William Stafford, Sr. 77, passed away on Sunday, December. 30, 2018 at Heritage Inn in Barnesville, GA. His homecoming service will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Henderson Temple. The church is located on 649 Old Talbotton Road, Thomaston, GA 30286. To send condolescences and sympathy cards\online, please email [email protected]
Bentley & Son’s Funeral Home of Barnesville, is servicing the William Stafford Family.
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David Chapman
Mr. David Chapman, age 57, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018, at his residence.
Mr. Chapman was born on Friday, September 15, 1961, to the late Roy Lamar Chapman and the late Olena Preston Chapman Hendrix. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Tony Chapman; niece, Tina Chapman; grandparents, Reverend Roy & Ruby Chapman. David was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He was a leather craftsman, loved woodworking and was a collector of knives.
David is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Amanda & Eric Benton of Macon; granddaughter, Alice Nadeau of Kennesaw; sisters and brother-in-law, Sandra Davis of Roswell and Brenda Sutton (Ernie) of Mt. Vernon; brothers and sister-in-law, Tim Chapman (Frances) of Zebulon and Dr. Sid Chapman of Griffin; stepbrother, Phil Norman; uncle, Gene Chapman of Leesburg, FL.; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews and a great friend, Ronald Martin.
A funeral service for Mr. David Chapman will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Dr. Sid Chapman officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon from 1:30 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. prior to 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 Chapman family.
Mr. Chapman was born on Friday, September 15, 1961, to the late Roy Lamar Chapman and the late Olena Preston Chapman Hendrix. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Tony Chapman; niece, Tina Chapman; grandparents, Reverend Roy & Ruby Chapman. David was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He was a leather craftsman, loved woodworking and was a collector of knives.
David is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Amanda & Eric Benton of Macon; granddaughter, Alice Nadeau of Kennesaw; sisters and brother-in-law, Sandra Davis of Roswell and Brenda Sutton (Ernie) of Mt. Vernon; brothers and sister-in-law, Tim Chapman (Frances) of Zebulon and Dr. Sid Chapman of Griffin; stepbrother, Phil Norman; uncle, Gene Chapman of Leesburg, FL.; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews and a great friend, Ronald Martin.
A funeral service for Mr. David Chapman will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Dr. Sid Chapman officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon from 1:30 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. prior to 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 Chapman family.
William T. Adams
Mr. William T. “Billy” Adams age 75, of Milner passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018.
Mr. Adams was born in Griffin, Georgia on November 23, 1943. He is preceded in death by his mother, Christine Shockley Adams, grandmother, Annie “Mama” Shockley, and aunt, Helen Shockley who all had a part in raising him. Mr. Adams was a 1962 graduate of Griffin High School, retired from the S.C. Johnson Company. He was a member of Morrow First United Methodist Church, but has been attending Rock Spring Church for the past several years since moving to Milner. He was past president of Southern Cruisers Car Club, a member of Pine Mountain Sr. Golf Club; also enjoyed the fellowship at the Mt. Zion Camp Ground Breakfast.
Survivors include, his wife Cherie Adams; daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Ken Bartlett; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Susan Adams; granddaughters and grandson-in-law, Hayden and Cody Hall, Sara Adams.
Visitation for William “Billy” Adams will be on Friday, January 4, 2019 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. A funeral service will be on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Conner-Westbury. Dr. Benny Tate will officiate. Interment will follow in Milner Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Piedmont Brain Tumor Center, give online at give.piedmont.org. Designate your gift in memory of William Adams.
Pallbearers will be Hamilton Boykin, Jim Merritt, Jimmy Shavers, Roger Stanford, Wayne May, Fred Stephens, and Stan Foster.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Road, Griffin is in charge of the arrangements.
Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of William Adams by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com and posting your tributes and memories.
Mr. Adams was born in Griffin, Georgia on November 23, 1943. He is preceded in death by his mother, Christine Shockley Adams, grandmother, Annie “Mama” Shockley, and aunt, Helen Shockley who all had a part in raising him. Mr. Adams was a 1962 graduate of Griffin High School, retired from the S.C. Johnson Company. He was a member of Morrow First United Methodist Church, but has been attending Rock Spring Church for the past several years since moving to Milner. He was past president of Southern Cruisers Car Club, a member of Pine Mountain Sr. Golf Club; also enjoyed the fellowship at the Mt. Zion Camp Ground Breakfast.
Survivors include, his wife Cherie Adams; daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Ken Bartlett; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Susan Adams; granddaughters and grandson-in-law, Hayden and Cody Hall, Sara Adams.
Visitation for William “Billy” Adams will be on Friday, January 4, 2019 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. A funeral service will be on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Conner-Westbury. Dr. Benny Tate will officiate. Interment will follow in Milner Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Piedmont Brain Tumor Center, give online at give.piedmont.org. Designate your gift in memory of William Adams.
Pallbearers will be Hamilton Boykin, Jim Merritt, Jimmy Shavers, Roger Stanford, Wayne May, Fred Stephens, and Stan Foster.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Road, Griffin is in charge of the arrangements.
Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of William Adams by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com and posting your tributes and memories.
Marie Knight Hand
Mrs. Marie Knight Hand
October 5, 1948 – December 27, 2018
Mrs. Marie Knight Hand, age 70 of Milner, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018.
Marie was born in Barnesville, Georgia on October 5, 1948. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Ida Knight. Because Marie hated the term “Beautician”, she was a retired Hair Dresser in Griffin for more than 40 years. During this time, she made many lifelong clients and friends, especially the people she worked with. She often said that choosing this type of work was one of her greatest achievements, going to work was a party every day. She loved to laugh, loved things that sparkled and all things Christmas. She found a new love with Facebook, but struggled to post believing her fingers too big to type on such a small keyboard on her phone. And, of course, her love of great-granddaughter, Avie. Marie was a woman of strong faith, accepted by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Mickey Hand; children, Michelle Barksdale (George), Michael Hand, Mason Hand (Adria); grandchildren, AJ Barksdale, Levi Barksdale, Eli Barksdale, Andrew Hand, Kevin Hand, Brian Hand; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Harrell; brother, Darryl Knight; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Rd., Griffin is in charge of the arrangements.
Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of Mrs. Marie Knight Hand by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com and posting your tributes and memories.
October 5, 1948 – December 27, 2018
Mrs. Marie Knight Hand, age 70 of Milner, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018.
Marie was born in Barnesville, Georgia on October 5, 1948. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Ida Knight. Because Marie hated the term “Beautician”, she was a retired Hair Dresser in Griffin for more than 40 years. During this time, she made many lifelong clients and friends, especially the people she worked with. She often said that choosing this type of work was one of her greatest achievements, going to work was a party every day. She loved to laugh, loved things that sparkled and all things Christmas. She found a new love with Facebook, but struggled to post believing her fingers too big to type on such a small keyboard on her phone. And, of course, her love of great-granddaughter, Avie. Marie was a woman of strong faith, accepted by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Mickey Hand; children, Michelle Barksdale (George), Michael Hand, Mason Hand (Adria); grandchildren, AJ Barksdale, Levi Barksdale, Eli Barksdale, Andrew Hand, Kevin Hand, Brian Hand; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Harrell; brother, Darryl Knight; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Rd., Griffin is in charge of the arrangements.
Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of Mrs. Marie Knight Hand by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com and posting your tributes and memories.
Christina Ann Woodall
Ms. Christina Ann Woodall, 69, of Barnesville passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Heritage Inn Nursing Home.
Ms. Woodall was born Wednesday, August 3, 1949 in Panama to the late Earl Gibson Simmons and Betty Juanita Blankenship Simmons. She enjoyed arts & crafts, loved to bake and liked to be outdoors. Christina was her own person and spoke her mind.
She is survived by her son and his girlfriend, Daniel J. Wicks II & Danielle Womack of Barnesville; daughter & son-in-law, Ivey Beth & Brannon White of Thomaston; grandchildren, Joseph White, Jaden Wicks, Emily White, Brycen Wicks, and Emily Womack; mother, Betty Woodall; brothers and sister, Gip Simmons, Terry Phillips, Dewayne “Bebop” Simmons, and Tracy Threatt; several nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Ms. Christina Ann Woodall will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home.
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 Woodall family.
Ms. Woodall was born Wednesday, August 3, 1949 in Panama to the late Earl Gibson Simmons and Betty Juanita Blankenship Simmons. She enjoyed arts & crafts, loved to bake and liked to be outdoors. Christina was her own person and spoke her mind.
She is survived by her son and his girlfriend, Daniel J. Wicks II & Danielle Womack of Barnesville; daughter & son-in-law, Ivey Beth & Brannon White of Thomaston; grandchildren, Joseph White, Jaden Wicks, Emily White, Brycen Wicks, and Emily Womack; mother, Betty Woodall; brothers and sister, Gip Simmons, Terry Phillips, Dewayne “Bebop” Simmons, and Tracy Threatt; several nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Ms. Christina Ann Woodall will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home.
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 Woodall family.
Frances Louise Eason Grisham
Mrs. Frances Louise Eason Grisham, 81, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at home in Harrison, Tennessee.
Mrs. Grisham was born Wednesday, June 30, 1937 in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Melvin C. Eason and the late Maude Heath Eason. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas David Grisham; brothers, Marvin L. Eason and Robert Eason; nephews, Ty Griffin and Robin Eason; Stepfather, Lee McBroom, Sr.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Angela & Jim Wooten; grandchildren, Donna Perren, Jessie Pritchett, Van Conner, Jr., Lindsay Roberson, and David Roberson; sister, Carol E. Griffin (Edward); nieces and nephews, Dallas Ederhart (Steve), Dean Griffin (Renea), Todd Griffin (Michele), and Donovan Griffin (Stephanie); And a host of many friends from Harrison, Tennessee to Barnesville, Georgia.
A graveside service for Mrs. Frances Louise Eason Grisham will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Greenwood Cemetery with Pastor Richard O. Adams 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 Grisham family.
Mrs. Grisham was born Wednesday, June 30, 1937 in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Melvin C. Eason and the late Maude Heath Eason. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas David Grisham; brothers, Marvin L. Eason and Robert Eason; nephews, Ty Griffin and Robin Eason; Stepfather, Lee McBroom, Sr.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Angela & Jim Wooten; grandchildren, Donna Perren, Jessie Pritchett, Van Conner, Jr., Lindsay Roberson, and David Roberson; sister, Carol E. Griffin (Edward); nieces and nephews, Dallas Ederhart (Steve), Dean Griffin (Renea), Todd Griffin (Michele), and Donovan Griffin (Stephanie); And a host of many friends from Harrison, Tennessee to Barnesville, Georgia.
A graveside service for Mrs. Frances Louise Eason Grisham will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Greenwood Cemetery with Pastor Richard O. Adams 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 Grisham family.
Lillie Ruth Jackson
Lillie Ruth Jackson, 72, of Barnesville, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. She was born on November 15, 1946 to the late Alma Williams Jackson and the late John Henry Jackson of Lamar County.
She joined Sardis Baptist Church at an early age and remained a faithful member throughout her life. She graduated from Booker High School in 1965 and began working in the food industry as a cook. She retired from Gordon College Cafeteria after many years of service.
She was preceded in death by her grandson, Olandro D. Jackson and her daughter, Cheryl Lynn Jackson.
Survivors include her daughter, Tara Alicia Jackson (Kimberly Spear) of Griffin; grandson, Ranzy L. Jackson (Madison) of Barnesville; granddaughter-in-law, Joycelyn Jackson of Griffin; great-grandchildren, Alandro Jackson and Braelynn Burnside of Thomaston, Zayden, Raegin and Landon Jackson, all of Barnesville; son-in-law, Kenny Williams; brothers and sister, Bobby Jackson (Ruth Ann), Minnie B. McMullin both of Barnesville and Mike Stephens (Mildred) of North Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and church members who will dearly miss her.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Sardis Baptist Church with pastor Rev. Ayo Bandele officiating. Interment followed in the Church cemetery.
Bentley & Sons Funeral Home of Barnesville had charge of arrangements.
She joined Sardis Baptist Church at an early age and remained a faithful member throughout her life. She graduated from Booker High School in 1965 and began working in the food industry as a cook. She retired from Gordon College Cafeteria after many years of service.
She was preceded in death by her grandson, Olandro D. Jackson and her daughter, Cheryl Lynn Jackson.
Survivors include her daughter, Tara Alicia Jackson (Kimberly Spear) of Griffin; grandson, Ranzy L. Jackson (Madison) of Barnesville; granddaughter-in-law, Joycelyn Jackson of Griffin; great-grandchildren, Alandro Jackson and Braelynn Burnside of Thomaston, Zayden, Raegin and Landon Jackson, all of Barnesville; son-in-law, Kenny Williams; brothers and sister, Bobby Jackson (Ruth Ann), Minnie B. McMullin both of Barnesville and Mike Stephens (Mildred) of North Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and church members who will dearly miss her.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Sardis Baptist Church with pastor Rev. Ayo Bandele officiating. Interment followed in the Church cemetery.
Bentley & Sons Funeral Home of Barnesville had charge of arrangements.
Mary J. Owen
Mary J. Owen, of Milner, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Pruitt Health Care in Forsyth.
Mary was born on July 29, 1943 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Elam and Emmie Williams of Milner.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law John and Claudia Owen of Jackson and her daughter Terri Benz of Griffin, her brother John Williams of Thomaston and her sisters Martha Williams and Sharon Hooks of Milner, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She loved Jesus, animals, dancing, music and old movies.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at 2 p.m. at 709 McKenzie Road in Milner, Georgia.
Mary was born on July 29, 1943 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Elam and Emmie Williams of Milner.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law John and Claudia Owen of Jackson and her daughter Terri Benz of Griffin, her brother John Williams of Thomaston and her sisters Martha Williams and Sharon Hooks of Milner, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She loved Jesus, animals, dancing, music and old movies.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at 2 p.m. at 709 McKenzie Road in Milner, Georgia.
Jennifer Mae Hall
Ms. Jennifer Mae Hall, 52, of Barnesville, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston.
Ms. Hall was born Sunday, May 29, 1966 in Morenci, Michigan to the late Dorman Borders and Marilyn Lamb. She is preceded in death by her brother, Jeff Moyer. Jennifer was formerly employed by Stone Mountain Inn. She loved to people, country music, and the American Flag.
She is survived by her mother and step-father, Marilyn & Curtis Lamb of Barnesville; brother, John Moyer; 2 nieces, Jennifer Walker (Antonio) and Jessica Moyer (Drell); 2 nephews, Jeffery Moyer and Jacob Moyer (Laney); aunts, Carol Sollenberger and Sheryl Vanvalkberg.
A memorial service for Ms. Jennifer Mae Hall will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Amy Smith officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 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 Hall family.
Ms. Hall was born Sunday, May 29, 1966 in Morenci, Michigan to the late Dorman Borders and Marilyn Lamb. She is preceded in death by her brother, Jeff Moyer. Jennifer was formerly employed by Stone Mountain Inn. She loved to people, country music, and the American Flag.
She is survived by her mother and step-father, Marilyn & Curtis Lamb of Barnesville; brother, John Moyer; 2 nieces, Jennifer Walker (Antonio) and Jessica Moyer (Drell); 2 nephews, Jeffery Moyer and Jacob Moyer (Laney); aunts, Carol Sollenberger and Sheryl Vanvalkberg.
A memorial service for Ms. Jennifer Mae Hall will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Amy Smith officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 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 Hall family.
Bobby David Smith
Mr. Bobby David Smith, 61, of Barnesville, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at his residence.
Mr. Smith was born Thursday, December 13, 1956 in Barnesville, Georgia to the late William Hulet Smith, Jr. and Jean Dale Grosinger Smith. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Austin Smith; step-mother, Evelyn Smith; brother, Jimmy Smith; sisters, Tracy Cato and Cindy Pruitt.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Chris & Angela Smith; grandchildren, Savannah Smith, Kristin Smith, and Lee Peterman; sisters, Wanda & Mike Smith, Diane Martin, and Denise Brady; brothers, Tommy & Angie Smith, Keith Kennedy, Tommy Ray Kennedy & Cheryl Lewis, Mark & Renee Smith, William “Bill” Smith, Frankie Brady, and Jonathan Smith; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Jannette Wilder.
A funeral service for Mr. Bobby David Smith will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at the Barnesville First Assembly of God with Pastor Aaron Watson and Tim Guy officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnesville First Assembly of God from 12:00 noon until the service hour. 552 Highway 18 West Barnesville, Georgia 30204.
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 Smith family.
Mr. Smith was born Thursday, December 13, 1956 in Barnesville, Georgia to the late William Hulet Smith, Jr. and Jean Dale Grosinger Smith. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Austin Smith; step-mother, Evelyn Smith; brother, Jimmy Smith; sisters, Tracy Cato and Cindy Pruitt.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Chris & Angela Smith; grandchildren, Savannah Smith, Kristin Smith, and Lee Peterman; sisters, Wanda & Mike Smith, Diane Martin, and Denise Brady; brothers, Tommy & Angie Smith, Keith Kennedy, Tommy Ray Kennedy & Cheryl Lewis, Mark & Renee Smith, William “Bill” Smith, Frankie Brady, and Jonathan Smith; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Jannette Wilder.
A funeral service for Mr. Bobby David Smith will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at the Barnesville First Assembly of God with Pastor Aaron Watson and Tim Guy officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnesville First Assembly of God from 12:00 noon until the service hour. 552 Highway 18 West Barnesville, Georgia 30204.
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 Smith family.
James Earl Cagle
James Earl Cagle was born December 8, 1935. He passed away at the age of 82 Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Earl was a proud and cherished family man. He never met a stranger and could talk for hours. He was stubborn but kind hearted and would do anything for anyone, especially his children and grandchildren.
Earl proudly served in the United States Air Force, stationed in London during the Korean war. It was here that he met the beautiful love of his life, Delia. He always told a story of writing home for permission to marry and refused to leave the UK without her.
After his time in the service, he made a passionate career of long-haul truck driving until medical issues forced him to retire. He loved to share stories about seeing the world through his windshield. Earl was an extremely talented handy-man. This allowed him to make special contributions to all of the houses that were owned or lived in by his children and grandchildren. He could literally fix anything and was willing to entertain the creative ideas of his grandchildren, no matter how crazy. Many of which he made into a reality.
His greatest admiration in life was to watch his grandchildren grow up to be successful and lead fulfilling lives. Earl will be sorely missed by his family and friends; the memories he made will be forever cherished.
Earl is survived by his wife of 62 years, the love of his life, Delia Cagle; two sisters Mary Horne and Sandra Grier; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Pansy Cagle; four wonderful children, Jim, Bobby Timmy and Brenda; and three siblings, Janette, Buddy and Monk.
Close family and friends gathered to remember and celebrate Earl’s life at the Senior Center in Barnesville, on Saturday, November 17, 2018. [Full Story »]
Earl was a proud and cherished family man. He never met a stranger and could talk for hours. He was stubborn but kind hearted and would do anything for anyone, especially his children and grandchildren.
Earl proudly served in the United States Air Force, stationed in London during the Korean war. It was here that he met the beautiful love of his life, Delia. He always told a story of writing home for permission to marry and refused to leave the UK without her.
After his time in the service, he made a passionate career of long-haul truck driving until medical issues forced him to retire. He loved to share stories about seeing the world through his windshield. Earl was an extremely talented handy-man. This allowed him to make special contributions to all of the houses that were owned or lived in by his children and grandchildren. He could literally fix anything and was willing to entertain the creative ideas of his grandchildren, no matter how crazy. Many of which he made into a reality.
His greatest admiration in life was to watch his grandchildren grow up to be successful and lead fulfilling lives. Earl will be sorely missed by his family and friends; the memories he made will be forever cherished.
Earl is survived by his wife of 62 years, the love of his life, Delia Cagle; two sisters Mary Horne and Sandra Grier; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Pansy Cagle; four wonderful children, Jim, Bobby Timmy and Brenda; and three siblings, Janette, Buddy and Monk.
Close family and friends gathered to remember and celebrate Earl’s life at the Senior Center in Barnesville, on Saturday, November 17, 2018. [Full Story »]
William Joel Ham, Jr.
William Joel Ham Jr. died peacefully at his home on November 29, 2018 in Barnesville, Georgia at the age of 89. He was born in Monroe County, Georgia on July 25, 1929 to the late William Joel (Joe) Ham and Frances Darden Ham.
Mr. Ham grew up in Forsyth, Georgia and attended Mary Persons High School. As a youth he worked for his uncle James Darden in his grocery store and played football for the MP Bulldogs under coach Jim “Slick” Mitchell. After high school Mr. Ham joined the Navy, and served as an aerial photographer on the Coral Sea and the Oriskany, aircraft carriers, for four years. He left the service to work for his uncle’s car dealership in Pembroke, Georgia, and it was there that he met Freida Speir. Bill and Freida were married on July 17, 1955.
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Mr. Ham grew up in Forsyth, Georgia and attended Mary Persons High School. As a youth he worked for his uncle James Darden in his grocery store and played football for the MP Bulldogs under coach Jim “Slick” Mitchell. After high school Mr. Ham joined the Navy, and served as an aerial photographer on the Coral Sea and the Oriskany, aircraft carriers, for four years. He left the service to work for his uncle’s car dealership in Pembroke, Georgia, and it was there that he met Freida Speir. Bill and Freida were married on July 17, 1955.
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Carrie Nelle Moye
Carrie Nelle Moye, 78, died Sept. 28 at her home in Santa Rosa Beach, Fl. after year-long battle with cancer. She was born on the family farm in Redbone to the late Alexander Newton (Newt) Moye and Willie Nell Keen Moye.
She was valedictorian and cheerleading squad captain at Gordon Military High School and went on to Emory University where she earned a Phi Beta Kappa key. She enjoyed a varied career and lived in New York, Switzerland, Lebanon, Jordan and Algeria before settling in Santa Rosa Beach. Her second husband, Bob Bannerman, died in 2003. He was a retired deputy director of the CIA.
She was also predeceased by a brother Alex Moye. Survivors include a sister, Ruth Gadebusch of Fresno, Ca.; brother, Floyd Moye (Twila) of Redbone; son, F.C. Thompson of Buenos Aires, Argentina; daughters, Moye Thompson (Doug Suisman) of Santa Monica, Ca. and Ashley Claire Thompson (Eric Prenowitz) of Leeds, England; grandchildren, Claire, Teddy, Anna and Eva; best friend David Garr and countless cousins; nephew, Fred Moye (Jan) and niece Monta Rae Purser (Steven), all of Redbone.
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She was valedictorian and cheerleading squad captain at Gordon Military High School and went on to Emory University where she earned a Phi Beta Kappa key. She enjoyed a varied career and lived in New York, Switzerland, Lebanon, Jordan and Algeria before settling in Santa Rosa Beach. Her second husband, Bob Bannerman, died in 2003. He was a retired deputy director of the CIA.
She was also predeceased by a brother Alex Moye. Survivors include a sister, Ruth Gadebusch of Fresno, Ca.; brother, Floyd Moye (Twila) of Redbone; son, F.C. Thompson of Buenos Aires, Argentina; daughters, Moye Thompson (Doug Suisman) of Santa Monica, Ca. and Ashley Claire Thompson (Eric Prenowitz) of Leeds, England; grandchildren, Claire, Teddy, Anna and Eva; best friend David Garr and countless cousins; nephew, Fred Moye (Jan) and niece Monta Rae Purser (Steven), all of Redbone.
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Bennie James Akins
Mr. Bennie James Akins, age 71 who resided at 121 Kayla Court, Griffin passed away on Tuesday, November 20 at his residence. The family will receive friends at their residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 24 at 1:00 p.m. at the Sardis Baptist Church of Barnesville. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Arthur Bandally is pastor and Rev. Willie J. Colbert will officiate. Bentley’s Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of all professional services.
Mr. Akins is survived by his wife, Alberta Traylor Akins; five children: Wanda Hayes, Daniel Banks (Katrina), Moses Banks (Rosalyn), Casundra Akins and Benjamin Akins (Aretha) all of Griffin; eight siblings: Gladys Stallings, Willie Paul Akins, Scott Akins, Richard Akins (Brenda), Dorothy Akins, Christine Akins and Adalene Tamplin (David) all of Barnesville and Earnestine Evans of Atlanta; and a host of other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.
Mr. Akins is survived by his wife, Alberta Traylor Akins; five children: Wanda Hayes, Daniel Banks (Katrina), Moses Banks (Rosalyn), Casundra Akins and Benjamin Akins (Aretha) all of Griffin; eight siblings: Gladys Stallings, Willie Paul Akins, Scott Akins, Richard Akins (Brenda), Dorothy Akins, Christine Akins and Adalene Tamplin (David) all of Barnesville and Earnestine Evans of Atlanta; and a host of other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.
Hubert Williams
Mr. Hubert Williams, 88, of Barnesville, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin.
Mr. Williams was born May 26, 1930, in Bryan County, son of the late Fred Williams and the late Lottie Cribbs Williams, and preceded in death by his wife, Della Mae Shelton Williams. He retired from Scripto of Atlanta and Star flex Industry of Jonesboro as a tool and die maker after 47 years. He was a graduate of Richmond Hill High School. Mr. Williams was a veteran of the US Army and served in the Korean War and a recipient of two Bronze stars, Korean War Medal and the UN Service Medal.
He is survived by his children, Danny Williams (Judy) of Barnesville, and Denise Bounds (Randy) of Eatonton; granddaughter, Heather Bounds; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amber Bounds; sisters and brothers, Pauline Russian, Roy Williams, Freddy Reginald “Redge” Williams, and Connie Williams.
A graveside service for Mr. Hubert Williams will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Lamar Memory Gardens with Rev. David Dawson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. before 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 Williams family.
Mr. Williams was born May 26, 1930, in Bryan County, son of the late Fred Williams and the late Lottie Cribbs Williams, and preceded in death by his wife, Della Mae Shelton Williams. He retired from Scripto of Atlanta and Star flex Industry of Jonesboro as a tool and die maker after 47 years. He was a graduate of Richmond Hill High School. Mr. Williams was a veteran of the US Army and served in the Korean War and a recipient of two Bronze stars, Korean War Medal and the UN Service Medal.
He is survived by his children, Danny Williams (Judy) of Barnesville, and Denise Bounds (Randy) of Eatonton; granddaughter, Heather Bounds; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amber Bounds; sisters and brothers, Pauline Russian, Roy Williams, Freddy Reginald “Redge” Williams, and Connie Williams.
A graveside service for Mr. Hubert Williams will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at Lamar Memory Gardens with Rev. David Dawson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. before 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 Williams family.
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