Mrs. Alice Louise Allen Corley, age 86, of Cumming, GA., passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Lanier Place in Cumming, GA.
Alice was born on Saturday, September 2, 1933, to the late Lynn Hamilton Allen and the late Pearl Odessa Coley Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Howard Corley; brothers, Hugh Allen, Roy Allen, Hillard Allen, Frank Allen and David Allen; sisters, Sally Phillips and Beatrice Moncrief. Alice retired from William Carter Company where she worked as an inspector. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Alice doted on her grandchildren and provided daily care to them for years. She loved to play bingo. Alice enjoyed cooking—and was good at it! She and her husband were also participating members of the Moose Lodge in Barnesville.
Alice is survived by her daughter and son in-law, Teresa Corley & John Russell Jackson of Cumming; grandsons, John Justin Jackson of Mississippi and Cameron Corley Jackson of Atlanta. Numerous nieces and nephews survive as well.
A graveside service for Mrs. Alice Corley was held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Lamar Memory Gardens with Reverend James King officiating. The family received friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 2:15 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 Corley family.
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Alice Louise Allen Corley
Mrs. Alice Louise Allen Corley, age 86, of Cumming, GA., passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Lanier Place in Cumming, GA.
Alice was born on Saturday, September 2, 1933, to the late Lynn Hamilton Allen and the late Pearl Odessa Coley Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Howard Corley; brothers, Hugh Allen, Roy Allen, Hillard Allen, Frank Allen and David Allen; sisters, Sally Phillips and Beatrice Moncrief. Alice retired from William Carter Company where she worked as an inspector. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Alice doted on her grandchildren and provided daily care to them for years. She loved to play bingo. Alice enjoyed cooking—and was good at it! She and her husband were also participating members of the Moose Lodge in Barnesville.
Alice is survived by her daughter and son in-law, Teresa Corley & John Russell Jackson of Cumming; grandsons, John Justin Jackson of Mississippi and Cameron Corley Jackson of Atlanta. Numerous nieces and nephews survive as well.
A graveside service for Mrs. Alice Corley was held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Lamar Memory Gardens with Reverend James King officiating. The family received friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 2:15 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 Corley family.
Alice was born on Saturday, September 2, 1933, to the late Lynn Hamilton Allen and the late Pearl Odessa Coley Allen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Howard Corley; brothers, Hugh Allen, Roy Allen, Hillard Allen, Frank Allen and David Allen; sisters, Sally Phillips and Beatrice Moncrief. Alice retired from William Carter Company where she worked as an inspector. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Alice doted on her grandchildren and provided daily care to them for years. She loved to play bingo. Alice enjoyed cooking—and was good at it! She and her husband were also participating members of the Moose Lodge in Barnesville.
Alice is survived by her daughter and son in-law, Teresa Corley & John Russell Jackson of Cumming; grandsons, John Justin Jackson of Mississippi and Cameron Corley Jackson of Atlanta. Numerous nieces and nephews survive as well.
A graveside service for Mrs. Alice Corley was held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Lamar Memory Gardens with Reverend James King officiating. The family received friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 2:15 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 Corley family.
Robert Kenneth "Bob" Spillman
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.
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.
David Brian Zullo
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.
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.
Daraus Ahmad Myles
Mr. Daraus Ahmad Myles 46, transitioned at his residence on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday 11am at the Sardis Baptist Church. Apostle Danita H. Jones will officiate and interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5 to 8pm. Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville is in charge of all professional services.
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Barbara Hale Gresham Twilley
Barbara Hale Gresham Twilley, 88, passed away September 13, 2019. She was the daughter of Jessie Hale and Walter Quinn Gresham of Milner, GA. She earned degrees from GSCW (now Georgia College) in Milledgeville and from Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA and was a retired Cobb County school teacher.
She was a communicant of St. James’ Episcopal Church of Marietta, a member of the Philips Legion chapter of UDC, Smyrna, and the Fielding Lewis chapter of DAR, Marietta. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert F. Twilley, Sr.; her youngest daughter, Jean Shelton Twilley Rodie, of Keller, TX; and her brother, Walter Shelton Gresham. She is survived by daughters, Ann Twilley Henderson (Mick), Virginia Quinn Twilley Aiken (Michael), both of Kennesaw, GA,; her son Robert F. Twilley, Jr., of Marietta; her son-in-law, William Rodie of Keller, TX; grandchildren Jessie Henderson Kidd (Alan) of Ball Ground, GA, Gracie Henderson Yates (Andrew) of Sandersville, GA, Walter Thomas Aiken and George Robert Aiken, both of Kennesaw, Gresham William Rodie and Robert Bennett Rodie, both of Keller, TX; great grandchildren Caleb, Emma, Griffin, and Liam Kidd, and several much-loved nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Blue Horizons Personal Care Home at 1760 Shillings Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at West Cobb Funeral Home in Marietta. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 Friday, September 20 at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Marietta, GA.
She was a communicant of St. James’ Episcopal Church of Marietta, a member of the Philips Legion chapter of UDC, Smyrna, and the Fielding Lewis chapter of DAR, Marietta. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert F. Twilley, Sr.; her youngest daughter, Jean Shelton Twilley Rodie, of Keller, TX; and her brother, Walter Shelton Gresham. She is survived by daughters, Ann Twilley Henderson (Mick), Virginia Quinn Twilley Aiken (Michael), both of Kennesaw, GA,; her son Robert F. Twilley, Jr., of Marietta; her son-in-law, William Rodie of Keller, TX; grandchildren Jessie Henderson Kidd (Alan) of Ball Ground, GA, Gracie Henderson Yates (Andrew) of Sandersville, GA, Walter Thomas Aiken and George Robert Aiken, both of Kennesaw, Gresham William Rodie and Robert Bennett Rodie, both of Keller, TX; great grandchildren Caleb, Emma, Griffin, and Liam Kidd, and several much-loved nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Blue Horizons Personal Care Home at 1760 Shillings Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at West Cobb Funeral Home in Marietta. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 Friday, September 20 at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Marietta, GA.
Tommie Raye Pitts Winzell
Mrs. Tommie Raye Pitts Winzell, age 86, of Barnesville, formerly of Griffin, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at Harborview Nursing Home.
Raye was born on Monday, March 20, 1933 to the late Owen Pitts and the late Amelia Loetta Penley Pitts. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James W. Winzell and brother, Earnest Pitts. She was a homemaker and enjoyed watching television.
Raye is survived by her daughter, Diane Coggin; son, Terry Winzell; grandchildren, Stephanie and Mike Williams and Meredith Medina; brother, Richard “Bubba” Pitts; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Mrs. Raye Winzell will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. A private entombment will follow in Oak Hill Mausoleum.
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 Winzell family.
Raye was born on Monday, March 20, 1933 to the late Owen Pitts and the late Amelia Loetta Penley Pitts. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James W. Winzell and brother, Earnest Pitts. She was a homemaker and enjoyed watching television.
Raye is survived by her daughter, Diane Coggin; son, Terry Winzell; grandchildren, Stephanie and Mike Williams and Meredith Medina; brother, Richard “Bubba” Pitts; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Mrs. Raye Winzell will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. A private entombment will follow in Oak Hill Mausoleum.
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 Winzell family.
Ronald "Ronnie" Paul Reece
Ronald “Ronnie” Paul Reece, 64, of Milner, GA passed away September 13, 2019 after an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Rachel Reece of Milner. He is survived by a son Chris Reece and daughter Kimberly Jenkins, both of Milner; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will accept visitors from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on September 17 at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home in Griffin, GA.
Thomas "T.J." Jackson VanHouten, Sr.
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. 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.
Clarence Anthony Mack
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.
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.
Thomas Jackson VanHouten
Mr. Thomas "T.J." Jackson VanHouten, Sr., 81, passed away Sunday, September 08, 2019. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday September 12, 2019 in the Great Hall of the First United Methodist Church of Eatonton. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the service time. Burial will take place at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon, September 13, 2019 at Fredonia Congregational Methodist Church in Barnesville.
Williams Funeral Home of Eatonton has charge of arrangements.
Williams Funeral Home of Eatonton has charge of arrangements.
Wanda Louise Allen Johnson
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.
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.
Mary Frances Lindsey
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.
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.
Donald Douglas Watson
Donald Douglas Watson, age 84 passed away peacefully on August 25, 2019.
He was a native of Anna, Texas and lived the last several years in Barnesville, GA.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Reubin Lawrence Watson & Nezzie Shields Watson, 9 brothers and 2 sisters.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Esmeralda Watson; son and wife, Douglas & Charlene Watson; step-children and spouses, Michael and Linda Talley; Lester & Brenda Talley; Brenda & Alvin Ray; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Donald was a veteran and served our country as a US Navy C.P.O. during the Korean and Vietnam wars. During his career in the Navy, he earned several service medals and commendation awards. He served aboard 10 Navy ships including battleships, repair ships, aircraft carriers and destroyers. As an instructor, he trained sailors in damage control. He retired after 20 years of service.
He enjoyed spending time with his wife and family, teaching Sunday School, writing and singing songs, country gospel music, honey/cinnamon buns and fishing. He loved to laugh and had an easy going sense of humor.
Donald Watson’s Celebration of Life Service, with military honors, will be held on August 31, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the sanctuary of Mid-Georgia Gospel Assembly, 6225 US Highway 19 South, Zebulon, GA, with Rev. Lester W. Talley Jr. officiating.
Private family internment will be September 3, 2019; at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Milledgeville, GA.
Please join us in honoring the life of Donald D. Watson by visiting https://www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com/ and posting your tributes and memories.
Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin, GA.
He was a native of Anna, Texas and lived the last several years in Barnesville, GA.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Reubin Lawrence Watson & Nezzie Shields Watson, 9 brothers and 2 sisters.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Esmeralda Watson; son and wife, Douglas & Charlene Watson; step-children and spouses, Michael and Linda Talley; Lester & Brenda Talley; Brenda & Alvin Ray; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Donald was a veteran and served our country as a US Navy C.P.O. during the Korean and Vietnam wars. During his career in the Navy, he earned several service medals and commendation awards. He served aboard 10 Navy ships including battleships, repair ships, aircraft carriers and destroyers. As an instructor, he trained sailors in damage control. He retired after 20 years of service.
He enjoyed spending time with his wife and family, teaching Sunday School, writing and singing songs, country gospel music, honey/cinnamon buns and fishing. He loved to laugh and had an easy going sense of humor.
Donald Watson’s Celebration of Life Service, with military honors, will be held on August 31, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the sanctuary of Mid-Georgia Gospel Assembly, 6225 US Highway 19 South, Zebulon, GA, with Rev. Lester W. Talley Jr. officiating.
Private family internment will be September 3, 2019; at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Milledgeville, GA.
Please join us in honoring the life of Donald D. Watson by visiting https://www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com/ and posting your tributes and memories.
Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin, GA.
Steward James White Sr.
Steward James White Sr. 75 of 220, Perdue Road Barnesville, GA. transitioned on Saturday August 17, 2019 at the Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital.Griffin, GA.
Funeral services was held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Midway C.M.E. Church. Pastor David Blalock, officiated. Interment was in the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery.
Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville was in charge of all Professional Services.
James leaves a legacy that will live on in the hearts of his loving wife, Mrs. Jean H. White of Barnesville, two daughters
Mrs. Katherine White (Walt Ogletree), Patricia (Joston) White Banks, a son Willie White Jr., and a God son Kenny
(Tameka) Richardson all of Barnesville. Five grandchildren Monica, Joshua, Kawanna, Justin, and Jewell. One great-grandchild
Kel'moni also survive. One sister Lucile (Franklin) Hardeman and a brother Mr. Robert Lee (Gloria) White. Sister-in-laws, Bobbie White, Mrs. Jessie M. (Willie) Underwood, and Patricia Harp. Brothers-in-laws, Mr. John (Gladys) Harp, Mr. Charles W.(Jacky) Harp, and Mr. Marvin Harp(Barbara). Great -Aunts, Mrs. Annie L. Furlow. Ms. Elizabeth O'Neil, and Louise White. Devoted friends Mr. Fletcher Harris and Carl (Minnie) Penn, and a host of nieces, nephews, and many dear friends will miss him dearly.
Funeral services was held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Midway C.M.E. Church. Pastor David Blalock, officiated. Interment was in the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery.
Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville was in charge of all Professional Services.
James leaves a legacy that will live on in the hearts of his loving wife, Mrs. Jean H. White of Barnesville, two daughters
Mrs. Katherine White (Walt Ogletree), Patricia (Joston) White Banks, a son Willie White Jr., and a God son Kenny
(Tameka) Richardson all of Barnesville. Five grandchildren Monica, Joshua, Kawanna, Justin, and Jewell. One great-grandchild
Kel'moni also survive. One sister Lucile (Franklin) Hardeman and a brother Mr. Robert Lee (Gloria) White. Sister-in-laws, Bobbie White, Mrs. Jessie M. (Willie) Underwood, and Patricia Harp. Brothers-in-laws, Mr. John (Gladys) Harp, Mr. Charles W.(Jacky) Harp, and Mr. Marvin Harp(Barbara). Great -Aunts, Mrs. Annie L. Furlow. Ms. Elizabeth O'Neil, and Louise White. Devoted friends Mr. Fletcher Harris and Carl (Minnie) Penn, and a host of nieces, nephews, and many dear friends will miss him dearly.
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