorable discharge as a Corporal E-4 and received two Purple Heart awards. He had worked as a printer technician for a newspaper; a mechanic/engineer for a mineral plant; and attended Athens Technical School where he received his certificate as a residential heating, air-conditioning refrigeration and electrical mechanic. He later worked for Georgia Power and Sears. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Washington for 27 years.
Rucker was a faithful member of the Mulberry Baptist Church where he served as chairman of the deacon board. He was a former Worshipful Master of the Shiloh Masonic Lodge #63 of Washington.
Survivors include his wife, Alfreedia Rucker of Washington; two sons, Martin Rucker of Fairburn and Shawn Rucker of Crawfordville; his father, Albert (Elmira) Rucker of Washington; a granddaughter, Ra'Shelle Rucker; a grandson, Derrick Rucker; two sisters, Annie Kate Cullars and Mamie Mills; and two brothers, Albert Rucker Jr. and Johnny Rucker.
Members of the Washington Central High School Class of 1965 served as pallbearers.
McLendon Memorial Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Rucker was a native of Wilkes County and the son of Albert Rucker and the late Annie Lee Rucker of Washington. He was a graduate of Central High School, Washington. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. After being wounded twice during two separate tours of duty, he was granted an honorable discharge as a Corporal E-4 and received two Purple Heart awards. He had worked as a printer technician for a newspaper; a mechanic/engineer for a mineral plant; and attended Athens Technical School where he received his certificate as a residential heating, air-conditioning refrigeration and electrical mechanic. He later worked for Georgia Power and Sears. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Washington for 27 years.
Rucker was a faithful member of the Mulberry Baptist Church where he served as chairman of the deacon board. He was a former Worshipful Master of the Shiloh Masonic Lodge #63 of Washington.
Survivors include his wife, Alfreedia Rucker of Washington; two sons, Martin Rucker of Fairburn and Shawn Rucker of Crawfordville; his father, Albert (Elmira) Rucker of Washington; a granddaughter, Ra'Shelle Rucker; a grandson, Derrick Rucker; two sisters, Annie Kate Cullars and Mamie Mills; and two brothers, Albert Rucker Jr. and Johnny Rucker.
Members of the Washington Central High School Class of 1965 served as pallbearers.
McLendon Memorial Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Percy L. Barfield
Graveside services for Percy L. Barfield, 91, of Lindsborg, Kansas, were held Thursday, August 14, 2008, in the Smoky Hill Cemetery, Lindsborg, followed by a memorial service at Bethany Home Chapel, Lindsborg.
Mr. Barfield was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late Olin and Lucy Cosby Barfield. He had been a resident of Linsborg since 1952. He was a Disabled Veteran and former antique store owner. His first wife was the late Doris F. Wicklund; and his second wife was Estred H. Johnson Schwantes. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Disabled American Veterans; and was a lifetime member of the American Legion and Kiwanis Club.
Survivors include his son and his wife, Mike and Cindi Barfield of Prairie Village, Kansas.
Memorials may be made to Bethany Home, Linsdsborg Community Hospital, Trinity United Methodist Church, or Bethany College.
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Mr. Barfield was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late Olin and Lucy Cosby Barfield. He had been a resident of Linsborg since 1952. He was a Disabled Veteran and former antique store owner. His first wife was the late Doris F. Wicklund; and his second wife was Estred H. Johnson Schwantes. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Disabled American Veterans; and was a lifetime member of the American Legion and Kiwanis Club.
Survivors include his son and his wife, Mike and Cindi Barfield of Prairie Village, Kansas.
Memorials may be made to Bethany Home, Linsdsborg Community Hospital, Trinity United Methodist Church, or Bethany College.
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Calvin J. Wiggs Jr.
Funeral services for Calvin J. Wiggs Jr., 56, were held Thursday, January 4, 2007, at Springfield Baptist Church, Washington, with Rev. Lance A. Pitts officiating. Interment was in the Black Rock AME Church Cemetery, Tignall. He died Friday, December 29, at his residence.
Mr. Wiggs was a resident of Wilkes County and the son of the late Calvin Wiggs and Mamie Wiggs. He was educated in the Wilkes County school system and graduated from Washington Central High School in 1968. He was a Vietnam Veteran and was an employee of Dr. and Mrs. James Granade for 20 years.
Survivors include his wife, Mozell L. Wiggs; a daughter, Adrianne Eades; three sons, Eric Luke, Calvin J. Wiggs III, and Jarvis Wiggs; a sister, Claudell McLendon; a brother, Jeremiah Wiggs; and four grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Leroy Anthony, Byron Holmes, Randy Luke, Waddy Luke, Leroy Shank, and Rev. John Tatum.
Davenport & McLendon Mortuary Inc. of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Wiggs was a resident of Wilkes County and the son of the late Calvin Wiggs and Mamie Wiggs. He was educated in the Wilkes County school system and graduated from Washington Central High School in 1968. He was a Vietnam Veteran and was an employee of Dr. and Mrs. James Granade for 20 years.
Survivors include his wife, Mozell L. Wiggs; a daughter, Adrianne Eades; three sons, Eric Luke, Calvin J. Wiggs III, and Jarvis Wiggs; a sister, Claudell McLendon; a brother, Jeremiah Wiggs; and four grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Leroy Anthony, Byron Holmes, Randy Luke, Waddy Luke, Leroy Shank, and Rev. John Tatum.
Davenport & McLendon Mortuary Inc. of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Donald D. Mansur
Funeral services for Donald D. Mansur, 79, of North Smyrna Church Road, Washington, were held Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at Smyrna United Methodist Church with Randy White officiating. He died Thursday, March 15, in Washington.
Mr. Mansur was a native of Lawton, Oklahoma, and was the son of the late Veda Vivian McCall Mansur and Minnis Alvah Mansur. He had lived and worked in California, Texas, Indiana, and Virginia, as a preacher for the Church of Christ and as a salesman. He worked as a salesman for Chandler Equipment Co. of Gainesville before his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Garrard Mansur of Washington; a sister, Vivian Mansur Clark, Abilene, Texas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon Mansur and Jim Green of Goleta, Calif., and Vonnie Mansur and Gene Corsini, Pittsburg, Kansas; two sons and daughters-inlaw, Michael and Paula Mansur, Portland, Oregon, and Gregory and Jeri Mansur, Gainesville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Mansur was a native of Lawton, Oklahoma, and was the son of the late Veda Vivian McCall Mansur and Minnis Alvah Mansur. He had lived and worked in California, Texas, Indiana, and Virginia, as a preacher for the Church of Christ and as a salesman. He worked as a salesman for Chandler Equipment Co. of Gainesville before his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Garrard Mansur of Washington; a sister, Vivian Mansur Clark, Abilene, Texas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon Mansur and Jim Green of Goleta, Calif., and Vonnie Mansur and Gene Corsini, Pittsburg, Kansas; two sons and daughters-inlaw, Michael and Paula Mansur, Portland, Oregon, and Gregory and Jeri Mansur, Gainesville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Elizabeth Combs Mantooth
Graveside services for Elizabeth Combs Mantooth, 85, of Washington, will be held Thursday, January 25, 2007, at 11 a.m., at the Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Craig Yoshihara officiating. She died Monday, January 22, at her home.
Mrs. Mantooth was a native and lifelong resident of Wilkes County. She was a retired nurse and was the daughter of the late P.W. Combs and Gussie Lee Langford. She was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Mary Helen Combs Thornton of Washington and Frances Combs West of Decatur; two nephews, Tommy Thornton of Washington and Butch O'Hara, Pine Mountain; and two nieces, Janice Danner, Lincolnton, and Fran Fortson, Washington.
The family will receive friends Thursday morning at Hopkins Funeral Home for one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church, c/o Charles Chafin, 809 Cloverhurst Drive, Washington 30673, or to Heartland Hospice, 1365 Interstate Parkway, Augusta 30909.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Mantooth was a native and lifelong resident of Wilkes County. She was a retired nurse and was the daughter of the late P.W. Combs and Gussie Lee Langford. She was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Mary Helen Combs Thornton of Washington and Frances Combs West of Decatur; two nephews, Tommy Thornton of Washington and Butch O'Hara, Pine Mountain; and two nieces, Janice Danner, Lincolnton, and Fran Fortson, Washington.
The family will receive friends Thursday morning at Hopkins Funeral Home for one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church, c/o Charles Chafin, 809 Cloverhurst Drive, Washington 30673, or to Heartland Hospice, 1365 Interstate Parkway, Augusta 30909.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of arrangements.
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Elizabeth Barrett Smith
Graveside services for Elizabeth Barrett Smith, 81, of Rayle, were held Monday, January 29, 2007, at Bethesda Cemetery in Greene County with Rev. Donnie Berry officiating. She died Saturday, January 27, at St. Mary's Hospital, Athens.
Mrs. Smith was born in Lincoln County and was the daughter of the late William Richard Barrett and Lilly Pearl Broom Barrett. She was a homemaker and a member of Rock United Methodist Church and of the Rayle Lunch and Learn Club.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph Smith of Rayle; three sons and their wives, Jimmy and Paula Arnold, Lexington, Bobby and Sandra Arnold, Winterville; and Charlie and Linda Arnold, Athens; five grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and three sisters, Bessie Epperson, Dalton, Myrtis Scogin, Clinton, S.C., and Gladys Clark, Greenwood, S.C.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rock United Methodist Church.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Smith was born in Lincoln County and was the daughter of the late William Richard Barrett and Lilly Pearl Broom Barrett. She was a homemaker and a member of Rock United Methodist Church and of the Rayle Lunch and Learn Club.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph Smith of Rayle; three sons and their wives, Jimmy and Paula Arnold, Lexington, Bobby and Sandra Arnold, Winterville; and Charlie and Linda Arnold, Athens; five grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and three sisters, Bessie Epperson, Dalton, Myrtis Scogin, Clinton, S.C., and Gladys Clark, Greenwood, S.C.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rock United Methodist Church.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Ruth Psalmond Hopkins
Graveside services for Ruth Psalmond Hopkins, 93, of Moore Road, Rayle, were held Saturday, January 27, 2007, at Clifford's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in the Lundberg community with Rev. Larry O. Martin officiating. She died Thursday, January 25, in Martinez.
Mrs. Hopkins was a native and lifelong resident of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late George and Kate Bailey Psalmond. She was the widow of Theodore Hopkins. She had retired from Almar Manufacturing Company and was a member of Rock United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Betty L. Morton, Rayle, and Peggy S. Cason, Martinez; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Marvin Psalmond.
Beggs Funeral Home of Lincolnton was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Hopkins was a native and lifelong resident of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late George and Kate Bailey Psalmond. She was the widow of Theodore Hopkins. She had retired from Almar Manufacturing Company and was a member of Rock United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Betty L. Morton, Rayle, and Peggy S. Cason, Martinez; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Marvin Psalmond.
Beggs Funeral Home of Lincolnton was in charge of arrangements.
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Helen Reynolds Hodgson
Funeral services for Helen Reynolds Hodgson, 94, of Washington were held Sunday, February 4, 2007, in the Washington Presbyterian Church with Rev. Charles Cook and Rev. Randy Hardy officiating. She died Friday, February 2, 2007, in Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington.
Mrs. Hodgson was a native of Greene County and was the daughter of the late DeLeon Hamilton Reynolds and Annie Mc. Boswell Reynolds. She was the widow of Charles Neal Hodgson. She was a retired secretary-treasurer for the Wilkes County Farm Bureau. Mrs. Hodgson was a member of the Washington Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder and taught Sunday School for 40 years. She served as president of the Presbyterian Women of the State of Georgia from 1962 until 1965, and president of the Presbyterian Women from 1957 to 1959. She was a member of the Washington-Wilkes Garden Club and of the Friends of the Library. She was named 1987 Wilkes County Citizen of the Year, and was named in Who's Who among American Women.
Survivors include a sister, Miss Elizabeth Reynolds of Washington; and a brother and sister-in-law, James A. and Rosemary Reynolds of Washington.
Pallbearers included Charles Howell, Jim Pixley, Addison Simpson III, Russell Morgan, Mark Channell, and Lawrence Burton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 644, Washington, Ga. 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Hodgson was a native of Greene County and was the daughter of the late DeLeon Hamilton Reynolds and Annie Mc. Boswell Reynolds. She was the widow of Charles Neal Hodgson. She was a retired secretary-treasurer for the Wilkes County Farm Bureau. Mrs. Hodgson was a member of the Washington Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder and taught Sunday School for 40 years. She served as president of the Presbyterian Women of the State of Georgia from 1962 until 1965, and president of the Presbyterian Women from 1957 to 1959. She was a member of the Washington-Wilkes Garden Club and of the Friends of the Library. She was named 1987 Wilkes County Citizen of the Year, and was named in Who's Who among American Women.
Survivors include a sister, Miss Elizabeth Reynolds of Washington; and a brother and sister-in-law, James A. and Rosemary Reynolds of Washington.
Pallbearers included Charles Howell, Jim Pixley, Addison Simpson III, Russell Morgan, Mark Channell, and Lawrence Burton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 644, Washington, Ga. 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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John Burdette Smith
Funeral services for John Burdette Smith, 85, of S. Smyrna Church Rd., Washington, were held Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at the Smyrna United Methodist Church with Dr. Napp Granade officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. He died Sunday, February 11, in Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington.
Mr. Smith was a native of Washington County and had lived in Wilkes County for most of his life. He was the son of the late Wilbur Smith and Edna Burdette Smith. He was a retired welder and was also active in farming. He was a United States Army Air Force veteran of World War II and was a member of County Line Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Vaughn Smith of Washington; a daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline S. and David Bailey of Warner Robins; two grandchildren and their spouses, John and Jennifer Curtis and Natalie B. and Aaron Hill; and a great-grandchild, Nathan Luke Bailey.
Pallbearers included Jimmy Griggs, David Garrard, Tony Smith, Kenny Smith, Melvin Bailey, and Stan Arnold.
Memorial contributions may be made to the County Line Baptist Church in Rayle or to the Smyrna United Methodist Church in Washington.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Smith was a native of Washington County and had lived in Wilkes County for most of his life. He was the son of the late Wilbur Smith and Edna Burdette Smith. He was a retired welder and was also active in farming. He was a United States Army Air Force veteran of World War II and was a member of County Line Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Vaughn Smith of Washington; a daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline S. and David Bailey of Warner Robins; two grandchildren and their spouses, John and Jennifer Curtis and Natalie B. and Aaron Hill; and a great-grandchild, Nathan Luke Bailey.
Pallbearers included Jimmy Griggs, David Garrard, Tony Smith, Kenny Smith, Melvin Bailey, and Stan Arnold.
Memorial contributions may be made to the County Line Baptist Church in Rayle or to the Smyrna United Methodist Church in Washington.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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George Leonard Wheatley
Funeral services for George Leonard Wheatley, 85, of Metasville were held Sunday, February 24, 2008, at Rehoboth Baptist Church, Metasville, with Rev. Dale Fincher and Rev. Steve Rayner officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He died Thursday, February 21, in the University Hospital, Augusta.
Mr. Wheatley was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late Leonard B. Wheatley and Maude Thornton Wheatley. He was a farmer and a past member of the Wilkes County Young Farmers and Wilkes County Cattlemen's Association. He was a former director of the Washington Loan and Banking Company, Rayle EMC, and the Oglethorpe Power Corporation. Some of the awards he earned over the years include Woodman of the World Conservation Award; Future Farmers of America Honorary Chapter Farmer; Wilkes County Cattlemen's Commercial Beef Cattle Producer; Broad River Soil and Water District Farm Family of the Year; and Wilkes County Cattlemen's Environmental Stewardship Award. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a member of the Rehoboth Baptist Church. In his early years, he was a logger and in land clearing and pond building with Wheatley Brothers. His latter years were spent enjoying his grandchildren great-grandchildren, and raising beef cattle.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Sara Hopkins Wheatley; sons and daughters-in-law, George Douglas and Sandra Wheatley, Leonard Herman and Amelia Wheatley, and JoAnn Wheatley; a daughter and son-in-law, Claunette and Perry Morgan; three brothers, Stanley Wheatley, Thomas Wheatley, and Manual Wheatley; two sisters, Talitha Hopkins and Irene Raffini;nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and four step-greatgrandchildren.
Pallbearers included grandsons, Lenny Wheatley, Bruce Wheatley, Jason Wheatley, Greg Wheatley, Paul Wheatley, George Morgan, and Gerome Morgan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rehoboth Baptist Church Christian Life Center or the American Cancer Society.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Wheatley was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late Leonard B. Wheatley and Maude Thornton Wheatley. He was a farmer and a past member of the Wilkes County Young Farmers and Wilkes County Cattlemen's Association. He was a former director of the Washington Loan and Banking Company, Rayle EMC, and the Oglethorpe Power Corporation. Some of the awards he earned over the years include Woodman of the World Conservation Award; Future Farmers of America Honorary Chapter Farmer; Wilkes County Cattlemen's Commercial Beef Cattle Producer; Broad River Soil and Water District Farm Family of the Year; and Wilkes County Cattlemen's Environmental Stewardship Award. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a member of the Rehoboth Baptist Church. In his early years, he was a logger and in land clearing and pond building with Wheatley Brothers. His latter years were spent enjoying his grandchildren great-grandchildren, and raising beef cattle.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Sara Hopkins Wheatley; sons and daughters-in-law, George Douglas and Sandra Wheatley, Leonard Herman and Amelia Wheatley, and JoAnn Wheatley; a daughter and son-in-law, Claunette and Perry Morgan; three brothers, Stanley Wheatley, Thomas Wheatley, and Manual Wheatley; two sisters, Talitha Hopkins and Irene Raffini;nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and four step-greatgrandchildren.
Pallbearers included grandsons, Lenny Wheatley, Bruce Wheatley, Jason Wheatley, Greg Wheatley, Paul Wheatley, George Morgan, and Gerome Morgan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rehoboth Baptist Church Christian Life Center or the American Cancer Society.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Olin L. Lindsey
Mr. Lindsey was born August 12, 1916, in Henry County. He received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Georgia in 1939. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific as a radar officer in the Signal Corps. He was a wellknown pioneer in three professions in Georgia - in forest protection as the first forest ranger in Wilkes County; in Georgia Farm Bureau Federation; and in Blue Cross/Blue Shield. While living in Columbus, he retired as Vice- President of Marketing for Blue Cross after holding that position for 22 years. He served as a deacon of Hilton Terrace Baptist Church in Columbus for many years. He taught Sunday School at the First Baptist Church, Washington, well into his 80s. He was a Kiwanian most of his adult life. He served as president of the Hazelhurst and Washington Kiwanis Clubs and was Lt. Governor for Kiwanis, Southeast Georgia. He treasured his family, and will be remembered for his love of God, devotion to his family, humble spirit, and service to others.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Elizabeth Granade Lindsey of Washington; two daughters and sonsin law, Betty and Herman Sifford of Baconton, and Carol Lindsey and Louis Harris of Roswell; a son and daughter-in-law, William Granade and Maureen Lindsey of Powder Springs; a brother, Raburn Lindsey of Covington; seven grandchildren, Stan Thornton, Lindsey Davis, Louis Harris Jr., Katherine McEvoy, Michael Lindsey, John Lindsey, and Christine Lindsey; and three great-grandchildren, Laura Davis, Stuart Davis, and Brooks McEvoy.
Pallbearers included Stan Thornton, Louis Harris Jr., Michael Lindsey, John Lindsey, Chris Davis, and Michael McEvoy.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 603, Washington, GA 30673, or to the Beaverdam Baptist Church, c/o Miss Marie Maxwell, P.O. Box, 692, Washington, GA 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Elizabeth Granade Lindsey
Funeral services for Elizabeth Granade Lindsey, 89, of Washington were held Sunday, February 18, 2007, at the First Baptist Church, Washington, with Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. She died Wednesday, February 14, 2007, in Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington.
Mrs. Lindsey was born in Atlanta on October 29, 1917, and was the daughter of the late Joseph Webster and Sarah Elizabeth Camp Granade. She died five days after her husband, Olin L. Lindsey. They had been married for 65 years. Mrs. Lindsey grew up in Wilkes County and graduated from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville in 1942. She was an innovative and skilled educator during the "baby boom" years and retired from teaching at Johnson Elementary School in Columbus. She attended Hilton Terrace Baptist Church in Columbus and was active in many areas of church life. Retirement years were spent in Washington-Wilkes at her childhood home where she became involved in numerous civic and church activities. She was a gifted Sunday School teacher and continued to teach well into her 80s. She delighted friends and family with her gift for storytelling and her sense of humor.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Herman Sifford of Baconton, and Carol Lindsey and Louise Harris of Roswell; a son and daughter-in-law, William Granade and Maureen Lindsey of Powder Springs; a sister, Vivian Granade Wickersham of Washington; seven grandchildren, Stan Thornton, Lindsey Davis, Louis Harris Jr., Katherine McEvoy, Michael Lindsey, John Lindsey, and Christine Lindsey; and three greatgrandchildren, Laura Davis, Stuart Davis, and Brooks McEvoy.
Pallbearers included Stan Thornton, Michael Lindsey, Chris Davis, Louis Harris Jr., John Lindsey, and Michael McEvoy.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 603, Washington 30673; or to the Beaverdam Baptist Church, c/o Miss Marie Maxwell, P.O. Box 692, Washington 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Lindsey was born in Atlanta on October 29, 1917, and was the daughter of the late Joseph Webster and Sarah Elizabeth Camp Granade. She died five days after her husband, Olin L. Lindsey. They had been married for 65 years. Mrs. Lindsey grew up in Wilkes County and graduated from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville in 1942. She was an innovative and skilled educator during the "baby boom" years and retired from teaching at Johnson Elementary School in Columbus. She attended Hilton Terrace Baptist Church in Columbus and was active in many areas of church life. Retirement years were spent in Washington-Wilkes at her childhood home where she became involved in numerous civic and church activities. She was a gifted Sunday School teacher and continued to teach well into her 80s. She delighted friends and family with her gift for storytelling and her sense of humor.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Herman Sifford of Baconton, and Carol Lindsey and Louise Harris of Roswell; a son and daughter-in-law, William Granade and Maureen Lindsey of Powder Springs; a sister, Vivian Granade Wickersham of Washington; seven grandchildren, Stan Thornton, Lindsey Davis, Louis Harris Jr., Katherine McEvoy, Michael Lindsey, John Lindsey, and Christine Lindsey; and three greatgrandchildren, Laura Davis, Stuart Davis, and Brooks McEvoy.
Pallbearers included Stan Thornton, Michael Lindsey, Chris Davis, Louis Harris Jr., John Lindsey, and Michael McEvoy.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 603, Washington 30673; or to the Beaverdam Baptist Church, c/o Miss Marie Maxwell, P.O. Box 692, Washington 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Virginia Peniston
Mrs. Peniston was born in Montezuma, and was the daughter of the late McLendon Sherwood DeVaughn and Anne Elizabeth Sims DeVaughn. Her grandparents were James Elijah DeVaughn and Sarah Virginia McLendon DeVaughn of Montezuma, and Marshall Mercer Sims and Mary Miranda Robert of "The Cedars" in Washington- Wilkes. On her first trip away from family and friends after graduating from high school she attended the Julliard School of Music in New York City. After her marriage to Thomas Jackson Peniston in 1928, they lived in Atlanta for 40 years. While living in Atlanta she was a charter member of the First Piano Duet Club of Atlanta, the 1904 Study Club, Four Seasons Garden Club, and was an officer for several years in the Rabun Gap Nacoochee Guild. She enjoyed genealogy and was a member of the James Edward Oglethorpe Daughters of American Colonists, Daughters of Colonial Wars, the Huguenot Society, State Regent of the Colonial Dames XVII Century, Descendants Knights of the Garter, Magna Charta Dames, and past Regent of Joseph Habersham Chapter DAR. After her husband's death in 1964, she moved back to Washington to help her mother, "Sister Bess," until her death in 1975. She was a member of the Kettle Creek Chapter DAR and the Iris Garden Club. She was named Washington Rotary Club Citizen of the Year for 1977-78 for serving as chairman of the Wilkes County Beautification Campaign which won a national award. She moved to Atlanta in 2000 to be near other family members.
Survivors include a son, Paul E. Peniston III of Hartwell; and a daughter, Ellen P. Rafeedie of Atlanta; grandchildren, Thomas S. Peniston of Hollywood, Calif, Virginia P. Dalton of Irvine, Calif., Carey P. Tower, St. Petersburg, Fla., Matthew Peniston, Tampa, Fla., Wilson T. Peniston, Newnan, Paul Eugene Peniston IV, Greenville, S.C., McLendon P. Rafeedie, Atlanta, David P. Rafeedie, Wake Forest, N.C., and Dr. Steven P. Rafeedie, Atlanta; and 11 greatgrandchildren
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Mae Smith Butler
Funeral services for Mae Smith Butler, 89, of Tignall were held Friday, March 9, 2007, at the Independence United Methodist Church, Tignall, with Rev. Marvin Mason officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. She died March 5 in Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington.
Mrs. Butler was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Robert Toombs Smith and Annie Bolton Smith. She was the widow of Woodrow W. Butler. She was a payroll clerk for Lucent Technology; and was a member of the Independence United Methodist Church; and a member and judge of the National Chrysanthemum Society. She was an avid china painter.
Survivors include two sisters, Frances Maher and Hilda Smith, both of Atlanta.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Independence United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Butler was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Robert Toombs Smith and Annie Bolton Smith. She was the widow of Woodrow W. Butler. She was a payroll clerk for Lucent Technology; and was a member of the Independence United Methodist Church; and a member and judge of the National Chrysanthemum Society. She was an avid china painter.
Survivors include two sisters, Frances Maher and Hilda Smith, both of Atlanta.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Independence United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Claudelle Norman Bonner
Funeral services for Claudelle Norman Bonner, 88, of Washington were held Saturday, March 17, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Gale Seibert officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. She died Wednesday, March 14, in Doctors Hospital, Augusta.
Mrs. Bonner was a native of Wilkes County and had lived here all of her life. She was the daughter of the late Leon Bolton Norman and Susie Lillian Lunceford Norman. She was the widow of Coley T. Pettus and Sam Bonner. She was a retired bookkeeper from Bonner Auto Parts and was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class and Young At Heart. Mrs. Bonner was also a member of the Friends of the Library, the Washington Wilkes Historical Foundation, and was a docent for the Washington Historical Museum. She was a member emeritus of the Pilot Club of Washington.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Jimmy Tanner of Washington; two sons and daughters-in-law, Randall and Helen Pettus, Buford, and Ted Coley Jr. and Mary Pettus, Bloomsdale, Missouri; two sisters, Alma Lunceford O'Neal, Crawfordville, and Mary Boldin, Augusta; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Warren Pettus, Wesley Pettus, Randy Pettus Jr., Nathan Pearson, Jamie Barnett, and Andrew Norman.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Bonner was a native of Wilkes County and had lived here all of her life. She was the daughter of the late Leon Bolton Norman and Susie Lillian Lunceford Norman. She was the widow of Coley T. Pettus and Sam Bonner. She was a retired bookkeeper from Bonner Auto Parts and was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class and Young At Heart. Mrs. Bonner was also a member of the Friends of the Library, the Washington Wilkes Historical Foundation, and was a docent for the Washington Historical Museum. She was a member emeritus of the Pilot Club of Washington.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Jimmy Tanner of Washington; two sons and daughters-in-law, Randall and Helen Pettus, Buford, and Ted Coley Jr. and Mary Pettus, Bloomsdale, Missouri; two sisters, Alma Lunceford O'Neal, Crawfordville, and Mary Boldin, Augusta; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Warren Pettus, Wesley Pettus, Randy Pettus Jr., Nathan Pearson, Jamie Barnett, and Andrew Norman.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Betty Burnice Pittman Hobby
Funeral services for Betty Burnice Pittman Hobby, 89, of Crescent Drive, Washington, were held Saturday, March 17, 2007, at Hopkins Funeral Home with Rev. Albert Huyck and Rev. Joseph Shippen officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. She died Wednesday, March 14, at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington.
Mrs. Hobby was born in Forks of the Creek community in Jackson County, Florida, and had lived in Washington since 1948. She was the daughter of the late Henry Jones Pittman and Charity Elizabeth Taylor Pittman; and was the widow of Jesse Wamon Hobby. She was a homemaker and attended the First Baptist Church, Washington.
Survivors include a son, Dr. Henry McCager "Mac" Hobby, and his wife Angela, of Grovetown; two granddaughters, Suzanne Elizabeth Hobby Shippen and Jennifer Lee Lindsay; and one great-granddaughter, Delia Ann Lindsay.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wills Memorial Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 370, Washington, GA 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Hobby was born in Forks of the Creek community in Jackson County, Florida, and had lived in Washington since 1948. She was the daughter of the late Henry Jones Pittman and Charity Elizabeth Taylor Pittman; and was the widow of Jesse Wamon Hobby. She was a homemaker and attended the First Baptist Church, Washington.
Survivors include a son, Dr. Henry McCager "Mac" Hobby, and his wife Angela, of Grovetown; two granddaughters, Suzanne Elizabeth Hobby Shippen and Jennifer Lee Lindsay; and one great-granddaughter, Delia Ann Lindsay.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wills Memorial Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 370, Washington, GA 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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John Ralph Smith
Graveside services for John Ralph Smith, 97, of Harper Road, Rayle, were held Saturday, April 21, 2007, at the Palmetto Christian Church Cemetery with James Bowen officiating. He died Wednesday, April 18, at the St. Mary's Hospice House in Bogart.
Mr. Smith was a native of Barrow County and was the son of the late Green Wagner Smith and Fannie Yeargin Smith. He was a retired cattle farmer and a United States Army veteran of World War II. He was the widower of Elizabeth Barrett Smith.
Survivors include three sisters, Hazel Webb of Warrenton, Annette Hughes of Watkinsville, and Wilda Boatwright of Rayle; three step-sons and their wives, Jimmy and Paula Arnold, Lexington, Bobby and Sandra Arnold, Winterville, and Charlie and Linda Arnold, Athens; five grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart 30622; or to the American Cancer Society.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Smith was a native of Barrow County and was the son of the late Green Wagner Smith and Fannie Yeargin Smith. He was a retired cattle farmer and a United States Army veteran of World War II. He was the widower of Elizabeth Barrett Smith.
Survivors include three sisters, Hazel Webb of Warrenton, Annette Hughes of Watkinsville, and Wilda Boatwright of Rayle; three step-sons and their wives, Jimmy and Paula Arnold, Lexington, Bobby and Sandra Arnold, Winterville, and Charlie and Linda Arnold, Athens; five grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart 30622; or to the American Cancer Society.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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William E. Niemann
Funeral services for William "Bill" E. Niemann, MSgt., USAF, Retired, of Washington were held Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church, Washington, with Rev. Gale Seibert officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery with full military honors. He died April 5.
Mr. Niemann grew up in Lincolnton where he was a Boy Scout and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He was an adult leader from age 20 to 45, serving as Scoutmaster in Germany, Mississippi, Texas, Illinois, Okinawa, Michigan and Montana. After retiring in 1981, he was the Scoutmaster for Troop 34 in Washington. He joined the United States Air Force in the summer of 1960. During his years of serving his country he received the Presidential Unit Citation; the Air Force Commendation Medal three times; and the Vietnam Service Medal. He graduated from the NCO Academy at Maxwell AFB, Ala., and was named NCO of the year in 1977 and NCO of the quarter at several installations. He earned an associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force. Mr. Niemann was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Washington and was named Kiwanian of the Year in 1984-85. He was a Master Mason of LaFayette Lodge 23, F&AM, and a Shriner. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Washington and president of the W&L Model Railroad Club.
Survivors include his wife, Pat Ward Niemann of Washington; three children, William Edward Niemann II of Powder Springs, Cynthia Niemann Long, Washington, and Lynn Niemann Young, Thomson; a brother, Chet Niemann of Deland, Fla.; a sister, Dianne Thomson of Lincolnton; and six grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Niemann grew up in Lincolnton where he was a Boy Scout and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He was an adult leader from age 20 to 45, serving as Scoutmaster in Germany, Mississippi, Texas, Illinois, Okinawa, Michigan and Montana. After retiring in 1981, he was the Scoutmaster for Troop 34 in Washington. He joined the United States Air Force in the summer of 1960. During his years of serving his country he received the Presidential Unit Citation; the Air Force Commendation Medal three times; and the Vietnam Service Medal. He graduated from the NCO Academy at Maxwell AFB, Ala., and was named NCO of the year in 1977 and NCO of the quarter at several installations. He earned an associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force. Mr. Niemann was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Washington and was named Kiwanian of the Year in 1984-85. He was a Master Mason of LaFayette Lodge 23, F&AM, and a Shriner. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Washington and president of the W&L Model Railroad Club.
Survivors include his wife, Pat Ward Niemann of Washington; three children, William Edward Niemann II of Powder Springs, Cynthia Niemann Long, Washington, and Lynn Niemann Young, Thomson; a brother, Chet Niemann of Deland, Fla.; a sister, Dianne Thomson of Lincolnton; and six grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Charlie T. Williams
Funeral services for Charlie T. Williams, 91, of Washington were held Sunday, April 15, 2007, at the Gibson Grove Baptist Church, Thomson Road, Washington, with Rev. Joseph Williams officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. He died April 11 at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.
Mr. Williams was a native and lifelong resident of Wilkes County. He was the son of the late Robert F. and Ida Williams. His wife was the late Zettie Mae Hill. He was employed for many years by the late Troupe M. Harris and Troupe M. Harris Jr. He was a member of the Gibson Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Charlie Mae and James King; a grandson, Dennis King; two great-grandchildren, Shareka King and Dennis King Jr., all of Washington; two step-grandchildren, James Morris and Shirley Ann King; and six step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Annie Mae Stalnaker, Melbourne, Fla.; two brothers, Fred Williams and Matthew Williams of Mt. Dora Fla.
Nephews served as pallbearers.
McLendon Memorial Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Williams was a native and lifelong resident of Wilkes County. He was the son of the late Robert F. and Ida Williams. His wife was the late Zettie Mae Hill. He was employed for many years by the late Troupe M. Harris and Troupe M. Harris Jr. He was a member of the Gibson Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Charlie Mae and James King; a grandson, Dennis King; two great-grandchildren, Shareka King and Dennis King Jr., all of Washington; two step-grandchildren, James Morris and Shirley Ann King; and six step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Annie Mae Stalnaker, Melbourne, Fla.; two brothers, Fred Williams and Matthew Williams of Mt. Dora Fla.
Nephews served as pallbearers.
McLendon Memorial Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Thomas Edward Hardy
Graveside services for Thomas Edward Hardy, 81, of Washington were held Sunday, April 8, 2007, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. John McMillian officiating. He died Thursday, April 5, in Wills Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Hardy was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late Lester Hardy and Sara Norman Hardy. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He retired from Colonial Food Stores. He was a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and an adult Sunday School teacher for more than 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Nunn Hardy; a son and daughter in-law, Joe and Debra Hardy, Washington; two daughters and sons-in-law, Louise and Pete Grimaud and Audrey and Henry Barnett, all of Washington; a sister, Gussie McAvoy, Washington; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Active pallbearers included Christopher Bentley, Joseph Gaynor Hardy, Mike Hardy, Len Hardy, Pete Grimaud, and Henry Barnett. Members of the Beaverdam Adult Sunday School Class served as honorary pallbearers.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Hardy was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late Lester Hardy and Sara Norman Hardy. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He retired from Colonial Food Stores. He was a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and an adult Sunday School teacher for more than 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Nunn Hardy; a son and daughter in-law, Joe and Debra Hardy, Washington; two daughters and sons-in-law, Louise and Pete Grimaud and Audrey and Henry Barnett, all of Washington; a sister, Gussie McAvoy, Washington; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Active pallbearers included Christopher Bentley, Joseph Gaynor Hardy, Mike Hardy, Len Hardy, Pete Grimaud, and Henry Barnett. Members of the Beaverdam Adult Sunday School Class served as honorary pallbearers.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Virginia Lois C. Ledbetter
Graveside services for Virginia Lois Chastain Ledbetter, 84, of Washington will be held Thursday, April 5, 2007, at 4 p.m., in Resthaven Cemetery with Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. She died Tuesday, April 3, in Wilkes Health Care Center, Washington.
Mrs. Ledbetter was a native of Lincoln County and the daughter of the late Marcus Chastain and Nina Rogers Chastain. She was retired from the City of Washington where she served as city clerk for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington.
Survivors include four daughters, Linda Stapleton of McIntyre, Louise Walker, Gradee Ledbetter, and Mary Virginia Hopkins, Washington; a brother, Bill Chastain of Thomson; seven grandchildren, Lisa McAvoy, Lynne Kelley, Scott Stapleton, Jennifer Jackson, John Walker, Kim Hopkins and Kristi Pharr; and seven great-grandchildren, Amy McAvoy, Madeline Jackson, Ella Jackson, Phillip Kelley, Reece Kelley, Braden Walker, and Aubrye Walker.
Pallbearers include Jerry Walker, Billy Stapleton, Lee Hopkins, Richie McAvoy, John Walker, Scott Stapleton, Phil Kelley, Casey Jackson, and Ben Pahr.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 603, Washington, Ga. 30673.
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Mrs. Ledbetter was a native of Lincoln County and the daughter of the late Marcus Chastain and Nina Rogers Chastain. She was retired from the City of Washington where she served as city clerk for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington.
Survivors include four daughters, Linda Stapleton of McIntyre, Louise Walker, Gradee Ledbetter, and Mary Virginia Hopkins, Washington; a brother, Bill Chastain of Thomson; seven grandchildren, Lisa McAvoy, Lynne Kelley, Scott Stapleton, Jennifer Jackson, John Walker, Kim Hopkins and Kristi Pharr; and seven great-grandchildren, Amy McAvoy, Madeline Jackson, Ella Jackson, Phillip Kelley, Reece Kelley, Braden Walker, and Aubrye Walker.
Pallbearers include Jerry Walker, Billy Stapleton, Lee Hopkins, Richie McAvoy, John Walker, Scott Stapleton, Phil Kelley, Casey Jackson, and Ben Pahr.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 603, Washington, Ga. 30673.
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Annie Blanche Jackson Vaughn
Funeral services for Annie Blanche Jackson Vaughn, 93, of Courtground Road, Rayle, were held Saturday morning, April 7, 2007, at the Satdis Baptist Church, Rayle, with Dr. John Mark Carpenter officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. She died Wednesday, April 4, at her home.
Mrs. Vaughn was a native of Wilkes County and had lived here all of her life. She was the widow of James Malvin Vaughn and was a retired schoolteacher. She was the daughter of the late Shelby Tucker Jackson and Blanche Montcrief Jackson. She was a lifelong member of Sardis Baptist Church where she was the pianist and organist most of her life. She was also a member of the Rayle Lunch and Learn Club.
Survivors include two daughters, Jean McDonald and her husband Malcolm, of Rome, and Penny Vaughn of Martinez; two sons and their wives, Tucker and Brenda Vaughn, Martinez, and Malvin Jr. and Kay Vaughn, Marietta; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Shelby Jackson, Mike Orr, Jack Orr, Frank Jackson, Reggie Jackson, and Don Thompson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sardis Baptist Church in Rayle.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Vaughn was a native of Wilkes County and had lived here all of her life. She was the widow of James Malvin Vaughn and was a retired schoolteacher. She was the daughter of the late Shelby Tucker Jackson and Blanche Montcrief Jackson. She was a lifelong member of Sardis Baptist Church where she was the pianist and organist most of her life. She was also a member of the Rayle Lunch and Learn Club.
Survivors include two daughters, Jean McDonald and her husband Malcolm, of Rome, and Penny Vaughn of Martinez; two sons and their wives, Tucker and Brenda Vaughn, Martinez, and Malvin Jr. and Kay Vaughn, Marietta; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Shelby Jackson, Mike Orr, Jack Orr, Frank Jackson, Reggie Jackson, and Don Thompson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sardis Baptist Church in Rayle.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Hazel Griffin Lunceford
Funeral services for Hazel Griffin Lunceford, 94, were held Saturday, May 16, 2009, in the Phillips Mill Baptist Church, Washington, with Rev. Jay Sanders and Rev. John King officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. She died Thursday, May 14, at the Westbury Medical Care Home in Jackson.
Mrs. Lunceford was a native of Wilkes County and the daughter of the late James and Ethel Smith Griffin. She was the widow of George Lunceford and was a member of the Phillips Mill Baptist Church. She had worked in the florist business and as a teachers aide.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Luke Weaver of Jackson; two granddaughters and their husbands, Lisa and Jim Durden, and Laura and Ike English, all of Jackson; two greatgrandchildren, Luke Andrews and Ivy English.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips Mill Cemetery Fund, c/o Lamar Cofer, 315 Rocker Road, Crawfordville, Ga. 30631.
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Mrs. Lunceford was a native of Wilkes County and the daughter of the late James and Ethel Smith Griffin. She was the widow of George Lunceford and was a member of the Phillips Mill Baptist Church. She had worked in the florist business and as a teachers aide.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Luke Weaver of Jackson; two granddaughters and their husbands, Lisa and Jim Durden, and Laura and Ike English, all of Jackson; two greatgrandchildren, Luke Andrews and Ivy English.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips Mill Cemetery Fund, c/o Lamar Cofer, 315 Rocker Road, Crawfordville, Ga. 30631.
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Minnie Helen Gaston Talkington
Funeral services for Minnie Helen Gaston Talkington, 95, of 729 Harris Bridge Road, Woodruff, S.C., were held Friday, May 15, 2009, at the First Presbyterian Church of Woodruff with Rev. Beth Hoskins officiating. She died Wednesday, May 13, at the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.
Graveside services were held Saturday, May 16, at Resthaven Cemetery, Washington-Wilkes.
Mrs. Talkington was the daughter of the late Thomas C. Gaston and Minnie R. Gaston, and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of John Kelly Talkington and they had lived in Washington-Wilkes at one time.
Survivors include a son, Johnny K. Talkington Jr., Anderson, S.C.; a daughter, Gaston T. Motes of Flat Rock, N.C.; a brother, Joe N. Gaston, Woodruff; two grandchildren, Kelli Besh of Ringgold, Ga., and John Motes of Zirconia, N.C.; and three great-grandsons.
Eggers Funeral Home of Boiling Springs, S.C., was in charge of arrangements.
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Graveside services were held Saturday, May 16, at Resthaven Cemetery, Washington-Wilkes.
Mrs. Talkington was the daughter of the late Thomas C. Gaston and Minnie R. Gaston, and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of John Kelly Talkington and they had lived in Washington-Wilkes at one time.
Survivors include a son, Johnny K. Talkington Jr., Anderson, S.C.; a daughter, Gaston T. Motes of Flat Rock, N.C.; a brother, Joe N. Gaston, Woodruff; two grandchildren, Kelli Besh of Ringgold, Ga., and John Motes of Zirconia, N.C.; and three great-grandsons.
Eggers Funeral Home of Boiling Springs, S.C., was in charge of arrangements.
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Lotte Wright
Lotte Wright
Lotte Wright, a native of Anklam, Germany, died Saturday morning, April 14, 2007, at her home in Washington Wilkes.
She was the wife of the late Lt. Col. Alexander Wright (1917-1986), and had lived in Georgia since 1947.
She is survived by a brother, Professor Hans Otto Dill, and nephew, Michael Dill, of Berlin, Germany.
There will be a private memorial service with Rev. Darryl Kiehl officiating.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter, 358 Brown Drive, Washington, 30673.
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Lotte Wright, a native of Anklam, Germany, died Saturday morning, April 14, 2007, at her home in Washington Wilkes.
She was the wife of the late Lt. Col. Alexander Wright (1917-1986), and had lived in Georgia since 1947.
She is survived by a brother, Professor Hans Otto Dill, and nephew, Michael Dill, of Berlin, Germany.
There will be a private memorial service with Rev. Darryl Kiehl officiating.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter, 358 Brown Drive, Washington, 30673.
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Joseph Augustus Griffin Jr
Graveside services for Joseph Augustus Griffin Jr., 75, of Barksdale Drive, Washington, were held Sunday, June 3, 2007, at the Phillips Mill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. He died Friday morning, June 1, at the University Hospital, Augusta.
Mr. Griffin was a native and lifelong resident of Wilkes County. He was the son of the late Joseph A. Griffin and Gladys Hackney Griffin and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington, and the Cattlemen's Association. He had retired as owner/manager of Wilkes Loan and Insurance Co. of Washington. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Washington, and a member of the Wills Memorial Hospital Authority. He was a member of the Lions Club.
Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Ann Griffin of Washington; three daughters and their husbands, Rhonda and Johnny Newberry, Joanna and Wade Waller, and Dawn and Steven Pickens, all of Washington; three grandchildren, Grif Newberry, Wesley Waller, and Jacob Waller; and two sisters, Eva Burdette of Washington and Bettye Duke of Louisville, Ky.
Pallbearers included Bill Burdette, Ed Burdette III, Bill Bufford, Jason Dyson, Sam Moore, and Larry Nobles. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Farmers and Merchants Bank Board of Directors, members of the Hospital Authority, and Herbert Hopkins.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 603, Washington; Wills Memorial Hospital, P.O. Box 309, Washington; or Phillips Mill Baptist Church, Washington.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Marian Garrett Confer
Marian Garrett Confer, 66, a native of Wilkes County, died Saturday, May 26, 2007, in Granada, Spain, following a brief illness. Details of a memorial service will be announced later.
Mrs. Confer was the daughter of the late Enoch Garrett and Lillian Garrett Skinner. She graduated from Washington-Wilkes High School in 1958 and attended Auburn University and the University of Georgia where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. Following a career in media research in New York with the McCann-Erickson Company and with publications, including Family Circle and The New Yorker, she retired as vicepresident of Magazine Publishers of America and moved to Connecticut and later to Spain.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Ellamarie Garrett of Sandersville; and two nieces, Susan Garrett Cato of Sandersville, and Elizabeth Garrett of Los Angeles, California.
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Mrs. Confer was the daughter of the late Enoch Garrett and Lillian Garrett Skinner. She graduated from Washington-Wilkes High School in 1958 and attended Auburn University and the University of Georgia where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. Following a career in media research in New York with the McCann-Erickson Company and with publications, including Family Circle and The New Yorker, she retired as vicepresident of Magazine Publishers of America and moved to Connecticut and later to Spain.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Ellamarie Garrett of Sandersville; and two nieces, Susan Garrett Cato of Sandersville, and Elizabeth Garrett of Los Angeles, California.
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James Arthur Rooks
A celebrated Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, May 25, 2007, for James Arthur Rooks, 78, of Portland, Oregon, in St. John Fisher Catholic Church. He died Tuesday, May 8, in Portland, Oregon.
Mr. Rooks was a native of Washington Wilkes and was the son of the late Charles and Maggie Rooks. He graduated from Washington High School in 1946 and attended Berry College in Rome. He joined the United States Air Force in 1947, trained as a cryptographer, then spent most of his service time at what is now Fairchild AFB, Spokane, Washington, with some time in England. On discharge from the USAF he studied electric engineering, power option, at Washington State College, Pullman, Washington, receiving his BSEE in 1953. He worked for Westinghouse Electric Company for more than 38 years.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Raye Hein Rooks, Portland, Oregon; five daughters, Vickie Rooks, Charlotte Rooks, Theresa Russell, Rebecca Rooks, and Patti Shafer; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Frances Couch, and Dorothy Silver; and a brother, Herman Rooks.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the IEEE Foundation in memory of James A. Rooks, IEEE Development Office, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854 USA.
Mr. Rooks was a native of Washington Wilkes and was the son of the late Charles and Maggie Rooks. He graduated from Washington High School in 1946 and attended Berry College in Rome. He joined the United States Air Force in 1947, trained as a cryptographer, then spent most of his service time at what is now Fairchild AFB, Spokane, Washington, with some time in England. On discharge from the USAF he studied electric engineering, power option, at Washington State College, Pullman, Washington, receiving his BSEE in 1953. He worked for Westinghouse Electric Company for more than 38 years.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Raye Hein Rooks, Portland, Oregon; five daughters, Vickie Rooks, Charlotte Rooks, Theresa Russell, Rebecca Rooks, and Patti Shafer; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Frances Couch, and Dorothy Silver; and a brother, Herman Rooks.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the IEEE Foundation in memory of James A. Rooks, IEEE Development Office, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854 USA.
Leonard Johnson
Funeral services for Leonard "Pete" Johnson, 88, were held Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at the First Baptist Church, Washington. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. He died Saturday, April 28.
Mr. Johnson was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late James Johnson and Verona Maxwell Johnson. He was the widower of Azalee Bridges Johnson. He had retired after 33 years of service at Rayle EMC. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington, and was an avid candymaker, hunter, and fisherman. In 2001 he moved to Warner Robins to be near family members.
Survivors include a daughter, Miriam McEver and her husband Gil of Bonaire; two sons, James Mike Johnson, Panama City Beach, Fla., and Len Johnson and his wife Teresa, Augusta; four grandchildren, Deadra Johnson, Panama City Beach, Fla., Amy Herron, Acworth; Ashley Griffin, Macon, Katy McEver, Atlanta; and six greatgrandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 603, Washington, Ga. 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Johnson was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late James Johnson and Verona Maxwell Johnson. He was the widower of Azalee Bridges Johnson. He had retired after 33 years of service at Rayle EMC. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington, and was an avid candymaker, hunter, and fisherman. In 2001 he moved to Warner Robins to be near family members.
Survivors include a daughter, Miriam McEver and her husband Gil of Bonaire; two sons, James Mike Johnson, Panama City Beach, Fla., and Len Johnson and his wife Teresa, Augusta; four grandchildren, Deadra Johnson, Panama City Beach, Fla., Amy Herron, Acworth; Ashley Griffin, Macon, Katy McEver, Atlanta; and six greatgrandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 603, Washington, Ga. 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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