Rosemary Bounds Reynolds

Graveside services for Rosemary Bounds Reynolds, 82, of Washington, were held Tuesday, March 30, 2010, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. She died Saturday, March 27, in the University Hospital, Augusta.
Mrs. Reynolds was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Osborne McKendree Bounds and Elizabeth Wooten Bounds.
Survivors include her husband, James A. Reynolds, Washington; two sons, Dr. Jim Reynolds, and Hamilton Reynolds; a daughter, Anne Gordon; a sister, Carroll Leavell; 10 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one greatgrandson.
Memorials may be made to the Mary Willis Library, 204 E. Liberty St., Washington 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.

Don Griner

Obituary of Richard Donald Griner Sr. taken from The Camilla Enterprise newspaper dated 17 Nov 1989 and compiled into the book "Obituaries of The Camilla Enterprise"Southwest Genealogical Society of Albany, Ga..--page 79. 1994. Richard Donald Griner Sr., 58, of Washington, Ga., died Tuesday, 14 Nov 1989 at Wils Memorial Hospital in Washington, Ga. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Thursday, 16 Nov at the First Baptist Church of Washington. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery. Griner was born 19 July 1931, the son of the late John Milard and Marie Gafford Griner. He was a native of Mitchell County, Ga. He was a forester with the Georgia Forestry Commission. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Washington. Survivors include his wife, Polly Pye Griner of Washington; two sons, Richard D. Griner Jr. and Bob Griner of Athens; his mother, Marie Gafford Griner of Athens; two sisters, Mrs. George Shingler of Ashburn and Mrs. Kenneth Harmon of Marietta; two brothers, John M. Griner Jr. of Watkinsville and Harold E, Griner of Stone Mountain. Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington, Ga. had charge of arrangements.

Man, daughter die in ‘tragic accident’ in swimming pool

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4. A Wilkes County man and his grown daughter died Thursday, February 11, in what investigators are calling “a tragic accident.”
5. Dr. Paul J. Bennett, 79, and his daughter, Deady Louise Bennett Sinagra, 50, were found Thursday morning at the Bennett home by a family friend. Both were in the home’s pool and both were deceased, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Gary Nicholson said.
6. Wilkes County deputies, rescue, and emergency medical personnel responded to the home first, Sheriff Mark Moore said, and the GBI was called in to help with the investigation.
7. An autopsy indicated that Bennett had died of a heart attack, and that Sinagra had drowned, Nicholson said. “Anything beyond that is speculation,” he said. “Her drowning appears to be accidental. There’s no indication of foul play.”
8. There was also no indication of electrocution in the incident. “It was just a tragic accident,” Nicholson said.
9. The initial report is only preliminary, Nicholson said. “Once we get all the toxicology reports back, we’ll turn this over to the District Attorney’s office and they will rule whether to go further with it or to close it as it is, but there’s no indication that it was anything other than an accident.”
10. Bennett was a geologist and owner of Bennett Mineral Co. His daughter was president of the family business, which produces Soft Paw cat litter at a quarry and plant in Virginia.
11. Obituary information is on page 2A.

Willie Johnson Cooper

A memorial service for Willie “Bill” Johnson Cooper, 82, of Athens was held Sunday, February 28, 2010 at the chapel of Lord and Stephens East, Athens. She died Thursday, February 25, at her home.
Mrs. Cooper was a native of Elbert County and the daughter of the late Frances Blackmon and Obie Butler Johnson. At one time, she had taught school in Tignall. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, C. Dewey Cooper, Athens; children, Norma Dudley and her husband, J. Gary Dudley, and their son, Thomas E. Dudley II; Claire V. Cooper and her husband, Robert M. Harris; Edward H. Cooper and his wife, Grace E. McDougald, and their daughter, Cameron G. McDougald; and a sister, Norma J. Hopkins of Washington.
Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Lord and Stephens, East, of Athens was in charge of arrangements.

Emily Callaway McDonald

Funeral services for Emily Callaway McDonald, 90, of Athens, were held Friday, March 5, 2010, in the First United Methodist Church, Athens. She died February 24,
Mrs. McDonald was a native of Wilkes County, the daughter of the late Ruby Perkins and William Rogers Callaway of Washington. She was the widow of Col. Henry S. Mc- Donald Jr.; and the sister of the late W.R. Callaway Jr. of Athens, Harry Callaway, and Oscar Callaway of Washington; and mother of the late Kathleen Lucille McDonald. After graduating from Washington High School she earned a degree as a registered nurse from Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta. As part of her husband’s military career, the family lived in numerous locations, including Arizona, Massachusetts, Arlington, Virginia, Ft. Benning, Athens, Greece, and finally settling in Athens, Georgia. In 1959 she embarked on a new chapter of her life. She started Meadowbrook Nursery School, a morning program that helped children prepare for kindergarten. After being away from nursing for 35 years, she was recertified as a registered nurse in 1978 and worked in Athens Regional Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital. From 1980 to 1994 she was a housemother for the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority at the University of Georgia where she was affectionately known as “Mother Em.”
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Carol McDonald and Richard Shoemaker; a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Lynn McDonald; and four grandchildren, Sarah Kathleen Fisher of Chicago, Katherine Macon Foster, Maxwell Callaway McDonald, and William Henry McDonald Jr., all of Athens.

Addison Hallford

Graveside services for Ernest Addison Hallford, 81, of Crawfordville, were held Sunday, February 14, 2010, in the Sandy Cross Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Wade Palmer and Rev. Lawrence Griffith officiating. He died Thursday, February 12, at his home.
Mr. Hallford was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of William Wallace and Mary Mertie Sims Hallford. He was a member of Clifford’s Grove Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was the owner of Southside Auto.
Survivors include a son, Phil Hallford of Crestview, Fla.; a daughter, Mary Allison Woodruff of Atlanta; three grandchildren, Andy Hallford, Apopka, Fla., Brad Hallford, Orlando, Fla., and Kristina Giantsos, Salt Lake City, Utah; and a greatgrandchild.
Pallbearers included David Hopkins, Ricky Lindsey, Ellis Thornton, Frank Bates, Victor Cano, and Jesse Moore. Freddie Rhodes and Herbert Hopkins were honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.

Ida Evans Stephens Williams

Funeral services for Ida Evans Stephens Williams, 92, of Lawrenceville, were held Saturday, February 20, 2010, at the Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church in Lawrenceville. She died February 16.
Mrs. Williams was the daughter of the late Robert and Martha Stephens of Washington-Wilkes. She grew up in Atlanta, graduating from Girls High in 1936, and furthering her education at Wesleyan College where she graduated with a degree in English in 1940. She was married in Washington-Wilkes to John Mason Williams Jr. of Monroe in 1943, and they made their home in Augusta. They later lived in Ft. Worth, Texas, and Memphis, Tenn., before settling in Perry, Fla., where they lived from 1957 to 2000. Mrs. Williams was a devoted homemaker, friend, and a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church of Perry, Fla. She supported local charities and was chosen “Woman of the Year” in 1988. In 2000 she moved to Lawrenceville where for the past 10 years she had enjoyed being closer to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Lucy and William Warnock of Loganville, Kate and Charles Pannell of Chatsworth, Martha Oetgen of Charlottesville, Va., and Jane and Jim Tarman of Statesville, N.C.; sons and daughters-in-law, Mason and Mary Williams III of Cocoa Beach, Fla., Robert and Lori Williams of Jefferson; 16 grandchildren, Catherine Warnock Cheves, Elizabeth Warnock, Will Warnock, Chad Pannell, Ruthie Pannell Crider, William Oetgen, Ida Oetgen, Laura Tarman, Janie Tarman, Bill Tarman, John Tarman, Mason Williams IV, Brent Williams, Rob Williams Jr., Andy Williams, and Mason Williams; and great-grandchildren, Allie Cheves, David Cheves, Harden Warnock, Charles Pannell IV, Jackson Pannell, Billy Crider, and Bozeman Crider.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden Fund, P.O. Box 837, Perry, Fla. 32348. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel 770-963-2411.

George Hale

Funeral services for George Lafayette Hale Jr., 78, of Washington, were held Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at the First Baptist Church, Washington, with Rev. Albert Huyck and Rev. W.C. Bentley officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery. He died February 20, in the Medical College of Georgia Hospital, Augusta.
Mr. Hale was born in Morristown, Tennessee, and was the son of the late George L. Hale and the late Selma Susong Hale. He graduated from Morristown High School in 1950, and enlisted in the United States Air Force for four years. He was deployed to Puson, Korea, during the Korean War. He returned home to enroll at East Tennessee State University. In 1957, he and his wife, Vada King Hale, moved to Washington where he started H&H Dairy and Cattle Farm. He was past-president of the Washington Rotary Club; a member of the Wilkes County Cattlemen’s Association, and the Wilkes County Board of Directors for the 4-H and FFA Cattle Show. He was a member and past-president of the Wilkes County Artificial Breeders Service and was a member of the University of Georgia Dairy Herd Improvement Association where he won many cream of the crop awards. He was “Man of the Year” in Soil Conservation in 1968 for the Wilkes County Broad River Soil & Water Conservation District. In 1985 he was named Wilkes County Cattlemen’s Association Commercial Dairy Producer of the year. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington, and the Friendship Sunday School Class.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Vada King Hale; three daughters and sons-in-law, Dr. Jayna Hale Newell and David Newell of Augusta, Laura Hale Kelly and Mike Kelly, North Augusta, S.C., and Ann Hale Smith and Jeff Smith of Siloam; three sisters, Sara Pat Hale Brown, Morristown, Tenn., Harriett Hale Parker, Mars Hill, N.C., and June Hale Clark of Johnson City, Tenn; and four grandchildren, Benjamin Hale Newell of West Point, N.Y., Sean Michael and George Stewart Kelly of North Augusta, S.C., and B.J. Smith of Athens.
Pallbearers included Frank Bentley, Sonny Ansley, Rick Price, Steve Hale, Willard Lance, and Norris Ware. Honorary pallbearers included the members of the Friendship Sunday School Class, and Bobby Rachels, Sam Hale, Tommy Hale, and Kyle Hale.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Washington, P.O. Box 603, Washington 30673.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.

Billy T. Gilland

Graveside services with full military honors for Billy T. Gilland, 79, of Washington, were held Thursday, February 18, 2010, in Resthaven Cemetery with Dr. Charles Drummond officiating. He died Tuesday, February 16, in Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington.
Mr. Gilland was a native of Winston and the son of the late Oscar Owen and Emma Josephine Tyson Gilland. He was the widower of Hattie Lillian Owens Gilland. He was retired from the United States Army where he served in Korea and Vietnam. He was a member of Phillips Mill Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, C.J. and Angie Gilland, Washington; Lou Ann Byrd, Carrollton; a sister, Betty Stuhmer, Raleigh, N.C.; three grandchildren, Tyson Gilland, Cayla Gilland and Steven Grasmeier.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.

Patrick Weaver Wynne Jr

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Funeral services for Patrick Weaver Wynne Jr., 87, of Rayle were held Thursday, February 11, 2010, at the Lexington Baptist Church with Rev. Harry Warren and Rev. Don Leaptrott officiating. Interment was in the Thaxton-Wynne Cemetery. He died Monday, February 8.
Mr. Wynne was a native of Oglethorpe County and was the son of the late Irene Smith and Patrick Weaver Wynne. He was a farmer and a veteran of the United States Army with service during World War II. While living in Stephens, he attended Antioch Baptist Church and after moving to Rayle he became of member of the Lexington Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. He was a devoted member of Gideons International.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Betty V. Wynne; three children and their spouses, Patrice and Joseph Goletz of Summerville, S.C., Beverly and Jerry Nation of Crawford, and Susan and Doug Houser of Rayle; grandchildren, Shawn and Katherine Goletz of Tallahassee, Fla., Penni and Tim Stoudenmire of Maxeys, Jerrilynn and Rusty Gabriel of Winterville, Jonathan “J.B.” Nation of Crawford, Taylor Houser and McCall Houser, both of Rayle; and five great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Lee Thaxton, Tommy Thaxton, Edwin Sayer, Jason Thaxton, Roger Nesmith, and Jimmy Germany.
Lord and Stephens Oglethorpe Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Mildred Nunn McAvoy

Funeral services for Mildred Nunn McAvoy, 89, of Washington, were held Monday, August 3, 2009, in the Phillips Mill Baptist Church, Wilkes County, with Rev. John King and Rev. Jamie Callaway officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. She died Friday, July 31, at her home.
Mrs. McAvoy was a native of Taliaferro County and was the daughter of the late George and Eva Tucker Nunn. She graduated from Alexander Stephens Institute in Crawfordville in 1937 and loved to go to her high school reunions. She retired as an inspector for Royal Manufacturing Co. after more than 50 years of service. She was a member of Phillips Mill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Dan McAvoy; a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Jimmy Saxon of Carlton; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry McAvoy of Washington, Curtis and Linda McAvoy of Athens, and Donnie and Claudia McAvoy of Comer; a brother, Warren Nunn of Washington; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Billy Swann, Dean Nunn, Doug Saxon, Joe Hardy, Glen Gabriel, and Billy McAvoy. Great-grandchildren served as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to T.J. and Friends Foundation Inc., 1675 Deep Creek Rd., Dewy Rose, Ga. 30634.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.

Lois McAvoy Hardy

Funeral services for Lois McAvoy Hardy, 89, of Washington, were held Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Bethel United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Broom and Benji McAvoy officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. She died February 9 in Wills Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Hardy was a native of Wilkes County and the daughter of the late Isaiah Tucker and Maggie Rice McAvoy. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church where she was an inactive member of the Woman’s Missionary Union. She was a homemaker and was crowned Valentine Queen of Heritage Healthcare of Wilkes in 2009.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Sandra Baynes of Greensboro, and Kay and James Poplin of Washington; three sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Toni Hardy of Anderson, S.C., Len and Joyce Hardy of Washington, and Gary and Jessica Hardy of Washington; a sister-in-law, Bernice McAvoy of Washington; nine grandchildren, Robin and Pat Lahr, Eric Harris, Jill Harris, Ryan Hardy, Tucker Hardy, Jane Ellen Hardy, Benjamin Hardy, and Jackson Hardy; six greatgrandchildren, Jonathan Orr, Tyler Harris, Te Harris, Ashlyn Harris, Stuart Harris, and Ariana Hardy; two step-grandchildren, Beth Garland and Jennifer Brown; and one great-great-grandchild, Logan Orr.
Pallbearers included Tucker Hardy, Ben Hardy, Jackson Hardy, Jonathan Orr, Tyler Harris and Jamie Aaron.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church.
Hopkins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Deady Louise Bennett Sinagra

Graveside services for Deady Louise Bennett Sinagra, 50, of Locust Hill, Va., were held Tuesday, February 16, 2010, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, followed by a memorial service at 12 noon in the Church of the Mediator, Washington. She died February 12 in Washington.
Mrs. Sinagra was a native of Tucson, Ariz., and was the daughter of the late Dr. Paul J. Bennett and the late Joan Deady Bennett. She was proprietor of a mining company, and a member of Christ Church Episcopal Church.
Survivors include her husband, Carl S. Sinagra of Locust Hill, Va.; two sons, Carlo J. Sinagra III, and Sean P. Sinagra, both of Locust Hill, Va.; a daughter, Kathleen D. Sinagra of Locust Hill, Va.; and a brother and his wife, Madeleine, of Walkerton, Va.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, P.O. Box 385, Gloucester, Va. 23061.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.

Paul J. Bennett

Graveside services for Dr. Paul J. Bennett, 79, of Washington were held Tuesday, February 16, 2010, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, followed by a memorial service at 12 noon in the Church of the Mediator, Washington. Rev. Dr. Denni Moss officiated both services. Dr. Bennett died Friday, February 12, at his home.
Dr. Bennett was a native of Medford, Mass., and was the son of the late William Homer and Katherine McLoughlin Bennett. He was a member of the Church of the Mediator and had served in the United States Army. He was proprietor of a mining company, and was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Catherine Deady Bennett, and daughters, Holly B. Reilly and Deady B. Sinagra.
Survivors include a son, Paul J. Bennett Jr. and his wife, Madeleine, of Walkerton, Va.; son-in-law, Carl Sinagra of Locust Hill, Va.; a brother, Lee Bennett, Orlando, Fla., two sisters, Lucille Jervey and Teresa Jones, both of Orlando, Fla.; and four grandchildren, Paul J. Bennett III, Carlo Joseph Sinagra III, Kathleen Deady Sinagra, and Sean Patrick Sinagra.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Mediator, 212 E. Robert Toombs Ave., Washington, Ga. 30673.
Hopkins Funereal Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.

Oliver Tomlinson Myers Jr.

A graveside memorial service for Oliver Tomlinson Myers Jr., 80, of Sims Street, Washington, was held Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. Denny Moss officiating, followed immediately by a memorial service at the Church of the Mediator, Washington. He died Thursday, January 28, at Wills Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Myers was a native of Newark, N.J., and had lived in this community for the last 18 years. He was the son of the late Oliver Myers and Charlotte Myers. He had earned a PhD in Spanish Linguistics and was a college professor who taught Spanish. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had been a member of Methodist churches in New Jersey, Maine, and Wisconsin.

Survivors include his wife, Anne Randall Myers of Washington; three sons, Christian Myers, James Myers, and Edward Myers; two daughters, Martha Myers Broda and Barbara Myers Daggett; and eight grandchildren, Amy Myers, Kalli Myers, Robert Myers, Halee Myers, Jacqueline Daggett, Katherine Daggett, Joey Broda, and Susie Broda.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wills Memorial Hospital, 120 Gordon St., Washington, GA 30673.

Hopkins Funereal Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.



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Price Snelson

Graveside services for Price Snelson, 92, of Lilburn, formerly of Washington, were held Tuesday, January 19, 2010, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. Allen Danner officiating. He died Monday, January 18.

Mr. Snelson was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Charlie and Frosic Kennedy Snelson. He was a truck driver for Pet Milk Company and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Washington Chapel and was the widower of Ossie “Jackie” Moon Snelson.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Elaine and Mack Bramlett, and Olivia and Dennis Cirillo, all of Lilburn; four grandchildren, Renie Scoggins, Michael Dennis Cirillo, and Keira Renne’ Ramirez; and one great-grandchild, Rio Miguel Ramirez.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Wheatley

Funeral services for Thomas Wheatley, 74, of Rayle were held Monday, January 18, 2010, in the Rehoboth Baptist Church, Metasville, with Rev. Steve Rayner officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He died Friday, January 15.

Mr. Wheatley was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late Leonard Bostic and Maude Thornton Wheatley. He was selfemployed and served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard. He was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon for over 50 years and assisted in teaching Sunday School for over 25 years.

Survivors include his wife of over 48 years, Christine Sherrer Wheatley; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Tommy and Gloria Wheatley of Rayle, and Mike Wheatley, Rayle; two brothers, Stanley Wheatley and Manuel Wheatley, Washington; two sisters, Talitha Hopkins, Washington, and Irene Raffini, Anderson, S.C.; grandchildren, Richard and Lisa McAvoy, and Chris McAvoy; great-grandchildren, Amy and Taylor McAvoy.

Pallbearers included David Ogletree, Jake Buff, Herman Wheatley, Donnie Wheatley, Jimmy Wheatley, and Len Raffini. Honorary pallbearers included the deacons of Rehoboth Baptist Church, and Alan Ivey, Herbert Bailey, and Rick Danner.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rehoboth Baptist Church General Fund, c/o Alan Ivey, 3028 Lovelace Rd., Lincolnton 30817.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.

John Veazey Wynne Jr.

Funeral services for John Veazey Wynne Jr., 92, of Crawfordville, were held Friday, January 8, 2010, at the Powelton Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Bishop and Rev. James Dotson officiating. Burial was in the Powelton Cemetery. He died Monday, January 4, at the Bolingreen Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Wynne was a native and lifelong resident of Taliaferro County and the son of the late John Veazey Wynne and Mary Lizzie Sturdivant Wynne. He was a 1940 graduate of the University of Georgia and taught school in Nashville, Lakeland, and Crawfordville. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired from the U.S. Army Reserves as a colonel. He was the director of the Taliaferro County Welfare Department for several years and retired as District Supervisor for the Georgia Department of Agriculture in 1985 after 20 years of service. He served as chairman of the Taliaferro County Welfare Board, president of the CSRA Development Authority, a member of the Taliaferro County Farm Bureau, president of the Powelton Homecoming Committee, member and past president of the Crawfordville Kiwanis Club, and past district commander of the American Legion Post. He was a member of the Crawfordville Baptist Church Brotherhood, the Taliaferro County Hunting Club, and Powelton Baptist Church.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Judith W. and Ray Pearson of Macon, and Lucille W. and Randy Hough of Peachtree City; a sister Dorothy Wynne Gibbs, Social Circle; four grandchildren, Ray Cannon Pearson Jr., Richard Wynne Pearson, John Sadler Young, and Katherine McIntyre Young; one great-grandson; two step-grandchildren; and three stepgreat grandchildren.

Pallbearers included Charles W. Green, Larry Veazey, Mike Butts, Perry Pittman, John Bentley, and Jim McMichael.

Memorials may be made to the Powelton Cemetery Fund, c/o Jackie Butts, 4316 Sparta Road, Crawfordville 30631.

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Guy Yancey Moore

Graveside services for Guy Yancey “Yank” Moore, 86, of Brunswick, were held Saturday, January 9, 2010, at the Phillips Mill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Randy Lamb officiating. He died Wednesday, January 6, at the Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick.

Mr. Moore was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Mark Allen Moore and Essie Sue West Moore. He was the widower of Sadie Kirkland Moore. He was a World War II veteran. While serving his country in the U.S. Army he earned and was awarded the American Service Medal, W-W II Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, and a Purple Heart. He was personal assistant to Secretary of State Ben Fortson for several years and retired as foreman of grounds and beaches for the Jekyll Island Authority after 36 years.

Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Guy Yancey ‘Yank’ Jr. and Penny Moore, Benjamin David ‘Buddy’ and Terry Moore, and Charles ‘Barry’ and Vicki Moore, all of Brunswick; two sisters, Mary Jean Grant of Thomson, and Celeste W. Vidrine of Waynesville; four brothers, Thomas Harold Moore of Eatonton, Emory Jordan Moore of Washington, William Mark Moore, Washington, and Jewell Franklin Moore of Cartersville; six grandchildren, Kristen Godwin, Liberty Haray, Rachel Moore, Yank Moore III, Barry Moore Jr., and Robbie Moore; and three great-grandchildren.

Glynn County Police Officers, Kevin Wilborn, Kenny Ellis, Todd Simpson, Josh Cothren, Jimmy Turner, and Bill Maher served as pallbearers. Other law Enforcement Personnel served as honorary pallbearers.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.

Joe Cagle

Joseph Alexander Cagle

Funeral services for Joseph Alexander Cagle, 64, of Washington will be held Saturday, December 19, 2009, at the First Baptist Church, Washington, with Rev. Klay Aspinwall officiating. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. He died December 15.

Mr. Cagle was a native of Waynesville, N.C., and the son of the late Pearson Floyd and Willie Mae Fie Cagle. He had made his home in Wilkes County for approximately 40 years. and was retired from the masonry industry and cattle farming. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include a brother, Charles McKinley Cagle, Maggie Valley, N.C.; a sister, Mary Ann Whorley, North Carolina; and his step-brother with whom he lived, Sammy Miller.

The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday one hour prior to the service.

Kermit Hocutt

Kermit Mell Hocutt Funeral services for Kermit Mell Hocutt, 60, of Washington were held Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at the First Baptist Church, Washington, with Rev. Albert Huyck and Rev. Chris Townsend officiating. Interment was in the Crawfordville City Cemetery. He died Sunday morning, January 3, 2010, in Wills Memorial Hospital. Mr. Hocutt was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late James E. Hocutt and Lucy Lunceford Hocutt, and Whitney Ward. He was a member and non-active deacon of the First Baptist Church, Washington. For many years he worked as an active volunteer for the church preschool program, preschool Sunday School Department, Mission Friends, and conducted the Children’s Church and sermon until 2003. He was also a faithful and energetic participant in all other churchwide events. He attended Alexander Stephens Institute, Crawfordville, and graduated from Greene County High School, Greensboro. Following graduation he entered the U.S. Army and received training as a medical corpsman and was based in Korea until 1971. After returning to the United States he attended cosmetology school in Augusta and was a parttime hairdresser in Washington while also working as a medical assistant for Doctors Edward and Eugene Pollock until 1985. Since that time he had operated Kermit’s Salon. Mr. Hocutt was involved with many community programs including Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Band Boosters, Washington Little Theater, Friends of the Mary Willis Library, Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation, and the Washington- Wilkes Tiger Club. Many classes of primary school children received his special creations through the years. He and his wife Cynthia were professional caterers for many years. Mr. Hocutt was an accomplished gardener, baker, and self-taught cake decorator, and floral designer and he generously shared the fruits of his labor with his many friends and neighbors. Currently he was a member of the Washingiton-Wilkes Arts Foundation. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Kermit Wayne and Blake Hassett Hocutt, of Charlotte, N.C.; two grandchildren, Madeline Grace and Thomas Edward Hocutt, Charlotte; and other close relatives, including Calvin Fort of Warrenton; Barbara Lunceford Griffith, Crawfordville; Debra Griffith Brown, Watkinsville; Darrell Griffith, Atlanta; David Griffith, Sandersville; Carol Lunceford Saddow, Titusville, Fla.; June Lunceford Griffin, Forest Park, Arizona; and Jerry Lunceford, Monte Vista, Colorado. Pallbearers included Jeremy Goldman, Billy Hopkins, Kenneth Lindsey, Dr. Gene Pollock, Jerry Stover, and Tom Wells. Music for the funeral was by Chuck and Paula Stewart, Tom Wells, Jo Randall, and Jane Newsome. Memorial Contributions may be sent to the Pre-K School Ministry, First Baptist Church, c/o Debbie Lindsey, P.O. Box 603, Washington 30673. Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.

Howard Wilkinson

William Howard Wilkinson Jr.
Funeral services for William Howard Wilkinson Jr., 75, of Washington were held Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at the Victory Baptist Church, Washington, with Rev. David Phillips and Rev. Neal Beard officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. He died December 26.
Mr. Wilkinson was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late W.H. and Gold House Wilkinson. He was a circulation district manager for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for 30 years and was currently a U-Haul dealer in Washington. He served in the Army National Guard for 34 years and was a founder and attendee of Grace Tabernacle.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Joyce Daniel Wilkinson of Washington; a son and daughterin law, Joseph Daniel (Joda) and Robin Wilkinson, Washington, Cindy Wilkinson Callaway; four sisters, Hazel W. Sali, Boise, Idaho, Imogene W. Echols, North Augusta, Mary Lane Sayer, Lincolnton, and Jane Hutchinson, Senoia; grandchildren, Christen W. Hite, William H. Wilkinson IV, Nicolette G. Wilkinson, and Joseph D. (Jordy) Wilkinson; and a great-grandchild, Will Hite.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Tabernacle, P.O. Box 802, Washington 30673.
Pallbearers included Donald Coursey, Adriel Cartwright, Newton Gunter, Lee Connell, Howell Hunt Jr., and Chester A. Beck.
Hopkins Funereal Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.

Anne Hardy

Anne Lunsford Hardy

Funeral services for Anne Lunsford Hardy, 81, of Washington were held Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at the First Baptist Church, Washington, with Rev. Chris Townsend officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery. She died Monday, January 4, 2010, in Wills Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Hardy was born in Oglethorpe County and was the daughter of the late James C. and Grace Thornton Lunsford. She had lived in Washington since 1946 and was the widow of Lester Wood Hardy. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington and had retired from Almar Manufacturing Co. She had also served as a nursing assistant at Washington General Hospital.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Donna Hardy of Washington; two daughters, Helen H. Bentley of Martinez, and Dianne Bentley of Lincolnton; seven grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Jo Carraway of Aiken, S.C., and Linda Brooks of Timonium, Maryland.

Grandsons served as pallbearers and included Russell Bentley, Scott Sharp, Sam Bentley, Michael Hardy, Chris Hardy, and Matt Bentley.

Honorary pallbearers included Hartrell Pate, Michael Wells, Buddy Lindsey, Vernon Adams, Joyner Wells, Bill Rousey, Hazel Russell, Margaret Connor, Jane Garner, Evelyn George, Betty Reese, Georgia Lee Fletcher, Gail Craddock, Vonice Wells, and Marilyn LePore.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 603, Washington 30673.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangement.

Bobby Powell

Bobby Eugene Powell

Funeral services for Bobby Eugene Powell, 76, of Tignall, were held Thursday, December 31, 2009, at Hopkins Funeral Home with Rev. Wade Palmer officiating. Interment was in the Tignall Baptist Church Cemetery. He died December 28 in Wills Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Powell was a native of Lincoln County and was the son of the late Johnny and Mable Danner Powell. He was a retired welder for commercial construction, and was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church.

Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Judy Powell of Elberton, Bobby and Janice Powell of Elberton, Tony and Kelly Powell of Washington; a daughter, Deborah J. Powell of Pensacola, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Penfield Christian Home, 1061 Mercer Circle, Union Point, Ga. 30669-2205.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.

Colleen Turner Griffin

Funeral services for Colleen Turner Griffin, 76, of Matthews, N.C., formerly of Washington, were held Saturday, December 26, 2009, at Hopkins Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Newsome officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery. She died Monday, December 21, at the Charlotte Healthcare Center, in North Carolina.

Mrs. Griffin was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of Walter II and Elizabeth Launette Turner. She was a versatile athlete, having excelled in basketball, tennis, bowling, golf, and other sports.

Survivors include a daughter, Gloria G. Fogle; a son and daughterin law, Thomas M. Griffin III and his wife, Melcia; two sisters, Gloria T. Cooper of Louisville, and Jackie T. Bailey, of Atlanta; a brother, Walter (Buzzy) Turner Jr. of Washington; and four grandchildren, Tommy Griffin, Christian Griffin, Arora Fogle, and Shannon Fogle..

Memorial contributions may be made to the Autism Society, 4340 East West Highway, Suite 350, Bethesda, MD 20814-3067.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.

Asa William Bennett

Graveside services for Asa William “Bill” Bennett, 67, of Washington, were held Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, followed by a memorial service at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator at 2:00 p.m. He died Thursday, December 24, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta.

Mr. Bennett was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Asa Monroe Bennett and Annie Leila Wells Bennett of Washington. He was the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Robert Bennett of Washington and the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Corley Wells of Valdosta. He was a member and former senior warden of the Episcopal Church of the Mediator in Washington.

Mr. Bennett graduated from Washington-Wilkes High School in 1960 where he participated in school clubs and academic organizations and was a member of the Tiger football team. He attended Oxford College of Emory University before transferring to the University of Georgia where he received a bachelor’s degree in History in 1964. After teaching history at Oxford of Emory for two years, he returned to Washington-Wilkes to found the Bennett Implement Company and to farm. He was a member and served a term as president of the Georgia Farm Equipment Association. In 1985, he became a certified public accountant and established the CPA firm of Bennett, Davidson, and Associates. He was a member of the American Association of Certified Public Accountants in addition to sitting on the board of directors for United Community Banks and Life of the South Insurance Company.

Very active in community affairs, Bennett was past treasurer of the Washington-Wilkes Humane Shelter Association and the Washington- Wilkes Arts Foundation. He was a former member of the Mary Willis Library Board and chairman of the North Alexander School Association.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Evelyn Coulter Bennett of Washington; a daughter, Katherine Elise Bennett of Columbus, Ohio; and two sisters, Joyce Bennett Crouch of Amherst, Massachusetts, and Mary Ann Bennett Hawkins of Morrow.

Honorary pallbearers included Marvin McAvoy, Pete Kopecky, Davd Olmstead, Jim Burton, and John Davidson of Washington; Carol Burt of St. Simons Island; Henry Mann of Atlanta; Jimmy Tallent and W.C. Nelson of Blairsville; and Butch Houston of Nashville.

Memorials may be sent to the Washington-Wilkes Humane Shelter Association, P.O. Box 121, Washington 30673; North Alexander School Association, P.O. Box 922, Washington 30673; or the Episcopal Church of the Mediator, P.O. Box 716, Washington 30673.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.

Troy M. Chafin

Graveside services for Troy M. Chafin, 75, of Rayle were held Thursday, December 24, 2009, at Rock United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rayle, with Rev. Donnie Berry officiating. He died Tuesday, December 22, in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Augusta.

Mr. Chafin was a native of Wilkes County and had lived here all his life. He was the son of the late Miles and Willie Pearl Gresham Chafin. He served in the United States Army and was a truck driver.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Shirley Chafin of Rayle; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mack and Susan Chafin, Washington, and Ronnie Chafin and Raquel Johnson, Rayle; three daughters and sons-inlaw, Sheila and Ken Arnold, Lexington, Terri Diaz, Rayle, and Tangie Chafin and Eric Archer, Washington; three brothers, Pete Chafin, Augusta, Malcolm Chafin and Alvin Chafin, Washngton; two sisters, Jean Davenport and Nell Turpin, Washington; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers included Tommy Fong, Willard Queen, Kenny Pratt, Ricky Donagan, Roger McAvoy, and Charlie Arnold.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rock United Methodist Church, Rayle.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.

Catherine Lannae

A memorial service for Catherine (Cathy) Wallis Lannae, 65, of Danburg Road, Washington, was held Sunday, December 27, 2009, at the Washington Episcopal Church of the Mediator. She died Thursday, December 24, at her home.

Mrs. Lannae was a native of Atlanta and was the daughter of the late Francis Earl Wallis and Miriam Dobbs Wallis. She had worked as a Human Resources Director; and in advertising for Wilkes Publishing Company, Washington. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Mediator. She was an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society, the Relay for Life program, the Wilkes County Senior Citizens Center, and was a member of the Washington Woman’s Club and the Society for Human Resources Management.

Survivors include her husband, Lamont Lannae of Washington; three daughters, Robin Williams Shackleford and her husband Ben, Beth Lannae Rainey and her husband Russell, and Amy Lannae Broadnax and her husband John; a son, L.L. (Trey) Lannae; two brothers, Francis Earl Wallis Jr., and David Sherman Wallis; and five grandchildren, Isabel Catherine Shackleford, Ben Shackleford Jr., John Shackleford, John Ellis Broadnax, and Elizabeth Kathryn Rainey.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.

Grady Leslie Patterson Jr.

Family, friends honor Patterson

By RODDIE BURRIS - rburris@thestate.com

 
Long-serving former State Treasurer Grady L. Patterson Jr. was celebrated Thursday as a dedicated public servant of impeccable integrity, who for more than 35 years fiercely guarded South Carolina's financial reputation.
"He would not take home a pencil to use because it was state property," said the Rev. Agnes W. Norfleet, who eulogized Patterson at Columbia's Shandon Presbyterian Church.
Patterson also was saluted as a steadfast witness of his Christian faith, whose example guided the lives of his children, grandchildren and others.

Grady Patterson's casket is brought outside Shandon Presbyterian Church as family follows after funeral services for the longtime former state treasurer, Thursday, December 10, 2009.
- Gerry Melendez/gmelendez@thestate.com
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The longtime state treasurer was buried Thursday.

Born: Jan. 13, 1924

Birthplace: Calhoun Falls, in Abbeville County

Residence: Columbia

Family: Married to Marjorie Faucett; six children and 13 grandchildren

Education: Attended Clemson University; received bachelor's and law degrees from the University of South Carolina

Political experience: Patterson was elected state treasurer after the 1966 death of four-term state Treasurer Jefferson Bates. Patterson went on to serve seven terms. He was defeated in 1994 but re-elected in 1998. He was treasurer until 2006, when he was defeated by Republican Thomas Ravenel, who subsequently resigned in a drug scandal.

Military service: Patterson was a fighter pilot in World War II, leaving active duty in 1946. He was recalled to active duty in the Korean War and during the Berlin crisis. Patterson was active in the S.C. Air National Guard for 40 years, earning the rank of lieutenant general.

"He was a treasure," said Norfleet. "Grady Patterson has shown how awe and humility before the Lord is our treasure."
Patterson, 85, who died Monday, was first elected state treasurer in 1966 and served under eight S.C. governors - four Democrats and four Republicans.
Three governors - Republicans James Edwards and Mark Sanford and Democrat Jim Hodges - attended Thursday's services, seated across the aisle from the family along with a string of other dignitaries, including state representatives and constitutional officers.
Edwards, who from 1975 to 1979 was the state's first Republican governor since Reconstruction, said Democrat Patterson told him upon taking office, "I'm here to help you any way I can over the next four years," which he did.
As the state wrestled with budget shortfalls at that time, much as it is now, Edwards said Patterson told him the state needed a "rainy day" fund to help get through tough times, then proceeded to make it happen.
"Our AAA credit rating is testament to his conservative principles," Edwards said.
Hodges, governor from 1999 to 2003, brought a little levity to the services when he told the congregation, "Grady's being called home is proof that even God needs (good) financial advice once in a while."
Hodges applauded Patterson for his devotion to maintaining a healthy state retirement system, and his role in bringing about a $1 billion public school construction bond in 1999, the first of its kind since the 1950s.
Hodges reminded listeners of a bumper sticker Patterson used that read, "Character Counts." Hodges said discipline, elegance, integrity, vision and loyalty were among Patterson's hallmarks.
"He was with you in good times," Hodges said. "He was with you in bad times."
BURIAL WITH HONORS
Patterson's flag-draped coffin was rolled into a full sanctuary that was dressed for Advent, the Christian faith's season of holy waiting and Christmas.
Led by Marjorie, his wife of 58 years, Patterson's family marched in behind his body, some of the youngest in quieted tears.
In prayer, Norfleet asked those who mourned Patterson would be upheld by God's peace.
"Give thanks that Grady's season of declining health is over," she said, adding Patterson, a World War II fighter pilot and Air National Guard member who loved to fly, was "flying now where he knew he would be."
A banner on the church wall near a lighted Christmas tree quoted from a hymn: "For all the saints who from their labor rest, Alleluia, Alleluia."
Patterson's burial in Elmwood Cemetery was with military honors as four F-16s soared over, one breaking off in a missing-man tribute to the retired lieutenant gen
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Former state treasurer Grady Patterson was laid to rest on Thursday as he was honored for his 36 years holding the office.

The retired Air Force general died Monday at 85.

The funeral was a who's who of state politicians and dignitaries who knew Patterson through his years as the treasurer.

But politics was put aside for just one day as friends and family remember the man who dedicated so much to the state.

Former Gov. Jim Hodges had plenty to say about Patterson's work.

"I mentioned at the funeral that his motto was 'character counts.' And if there was ever someone of high quality character, it was Grady Patterson," said Hodges. "He was dependable, honest, hardworking, all of the characteristics you admire, Grady Patterson embodied those."

Not only was Patterson remembered for his civil service, he was also remembered as a family man.

Patterson's grandson, Gray, remembers his grandfather setting high expectations, and sharing love to match.

"He was a grandfather that always expected us to do our best and always had unconditional love and support for everything we did," said Gray.

Jonathan Patterson said his grandfather leaves a simple but important legacy.

"The legacy he'll leave is that we need to remember what's good, do right by people and always do what's best for everybody," said Jonathan.

The years of service as treasurer can easily be added up, but the number of lives touched by Grady Patterson is a number no one will ever know.

Elizabeth B. Thorne "Libbet"

Elizabeth B. Thorne "Libbet"

Elizabeth “Libbet” Norwood Boyd Thorne died Saturday, November 14, 2009, at Well Spring. Mrs. Thorne was born on December 19, 1913, in Warrenton, NC to the late Elizabeth Burwell and William Norwood Boyd. She was married for over 60 years to the late Samuel Thomas Thorne, Jr. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Lucy Boyd Meade and Mariam Boyd Tisdale Orgain; her brother, Henry Armistead Boyd.

Beloved by her family, she is survived by her two daughters, Burwell T. Anthony and husband, F. Patt Anthony, and Agnes T. Harvin and husband, George M. Harvin; five grandchildren, Robert Thorne Anthony and wife, Jennifer, Elizabeth Boyd Anthony Long and husband, Josh, Lucy Reeves Anthony Sprange and husband, Brent, Samuel Thorne Harvin, and Paul Rose Harvin; six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Thorne was a graduate of Peace College and Duke University. After college, she taught school for several years in Mocksville and Warrenton, NC.

 She was a faithful community volunteer, devoted friend, and avid gardener. She was a member of West Market Street Methodist Church, The Junior League of Greensboro, The Wednesday Literary Club, The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America, and The Greensboro Garden Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 210 N. Main St, Warrenton, N.C. 27589, or to the Thorne-Clarke Cemetery, 262 Drumgold, Littleton, NC 27850. A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 19, at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Warrenton, North Carolina, at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the home of Burwell and Patt Anthony. Hanes Lineberry North Elm Street Chapel is assisting the family.

Sherry Newsome,

Graveside services for Sherry Wallace Newsome, 63, of Thomson Road, Washington, were held Saturday, November 28, 2009, at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Leonard Dupree and Rev. Jimmy Newsome officiating. She died Thursday, November 26, at her home.

Mrs. Newsome was the daughter of Blanche Henderson Wallace and the late Henry Newton Wallace of Lincolnton. She was a devoted caregiver and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 43 years, G.B. Newsome Jr., Washington; a son, Burt Newsome of Washington; two daughters, Rebecca Shane Gaines of Nicholson, and Shannon Elizabeth Thomason of Tignall; three grandchildren, Trace Newsome, Tanner Barnett, and Taylor McAvoy; a brother, Garnett Wallace of Lincolnton; and a sister, Nan W. Goff of McCormick, S.C.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to T.J. and Friends Foundation Inc., 1675 Deep Creek Road, Dewy Rose, Ga. 30634, or to the Cancer Relief Fund, 2090 Thomson Road, Washington 30673.

Rees Funeral Home of Lincolnton was in charge of arrangements.

Reid Crow

Graveside services for Marshall Reid Crow, 86, of Decatur, were held Saturday, November 21, 2009, in The Decatur City Cemetery. He died Monday, November 16.


Mr. Crow was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late James J. and Mary Isabelle Logan Crow. He was the widower of Elizabeth "Libba" Dillard Crow. Mr. Crow enlisted in the military service shortly after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He trained as an aircraft engineer and gunner and became a member of the Army 8th Air Corps, 95th Bomber Group, 412th Air Squadron, in early 1943. He was a B-17 engineer and top turret gunner and flew 23 missions over Europe in a B-17 before being shot down over Germany. The entire crew survived and were prisoners of war for the next 19 months in German Stalag 17b which at its peak held 4000 Americans. After enduring 19 months of unbelievable hardships and near death, the crew survived and was liberated by American troops. Upon his return home, he and his brother, the late Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force WWII James A. Crow, established Collegiate Press, a printing business in downtown Atlanta and successfully operated it until retirement in 1991. Both men grew up on Depot Street in Washington-Wilkes.

Mr. Crow was a beloved and respected resident of the Emory/ Decatur community and was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Decatur. He was a member of the Dixie Wing-a branch of the Commemorative Air Force.

Survivors include four nieces, Tricia Crow Lehmann, Dunwoody; Kathy Crow Jones, Snellville; Martha Harrington Ingram, Jasper; and Carol Mansfield Cornelius, Atlanta; and a nephew, Bobby Dillard of Raleigh, N.C.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the USO, Jean R. Amos USO Center, c/o MaryLou Austin, Hartsfield- Jackson International Airport, #320, Terminal Atrium, Atlanta, GA 30320.
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Robert Harper

Robert Harper, 88, of Rayle, died November 17, 2009, in Wills Memorial Hospital.


Mr. Harper was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Royal Stokely Harper and the late Elizabeth Newsome Harper. He was a retired automobile dealer and coroner of Wilkes County, 1966- 1990. He served his country in the CCC from 1938 to 1942 and the U.S. Marines from 1942 to 1945. He was a Wilkes County school bus driver, 1959-1979, and deacon emeritus of Sardis Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Edith Howard Harper of Rayle; two sons, William H. Harper, Rayle, and Robert Franklin Harper Jr., Demorest; a sister, Laura Jean Stewart, Union Point; a brother, Boyce N. Harper, Lakeland, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Herman Lee Mauldin

Funeral services for Herman Lee Mauldin, 88, of Rayle were held Sunday, March 8, 2009, in County Line Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Tucker officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He died Thursday, March 5, at his home.

Mr. Mauldin was a native of Paulding County and was a member of County Line Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for 49 years. He was a retired truck driver.

Survivors include his wife, Maude Mansfield Mauldin, or Rayle; two daughters, Mary Mauldin Tankersley and her husband Jerry and Martha Mauldin Lawrence of Thomson; two brothers, Raymond Mauldin of Cornelia and Jack Mauldin of Washington; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers included Eddie Walker, Clay Walker, Brian Bailey, Rodney Shedd, Jonnie Walker, and Bobby Walker.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Lucy Mae Evans

Funeral services for Lucy Mae Evans, 89, of Rayle were held Saturday, March 21, 2009, at the Lyonsville Baptist Church, Rayle, with Pastor Garnie Shorter officiating. She died Saturday, March 14. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Evans was born in Rayle to the late Rosie Lee Ector (Williams) and Willie Jordan. She and her late husband, Paul Evans, raised 12 children. She was a homemaker whose hobbies included sewing, fishing, and gardening. She was a member of the Lyonsville Baptist Church where she served on the Mother Board.

Mrs. Evans is survived by 10 of her children, Katie Childs, Rosie Foster and her husband James, Lucinda Evans, Mary and Jim Tillman, Allentown, Pa., Lila Evans of Smyrna, Jimmy Evans, Willie R. Evans, Daisy Evans, and Claudette Jones of Washington, and Dorothy J. and Janard Dodd of Lithonia; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-greatgrandchildren.

Davenport-McLendon Mortuary of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Grace Newsome Speer

Graveside services for Grace Newsome Speer. 92, of Tampa, Fla., will be held Friday, May 15, 2009, at Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. A memorial service will follow at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Washington.

Mrs. Speer was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Alexander Stephens Newsome and Ada Combs Newsome. She was the widow of Emmett Lawson Speer. She had been a resident of Tampa, Fla., since 1949, and had worked for 37 years as an office manage for a CPA firm. She was an active resident of John Knox Village in Tampa at the time of her death. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Washington and an associate member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Washington, and Temple Terrace United Methodist Church, Tampa.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First UMC, 100 W. Liberty St., Washington 30673; Mt. Zion UMC, c/o Wade Dunnaway, 1137 Big Cedar Dr., Washington; or Temple Terrace UMC, 5030 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, Fla. 33617.
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Clement E. Sutton Jr.

Funeral services for Clement E. Sutton Jr., 95, of Boxford, Mass., were held Saturday, May 9, 2009, in the First Church Congregational, Boxford. Burial was in Village Cemetery. He died May 2, at his home.

Mr. Sutton was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Clement E. Sutton and Berta Green Sutton. He was married to the late Willena Zachry Sutton for 66 years. He was a graduate of Emory University in Atlanta, Class of 1934, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He began his professional career with the Georgia Power Company in Atlanta and later was associated with the General Electric Company for over 40 years. He attained the level of vice-president, group executive of the industrial group in Lynn, Mass., retiring in 1975. He had been a longtime resident of the Town of Boxford and was an active member and elder of the First Church Congregational.

Survivors include three daughters, Harriet Yamashita and her husband Katsuyoshi of Boxford, Jane Piedagnel and her husband Joseph of Hicksville, N.Y., and Elizabeth Sutton of Santa Fee, N.M.; a son, Clement E. Sutton III and his wife Nina of Londonderry., N.H.; 10 grandchildren, and seven greatgrandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Debt Reduction Fund for the Family Life Center at the First Church Congregational, Boxford, 4 Georgetown Road, Boxford, Mass 01921.
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Clarence Monroe Harper

Graveside services for Clarence Monroe Harper, 79, of Water Street, Washington, were held Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in Washington- Wilkes Memorial Gardens with Roy Powick officiating. He died Saturday, May 23, at Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington.

Mr. Harper was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late John Will and Sara Emma Rhodes Harper. He had retired from Lindsey Chevrolet Co. where he managed the tire department and had worked for Pet Milk Inc. for many years. He served his country in the National Guard and was of non-denominational faith.

Survivors include his wife, Ethel Harper of Washington; two sons, Dennis Clarence Harper and his wife Mattie of Thomson, and Ronald David Harper of Tignall; two daughters, Janice Elaine Powick and her husband Roy of Augusta, and Jeannie Ganus and her husband Randall of Lincolnton; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, James Harper of Tignall; and a sister, Edna Blakey of Tignall.

Pallbearers included David Harper, Jason Bailey, Terry Blakey, Matt Berry, Matthew Powick, and Jimmy Harper. Honorary pallbearers included Brian Farr, William Adams, Jeffrey Blakey, Rhodes Seger, and Steve Brown.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mary Virginia Taylor Wheless

Graveside services for Mary Virginia Taylor Wheless, 85, of Washington were held Friday, July 10, 2009, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. Glen Kohlhagan officiating. She died Wednesday, July 8, at her home.

Mrs. Wheless was a native of Taliaferro County and was the daughter of the late Alva Grey and Mary Fitz Taylor. She was a retired merchandiser for Revco and a member of the Washington Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of Robert Clinton Wheless.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Cynthia Logan Wheless of Washington; a daughter and son-in-law, Tessa and Robert L. Steed, North Augusta; a sister, Sara Frances Mathis, Chesapeake, Va.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Pallbearers included Haven Wheless, Chad Steed, Brent Steed, David Gay, William Morrison, and Karl Hughey. Pete Taylor and Larry Taylor served as honorary pallbearers.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 644, Washington, GA 30673.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Virginia Stevenson McClearen

Graveside services for Virginia Stevenson McClearen, 91, of Washington were held Tuesday, July 7, 2009, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington. She died Saturday, July 4, in the Elbert Memorial Hospital, Elberton.

Mrs. McClearen was a native of Lincoln County and was the daughter of the late Clifford and Ida Ruth Wolfe Stevenson. She had lived in Washington most of her life and operated Virginia's Beauty Salon for more than 45 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington; the National Cosmetologist Association; and the Town and Country Garden Club which she served as president in 1959. She was the widow of William A. "Bill" McClearen Jr.

Survivors include a daughter, Valerie M. Jackson and her husband Bobby of Tignall; a son, Billy Mc- Clearen and his wife Barbara of Tifton; four grandchildren, Steve Jackson, Rob Jackson, Leianna M. Ishler, and Brittany McClearen; and seven great-grandchildren, Tabor, Brock, Maura, Hunter, Brent, Wilkes, and Lexie.

Beggs Funeral Home of Lincolnton was in charge of arrangements.
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Mary Tolbert Tucker

Mary Tolbert Tucker, 84, of Washington died Tuesday, July 21, 2009.

Mrs. Tucker was a native of Oglethorpe County and was the daughter of the late George C. and Clara Boswell Tolbert. She was the widow of Bennie L. Tucker of Washington.

The family received friends at Mrs. Tucker's home on Glen Street, Washington, on Thursday, July 23.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Melvin and Becky Tucker, Washington, and Randy and Mable Tucker, Washington; a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and David Danner, Lincolnton; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Brad and Vonnie Tucker, Kevin and Lori Tucker, Amy Danner, Becky and Kyle Reese, Charles Danner, Melisa and Greg Scott, and Chrissie and Pembroke Pope IV; and eight great-grandchildren.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Peggy Moody Howard

Graveside services for Peggy Moody Howard, 74, of Washington, were held Wednesday, August 12, 2009, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. Rob Brown officiating. She died Sunday, August 9, in Wills Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Howard was a native of Union Point in Greene County, and was the daughter of the late Henry and Iris Moody. She was a homemaker and previous owner of Hendricks Florist for 10 years. She was a member of Ficklen Presbyterian Church where she served as treasurer for over 30 years. She was the widow of Joseph Chester Howard.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Terri and Bob 1232-08 A BC PSC Ad 6x4 2 /26 /09 P ickens, Washington, and Beth and Will Boyd, Spartanburg, S.C.; a brother, Bobby Moody, Conyers; a sister, Ann Buffington, Morrow; grandchildren, Gabe Wilder, Kasey Maddox, Trey Boyd, and Graham Boyd; and great-grandchildren, Dylan Wilder, Mason Wilder, Parker Eldredge, and Ashby Maddox.

Pallbearers included Gabe Wilder, Trey Boyd, Graham Boyd, Tommy Howard, Stefan Wilkes, and Dalton Howard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ficklen Presbyterian Church, c/o Gene Stevens, 4050 Sharon Road, Washington 30673; or St. Matthews Episcopal Church Food Pantry, 101 St. Matthews Lane, Spartanburg, S.C. 29301.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrange ments.
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Anne Latimer Folks

A memorial service for Anne Latimer Folks of Spanish Fort, Alabama, will be held Saturday, September 12, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Washington Presbyterian Church with private graveside service beforehand. Mrs. Folks died at her home September 7, following a long illness.

Mrs. Folks was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Robert Latimer of Washington. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Dames, the Magna Carta Society, the American Contract Bridge Association, and the First Presbyterian Church of Spanish Fort, Ala.

Survivors include her husband, William Martin Folks of Spanish Fort, Ala.; a daughter and son-inlaw, Mary Phelps and Henry Mellen of Birmingham, Ala.; a son and daughter-in-law, Edward King and Sandy Phelps of Hillsboro, Oregon; four granddaughters, Katherine Mellen Trammell and Rushton Mellen Walthack of Birmingham, Ala., and Mackenzie Spratlin Phelps and Kirsten Colleen Phelps of Hillsboro, Oregon; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Wright Latimer Blue of Washington.

The family requests that memorials be made to the Washington Presbyterian Church, 207 E. Robert Toombs Ave., Washington.
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William R. Callaway

Graveside services for William R. (W.R.) Callaway, 92, of Athens, were held September 30, 2009, at Evergreen Memorial Park with Rev. Wiley Carney officiating. He died Monday, September 28, at his home.

Mr. Callaway was a native of Wilkes County, the son of the late Ruby Perkins and William R. Callaway. He was the widower of Gloria Hilda Harn Callaway. He served for many years in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army, serving with distinction during World War II in both the European and Pacific theaters. Following his military service he worked for many years for Beechnut & Tetley Tea, selling products across Northeast Georgia. He had a passion for music and during this time formed a band, "Bill Callaway and The Counts," playing for many dances in and around Athens. He played the trombone and was the band's lead singer. He composed a number of songs and made many records during the late 1950s.

Survivors include four children, Connie Callaway Scroggs, Linda Callaway Nutter, Betty Callaway, and William R. Callaway III; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Emily Callaway MacDonald.

Memorial contributions may be made to the USO in support of our troops.

Lord and Stephens, East, was in charge of arrangements.
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Emily G. Rorie

Graveside services for Emily G. Rorie, 71, of Rayle were held Friday, November 6, 2009, at Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. James M. Newsome Jr. officiating. She died Wednesday, November 4, at Echols Personal Care Home, Rayle.

Miss Rorie was the daughter of the late James R. Rorie and the late Janie Nunn Karel. She attended the First Baptist Church, Washington.

Survivors include a sister, Eva R. Bufford of Atlanta; and two nephews, Webb Bufford of Washington, and Mark Stevenson of Atlanta.

Rees Funeral Home of Lincolnton was in charge of arrangements.
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Dorothy Brewton Slaton

Dorothy Brewton Slaton, 94, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Washington, died October 18, 2009.

She was the oldest of three children born to Dr. J.H. and Lucille Rippard Brewton. While completing her master's degree in Athens, she rented a room from Mrs. William A. Slaton, met, fell in love with, and married her son, William Slaton Jr. Mrs. Slaton was a school teacher and was the second in charge of the Wilkes County School Board under Turner Callaway.

In 1954, the Slatons moved to Waycross where they made their home until they moved to Jacksonville, Fla. Mrs. Slaton's father-inlaw was instrumental in bringing electricity to Washington by sending a letter to President Roosevelt. He later owned the home where the Washington Historic Museum is now located.

Mrs. Slaton was preceded in death by her husband in 1997 and is survived by their only son, William A. Slaton III of Jacksonville.
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Blanche Peterman Armour

Funeral services for Blanche Peterman Armour, 91, of Washington were held Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at Rock United Methodist Church, Rayle, with Rev. Sandy Heslop and Rev. Ron Fearneyougyh officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. She died Sunday, November 15, in Wills Memorial Hospital, Washington.

Mrs. Armour was a native of Oglethorpe County and was the daughter of the late Gid N. and Beulah Coe Peterman. She was a retired secretary from Callaway Farms and had been a school teacher for 10 years. She was a member of Rock United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Marvin D. Armour of Washington; two sons and daughters-in-law, David N. and Christina Armour of Washington, and Robert "Bobby" O. and Sheila Armour of Hilton Head, S.C.; three grandchildren, Theresa Dykes, Amanda Perkins, and Sterling Armour Shealey; and four great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Burnett, Gavin Armour, Brittany Shealey, and Madison Shealey.

Pallbearers included Mark Perkins, Benjamin Dykes, Sterling Armour Shealey, Jesse Williamson, Tracy Armour, and Lee Parker. Honorary Pallbearers were Eric Hawn, Chris Lunceford, Greg Armour, Barry Armour, and Lyn Armour.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Darryl Albea

Funeral services for Darryl Albea, 66, of Tignall, were held Tuesday, July 7, 2009, in the Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. Wade Palmer officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He died Saturday, July 4, in Doctors Hospital, Augusta.

Mr. Albea was a native and lifelong resident of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Charles W. and Clara Bailey Albea. He served in the National Guard and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. He was the proprietor of the Highway 17 Used Cars in Tignall.

Survivors include a sister, Phyllis Reese, Grovetown; a brother, Clint Albea, Washington; and a stepgrandson, Trey Osborne.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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John West Callaway Jr.

A memorial service for John West (Jackie) Callaway Jr., 71, of Temple, was held Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Clark Funeral Home in Hiram. He died Tuesday, June 23, in Dallas, Ga.

Mr. Callaway was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late John West Callaway and Eunice Carey Callaway. He retired from Wachovia after 38 years of service and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Smyrna.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, April B. Callaway of Temple; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Tina Callaway and Kyle and Eve Callaway, all of Cumming; a daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Jon Groseclose of Douglasville; and nine grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the family at Clark Funeral Home, 4373 Atlanta Highway, Hiram, GA 30141-1827.
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Mary Frances Drinkard Barnett

Graveside services for Mary Frances Drinkard Barnett, 95, of Spring Street, Washington, were held Friday, June 26, 2009, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. Klay Aspinwall officiating. She died Tuesday, June 23, at Heritage Health Care in Washington.

Mrs. Barnett was born in Washington and was the only child of the late Henry Grady Drinkard and Marcia Glaze Drinkard. She graduated from Washington High School and then attended Cox College for Women in College Park. At the time, Cox College was an all-women's liberal arts college and business college, and Mrs. Barnett graduated from the college. After graduation, she was employed by the Georgia Highway Patrol in the Atlanta area and was later employed as a secretary in a private business in Thomson. Soon she married Henry Harrison Barnett of Washington. After her marriage, she engaged herself as a wonderful wife, mother, and homemaker for the rest of her life.

Mrs. Barnett is survived by her son, Henry Harrison Barnett Jr., of Washington.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington First Baptist Church Piano Fund or Organ Fund, P.O. Box 603, Washington, GA 30673, or to Wills Memorial Hospital.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Roy Lee Burns

Funeral services for CW2 (Ret.) Roy Lee Burns, 75, of Washington will be held Thursday, August 27, 2009, at the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. He died Thursday, August 23.

Mr. Burns was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late Robert L. Burns and Annie Bell Tolbert. He joined the United States Army in January 1954. During his military career he served as an operator in the Special Forces (Green Beret), serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. His primary duty was with the Army Corps of Engineers. While working in the Criminal Investigation Division in the U.S. Army in Fort Gordon, Mr. Burns' military duties culminated in his service as a Military Intelligence Officer specializing in criminal investigation. After serving his country, Burns began serving God. He was called to the ministry in 1981 and served as pastor for several churches, including Mt. Calvary Baptist in Elberton, Macedonia Baptist and the New Sutton Baptist Church in Washington.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Addie L. Burns of Washington; five sons and their wives, CSM (Ret.) Roy L. Burns Jr., and his wife Angie of Newnan, Mayor Willie Burns and his wife Barbara of Washington; Major (Ret.) David Burns and wife Grace of Greenville, S.C., Daniel and Joyce Burns of San Antonio, Tex., and 1SG (Ret.) Lynn Burns and Desiree of Sierra Vista, Ariz; two daughters and their husbands, Nedra and Perry Snow of Sugar Hill, and SSG (Ret.) Anita Van Winkle and husband Norman of Fayetteville, N.C.; two raised in the home, Margo and Douglas Monroe of Athens, and Yvonne and Arnold Dawson of Ellenwood; a brother, Willie R. Burns of Atlanta; a sister, Lillie B. Kent of Atlanta; 24 grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.

A military honor guard will serve as pallbearers.

McLendon Memorial Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Daniel Reese McAvoy

Funeral services for Daniel Reese McAvoy, 88, of Washington, were held Saturday, August 8, 2009, in the Phillips Mill Baptist Church, Washington, with Rev. John King and Rev. Jamie Callaway officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He died Thursday, August 6, at his home.

Mr. McAvoy was a native of Wilkes County and the son of the late Jacob and Irene McCarthy McAvoy. He was the widower of Mildred Nunn McAvoy, who died July 31, 2009. He attended Courtground School. He always enjoyed the school children when they came to visit his farm on field trips. He was a wonderful father to his four children who loved him dearly. He was a retired farmer and was a member of Phillips Mill Baptist Church.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Jimmy Saxon of Carlton; three sons, Jerry McAvoy of Washington, Curtis and Linda McAvoy of Athens, and Donnie and Claudia McAvoy of Comer; a sister, Becky Hargadon of Marietta; a brother-in-law, Warren Nunn of Washington; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers included Patrick McAvoy, Billy McAvoy, Glen Gabriel, Kim Moss, Tommy McAvoy, and Doug Saxon. Great-grandchildren served as honorary pallbearers.

Memorial contributions may be made to TJ and Friends Foundation Inc., 1675 Deep Creek Rd., Dewy Rose, GA 30634.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Lee Ellison Barnwell

Graveside services for Lee Ellison Barnwell, 74, of Washington, were held Saturday, September 26, 2009, at the Washington-Wilkes Memorial Gardens with Ronnie Lindsey officiating. She died September 21 in the University Hospital, Augusta.

Mrs. Barnwell was a native of Honey Grove, Texas. She was the widow of Dr. Paul Barnwell and a retired secretary from her husband's chiropractic practice.

Survivors include four daughters, Paula Carrell and husband Eddie, Knoxville, Tenn., Laurie Barnwell, Washington, Eileen Walters and husband Jim, Washington, and Jessica Hardy and husband Gary, Washington; a son, Dr. Phillip Barnwell, and wife Pam, Houston, Texas; two sisters, Ruby Robinson and Sherri Latigo, both of Texas; 16 grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren.

Pallbearers included Jackson Hardy, David Carrell, Eric Penvose, Stephen Penvose, Barry Strother, and Randy Strother.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Erskine B. Wickersham Jr.

Private services for Erskine B. (Wick) Wickersham Jr., 63, of Tiger, will be held Saturday, July 14, 2007, in Lavonia. He died at his home July 6.

Mr. Wickersham was a native of Washington-Wilkes and was a 1961 graduate of Washington-Wilkes High School where he was STAR Student his senior year. He graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta in 1965. He lived and worked in Atlanta in the golfingbusiness until 2004 when he moved to Tiger. He was the son of Vivian G. Wickersham of Washington, and the late Erskine B. Wickersham of Washington.

Survivors in addition to his mother include two sisters, Dr. Alice W. Terry of Atlanta and Jeanne Kromer of Washington.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 100 W. Liberty St., Washington, GA 30673.
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Charles Warren Bradford

Funeral services for Charles Warren Bradford, 65, of Washington were held Friday, February 2, 2007, at the Danburg Baptist Church with Rev. Ficklen Guin and Rev. Boyd Reeves officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He died Wednesday, January 31, in the University Hospital, Augusta.

Mr. Bradford was a native of Wilkes County and was the son of the late Janie Marie Johnson Bradford and Harry Thomas Bradford. He was an electrical engineer and worked both in the medical and textile industries. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Daniel Webster. As a member of the Danburg Baptist Church he served on the cemetery committee.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Fleming Bradford of Washington; a daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Bob Welch of Rayle; a brother, Tommy Bradford of Washington; his stepmother, Ina Elree Bradford of Thomson; a stepsister, Kay Reeves of Dearing; three grandchildren, Joshua Welch, Tabatha Welch, and Bobbie Welch of Rayle.

Pallbearers included Norris Ware, Gary Ware, Johnny Ware, Daniel Thornton, Melvin Hopkins, and Jack Bentley. Ray Hopkins and S.A. Ware were honorary pallbearers.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Bessie Louise Small

Funeral services for Bessie Louise Small, 58, of Washington were held Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Metasville Road, Washington, with Rev. Charles Lacey officiating. She died Friday, January 12, at Wills Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Small was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of Louise Randall and the late Tom Willie Randall. She was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. She had been employed at the First Baptist Church, Washington, for 11½ years.

Survivors include her mother, Louise Randall; two daughters, Theresa Small and Tina Small; a son, John Lewis Small Jr.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Willie Randall.

Davenport & McLendon Mortuary Inc. of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Vance Roberts

Memorial services for Daniel Vance Roberts, 87, of Elberton Road, Tignall, were held Sunday, November 26, 2006, at the Holly Springs Baptist Church, Hartwell, with Rev. Donnie Berry officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. He died Friday, November 24, at his home.

Mr. Roberts was a native of Hart County and was the son of the late Daniel Crawford Roberts and Orrie Wilbanks Roberts. He was the retired owner and operator of AG Grocery in Bowman after 25 years and of Roberts ABC Store in Washington.

He was later affiliated with Bi- Lo stores for more than 20 years. He was a member of the Holly Springs Baptist Church and was a former Gideon.

Survivors include his wife, Lettie Mae Mize Roberts of Tignall; two sons, Daniel Vance Roberts Jr., Lookout Mountain, and Samuel Pope Roberts, Tignall; a sister, Bobbie Dale Allen, Bogart; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Strickland Funeral Home Hartwell Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
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Frederick Avery Corbett

Funeral services for Frederick Avery Corbett, 72, of Sardis Road, Rayle, were held Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at the County Line Baptist Church with Rev. Allen Danner and Rev. Wayne Usry officiating. Interment was in the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery, Rayle. He died Saturday, November 11, at his home.

Mr. Corbett was a native of Roulette, Pa., and had lived in Wilkes County most of his life. He was the son of the late Harry Corbett and Ada Corbett and was the widower of Ann Boatwright Corbett. He was a clerk at Johnson Builders Supply for many years and was a member of the County Line Baptist Church. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.

Survivors include a stepson, Barry W. Echols, and his wife Dana of Ball Ground; a son, Barry Corbett of Washington; a daughter, Debbie Corbett, Washington; a brother, Danny Corbett, Washington; a sister, Dorla Adams, Washington; and a grandson, Parker Echols.

Nephews served as pallbearers.

Memorial contributions may be made to the County Line Baptist Church, Rayle (30660), or to Gideons International.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Mabel Susan Lunceford Fouche

Funeral services for Mabel Susan "Mae Mae" Lunceford Fouche, 95, of Spring Street, Washington, were held Wednesday, November 8, 2006, at the First Baptist Church, Washington, with Rev. Chris Townsend and Rev. John Autry officiating. Interment was in the Crawfordville Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. She died Tuesday, November 7.

Mrs. Fouche was a native of Taliaferro County and was the daughter of the late Overton and Clara Cannon Lunceford. She was the widow of Bill Fouche and the sister of Owen, Alvin, Hawes, Lonnie, Reid, Kermit, and Carl Lunceford, and

Kathleen Sorrow and Lucy Ward. She was a homemaker and had worked at Royal Manufacturing Co. a number of years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Washington.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She had lived the last 11 years with Kermit and Wayne Hocutt in Washington.

Pallbearers included David Griffith, Darrell Griffith, Jerry Stover, Kenneth Lindsey, Jeremy Goldman, and Doug Brown.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Lilllian Smith Garrett Skinner

Graveside services for Lillian Smith Garrett Skinner, 92, of Washington were held Friday, October 20, 2006, in Resthaven Cemetery, Washington, with Rev. Chip Wilson and Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. officiating. She died Wednesday, October 18, at the Heritage Inn in Sandersville.

Mrs. Skinner was a native of St. Louis, Missouri, and the daughter of the late Charles Irvin Smith and Lillian McCleskey Smith. She was the widow of Enoch Bell Garrett and Jacob Phinizy Skinner. She was a retired paraprofessional with the Wilkes County School System. She was a member of the Washington First Baptist Church where she was a member of the Vannie Spratlin Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Woman's Club, the Kettle Creek Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, and Friends of the Mary Willis Library.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Bobby) Irvin and Ellamarie "Ree" Hudson Garrett, Sandersville; a daughter, Marian Garrett Confer, LaHerradura, Spain; two granddaughters, Susan Garrett Cato, Sandersville, and Elizabeth Hudson Garrett, Venice, California; and a sister, Elaine Smith Sliver, Phoenix, Arizona.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter, 358 Brown Drive, Washington, Ga.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements
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Mary Dillard Wright

Graveside services for Mary Dillard Wright, 95, of Washington were held Monday, October 23, 2006, at the Daniel-Bryan Cemetery in Philomath, with Rev. Randy Hardy officiating. She died Friday, October 20, at Wilkes Health Care Center, Washington.

Mrs. Wright was a native of Wilkes County and was the daughter of the late Samuel Hinton Dillard and Susie Smith Dillard. She was the widow of John Goode Wright. She was a beloved retired school teacher, having taught in McDuffie County, and for 33 years in Wilkes County.

Survivors include a brother, Carlton Dillard, Augusta; and several nieces and nephews. Her siblings were the late Frances Dillard Nash, Lois Dillard Houston, Helen Dillard Bradley, Jack Dillard, and Ewing Dillard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Presbyterian Church or to the Philomath Church Preservation Association, c/ o Lawrence Nash, 2302 Crawfordville Rd., Rayle, Ga. 30660.

Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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Marcia Crawford Standard

A service of celebration for the life of Marcia Crawford Standard, 74, of Nashville, Tenn., was held Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at Calvary Methodist Church in Nashville. Graveside services were held at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Nashville. An additional memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. in Atlanta on Saturday, October 17, at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. She died Saturday, October 10, at St. Thomas Alive Hospice after a prolonged illness.

Mrs. Standard was a native of Atlanta, and was the daughter of Logan and Bess Crawford of Atlanta. She was the widow of Dr. Henry Cooper (Mickey) Standard Jr., a native of Wilkes County. A son, Dr. Henry Cooper Standard III, is also deceased. Mrs. Standard attended Emory University in the first class of women admitted to the university. While there, as sweetheart of Chi Phi, she met and later married the fraternity's president, Henry "Mickey" Standard. After the untimely death of her husband, she obtained her Masters of School Administration, while teaching full time, and then becoming the director of admissions at The Lovett School in Atlanta. While at Lovett, she became the principal of the Lower School and founded the Pre- School. She was an active member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and served on the board of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. She founded The Math Set LLC in Atlanta and Nashville which specializes in precisely tailoring math education to children's individual learning styles. She served on the board of Peachtree Road Methodist Church where she taught Bible studies and devoted herself to Children's Christian Education. She was fond of music and an accomplished pianist, a great cook and hostess, a loving mother and grandmother.

Survivors include Dr. and Mrs. Carl R. Hartrampf Jr., Dr. and Mrs. Scott C. Standard, Teresa Standard with grandsons, Scott Crawford Standard Jr., Logan Winfield Standard, John Charles Wilder Standard, Saxon Henry Standard, and Cooper Rowe Standard.

Memorials may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, Tenn., 37203, or the Children's Ministry of Calvary Methodist Church, 3701 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, Tenn. 37215
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