Mr. Lowell Blaine Young, age 83, of Milner, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Brightmoor Hospice.
Lowell was born on Saturday, August 24, 1935 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee to the late John M. Young and the late Bessie Ellen Stewart Young. He is also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janice A. Newman Young; siblings, Claude Young, Hollis Young, and Dale Young. Lowell retired from Ford Motor Company where he worked in Inventory Assessment. He loved traveling with his beloved Janice. Cody, Wyoming was his special place. He loved the mountains and working outside. Lowell enjoyed square dancing, was a square dance caller, and was a member of and started many square dance clubs.
Lowell is survived by his children, Kent Young, Sonya Dyer (Mack), and Barbara Ann Matthews (Chris); grandchildren, Dean Matthews (Melissa), Nikki Matthews, Mackenzie Dyer, and Noah Dyer; great-grandson, Shane Matthews; sister, Azalee Moore; brother, Corbin Young (Vanda); sisters-in-law, Delores Young & Hilda Young Pearson.
A memorial service for Mr. Lowell Young will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Jason Teal and Reverend Garth Forster officiating. Friends may visit the family at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home from 11:00 A.M. until the service hour.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brightmoor Hospice, 3247 Newnan Road Griffin, Georgia 30223 or Brightmoor Nursing Home, 3235 Newnan Road Griffin, Georgia 30223.
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 Young family.
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Larry Leamon Chatman
Mr. Larry Leamon Chatman, age 71, of Forsyth, GA passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the Monroe County Hospital.
Larry was born on Wednesday, May 5, 1948 in Franklin, Georgia to the late Jay Chatman and the late Adell Vaughn Chatman. Larry was also preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Ruth Langley Chatman and brother, David Marty Chatman. He was self employed and worked as an electrician. He loved to fish and paint, was a member of the Central Baptist Church and was very generous by giving to others.
He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Kimberley Chatman and Vickie and Tommy Adams; grandchildren, Brittany Yarbrough and Tommy Blessit and Larry Jay and wife, Lisa; great-grandchildren, Hennasey, Rylee and Ambrie; sisters and brother-in-law, Shirley and Alton Sailors, Ann Chatman and Gail Robinson; brothers, Jay Michael Chatman, Ricky Chatman and Lee Hines; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Mr. Larry Chatman will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend John Price officiating. Friends may visit the family following the service.
Please omit flowers and consider making a memorial contribution to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (https://www.stjude.org/) in memory of Mr. Larry Chatman.
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 Chatman family.
Larry was born on Wednesday, May 5, 1948 in Franklin, Georgia to the late Jay Chatman and the late Adell Vaughn Chatman. Larry was also preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Ruth Langley Chatman and brother, David Marty Chatman. He was self employed and worked as an electrician. He loved to fish and paint, was a member of the Central Baptist Church and was very generous by giving to others.
He is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Kimberley Chatman and Vickie and Tommy Adams; grandchildren, Brittany Yarbrough and Tommy Blessit and Larry Jay and wife, Lisa; great-grandchildren, Hennasey, Rylee and Ambrie; sisters and brother-in-law, Shirley and Alton Sailors, Ann Chatman and Gail Robinson; brothers, Jay Michael Chatman, Ricky Chatman and Lee Hines; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Mr. Larry Chatman will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend John Price officiating. Friends may visit the family following the service.
Please omit flowers and consider making a memorial contribution to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (https://www.stjude.org/) in memory of Mr. Larry Chatman.
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 Chatman family.
Ellis "Big Hook" Smith
Mr. Ellis “Big Hook” Smith 75 formerly of Barnesville transitioned on Saturday in Roswell, GA. Funeral Services was held on Saturday May 18, 2019 11AM at the West Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Pastor Jimmy Lyons officiated and interment was held in the church cemetery. Visitation was held on Friday from 5 – 8pm. Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville was in charge of all professional services.
Ellis leaves to cherish his memory a son Mr. Reginald (Tonora) Smith of Barnesville. Grandchildren Kendrick Jamerson, Reginae Smith ,and Jaquavious Smith. Sisters Ms. Erma Jean Fambro and Ms. Charlene Mitchell (Johnny), and a brother Mr. Hugh (Martha) Smith all of Barnesville. Dedicated nieces , Janice Pye and Ms. Phyllis Jenkins, whom diligently cared for him in his later years. A life long confidant and companion, Charlotte McClendon, devoted friends Mr. Alfred Williams, Mr. Fletcher Harris, Mr. Charles W. Harp, Mr. Richard Miller, and Mr. James Richardson. Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Classmates, and many dear friends whom all will cherish his memory
Ellis leaves to cherish his memory a son Mr. Reginald (Tonora) Smith of Barnesville. Grandchildren Kendrick Jamerson, Reginae Smith ,and Jaquavious Smith. Sisters Ms. Erma Jean Fambro and Ms. Charlene Mitchell (Johnny), and a brother Mr. Hugh (Martha) Smith all of Barnesville. Dedicated nieces , Janice Pye and Ms. Phyllis Jenkins, whom diligently cared for him in his later years. A life long confidant and companion, Charlotte McClendon, devoted friends Mr. Alfred Williams, Mr. Fletcher Harris, Mr. Charles W. Harp, Mr. Richard Miller, and Mr. James Richardson. Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Classmates, and many dear friends whom all will cherish his memory
Sarah Eugenia Harrison
Miss Sarah Eugenia Harrison, age 88, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Westbury Medical Care Home in Jackson, GA.
Miss Harrison was born on Thursday, April 23, 1931 in Barnesville to the late Benjamin F. Harrison and the late Lucy Spillers Harrison. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Harrison; brother, Buddy Harrison. Sarah worked at Carters as a supervisor and was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, where she served as a Sunday School teacher and President of Missionary Society for many years. She loved to cross stitch.
She is survived by several cousins; caregivers, Elaine Benson, Janice Fowler, and Margie Brinkley.
A graveside service for Miss Sarah Harrison will be held at Greenwood Cemetery on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. Friends may visit on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home from 1:00 P.M. until 5:00 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 Harrison family.
Miss Harrison was born on Thursday, April 23, 1931 in Barnesville to the late Benjamin F. Harrison and the late Lucy Spillers Harrison. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Harrison; brother, Buddy Harrison. Sarah worked at Carters as a supervisor and was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, where she served as a Sunday School teacher and President of Missionary Society for many years. She loved to cross stitch.
She is survived by several cousins; caregivers, Elaine Benson, Janice Fowler, and Margie Brinkley.
A graveside service for Miss Sarah Harrison will be held at Greenwood Cemetery on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. Friends may visit on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Williams-Westbury Funeral Home from 1:00 P.M. until 5:00 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 Harrison family.
Opal June Taylor Hamrick
Mrs. Opal June Taylor Hamrick, age 84, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Brightmoor Nursing Center.
Mrs. Hamrick was born on Wednesday, October 24, 1934 in Zebulon, Georgia to the late Alfred Arlington Taylor and the late Louise Yeager Taylor. Opal June Taylor Hamrick was also preceded in death by her sister, Carol Taylor Wade of Stockbridge, GA. She retired from Southern Bell as a Chief Operator and worked with the Trust Company Bank of Georgia in Atlanta. She was a member of Rock Springs Church and a former member of First United Methodist Church of Zebulon. She played tennis and basketball in Zebulon High School. She was a wonderful homemaker and mother, wife, and grandmother. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary for 30 years and served as past President and Secretary.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, William Hamrick. Jr.; her twin sons & daughter-in-law, Alfred Daniel Hamrick and William Stanley “Hambone” & April Hamrick; grandchildren, Lillian Taylor Hamrick Bittick and her husband, Lawson Cary Bittick of Forsyth, GA. and Scott Daniel Stimus-Hamrick of Bradenton, FL.; brothers & sister-in-law; Arlington Lamar Taylor of Dallas, TX. and MacArthur & Carol Taylor of Williamson, GA.; niece, Machelle Taylor Nelms of Thomaston, GA.; nephews, Scott Taylor of Eatonton, GA., Mark Taylor of Dublin, GA., Brad Taylor of Atlanta, GA., and Sam Taylor of Dallas, TX.; sister & brother-in-law, Gloria Taylor & Bill Morris of High Point, NC.; niece, Robin Morris of Seattle, WA.; nephew, Caslin Morris of Cape Hatteras, NC; nephew, Andy Marcus Hambrick of Aldora, GA.
A graveside service for Mrs. Opal June Taylor Hamrick will be held at Lamar Memory Gardens on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. Friends may visit the family following 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 Hamrick family.
Mrs. Hamrick was born on Wednesday, October 24, 1934 in Zebulon, Georgia to the late Alfred Arlington Taylor and the late Louise Yeager Taylor. Opal June Taylor Hamrick was also preceded in death by her sister, Carol Taylor Wade of Stockbridge, GA. She retired from Southern Bell as a Chief Operator and worked with the Trust Company Bank of Georgia in Atlanta. She was a member of Rock Springs Church and a former member of First United Methodist Church of Zebulon. She played tennis and basketball in Zebulon High School. She was a wonderful homemaker and mother, wife, and grandmother. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary for 30 years and served as past President and Secretary.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, William Hamrick. Jr.; her twin sons & daughter-in-law, Alfred Daniel Hamrick and William Stanley “Hambone” & April Hamrick; grandchildren, Lillian Taylor Hamrick Bittick and her husband, Lawson Cary Bittick of Forsyth, GA. and Scott Daniel Stimus-Hamrick of Bradenton, FL.; brothers & sister-in-law; Arlington Lamar Taylor of Dallas, TX. and MacArthur & Carol Taylor of Williamson, GA.; niece, Machelle Taylor Nelms of Thomaston, GA.; nephews, Scott Taylor of Eatonton, GA., Mark Taylor of Dublin, GA., Brad Taylor of Atlanta, GA., and Sam Taylor of Dallas, TX.; sister & brother-in-law, Gloria Taylor & Bill Morris of High Point, NC.; niece, Robin Morris of Seattle, WA.; nephew, Caslin Morris of Cape Hatteras, NC; nephew, Andy Marcus Hambrick of Aldora, GA.
A graveside service for Mrs. Opal June Taylor Hamrick will be held at Lamar Memory Gardens on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. Friends may visit the family following 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 Hamrick family.
Barbara Robinson
Ms. Barbara A. Robinson 77, of 132 Cherry Street Barnesville transitioned at her residence on Monday May 6, 2019. Funeral Services will be held on Friday 2pm at the East Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Pastor Jimmy Lyons will officiate, and interment will be following the service at the O’Neil Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5-8pm. Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville oversees all professional services.
Her spirit will live on in the hearts of two daughters Ms. Angela S. Robinson and Ms. Gloria Robinson both of Barnesville. One son Mr. Bobby Dean Robinson of Barnesville. One granddaughter she raised as her own Mrs. Adrian (Keon) Neal of Griffin. Four Sisters Ms. Johnnie M. Merritt of Barnesville, Ms. Geraldine M. Redding of Griffin, Ms. Patricia M. Burton of Fayetteville, and Mrs. Juanita M. (James) King of Griffin, one sister-in-law, Carolyn Merritt of Canton, and one brother Mr. Rubin (Shirley) Merritt of Barnesville. One Aunt Ms. Annie B. Murphy and one Uncle Mr. Bennie (Celia) Pate both of Barnesville. A host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and many dear friends whom will miss her dearly.
Her spirit will live on in the hearts of two daughters Ms. Angela S. Robinson and Ms. Gloria Robinson both of Barnesville. One son Mr. Bobby Dean Robinson of Barnesville. One granddaughter she raised as her own Mrs. Adrian (Keon) Neal of Griffin. Four Sisters Ms. Johnnie M. Merritt of Barnesville, Ms. Geraldine M. Redding of Griffin, Ms. Patricia M. Burton of Fayetteville, and Mrs. Juanita M. (James) King of Griffin, one sister-in-law, Carolyn Merritt of Canton, and one brother Mr. Rubin (Shirley) Merritt of Barnesville. One Aunt Ms. Annie B. Murphy and one Uncle Mr. Bennie (Celia) Pate both of Barnesville. A host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and many dear friends whom will miss her dearly.
Virginia Ridling Hughes
Barnesville . . . Virginia Ridling Hughes, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. The family will greet friends at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 9, 2019, with the funeral service following at 2:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Barnesville. Burial will be in Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens. Rev. Garth Forster will officiate.
Mrs. Hughes, the daughter of the late Thomas Ridling and Jurrell Phillips Ridling was born April 3, 1929, in Newton County, Georgia. Her husband, William Walter Hughes, Jr., preceded her in death. She retired from Sears, was a member of First Baptist Church of Barnesville and a member of Red Hat Society.
Survivors include her children, Trini Hughes of Forsyth, Brian (Kelly) Hughes of Barnesville and Mark (Susan) Hughes of Dacula; nine grandchildren, Keely (Allen) Small, Justin (Brittany) Poore, Megan (Jody) Osborne, Ron (Nicole) Brazas, Matthew (Jolee) Hughes, Hollie Brazas, Jared Hughes, Hunter Hughes and Hayley Hughes; and seven great grandchildren.
Please visit www.monroecountymemorialchapel.com to express tributes.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Hughes, the daughter of the late Thomas Ridling and Jurrell Phillips Ridling was born April 3, 1929, in Newton County, Georgia. Her husband, William Walter Hughes, Jr., preceded her in death. She retired from Sears, was a member of First Baptist Church of Barnesville and a member of Red Hat Society.
Survivors include her children, Trini Hughes of Forsyth, Brian (Kelly) Hughes of Barnesville and Mark (Susan) Hughes of Dacula; nine grandchildren, Keely (Allen) Small, Justin (Brittany) Poore, Megan (Jody) Osborne, Ron (Nicole) Brazas, Matthew (Jolee) Hughes, Hollie Brazas, Jared Hughes, Hunter Hughes and Hayley Hughes; and seven great grandchildren.
Please visit www.monroecountymemorialchapel.com to express tributes.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of arrangements.
Eula Mae Hosley
Mother Eula Mae Hosley 93, 121 Main Street Milner transitioned in Griffin on May 5, 2019. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday May 8, 2019 11AM Greater Springhill Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor Craig Ogletree will officiate, and interment will be held in the church cemetery following services.
She leaves to cherish her memory Daughters, Gloria (Alex) O'Neal of Milner, Jeanette Risper of Griffin, Mattye Hosley of Barnesville, Mrs. Shirlene (Benny) Fambro of Milner, Laura Ann (Jay) Johnson of Manghum, Louisiana, Ms. Frances Wyche of Barnesville, Ms. Grace Hosley of Milner, Mrs. Betty (Donald) Walker of Augusta, Sons Mr. William Hosley Jr. of Milner, Mr. Henry (Fannie) Hosley of Milner, Mr. Jimmy Hosley of Barnesville, and Mr. Dexter Hosley of Milner. Forty- Six grandchildren 4 generations of grandchildren also survives. Three Sisters Mrs. Mary Alice Williams of Atlanta, Mrs. Rose Lee McCuthison of Chattanooga TN, and Ms. Beula Anderson of Greenville, South Carolina. A son-in-law Mr. Robert Bateman Jr. of Milner. A host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and many dear friends who also will carried on her memory.
She leaves to cherish her memory Daughters, Gloria (Alex) O'Neal of Milner, Jeanette Risper of Griffin, Mattye Hosley of Barnesville, Mrs. Shirlene (Benny) Fambro of Milner, Laura Ann (Jay) Johnson of Manghum, Louisiana, Ms. Frances Wyche of Barnesville, Ms. Grace Hosley of Milner, Mrs. Betty (Donald) Walker of Augusta, Sons Mr. William Hosley Jr. of Milner, Mr. Henry (Fannie) Hosley of Milner, Mr. Jimmy Hosley of Barnesville, and Mr. Dexter Hosley of Milner. Forty- Six grandchildren 4 generations of grandchildren also survives. Three Sisters Mrs. Mary Alice Williams of Atlanta, Mrs. Rose Lee McCuthison of Chattanooga TN, and Ms. Beula Anderson of Greenville, South Carolina. A son-in-law Mr. Robert Bateman Jr. of Milner. A host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and many dear friends who also will carried on her memory.
William "Howard" Bearden
Mr. William “Howard” Bearden, age 80, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at his residence.
Mr. Bearden was born on Monday, July 11, 1938 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late William Ernest Bearden and the late Mable Pope Bearden. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Bill Bearden, Raymond Bearden, Doug Bearden, Robert Bearden, and Mary Barnett; aunt, Frances Everett. Howard was a veteran, having served in the Army. He worked as a carpenter and was a member of the Chattahoochee Baptist Church. Howard loved to fish and go to the casino.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Karen & Mitch Brown; grandchildren, Michael & Melinda Brown and Johnny Brown; aunts, Frances Everett and Barbara Cassai; several nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Mr. William “Howard” Bearden will be held from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 5, 2019 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 Bearden family.
Mr. Bearden was born on Monday, July 11, 1938 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late William Ernest Bearden and the late Mable Pope Bearden. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Bill Bearden, Raymond Bearden, Doug Bearden, Robert Bearden, and Mary Barnett; aunt, Frances Everett. Howard was a veteran, having served in the Army. He worked as a carpenter and was a member of the Chattahoochee Baptist Church. Howard loved to fish and go to the casino.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Karen & Mitch Brown; grandchildren, Michael & Melinda Brown and Johnny Brown; aunts, Frances Everett and Barbara Cassai; several nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Mr. William “Howard” Bearden will be held from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 5, 2019 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 Bearden family.
Sandy May
Mrs. Sandy May
November 15, 1955 – April 26, 2019
Zebulon
Mrs. Sandra “Sandy” Denise Williams May, age 63, of Zebulon, passed away April 26, 2019. She was born in Barnesville, daughter of the late Virgil Lewis Williams and Imogene Coggins Nixon. Sandy worked for Continental Tire North America (Aldora) in Barnesville for 32 years before retiring. She was a Jimmy Johnson (NASCAR) fan who loved cooking, fishing and most of all spending time with family.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years: Tommy May; sons and a daughter-in-law: Melvin May, and Todd and Julie May; grandchildren: Braden, Brianna, Madison (Tony), Michael, Melvin Jr, Preston, Peyton; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law: Daryl and Susan Williams and Ricky and Carol Williams; numerous nieces and nephews.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Moody-Daniel Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
November 15, 1955 – April 26, 2019
Zebulon
Mrs. Sandra “Sandy” Denise Williams May, age 63, of Zebulon, passed away April 26, 2019. She was born in Barnesville, daughter of the late Virgil Lewis Williams and Imogene Coggins Nixon. Sandy worked for Continental Tire North America (Aldora) in Barnesville for 32 years before retiring. She was a Jimmy Johnson (NASCAR) fan who loved cooking, fishing and most of all spending time with family.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years: Tommy May; sons and a daughter-in-law: Melvin May, and Todd and Julie May; grandchildren: Braden, Brianna, Madison (Tony), Michael, Melvin Jr, Preston, Peyton; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law: Daryl and Susan Williams and Ricky and Carol Williams; numerous nieces and nephews.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Moody-Daniel Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Robert Kendrick "Ken" Grant
Robert Kendrick (Ken) Grant loving husband, daddy, granddaddy and great granddaddy, uncle, brother and father in law passed away surrounded by his family Sunday evening April 28, 2019 at the age of 79. Ken was born in Griffin, Georgia to the late Florrie Eugenia Swint Grant and Joseph Floyd Grant, January 30, 1940. Soon thereafter his family moved to Milner where he lived the remainder of his life. He loved his wife and two daughters very much as well as his sons in law and then grandchildren as they began coming along!
He was known for his love of fishing, hunting, bird dogs, growing a garden which always included some Silver Queen corn, telling a joke or playing a joke and the Georgia Bulldogs! Ken graduated from Gordon Military College and the University of Georgia. There wasn’t a Saturday during football season that we didn’t have the Dawgs blasting on TV or on the radio with Larry Munson calling the play by play when there was a dove shoot to be taken care of on the same day! He was always known for some of his classic sayings including; “Aint it great to be a Georgia Bulldog”, “Caledonia”, “Alrightnhiya”, “Have Mercy” and “Two Times”.
Ken worked for Life of Georgia for 35 years and was proud of that. He was always there to help at Swint’s to make candy and was the one who invented the famous Sweet Dreams. After retiring from Life of Georgia he became the 3rd generation owner of Swint’s Pecan Candies for many years until his health began to fail which no longer allowed him to continue the work ethic he had ALWAYS exuded. He was one of the most selfless and giving people on God’s green earth. He didn’t hesitate to do anything for anyone without ever once expecting anything in return. If you didn’t happen to come by the house to be fed he would surely share with anyone in the neighborhood he thought may need to be fed! He was always cooking for his family, friends and community. He was always known for his barbequed chicken and gummy rice, homemade bbq sauce and was also known for his fish frys and his homemade hushpuppies.
Ken was an asset to the community of Milner for many years and will be sorely missed by many.
He was preceded in death by his mama and daddy Florrie Eugenia Swint Grant and Joseph Floyd Grant, Jr., brother Swint Grant and special Uncle William K. (Ink) Swint.
He is survived by his loving bride of 55 years Beverly Napier Grant, daughter and son in law, Natalie Grant Nicholson and Rick Nicholson and daughter and son in law, Valerie Grant Perkins and Brett Perkins; granddaughter, Brittany Lane Prince and Garrett Prince; grandsons, Cody Kendrick Nicholson and Trenton Joe Nicholson; granddaughter, Keri Napier Perkins and newest great-granddaughter, Alaya Monroe Prince; sister, Frances Cato; nieces, nephews and a multitude of other family and great friends.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, from 6p.m. to 8 p.m. at Conner-Westbury in Griffin, Georgia. The funeral will be held Wednesday, at 12 at Milner Baptist Church in Milner, Georgia. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Milner Baptist Church in memory and honor of Ken.
He was known for his love of fishing, hunting, bird dogs, growing a garden which always included some Silver Queen corn, telling a joke or playing a joke and the Georgia Bulldogs! Ken graduated from Gordon Military College and the University of Georgia. There wasn’t a Saturday during football season that we didn’t have the Dawgs blasting on TV or on the radio with Larry Munson calling the play by play when there was a dove shoot to be taken care of on the same day! He was always known for some of his classic sayings including; “Aint it great to be a Georgia Bulldog”, “Caledonia”, “Alrightnhiya”, “Have Mercy” and “Two Times”.
Ken worked for Life of Georgia for 35 years and was proud of that. He was always there to help at Swint’s to make candy and was the one who invented the famous Sweet Dreams. After retiring from Life of Georgia he became the 3rd generation owner of Swint’s Pecan Candies for many years until his health began to fail which no longer allowed him to continue the work ethic he had ALWAYS exuded. He was one of the most selfless and giving people on God’s green earth. He didn’t hesitate to do anything for anyone without ever once expecting anything in return. If you didn’t happen to come by the house to be fed he would surely share with anyone in the neighborhood he thought may need to be fed! He was always cooking for his family, friends and community. He was always known for his barbequed chicken and gummy rice, homemade bbq sauce and was also known for his fish frys and his homemade hushpuppies.
Ken was an asset to the community of Milner for many years and will be sorely missed by many.
He was preceded in death by his mama and daddy Florrie Eugenia Swint Grant and Joseph Floyd Grant, Jr., brother Swint Grant and special Uncle William K. (Ink) Swint.
He is survived by his loving bride of 55 years Beverly Napier Grant, daughter and son in law, Natalie Grant Nicholson and Rick Nicholson and daughter and son in law, Valerie Grant Perkins and Brett Perkins; granddaughter, Brittany Lane Prince and Garrett Prince; grandsons, Cody Kendrick Nicholson and Trenton Joe Nicholson; granddaughter, Keri Napier Perkins and newest great-granddaughter, Alaya Monroe Prince; sister, Frances Cato; nieces, nephews and a multitude of other family and great friends.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, from 6p.m. to 8 p.m. at Conner-Westbury in Griffin, Georgia. The funeral will be held Wednesday, at 12 at Milner Baptist Church in Milner, Georgia. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Milner Baptist Church in memory and honor of Ken.
Francis Patrick Guthrie
Francis Patrick Guthrie passed away at 4pm on Thursday April 4, 2019. A true showman, leader, and fearless business man will be missed by his two daughters, whom he named his first circus after, Julia Guthrie Hann & Becky Guthrie, his true love and wife, Pamela Whiteman Guthrie and his brothers Ray & John Guthrie; plus his grandsons Samuel Benjamin Hann & Andrew Francis Hann.
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Robbie Glenn Garrett, Sr.
Mr. Robbie Glenn Garrett, Sr., age 53, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at his residence.
Mr. Garrett was born on Sunday, January 30, 1966 in Griffin, Georgia to John Ira Garrett, Sr. and the late Beverly Williams Garrett. He worked as a carpenter and was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Robbie loved guitar & music.
Robbie is survived by his sons; Glenn Garrett, John Garrett, and Jared Garrett; father, John Garrett; brothers, Johnny Garrett and Tommy Garrett; grandmother, Christine Williams; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Mr. Robbie Garrett will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Charles Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the service hour.
To sign the online registry or to send a condolence online, please do so at www.williams-westburyfuneralhome.com
Williams-Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville, is serving the Garrett family.
Mr. Garrett was born on Sunday, January 30, 1966 in Griffin, Georgia to John Ira Garrett, Sr. and the late Beverly Williams Garrett. He worked as a carpenter and was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Robbie loved guitar & music.
Robbie is survived by his sons; Glenn Garrett, John Garrett, and Jared Garrett; father, John Garrett; brothers, Johnny Garrett and Tommy Garrett; grandmother, Christine Williams; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Mr. Robbie Garrett will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Reverend Charles Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the service hour.
To sign the online registry or to send a condolence online, please do so at www.williams-westburyfuneralhome.com
Williams-Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville, is serving the Garrett family.
Marilyn McClendon Adamson
Mrs. Marilyn McClendon Adamson of Jonesboro passed away April 5, 2019. Marilyn was born in Stockbridge, GA on January 16, 1916 to parents Mary Ethel Connally McClendon and William Alva McClendon. She lived the majority of her life in Clayton County with her husband, Albert Ralph Adamson. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by parents, husband, sisters: Lucia Annie McClendon McLeroy and Mitzi Tucker Sweetin, brother: William Alva McClendon, sister-in-law: Myrle Brown McClendon, brothers-in-law: James Windell McLeroy and Whit Sweetin, daughter-in-law: Nelle Hamby Adamson, son-in-law: Arthur Gernt Bond, I, grandson: Arthur Gernt Bond, II, grandson-in-law: Curry May. She is survived by her son: Albert Ralph Adamson, II and wife Laurette, daughter: Miriam Adamson McClendon, grandchildren: Jenny Katherine Tidwell and husband Paul, Albert Ralph Adamson, III, Meg Adamson May, Sarah Elizabeth Willis, Donna Willis and Wendy Willis great-grandchildren: Arthur Gernt Bond, III, Joseph Gage Hadsell, Hailey Elizabeth Hadsell, Curry Julian May, III, McClendon Reeves May, Howard Hickman Tidwell, Graham Reeves Adamson, Miriam Ann Tidwell, Aaron Willis and Chandler Faulkner. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the Chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home with Pastor Glenn Gillstrap officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to: Community Outreach In Action, Inc., P. O. Box 351, Jonesboro, GA 30237, phone: 678-756-8810, www.communityoutreachinaction.org Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc. Jonesboro/Stockbridge 770-210-2700. www.fordstewartfuneralhome.com
Mrs. Lou Burt
Mrs. Lou Burt, age 85, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at her residence.
Mrs. Burt was born on Tuesday, December 19, 1933 in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Richard Sewell and the late Annie Mae Ellington Sewell. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Corry Luther Burt, Jr. Lou worked for Milby Medical Center as a manager and was a member of Concord Baptist Church. She loved crosswords puzzles. Lou and Mr. Burt completed 2 cross country trips, and upon retirement they built their home in Lamar County.
Lou is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Diane and Tom Wellner; son & daughter-in-law, David & Victoria Burt; grandchildren, Leigh A. Waldis, Stephanie L. Weglarz; great-grandchildren, Zachary D. Waldis, Kathryn L. Waldis, Olivia G. Waldis; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for Mrs. Lou Burt will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Pastor Mark Sewell officiating. Interment will follow in Old Hebron Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until the service hour.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Lamar County Animal Shelter-Building Fund: Payable to – Community Foundation of Central GA, 577 Mulberry Street, Suite 1600, Macon, Georgia 31201 in memory of Mrs. Burt.
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 Burt family.
Mrs. Burt was born on Tuesday, December 19, 1933 in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Richard Sewell and the late Annie Mae Ellington Sewell. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Corry Luther Burt, Jr. Lou worked for Milby Medical Center as a manager and was a member of Concord Baptist Church. She loved crosswords puzzles. Lou and Mr. Burt completed 2 cross country trips, and upon retirement they built their home in Lamar County.
Lou is survived by her daughter & son-in-law, Diane and Tom Wellner; son & daughter-in-law, David & Victoria Burt; grandchildren, Leigh A. Waldis, Stephanie L. Weglarz; great-grandchildren, Zachary D. Waldis, Kathryn L. Waldis, Olivia G. Waldis; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for Mrs. Lou Burt will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Pastor Mark Sewell officiating. Interment will follow in Old Hebron Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until the service hour.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Lamar County Animal Shelter-Building Fund: Payable to – Community Foundation of Central GA, 577 Mulberry Street, Suite 1600, Macon, Georgia 31201 in memory of Mrs. Burt.
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 Burt family.
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