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Robert Kenneth “Bob” Spillman,74, of Barnesville, husband of Bobbie Sue Long Spillman, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Brightmoor Hospice.
Born in Jacksonville, FL, March 13, 1945, he was a son of the late Mansfield and Edith Bigham Pilcher. He was a Veteran having served in the US Marine Corps during the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam War. He also served as a body guard for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. For most of his life, Bob served in industrial maintenance until his retirement and was formerly a plumber with Holloway Plumbing in Thomaston.
He was a very active member of VFW Post 6542 where he was Past Jr. Vice and Trustee and was also a member of American Legion Post 168 in Barnesville.
Surviving in addition to his wife of thirty-nine years are a son, Brantley Spillman and wife Kari of Homewood, AL; two grandchildren, Graham and Amelie; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mark and Robin Long of Barnesville; and very close friends from VFW Post 6542 who were like brothers to him.
Services for Robert Kenneth “Bob” Spillman will be conducted Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM with Military Honors from the Chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home with Reverend Glen Vogel officiating.
Honorary escort will be members of VFW Post 6542 along with any current or former member of the military.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:00 PM until the service hour at the funeral home.
For online condolences please visit www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com.
The family would especially like to thank the members of VFW Post 6542 and Auxiliary for all of their love and support throughout Bob’s illness.
Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.

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Mr. David Brian Zullo, age 64, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at his residence.
David was born on Saturday, January 1, 1955 to Ralph Pete Zullo and the late Phyllis Ann Cecil McGill. He worked for Days Inn and was a member of Rock Springs Church. David was one of the most humble people you’d ever meet. He loved golf, fishing, and spending time with his family.
David is survived by his children, Carrie Herndon of Elkhart, IN, Crystal Zullo of Elkhart, IN, and Anthony Zullo of Gulfport, MS; grandchildren, Chelsey Elmore, Frankie Elmore, Hunter Herndon, Trynten Herndon, Matthew Wixson, and Eleanor Steinke; great-grandchildren, Braxton, Bryson, and Justin; father, Ralph Zullo of Jacksonville, NC; sister, Michelle McGill; brothers & sister-in-law, Gary Zullo, Joe & Connie Zullo, and Tommy Zullo; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for Mr. David Zullo will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Larry Ballard officiating. Interment will follow in Lamar Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 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 Zullo family.

Firefighters were dispatched to Deraney’s Two City Tavern in Barnesville Friday just after 5 p.m after a fire broke out in the rear of the building along Merchant’s Way. Initial indications were the fire was contained through the ventilation system in that area.
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Please help!  MISSING. DOG.  Name: Baby Girl. From 147 Church St Went out to potty Saturday Eve. Disappeared..This is our family, our child...Please help us find her. 470 592-2262 Linda Schaber  [Full Story »] 

Thomas "T.J." Jackson VanHouten, Sr.
Mr. Thomas "T.J." Jackson VanHouten, Sr., age 81, passed away Sunday, September 08, 2019. Memorial services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday Afternoon, September 12, 2019 in the Great Hall of the First United Methodist Church of Eatonton. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until the service time. Burial will take place 2:00 Pm, Friday afternoon, September 13, 2019 at Fredonia Congregational Methodist Church in Barnesville, GA.
Mr. VanHouten was born on February 13, 1938 in Culloden, GA to the late Jackson Garrett VanHouten and the late Gracie Kate Smith VanHouten. T.J. loved fishing, bird hunting and had a passion for light construction. He also loved scuba diving and reading. He was a volunteer firefighter and a member of the masons. He was an Eagle Scout who also was awarded the Vigil for the Order of the Arrow. He was a member of the First United Methodist church where he served on the staff pastor relationship committee and the nominating committee. He was preceded in death by his brothers Stanley VanHouten and David VanHouten, as well as his daughter Zackie VanHouten Boen.
T.J. is survived by his wife Ann VanHouten of Eatonton, son Thomas Jackson VanHouten, Jr. and wife Mistie of Burleson, TX, sisters Kathey Turner and husband Wendell of Zebulon, GA, and Marsha VanHouten of Kingsland, GA, brother Marcus VanHouten and wife Randee of Monroe, GA, as sister Denise Dixon and husband Eddie of Acworth, GA, sisters-in-law Linda VanHouten of Goshen, KY, Mary VanHouten of Butler, GA, Emily Brown and Faye Walker and husband Bobby both of Barnesville, GA, grandchildren Thomas Jackson VanHouten III, Maxwell Reed, and Samantha Ann.
To express condolences and sign the guest book please visit www.williamsfuneral.net
Williams Funeral Home of Eatonton has charge of arrangements.

Mr. Clarence Anthony Mack 78, of Barnesville transitioned on Tuesday. Celebration of life Services will be held on Saturday September 14 11am at East Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Pastor Jimmy Lyons will officiate and interment will be held in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Mack leaves to cherish his memory a wife Mrs. Jackie J. Mack of Griffin. Two daughters Mrs. Deborah (Paul) Walker of Barnesville and Ms. Teresa Holloway of Griffin. Grandchildren Alex (Cortese)Walker of Kathleen Ga Shanquaneta(Quentin) Dukes of Barnesville Ashley(Richard) Vereen of Barnesville Five Great Grandchildren also survives. One sister Mrs Sylvia (Clarence) Lindsey of East Point and a brother Mr. Melvin (Jorgen) Mack of Decatur. A host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins,and Devoted friends whom all will cherish his memory.

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Mrs. Wanda Louise Allen Johnson, age 58, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at her residence.
Wanda was born on Tuesday, February 28, 1961 to the late Roy Allen and the late Jackie Coker. She worked at the Lamar County Tax Commissioners Office as a clerk and attended Rock Springs Church. Wanda loved softball games.
Wanda is survived by her husband of 27 years, Ricky Johnson; children and their spouses, Tiffaney & Dustin Elliott, Destiny & Zach Harmon, Amber & Aubrey Jones, and Lacey Johnson; granddaughter, Ellianna Jones; brothers and sister-in-law, Phillip & Kim Allen and Roy Allen; sister and brother-in-law, Tammy & Sammy Denson; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends also survive.
A funeral service for Mrs. Wanda Johnson will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Brad Come officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 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 Johnson family.

Mother Mary Frances Lindsey, 97, of Barnesville transitioned on Saturday. Celebration of Life Services will be held on Saturday 11am at the Antioch Baptist Church. Pastor Keith Battle will officiate. Interment will be held following the services in the church cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville.
She leaves a legacy that will live on in the hearts of her daughters Gracie Holder, Mary Baldwin, Janie Smith, Angela Lindsey all of Barnesville. Jewell L. Searcy, of Detroit, MI. One son, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L. (Sylvia) Lindsey Sr. of East Point, GA. She later acquired other sons and daughter, Carolyn Ridley, Elantha Russell, Patricia (Rev. Robert) Releford, James Lindsey, Willie (Gloria) Floyd Lindsey, and Darrell McMullen.14 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 12 great, great grand children and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. 

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