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Carolyn Bagley Thomas passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 9, 2017, at Fincher Memorial Cemetery in Meansville, Georgia. Rev. James Taylor will officiate. The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.
Mrs. Thomas, the daughter of the late Rev. Herbert Bagley and Marie Fowler Bagley was born February 25, 1937, in Hall County, Georgia. Her husband, James Willard Thomas preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Thomas was currently a member of Mable White Baptist Church, previously a member of Milford Baptist Church, Sharon Baptist Church and Haw Creek Church.
Survivors include her children, Deborah (Thomas) Vanhuss and Donna Thomas Myford of Forsyth; two grandchildren, Victoria Marie Vanhuss and Seth Thomas Vanhuss.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Salvation Army, 1955 Broadway, Macon, GA 31206.
Please visit www.monroecountymemorialchapel.com to express tributes.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of local arrangements.
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Mrs. Mary B. Duffee, age 80, of Milner, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017, at her home. Mrs. Duffee was born October 22, 1936 in Carroll County, daughter of the late Charlie L. Barron and Jenny Sticher Gulley. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Dorothy Barron. Mrs. Duffee served with the Lamar County Fire Department 33 years and retired as the assistant chief. She participated in many MDA fund raiser. Mrs. Duffee loved spending time with her family, loved birds and flowers.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Jeannie Charlene Duffee Crews, and Teresa Renee and Allan (Chop) McWhorter all of Milner; grandchildren, Chad Crews, Jarod Crews (Brandi), Chase Crews (Sara), Quinton Crews, Haley Piper and Ryan Piper; great-grandchildren, Dylan Barnwell, Lexi Crews, Chloe Crews, Kenlee Crews, Camryn Crews, and Chandler Crews; brother, Lee Barron; sister, Loretta B. Thompson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 Wednesday at the Lamar County Fine Arts Center. Interment will be at Griffin Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Lamar County Fine Arts Center on Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00.
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Mamie Bell Walton Fambro, 92, of Barnesville passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017. The family may be contacted at their residence. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 30 at 1 p.m. at the Whites Chapel AME Church. Interment followed in the O’neal Cemetery of Lamar County. Pastor Lafayette Cooksey officiated. Bentley's and Sons Funeral Home of Barnesville was in charge of all professional arrangements.
Mrs. Fambro is survived by six children: Willie P. Fambro and Rev. Jimmy Fambro (Jamie) of Barnesville, John B. Fambro of Griffin, Betty Fambro of Barnesville, Sylvia F. Easton of Jenkinsburg and Mark Fabian Fambro of Barnesville. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, 15 great great grandchildren, daughters in laws Annie Fambro Sutton (Charlie) and Cora L. Fambro of Barnesville, God daughters and sons Margaret Fluellyn, Patricia Walker, Andrew Byrd and R.C. Smith of Barnesville, devoted cousins Earnestine Barrett of Barnesville and Ruby Walker of Atlanta, aquaintences Lucille Haygood of Culloden, Mary Beth Whatley, Annie Autry Warner and Mary Jordan of Barnesville and a host of other relatives, nieces, nephews and close friends who will dearly miss her.

Ernest Dale Meeler of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Friday, May 5 at Piedmont Hospital in Newnan, Georgia after a lengthy illness.

Dale was born in Soperton, Georgia to the late John William (J.W.) and Jeanette Proctor Meeler on November 15, 1953. He attended Truetlen County High School where he played football for the Panthers. He then attended the University of Georgia, majoring in Industrial Arts. Dale was always an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. He retired in 2012 after many years in the textile and insurance businesses.

Dale is survived by his partner of 11 years, Julie Caldwell Sykes, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He always remained close to his family, who gathers twice each year for reunions in Soperton. One brother, William Edwain Meeler, predeceased him.

Growing up, Dale was always a shadow behind his father and grandfather, Lewis Proctor, helping them with whatever they were doing. Starting in his early teenage years and continuing through college, Dale was very self-sufficient by having numerous part time and summer jobs. These included morning milk deliveries before school, mowing lawns, movie projectionist on the weekends, grocery store bag boy, road and bridge construction worker, telephone company technician installing and repairing home phones, working for the Oxford Manufacturing Company, and as an assistant at the University of Georgia Veterinary School.

Throughout his later life, Dale enjoyed playing golf and was a past member of the Spalding County Kiwanis Club. He also loved attending his and Julie’s Friday Night Supper Club with close friends, beach vacations, tours of homes and the Georgia Trust Historic Rambles. One of the most rewarding aspects of Dale’s life was helping his friends with their home, mechanical, electrical, and electronic projects.

A visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, May 21 at Haisten McCollough Funeral Home in Griffin, Georgia with a brief memorial service in between at 3 p.m. Dispersal of ashes will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army, Saint Jude’s Hospital, Shriners Hospitals for Children, or the Wounded Warrior Project.

Mr. Richard Wayne English, age 76 of Milner, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at his residence.
Visitation for Richard Wayne English will be on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Rock Springs Church. Following the visitation, a service will be held in the church at 3:00 pm. Dr. Benny Tate will officiate. Interment will follow in Rock Springs Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Rock Springs Church.
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Jessie Mae Blackmon Wilson went to be with the lord on April 24, 2017. She was born to the late B. J. and Jessie Pearl Blackmon on December 25, 1925 in Milner. She was affectionately known as Granny.
At an early age, Jessie Mae found the Lord. She was dedicated to her church and faithfully served as a member of the Mother's Board.
Jessie Mae was united in holy matrimony to Woodrow Wilson. Their union was blessed with five children. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, siblings and a son, Willie James Blackmon. Jessie Mae loved fishing, watching wrestling on television, working in her yard and completing crossword puzzles. She enjoyed life and enjoyed her children and grandchildren.
Jessie Mae leaves to cherish her wonderful memories four children: Geneva Lawrence of Milner, Robert Wilson of Marietta, Virginia Wilson of Barnesville and Kenneth Wilson, Sr. (Ladeidre), of Griffin; eleven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; five great, great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins who will all miss her dearly.

Robert James Wallace “Bull”

Robert James Wallace “Bull,” age 60, of Barnesville passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017. The family will receive friends at the home of his sister, Dorothy K. Wallace at 219 Warner Road. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 3 at the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. David Black is pastor and Rev. Curtis Taylor will officiate. Bentley and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of all professional services.

Mr. Wallace is survived by six children: Derrico Gooden (Valencia) of Jonesboro; April Johnson (James) of Stone Mountain; Lakeitha Tumipseed (Robert) of Griffin; Shinica Wallace (Kenyetta) of Union City,; Telynica McCullum (Devin) of Marietta; Justin Wallace (Amber) of Bamesville; 13 grandchildren; four sisters: Dorothy K Wallace (Anderson) of Bamesville; Annie Ruth Wallace of Griffin; Mattie G Drake (John) and Daisy Barkley (Jesse) all of Bamesville; sisters and brothers-in-law; Alice Hickmon, Michael Gooden, Lisa Gooden and Carol Colquitt (Keith) all of Bamesville; aunts; Maggie P. Barron and Annie A. Warner of Bamesville; Jeanette White of Griffin; uncle, J. C. Wallace of Bamesville; a host of other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.