Ms. Deborah Ruth Ross, age 66, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at WellStar Spalding Regional Hospital.
Deborah was born on Sunday, February 1, 1953 to the late Milton Lamar Ross and the late Maggie Ruth Sherwood Ross. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Warren Lamar Ross and her sister, Darlene Sprayberry. Deborah was self- employed working as a nanny. She loved everybody, all the children she raised as if they were hers. Deborah was a devoted Christian and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Barnesville. She never forgot anyone’s birthday.
Deborah is survived by her brothers and sisters- in-law, Jimmy and Clarita Sprayberry, Sean and Jeannette Ross; Sisters and brothers- in-law, Yvonne Williams, Cheryl and Allen “Butch” Nadzam, Stacia and Jason Martin, Kimberly D. and Jon Saunders; Best family friend, Dena Ray; Special family friends, Eddie and Toni Grogan and family; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
A memorial service for Ms. Deborah Ruth Ross will be held at the First Baptist Church of Barnesville on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Garth Forster officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Cancer Research (www.stjude.org).
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 Ross family.
Obituaries - Topics from October, 2019
Henriette Anneliese Sparwasser Bernard
Henriette Anneliese Sparwasser Bernard, 82 of Barnesville died on October 21, 2019 at Brightmoore Hospice in Griffin, GA. She was born in Mainz, Germany to the late Wilhelm Sparwasser and the late Friederike Kloeckner Sparwasser. She was predeceased by three brothers and three sisters. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and devoted her time caring for the elderly and less fortunate.
She is survived by sons, Norman and Joanne Bernard of Alabaster, AL and Rudiger and Ginger Bernard of Austin, TX. and daughters, Gabriele and Gerd Eppelman of Mainz, Germany, Marion Gnigler of Hausham, Germany and Silvia Waterman of Barnesville, GA.; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 25 at Greenwood Cemetery.
Southcare Creamation and Funeral Society had charge of arrangements.
She is survived by sons, Norman and Joanne Bernard of Alabaster, AL and Rudiger and Ginger Bernard of Austin, TX. and daughters, Gabriele and Gerd Eppelman of Mainz, Germany, Marion Gnigler of Hausham, Germany and Silvia Waterman of Barnesville, GA.; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 25 at Greenwood Cemetery.
Southcare Creamation and Funeral Society had charge of arrangements.
William Larry Johnson
Mr. William Larry Johnson, age 76, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019, peacefully at his home.
Larry was born on Friday, April 23, 1943 in Thomaston, GA to the late Allen William Johnson and the late Mae Ruth Roberts Johnson. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Vivian McDaniel and Sharon Herndon. He was a United States Navy Veteran, serving both active and reserve for 14 years. He was honorably discharged and accumulated numerous honors during his years of service and retired from the City of Barnesville where he worked in the Electric Department and served his community in many capacities. Larry was a life-long wood worker and owner of Johnson’s Cabinets. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing his guitar, helping others and loved riding his motorcycle.
Larry is survived by his wife of 20 years, Diane Johnson; children, Donna and Rick Tomlin of Smyrna, TN, Deanna and Kelly Harshbarger, Donny and Elizabeth Johnson, Danny and Erica Johnson, all of Barnesville; stepchildren, Tralene and Donnie Barrett, Ashley and Joshua Buchanan of Hampton, Jennifer and Kiffen Rockwell, Kristin Harvey of Barnesville; a multitude of grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rex and Barbara Johnson, Kenneth Johnson and Diana Borders; sister and brother-in-law, Mary “Doll Baby” and Herman Nicholson, all of Barnesville; several nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Mr. William Larry Johnson will be held Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Williams-Westbury Funeral home.
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.
Larry was born on Friday, April 23, 1943 in Thomaston, GA to the late Allen William Johnson and the late Mae Ruth Roberts Johnson. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Vivian McDaniel and Sharon Herndon. He was a United States Navy Veteran, serving both active and reserve for 14 years. He was honorably discharged and accumulated numerous honors during his years of service and retired from the City of Barnesville where he worked in the Electric Department and served his community in many capacities. Larry was a life-long wood worker and owner of Johnson’s Cabinets. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing his guitar, helping others and loved riding his motorcycle.
Larry is survived by his wife of 20 years, Diane Johnson; children, Donna and Rick Tomlin of Smyrna, TN, Deanna and Kelly Harshbarger, Donny and Elizabeth Johnson, Danny and Erica Johnson, all of Barnesville; stepchildren, Tralene and Donnie Barrett, Ashley and Joshua Buchanan of Hampton, Jennifer and Kiffen Rockwell, Kristin Harvey of Barnesville; a multitude of grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rex and Barbara Johnson, Kenneth Johnson and Diana Borders; sister and brother-in-law, Mary “Doll Baby” and Herman Nicholson, all of Barnesville; several nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Mr. William Larry Johnson will be held Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Williams-Westbury Funeral home.
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.
Ryan Zolly Wilson
Mr. Ryan Zolly Wilson, age 38, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Emory University Hospital.
Ryan was born on Wednesday, January 21, 1981 in Griffin, GA to Dennis and Dianna Wilson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Zolly and Elise Wilson, John and Mary Colley. He worked for State Farm Insurance as a Claims Adjuster. He was a member of Passion City Church. Ryan was an avid UGA and Braves fan, a strong Christian, never met a stranger, and was a generous soul. He also loved Marvel comics and video games.
Ryan is survived by his parents, Dennis and Dianna Wilson; twin brother and sister in-law, Brian and Irene Wilson of Sandy Springs; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Kelly Wilson of Barnesville; sister and brother in-law, Becky and Chris Mulling of Yatesville; nieces, Addison Mulling and Gracie Wilson; nephew, Edward Wilson; uncles and aunts, Randy and Lynn Wilson of Cataula, Tony and Maura Wilson of Albany, OR; numerous cousins also survive.
A funeral service for Mr. Ryan Wilson will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Danny Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. until the hour of service at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider making a memorial donation to the American Heart Association (Heart.org) in memory of Ryan Wilson.
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 Wilson family
Ryan was born on Wednesday, January 21, 1981 in Griffin, GA to Dennis and Dianna Wilson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Zolly and Elise Wilson, John and Mary Colley. He worked for State Farm Insurance as a Claims Adjuster. He was a member of Passion City Church. Ryan was an avid UGA and Braves fan, a strong Christian, never met a stranger, and was a generous soul. He also loved Marvel comics and video games.
Ryan is survived by his parents, Dennis and Dianna Wilson; twin brother and sister in-law, Brian and Irene Wilson of Sandy Springs; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Kelly Wilson of Barnesville; sister and brother in-law, Becky and Chris Mulling of Yatesville; nieces, Addison Mulling and Gracie Wilson; nephew, Edward Wilson; uncles and aunts, Randy and Lynn Wilson of Cataula, Tony and Maura Wilson of Albany, OR; numerous cousins also survive.
A funeral service for Mr. Ryan Wilson will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Danny Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. until the hour of service at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider making a memorial donation to the American Heart Association (Heart.org) in memory of Ryan Wilson.
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 Wilson family
Celia A. Pate
Mrs. Celia A. Pate 90, of Barnesville transitioned on Saturday, October 12, 2018 at the Heritage Inn Nursing Home. Funeral services were held on Friday, October 18 at 11 a.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church. Pastor James C. Marable officiated and interment was held in the church cemetery.
Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville was in charge of all professional services.
Mrs. Pate leaves a legacy that will live on in the hearts of her loving and devoted husband Mr. Bennie W. Pate of Barnesville; daughters, Ms. Darlene Pate, Mrs. Verlene (Kenneth) Folson and Mrs. Mary (Larry) Smith all of Barnesville; sons, Mr. Wilton (Sandra) Pate of Forest Park, Mr. Bennie W. Pate, and Mr. Jerome (Linda) Pate all of Barnesville; 15 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren; one god-granddaughter; one sister-in-law Ms. Annie B. Murphy; brother-in-law, Mr. Robert Harris of Detroit; one devoted niece, Ms. Johnnie Mae Vaughn; one devoted nephew, Hillman Murphy; a faithful family friend, Lisa Caslin all of Barnesville; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends who will all miss her immensely.
Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville was in charge of all professional services.
Mrs. Pate leaves a legacy that will live on in the hearts of her loving and devoted husband Mr. Bennie W. Pate of Barnesville; daughters, Ms. Darlene Pate, Mrs. Verlene (Kenneth) Folson and Mrs. Mary (Larry) Smith all of Barnesville; sons, Mr. Wilton (Sandra) Pate of Forest Park, Mr. Bennie W. Pate, and Mr. Jerome (Linda) Pate all of Barnesville; 15 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren; one god-granddaughter; one sister-in-law Ms. Annie B. Murphy; brother-in-law, Mr. Robert Harris of Detroit; one devoted niece, Ms. Johnnie Mae Vaughn; one devoted nephew, Hillman Murphy; a faithful family friend, Lisa Caslin all of Barnesville; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends who will all miss her immensely.
Alice Louise Allen Corley
Mrs. Alice Louise Allen Corley, age 86, of Cumming, GA., passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Lanier Place in Cumming, GA.
Alice was born on Saturday, September 2, 1933, to the late Lynn Hamilton Allen and the late Pearl Odessa Coley Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Howard Corley; brothers, Hugh Allen, Roy Allen, Hillard Allen, Frank Allen and David Allen; sisters, Sally Phillips and Beatrice Moncrief. Alice retired from William Carter Company where she worked as an inspector. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Alice doted on her grandchildren and provided daily care to them for years. She loved to play bingo. Alice enjoyed cooking—and was good at it! She and her husband were also participating members of the Moose Lodge in Barnesville.
Alice is survived by her daughter and son in-law, Teresa Corley & John Russell Jackson of Cumming; grandsons, John Justin Jackson of Mississippi and Cameron Corley Jackson of Atlanta. Numerous nieces and nephews survive as well.
A graveside service for Mrs. Alice Corley was held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Lamar Memory Gardens with Reverend James King officiating. The family received friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 2:15 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 Corley family.
Alice was born on Saturday, September 2, 1933, to the late Lynn Hamilton Allen and the late Pearl Odessa Coley Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Howard Corley; brothers, Hugh Allen, Roy Allen, Hillard Allen, Frank Allen and David Allen; sisters, Sally Phillips and Beatrice Moncrief. Alice retired from William Carter Company where she worked as an inspector. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Alice doted on her grandchildren and provided daily care to them for years. She loved to play bingo. Alice enjoyed cooking—and was good at it! She and her husband were also participating members of the Moose Lodge in Barnesville.
Alice is survived by her daughter and son in-law, Teresa Corley & John Russell Jackson of Cumming; grandsons, John Justin Jackson of Mississippi and Cameron Corley Jackson of Atlanta. Numerous nieces and nephews survive as well.
A graveside service for Mrs. Alice Corley was held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Lamar Memory Gardens with Reverend James King officiating. The family received friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 2:15 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 Corley family.
Alice Louise Allen Corley
Mrs. Alice Louise Allen Corley, age 86, of Cumming, GA., passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Lanier Place in Cumming, GA.
Alice was born on Saturday, September 2, 1933, to the late Lynn Hamilton Allen and the late Pearl Odessa Coley Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Howard Corley; brothers, Hugh Allen, Roy Allen, Hillard Allen, Frank Allen and David Allen; sisters, Sally Phillips and Beatrice Moncrief. Alice retired from William Carter Company where she worked as an inspector. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Alice doted on her grandchildren and provided daily care to them for years. She loved to play bingo. Alice enjoyed cooking—and was good at it! She and her husband were also participating members of the Moose Lodge in Barnesville.
Alice is survived by her daughter and son in-law, Teresa Corley & John Russell Jackson of Cumming; grandsons, John Justin Jackson of Mississippi and Cameron Corley Jackson of Atlanta. Numerous nieces and nephews survive as well.
A graveside service for Mrs. Alice Corley was held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Lamar Memory Gardens with Reverend James King officiating. The family received friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 2:15 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 Corley family.
Alice was born on Saturday, September 2, 1933, to the late Lynn Hamilton Allen and the late Pearl Odessa Coley Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Howard Corley; brothers, Hugh Allen, Roy Allen, Hillard Allen, Frank Allen and David Allen; sisters, Sally Phillips and Beatrice Moncrief. Alice retired from William Carter Company where she worked as an inspector. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Alice doted on her grandchildren and provided daily care to them for years. She loved to play bingo. Alice enjoyed cooking—and was good at it! She and her husband were also participating members of the Moose Lodge in Barnesville.
Alice is survived by her daughter and son in-law, Teresa Corley & John Russell Jackson of Cumming; grandsons, John Justin Jackson of Mississippi and Cameron Corley Jackson of Atlanta. Numerous nieces and nephews survive as well.
A graveside service for Mrs. Alice Corley was held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Lamar Memory Gardens with Reverend James King officiating. The family received friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 2:15 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 Corley family.
Robert Kenneth "Bob" Spillman
Robert Kenneth “Bob” Spillman,74, of Barnesville, husband of Bobbie Sue Long Spillman, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Brightmoor Hospice.
Born in Jacksonville, FL, March 13, 1945, he was a son of the late Mansfield and Edith Bigham Pilcher. He was a Veteran having served in the US Marine Corps during the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam War. He also served as a body guard for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. For most of his life, Bob served in industrial maintenance until his retirement and was formerly a plumber with Holloway Plumbing in Thomaston.
He was a very active member of VFW Post 6542 where he was Past Jr. Vice and Trustee and was also a member of American Legion Post 168 in Barnesville.
Surviving in addition to his wife of thirty-nine years are a son, Brantley Spillman and wife Kari of Homewood, AL; two grandchildren, Graham and Amelie; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mark and Robin Long of Barnesville; and very close friends from VFW Post 6542 who were like brothers to him.
Services for Robert Kenneth “Bob” Spillman will be conducted Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM with Military Honors from the Chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home with Reverend Glen Vogel officiating.
Honorary escort will be members of VFW Post 6542 along with any current or former member of the military.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:00 PM until the service hour at the funeral home.
For online condolences please visit www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com.
The family would especially like to thank the members of VFW Post 6542 and Auxiliary for all of their love and support throughout Bob’s illness.
Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Jacksonville, FL, March 13, 1945, he was a son of the late Mansfield and Edith Bigham Pilcher. He was a Veteran having served in the US Marine Corps during the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam War. He also served as a body guard for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. For most of his life, Bob served in industrial maintenance until his retirement and was formerly a plumber with Holloway Plumbing in Thomaston.
He was a very active member of VFW Post 6542 where he was Past Jr. Vice and Trustee and was also a member of American Legion Post 168 in Barnesville.
Surviving in addition to his wife of thirty-nine years are a son, Brantley Spillman and wife Kari of Homewood, AL; two grandchildren, Graham and Amelie; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mark and Robin Long of Barnesville; and very close friends from VFW Post 6542 who were like brothers to him.
Services for Robert Kenneth “Bob” Spillman will be conducted Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM with Military Honors from the Chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home with Reverend Glen Vogel officiating.
Honorary escort will be members of VFW Post 6542 along with any current or former member of the military.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:00 PM until the service hour at the funeral home.
For online condolences please visit www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com.
The family would especially like to thank the members of VFW Post 6542 and Auxiliary for all of their love and support throughout Bob’s illness.
Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.
David Brian Zullo
Mr. David Brian Zullo, age 64, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at his residence.
David was born on Saturday, January 1, 1955 to Ralph Pete Zullo and the late Phyllis Ann Cecil McGill. He worked for Days Inn and was a member of Rock Springs Church. David was one of the most humble people you’d ever meet. He loved golf, fishing, and spending time with his family.
David is survived by his children, Carrie Herndon of Elkhart, IN, Crystal Zullo of Elkhart, IN, and Anthony Zullo of Gulfport, MS; grandchildren, Chelsey Elmore, Frankie Elmore, Hunter Herndon, Trynten Herndon, Matthew Wixson, and Eleanor Steinke; great-grandchildren, Braxton, Bryson, and Justin; father, Ralph Zullo of Jacksonville, NC; sister, Michelle McGill; brothers & sister-in-law, Gary Zullo, Joe & Connie Zullo, and Tommy Zullo; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for Mr. David Zullo will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Larry Ballard officiating. Interment will follow in Lamar Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 9, 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 Zullo family.
David was born on Saturday, January 1, 1955 to Ralph Pete Zullo and the late Phyllis Ann Cecil McGill. He worked for Days Inn and was a member of Rock Springs Church. David was one of the most humble people you’d ever meet. He loved golf, fishing, and spending time with his family.
David is survived by his children, Carrie Herndon of Elkhart, IN, Crystal Zullo of Elkhart, IN, and Anthony Zullo of Gulfport, MS; grandchildren, Chelsey Elmore, Frankie Elmore, Hunter Herndon, Trynten Herndon, Matthew Wixson, and Eleanor Steinke; great-grandchildren, Braxton, Bryson, and Justin; father, Ralph Zullo of Jacksonville, NC; sister, Michelle McGill; brothers & sister-in-law, Gary Zullo, Joe & Connie Zullo, and Tommy Zullo; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for Mr. David Zullo will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Larry Ballard officiating. Interment will follow in Lamar Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 9, 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 Zullo family.
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