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Billy Dee Jackson

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Friday, June 14. 2019

Mr. Billy Dee Jackson, age 45, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Brightmoor Hospice.
Billy was born on Monday, October 29, 1973 to the late William Edward Jackson and Deana Carver Jackson. He was a truck driver and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Barnesville. Billy loved to ride his motorcycle.
He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Jackson; children, Kristopher Jackson, Taylor Jackson, Isaiah Jackson, Destiny Jackson, and Selena Jackson; mother, Deana Carver Jackson; brothers and sisters-in-law, John & Kristin Jackson and Bruce & Billie Myers; sister and brother-in-law, Jackie & Isaac Brandon.
A memorial service for Billy Jackson will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the First Baptist Church of Barnesville with Reverend Garth Forster officiating. Friends may visit the family from 1:00 P.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 Jackson family.

Three dead on Fredonia Church Rd.; bodies identified

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Thursday, June 13. 2019

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Public Notices 06-11-19

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Tuesday, June 11. 2019

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Mark David King

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Monday, June 10. 2019

Dr. Mark David King, age 58, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at his residence.
Mark was born on Wednesday, January 18, 1961 in Berwyn, Illinois to the late Harry Joseph King and the late Loretta Catherine Mulvaney King. He was a professor at Gordon State College for 14 years. Mark grew up in Towson, Maryland. He loved the Chicago Cubs, reading, cooking, and spending time with family. Mark received his PhD at LSU and his master’s degree at DePaul University in Chicago.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Laura King; daughter, Katherine Ressie King; brother and sister-in-law, Terry & Kathleen King; sister and brother-in-law, Diane & Robin Hirth; nieces, Brigid King, Shannon King, and Caitlin King.
A memorial service for Dr. Mark King will be held at a later date.
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 King family.

Audrey Jean Salter McCall

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Monday, June 10. 2019

Mrs. Audrey Jean Salter McCall, age 86, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Sunny Grove Assisted Living.
Jean was born on Friday, June 17, 1932 in Barnesville to the late Ben Salter and the late Ida Mae Andrews Salter Bishop. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tolvin Frederick “Turk” McCall; brother, Richard “Jack” Salter; and stepfather, Dick Bishop. Jean worked at the William Carter Company as an inspector and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Barnesville. She loved being around animals and people. Jean loved to be out and about.
She is survived by her daughter, Debbie, and her husband, Donnie Keadle; son, Gary McCall, and his wife, Ruthie; grandchildren, Chad Keadle, Brandy Hathcox, Monica Freeman, and Trent McCall; great-grandchildren, Chloe, Noah, Sophie, Lucy, Joe, Kyle, Ethan, Lucas, and Jacob; great-nephew, Christopher Salter.
A funeral service for Mrs. Jean McCall will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the First Baptist Church of Barnesville with Reverend Garth Forster officiating. Interment will follow in Lamar Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 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 McCall family.

Public Notices 06-04-19

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Tuesday, June 4. 2019

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Lee Collier

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Monday, June 3. 2019

Mr. Lee Collier 76, transitioned on May 28 at his residence Funeral Services was held on Saturday at the Sardis Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Eddie Collier officiated and interment was in the church cemetery.
Services under the direction of Trice Funeral Home Inc.
Mr. Collier’s love for his family will continue on in the hearts of his daughters, Ms. Joyce Collier, Ms. Janice Collier, and Ms. Lisa Collier all of Barnesville. Sons Mr. Leroy Collier, Mr. Walter Collier, and Mr. Terrell (Pamela) Harden all of Barnesville. Eighteen Grandchildren, Twenty Great-Grandchildren, Two Great-Great-Grandchildren also survive. A host of Sisters, Brothers, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins & Dear Friends all will cherish his memory.

Mary E. McDowell

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Monday, June 3. 2019

Mrs. Mary E. McDowell 51, transitioned on May 22, 2019 at her residence. Funeral Services was held on Wednesday 11AM at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Pastor David Blaylock officiated and interment was in the O’Neal Cemetery.
Services was under the direction of Trice Funeral Home Inc.
Mrs. McDowell is survived by her husband Mr. Tony Mcdowell, her parents Mr. Walter & Cloteal Geiger all of Barnesville. Grandchildren Ms. Breyona Geiger of Barnesville, Mr. Quentavous Echols of Athens, Ms. Jylia Echols, and Ms. Ryszae Echols both of Barnesville. Two Sisters Ms. Shirie Geiger of Barnesville, and Ms. Cloteal R. Geiger of LaGrange, Brothers Mr. Walter (Kimberly) Geiger of Locust Grove, and Mr. Clarence (Trece) Geiger of Griffin. Sister-in-law Ms. Cathy McDowell of Barnesville and Brother-in-law Mr. Melton (Jessica) Watson of Milner. A host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and many Dear Friends whom all will cherish her memory.

Lowell Blaine Young

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Tuesday, May 28. 2019

Mr. Lowell Blaine Young, age 83, of Milner, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Brightmoor Hospice.
Lowell was born on Saturday, August 24, 1935 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee to the late John M. Young and the late Bessie Ellen Stewart Young. He is also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janice A. Newman Young; siblings, Claude Young, Hollis Young, and Dale Young. Lowell retired from Ford Motor Company where he worked in Inventory Assessment. He loved traveling with his beloved Janice. Cody, Wyoming was his special place. He loved the mountains and working outside. Lowell enjoyed square dancing, was a square dance caller, and was a member of and started many square dance clubs.
Lowell is survived by his children, Kent Young, Sonya Dyer (Mack), and Barbara Ann Matthews (Chris); grandchildren, Dean Matthews (Melissa), Nikki Matthews, Mackenzie Dyer, and Noah Dyer; great-grandson, Shane Matthews; sister, Azalee Moore; brother, Corbin Young (Vanda); sisters-in-law, Delores Young & Hilda Young Pearson.
A memorial service for Mr. Lowell Young will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Jason Teal and Reverend Garth Forster officiating. Friends may visit the family at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home from 11:00 A.M. until the service hour.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brightmoor Hospice, 3247 Newnan Road Griffin, Georgia 30223 or Brightmoor Nursing Home, 3235 Newnan Road Griffin, Georgia 30223.
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 Young family.

Larry Leamon Chatman

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Tuesday, May 21. 2019

Mr. Larry Leamon Chatman, age 71, of Forsyth, GA passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the Monroe County Hospital.
Larry was born on Wednesday, May 5, 1948 in Franklin, Georgia to the late Jay Chatman and the late Adell Vaughn Chatman. Larry was also preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Ruth Langley Chatman and brother, David Marty Chatman. He was self employed and worked as an electrician. He loved to fish and paint, was a member of the Central Baptist Church and was very generous by giving to others.
He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Kimberley Chatman and Vickie and Tommy Adams; grandchildren, Brittany Yarbrough and Tommy Blessit and Larry Jay and wife, Lisa; great-grandchildren, Hennasey, Rylee and Ambrie; sisters and brother-in-law, Shirley and Alton Sailors, Ann Chatman and Gail Robinson; brothers, Jay Michael Chatman, Ricky Chatman and Lee Hines; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Mr. Larry Chatman will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend John Price officiating. Friends may visit the family following the service.
Please omit flowers and consider making a memorial contribution to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (https://www.stjude.org/) in memory of Mr. Larry Chatman.
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 Chatman family.

Ellis "Big Hook" Smith

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Friday, May 17. 2019

Mr. Ellis “Big Hook” Smith 75 formerly of Barnesville transitioned on Saturday in Roswell, GA. Funeral Services was held on Saturday May 18, 2019 11AM at the West Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Pastor Jimmy Lyons officiated and interment was held in the church cemetery. Visitation was held on Friday from 5 – 8pm. Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville was in charge of all professional services.
Ellis leaves to cherish his memory a son Mr. Reginald (Tonora) Smith of Barnesville. Grandchildren Kendrick Jamerson, Reginae Smith ,and Jaquavious Smith. Sisters Ms. Erma Jean Fambro and Ms. Charlene Mitchell (Johnny), and a brother Mr. Hugh (Martha) Smith all of Barnesville. Dedicated nieces , Janice Pye and Ms. Phyllis Jenkins, whom diligently cared for him in his later years. A life long confidant and companion, Charlotte McClendon, devoted friends Mr. Alfred Williams, Mr. Fletcher Harris, Mr. Charles W. Harp, Mr. Richard Miller, and Mr. James Richardson. Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Classmates, and many dear friends whom all will cherish his memory

Upon family fun day

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Thursday, May 16. 2019

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Public Notices 05-14-19

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Tuesday, May 14. 2019

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Sarah Eugenia Harrison

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Thursday, May 9. 2019

Miss Sarah Eugenia Harrison, age 88, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Westbury Medical Care Home in Jackson, GA.
Miss Harrison was born on Thursday, April 23, 1931 in Barnesville to the late Benjamin F. Harrison and the late Lucy Spillers Harrison. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Harrison; brother, Buddy Harrison. Sarah worked at Carters as a supervisor and was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, where she served as a Sunday School teacher and President of Missionary Society for many years. She loved to cross stitch.
She is survived by several cousins; caregivers, Elaine Benson, Janice Fowler, and Margie Brinkley.
A graveside service for Miss Sarah Harrison will be held at Greenwood Cemetery on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. Friends may visit on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home from 1:00 P.M. until 5:00 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 Harrison family.

Opal June Taylor Hamrick

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Thursday, May 9. 2019

Mrs. Opal June Taylor Hamrick, age 84, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Brightmoor Nursing Center.
Mrs. Hamrick was born on Wednesday, October 24, 1934 in Zebulon, Georgia to the late Alfred Arlington Taylor and the late Louise Yeager Taylor. Opal June Taylor Hamrick was also preceded in death by her sister, Carol Taylor Wade of Stockbridge, GA. She retired from Southern Bell as a Chief Operator and worked with the Trust Company Bank of Georgia in Atlanta. She was a member of Rock Springs Church and a former member of First United Methodist Church of Zebulon. She played tennis and basketball in Zebulon High School. She was a wonderful homemaker and mother, wife, and grandmother. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary for 30 years and served as past President and Secretary.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, William Hamrick. Jr.; her twin sons & daughter-in-law, Alfred Daniel Hamrick and William Stanley “Hambone” & April Hamrick; grandchildren, Lillian Taylor Hamrick Bittick and her husband, Lawson Cary Bittick of Forsyth, GA. and Scott Daniel Stimus-Hamrick of Bradenton, FL.; brothers & sister-in-law; Arlington Lamar Taylor of Dallas, TX. and MacArthur & Carol Taylor of Williamson, GA.; niece, Machelle Taylor Nelms of Thomaston, GA.; nephews, Scott Taylor of Eatonton, GA., Mark Taylor of Dublin, GA., Brad Taylor of Atlanta, GA., and Sam Taylor of Dallas, TX.; sister & brother-in-law, Gloria Taylor & Bill Morris of High Point, NC.; niece, Robin Morris of Seattle, WA.; nephew, Caslin Morris of Cape Hatteras, NC; nephew, Andy Marcus Hambrick of Aldora, GA.
A graveside service for Mrs. Opal June Taylor Hamrick will be held at Lamar Memory Gardens on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. Friends may visit the family following the service.
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 Hamrick family.