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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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
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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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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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Claude Tracy Vinson
Funeral services for Claude Tracy Vinson, 94, of West Liberty Street, Washington, were held Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at the First Baptist Church, Washington, with Rev. Bryan George and Rev. Albert Huyck officiating. Burial with Masonic rites was in Resthaven Cemetery. He died Monday, May 14, in the Elbert County Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Vinson was a native of Dillard and had lived in Washington for 61 years. He had been a farmer, a sawmiller, and a truck driver, and also managed a Texaco Station in Washington. He was a Mason and a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington.
Survivors include his wife, Inez Strother Vinson of Washington; two daughters, Claudia Vinson Pitts of Elberton, and Sherrill Pate Jones of Washington; a brother, James Vinson of Augusta; a daughter-inlaw, Mitzie Vinson Clough, Washington; six grandchildren, Karen West, Tony Pitts, Keith Pate, Larry Vinson, Tracie Nuhfer, and Tiffany Haltom; and nine great-grandchildren.
Masons served as pallbearers and his Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church served as honorary pallbearers.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Vinson was a native of Dillard and had lived in Washington for 61 years. He had been a farmer, a sawmiller, and a truck driver, and also managed a Texaco Station in Washington. He was a Mason and a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington.
Survivors include his wife, Inez Strother Vinson of Washington; two daughters, Claudia Vinson Pitts of Elberton, and Sherrill Pate Jones of Washington; a brother, James Vinson of Augusta; a daughter-inlaw, Mitzie Vinson Clough, Washington; six grandchildren, Karen West, Tony Pitts, Keith Pate, Larry Vinson, Tracie Nuhfer, and Tiffany Haltom; and nine great-grandchildren.
Masons served as pallbearers and his Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church served as honorary pallbearers.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Sarah Ruth Gulley Newberry
Graveside services for Sarah Ruth Gulley Newberry, 82, of Hillcrest Drive, Washington, were held Friday, May 25, 2007, at Resthaven Cemetery with Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. She died Tuesday, May 22, at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta.
Mrs. Newberry was a native of Elbert County and was the daughter of the late Barney Gulley and Lessie Warren Gulley. She was the widow of C.M. Newberry Jr. Mrs. Newberry had retired as administrative clerk at the Wilkes County Health Department and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Susan McTier of Thomson and Deborah Pharr and her husband Addison of Winder; a son, Johnny Newberry, and his wife Rhonda of Washington; five grandchildren, Sebrina Bennett, Leah Uscanga, Marc Pharr, Grif Newberry, and Whitney Pharr; and four greatgrandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips Mill Baptist Church, Washington.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Newberry was a native of Elbert County and was the daughter of the late Barney Gulley and Lessie Warren Gulley. She was the widow of C.M. Newberry Jr. Mrs. Newberry had retired as administrative clerk at the Wilkes County Health Department and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Susan McTier of Thomson and Deborah Pharr and her husband Addison of Winder; a son, Johnny Newberry, and his wife Rhonda of Washington; five grandchildren, Sebrina Bennett, Leah Uscanga, Marc Pharr, Grif Newberry, and Whitney Pharr; and four greatgrandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips Mill Baptist Church, Washington.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Rachel Brown Ward
Graveside services for Rachel Brown Ward, 88, of Washington, were held Saturday, June 2, 2007, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. Bill Boyd and Rev. Dinni Moss officiating. She died Wednesday, May 30, at Washington Manor.
Mrs. Ward was a native of Commerce and had lived in Wilkes County for 52 years. She was the daughter of the late Dewey and Clara Haggard Brown and was the widow of Barrington Ward. She was a retired school teacher and a member of the Church of the Mediator of Washington.
Survivors include a son, Ernest Barrington Ward Jr., Woodstock; a daughter, Pat Niemann, Washington; three grandchildren, William E. Niemann II, Cynthia Niemann, and Lynn Young; six great-grandchildren, Mandy, Melanie, Naomi, and Brooke Niemann, and Levi and Lily Young; a sister, Ann Traylor, Kennesaw; and a sister-in-law, Eloise Brown, Lake Park.
Pallbearers included Bill Bennett, Lawrence Burton, Steve Blackmon, Randolph Lawrence, Jack Leard, and Alex Tyler.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Mediator, 212 E. Robert Toombs Ave., Washington 30673; or to United Hospice, 620 Ponder Place Drive, Suite A, Evans, GA 30809.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Ward was a native of Commerce and had lived in Wilkes County for 52 years. She was the daughter of the late Dewey and Clara Haggard Brown and was the widow of Barrington Ward. She was a retired school teacher and a member of the Church of the Mediator of Washington.
Survivors include a son, Ernest Barrington Ward Jr., Woodstock; a daughter, Pat Niemann, Washington; three grandchildren, William E. Niemann II, Cynthia Niemann, and Lynn Young; six great-grandchildren, Mandy, Melanie, Naomi, and Brooke Niemann, and Levi and Lily Young; a sister, Ann Traylor, Kennesaw; and a sister-in-law, Eloise Brown, Lake Park.
Pallbearers included Bill Bennett, Lawrence Burton, Steve Blackmon, Randolph Lawrence, Jack Leard, and Alex Tyler.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Mediator, 212 E. Robert Toombs Ave., Washington 30673; or to United Hospice, 620 Ponder Place Drive, Suite A, Evans, GA 30809.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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William Marshall Porterfield
Funeral services for William Marshall "W.M." Porterfield, 78, of Swann Road, Rayle, were held Friday, June 15, 2007, at Hopkins Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Cates officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery. He died Tuesday, June 12, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Augusta.
Mr. Porterfield was a native of Wilkes County and had lived here all his life. He was a carpenter and was a United States Army veteran, having served from 1952 until 1955.
Survivors include his wife, Mary M. Porterfield of Rayle; a sister, Elizabeth P. Lamar of Washington; and two step-daughters, Jo Ann Stewart of Sylvania, and Janice Mercer of Barnwell, S.C.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Porterfield was a native of Wilkes County and had lived here all his life. He was a carpenter and was a United States Army veteran, having served from 1952 until 1955.
Survivors include his wife, Mary M. Porterfield of Rayle; a sister, Elizabeth P. Lamar of Washington; and two step-daughters, Jo Ann Stewart of Sylvania, and Janice Mercer of Barnwell, S.C.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Charles A. Garrard Jr.
Graveside services for Charles A. Garrard Jr., 79, of Starke, Florida, formerly of Jacksonville, Fla., were held Monday, July 9, 2007, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. He died Thursday, July 5.
Mr. Garrard was a native of Wilkes County, and was the son of the late Charles A. Garrard and Ruby Freeman Garrard. He was the widower of Dorothy Garrard. He was of the Baptist faith and served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. He was the owner and operator of Garrard Ceramic Mold Company in Lawtey, Fla., for more than 25 years.
Survivors include two sons, Charles A. Garrard III of Orange Park, Fla., and George Garrard of Starke, Fla.; three brothers, Roscoe Garrard and Sam Garrard, Jacksonville, Fla., and John F. Garrard, Mayo, Fla.; three sisters, Mary Ingram, Jacksonville, Fla., Doris Parks, Valdosta, and Margaret Johnson, Ludowici; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of local arrangements.
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Mr. Garrard was a native of Wilkes County, and was the son of the late Charles A. Garrard and Ruby Freeman Garrard. He was the widower of Dorothy Garrard. He was of the Baptist faith and served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. He was the owner and operator of Garrard Ceramic Mold Company in Lawtey, Fla., for more than 25 years.
Survivors include two sons, Charles A. Garrard III of Orange Park, Fla., and George Garrard of Starke, Fla.; three brothers, Roscoe Garrard and Sam Garrard, Jacksonville, Fla., and John F. Garrard, Mayo, Fla.; three sisters, Mary Ingram, Jacksonville, Fla., Doris Parks, Valdosta, and Margaret Johnson, Ludowici; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of local arrangements.
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Henry M. Hopkins
Henry M. Hopkins of Athens died Monday, July 2, 2007, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Lord and Stephens, East, Athens is in charge of arrangements.
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Lord and Stephens, East, Athens is in charge of arrangements.
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Asa Monroe Bennett
Graveside services for Asa Monroe Bennett, 93, of Washington, were held Monday, October 9, 2006, at Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. He died Friday, October 6, at his home.
Mr. Bennett was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Nathan Robert and Mattie (Woodruff) Bennett. His wife, the late Annie Leila Wells Bennett, died in 1999. As a youth in Wilkes County, Mr. Bennett attended Big Cedar School and graduated from Washington High School. He received a bachelor's degree in agriculture from the University of Georgia in 1935, having earned his tuition and board in the Depression years by creating a laundry pick-up and delivery service for college students living in dormitories.
After a brief period of working as an agricultural agent for the Atlantic Coast Railroad, Mr. Bennett returned to Wilkes County to buy land and work as a farmer, raising Hereford cattle and planting extensive acreage in trees for lumber. He also owned the Bennett Manufacturing Co., which manufactured Go-Karts from 1963 to 1977. He was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Washington.
Survivors include a son, Asa William (Bill) Bennett of Washington; two daughters, Mary Ann Hawkins of Morrow, and Joyce B. Crouch of Amherst, MA; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial gifts may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Washington or to the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church of Washington.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Bennett was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Nathan Robert and Mattie (Woodruff) Bennett. His wife, the late Annie Leila Wells Bennett, died in 1999. As a youth in Wilkes County, Mr. Bennett attended Big Cedar School and graduated from Washington High School. He received a bachelor's degree in agriculture from the University of Georgia in 1935, having earned his tuition and board in the Depression years by creating a laundry pick-up and delivery service for college students living in dormitories.
After a brief period of working as an agricultural agent for the Atlantic Coast Railroad, Mr. Bennett returned to Wilkes County to buy land and work as a farmer, raising Hereford cattle and planting extensive acreage in trees for lumber. He also owned the Bennett Manufacturing Co., which manufactured Go-Karts from 1963 to 1977. He was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Washington.
Survivors include a son, Asa William (Bill) Bennett of Washington; two daughters, Mary Ann Hawkins of Morrow, and Joyce B. Crouch of Amherst, MA; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial gifts may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Washington or to the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church of Washington.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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LaForrest "Skip" Aldridge
Funeral services for Jamie LaForrest "Skip" Aldridge, 72, of Panama City Beach, Fla., were held Wednesday, September 27, 2006, at Cornerstone Family Fellowship Church in Panama City with Pastor Gregory Westermeyer officiating. A graveside service with interment was held at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Americus on Friday, September 19, with Pastor Warren Alford officiating. He died Sunday, September 24.
Mr. Aldridge was born in Appling, and was the son of the late Theron Aldridge and Daisy Ponsell Aldridge, formerly of Washington- Wilkes. He had spent most of his adult life in Americus, but lived in Washington-Wilkes during his school years when his father was with the Georgia State Patrol here. He was a retired owner/proprietor of an industrial business in Americus and had lived in Panama City Beach for the past seven years. He was a United States Army Veteran and a member and elder of Cornerstone Family Fellowship in Panama City.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Carolyn Aldridge of Panama City Beach, Fla.; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Chip Hutchinson of Newnan; a son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Lecia Aldridge of Panama City Beach; sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Phil Robb of Washington; three grandchildren, Brandon and Trey Aldridge and Tyler Hutchinson; and a niece and nephew, Gretchen Robb Lamar and Sid Robb of Washington.
Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Mission Fund, 122 Airport Road, Panama City, Fla. 32405.
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Mr. Aldridge was born in Appling, and was the son of the late Theron Aldridge and Daisy Ponsell Aldridge, formerly of Washington- Wilkes. He had spent most of his adult life in Americus, but lived in Washington-Wilkes during his school years when his father was with the Georgia State Patrol here. He was a retired owner/proprietor of an industrial business in Americus and had lived in Panama City Beach for the past seven years. He was a United States Army Veteran and a member and elder of Cornerstone Family Fellowship in Panama City.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Carolyn Aldridge of Panama City Beach, Fla.; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Chip Hutchinson of Newnan; a son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Lecia Aldridge of Panama City Beach; sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Phil Robb of Washington; three grandchildren, Brandon and Trey Aldridge and Tyler Hutchinson; and a niece and nephew, Gretchen Robb Lamar and Sid Robb of Washington.
Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Mission Fund, 122 Airport Road, Panama City, Fla. 32405.
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Burnard Samuel Swann
Funeral services for Burnard Samuel Swann, 84, of Rayle, were held Thursday, September 21, 2006, at Sardis Baptist Church, Rayle, with Rev. Allen Danner and Rev. Jim Edwards officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. He died September 19.
Mr. Swann was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Paul L. Swann and Nancy Maxwell Swann. He was the widower of Juanita Byrd Swann and was a cattle farmer. He was a member of Sardis Baptist Church, Rayle, where he served as a deacon for 33 years and Sunday School Superintendent for 25 years. He served in the United States Army during World War II and earned the Purple Heart award. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Sammy and Teresa Swann, Saluda, S.C.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and David Harrell, Ocala, Fla., and Janice and Nick Jones, Quitman; a brother, Garnett H. Swann, Watkinsville; a sister, Nancy S. Barker, Watkinsville; five grandchildren, Michael Swann, Gary Jones, Gena J. Snow, Anita H. Calano, and Dianna M. Harrell; and four greatgrandchildren, Michelle L. Calano, Jennifer A. Calano, Sierra S. Snow, and James Ashton Snow.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 205 Woodrow Wilson, P.O. Box 1727, Valdosta, Ga. 3160-1727.
Hopkins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Swann was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Paul L. Swann and Nancy Maxwell Swann. He was the widower of Juanita Byrd Swann and was a cattle farmer. He was a member of Sardis Baptist Church, Rayle, where he served as a deacon for 33 years and Sunday School Superintendent for 25 years. He served in the United States Army during World War II and earned the Purple Heart award. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Sammy and Teresa Swann, Saluda, S.C.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and David Harrell, Ocala, Fla., and Janice and Nick Jones, Quitman; a brother, Garnett H. Swann, Watkinsville; a sister, Nancy S. Barker, Watkinsville; five grandchildren, Michael Swann, Gary Jones, Gena J. Snow, Anita H. Calano, and Dianna M. Harrell; and four greatgrandchildren, Michelle L. Calano, Jennifer A. Calano, Sierra S. Snow, and James Ashton Snow.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 205 Woodrow Wilson, P.O. Box 1727, Valdosta, Ga. 3160-1727.
Hopkins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Samuel Grady Dunaway
Funeral services for Samuel Grady Dunaway, 87, of Winder will be held Thursday, September 21, 2006, at 3 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel, Winder, with Dr. John Talley officiating. Interment will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. He died September 18.
Mr. Dunaway was born in Mt. Carmel, S.C., the son of the late Henry Grady Dunaway and Eva C. Dunaway. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winder; a graduate of the Washington High School and the University of Georgia. He was employed by the Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service for 36 years and by the Winder Housing Authority for 14 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #333, the Lions Club, VFW, the American Legion, the chamber of commerce, and was an affiliate member of the Oconee River Soil and Conservation District. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Callaway Dunaway of Winder; a son, Sam Dunaway Jr. of Lithonia; a daughter and son-in-law, Jann D. and MichaeSaml Ward of West Point; four grandchildren, Drs. Erin and Steven Holsten of Augusta, Creighton Noel, and Capri Zodrow; great-grandchildren, Nicholas Christopher Holsten, and Cayden Noel Zodrow.
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Mr. Dunaway was born in Mt. Carmel, S.C., the son of the late Henry Grady Dunaway and Eva C. Dunaway. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winder; a graduate of the Washington High School and the University of Georgia. He was employed by the Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service for 36 years and by the Winder Housing Authority for 14 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #333, the Lions Club, VFW, the American Legion, the chamber of commerce, and was an affiliate member of the Oconee River Soil and Conservation District. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Callaway Dunaway of Winder; a son, Sam Dunaway Jr. of Lithonia; a daughter and son-in-law, Jann D. and MichaeSaml Ward of West Point; four grandchildren, Drs. Erin and Steven Holsten of Augusta, Creighton Noel, and Capri Zodrow; great-grandchildren, Nicholas Christopher Holsten, and Cayden Noel Zodrow.
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Edith Eula Williamson Anthony
Graveside services for Edith Eula Williamson Anthony, 88, were held Thursday, September 7, 2006, at Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. James Bowen officiating. She died Tuesday, September 5, at Wilkes Health Care Center, Washington.
Mrs. Anthony was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late John Wiley Williamson and Eula Ray Williamson. She was the widow of Edward T. Anthony. She was a retired business owner and was a member of the Newtown Baptist Church. Survivors include a son and
daughter-in-law, Gene and Linda Anthony, Washington; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Randall Denard, Pat and Charlie Griffin, Jane Anderson, and Becky and Melvin Tucker, all of Washington; a brother, J.W. Williamson of Washington; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Grandsons served as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Wilkes County Unit.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Anthony was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late John Wiley Williamson and Eula Ray Williamson. She was the widow of Edward T. Anthony. She was a retired business owner and was a member of the Newtown Baptist Church. Survivors include a son and
daughter-in-law, Gene and Linda Anthony, Washington; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Randall Denard, Pat and Charlie Griffin, Jane Anderson, and Becky and Melvin Tucker, all of Washington; a brother, J.W. Williamson of Washington; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Grandsons served as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Wilkes County Unit.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mildred Amelia Cosby
Funeral services for Mildred Amelia Cosby, 90, of Washington will be held Thursday, September 7, 2006, at Hopkins Funeral Home, Washington, r 11 a.m., with Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Tignall. She died Sunday, September 3, in Wilkes Health Care Center, Washington.
Miss Cosby was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late George Fleet Cosby and Lucy Lee Mouchett Cosby. She was a retired telephone operator and was a member of the Washington First Baptist Church.
Survivors include a nephew, Tommy Bryant; and three godchildren, Wanda Hubbard and Dean Hubbard of Washington and Danny Hubbard of Toccoa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 603, Washington, Ga. 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of arrangements.
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Miss Cosby was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late George Fleet Cosby and Lucy Lee Mouchett Cosby. She was a retired telephone operator and was a member of the Washington First Baptist Church.
Survivors include a nephew, Tommy Bryant; and three godchildren, Wanda Hubbard and Dean Hubbard of Washington and Danny Hubbard of Toccoa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 603, Washington, Ga. 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of arrangements.
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Azalee Bridges Johnson
Funeral services for Azalee Bridges Johnson, 83, of Warner Robins, formerly of Washington, will be held Thursday, August 17, 2006, at the First Baptist Church, Washington, with Rev. W.C. Bentley officiating. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. She died Saturday, August 12.
Mrs. Johnson was a native of Oglethorpe County and was the daughter of the late Marshall Thomas Bridges and Gussie Hamm Fortson Bridges. She was a homemaker and dedicated most of her life to meeting the needs of her family, neighbors, and church. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington, where she taught Sunday School for more than 50 years and was a member of the Senior Choir.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard "Pete" Johnson, Warner Robins; a daughter and son-in-law, Miriam and Gil McEver, Bonaire,
two sons, 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, and Katy McEver, Atlanta; six great-grandchildren; five sisters, Virginia Hammond, Zion, Ill., Laura Bridges, Doraville, Elree Worley, Canton, Dot Cecchini, Elberton, and Jean Woolard, Roswell; and a brother, Simon Bridges, Washington.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Washington, Building Fund, P.O. Box 603, Washington; or Heart of Georgia Hospice, 103 Westridge Dr., Warner Robins, Ga. 31088; or Alzheimer's Association, Central Georgia, 277 MLK Blvd., Ste. 201, Macon, Ga. 31201.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Johnson was a native of Oglethorpe County and was the daughter of the late Marshall Thomas Bridges and Gussie Hamm Fortson Bridges. She was a homemaker and dedicated most of her life to meeting the needs of her family, neighbors, and church. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington, where she taught Sunday School for more than 50 years and was a member of the Senior Choir.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard "Pete" Johnson, Warner Robins; a daughter and son-in-law, Miriam and Gil McEver, Bonaire,
two sons, 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, and Katy McEver, Atlanta; six great-grandchildren; five sisters, Virginia Hammond, Zion, Ill., Laura Bridges, Doraville, Elree Worley, Canton, Dot Cecchini, Elberton, and Jean Woolard, Roswell; and a brother, Simon Bridges, Washington.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Washington, Building Fund, P.O. Box 603, Washington; or Heart of Georgia Hospice, 103 Westridge Dr., Warner Robins, Ga. 31088; or Alzheimer's Association, Central Georgia, 277 MLK Blvd., Ste. 201, Macon, Ga. 31201.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of arrangements.
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Elizabeth Penelope Wills
Graveside services for Elizabeth Penelope Wills, 99, of Liberty Street, Washington, were held Wednesday, July 5, 2006, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. She died Monday, July 3, at her home.
Miss Wills - "Nep," as she was affectionately called - was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Dr. Thomas Jackson Wills and Susie Wingfield Wills. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Washington, where she was a member of the Mary C. Reid Women On Mission, and of the TEL Sunday School Class. She was a graduate of Shorter College where she was an avid basketball player. She taught math and French and coached basketball at Hartwell for several years before deciding to change careers. After certification as a laboratory technician at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, she remained employed there until her return to Washington General Hospital and then Wills Memorial Hospital as a laboratory technician, retiring at the age of 80. At the time of her death she had been under the special care of Dr. C.E. Wills and her great-niece and namesake, Penelope (Penny) Freeman Callaway.
Survivors include two nephews, Dr. Charles Wills of Washington and Reid Wills of Birmingham, Ala.; and a niece, Janet Wills Argroves, Savannah.
Great-great-nephews served as pallbearers and included Rick Callaway, Jason Callaway, Cary Callaway, Brad Wills, Scott Wills, and Kent Burgess. The remaining greatgreat nephews served as honorary pallbearers.
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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Miss Wills - "Nep," as she was affectionately called - was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Dr. Thomas Jackson Wills and Susie Wingfield Wills. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Washington, where she was a member of the Mary C. Reid Women On Mission, and of the TEL Sunday School Class. She was a graduate of Shorter College where she was an avid basketball player. She taught math and French and coached basketball at Hartwell for several years before deciding to change careers. After certification as a laboratory technician at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, she remained employed there until her return to Washington General Hospital and then Wills Memorial Hospital as a laboratory technician, retiring at the age of 80. At the time of her death she had been under the special care of Dr. C.E. Wills and her great-niece and namesake, Penelope (Penny) Freeman Callaway.
Survivors include two nephews, Dr. Charles Wills of Washington and Reid Wills of Birmingham, Ala.; and a niece, Janet Wills Argroves, Savannah.
Great-great-nephews served as pallbearers and included Rick Callaway, Jason Callaway, Cary Callaway, Brad Wills, Scott Wills, and Kent Burgess. The remaining greatgreat nephews served as honorary pallbearers.
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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Dorothy Stripling Dunford
Graveside services for Dorothy Stripling Dunford, 88, of Lincolnton, formerly of Washington, were held Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. and Rev. Dan Rosser officiating. She died Saturday, June 24, at her home.
Mrs. Dunford was born in Troy, Alabama, and lived in WashingtonWilkes for more than 40 years. She had lived in Lincolnton for the past year. She owned her own business called "Dolls on Alexander," and was well-known for her porcelain dolls. She was the widow of Jim Dunford and was the daughter of the late Emmitt Stripling and Stella White Stripling. She was a member of the Lincolnton Baptist Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Dottie Arnette and her husband Robert of Kingstree, S.C., Mary Dunford, Lincolnton, Jamie Reese and her husband Jack of Lincolnton, and Betsy Barnett and her husband Jimmy of Washington; eight grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.
Pallbearers included Robert Arnette, Bob Arnette, Jim Arnette, Jimmy Barnett, Jamie Barnett, Brad Barnett, and Jack Reese.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Hospice, c/o St. Joseph Foundation, 2260 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta 30904.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Dunford was born in Troy, Alabama, and lived in WashingtonWilkes for more than 40 years. She had lived in Lincolnton for the past year. She owned her own business called "Dolls on Alexander," and was well-known for her porcelain dolls. She was the widow of Jim Dunford and was the daughter of the late Emmitt Stripling and Stella White Stripling. She was a member of the Lincolnton Baptist Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Dottie Arnette and her husband Robert of Kingstree, S.C., Mary Dunford, Lincolnton, Jamie Reese and her husband Jack of Lincolnton, and Betsy Barnett and her husband Jimmy of Washington; eight grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.
Pallbearers included Robert Arnette, Bob Arnette, Jim Arnette, Jimmy Barnett, Jamie Barnett, Brad Barnett, and Jack Reese.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Hospice, c/o St. Joseph Foundation, 2260 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta 30904.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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W.T. Verran and Elizabeth Warren Ware
A service was held on Sunday afternoon, May 28, 2006, at Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, to inter the ashes of W.T. (Billy) Verran and Elizabeth Warren (Wush) Ware.
Family members attended the service conducted by Rev. Bob Murphy of Bishop on the Ware square in the cemetery.
Mrs. Ware is the sister of Mabel Ware Johnson of WashingtonWilkes and grew up here. Major Verran is a former band director of the Washington High School Band. The Wares made their home in Cairo for many years where he was band director and she taught piano.
Family members present for the interment included Mr. and Mrs. Tony Swain of Sarasota, Fla.; Rev. and Mrs. Bob Murphy of Bishop; Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Verran of Thomasville; Arvid Johnson, Mabel W. Johnson, and Dr. and Mrs. Mark Waters of Washington-Wilkes.
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Family members attended the service conducted by Rev. Bob Murphy of Bishop on the Ware square in the cemetery.
Mrs. Ware is the sister of Mabel Ware Johnson of WashingtonWilkes and grew up here. Major Verran is a former band director of the Washington High School Band. The Wares made their home in Cairo for many years where he was band director and she taught piano.
Family members present for the interment included Mr. and Mrs. Tony Swain of Sarasota, Fla.; Rev. and Mrs. Bob Murphy of Bishop; Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Verran of Thomasville; Arvid Johnson, Mabel W. Johnson, and Dr. and Mrs. Mark Waters of Washington-Wilkes.
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Ann Boatwright Corbett
Funeral services for Ann Boatwright Corbett, 67, of Sardis Road, Rayle, will be held Thursday, June 8, 2006, at 11 a.m., at the Beaverdam Baptist Church, Rayle, with Rev. Allen Danner and Rev. Jim Edwards officiating. Burial will be in the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery, Rayle. She died Monday, June 5, in Wills Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Fred Corbett of Rayle; a son, Barry Echols, and his wife Dana of Ball Ground; a grandson, Parker Echols; two brothers, John W. Boatwright and Charles Boatwright of Rayle; and a sister, Kathryn B. Jackson of Mableton.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Beaverdam Baptist Church, 155 Sardis Rd., Rayle 30660.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of arrangements.
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Survivors include her husband, Fred Corbett of Rayle; a son, Barry Echols, and his wife Dana of Ball Ground; a grandson, Parker Echols; two brothers, John W. Boatwright and Charles Boatwright of Rayle; and a sister, Kathryn B. Jackson of Mableton.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Beaverdam Baptist Church, 155 Sardis Rd., Rayle 30660.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of arrangements.
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Judy Martin Duke
Graveside services for Judy Martin Duke, 84, of East Robert Toombs Avenue, Washington, were held Saturday, July 21, 2007, in Resthaven Cemetery with Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. She died Friday at Wilkes Health Care Center.
Mrs. Duke was a native of Jackson County and was the widow of Rev. R.L. Duke. She was a homemaker and a member of the Washington First Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Bill Cloer of Athens; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Bettye Duke of Louisville, Ky.; a sister, Dean Hunter of Athens; and a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Trent and Mary Katherine Cloer.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Hospice, 620 Ponder Place Drive, Evans, GA 30809; or to the Washington First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 603, Washington 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Duke was a native of Jackson County and was the widow of Rev. R.L. Duke. She was a homemaker and a member of the Washington First Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Bill Cloer of Athens; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Bettye Duke of Louisville, Ky.; a sister, Dean Hunter of Athens; and a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Trent and Mary Katherine Cloer.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Hospice, 620 Ponder Place Drive, Evans, GA 30809; or to the Washington First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 603, Washington 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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William Joseph Woodruff
Funeral services for William Joseph Woodruff, 92, of Washington were held Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at the Smyrna United Methodist Church, Washington, with Rev. Kathy Lamon officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. He died Monday, April 17, at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington.
Survivors include his daughter and her husband, Elizabeth (Bunny) W. and Gene Gunby of Washington.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Smyrna United Methodist Church, 113 W. Sheraton Drive, Washington 30673; or to the Warrenton Health and Rehabilitation Center, 813 Atlanta Highway, Warrenton, Ga. 30828.
Hopkins Funereal Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Daisy Lance Cooper
A memorial service for Daisy Lance Cooper, 92, of WashingtonWilkes will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2006, at 11 a.m., at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator, Washington, with Rev. John Via officiating. She died Thursday, April 6, at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington.
Mrs. Cooper was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late George W. Lance and the late Maud Howard Lance. She was a graduate of the University of
Tennessee School of Medicine, and worked as a nurse for many years. She was the widow of Dr. William T. Cooper.
Survivors include three daughters, Dr. Frances Cooper, Oakland, California, Dr. Rosemary C. Lindsey, Fort Worth, Texas, and Carmen Cooper, Arlington, Texas; a sister, Iris L. Dyson of Washington; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Cooper was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late George W. Lance and the late Maud Howard Lance. She was a graduate of the University of
Tennessee School of Medicine, and worked as a nurse for many years. She was the widow of Dr. William T. Cooper.
Survivors include three daughters, Dr. Frances Cooper, Oakland, California, Dr. Rosemary C. Lindsey, Fort Worth, Texas, and Carmen Cooper, Arlington, Texas; a sister, Iris L. Dyson of Washington; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of arrangements.
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David Latham Wright
Funeral services for David Latham Wright, 70, were held Saturday, March 25, 2006, at the First Baptist Church, Washington, with Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. Interment was at Smith's Mill Cemetery near the old Smith family homesite on Clark's Hill Lake. He died Wednesday, March 22, at Kentwood in Augusta.
Mr. Wright was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Kathryn Arnold and A. Latham Wright. He was a graduate of Washington High School and was appointed to the United States Naval Academy by U.S. Representative Paul Broun and graduated with an engineering degree in 1958. He was commissioned in the United States Air Force. His wife was the late Jane L. Harris Wright. His first assignment was at Homestead (Florida) Air Force Base. Other tours of duty included Taranto, Italy; Minot, ND; Fort Douglas, UT; White Sands Missile Range, NM; and several assignments at Patrick Air Force Base, FL. He retired with the rank of Major, having served as cape commander at Cape Canaveral/ Cape Kennedy, with a total of 21 years of military service. In retirement he particularly enjoyed managing the family farm in Wilkes County.
Survivors include a daughter, Adrienne W. Albrecht; son-in-law, Michael G. Albrecht; three grandchildren, Rachel, Emily, and Michael Jr., all of Evans; and a sister, Hilda A. Wright, of Washington.
Pallbearers included Scott Adams, Michael Albrecht Jr., Arthur Hammond, David Hammond, Thomas Harris, Richard Maxwell, and James Poplin.
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. Wright was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Kathryn Arnold and A. Latham Wright. He was a graduate of Washington High School and was appointed to the United States Naval Academy by U.S. Representative Paul Broun and graduated with an engineering degree in 1958. He was commissioned in the United States Air Force. His wife was the late Jane L. Harris Wright. His first assignment was at Homestead (Florida) Air Force Base. Other tours of duty included Taranto, Italy; Minot, ND; Fort Douglas, UT; White Sands Missile Range, NM; and several assignments at Patrick Air Force Base, FL. He retired with the rank of Major, having served as cape commander at Cape Canaveral/ Cape Kennedy, with a total of 21 years of military service. In retirement he particularly enjoyed managing the family farm in Wilkes County.
Survivors include a daughter, Adrienne W. Albrecht; son-in-law, Michael G. Albrecht; three grandchildren, Rachel, Emily, and Michael Jr., all of Evans; and a sister, Hilda A. Wright, of Washington.
Pallbearers included Scott Adams, Michael Albrecht Jr., Arthur Hammond, David Hammond, Thomas Harris, Richard Maxwell, and James Poplin.
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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H.Oscar Green
Funeral services for Rev. H. Oscar Green, 86, of Atlanta were held Friday, March 17, 2006, at Embry Hills United Methodist Church, Atlanta, with Dr. Robert C. Bowling, Rev. Mark Sargent, and Rev. James R. Styles officiating. He died Tuesday, March 14.
Mr. Green was a native of Lincoln County and was the son of the late Rev. H. Oscar Green and the late Kathryn Jackson Green. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Georgia in 1942; and his Master of Divinity from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in 1947. His wife, Frances Crowley Green, died February 10, 2006. He was a member of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church and had served as pastor of the First Methodist Church of Washington at one time. He served on the staff of the Embry Hills United Methodist Church as Minister of Visitation and Minister of Older Adults and the Homebound. He wos active in district and conference groups of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathryn Lance, and her husband, Chris Lance of Griffin; a son, Larry Green, and his wife, Fran, of Gainesville; grandchildren, David Lance, Locust Grove, Clint Lance, Griffin, Jason Green, Gainesville; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Bonnie Milford, Royston.
Memorials may be made to Embry Hills United Methodist Church, 3304 Henderson Mill Road, Atlanta 30341, or to the church of choice.
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William Carl Dawson
Graveside services for William Carl (Billy) Dawson, 69, of Tignall Road, Washington, were held Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at the Washington Wilkes Memorial Garden with Peter Hoffmann officiating. He died Sunday, March 5, at his home.
Mr. Dawson was born in Greenville, S.C., and had lived in Washington all his life. He was the son of the late William Carl Dawson and Floy Meders Dawson. He was a retired produce manager with the Bi-Lo Corporation and served in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He attended Beaverdam Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Esther W. Dawson of Washington; three sons, Richard C. Dawson, Michael Keith Dawson and his wife Phyllis, and William Brian Dawson, all of Washington; two grandchildren, Myles W. Dawson and Karla S. Dawson; one great-granddaughter; and two brothers, Wayne F. Dawson, Washington, and Gary M. Dawson, Pine Mountain.
Pallbearers included nephews, Steve Dawson, Mike Dawson, Clyde Rogers, Mack Winfrey, Tim Whittington, and Chuck Whittington.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 767 Oglethorpe Avenue, Athens, Ga. 30606.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Dawson was born in Greenville, S.C., and had lived in Washington all his life. He was the son of the late William Carl Dawson and Floy Meders Dawson. He was a retired produce manager with the Bi-Lo Corporation and served in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He attended Beaverdam Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Esther W. Dawson of Washington; three sons, Richard C. Dawson, Michael Keith Dawson and his wife Phyllis, and William Brian Dawson, all of Washington; two grandchildren, Myles W. Dawson and Karla S. Dawson; one great-granddaughter; and two brothers, Wayne F. Dawson, Washington, and Gary M. Dawson, Pine Mountain.
Pallbearers included nephews, Steve Dawson, Mike Dawson, Clyde Rogers, Mack Winfrey, Tim Whittington, and Chuck Whittington.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 767 Oglethorpe Avenue, Athens, Ga. 30606.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Luther Howell
Graveside services for Luther Howell, 81, of Pink Hill, N.C., formerly of Washington, will be held Friday, March 3, 2006, at 11 a.m., at Phillips Mill Baptist Church Cemetery, Washington. He died Monday, February 27.
Mr. Howell was the son of the late Wade Hampton and Nora Smith Howell, and was the widower of Edna Herring Howell. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of Phillips Mill Baptist Church and of the Wilkes County Cattlemen’s Association.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Luther Howell Jr. and Kathy Howell of Kinston, N.C.; three grandchildren, Michael, Jason, and Nicholas Howell; and two brothers, Phil Howell of Kinston, N.C., and Marvin Howell, Jacksonville, Fla.
Memorials may be made to Phillips Mill Baptist Church, 5527 Greensboro Road, Washington, Ga. 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of local arrangements.
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Mr. Howell was the son of the late Wade Hampton and Nora Smith Howell, and was the widower of Edna Herring Howell. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of Phillips Mill Baptist Church and of the Wilkes County Cattlemen’s Association.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Luther Howell Jr. and Kathy Howell of Kinston, N.C.; three grandchildren, Michael, Jason, and Nicholas Howell; and two brothers, Phil Howell of Kinston, N.C., and Marvin Howell, Jacksonville, Fla.
Memorials may be made to Phillips Mill Baptist Church, 5527 Greensboro Road, Washington, Ga. 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of local arrangements.
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Elliott Poss
A memorial service for Dr. Elliott Poss, 57, of Elberton was held Saturday, February 18, 2006, at the First Baptist Church in Elberton. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. He died Tuesday, February 14, at Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens.
Dr. Poss was born in Wilkes County and was the son of the late Ralph Jacob Poss and the late Grace Williamson Poss. He was a member of the Elberton First Baptist Church. Dr. Poss was a graduate of Washington-Wilkes High School and of Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. He received his Masters in Administrative Education and his Ed.D. from the University of Georgia, Athens. He was the assistant and then head football coach at Presbyterian College from 1975 to 1991; and was a teacher and coach in the Elbert County School System, serving as assistant principal at the Elbert County Middle School from 1991 to 1997, and as principal of Elbert County Comprehensive High School from 1997 to the present time. Dr. Poss was a teacher and coach at his alma mater, Washington Wilkes High School, 19711975.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Poss of Elberton; two daughters, Anne Poss, Sarasota, Fla., and Rebekah Poss, Elberton; and a brother, Alan Poss of Washington.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 132 Heard St., Elberton 30635; to the Dr. Elliott Poss Scholarship, c/o Academic Booster Club, Elbert County Comprehensive High School, 600 Abernathy Circle, Elberton 30635; or to Presbyterian College Scotsman Club, 503 South Broad Street, Clinton, S.C. 29325.
Hicks Funeral Home of Elberton was in charge of arrangements.
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Dr. Poss was born in Wilkes County and was the son of the late Ralph Jacob Poss and the late Grace Williamson Poss. He was a member of the Elberton First Baptist Church. Dr. Poss was a graduate of Washington-Wilkes High School and of Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. He received his Masters in Administrative Education and his Ed.D. from the University of Georgia, Athens. He was the assistant and then head football coach at Presbyterian College from 1975 to 1991; and was a teacher and coach in the Elbert County School System, serving as assistant principal at the Elbert County Middle School from 1991 to 1997, and as principal of Elbert County Comprehensive High School from 1997 to the present time. Dr. Poss was a teacher and coach at his alma mater, Washington Wilkes High School, 19711975.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Poss of Elberton; two daughters, Anne Poss, Sarasota, Fla., and Rebekah Poss, Elberton; and a brother, Alan Poss of Washington.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 132 Heard St., Elberton 30635; to the Dr. Elliott Poss Scholarship, c/o Academic Booster Club, Elbert County Comprehensive High School, 600 Abernathy Circle, Elberton 30635; or to Presbyterian College Scotsman Club, 503 South Broad Street, Clinton, S.C. 29325.
Hicks Funeral Home of Elberton was in charge of arrangements.
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Thomas Stewart Brown
Funeral services for Thomas Stewart Brown, 74, were held Tuesday, February 21, 2006, at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Clayton Sanders and Rev. Dale Fincher officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. He died Saturday, February 18, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Augusta.
Mr. Brown was a native of Oglethorpe County and was the son of the late David Justice Brown and Lois Colbert Brown. He was a fouryear veteran of the United States Navy, and was a retired small engine mechanic. He was a member of the Tignall Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Sanders Brown; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joey and Debbie Brown of Anderson, S.C., and Mark and Carole Ann Brown, Bowman; two brothers, Troy Brown, Washington, and Foy Brown, Escondido, Calif.; a sister, Geraldine B. Banks of Lincolnton; and five grandchildren, Whit and Mandi Bates, Dusty Brown, Teddy Brown, and Kayla Brown.
Pallbearers included Clyde Whittington, Douglas Stewart, Tim Brown, Mark Looney, Howard Sanders, and Walter Bridges.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Brown was a native of Oglethorpe County and was the son of the late David Justice Brown and Lois Colbert Brown. He was a fouryear veteran of the United States Navy, and was a retired small engine mechanic. He was a member of the Tignall Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Sanders Brown; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joey and Debbie Brown of Anderson, S.C., and Mark and Carole Ann Brown, Bowman; two brothers, Troy Brown, Washington, and Foy Brown, Escondido, Calif.; a sister, Geraldine B. Banks of Lincolnton; and five grandchildren, Whit and Mandi Bates, Dusty Brown, Teddy Brown, and Kayla Brown.
Pallbearers included Clyde Whittington, Douglas Stewart, Tim Brown, Mark Looney, Howard Sanders, and Walter Bridges.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Robert Clinton Wheless
Graveside services for Robert Clinton Wheless, 82, of Washington were held Friday, February 10, 2006, in Resthaven Cemetery with Rev. Randy Hardy officiating. He died February 8, at his residence.
Mr. Wheless was a native and lifelong resident of Wilkes County. He was the son of the late Carswell and the late Julia Rousey Wheless. He served with the U.S. Army 77th Infantry during World War II and was stationed in Japan. He was a retired insurance salesman and was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Taylor Wheless of Washington; a son, Robert Wheless, Washington; a daughter, Tessa Steed, North Augusta, S.C.; and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Brent Steed, Haven Wheless, Chad Steed, Charles Drinkard, Richard Aaron, and Freddy Rhodes.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Presbyterian Church.
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Mr. Wheless was a native and lifelong resident of Wilkes County. He was the son of the late Carswell and the late Julia Rousey Wheless. He served with the U.S. Army 77th Infantry during World War II and was stationed in Japan. He was a retired insurance salesman and was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Taylor Wheless of Washington; a son, Robert Wheless, Washington; a daughter, Tessa Steed, North Augusta, S.C.; and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Brent Steed, Haven Wheless, Chad Steed, Charles Drinkard, Richard Aaron, and Freddy Rhodes.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Presbyterian Church.
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Sarah Johnson Linney
A memorial service for Sarah Johnson Linney, 89, of Augusta will be held Sunday, February 12, 2006, at 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Augusta. The family will greet friends prior to the service from 1-2 p.m. in the narthex of the church. She died at Brandon Wilde in Augusta Saturday, February 4, 2006.
Mrs. Linney was a native of Washington and was the daughter of the late Sarah Sims Johnson and William Lloyd Johnson. She was the widow of George Edward Linney. Mrs. Linney grew up in Washington and graduated from Agnes Scott College in Atlanta. All of her life her main interests were her family, her church, travel, and music. She taught piano and Conversational English classes into her eighties.
Survivors include a son, Dr. George Edward Linney Jr., and his wife, Barbara Johnson Linney; a daughter, Dr. Lloyd DuBose Linney, and her husband, Dr. Alton Richard Kindred Jr.; grandchildren, Jonathan Rhame Hinkle and Erin DuBose Davis, and her husband, Daniel, Allison Sims Linney and George Edward Linney III and his wife, Kristen; great-grandchildren, George Edward Linney IV and Kathryn Nevins Linney; and a brother, William Lloyd Johnson Jr.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Augusta for World Missions of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship; or to her alma mater, Agnes Scott College, Decatur.
Sarah Dubose Johnson Linney was my first cousin, the daughter of W. Lloyd Johnson, Sr., my father’s oldest brother, and Sarah Sims Johnson. She was born in Washington in 1916 and died at Brandon Wilde in Augusta Saturday, February 4, 2006. She was the widow of George Edward Linney.
Sarah grew up in Washington and graduated from Agnes Scott College in Atlanta. All of her life her main interests were her family, her church, travel, and music. She taught piano and Conversational English classes into her eighties.
Survivors include a son, Dr. George Edward Linney, Jr., and his wife, Barbara Johnson Linney; a daughter, Dr. Lloyd DuBose Linney, and her husband, Dr. Alton Richard Kindred, Jr.; grandchildren, Jonathan Rhame Hinkle and Erin DuBose Davis, and her husband, Daniel, Allison Sims Linney and George Edward Linney III and his wife, Kristen; great-grandchildren, George Edward Linney IV and Kathryn Nevins Lindsey.
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Jane Louise Harris Wright
Funeral services for Jane Louise Harris Wright, 70, of Washington will be held Friday, February 10, 2006, at 2:00 p.m., at Ebenezer Baptist Church with Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. Interment will be at Smith’s Mill Cemetery near the old Smith Family homesite on Clark’s Hill Lake. Mrs. Wright died Monday, February 6, at University Hospital in Augusta, following a struggle with cancer.
“Miss Jane,” as she was known by her kindergarten students, was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Mary Emerson Fluker Harris and the late Waldo Putnam Harris II. She attended elementary school in Thomson, and graduated from Washington High School. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education from Stetson University in Deland, Fla. Her husband, Maj. David L. Wright of Washington, built a career in the U.S. Air Force following Annapolis Naval Academy graduation. Mrs. Wright taught art and/or kindergarten at most locations where her husband was stationed, beginning her own professional career as an art teacher in the Dade County Public School System, Homestead, Fla. Other teaching locations included Taranto, Italy, where she specialized in the Montessori Method, White Sands Missile Range, N.M., and Cocoa Beach, Fla. After returning to her native Washington, she taught kindergarten at the First Baptist Church until her retirement in 1995.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Adrienne Wright and Michael G. Albrecht of Evans; three grandchildren, Rachel, Michael Jr., and Emily Albrecht; three brothers, Dr. Joseph B. Harris, Washington, Rev. John S. Harris, Pelham, Ala., and Thomas Mercer Harris, Brandon, Miss.; and a sister, Ruth E. Harris, Washington.
Pallbearers will include Dr. Joseph B. Harris, Rev. John S. Harris, Thomas M. Harris, Michael G. Albrecht Jr., George W. Harris, and James Poplin.
Visitation will be on Thursday, February 9, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Hopkins Funeral Home in Washington.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 603, Washington 30673 (playground fund), or the American Cancer Society, 2623 Washington Road, Augusta 30904.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of arrangements.
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“Miss Jane,” as she was known by her kindergarten students, was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Mary Emerson Fluker Harris and the late Waldo Putnam Harris II. She attended elementary school in Thomson, and graduated from Washington High School. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education from Stetson University in Deland, Fla. Her husband, Maj. David L. Wright of Washington, built a career in the U.S. Air Force following Annapolis Naval Academy graduation. Mrs. Wright taught art and/or kindergarten at most locations where her husband was stationed, beginning her own professional career as an art teacher in the Dade County Public School System, Homestead, Fla. Other teaching locations included Taranto, Italy, where she specialized in the Montessori Method, White Sands Missile Range, N.M., and Cocoa Beach, Fla. After returning to her native Washington, she taught kindergarten at the First Baptist Church until her retirement in 1995.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Adrienne Wright and Michael G. Albrecht of Evans; three grandchildren, Rachel, Michael Jr., and Emily Albrecht; three brothers, Dr. Joseph B. Harris, Washington, Rev. John S. Harris, Pelham, Ala., and Thomas Mercer Harris, Brandon, Miss.; and a sister, Ruth E. Harris, Washington.
Pallbearers will include Dr. Joseph B. Harris, Rev. John S. Harris, Thomas M. Harris, Michael G. Albrecht Jr., George W. Harris, and James Poplin.
Visitation will be on Thursday, February 9, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Hopkins Funeral Home in Washington.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 603, Washington 30673 (playground fund), or the American Cancer Society, 2623 Washington Road, Augusta 30904.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of arrangements.
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Page Robert Prater
Funeral services for Page Robert Prater, 59, of Thomson were held Saturday, January 14, 2006, at Goshen Baptist Church, Lincolnton, with Rev. Robert Adams officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. He died January 11 at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta.
Mr. Prater was a native of Lincoln County and was the son of Frances Cullars Prater and the late Fred Robert Prater. He was owner and operator of Prater Transport and had lived in Thomson since 1987. He was an Eagle Scout; a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, Thomson, and former member of Goshen Baptist Church, Lincolnton.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Granade Prater, Thomson; a son and daughter-in-law, Page Robert Prater II and Kimberly Mathis Prater, Thomson; two daughters, Andrea Porcher Prater, Mesena, and Elizabeth Leigh Prater, Dearing.; his mother, Frances Cullars Prater, Lincolnton; a sister, Kathryn Prater Robinson, Washington; and three granddaughters, Prater Frances Thigpen, Warrenton, Riley Jane Robinson, Dearing, and Anna Logan Prater, Thomson.
Pallbearers included Jim Hobbs, Travis Reed, Wylie Dallas, Ernie Guthrie, Rusty Lovelace, and Ed Whitaker.
Memorials may be made to Goshen Baptist Church, Lincolnton; Winship Cancer Institute, 1365 Clifton Rd., Atlanta 30322; or the Leukemia Society, 2625 Cumberland Parkway, Suite 205, Atlanta 30339.
Beggs Funeral Home of Lincolnton and Thomson was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Prater was a native of Lincoln County and was the son of Frances Cullars Prater and the late Fred Robert Prater. He was owner and operator of Prater Transport and had lived in Thomson since 1987. He was an Eagle Scout; a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, Thomson, and former member of Goshen Baptist Church, Lincolnton.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Granade Prater, Thomson; a son and daughter-in-law, Page Robert Prater II and Kimberly Mathis Prater, Thomson; two daughters, Andrea Porcher Prater, Mesena, and Elizabeth Leigh Prater, Dearing.; his mother, Frances Cullars Prater, Lincolnton; a sister, Kathryn Prater Robinson, Washington; and three granddaughters, Prater Frances Thigpen, Warrenton, Riley Jane Robinson, Dearing, and Anna Logan Prater, Thomson.
Pallbearers included Jim Hobbs, Travis Reed, Wylie Dallas, Ernie Guthrie, Rusty Lovelace, and Ed Whitaker.
Memorials may be made to Goshen Baptist Church, Lincolnton; Winship Cancer Institute, 1365 Clifton Rd., Atlanta 30322; or the Leukemia Society, 2625 Cumberland Parkway, Suite 205, Atlanta 30339.
Beggs Funeral Home of Lincolnton and Thomson was in charge of arrangements.
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Frank Walden Thomas Jr.
Funeral services for Frank Walden Thomas Jr., 72, of WashingtonWilkes were held Saturday, January 28, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church, Washington, with Rev. Gale Seibert officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. He died Thursday, January 26, at his home on North Alexander Avenue, Washington.
Mr. Thomas was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Frank Walden Thomas and the late Gene Barksdale Thomas. He was at one time a high school football coach and succeeded his father as president of the Washington Loan and Banking Company in 1966. He served as a councilman for the City of Washington, and was Mayor of Washington for almost eight years, beginning in 1995.
Survivors include a son, Frank W. Thomas III, McDonough; two daughters, Florence T. Sandifer, Washington, and Maria T. Bradford, Lincolnton; five grandchildren, Alex Bradford, Audra Bradford, Brad Sandifer, Caylor Sandifer, and Erin Thomas; and two sisters, Barksdale Thomas Boyd, Columbus, and Rev. Gene Thomas Price, The Woodlands, Texas.
Pallbearers included Mike Davis, Skeet Willingham, Alex Bradford, Joe Dyson, Brad Sandifer, and Joe Nelson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church; or Relay for Life, c/o Regions Bank, Washington..
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Thomas was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Frank Walden Thomas and the late Gene Barksdale Thomas. He was at one time a high school football coach and succeeded his father as president of the Washington Loan and Banking Company in 1966. He served as a councilman for the City of Washington, and was Mayor of Washington for almost eight years, beginning in 1995.
Survivors include a son, Frank W. Thomas III, McDonough; two daughters, Florence T. Sandifer, Washington, and Maria T. Bradford, Lincolnton; five grandchildren, Alex Bradford, Audra Bradford, Brad Sandifer, Caylor Sandifer, and Erin Thomas; and two sisters, Barksdale Thomas Boyd, Columbus, and Rev. Gene Thomas Price, The Woodlands, Texas.
Pallbearers included Mike Davis, Skeet Willingham, Alex Bradford, Joe Dyson, Brad Sandifer, and Joe Nelson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church; or Relay for Life, c/o Regions Bank, Washington..
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Frances LeRoy Duke
Funeral services for Frances LeRoy Duke, 88, of Tignall were held Saturday, January 28, 2006, in the Tignall Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Fincher and Rev. Ficklen Guin officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. She died Wednesday, January 25, in the Elbert Memorial Hospital, Elberton.
Mrs. Duke was a native of Wilkes County. She was the daughter of the late Ellis and Myrtle Sutton LeRoy and the widow of Hugh Durham Duke. She was a beloved school teacher, having taught at Tignall High School and at WashingtonWilkes High School. She was an active member of the Alpha Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma teachers sorority and was a member of the Tignall Baptist Church.
Survivors include two nieces and two nephews.
Pallbearers included Hubert Hendrix, Glenn Hendrix, Calvin Gunter, Norman Fortson, Phil Denny, and Tom Denny. Members of the Alpha Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma served as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alpha Theta Scholarship Fund, c/o Lynn Cato, treasurer, 1173 Wycliffe Dr., Thomson, GA 30824; or to the Senior Adult Ministry, c/o Tammy Price, P.O. Box 236, Tignall, GA 30668.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Duke was a native of Wilkes County. She was the daughter of the late Ellis and Myrtle Sutton LeRoy and the widow of Hugh Durham Duke. She was a beloved school teacher, having taught at Tignall High School and at WashingtonWilkes High School. She was an active member of the Alpha Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma teachers sorority and was a member of the Tignall Baptist Church.
Survivors include two nieces and two nephews.
Pallbearers included Hubert Hendrix, Glenn Hendrix, Calvin Gunter, Norman Fortson, Phil Denny, and Tom Denny. Members of the Alpha Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma served as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alpha Theta Scholarship Fund, c/o Lynn Cato, treasurer, 1173 Wycliffe Dr., Thomson, GA 30824; or to the Senior Adult Ministry, c/o Tammy Price, P.O. Box 236, Tignall, GA 30668.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Walton Hardin
Funeral services for Walton Hardin, 86, of Washington, were held Friday, December 14, 2007, at Bethel United Methodist Church, Washington, with Rev. Fran Connell and Rev. Calvin Ward officiating. He died Tuesday, December 11.
Mr. Hardin was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Lena Walton Hardin and the late Henry Grady Hardin. He served in the Eighth Air Force in World War II, and was a patriot who proudly supported his country. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1944. He was a graduate of Georgia Tech, the University of Georgia School of Business, Stetson University Law School, and Duke University Law School. He was a retired lawyer, a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, the Washington Rotary Club, the State Bar of Georgia, the Toombs Circuit Bar Association, and the Wilkes County Cattlemen's Association.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Walton (Chip) Hardin Jr. and Debbie Hardin, and Ken and Claudia Hardin, all of Washington; and a daughter, Joni L. Hardin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, Washington.
Beggs Funeral Home of Lincolnton was in charge of arrangements.
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Marion Harden
Funeral services for Marion “Snooks” Harden, 92, of Washington were held Wednesday, January 12, 2006, at the Springfield Baptist Church, Washington, with Rev. Dennis Quinn officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Cemeter. He died Thursday, January 5, 2006, at Wills Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Harden was an entrepreneur who operated several successful businesses and was well-known throughout the Northeast Georgia region. He was knowledgeable about Wilkes County history from both a black and white standpoint and liked to share this information with others. He was a member of the Springfield Baptist Church.
Survivors include eight children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
McLendon Memorial Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Harden was an entrepreneur who operated several successful businesses and was well-known throughout the Northeast Georgia region. He was knowledgeable about Wilkes County history from both a black and white standpoint and liked to share this information with others. He was a member of the Springfield Baptist Church.
Survivors include eight children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
McLendon Memorial Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Eugene F. Parker
Graveside services for Eugene F. Parker, 66, of Hulin Avenue, Tignall, were held Sunday, January 8, 2006, at the Tignall Independence United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Marvin Mason and Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. He died Friday, January 6, in Wills Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Park was born in Lamar County and had lived in Wilkes County for 36 years. He had worked as the maintenance supervisor at Standard-Coosa-Thatcher for 24 years before retiring. He was the son of the late Alton Brown Parker and Sara Sanders Parker. He was a United States Navy Veteran; a Mason and member of Lafayette Lodge #23; and was a member of the Tignall Independence United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Daisy Whittington Hall Parker of Tignall; two daughters, Jen Parker Hammonds, of Madison, and Brandi Parker Manneh, of Douglasville; two step-daughters, Pam Hall Barnwell, Houston, Texas, and Marie Hall Messer, Tignall; a brother, Elbert Hines Parker, Gray; a sister, Sara Parker Oppenhein, Tampa, Fla.; and eight grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Hartrell Pate, Robbie Hardigree, Leon Aycock, Hoyt Higdon, Marvin Hammonds, and Wayne Madden. Honorary pallbearers were the men of Tignall Independence United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Tignall Independence United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Park was born in Lamar County and had lived in Wilkes County for 36 years. He had worked as the maintenance supervisor at Standard-Coosa-Thatcher for 24 years before retiring. He was the son of the late Alton Brown Parker and Sara Sanders Parker. He was a United States Navy Veteran; a Mason and member of Lafayette Lodge #23; and was a member of the Tignall Independence United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Daisy Whittington Hall Parker of Tignall; two daughters, Jen Parker Hammonds, of Madison, and Brandi Parker Manneh, of Douglasville; two step-daughters, Pam Hall Barnwell, Houston, Texas, and Marie Hall Messer, Tignall; a brother, Elbert Hines Parker, Gray; a sister, Sara Parker Oppenhein, Tampa, Fla.; and eight grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Hartrell Pate, Robbie Hardigree, Leon Aycock, Hoyt Higdon, Marvin Hammonds, and Wayne Madden. Honorary pallbearers were the men of Tignall Independence United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Tignall Independence United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Clifford Elizabeth Shank
Funeral services for Miss Clifford Elizabeth Shank, 99, of Washington were held Tuesday, January 20, 2006, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Washington, with Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. She died Saturday, January 7, at Wilkes Health Care Center, Washington.
Miss Shank was a native of Wilkes County and lived here exclusively except for 20 years of teaching in Live Oak, Fla., from 1929 to 1950. She was a retired school teacher and was a member of the Georgia Retired Teachers Association, the Wilkes County Chapter of the AARP, and of the Alpha Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, and had served as president of each one. She was the daughter of the late Paul Shank and Mary (Dollie) O’Kelley Shank. She was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church where she served not only as a Sunday School teacher but in several other leadership roles.
Survivors include several cousins, Charles O’Kelley, Ph.D., Joseph Harris, Ph.D., John Harris, Ruth Harris, Jane Harris Wright, Thomas Harris, Joseph Shank, Kenneth Shank, Ruth Shank Randman, Dot Shank, Frances W. Shank, Josephine Carithers, and Marc West.
Pallbearers included Charles O’Kelley, Kenneth Shank, Marc West, Chan Drake, Joe Harris, and W.E. Burdette IV.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ebenezer Baptist Church or to the Clifford Shank Women on Mission, 1264 Greensboro Road, Washington, Ga. 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Miss Shank was a native of Wilkes County and lived here exclusively except for 20 years of teaching in Live Oak, Fla., from 1929 to 1950. She was a retired school teacher and was a member of the Georgia Retired Teachers Association, the Wilkes County Chapter of the AARP, and of the Alpha Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, and had served as president of each one. She was the daughter of the late Paul Shank and Mary (Dollie) O’Kelley Shank. She was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church where she served not only as a Sunday School teacher but in several other leadership roles.
Survivors include several cousins, Charles O’Kelley, Ph.D., Joseph Harris, Ph.D., John Harris, Ruth Harris, Jane Harris Wright, Thomas Harris, Joseph Shank, Kenneth Shank, Ruth Shank Randman, Dot Shank, Frances W. Shank, Josephine Carithers, and Marc West.
Pallbearers included Charles O’Kelley, Kenneth Shank, Marc West, Chan Drake, Joe Harris, and W.E. Burdette IV.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ebenezer Baptist Church or to the Clifford Shank Women on Mission, 1264 Greensboro Road, Washington, Ga. 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mary Fortson Darby
‘From the Heart’ Valentine benefit set for Feb. 11 in memory of Mary Fortson Darby
The Wills Memorial Hospital Foundation and the WashingtonWilkes Humane Shelter Association, two local non-profit organizations, are co-sponsoring a Valentine benefit, “From the Heart,” on February 11, 2006, from 6-9 p.m. at the Washington-Wilkes Country Club honoring the memory of Mary Fortson Darby.
Mrs. Darby was a lifetime member of the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and was a strong supporter of the humane shelter. The purpose of this event is to raise funds for improvements and enhancements at the hospital and to complete the funding for the cat facility at the shelter, according to Deborah Bennett, event coordinator.
Mary Fortson Darby was a diminutive lady with an enormous persona who freely volunteered her time and energy until age 90. Mrs. Darby was a lifelong resident of Washington, Wilkes County, Georgia, who wholeheartedly supported this community through her church work and patronage of local businesses; as a volunteer in the hospital auxiliary and a friend of the library; as a supporter of the animal shelter; and in the schools as the first elected female member of the Wilkes County Board of Education. She was also involved in many other community organizations and projects through the years. Everyone who knew her loved and respected her.
Mrs. Darby was well-known not only for her volunteerism, but also for her wisdom, wit, and practicality. She is the subject of many delightful stories, many of which she liked to tell on herself. Once while visiting Mary, one of her nieces answered the telephone. A very elderly lady speaking unclearly in a high pitched voice asked for “Mi’ Dabby.” It took a while, but eventually it was determined that the lady had found a hubcap in her yard with Mary’s name and number on the inside. Apparently, Mary, in her later years, was prone to bump curbs and loose her hubcaps, so she started writing her name and number on the inside of the new ones. When the hubcap was returned, Mary was quite amused and very happy that her idea had worked.
In recognition of Mary Fortson Darby’s lifelong civic contributions, the Wills Memorial Hospital Foundation (WMHF) and the Washington Wilkes Humane Shelter Association (WWHSA) have chosen to dedicate “From the Heart” to her memory. Entertainment will be provided by Debbie McLeod.
Individual reservations are $50 each; benefactors will receive four reservations for a $500 contribution; and sponsors will receive six reservations for a $1000 contribution. Checks should be made payable to WMHF but both organizations will equally share the proceeds. Reservations may be made at Tena’s Jewelry and Gifts or mailed to WMHF, P.O. Box 176, Washington, GA 30673.
Supporters of the hospital and/or shelter who are not interested in attending the February 11 cocktail party and buffet soiree may mail separate deductible memorials to honor Mary Darby to WMHF, P.O. Box 176, Washington, GA 30673 and/or WWHSA, P.O. Box 121, Washington, GA 30673.
Both the Wills Memorial Hospital Foundation and the WashingtonWilkes Humane Shelter Association are 501(c)3 organizations registered with the Georgia Secretary of State. Individual reservation monies, benefactor contributions, sponsorships, and donations are tax deductible for 2005 if received before the December 31 and deductible for 2006 if received after January 1. Your support will be greatly appreciated by these two much-needed and beneficial health-related organizations.
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Van Allen Bufford
Graveside services for Van Allen Bufford, 76, of Tignall, were held Friday, December 23, 2005, in the Tignall Baptist Church Cemetery, Tignall, with Rev. Dale Fincher and Rev. Ray Brown officiating. He died Tuesday, December 20, in Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens.
Mr. Bufford was a native of Wilkes County and had lived here all of his life. He was the son of the late Guy and Fannie Bufford. He was a former mayor of Tignall and was a highway engineer with the State of Georgia. He served in the United States Army and was a member of the Tignall Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Bufford of Tignall; a son and daughter in-law, Beth and Van Allen Bufford Jr. of Tignall; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Donald Wheatley, Washington, and Gail and Ray Brown, Brooklet; five grandchildren, Don and Jeremy Wheatley, Andrea Stringer, Ashley Brown, Adam Brown, and Abbi Bufford; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Tom Webb Bufford and Guy Bufford Jr., Washington, and Frank D. Bufford, Calhoun Falls, S.C.; and a sister, Annette Pressel, Atlanta.
Pallbearers included Mike Bufford, Buddy Bufford, Ken Bufford, Webb Bufford, Travis Williford, Alvin Williford, Ernest Lamar, and Jerry Wilson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tignall Baptist Church.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Bufford was a native of Wilkes County and had lived here all of his life. He was the son of the late Guy and Fannie Bufford. He was a former mayor of Tignall and was a highway engineer with the State of Georgia. He served in the United States Army and was a member of the Tignall Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Bufford of Tignall; a son and daughter in-law, Beth and Van Allen Bufford Jr. of Tignall; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Donald Wheatley, Washington, and Gail and Ray Brown, Brooklet; five grandchildren, Don and Jeremy Wheatley, Andrea Stringer, Ashley Brown, Adam Brown, and Abbi Bufford; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Tom Webb Bufford and Guy Bufford Jr., Washington, and Frank D. Bufford, Calhoun Falls, S.C.; and a sister, Annette Pressel, Atlanta.
Pallbearers included Mike Bufford, Buddy Bufford, Ken Bufford, Webb Bufford, Travis Williford, Alvin Williford, Ernest Lamar, and Jerry Wilson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tignall Baptist Church.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Ruth Russell Glaze
Graveside service for Ruth Russell Glaze, 76, of Matthews, N.C., will be held Friday, December 23, 2005, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, at 2 p.m. She died Sunday, December 18, at Carrington Place in Matthews.
Mrs. Glaze was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Derrell Dent Russell and the late John Thomas Russell. She was a member of Pleasant Plains Baptist Church and had worked as a nurse anesthetist at many area hospitals. She was the widow of Nash A. Glaze, also a native of Wilkes County.
Survivors include a daughter, Pam Glaze of Matthews; and two grandchildren, Nash Alexander “Alex” Glaze III and Kaitlin Elizabeth Glaze, both of Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Box 999, Charlotte, N.C. 28215. An online guest book is available at heritagefuneral.net.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of local arrangements.
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Mrs. Glaze was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Derrell Dent Russell and the late John Thomas Russell. She was a member of Pleasant Plains Baptist Church and had worked as a nurse anesthetist at many area hospitals. She was the widow of Nash A. Glaze, also a native of Wilkes County.
Survivors include a daughter, Pam Glaze of Matthews; and two grandchildren, Nash Alexander “Alex” Glaze III and Kaitlin Elizabeth Glaze, both of Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Box 999, Charlotte, N.C. 28215. An online guest book is available at heritagefuneral.net.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of local arrangements.
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Thelma Louise Johnson Crow
ThelmaFuneral services for Thelma Louise Johnson Crow, 82, of Stone Mountain were held Thursday, December 8, 2005, at Wages & Sons Chapel, Stone Mountain. Burial was in Melwood Cemetery. She died December 5.
Mrs. Crow grew up in the Danburg area of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Obie Butler and Frances Blackmon Johnson. She was the widow of James Crow, a native of Wilkes County, and a member of the Indian Creek Baptist Church in Stone Mountain.
Survivors include two daughters, Tricia Rackliffe and Kathy Jones and her husband, Lamar; two sisters, Norma J. Hopkins of Washington and Corrie Willie (Bill) Cooper, Athens.
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Mrs. Crow grew up in the Danburg area of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Obie Butler and Frances Blackmon Johnson. She was the widow of James Crow, a native of Wilkes County, and a member of the Indian Creek Baptist Church in Stone Mountain.
Survivors include two daughters, Tricia Rackliffe and Kathy Jones and her husband, Lamar; two sisters, Norma J. Hopkins of Washington and Corrie Willie (Bill) Cooper, Athens.
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Jack Alvin Tanner
Graveside services for Jack A. Tanner, 74, of Tanner Road, Lincolnton, and Spring Street, Washington, were held Friday, December 9, 2005, in Resthaven Cemetery with Rev. W.C. Bentley and Rev. Chris Townsend officiating. He died December 6 at Doctors Hospital, Augusta.
Mr. Tanner was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late Cleo C. and Lucy Bufford Tanner. He lived in Columbia County from 1969 to 1983, when he moved to Lincolnton. After high school he worked in construction with Hoyt Griffin, then worked for Coca-Cola, Washington, as a route manager for 16 years. In Columbia County, he was the proprietor of Pollards Corner Store for 38 years, beginning in November 1967. He also owned and operated Tanner Trucking since 1975. He was a member of Kiokee Baptist Church and the Masonic Grand Lodge of Georgia F&AM, Hiram 051, and received his 50-year pin. He was a member of the Georgia National Guard R-Cats, where he flew radio controlled drones for target practice in the 1950s and 1960s. He was also a member of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Association.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Sherrer Tanner of Washington and Lincolnton; two sons, Jack Alvin Tanner Jr., Lincolnton, and Ronny S. Tanner, Lincolnton; two daughters, Audrey Tanner Austin and her husband, Alan Austin, Lincolnton, and Ginger T. Dawkins and her husband, Jeremy Dawkins, Lincolnton; five grandchildren, Brandon Tanner, Daniel Savage Jr., Ann-Anise Tanner, Lalla Dawkins, and Lucy Dawkins, all of Lincolnton; two brothers, Curtis Tanner and Jimmy Tanner, Washington; and two sisters, Thelma T. Arterburn and Gloria T. Harris, Tignall.
Pallbearers included Robert Pollard Jr., Andy Pollard, Robert Ashmore, Mike McCombs, Marcy Remsen, Mack Bartles, Larry Tankersley, and Robert Tankersley. Masons served as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Washington, Together We Build program, P.O. Box 603, Washington, Ga. 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Tanner was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late Cleo C. and Lucy Bufford Tanner. He lived in Columbia County from 1969 to 1983, when he moved to Lincolnton. After high school he worked in construction with Hoyt Griffin, then worked for Coca-Cola, Washington, as a route manager for 16 years. In Columbia County, he was the proprietor of Pollards Corner Store for 38 years, beginning in November 1967. He also owned and operated Tanner Trucking since 1975. He was a member of Kiokee Baptist Church and the Masonic Grand Lodge of Georgia F&AM, Hiram 051, and received his 50-year pin. He was a member of the Georgia National Guard R-Cats, where he flew radio controlled drones for target practice in the 1950s and 1960s. He was also a member of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Association.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Sherrer Tanner of Washington and Lincolnton; two sons, Jack Alvin Tanner Jr., Lincolnton, and Ronny S. Tanner, Lincolnton; two daughters, Audrey Tanner Austin and her husband, Alan Austin, Lincolnton, and Ginger T. Dawkins and her husband, Jeremy Dawkins, Lincolnton; five grandchildren, Brandon Tanner, Daniel Savage Jr., Ann-Anise Tanner, Lalla Dawkins, and Lucy Dawkins, all of Lincolnton; two brothers, Curtis Tanner and Jimmy Tanner, Washington; and two sisters, Thelma T. Arterburn and Gloria T. Harris, Tignall.
Pallbearers included Robert Pollard Jr., Andy Pollard, Robert Ashmore, Mike McCombs, Marcy Remsen, Mack Bartles, Larry Tankersley, and Robert Tankersley. Masons served as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Washington, Together We Build program, P.O. Box 603, Washington, Ga. 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Pauline Noggle Jackson
Graveside services for Pauline Noggle Jackson, 82, of Forest Lane, Washington, were held Saturday, December 10, 2005, in Resthaven Cemetery with Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. She died Friday, December 8, in Wills Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Jackson was a native of Greene County and was the daughter of the late Paul S. Noggle and Fannie Mae Mines Noggle. She was the widow of Leslie Jackson, was a homemaker, and a member of the Union Point Baptist Church. Survivors include a step-daughter, Choyce “Doodle” Jackson Thompson, and her husband, Don Thompson, of Atlanta; two grandchildren, Laura Lyn Thompson, and David Winton Thompson, both of Atlanta; two great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Sandy Wheeler of Griffin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Washington, Together We Build program, P.O. Box 603, Washington, Ga. 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Jackson was a native of Greene County and was the daughter of the late Paul S. Noggle and Fannie Mae Mines Noggle. She was the widow of Leslie Jackson, was a homemaker, and a member of the Union Point Baptist Church. Survivors include a step-daughter, Choyce “Doodle” Jackson Thompson, and her husband, Don Thompson, of Atlanta; two grandchildren, Laura Lyn Thompson, and David Winton Thompson, both of Atlanta; two great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Sandy Wheeler of Griffin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Washington, Together We Build program, P.O. Box 603, Washington, Ga. 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Marshall Anderson Guill Jr.
Funeral services for Marshall Anderson Guill Jr., 94, were held Saturday, November 26, 2005, at the First United Methodist Church, Washington, with Rev. Gale Seibert officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. He died Monday, November 21, at Brandon Wilde in Evans.
Mr. Guill was a native of Union Point and was the son of the late Marshall Anderson Guill and the late Mamie Lou Hendry Guill. He was the widower of Dorothy Thompson Guill. After graduating from high school in Wilkes County, he attended Piedmont College where he was an outstanding athlete, lettering in football and baseball. After graduation, he signed a professional baseball contract with the Cleveland Indians. He returned to Georgia after an injury and began a teaching career that spanned some 45 years. He taught Agriculture in Wilkes County schools for 23 years and was elected County School Superintendent, a position he held for 20 years, retiring in 1980. He enjoyed the young people of Wilkes County and his teaching years were most rewarding. During an active retired life he and his wife moved to Brandon Wilde retirement community.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. Marshall A. Guill III, Augusta, and Dr. Gene D. Guill, Philadelphia, Pa.; and three grandchildren, Daniel M. Guill, Boston, Mass., Laura E. Alvarez, Virginia Beach, Va.; and Anne H. Guill, Philadelphia, Pa.
Pallbearers included Dr. Randy Clayton, Jim Burton, Lawrence Burton, Esper Lee, Jerry Stover, and Roy Harrison.
Honorary pallbearers were Corrie Maxwell, Willis Lindsey, George Smith, Booker Jackson, Buddy Lindsey, Frank Thomas, and Cicero Lucas.
Memorials may be made to the Wilkes County Scholarship Fund for high school students, c/o Wilkes County Board of Education, Washington, Ga. 30673; or the First United Methodist Church, 100 W. Liberty Street, Washington, Ga. 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Guill was a native of Union Point and was the son of the late Marshall Anderson Guill and the late Mamie Lou Hendry Guill. He was the widower of Dorothy Thompson Guill. After graduating from high school in Wilkes County, he attended Piedmont College where he was an outstanding athlete, lettering in football and baseball. After graduation, he signed a professional baseball contract with the Cleveland Indians. He returned to Georgia after an injury and began a teaching career that spanned some 45 years. He taught Agriculture in Wilkes County schools for 23 years and was elected County School Superintendent, a position he held for 20 years, retiring in 1980. He enjoyed the young people of Wilkes County and his teaching years were most rewarding. During an active retired life he and his wife moved to Brandon Wilde retirement community.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. Marshall A. Guill III, Augusta, and Dr. Gene D. Guill, Philadelphia, Pa.; and three grandchildren, Daniel M. Guill, Boston, Mass., Laura E. Alvarez, Virginia Beach, Va.; and Anne H. Guill, Philadelphia, Pa.
Pallbearers included Dr. Randy Clayton, Jim Burton, Lawrence Burton, Esper Lee, Jerry Stover, and Roy Harrison.
Honorary pallbearers were Corrie Maxwell, Willis Lindsey, George Smith, Booker Jackson, Buddy Lindsey, Frank Thomas, and Cicero Lucas.
Memorials may be made to the Wilkes County Scholarship Fund for high school students, c/o Wilkes County Board of Education, Washington, Ga. 30673; or the First United Methodist Church, 100 W. Liberty Street, Washington, Ga. 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Bernard Zachery Henderson
Funeral services for Bernard Zachery Henderson Jr., 76, of Metasville, were held Wednesday, November 16, 2005, at Rehoboth Baptist Church, Metasville, with Rev. Steve Rayner officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He died Monday, November 14, in an accident.
Mr. Henderson was a native and lifelong resident of Wilkes County. He was the son of the late Bernard Z. Henderson and the late Lucille Edwards Henderson. He was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church, a Mason, and served on the Board of Directors of the Farmers and Merchants Bank. He was the proprietor of H&H Logging Company of Wilkes County. He had served in the Georgia National Guard for 17 years with one year of active duty at Fort Meade, Maryland.
Survivors include his wife, Vivian Danner Henderson of Metasville; two sons, Bernard Z. Henderson III and his wife, Margaret J. Henderson, Washington, and William Albert Henderson and his wife, Elizabeth B. Henderson, of Macon; five grandchildren, William Z. Henderson, Statesboro, Margaret E. Henderson and Emily Ellen Henderson, Washington, Molly M. Jones, and Maimee Jane Henderson, Macon; and a sister, Margaret H. Worley, Elberton.
Pallbearers included Danny Burgess, Chuck Pollock, Mike McCombs, Ronnie Smith, Sonny Howard, and Joey Fievet.
Honorary pallbearers included Larry McMichael, Jack Harvey, Gerald Norman, Joe Griffin, Marshall Garrett, Beetle Denard, and Stanley Wheatley.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rehoboth Baptist Church.
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Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Henderson was a native and lifelong resident of Wilkes County. He was the son of the late Bernard Z. Henderson and the late Lucille Edwards Henderson. He was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church, a Mason, and served on the Board of Directors of the Farmers and Merchants Bank. He was the proprietor of H&H Logging Company of Wilkes County. He had served in the Georgia National Guard for 17 years with one year of active duty at Fort Meade, Maryland.
Survivors include his wife, Vivian Danner Henderson of Metasville; two sons, Bernard Z. Henderson III and his wife, Margaret J. Henderson, Washington, and William Albert Henderson and his wife, Elizabeth B. Henderson, of Macon; five grandchildren, William Z. Henderson, Statesboro, Margaret E. Henderson and Emily Ellen Henderson, Washington, Molly M. Jones, and Maimee Jane Henderson, Macon; and a sister, Margaret H. Worley, Elberton.
Pallbearers included Danny Burgess, Chuck Pollock, Mike McCombs, Ronnie Smith, Sonny Howard, and Joey Fievet.
Honorary pallbearers included Larry McMichael, Jack Harvey, Gerald Norman, Joe Griffin, Marshall Garrett, Beetle Denard, and Stanley Wheatley.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rehoboth Baptist Church.
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Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Bennie L. Tucker
A memorial service for Bennie L. Tucker, 80, of Washington was held Wednesday, October 26, 2005, at Hopkins Funeral Home, Washington, with Rev. Billy Tucker officiating. He died Sunday, October 23, at Wills Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Tucker was a native of Oglethorpe County and had lived in Washington most of his life. He was the son of the late Eddie Thurmond Tucker and Sally Sue Burke Tucker, and was a United States Navy veteran of World War II. He was a Georgia State Patrolman and retired as Post Commander of Post 17, Washington. He was a member of the Georgia Peace Officers Association.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Tolbert Tucker of Washington; two sons, Melvin Tucker and his wife Becky, and Randy Tucker and his wife Mable, all of Washington; a daughter, Brenda T. Danner and her husband David of Lincolnton; seven grandchildren, Brad Tucker, Kevin Tucker, Melisa Scott, Chrissie Pope, Amy Danner, Becky Danner, and Charles Danner; and six greatgrandchildren.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Tucker was a native of Oglethorpe County and had lived in Washington most of his life. He was the son of the late Eddie Thurmond Tucker and Sally Sue Burke Tucker, and was a United States Navy veteran of World War II. He was a Georgia State Patrolman and retired as Post Commander of Post 17, Washington. He was a member of the Georgia Peace Officers Association.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Tolbert Tucker of Washington; two sons, Melvin Tucker and his wife Becky, and Randy Tucker and his wife Mable, all of Washington; a daughter, Brenda T. Danner and her husband David of Lincolnton; seven grandchildren, Brad Tucker, Kevin Tucker, Melisa Scott, Chrissie Pope, Amy Danner, Becky Danner, and Charles Danner; and six greatgrandchildren.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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James Edgar Tyler
Funeral services for James Edgar Tyler, 88, of Washington will be held Thursday, October 27, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church, Washington, with Rev. Gale Seibert officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. He died Monday, October 24, in the University Hospital, Augusta.
Mr. Tyler was a native of Lincoln County and had lived in Washington for 66 years. He was the son of the late Clyde H. Tyler and the late Marilene Garrard Tyler and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Washington. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Tyler of Washington; a son, J. Larry Tyler and his wife, Beth of Atlanta; a brother, Aubrey Tyler, Washington; two sisters, Louise T. Wright, Snellville, and Lois Scott, Clarkston; a grandson, J. Bradley Tyler and his wife Lanette, and daughter, Jane and Suzie, of Krakow, Poland; a granddaughter, Natalie Tyler, Savannah; and two step-granddaughters, Corey Hirokaway, husband Ben, and daughter, Hailey, of Atlanta, and Dr. Eden English and husband, Brian, of Atlanta.
Pallbearers will include Alex Tyler, Allen Tyler, Doug Tyler, Blaine Tyler, Ron Wright, and George Wright. Members of the Pharr-Ficklen Sunday School Class of the First United Methodist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of arrangements.
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Alexander Kish
A private memorial service for Alexander Kish, 90, of Augusta, was held Friday, October 14, 2005. He died Wednesday, October 12, in the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home.
Mr. Kish was a native of New York and had lived in the Augusta and Wilkes County area most of his life. He was the son of the late Alexander Kish and Anna Yohaus Kish. His wife was the late Helen Eubanks Kish. He was a veteran of D-Day at Normandy and served in the 12th Infantry Division of the United States Army. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Masons, and the First Presbyterian Church of Augusta.
Survivors include a son, John Walter Kish, Augusta; three granddaughters, Helen Kish Lindholm, Catherine Ann Kay, and Tiffany Kish; a grandson, Brian Kish; and seven great-grandchildren.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Kish was a native of New York and had lived in the Augusta and Wilkes County area most of his life. He was the son of the late Alexander Kish and Anna Yohaus Kish. His wife was the late Helen Eubanks Kish. He was a veteran of D-Day at Normandy and served in the 12th Infantry Division of the United States Army. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Masons, and the First Presbyterian Church of Augusta.
Survivors include a son, John Walter Kish, Augusta; three granddaughters, Helen Kish Lindholm, Catherine Ann Kay, and Tiffany Kish; a grandson, Brian Kish; and seven great-grandchildren.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Elmer Americus Trantham
A memorial service for Elmer Americus Trantham, 94, will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2005, at 7 p.m., in the First Baptist Church, Washington. He died Thursday, October 6, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Jesse Northweather, in Ashland, Missouri.
Mr. Trantham had lived in Washington since 1947, before going to live in Ashland, Missouri, in December 2004. He was born near Andrews, N.C., one of three children of the late Elbert Floyd and Dora Ivalee West Trantham. In 1941 he married Isabell Bradley who preceded him in death on September 3, 2005. During the 1930s he had worked as a timber cruiser for the Tennessee Valley Authority in preparation for the building of dams across Tennessee. He served with the United States Army in the European Theater during World War II. He returned to timber cruising, working for Champion Paper and Fiber Company, which transferred him and his family to Washington in 1947. He worked for Champion for 31 years, retiring in 1976. He had been cruising timber for many individuals in Wilkes and surrounding counties for many years, and this continued after his retirement. He also continued an association with Burt Lumber Company that lasted for 25 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Washington.
In addition to his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. Trantham is survived by two grandsons, Sean and his wife Joy, and Damon and his wife Dana; three great-grandsons, Grant, Eric, and Luke, all of Jefferson City, Missouri.
The funeral service was held Monday, October 10, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia, Missouri, with Jesse Northweather officiating. Entombment was at Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Mr. Trantham had lived in Washington since 1947, before going to live in Ashland, Missouri, in December 2004. He was born near Andrews, N.C., one of three children of the late Elbert Floyd and Dora Ivalee West Trantham. In 1941 he married Isabell Bradley who preceded him in death on September 3, 2005. During the 1930s he had worked as a timber cruiser for the Tennessee Valley Authority in preparation for the building of dams across Tennessee. He served with the United States Army in the European Theater during World War II. He returned to timber cruising, working for Champion Paper and Fiber Company, which transferred him and his family to Washington in 1947. He worked for Champion for 31 years, retiring in 1976. He had been cruising timber for many individuals in Wilkes and surrounding counties for many years, and this continued after his retirement. He also continued an association with Burt Lumber Company that lasted for 25 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Washington.
In addition to his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. Trantham is survived by two grandsons, Sean and his wife Joy, and Damon and his wife Dana; three great-grandsons, Grant, Eric, and Luke, all of Jefferson City, Missouri.
The funeral service was held Monday, October 10, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia, Missouri, with Jesse Northweather officiating. Entombment was at Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Johnsie Brown Berry
Graveside services for Johnsie Brown Berry, 84, of Wrightsboro Road, Washington, were held Saturday morning, October 8, 2005, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. Kathy Lamon officiating. He died Wednesday, October 5, at his home.
Mr. Berry was born in Barnwell, S.C., and had lived in this community for 60 years. He was the widower of Minnie Buff Berry, and was the son of the late John Wingard Berry and Lydia Elizabeth Berry. He was a retired logging contractor and a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, Joseph William Berry of Washington; a daughter, Jan Berry Anderson, and her husband, Col. Edwin Anderson, of Ft. Bragg, N.C.; three grandchildren, Rhodes Berry, Flowery Branch, Frank Anderson and Edwin Anderson of Ft. Bragg, N.C.
Honorary pallbearers included Thomas Combs, M.L. Langford, Leland Tuttle, Ronald Aycock, Dennis Parks, Mack Graves, Arthur Willis, Xerxes Lewis, and Joe Willie Harris.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Berry was born in Barnwell, S.C., and had lived in this community for 60 years. He was the widower of Minnie Buff Berry, and was the son of the late John Wingard Berry and Lydia Elizabeth Berry. He was a retired logging contractor and a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, Joseph William Berry of Washington; a daughter, Jan Berry Anderson, and her husband, Col. Edwin Anderson, of Ft. Bragg, N.C.; three grandchildren, Rhodes Berry, Flowery Branch, Frank Anderson and Edwin Anderson of Ft. Bragg, N.C.
Honorary pallbearers included Thomas Combs, M.L. Langford, Leland Tuttle, Ronald Aycock, Dennis Parks, Mack Graves, Arthur Willis, Xerxes Lewis, and Joe Willie Harris.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Isabell Bradley Trantham
Funeral services for Isabell Bradley Trantham, 90, of WashingtonWilkes and Ashland, Missouri, were held Wednesday, September 7, 2005, at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia, Mo., with Jesse Northweather officiating. Entombment was in Memorial Park Cemetery. She died Saturday, September 3, in Ashland, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Jesse Northweather. Arrangements are pending for a memorial service to be held at the First Baptist Church in Washington.
Mrs. Trantham was born near Andrews, N.C., and was the daughter of the late Jeptha Wiley and Fannie Caroline Clark Bradley. She taught in the elementary school after earning her bachelor’s degree and a teaching certificate. She and her husband, Elmer Americus Trantham, and their daughter Carolyn came to Washington-Wilkes in 1947 and Mrs. Trantham began teaching at the elementary school in 1951 and later assumed the position of librarian. She became exclusively the high school librarian when became Washington-Wilkes High School and soon her titale included media specialist. She also served as librarian-media specialist for Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School and before she retired in 1988 the library had been named in her honor. She earned her master’s in education from the University of Georgia and did post graduate work in librarianship at Emory University. She was a member of local, state, and national education and librarian organizations including lifetime membership in the National Education Association. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Washington where she taught Sunday School for many years.
In addition to her husband, daughter, and son-in-law, she is survived by two grandsons, Sean and his wife Joy, Damon and his wife Dana, all of Jefferson City, Mo., and three great-grandsons, Grant, Eric, and Luke.
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Mrs. Trantham was born near Andrews, N.C., and was the daughter of the late Jeptha Wiley and Fannie Caroline Clark Bradley. She taught in the elementary school after earning her bachelor’s degree and a teaching certificate. She and her husband, Elmer Americus Trantham, and their daughter Carolyn came to Washington-Wilkes in 1947 and Mrs. Trantham began teaching at the elementary school in 1951 and later assumed the position of librarian. She became exclusively the high school librarian when became Washington-Wilkes High School and soon her titale included media specialist. She also served as librarian-media specialist for Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School and before she retired in 1988 the library had been named in her honor. She earned her master’s in education from the University of Georgia and did post graduate work in librarianship at Emory University. She was a member of local, state, and national education and librarian organizations including lifetime membership in the National Education Association. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Washington where she taught Sunday School for many years.
In addition to her husband, daughter, and son-in-law, she is survived by two grandsons, Sean and his wife Joy, Damon and his wife Dana, all of Jefferson City, Mo., and three great-grandsons, Grant, Eric, and Luke.
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Charles Livingstone Allen
Dr. Allen spent some of his childhood years in Wilkes County when his father, Rev. J.R. Allen, was pastor of the Little River Methodist Charge. He joined the Smyrna Methodist Church at the age of six when his father was pastor. He has returned to Wilkes County several times for special Methodist related occasions. He was pastor of Grace United Methodist Church from 1948-1960 and during this ministry the church became the largest Methodist Church in the Southeast. During his 23 years as pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas, the church became the largest Methodist Church in the world. Dr. Allen was a writer for the Wesleyan Christian Advocate, the Atlanta Constitution, and The Atlanta Journal, and also has more than 50 inspirational books to his credit.
Survivors include a son, Charles Allen Jr., Bluffton, S.C.; a daughter, Mary Jane Allen Miller, Houston; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Charles Livingstone Allen (1913 – August 30, 2005) was an American ordained Methodist minister most notable for his work as a Pastor.
Born in Newborn, Georgia, he ministered around the state, including 1948 to 1960 at Grace United Methodist in Atlanta. During his tenure at Grace, it became the largest congregation in Georgia and while at First Methodist it became the largest Methodist congregation in the world at 12,000 members. In 1960, he moved to Houston, Texas where he served at First United Methodist until 1983.
Allen was also a columnist for the Atlanta Journal and Atlanta Constitution during the 1950s and after that for the Houston Chronicle. He also authored inspirational books, including God's Psychiatry and Prayer Changes Things.
The section of Parkway Drive (which connects Highland Ave to Piedmont Park) north of Ponce de Leon in Atlanta was renamed in his honor in the 1960s.
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Kathleen Nash Griffin
Graveside services for Kathleen Nash Griffin, 95, of 960 Lexington Road, Washington, were held Saturday, August 20, 2005, at Resthaven Cemetery. She died Friday, August 19, in the Elbert County Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Griffin was a native of Wilkes County and had lived here all of her life. She was the daughter of the late Wood Nash and Mary Lou Walker Nash. She was a member of the Pilot Club and of the Washington Presbyterian Church. She was a retired cosmetologist.
Survivors include a son, Charles Hoyt Griffin, Washington; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Bob Haughey, Tony Griffin, David Griffin, Bobby Walker, Eddie Walker, and Clay Walker.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Presbyterian Church.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. Griffin was a native of Wilkes County and had lived here all of her life. She was the daughter of the late Wood Nash and Mary Lou Walker Nash. She was a member of the Pilot Club and of the Washington Presbyterian Church. She was a retired cosmetologist.
Survivors include a son, Charles Hoyt Griffin, Washington; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Bob Haughey, Tony Griffin, David Griffin, Bobby Walker, Eddie Walker, and Clay Walker.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Presbyterian Church.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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William Edwards Wilder
Graveside services for William Edwards Wilder, 79, of Washington will be held Thursday, August 18, 2005, at 11 a.m., in Resthaven Cemetery with Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. He died Tuesday, August 16, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Augusta.
Mr. Wilder was born in Taliaferro County and was the son of the late Clinton Wilder and the late Cora Haney Wilder. He was the widower of Dorothy Wheless Wilder. After serving in the United States Army in Florida, he returned to Washington where he founded Southern Body Works and then Wilder’s Flea Market. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington, where he was a member of the Jesse Mercer Sunday School Class.
Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Wilder Schnitzer, and her husband, Gary Schnitzer, of San Francisco, California; a son, Larry E. Wilder, and his wife Beverly of Lincolnton; two grandchildren, Misty Wilder of Charleston, S.C., and Joey Wilder of Asheville, N.C.; and three great-granddaughters.
Pallbearers will include Harry G. Bryan, Dean Ware, Todd Ware, Franklin Hunter, Gary Schnitzer, and Ellis Thornton.
Visitation was Wednesday, August 17, 7-9 p.m., at Hopkins Funeral Home.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. Wilder was born in Taliaferro County and was the son of the late Clinton Wilder and the late Cora Haney Wilder. He was the widower of Dorothy Wheless Wilder. After serving in the United States Army in Florida, he returned to Washington where he founded Southern Body Works and then Wilder’s Flea Market. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington, where he was a member of the Jesse Mercer Sunday School Class.
Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Wilder Schnitzer, and her husband, Gary Schnitzer, of San Francisco, California; a son, Larry E. Wilder, and his wife Beverly of Lincolnton; two grandchildren, Misty Wilder of Charleston, S.C., and Joey Wilder of Asheville, N.C.; and three great-granddaughters.
Pallbearers will include Harry G. Bryan, Dean Ware, Todd Ware, Franklin Hunter, Gary Schnitzer, and Ellis Thornton.
Visitation was Wednesday, August 17, 7-9 p.m., at Hopkins Funeral Home.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of arrangements.
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Harry Thomas Bradford
Funeral services for Harry Thomas Bradford, 91, of Tignall were held Monday, August 1, 2005, at the Danburg Baptist Church with Rev. Ficklen Guin and Rev. John McPherson officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He died Friday, July 29, at his residence.
Mr. Bradford was born in Walton County but had lived most of his life in Wilkes County. He was the son of the late Claude Warren Bradford and the late Tabitha B. Dunaway Bradford. His first wife was the late Janie Marie Johnson Bradford. He was a farmer and a member of the Danburg Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. He was a member of the Wilkes County Cattlemen’s Association, the Wilkes County Board of Health, and gave more than 40 years of service to the Wilkes County Farm Bureau.
Survivors include his wife, Ina Elree Bradford; two sons and their wives, Charles and Mary Bradford, and Tommy and Claudia Bradford, all of Washington; a stepdaughter and her husband, Kay and Boyd Reeves; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marie Thornton of Harlem..
Pallbearers included Norris Ware, Melvin Hopkins, Gary Ware, Dean Ware, Johnny Ware, Daniel Thornton, and Boyd Reeves.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Helen Short Cloer
Mrs. Cloer was a native and lifelong resident of Wilkes County. She was the daughter of James and Nannie Williamson Short and was the widow of Grady Lee Cloer. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington, where she was a member of the TEL Sunday School Class and the Woman’s Missionary Union. She was a retired seamstress from Royal Manufacturing Company.
Survivors include two sons, Bill Cloer of Athens, and Winston Cloer of Greensboro, N.C.; three grandchildren; and a sister, Rebecca Bagwell, Mobile, Ala.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Juliette Lamar Myerholtz
Funeral services for Juliette Lamar Myerholtz, 81, of Washington were held Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at Hopkins Funereal Home, Washington, with Rev. Nathan Palmer officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. She died Sunday, July 10, at Thomson Manor, Thomson.
Mrs. Myerholtz was the widow of James Luke Myerholtz and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She was retired from Almar Manufacturing Company.
Survivors include a son, James L. Myerholtz Jr., Washington; a brother, Gene Lamar, Washington; a sister, Pauline Norman, Marietta; three grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Myerholtz was the widow of James Luke Myerholtz and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She was retired from Almar Manufacturing Company.
Survivors include a son, James L. Myerholtz Jr., Washington; a brother, Gene Lamar, Washington; a sister, Pauline Norman, Marietta; three grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
Waldo P. Harris,III
Funeral services for Dr. Waldo P. Harris III, 84, of North Alexander Avenue, Washington, were held Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at Kiokee Baptist Church, Appling, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Steve Hartman officiating. Graveside services were held at 3:30 p.m. in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. He died Saturday, July 2, at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington.
Dr. Harris was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Mary Emerson Fluker Harris and the late Waldo Putnam Harris II. He attended school in McDuffie County and had degrees from BrewtonParker College, Mercer University and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was awarded the Doctor of Divinity by Mercer University in 1983 following his leadership in recognizing the area in Penfield where Mercer University was founded. He was known by many of his colleagues as the “Historian of Georgia Baptists,” and was instrumental in writing the 200-year history of the Georgia Baptist Association and many other publications.
Historian of Georgia Baptists’ dies after over 60 years service
WALDO P. HARRIS III
Dr. Waldo P. Harris III, distinguished Georgia Baptist minister, author, and historian, died Saturday, July 2, 2005, at Wills Memorial Hospital in Washington after a lengthy struggle with leukemia.
Two special recognitions are among many which indicate the high regard enjoyed by Dr. Harris among his Georgia Baptist peers. In June 1983, Mercer University awarded him the doctor of divinity degree, calling him “an able minister of the gospel, outstanding Baptist historian, preserver of Baptist beginnings in Georgia, and loyal friend of Mercer University.”
The ceremony also lauded the honoree as “one who has been an effective mediator in social conflicts, an outstanding spokesman for the heritage of early Baptist pioneers, and a faithful servant of the denomination.”
Also, when Dr. Waldo Harris retired as a member of the advisory committee of the Georgia Baptist Historical Commission (GBHC) in 2001, a letter from the commission summarized the esteem in which he is held. An excerpt reads:
“Waldo, you have been raising the historical consciousness of Baptists in Georgia for three decades, and we appropriately and gladly salute you for your achievements . . .”
While the “three decades” refers to Dr. Harris’ association with the GBHC, his contributions and achievements in various aspects of the gospel ministry covers more than twice that span, beginning with his ordination by Ebenezer Baptist Church at Aonia on November 28, 1943. Following his education, his first full pastorate was at Bartow, Ga. (1948-51). Subsequent Georgia pastorates included Broxton, Donaldson Drive (Atlanta), and First Baptist Church of Lakeland.
In June 1969 Dr. Harris was called to become associational missionary for the Georgia Baptist Association where he developed his monthly publication, “The Baptist Window,” and worked to make the summer camp program “meaningful and life-changing without doing away with the fun and recreation.”
A special challenge came in December 1977 when four rural black churches — two in Wilkes County and two in Lincoln County — were burned in the night. With others, Dr. Harris worked to help defuse a volatile climate and to rebuild at least one of the churches with volunteer labor.
Dr. Harris’ intense interest in Georgia Baptist history and his prolific output of supporting materials earned him the unofficial designation as “historian of Georgia Baptists.” He instigated and coauthored the 200-year history of the Georgia Baptist Association. He served a term as vice-chairman for the Southern Baptist Historical Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention and as board member of the Southern Baptist Historical Society.
He was a member of the history committee of the Georgia Baptist Convention for almost 20 years, serving two terms as chairman. For 28 years, he was secretary-treasurer for the Georgia Baptist Historical Society.
“It came as no surprise to his closest colleagues when Waldo received a citation from the Georgia Baptist Convention in 1991 for ‘Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Georgia Baptist History,’” Dr. Robert Gardner commented in remarks prepared for Wednesday’s memorial service.
Even as he fought his losing battle with leukemia, Dr. Waldo Harris was busy with an extensive manuscript about the Penfield Christian Home, of which he was a contributing founder.
“In a very real sense, the achievements of Dr. Waldo P. Harris III will live long after this day of mourning and memorializing,” Dr. Gardner concluded.
(See related article elsewhere in this paper). He was a member of several historical commissions both of the Southern Baptist Convention and the Georgia Baptist Convention. He was President Emeritus of Penfield Christian Home. He married Hazel McKinnon of Macon in 1948, and following her untimely death, married Carol Corbett. He was a member of Kiokee Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Lillian Rebecca Rogers, and her husband, Richard Rogers, of Fitzgerald, and Mary Anne Harris of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; three grandchildren, George Harris Rogers, Mary Alice Rogers, and Sara Beth Rogers, all of Fitzgerald; three brothers, Joseph B. Harris, Washington, John S. Harris, Pelham, and Thomas M. Harris, Brandon, MS; and two sisters, Ruth E. Harris and Jane L. Wright of Washington.
Pallbearers included Chuck Anderson, James Bland, Lem Clark, Pete Knox, Paul Owens, Larry Simon, James Sherrer, and Jack Stone. Ordained ministers served as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kiokee Baptist Church Library Fund, Appling, 30802; Penfield Christian Home, Penfield, 30658; or the Georgia Baptist Historical Society, Mercer University, Tarver Library, Macon, 31207.
Hopkins Funereal Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Earl R. Bradley
Col. Earl R. Bradley
Funeral services for Col. Earl R. Bradley, 89, longtime Wilkes County resident, were held Wednesday, August 1, 2007, at Hopkins Funeral Home, Washington. He died July 24 following a lengthy illness.
Col. Bradley was born in Morehead, Ky., May 3, 1918. He was the widower of Margaret Clark Bradley and Newell Moon Bradley. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1965 with a distinguished service record in the South Pacific during World War II; the Korean Conflict,and at the Pentagon in the Ballistics Missiles and Space divisions. He served as a night fighter pilot, piloting the P61 Black Widow night fighter with former Georgia poet laureate James Dickey as his radar observer. Among his service honors was the Air Force Medal of Commendation awarded him for writing the format for the Air Force Dynamo System.
Valedictorian of the Morehead High School Class of 1939, Col. Bradley attended Morehead State University until he was called to serve in World War II. Following his retirement in 1965, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and pursued a master's degree there in Ornamental Horticulture.
A lifelong student of both the natural and social sciences, Col. Bradley started a nursery in Wilkes County, from which he retired, and held patents on several of his inventions. He also developed and taught Junior ROTC in Jesup and Forest Park. He was a prolific poet and essayist and wrote a weekly column for The News-Reporter at one time. He especially took joy in learning to play the tenor guitar after age 65.
Survivors include his sister, Vernita Becker of Washington; a brother, William E. Bradley of Morehead, Ky.; a grandson, Clayton Bradley of Portland, Oregon; and a granddaughter, Jessica Bradley of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Funeral services for Col. Earl R. Bradley, 89, longtime Wilkes County resident, were held Wednesday, August 1, 2007, at Hopkins Funeral Home, Washington. He died July 24 following a lengthy illness.
Col. Bradley was born in Morehead, Ky., May 3, 1918. He was the widower of Margaret Clark Bradley and Newell Moon Bradley. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1965 with a distinguished service record in the South Pacific during World War II; the Korean Conflict,and at the Pentagon in the Ballistics Missiles and Space divisions. He served as a night fighter pilot, piloting the P61 Black Widow night fighter with former Georgia poet laureate James Dickey as his radar observer. Among his service honors was the Air Force Medal of Commendation awarded him for writing the format for the Air Force Dynamo System.
Valedictorian of the Morehead High School Class of 1939, Col. Bradley attended Morehead State University until he was called to serve in World War II. Following his retirement in 1965, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and pursued a master's degree there in Ornamental Horticulture.
A lifelong student of both the natural and social sciences, Col. Bradley started a nursery in Wilkes County, from which he retired, and held patents on several of his inventions. He also developed and taught Junior ROTC in Jesup and Forest Park. He was a prolific poet and essayist and wrote a weekly column for The News-Reporter at one time. He especially took joy in learning to play the tenor guitar after age 65.
Survivors include his sister, Vernita Becker of Washington; a brother, William E. Bradley of Morehead, Ky.; a grandson, Clayton Bradley of Portland, Oregon; and a granddaughter, Jessica Bradley of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Plina Echols Mays
Graveside services for Plina Echols Mays, 71, of Jackson, were held Thursday, August 9, 2007, at the Jackson Cemetery with Rev. Rudy Mangham and Rev. John Sherrell officiating. She died August 5, at Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation for Griffin, in Griffin.
Mrs. Mays was the daughter of the late Martin Alexander and Louise Poss Echols of Wilkes County and was the widow of Benjamin Lee Mays of Jackson. She was employed in a supervisory position by Square D of Marietta, the United States Government, and Snapper Lawnmower Co. of McDonough.
Survivors include a sister, Oleta Echols McAvoy of Washington; two brothers, Allen Lee Echols of Orlando, Fla., and Martin Poss Echols of Washington.
Memorials may be made to the Clark's Station Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o of Casey Jackson, Newtown Road, Tignall, GA 30668.
Mrs. Mays was the daughter of the late Martin Alexander and Louise Poss Echols of Wilkes County and was the widow of Benjamin Lee Mays of Jackson. She was employed in a supervisory position by Square D of Marietta, the United States Government, and Snapper Lawnmower Co. of McDonough.
Survivors include a sister, Oleta Echols McAvoy of Washington; two brothers, Allen Lee Echols of Orlando, Fla., and Martin Poss Echols of Washington.
Memorials may be made to the Clark's Station Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o of Casey Jackson, Newtown Road, Tignall, GA 30668.
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