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Mr. Frenchie M. Fambro 55 of 234 Fredonia Church Road transitioned on Thursday at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Monday 1pm at the Bethel Baptist Church. Pastor James C. Marable will officiate, and interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 5-8 p.m. Services are under the direction of Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother Mrs. Annie F. Sutton of Barnesville; two disters Mrs. Latonya Parson-Fambro and Mrs. Curlisa Garland; two brothers Mr. Beaufort Fambro of Warner Robins and Mr. Stacey Fambro of LaGrange; aunts Mrs. Mattie (Alfred) Hutchinson, Ms. Bertha O’Neal, Mrs. Portia Ogletree all of Barnesville. Ms, Faye Lockhart of Thomaston, and Ms. Roylene Watson of Griffin; uncles Mr. Etoy Ogletree of Barnesville, Mr. Tyrone (Charlene) Smith of Thomaston Mr. Johnny O’Neal of Barnesville, Mr. Bobby Edge of Barnesville, Mr. Nathaniel Edge of Atlanta and Mr. Charles Smith of Belhaven North Carolina; devoted friend, Mr. Kevin Rousseau. A host of cousins, other family members, and friends will all mourn his passing.

LTC Joseph C. Boggs, US Army RET., 86, of Kansas City, MO passed away June 5, 2019, at the Cameron Regional Medical Center in Cameron, MO. He was born August 18, 1932 in Barnesville, GA, the son of Joseph R. and Caroline Nannie Boggs.
Following his graduation from Gordon Military College, Barnesville’s high school, he attended Southern Technical Institute in Atlanta, GA before entering the Army’s Infantry School in April 1954 as a Second Lieutenant. After infantry school he completed paratrooper training, and become a pilot certified for both aircraft and helicopters. He spent 7 years of a 23-year military career overseas including tours in Germany, Korea and Vietnam all having leadership responsibilities. While in the service Joe earned a BA from the University of Omaha-Nebraska and would later use that degree as a Trust Investment Officer at UMB Bank in Kansas City after retiring from the United States Army as a Lieutenant Colonel.
While stationed at Ft. Riley, KS, he met his wife of 63 years, Janet Ann Tognascioli after swimming across the Officer’s Club Pool. Although she turned down his initial offers for a date he was not deterred and they were married on July 1, 1956. Joe enjoyed traveling, being with people, entertaining, playing golf and pool and watching college and professional sports. His path crossed people from many different walks of life including artists, military instructors, astronauts, battlefield heroes, physicians, business and industry leaders, college and professional athletes, high school students (as a substitute teacher), a future Miss America, and in the last year more professional care givers than he would have liked.
In addition to his wife Janet, survivors include their son, Michael Boggs and wife Susan; brother Richard R. Boggs and wife Fran; sister-in-law Allie Boggs, brother’s in law Joseph Tognascioli, Herschel Tognascioli and wife JoAnn; grand daughters Kristen Petty and husband, Preston and Karen Boggs; great grandsons, Sage and Lennon Petty; and many cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceeded in death in 2017 by his older brother James.
Funeral services were conducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at the Platte Woods United Methodist Church, where visitation began at 10:00 a.m. Committal service with full military honors followed at 12:30 p.m. at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Cameron. The Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville has been entrusted with the final arrangements. Memories of Joe and condolences may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.