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Mr. Henry Grady Howard, age 88, of Milner, GA passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville.
Mr. Howard was born on Wednesday, August 20, 1930 in Talbott County to the late John Henry Howard and the late Eva Gray Howard. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Regina Ann Turner Howard; sisters, Mary Howard, Nellie Baker, Mildred Weaver, and Lois Howard Land; brothers, Franklin Howard and Richard Howard. Mr. Howard worked for Delta as an airplane mechanic and was a member of Midway Baptist Church of Barnesville, Georgia. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force.
Mr. Howard is survived by his son, Stanley Howard; grandchildren, Carrie Howard and Regina Howard; brothers, James Howard, Louis Howard, and Julian Howard; sister, Bobbie Howard Harper; several nieces and nephews also survive.
A funeral service for Mr. Henry Grady Howard will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Midway Baptist Church with Reverend Charles Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Midway Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the service hour.
To sign the online registry or to send a condolence online, please do so at www.williams-westburyfuneralhome.com
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Mable Brinkley Guthrie, 88, passed away on July 28, 2019. She was born Mable Ruth Brinkley in Milner, Lamar County, Georgia on September 30, 1930 to Barney Blue Brinkley and Beulah Bessie Jordan Brinkley.
Mable is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mary Frances Brinkley Fordham; daughter, Carol Ann Smith Brown and grandson, Charles Morgan Berry.
Mable was a native of Lamar County, Georgia and raised her daughter, Carol Ann Smith in Barnesville. She was secretary to the Presidents of Tift College and Georgia Baptist Children’s Home. She was also one of the founding consultants for Tupperware where she won top sales awards. Mable danced into Phillip Guthrie’s heart and they married in 1991. She retired from the City of Snellville’s Parks and Recreation and they moved to their mountain home in Habersham County. Together they enjoyed live music and concerts by Phillip and his Shadow Mountain Band. Mable was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarkesville, Georgia where she sang in the senior choir and taught Sunday School. She enjoyed painting landscapes, playing dominos with friends, walking through the garden, crocheting baby blankets and she especially loved butterflies. “Miss” Mable was an avid storyteller and loved entertaining those young and old, especially her grandchildren.  
She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Phillip Wayne Guthrie; sister, Bess Brinkley Gaddy Kelly; granddaughters, Melody Berry Healan (Joseph), Holly Elizabeth Berry; great-grandchildren, Caitlin Leigh Haynes, Trade Berry, Annabel Ruth Haynes, Aiden Berry, William Berry Haynes, Addison Berry, Talon Berry and Tiger Berry; and nephews, nieces and cousins. 
Mable Guthrie was known for her feisty sense of humor, gift of gab, love of dancing and she never met a stranger! She will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her. 
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 1PM at The Guthrie Home in Clarkesville, Georgia.  For additional information, please contact Melody Healan, 770-733-9613 or [email protected]
Habersham Crematory (678-617-2210) of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements. 

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Mrs. Mary Joyce Bailey Littlejohn, age 67, of Yatesville, GA passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Navicent Health Medical Center.
Joyce was born on Monday, February 18, 1952 to the late Thomas Haygood Bailey and the late Kathleen Russell Bailey. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Joyce liked hunting and fishing. She loved her dog, Bubba.
Joyce is survived by her husband, Jesse Littlejohn; son and daughter-in-law, Tim & April Littlejohn; grandchildren, Kyle Littlejohn and Brianna Littlejohn; great-granddaughter, Madelyn Hendrix; sister, Fay Logan; several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service for Mrs. Joyce Bailey Littlejohn will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Jerry Cross officiating. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Sunday, August 4, 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 Littlejohn family.

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

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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.

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Mr. Bernard Wayne “Bo” Dawson, age 77, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at his residence.
Bo was born on Sunday, March 8, 1942 to the late Bernard Felton Dawson and the late Muriel Berry Dawson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Runette Hambrick Dawson; son, Gregory Ty Dawson; brothers, Earl Dawson, George Dawson, and Steve Dawson. Bernard was an assistant plant manager with Florida Rock Quarry and was of the Baptist faith. He liked to garden, and he liked farming.
Bo is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Eric & Terri Dawson; grandchildren, Hailey Gutierrez, John Dawson, and Lindsey Robinson; great-grandson, Greyson Gutierrez; brother, Ricky Dawson; several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
A graveside service for Mr. Bo Dawson will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Lamar Memory Gardens with Reverend David Dawson officiating. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Friday, July 12, 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 Dawson family.