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Mrs. Fannie Lou Martin Piper, age 89, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at her residence.
Mrs. Piper was born on Thursday, November 22, 1928 to the late Walter Edward Martin and the late Vannie Dumas Martin. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Woodard and Frances Hutto; brothers, Eugene Martin, Walter E. Martin, Jamie Martin, and J.H. Martin. Lou worked for the William Carter Company as an Inspector and in Cost Accounting and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Barnesville. She was an avid gardener and a hard worker. Lou was conscientious about everything she did.  
Lou is survived by her husband of 71 years, Edward Piper of Barnesville; son & daughter-in-law, Terry & Marie Piper of Suches, GA.; daughter & son-in-law, Linda & George Garrison of Barnesville; grandchildren, Scott Piper, Kelly Leetch, Jan Powers, Rich Foster, Meggie Selph, and Anna O’Mary; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Annette Andrews and Agnes & Broadus Smith; brother, George Newton Martin; several nieces and nephews; special caregiver, Sharon Britt.
A funeral service for Mrs. Fannie Lou Martin Piper will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of Barnesville with Pastor Garth Forster officiating. Interment will follow in Lamar Memory Gardens. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 A.M. until the service hour at the church.  
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the First Baptist Church of Barnesville, 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 Piper family.

Mrs. Martha Cornelia Maddox, age 90, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Heritage Inn of Barnesville. 
Mrs. Maddox was born on Saturday, January 22, 1927 to the late Arthur Judson Blankenship and the late Mary Lucy Wotherford Blankenship. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Smith Maddox; daughter, Tanya Rallene Maddox; sister, Jackie Dumas; brothers, Herbert Blankenship, Harold Blankenship, and Don Blankenship. Martha worked for the William Carter Company and was a very active member of Calvary Baptist Church prior to her decline in health. 
Martha is survived by her son, Sidney Grady Maddox; sister, Betty Woodall; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for Mrs. Martha Cornelia Maddox was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Eddie Mathews officiating. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery. The family received friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Friday, November 9, 2018, 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 Maddox family.

Mr. William Albert Lyons, age 83 who resided at 355 Yatesville Road, Barnesville, Georgia passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at the Upson Regional Medical Center.  The family can be contacted at their residence.
Funeral services were held on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness.  Interment followed in the Old Sardis Cemetery of Barnesville, Georgia. Bentley’s Funeral Home of Barnesville, Georgia was in charge of all professional services.
Mr. Lyons is survived by eight children: Diane Jackson, Brenda Adkins (Richard), Willie James Lyons, Sandra Lyons, Lucille Eleby (W.T.) and Darron Lyons (Michelle) all of Barnesville, Robert Lyons (Rose) and Christopher Lyons of Atlanta; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three siblings: Annie Ruth Lyons and Cleva Mae Simon both of Poughkeepsie, NY; L. T. Lyons (Emma Lee) of Atlanta and a host of other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.

Mr. William Albert Lyons, age 83 who resided at 355 Yatesville Road, Barnesville, Georgia passed away on Monday, September 3rd at the Upson Regional Medical Center.  The family can be contacted at their resident.. Funeral services was held on Monday, September 10th at 1:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness.  Interment followed in the Old Sardis Cemetery of Barnesville, Georgia. Bentley’s Funeral Home of Barnesville, Georgia was in charge of all professional services.
Mr. Lyons is survived by eight children: Diane Jackson, Brenda Adkins (Richard), Willie James Lyons, Sandra Lyons, Lucille Eleby (W.T.) and Darron Lyons (Michelle) all of Barnesville, GA; Robert Lyons (Rose) and Christopher Lyons of Atlanta, GA; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three siblings: Annie Ruth Lyons and Cleva Mae Simon both of Poughkeepsie, NY; L. T. Lyons (Emma Lee) of Atlanta, GA;  a host of other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.

Maverick Christopher Sundeen, age 2, of Forsyth, GA passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Monroe County Hospital. He was born Sunday, September 18, 2016 in Atlanta. He loved tractors and spending time outside. Maverick enjoyed working in the yard with his dad. He attended Eagles Landing Baptist Church.
Maverick is survived by his parents, Natalie and Chris Sundeen; sister, Channing; brother, Dale; grandparents, Bill and Joyce Fears, Debra and David Sundeen; great-grandparents, Renate Bond, wife of the late Tom Bond, Sharon Moore, wife of the late Dale Moore, Ron and Annette Carlson, Richard and Darlene Lewis; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A private funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family request making donations to the Eagles Landing Baptist Church to benefit their pre-school ministry, 2400 HWY 42 North McDonough, GA 30253 or the GoFundMe page on Natalie Sundeen Facebook in memory of Maverick. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.sherrell-westburyfuneralhome.com.

Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home, 212 East College Street, Jackson, is serving the Sundeen Family.

Mrs. Mary Faye Allen Watson, age 84, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Emory Midtown Hospital.
Mrs. Watson was born on Thursday, February 1, 1934 to the late Charles Bryant Allen and the late Elizabeth Leone Weaver Allen. She worked for Carters Mill as a Machine Operator and was a member of the United Pentecostal Church in Thomaston.
Mrs. Watson is survived by her children and their spouses, Reggie & Brenda Watson, Dale & Emory Cooper, James T. Watson, Ronnie & Carol Watson, Linda & Dicky Wilson; grandchildren, Michael, Brandon, Blake, Bethany, Vanna, Christopher, Ryan, and Conner; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Bobby Allen; sister, Jeanette Adams; numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for Mrs. Faye Allen Watson will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend James King officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may visit the family on Friday evening 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 Watson family

Mrs. Marjorie Conley Robinson Blount, age 97, of Barnesville, GA. passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Sunny Grove Assisted Living.
Mrs. Blount was born on Sunday, February 6, 1921 in Leary, Georgia to the late Emanuel Fletcher Conley and the late Ada Bell Eubanks Conley. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, James Henry Robinson and Claude Blount; son, Wayne Robinson. Marjorie worked for Carters as an Inspector and was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Barnesville. She loved cooking, baking, and reading.
Marjorie is survived by daughter & son-in-law, Janice & Jordan Legge; son & daughter-in-law, James Fletcher & Kathy Robinson; daughter-in-law, Gay Kennedy Robinson; grandchildren, Nan Kelly, Brannon Robinson, Andrew Robinson, Brett Robinson, Preston Robinson; great-grandchildren, Elliot Robinson and Hayes Robinson; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for Mrs. Marjorie Robinson Blount will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church of Barnesville with Reverend Garth Forster officiating. Interment will follow in Lamar Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.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 Blount family.