Barbara Hale Gresham Twilley, 88, passed away September 13, 2019. She was the daughter of Jessie Hale and Walter Quinn Gresham of Milner, GA. She earned degrees from GSCW (now Georgia College) in Milledgeville and from Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA and was a retired Cobb County school teacher.
She was a communicant of St. James’ Episcopal Church of Marietta, a member of the Philips Legion chapter of UDC, Smyrna, and the Fielding Lewis chapter of DAR, Marietta. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert F. Twilley, Sr.; her youngest daughter, Jean Shelton Twilley Rodie, of Keller, TX; and her brother, Walter Shelton Gresham. She is survived by daughters, Ann Twilley Henderson (Mick), Virginia Quinn Twilley Aiken (Michael), both of Kennesaw, GA,; her son Robert F. Twilley, Jr., of Marietta; her son-in-law, William Rodie of Keller, TX; grandchildren Jessie Henderson Kidd (Alan) of Ball Ground, GA, Gracie Henderson Yates (Andrew) of Sandersville, GA, Walter Thomas Aiken and George Robert Aiken, both of Kennesaw, Gresham William Rodie and Robert Bennett Rodie, both of Keller, TX; great grandchildren Caleb, Emma, Griffin, and Liam Kidd, and several much-loved nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Blue Horizons Personal Care Home at 1760 Shillings Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at West Cobb Funeral Home in Marietta. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 Friday, September 20 at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Marietta, GA.
Obituaries - Topics from September, 2019
Tommie Raye Pitts Winzell
Mrs. Tommie Raye Pitts Winzell, age 86, of Barnesville, formerly of Griffin, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at Harborview Nursing Home.
Raye was born on Monday, March 20, 1933 to the late Owen Pitts and the late Amelia Loetta Penley Pitts. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James W. Winzell and brother, Earnest Pitts. She was a homemaker and enjoyed watching television.
Raye is survived by her daughter, Diane Coggin; son, Terry Winzell; grandchildren, Stephanie and Mike Williams and Meredith Medina; brother, Richard “Bubba” Pitts; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Mrs. Raye Winzell will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. A private entombment will follow in Oak Hill Mausoleum.
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 Winzell family.
Raye was born on Monday, March 20, 1933 to the late Owen Pitts and the late Amelia Loetta Penley Pitts. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James W. Winzell and brother, Earnest Pitts. She was a homemaker and enjoyed watching television.
Raye is survived by her daughter, Diane Coggin; son, Terry Winzell; grandchildren, Stephanie and Mike Williams and Meredith Medina; brother, Richard “Bubba” Pitts; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Mrs. Raye Winzell will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. A private entombment will follow in Oak Hill Mausoleum.
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 Winzell family.
Ronald "Ronnie" Paul Reece
Ronald “Ronnie” Paul Reece, 64, of Milner, GA passed away September 13, 2019 after an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Rachel Reece of Milner. He is survived by a son Chris Reece and daughter Kimberly Jenkins, both of Milner; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will accept visitors from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on September 17 at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home in Griffin, GA.
Thomas "T.J." Jackson VanHouten, Sr.
Thomas "T.J." Jackson VanHouten, Sr.
Mr. Thomas "T.J." Jackson VanHouten, Sr., age 81, passed away Sunday, September 08, 2019. Memorial services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday Afternoon, September 12, 2019 in the Great Hall of the First United Methodist Church of Eatonton. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until the service time. Burial will take place 2:00 Pm, Friday afternoon, September 13, 2019 at Fredonia Congregational Methodist Church in Barnesville, GA.
Mr. VanHouten was born on February 13, 1938 in Culloden, GA to the late Jackson Garrett VanHouten and the late Gracie Kate Smith VanHouten. T.J. loved fishing, bird hunting and had a passion for light construction. He also loved scuba diving and reading. He was a volunteer firefighter and a member of the masons. He was an Eagle Scout who also was awarded the Vigil for the Order of the Arrow. He was a member of the First United Methodist church where he served on the staff pastor relationship committee and the nominating committee. He was preceded in death by his brothers Stanley VanHouten and David VanHouten, as well as his daughter Zackie VanHouten Boen.
T.J. is survived by his wife Ann VanHouten of Eatonton, son Thomas Jackson VanHouten, Jr. and wife Mistie of Burleson, TX, sisters Kathey Turner and husband Wendell of Zebulon, GA, and Marsha VanHouten of Kingsland, GA, brother Marcus VanHouten and wife Randee of Monroe, GA, as sister Denise Dixon and husband Eddie of Acworth, GA, sisters-in-law Linda VanHouten of Goshen, KY, Mary VanHouten of Butler, GA, Emily Brown and Faye Walker and husband Bobby both of Barnesville, GA, grandchildren Thomas Jackson VanHouten III, Maxwell Reed, and Samantha Ann.
To express condolences and sign the guest book please visit www.williamsfuneral.net
Williams Funeral Home of Eatonton has charge of arrangements.
Mr. Thomas "T.J." Jackson VanHouten, Sr., age 81, passed away Sunday, September 08, 2019. Memorial services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday Afternoon, September 12, 2019 in the Great Hall of the First United Methodist Church of Eatonton. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until the service time. Burial will take place 2:00 Pm, Friday afternoon, September 13, 2019 at Fredonia Congregational Methodist Church in Barnesville, GA.
Mr. VanHouten was born on February 13, 1938 in Culloden, GA to the late Jackson Garrett VanHouten and the late Gracie Kate Smith VanHouten. T.J. loved fishing, bird hunting and had a passion for light construction. He also loved scuba diving and reading. He was a volunteer firefighter and a member of the masons. He was an Eagle Scout who also was awarded the Vigil for the Order of the Arrow. He was a member of the First United Methodist church where he served on the staff pastor relationship committee and the nominating committee. He was preceded in death by his brothers Stanley VanHouten and David VanHouten, as well as his daughter Zackie VanHouten Boen.
T.J. is survived by his wife Ann VanHouten of Eatonton, son Thomas Jackson VanHouten, Jr. and wife Mistie of Burleson, TX, sisters Kathey Turner and husband Wendell of Zebulon, GA, and Marsha VanHouten of Kingsland, GA, brother Marcus VanHouten and wife Randee of Monroe, GA, as sister Denise Dixon and husband Eddie of Acworth, GA, sisters-in-law Linda VanHouten of Goshen, KY, Mary VanHouten of Butler, GA, Emily Brown and Faye Walker and husband Bobby both of Barnesville, GA, grandchildren Thomas Jackson VanHouten III, Maxwell Reed, and Samantha Ann.
To express condolences and sign the guest book please visit www.williamsfuneral.net
Williams Funeral Home of Eatonton has charge of arrangements.
Clarence Anthony Mack
Mr. Clarence Anthony Mack 78, of Barnesville transitioned on Tuesday. Celebration of life Services will be held on Saturday September 14 11am at East Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Pastor Jimmy Lyons will officiate and interment will be held in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Mack leaves to cherish his memory a wife Mrs. Jackie J. Mack of Griffin. Two daughters Mrs. Deborah (Paul) Walker of Barnesville and Ms. Teresa Holloway of Griffin. Grandchildren Alex (Cortese)Walker of Kathleen Ga Shanquaneta(Quentin) Dukes of Barnesville Ashley(Richard) Vereen of Barnesville Five Great Grandchildren also survives. One sister Mrs Sylvia (Clarence) Lindsey of East Point and a brother Mr. Melvin (Jorgen) Mack of Decatur. A host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins,and Devoted friends whom all will cherish his memory.
Mr. Mack leaves to cherish his memory a wife Mrs. Jackie J. Mack of Griffin. Two daughters Mrs. Deborah (Paul) Walker of Barnesville and Ms. Teresa Holloway of Griffin. Grandchildren Alex (Cortese)Walker of Kathleen Ga Shanquaneta(Quentin) Dukes of Barnesville Ashley(Richard) Vereen of Barnesville Five Great Grandchildren also survives. One sister Mrs Sylvia (Clarence) Lindsey of East Point and a brother Mr. Melvin (Jorgen) Mack of Decatur. A host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins,and Devoted friends whom all will cherish his memory.
Thomas Jackson VanHouten
Mr. Thomas "T.J." Jackson VanHouten, Sr., 81, passed away Sunday, September 08, 2019. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday September 12, 2019 in the Great Hall of the First United Methodist Church of Eatonton. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the service time. Burial will take place at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon, September 13, 2019 at Fredonia Congregational Methodist Church in Barnesville.
Williams Funeral Home of Eatonton has charge of arrangements.
Williams Funeral Home of Eatonton has charge of arrangements.
Wanda Louise Allen Johnson
Mrs. Wanda Louise Allen Johnson, age 58, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at her residence.
Wanda was born on Tuesday, February 28, 1961 to the late Roy Allen and the late Jackie Coker. She worked at the Lamar County Tax Commissioners Office as a clerk and attended Rock Springs Church. Wanda loved softball games.
Wanda is survived by her husband of 27 years, Ricky Johnson; children and their spouses, Tiffaney & Dustin Elliott, Destiny & Zach Harmon, Amber & Aubrey Jones, and Lacey Johnson; granddaughter, Ellianna Jones; brothers and sister-in-law, Phillip & Kim Allen and Roy Allen; sister and brother-in-law, Tammy & Sammy Denson; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends also survive.
A funeral service for Mrs. Wanda Johnson will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Brad Come officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 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 Johnson family.
Wanda was born on Tuesday, February 28, 1961 to the late Roy Allen and the late Jackie Coker. She worked at the Lamar County Tax Commissioners Office as a clerk and attended Rock Springs Church. Wanda loved softball games.
Wanda is survived by her husband of 27 years, Ricky Johnson; children and their spouses, Tiffaney & Dustin Elliott, Destiny & Zach Harmon, Amber & Aubrey Jones, and Lacey Johnson; granddaughter, Ellianna Jones; brothers and sister-in-law, Phillip & Kim Allen and Roy Allen; sister and brother-in-law, Tammy & Sammy Denson; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends also survive.
A funeral service for Mrs. Wanda Johnson will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Brad Come officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 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 Johnson family.
Mary Frances Lindsey
Mother Mary Frances Lindsey, 97, of Barnesville transitioned on Saturday. Celebration of Life Services will be held on Saturday 11am at the Antioch Baptist Church. Pastor Keith Battle will officiate. Interment will be held following the services in the church cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville.
She leaves a legacy that will live on in the hearts of her daughters Gracie Holder, Mary Baldwin, Janie Smith, Angela Lindsey all of Barnesville. Jewell L. Searcy, of Detroit, MI. One son, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L. (Sylvia) Lindsey Sr. of East Point, GA. She later acquired other sons and daughter, Carolyn Ridley, Elantha Russell, Patricia (Rev. Robert) Releford, James Lindsey, Willie (Gloria) Floyd Lindsey, and Darrell McMullen.14 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 12 great, great grand children and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
She leaves a legacy that will live on in the hearts of her daughters Gracie Holder, Mary Baldwin, Janie Smith, Angela Lindsey all of Barnesville. Jewell L. Searcy, of Detroit, MI. One son, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L. (Sylvia) Lindsey Sr. of East Point, GA. She later acquired other sons and daughter, Carolyn Ridley, Elantha Russell, Patricia (Rev. Robert) Releford, James Lindsey, Willie (Gloria) Floyd Lindsey, and Darrell McMullen.14 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 12 great, great grand children and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
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