Obituaries

Donald E. Ward, 72, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side, on July 24, 2019, following a courageous battle with cancer.  Don, a former Ohio resident, was a resident of Fort Myers, Florida. 
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Verna Jean (Angie) Ward (Seals); mother, Norma Jean Ward; children, Scott Ward (Pong), Jon Ward (Tina); siblings, Larry (Deanna) Ward, Jamie (Robert) Fisher, Jill (Dale) Frank; six grandchildren: Preston, Max, Joshua, Clayton, Emily, Jacob; and three great grandchildren.
Don was preceded in death by daughter, Kelly Lancaster; father, Walter E. Ward; sister, Linda Coe; and mother & father in law, Ralph & Katherine Seals.
Don was born June 19, 1947 to Norma Jean Ward and Walter E. Ward in Barnesville, Ohio.  After graduating high school and getting married, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Accounting.  He then went to work for Liberty Mutual Insurance Inc. for 25 years until he founded Special Claims Services Inc. in 1993.  He remained president of Special Claims Services Inc., Mount Vernon, Ohio, until his passing.  He was an avid Ohio State fan, golfer and card playing enthusiast.
Don will be sadly missed by many relatives, great friends, business associates and all who knew him.  He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, integrity and always positive outlook.
A celebration of Life service will be held Friday, August 9, 2019 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Ohio Union, 1739 North High St., Columbus Ohio, 43210.
An additional memorial service will be held Friday, August 23, 2019 at 2:15 pm at the Shell Point Village Church Chapel, Ft. Myers Florida.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at OSU. Checks can be made out to The OSUCCC – James and directed to The Precision Cancer Medicine Fund, #315680, and mailed to The James, 660 Ackerman Road, PO Box 183112, Columbus, OH 43218-3112 or online at www.give.osu.edu/cancerfreeworld

Mrs. Allie Compton Boggs, age 85, of Barnesville, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston.
Mrs. Boggs was born on Friday, May 11, 1934 in Wilcox County, Georgia to the late Samuel Russell Compton and the late Fannie Lou Griffin Compton. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Boggs; 10 siblings; great-grandson, Thomas Baxter. She was raised in Yatesville and graduated from Gordon Military College. Mrs. Boggs worked at the Thomaston Times, in the Carter’s payroll department, President’s assistant at Gordon College, and was the President’s assistant and Corporate Secretary with United Bank until her retirement. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church, a Sunday School Teacher, and very active in her community. Mrs. Boggs was the first lady to serve on the Lamar County School Board and former Lamar County Business Person of the Year.  
Mrs. Boggs is survived by her children and their spouses, Regina Boggs Ford, Paul & Kim Boggs, and Scott & Julie Boggs; grandchildren, Lindsay Ford, Annalise Ford, Katherine Ford, Allison & Ryan Baxter, David & Megan Boggs, Molly Boggs, Adam Boggs, and Amy Boggs; great-grandchildren, Davis, Collin, and Pearson Baxter; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
A funeral service for Mrs. Allie Compton Boggs will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Barnesville First Baptist Church with Reverend Garth Forster officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnesville First Baptist Church on Sunday from 1:00 P.M. until the service hour.
Flowers will be accepted, however, those desiring may make a donation to the Barnesville First Baptist Church, 200 Zebulon Street Barnesville, Georgia 30204.
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 Boggs family.

Mrs. Mary Sue Suthard Smith, age 80, of Barnesville, GA, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon.
Mary Sue was born on Monday, February 13, 1939 to the late Murphy Suthard and the late Grace Gillions Suthard of Montross, Virginia. Mary Sue was an inspiration to her family and always had a beautiful smile.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Billy B. Smith; children: Susan (Dan) Etheridge, Michael (Heather) Smith, and Steven (Cathy) Smith; grandchildren, Michael (Melissa) Smith, Steven (Stacy) Smith, Amanda (Jesus) Gamez, Kate (Nabyis) Trice, Megan Etheridge, Emily & Josh Smith, Lola, Saber, & Blaze Smith; great-grandchildren, Skylar Hayes, Dayna, Braxton, & Jeremiah Trice; sisters-in-law, Evelyn S. Bankston, Marie Suthard, & Lou Suthard. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service for Mrs. Mary Sue Smith will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Lamar Memory Gardens with Elder Kurt Bacon officiating. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 3:30 P.M. until 4:30 P.M.
The family may be contacted at the home of Susan & Dan Etheridge.
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 Smith family.

Mrs. Barbara Jean Hammett Gardiner, age 73, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019.
Barbara was born on Monday, February 4, 1946 to the late Edward Hammett and the late Louise Overton Hammett Roberson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Douglas Hayles. Barbara was a homemaker. She loved to crochet and collect porcelain dolls. Barbara loved keeping up with her family and helping to raise her grandkids.
Barbara is survived by her children and their spouses, Tony & Kelly Gardiner, Steven & Gianna Gardiner, Mike & Andrea Gardiner, and Amanda Hayles; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie Rhyne and Melissa Eagle; brother, Edward “Bud” Hammett; several nieces and nephews also survive.
A funeral service for Mrs. Barbara Gardiner will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Cameron Shiflett officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home from 1:00 P.M. until the service hour.
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 Gardiner family.

Frances (Fran) Thristino age 76 of Barnesville, Georgia passed away at her home on Thursday, May 23, 2019. She was  born in Brooklyn on September 12, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York to Joseph and Theresa Thristino. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Thomas Scott Wheeler and Christopher Alan Wheeler. She is survived by her son Joseph Wheeler of Kentucky. She is also survived by two sisters Theresa Thristino Wilson of Tallahassee, and Julie Knox of St. Petersburg, Florida, two brothers. Frank Thristino of Massillon, Ohio and Joseph Thristino of Boynton Beach, Florida. She is survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews who loved and adored her greatly. She retired from The Department of Children and Family Services in Tallahassee, Florida. She was a very kind, gracious and generous person. She was truly loved by her family and friends and will be missed.

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Willie “Ivelyn” Cooper Ogletree. Ivelyn passed away peacefully in her home on July 8, 2019. She was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, and a friend to all whose lives she touched. She was a kind, caring, loving, giving, humorous, fun, and compassionate person. She was loved by so many.
Ivelyn was born in Macon, Ga on April 29, 1927 to her Father, Joe Terrell Cooper, Sr. and her Mother, Fannie Lorene Moore Cooper. She is survived by her baby brother Billy (Antigone) Cooper and baby sister Yvonne (Harvey) Melvin. Ivelyn was proceeded in death by her brothers Joe Cooper, Emory Cooper, Shed Cooper, and Wayne Cooper. The family relocated to Barnesville, Ga in approximately 1937 and she remained in Barnesville the remainder of her life.
Ivelyn married Jesse Hill Ogletree on July 12, 1946. They had 5 children – Hill Ogletree, Terry Ogletree, Pam (Donald) Royal, Susan Ogletree, and Gary (Kendra) Ogletree. She was proceeded in death by her Husband, Jesse Hill Ogletree in 1991 and her daughter, Susan Ogletree, in 2007. She had 6 grandchildren – Kim (Jeff) Thomas, Kelli Blakey, Lacy (Jeremy) Worthy, Jeremy (Tara) Ogletree, Chase (Brooke) Ogletree, and Kori Ogletree. She had 13 Great Grandchildren – Abbie Royal, Emmie Thomas, Brantley Worthy, Peyton Thomas, Laura Grace Worthy, Kaylie Thomas, Will Blakey, Robert Blakey, Eli Thomas, Jonah Thomas, Elizabeth Ogletree, Alice Ogletree, and Charlie Sue Ogletree.
Ivelyn had numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends that she loved very much.
Ivelyn worked for 25 years at William Carter Company in Barnesville, Ga. At the age of 40, she attended Upson Technical School in Thomaston, Ga in 1971 and earned her Licensed Practical Nurse degree. She was passionate about Nursing and was known to be a great Nurse! She worked as a Nurse at Upson County Hospital in Thomaston, Ga and at Heritage Inn Nursing Home in Barnesville, Ga until she retired in 1983.
Ivelyn was a member of Barnesville Church of Christ and was a devoted Christian. She set a tremendous example of her Christian faith to her children, grandchildren, family, friends and loved ones. She was an avid gardener and a lifetime member of McIntosh Trail Master Gardeners. Her hobbies included cooking, baking, sewing, quilting, gardening, reading, writing, and journaling. She loved showering her friends and family with special cards in the mail and flower arrangements. She loved spending time with her family and especially loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She especially loved to teach her grandchildren how to shell peas, cut off corn, bake cakes and sweets, and how to garden. She loved to laugh, she loved to make us all laugh, and there was never a dull moment.
A funeral service for Mrs. Willie “Ivelyn” Cooper Ogletree will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the Barnesville Church of Christ with Minister Randy Judd officiating. Interment will follow in Lamar Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Rest in Peace Mom, Granny, Aunt Ivelyn, Nurse Ivelyn, and our Friend………… Until we meet again.
Written with tremendous love – your Granddaughter, Lacy.
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 Ogletree family.

Mr. William Wade Head, age 61, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at his residence.
Wade was born on Friday, April 11, 1958 to the late William Pitt Head and the late Pauline Wade Head. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Smith. Wade owned Quality Paving. He liked to collect Coca-Cola memorabilia and travel.
Wade is survived by his son, Gralon Head; daughters, Picabo Head and Lanie Johnson; true loving friend, Freck; his Quality Paving family, his pet, Pierre.
A funeral service for Mr. Wade Head will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Chip Garrison officiating. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 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 Head family.