Mr. Rennie “R.O.” Owen Sullivan, age 72, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019, at Spalding Regional Hospital.
Rennie was born on Monday, April 8, 1946 to the late William Alonzo Sullivan and the late Eldee Owens Sullivan. He worked as a foreman for Floyd S. Pike and was a U.S. Marine, having served 2 terms in Vietnam. Rennie graduated from Gordon Military School. He enjoyed farming, cattle, tractors, evening rides on his side by side, and a good steak.
Rennie is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rita Sullivan; children, Karen Bloodworth, Darren Sumner, Melinda McCarty, and Rene’ Spafford; grandchildren, Leslie Ann Sumner, Sebastian Hahn, Abbey Walker, Anthony Walker, Frank Spafford, and Austin Wiley; great-grandchild, Bella Wiley.
A funeral service for Mr. Rennie Sullivan will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Pastor Chip Garrison officiating. The family will receive friends at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 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 Sullivan family.
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Aleasha Burch
Miss Aleasha Ann Burch, age 47, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Aleasha was born in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 16, 1971 to the late Ellis Burch and Mrs. Bennie Pierce Burch. She worked for Christian Ministries Hospice as an LPN. She was the Valedictorian of her 2003 Griffin Tech graduating class. Aleasha loved going to concerts, especially Motley Crew. She was an avid UGA fan. She loved her family, friends and animals.
Aleasha is survived by her mother, Bennie Burch; brother, Clay Burch; fiancé’, Matt Daniel; uncle, Wayne and Dianne Pierce; aunt, Dewilda Wood; several cousins.
A funeral service for Miss Aleasha Burch will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. in the Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Garth Forster officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may visit the family on Friday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to the Atlanta Humane Society (atlantahumane.org) or to any other no-kill animal shelter. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.williams-westburyfuneralhome.com
Williams-Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville is serving the Burch family.
Aleasha was born in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, June 16, 1971 to the late Ellis Burch and Mrs. Bennie Pierce Burch. She worked for Christian Ministries Hospice as an LPN. She was the Valedictorian of her 2003 Griffin Tech graduating class. Aleasha loved going to concerts, especially Motley Crew. She was an avid UGA fan. She loved her family, friends and animals.
Aleasha is survived by her mother, Bennie Burch; brother, Clay Burch; fiancé’, Matt Daniel; uncle, Wayne and Dianne Pierce; aunt, Dewilda Wood; several cousins.
A funeral service for Miss Aleasha Burch will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. in the Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Garth Forster officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may visit the family on Friday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to the Atlanta Humane Society (atlantahumane.org) or to any other no-kill animal shelter. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.williams-westburyfuneralhome.com
Williams-Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville is serving the Burch family.
Jason Wade Wilson
Jason Wade Wilson, age 42, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019, at his residence.
Jason was born on Thursday, September 23, 1976 to the late Kelly Wade Wilson and Mrs. Mable Moore Wilson. [Full Story »]
Jason was born on Thursday, September 23, 1976 to the late Kelly Wade Wilson and Mrs. Mable Moore Wilson. [Full Story »]
Patricia 'Pat' Coffey
Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Ann Coffey, age 74, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019, at her residence.
Mrs. Coffey was born on Tuesday, February 1, 1944, to the late Lloyd McDaniel and Virginia Page McDaniel. She is also preceded in death by her son, Mark Pruitt; brother, Tommy McDaniel; sister, Rita Nicholson. [Full Story »]
Mrs. Coffey was born on Tuesday, February 1, 1944, to the late Lloyd McDaniel and Virginia Page McDaniel. She is also preceded in death by her son, Mark Pruitt; brother, Tommy McDaniel; sister, Rita Nicholson. [Full Story »]
Doris May Chinery White
Doris White, 1923 – 2019
Doris May Chinery White, 95, died January 5, 2019, in Rocky Face, Georgia. Doris was the youngest of two daughters born to Daniel Henry and Dora May Decker Chinery on June 3, 1923, on Staten Island, one of the five boroughs of New York City. Around the age of three years, Doris lost her mother to influenza. Raised by their father, with the help of nearby maternal aunts, Doris and her sister, Constance Henrietta (“Connie”), enjoyed a happy, comfortable childhood in their home on Rainbow Avenue.
In 1942 Doris graduated from Port Richmond High School, just months after her beloved father died of a stroke. She and her sister were required by circumstances to support themselves, though Doris still managed to take some courses at Seton Hall College. During World War II, Doris worked in the Empire State Building for the Electric Boat Company, which produced PT boats for the Navy. After a time, Doris’ older sister Connie pursued a career overseas, working for an electric company, Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company. Connie never married and died in 1973 in New York City.
Following WW II, Doris was introduced to William C. White by her friend and his younger sister, Catherine (“Kitty”). A graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, and a returning Army officer who had served in England for five years, Bill White was the son of a New York City physician who practiced medicine from an office in his brownstone home in the Irish neighborhood of “Hell’s Kitchen” near Times Square. Bill and his sister Kitty were among the youngest of ten siblings; their oldest sister, Bessie, was a nun in the order of the Cenacle Sisters.
On June 14, 1947, Doris and Bill were married in Manhattan, New York City, and they enjoyed over 50 years of marriage, until Bill died on August 28, 1997, in Thomaston, Georgia. In their early married life, they lived in Manhattan and also in Danbury, Connecticut, and in Freeport, New York, on Long Island, as Bill pursued a business career. In 1955, they moved briefly to Jacksonville, Florida, and then on to Atlanta, Georgia, where they lived in the Chamblee and Dunwoody areas.
In 1964, Doris and Bill moved their family to Yatesville, Georgia, seventy miles south of Atlanta, in Upson County (west of Macon). There, Bill began an almost 20-year career with the Federal Paper Board Company in the county seat of Thomaston; he also served a term on the Yatesville City Council. As her children grew older, Doris worked in a clerical capacity at the Marist School in Atlanta, Upson Regional Hospital in Thomaston, and Shallowford Hospital in Atlanta.
Doris was the mother of 7 children: Frances Mary (deceased as a newly born infant), Daniel C. (Sarah Wynn), Mary A., William C. Jr. (Penny), Paul J. (Sue), Theodore M., and John F. (Carolyn). Also known as “Gram” (while her husband was known as “Pop”), Doris delighted in her role as grandmother to eleven grandchildren: Leslie Carter, Chas White, Katie White, Kelie White, Kimberly Mann, Kristin White, Erin White, Garrett Mann, Gina White, Jeff Mann, and Henry White. Doris is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bill and Doris White Scholarship at Gordon State College (www.gordonstate.edu/fndscholarships and www.gordonstate.edu/alumni/give-to-gordon.html). As the parents of six children who were educated in the Upson County, Georgia, Public School System, Bill and Doris White developed a deep respect for the rural teachers and administrators who made the education of their children such a rich and rewarding experience. Realizing the importance for all students to continue onto higher education and realizing that many rural students are economically challenged and that not all students reach their full academic potential in high school, it is the intention of the Bill and Doris White Scholarship to provide financial assistance and recognition to students who might not otherwise receive it.
Donations may be made on-line or mailed to Gordon State College Foundation at: GSC Foundation, 419 College Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204. Donation checks may be made out to the Gordon State College Foundation. “In memory of Doris White” may be written on the FOR line of the check or a note may be enclosed with the donation indicating the intended scholarship.
Doris May Chinery White, 95, died January 5, 2019, in Rocky Face, Georgia. Doris was the youngest of two daughters born to Daniel Henry and Dora May Decker Chinery on June 3, 1923, on Staten Island, one of the five boroughs of New York City. Around the age of three years, Doris lost her mother to influenza. Raised by their father, with the help of nearby maternal aunts, Doris and her sister, Constance Henrietta (“Connie”), enjoyed a happy, comfortable childhood in their home on Rainbow Avenue.
In 1942 Doris graduated from Port Richmond High School, just months after her beloved father died of a stroke. She and her sister were required by circumstances to support themselves, though Doris still managed to take some courses at Seton Hall College. During World War II, Doris worked in the Empire State Building for the Electric Boat Company, which produced PT boats for the Navy. After a time, Doris’ older sister Connie pursued a career overseas, working for an electric company, Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company. Connie never married and died in 1973 in New York City.
Following WW II, Doris was introduced to William C. White by her friend and his younger sister, Catherine (“Kitty”). A graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, and a returning Army officer who had served in England for five years, Bill White was the son of a New York City physician who practiced medicine from an office in his brownstone home in the Irish neighborhood of “Hell’s Kitchen” near Times Square. Bill and his sister Kitty were among the youngest of ten siblings; their oldest sister, Bessie, was a nun in the order of the Cenacle Sisters.
On June 14, 1947, Doris and Bill were married in Manhattan, New York City, and they enjoyed over 50 years of marriage, until Bill died on August 28, 1997, in Thomaston, Georgia. In their early married life, they lived in Manhattan and also in Danbury, Connecticut, and in Freeport, New York, on Long Island, as Bill pursued a business career. In 1955, they moved briefly to Jacksonville, Florida, and then on to Atlanta, Georgia, where they lived in the Chamblee and Dunwoody areas.
In 1964, Doris and Bill moved their family to Yatesville, Georgia, seventy miles south of Atlanta, in Upson County (west of Macon). There, Bill began an almost 20-year career with the Federal Paper Board Company in the county seat of Thomaston; he also served a term on the Yatesville City Council. As her children grew older, Doris worked in a clerical capacity at the Marist School in Atlanta, Upson Regional Hospital in Thomaston, and Shallowford Hospital in Atlanta.
Doris was the mother of 7 children: Frances Mary (deceased as a newly born infant), Daniel C. (Sarah Wynn), Mary A., William C. Jr. (Penny), Paul J. (Sue), Theodore M., and John F. (Carolyn). Also known as “Gram” (while her husband was known as “Pop”), Doris delighted in her role as grandmother to eleven grandchildren: Leslie Carter, Chas White, Katie White, Kelie White, Kimberly Mann, Kristin White, Erin White, Garrett Mann, Gina White, Jeff Mann, and Henry White. Doris is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bill and Doris White Scholarship at Gordon State College (www.gordonstate.edu/fndscholarships and www.gordonstate.edu/alumni/give-to-gordon.html). As the parents of six children who were educated in the Upson County, Georgia, Public School System, Bill and Doris White developed a deep respect for the rural teachers and administrators who made the education of their children such a rich and rewarding experience. Realizing the importance for all students to continue onto higher education and realizing that many rural students are economically challenged and that not all students reach their full academic potential in high school, it is the intention of the Bill and Doris White Scholarship to provide financial assistance and recognition to students who might not otherwise receive it.
Donations may be made on-line or mailed to Gordon State College Foundation at: GSC Foundation, 419 College Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204. Donation checks may be made out to the Gordon State College Foundation. “In memory of Doris White” may be written on the FOR line of the check or a note may be enclosed with the donation indicating the intended scholarship.
Paul Ivins
Mr. Paul Ivins, age 68, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Regency Hospital.
Mr. Ivins was born on Friday, August 31, 1951 to the late Clarence E. Ivins and Ruth Lincoln Ivins. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth E. Ivins. Paul worked for Supreme Corporation as a Forklift driver. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene of Barnesville.
Paul is survived by his wife, Sheila Moon Ivins; Step-daughter and husband, Amy and Grier Smith; grandchildren, Tyler Allen, Morgan Allen, Delaney Allen, Madison Smith and Beau Smith; sister and brother in- law, Nancy and John Zanni; brothers, Kevin E. Ivins and Timothy J. Ivins; sisters in- law, Nanette Moon Underwood and husband, Russell, Kathy Ivins, Carol Ivins; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Mr. Paul Ivins will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Church of the Nazarene in Barnesville with Rev. Kevin Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 3:00 P.M. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or the Church of the Nazarene in Barnesville, 744 Veterans Pkwy, Barnesville, GA 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 Ivins family.
Mr. Ivins was born on Friday, August 31, 1951 to the late Clarence E. Ivins and Ruth Lincoln Ivins. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth E. Ivins. Paul worked for Supreme Corporation as a Forklift driver. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene of Barnesville.
Paul is survived by his wife, Sheila Moon Ivins; Step-daughter and husband, Amy and Grier Smith; grandchildren, Tyler Allen, Morgan Allen, Delaney Allen, Madison Smith and Beau Smith; sister and brother in- law, Nancy and John Zanni; brothers, Kevin E. Ivins and Timothy J. Ivins; sisters in- law, Nanette Moon Underwood and husband, Russell, Kathy Ivins, Carol Ivins; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Mr. Paul Ivins will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Church of the Nazarene in Barnesville with Rev. Kevin Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 3:00 P.M. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or the Church of the Nazarene in Barnesville, 744 Veterans Pkwy, Barnesville, GA 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 Ivins family.
Aldene Gordy Smith
Mr. Aldene Gordy “Daddy Dordy” Smith, age 81, of Milner, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at his residence.
Mr. Smith was born November 14, 1937, in Milner, GA to the late Euel Aldene Smith and the late Martha Genie Gordy. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gayle M. Boyle Smith; and his sister, Latane Peters. He retired from American National Can Company where he worked as a shipping clerk. He enjoyed Facebook, spending time outdoors, working with his hands and loved a good conversation. Gordy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Barnesville.
Mr. Smith is survived by his daughter and son in-law, Melanie and Mike Maynard; granddaughter, Mandy Maynard and Larry Tompkins; in- laws, Roger and Julianne Shannon and Truman and Denise Boyle; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for Mr. Gordy Smith will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at First Baptist Church of Barnesville with Reverend Garth Forster officiating. Interment will follow in Milner Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family request making a memorial contribution to the First Baptist Church of Barnesville, 200 Zebulon Street, Barnesville, GA 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 November 14, 1937, in Milner, GA to the late Euel Aldene Smith and the late Martha Genie Gordy. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gayle M. Boyle Smith; and his sister, Latane Peters. He retired from American National Can Company where he worked as a shipping clerk. He enjoyed Facebook, spending time outdoors, working with his hands and loved a good conversation. Gordy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Barnesville.
Mr. Smith is survived by his daughter and son in-law, Melanie and Mike Maynard; granddaughter, Mandy Maynard and Larry Tompkins; in- laws, Roger and Julianne Shannon and Truman and Denise Boyle; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for Mr. Gordy Smith will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at First Baptist Church of Barnesville with Reverend Garth Forster officiating. Interment will follow in Milner Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family request making a memorial contribution to the First Baptist Church of Barnesville, 200 Zebulon Street, Barnesville, GA 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.
Johnny Frank Minter
Mr. Johnny Frank Minter, age 62 who resided at 1192 McCullum Road, Barnesville, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 28th at his resident. The family will receive friends at his resident. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the East Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Lamar Memory Garden. Pastor Jimmy Lyons will officiate. Bentley’s Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of all professional services.
Mr. Minter is survived by four children: Gianni Nicole Hugh (Donta) of Charlotte, NC; Johnny Frank Lyons (Zharina) of Conyers, GA; Tiffanie Barnes (Anthony) and Christopher Henderson all of Atlanta, GA; 18 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 7 siblings: Darling Angel Minter, Barbara Minter, Merra Lyons (Pastor Jimmy Lyons), Pastor Calvin Minter (Charlotte) all of Barnesville, GA; Christopher Minter (Tyronda) of Mableton, GA; Cheryl McClendon (Harvey) of Hampton, GA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends who will dearly miss him.
Mr. Minter is survived by four children: Gianni Nicole Hugh (Donta) of Charlotte, NC; Johnny Frank Lyons (Zharina) of Conyers, GA; Tiffanie Barnes (Anthony) and Christopher Henderson all of Atlanta, GA; 18 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 7 siblings: Darling Angel Minter, Barbara Minter, Merra Lyons (Pastor Jimmy Lyons), Pastor Calvin Minter (Charlotte) all of Barnesville, GA; Christopher Minter (Tyronda) of Mableton, GA; Cheryl McClendon (Harvey) of Hampton, GA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends who will dearly miss him.
William Stafford, Sr.
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.
Bentley & Son’s Funeral Home of Barnesville, is servicing the William Stafford Family.
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.
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