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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.

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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.

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.