SFC. James Larry Williams (Ret.), age 73, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at his residence.
Mr. Williams was born on Wednesday, March 6, 1946 in Barnesville, Georgia to the late James Mathew Williams and Mrs. Christine Jones Williams. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Beverly Garrett and Gloria Grimes. Larry served faithfully in the United States Army for 22 years. During the Vietnam War, he served in the 101st Airborne Division and was a Dog Handler. After retirement he worked in construction. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Larry loved fishing, guns, and spending time outdoors.
Larry is survived by his children, Gery Safranek, Viola & Jeff Miller, Tina & David Boyd; grandchildren, Brian Logan, Michael Boyd, Eric Boyd; mother, Christine Williams; brother-in-law, John Garrett; beloved dog, Cherokee.
A funeral service for Mr. James Larry Williams will be held on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Midway Baptist Church with Reverend Charles Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Lamar Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon 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 Williams family.
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Master Luca Jack Wright
Master Luca Jack Wright, age two, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Luca was born on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 in Fayetteville, GA to Jack Anthony Wright and Brittany Love Wright. He loved super heroes, Legos, Dora, Buzz, and Woody. Luca loved his little brother and many cousins.
Luca is survived by his parents, Jack Anthony Wright and Brittany Love Wright; brother, Maverick Anthony Wright; grandparents, James & Angie Baggett, Yumiko Wright, William & Leone Love, Randy & Christine Scott; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A graveside service for Master Luca Jack Wright was held Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 5 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery with Pastor Randy Davis officiating.
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 Wright family.
Luca was born on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 in Fayetteville, GA to Jack Anthony Wright and Brittany Love Wright. He loved super heroes, Legos, Dora, Buzz, and Woody. Luca loved his little brother and many cousins.
Luca is survived by his parents, Jack Anthony Wright and Brittany Love Wright; brother, Maverick Anthony Wright; grandparents, James & Angie Baggett, Yumiko Wright, William & Leone Love, Randy & Christine Scott; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A graveside service for Master Luca Jack Wright was held Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 5 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery with Pastor Randy Davis officiating.
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 Wright family.
James Matthew Wright
Mr. James Matthew “Matt” Wright, age 45, of Griffin, formerly of Barnesville, GA passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital.
Mr. Wright was born on Saturday, September 8, 1973 in Portsmith, Virginia. Matt served in the Navy and attended New Walk Fellowship Church. He never met a stranger and was an expert of all things Star Wars. He was a scholar of Obscure facts, master of trivia, a proud Eagle Scout and a devoted Pittsburg Steelers fan.
Matt is survived by his wife, Rhonda Tallman Wright; children, Amber and Timothy Morris, Daniel Denham, Ashley Denham, and Stephanie Denham; grandchildren, Nova Denham and Abel Brown; parents, Bob and Patti Wright; brothers, Bobby Wright, John Wright and Richard Wright; he was known as “Manny” to his nieces, Kati, Chloe and Addi.
A memorial service for Mr. Matt Wright will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Pastor James McCoy officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the service hour. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation to Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary, 712 Locust Grove-Griffin Road, Locust Grove, GA 30248 in memory of Matt.
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 Wright family.
Mr. Wright was born on Saturday, September 8, 1973 in Portsmith, Virginia. Matt served in the Navy and attended New Walk Fellowship Church. He never met a stranger and was an expert of all things Star Wars. He was a scholar of Obscure facts, master of trivia, a proud Eagle Scout and a devoted Pittsburg Steelers fan.
Matt is survived by his wife, Rhonda Tallman Wright; children, Amber and Timothy Morris, Daniel Denham, Ashley Denham, and Stephanie Denham; grandchildren, Nova Denham and Abel Brown; parents, Bob and Patti Wright; brothers, Bobby Wright, John Wright and Richard Wright; he was known as “Manny” to his nieces, Kati, Chloe and Addi.
A memorial service for Mr. Matt Wright will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Pastor James McCoy officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the service hour. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation to Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary, 712 Locust Grove-Griffin Road, Locust Grove, GA 30248 in memory of Matt.
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 Wright family.
Robbie Glenn Garrett
Mr. Robbie Glenn Garrett, Sr., age 53, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at his residence.
Mr. Garrett was born on Sunday, January 30, 1966 in Griffin, Georgia to the John Ira Garrett, Sr. and the late Beverly Williams Garrett. He worked as a carpenter and was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Robbie loved guitar & music.
Robbie is survived by his sons; Glenn Garrett, John Garrett, and Jared Garrett; father, John Garrett; brothers, Johnny Garrett and Tommy Garrett; grandmother, Christine Williams; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Mr. Robbie Garrett will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Charles Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends 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 Garrett family.
Mr. Garrett was born on Sunday, January 30, 1966 in Griffin, Georgia to the John Ira Garrett, Sr. and the late Beverly Williams Garrett. He worked as a carpenter and was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Robbie loved guitar & music.
Robbie is survived by his sons; Glenn Garrett, John Garrett, and Jared Garrett; father, John Garrett; brothers, Johnny Garrett and Tommy Garrett; grandmother, Christine Williams; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Mr. Robbie Garrett will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Charles Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends 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 Garrett family.
Connie (Hope) Faulkner Hulsey
Connie (Hope) Faulkner Hulsey passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Rock Springs Church followed by burial in the church cemetery. Dr. Benny Tate officiated the service.
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Timothy M. "Timbo" Skelton
Mr. Timothy M. “Timbo” Skelton, age 53, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Skelton was born on Monday, September 27, 1965, to Charles Barnette Skelton and Becky Moss Wright. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, J.B. & Hazel Moss; uncle and aunt, Butch & Linda Moss. Timothy worked as a printer for the William Carter Company and was of the Baptist faith. He loved to visit Panama City Beach. Tim loved his family, especially his grandchildren.
Tim is survived by his wife of 29 years, Lesia Skelton; children, Adam & Mandy Skelton, Brittany & Adam Connell, Kimberly Skelton, Brian Skelton & Ellena; grandchildren, Aaron, Brennen, Brylee, Hunter, Emily, Tayden, Gracie; great-granddaughter, Skylar; mother, Becky Wright; father and step-mother, Charles & Ann Skelton; sister and brother-in-law, Tammy & Tyrone McCullough; step-sisters, Delores Caraway & Vickie Killingsworth.
A funeral service for Mr. Tim Skelton will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Pastor Mike Coley officiating. Interment will follow in Landers Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of 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 Skelton family.
Mr. Skelton was born on Monday, September 27, 1965, to Charles Barnette Skelton and Becky Moss Wright. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, J.B. & Hazel Moss; uncle and aunt, Butch & Linda Moss. Timothy worked as a printer for the William Carter Company and was of the Baptist faith. He loved to visit Panama City Beach. Tim loved his family, especially his grandchildren.
Tim is survived by his wife of 29 years, Lesia Skelton; children, Adam & Mandy Skelton, Brittany & Adam Connell, Kimberly Skelton, Brian Skelton & Ellena; grandchildren, Aaron, Brennen, Brylee, Hunter, Emily, Tayden, Gracie; great-granddaughter, Skylar; mother, Becky Wright; father and step-mother, Charles & Ann Skelton; sister and brother-in-law, Tammy & Tyrone McCullough; step-sisters, Delores Caraway & Vickie Killingsworth.
A funeral service for Mr. Tim Skelton will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Pastor Mike Coley officiating. Interment will follow in Landers Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of 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 Skelton family.
Wessie O'Neal Banks
Celebration Service for Mrs. Wessie O’Neal Banks will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2019, 1pm at West Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 117 Akins St., Barnesville, GA., Her remains will lie in state at 11am until the hour of service. Burial at Sandhill CME Church Cemetery, Barnesville, GA. Visitation Tuesday, April 2, 2019 from 10am-8pm family hour from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, 4347 Flat Shoals Pkwy., Decatur, GA., 30034. 404-241-5656. Please visit our website to extend condolences.www.levettfunerahome.com
George Newton Martin
Mr. George Newton Martin, age 88, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at The Landings of Gainesville.
George was born on Monday, April 28, 1930 to the late Walter Edward Martin and the late Vannie Dumas Martin. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Woodward, Frances Hutto, and Fannie Lou Piper; brothers, Eugene Martin, Walter E. Martin, Jamie Martin, and J.H. Martin. George served in the United States Army, having fought in the Korean War and worked as a Machinist at Carter’s Mill.
George is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Elaine & Terry Adams of Gainesville; son, Roger Martin of Culloden; grandchildren, Brandy & Josh Clark, Niki & Clint Watson, Kelly Martin, Mark & Tristan Adams; five great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Annette Andrews, Sarah Agnes & Broadus Smith; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for Mr. George Newton Martin will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Franklin Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in Milner Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Friday, March 15, 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 Martin family.
George was born on Monday, April 28, 1930 to the late Walter Edward Martin and the late Vannie Dumas Martin. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Helen Woodward, Frances Hutto, and Fannie Lou Piper; brothers, Eugene Martin, Walter E. Martin, Jamie Martin, and J.H. Martin. George served in the United States Army, having fought in the Korean War and worked as a Machinist at Carter’s Mill.
George is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Elaine & Terry Adams of Gainesville; son, Roger Martin of Culloden; grandchildren, Brandy & Josh Clark, Niki & Clint Watson, Kelly Martin, Mark & Tristan Adams; five great-grandchildren; sisters and brother-in-law, Annette Andrews, Sarah Agnes & Broadus Smith; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for Mr. George Newton Martin will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Franklin Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in Milner Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Friday, March 15, 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 Martin family.
Emma Lucille Watts
Mother Emma Lucille Watts, 88, of 856 High Falls Park Road Barnesville transitioned on Monday March 11, 2019 at her residence. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday March 16, 2019 1pm at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Pastor McArthur Childs will officiate, and interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday 2pm until 8pm.
Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville oversees all professional services.
Mother Watts is survived by daughters Ms. Meldon Watts of Barnesville, Mrs. Belinda (Frederick)Pope of Forsyth, Mrs. Pauline (Joe)McMichael of Monticello, Ms. Janet Watts of Barnesville, and Mrs. Angela (Stanley)Lamar of Jackson.
Sons Mr. John Thomas (Joann)Watts, Mr. Eddie B. Watts, and Mr. James Lewis Watts all of Barnesville. Rev. Paul (Maxine)Watts of Jackson, Mr. Carlton (Betty)Watts of Griffin, and Mr. David Watts of Barnesville. 20 Grandchildren, 53 Great Grandchildren and a host of Great Great Grandchildren also survive. One sister in law Ms. Clara Watson of Griffin and a dear friend Ms. Lillie Maude Banks of Jackson. A host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and many dear friends whom all will cherish her memory.
Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville oversees all professional services.
Mother Watts is survived by daughters Ms. Meldon Watts of Barnesville, Mrs. Belinda (Frederick)Pope of Forsyth, Mrs. Pauline (Joe)McMichael of Monticello, Ms. Janet Watts of Barnesville, and Mrs. Angela (Stanley)Lamar of Jackson.
Sons Mr. John Thomas (Joann)Watts, Mr. Eddie B. Watts, and Mr. James Lewis Watts all of Barnesville. Rev. Paul (Maxine)Watts of Jackson, Mr. Carlton (Betty)Watts of Griffin, and Mr. David Watts of Barnesville. 20 Grandchildren, 53 Great Grandchildren and a host of Great Great Grandchildren also survive. One sister in law Ms. Clara Watson of Griffin and a dear friend Ms. Lillie Maude Banks of Jackson. A host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and many dear friends whom all will cherish her memory.
Mildred O'Neal Dumas
Ms. Mildred O’Neal Dumas 84, of 548 Yatesville Road Barnesville transitioned in the Grady Health Systems. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday March 16, 2019 2pm in the West Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Pastor Waylon Knight will officiate, and interment will be in the church cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville
Ms. Dumas is survived by one daughter Mrs. Delores (Raymond) Butler of Atlanta and one son Mr. Willie J. Dumas of Barnesville. Two Grandchildren and One Greatgrandchild also survive. Four Sisters Ms. Willie G. Wallace of Warner Robbins, Ms. Jessie Banks, Ms. Margaret Battle both of Barnesville, and Mrs. Nadine (Robert) Watts of Jackson. Brothers Rev. Fred (Fletcher Mae) O’Neal of Hartsfield Conn. Rev. Timothy (Vivian) O’Neal of Mobile, Alabama. Aunts Ms. Josephine Davis of Barnesville, Ms. Ed High and Ms. Lucille Phillips both of Culloden. A host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and many dear friends whom all will miss her presence.
Services are under the direction of Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville
Ms. Dumas is survived by one daughter Mrs. Delores (Raymond) Butler of Atlanta and one son Mr. Willie J. Dumas of Barnesville. Two Grandchildren and One Greatgrandchild also survive. Four Sisters Ms. Willie G. Wallace of Warner Robbins, Ms. Jessie Banks, Ms. Margaret Battle both of Barnesville, and Mrs. Nadine (Robert) Watts of Jackson. Brothers Rev. Fred (Fletcher Mae) O’Neal of Hartsfield Conn. Rev. Timothy (Vivian) O’Neal of Mobile, Alabama. Aunts Ms. Josephine Davis of Barnesville, Ms. Ed High and Ms. Lucille Phillips both of Culloden. A host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and many dear friends whom all will miss her presence.
Sheila Lynn Moon Ivins
Mrs. Sheila Lynn Moon Ivins, age 60, of Barnesville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Riverside Health and Rehab in Thomaston, Georgia.
Mrs. Ivins was born on Monday, October 27, 1958 to the late Polly Hill Moon and Eschol Moon, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her husband and soulmate, Paul R. Ivins, who died on January 3, 2019; a sister, Deborah Moon Kendrick; a brother, Michael Allen Walker; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Ivins. Sheila worked for the Georgia DOT and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Barnesville.
Sheila is survived by her daughter, Amy and Grier Smith; grandchildren, Tyler Allen & Dani Stamps, Morgan Allen and Delaney Allen, Madison Smith, Beau Smith, Baleigh Newton & Liam Stamps; a sister, Nanette Moon Underwood and husband Russell; brothers, Bruce & Mary Moon of Charleston, South Carolina and Terrell & Toni Moon of Barnesville; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Walker, Kathy Ivins, Carol Ivins, Nancy & John Zanni; brothers-in-law, Steve Kendrick, Kevin Ivins, and Tim Ivins. Several nieces and nephews; and best friend, Claudine Tillery.
A memorial service for Mrs. Sheila Ivins will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. at the Barnesville Church of the Nazarene with Reverend Kevin Thomas & Lonnie Grant officiating. The family will receive friends at 2:00 P.M. until the service hour.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to the Barnesville Church of the Nazarene at P.O. Box 376, Barnesville, Georgia 30204 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478
Oklahoma City, OK 73123
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 Ivins family
Mrs. Ivins was born on Monday, October 27, 1958 to the late Polly Hill Moon and Eschol Moon, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her husband and soulmate, Paul R. Ivins, who died on January 3, 2019; a sister, Deborah Moon Kendrick; a brother, Michael Allen Walker; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Ivins. Sheila worked for the Georgia DOT and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Barnesville.
Sheila is survived by her daughter, Amy and Grier Smith; grandchildren, Tyler Allen & Dani Stamps, Morgan Allen and Delaney Allen, Madison Smith, Beau Smith, Baleigh Newton & Liam Stamps; a sister, Nanette Moon Underwood and husband Russell; brothers, Bruce & Mary Moon of Charleston, South Carolina and Terrell & Toni Moon of Barnesville; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Walker, Kathy Ivins, Carol Ivins, Nancy & John Zanni; brothers-in-law, Steve Kendrick, Kevin Ivins, and Tim Ivins. Several nieces and nephews; and best friend, Claudine Tillery.
A memorial service for Mrs. Sheila Ivins will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. at the Barnesville Church of the Nazarene with Reverend Kevin Thomas & Lonnie Grant officiating. The family will receive friends at 2:00 P.M. until the service hour.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to the Barnesville Church of the Nazarene at P.O. Box 376, Barnesville, Georgia 30204 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478
Oklahoma City, OK 73123
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 Ivins family
Mary Ellen Arrendale
Ms. Mary Ellen Arrendale, 83, of Yatesville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2019 at Compassus Hospice in Griffin, Georgia.
Ms. Arrendale was born on Wednesday, August 28, 1935 in Roba, Alabama to the late William Ellis Arrington and the late Mildred Louise Gregory Arrington. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Susie Diane Lukenbill and by her sister, Mildren Blan. Mary worked as a Manager in at Arrendale’s Grocery Store in Sparta, Georgia and was a member of the Cowboy Church. She loved crafting, flowers, dogs, and bingo.
She is survived by her children, Ronnie Burnette (Melanie), Kenneth Burnette (Carol), William Burnette (Kathy); brother, W.D. Arrington (Margaret), 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service for Ms. Mary Ellen Arrendale will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Breedlove Memorial Chapel at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home with Pastor Billy Smith officiating.
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 Arrendale family.
Ms. Arrendale was born on Wednesday, August 28, 1935 in Roba, Alabama to the late William Ellis Arrington and the late Mildred Louise Gregory Arrington. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Susie Diane Lukenbill and by her sister, Mildren Blan. Mary worked as a Manager in at Arrendale’s Grocery Store in Sparta, Georgia and was a member of the Cowboy Church. She loved crafting, flowers, dogs, and bingo.
She is survived by her children, Ronnie Burnette (Melanie), Kenneth Burnette (Carol), William Burnette (Kathy); brother, W.D. Arrington (Margaret), 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service for Ms. Mary Ellen Arrendale will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Breedlove Memorial Chapel at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home with Pastor Billy Smith officiating.
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 Arrendale family.
Reba Mangham
Reba Mangham, Lamar County’s oldest living World War II veteran, died early Monday. She celebrated her 100th birthday Sept. 2, 2018.
Mangham served in the Womens’ Air Corps during WWII. She was a cousin to the Mangham siblings of Pike County who last year set a Guinness World Record as the worlds oldest living set of brothers and sisters.
Reba Mangham was born Monday, September 2, 1918, and passed away Monday, March 4, 2019, at the age of 100.
She received her bachelors and master’s degrees from GSCW (now Georgia College and University) and the University of North Carolina.
She was a social worker and spent most of her career teaching social work at Florida State University and the University of Texas at Arlington.
During World War II she was in the WACS (Women's Army Corps). She was believed to be the oldest living veteran in Lamar County.
Reba enjoyed painting, sculpting, gardening, playing golf, and traveling internationally.
She was predeceased by her parents Lorie Mangham, Sr. and Rebecca Bush Mangham. Also predeceasing her were a sister and brother-in-law, Jane Mangham Meixel and George (Mike) Meixel.
Reba is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Lorie and Josephine Mangham, Jr.
Other survivors include nephews George (Debbie) Meixel and Hugh Mangham. Surviving nieces are Rebecca Meixel Carter and Jolynn (Bob) Mangham Cichocki. Several great nieces and great nephews survive along with great-great nieces and great-great nephews.
A funeral service for Reba Mangham will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Franklin Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Friday, February 8, 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 Mangham family.
Mangham served in the Womens’ Air Corps during WWII. She was a cousin to the Mangham siblings of Pike County who last year set a Guinness World Record as the worlds oldest living set of brothers and sisters.
Reba Mangham was born Monday, September 2, 1918, and passed away Monday, March 4, 2019, at the age of 100.
She received her bachelors and master’s degrees from GSCW (now Georgia College and University) and the University of North Carolina.
She was a social worker and spent most of her career teaching social work at Florida State University and the University of Texas at Arlington.
During World War II she was in the WACS (Women's Army Corps). She was believed to be the oldest living veteran in Lamar County.
Reba enjoyed painting, sculpting, gardening, playing golf, and traveling internationally.
She was predeceased by her parents Lorie Mangham, Sr. and Rebecca Bush Mangham. Also predeceasing her were a sister and brother-in-law, Jane Mangham Meixel and George (Mike) Meixel.
Reba is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Lorie and Josephine Mangham, Jr.
Other survivors include nephews George (Debbie) Meixel and Hugh Mangham. Surviving nieces are Rebecca Meixel Carter and Jolynn (Bob) Mangham Cichocki. Several great nieces and great nephews survive along with great-great nieces and great-great nephews.
A funeral service for Reba Mangham will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Franklin Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Friday, February 8, 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 Mangham family.
William 'Bill' Butler
Mr. William “Bill” Butler, age 67 of Griffin, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019.
Mr. Butler was born on February 21, 1952 in Ft. Benning, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. O. R. “Sonny” Butler and Kathryn “Kitty” Holley Butler; brother, Rogers Butler; sister and brother-in-law, Holley and Don Nelson. He formerly worked in the textile industry; was a member of Griffin First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his children, Camille Butler and William Butler; companion, Carol Cannon.
A visitation for William “Bill” Butler will be Wednesday, March 6, 2019 from 9:30 am until 11:00 am in the Parlor of First Baptist Church with a memorial service following in the Sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Stepping Stones Educational Therapy Center, 141 Futral Rd., Griffin, Georgia 30224 or to the Humane Society of Spalding County, P.O. Box 758, Griffin, Georgia 30224.
Mr. Butler was born on February 21, 1952 in Ft. Benning, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. O. R. “Sonny” Butler and Kathryn “Kitty” Holley Butler; brother, Rogers Butler; sister and brother-in-law, Holley and Don Nelson. He formerly worked in the textile industry; was a member of Griffin First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his children, Camille Butler and William Butler; companion, Carol Cannon.
A visitation for William “Bill” Butler will be Wednesday, March 6, 2019 from 9:30 am until 11:00 am in the Parlor of First Baptist Church with a memorial service following in the Sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Stepping Stones Educational Therapy Center, 141 Futral Rd., Griffin, Georgia 30224 or to the Humane Society of Spalding County, P.O. Box 758, Griffin, Georgia 30224.
Martha Ann Williams
Martha “Mot Mot” “Marty” Ann Williams, age 71, of Milner died Monday, February 25, 2019 at Upson Regional Hospital in Thomaston, GA.
Martha was born in Atlanta, GA on October 17, 1947. She attended Fulton High School in Atlanta and West Georgia College in Carrollton.
Martha was the daughter of the late Elam and Emmie Williams and was predeceased by her sister, Mary Owen.
She is survived by her brother, John M. Williams of Thomaston and sister, Sharon Hooks of Milner.
Martha loved life, books, music, laughter, food, animals and people. She was sunlight on a dark day.
Her memorial service will be an “Irish Wake”, as requested on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 709 McKenzie Rd., Milner.
Martha was born in Atlanta, GA on October 17, 1947. She attended Fulton High School in Atlanta and West Georgia College in Carrollton.
Martha was the daughter of the late Elam and Emmie Williams and was predeceased by her sister, Mary Owen.
She is survived by her brother, John M. Williams of Thomaston and sister, Sharon Hooks of Milner.
Martha loved life, books, music, laughter, food, animals and people. She was sunlight on a dark day.
Her memorial service will be an “Irish Wake”, as requested on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 709 McKenzie Rd., Milner.
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