Mr. Dannie Banks 48, of 241 Matbeth Road transitioned on Wednesday January 8, 2020 at the Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday 1p.m. January 15, 2020 at the Sardis Baptist Church. Rev. Ramano White will officiate and interment will be held in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m. Services have been entrusted to Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville.
Mr. Banks is survived by his wife Mrs. Pamela Crawford Banks of Barnesville; his father Mr. B.J. (Linda) Banks of Barnesville; two daughters Ms. Brittney Jaraka Wilson of Stockbridge, and Ms. Kanijah Meyona Banks of Barnesville; one son Mr. Jamirus Isaiah Banks of Barnesville; sisters Mrs. Linda (James) Hayden, Mrs. Melody (Carl) Ringer both of Jonesboro, and Ms. Sharon Banks of Barnesville; brothers include Mr. Don Merritt of Jackson, GA, Mr. Elridge James (Susan) Banks, Mr. Adrian (Meyous) Banks, and Mr. Marcus Banks all of Barnesville; sisters -in-law Ms. Bridget Crawford, Ms. Sherri Crawford, Ms. Linda Penamon; brothers-in-law Mr. Robert Crawford, Mr. James Rousseau, Mr. Kennedy Rousseau; aunts Catherine Whitman, Barbara Harris, Delores Jackson, Charlotte McClendon, Dorothy Jackson, Rudy Ann Jackson, Bonnie Banks, Brenda Banks, Dianne Banks, Juanita Taylor, Linda Edge, and Patricia Oneary; uncles Mr. William Jackson, Mr. Anthony Jackson, Mr. Lonnie Banks, and Mr. Tony Banks and a host of other relatives and friends whom all will miss his presence.
Obituaries
Robert Allen "Bobby" Faulkner
Mr. Robert Allen (Bobby) Faulkner age 82 of Barnesville, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at his residence.
Bobby was born in Barnesville, Georgia on June 26, 1937. He is preceded in death by parents, John William and Martha Faulkner, David Faulkner, Sara McBride, Mary Berry, Jesse Faulkner, Johnny Faulkner, Ann English. He retired from Akins Feed and Seed. Bobby was a member of Rock Springs Church.
Mr. Faulkner is survived by daughter and significant other, Donna Whatley and Marvin Minter; son and daughter-in-law, Wade and Pattie Faulkner; grandchildren, Candia Aikens and husband, Ron, Krissie Moss, Danny Moss, Kenneth Whatley, Amanda Whatley, Steven Whatley, and Blake Johnson; brother, Charles Faulkner; sisters, Frances Lowe, Mildred Corley; several great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be Tuesday, January 14, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. A funeral service will be Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church in Lamar County. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pastor Audie Wells will officiate. Mr. Faulkner will be carried to the church to lie in state one hour prior to the services.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home 1891 W. McIntosh Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.
Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of Bobby Faulkner by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com to post your tributes and memories.
Bobby was born in Barnesville, Georgia on June 26, 1937. He is preceded in death by parents, John William and Martha Faulkner, David Faulkner, Sara McBride, Mary Berry, Jesse Faulkner, Johnny Faulkner, Ann English. He retired from Akins Feed and Seed. Bobby was a member of Rock Springs Church.
Mr. Faulkner is survived by daughter and significant other, Donna Whatley and Marvin Minter; son and daughter-in-law, Wade and Pattie Faulkner; grandchildren, Candia Aikens and husband, Ron, Krissie Moss, Danny Moss, Kenneth Whatley, Amanda Whatley, Steven Whatley, and Blake Johnson; brother, Charles Faulkner; sisters, Frances Lowe, Mildred Corley; several great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be Tuesday, January 14, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. A funeral service will be Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Midway Baptist Church in Lamar County. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pastor Audie Wells will officiate. Mr. Faulkner will be carried to the church to lie in state one hour prior to the services.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home 1891 W. McIntosh Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.
Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of Bobby Faulkner by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com to post your tributes and memories.
William David Watts, Jr.
Mr. William David Watts, Jr. age 80 of Griffin, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
David was born in Griffin, Georgia on February 23, 1939. He is preceded in death by parents, William David Watts and Mattie Bell Vessel Watts, sister, Margie Fowler, and first wife, Shirley Haywood Watts. He was a retired diesel mechanic with Laney and Duke Land Trucking after 25 years, a member of Rock Springs Church. David received caregiver of year from Trio Transplant, state of Florida.
Mr. Watts is survived by his wife, Marie C. Watts; daughter, Kimberly Luther and husband, George; step daughter, Donna Prince; step son, Russell Westbrooks; grandson, Josh Sutton and wife Melissa and their daughter, Oakley; step grandchildren among them Larissa Prince; sister-in-law, Josie Rooks and very special nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 10:30 until 12:00 p.m. at Rock Springs Church Sanctuary, with a memorial service to follow. A private family interment will be held. In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, 1-800-873-6983, [email protected]
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home 1891 W. McIntosh Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.
Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of David Watts by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com to post your tributes and memories.
David was born in Griffin, Georgia on February 23, 1939. He is preceded in death by parents, William David Watts and Mattie Bell Vessel Watts, sister, Margie Fowler, and first wife, Shirley Haywood Watts. He was a retired diesel mechanic with Laney and Duke Land Trucking after 25 years, a member of Rock Springs Church. David received caregiver of year from Trio Transplant, state of Florida.
Mr. Watts is survived by his wife, Marie C. Watts; daughter, Kimberly Luther and husband, George; step daughter, Donna Prince; step son, Russell Westbrooks; grandson, Josh Sutton and wife Melissa and their daughter, Oakley; step grandchildren among them Larissa Prince; sister-in-law, Josie Rooks and very special nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 10:30 until 12:00 p.m. at Rock Springs Church Sanctuary, with a memorial service to follow. A private family interment will be held. In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, 1-800-873-6983, [email protected]
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home 1891 W. McIntosh Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.
Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of David Watts by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com to post your tributes and memories.
Ruby Bunn Anthony
Mrs. Ruby Bunn Anthony, age 94, of Barnesville, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Harborview Health Systems Nursing Home in Thomaston. A lifelong resident of Lamar County, she was the daughter of the late Mr. William S. Bunn and the late Mrs. Georgia B. Bunn. She was also preceded in death by her husband, the late Mr. Rufus Edgar Anthony; by son, Mr. Edgar Leon Anthony; daughters, Dianne Anthony Abercrombie and Joyce Anthony Bennett; granddaughter, Rhonda Glover Towery; as well as all siblings Roy M. Bunn, Annie B. Weed, Lewis Bunn, Ethel B. Coker, twin Luther Bunn, Linda B. Wright, and Milton Bunn.
Also known as “Granny” to many, Mrs. Anthony was born on March 2, 1925. She was a home-maker and a member of the Baptist faith. She loved flowers and had a passion for gardening as well as front porch swinging.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Anthony Jones of Rome, GA; nine grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and other relatives. SouthCare Funeral Society was in charge of arrangements. Following cremation, a private gathering among family was held.
Also known as “Granny” to many, Mrs. Anthony was born on March 2, 1925. She was a home-maker and a member of the Baptist faith. She loved flowers and had a passion for gardening as well as front porch swinging.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Anthony Jones of Rome, GA; nine grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and other relatives. SouthCare Funeral Society was in charge of arrangements. Following cremation, a private gathering among family was held.
Alva Deana Goggins Swearingen
Alva Deana Goggins Swearingen, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 after a valiant battle against pulmonary fibrosis.
Deana Swearingen was born in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Alvin Gerald Goggins and Mattie Gaynell Johnson on September 3, 1943. She was adored by her family and her friends and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James Herbert Swearingen, Jr., of Columbia, SC, her three children, Michael Gerald Swearingen of Columbia, SC, Melissa Swearingen Starkey (Darryl) of Chapin, SC and Mark Bradley Swearingen of Columbia, SC; 5 grandchildren Cole and Olivia Swearingen and Susannah, Jack and Garrett Starkey; her sister, Edith Nell Goggins of Barnesville, GA, her brother, Gary Johnson Goggins of Covington, GA; her brothers and sisters in love, Harvey Swearingen (Patty), Mickie Merritt, Dean Jordan (Jim) and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held for Mrs. Swearingen at St. Andrews Baptist Church Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to The American Lung Association
Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
Deana Swearingen was born in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Alvin Gerald Goggins and Mattie Gaynell Johnson on September 3, 1943. She was adored by her family and her friends and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James Herbert Swearingen, Jr., of Columbia, SC, her three children, Michael Gerald Swearingen of Columbia, SC, Melissa Swearingen Starkey (Darryl) of Chapin, SC and Mark Bradley Swearingen of Columbia, SC; 5 grandchildren Cole and Olivia Swearingen and Susannah, Jack and Garrett Starkey; her sister, Edith Nell Goggins of Barnesville, GA, her brother, Gary Johnson Goggins of Covington, GA; her brothers and sisters in love, Harvey Swearingen (Patty), Mickie Merritt, Dean Jordan (Jim) and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held for Mrs. Swearingen at St. Andrews Baptist Church Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to The American Lung Association
Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
Diana F. Moss
Ms. Diana F. Moss 59, of 10 Hickory Street transitioned Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Upson Regional Medical Center. Professional services will be held on
Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the St. Timothy Baptist Church. Pastor Byron Broussard will officiate and interment will be held in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 8 beginning on 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Services have been entrusted to Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville.
Ms. Moss is survived by three daughters Mrs. Sharika (Eric, a son-in-law she loved as her own) Shannon, Ms. Omesha King, and Ms. Janquita Sullivan all of Barnesville; one son Mr. Rodriquez Foster of Barnesville; 14 grandchildren; sisters Mrs. Joyce (Robert) Harden of Jacksonville, Ms., Brigittie Foster, Ms. Demetria Lockett, and Mrs. Mary (Charlie) Avery all of Barnesville; one brother Mr. Henry Foster of Barnesville; aunts, who were more like sisters, Ms. Anna B. Davis of Forsyth, Mrs. Lillian (A.C.) Byrd of Culloden, Ms. Patty Woods of Lithonia, Ms. Dollie Akins, Mrs. Doris (Marion) Jones, and Ms. Emma Foster all of Barnesville; uncles Mr. Luke Foster, Mr. Larry (Lois) Akins, Mr. Alexander Foster all of Barnesville; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends whom all will cherish her memory.
Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the St. Timothy Baptist Church. Pastor Byron Broussard will officiate and interment will be held in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 8 beginning on 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Services have been entrusted to Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville.
Ms. Moss is survived by three daughters Mrs. Sharika (Eric, a son-in-law she loved as her own) Shannon, Ms. Omesha King, and Ms. Janquita Sullivan all of Barnesville; one son Mr. Rodriquez Foster of Barnesville; 14 grandchildren; sisters Mrs. Joyce (Robert) Harden of Jacksonville, Ms., Brigittie Foster, Ms. Demetria Lockett, and Mrs. Mary (Charlie) Avery all of Barnesville; one brother Mr. Henry Foster of Barnesville; aunts, who were more like sisters, Ms. Anna B. Davis of Forsyth, Mrs. Lillian (A.C.) Byrd of Culloden, Ms. Patty Woods of Lithonia, Ms. Dollie Akins, Mrs. Doris (Marion) Jones, and Ms. Emma Foster all of Barnesville; uncles Mr. Luke Foster, Mr. Larry (Lois) Akins, Mr. Alexander Foster all of Barnesville; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends whom all will cherish her memory.
Walter L. Lawrence
Mr. Walter L. Lawrence, 74, of 34 Jackson Street, Barnesville transitioned on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Wellstar Spalding Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 11 a.m. at the West Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Pastor Waylon Knight will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held at the West Mount Sinai Baptist Church on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Services have been entrusted to Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville.
Mr. Lawrence leaves to cherish his memory two children, a daughter Ms. Sonya N. Lawrence of Barnesville; a son,Mr. Walter N. Lawrence of Las Vegas, Nevada; two grandchildren Elijah Lawrence and Layla Lawrence both of Atlanta; two sisters Ms. Jeanette Morris of Elyria, Ohio, Mrs. Wanda (Anthony) Sherman of Boynton Beach, Florida; six brothers Mr. Larry (Patricia) Morris of Griffin, Mr. William Morris of Barnesville, Mr. Brady Lawrence of Lima, Ohio, Mr. Lacey Lawrence of Colorado Springs,
Mr. Calvin (Kimberly) Lawrence of Lake Alfred, and Mr. Andrew (Bernice) Lawrence of Lima; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends whom all will miss him dearly.
Mr. Lawrence leaves to cherish his memory two children, a daughter Ms. Sonya N. Lawrence of Barnesville; a son,Mr. Walter N. Lawrence of Las Vegas, Nevada; two grandchildren Elijah Lawrence and Layla Lawrence both of Atlanta; two sisters Ms. Jeanette Morris of Elyria, Ohio, Mrs. Wanda (Anthony) Sherman of Boynton Beach, Florida; six brothers Mr. Larry (Patricia) Morris of Griffin, Mr. William Morris of Barnesville, Mr. Brady Lawrence of Lima, Ohio, Mr. Lacey Lawrence of Colorado Springs,
Mr. Calvin (Kimberly) Lawrence of Lake Alfred, and Mr. Andrew (Bernice) Lawrence of Lima; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends whom all will miss him dearly.
Darlene Marie Oberg
Mrs. Darlene Marie Oberg, age 59, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020.
Darlene was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Monday, November 14, 1960 to the late Robert Joseph Husak and Veronica Peterson Husak. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Guy Husak and brother-in-law, Joe Wilson. Darlene loved her grandchildren. She loved going to the beach and the casinos, watching Lifetime and soap operas, gardening, and having family gatherings.
Darlene is survived by her husband of 38 years, Kevin Oberg; sons and daughters in-law, Kevin Robert and Mary Oberg, Michael and Kimberly Oberg; daughter, Jamie Oberg; grandchildren, McKenzi Oberg, Mason Oberg, Megan Oberg, Maddox Lewis, Ridge Oberg, Madelyn Oberg; siblings and their spouses, Robert Husak, Gary and Marilyn Husak, Darren Husak, Denise Wilson, Billie Jo and Garry Heitz; mother, Veronica Peterson Husak.
A memorial service for Mrs. Darlene Marie Oberg will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jeff Morgan officiating. Friends may visit the family from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the National Pancreas Foundation in honor of Dee, pancreasfoundation.org
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 Oberg family.
Darlene was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Monday, November 14, 1960 to the late Robert Joseph Husak and Veronica Peterson Husak. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Guy Husak and brother-in-law, Joe Wilson. Darlene loved her grandchildren. She loved going to the beach and the casinos, watching Lifetime and soap operas, gardening, and having family gatherings.
Darlene is survived by her husband of 38 years, Kevin Oberg; sons and daughters in-law, Kevin Robert and Mary Oberg, Michael and Kimberly Oberg; daughter, Jamie Oberg; grandchildren, McKenzi Oberg, Mason Oberg, Megan Oberg, Maddox Lewis, Ridge Oberg, Madelyn Oberg; siblings and their spouses, Robert Husak, Gary and Marilyn Husak, Darren Husak, Denise Wilson, Billie Jo and Garry Heitz; mother, Veronica Peterson Husak.
A memorial service for Mrs. Darlene Marie Oberg will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. at Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jeff Morgan officiating. Friends may visit the family from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the National Pancreas Foundation in honor of Dee, pancreasfoundation.org
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 Oberg family.
Jack Wheeler
Jack Wheeler died Monday, Jan. 6 at age 93. He had a highly-successful career in radio during its heyday and interviewed countless celebrities.
Survivors include his daughter, Susan Walter Evans of Pine Mountain and grandsons Chris Walter, David Walter and Matt Walter.
Funeral services are pending.
Survivors include his daughter, Susan Walter Evans of Pine Mountain and grandsons Chris Walter, David Walter and Matt Walter.
Funeral services are pending.
Jennie Weill
Jennie Wicker Weill, age 64, of Kuttawa, KY passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at her home. She was a retired Social Worker with Lyon County Elementary School and was active in the Lamar Arts Association in Barnesville, GA when she lived there.
Survivors include her husband, former Gordon State College president Dr. Lawrence Weill, Kuttawa, KY; her mother, Patricia Summers Wicker, Lyon County, KY; two sons, Joshua Weill & wife, Tish, Portland, OR and Orion Weill & wife, Grace, Chicago, IL; two sisters, Julie Bell & husband, Don, Lyon County, KY and Sarah Belanger & husband, John, Berea, KY; one brother, Brooks Wicker & wife, Lynda, Louisville, KY; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Scott Wicker.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Hope of Lyon County Food Bank, P.O. Box 222, Eddyville, KY 42038 or Nonnie’s Place, P.O. Box 1642, Eddyville, KY 42038.
Lakeland Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, former Gordon State College president Dr. Lawrence Weill, Kuttawa, KY; her mother, Patricia Summers Wicker, Lyon County, KY; two sons, Joshua Weill & wife, Tish, Portland, OR and Orion Weill & wife, Grace, Chicago, IL; two sisters, Julie Bell & husband, Don, Lyon County, KY and Sarah Belanger & husband, John, Berea, KY; one brother, Brooks Wicker & wife, Lynda, Louisville, KY; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Scott Wicker.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Hope of Lyon County Food Bank, P.O. Box 222, Eddyville, KY 42038 or Nonnie’s Place, P.O. Box 1642, Eddyville, KY 42038.
Lakeland Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Harris Merritt
Mr. Harris Merritt 73, of 116 Jackson Street Barnesville transitioned on Thursday, December 26, 2019 in the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Funeral services will be held at the East Mount Sinai Baptist Church Friday, January 3, 2020 1 p.m. Pastor Ayo Bandele will officiate and interment will be held in West Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Professional services have been entrusted to Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville.
Harris leaves to carry on his memory his wife Catherine of Barnesville, Georgia; his daughter Sara (Larry) Cotton of Griffin,Georgia; his sons Jerrod Foster and Jarvis Merritt of Barnesville, Georgia and Dedrick Edge of North Carolina; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; sisters Dianne Hugh of Barnesville, Georgia, Nancy (Nate) Stoutermire, Detroit, Michigan, Janice (Curtis) Carter of Barnesville, Georgia; brothers, Ralph (Tammie) Merritt of Barnesville, Georgia, Clifford (Betty) Banks of Barnesville, Georgia, Frederick Merritt of Barnesville, Georgia, and Anthony (Debra) Merritt, Detroit, Michigan; sisters-in-law, Sylvia Ogletree of Catula, Georgia and Portia Ogletree of Barnesville, Georgia; brother-in-law James Williams of Griffin, Georgia, uncle Lamonte Hutchison of Alexander, Virginia; a dear friend who was more like a brother John Walter Brown and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends whom all will cherish his memory.
Professional services have been entrusted to Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville.
Harris leaves to carry on his memory his wife Catherine of Barnesville, Georgia; his daughter Sara (Larry) Cotton of Griffin,Georgia; his sons Jerrod Foster and Jarvis Merritt of Barnesville, Georgia and Dedrick Edge of North Carolina; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; sisters Dianne Hugh of Barnesville, Georgia, Nancy (Nate) Stoutermire, Detroit, Michigan, Janice (Curtis) Carter of Barnesville, Georgia; brothers, Ralph (Tammie) Merritt of Barnesville, Georgia, Clifford (Betty) Banks of Barnesville, Georgia, Frederick Merritt of Barnesville, Georgia, and Anthony (Debra) Merritt, Detroit, Michigan; sisters-in-law, Sylvia Ogletree of Catula, Georgia and Portia Ogletree of Barnesville, Georgia; brother-in-law James Williams of Griffin, Georgia, uncle Lamonte Hutchison of Alexander, Virginia; a dear friend who was more like a brother John Walter Brown and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends whom all will cherish his memory.
James Carl (Buddy) Waller
Mr. James Carl “Buddy” Waller, age 76, of 287 Johnstonville Road, Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Macon Navicent Health Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bobbie Carol Waller; one daughter, Jennifer Carol Leveillee; one granddaughter, Jasmine Marie Leveillee; one grandson, Tristan James Leveillee; son-in-law, Jerry Leveillee; and sisters-in-law, Joyce Waller and Glenna Waller and a number of nieces and nephews.
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Fred Lee Smoot
Mr. Fred Lee Smoot, age 89, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Brightmoor Hospice.
Mr. Smoot, formerly of Gauley Mountain, WV, was born on Thursday, May 29, 1930 to the late Charles Richard Smoot and the late Etta Susan Tingler Smoot. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Susan Smoot. Fred was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was the owner of S&R Crane Service.
Fred is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joann Smoot; children and their spouses, Steven Wayne & Kimberly Smoot, Thomas Lee & Debbie Smoot, Caroline Kay & William Harris, and Julie Ann & Thomas Knott;
Memorial services for Mr. Fred Lee Smoot will be private.
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 Smoot family.
Mr. Smoot, formerly of Gauley Mountain, WV, was born on Thursday, May 29, 1930 to the late Charles Richard Smoot and the late Etta Susan Tingler Smoot. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Susan Smoot. Fred was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was the owner of S&R Crane Service.
Fred is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joann Smoot; children and their spouses, Steven Wayne & Kimberly Smoot, Thomas Lee & Debbie Smoot, Caroline Kay & William Harris, and Julie Ann & Thomas Knott;
Memorial services for Mr. Fred Lee Smoot will be private.
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 Smoot family.
James Richard "Jim" Westbury, Sr.
Mr. James Richard “Jim” Westbury, Sr., age 78, of Griffin, Georgia, went to be with his Lord on Friday, December 13, 2019.
Jim was born on Saturday, November 22, 1941 in Dansville, New York to the late Reverend Samuel Joseph Westbury and the late Dorothy Elizabeth Miller Westbury. He is preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Chambley Westbury, and grandson, Evan Richard Brock. Jim grew up in Augusta, Georgia and graduated from Richmond Academy. He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology, Evangel Bible College, and went on to graduate from the University of Georgia. He was a lifelong Georgia Bulldog fan. He was very involved at Griffin First Assembly in many leadership positions and later at First Baptist Church of Griffin, where he served on the board of deacons and was a member of The Brothers Sunday School class. Jim spent his entire working life as the Administrator for the family nursing home in Jenkinsburg/Jackson. He was a pioneer in the Georgia Health Care Association. Jim - with generosity, grace, humility and love - cared for others all his life. Jim survived being hit by a train on Memorial Day 1971, famously apologizing to the conductor for stopping the train.
Jim is survived by his devoted wife, Linda Bass Westbury; children and their spouses, Penny and Rick Griffin, Patti and Byron Brock, James and Tonya Westbury, Joe and Drew Westbury; grandchildren, Tyler and Dana Griffin, Kip and Daniel Wise, Keaton Wise, David Brock, Jay Westbury, Adam Brock, Mattie Westbury, Kitty Westbury, Kami Westbury, Karoline Westbury, and Kaysen Westbury; great-grandson, Avery Griffin; sister, Margie Hunt; brothers and sisters-in-law, Phil and Sherry Westbury, Ron and Karen Westbury; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Jim Westbury will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Griffin. Dr. Bill Hardee and Dr. Ron Westbury will officiate. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery with Dr. Benny Tate officiating. Friends visited the family on Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home in Griffin. Friends may also visit the family one hour prior to the service in the Parlor of the First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army, 725 Meriwether Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224.
To offer an online condolence to the family, please visit www.sherrell-westburyfuneralhome.com.
Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home, 212 East College Street, Jackson is serving the Westbury family.
Jim was born on Saturday, November 22, 1941 in Dansville, New York to the late Reverend Samuel Joseph Westbury and the late Dorothy Elizabeth Miller Westbury. He is preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Chambley Westbury, and grandson, Evan Richard Brock. Jim grew up in Augusta, Georgia and graduated from Richmond Academy. He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology, Evangel Bible College, and went on to graduate from the University of Georgia. He was a lifelong Georgia Bulldog fan. He was very involved at Griffin First Assembly in many leadership positions and later at First Baptist Church of Griffin, where he served on the board of deacons and was a member of The Brothers Sunday School class. Jim spent his entire working life as the Administrator for the family nursing home in Jenkinsburg/Jackson. He was a pioneer in the Georgia Health Care Association. Jim - with generosity, grace, humility and love - cared for others all his life. Jim survived being hit by a train on Memorial Day 1971, famously apologizing to the conductor for stopping the train.
Jim is survived by his devoted wife, Linda Bass Westbury; children and their spouses, Penny and Rick Griffin, Patti and Byron Brock, James and Tonya Westbury, Joe and Drew Westbury; grandchildren, Tyler and Dana Griffin, Kip and Daniel Wise, Keaton Wise, David Brock, Jay Westbury, Adam Brock, Mattie Westbury, Kitty Westbury, Kami Westbury, Karoline Westbury, and Kaysen Westbury; great-grandson, Avery Griffin; sister, Margie Hunt; brothers and sisters-in-law, Phil and Sherry Westbury, Ron and Karen Westbury; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Jim Westbury will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Griffin. Dr. Bill Hardee and Dr. Ron Westbury will officiate. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery with Dr. Benny Tate officiating. Friends visited the family on Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home in Griffin. Friends may also visit the family one hour prior to the service in the Parlor of the First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army, 725 Meriwether Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224.
To offer an online condolence to the family, please visit www.sherrell-westburyfuneralhome.com.
Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home, 212 East College Street, Jackson is serving the Westbury family.
Joan Marie Truesdale
Mrs. Joan Marie Truesdale, age 85 of Milner passed away, Thursday, November 28, 2019 at her residence.
Mrs. Truesdale was born in Newark, New Jersey on August 9, 1934. She is preceded in death by parents, George and Marie Picard. Her husband, Roy E Truesdale. Brother Gene Picard. Sons, Wayne E Surber and Bart W Truesdale. Daughter Ginger L Surber. Grandsons, Michael P O'Neill and Shane W Truesdale.
Survivors include, Daughter, Sharon Surber. Grandson, Aaron S Whitehurst. Granddaughter, Jodi Fioravanti and husband Dillan. Great granddaughters Madison and Abbi Fioravanti. Great grandson Patrick O'Neill.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Rd, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.
Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of Joan Marie Truesdale by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com to post your tributes and memories.
Mrs. Truesdale was born in Newark, New Jersey on August 9, 1934. She is preceded in death by parents, George and Marie Picard. Her husband, Roy E Truesdale. Brother Gene Picard. Sons, Wayne E Surber and Bart W Truesdale. Daughter Ginger L Surber. Grandsons, Michael P O'Neill and Shane W Truesdale.
Survivors include, Daughter, Sharon Surber. Grandson, Aaron S Whitehurst. Granddaughter, Jodi Fioravanti and husband Dillan. Great granddaughters Madison and Abbi Fioravanti. Great grandson Patrick O'Neill.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Rd, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.
Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of Joan Marie Truesdale by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com to post your tributes and memories.
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