(February 18, 1936-August 17, 2018) :
Virginia Reed, resident of Brookhaven, Georgia, formerly of Barnesville, Georgia passed away on August 17, 2018 at Northside Hospital at the age of 82. Ginny was born in Barnesville, Georgia, graduated high school and moved to Atlanta, Georgia. She was employed at New York Life Insurance Company and retired after 35 years. She played basketball in high school and always loved the sport. Ginny was elected the Atlanta Hawks Number 1 Fan in 1974 and became an active member of the booster club. Her goal in life was to help take care of animals that were neglected or in poor health or just needed a good home. She helped many families in the Lynwood Park area for many years and became known as the dog lady. She helped several organizations, especially S.A.F.E. (Save Animals From Euthanasia). Ginny had one sister, Sarah Coleman who lives in Acworth, Georgia. The memorial service was held on August 27, 2018. Donations can be made to the ASPCA
Obituaries - Topics from September, 2018
JoAnn Swygert
Mrs. JoAnn Swygert, age 87, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at Medical Center Navicent Health in Macon, Georgia, after a brief illness.
Mrs. Swygert was born Monday, May 18, 1931, in Pike County, Georgia, to the late James Lester Bankston and the late Ona Mae Alexander Bankston. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Taylor Swygert. Mrs. Swygert was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Haralson, Georgia.
She is survived by her daughters, Leslie Ann Swygert of Ashburn, Wanda Brothers of Barnesville, and Nancy Glynn of Columbus; grandchildren, James Sumners, Bradshaw Sumners (Carry), Charles Glynn (Lauren), Katie Keske (Sam), Natalie Glynn, and Jeremiah Brothers; great-grandchildren, Wyatt Sumners, Crosby Sumners, and Joanna Keske; sister, Ruth Purvis; brother, Hollis Bankston; sister, Uldine Brumbeloe; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. JoAnn Swygert will be held Saturday, September 15, 2018, at 2:00 P.M. at Beulah Baptist Church with Pastor Gary Taber officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Church Cemetery in Haralson, Georgia. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Friday, September 14, 2018, from 6:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M.
To sign the online registry or to send a condolence online, please do so at www.williams-westburyfuneralhome.com
Williams-Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville, is serving the Swygert family.
Mrs. Swygert was born Monday, May 18, 1931, in Pike County, Georgia, to the late James Lester Bankston and the late Ona Mae Alexander Bankston. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Taylor Swygert. Mrs. Swygert was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Haralson, Georgia.
She is survived by her daughters, Leslie Ann Swygert of Ashburn, Wanda Brothers of Barnesville, and Nancy Glynn of Columbus; grandchildren, James Sumners, Bradshaw Sumners (Carry), Charles Glynn (Lauren), Katie Keske (Sam), Natalie Glynn, and Jeremiah Brothers; great-grandchildren, Wyatt Sumners, Crosby Sumners, and Joanna Keske; sister, Ruth Purvis; brother, Hollis Bankston; sister, Uldine Brumbeloe; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. JoAnn Swygert will be held Saturday, September 15, 2018, at 2:00 P.M. at Beulah Baptist Church with Pastor Gary Taber officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Mt. Pilgrim Lutheran Church Cemetery in Haralson, Georgia. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Friday, September 14, 2018, from 6:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M.
To sign the online registry or to send a condolence online, please do so at www.williams-westburyfuneralhome.com
Williams-Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville, is serving the Swygert family.
A.B. Brantley
Mr. A.B. Brantley 86, of 1236 McCollum Road transitioned Saturday September 8, 2018 at his residence. Funeral Services was held on Friday September 14, 2018 11am at the Sardis Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor Keith Battle officiated, and interment was held in the church cemetery.
A.B. leaves to cherish his memory Three sons Mr. Donny (Catherine) Brantley of Atlanta, Minister Anthony (Annice) Brantley of Griffin, and Mr. Norman Brantley of Barnesville. Grandchildren Shawn Brantley of Forsyth, Daniel Brantley, and other grandchildren. Great grandchildren Tyshon Brantley, Summer Brantley, Maliyah Banks, and Katie Brantley. Sisters Ms. Mattie Few, Ms. Dorothy Edge, Ms. Diane (Hope) Holt all of Barnesville, and Mary (James) Daniel of Riverdale. A.B. big brother, Mr. N.E. aka Shag Brantley of Barnesville. A host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and many dear friends whom all he loved dearly.
A.B. leaves to cherish his memory Three sons Mr. Donny (Catherine) Brantley of Atlanta, Minister Anthony (Annice) Brantley of Griffin, and Mr. Norman Brantley of Barnesville. Grandchildren Shawn Brantley of Forsyth, Daniel Brantley, and other grandchildren. Great grandchildren Tyshon Brantley, Summer Brantley, Maliyah Banks, and Katie Brantley. Sisters Ms. Mattie Few, Ms. Dorothy Edge, Ms. Diane (Hope) Holt all of Barnesville, and Mary (James) Daniel of Riverdale. A.B. big brother, Mr. N.E. aka Shag Brantley of Barnesville. A host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and many dear friends whom all he loved dearly.
Jean King Kennedy
Jean King Kennedy, 90, of Barnesville died peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 6, 2018.
She was proceeded in death by husband, Harvey J. Kennedy; son-in-law, Wayne Robinson; sisters, Frances Yeager and Elisabeth Rice; and parents, M.H. King and Margaret Gay King.
She is survived by her two daughters, Gay Robinson and Tracy Kennedy; grandsons, Preston Robinson and Brett Robinson; nieces, Gay Rice, Margaret Dufeny and Virginia Bailey; pets, Purry Paleface, Tuffy Goldenboy and grand dogs ZoE and Teddy.
Jean grew up in Woodland, Georgia and attended Queens College and UGA and completed her degree in education after her children were in college. She received her specialist degree from Mercer University.
She began her teaching career with Pike County schools and then taught at Milner Middle and Lamar County until her retirement. At that time, she worked in the Kennedy Law Firm until her husband‘s death.
Jean leaves behind a legacy of devotion and love for family, friends and community. She was strong in her faith, strong in her love of family and strong in her love for her friends. She had an uncanny ability to see the good in everyone.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: the First Presbyterian Church of Barnesville, Ga., First Baptist Church if Barnesville, Ga.; the Dolly Goodpuppy Society, the Georgia Jack Russell Terrier Rescue, the Barnesville/Lamar County Humane Society or the charity of your choice.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jean Kennedy will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, September 10, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church of Barnesville, Ga. with Pastor Karen Mitcham officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Friends may visit Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Sunday, September 9, 2018 from 3-5 p.m.
She was proceeded in death by husband, Harvey J. Kennedy; son-in-law, Wayne Robinson; sisters, Frances Yeager and Elisabeth Rice; and parents, M.H. King and Margaret Gay King.
She is survived by her two daughters, Gay Robinson and Tracy Kennedy; grandsons, Preston Robinson and Brett Robinson; nieces, Gay Rice, Margaret Dufeny and Virginia Bailey; pets, Purry Paleface, Tuffy Goldenboy and grand dogs ZoE and Teddy.
Jean grew up in Woodland, Georgia and attended Queens College and UGA and completed her degree in education after her children were in college. She received her specialist degree from Mercer University.
She began her teaching career with Pike County schools and then taught at Milner Middle and Lamar County until her retirement. At that time, she worked in the Kennedy Law Firm until her husband‘s death.
Jean leaves behind a legacy of devotion and love for family, friends and community. She was strong in her faith, strong in her love of family and strong in her love for her friends. She had an uncanny ability to see the good in everyone.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: the First Presbyterian Church of Barnesville, Ga., First Baptist Church if Barnesville, Ga.; the Dolly Goodpuppy Society, the Georgia Jack Russell Terrier Rescue, the Barnesville/Lamar County Humane Society or the charity of your choice.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jean Kennedy will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, September 10, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church of Barnesville, Ga. with Pastor Karen Mitcham officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Friends may visit Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Sunday, September 9, 2018 from 3-5 p.m.
Jean Kennedy
Jean Kennedy, 90, of Barnesville died peacefully at her home Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. She was the widow of Harvey Kennedy Jr. and is survived by two daughters and two grandsons.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
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