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>Arthur W. SMITH – 73 - ( Herald Gazette, Monday, April 29, 2013 )
Mr. Arthur W. Smith, 73, of 113 12th St., Barnesville, transitioned on Saturday, April 20, 2013 in the Upson Regional Medical Center.
 Arthur Smith married his high school sweetheart Essie Jacobs and to this union two children were born, David and Pamela.
 Funeral services were held at noon Thursday, April 25, 2013 in the White’s Chapel CME Church. Pastor Randy King was assisted by pastor Rick Brooks. Interment was held in the Greenwood Cemetery.Trice Funeral Home, Inc., of Barnesville was in charge of all professional services.
 He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Merritt of Griffin, Ga., and John Smith of Cleveland, Ohio.> He leaves to cherish his memory a dedicated wife, Essie Smith; one son and one daughter, David (Adenekey) Smith of Grayslake, Ill., and Pamela (Vincent) Childs of Lawrenceville, Ga.; one brother, Charles (Olivia) Smith of Cleveland, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Amos “Shawn” Johnson of Lawrenceville, Ga., Joslynn Smith, Jasmine Smith and Jeremiah Smith, all of Grayslake, Ill., and Valencia Nealy, Terrence Childs and Tevin Childs, all of Barnesville, Ga.; one great-grandchild, ZaNya Nealy of Barnesville, Ga.; six sisters-in-law, Rose Merritt of Griffin, Ga., Hazel Freeman of Staten Island, N.Y., Myrtis Johnson of Fairfield, Conn., Thelma Treadwell of Newnan, Ga., Mildred Merchant and Gladys Allen, both of Barnesville, Ga., and Lula Smith of Cleveland, Ohio; three brothers-in-law, Earl Jacob of New Haven, Conn., Carlton (Dorothy) Jacob and Clifford (Debra) Jacobs, both of Atlanta, Ga.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 
>EUGENE SPEER – 81 – Retired Sherman Williams Paint Store Credit Manager
Mr. Eugene Speer,of Milner passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013 at his
residence.
He was born Oct. 14, 1932 in Shady Dale. Mr. Speer retired from Sherwin-Williams paint store as a credit manager. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.
 Survivors include his wife, Wilma Speer; one brother, Hulon Speer; one son, Greg Speer; two granddaughters, Cassie Chaffin and Renee Turner; and two great-grandchildren.
 Funeral services for Mr. Eugene Speer will be conducted Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013 in the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lawrence Burge officiating. Interment will follow in Lamar Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013 at Williams Funeral Home.
 Those who wish to do so may view the memorial page and sign the online guestbook at williamsfh.net. Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of arrangements. Herald Gazette, Monday,Dec. 9, 2013
>EULA MAE JONES SIMS - 20 years at Aldora Mills ( Herald Gazette – June 20, 2013 )
A choir of angels welcomed Eula Mae Jones Sims of Thomaston, Ga., into their midst on Tuesday, June 18, 2013.
A celebration of her memorable life will be held at Southview Cemetery on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 4 p.m. with Rev. Joe Allen, Rev. John Dahlman and Rev. Ronnie Barrow officiating. Family visitation will be held at Coggins Funeral Home at 321 Hannah's Mill Rd. Thomaston, Ga., from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2013.
 Born in Crawford County, Ga., to the late James Edward and Emmie Manning Jones, she grew up in the middle Georgia area. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James William Sims Sr., two infant sons and seven siblings. Mrs. Sims was a faithful member of Silvertown Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for 42 years and joyfully sang in the Happy Hearts Choir. She was employed by Aldora Mills in Barnesville, Ga., for more than 20 years and lastly worked for Belk’s department store in Thomaston, Ga., prior to retirement.
 She is survived by her children James Sims Jr. (Faye), David Sims (Sandy), Randy Sims (Joann) all of Barnesville, Ga., Dale Seda (Kike) of Smiths Station, Ala., Judy Duncan (Bob) of Thomaston, Ga., and Charlotte Bair (David) of Manning, S.C. Also left to cherish memories of her are grandchildren, Kent York (Donna), Kevin York (Connie), both of Griffin Ga, Pam Glassco (Scot) of Carrollton, Ga., Karla Brown (Dale) of Lawrenceville, Ga., Dean Sims (Tammy) of Midland, Ga., Jason Sims (Dawn) of Fayetteville, Ga., Steven Sims (Teresa) of Ft. Sill, Okla., Brandy Sims of Thomaston, Ga., Krista Evans of Zebulon, Ga., and Brook Clark (Chuck) of Thomaston Ga. Also surviving are 16 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, along with many friends and relatives.
 In keeping with her spirit of helping others, it was her desire that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to your favorite charity or Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  guest book visit cogginsfuneraIhome.com. 
>WILLIAM JAMES ROOKS – 88 – Retired Central Ga. Railroad & William Carter Company
Mr. William James Rooks, of Barnesville passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 in a Barnesville healthcare facility. A native of LaGrange, he was the son of the late Mr. Ernest Floyd Rooks and the late Mrs. Alice Geneva Turner Rooks. Mr. Rooks retired from Central Georgia Railroad as a signal maintainer and also retired from the bleachery at the William Carter Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Barnesville.
 Survivors include four sons, Floyd (and Billy) Rooks of Oglethorpe, Richard (and Gail) Rooks of Barnesville, Neil (and Josie) Rooks of Barnesville and Wade Rooks of Yatesville. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. William James Rooks will be conducted Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Williams Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Williams Funeral Home on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 until the service hour. The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Stepping Stones Educational Therapy Center, 141 Futral Rd., Griffin, Ga., 30224, steppingstonesschool.org, or to the First Baptist Church of Barnesville, 200 Zebulon St., Barnesville, Ga. 30204 fbcbarnesville.com. Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of arrangements, 770-358-1678. - 
Jan. 7, 2013 – Herald Gazette
>JOHN HARPER – 95 – Aircraft Mechanic Robins Air Force Base
Mr. John Harper, age 95, of Barnesville passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014 in a Thomaston healthcare facility.
Mr. Harper was born Jan. 24, 1918 to the late Mr. John Tildon Harper and the late Mrs. Mamie Ophelia Martin Harper. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Edith Marie Meeks Harper.
  He retired as an aircraft mechanic from Robins Air Force Base and was a retired corrections officer from Upson County.
  Survivors include his three daughters, Betty Jean Harper Blackston of Thomaston, Mary Ann Harper Brown (and William Darryl) of Thomaston and Sarah Louise Harper Mathews (and Bobby Julius) of Barnesville; one son, John T. Harper (and Waunda) of Barnesville. Nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Mr, John Harper will be conducted Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Williams Funeral Home with Elder Kurt Bacon officiating.
  Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, Jan. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home.
 Those who wish to do so may view the memorial page and sign the online guestbook at williamsfh.net.
Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of arrangements, 770-358-1678. - Herald Gazette, Jan. 17, 2014
>MRS. MARY LIZZIE WILKERSON MORELAND – 87 -
 Mrs. Mary Lizzie Wilkerson Moreland, who resided at 108 Lyons St. in Barnesville passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014 at the Spalding Regional Hospital.
 The family may be contacted at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 at the West Mt. Sinai Baptist Church of Barnesville.
 Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Waylon Knight will officiate. Bentley's Funeral Home of Barnesville, Ga., is in charge of all professional services.
 Mrs. Moreland is survived by four children: Rosa Lee Smith of Dayton, Ohio, Gertrude World of Griffin, Ga., Bobby Moreland (Maggie) and Willie James Wilkerson of Barnesville, Ga.; a grandchild, she reared as her own, Lakeysha Murphy of Barnesville; and a host of other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.- Herald Gazette, Friday, Jan. 31, 2014
>MOTHER MARIE STEPHEN HARDIN – 94 – ( Herald Gazette, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014 )
Mother Marie Stephen Hardin 94, of 200 Redbud Dr., Barnesville, transitioned on Jan. 20, 2014 in the Upson Regional Medical Center.
 Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 at 1 p.m. in the White’s Chapel CME Church. Rev. Randy King officiated and interment was in the O’Neal Cemetery.
Trice Funeral Home, Inc., of Barnesville was in charge of all professional services.
 Mother Hardin leaves to carry on her memory three daughters, Mrs. Bobbie A. (Robert) Brown of Griffin, Ga., Ms. Linda Brow, and Mrs. Shawn (James) Richardson, both of Barnesville, Ga.; one son, Mr. Arthur J. Hardin of Barnesville, Ga.; 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren; one son-in-law, Rev. Benjamin Hardaway of Macon, Ga.; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Barbara Hardin of Barnesville, Ga.; two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Fambro of Barnesville, Ga.; and Mrs. Lois Fergerson of Riverdale, Ga. Sisters-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many devoted friends of the Barnesville area will miss her presence.
>VIOLA ANNETTE DINGLER SCHWARTZ – 78 - ( Herald Gazette – Jan. 31, 2014 )
Mrs. Viola Annette Dingler Schwartz, of Macon passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 at a Macon healthcare facility. She was born May 14, 1935 in Barnesville to the late Mr. Manuel Bernice Dingler and the late Mrs. Rachel Claudine Drake Dingler. She was a member of the Sha-Arey Synagogue.
 Viola was a very special lady, wife, mother and friend with many talents. She was a member of the Ladies Golf Association at Idle Hour Country Club and a member of the Mid-Georgia Gem and Mineral Society. She had a love for art, golf, Mother Nature and life.
 Survivors include her husband, Stuart Irwin Schwartz; two daughters, Betty Drake Schwartz and Anne Schwartz Mitchell; and son-in-law, Charles Mitchell, all from Macon; three grand cats, Frankie Stripes, Scraggley Anne and Cloudy; and one granddog, Woody.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Viola Schwartz will be conducted from the graveside on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. in Lamar Memory Gardens with the Rev. Franklin Gibson officiating.- Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of arrangements,   

>MRS. MILDRED MOORE JACKSON – 79 - (1935 - 2014 )
Mrs. Mildred Moore Jackson, of Barnesville passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at her home.She was born Feb. 26, 1935 in Barnesville, daughter of the late Donovan and Sara Mann Moore. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, having formerly sang in the choir, taught Sunday school and served in the nursery.
 Survivors include her husband of 59 years, John Jackson; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Jenny Jackson of Locust Grove and Edward and Allyson Jackson of Brunswick; a daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Derek Dawson of Meansville; grandchildren, Ashley Jackson and his wife Tina of Jackson, Scott Jackson of Salt Lake City, Utah, Oreon Jackson and Daniel Jackson of Brunswick and Natalie Morris of Meansville; and great-grandchildren, Charlton and Chaz Jackson.
 She was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard Moore, Julian Moore, Winston Moore and Larry Moore.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Bud Gleaton officiating.
 Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will be at her home and will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made in her memory to the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 5015 Hwy. 19 S., Zebulon Ga., 30295.  Guest book at breedlovememorialchapel.com.- Herald Gazette- Thursday, April 3, 2014
>MR. CLARENCE B. COLE – 80 – Retired Southland Casket Company ( 1933 - 2014 )
Mr. Clarence B. Cole, 80, of Meansville passed away Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 at Spalding Regional Hospital.
He was born Sept. 1, 1933 in Decatur, son of the late John Robert Jr. and Annie Lou Greene Cole. Mr. Cole was a member of the First Baptist Church of Barnesville and the Pinta Lodge 88 F&AM Masons. He retired from the Southland Casket Company and was self-employed in the dairy and poultry industry. Mr. Cole was an avid reader of Western books.
 Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Anita C. Cole of Meansville; daughter and son-in-law, Danielle and Gary Carlock of Acworth; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Becky Cole of Tahlequah, Okla.; grandson, Adam Carlock of Acworth; granddaughter, Rylee Cole of Tahlequah, Okla.; brother, Charles Edward Cole of Thomaston; brother-in-law, Marion Beaver of Powder Springs; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
 He was preceded in death by a brother, John Robert Cole III; and a sister, Jerrie Beaver.
Services were at 3 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church in Barnesville with Rev. Garth Forster and Rev. Marion Beaver officiating. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery. The family was at their home, and received friends at the church Sunday prior to the service. Condolences may be expressed and memories shared in the guest book at breedlovememorialchapel.com.-Herald Gazette, Monday, March 3, 2014
>MR. OTIS “MARVIN” LITTLETON, Jr. – 83 – Retired Kresge Company- ( 1930 - 2014 )
Mr. Otis "Marvin" Littleton, Jr., of Barnesville passed away on Monday, March 3, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Littleton was born June 4,1930 to the late Mr. Otis Marvin Littleton Sr. and the late Bernice Trice Littleton. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Jessie Mae Grant Littleton.
 Mr. Littleton retired from Kresge Company, which is a warehousing division of Kmart, and was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army.
 Survivors include several nieces and nephews including one local niece, Marcia Edwards of Barnesville. Several great nieces and nephews also survive.
 Funeral services for Mr. Otis "Marvin" Littleton Jr. will be conducted from the graveside on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 in Lamar Memory Gardens with the Rev. Franklin Gibson officiating. The family will receive friends at the Williams Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of arrangements, 770-358-1678.-
 Herald Gazette, Monday, March 3, 2014
>MRS. FRANCES WILSON RUFFIN – 84 - Textile Industry - ( 1929 - 2014 )
Mrs. Frances Wilson Ruffin, of Barnesville, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Ruffin was born in 1929 in Bonaire, Ga., to the late Lois and Lane Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bobby Ruffin. Mrs. Ruffin joined Antioch Baptist Church in 1947 and was a devoted member throughout her lifetime. She worked in the textile industry for many years and took great pride in making baby garments.
 Mrs. Ruffin and her late husband were farmers and gardeners. Each year they planted a large field of sunflowers and zinnias for the community to enjoy. She also had a passion for cooking and was famous among her family and friends for her caramel cakes and pecan pies.
 She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Ruffin and Jeanie Travis; her son-in-law, Andy Travis, whom she loved as a son; and her adored granddaughter Addie Travis. She is also survived by her sisters, Betty Barlow of Barnesville and Margaret Denney of Ellijay; brother Wade (Mabel) Wilson of Barnesville; sisters-in-law Dot (Fred) Mulling of Yatesville, Martha Rodgers of Zebulon and Pat Wilson of Raleigh, N.C.; and brothers-in-law Ed Evans of Barnesville, Johnny Ruffin of Yatesville and Freeman Alsobrooks of Peachtree City. Many beloved nieces and nephews also will miss her greatly.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Ruffin will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 at the Antioch Baptist Church in Yatesville. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery.In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Antioch Baptist Church Building Fund, 2269 Barnesville-Yatesville Rd., Yatesville, Ga., 31097. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of arrangements. Remembrances and condolences may be expressed at pasleyfletcher.com.- Herald Gazette, Wed. Feb. 26, 2014
MRS. GERALDINE ROGERS CASTEEL – 75 – General Tire in Textile - ( 1938 - 2014 )
Mrs. Geraldine Rogers Casteel, of Barnesville passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014 in a Upson County healthcare facility. Mrs. Casteel was born in Upson County on Oct. 29, 1938 to the late Mr. Walter Rogers and the late Mrs. Annie Ray Parker Rogers. She is also preceded in death by her son, Mr. Britt Casteel; and a sister, Mrs. Jennifer Gresham. Mrs. Casteel worked for General Tire in textile.
 Survivors include her husband, Barry Casteel; children, Robin Long (and Mark) of Barnesville, Craig Casteel (and Annette) of Thomaston, Pebbles Fisher of Barnesville and Christie Lane (and Jimmy) of The Rock: 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Sammy Rogers (and Linda) of Thomaston; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Geraldine Rogers Casteel will be conducted from the graveside on Wednesday, March 12, 2014.  in Andersonville National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Williams Funeral Home on Monday, March 10, 2014. Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of arrangements, 770-358-1678. Herald Gazette, Monday, March 10, 2014
>MRS. JOHN R. ( Ella L. ) DURDEN - Lakeland Ledger, Sat. Feb. 21, 1953 -
Mrs. Durden of 304 East North St., died at Morrell Hospital at 5:15 p. m. Sat.. A member of Mt. Enon Baptist Church. Mrs. Durden came here 30 years ago from Barnesville, Ga..
 Survivors include her husband; Mr. John Robert Durden; 2 sons, Alex C. Durden of Savannah, Ga. and J. M. Durden of Norton, Va.; 4 daughters, Mrs. E. Cox of Tampa, Fl.; Mrs. O. E. Snow of Macon, Ga.; Mrs. Shelby Smith of Barnesville, Ga. and Mrs. Marie Coffee of Baltimore, Md.; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at the Snook Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Isaac Davis and the Rev. Fred C. Williams officiating.  Interment will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Lakeland Florida.
>MR. ROBERT EDWIN HAMBRICK, Jr. – 81 - ( Herald Gazette, Thursday, April 3, 2014 )
Mr. Robert Edwin Hambrick Jr., of Barnesville passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014 in a Macon healthcare facility.
Mr. Hambrick was born in Griffin to the late Mr. Robert Edwin Hambrick Sr. and the late Mrs. Emma Pulliam Hambrick. He was a United States Navy veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict, a member and former Sunday school teacher at Antioch Baptist Church, he was retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation as an engineering auditor and a former teacher and principal in Upson County. Mr. Hambrick also received an associate’s degree from Gordon Military College.
 Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Compton Hambrick; a son, Bruce Robert Hambrick (and Susen) of Griffin; a daughter, Pamela Hambrick Buchanan (and Richard) of Stockbridge; three grandchildren, Joshua Thomas Hambrick, Ryan Hambrick Buchanan and Ashley Nicole Buchanan; a great-grandchild, Zackary Thomas Gooden; two sisters, Mary Mosteller (and John) of Orlando, Fla., and Drucilla Fernander of Griffin; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
 Funeral services for Mr. Robert Edwin Hambrick Jr. were conducted on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in the chapel of Williams Funeral Home with Dr. Jeff Morgan and Rev, Garth Forster officiating.
 Interment followed in Lamar Memory Gardens. The family received friends at the Williams Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 -  Guestbook online at williamsfh.net. 
>BRUCE HAMBRICK – 54 – Landscaper
Ms. Bruce R. Hambrick, of Griffin passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 in a Spalding County Healthcare facility. He was the son of the late Mr. Robert Edwin Hambrick Jr. and Mrs. Dorothy Compton Hambrick. Mr. Hambrick worked as a Landscaper and was as a member of the Antioch Baptist Church.
 Survivors include: a son, Josh Thomas Hambrick of Thomaston; his Mother, Dorothy ComptonHambrick of Barnesville; a Sister, Pamela Hambrick Buchannan of Stockbridge; - a Grandson Zack Gooden; a Companion of twenty years Susen Burns and numerous nieces and nephews.
 Funeral Services for Mr. Bruce R. Hambrick will be conducted Friday, June 13, 2014 in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Lamar Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at Williams Funeral Home on Thursday, June 12, 2014. Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of the arrangements. (770) 358-1678 – Williams Funeral Home

>MRS. FRANCES BEATRICE COLE McCOLLOUGH – 85 - (  Herald Gazette, Friday, April 11, 2014 )
Mrs. Frances Beatrice Cole McCollough, of Barnesville passed away Friday, April 11, 2014 in a Spalding County healthcare facility. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Reece Cole and the late Mrs. Willie Lena Ross Cole; and was also preceded in death by her husband, the late Mr. Herbert McCollough. Mrs. McCollough was retired from the William Carter Company outlet store after 58 years and seven months of service and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Michael McCollough (and Lynn); one daughter, Janice McLeod (and Roger); four grandchildren, Amanda James, Jason McCollough, Chris Welch and Lisa Shell; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services for Mrs. Frances McCollough will be conducted Sunday, April 13, 2014 at 2 p.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Alan Newman officiating. Interment will follow in Lamar Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Calvary Baptist Church on Sunday, April 13, 2014 until the service hour.
Guestbook online at williamsfh.net. Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of arrangements. 
>JACKIE BELL COKER – 70 – Home Maker - ( 1940 - 2011 )
Mrs. Jackie Bell Coker, of Barnesville passed away Wednesday morning, September 14, 2011 in a Spalding County Healthcare Facility in Griffin. A native and lifelong resident of Lamar County, born Sept. 18, 1940, Mrs. Coker was the daughter of the late Mr. George Edward Coker and Mrs. Ethyl Bell Bunn Coker. She was a Home maker and a member of Centerpoint Church.
 Survivors include: Her Mother - Mrs. Ethyl B. Coker of Barnesville ; 2 Brothers - Eddie Coker of Barnesville, & Luther Coker of Griffin ; 2 Daughters - Tammy Denson (& Sammy) of Jackson, & Wanda Johnson (& Ricky) of Barnesville ; 1 Son - Phillip Allen (& Kim) of Concord ; Grandchildren - Michael (& Maranda) Smith of Barnesville, Timmothy Stansell of Jackson, Tiffany Howard of Barnesville, Amber Allen of Concord, Lee Douglas of Jackson, & Destiny Johnson of Barnesville ; & 2 Great Grandsons - Kane Smith of Jackson, & Jaden Smith of Barnesville.
 Funeral Services for Mrs. Jackie Coker will be conducted Friday morning, September 16, 2011 in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home with The Reverend Franklin Gibson officiating.
 Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Williams Funeral Home on Thursday evening, September 15, 2011- Williams Funeral Home, Sept.,15, 2011
>DORIS BULLARD BROWN – 98 - ( 1912 - 2011 )
Mrs. Doris Bullard Brown, of Gainesville, formerly of Barnesville passed away on Tuesday, July 05, 2011 in a Lawrenceville Healthcare Facility. Mrs. Brown was born Oct. 20, 1912 in Pike County to the late Mr. Charles Bullard and to the late Mrs. Nellie Creamer Bullard. She was the owner and operator of the Tampa’s Café in Barnesville. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her late Husband, Mr. Amos “Tampa” Brown, by a Son, Mr. Charles Brown, and by a Daughter, Mrs. Sandra Brown King.
 Survivors include a Son, Robert Brown of Barnesville ; a Daughter, Virginia Brown Proctor of Gainesville ; 11 Grandchildren ; & Numerous Great Grandchildren.
 A Graveside Service for Mrs. Doris Brown will be conducted on Friday, July 08, 2011 in Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Rodney Allen officiating. The Family will receive friends a Williams Funeral Home on Thursday evening, July 07, 2011
>GLADYS MARIE CALLAWAY TURNER – 74 – Home Maker
Mrs. Gladys Marie Callaway Turner, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009 in a Spalding County Healthcare Facility. A native of Bolingbroke in Monroe County, born,May 17, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Mr. William AltonCallaway and the late Mrs. Virginia Marie Walker Callaway.
 She was the widow of Mr. Mark E. Turner, and was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Bertha English of Milner, by a brother, Mr. Charles A. Callaway of Barnesville, and by two nephews, John Robert English and James Larry English, both of Milner. Mrs. Turner was a Home Maker and a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Milner.
 Survivors include: 2 Sisters: Mrs. Dorothy E. Loyd of Conley & Mrs. Carolyn C. Crawford of Hampton ; 3 Brothers: Mr. William Paul Callaway of Milner, Mr. Harold Franklin Callaway of Zellwood, FL, & Mr. Benjamin Claude Callaway of Thomaston ; Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
 Funeral Services for Mrs. Gladys Callaway Turner will be conducted Friday, May 29, 2009 in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Franklin Gibson, Rev. Hugh Smith, Sr., Rev. Swayne Poole, and Rev. Ben Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in the Milner Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Williams Funeral Home on Thursday evening, May 28, 2009. 
>IMOGENE BETTY HERMAN AYER – 88 -
Mrs. Imogene Betty Ayer, of Barnesville passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in a Barnesville Healthcare Facility. Mrs. Ayer was a life long resident of Barnesville. She was a supervisor for the William Carter Company and was also a member of the First Baptist church of Barnesville. Mrs. Ayer was born May 24, 1924 in Lamar Co., Ga.
 She preceded in death by her Parents, Mr. Greval Herman and Mrs. Lucille Sanderlin Herman, her Husband, Mr. Cliff Ayer and a Son, Mr. Jerry Ayer.
 Survivors include her Son, Rick (&Faye) Ayer; 4 Grandchildren, Jeff (& Karen) Ayer; Jeannie (& Kelley) Haddock; Harold Wainwright & Lashan Evans; 6 Great Grandchildren; & 2 Great Great Grandchildren also survive.
 Funeral Services for Mrs. Imogene Ayer will be conducted on Friday, April 26, 2013 in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Garth Forster officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Williams Funeral Home on Thursday evening, April 25, 2013.
>EZRA BARRON GULLEDGE – 82 -
Ezra Barron Gulledge, of Clarksville, died Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Centennial Medical Center, Nashville, Davidson Co. Tennessee. He was born January 7, 1928 in Lamar County, GA.
 Ezra was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Warren and Mattie Lizzie Ferguson Gulledge; His wife, Ona Louise Bettis Gulledge; son, Larry Gulledge; daughter, Brenda Huggins; four brothers and three sisters.
 Mr. Gulledge was retired from Civil Service where he was a waste water supervisor. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, and a Baptist.
Survivors include his sons, David T. Gulledge and Wayne B. Gulledge; daughter, Jennifer G. Sanders; ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter.
 A celebration of life service will be held  Saturday at Fletcher-Paisley Funeral Home, Thomaston, GA. Burial will be in High Shoals Church Cemetery, Lamar County, GA. Visitation will be, Thursday at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Chapel and from 10 a.m. until the hour of service Saturday at Fletcher-Paisley Funeral Home, Thomaston, GA. Arrangements in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home -
>CECIL  S. TURNER -
Mr. Cecil S. Turner of The Rock, passed away June 07, 2010 in a Spalding County Healthcare Facility. Mr. Turner was a native of Lamar county. He was born March 15, 1937,  the son of the late Mr. James Melton Turner and mother, Gertrude Buice Turner.
 Mr. Turner is survived by two sons, Mr. Tony Turner and wife Robyn of Blue Ridge Georgia. Mr. Randy Turner of Carrolton,GA., Grandchildren, Matthew and David Turner, J.J. Farrell, Daniel and Ashley Farrell. Brother, Richard and wife Martha of Alabama. Cousins, Mrs. Mary McDaniel and Glenn McDaniel of Barnesville, Ga.
 Funeral Services for Mr. Cecil S. Turner will be conducted Friday, June 11, 2010 at in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Newman officiating.  Interment will be Fincher Memorial Cemetery.
 The Family will greet friends one hour prior to the Services. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Calvary Baptist Church of 640 Rose Ave, Barnesville, GA. 30204
>BEATRICE LEOLA SMITH/ BEVIL – 93 - w/o Jamie Willis Bevil, Sr.
Mrs. Bevil of Griffin, Ga. passed away Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006, at Brightmoor Nursing Center. She was born June 28, 1913, in Rabun Co., Ga., she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Ella Samantha Justus Smith. She was a lifelong member of the Camp Creek Baptist Church in Lakemont, Ga. She was a Charter Member of the Griffin Women of the Moose where she served in various offices, and an active member of the Griffin Women’s Bowling Association for many years and former co-owner of the Green Top Café in Milner, Lamar Co., Ga.
 Mrs. Bevil was preceded in death by her husband, Jamie Willis Bevil, Sr. She was the great-granddaughter of the late Fannie Picklesmire Kirby Smith whose Pioneer Rabun Co., Ga. family dates from the 1700’s.
 Survivors include sister-in-law, Mrs. Jim Tyus of Milner; daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce Bevil and William Stein, Jr. of Anderson, S.C., Frances Bevil and Herbert McCarthney, Jr. of Griffin; son and daughter-in-law, Jamie Willis (Buddy ) Bevil, Jr., and Linda Bevil of Griffin; grandchildren, Lou Ella and Jim Hobgood of Rome, Brian and Rebecca Smith of McDonough, Sandra and Randy Rawlings of Griffin, Trevor McCarthney of Milner; great-grandchildren, Matisyn Hill McCarthney, Mary Nevin and Hollis Rose Hobgood, Lindsay and Mallory McCarthney, Brianna and Tyler Rawlings, Camille and William Butler, and Max Zillweger and several nieces and nephews.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Bevil were held Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006 in the Warren Haisten Memorial Chapel, Pastor Keith Ford officiated. Interment followed in the Milner Baptist Church Cemetery.
>DAVID HUGH SUTTON - 90 - Retired Aldora Mills
Mr. David Hugh Sutton, of Barnesville passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2011 in an Upson County Healthcare Facility. Mr. Sutton was born July 14, 1921 in Monroe County to the late Joseph Sutton and the late Emma Woodruff Sutton.United States Army and was Retired from Aldora Mills, where he worked as a maintenance technician.
 He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Audrey Smith Sutton; sisters, Mrs. Anna Louise Sutton and Mrs. Virginia Bunn; brothers, Mr. Charlie Joe Sutton and John Henry Sutton; and a son-in-law Mr. Joe Sweat.
 Survivors include daughters Mrs. Brenda Sweat of Barnesville and Mrs. Joan (& LeRoy) Allen of Griffin; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Sutton Johnson, of Montgomery, AL; a special nephew, Mark Smith of Barnesville; 8 Grandchildren and 32 Great-Grandchildren. He served his country in the
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Audrey L.  Smith Sutton -  B; 5-21-1924 – D; 1-6-2001 Greenwood Cemetery- Barnesville Lamar Co., Ga.

>Durant Wilmot – 1931 - 2014
Durant of Barnesville passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at Barnesville First United Methodist Church with burial in Lamar Memory Gardens. Rev. Steve Davidson and Horace Pippin will officiate. The family will greet friends the day of the service from 1 p.m. until service time at the church.
 Durant, the son of the late Plumer Durant Wilmot Sr. and Lula Vivian McFarlin Wilmot was born Feb. 18, 1931, in Carnesville, Ga. He was a graduate of Franklin County High School and attended Piedmont College. Durant was the founder of Upson Memorial Gardens, Meriwether Memory Gardens, Lamar Memory Gardens and Monroe Memorial Gardens.
 Survivors include his wife, Lillie Keadle Wilmot of Barnesville, children, Kaye (Ron) Anglin of Molena and Susan (Billy) Peyton of Thomaston; sisters, Madeline Goodlett of Gainesville, Fla., and Nettie Ben Cash of Mt. Airy, Ga.; and four grandchildren. Flowers will be accepted or the family suggests donations to Barnesville First United Methodist Church, 375 Thomaston St., Barnesville, Ga., 30204 or to the American Heart Association, 1101 Northchase Pkwy., Suite 1, Marietta, Ga., 30067. Please visit monroecountymemorialchapel.com to express tributes. Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of arrangements. Herald Gazette – Tuesday, May 27, 2014
>SARAH FRANCES DUMAS  - no age or date of birth
BARNESVlLLE - passed Saturday, July 17, 2010. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 24, 2010, at the St. Luke A.M.E. Church, 143 James Street, Forsyth, with burial in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Barnesville, Ga. Rev. C.W. Dumas, Sr. will officiate.
 Survivors include: mother, Mrs. Lucy B. Dumas; siblings: Rev. Charles W. Dumas, Sr., Sherryl D. Robinson and Stanley D. Dumas; step-daughter: Denise Hennedy-Shane; one grandchild; one aunt, Ms. Elnor Butler, a host of other relatives. Her father and a sister preceded her in death.
The body will be placed in the church one hour before the service. Willis Funeral Services in charge of arrangements. –Burial in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Milner, Lamar Co., Ga.-
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on July 23, 2010
>MILDRED OPAL SMITH – 77 – Seamstress William Carter Company
Mrs. Mildred Opal Smith, of Barnesville passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2009 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A lifelong resident of Lamar County,born Sept. 9, 1931. Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Mr. James Farrell Smith and the late Mrs. Della Mae Turner Smith. She was Retired as a Seamstress, having formerly worked at The William Carter Company. Mrs. Smith was a member of The Barnesville Revival Center.
 Mrs. Smith is survived by: 1 Son, James Whitt (& Angie) of Thomaston ; 5 Daughters, Alice Daniel (& Leonard) of The Rock ; Lee Owenby (& Clifford) of Blairsville ; Jackie Odum (& Chris) of Blairsville ; Nancy Townsend of Blairsville; & Becky Allison (& Chris) of Pike County ; 3 Sisters, Mary Crews of Hampton ; Maxine Willis of Griffin ; & Martha Hambrick of Thomaston ; 14 Grandchildren & 16 Great Grandchildren also survive.
 Funeral Services for Mrs. Mildred Smith will be conducted Thursday afternoon Aug. 13, 2009 in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Williams Funeral Home on Wednesday Aug. 12, 2009. Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of arrangements.
>JAMES CLIFFORD BLACKMON – 89 - William Carter Co.
Mr. James Clifford Blackmon, age 89, of The Rock passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012 in an Upson County Healthcare Facility. A native of The Rock, Mr. Blackmon was
born Aug. 24, 1922 in Upson Co., Ga., the son of the late Mr. Jesse Blackmon and the late Mrs. Willie Mae Johnson Blackmon, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Annie Lee Bentley Blackmon, and by a son, Kerry Blackmon. Mr. Blackmon was Retired from the William Carter Company as a Quality Control Inspector. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church.
Survivors include: 1 Son and Daughter-in-law, Jimmy & Sonja Blackmon of Thomaston ; 5 Grandchildren,  Beth (& Dewayne) Dukes of Thomaston, Jamie (& Alan) Chastain of Thomaston, Jesse Blackmon of Thomaston, Robbie Lehane of Japan, Cliff Blackmon of Warner Robins, Great Grandchildren, Rachel Matheny, Jeremy Bishop, Amanda Dawson, Taylor Blackmon, Cassie Blackmon, & Kenzie Blackmon ; & 1 Great Great Grandchild, Aubrey Mae Dawson.
Funeral Services for Mr. James C. Blackmon will be conducted from the Graveside on Monday, April 9, 2012 in the Salem Cemetery in Upson County. The family will receive friends at Mr. Blackmon’s home place on Saturday, April 7, 2012.

>RUBYE LORINE MARABLE JOHNSON – 80 - Retired William Carter Co.
Mrs. Rubye Lorine Marable Johnson, of Barnesville passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at her Residence. Mrs. Johnson was born Feb. 27, 1932 in Barnesville to the Late Mr. Robert Marable and to the late Mrs. Mary Jane Wilson Marable. She was retired from the William Carter Company and a member of the First Baptist Church of Barnesville.
Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her late Husband, Mr. Marcus Reginald Johnson, and her Daughter, Susan Johnson Kostreva.
 Survivors include her 2 Daughters, Sylvia (& Carl) Cheek of Long Boat Key, FL ; & Sherri (& Wade) Walker of Dahlonega, GA. ; a Son, Keith (& Debbie) Johnson of Barnesville, GA. ; a Grandson, Marcus Dylan Johnson of Barnesville, GA. ; a Grand Daughter, Mary Rachel Kostreva of Boston, Mass ; & a Brother – Willis “Rainey” Marable of Barnesville, GA.  - Funeral Services for Mrs. Rubye Johnson will be conducted Tuesday, March 13, 2012 in the First Baptist Church of Barnesville. Interment will follow in Lamar Memory Gardens. The Family will receive friends at Williams Funeral Home on Monday evening, March 12, 2012.
>GRADY “HILTON” CAUTHEN – 87 – Self-Employed Dairy Farmer - April 1. 2011.
 Mr. Grady “Hilton” Cauthen, of Milner passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 in a Barnesville Healthcare Facility. Grady was born Nov. 29, 1923 in Milner, Lamar Co., Ga.
 He was preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Mary Catherine Williams Cauthen.
Mr. Cauthen was a self-employed Dairy Farmer and Construction worker. He was a member of the Milner Baptist Church. Mr. Cauthen was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served in WWII and Vietnam, and was awarded The Purple Heart, The Distinguished Unit Badge, and the Bronze Arrowhead.
 Survivors include: His Daughter, Debra Grant of Milner; His Sister, Evelyn Mangham Wells of Milner; Grandchildren,Tiffany Lynn Johnston of Cusseta, AL; & Shawn Ray Williams (& Michelle) of Griffin; Great-Grandchildren, Devon Williams of Florida; Belle Williams of Griffin; Michael Collett of Griffin; & Jacob Campbell of Griffin.
 *Funeral Services for Mr. Grady “Hilton” Cauthen will be conducted Saturday, April 2, 2011 in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Ben Taylor officiating. 
Interment will follow in the Milner Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Williams Funeral Home on Friday Evening, 
>KENNETH “KEN” KARL GREEN – 52 -
Mr. Kenneth “Ken” Karl Green, of Barnesville passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014 at his residence. He was the son of Roxie and Melvin Peugh of Barnesville and Clarence Sanders Green.  Mr. Green was a member of Midway Baptist Church, worked as a radio announcer for WBAF and the Lamar County sheriff’s office and was the voice of the Trojans for many years. He was also the sports writer for The Herald Gazette at the time of his death. Mr. Green loved football and was a big fan of Georgia Tech and the Lamar County Trojans. He coached at John Milledge Academy and Monroe Academy.
 Survivors include his son, Ryan Green; and daughter, Megan Green, both of Barnesville; brothers, Timothy (Michelle) Peugh of Griffin and Christopher Peugh of Barnesville; and one sister, Jodie Peugh (Patrick) Harrell. He is also survived by three nephews and one niece.
 Memorial services for Mr. Kenneth Green will be conducted on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at New Life Baptist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private. Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of the arrangements. Herald Gazette, Monday, June 30, 2014
>HELEN RACHEL HAYWOOD PARKER – 86 – Homemaker
Mrs. Helen Rachel Haywood Parker, of Barnesville passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, at her home. Mrs. Parker was born Sept. 2, 1928 in Spalding County, daughter of the late Frank and Jewel Underwood Haywood. She lived in Barnesville all of her life and was a homemaker. Mrs. Parker was a member of Midway Baptist Church and was the pianist for more than 40 years. She was active in Sunday school and worked in the nursery.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Roy Parker of Barnesville; son and daughter-in-law, Cary and Alice Parker of Macon; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Greg and Natasha Parker, granddaughter, Cindy Hatcher; great-grandchildren, Kayse Skinner, Nicholas Parker and Brooke Parker; a great-great grandson, Kamden Parker Adams; and several nieces and nephews.
 She was preceded in death by a son, Roy Kenneth Parker; a great-grandson, James Rancin Hatcher; and her two sisters, Peggy Haywood Bishop and Frankie Haywood Burrell.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Parker will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Rev. Franklin Etheridge officiating. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.  Condolences may be expressed and memories shared in the guest book at breedlovememorialchapel.com.- Herald Gazette, Monday, Feb. 9, 2015

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