GADDIS, Locke Thomas Gaddis

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GADDIS, Locke Thomas Gaddis
(Abstracted from the 27 November 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Locke Thomas Gaddis, of Middleburg, FL died unexpectedly Saturday (Nov. 21, 2015) at the age of 12. He was born Aug. 20,
2003 in Middleburg, FL. He was the son of Ian T. Gaddis and Donna King Gaddis (a native of Waycross, moved to Middleburg 12
years ago), of Middleburg, FL. Locke is survived by 3 older brothers, C. Tyle Lee, Thorn Lee and Bryant Crews; and 2 younger
sisters, Macey M. Gaddis and Taler F. Gaddis. Surviving grandparents are Barbara Cox Caudill, Evelyn Gaddis and Donald King;
great-grandmother, Eva Mae King; his uncle, Wade, and aunt, Tonya King Bennett, and uncle, Eddie, and aunt, Susann King, uncle,
Eric Gaddis; numerous cousins and family members and a very special nephew, Colton T. Lee; 1 nephew, Noah Crews; and 2 nieces,
Marly Crews and Madi Lee. A memorial service was held in Middleburg, FL.
GADSON, Emma Clyde Gadson
(Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Emma Clyde Gadson, 94, formerly of Waycross, departed this life Tuesday (May 21, 2013) at her residence in Lithonia. A
celebration of life service will be held Saturday at First Born Church of the Living God, 1120 H.J. Echols Drive. Interment will
be in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. The funeral cortege will leave from 919 Naomi St. at 2:30 p.m. Survivors include two daughters,
Diane Walker (Mylon), of Chicago, IL, and Angela Griffin, of Atlanta; grandchildren; great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home. Sympathy may be expressed to the family at 6160 Wellwater Way,
Lithonia, GA 30058.
GAGLIANO, Judy Gagliano
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home)
Judy Gagliano, 54, passed away on November 28, 2013 in Tallahassee, FL. Judy was a native of Mineola, NY, residing in
Tallahassee. She loved making jewelry with beads, the outdoors, and was a passionate birdwatcher. She had the sweetest heart
and everyone loved her. Judy is survived by her daughter, Jamie Henry; step-daughter, Katherine Poole; sisters, Susan Coe,
Nancy Gagliano Moore, Laurie Walsh; and 2 grandchildren, Kiersten and Harper Henry. Judy is preceded in death by her
parents, Liborio Francis and Majorie Ann Semple Gagliano; husband, Stanley Poole. A private ceremony will be held at a later
date.
GAHAN, Dudley C. Gahan
(Abstracted from the 21 May 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Dudley C. Gahan, age 86, of Waycross, died Thursday (May 19, 2016) at Waycross Health and Rehab after an extended illness.
He was a native of New York State, born to the late Dudley M. and Charlotte Hackett Gahan. He grew up around the Buffalo,
NY area. He has resided in the southeast Georgia area since 1970 and retired from the Glynn County School Board. He was a
very active Brother in the Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons, permanent member of Grand Lodge of Georgia in Macon.
His Masonic work extended to the Scottish Rite Valley of Savannah, where he was rewarded by his work by being made a
member of the KCCH (Honorary Society of Scottish Rite Masons) York Rite of Brunswick. Gahan was member of the Brunswick
Lodge 717 and also a lifelong member of Grace Episcopal Church in Waycross. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Gahan of
Waycross; a sister, Lois Heerdt of Marysville, TN; a nephew, Steve Bauer of Washington, DC; a niece, Diane Beverly of
Peachtree City; and numerous other nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be Sunday at Grace Episcopal
Church in Waycross. A Masonic memorial service will be announced at a later date. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
GAIL, James Augustus Gail Jr.
(Abstracted from the November 1, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
James Augustus Gail Jr. was born Jan. 5, 1954, in Waycross, son of the late Evelyn Scott Gail and James A. Gail Sr. He received
his education from the Waycross School System and was a graduate of the Waycross High School class of 1972. He was a
graduate of Albany State University where he obtained his bachelor of science degree in health physical education and
recreation. He was inducted into the Waycross-Ware County Sports Hall of Fame in 2009. He worked at Albany State
University in Albany, and CSX Transportation in Waycross. He was member of Mount Airy Missionary Baptist Church in Newton.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Harriett Gail and Rosemary Gail. He leaves to cherish his memories a
loving wife, Regina Gail; 2 brothers, Lavander Gail (Linda), of Waycross, and Britton Gail, of Atlanta; 3 sons, Calvin Johnson
(Adriana), of Waycross, James Augustus Gail III, of Bainbridge, and Eric Simpson, of Waycross; 2 daughters, Erica Johnson, of
Waycross, and Derrica Gail, of Bainbridge; 2 aunts, Willie Maude Hamm, of Waycross, and Thelma Gail, of Macon; nieces, Krystal
Gail, Latoya Gail, Tameka Morrison, of Atlanta, and Delacia Gail, of Atlanta; nephews, Michael Gail (Saturina), of Brunswick, and
Shawn Gail, of Atlanta; grandchildren, Amaya Acheoche and Kamora Gail; and other relatives. The funeral will be held Saturday
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at 1 p.m. at Family Worship Center, 631 Izlar St. Friends are being received at the family residence, 3209 Paige Lane.
Memorialization is by cremation. Arrangements are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, 1100 Ossie Davis Parkway.
GAILLARD, Jim Gaillard
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 4, 1951)
Jim Gaillard, aged colored man who lived on the Coffee Place died last Friday. Funeral services were held Tuesday.
GAINES, Bobbie Jean Gaines
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, January 22, 2015)
Bobbie Jean Gaines was born on February 26, 1953, to Eloise Mobley Gaines and Charlie Gaines, Sr., in Madison. She gave her
life to the Lord at an early age in Greenville. She served many years at Southern Baptist in Roxbury, MA. Bobbie Gaines loved
being a servant for the Lord and His people. Bobbie Gaines was a loving, kind and exceptional woman. She was an educator for 30
plus years at The Emmanuel House and The Yawkey Center. She was devoted to her students; she loved being available for them
in any way possible. If you really knew Bobbie, you would know the true love she had for her students, as well as their parents.
Bobbie Gaines was a giver. She was truly Heaven sent for all the children that she touched while educating them for over 30
years. Another one of her passions was getting down in the kitchen. She was famous for her macaroni and cheese, collard greens
and her mean fried chicken. She cooked from the heart and loved to feed anyone who was hungry; that was just Bobbie, always
giving of herself for those in need. Bobbie Jean Gaines leaves to cherish her memories, her children: Proshana Gaines-Jones and
husband, Tommie Jones, of Boston, MA; Pronessa Gaines, of Boston, MA; her brothers: Charleston Johnson, of Boston, MA;
William Gaines, Edward Gaines, Roger Gaines and Willie Gaines, all of Madison; her sister, Annie Chris Ross, of Madison; her
sister-in-law, Carolyn Gaines, of Madison; her grandchildren: Keefe Gaines, Shaquille Gaines, Shannon Gaines, Aaliyah Gaines, Tykierah Gaines, Na’zyiah Gaines and Shanessa Gaines, all of Boston, MA; and her great-grandson, Jakhia Erick Gaines, of Boston,
MA. Among those she will meet in heaven, her son, William Erick Tyrcee Gaines; her mother, Eloise Mobley Gaines; and her
father, Charlie Gaines, Sr.; her brother-in-law, Joe Ross; her adopted parent Mammie Buggs; and a host of family and friends.
GAINES, Jamie L. Gaines
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate July 10th, 2013)
Jamie L. Gaines, 38, passed away early Sunday morning, July 7, 2013. He was born on January 31, 1975 to Johnny and Gwendolyn
Gaines in Homerville, GA. Jamie received his education in the Lanier County School system He leaves to cherish his memories:
his parents, father Johnny (Lantene) and mother Gwendolyn (Tommy); 4 children, Jaquon, Jamaria, Jamod and Jernon; 2
brothers, Jason (Roblin) and Joshua (Kera). He also leaves a host of uncles, aunts, and cousins.
GAINEY, Mrs. J. D. Gainey
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 30, 1963)
Mrs. J. D. Gainey, of Brinson, GA, died last Saturday in the Bainbridge Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Survivors
are her husband, Mr. J. D. Gainey, of Brinson; one son, J. D. Gainey, Jr., of Marathon; one daughter, Mrs. George Denslow, of
Atlanta; and four grandchildren. Also brothers, Joe Cantey, of Havana; B. W. Cantey, of Savannah; C. B. Cantey, of Dothan, AL;
and C. W. Cantey, P. S. Cantey and Frank Cantey, all three of Madison; and sisters, Mrs. R. S. Williams and Mrs. Bruce Bryan,
both of Madison and other relatives. Funeral services were held in Cox Funeral Home in Bainbridge on Monday August 26 th with
burial in the Brinson Cemetery.
GAINEY, Jacob Gainey
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, May 5, 1904)
Jacob Gainey, an old and highly respected citizen about 80 years old, died in the Manila settlement on the 28 th.
No record was found of the burial
GALLAHAN, Deborah Joanne Anderson Gallahan
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 5 August 2014)
Mrs. Deborah Joanne Anderson Gallahan, age 63, of Cumming, GA, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014, at her residence,
following a brief illness. Mrs. Gallahan was born December 31, 1950 to Florence Moore Anderson and the late Frank Augustus
Anderson. Mrs. Gallahan, a native of Jacksonville, FL, was a L. P. N. with the Cherokee County Correctional System. She had a BA
Degree in Computer Science. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Frankie Calender. Survivors include 2 sons Shane Russ
of Hampton, VA, and Derek Russ of Woodstock, GA; her mother Florence Moore Anderson of West Green, GA; 1 sister Joan
Anderson of Douglas, GA; 2 grandchildren Danielle Whitehurst, and Cameron Russ, both of Hampton, VA; several nieces,
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nephews, and other relatives. Memorial services were Saturday, July 26, 2014, at the West Green Baptist Church. Ricketson
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
GALLAHAN, Troy Gallahan
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA February 19, 2015)
Troy Gallahan, age 56, of Valdosta, GA passed away February 19, 2015 at his residence. He was born on August 3, 1958 in
Fredericksburg, VA. Troy was very devoted and involved in his daughter’s lives. He was adored by his grandchildren Emilee and
Kristian, who knew him as "Paki". He was the owner of Superb Drywall in Central, FL for over 20 years. He loved the outdoors
and spending time fishing with his daughters. He was also known and loved as "Coach Troy" to both softball and basketball teams
that he mentored. Troy was full of life and enjoyed every minute of it. His reply to "How are you doing?" was "I'm so happy; I
have to sit on my hands to keep from waving at everybody!" He had a love for nature and dogs including his 4 legged child
"Mee2". One of Troy's favorite quotes that he lived by was: "Love is everything; to receive it and give it. Believe in God's
promises". Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Pamela Gallahan, of Valdosta, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Kris (Trisha Lee)
Forde, of Stroudsburg, PA; daughter, Tara Lee Gallahan, of Kissimmee, FL; 1 brother, Chester Gallahan, of King George, VA; 2
grandchildren, Emilee Marie Forde, Kristian William Forde; and in-laws, Linda (John) Suffield, of Valdosta, GA. As per his wishes
he will be cremated and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. He believed that flowers are for the living and
would rather donations to be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital and the (ASPCA) American Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals. Music Funeral Services/Azalea Crematory is serving the Gallahan family
GALLON, Fannie Gallon
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 22, 1955)
Funeral services for Fannie Gallon, aged colored woman, native and long-time resident of Madison but for the past five months
living in Lake City were held at St. James Baptist Church her Sunday afternoon. She is survived by eight sons, two daughters
and a number of grandchildren.
GALLON, Trasie Gallon
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 10, 1944)
Trasie Gallon, young colored woman living in the Georgetown section, died last week, and was buried here Sunday. She was the
wife of Roscoe Gallon.
GALLOWAY, Nettie Galloway
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, February 16, 1905)
At ten o’clock Monday morning after a painful illness, Mrs. Nettie Galloway passed from this life into her reward in the Home
Beyond. She had suffered from a severe attack of lagrippe and her heart was unable to stand the strain. This estimable lady was
sincerely loved by those who knew her best and she will be greatly missed. The remains were interred in the city cemetery
Tuesday afternoon. For the past several years Mrs. Galloway had made her home in Madison with her nephew, Mr. J. F. Lines. At
the time of her death she had almost reached the age of 72 years.
GAMAGE, Jason Kevin Gamage
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 23, 2006)
Jason Kevin Gamage, 35, died suddenly Thursday (Oct. 19, 2006) in Largo, Fla. He was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross
before moving to Largo, Fla., 10 years ago. Survivors include one daughter, Caitlyn Alexis Gamage; his parents, Franklin and
Vonice Gamage, of Waycross; two brothers, Frankie Gamage (wife Lawanna), of Waycross, and Wayne Gamage, of Largo, Fla.;
one sister, Michelle Wilson, of Homerville; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A funeral was held at 4 p.m. Sunday at
Music Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Spivey officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family requests that
in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Crossview Church of God of Prophecy, 709 Garlington Ave., Waycross, Ga. 31503.
GAMBLE, Darlene Gamble
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida November 15, 2011)
Darlene Gamble, 53, Live Oak, FL passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011 after a long illness. The lifelong resident of Live
Oak worked at Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse for six years and was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. She is
survived by her mother: Elizabeth Bass, Live Oak, FL; two sons: Ricky & Shae Gamble, Live Oak, FL, Chad Gamble, Live Oak, FL;
two brothers: Drew & Renee Bass, Live Oak, FL, Fletcher Bass, Jacksonville, FL; two grandchildren: Dawson Gamble and Hannah
Gamble. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, November 17th at Macedonia Cemetery.
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GAMBLE, George Keith Gamble Jr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald July 27, 2007)
George Keith "Gambino" Gamble Jr., 47, died Friday (July 20, 2007). He was born May 3, 1960, the son of the late George and
Lula Mae Shaw Gamble. His parents came to Waycross in 1947 when the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad transferred his father
here. He played football at Waycross High School. He was No. 22, a.k.a. "Cold Bad" and played tailback. He graduated in 1978.
He also attended Jackson State University for a year, and then decided to join the United States Air Force for two years. He
later married and had two children while working at Champion International. He went back to school in 2000 at Valdosta State
University where he received four degrees in various fields. In 2004, he began his own company called Urban H.E.L.P. Services
Co., Inc., a non-profit corporation. He leaves to mourn a son, George Keith Gamble III; a daughter, Lutria Gamble Jones
(Asinia); two grandchildren, Tramil and Kedar Jones, both of Waycross; a sister, Stacey S. Nelson; two nieces, Chenique Shaw,
CaShae Baker, and a nephew, Cameron Washington, l all of Lexington, N.C.; three aunts, Jessie Barnes, of Winston Salem, N.C.,
Cellestine Jones, of Baltimore, Md., Betty Jefferson, of Bridgeport, Conn.; two dear friends, Keith Taylor, of Atlanta, Anthony
Cobb, of Waycross; two family friends, Monica Wiliams and Alfred Fergurson; and a host of other family members and friends.
Visitation will be today from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Church of Christ Written In Heaven,
1137 State St. The Rev. John A. Moss will be the officiating pastor. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Memorialization will be by cremation. Perry Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of the services.
GAMBLE, Gracie Lee Gamble
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Gracie Lee Gamble, 55, of Mayo, FL passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 at her residence. Gracie was born February 12, 1957
in Perry, FL. Mrs. Gamble was preceded in death by her husband Billy Gamble and her parents Owen Cannon and Mary Maggie
Stafford Cannon. Mrs. Gamble was of the Baptist Faith and attended New Beginnings Worship Center in Mayo. Along with her
husband, she was the former owner and operator of Gamble’s Pine Straw for many years and also worked as a tower officer for
the Florida Department of Forestry. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her
grandkids. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening and fishing. She is survived by a daughter, Christina Louise Counce, of
Perry, FL, a son, Colby Gamble, of Mayo, FL, 3 brothers, Bill Adkins, Johnny Adkins, both of Mayo, and Bob Adkins, of St. Cloud,
FL, 2 sisters, Polly Whitehouse and Louise Starling, both of Mayo, 5 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other
relatives. Memorial services will be Friday, February 15, 2013 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in Mayo. All arrangements are
under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
GAMBLE, Henrietta Gamble
Henrietta Gamble, age 86, lifelong and well known resident of Madison passed away March 4th at her home after a long illness.
She was a member of St. James Baptist Church. Survivors are three daughters, Mattie Brown of Madison; William Mae Holland
of Lake City; and Lillie Mae Brasby of Philadelphia, PA; four sons, Clem Gamble of Madison; Robert Gamble, Percy Gamble and
Freddie Lane all of Philadelphia; one sister, Lizzie Gaskins of Hoboken, GA; thirteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren;
and thirteen great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will by Sunday March 14th in St. James Baptist Church. Interment will
follow in St. Luke Cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
GAMBLE, Lucille F. Gamble
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald May 15, 2008)
Lucille F. Gamble, 88, died Sunday (May 4, 2008) after an illness. She was a native of Elizabeth, Miss., but lived in Homerville
for many years. She later moved to Waycross before making Boston, Mass., her home in 1973. She was a former member of
Antioch Baptist Church in Homerville. Her parents were the late Simon Franklin and Suzie Scott Franklin Pattisan. She was also
preceded in death by an infant son; a daughter, Jannie Ruth Godwin; a son, Robert "Bob" Gamble; and her step-father, Ed
Pattisan. Survivors include four children, Mildred (Herman) Hobbs, of Douglas, Ellis (Willie Lou) Gamble, Gamble, Meatrel
Gamble and Daniel Gamble, all of Boston, Mass.; 18 grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
A funeral will be held Friday at Fluker Funeral Home Chapel in Homerville at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Sam Tolbert officiating. Burial
will be in Pine Forest Cemetery, Homerville. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home, of Homerville.
GAMBLE, Mary E. Gamble
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL March 20th, 2014)
Mary E. Gamble, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014 in Tacoma, WA. She was born July 10, 1936 in Monticello, FL to
Benjamin and Essie Green. Mary grew up in Monticello, FL and was a high school English teacher for 36 years. She is survived by
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her brother Willie Bryant; sister to heart Viola Sampson; her only child Letitia Gamble-Howard and 2 grandchildren Marvin
Howard Jr. and Daemon Gamble-Howard. A Memorial service was Monday, March 17, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 4818
Portland Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
GAMBLE, Patricia Ann Gamble
Patricia Ann Gamble, age 65, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012, at Lafayette Health Care. She was native and lifelong
resident of Taylor County and was the daughter of the late David E. Gamble and the former Genevieve McKinney. Ms. Gamble
was a member of the Spring Warrior Church of Christ. Ms. Gamble attended the Snap program at Taylor Technical Institute
and competed in the Special Olympics. In her spare time she enjoyed singing, needlework and bowling. She is survived by her
mother, Genevieve Gamble, of Perry, FL, a brother, Gary Gamble (Margie), (2) sisters, Connie LaValle (Billy), and Martha French
(Dean), all of Perry, FL, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Memorial Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home on
Sunday, April 29, 2012.
GAMBLE, Rebecca Gamble
Mrs. Rebecca Gamble, 58, died at her home in Chiefland last Thursday, and funeral services were held Friday afternoon.
Interment was in the Day Cemetery. Mrs. Gamble was born in Madison and had lived in Chiefland for three years. Survivors
include one son, M. D. Andrews, of Chiefland; three brothers: H. L. Winderweedle, of Mayo; W. C. Winderweedle, of Day; H. M.
Winderweedle, of Tampa; three sisters: Mrs. W. E. Cates, of Mayo; Mrs. H. W. Norwood, of Clearwater and Mrs. S. J. Buchanan,
of Mayo.
GAMMAGE, Myrtice Highsmith Gammage
NAHUNTA — Myrtice H. Gammage, 85, died Friday (Oct. 7, 2005) at Gracemoore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in
Brunswick, following an extended illness. A native of Racepond, she was the daughter of the late John Calvin Highsmith and
Maude Smith Highsmith and was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughter, Novice Johnson, of Nahunta; two brothers,
Harold D. Highsmith, of Sanford, Fla., and Edwin Highsmith, of Palm Coast, Fla.; two grandsons, Robert Johnson, of Nahunta, and
Charlie Johnson, of Glennville; one granddaughter, Carla Bennett, of Adairsville. Funeral is today at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Joel
Chambless Funeral Home in Nahunta with the Rev. Randy Carson officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Serving as
pallbearers will be John Adams, Wayne Adams, David Shadron, Jimmy Davis, Ricky Bennett and Earl Tidwell. Joel Chambless
Funeral Home, North Main Street, Nahunta, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
GANAS, Charles P. Ganas Jr.
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, December 8, 2010)
Charles P. "Chuck" Ganas Jr., 47, of Lakeland, passed away Friday, December 3, 2010 in the Louis Smith Memorial Hospital
following a sudden illness. He was born to Charles P. and Clara Dixon Ganas, Sr. on August 13, 1963 in the Louis Smith Memorial
Hospital in Lakeland, GA. Upon graduation from Lanier County High School he went to work with his family in the family business
at Ganas Hardware. He loved the game of golf, organizing the annual Lakeland Golf Group Tournament, playing as often as
possible. He was an avid supporter of the Lanier County Bulldog Athletics Program. His love for the game of baseball, allowed
him to coach little league ball for many years. He was an active member of Southside Baptist Church in Lakeland, Georgia. He is
preceded in death by a wife, Ann Hollis Ganas; grandparents, Buck and Lillie Ganas, and Homer Dixon; mother-in-law and fatherin-law, Cecile Ann Steedley and William Steedley; a special aunt, Evelyn Ganas Register. Survivors include his wife, Laura S.
Ganas of Lakeland; two daughters, Sarah E. Ganas of Lakeland, Monica M. Ganas of Homerville; parents, Charles and Clara Ganas
of Lakeland; brother and sister-in-law, Craig and Stephanie Ganas of Homerville; maternal grandmother, Mattie Pearl Dixion of
Sparks; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-laws, Kevin and Patsy Villiers, Spence and Rhonda Steedley, Tracy and Kim Steedley;
nieces and nephews, Buck Ganas, Bankes Ganas, Emily and Paul Jones, Will Steedley, Sarah Steedley, Hannah Steedley, Katy and
Christopher Villiers, and a number of other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; a great-niece, Bella Grace Jones. Funeral
services were held Sunday, December 5, 2010 in the Southside Baptist Church in Lakeland, with burial in Good Hope Cemetery
near Naylor, GA. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland served the Ganas family.
GANAS, Louis C. Ganas
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate June 13th, 2012)
Louis C. Ganas, 78, of Naylor, passed away Wednesday night June 6, 2012 at Louis Smith Memorial Hospital in Lakeland, GA. He
was born November 9, 1933 to the late Buck and Lillie Cowart Ganas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his
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sister, Evelyn Joyce Register; father and mother-in-law , B.P. & Naomi Roquemore; his sister-in-law, Shirley Roquemore; his
brother-in-law ,Chandler Joyce. He was a salesman for Patten Seed Company for 35 years. He was a member of the Lakeland
United Methodist Church Survivors include his wife Bonnie Roquemore Ganas of Naylor, daughter Susan Bowling of Naylor,
daughter and son-in-law Patti and Scott Tomlinson of Leesburg, granddaughter Lauren T. & Grant Mickle, of Leesburg,
granddaughter Amy B. Bennett of Naylor, grandson Brandon and Carmen Bowling of Villa Rica, grandson Seth and Will Tomlinson
Leesburg, grandson John and Erica Tomlinson of Leesburg, grandson Matthew and Melanie Tomlinson of Leesburg, greatgrandchildren Lexi Bennett, Ansley Bennett, Autumn Bennett, Cason Bennett, Naomi Grace Bowling, Eva Marie Bowling, Lanie
Tomlinson and, Iris Anne Tomlinson, sister and brother-in-law Grace and Albert Smith of Naylor, sister and brother-in-law Jane
and Carl Law of Valdosta, brother and sister-in-law Charles and Clara Ganas of Naylor, brother and sister-in-law Danny and
Wanda Ganas of Lake Park, brother and sister-in-law, Charles R. and Kathy Roquemore of Rome, GA and a large number of nieces
and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday June 9 at Southside Baptist Church with burial to following in Good Hope
Cemetery in Lanier County. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland, GA is serving the Ganas Family.
GANAS, Raymond Aldine Ganas Sr.
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, February 24, 2010)
Raymond "Biggin" Aldine Ganas Sr., 48, of Lakeland went home to Heaven to be with God on Saturday, February 20, 2010, in
South Georgia Medical Center after a short illness. Mr. Ganas was born in Lanier County on August 7, 1961, to Naomi Hendley
and the late Cecil Aldine Ganas. After graduating from High School in 1980, he worked construction the better part of his life.
He was a member of Unity United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Tammy Lee Ganas of Lakeland; sons
and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Ganas of Lakeland, Raymond Ganas Jr. of Lakeland, and Matthew and Marlena Ganas of DuPont;
daughters and son-in-law, Patricia E Ganas of Valdosta, Terri and Bart Johnston of Valdosta; three grandchildren, McKenzie
Ganas, Mayleigh Ganas, and Conner Johnston; mother, Naomi Hendley Ganas of Lakeland; father-in-law, Charles Chauncey of
Lakeland; mother-in-law, Brenda Chauncey of Tampa, FL; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, February, 23, 2010, in the Lakeland chapel of Music Funeral Services.
GANAS, Raymond Aldine Ganas Jr.
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, January 5, 2011)
Mr. Raymond Aldine Ganas Jr. of Lakeland went home to heaven Monday, December 27, 2010 at South Georgia Medical Center
after a lengthy illness. He was born August 5, 1990 in Clinch County to the late Raymond Ganas Sr. and Tammy Lee Ganas. He is
preceded in death by his grandfather, Cecil "Aldine" Ganas; grandmother; great-grandmother, Leila Chauncey. Survivors include,
his mother, Tammy Lee Ganas of Lakeland; two brothers and sister-in-law, Kenneth Ganas of Lakeland, Matthew and Marlena
Ganas of Dupont; two sisters and brother-in-law, Patricia E. Ganas of Valdosta and Terri and Bart Johnston of Valdosta; nieces
and nephews, McKenzie Ganas, Mayleigh Ganas, Conner Johnston, Tiffany Johnston, and Matthew Ganas; grandmother, Naomi
Hendley Ganas of Lakeland; grandparents, Charles Chauncey of Lakeland, Brenda Chauncey of Tampa, FL; and greatgrandmother, Doris Bergeron of Tampa. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 31, 2010 in the Lakeland
Chapel of Music Funeral Services. Flowers were accepted or donations could be made to the American Diabetes Association or
American Cancer Society. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the Ganas family.
GANDY, Cornelia N. Gandy
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 1. 1941)
Mrs. Cornelia N. Gandy died Wednesday night at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Armstrong,
following a long illness. Funeral service will be held this morning (Friday) at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mrs. Gandy was born January
29, 1871, in Madison, daughter of the late George and Martha Overstreet. She was married June 23, 1889, to Mr. W. N. Gandy,
who preceded her in death many years ago. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. A. H. Armstrong, Madison; two sons, Messrs. T. O.
Gandy, of Bristow, OK and Lieut. George B. Gandy, U. S. Navy, at Sea; two grandchildren, Mary Ruth Armstrong, Madison and
Mrs. Wesley Mizell, of Live Oak, and one great granddaughter, Betty Ann Mizell, of Live Oak. Two brothers and three sisters
also survive. They are Messrs. Williams and Walter Overstreet, and Mrs. Mary L. Gaston, of Mulberry; and Mrs. Ben Hinton, of
Miami, and Mrs. Lizzie Burke, of Baltimore, MD.
GANDY, Gussie Gandy
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 29, 1955)
Gussie Gandy, age 77, died Sunday July 24th at the home of her son, Lester Butler (A.K.A. Pot Gandy) after an extended illness.
She was a lifelong resident of Madison County. Survivors besides her son are her husband, Frank Gandy; one daughter, Mrs.
Lucille Humphrey, both of Madison and five grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday in New Hopeful Cemetery.
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GANDY, Will Gandy
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday June 22, 1905)
Last Friday afternoon Will Gandy met his death from a knife stab in the Hamburg neighborhood. His body was brought to town
Saturday and buried Sunday.
GANEY, Raymond Ganey
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 9 December, 2014)
Raymond Ganey, age 89, passed away on December 9, 2014 in Pensacola, FL. He was born to Frank and Julia Ganey on October
20, 1925. Raymond had 4 sisters and 2 brothers. In 1949 he married the love of his life, Betty Mertens. A devout man of God,
Raymond served as a pastor for several Assembly of God Churches in Northwest Florida in Point Washington, Jasper, Madison
and Monticello. Raymond was a disable veteran serving honorably in the US Army in WWII. Raymond loved the outdoors,
especially camping and fishing, and retired with Betty to live on Cherry Lake. He is survived by his wife Betty, 2 daughters
Kathy Ganey and Cheryl (David) Cope, grandchildren Andrew Cope and Abigail Dugan, sisters Ruth Rhoden and Lillian and his
brother Curtis Ganey. Funeral service was held at Riverside Memorial Chapel in Jacksonville, FL, Friday, December 12, 2014,
with burial at Riverside Memorial Park. Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
GANN, James Timothy Gann
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL March 27th, 2013)
James Timothy “Tim” Gann, age 52, died on Thursday, March 21, 2013. He was born on March 3, 1961 in Chickasaw County, MS
to James Austin Gann and Deloise Ann Whitt Gann. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was a former truck driver. He
was also a member of Arbor Grove Baptist Church. Service was held Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Memorial Funeral Home.
Memorial Funeral Home, P.O. Box 272, Houston, MS 38851, 662-456-2500, is in charge of the arrangements for the family. He
is survived by his wife Shelia Gann of Houston, MS; one daughter Jennifer Smith (Ben) of Lafayette, LA; two granddaughters
Adriana and Gabriella Smith of Lafayette; his father James Austin Gann of Houston; one sister Sandy Gann Holm (Mike) of
Monticello, FL; one brother Wes Gann of Houston; and three nephews Dayne Parker (Jenna,) Bradley and Brandon Holm of
Monticello. He is preceded in death by his mother Deloise Ann Whitt Gann; his grandparents Miles and Dorothy Gann, and Allie
and Mattie Whitt; and one uncle Kenneth Gann. Honorary pallbearers were Bradley Holm, Brandon Holm, Dayne Parker, Brandon
Lofton, Adam Lofton, Erick Lofton, Jerry Foster, Steve Holladay, and Danny Sullivan. Visitation was from 2 to 4 p.m. on
Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the America Diabetes
Association, or to the Mississippi Kidney Foundation.
GANNON, Lala Beasley Gannon
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 17, 1948)
Funeral services for Mrs. Lala Beasley Gannon, who died in a Jacksonville hospital last Thursday following an illness of several
months, were held in the S. A. Kyle Chapel in Jacksonville Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Gannon was a native of Madison, but had
lived in Jacksonville for the past fifty years. Survivors include a son and a daughter, five sisters and a brother. Mrs. Daisy
Smart of Jacksonville is a sister and Mr. W. S. Beasley of Columbia, TN, is the brother.
GANO, Tina Marie Gano
(Abstracted from the 2 April 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Tina Marie Gano, age 51, of Blackshear, passed away Friday (March 25, 2016) at Mayo Health System in Waycross. Born in
Winter Park, FL, Feb. 23, 1965, she lived in Pierce County most of her adult life. She was a caregiver and will be remembered as
a loving mother and grandmother. She was the daughter of the late Juanita Peacock Gano and was also preceded in death by
twin sons, Tad and Corey, and by a brother, Donald Wayne Cothern. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jason
Jackson of Kingsland, and Kyle (Diamond) Close of Blackshear; her father and step-mother, Kenneth (Pat) Gano, of Panama City,
FL; a brother and sister-in-law, Kenny (Brenda) Gano, of O’Steen, FL; a grandson, Zeke Close; a niece, Stacy Cothern of
Blackshear; two nephews, Travis Cothern of Blackshear, and James (Shammra) Cothern of Patterson; and several other
relatives. A memorial will be Saturday at the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home in Blackshear. Memorialization will be by cremation.
GANT, Arthur Lee Gant Jr.
Arthur Lee Gant Jr. was born in Eufala, AL, and moved to Waycross at a very early age. He attended Waycross public schools
before moving to Blackshear where he married Ruth Harris in 1970. He was employed at United Egg Co. in Blackshear, later at
Pic & Save in Waycross and later at Harvey’s, Waycross. He was born Dec. 10, 1943. He departed this life Monday, July 8, 2013,
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at his residence. His mother was the late Queen McElroy, his father, Arthur Lee Gant Sr. Four brothers also preceded him in
death, Walter Bishop Jr., Frank McElroy, Alfred McElroy and Samuel McElroy, as did one sister, Clifford McElroy. He is
survived by two sons, Arthur Lee Gant III and Robert Lee Gant (wife Juliette), of Jacksonville, FL; three daughters, Ruby L.
Gant, Marguerite Gant and Irene Johnson (husband Henry), all of Waycross; one sister, Louise Aiken, of Philadelphia, PA; two
step-daughters, Norma Moore (husband Cleveland), of Blackshear, and April Wilcox, of Brunswick; several sisters-in-law and
brothers-in-law, Cora Porter (husband Johnny), Leon Williams (wife Gloria), of Waycross, Joanne Smith (Fred), Eva Burse
(Leonard), of Waycross, Ernest Williams, of Washington, DC, and Lenora Brown, of McRae; several grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter, Alyssia Moore; a special friend, Molley Roach, of Brunswick; several nieces,
nephews, cousins and other relatives. The funeral is scheduled at Welch & Brinkley Funeral Parlor Saturday. Memorialization is
by cremation.
GANTLIN, Edna B. Gantlin
Funeral for Edna B. Gantlin, 85, who died Monday (Oct. 3, 2005) in an automobile accident, will be Monday at 3 p.m. at Big Bethel
Freewill Baptist Church with Bishop J.W. Williams officiating. She was a native of Douglas and Coffee County, and she later
moved to Waycross to live with her brother, Eddie Bowden, and his wife to complete her high school education at Center High
School. Her parents were the late William and Donnie Lewis Bowden. She lived in Belmar, NJ for many years before moving back
to Waycross to be with her sister, the late Lula Lowe. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Gantlin, and
seven siblings. She was a devoted member of Big Bethel Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include her cousin, George (and wife
Glenda) Faison, who were her caregivers. George Faison was her cousin. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, including Lessye
M. (Charles) Banks, Martha Hemmans, Lucile Williams, Juanita Edgerton and Willie Clarence Bowden; and a host of other
relatives. Friends are being received at the Gantlin residence, 1002 Long Bewick St. The body will be placed in the church at 1
p.m. Monday.
GARARD, Clarence Garard
A celebration of life service for Clarence “Mickey” Garard, 74, will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Peters Missionary Baptist
Church, 300 Fireman St., with the church’s former pastor, the Rev. Franklin D. Mincey Sr., delivering words of comfort. The
body will lie in repose at the church Saturday from 9 a.m. to the hour of service. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery. Public
visitation will be Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fluker Funeral Home. He departed this life Saturday (July 21, 2012) at Mayo Clinic,
Jacksonville, FL, after an illness. He was born Dec. 5, 1937 in Waycross to the late Albert Garard and Mildred Nichols Garard.
“Mickey,” as he was affectionately known, received his formal education from the public school system and graduated from
Center High School in 1959. He was a longtime member of St. Peters Missionary Baptist Church where he served as chairman of
the trustee board and chairman of the kitchen committee He was a former employee of JC Penney retail store having retired
with 34 years of service. Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Beverley Garard; a son, Shedrick Payne; two stepdaughters, Lalanie Cureton (James II), and Latoya Bacon (Jason Sr.); step-grandchildren, Cici, James III, Johanna, Jason Jr.; a
sister, Jacqueline D. Proctor; two brothers, the Rev. Albert Garard Jr. and Jimmy Garard (Kaytrina); several god-children;
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Friends are being received at 1309 Lee Ave.
GARBETT, Cora Garbett
Cora Garbett, age 79, passed away Tuesday in the Madison hospital after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Minor Catledge and a member of Ozell Methodist Church in Brooks County, GA. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs.
George Bartlam of Madison; two sons, Frank and Floyd Garbett, both of Boston, GA; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-four
great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Hubert Rose of Goldsboro, NC; Mrs. Susie Mae Parker of Bainbridge, GA; and Mrs.
Mary Eliza Collins of Boston, GA; two brothers, W. W. Catledge of Madison and H. T. Catledge of Perry, Funeral services were
held Wednesday in Evergreen Baptist Church north of Dixie, GA with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
GARBETT, Sarah Garbett
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 1, 1963)
Mrs. Sarah Garbett, age 89, died Friday following a sudden illness at the home of her son, Mrs. R. D. Garbett, south of
Greenville. Mrs. Garbett was a native of Brooks County, GA and the widow of the late Charles B. Garbett, who died in 1932. She
had lived in Madison County most of her life. Survivors are two sons, R. D. Garbett, of Greenville and Broward Garbett, of
Miami; three daughters, Mrs. Rachel Blanton, of Greenville; Mrs. Sallie Wilson, of Nocatee; and Mrs. Betty Brown, of Miami; one
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brother, Sam Smith, of Greenville; twenty-nine grandchildren; fifty-two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Walker Cemetery near Lamont.
GARBUTT, Henry L. Garbutt
Mr. Henry L. Garbutt, father of Mrs. C. M. Plant of this city, died Friday July 4 th at his home in Douglas, GA following an
extended illness. Funeral services were held Friday at the late residence of the deceased. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Henry
L. Garbutt and four daughters. They are Mrs. C. M. Plant, Madison, FL, Mrs. Fred D. Williams, of Fayetteville, NC, Mrs. Ben
Strasser of Los Angeles, CA and Miss Annie Mae Garbutt, of Douglas. Attending the funeral Saturday in Douglas were Mr. and
Mrs. C. M. Plant, Richard and Albert Plant and Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Plant of Madison, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Plant of
Monticello.
GARCIA, Angelica Maria Guadalupe Castorena Garcia
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 9 July 2014)
Mrs. Angelica Maria Guadalupe Castorena Garcia, age 45, of Broxton, GA, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014, at Phoebe
Putney Hospital in Albany, GA, following an extended illness. Ms. Garcia was born on December 17, 1968, in Mexico to Maria
DeLourdes Castorena Garcia. Survivors include: her mother, Maria DeLourdes Castorena Garcia of Mexico, daughter,
Montserrath Ornelas of Broxton, GA, son, Richard Angelo Castorena of Broxton, GA, four sisters, Ma. Izamal Carstorena
Garcia, Lourdes Veronica Castorena Garcia, Ma. Gabriela de los Milagros Castorena Garcia, and Ma. Josefina Gonzales Castorena,
three brothers, Ricardo Benjamin de Jesus Castorena Garcia, Martin Alberto Gonzales Castorena, and Judas Josefath Tadeo
Gonzales Castorena, and several nieces and nephews. Mass services were Friday, June 27, 2014, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church.
Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
GARCIA, Ines Quinones Garcia
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia)
Services for Ines Quinones Garcia of Ochlocknee are Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home Chapel and
interment is in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Garcia died Sept 29, 2011 at her residence. Born Feb. 12, 1924, in Gurabo, Puerto
Rico, she was the daughter of Juan Cuevas and Barbara Quinones. Survivors include her daughter, Dali Love (Leon) of
Ochlocknee; grandsons, Marc LeSuer (Melissa) of Ochlocknee, Joe LeSuer (Tamela) of Boston; great-grandchildren, Summer
LeSuer, Erica LeSuer, Marc LeSuer, Kira Benton, Hayden LeSuer, Migdalia Garcia and Julio Garcia. She was preceded in death
by a son, Julio C, Garcia.
GARCIA, Sharon Lee Garcia
Sharon Lee Garcia was born October 30, 1954 and died October 4, 2009. She was the Office Manager for a local attorney.
Survivors include Gilbert Garcia, her husband, daughters Jessica Reed and Alecia Garcia; and a son Joe Garcia; sisters Wanda
Kessler and Darlene Senft; grandchildren Derek Garcia and Sean Gerrald. Private Family Service will be held. Memorial
donations may be made to: The Milton and Nancy Gardner Charitable Foundation or Hospice of Southwest Georgia
GARDEN, Myrtle Garden
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 31, 1969)
Myrtle Garden, age 83, of Mayo, died Saturday in a west Florida hospital. She was a native of Aiken, SC. Two children, Mrs.
John Foy Sessions of Jacksonville and Mrs. Curtis Koon of Mayo; one sister, Mrs. C. A. Dunbar of Thomaston, GA; one brother
Lynwood Davis of Blackville, SC survive. Graveside services were held Tuesday in Bethel Cemetery near Mayo.
GARDNER, Geraldine Miles Gardner
PATTERSON - Geraldine "Gerry" Miles Gardner, 84, died Tuesday morning (May 2, 2006) at her residence following a short
illness. Born Feb. 6, 1922 in Thomas County near Pavo, Ga., the youngest daughter of George W. and Ada Mae Branch Miles, she
moved with her family at an early age to Blackshear where her father was engaged in the turpentine business.She attended
Blackshear Elementary School and graduated from Blackshear High School in 1938. After graduation she attended college at
Valdosta State for five quarters before transferring to Georgia Southern Teacher's College in Statesboro to qualify for a
teaching position. At that time, six quarters were sufficient to teach school in Pierce County. She taught one year at Satilla
Grammar School and one year at Alabaha Grammar School before going to Washington, D.C. to work for the F.B.I. during World
War II. She returned home in the summer of 1946 and entered the University of Georgia, graduating in the spring of 1948 with
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a degree in home economics. Along with her degree she received a transfusion of red and black corpuscles that she never lost.
She saw to it that each of her family members received a similar transfusion. She accepted a teaching position at Patterson
High School in the fall of 1948. During her first year in Patterson she met and married Joseph W. Gardner. They were married
at 4 p.m., June 30, 1949 at Blackshear First Baptist Church by the Rev. Lester Dixon and made their home in Patterson for 57
years. She continued to teach home economics in high school in Patterson and Blackshear, first grade in Patterson, fourth
district in Appling County, Southwood School in Waycross and Screven Elementary School in Screven. She retired in June 1985
because of ill health. She and her husband were members of Patterson Baptist Church since May of 1959 serving in church and
Sunday school work. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Lucille Miles Bowen, both of her
brothers, Earl Miles and Johnny Miles; a grandson, Scott Alan Gardner, and her son-in-law, John Cordell. Survivors include her
husband, Joseph W. Gardner of Patterson; three children, Linda Leah Gardner Cordell, of St. Simons Island, Gerald Warren
Gardner (wife Missy) and Joseph Eric Gardner (wife Annette), all of Patterson; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild, all
of which she was very proud; two sisters, Waunell Miles Strickland, of Mershon, and Bertie Belle Miles, of Blackshear; and
several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday morning at 11 at Patterson Baptist Church. Burial
will be in the Patterson Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6 to 9 at the funeral home. The body will lie in
state at the church one hour prior to the service. Members of the Joy Sunday School Class and the ladies of Patterson Baptist
Church are asked to serve as honorary pallbearers and should meet at the church by 10:30 Saturday morning. Memorials may be
made to Patterson Baptist Church, 5770 E. Main St., Patterson, Ga. 31557; Southeast Cancer Unit, P.O. Box 2764, Waycross,
Ga. 31502 or to the Hospice Satilla, 1921 Alice St., Suite A-1, Waycross, Ga. 31501. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the
online register at www.pearsontreadwell.com. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GARDNER, James Richard Gardner
(Abstracted from the September 30, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
James Richard Gardner, 65, died Saturday evening (Sept. 28, 2013) at his residence in Waresboro following a short illness. He
was a native of Waycross and lived most of his life between Ware and Coffee County. He was owner and operator of Gardner
Heating & Cooling. He was a son of the late Jim Gardner and Geneva Cowart Gardner. He was preceded in death by his sister,
Sarah Lovett. He is survived by 3 children, Rick (Tammy) Gardner, of Manor, Taniel (Tony) Roberson, of Waresboro, and
Channing Gardner, of Waresboro; 7 grandchildren, Ashley Roberson (Michael) Patterson, Matt Roberson, McKenzie Roberson,
Dalton Strickland, Hannah Gardner, Austin Gardner, Drew Gardner, Tanya Strickland (Tyler) Bowen and Harley Strickland; 4
great-grandchildren, Lillie Patterson, Atleigh Patterson, Ty Patterson, Aubrie Roberson and Kensley Cowart; his step-mother,
Crystal Gardner; a step-brother, Jake Lovett (wife Kay); and a step-sister, Julia (Wendell) Hiers. A memorial service will be
Friday at Manor Community Baptist Church. Memorialization will be by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
GARDNER, Jim Gardner
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 8 April 2015)
Jim Gardner, age 52, of Lakeland, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at his home. He was born on June 26, 1962 in
Valdosta, GA to James Carlisle Gardner and Martha (Chapman) Gardner. He was in the trucking business. He was preceded in
death by his father. His survivors include his mother, Martha Chapman Gardner of Lakeland, GA; 2 daughters, Mackinzie
Gardner of Valdosta, GA and Chelsi Orr of Ft. Walton, FL; 1 son, Dane Gardner of Nashville, GA; 1 granddaughter, Abigail
Gardner of Nashville, GA; and 2 grandsons, Landon Gardner of Nashville, GA and Kamrin Orr of Ft. Walton, FL. No formal
service will be held. The family asks that in lieu of flowers to please make a donation to Hospice of South Georgia, 2263
Pineview Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland, GA is serving the family.
GARDNER, Joseph Warren Gardner
(Abstracted from the December 16, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
PATTERSON — Joseph Warren Gardner, 90, of Patterson, passed away Saturday (Dec. 14, 2013) following a brief illness. He
was born in Patterson Jan. 17, 1923 to the late Joseph Robert and Naomi Hyers Gardner. He lived a unique life in scope and
service. After graduating from Patterson High School with honors, he briefly attended South Georgia College in Douglas, but
knowing the financial strain on his family, he decided to help the family and began working for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Company as a telegraph operator. While working as a telegrapher, he was assigned to many locations in Alabama and Georgia.
Since this was just before World War II and trains were the primary method of transport of materials and equipment for the
war effort, he became well known and highly trusted among railroad personnel and authorities because of his efficient and
effective handling of derailed or damaged train cars as well as his telegraphy skills. In 1944, he entered the United States
Navy and served in the South Pacific. He returned home in 1946 to continue his career as a telegrapher for 17 years adding to
the two years in the Navy. He also worked on the farm with his father in his spare time. On Sept. 1, 1960, he became the
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postmaster at the Patterson Post Office where he worked for 23 years until retirement. Also during this time he served as a
director of the Patterson Bank, town councilman and briefly as mayor. After retirement, he worked in timber farming, row
farming and owned and operated Gardner Furniture in Patterson. He was a member and deacon of Patterson Baptist Church. He
taught the men’s Bible class for many years. He served the Lord in many various other ways. He had a weekly radio ministry on
Sunday morning over WKUB. He volunteered at the Pierce County Nursing Home as an inspirational speaker on Sunday morning.
As an aside to his speaking, he wrote a book of sermonettes designed to lift spirits, glorify God and serve as a way to assist,
encourage and inspire young aspiring ministers. He was active in the Royal Ambassadors (the Baptist young men’s group, the
RA’s) guiding and teaching young men in the church. He gladly accepted the many requests to fill pulpits all over the south
Georgia area. He was a Master Mason for more than 50 years. He served as the secretary for the Patterson Lodge No. 583 for
39 years (a record for someone in that position). He later moved to the Blackshear Mason’s Lodge No. 270. He enjoyed “small
town life.” He recorded the history of his life by writing his autobiography, “My Journey on the Narrow Road.” In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Geraldine Miles Gardner, his sister, Elizabeth “Betty” Gardner
McCullough, his son-in law, John R. Cordell II, and two grandchildren, Scott Alan Gardner and Leah Danielle Cordell. Survivors
include 3 children, Linda Leah Gardner Cordell, of St. Simons Island and Athens, Warren Gardner (Missy), of Patterson, Eric
Gardner (Annette), of Patterson; his brother, Sam Gardner (Ruth), of Patterson; 7 grandchildren, Chris Gardner (Kathy), of
Columbia, SC, Meaghan Gardner Peterson (Kyle), of Nashville, TN, Sarah Cordell, of Athens, Mallory Gardner Booth (Jason), of
Patterson, Zia Gardner, of St. Croix, USVI, Tyler Harrelson (Lauren), of Blackshear, Alla Smilnak, of Nashville, TN; four greatgrandchildren, Alexia Gardner, Korlee Harrelson, Zachary Joseph Robert Gardner and Jayson Miles Booth; several nieces,
nephews, and numerous other relatives. The funeral will be Wednesday at Patterson Baptist Church. Interment will be in the
Patterson Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
GARDNER, Marian Brannen Gardner
(Abstracted from the 24 March 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Marian Brannen Gardner, age 84, of Waycross, died Wednesday (March 23, 2016). She was born Feb. 28, 1932, in Appling
County to the late Leonard Alonzo Brannen and the late Myrtle Dominy Brannen. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Murray Gardner, and five brothers. She is survived by a daughter, Carol Gardner Bissell of Winder; son, Glenn (Teresa) Gardner
of Manassas, VA; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen (Bobby) Davis of Brunswick, and Alice (Royce) Leggett of St. Simons
Island; brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth (Bernice) Brannen, of Tucson, AZ; six grandchildren, Bek Gardner, Carlie (David)
Watt, Lauren (Joel) Tonge, Stephanie Mason, Jennifer Gardner, Christopher Bissell; and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral
will be Friday at Miles-Odum Funeral Home in Waycross. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery in Waycross. Remembrances
may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311. Arrangements are under the
direction of Swain Funeral Home in Baxley.
GARDNER, Marlene T. Gardner
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald April 3, 2006)
BLACKSHEAR — A funeral for Marlene Thornton Gardner, 93, was held Sunday afternoon, at 2 at the Pearson-Treadwell Chapel
with Dr. Bill Young officiating. Burial was in the Blackshear Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Walter Roach, Andy Day, Chris
Sinclair, Ricky Thornton, Michael Thornton and Bob Tanner. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Alathean Sunday School
Class. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GARDNER, Mary B. Gardner
Mary B. Gardner, age 76, died Thursday afternoon in Suwannee County Hospital after an extended illness. She was a native of
Fayetteville, NC but had lived in Madison since 1916. By profession she was a practical nurse. Survivors are three daughters,
Mrs. K. G. Wheeler, of Houston, TX; Mrs. Charles Vanderhoof, of Tampa; and Mrs. D. G. Clayton, of Plant City; one brother, C. M.
Buie, of Madison; and thirteen grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak
Ridge Cemetery.
GARDNER, Olive M. Gardner
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald March 31, 2006)
BLACKSHEAR — Olive Marlene Thornton Gardner, 93, died early Thursday morning (March 30, 2006) at her residence. A native
of Pierce County, she had lived in Salt Lake City, Utah for many years before moving back to Pierce County in 1995. She was a
retired nurse in which she was the first Public Health Nurse for Pierce County. She had also worked as a nursing home
consultant for the state of Utah for over 20 years along with volunteering for the Nursing Association in Salt Lake. Mrs.
Gardner had also been a volunteer for the American Bible Society for over 20 years and had been a member of the Women's
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Business and Professional Club in Salt Lake. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Blackshear, where she was in the
Alathean Sunday School Class and was a daughter of the late Seward Lott and Mae Clare Westberry Thornton. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, John Slaton Gardner, who passed away in 1980; a great-grandson and five brothers.
Survivors include one daughter, Audrey Hooper of Blackshear; one sister, Evelyn Guy of Blackshear; two brothers, Cooper
Thornton of Bristol and Hillard Thornton of Waycross; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four great-greatgrandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 at the PearsonTreadwell Chapel. Burial will be in the Blackshear Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday evening from 6 to 9 at the funeral
home. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Alathean Sunday School Class and should meet at the funeral home by 1:30
p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Mission Fund, 670 Main Street, Blackshear, Ga. 31516. Sympathy
may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsontreadwell.com. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
GARDNER, Ralph Gardner
Ralph Gardner of Monticello, formerly of Madison, died in Monticello Monday and was buried Wednesday.
GARDNER, Ruthy Lee Gardner
(Abstracted from the 22 May 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Ruthy Lee Gardner, age 59, died Sunday (May 17, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an extended illness.
She was born July 6, 1955 in Waycross (Ware County) to Irene G. McGahee. She grew up in Waycross and attended the city and
county public school system. She was joined in holy matrimony to Arthur Lee Gardner. She accepted Christ as her personal Lord
and Savior at a young age. During her Christian walk, she was a dedicated counselor to teens and adults, a ministry prayer
warrior, Hope and Cope Ministry coordinator. In addition, she was on the music ministry where she played the keyboard. She not
only served her church, but reached out to the community and mentored troubled teens and everyone she could help. She was a
very loving, kind and caring person. She truly loved the Lord. Those left to cherish her memories include her husband, Arthur
Gardner, of Waycross; her mother, Irene McGahee, of Waycross; 8 children, Johnny McGahee of Waycross, Tawanna (Waymon)
Bailey of Charlotte, NC, Demorell Swanson of Waycross, Kaylo (John) Woods of Columbus, Demarcus (Rachelle) Moss of
Waycross, Ro’Shondra Rowell of Waycross, Latoya Gardner of Waycross, and Sheridan Gardner of Waycross; 26 grandchildren;
4 great-grandchildren; siblings, Lucille Lowe, of Jacksonville, FL, Shellie (Sam) Gaskins of Ormond Beach, FL, George McGahee
of Waycross, Horace (Ella-Mae) McGahee of Brunswick, and Billy McGahee of Waycross; special great-aunt, Bethel Davis; and a
host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by siblings Luberta Hawkins and Charlotte
Grayson, and great-aunt, Leola Tripp. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Church of Christ Written in Heaven. Burial will
follow in Oakland Cemetery.
GARDNER, Samuel William Gardner
(Abstracted from the 29 October 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Samuel William “Sammy” Gardner, age 84, of Patterson, passed away Tuesday (Oct. 28, 2014) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House
following a short illness. Born in Patterson, Aug. 21, 1930, he lived in Patterson all of his life. He owned and operated Sam’s
Seafood and Grocery in Patterson with his wife for more than 50 years. He served as mayor of Patterson for more than 20
years and also served on the Patterson City Council for more than 10 years. He was a member of Patterson Baptist Church
where he was a deacon and a member of the Men’s Bible Class. He was a member of the Patterson Masonic Lodge until it closed
then moved his membership to the Blackshear Masonic Lodge, No. 270. He was a son of the late Joseph and Naomi Hyers
Gardner. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Betty McClough, and his brother, Joe Gardner. Survivors include his wife
of 63 years, Ruth Hardee Gardner, of Patterson; his daughter and son-in-law, Pam (Dan) Brooks, of Patterson; 2 grandchildren,
Mandy (Tim) Powers and Meranda (Chris) Corbitt; 4 great-grandchildren, Makala Crews, Timmy Powers, Kaitlyn Corbitt and
Kristal Corbitt; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Friday in the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Memorials
may be made to Patterson Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 385, Patterson, GA 31557 or to Hospice Satilla, 808
Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
GARIBAY, Gerardo Garibay Jr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald September 16, 2006)
Gerardo Garibay Jr., 26, of Valdosta, died Monday (Sept. 11, 2006) from injuries sustained in a traffic and fire accident. He
was born in Los Angeles, CA on Jan. 7, 1980 and had lived in Valdosta for six years. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a
civilian fireman at Moody Air Force Base at the time of death. Survivors include his wife, Adrienne Garibay, of Valdosta; his
father, Gerardo Garibay Sr., of Los Angeles, CA; his mother and step-father, Irma Ramirez and Joseph Daniel Montreal, of Los
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Angeles, CA; one sister, Ariana Garibay, of Los Angeles, CA; three brothers, Alex Garibay, Joshua Garibay and Stephen Garibay,
all of Los Angeles, CA; his parents-in-law, Jerry and Maria Capodieci, of Florida; and brother-in-law, Paul Capodieci, of Valdosta.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. today at the Moody Air Force Base Chape. Carson McLane Funeral Home is serving the
family.
GARMAN, Sheila Aileen Williams Garman
Services for Sheila Aileen Williams Garman of Thomasville are at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Whiddon-Shiver
Funeral Home and interment is in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Garman died January 25, 2012 at Golden Living Center. Born
December 4, 1915 Glendale, CA, she is the daughter of the late Harry Williams and Goldie Belle Schonfelt Williams. She was a
homemaker, member of Fidelity Rebekah Lodge No. 34 Tallahassee, FL. On October 20, 1935 in San Diego, CA, she married
Richard Garman who preceded her in death on February 4, 1987. Survivors include daughter, Sharon Dukes of Thomasville; son,
Richard W. Garman of Thomasville; daughter, Linda Fannon of Colorado Springs, CO; brother, Ward E. Williams of Yreka, CA; six
grandchildren: Richard Dukes, Gretchen Perrin, Greg Garman, Jennifer Hollien, Kimmie Lee and Greg Lee; 13 greatgrandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
GARMON, Milton L. Garmon
Milton L. Garmon, 64, of Cherry Lake, died at midnight Wednesday at the hospital here. He was a native of Gadsden, AL.
Survivors are his wife, one son, Jack Garmon, of Cherry Lake; three daughters, Mrs. Archie King, of Cherry Lake; Mrs. Robert
Pinson, of Jacksonville; and Mrs. Oran Adams, of Albertville, AL. In addition, two brothers and three sisters survive.
Interment will be held Friday at Restlawn Cemetery in Jacksonville.
GARNER, Betty Royals Garner
Betty Royals Garner, age 77, of Alma, died Tuesday (Nov. 3, 2015) at her niece’s residence in Blackshear after an extended
illness. She was born in Axson, to the late W.M. and Viola Leavens Royals. She attended school in Nicholls, and lived most of her
life in Auburndale, FL, where she owned and operated B.J. Ceramics for many years. In 2005 Mr. and Mrs. Garner moved to
Alma. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three sisters, Alene Royals, Rebecca Mouro and Inez Bynum, four
brothers, Bill Royals, Dan Royals, Frank Royals and Luther Royals. Survivors include her husband, Hubert Garner of Alma; 1 stepson, Steve Garner of Alma; 5 grandchildren; 4 sisters, Susie Rosser of Lawrenceville, Jeanette Vickers of Lakeland, FL, Rosa
McPhail, of Lake City, FL, and Ruby Cliett of Thomasville; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held
Friday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Carver Baptist Church Cemetery near Douglas.
GARNER, Bennie Roland Garner
(Abstracted from the 30 January 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Bennie Roland Garner, of Raleigh, NC, passed away Thursday (Jan. 28, 2016) at his residence surrounded by his beloved wife,
Mary Helen, family and friends. He grew up and graduated high school at the Methodist Children’s Home. He truly loved growing
up there and had many fond memories of his childhood. He and his three brothers served in World War II. He was an aviation
ordinanceman, 2nd Class (tail-gunner) in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1945 and was stationed in the Philippines and Guatemala. He
worked for Harmon Volkswagen in the parts department for many years until retirement. He really enjoyed working in his yard
all year round. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Mary Helen; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his first wife, Mae Marcom Garner, his twin brother, Roger, and brothers, Willie and Grover, his sister, Eva Mae
House, Florence Griffin and Margaret Tilghman. The funeral will be at the Montlawn Funeral Home in Raleigh, NC. A graveside
service will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park.
GARNER, Dewayne Alan Garner
(Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA)
Dewayne Alan Garner, age 44, of Valdosta passed away Monday, October 21, 2013 at his residence after a brief illness. He was
born December 27, 1968 in Valdosta to the late Charles and Hilda Garner. He graduated in 1987 from Lowndes High School.
Dewayne worked 26 years erecting steel buildings for Steel Building Construction and Warehouse Rentals of South Georgia.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, David Garner, 2 aunts: Faye Johnson and Pearl Rowe; and 2
uncles: Jake Garner and Avon Garner. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Teresa Garner; daughters & son-in-laws, Shelby
Garner, Danielle & Lance Burkhalter; 2 grandchildren: Macie Burkhalter & Gage Burkhalter all of Valdosta; sisters: Libby Moore,
of Valdosta, Pat Marshall, of Dixon, TN; mother-in-law, Linda (Wesley) Barrentine, father-in-law & mother-in-law, James
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(Barbara) Hall; 2 brothers-in-law & sister-in-law, Lamar (Laurie) Hall, David Hall; sisters-in-law: Lynn Wetherington & Regina
Barrentine; 1 aunt, Cheryl Garner; 2 uncles: J.C. Rowe & Joe Garner all of Valdosta and numerous other family members. Funeral
Services will be Friday, October 25, 2013 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. Burial will follow in Carter Cemetery
in Echols County. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the family.
GARNER, Diane Marsha Tootle Garner
HOMERVILLE — Diane Marsha Tootle Garner, 55, passed away Wednesday (April 24, 2013) at the Langdale Hospice House,
Valdosta, following a short illness. She was born July 7, 1957 in Wayne County, daughter of Clinton W. Tootle and the late Lori
Whimpy Tootle. She was a member of Homerville Freewill Baptist Church and a homemaker. Survivors other than her father,
are her husband, David D. Garner, of Homerville, one son, David Ashley Garner, of Fairview, TN, one sister, Marsha Tootle, of
Screven, two brothers, Eddie Tootle, of Waycross, and Clinton Tootle, of Screven, and a number other relatives. A memorial
service will be held Sunday at Homerville Freewill Baptist Church. Memorialization will be by cremation. In lieu of flowers,
monetary donations may be made in her memory to the family. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
GARNER, Mattie Carolyn Eady Garner
(Abstracted from the 29 December 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Mattie Carolyn Eady Garner, age 74, of Waycross, formerly of Blackshear (Eadyville) passed away Thursday (Dec. 24, 2015) at
Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. She was born Jan. 24, 1941 in Eadyville to the late Sylvester and Naomi Eady. She grew
up in Pierce County where she attended and graduated from Lee Street School in 1959. She graduated from Savannah State
College in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science degree. In 1977, she received her master’s degree from Valdosta State College. She
was a teacher in the Pierce County School System for 34 years. She was a member of the Oak Park Club and Northside
Community Club. She grew up as a child in St. James A.M.E. church in Blackshear and transferred her membership to Greater
Mount Zion A.M.E. church in Waycross. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Garner, parents, Sylvester and Naomi
Eady, one sister, Helen Lorraine Snowden, two brothers, Paul and Travis Eady. She will be missed by her sons, Kevin (Merrell) of
New Salisbury, IN, and LeVar (Keisha) of Waycross; 1 granddaughter, KaDen; two supportive cousins, Johnnie Mae Leggett and
Daphne Parker; and a host of relatives. “Kitty” as she was affectionately known to many, was a valued friend, cousin, aunt, sister,
niece and a wonderful mother. She shared her wisdom and knowledge with everyone and remained true to herself and her
beliefs. She will be missed greatly, missed by all those who knew her heart, shared special moments and loved her. The funeral
was Monday at Rainge Memorial Funeral Home. Memorialization was by cremation.
GARRETT, Benjamin Freeman Garrett
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — Benjamin Freeman Garrett, 77, of Blackshear, passed away Friday (Feb. 22, 2013) in Middletown, NY,
after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Sandersville May 5, 1935, he lived in New York, New Jersey, Virginia and moved
to Blackshear three years ago from Nahunta where he lived for 10 years. He was a 1954 graduate of Nahunta High School and
was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was a retired corporate logistics transportation manager with Benjamin Moore Paint Company.
A man full of life, he enjoyed golf, NASCAR, hunting, collectibles and was a huge Georgia Bulldog fan. He was a member of the
American Legion Hall of Blackshear, Post 181. He was a real people person and enjoyed having a good time. He was well respected
and admired by all. He brought so much joy to his children and grandchildren’s lives and will be deeply missed. His family would
like to thank Dr. Dinsmore and the entire oncology staff at Orange Regional Medical Center for the care they provided to him
and the compassion they showed to his family during his illness. He was a son of the late Freeman Walker and Nellie Lorene Hall
Garrett. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents who helped raise him, Lonnie and Leasie Brantley Hall, his
sister, Sylvia Smith, and a son-in-law, Max Durham Jr. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Cathy Durham, of
Jacksonville, FL and Lisa and Joe Newlin, of Middletown, NY; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael and Patricia Garrett, of
Farmingdale, NJ, and Stephen Garrett, of Southbury, CT; 10 grandchildren, Michael Garrett, John Durham, Daniel Durham,
Elizabeth Garrett, Victoria Garrett, Joseph Newlin, Jeffrey Newlin, Patrick Garrett, Brian Newlin and Jack Garrett; two greatgrandchildren, Chandler Garrett and Troy Durham; his former wife, Barbara Garrett; his niece, April and Michael Markland, of
Nahunta; a nephew, John Smith, of Tampa, FL; and several other relatives and friends. The funeral will be at Blackshear First
Baptist Church. Memorialization will be by cremation. Memorials may be made in his name to Orange Regional Medical Center
Oncology Department, 707 East Main St., Middletown, NY 10940. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Blackshear, is in charge of the
arrangements.
GARRETT, Charles Garrett
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, October 6, 1904)
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Charles Garrett one of the old citizens of Madison, died last Saturday and was buried by the S. M. B.
GARRETT, Richard Harlon Garrett
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate November 28th, 2012)
Richard Harlon Garrett, 81, of Lakeland passed away Saturday November 24, 2012 at his residence following a brief illness. He
was born May 21, 1931 to the late Henry Harlon and Ollie Elizabeth Smith Garrett in Carrolton, KY. He moved to Lanier County
GA in 1996 from Florida. He was a truck driver, a life member of NRA, and a member of Law Enforcement Alliance of America.
He was a member of the English Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Laverne
Garrett, and a brother Orville Garrett. Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Alex Doyle, of Lakeland, Darlene
and Charlie O’Steen – of Lakeland, son, Ricky Garrett, of Lakeland, sisters, Dorothy Ford of Carrolton, KY June Southerland of
Carrolton, KY, Hazel Fox, of Bedford, KY, brothers, Ross Garrett of Mulberry, FL, Russell Garrett of Carrolton, KY, Raymond
Garrett of Carrolton, KY, 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. In keeping with his request he will be cremated. There will be
no formal funeral service. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the family.
GARVIETTE, Rachel Garviette
(Abstracted from the Madison New Enterprise Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 14 1907)
Rachel Garviette died Thursday morning. She was a member of the S. M. B. and was buried by the society Friday
GARVIN, Tenah Garvin
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 12, 1943)
Tenah Garvin, aged colored woman, died at her home south of town Wednesday night. She had not been well for years and had
been quite ill for the past three months. She was 89 years old. She is survived by two sons, Rev. D. H. Harvey and Pope Harvey,
for of Madison. Funeral services will be held at Shiloh Baptist Church Sunday afternoon.
GARY, Dave Gary
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald June 30, 2012)
HINESVILLE — Dave Gary, 64, died Friday (June 29, 2012) at his home after a long illness. He was a native of Georgetown, Ga.
and resided in Hinesville. He was an alumni of Mercer University. He is survived by his wife, Judith Gary; two sons, Wesley Gary,
of the U.S. Navy, and John M. Gary, of Waycross; a daughter, Susan (Scott) Baker, of Hinesville; three grandchildren, Ian
Ruffner, of Hinesville, and Ashlyn and Jacob Gary, of Waycross; mother-in-law, Emalene Hall, of Waycross; one sister, Martha
Gary, of Eufaula, Ala.; one brother, Gene Gary, of Georgetown, Ga. A memorial service will be held today at 4 p.m. at Carter
Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel with the Rev. Greg Loskoski officiating. Carter Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Condolences may be offered at www.carteroglethorpe.com
GASKIN, Levy Gaskin Jr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald August 27, 2005)
HOBOKEN-Funeral for Levy Gaskin Jr., 65, of Hoboken, who died Monday (Aug. 22, 2005), will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Solid Rock
Holiness Church in Hoboken with Elder Lawrence Hill officiating. He was a native of Hoboken where he received most of his
education and lived all of his life. His parents were the late Levy Gaskin Sr. and Mary Etta Cobb Gaskin. He was also preceded in
death by a brother, Mozell Gaskin, and a grandson, Brodrick Gaskin. Survivors include his wife, Diane Hudson Gaskin, of
Hoboken; two daughters, Joyce Jones (Robert Lee) and Joann Strickland (Jessie), both of Waycross; four sons, William C.
Faison, of Jacksonville, Fla., Jimmy Lee Gaskin, James E. Gaskin and Eric Gaskin, all of Waycross; one step-daughter, Marguerite
Davis, of Worcester, Mass.; two step-sons, Freddie L. Hudson (Janet), of Fitzgerald, and Edward L. Davis, of Worcester, Mass;
one brother, Andrew Gaskin, of Waycross; two sisters, Emma Smith (Roc) and Pamela Hudson, both of Waycross; one aunt, Lillie
M. Worthy, of Waycross; a special cousin, Ernest Cobb, of Waycross; a nephew, Kenneth Gaskin; two sisters-in-law, Rosa White,
of Hoboken, and Annie MaeFielder, Pompano Beach, Fla.; a god-daughter, Jaymi White, of Hoboken; and a host of other
relatives.Friends are being received at the Cobb residence, 111 Main St. (Highway 82), Hoboken, and on Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m.
at Fluker Funeral Home. The body will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Hoboken City Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are with Fluker Funeral Home of Waycross.
GASKIN, Patricia Ann Gaskin
Our beloved Patricia Ann Gaskin was born to the late Daniel Gaskin Sr., and Montez Gaskin on August 7, 1949, in Douglas,
Georgia. Patricia accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal savior at an early age and she served unselfishly and faithfully
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until God called her home to rest. As a child she was a member of Saints Temple Church of God in Christ and later joined the
Church of The Kingdom of God. After moving to Atlanta, Georgia in 1993, she later joined Prayer of Faith Church of God in
Christ in Atlanta where she was a faithful and dutiful member until her health failed. Patricia received her formal education at
George Washington Carver High School in Douglas, Georgia, and graduated in 1967. Tricia, as she was lovingly called by family
and friends, loved the Lord and her family. She was a devoted daughter, sister, sister-in-law and aunt who helped to nurture and
raise the young people in her family as well as other young people that she came into contact with. She had an infectious laugh
and a witty sense of humor that kept a smile on your face. She loved to cook, and her nieces and nephews always looked forward
to her homemade pizzas, ice cream and hamburgers. Family members looked forward to her coconut, German chocolate and
dump cakes during the holidays. Patricia could often be found sharing Bible stories and if you needed a scripture for that
special occasion or problem she would find the perfect one for you. She was the go to person for family history and knew
everybody’s birthdays, age, anniversaries, etc. Tricia enjoyed sharing family stories and memories. She was very instrumental in
organizing her family’s first family reunion. Tricia could talk with you for hours at any hour; if you wanted to give her a call at
one in the morning you could count on Tricia to be there. She also enjoyed listening to gospel music and you could always find her
listening to her favorite artist, Shirley Caesar. Tricia loved her family and always encouraged them to love one another and do
the right thing even if they didn’t feel like it. She leaves behind a legacy of love and the charge to love the Lord and share and
care for family. Loving and fond memories will be cherished by her siblings, sister Bobbie J. Asbury of Philadelphia, PA;
brothers, Daniel Gaskin II (Mamie), East Point, GA, Alexander Gaskin (Gloria), Riverdale, GA; nieces, Alfreda Asbury, Atlanta,
GA, Brenda Asbury (Harold), Philadelphia, PA, Cynthia Asbury, Philadelphia, PA; great niece, Khalilah Asbury, Philadelphia, PA;
nephew, Daniel Gaskin III (tonia), Atlanta, GA and a devoted, loving nephew and godson, Christopher D. Gaskin of Atlanta, GA;
Her special “brat” Bryana C. Dunn of Lawrenceville, GA; a special God brother, Travis Wilson Sr.; aunts Iola Wilcox of Douglas,
GA; Lorene Jackson of Orlando, FL; Mishone Gaskin of Orlando, FL; and Ida Bell Williams of Chicago, IL; and a host of relatives
that are deeply grieved by her passing and will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her niece, Alexandria D. Gaskin.
Interment service will be at Paulk Cemetery, Ambrose, GA. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Harrell’s Funeral Home.
GASKINS, Audrey Florine Gaskins
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA October 18, 2014)
Audrey Florine Gaskins, age 88, of Valdosta went to rest in the arms of Jesus, Saturday, October 18, 2014 at her daughter's
residence surrounded by those who loved her. She was born in Tampa, FL on August 17, 1926 to the late Wilbur Daniel & Malinda
Moore Gray. She was a homemaker and a member of the Rosedale Church of God. She was a devoted and loving mother and
grandmother. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Lawton Henry Gaskins, a son Lawton Lavern
Gaskins, a grandson Dewayne Garner, 2 granddaughters Brenda Joiner Strickland and Misti Hall Wyno, sisters Lila Mae Mathis
and Laura Jean Steinmetz, and brothers, Luther Riggins, Bernice Riggins and Charles Mote. Survivors include 2 daughters &
sons-in-laws, Pat (Glen) Joiner of Lakeland, GA; Linda (Wesley) Barrentine of Valdosta, GA; 1 son, Bobby Gaskins of Valdosta,
GA; 1 daughter-in-law, Rose Gaskins of Valdosta, GA; 23 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren; 22 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 23, 2014 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow
in Riverside Cemetery in Berrien County.
GASKINS, Benny Gaskins
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 6 January 2015)
Well-known area veterinarian Dr. Benny Gaskins, age 75, succumbs to a long-term battle with Parkinson’s disease on Tuesday,
December 23, 2014. Dr. Gaskins was born in Willacoochee, GA, October 20, 1939. His parents were Cecil Moate Gaskins and
Daisy Roxanne Brooker Gaskins. He graduated from Atkinson County High School, attended ABAC, and graduated from the
University of Georgia, School of Veterinary Medicine in June of 1963. Dr. Gaskins first practiced in Sylvania, GA. After two
years he joined the large animal veterinary staff at Georgia and later established his own practice in Statesboro, GA, where he
brought in two other veterinarians to the Bulloch County Veterinary Medical Center. Due to severe allergies to small animals, Dr.
Gaskins returned to the family farm in Willacoochee, GA, in the spring of 1973, where he opened a large animal practice as well
as engaging in a farrow-to-finish swine operation with his brother, James E. Gaskins. Dr. Gaskins’ practice extended all over
South Georgia on a daily basis. Upon occasion his practice led him into Florida and South Carolina. He was exceptional in the area
of swine production and was asked by the UGA Veterinary School to represent them in Bogota, Colombia, South America, in
swine consultation in the summer of 1986. Not only did Dr. Gaskins practice veterinary medicine, he was also a well-known
speaker on swine throughout Georgia and out of state. He was instrumental in establishing the Pork Producers of Atkinson
County and served as its first president. Dr. Gaskins “doctored” animals and taught his clients how to best care for their
livestock. He received many honors and awards for his veterinary skills, the most recent being elected Veterinarian of the Year
by the Cattleman’s association in 2009. Although Dr. Gaskins experienced several moves in the early years, he was always
faithful to his Lord and church. He taught Sunday school for nearly fifty years and served as a deacon for more than forty
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years. He was recently named by Westwood Baptist Church as Deacon Emeritus. Dr. Gaskins leaves behind his wife of fifty-one
years, LaWanna Youmans Gaskins; and 3 children, Donna Lynn (John) Whitlow of La Grange, GA, Chris C. (Allison) Gaskins of
Austin, TX, and Lyle B. (Wendy) Gaskins of Willacoochee, GA; 5 grandchildren, Taylor Gaskins, Jennifer Whitlow, John H.
Whitlow, Logan Gaskins, and Landon Gaskins; 3 siblings, James E. (Jimmy) Gaskins, Martha Usry, and Evelyn Rentz; plus several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, December 27, 2014, at Westwood Baptist Church. Interment followed at
Paulk Cemetery at Union Primitive Baptist Church. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
GASKINS, Billy D. Gaskins
Billy D. Gaskins, age 78, of Lakeland, GA passed away Friday, March 14, 2014 at South Georgia Medical Center after a battle
with heart conditions. He was born November 17, 1935 to the late J.L., Sr. and Eva (Harnage) Gaskins in Hahira, GA. He retired
from Suburban Propane after 35 years. He was a faithful member of Camp Creek Missionary Baptist Church serving as the
church clerk for 42 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters, Helen Royal, Hazel Burch, Betty Johnson, Sara
Phillips and a brother, J.L. Gaskins, Jr. Survivors include his wife of 51 Years Eloise T. Gaskins of Lakeland, GA; brother-in-law &
sister-in-law, Charles (Marie) Tomlinson of Lakeland, GA; sister-in-law Lavann Gaskins of Lakeland, GA; brother-in-law Letha
Royal of Lakeland, GA; and a number of very special nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Sunday, March 16, 2014 at
Camp Creek Missionary Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland, GA is
serving the family.
GASKINS. D. J. Gaskins
(Abstracted from the Quitman Free Press, Quitman, Georgia, April 19, 1945)
Quitman friends of Mr. and Mrs. Max Feazell will regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Feazell’s father, Mr. D. J. Gaskins who
passed away at his home in Nashville Monday following a heart attack. Mr. and Mrs. Feazell were called to Nashville Sunday and
were at his bedside when the end came. Mr. Gaskins was 78 years old and was a native of Berrien County. He had been a
prominent farmer and while he continued to own considerable farm property he had retired from active management in latter
years. He was active in county affairs having served as a member of the Berrien County school board of commissioners for
several years. His family was one of the pioneer families of South Georgia. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Feazell of
Quitman, Mrs. L. R. Stallings and Mrs. A. L. Whidden of Nashville. Funeral services were held from the residence yesterday
afternoon with interment following in the family cemetery near Kings Chapel Church.
GASKINS, Donald Bryant Gaskins
Donald Bryant Gaskins, age 68, of Valdosta passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012 in South Georgia Medical Center after a
lengthy illness. He was born February 6, 1944 in Lanier County to Lucille Royals Gaskins and the late John A. Gaskins. Donald was
a retired farmer and served in the U. S. Army, for seven years two of which was during the Vietnam War. He was a Member of
Hillcrest Baptist Church in El Paso Texas. Along with his father, Mr. Gaskins was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Gaskins.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years Joan (Browning) Gaskins, of Valdosta, GA; daughters & son-in-Law Lisa & Dale Harper, of
Nashville, GA; Jennifer Gaskins, of Valdosta, GA; mother Lucille (Royals) Gaskins, of Lakeland, GA; grandchildren Mary
Katherine Harper, and Kolby Alex Harper; brothers & sisters-in-law John Daniel & Cindy Gaskins and Ted & Margaret Gaskins,
both of Valdosta, GA and a number of nieces & nephews. Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 9, 2012 in the Lakeland
Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Nashville Memorial Gardens. Music Funeral Services, Lakeland is
serving the family.
GASKINS, Mrs. Fisher Gaskins
Mrs. Fisher Gaskins, age 88, of Hahira, GA died Tuesday in a Valdosta nursing home. She had lived in Lowndes County for 50
years. Survivors are four daughters and one brother, Mr. W. G. Clements of Greenville and a number of grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Thursday in Hahira and burial was in Gaskins Cemetery in Berrien County.
GASKINS, Frances Lenora Reece Gaskins
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 4 February 2010)
Mrs. Frances Lenora Reece Gaskins, age 90, of Douglas, GA passed away in Houston Hospital in Warner Robins, GA. Mrs. Gaskins,
a native of Ware County, GA, was born on July 19, 1919. She was the daughter of the late John Riley, Sr. and Cara Jean Reece.
She was a public educator and the widow of the late John Henry Gaskins, Jr. She was a member of the First United Methodist
Church in Douglas, GA. Survivors include: daughters: Frances Lenora (Noah) Jinright of Phoenix, AL and Diane (Mike) Dimsdale
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of Warner Robins, GA; son: John Wayne (Gail) Gaskins of Ambrose, GA; sisters: Virginia Ray of Swainsboro, GA; Mary Louise
Braswell of Columbus, GA; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law: Sandra Gaskins Wettstein, Elsie Heinz Reece
and Harriet Gaskins Paulk; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, January 9, 2010, at the First
United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the Willacoochee City Cemetery in Willacoochee, GA. Sims Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
GASKINS, James Vitsayeland Gaskins
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News)
James Vitsayeland Gaskins, 61, of Clinch County passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, June 14, 2013, at his residence
after a lengthy illness of heart and lung problems. He was born December 20, 1951 at the Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL, to
his father, the late James Talmadge Gaskins, and his mother, Jewell D. Lee Gaskins. Mr. Gaskins graduated from N.B. Forrest
High School, Jacksonville, in 1969, and attended FCCJ in Jacksonville. He is also a graduate of Horticulture School at
Wiregrass Technical College in Valdosta. In addition to being an electrician and a well driller for Partridge Well Drilling, he was
also a tire store manager for Park & King and Kelly Tire Company in Florida and Georgia. He retired from Kelly in 2000 due to
health problems, returning to Clinch County. Jason, his son, became his caregiver. Carpentry was his pleasure in life. Jimmy
played the electric guitar and had a green thumb; he could make things grow. He was a trained small plane pilot and a volunteer
firefighter in Greensboro, GA. He was also a deep sea diver and enjoyed talking with people; he never met a stranger.In
addition to his father, Jimmy is predeceased by a grandson, Jaiden Gaskins. Survivors include sons J. V. Gaskins II of West
Palm Beach, FL; Jason Gaskins of Lakeland; mother Jewell D. Lee Gaskins of Lakeland; brothers Phillip & (Debbie) Gaskins of
Orange Park, FL; Danny Gaskins of Lakeland; sister Ruby Ellen & (William) Pierce of Leakesville, MS; two nieces & four nephews;
seven grand-nephews and one grand-niece. As per his wishes, Mr. Gaskins will be cremated with no visitation or funeral services.
Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the family.
GASKINS, Janice Lee Gaskins
Services for Janice Lee Gaskins, of Cairo, will be held Monday, April 15, 2013, at The Gaskin Family Cemetery in Nashville, GA.
Janice died Saturday, April 13, 2013, at her residence. Born October 3, 1949, in San Francisco, CA, she is the daughter of the
late Leo Gaskins and Clara Whitecotton Gaskins. She spent her life working as a homemaker. She is survived by her mother,
Clara W. Gaskins, of Thomasville; brother, Michael Gaskins (Debbie), of Thomasville; beloved companion, Tino Martinez, of Cairo;
nieces, Emily Coonce Bradburn (Ryan), of Atlanta; and nephew, Joshua Coonce, of Charleston, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to the Thomasville-Thomas County Humane Society at 180 Big Star Drive, Thomasville, GA, 31757.
GASKINS, Ken Gaskins
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate July 10th, 2013)
Ken Gaskins, 73, of Naylor passed away on Friday, July 5, 2013 as a result of a brief cancer battle. Funeral services will be
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Naylor.
GASKINS, Newton T. Gaskin
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 1, 1967)
Newton T. Gaskins, age 64, passed away Wednesday in the local hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Gaskins was born in
Berrien County, GA son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Gaskins. He was a member of the Southside Baptist Church in Tallahassee
and was in the trucking business for many years. He had been visiting his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Seaborn
Fender at Cherry Lake for several months. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Louelle Gaskins of Tallahassee; one daughter, Mrs. J. W.
Lee of Waycross; two sons, Alton Gaskins of Harlan, KY and Wallace Gaskins of Ponte Gorda; five sisters, Mrs. S. W. Fender of
Cherry Lake, Mrs. Ruby Mathis of Nashville, GA; Mrs. Ethel Giddens of Haines City, FL; Mrs. Henry Lott of Davenport, FL; and
Mrs. Linie Evans of Alabama; six brothers, Williams Gaskins of Valdosta; Lester Gaskins of Lakeland, GA; Robert Gaskins,
Lucious Gaskins, Felton Gaskins and Issac Gaskins, all of Nashville; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be Friday at McClendon Funeral Home in Tallahassee with interment in Memory Gardens at Tallahassee.
GASSETT, Roy Hulon Gassett
JESUP — Roy Hulon Gassett, 83, died Friday (Nov. 15, 2013) at home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. Born in
Oclocknee in 1930, he later moved to Taylor County. He courageously served his country in the Korean Conflict. He then married
and moved to Waycross where he worked for the U.S. Postal Service and later retired and moved to Jesup. He enjoyed fishing
the lakes in Florida and fishing for saltwater trout at the Crooked River and Shellman Bluff. He was a member of Calvary
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Baptist Church here and the National Association of Letter Carriers Union. His parents, W. Grady Gassett and Beulah Lee
Bickley Gassett, preceded him in death, as did a son, Perry Gassett, a step-son, Jeffrey Tyre, a step-daughter, Jackie Darling,
and siblings, Murray Gassett, Tom Gassett, William “Bill” Gassett, Louise Alligood and Ruth Redd. He leaves behind his wife of
36 years, Imogene “Jean” T. Gassett, of Jesup; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Cyd and Dicky Minchew, of Waycross, Lisa and
Kenny Mitchell, of White, Donna Dahlke, of Morgan Hill, CA; step-daughters, Jimmie Ann and Robert Lamb, Joy and Reed
Landon, Deborah Tyre, all of Jesup; a son-in-law, Kenneth Darling Sr., of Jesup; grandchildren, Katy and Rebekah Minchew, Paige
and Austin Mitchell, Joshua, Mathew and Jacob Dahlke, Kenneth Jr. and Jeremy Darling, Bobby and Andy Lamb, Dane Tyre,
Angie L. Toro and Zach Landon; a sister, Betty Holmes; a sister-in-law, Christine Gassett, of Rochester, NY; and several greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Sunday at Rinehart and Sons Chapel. Private interment will be in the
Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be grandsons, Austin Mitchell, K.L. Darling Jr., Jeremy Darling, Bobby
Lamb, Andy Lamb, Dane Tyre and Zach Landon. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 9,
Jesup, GA 31598, or Hospice of South Georgia Building Fund, 1625 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, GA 31545. Rinehart and Sons Funeral
Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements
GASTON, Mrs. Ada Gaston
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 24, 1941)
Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Gaston, who died at her home in the Hamburg section Saturday night, were held at the Hamburg
Cemetery Monday morning. Mrs. Gaston was 76 years old at the time of her death. She was born in Madison County and had
lived all of her life here. She was a charter member of the Burris Memorial Universalist Church. One son, Mrs. M. C. Gaston,
survives the mother, also two grandchildren and one great-grandchild, two brothers, Mr. John Wilson of Hamburg and Mr. Mart
Wilson of Miami, and two sisters, Mrs. H. C. Freeman and Mrs. B. G. Waring, besides a number of other relatives and a host of
friends.
GASTON, Andrea Georgianna Gaston
Andrea Georgianna Gaston, 35, of Pinetta, FL passed away November 15 of a heart attack with her dog Chyna at her side. She
was born in Valdosta, GA and resided for many years in Atlanta GA and returned several years ago to her home roots in Pinetta.
She is survived by her best friend and daughter Dixie Juliana Gaston, parents Lisa and Kessler Gaston, paternal grandparents
Calvin and Marie Gaston of Pinetta, FL. Aunts and uncles, Cheryl Gaston, Rose and Loring Gaston, Edna and Richard Brookins,
Yaeger Gaston, Wesley and Darlene Gaston. Maternal Aunts and Uncles, Marsha and Jerry Mobley of Murphy NC, Judy Langston
of Oxford GA, Dawn and Tom Shoemaker of Hernando, FL, Elise and Peter Milani of Katy, TX, Norman and Linda Boutot of Avon,
IN and numerous nieces and nephews and many close cousins. Beggs Funeral Home of Madison, FL is in charge of
arrangements.(850-973-2258. Visitation will be Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at
T.J. Beggs Funeral Home in Madison. Graveside services and interment will be at Mt. Horeb cemetery.
GASTON, Angela Weaver Gaston
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 17 January 2016)
Mrs. Angela Weaver Gaston, age 50, of Pinetta, FL, gained her angel wings on Sunday January 17, 2016. Angela was born January
1, 1966 in Valdosta, GA to James and Louise Weaver. She was of the Baptist faith and worked for many years as a caregiver,
most recently at Southern Living for Seniors in Madison County. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, and
grandmother. Those who knew her knew that she loved doing for others and helping any way she could. Angela loved being
around her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father,
James Weaver and a brother, Dennis Weaver. Angela is survived by her husband of 32 years, Wesley Gaston of Pinetta; 1 son,
Michael (Rebecca) Gaston of Greenville, FL; 2 daughters, Stacey (Cyrus) Bachari of Pinetta, and Amy (Gary) Gaston of
Statenville, GA; her mother, Louise (Larry) Roberts of Pinetta; 1 brother, Dale Weaver of Valdosta, GA; 10 grandchildren, Colby
Moore, Kaden Gaston, Kaylee Gaston, Taryn Whitaker, Bryson Bachari, Braylee Moore, Grayson Moore, Brantley Bachari,
Brooklynn Bachari, and Alexa Gaston; as a well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A Funeral service will be
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Pinetta Baptist Church. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Mt. Horeb
Cemetery. All arrangements are under the care of Burns Funeral Home of Madison.
GASTON, Charles Henry Gaston
The death angel visited the State Hospital at Chattahoochee and took away the gentle spirit of Charles Henry Gaston on
Tuesday, March 28. He was born in Lowndes County, GA near Clyattville on September 25, 1882. He spent most of his life at
the place of his birth until the death of his mother. Then he made his home with his brother, F. E. Gaston, near the old home
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place for a number of years, later moving to Florida with his brother. If he had lived until this September he would have been
in the State Hospital for sixteen years. He was laid to rest in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Lowndes County, GA by the side of his
parents Thursday, March 30, 1944. He leaves to mourn his passing away a sister, Mrs. C. P. Arnold and a brother, F. E. Gaston,
one great aunt, Mrs. J. R. Flowers besides a host of relatives and friends.
GASTON, Eugene Thorpe Gaston
(Abstracted from information received from June Spear, August 22, 2014)
Mr. Eugene Thorpe Gaston, age 65, of Madison went home to the Lord on Friday August 22, 2014. He was a resident of Madison
since 1998. Prior to 1998 he traveled the world in the United States Air Force. He retired from the USAF after 30 years as a
Chief Master Sgt. He was a member of Cherry Lake United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife Linda Gaston of
Madison; 4 children, Doug Carnes of Slapout, AL; Meredith Gaston of Louisiana; Missy Gaston of Jacksonville; and Leanne Stojak
of Prattville, AL; 2 brothers, Allen Gaston of Greenville and Randy Gaston of Madison; 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 1
uncle, Steve Smith, and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by parents, Mitchell and Sarah Gaston,
and two brothers, David and Leslie Gaston. Service will be Thursday at Beggs Funeral Home of Madison August 28, 2014 with
burial in Ebenezer Cemetery in Madison County. In lieu of flowers, family request memorials in his memory be made to the
United Methodist Children’s Home, Madison Youth Ranch, 51 Children’s Way, Enterprise, FL 32725 or the Cherry Lake United
Methodist Church, Building Fund, 260 NW Settlement Rd, Madison, FL 32340.
GASTON, Eva Gaston
Eva Gaston, age 81, of Pinetta, died early Tuesday in the Madison hospital after a long illness. She was a native of Lowndes
County, GA and the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Zipperer. She had lived in Pinetta since 1918. She was a member of
the Clyattville, GA Methodist Church and held a life membership in the WSCS. Her husband Franklin E. Gaston died in 1950.
Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. G. C. Buchanan of Nashville, TN; Miss Alva Gaston, Mrs. Paul B. Ellington, Mrs. Reuben Bland,
all three of Pinetta; Mrs. P. L. Jackson and Mrs. James W. Youmans both of Jacksonville; two sons Edgar Gaston of Jacksonville
and Calvin Gaston of Pinetta; four sisters, Mrs. A. V. Knight of Plant City; Mrs. R. M. Dean and Mrs. R. A. Coody, both of Valdosta
and Mrs. Lena Coody of Charlotte, NC; a brother Lloyd Zipperer of Valdosta; twenty-two grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday in the Clyattville Methodist Church with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery in
Lowndes County, GA.
GASTON, Franklin E. Gaston
Franklin E. Gaston, age 74, died at his home near Pinetta Monday afternoon. He was born in Lowndes County, GA and spent the
past 30 years in Madison County. He was a farmer. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. F. E. Gaston; nine children, Mrs. G. C.
Buchanan; Miss Alva Gaston; Mrs. Calvin Gaston, of Pinetta; H. E. Gaston, of Jasper; Mrs. J. W. Youmans, of Jacksonville; Mrs. C.
R. Bland, of Ousley, GA and F. E. Gaston, of Pinetta and Mrs. Paul B. Ellington, of Wakulla; one sisters, Mrs. C. P. Arnold, of
Jacksonville, and twelve grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Mount Zion Church near Clyattville with interment
in the church cemetery.
GASTON, Mrs. George Martin Gaston
Mrs. George Martin Gaston, widow of the late Mr. Lewis Gaston died suddenly Saturday enroute to the Madison hospital. She
was the daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. J. P. Martin prominent pioneer residents of the Hamburg section of the county;
and was a lifelong resident here. She was a member of the Universalist Church of Hamburg her entire life. Surviving are a
number of nieces and nephews and many relatives. Funeral services were held Monday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in
Ebenezer Cemetery.
GASTON, Mrs. Henry Gaston
(Abstracted from the Madison New Enterprise Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 27, 1913)
After a lingering illness of some time, Mrs. Henry Gaston died at the home of her brother-in-law, Mr. Wesley Gaston, in
Hamburg last Friday night. The deceased had been making her home with her son, J. B. Gaston, below Lee, but was visiting
Hamburg at the time she became ill. She leaves a husband and one son to mourn her demise, and one sister, Mrs. Anderson of
North Carolina, who arrived here several days before Mrs. Gaston’s death. The funeral was held at Ebenezer Saturday
afternoon.
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Editor Elmer’s note: From the Madison County Cemetery Records we find that, even though the obituary did not mention it, her
name was Nancy Hinton Gaston; additionally she was born 3 Feb 1856.
GASTON, Johnny Gordon Gaston
(Abstracted from information received from June Spear, 19 May 2016)
PINETTA: Johnny Gordon Gaston, age 70 died Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. A graveside
memorial service was held Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Mt. Horeb Cemetery. He was born March 19, 1946 to Emmett and Mae
Gaston. He was brought up in Pinetta Baptist Church where he was a member. He was ordained as a Deacon and afterwards
ordained by the same church as a minister. In recent years he served in the Broken Lance Native American Church in Live Oak,
FL. He loved the Lord and loved people, and would always do for others. He loved to fish and be outside. He helped in the
construction of North Florida Junior College. He is survived by 1 sister: Peggy (Richard) McDonald of Clyattville, GA; 2
Nephews: Richard (Sherry) McDonald, Kenny (Debbie) McDonald of Valdosta and 1 niece: Tina (Keaton) Eubanks of Pelham, GA.
GASTON, Kessler Julian Gaston
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida February 17, 2013)
Kessler Julian Gaston , 58, of Pinetta passed away into Glory on Friday, February 15, 2013. Services will be Monday, February 18
at Pinetta First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Horeb Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
GASTON, Leila Rachel Sharpe Gaston
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida February 16, 2011)
Leila Rachel Sharpe Gaston, 105, of Jasper, Florida and formerly of Lowndes County died Monday, February 14, 2011 at
Suwannee Valley Nursing Home in Jasper, Florida. She was born in Hahira on January 12, 1906 to the late John W. and Edith
Elizabeth Roundtree Sharpe. Mrs. Gaston was a member of the Francis Lake Baptist Church and was retired as a seamstress for
Snow’s Laundry. She is survived by one son and daughter in law, Lloyd T. and Clytee Parker of Olive Branch, MS., two daughters
and a son in law, Doris and Steve Tuten of Greenville, FL, Dorothy Jean (Jeanie) Barnes of Valdosta, 9-grandchildren, 17-great
grandchildren and 16-great great grandchildren, one sister in law, Willie Mae Sharpe Register of Hahira. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Walt D. (W.D.) Gaston, a son in law, Duck Barnes, a grandson, Steve Barnes and a brother, Henry Mack
Sharpe. Funeral services will be held at 3pm, Thursday, February 17, 2011 in the chapel of Martin/McLane Funeral Home in
Hahira with Rev. Eldridge Lyons and Rev. Bob Willis officiating. Burial will follow in the Salem Cemetery. The family will receive
friends on Thursday from 1:30 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Martin/McLane Funeral Home of Hahira.
GASTON, Marie Eloise Brown Gaston
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida August 1, 2012)
Marie Eloise Brown Gaston joined Jesus and a host of family and friends in Heaven on July 31, 2012. Marie spent her life as a
farmer’s wife and mother to six children. She was a member of Pinetta First Baptist Church for over 60 years. During that time
she served as the Nursery Caretaker where she cared for numerous children. She also worked for 30 years in the Pinetta
Elementary School Lunchroom where she fed a multitude of children, teachers and school staff. She was well-known for her
fantastic country cooking, you never left her house hungry. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Calvin W. Gaston.
She is also survived by her children: Cheryl Gaston, Loring (Rose) Gaston, Edna (Richard) Brookins, Kessler (Lisa) Gaston, Yeager
E. Gaston and Wesley (Angela) Gaston. Her grandchildren: Richie Gaston, Leslie (Gerald) Greenlee, Jody (Rebecca) Brookins,
Jeana Brookins, Dale (Haley) Vickers, Ashley (Brian) Hannan, Randy Gaston, Michael Gaston, Amy (Gary Moore) Gaston, Stacey
(Cyrus) Bachari, and Yeager C. Gaston. Her great-grandchildren: Reed Gaston, Dixie Gaston, Kylie Greenlee, Kyle Brookins,
Karsyn Greenlee, Mason Gaston, Cody Brookins, Kyrslie Greenlee, Kaden Gaston, Colby Moore, Cy Gaston, Kaylee Gaston, Bryson
Bachari, Braylee Moore, Grayson Moore and soon to arrive baby Bachari. Her sisters: Dorothy Chauncey and Louise Hughes, her
sisters-in-law: Gwen Youmans and Wilma Ellington. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She
was pre-deceased by her parents: Yeager and Ida Brown, Her sister: Ida Russ, her brother: Tommy Brown and her
granddaughter: Andrea Gaston. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2012at Pinetta First Baptist Church in
Pinetta with interment at Mt. Horeb Cemetery in Pinetta.
GASTON, Marshall Coggins Gaston
Mr. M. C. Gaston, prominent lifelong resident of the Hamburg community of Madison County, died suddenly Tuesday evening at
his home of a heart attack. Funeral services were held yesterday at Ebenezer where burial was made. Survivors are his wife,
Mrs. Thetis Wilson Gaston, of Madison County; one son, Mitchell Gaston, of Jacksonville; one daughter, Mrs. Broward Carlton, of
Arlington, FL; and four grandsons, Gaston, Marshall and Royce Carlton, of Arlington, FL and Allen Gaston, of Jacksonville.
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Marshall Coggins Gaston was born in Madison County, 59 years ago, the son of John Wesley Gaston and Ada Wilson Gaston, a
pioneer family. He was married in young manhood to Miss Thetis Wilson. Mr. Gaston was engaged extensively in general
farming, and was outstanding in his community.
GASTON, Sarah Leslie Smith Gaston
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida September 14, 2012)
Mrs. Sarah Leslie Smith Gaston of Madison went home to the Lord to be with her husband on September 13th 2012. She was a
resident of Madison from 1926 until 1957 when she moved to Jacksonville. While in Jacksonville she worked as a bookkeeper for
Motor Finance Company, the City of Jacksonville, and Five Points Men’s Shop. She was a member of Arlington United Methodist
Church while in Jacksonville. When she retired in 1990 she returned to Madison. She is a member of Cherry Lake United
Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years Mitchell, sons David and Leslie and daughter-in-law Vicki.
She is survived by three sons, Allen (Charlsie) of Greenville, Gene (Linda) of Madison and Randy (Sherry) of Jacksonville, FL.,
and daughter-in-law Roxanne Coombs. One brother, Steve C. Smith of Dowling Park, FL and fifteen grandchildren and many
great grandchildren. She also is survived by six nephews and one niece and numerous cousins and other family. Beggs Funeral
Home of Madison will be handling the arrangements. Visitation will be on Saturday September 15 from 5 to 7 with services on
Sunday September 16 at 2pm at the chapel. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery in Hamburg. In lieu of flowers request
memorials in her memory be made to the United Methodist Children’s Home, Madison Youth Ranch, 51 Children’s Way,
Enterprise, FL 32725 or Ebenezer Cemetery Fund, 287 NW Hamburg Rd, Madison, FL 32340.
GASTON, Thetis W. Gaston
Mrs. Thetis W. Gaston, age 74, a resident of Jacksonville for the past six years died Monday in the Madison County Memorial
Hospital following a sudden illness. Mrs. Gaston and her brother, Dave Wilson, had come to spend Easter at the old home place,
when she was taken ill Sunday. She was a native of Madison County the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. D. F. Wilson and widow
of the late M. C. Gaston. She was a retired school teacher. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Bennie Myrtle Carlton; one son,
Mitchell Gaston; one sister, Mrs. Bennie Steele; one brother, G. Dave Wilson, and nine grandsons, all of Jacksonville. Funeral
services were held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mrs. Gaston’s
grandsons, Gaston, Marshall, Royce and Joe Carlton and Allen, David and Gene Gaston.
GATES, Elmer Richard Gates
Elmer Richard Gates, 24, of 404 N. Patterson Street, Valdosta, was instantly killed Saturday when he fell into the machinery at
the National Container Corporation mill at Clyattville. He was attempting to free some stuck paper in the machinery when he lost
his footing and fell into the huge rollers. Mr. Gates was a native of Virginia. He is survived by his wife, his parents, two sisters
and four brothers. Funeral services and burial were held in Valdosta Tuesday afternoon.
GATES, Herbert S. Gates
Herbert S. Gates, age 86, of Waycross, passed away Sunday (Nov. 1, 2015) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House. He was born
Nov. 27, 1928 in Ellijay, son of the late Andy and Tamer Sumner Gates. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a
brother, Sam Gates, two sisters, Frances Hill and Irene Lummus, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Aaron and Essie
Parks. He worked in the auto parts industry for many years. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Elaine Parks Gates; 2 sons,
Mike (Linda) Gates of Ellijay, Phillip (Mitzi) Gates of Waycross; his grandchildren, Lance Gates of Sandersville, Cynthia Jones of
Ellijay, Sandra Lambert of Ellijay, Catherine Kiefer of Atlanta, Andrew Gates of Athens; his sisters, Dorothy Abee of Valdese,
NC, Alice Davis of Ellijay; 1 brother, Paul Gates of Ellijay; 1 sister-in-law, Lynn Bruner of Dalton; a special niece, Melanie Cooper
of Dalton; 7 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be Thursday at Central
Baptist Church where he was a member. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation be made to the Herbert S. Gates
Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 78, Waycross, GA 31502 in memory of Mr. Gates.
GATLIN, Roy Gatlin
(Abstracted from the Echols County News, December 18, 2013)
Mr. Roy Gatlin, 74, of Statenville, died on Friday, December 6, 2013 at South Georgia Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
He was born on September 3, 1939 in Sasser, GA to the late Theodore and Mattie Hollingsworth Gatlin. Mr. Gatlin was a veteran
of the United States Air Force and was a retired self-employed truck driver. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in
death by his son Chip Gatlin and eight brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Judy Pafford Gatlin of
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Statenville; son, Steve Gatlin of Macon; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Roger Ribbke of Reddick, IL; sons and daughters-inlaw, Chad and Kathleen Pafford of Statenville and David and Leslie Gatlin of Birmingham, AL; daughters and a son-in-law, Kathy
Gatlin of Panasoffkee, FL and Kari and Kevin Brown of Hahira; 14 grandchildren, Joshua Gatlin, Lacey Gatlin, Trey Ribbke, T.J.
Ribbke, Tyler Bridgers, Atalia Surdi, Thomas Gatlin, Patrick Gatlin, Patricia Gatlin, Madison Gatlin, Kaycee Pafford, Eli Pafford
and Gavin Brown; a sister, Frances Fitzgerald of Hawkinsville, Georgia; numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service for
Roy Gatlin was held on Monday, December 9, 2013 at the McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens.
GATTIS, Ruby Satterwhite Gattis
(Abstracted from the 1 February 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Ruby Satterwhite Gattis, age 90, of Waycross, died Sunday (Jan. 31, 2016) at Baptist Village. A native of Greenville, AL, she
was the daughter of the late Clifton Raleigh Satterwhite and Ellen Viola Stewart. She was preceded in death by her parents,
her husband, Thomas Clayton Gattis, her sister, Mary Salter Griesbauer, her brother, Jordan Devon Satterwhite, and a
grandson, Robert Lessley Tyre Jr. She attended schools in Butler County, AL, and married her husband, Tom Gattis, Feb. 1,
1942, in Columbus. After her husband’s military service, Tom and Ruby moved to Waycross where he worked for Kress, and then
moved to Albany, where he worked for Churchwell’s Department Store. In 1954, the Gattis family returned to Waycross where
he accepted the position of manager of Calhoun’s Department Store. She enjoyed her role as a dedicated wife and mother and
was an accomplished seamstress and excellent cook. When her husband served on the Waycross City Commission and was mayor
of Waycross in 1964, she was by his side. Until her health prevented attendance, she was an active member of Central Baptist
church for more than 60 years. All four of their children were baptized there. The couple were the leaders of the Junior Youth
Department for more than 20 years. From 1978 until 1996, she owned and operated R&R Fabrics on Plant Avenue in Waycross.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Gloria Gattis Thomas and Linda Gattis (Bill) Davis; 2 sons, Thomas Larry Gattis and Robert
Clifton (Frances) Gattis all of Waycross; 3 grandsons, Ronald Banks (Regina) Thomas Jr. of Lawrenceville, Clayton Matthew
(Brooke) Thomas of Waycross, and Thomas Clayton (Lauren) Gattis II of Houston, TX; 6 great-grandchildren, Zach Thomas and
Jake Thomas of Lawrenceville, Banner Thomas and Neeley Thomas of Waycross, Harper Lane Gattis of Houston, TX, and Cannon
Dyer and Baylyn Dyer of Lawrenceville. A funeral will be Tuesday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Capital Improvements Fund at Central Baptist Church, 201 Ava St., Waycross, GA 31501.
GATTIS, Thomas Clayton Gattis
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald February 15, 2006)
Thomas Clayton "Tom" Gattis, 84, of Waycross, died early Tuesday (Feb. 14, 2006) morning, surrounded by his family. A native
of Plains, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mack Donald Gattis. He was preceded in death by his parents and three
sisters, Lurline Leveritt, Vesta Welch, Rosa Fussell; and five brothers, Ellis Gattis, Donald Gattis, Ernest Gattis, John Gattis
and Alvin Gattis. He was a graduate of Anthony High School in Sumter County in 1938. He served three years in the Army Air
Corps in World War II at the following stations: Fort McPherson; St. Petersburg, Fla.; Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; Camp
Pendleton, Calif.; Kahuku Air Base, Oahu; Funa Futi, Ellice Islands; Kwajalein; Tarawa; Guam; and Miami Beach. After his military
service, he worked for Kress in Waycross, and then he moved to Albany, Ga., where he worked for Churchwell's Department
Store. In 1954 the Gattis family returned to Waycross where he accepted the position of manager of Calhoun's Department
Store. He worked at Calhoun's until 1965 when he became city clerk of the City of Waycross, a job he held until 1984. In 1972
he completed the training offered by the University of Georgia and the Georgia Municipal Association to become a certified
municipal clerk. He served on the Waycross City Commission and was mayor of Waycross in 1964. As mayor of Waycross, he had
the distinct honor of welcoming First Lady Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson to Waycross, presenting her a proclamation signed by Mayor
Tom Gattis which declared "Lady Bird Day" on her visit to Waycross. In 1993, he was presented a plaque by the Waycross
Employees Federal Credit Union for more than 25 years of service that read: "It is to you Mr. Gattis, our first member, that we
owe the existence of our credit union as its founder." He was serving on the board of directors of the Community United
Federal Credit Union at the time of his death. An active member of the Waycross Lions Club for more than 50 years, he was
recently presented a plaque and pin naming him as a "Melvin Jones Fellow" by the Lions Clubs International Foundation. He was a
Lions president for two terms, a district officer and the club secretary. He faithfully participated in the flag displays
sponsored by the Lions Club. He was the recipient of the Liberty Bell Award given by the local Bar Association in 1984. He was
an active member of Central Baptist Church for more than 50 years. All four of his children were baptized there. He and his
wife, Ruby, were the leaders of the Central Junior Department for more than 20 years. He served as a Training Union director,
a deacon, chairman of the deacons, Sunday school superintendent, director of the Homebound Department and chairman of the
finance committee. He is often remembered for his morning devotions on the Sunlight Hour radio program. As a lay speaker, he
preached at Plains Baptist Church, Argyle Baptist Church, Beulah Baptist Church and at many other churches in the surrounding
area. He was an avid fisherman and in later years prided himself on his lemon trees which often produced more than 100 lemons
a year, which he enjoyed sharing with his friends. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Ruby Satterwhite Gattis; two
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daughters, Linda Gattis Davis (Bill) and Gloria Gattis Thomas; two sons, Thomas Larry Gattis and Robert Clifton Gattis
(Frances), all of Waycross; one sister, Bertha Large, of Michigan; four grandsons, Ronald Banks Thomas Jr. (Johnna), of
Lawrenceville, Clayton Matthew Thomas (Brooke), Thomas Clayton Gattis II and Robert Lessley Tyre Jr., all of Waycross; four
great-grandchildren, Zach Thomas and Jake Thomas, of Lawrenceville, Banner Thomas and Neeley Thomas, both of Waycross;
and other relatives. The family will receive friends this evening from 5 to 7 at Miles-Odum Funeral Home. A funeral will be held
at Central Baptist Church Thursday at 3 p.m. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery. Deacons of Central Baptist Church and
members of the Waycross Lions Club are asked to serve as honorary pallbearers and to meet at the church at 2:30 Thursday
for the service. Memorials contributions may be made to Central Baptist Church, 201 Ava St., Waycross, Ga. 31501. Sympathy
may be expressed online at www.ilesodumfuneralhome.com
GAVER, Angela Gaver
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL February 15, 2015)
Angie Gaver, age 59, of Salem, FL, passed away February 15, 2015, at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Perry. Angie was born April
21, 1955 in Salem, FL, to William Henry Russell Sr. and Addie Murrel Haynes Russell. She was a graduate of Dixie County High
School and worked as a secretary for Georgia Pacific in Cross City for several years before becoming a homemaker. She was a
member of Athena Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted mother, sister, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time
with her grandchildren, fishing, and gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents William Henry Russell Sr. and Addie
Murrel Haynes Russell. Angie is survived by her son, Derek (Monique) Boyington, of Perry, 1 brother, Bud (Coretha) Russell, of
Perry, 2 sisters, Nadine (Bruce) Lynn, of Salem, and Judy (David) McMullen, of Perry, 4 grandchildren, and numerous, nieces,
nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Perry on Wednesday, February 18,
2015. Interment will follow in Woodyard Cemetery in Salem.
GAVIN, Carrie Mae Gavin
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Mar 8th, 2012)
Carrie Mae White Gavin, 67, of Madison, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Damascus Missionary Baptist Church with burial at Bethlehem Cemetery in Madison.
A viewing and wake will be held Friday, from 5-7 p.m., at Damascus. Tillman of Monticello, (850) 997-5553, is serving the family.
Mrs. Gavin was a devoted member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church and a well-known vocalist. Cherishing her love and
legacy are her husband, John D. Gavin; daughters, Debbie White and Vivian Dye; mother, Mrs. Pearlie Mae Thompson, all of
Madison; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 10 sisters; six brothers; and a host of nieces, nephews, godchildren, other
relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her son, Eddie Morris, Jr.; father, George White; three sisters; and a brother.
GAY, A. J. Gay, Jr.
A.J. Gay, Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gay, died Tuesday night in a pediatric hospital in Atlanta. The baby was born
November 17 and had been ill since birth. Funeral services were held Thursday in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Survivors include the
father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gay, two sisters, Joyce and Glory Gay, and the paternal grandmother. Mrs. G. G. Gay.
GAY, Barbara Jean Evans Gay
Barbara Jean Evans Gay, age 62, passed away at Coffee Regional Medical Center on Monday, August 1, 2011, following an
extended illness. Mrs. Gay was born in Lake Wales, FL, on April 23, 1949. She was a homemaker and attended Broxton Church of
God. She was preceded in death by her father, William Evans. Survivors include her husband, John L. Gay of Broxton; three
sons, Bobby Joe Futch, Lamar Futch, and Joseph Gay, all of Broxton; one daughter, Tina Marie Gay of Waycross; two brothers,
Audie James Evans of Uvalda, GA, and William Evans, Jr., of Lake Wales, FL; four sisters, Linda Collins, Rita Albritton, and
Audrie Yates, all of Lake Wales, FL, and Irene Kemp of Lumber City, GA; mother, Lois Johnson of Lake Wales, FL; 10
grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Thursday, August 4, 2011, in Sims Chapel.
GAY, Carolyn Rooks Carlisle Gay
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL 26 February 2015)
Carolyn Rooks Carlisle Gay, age 87, passed away, Friday, February 6, 2015 in Tallahassee. Funeral services were Monday,
February 9, 2015 at Beggs Funeral Homes, Tallahassee, FL with burial at Sardis Cemetery in Monticello. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Lloyd, P.O. Box 335, Lloyd, FL 32337, or Covenant Hospice, 1921 Capital Circle
NE, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Carolyn was a native and lifetime resident of Jefferson Co., born to Silas and Caroline Rooks. She
was a member of First Baptist Church of Lloyd and she retired from Brynwood Nursing Center. She is survived by Martha (Paul)
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Lasseter; Mary (Joe) Lazor, Caroline Nixon and Wilson “Buddy” Boyd (Carol) whom she always said were “Like My Children.” She
is also survived by her “Almost Son” Roger Joyner, with which she had a special love; her dear friend Betty Poppell; and many
beloved nieces, nephews and family members. She is preceded in death by her parents, Silas and Caroline Rooks; husband, J.B.
Gay; son, Ricky Carlisle; infant daughter, Julie Camille Carlisle; three brothers, Wilmer, Silas M. and Douglas Rooks; four sisters,
Louise Conine, Marie MacAdams, Clyde Dugas and Hazel Newsome.
GAY, David R. Gay Sr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald December 4, 2008)
BLACKSHEAR, David Randolph Gay Sr., 80, passed away early Saturday morning (Nov. 29, 2008) at his residence following a
short illness. A native of Wrens, he lived in Baxley for many years before moving to Pierce County in 1998. He worked for the
Georgia Baptist Children's Home in the maintenance department for 33 years and worked in the dairy industry for many years.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Korean War and was of the Missionary Baptist faith. He was a son of the
late Oscar Lee and Mary Lillie Windom Gay. He was preceded in death by a sister and all three of his brothers. Survivors
include his wife, Dianna McGee Gay, of Blackshear; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diana (David) Robinson, of Green Cove
Springs, Fla., and Pamela (Chris) Love, of Baxley; two sons and daughters-in-law, Alan (Michelle) Brunell, of Alma, and David
(Jennie) Gay, of Woodbine; a sister, Mary Ruth Chastain, of Thompson; 11 grandchildren, Jared Brunell, Jessica Brunell, Clyde
Vernon Daniels Jr., Christopher Randolph Daniels, Jason Waylon Robinson, Joseph Lee Robinson, Diamond Nichole Robinson,
Tamela Marie Hallman, Chris Dexter Love Jr., Christy Ann Marie Love and Mathew David Gay; nine great-grandchildren; and
several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at Pearson-Dial Chapel. Officiating was
the Rev. Ion Johns. Interment was in Enon Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Jason Bloodworth, J.L. Gray, H.W. "Henry" Gay,
Jason Robinson, Christopher Daniels and David Robinson. Honorary pallbearers were Mathew Gay, Derrick Bloodworth,
Christopher Love Jr. and Robbie Gay. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GAY, Lauree Gay
Funeral services for Lauree Gay, 89, of Thomasville will be on Friday, April 5, 2013 at Big Creek Baptist Church with interment
to follow at Big Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Gay was born on January 30, 1924 in Thomas County to the late Edgar S. Howell and
Sylvia Carlton. She wed the late Mr. Thomas G. Gay on February 25, 1939. During her life Mrs. Gay worked as a Homemaker. She
departed this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Survivors to cherish her memory include her sons
Alan Gay (Barbara) of Thomasville and Ed Gay (Jackie) of Ringgold; daughter Tommie Crosby (Ben) of Coolidge; granddaughter
Leah Cone of Thomasville; grandsons Benjy Crosby and Jeff Crosby of Thomasville, Derrick Crosby of Camilla, Kenny Gay of
Florida, Tommy Gay, Bill Sangster, Daniel Gay and Darvin Flowers III all of Thomasville; granddaughter Lee Ann Flowers of
Thomasville and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Gay;
daughter Aurelia Flowers; parents Edgar and Sylvia Howell; two sisters Willa Dean Brooks and Cornell Bannister.
GAY, Myrtis McCall Gay
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 29 June 2015)
Dowling Park, FL: Myrtis McCall Gay, age 76, died Monday, June 29, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park, FL.
Funeral services will be Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Beggs Funeral Home – Madison with burial at Macedonia Cemetery. She was
born in Dowling Park, FL on March 26, 1939 to her parents Eddie and Lela McCall. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and spending
time with all of her family. She was a seamstress and owned and operated Badcock Furniture Store in McRae, GA. She was of
the Baptist Faith and loved Jesus. She was predeceased by her husband, Spencer Gay. She is survived by 1 son: Norman
(Annette) Gay of St. Augustine, FL; 1 daughter: Pamela Stahl of Dowling Park, FL; 1 brother: Curtis (Joanie) McCall of
Brunswick, GA; 1 sister: Lessie V. Parker of Sylvester, GA; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Beggs Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements: 850-973-2258.
GAYLE, A. C. Gayle
Mr. A. C. Gayle, 97, longtime resident of Greenville, died Saturday morning, March 30th, at the home of his son, J. H. Gayle, in
Ocala, following a brief illness. Mr. Gayle is survived by three daughters, one son, and a number of grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held in Greenville Sunday afternoon with interment following in Evergreen Cemetery.
GAYLER, James Burton Gayler
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, March 26, 2014)
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The Reverend Dr. James Burton Gayler went home to The Lord on March 19 after a long and courageous fight with cancer.
Funeral services will be Saturday March 22 at the Oxford United Methodist Church in Oxford Florida.
GEAR, Linda Gear
Linda Gear, age 34, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, Florida. She was born on
December 25, 1977, to Smittie Gear and Lola Brooke Ferguson. Coming from Tyler, Texas, she had lived in Perry for the past 14
years. Ms. Gear a homemaker and attended New Home Baptist Church. In her spare time she enjoyed drawing, cleaning,
gardening, spending time with her son. Survived by her father, Smittie Gear, of Tyler, TX, a son; Jesse Gear, of Perry, FL, a
daughter, Brittany Gear, of Alabama, (2) brothers; Billy Gear, and Jimmy Gear, both of Tyler, TX, (5) sisters; Martha Lewis, of
Perry, FL, Brenda Gear, Samantha Gear, Mary Ann Gear, all of Jackson, TN, Angie Doody, of Kentucky, a host of nieces, and
nephews. Graveside services will be held at Sealey Cemetery on Wednesday, February 22, 2012.
GEBHART, Kylie-Anne Gebhart
ALMA —Miss Kylie-Anne Marie Gebhart, 5 months old, of Alma, passed away Monday (Aug. 20, 2012) at Wolfson’s Children’s
Hospital. She was born in Savannah, March 12, 2012 to Chap and Heather Strayer Gebhart, of Alma. Her little life on this earth
may have been short but she touched many lives with her sweet smile and strong will. Survivors in addition to her parents
include her maternal grandparents, Paul and Lisa Gill Strayer, of Jesup; paternal grandparents, Jon and Judy White Gebhart, of
Waycross; maternal great-grandmother, Josie Gill, of Waycross; paternal great-grandparents, D. C. and Grace White, of
Waycross; and several aunts, uncles, other relatives and numerous prayer warriors. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at
11 o’clock at Brunel Street Church of God in Waycross. Interment will be in the New Home Cemetery in Offerman. Memorials
may be made to the Ronald McDonald House at www.armhc.org/donate Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of
the arrangements.
GEDDINGS, Catherine Geddings
Catherine "Cathy" Geddings, age 53, of Naylor, GA passed away Thursday December 19, 2013 at South Georgia Medical Center
in Valdosta following an unexpected illness. She was born April 13, 1960 in Palatka, FL to John A. Wilkes and the late Mary
Elizabeth Williams Wilkes. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by an infant brother John Andy Wilkes. She
was a member of the Pleasant Way Baptist Church in Lowndes County. She graduated from Valdosta State University, then
received her master's degree from Nova Southeastern University. She changed lives of many young people by being a teacher
with the Valdosta City School System, where she taught high school 20 years. She also loved quilting and was a member of the
Withlacoochee Quilt Guild. She had a love of animals, especially cats. Her big heart and sweet and giving spirit continued after
her death by being an organ donor. Survivors are her son – Jason M. Geddings of Naylor, GA; her father, John A. Wilkes of
Naylor, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Paulette (Jeff) Eberhard of Mountain Rest, SC; sister and brother-in-law, Pam (Chuck)
Saul of Okeechobee, FL; niece, Donna Hedgepeth of Norway, SC; nephew, John Eberhard of Mountain Rest, SC; and 4 great
nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be Saturday December 28, 2013 in the Pleasant Way Baptist Church with burial of
her cremains in the church cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the family.
GEE, Mr. Sebrina Gee
Sebrina (Sebring) Gee, age 60, expired Thursday November 26th at his home. He was born in Monticello, FL but had lived in
Madison for a number of years. Survivors are four brothers, Johnson Gee of Quitman, GA; Lawrence Gee of Lake Butler, FL;
Peter Gee of Madison; Robert Gee of Cordele, GA; and many other relatives. Funeral services were held Monday November 30,
1970 from Pineview Freewill Baptist Church of Empress, GA with burial in the church cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel is in
charge of the arrangements.
GEIGER, C. L. Geiger
C. L. Geiger, Railway Express Agent at Madison for 36 years, died suddenly of a heart attack Wednesday night at his residence
on East Bunker Street. Mr. Geiger had been in his office all day as usual, and later in the evening visited at his farm apparently
in his usual good health. Funeral services will be held this Friday. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Mary L. Geiger, two step-sons,
Bruce and Richard Bryan, a step-daughter, Mrs. A. P. Edgerly, of Madison; and three sisters, Miss Lena Geiger, Mrs. Lillian
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Hunter and Mrs. Catherine Compton, all of Jacksonville. Mr. Geiger was born November 5, 1884, in Lowndes County, GA, but had
lived in Madison the greater part of his life.
Elmer’s notes: According to the Madison County Cemetery Records his name was C, Leroy Geiger, he was born 5 Nov 1884, died
30 Mar 1949 and is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
GEIGER, David C. Geiger
David C. Geiger, 80, who came to Mayo from South Carolina in 1884, died Saturday in a Kissimmee Hospital. Mr. Geiger twice
represented Lafayette County in the Florida House of Representatives and also served for some time as county farm agent. He
is survived by his wife, one son, three daughters, a brother, three sisters, twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Albert Mickler, of Lee, is one of the daughters. Services were held at the Mayo Methodist Church Monday.
GEIGER, Mary L. Geiger
Mrs. Mary L. Geiger, age 88, a lifelong resident of Madison, died Thursday November 19 th in the Madison hospital following a
long illness. Mrs. Geiger was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard James Bevan, a prominent pioneer family of the
county. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. A. P. Edgerly; two sons, R. B. Bryan and B. M. Bryan; and a sister, Mrs. J. J. Newman, all
of Madison and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held Friday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak
Ridge Cemetery.
GEIGER, Robert Franklin Geiger
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 26 September
2015)
Robert “Bob” Franklin Geiger, age 78, passed away September 26, 2015 at his residence in Lake City, FL. His suffering with
Pulmonary Fibrosis is now over and he is at peace with his Lord. Robert was born November 23, 1936 in Mayo, FL, to the late
David Clayton Geiger, II and Shelly (Pridgeon) Geiger. Bob was of the Church of Christ faith and was a veteran who served in
the United States Air Force. He retired from AT&T as a Technical Supervisor. Bob would fill the room with laughter and joy.
He loved to tap into everyone’s love of life. Bob loved this life, but he loved his Lord and the promise of Heaven far greater. He
will be missed by all, especially the little children he stopped to hug, hold and “high five”! Bob was preceded in death by David
Clayton Geiger, II and Shelly (Pridgeon) Geiger Sullivan. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Morris Sullivan, and
a brother, David Geiger. Bob leaves behind his wife, Geraldine “Gerri” Geiger. They enjoyed over 25 years of marriage together.
Gerri was the love of his life. He is also survived by 1 brother, William Henry (Lee Anne) Geiger of Arlington, VA; 1 sister-in-law,
Maurice Geiger; 2 nieces, Michele Geiger and Elizabeth Lund; 2 nephews, Mark Geiger and Michael Geiger, and their families.
Funeral Service will be at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in Mayo on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Interment will follow in the
Northside Church of Christ Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL.
GEIGER, Thomas K. Geiger
Thomas K. Geiger, of Waco, TX, a former Madisonian and brother of C. L. Geiger, died May 20, in Waco, at the age of 42 years.
Mr. Geiger was born in Madison and resided in Florida until four years ago, when he went to Texas, where he was engaged in
business. He is survived by his widow, who was formerly of West Florida, and by four sisters and one brother. Funeral services
will be held this afternoon (Friday) at Sunset Cemetery, in Valdosta, GA.
GEISSER, Martha V. Geisser
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald January 2, 2007)
Martha Veronica Geisser, 63, died Monday evening (Jan. 1, 2007) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after an extended illness.
She lived most of her life in Atlanta and made a home in Port St. Richey, Fla. before moving to Waycross a year ago. She was
formerly employed by Retail Credit and Equifax, and eventually retired from Choice Point in 2004 after 34 years of service. She
was past president of Greater Atlanta Women's Bowling Association and second vice president of the Georgia Women's Bowling
Association. She was member of the Georgia and Atlanta Bowling Hall of Fame, past director of Georgia Women's Bowling
Association and Southeastern Women's Bowling Tournament. She was a participant in the Georgia and National Senior Golden
Olympics. She also helped direct the Georgia Games in Atlanta, participated in 23 national bowling tournaments and served as a
delegate at 20 national bowling tournaments. She was the daughter of the late Al and Josephine Geisser. Survivors include a
special caregiver, Jewel Crews, of Waycross. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial
will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8 at the funeral home. Sympathy may be
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expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com
GENT, Ella Gent
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, July 7, 1904)
Ella Gent died June 27th. She was a member of the S. M. B.
GENTRY, Blanca E. Gentry
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 4 September 2015)
Mrs. Blanca E. Gentry, age 63, passed away September 4, 2015 in Perry, FL. Blanca was born March 28, 1952 in Sonora, Mexico,
to Homobono Flores and Dolores (Tapia) Flores. Blanca was a born again Christian. Blanca worked with Loma Linda University
Hospital as a Medical Assistant for 18 years. She enjoyed reading, she like to get outside and walk, enjoying nature. She like to
go out and eat at different restaurants. Blanca loved to spend time with her family, especially being with her grandchildren.
Blanca was preceded in death by her parents Homobono and Dolores Flores, and her sister Norma Louise Flores. Mrs. Gentry is
survived by her children Sarah (Randy) Cook of Mayo and Steve (Opal) Ruiz of Moreno Valley, CA; siblings Lupe Hayes of
Murrieta, CA, Albert Flores of Hemet, CA, Victoria Romero of Apple Valley, CA; her grandchildren Alex Hernandez, Denise Ruiz,
Timothy Ruiz, Steven Ruiz, Jr., Isaiah Cook, Elena Cook, and Randy Cook, Jr., as a well as a host of nieces and nephews. A
Celebration of Life Service will be Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
GEORGE, Charles Maurice George
Charles Maurice George, 72, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., passed away Tuesday (April 10, 2007) after a six-year battle with
cancer.He was born May 25, 1934 in Savannah. His parents were Franklin George and Annie Mae Jones George. He grew up in
Waycross, where he attended elementary, junior high and high schools. He graduated from high school in 1952. In 1953, he
enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served for four years. After his service, he attended Southern Technical
Institute in Chamblee, from which he graduated in 1960. He received his bachelor of science degree from the University of
West Florida, Pensacola, Fla. in 1970. After leaving Southern Tech, he went to work for Vitro Services Eglin Contract. He
worked through many government contracts before retiring as an electronics engineer with BAE Systems in 2001. He loved his
work and his many friends at work. He also loved reading, music and collecting books. Survivors include his wife of 46 years,
Dorothy Godwin George; two sons, Charles George Jr., of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and Franklin George (wife Julie), of
Lawrenceville; one daughter, Grace Ann George, of Fort Walton Beach, FL; one sister, Lucille Bailey, of Peachtree City; one
brother, Kenneth George, of Valdosta. He was also known as "Grampy" to his four grandchildren, Caroline, Claudia, Franklin, and
Shealy George, of Lawrenceville. In 1962 he became a member of First Baptist Church, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla. He was an
active member, working with Training Union, Sunday School, and Royal Ambassador during his early years in Fort Walton Beach.
"We have met many wonderful people along the way during these six years with cancer. We want to say Thank-you to the
Doctors; Vigo, Fletcher, Long, Given, Harvey Hsiang and Henry Hsiang. "The workers at Parthenon were wonderful too - Charles,
Gwen, Lori, Lacy, Susan, Asilee and Madelyn. Covenant Hospice has been our mainstay. Thank you Larry, Evelyn, Mary, Dorothy,
Gloria, Teresa, Mary, Phylis M. and Jane. A special Thank you to Cathy and the V.A.," said the family. Friends will be received
Friday evening from 6 to 8 at McLaughlin Mortuary. A funeral will be conducted at McLaughlin Mortuary on Saturday at 11 a.m.
with Dr. Wes Yates officiating. A private committal service will follow in Beal Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that donations be made in Charles' memory to the library at First Baptist Church, 21 First St. S.E., Fort Walton
Beach, FL 32548 or to Covenant Hospice, 101 Hart St., Niceville, FL 32578. Arrangements are entrusted to McLaughlin
Mortuary, of Fort Walton Beach, FL.
GEORGE, Charles Wesley George, Jr.
Charles Wesley George, Jr., age 50, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at his residence in Branford, Florida. Mr. George
was born in Starke, Florida, to Charles George Sr. and the former Katie Burton. Coming from Suwannee County, Florida, he had
lived in Branford for the past 10 years. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church and worked on a dairy farm. In his spare
time he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and farm work. Survived by his wife of 12 years, Dawn George, of Branford, FL, his parents,
Charles and Katie George, of Suwannee County, Florida, a daughter, Alliemarie Rebecca George, of Branford, FL, (2) brothers;
David George (Dana), of Lafayette County, FL, Josh George (Amber), of Columbia County, FL, (2) sisters; Sandra Kines (Glenn),
of Suwannee County, FL, and Sharon Causey, of Mayo, FL, numerous nieces, nephews, and two great-nephews. Funeral Services
will be held at Midway Baptist Church on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Interment will follow at Midway Baptist Church.
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GEORGE, Cora Mae George
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, April 2, 2008)
Mrs. Cora Mae George, age 71, died on Friday, March 28, 2008. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 30, 2008, at Lee
First Baptist Church in Lee. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery in Lee. Mrs. George was born December 30, 1936, in Atwood, AL.
She is the daughter of the late Thomas Uil Scott and Shellie Mae Pleasant Scott. She was raised in Caraway, AR and lived in
Intercession City, Mayo and had lived in Lee for the past 22 years. She was a Christian and a member of the Lee First Baptist
Church in Lee. She worked at a cannery and worked with her husband at Slim's Paint and Body, Intercession City, for 18 years.
She enjoyed fishing and spoiling her grandchildren. She was a very talented seamstress. She is survived by 1 son, Randel Dale
Scott, Sr. of Lee; 2 daughters, Sharon Faye (Kenneth) Smith of Beverly Hills, and Shellie George (Tim) Rutherford of Lee; 2
brothers, Adrian Scott of Michigan and Joseph Patrick (Diane) Scott of Intercession City; 1 sister, Catherine Scott (Lumir)
Vacha of Katy, TX; a sister-in-law, Billie Jo Scott of Caraway, Ark.; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She is
predeceased by her husband, French Harold George.
GEORGE, Homer George
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 25 July 2015)
Services for Homer George, age 88, of Thomasville, are Monday, July 27, at Thomasville First Baptist Church. Interment will be
at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. George died Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Southern Pines Retirement Home. Born January 27, 1927,
in Henry County, he was the son of the late John Thomas George and Virginia Pair George. Mr. George was retired from
Hartford Insurance Company in 1989 and relocated to Thomasville to work for McIntyre and Edwards Insurance Company. He
was a member of Thomasville First Baptist Church and served in the United States Army. On June 23, 1950, he married
Kathleen Whitfield George, who survives. Other survivors include 2 daughters, Kathryn G. Lawhon of Albany and Linda G. Moore
of Richmond, VA; granddaughters, Heather M. (Bil) Sadler of Albany, Angel O. (Steven) Copeland and Tara E. (Maegan) Moore
both of Richmond, VA; great grandchildren, Riley and Carter Copeland, Macey, Cole and Layne Marie Sadler, and Cooper Moore;
sister-in-laws, Myrtle George of Buford and Florine George of Stockbridge. He was preceded in death by his son Dennis William
George and a son-in-law David W. Lawhon, brothers Clarence George and Tom George and a sister Annie Dale Williams.
Memorials may be made to The Georgia Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 329, Palmetto, GA 30268.
GEORGE, Lillian George
(Abstracted from the July 30, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Lillian George, age 66, of Pompano Beach, FL, died Sunday (July 20, 2014) after an illness. She was born Oct. 11, 1947, in
Waycross, daughter of the late Samuel and Parthenia George. She received her formal education from the public school system
of Waycross and graduated from Center High School in 1967. She lived most of her life in Waycross before moving to Florida.
She was kind-hearted, selfless, a loving woman of righteous faith, a loving mother and a dependable friend to all. Being one of
the church mothers everyone loved her for her outgoing personality. She touched many lives, made many friends and was
committed to the cause of the ministry. A celebration of life service was Saturday (July 26, 2014) at First Baptist of Collier
City, Pompano Beach, FL. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Aundray George, Tracle and Stacy Smith; 1
sister, Ola C. Pickens; brothers, Charles (Francis) George, Samuel (Benie) Johnson and Eugene (Janice) George; 9 grandchildren;
4 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Committal service and interment will be held
Friday at Hazzard Hill Cemetery. Fluker Funeral Home is serving the family locally.
GERALD, Ida Mae Selph Gerald
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida April 21, 2013)
Madison FL; Mrs. Ida Mae Selph Gerald, age 87 died April 20, 2013 in Madison, Florida. Graveside funeral services will be
Monday, April 22, 2013 in the Cherry Lake Methodist Cemetery. She was born in Mayo, Florida and had lived in Pell City,
Alabama before moving to Madison County 25 years ago. She worked as an office manager in a doctor’s office for many years.
She was a big NASCAR fan and loved Alabama Football. She was a member of Cherry Lake Methodist Church. She is survived by
a brother, T. M. Selph of Citrus FL, and a sister, Melba Barrs of Madison FL. several nieces and nephews, Randell Selph, Wayne
Selph, Kirk Selph, Linda Williams, Ray Selph, Paul Selph, Billy Selph, Jerry Selph, Bobby Barrs and Lisa Tuten. She was predeceased by her husband, Bob Gerald, and 2 brothers, Bill Selph and Paul Selph. Beggs Funeral Home in charge .
GERRALD, Inman Gerrald
(Abstracted from the June 21, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
The Rev. Inman Gerrald, 86, of Swainsboro, died Thursday (June 19, 2014) at Community Hospice of Vidalia. The funeral will be
Sunday at Adrian Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Alderman Family Cemetery near Statesboro. He was born in
Statesboro, Bulloch County, was a minister for 61 years, serving in numerous churches in several surrounding counties including
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Harvell Baptist Church, Noon Day Baptist Church, Cool Springs Baptist Church, Pulaski Baptist Church and Scarborough Baptist
Church in the 1950’s. His distinguished service to the local church community included dual churches, Adrian Baptist Church
1960-1980 and Josey Baptist Church for afternoon services from 1964 to 1976. He served Hoboken Baptist Church from 1980
to1981, Bishop Chapel Church 1981-1983, Nunez Baptist Church 1983-1993, Shellman Bluff Baptist Church 1993-1999, Adrian
Baptist Church as interim 2000-2001 and Josey Baptist Church 2001 to present. He also retired after 40 years with the U.S.
Department of Agriculture and was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Telmalee Alderman Gerrald, a daughter, Angela
Gerrald Whitfield, his parents, Frank Olin and Edel Kitchings Gerrald, a sister, Frances Smith, and a brother, Derrell Gerrald.
Survivors include 4 daughters, Lynn (Chris) Grindler, of Swainsboro, Junan (Randy) Hall, of Blackshear, Jenny (Doyle) Knight, of
Wrightsville, and Marcia (John) Hillsman, of Hazlehurst; 4 sisters, Venie Lanier, Eloise Phillips, Peggy DeLoach and Sue (Billy)
Burroughs, all of Statesboro; 9 grandchildren, Wendy Whitfield (Ken) Ricks, Matthew Randall (Aimee) Hall, Marcus Inman Hall,
Amy Whitfield (Chris) Stewart, Kevin Doyle (Mandy) Knight, Mitchell Ralph (Rein) Hall, Natalie Jill Knight, Hailey Elizabeth
Hillsman and Ryan (Heather) Clanton; 11 great-grandchildren; and extended family. Memorial contributions may be made to
Community Hospice, 904 Mt. Vernon Road, P.O. Box 2255, Vidalia, GA 30475, or Alderman Family Cemetery Fund, C/o Garris
Hotchkiss, 582 West Alderman Road, Statesboro, GA 30458. Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.
GERRY, Mildred O. Gerry
Mildred O. Gerry, age 96, died Friday (Dec. 11, 2015) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House after a brief illness. She was a native of
Auburn, NY, but moved to Waycross in 1965 after her husband retired from the U.S. Navy with 30 years of service. She was a
retired medical technician and owner and operator of Service Physicians and Bennett Breathing Machines. A member of St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church, she was a lifetime member of VFW 4382 and Ladies Auxiliary Waycross. Many years ago, she
modeled hats and her hands for Macy’s in New York City, NY. She was the daughter of the late Christian Meier and Ottilie Fitz
Meier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sigmund C. Gerry, one daughter, Marcella Thornton, and one sister, Alma
Davis. Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Marilyn E. (Tom) Goodwin, Marileen Barrett, Philip (Donna) Davis, all of
Memphis, NY, and Jerry (Flora) Davis of Baldwinsville, NY; numerous cousins and other relatives from several generations. A
graveside service will be Monday at Greenlawn Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GESCHWIND, George Edward Geschwind, Jr.
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 18 March 2016)
George Edward Geschwind, Jr., age 35 of Perry died Friday, March 18, 2016 at Doctors’ Memorial Hospital. He was born in
Gainesville on November 3, 1980. George worked as a mechanic for Foley Spotting and had lived in Perry for most of his life.
He attended the First Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his mother Gloria Geschwind, his wife of eight years: Melissa
Parker Geschwind; three sons: Bradly Geschwind, Robert Lee Emert, Jr. and Thomas Leslie Ward, Jr.; three daughters: Marissa
French, Mackayla Geschwind and Cierra Ward; one brother: Bryan Geschwind and one sister: April Murray all of Perry. George
was preceded in death by his father: George Edward Geschwind, Sr. A graveside service will be Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at
New Hope Cemetery on Highway 19 south. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to help the family with funeral
expenses. You may send your donation to April Murray at PO Box 791, Perry, Florida 32348. Arrangements are under the
direction of Beggs Funeral Home Perry.
GESCHWIND, George Edward Geschwind, Sr.
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home)
George Edward Geschwind, Sr. age 56, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He
was born December 28th 1956 in Perry to the late Ed Geschwind and the late Alice Dorsey. Mr. Geschwind ran a recycling
business for 25 years and was a lifelong resident of Taylor County. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Geschwind is survived by
his wife of 33 years, Gloria Page Geschwind; 2 sons: George Geschwind, Jr. and Bryan Geschwind; 1 daughter: April Geschwind all
of Perry; 1 brother Joseph Daniels, Sr. of Grand Junction, TN; 3 sisters Linda James and Diane Parker both of Perry and Judy
Pierson of Okeechobee, FL; and 8 grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Sunday, December 15, 2013 at New Hope
Cemetery on Hwy 19 South. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the George Geschwind Memorial Fund at Capital City
Bank in Perry. Beggs Funeral Home Perry Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
GETFORD, Lana Joan Getford
A Memorial Service will be held for Lana Joan Getford at First United Methodist Church on October 17, 2009. Miss Getford
was the Director of the Bridges of Hope in Morven, GA. She was a member of Thomasville First United Methodist Church. She
was born May 20, 1950 and died October 6, 2009. Survivors include a son Al Foster, grandchildren Christopher Foster, Patience
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Foster, and Lucky Foster. Memorial donations may be made to: National Breast Cancer Foundation 2600 Network Blvd, Suite
300, Frisco, TX 75034
GHENT, Annie Mae Ghent
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 9, 1972)
Annie Mae Ghent, age 38, a former resident of Madison died May 26 in Miami. She was a member of Low Antioch A. M. E.
Church. She is survived by 2 daughters, Miss Earnestine Ivory; Mrs. Victoria Martin of Miami; 1 son, Jimmy Lee Ghent of Miami;
6 grandchildren; her father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Ivory of Madison; 4 sisters, Miss Lillie Mae Ivory of Miami,
Mrs. Maude Barfield, Mrs. Bessie Williams, Mrs. Bertha Alexander of Madison; 4 brothers, Rufus Ivory; Gordon Ivory Jr. of
Miami; Donnie Ivory, Frankie Ivory of Madison; father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Velt Ghent of Madison; 1 sister-in-law,
Mrs. Ora Lee Brown of Madison. Funeral services were held Sunday June 4th, 1972 at Low Antioch A. M. E. Church with burial in
the church cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel in charge.
GHENT, Henry Ghent
Henry Ghent, colored, age 95, died at the home of his daughter in Madison Wednesday after an extended illness. He was a
native of South Carolina, born there during the War Between the States, but had lived in this county for over 90 years. He was
a member of Jeslamb Methodist Church. Survivors are four daughters, Mary Brown, Liller Sampson, Lula Thomas, and Jessie
Bell, all of Madison; seven sons, Willie and Nathan, both of Madison; Albert of Belle Glade; Legene and Ernest, both of Ft.
Pierce; Henry, Jr., of Tuskegee, AL; and Smith, of Lakeland; also twenty-three grandchildren and twenty-five greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at Jeslamb with interment in the church cemetery.
GHENT, Mamie Ghent
Mamie Ghent, age 72, passed away at the Madison hospital September 6, 1971. She was a member of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church
#1, Madison, FL. She is survived by 4 daughters, Miss Eva Ghent, Miss Laura Lee Ghent; Miss Lula Mae Ghent; and Mrs. Mamie
Lou McGee of Madison, FL; 5 sons, Nathan Ghent, Jr.; Leroy Ghent; A. C. Ghent all of Madison, FL; Louis Ghent and John Lee
Ghent, both of Tampa; 12 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Will Haynes of Madison; and Fesser Lee Chapman of Tampa, FL; 5 sisters,
Mrs. Ethel Harris of Jacksonville, FL; Mrs. Irene McQuay of Live Oak, FL; Mrs. Presley Thomas of Wellborn, FL; Mrs. Arnella
Stolmeir and Mrs. Rosa Lee Hannah, both of Tampa, FL. Funeral services will be held Sunday September 12, 1971 at Beggs Horry
Street Chapel with interment in Jeslamb Cemetery.
GIBBS, Ed Roy Gibbs
(Abstracted from the August 22, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A time to be born: The Rev. Ed Roy Gibbs was born Oct. 5, 1940 in Nashville, GA. He was the son of the late David Gibbs and
Eula Mae Shy Powell. He transitioned Saturday (Aug. 16, 2014). He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Magdalene
Shy, Annie Doris Cave, Tammie Sue Johnson, Diane Wilkerson and Clifford Wilkerson. He was educated in the Brantley County
School System. He was a retired employee of CSX of 20 years. He joined Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church where he
served until his passing. Time to love: He met and married the love of his life, Geneva Gibbs. The two were married for 54 years,
and to this union five sons were born. A time to serve: He answered the call to preach and teach the word of God. He truly
labored in Gods’ vineyard for 37 years. He was ordained in the year of our Lord 1977. He pastored four churches, Manor Chapel
Missionary Baptist Church, Manor; Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Brookman; Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Walthourville; and
his current church, Mary Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Gardi. A time of peace: He leaves to cherish his precious moments,
his wife, Geneva Gibbs; 5 sons, Earl (Sonya Members) Gibbs, Donnie Gibbs, Luther Gibbs, Leo Gibbs, and Terry Gibbs, all of
Waycross; 4 brothers, Ralph Wilkerson, Joe Wilkerson Jr. both of Waycross, Eddie (Margie) Wilkerson, of Seattle, WA, and
Early Wilkerson, of Atlanta; 2 sisters, Barbara (Johnnie) McCree and Charlene Cobb, both of Atlanta; 5 grandchildren, Andre
(Jasmine) Moore, of Fort Washington, MD, Candice Gibbs, of Brunswick, Paige Gibbs, Luther Gibbs Grayer, Terry Gibbs Jr., all
of Waycross; 8 great-grandchildren, Jhadiyah, Serenity, Keyshawan, Victoria, Jordyn, Jhamiyah, Miles and Andre Jr.; and host
of other relatives. A celebration of life service will be Saturday at Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1110 Pittman St.
Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Professional services are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, 1100 Ossie Davis
Parkway.
GIBBS, Gerald Leslie Gibbs
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Services for Gerald Leslie Gibbs are Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, at Eastside Baptist Church. Interment is on Texas Street at Laurel
Hill Cemetery. Mr. Gibbs died Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, at his residence. A Wachulla, FL, native, he was born June 5, 1924, a son
of the late Summer Gibbs and the former Sudie Hunter. On June 7, 1946, in Thomas County, he married Gloria M. Gibbs, of
Thomasville, who survives. Mr. Gibbs was owner/operator of Gibbs Motor Co. and worked several years with Cone Motor Co. He
was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, Gloria M. Gibbs, he is survived by a daughter, Gerolyn Hobbs
Castellaw (James), Greenville, SC; son, Alan Gibbs and Tracie, Thomasville; grandchildren, Dana Penick, Kelon Hobbs (Paige), Allie
Gibbs; great-grandchildren, Kelon Penick, Hunter Paige Penick, Brecken Hobbs; sisters, Mary Searles (Johnny), Thomasville,
Nelta Searcy, Thomasville; brother, Jack Gibbs and Ray Ann, Thomasville; and a number of nieces and nephews. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southwest Georgia or to the American Cancer Society.
GIBBS, Jack Duke Gibbs
TIFTON — Jack Duke Gibbs, 48, of Tifton, died Sunday (April 23, 2006) at his residence. He was born Jan. 19, 1958, in
Beaumont, Texas, to the late William "Billy" Elmore Gibbs and Helen Marie Gattiker Gibbs. A resident of Tifton for 17 years, he
grew up in Waycross where he graduated in 1976 from the Ware County Senior High School. For two years he attended Georgia
College in Milledgeville where he played basketball. He then attended Clinch Valley College in Wise, Va., where he played
basketball and baseball and obtained his bachelor of science degree. He also received his Masters degree from Georgia College
in Milledgeville and his specialist degree from Valdosta State University. He had been head basketball coach at Fitzgerald High
School for six years and had been an administrator with the Tift County School System for 17 years. He was a member and
deacon of Northside Baptist Church and also a Sunday School teacher there. He also was a member of the Kiwanis Club of
Tifton. He was well loved as a leader in his church, the school system and the community. He was best known for his motto:"Do
what is right; be the best you can be; and treat others the way you would want to be treated." Survivors include his wife, Iris
Rose Gibbs, of Tifton; two sons, Jack Duke Gibbs II and Aaron Jake Gibbs, both of Tifton; one daughter, Ashtyn Rose Gibbs, of
Tifton; four brothers, John Gibbs, of Orlando, Fla., Eulin Gibbs, of Hartwell, Bill Gibbs, of Macclenny, Fla., and Paul Gibbs, of
Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister, Joanne Register, of Orange Park, Fla.; his mother-in-law, Mary Rose, of Tifton; 11 nieces and nine
nephews. A funeral will be held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Tift County High School gymnasium with Dr. Fred Evers and the
Rev. Mike Hobbs officiating. Burial will follow in Oakridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 in
the sanctuary of Northside Baptist Church. Josh Pope, Jordan Pope, Jay Slocum, Matthew Hobby, Kyle Grist, David Chason, Jon
Palmer, and Garret Lightfoot will serve as pallbearers. The Senior Adults of Northside Baptist Church will serve as honorary
pallbearers. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Northside Baptist Church building fund. AlbrittonBeaumont Funeral Directors-Tift Area Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
GIBBS, Lautrell Leggett Gibbs
Graveside services for Lautrell Leggett Gibbs, of Thomasville, are Monday, Nov. 21, 2011, at Sparks Cemetery in Sparks. Mrs.
Gibbs died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at Archbold Memorial Hospital. A homemaker, she was born Oct. 26, 1926, in Kirkland, a
daughter of the late H.G. Leggett and the former Cloie Cook. On Jan. 25, 1947, in Edgefield County, SC, she married Oscar
Gibbs, who died Dec. 4, 1957. She is survived by a son, George Gibbs (Diane), Thomasville; daughter, Janet Share, Thomasville;
granddaughters, Michelle Stelly (Todd), Thomasville, Selena Darnell (Chris), Hilton Head Island, SC, Cassie Layton, Fort Valley;
grandson, John Share (Beckie), Tallahassee, FL; great-grandsons, Sam Stelly, Ben Stelly, Thomasville; great-granddaughter, Edi
Darnell, Hilton Head Island; great-grandsons, Beau Darnell, Hilton Head Island, Wyatt Layton, Garrett Layton, Fort Valley; and
sister, Linda Jackson (Bill), Jacksonville, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and siblings. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to a charity or ministry of your choice in her memory
GIBBS, M. C. Gibbs
M. C. Gibbs, age 56, died Friday September 7th at his home here after a short illness. He was a longtime resident of Madison.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ruth Gibbs, of Madison; daughters, Mrs. J. H. Morris, of Mulberry, FL; Mrs. Henry Neff, of Rural
Retreat, VA; Misses Margaret, Sandra and Shelia Gibbs, all of Madison; Mrs. Leila Crosby, of Thomasville, sons Buck, of
Mulberry; Jimmy Ander and Wayne, all of Madison; five brothers, Sam, Allen, and John Gibbs, all of Moultrie, GA; Ollie Gibbs,
of Jacksonville; and Fred Gibbs, of San Francisco, CA; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Morgan, of Moultrie; Mrs. Thelma Willis and
Mrs. Julia Croft, of Quitman. Funeral services were held Sunday at Beggs Funeral Home.
Elmer’s notes: While the obituary did not give a burial location we found a Milburn C. Gibbs, interred in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
From his tombstone we also learn that he was born 2 June 1900.
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GIBBS, Willis Franklin Gibbs
HOMERVILLE - Willis Franklin "Red" Gibbs, 94, departed this life on Friday (June 13, 2008) to live with his Lord and Savior
throughout the eternal ages. He was a retired rural letter carrier for the Homerville Post Office. He was inside clerk for 20
years before taking a rural route to finish 40 years of devoted service. He received his education from Clinch County School
system. He left high school to serve 13-months in the C.C.C. After his discharge he returned home to complete his high school
education. He then attended Abraham Baldwin College in Tifton. Before going to work with the U.S. Postal Services he worked in
Jacksonville, Fla. with Southern Bell Telephone and a short time with the Ship Yard in Savannah. He enjoyed bird hunting and
fishing in his younger years, later taking up the game of golf. After which, he was often kidded about hunting his clubs he'd
thrown into a tree or fishing his golf balls out of the water. He was a good sport with a great sense of humor, truly one of a
kind. He was a life time member of the Homerville United Methodist Church. He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge,
Lake Verne and the Okefenokee Country Club. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Verna Poppell Gibbs; and two
brothers, Alva Groover Gibbs and James Marshall Gibbs. He was the oldest son of Grover Austin Gibbs and Barbara Collins
Gibbs who also preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Delk-Gibbs; three step-sons, Willis Ivey Delk, Tony
Delk and Winston Delk, all of Homerville; one step-daughter: Lanora Delk Rouse, of Homerville; 12 step grand-children; four
step-great-grand children; three sisters-in-law: Martha Gibbs, of Montgomery, AL; Bebe Gibbs, of Jasper and Katherine
Poppell, of Valdosta; three nephews and a niece, Al Gibbs, of Camden, AL, Bill Gibbs, of Sapphire, NC, Jerry Gibbs and Laura
Rutherford, of Jasper; several great nieces and nephews; and a very cherished and devoted friend: Martha Lee Gibbs, of Jesup.
A service will be held at Homerville United Methodist Church, at two o'clock, Sunday. Interment will be in Pine Forest
Cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 at Roundtree Funeral Home. He will always be remembered
for his love for little children and his great sense of humor. He will be sadly missed and long remembered. Roundtree Funeral
Home is serving the Gibbs family.
GIBBY, Carol Gibby
Miss Carol Gibby, 51, Deaconess for the Madison area of the Tallahassee District, Florida Methodist Conference, died Saturday
September 14 at Madison Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Miss Gibby was a native of New York State but had been
living in Madison for two years. Survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Gibby, of Dryden, NY and one sister Mrs. Claude
Cox, of Plastow, NH. Funeral services and committal rites were held Tuesday September 17 in Dryden, NY
GIBELING, Naomi B. Gibeling
(Abstracted from the 21 August 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Naomi B. Gibeling was born in Waycross, Sept. 12, 1922. After battling pneumonia, she passed away Tuesday (Aug. 18, 2015) in
Atlanta at age 92. Her son, Bob Gibeling Jr., was at her side as she peacefully slipped away after many remarkable recoveries
throughout her life. She grew up in Waycross with her sister Florence, who now lives in Fresno, CA. She was the wife of Robert
W. Gibeling Sr. architect of many Atlanta Lutheran churches. She was blessed with great natural beauty so she became Miss
Ware County in a beauty contest in the late 1930s. She met her future husband, Bob, while she was attending the University of
Georgia in Athens during World War II. He was serving as a navigation instructor to U.S. Navy pilots, located in Athens. The
school was headed by Horace W. Sturgis, who later became the first president of Kennesaw State University. Love blossomed
quickly and Naomi and Bob were married Oct. 17, 1943. The U.S. Navy later transferred Bob and Naomi to Jacksonville, FL,
where she taught high school. She was so young and pretty that even the fellow teachers thought she was a student, much to
the irritation of Naomi. Bob and Naomi celebrated their 65th anniversary in 2008. After moving to Atlanta in 1945 with her
husband, Bob, so he could attend Georgia Tech for his second degree, she became active in many women’s patriotic
organizations, rising to top leadership in several. She became president of the Alfred Holt Colquitt Chapter, UDC, Regent of the
prestigious Atlanta Chapter DAR and founding regent of the Andrew Turnbull Chapter, Daughters of American Colonists. This
chapter was named after one of her ancestors. At a gala anniversary celebration of the Atlanta Chapter DAR several years ago,
she was recognized for securing Dorothy Beasley, first woman judge in Georgia, to be a speaker to the chapter. Naomi was also
a proud member of the Georgia Salzburger Society, honoring original Georgia Lutheran settlers who came to the British colony
to escape religious oppression, and was a member of the Daughters of the War of 1812. Her father, Everett Beaton, was
elected to the Waycross City Council. Naomi’s grandfather, Scott T. Beaton, served as mayor of Waycross and represented
Ware County in the Georgia House of Representatives in the 1930s when Richard B. Russell was the Speaker of the House. So
she learned the art of talking to people with ease early in life. Her son, Bob Gibeling Jr., who ran for the Georgia House of
Representatives in 2014, credits his mother’s family for getting him interested in politics. Naomi and Bob were very generous
benefactors to Georgia Tech, establishing the Naomi and Bob Gibeling Athletic Scholarship Fund, to benefit students wishing to
join the golf team at Georgia Tech. The first recipient of this fund was Anders Albertson who has helped Georgia Tech win the
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ACC Championship many times and was honored for his outstanding service to the team. Although Naomi said her family had no
idea what a Lutheran was when she married Bob, she later discovered her father’s family had a long Lutheran heritage, dating
back to the Georgia Salzburgers and before that to South Carolina Lutherans. She became extremely loyal to Redeemer, where
she headed the greeter’s organization for so long nobody could remember when she began those duties. After moving to Roswell
in 1971, she founded a new women’s circle of Redeemer serving North Fulton and East Cobb County and served as a docent at
one of the historic houses in Roswell too. It was from meeting one of the great Southern ladies of Redeemer Lutheran Church,
named Ruth Exley, that Naomi became active in leadership of many women’s patriotic organizations in the Atlanta area. She
relished her work in these organizations. She took special joy in making presentations to local school children about the
American flag. She taught about how to care for the flag properly and always treat it with utmost respect. She had many
American flag pins which she enjoyed wearing. It was during her time living in Roswell that one of the strangest events of her
life took place. In 1973, she was kidnapped by an escaped fugitive who needed a get-away car before the police closed in on him.
Being held at gunpoint and locked in the trunk of her car made front page news of the Atlanta Constitution. She was able to pry
open the trunk lid enough to get air until she was rescued. The grace and humor she showed after this frightening event
endeared her to everyone she knew. She was preceded in death by her husband. Bob Gibeling Sr., in 2009. She is survived by
her son, Bob Gibeling Jr.; her sister, Florence Hill; her niece, Jan Outlar Edwards; and several great-nephews and great-nieces.
A service of celebration of her life was Saturday at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 731 Peachtree St., in Midtown.
Interment was at Arlington Cemetery in Sandy Springs. Donations in her memory are gratefully accepted and suggested to be
directed to the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer or the Georgia Tech Foundation. Arrangements were handled by H. M.
GIBSON, Berta Dale Fox Gibson
Berta Dale Fox Gibson passed away Tuesday at the age of 77 at her home following a long illness. Mrs. Gibson was the widow of
the late T. J. Gibson, and the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Willie Fox, pioneer residents of Madison County. She is
survived by three daughters, Mrs. Albert McLeod, of Madison; Mrs. Walter Briedenbach, of Miami; and Mrs. Roger Arnold, of
Omaha, NE; four sons, T. C. Gibson, A. T. Gibson, Sr., W. W. Gibson, and Hugh D. Gibson, all four of Madison; eighteen
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Clethan Corbett, of Valdosta; and two brothers, J. E. Fox and J. H.
Fox, both of Tampa. Funeral services were held Thursday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
GIBSON, Bobbie Conoly Gibson
Funeral services for Mrs. Bobbie Conoly Gibson, 43, who died Saturday at her country home here, were held Monday at Sneads,
FL from the residence of Mrs. J. W. Gibson, Sr. Burial was in Sneads Cemetery. Mrs. Gibson was born at Green Cove Springs,
and was a resident of Jacksonville for 25 years, moving to Madison three years ago. She was a nurse for the late Dr. J. K.
Norwood for over 10 years. Survivors are her husband, J. W. Gibson, Jr., of Madison; a daughter, Miss Jeanne Simmons; a son,
Robert Simmons; a sister, Mrs. G. P. Sawyer; a brother, Jewett Conoly; two nieces, Mrs. W. W. Carroll and Mrs. Robie Lee
Carroll; and a nephew, Larry Cahill, all of Jacksonville.
GIBSON, Edith Hudson Gibson
Graveside services for Edith Hudson Gibson, 93, of Thomasville will be held on Friday, April 5, 2013 on Texas Street, Laurel Hill
Cemetery, Thomasville. Mrs. Gibson was born on September 20, 1919 in Thomas County to the late Loy Seals Hudson and Mamie
Belcher. She was a graduate of Thomasville High School and during her life she worked as a Seamstress at Neal’s. Mrs. Gibson
was a member of Dawson Street United Methodist Church. Ms. Hudson, as she was known before marriage, wed the late Mr. B.
C. Gibson, Jr. and their union continued until the time of his passing. She departed this life on Monday, April 1, 2013 at
Archbold Memorial Hospital. Survivors to cherish her memory include her sons Edwin O. Gibson (Sue B.) and Michael Loy Gibson
(Ann) all of Thomasville; granddaughter Kaye Smith (Buddy) of Cairo; grandsons Edwin Braxton Gibson (Terri) of Rossville, Kregg
Bryan Gibson of Cairo and Chip Gibson of Thomasville; granddaughter Lynn Gibson Johnson of Thomasville; six greatgrandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; three special friends Monines Whiddon, Theresa Tucker and Marie Copeland.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Griffin and Hazel Coffeen; brother Theron Hudson and one greatgranddaughter Hallee Michele Smith.
GIBSON, Emory Theodore Gibson
Emory Theodore Gibson, age 61, passed away early Friday in the Madison hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Gibson was born in
Madison County on December 4th 1902 and was the son of the late Nicholas C. Gibson and Julia Phillips Gibson. He was a lifelong
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resident of Madison and had been engaged in farming. He is survived by his wife Lora S. Gibson and three sons, Ted Gibson of
Perry; James Gibson of Tallahassee and Dale Gibson of Madison; and three daughters, Mrs. Roy C. Smith and Miss Melanie
Gibson and Miss Judy, all of Madison; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Harvey Gibson of Sunnyvale, CA and Julian Gibson of
Madison; two aunts, Mrs. Alice P. Bond of Tallahassee and Mrs. Laura Grimsley of Cherry Lake; and his step-mother Mrs. N. C.
Gibson, of Madison and a host of other relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday in Pine Grove Baptist Church with
interment in the church cemetery.
GIBSON, Esther Lillian Gibson
Esther Lillian Carter Gibson, 73, died Friday (July 28, 2006) afternoon at Satilla Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
She was a native of Waycross. She lived in Jacksonville, Fla. most of her life before moving back about 15 years ago. She was
the daughter of the late Ezra Carter and Johnell Maxwell Carter. She was retired with Morrison's Cafeteria, and of the Baptist
Faith. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Gibson, of Waycross; two daughters, Linda Gail Martin (husband Herman), of
Blackshear, and Johnna Kay Roundtree, of Homerville; two sons, Clifford Ike Kight, of Denver, Col., and Jeff Danny Bassett
(wife Janey), of Charlotte, N.C.; one brother, James David Carter, of Savannah; and several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. A funeral is planned for 11 this morning at the Miles-Odum Chapel. Burial will be held in Oakland Cemetery.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com
GIBSON, Faye W. Gibson
Mrs. Faye W. Gibson, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Doctors Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Gibson was born in
Paris, TN, to the late James Otey Wade and the late former Novie Melissa Nance. Coming from St. Petersburg, FL, she had
lived in Perry since 1954. Mrs. Gibson was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Perry. In her spare time
she enjoyed cooking, reading, and she loved her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil R.
Gibson, a daughter; Patricia Gibson Burroughs, and a grandson, Cecil Jeffery Burroughs. Survived by 2 daughters; Norma Gibson
Guenthner (Don), of Dowling Park, FL, Linda Gibson Peacock (Buddy), of Perry, FL, 3 sisters; Virginia Gallimore, of Puryear, TN,
Margie Thompson, of Perry, FL, Bobbie Glisson, of Arlington Heights, IL, (10) grandchildren, (18) great-grandchildren, (3) greatgreat-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home
on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
GIBSON, James Calvin Gibson Jr.
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, 12 February, 2015)
James (Jim) C. Gibson, Jr., age 52, of Wadmalaw Island, SC, passed away on Friday, January 23, at Big Bend Hospice in
Tallahassee. James was born in Siegen, Germany on August 14, 1962, and grew up in Tallahassee. He was an adoring husband, a
devoted brother, a caring son and a mischievous “funcle” (affectionately nicknamed by his nephew Phoenix). He loved to sing and
play his guitar and found many occasions to entertain family and friends with his music and impromptu lyrics. Everyone enjoyed
his unique sense of humor. As an entrepreneur, he had a knack for finding things antique and unique. He loved the outdoors and
welcomed any chance to grill the “catch-of-the-day.” He was an avid fisherman. James is survived by his loving wife, Pamela
Greene Gibson; parents: James C. Gibson, Sr. and Barbel U. Gibson; sister, Christine B. Gibson; nephew, Phoenix J. (LeAnn)
Gibson and their sons: Benjamin and Jeremiah; sister-in-law, Brenda and brother-in-law, William Smith, of Lenoir, NC and their
son, Jody Smith, of Hickory, NC; sister-in-law, Lynn and brother-in-law, Tracy Bradshaw and their daughters: Christy and
husband Scott Hayes, also of Lenoir, NC and Jessica Bradshaw, of Hickory, NC. James was laid to rest at Pine Grove Baptist
Church Cemetery in Madison. A Memorial and Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held in Tallahassee at a later
date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice of Tallahassee.
GIBSON, Jerry Gibson
(Abstracted from the Waycross Journal Herald October 22, 2012)
Jerry Gibson, 59, of Folkston, passed away Saturday (Oct. 13, 2012) in Waycross. He was the son of the late Ray and Wanda
Fisher Gibson. He was a member of Buford Grove Baptist Church. Because of his love for the outdoors, he was a member of
Bassmasters and the NRA. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He had a heart for civil service. He was a
certified firefighter, police officer and EMT. He was awarded a certificate in emergency management through the Georgia
Emergency Management Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency. He is survived by his wife, Donna Gibson, and six
children, Shannon Denise Roche, Randall Alton Nash, Shaun Michael Gibson, Staci Michelle Dasher, Samuel Edwin Dasher III
and Jeri Lynette Wentworth. A sister, JoDee Gibson, also survives, as do 12 grandchildren. The family will receive friends
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Wednesday at Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston from 6 until 8 p.m. The funeral will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Buford Grove
Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Sardis Cemetery.
GIBSON, John Woodrow Gibson
Funeral services for John Woodrow Gibson, 47, who died Thursday morning in a Jacksonville hospital, were held Saturday at
Sneads, FL in the residence of his mother. Mrs. J. W. Gibson, Sr. Interment was in Sneads Cemetery. Mr. Gibson was born in
Sneads, but had resided in Madison for a number of years, where he was engaged in the timber, lumber and turpentine business,
cotton ginning and other interests. He was also owner-manager of the Hotel Madison and the People’s Cold Storage Plant and
Mary Carter paint store in Madison. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. J. W. Gibson, Sr., of Sneads, a sister, Mrs. D. W. McCown;
two daughters, Betty Jean and June Gibson, and a son Johnny Gibson, of Madison; two nieces, Miss Martha McCown and Miss
Carolyn McCown, both of Sneads; two nephews, John William, McCown, the Citadel, Charleston, SC, and Guy McCown, Richmond,
VA.
GIBSON, John Woodrow Gibson
Madison County registered its fourth traffic fatality for 1967 last Thursday when John Woodrow Gibson, age 18, was killed
east of Madison. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Gibson was driving west on State Road 6 coming onto U. S. 90 East of
Madison, at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the 1967 Dodge he was driving, left the pavement and traveled 158
feet before striking a tree. Mr. Gibson was pronounced dead on arrival at the local hospital.
GIBSON, Lily Walker Gibson
Lily Walker Gibson, age 89, of Canton, died Tuesday (Jan. 6, 2015) at Tranquility Hospice of Kennesaw Mountain. She was born
in Nassau County, FL, the only daughter of Frank Elliott Walker and Bertie Murrhee Walker. Her grandparents, Henry Madison
Murrhee and Carrie Blake Murrhee and Hampton James Walker and Lilly Littles Walker, were pioneer citizens of Nassau County
in Florida. After attending Georgia State College in Milledgeville, she married Lt. Colonel Ben S. Gibson, of Waycross, and
became an Air Force wife. Throughout her husband’s time in the Air Force, she was very active in the Officers Wives Club. Lt.
Col. Ben S. Gibson and Mrs. Lily Gibson retired to Jacksonville, FL in 1974. In Jacksonville, she was a member of Southside
Methodist Church, where she was active in the UMW and Joy Group. She was also a member of the Cummer Arts and Garden
Museum, Women’s Christian Club, Jacksonville Public Library Foundation and the Baymeadows Golf Association. She was also a
member of PEO in both Jacksonville and Canton. Along with her parents and grandparents, she was preceded in death by two
brothers, Hampton James Walker and Frank Elliott Walker Jr. She is survived by 2 daughters, Lynn (Bill) Reynolds, of Canton,
Susan (Matt) Darden, of Orlando, FL; 4 grandchildren, Katie Reynolds, Hampton Reynolds, Benjamin Darden, Hannah Darden; 1
sister-in-law, Joan Walker, of Augusta; 1 nephew, Pat Reid, of Waycross; 1 niece, Andrea Howell, of Culloden; and numerous
other relatives. A graveside service will be Saturday at Oakland Cemetery in Waycross. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is handling
the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tranquility Hospice at Kennesaw Mountain, 475
Dickson Ave., Northwest, Marietta, GA 30064.
GIBSON, Michael L. Gibson
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 19 March 2015)
Services for Michael L. "Mickey" Gibson of Thomasville are Saturday, March 21, 2015, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Gibson died Thursday, March 19, at his residence. Born Dec. 16, 1943 in Thomasville, he was the son of the late Braxton C.
Gibson Jr. and Edith Inez Hudson Gibson. He was a retired technician from Bell South Telephone Company. On April 12, 1962, in
Tifton, GA, he married Marianne Carlton Gibson. He was a member of New Shiloh Baptist Church. Survivors include wife,
Marianne C. Gibson of Thomasville; daughter, Sarah Lynn (Johnny) Johnson of Thomasville; son, Allen "Chip" Gibson and friend,
Michelle Myers, and her children, Morgan Myers and Marcus Tinsley of Thomasville; grandchild, Courtney Elizabeth Butler;
brother, Edwin Otis Gibson of Thomasville; niece, Kaye Gibson (Buddy) Smith of Cairo; nephews, Eddie (Teri) Gibson of Macon
and Bryan Gibson of Cairo; aunt and uncle, Elsie and Wilburn Gibson of Thomasville; aunt, Sarah Dell Jackson; sister-in-law,
Tanis Roubos; niece, Lynn (David) McGowen; cousins, Lou Ellen Gibson, Andy Gibson, Braxton Gibson, Joel Jackson, Karen
Jackson and Burt Griffin. Memorials may be made to New Shiloh Baptist Church, 13437 U.S. Hwy. 319 N, Thomasville, GA
31757.
GIBSON, N. C. Gibson
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Mr. N. C. Gibson, age 86, died Saturday in the local hospital after a brief illness. Born in Taylor County, he had lived in Madison
County most of his life. He was engaged in farming and was a deacon in Pine Grove Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Mrs.
N. C. Gibson, Madison; three sons, Emory and Julian Gibson, Madison; and Harvey Gibson of Sunnyvale, CA; one sister, Mrs. Laura
Grimsley, Cherry Lake; 10 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Services were held Monday at Pine Grove Baptist Church
with internment in the church cemetery.
Editor Elmer’s note: From the Madison County Cemetery Records we find his name was Nicholas C. Gibson; additionally he was
born 4 Apr 1874.
GIBSON, Nora Rutherford Gibson
Nora Rutherford Gibson, age 90, died in Plant City Thursday after a long illness. She was born in Madison County where she
lived all of her life until she moved to Plant City several years ago. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Addie
Rutherford. She was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church. She is survived by 3 sons, Russell Moore; J. J. Edenfield and W,
H, Edenfield, all three of Lakeland; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 2 brothers, Willie Rutherford of Madison; and Frank
Rutherford of Jacksonville; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ila Beech of Minneapolis, MN; and Mrs. Arie Newman of Tampa. Services were held
Saturday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in San Pedro Cemetery.
GIBSON, T. J. Gibson
T. J. Gibson, age 81, well known citizen of the New Hopeful section died Tuesday in the local hospital after a brief illness. Mr.
Gibson was a lifelong resident of Madison County and was engaged in farming before his retirement. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. T. J. Gibson; four sons, T. C. Gibson, A. T. Gibson, W. W. Gibson, and H. D. Gibson, all of Madison; four daughter, Mrs. Foy
Wright, Mrs. Albert McLeod, both of Madison; Mrs. Walter Briedenbach, of Miami; and Mrs. Roger Arnold, of Roanoke, VA; one
brother, N. C. Gibson, of Madison; one sister, Mrs. H. B. Grimsley, of Cherry Lake; eighteen grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday at Beggs Funeral Home. Grandsons serving at pallbearers included A. T.
Gibson, Jr., Bobby Wright, Dorthan Wright, L. D. Wright, Gerald Norris and James Pafford.
GIDDENS, Carl C. Giddens, Jr.
Mr. Carl C. Giddens, Jr., 69, of Quitman passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 at his residence. He was born December 24,
1941 in Orlando, FL to the late Carmon Carlton, Sr. and Glossie Myrtle Hancock Giddens. He lived most of his life in Brooks
County, attended Ochawilla Baptist Church and worked for Dupont in Valdosta. He is preceded in death by his sister, Myrtle
Michael. He is survived by his wife, Mary J. Giddens of Quitman; two sons and daughter-in-law, Carlton and Christy Giddens of
Hahira and Leam Giddens of Quitman; two daughters, Christie Radford of Hephzibah and Carla Shobert of Valdosta; two step
sons and daughter-in-law, Gene, Jr. And Susan West of Dolores, CO and Toby West of Nashville; step-daughter and son-in-law,
Mary and Robert Wynn of Quitman; 6 grandchildren, 8 step grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be
held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the Giddens’ residence, 3535 Radford Rd., Quitman, GA. The family will receive
friends Friday night from 6-8 p.m. at Boone Funeral Home; 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave. Flowers will be accepted or donations may
be made to the American Cancer Society. Boone Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GIDDENS, Carla Kathleen Giddens
Carla Kathleen Giddens, age 52, of Valdosta GA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 9, 2014 at her residence with her
dearest friend, Scott Roberts at her side. Carla was born in Orlando FL, to the late Carl Giddens and Judy Exline. Carla was
loved by her family and friends and will be truly missed. She brought so much joy to all that knew her. She was a loving mother,
daughter, sister and grandmother. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Carmen and
Glossie Giddens. Survivors include sons and daughter in-laws Justin (Blair) Shobert of Edgefield SC; Joshua (Stacy) Shobert of
Grovetown GA; grandchildren Gabe Shobert and Brody Shobert; her mother and step-father Judy Exline and Julian O'Quinn of
Augusta, GA; sister and brother in-laws Christie Giddens Radford and Lamar Rollins Dana and Ken Jenkins; brothers and sisterin-laws Jamie and Maren Jones Carlton and Christie Giddens; nephews Waylon Duncan, Casey Williams, Jonah Jones, Luca Jones,
and Parker Giddens; nieces Krystyn Radford, Emma Grace Giddens; and 1 great niece Tatum Williams. A memorial service will be
held at a later date. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the family.
GIDDENS, David Edward Giddens
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David Edward “Ed” Giddens, age 74, of Demorest, passed away suddenly Monday (July 7, 2014) at a local area hospital following
an extended illness. He was born on Sept. 25, 1939 in Waycross, son of the late David Jeffers and Vada Mae McDonald Giddens.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Don Giddens. He was an avid photographer, and was the owner and operator of
Ed’s Photography. He was a veteran of the United States Army with two years of service and eight years of service with the
United States Navy. He was of the Christian faith. Survivors include his wife, Judy Giddens, of Demorest; 1 step-daughter,
Robin Horne, of Savannah; 2 sons, Chris Giddens, of Demorest, Jeb Giddens, of Decatur; 1 sister, Merle Jordan, of Jacksonville,
FL; 1 brother, Obe Giddens, of Millwood; and 3 grandchildren, Summer Giddens, Cody Thompson and Kevin Thompson. The
funeral is scheduled for Friday at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest. In lieu of flowers, special memorials may
be made to Mrs. Judy Giddens, 960 Hilton English Road, Demorest, GA 30535, to help with final expenses. Arrangements are
under the direction of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, 245 Central Ave., Demorest, GA (706) 778-1700).
GIDDENS, Eula Ricketson Giddens
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 2 May 2011)
Mrs. Eula Ricketson Giddens, age 82, a resident of Brunswick, GA passed away on Monday, April 11, 2011. She was born in Coffee
County, GA on December 26, 1928, to the late William and Lola Mae McCook Ricketson. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Archie Lee Giddens and a sister, Dorothy Caven. Funeral services were Thursday, April 14, 2011, at Bethany Holiness
Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Bethany Church Cemetery. Survivors include 2 daughters: Patricia (Joey) Stevens, of
Gray Court, SC; Cheryl Giddens of Brunswick, GA; 2 grandchildren: Brian Stevens and Melissa (Ray) Goodwin; 6 greatgrandchildren: Rebeccah and Jonah Stevens, Meagan, Tara, Sidney and Kayla Goodwin; 2 sisters: Nellie Mae Soles of Waverly,
GA and Wilma (Jesse) McLeod of Louisville, KY; and numerous nieces and nephews. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements.
GIDDENS, Frances Giddens
Frances "Oleta" Giddens, age 87, of Lakeland, GA passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014 at her residence following a decline in
health for several years. She was born on August 31, 1926 in Grady County, GA to the late Albert and Romelle (Barineau)
Harrell. She was a member of the Lakeland United Methodist Church in Lakeland and was a member of the Lakeland Chapter of
the Eastern Star. She was also a member of the Babes Bream and Bass Club. She was employed with Brockway Standard
Containers in Homerville, GA for 31 years prior to her retirement several years ago. Along with her parents, she was preceded
in death by her husband, Clarence (Slim) Giddens, a sister, Martha Spells, a sister and brother-in-law, Nelda & A.Q. Strickland,
a sister and brother-in-law, Roma & Jack Harrell, and a brother and sister-in-law, Murray & Virgie Lee Harrell. Her survivors
include her 1 daughter & son-in-law, Frances (Richard) Kline; 1 son & daughter-in-law, Dennis (Renae) Giddens both of Lakeland,
GA; 2 grandsons & wives, Buck (Valerie) Kline of Naylor, GA; Bryan (Amy) Kline of Guyton, GA; 3 granddaughters Christa (Sam)
Shaw of Lakeland, GA; Lydia (Dusty) Cone of Lake Park, GA; Amanda Bradford of Lakeland, GA; great-grandchildren, Austin
Kline, Darsey Kline, Jordan Kline, Kyler & Garrison Kline, Summer Bradford, Jenna & Brady Shaw; 1 brother-in-law, Homer Spells
of Moultrie, GA; 7 nieces, Sue Barnes & Alice Harrell of Lakeland, GA, Mary Jo Gowan of Climax, GA, Barbara Ann Ruis of
Moultrie, GA, Patty Culpepper of Warner Robbins, GA, Nelda Jean Hurst of Cairo, GA, and Lynda Johnson of Lakeland, FL, 2
nephews, Harrell Lee Strickland, of Warner Robins, GA, Roger Strickland, of TN Funeral services will be Sunday, June 29, 2014
in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Fender Cemetery. Music Funeral Services will be
serving the Giddens family.
GIDDENS, Jean Studstill Giddens
Jean Studstill Giddens, age 81, of Ray City, GA passed away Tuesday April 1, 2014 at her residence after a brief illness. She
was born May 27, 1932 to the late Thomas Julian "Boots" and Maudell Vaughn Studstill in Berrien County, GA. In addition to her
parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jack Giddens and 2 brothers Frank and Tom Studstill. She was a homemaker
and enjoyed fellowship with her many friends. Her survivors include 2 daughters, Julia Yow of Four Oaks, NC; Suzanne Chase of
Greenville, SC; and 1 son, David Giddens of Ray City, GA. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated and a graveside service
will be held Friday, April 4, 2014 in Beaver Dam Cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the family.
GIDDENS, Joe Mack Giddens
Joe Mack Giddens, age 62, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Shands Hospital. He was born on
October 6, 1951 in Lakeland, GA to Madison Chandler, Jr. and Mary Alice (Studstill) Giddens. He began his plumbing career with
Valdosta Plumbing over 40 years ago. In 1975, he started Giddens Plumbing and in 1980 he teamed up with friend and business
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partner, Scott Metts to form G & M Plumbing. Joe Mack had a passion for the outdoors, whether hunting, fishing, or hanging
out with family and friends. He was a member of Buckhead Hunting Club in Quitman, GA. He treasured family, friends and
always lived life to the fullest. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, J. F. and Lizzie Studstill
and grandparents, Madison Chandler, Sr. & Nell Giddens. His survivors include his wife of 28 years, Vicki Giddens of Valdosta,
GA; 2 daughters & son-in-law, Windy "Sissy" Giddens of Valdosta, GA; Rebecca Giddens (Ryan) Townson of Marietta, GA; 2 sons,
Jason Giddens and Justin Giddens both of Valdosta, GA; 1 grandson, Paris Giddens of Valdosta, GA; 1 sister & brother-in-law,
Gail (John) Fischbach of Naylor, GA; his mother-in-law, Christine "Gram" Stewart of Valdosta, GA; aunts & uncles, Ann Johnson
of Waycross, GA, June (Gilbert) Boyette of Tifton, GA, James Raymond Studstill of Valdosta, GA; sisters-in-law & brothers-inlaw, Ellen (Tim) Golden of Valdosta, GA, Donna (Johnny) Dalton of Valdosta, GA, Francis Stewart of Melbourne, FL and a number
of cousins, nieces, and nephews. He will be cremated and a private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers
please make a donation to a charity of your choice. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta will be serving the family.
GIDDENS, Mary Giddens
Mary Giddens, age 79, passed away April 11th at an Arcadia Hospital. She was a former resident of Cherry Lake. Her funeral was
held April 13th at Davenport, FL.
GIDDENS, Orion H Giddens
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, December 3, 2013)
Orion H Giddens, age 89, of Perry, died Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Marshall Health & Rehabilitation Center in Perry. Orion
was born February 12, 1924 in Carbur, FL, to the late Ottis and Julia (Giddens) Giddens. Orion was preceded in death by 3
brothers and 1 sister. Orion was a member of Spring Warrior Church of Christ in Perry. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening,
hunting, and fishing, and going to church. He is survived by his wife of 71 years Mildred Giddens, Perry, FL; 2 sons: Joe (Laura)
Giddens; and Jimmy (Traci) Giddens all of Perry; 1 daughter Gail (Larry) Jackson of Hilliard, FL; 7 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be Saturday, December
7, 2013 at Spring Warrior Church of Christ in Perry. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
GIDDENS, Ruby L. Arrington Parker Giddens
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 10 June 2011)
Ruby L. Arrington Parker Giddens, age 88 of Leesburg died June 3, 2011, at her residence. Funeral Services were Monday, June
6, 2011 at Albany Baptist Church. Interment followed in Crown Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Giddens was born in Wrightsville, GA to
Luther Arrington and Anne L. (White) Arrington Handley, both deceased. She was preceded in death by both of her husbands,
Robert S. Parker, Jr. and Clyde Giddens; and a son, Ralph Jeffery Parker. Mrs. Giddens was a homemaker who in her younger
years, loved to grow her own garden, can her own vegetables, make her children’s clothes, and fish. In her later years, she grew
to love shopping, absolutely loved her grandkids and her ever-present puppies, “Baby” and “Tiny”. She loved spending time with
her family and Albany Baptist Church family. Survivors include her children, Lamar (Dorene) Parker of Leesburg, Charles (Mary)
Parker of Albany, Billy (Carolyn) Parker of Albany, Robert (Cara) Parker, III of Douglas, Joseph Parker of Albany, Bobby
(Debbie) Parker of Douglas, and Debbie Spargo of Albany; grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
Those desiring, please make memorials to the American Cancer Society Dougherty-Lee Unit, P.O. Box 1201 Albany, GA 31702 or
American Heart Association, 5962 Zebulon Rd. #359 Macon, GA 31210. Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors was in charge of
arrangements.
GIDDENS, Tish Giddens
Mrs. Tish Giddens, a former resident died Monday at Davenport, FL after an extended illness. Survivors are her husband, Ira
Giddens of Davenport; four children; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lee Sweat and Mrs. Rosa Moore, of Cherry Lake; one brother, Mr.
C. Sutton, of Hollywood; one step-daughter, Mrs. Lola Gaskins, of Madison and other relatives. Funeral services were held
Wednesday February 12th at Davenport.
GIDDENS, Wilma Taft Giddens
(Abstracted from the February 18, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Wilma Taft Giddens, age 86, died Sunday (Feb. 16, 2014) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities following an extended
illness. She lived most of her life in Waycross and was employed with Ruben Brothers Footwear for many years. She was a
member of Second Baptist Church and the Faithful Sunday School Class. She was a daughter of the late Johnnie Taft and Emma
Douglas Taft. She was married to the late A.K. Giddens, and was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Jim Blackburn Sr.,
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and three brothers, Johnnie Taft Jr., Jack Taft and Carlton Taft. She is survived by 1 daughter, Bonnie Blackburn, of
Waycross; 1 son, Billy (Barbara) Giddens, of Woodstock; 5 grandchildren, Billy A. (Lisa) Giddens, of Woodstock, Milton Bradley
(Nichole) Giddens, of Texarkana, AR, Rebecca Erin (Adam) Kerstetter, of Acworth, Jim (Beth) Blackburn Jr., of Waycross, and
Stacy (Mark) Carson, of Brunswick; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Elsie (Harold) Parrish, of Sanford, FL, and Ann (Dick)
Hughes, of Springfield, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Wednesday at Second Baptist Church. Burial will
follow in Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
GIDDENS, William Ray Giddens
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, February 21, 2015)
Services for William Ray Giddens, Thomasville, are Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home chapel. Mr.
Giddens died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Giddens was born in Dodge County on Jan. 1, 1942, a son of the late
William Ellis Giddens and Vera Beatrice Ursery Giddens. On Jan. 12, 1963, he married Sarah Jane Castleberry Giddens, who
preceded him in death on Aug. 24, 2005. He was a carpenter and machinist at Danco Machinery, served in the U.S. Army and was
a member of Merrillville Baptist Church. He is survived by 1 daughter, Julie L. Pitts Bryan, of Thomasville, 1 son; William E.
(Celina) Giddens, of Thomasville; grandchildren, Misty M. Sellars, Marie Pitts, Specialist George (Erica) Weldon, Tiffany
Weldon, Ellisia Giddens, Matthew Weldon, Lance Cpl. William R. Giddens; 6 great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law and brothersin-law, Elizabeth Bragg, Dagmar Giddens, Joe Castleberry and Gene Castleberry. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vera
Mae Giddens; and a brother, Roy Giddens.
GIGGLE, Lee James Giggle
A funeral for Lee James Giggle, 80, who died Sunday (Oct. 9, 2005) will be held Friday at 3 p.m., at Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E.
Church with the Rev. Abraham Fraizer officiating. He was a native of Claxton but had been a resident of Waycross for many
years. He was a former maintenance supervisor and bus driver for the Waycross School System. He was a veteran of the U.S.
Army. Survivors include one son, Ricky Glover of Savannah; two grandchildren, Fallow Glover and Rachel Johnson, both of
Savannah; a former daughterinlaw, Nancy Wollard of Savannah; one aunt, Willie Lee Reynolds of Savannah; one uncle, Frank
Geiger of Claxton; and other relatives. Visitation will be this evening from 5 to 9 at Fluker Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Oakland Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are with Fluker Funeral Home.
GILBERT, Jessie Blanton Gilbert
Mrs. Jessie Blanton Gilbert, a native of Lee, died Monday at a hospital in Jacksonville following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Gilbert
was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William J. Blanton, of Lee. She moved to Jacksonville in 1912 and a year later married
Lester G. Gilbert, who survives her. She leaves also two sisters, Misses Jennie and Pearl Blanton, both of Jacksonville and a
number of other relatives, Funeral services were held in Jacksonville Wednesday and burial was in Riverside Memorial Park
Cemetery there.
GILBERT, Jimmy Stephens Gilbert Sr.
Jimmy Stephens Gilbert Sr., 69, died Wednesday morning (July 3, 2013) at Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon after an
extended illness. He was a native of Pearson, but lived most of his life in Waycross. He was currently residing in Baxley. He was
the owner and operator of Gilbert Construction and member of Real Life Church of God in Macon. He was the son of the late
Elijah Gilbert. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Joe Gilbert. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Hiott Gilbert, of
Baxley; two daughters, Melissa Turner (husband Bo), of Macon, and Teresa Prevatt (husband Chris), of Waycross; three sons,
the Rev. Mike Gilbert (girlfriend Rebecca), of Columbus, Ohio, Steve Gilbert (wife Rachel), of Waycross, and the Rev. Victor
Gilbert (wife Melinda), of Douglas; eight grandchildren, Stephen Gilbert, Blake, Dalton and Connor Turner, Bryce Prevatt, Reed,
Hannah and Raigan Gilbert; one great-grandchild, Ryder Gilbert; his mother, Lucy Corbitt Gilbert, of Douglas; two brothers,
Tommy Gilbert, of Chatsworth, and Greg Gilbert, of Lafayette; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday at New Life Christian Worship Center in Douglas. Burial will follow at Mt. Green Cemetery in Millwood. Music Funeral
Home, Waycross, is in charge of arrangements.
GILBERT, Johnnie Gilbert
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, March 30, 2011)
Mr. Johnnie Gilbert, age 75 of Homerville, passed away Tuesday. March 22, 2011 at Satilla Regional Medical Center in Waycross,
GA following a short illness. A native of Nicholls, GA Mr. Gilbert was born on October 7, 1935, son of Walter Joe Sr. and
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Andelia Jordan Gilbert. He retired from the US Army after 22 years of service and was a member of Harvest Time Church of
God in Homerville. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Gilbert of Homerville; two step-sons, Timmy Lee of Waycross, and Greg
Lee of Douglas; four step-daughters, Carla Lee of Parma, Ohio, Sandy Aldridge of Waycross, Cindy Zirkle of Lakeland, Angie Lee
of Pearson, GA; one sister, Annie Mae Harrell of Millwood; 13 step- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services for Mr. Gilbert were held Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Harvest Time Church of God in Homerville. The interment
followed in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Pearson, with full Military Honors rendered by a US Army Honor Guard Contingent from
Ft. Stewart, GA. Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, was in charge of the arrangements.
GILBERT, Joseph Enoch Gilbert
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 31 December 2009)
Mr. Joseph Enoch Gilbert, age 62, of Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, December 14, 2009, at Coffee Regional Medical
Center in Douglas, GA. Mr. Gilbert a native of Ware County, GA was born on January 30, 1947. He is the son of Lucy Lee
Corbett Gilbert and the late Elijah Gilbert. He was a Veteran of the US Navy having served during the Viet Nam War and he
was a retired US Postal Worker with the US Postal Service. Survivors include: wife: Evelyn Everett Gilbert; son: Scott Gilbert,
Douglas, GA; daughter: Amy Adams, Douglas, GA; mother: Lucy Lee Gilbert, Douglas, GA; brothers: Tommy Gilbert, Chatsworth,
GA, Jimmy Gilbert, Baxley, GA, Greg Gilbert, Lafayette, GA; grandchildren: Peyton Gilbert, Macy Bennett, Camden Bennett,
Reagan Adams and Coleman Adams. Funeral services were Thursday, December 17, 2009, at the New Life Worship Center. Burial
followed in the Sand Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Coffee County, GA. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GILBERT, Mary E. Gilbert
Mrs. Mary E. Gilbert, 74, of Saint Cloud, FL passed away on Saturday, April 9th, 2011 at her residence. Mary was born in Mount
Carmel, IL on August 1, 1936, the daughter of the late Earl and Jennie M. (Smith) Thompson. She is survived by one son, Donald,
husband of Lafils Gilbert of Saint Cloud, FL; two daughters, Marie wife of Donnie Collins of Thomasville, GA; and Angie wife of
Bruce Smith of Saint Cloud; 6 grandchildren: Don Gilbert, Caroline Aston, Richard Gilbert, Kelly Heath, BeaBea Chastain,
Cheyene Smith; and one great-grandchild, Kaidence Heath. Mary is also survived by two sisters, Tommie wife of Frank Salter of
Saint Cloud, Juanita Thompson of Tennessee and a brother, Larry Thompson of Alabama. The family will receive friends on
Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Fisk Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Monday, April 18 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Quitman,
Georgia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her memory to the American Cancer Society or New Faith
Community Church of Holopaw, 5000 Holopaw Rd., Holopaw, FL 34773.
GILBERT, Robert Lee Gilbert, Sr.
Mr. Robert Lee Gilbert, Sr., 69, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 in the South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, following a
short illness. Mr. Gilbert was born May 15, 1943 in Macclenny, FL to the late William L. Gilbert, Sr. and Martha Ree Register
Gilbert and lived in Clinch County for several years, he had worked for D.L. Lee and Sons and was a member of the Place of
Blessing Church of God. Survivors are two daughters, Ruby McKown of Valdosta and Felicia Thomas of Homerville; three sons,
Robert Lee Gilbert, Jr. of Lake Park, Stephen Gilbert of Lakeland, FL and Cassidy Finch of Homerville; three sisters, Helen
Stalvey, Christine Pittman and Doris Corbitt all of Homerville; one brother: William L. “W.L.” Gilbert, Jr. of Alma, GA; 12
grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, and a number of other relatives. Memorialization was by cremation. Roundtree Funeral
Home was in charge of the arrangements.
GILBERT, Walter Joe Gilbert, Jr.
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 6 November 2009)
Mr. Walter Joe Gilbert, Jr., age 78 of Pearson, GA passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at South Georgia Medical Center in
Valdosta, GA following an extended illness. A native of Coffee County, Mr. Gilbert was born November 29, l930, the son of
Walter Joe, Sr. and Andelia Jordan Gilbert. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and a member of Local #321 Operating
Engineers Union in Lansing, MI. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. His church membership was at Hargraves
Chapel Church in Millwood, GA. His first wife Dovie Ivey Gilbert preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife: Alice Stone
Gilbert of Pearson, GA; 2 daughters: Ladonna (Greg) Gilbert of Hazlehurst, GA and Lisa (John) Kooti of Americus, GA; 5 sons:
Walter Joe (Tammy) Gilbert III of Fitzgerald, GA, Christopher (Lisa) Donley of Douglas, GA, Wallace (Lessie) Youngblood of
Pearson, GA, Sim (Linda) Youngblood of Pearson, GA and Tony (Christy) Youngblood of Millwood, GA; 1 brother: Johnny H.
(Jeanie) Gilbert of Homerville, GA; 2 sisters: Annie Harrell of Millwood, GA and Lucille Wheeler of Douglas, GA; 14
grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Gilbert were Friday, October
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30, 2009, at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. The interment followed in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Relihan Funeral Home of
Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.
GILBERT, Wilmarie Dickey Gilbert
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Aug 22nd, 2011)
Wilmarie Dickey Gilbert, age 63, died Saturday, August 20, 2011 in Tallahassee. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, at
Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel with burial at Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 PM Wednesday at Beggs
Funeral Home. She was born on June 24, 1948 and lived all of her life in Madison. She retired from ARC after 30 years of
service. She was a member of Lee United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband: James N. “Jim” Gilbert of Lee, 2
sons: Arthur “Artie” Gilbert (Maria) of Madison and Shane Gilbert (Kristina) of Lee; 1 daughter: Diane Gilbert Smith (Stuart) of
Madison: 2 brothers: Charlie Dickey (Jane) of Lee, and Roy C. Dickey (Gail) of Greenville; 2 sisters-in-Law Lois Wood (Art) of
Illinois, and Julia Sterchi (Ed) of Missouri; Brother-in-Law Paul Biggers of Illinois; 8 Grandchildren: Alicia , Huston, and Taylor
Smith, Hannah, Tyler, Jared, Garrett and Parker Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her parents: Carroll Edward and Wilma
Park Dickey; and 1 son: David Neil Gilbert.
GILBRETH, George W. Gilbreth
HOMERVILLE – George Wesley Gilbreth, 83, died Tuesday (Jan. 31, 2006) at Clinch Memorial Hospital, following an extended
illness. A native of Bexter County, Ala., he had lived in Homerville since 1954. He was a member of New Vision Church of God
and was retired from the State Highway Department. He was the son of the late Thomas Denton Gilbreth and Bethany George
Gilbreth. He was preceded in death by one son, Johnny Gilbreth. Survivors include his wife, Margie Lujaine Neal Gilbreth of
Homerville: three daughters, Lois Faye Tanner of Tifton, Mary Sue Gilbreth and Charlene G. West, both of Homerville; three
sons, David E. Gilbreth of McDonough, Robert D. Gilbreth of Inverness, Ill., and Bobby N. Gilbreth of Auburndale, Fla.; one
brother, James Gilbreth of Homerville; nine grandchildren and several other relatives.A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m.
at New Vision Church of God. Burial will be in the Pine Forest Cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral home where the
family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. Roundtree
Funeral Home is serving the Gilbreth Family.
GILCHRIST, Mrs. J. M. Gilchrist
Mrs. J. M. Gilchrist, age 77, died last Friday of a heart attack in the Gadsden County Hospital. She had lived at Chattahoochee
58 years and was a member of the Chattahoochee Baptist Church. Survivors are two sons, Mack Gilchrist of Chattahoochee; and
Harold Gilchrist of Gonzales, LA; and one daughter, Mrs. Ed Merritt of Chattahoochee; four grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; one sister Mrs. W. T. Hollingsworth of Madison; and one brother, Mr. Frank McPherson of Pensacola; and a
number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday in the Chattahoochee Baptist Church with burial in the
Presbyterian Church Cemetery at Smyrna.
GILES, H. C. Giles
H. C. Giles, age 66, of Greenville died in the local hospital Monday after an extended illness. He was a native of Colquitt County,
GA and lived in Thomasville for a number of years before coming to Greenville twenty-one years ago. He was a mechanic and
operated a blacksmith business in Greenville. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Birdie Sherrod Giles, of Greenville; one son, B. A.
Giles, of Chattanooga, TN; two daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Younger, of Macon, GA and Mrs. Hugh Hammock, of Jacksonville; five
grandchildren, one brother and one sister. Services were held Tuesday in the Greenville Baptist Church with interment in
Evergreen Cemetery.
GILHOUSEN, Mildred Gilhousen
Miss Mildred Gilhousen, fifteen year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Gilhousen of Cherry Lake, died at the home of her parents
Sunday afternoon about 1:30 o’clock. Besides her grief-stricken parents, Miss Gilhousen is survived by four brothers and four
sisters, also two grandparents, as well as other relatives. Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at four
o’clock with burial at the Cherry Lake Cemetery.
GILL, Ada Thigpen Gill
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Ada Thigpen Gill died suddenly Friday at his home near Greenville. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and was the
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Thigpen. She was a member of the Sharon Primitive Baptist Church. She is
survived by her husband, Mr. Henry Gill of Greenville; 2 daughters, Mrs. Pat Tsimpedes of Birmingham, AL; Mrs. Muriel Scott of
Greenville; 1 step-son, Jimmy Gill of Madison; 9 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 1 brother, Dan Thigpen of Greenville; 2
sisters, Mrs. R. C. Bishop of Madison; Mrs. J. A. Taylor of White Springs. Graveside services were held Sunday in Hensey
Cemetery.
GILL, Cameron Ethan Gill
Cameron Ethan Gill, age 24, of Waycross, died suddenly Wednesday (Feb. 12, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross.
He was a native of Ware County and attended Waycross High School. He was a member of Hebardville Baptist Church. He was
preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Willie Jerry Lee. Survivors include his parents, Timothy “Timmy” Phillip
Thompson and Karen “Lisa” Lee Thompson, of Waycross; maternal grandmother, Cheryl Gainey Boatright, of Waycross; paternal
grandmother, Aldine Grueshesky, of Texas; paternal grandfather, Marvin Gill, of South Carolina; and a brother, Caleb Dylan
Thompson, of Waycross. The funeral will be held Sunday at Crosby Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Old Pinegrove Church
Cemetery in Bacon County. The family is meeting in Waycross at the home of Cheryl Boatright, 1100 Atlantic Ave. Crosby
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GILL, Corrine Lynn Gill
(Abstracted from the 11 July 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
PATTERSON — Corrine Lynn Gill, age 74, of Patterson, passed away Thursday (July 9, 2015) at Baptist Village following an
extended illness. Born in Patterson, Aug. 22, 1940, she lived most of her life in Pierce County. A pastor’s wife for more than 52
years, she had a gift of service and always saw the needs of others before herself. She was a homemaker and caregiver who
loved to cook and bake for those in need. She was a member of Offerman Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her
parents, William Lang and Alice Mae Jacobs Lynn, her husband, the Rev. Alvin W. Gill, a daughter, Marilyn Gill, a son, Donnie Gill,
two sisters, Joyce Belk and Carrie Douberly, and three brothers, Wilbur Lynn, Danny Lynn and Robert Lynn. Survivors include 3
children, Carolyn Gill (Jerry) Davis of Patterson, Laura Ann Gill (Brian) Dubberly of Douglas, and Timothy Gill of Patterson; 2
sisters, Carolyn June (Randall) Dowling of Harriett’s Bluff, and Betty Dowling of Waycross; 3 brothers, James (Rae Dean) Lynn
of Bradenton, FL, David (Regina) Lynn of Patterson, and Lee (Juanita) Lynn of Waycross; 13 grandchildren, Shannon (Tracy)
Moody, Gabe (Amy) Gill, Heather Gill (Jamie) Reddish, Freddie (Shirley) Walker, Davy (Angie) Davis, Michael (Daun) Davis, John
(Elisha) Davis, Jeffery (Jessica) Davis, Kristina (Mike) Saylor, Brian (Lauren) Dubberly Jr., James (Elizabeth) Gill, Joshua
(Kaylen) Gill and Faith Gill; 26 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other
relatives. The funeral will be Sunday at Offerman Baptist Church. Interment will be in the New Home Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of
Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
GILL, Everett Lee Gill Jr.
BLACKSHEAR — The funeral for Everett Lee Gill Jr., age 60, was held Thursday in the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment was in
the Offerman Cemetery.
GILL, Everett Lee Gill, Sr.
OFFERMAN - Everett Lee "Buddy" Gill Sr., 72, of Offerman, passed away Thursday morning (Oct. 9, 2008) at Satilla Regional
Medical Center in Waycross. A native and lifelong resident of Pierce County, he was a farmer and a carpenter. He was of the
Baptist faith. He was a son of the late Robert Earnest and Willie Courtney Crosby Gill, and was also preceded in death by a son,
John Leonard Gill. He is survived by his wife, Sally Grace Thomas Gill, of Offerman; three sons and two daughters-in-law,
Everett and Donna Gill Jr., of Patterson, Lonnie E. Gill, Randy and Huiyon Gill, both of Offerman; two sisters and a brother-inlaw, Josie McBee, of Jesup, and Lovie and Eddie Guest, of Offerman; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Marvin and Kathleen Gill,
Monroe and Sue Gill, both of Offerman; a special niece, Brenda Denison, of Offerman; nine grandchildren, Keshia Hodgkin,
Heather Luke, Kimberly Gill, Danielle Gill, Tasha Gill, Amber Gill, Joseph Boyette, Larry Boyette and Vivian Boyette; five greatgrandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at Offerman
Church of God. Interment will be in the Offerman Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of
arrangements.
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GILL, Gene Autry Gill
Mr. Gene Autry Gill, age 77, of Nicholls, passed away suddenly Monday, December 22, 2015, at his residence. He was a native of
Ware County but had lived in Nicholls most of his life. Gene was son of the late Ellie Jay Gill and Catherine Youngblood Gill and
was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Morgan Gill, daughter in law, Donna Baisden Gill, and a sister, Katherine Youngblood.
He was in the Pest Control business for many years. Survivors include 2 sons, Michael (Patricia) Gill and Glen Gill of Nicholls; 2
step-sons, Richard Lee Henry of Phoenix City, AL, and Gary (Edith) Gill of Olive Branch, MS; 1 daughter, Donna (Jimmy) Bonner
of Williston, FL; 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be held
Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, at Hall Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GILL, Gerald Gill
Gerald Gill, 76, of Hoboken, died Wednesday evening (Aug. 29, 2012) at Bayview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Nahunta
after an extended illness. He was born in Tift County to the late Thomas and Willie Pitts Gill. He lived in Waycross for many
years and in Hoboken for the last 27 years. He was an insurance adjuster with Crawford and Company Insurance Adjusters and
retired in 2002. He was a former member of University Boulevard Church of God and most recently a member of Christ Church.
He loved NASCAR racing and baseball, and always took in stray animals and cared for them. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by one sister, Lucille McDaniel, two brothers, Thurman Gill and Virgil Gill. Survivors include his wife of 32
years, Maggie Gill, of Hoboken; three sons, Gerald Gill Jr., of Centerville, Anthony Gill, of Nashville, and Stacy Gill, of Daytona
Beach, FL; two step-children, Robert Carver Jr., of Dacula, and Melissa Coleman, of Roswell; eight grandchildren, Kenny Carver,
Christopher Carver, Shevin Weinstein, Hunter Coleman, Kyle Gill, Janna Gill, Audrey Gill and Faith Gill; seven greatgrandchildren; one brother, Billy Gill, of Virginia; one sister, Ruth Cauthen, of Tifton; and numerous nieces, nephews and other
relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday at noon at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at
Oakridge Cemetery in Tifton. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Okefenokee Humane
Society, 1501 Blackwell St., Waycross, GA 31501.
GILL, Lessie Faye Chaney Tuten Gill
(Abstracted from the April 7, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
BLACKSHEAR — Lessie Faye Chaney Tuten Gill, age 74, of Blackshear, passed away Saturday (April 5, 2014) at Gardenview
Assisted Living. Born in Coffee County Dec. 7, 1939, she lived in Pierce County for many years. She was a seamstress working in
the local sewing factory and was a member of Jamestown Baptist Church. She loved to sew, fish and tend to her flowers as well
as doing arts and crafts. She was a daughter of the late Dan and Eunice Murray Chaney. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Jack Robert Tuten Sr., and her sister, Annette Smith. Survivors include 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Jim (Barbara)
Gerhardt, of Columbus, NC, Jack (Ida) Tuten, of Waycross, and Steve (Ilana) Tuten, of Boulder, MT; 2 daughters, Debra
Yarbrough, of Blackshear, and Darlene Beecher, of Waycross; 10 grandchildren, Denise Tuten, Tonya Tuten, Jack Tuten,
Michael Tuten, Eric Tuten, Logan Gerhardt, Derik Beecher, Terri Beecher, Kelly Tuten and Bradley Yarbrough; 11 greatgrandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Tuesday in the Pearson-Dial Chapel.
Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery at a later date. Memorialization is by cremation. The family will also receive friends at
the home of Ann Gill, 528 Napier St., Blackshear. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc. of Blackshear is in charge of the
arrangements.
GILL, Luke Gill
Luke Gill, 21, of Nahunta, died Saturday (Sept. 24, 2005) unexpectedly in Glynn County. He was born in DeKalb County. His
parents are Michael James and Carolyn Elaine Hickox Gill, of Nahunta. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Darius
and Alice Richardson Gill and Frances Duke. He worked as a laborer in land clearing with Johns Construction and was of the
Baptist faith. He served his country with the U.S. Army, during which time he won many awards with his marksmanship. He will
be missed by many friends and loved ones, said a family friend. He is survived by his parents; seven brothers and sisters, Jacob
and Samantha Gill, of Jekyll Island, Darius Gill, of Nahunta, Rory Gill, of Thomasville, Selina Godbolt, of Waycross, Max Gill, of
Thomasville, and Mike Gill Jr., of Jekyll Island; his maternal grandmother, Lois Duke, of Pacific Grove, Calif.; and several nieces,
nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends. A memorial service will be held Thursday evening at 6 o'clock at
Riverside Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Wainright officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service
(between 7 and 8) at the church. Memorialization will be by Cremation. Arrangements are with Chambless-Frye Funeral Home of
Nahunta.
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GILL, Rannel Elvin Gill
LYONS — Rannel Elvin Gill, 80, died late Friday afternoon (Aug. 26, 2005) at the Toombs Nursing Home in Lyons A native of
Pierce County, he had lived in Lyons for the past five years. He was a World War II veteran having served in the Rome, Italy
and Southern France campaigns and was also a recipient of the Bronze Star. He was a member of Crawford Avenue Baptist
Church in Augusta. He was the son of the late William (Willie) Thomas and Marie Clark Gill and was also preceded in death by a
brother, Wayne Gill. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Nancy Gill of Eustis, Fla.; two grandchildren,
Meredith Gill and Josh Gill; three sisters, Thelma Thornton of Raiford, Fla., Dorothy Rye of Erin, Tenn. and Carolyn Crump of
Bristol; a brother and sister-n-law, Thomas and Anna Gill of Waycross; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A
funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Pearson-Treadwell Chapel. Burial will be in the New Home Cemetery. Visitation will
be tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the
Toombs Nursing Home, 181 Oxley Drive, Lyons, Ga. 30436. Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online register at
www.pearsontreadwell.com. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GILL, Riley E. Gill
(Abstracted from the August 12, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
The Rev. Riley E. Gill, age 86, of Alma, passed away Sunday (Aug. 10, 2014) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross after a
short illness. He was a native of Pierce County but lived in Alma for many years. He was the son of the late Riley Allen Gill and
Cora Mae Crosby Gill. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Loretta Johnson, his wives, Bertha Ivalee Walker Gill and Evelyn
Black Turner Gill, four brothers, Alvin Gill, Clyde Allen Gill, James M. Gill and Thomas Gill, and three sisters, Louise Elizabeth
Gill, Isabelle Gill and Thedious Brown. He was carpenter and building contactor for many years, a minister for 55 years and
served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include 1 son, Ronnie Eldon (Patty) Gill; 2 daughters, Susan
Marline (Jack) Cason and Kathy (Randy) Anderson, of Patterson; 1 brother, Floyd Gill; 1 sister, Diane Walker; 8 grandchildren
and 13 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Wednesday at Offerman Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Offerman
Cemetery in Patterson. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GILL, Stevie Gill
LYONS — “Stevie” Gill, age 46, of Lyons, died Saturday (Jan. 3, 2015) at his home after an extended illness. He was a native of
Waycross, which is where he lived until moving to Lyons 15 years ago. He was a 1986 graduate of Southside Christian School and
a graduate of Waycross-Ware Technical School for heating and air. He was the manager of Baker Brothers Distributing in
Vidalia, and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Lyons. He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Shirah Gill. He
was an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Nancy Gill; 2 daughters, Amanda Gill and Melanie Gill, all of
Lyons; his parents, Royce and Willene Gill, of Waycross; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Delton and Virginia Drawdy, of
Waycross. The funeral was scheduled for Monday at Liberty Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens.
Those desiring may make memorial donations to the Liberty Baptist Church Mission Fund, P.O. Box 410, Lyons, GA 30436. Ronald
V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.
GILLEAN, Alva Wood Gillean
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 8 October 2015)
GREENVILLE - Alva Wood Gillean passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015 at his home. Funeral services will be Sunday, October
11, 2015 at Beggs Funeral Home with burial at Concord Baptist Church. He was born in Tampa on August 25, 1916 and was a longtime resident of Jacksonville, FL, as well as Madison. He is survived by his wife Lois Gillean, 3 sons: Harry (Andrea) Gillean of
Palatka, FL, Michael (Libby) Gillean of Fruit Cove, FL, and Charles (Pat) Gillean of Greenville, FL; 8 grandchildren and 9 great
grandchildren. He retired from the Railway Postal Service and served in the US Navy.
GILLEAN, Nola Wood Gillean
Nola Wood Gillean, age 70, of Lakeland died Monday. Mrs. Gillean was a former resident of Madison County and the daughter of
the Late Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Wood of Lovett. Mrs. Gillean had taught in the local schools of Polk County for a number of years.
She was a member of the Baptist Church, the Eastern Star and the Rebecca Lodge. She is survived by her husband Mr. H. C.
Gillean; one son Mr. Alva W. Gillean of Jacksonville; one daughter Mrs. Avis Leynes of Lakeland; five grandchildren; one greatgrandchild and one sister, Mrs. J. W. Loper of Madison. Funeral services will be held today (Friday) at Beggs Funeral Home with
burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
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GILLEON, George B. Gilleon
George B. Gilleon, age 78, died at his home two miles west of Greenville Wednesday. He moved to Greenville in 1938 from South
Carolina, and was engaged in the grocery business there. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Gilleon, of Greenville; two sons,
John B. Gilleon and Marvin J. Gilleon, both of Orlando, one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Farehand, of Orlando; one brother, Clarence
Gilleon, of Hattiesburg, MS; two sisters, Mrs. Belle Bohannan, of Hazelhurst, GA; and Mrs. Mary Lloyd, of Phoenix City, AL.
Graveside services were held Thursday in Hensey Cemetery, four miles west of Greenville.
GILLESPIE, James Edward Gillespie
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 24 November 2009)
Mr. James Edward Gillespie, age 75, of Callahan, passed away October 25, 2009, at home following a battle with cancer. He was
born in Douglas, GA to the late Vernon Gillespie and Ora Lee Burnam. He retired from the United States Air Force as a TSGT in
charge of Ammunitions and also from Benton Machine Works where he worked as a machinist manufacturing parts. He is
survived by his wife: Carlene Bowen Gillespie; daughters: Nannette (Ted) Fleming of Callahan and Peggy (Jim) Landrum of
Hilliard; one granddaughter: Ashley Landrum; brothers: Carlton (Mary Lou) Gillespie of Douglas; Bert (Barbara) Gillespie of
Tampa; Lonnie Gillespie of Jacksonville, and sister Nell Hutchinson of Douglas; and other family members. He had a great love
for his family and friends. He loved to work the land and "tinker" on various projects from rebuilding a boat, repairing lawn
mowers, carpentry and any project the family needed help on. Services were Friday, Oct. 30, at Hardage-Giddens Town &
Country Chapel, 7242 Normandy Boulevard. Burial followed in the Jacksonville National Cemetery. Life celebration was after his
funeral services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast FL,
Jacksonville.
GILLEY, Hortense Randle Gilley
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL June 26th, 2014)
Hortense Randle Gilley, age 85, of Monticello, FL passed away, Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Capital Regional Medical Center. She
was converted at an early age and joined Kiokee Missionary Baptist Church and later in life joined Memorial Missionary Baptist
Church. She was educated at Arlington High School in Early County. Forever holding fond memories in their hearts are her
children: 3 sons: Olester (Sharon) Gilley of Hinesville, GA, Stanley (Marilyn) Gilley of Atlanta, GA, and Issac Gilley Sr. of
Monticello, FL; 6 daughters: Mary E. Mathis of Atlanta, GA, Ethel Gilley of Hammond, IN, Daisy (Greg) Horne of Birmingham,
AL, Essie Gilley of Atlanta, GA, Lillian (Ronald) Sheffield of Atlanta, GA, Margaret Gilley of Monticello, FL; 2 grandchildren
raised as her children: Doshia (Benjy) Wiggins and Michael “Duke” Huggins Jr. both of Monticello, FL; 25 grandchildren; 12
great grandchildren; 2 brothers: Ronald (Brenda) Randle and Frank (Patricia) Randle of Albany, GA, 4 sisters: Elaine Britt of
Atlanta, GA, Zetta Crowder of Madison, WI, Annie Bell Daniels and Cassandra Randle both of Albany, GA; sister-in-laws: Katie
Mae Randle of Monticello, FL, Katie Randle of Albany, GA, Mattie Randle of Dawson, GA, Sanda Randle of Albany, GA, along with
a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband George “Dut” Gilley; a daughter
Doshia Gilley; three sons: George Gilley Jr., Joseph Gilley and Albert Gilley; six brothers: Walter Randle Jr., Alberdine Randle,
Shelly Randle, Raphael Randle, I. W. Randle and Donald Randle and one sister: Annester Randle. Funeral services will be
Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, with interment at Pallbearers Cemetery. Hagan & Bradwell
Funeral Service, 175 N. Railroad St. Monticello, Fl is in charge of the services.
GILLIAM, Clara Virginia Bennett Sites Gilliam
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 3 August 2015)
Clara Virginia Bennett Sites Gilliam passed away at Madison Rehabilitation Center in Madison, Florida on August 3, 1915. She was
95 years old. Clara was born on June 27, 1920 in West Virginia to Claude and Della Bennett. She married George Franklin Sites
in 1936 and had six children. The family moved to Arizona where they worked together to build two houses. George worked for
Shell Oil Company in the daytime while Clara made the blocks to build the house. In 1955 the family moved to Florida where
Clara started a drapery business. Shelfer Blitch of Quincy recommended her to all their customers. Clara and George divorced
in 1962. In 1969 Clara married William Clyde Gilliam Jr. William had three children from a prior marriage, Tony, Evelyn and
Barbara. The family moved to Alaska where they homesteaded and lived off the land before buying property in Glennallen.
While living in Alaska, at the age of 65 Clara shot and dressed a moose while William attended a family member’s funeral.
They became active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Glennallen. They retired and moved
to Greenville, Florida in 1998. The funeral services will be at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1374 W. Base St.
Madison, Florida. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Clara was preceded in death by her husband William Clyde Gillian,
two sons, William George Sites and Thaymer C. Sites, granddaughter Rockcenna Lynn, and 2 great grandchildren Charles Durbin
and Justine Sites. She is survived by 4 children Ira John Sr. (Eloise) Sites, Lowell Zane (Lucretia) Sites, Fannie Hope (Wilmer)
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Smith, and Swinton James Sites, 3-step-children, Anthony Gilliam, Barbara Gilliam, Evelyn Gilliam, 15 grandchildren,
Dinah (Mark) Foster, Clara (Tom) Becker, Gina Murphy and William-Billy (Joanne) Sites, Wilmer Chason Smith (Sue Cole),
Deborah Hope Smith Frederick, Ira John Jr. (Tonya) Sites, Edward A. Sites, Sherry R. Massey, Rhonda Lynn Sites, Dena Nicole
Sites, Dawn Michelle Hoem, Eric Wayne Sites, Paul Sites, 7 step grandchildren, 24-great grandchildren, 11 step great
grandchildren and 22 great-great grandchildren.
GILLIARD, Ammie Lou Gilliard
Ammie Lou Gilliard, age 83, of Waycross, died Monday (Feb. 15, 2016) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House after an extended
illness. She was born in Valdosta to the late Jessie Trueluck and Annie William Trueluck. She made her home in Ware County
since 1973. She was a retired seamstress from Waycross Sportswear Company. She was a member of Gospel Lighthouse Church
since Feb. 4, 1979. She loved her church and her church family and she was always so thankful how loving they were to her.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ezra Gilliard, a grandson, Joey Chancey, two brothers, Job
Trueluck and Moses Tolle, and three sisters, Jessie Lee Rewis, Betty Cumbus and Lucille Johns. She is survived by three
children, Betty (Jimmy) Steedley of Fargo, Jacky Chauncey of Fargo, Marlene (Kenny) Shirley of Homerville; 7 grandchildren; 2
step-grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Robbie Sowell of Nashville; and numerous nieces, nephews and other
relatives. A funeral will be Friday at Gospel Lighthouse Church. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral
Home is handling the arrangements.
GILLIARD, Buck Gilliard
Buck Gilliard, colored man who worked for many years on the Fraleigh Tobacco Farm, died last Friday and was buried here
Saturday. He left his brother’s place several days ago to come to town and fell down on the way. It was not until two or three
days later that he was found, alive but in bad shape, and death ensued the following Friday.
GILLIARD, Cary Wesley Gilliard
Cary Wesley Gilliard, age 70 of Douglas, GA, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in
Douglas, GA, following an extended illness. Mr. Gilliard was born on December 22, 1940, in Waycross, GA, to Wesley and Cleo
Mae Gilliard. He was employed by Walmart as a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Ellen Virginia (Thrift) Gilliard; 3 sons,
Buddy (Heather) Gilliard of Douglas, Jason (Ashley) Gilliard of Douglas, and Danny Gilliard of Albany, GA; 1 daughter, Tammy
(Terry) Webb of McRae, GA; 2 brothers, J. R. (Ernie Mae) Gilliard of Waycross and Jerry (Barbara) Gilliard of Blackshear; 3
sisters, Carolyn (Jack) Mixon of Waycross, Joan (Delvis) Dial of Manor, GA, and Lorene (Tom) Fournier of Hilliard, FL; 15
grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Friday, December 9, 2011, at
the Camp Branch Church of God in Manor, GA. Interment followed at the Camp Branch Church of God Cemetery. Sims Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements.
GILLIARD, James Edward Gilliard
Mr. James Edward Gilliard, age 28, of Douglas, GA, passed away on August 7, 2010, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Savannah, GA.
Mr. Gilliard, a native of Coffee County, GA, was born on April 7, 1982. He was the son of late Larry Gilliard. He was a truck
driver for the Coffee County Road Dept. Funeral services were Monday, August 9, 2010, at the Shiloh House of Prayer near
Douglas, GA. Burial followed in the Oak Grove Holiness Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include his mother and step-father:
Debra Kay Royal (David) Cheshire of Homerville, GA; brothers: Drew (Jessica) Gilliard and Jason (Dayna) Gilliard of Douglas,
GA; and 1 step-sister: Telicia Cheshire of Homerville, GA. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GILLIARD, John Edward Gilliard
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 22 September 2015)
Mr. John Edward (Eddie) Gilliard, age 56, of Fleming, GA, passed away suddenly Friday, September 11th, 2015, at the Liberty
County Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Bacon County but had lived in the Richmond Hill Fleming area the past 45
years. He was son of the late Edward Leo Gilliard and Mary Yvonne Rigdon Batten. Eddie was a self-employed commercial truck
driver for many years. Survivors include his wife of 14 years Linda House Bullock Gilliard of Fleming; 1 son James Edward
(Wendy) Gilliard of Ormond Beach, FL; 1 daughter, Nikki Gilliard of Midway, GA; 2 step-sons Don (Crystle) Bullock of Silsbee,
TX, Brian Kirby of Richmond Hill, GA; 1 sister Rhonda (Autrey) Merritt of Nicholls; 6 grandchildren Drake, Spencer, Bethany
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and Haily Gilliard, Preston Cowart and John McPhearson and a special great niece Kinsley Carver. Funeral services will be held
Wednesday at Crosby Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Mercer Cemetery in Bacon County.
GILLIARD, Rachael Crews Gilliard
Rachael Crews Gilliard, 68, died Sunday (July 23, 2006) at St. Vincent's Medical Center following an extended illness. She was a
native of Hilliard, Fla. and was a daughter of the late John Samuel Crews and Selma Estelle Bradley Crews. She was a member
of Woodard Chapel Congregational Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jessy "Carroll" Gilliard, of Waycross;
three daughters, Teresa Gail Music-Dowdy (husband Jeff), of Jacksonville, Fla., Donna Rena Stafford, of Ocala, Fla., and
Christina Keene, of Daytona Beach, Fla.; six stepchildren, Toni Turner (husband Richard), of Baxley, Terry Gilliard (wife
Christine), of Apopka, Fla., Troy Gilliard (wife Trish), of Mt. Dora, Fla., Steve Gilliard (wife Robin), of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.,
April Shaw, of Mt. Dora, Fla., and Pat Wynn (husband Ken), of Clyattville, Ga.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren;
three sisters, Lou Strickland (husband William), of Homerville, Peggy Foster, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Vonnie Ryals (husband
Bob), of Callahan; three brothers, Woody Crews and Roger Crews (wife Margarette), both of Waycross, and James Crews (wife
Linda), of Jamestown; numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Music Funeral Home Chapel.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mill Creek Cemetery in Hilliard, Fla. The family will be receiving friends
at the funeral home this evening from 6 to 8. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at
www.musicfuneralhome.com
GILLIS, Bernice Cornelius Jones Gillis
Bernice Cornelius Jones Gillis, 75, of Waycross, died early Monday (April 17, 2006) at Satilla Regional Medical Center following
an extended illness. She was a native of Ware County and lived most of her life in Ware and Pierce counties. She was preceded
in death by her parents, Daniel David Jones and Macy Smith Jones, and two brothers, Nathan and Simon Jones. She was a
homemaker and of the Church of God Faith. Survivors include her husband, Marion Gillis, of Waycross; two daughters, Cathy
Wilkerson, of Waycross, and Shirley McClain (husband Raymond), of Newnan; two sons, Steve Pickett, of Macon, and Dale
Galloway (wife Marsha Ann), of Montgomery, Ala.; one stepson, Ernie Athey (wife Gail), of Salisbury, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; a sister, Ophelia Sharpe, of Mershon; her sisters-in-law, Brenda Allagood (husband William), of
Blackshear, and Joanne Jones, of Blackshear; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be held
at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Martha Memorial Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening from 6 until 8 at Smith
Funeral Home in Blackshear. Online Condolences may be expressed online at www.smithfuneralhome.us Smith Funeral Home of
Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
GILLIS, Helen Gillis
Helen Gillis, five years of age died in the Medical Center in Gainesville July 2 nd. Survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John F.
Gillis, three sisters, Mildred, Nell and Judy; and two brothers, James and Ronald, all of Greenville. Funeral services were held
Sunday in the Greenville First Baptist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
GILLIS, James Hilton Gillis
(Abstracted from 25 November 2015 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida)
USAF Lieutenant Colonel James Hilton Gillis, age 75, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away on
November 23. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jackie Beverly Gillis; daughters: Christy Gillis, Sterling Gillis, Jaime Gillis
Carter and Suzy Gillis Zahorik and 9 grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made in James’ name to the National Rifle
Association. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Nov. 29, at Goose Pasture Trail on Lake Lamonia, Tallahassee, FL.
GILLIS, Jonnie S. Gillis
Mrs. Jonnie S. Gillis, age 89 of Douglas, GA, passed away Monday, July 29, 2013, at her residence following an extended illness.
Mrs. Gillis was born November 12, 1923, in Homerville, GA, to the late James Ransom Smith and Sallie Mae Meeks Smith. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Don E. Gillis. Survivors include her 4 daughters, Patricia (Melvin) Gebhard of Panama City
Beach, FL, Beth Bridges of Douglas, GA, Donna (Kenny) Powell of Douglas, GA, and Janis (Marty) Bisanar of Kings Mountain, NC;
son-in-law, Bobby Bridges of Douglas, GA; sister, Vera Fuller of San Andreas, CA; 8 grandchildren, J Barrett, Amy Kiskinis, Brad
Barrett, Robert Johnson, Brittany O’Steen, Kellie Lingenfelter, Leigh Morgan and J.J. Lott; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great-
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great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at First Baptist Church.
Interment followed at Oakland Cemetery in Waycross, GA. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GILLIS, Judith Ann Dell Gillis
(Abstracted from the March 20, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Judith Ann Dell Gillis, age 75, died Tuesday (March 18, 2014) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities following an extended
illness. She was a native of Palatka, FL, but was recently residing at Baptist Village. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Leon Dell and Francis Lowe Dell Patterson, a brother-in-law, Dennis Sheets, a sister-in-law, Sarah Gillis Scott, and a special
uncle and aunt, Benny and Helen Knight. She was a lifetime member of Newbern Baptist Church and was retired from Ware
County High School. She was an outstanding basketball player for the Wacona Hornets. She loved her family and grandbabies
and will be greatly missed. Survivors include her longtime sweetheart, whom she married March 30, 1958, John Carter Gillis Sr.,
of Waycross; 3 children, Joni Gillis Morgan (Daniel Wayne) Music, of Dixie Union, Jami Gillis, of Woodstock, John Carter
(Mendy) Gillis Sr., of Virginia Beach, VA; 4 grandchildren, Jon Adrain (Dana) Morgan, of Hoboken, Leigh Ann Morgan (Jeff) Hull,
of Lake City, FL, John Carter Gillis III and Lilli Alexander Gillis, both of Virginia Beach, VA; two step-grandchildren, Wayne
(Kesha) Music, of Blackshear, Michael (Stephanie) Music, of Woodstock; 8 great-grandchildren, better known as “JuJu’s
babies,” Tristen Music, Griffin Hull, Danny Music, Ellie Morgan, Morgan Hull, Abbie Morgan, Alden Hull, and one unborn greatgrandson, Brodie Morgan, due in June; 2 sisters, Francis Dell Sheets, of Waycross, and Stephanie Dell (Stan) Parham, of
Jacksonville, FL; her nieces and nephews, Brooks Davis, Lindsay Ashford Tucker, Anne Dillard, and Stephen Dillard. A memorial
service will be Friday at Newbern Baptist Church on Highway 158 (Douglas Highway). Music Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
GILLIS, Mildred Gillis
Mildred Gillis, age 18, died Friday in Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. She was born in Dublin, GA. She was a student at Jefferson
County High School. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Gillis; three sisters, Nell, Judy and Derinda; two brothers,
James and Arnold, all of Greenville; and her grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Gillis of Mt. Vernon, GA. Funeral services were held
Sunday in the Greenville First Baptist Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
GILLIS, Ralph Edward Gillis Sr.
Ralph Edward Gillis Sr., age 68, of Fernandina Beach, FL, passed away Sunday (Dec. 13, 2015) at Baptist Medical Center – Nassau
in Fernandina Beach, FL. Born in Waycross, he was the son of the late Clarence Edward Gillis and Juanita Carter Gillis. At the
age of 9, his family moved to Jacksonville for this father’s career with CSX and his mother’s career as a flower shop owner on
the westside of town. After graduating from Andrew Jackson High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served two tours of
duty in Vietnam. Upon being honorably discharged in 1969, he returned home and married on Oct. 10. He worked for a short time
at the Winn Dixie Bag Company in Jacksonville before beginning a 25-year career in the paper industry at Container Corporation
of America in Fernandina Beach, FL. He retired from Smurfit Stone as foreman in 1997. Upon retiring, he and his wife moved to
Nahunta to be near family. They returned to Fernandina Beach in 2013. He was an avid fisherman and won three trout fishing
tournaments in Fernandina Beach. He was a former member of the Waynesville Church of God in Waynesville in Brantley County.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Mary Alice Gillis, of Fernandina Beach, FL; 2 sons, Ralph E. Gillis Jr., of Fernandina
Beach, FL, and Ray (Cindy) Gillis of Lubbock, TX; 1 brother, Andrew Milton Gillis of Waynesville; 1 sister, Hazel Walker of Little
Rock, AR; 3 grandchildren, Tayler Rhea Gillis, Lindsey LaQuinta Gillis and Hannah Marie Davis; 1 great-grandson, Jasper
Matthews; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Friday at the River of Praise Worship Center in Yulee, FL. He will
be laid to rest in Lawnwood Cemetery in Kingsland, with military honors. Oxley-Heard Funeral Home in Fernandina Beach is
serving the family.
GILLYARD, Julie Stephens Gillyard
Julie Stephens Gillyard, age 46, a former resident of Madison County, died very suddenly Friday October 24 th in Perry, FL, at
her home. She was a member of Stuart Memorial A. M. E. Church of Perry. She is survived by her husband Lonnie Gillyard of
Perry; thirteen children, Rosetta, Cleo, Walter, Sylvester, Charlie, Helen, John, Samuel, Joseph, Carol, Charles, Ronnie and
Gregory; twelve grandchildren; four brothers, Booker T. Stephens of Jamaica, NY; Roosevelt Stephens of Greenville, FL;
Columbus Stephens of Madison, FL and Sgt. Johnnie James Stephens of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Angelene Fluker of
Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Mrs. Tessie Thomas of Madison, FL; two uncles; one aunt and many other relatives. Funeral services were
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held Sunday November 2nd at the Antioch A. M. E. Church with burial in the church cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel is in
GILLYARD, Will Gillyard
Will Gillyard, age 61, lifelong resident of Madison passed away September 6 th in Tallahassee after a long illness. He was the son
of the late James and Mattie Gillyard. He is survived by his wife, Florida Gillyard, of Madison; three daughters, Bloneitha
Williams, of Oakland Park, FL; Genetha West, of Ft. Lauderdale; and Mary Hodges of Madison; four sons, Leroy Gillyard, of
Denton, MD; Preston Gillyard, of Bridgeville, DE; Will Gillyard, Jr., and James Gillyard, both of Madison; seventeen
grandchildren; three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be held Sunday September 15 th in the St. James Baptist
Church with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
GILSTRAP, Lester Gilstrap
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, April 7, 2010)
Mr. Lester Gilstrap of Middleburg, FL, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2010, at St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in
Jacksonville after a short illness. Mr. Gilstrap was born on December 18, 1932 in Jacksonville. After many years in the Marine
Corp. he and his wife, Louise, moved to Middleburg. He retired from the Marines as a Captain after serving his county here as
well as Korea, Okinawa and two tours in Vietnam. After moving to Middleburg, he worked with Civil Service for a number of
years. He is preceded in death by his mother, Vera May Early, his stepfather, Jack Early and his wife, Louise Gilstrap. Survivors
include his brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Marcia Early; his wife's family, Robert and Jean Lee, Tommy and Ann Lee,
Billy and Brenda Lee all of Homerville, Gerald and Nancy Lee of Hudson, FL, and David and Gwyne Hooker of Valdsota. Graveside
services will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens in Middleburg with full military honors.
Following will be a memorial service at the V.F.W. Post in Middleburg where he served as Chaplain for several years. Holly Hill
Mortuary is serving the Gilstrap family.
GILSTRAP, Louise Gilstrap
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, October 21, 2009)
Mrs. Louise Gilstrap, age 73, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009. She was born in Homerville and had lived in the Clay
County, Middleburg, Florida area for 32 years. Mrs. Gilstrap was a member of the Middleburg United Methodist Church. She is
survived by her husband Lester Gilstrap; three brothers, Tommy Lee, Billy Joe Lee and Gerald Lee; two sisters, Jean Lee and
Gwynette Hooker; and her aunt Myrtice Cowart. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 15, 2009, at Holly Hill Funeral
Home in Middleburg. Interment followed in Holly Hill Memorial Park. Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home of Orange Park
also served the Gilstrap family.
GINN, Harrison Enoch Ginn, Jr.
Harrison Enoch Ginn, Jr., age 69, died Wednesday of last week in the Quitman, GA hospital after a brief illness. He was born in
Madison County, GA and has been in the Dairy Farming Business most of his life. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He
was living in Donaldsonville, GA at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. H. E. Ginn of Donaldson, two daughters,
Mrs. Joe Bundrick, Jr., of Fitzgerald, GA and Miss Solena Ginn of Donaldsonville; five sons, Moble Ginn of Madison, FL; Royace
Ginn of Plant City, FL; Ronnie Ginn and Rickie Ginn, both of Tallahassee; and Larry Ginn of Moultrie, GA; two sisters, Miss
Wretha Ginn of Commerce, GA and Mrs. W. C. Cox of Toccoa, GA; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday April
9th 1971 at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
GINN, Noble H. Ginn
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, February 19, 2014)
Noble H. Ginn, age 79, of Madison, passed away February 12, 2014 at the hospital in Madison. Funeral Services were on
Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery, Greenville. Noble was born on
April 13,1934 in Commerce, GA, the son of Harrison Enoch Ginn and Elois Gowder Ginn. After serving in the US Army, Noble
lived most of his life in Madison. He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Madison. He was a mechanic for Cherry
Automotive Service and Tri County Electric for many years. He had a lifelong passion for car racing that begin when he was
chief auto mechanic for Cherry’s 66 Race Car. He was an avid fisherman and loved to watch and feed wildlife from the comfort
of his porch. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. In 1956, Noble married Madeline Lawson and to this union was
born Belinda Ann, Timothy (Paula) Wayne and Kenneth (Mary) Dale. They have four grandchildren: Megan (James) Vineyard,
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Conner, Carlie and Caleb Ginn. He is survived by three brothers: Ronnie, Rickey and Larry and a host of nieces and nephews. He
was predeceased in death by his parents, his daughter and three siblings.
GINTER, Frances Stokely Ginter
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida January 13, 2013)
Frances Stokely Ginter 53, passed away suddenly January 10, 2013 in Tallahassee Florida. Frances was born in Madison County
Florida. She is survived by her husband, Mike Ginter of Lamont, FL; her mother, Lottie Stokely, of Nashville, GA; her sisters
Polly Marie (Tommy) Davis of Dadeville, AL; Sheila (Dave) Soper of Valdosta, GA; her brother, Ronnie Stokely of Madison, FL.
Frances was a beloved aunt to a host of nieces and nephews and a special aunt to Becky Hantson and Niki Davis. She was
preceded in death by her father, David Gibbs Stokely and her brother, David Stokely. Graveside services were held on Sunday,
January 13th at Walker Cemetery in Lamont, Fl.
GIPSON, Shirley Ann Gipson
Shirley Ann Gipson, age 73, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2011, at Doctors Memorial Hospital. She was born in Taunton, MA
to the late Walter F. and Doris J. Hathaway Parker. Coming from Taunton, MA she had lived in Perry for the past 31 years. She
was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist, and worked in Production at Martins Electronics for 14 years. In her spare time
she enjoyed crocheting and the beach. Survived by her husband of 21 years, William Gipson of Perry, FL, (2) sons; Buddy Greco
of Texas, Jeffrey Greco of Massachusetts, (2) daughters; Patty Demerse of Massachusetts, Mary Beth Greco of New York, a
brother; Robert L. Parker of Seattle, WA, a sister; Sandra Maze of Guntersville, AL, numerous grandchildren, several greatgrandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. No services are planned at this time.
GIPSON, Thomas Parker Gipson, Jr.
Thomas Parker Gipson, Jr., age 48, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011, at Doctors Memorial Hospital. He was born in Niles,
MI, to Thomas Parker Gipson, Sr., and Joan June Juhasz Gipson. Coming from Texas he had lived in Perry since 1982. Mr. Gipson
was a Seventh Day Adventist, and worked for many years with Watkins and Frucon as a millwright, pipe fitter, and iron worker.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, camping, canoeing, and his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan
June Juhasz Gipson, a sister, Angela Schmaltz. Survived by his wife of 28 years, Juanita Gipson of Perry, FL, his father,
Thomas Parker Gipson, Sr., of Perry, FL, (3) daughters; Joanna Gregory and husband Donal, Tasha Gipson, Amanda Gipson, (2)
god sons; Clyde Weatherly, and Conrad Weatherly, (2) brothers; Donnie Gipson, all of Perry, FL, Ronnie Gipson of Trenton, FL, a
sister; Patty Crouch, (3) grandchildren; Cameron Gregory, Caiden Gipson, and Riley Ramirez, all of Perry, FL, a host of nieces,
nephews, aunts, uncles, and other relatives. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, May
24, 2011. Interment will follow at Pisgah Cemetery.
GIVENS, Aletha Givens
Our beloved, Aletha Givens was born on May 18, 1934 to the late Ossie Sr. and Elizabeth H. Givens. She was educated in the old
Broxton School. At an early age, she moved to Daytona Beach, FL, where she lived several years before settling in Miami. Letha,
as she as affectionately called, later retired from Dave County Public School Board. She relocated back to Coffee County in
2008 and began her hobbies of growing beautiful flowers and fishing. Attending church at Pine Street Church of God, she
accepted Christ as her savior, was baptized, and became a faithful beautiful member. One daughter, Fannie Fay Facen, and four
siblings, Qunicey Givens, Maxine High, Willie J. Givens, and Willa M. Givens, preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her
memories 5 sons, William Sr. (Londa) Walker of Rhine, GA; Sandy Merrill Givens, Steve Michael Gilley, and Albert Clayton
Hightower, Sr., all of Miami, and Connell Facen, Jr. of Wadley, GA; 1 daughter, Chandra Gray of Sanford, FL; 5 sisters, Mary
Elizabeth Kittles, Betty J. Johnson, Margaret (James) Wilkerson, Oree G. McRae, all of Douglas, and Mary (Wiley) Schley of
Broxton; 5 brothers, Ras Berry, Sr. (Juanita) Givens of Daytona Beach, Ossie Givens, Jr. of Augusta, GA, and David Lee (Flora)
Givens of Broxton; 8 grandchildren, Aaron Walker, Kizzy (Al) Lockhart, Natasha Walker, Corporal William, Jr. (Nicole) Walker,
Valencia Gilley, and Latoya Hightower, Jr.; 22 great grandchildren; special nephew, Mr. Troy B Schley; a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins and other relatives. Funeral Services were Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Little Zion Baptist Church in Broxton.
Interment followed at City of Broxton Cemetery in Broxton. Harrell’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GIVENS, Eugene “Red” Givens
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder 22 February 2008)
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Eugene “Red” Givens, 71, of Madison, Florida passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at Lake Park Nursing facility. Funeral
services will be held Saturday February 23, 2008, at New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Oakridge
Cemetery in Madison. Eugene Givens was born July 14, 1939 to the proud parents of Lugene and Vurneva Givens. He attended
the public school in Greenville, Florida. He was joined in Matrimony to Charlie Mae Stallworth on January 4, 1970. He became
acquainted with Jesus at an early age and joined New Zion Missionary Baptist Church. There he worked faithfully as a member
of the finance committee until his illness. He is survived by his wife, Charlie Mae Givens; daughters; Susan Thompson; Elaine
Givens, Voncile Brasby, Voncycle (Limmie) Wilson; sons Gene (Barbara) Givens, Julian (Mary) Givens and Jason Givens; 1 foster
son; Anthony Tumbling; 1 brother; Willie (Doris) Givens; 1 sister; Ella (Willie) Tillman; 2 sisters-in-law Dorothy Coffee and Eula
B. Givens; 1 aunt; Rosa M. James; his mother-in-law; Lucille Stallworth; 21 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and a host of
sorrowing nieces, and nephews. Preceding “Red” in death were two sons, Johnny Givens and Lovett Brasby; and one daughter,
Lisa A. Givens. Cooks and Cooper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GIVENS, Lisa Anita Givens
Lisa Anita Givens, age fifteen months, passed away Thursday July 31 at the Gainesville Medical Center. Lisa is survived by her
mother, Mrs. Charlie Mae Stallworth; father, Mr. Eugene Givens of Madison; four brothers, Lovett Brasby, Jr., Jonnie, Phavine,
Eugene, Jr., all of Madison; four sisters, Voncile Anetta Brasby, Susan, Voncile, and Elaine Givens, all four of Madison; paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lugene Givens of Madison, FL; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stallworth; three aunts;
three uncles; and a number of cousins; a great-grandmother, Mrs. Maude Givens of Madison. Graveside funeral services were
held Saturday August 2nd in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
GLASCOCK, Willis T. Glascock
Willis T. Glascock, of Jacksonville, husband of Mrs. Selma Blount Glascock, formerly of Madison, died Monday in the Veterans
Hospital at Lake City. He was a veteran of the First World War Mr. Glascock, a native of Illinois, had resided in Jacksonville
23 years. He was active in hotel management and the real estate business. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Selma Blount
Glascock, of Jacksonville, and a brother, Robin Glascock, of St. Louis, MO. Funeral services were held in Jacksonville,
Wednesday with interment in West Evergreen Cemetery.
GLASGOW, M. M. Glasgow
M. M. Glasgow, prominent businessman of this city, died early yesterday morning of a heart attack at the Madison County
Memorial Hospital. He had been ill since Monday. Mr. Glasgow was born in Adams County, OH and graduated from Miami
University, at Oxford, OH, in the class of 1904. He had been in the lumber business in Florida since 1912, residing in various
points in the State. In 1944 he purchased the Madison Lumber Company from the estate of the late H. D. Oxford, and had been
operating it since. He was married to Miss Vera Crawford, of Panama City, who survives him, with one son, M. M. Glasgow, Jr.,
student of Florida State University. One brother, W. W. Glasgow, and one sister, Mrs. E. E. Brandon, both of Oxford, Ohio, also
survive. Funeral services will be held this morning (Friday) in the Presbyterian Church.
GLASS, Estella Ruby Bowers Glass
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 9 February 2016)
Mrs. Estella Ruby Bowers Glass, age 76, of Greenville, FL, passed away February 9, 2016 at Madison County Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Glass was born May 20, 1939 in Elmira, NY, to the late Milton Daniel Bowers and Mildred Wandell Bowers. She was a
member of Union Baptist Church in Brooks County, GA. Mrs. Glass was a homemaker and a very loving and dedicated wife,
mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a very caring person who helped anyone she could.
In her spare time she enjoyed working in her yard and garden, decorating her home, fishing, and bowling. She was preceded in
death by her first husband, William Nathaniel Shiflett. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, James S. Glass of
Greenville; 5 sons, William N. Shiflett Jr., Howard N. Shiflett, Jerry L. Shiflett, James F. Shiflett all of Richmond, VA, and
Robert A. Shiflett of Greenville; 3 daughters, Lourenda Sue Capps, Alice Marie McCarthy both of Greenville, and Wanda Faye
Hardy, of Richmond, VA; 4 brothers, Ronnie Bower, Harry Bower, William Bower, and Gerald Bower; 2 sisters, Janice Towner,
and Cathy S. Bower; as well as a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral
services for Mrs. Glass will be Saturday, February 13, 2016 in the Burns Funeral Home Madison Chapel. Interment will follow in
Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
GLASS, Eula Frances Sullivan Glass
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Mrs. Fred C. Glass, Sr., age 74, the former Eula Frances Sullivan, longtime resident of Madison County, passed away in the local
hospital Saturday after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Sullivan, pioneer residents
of Madison County. She is survived by her husband Mr. Fred Glass, Sr., of Madison; one daughter, Mrs. Lewis Stewart, of
Madison; two sons, Albert Glass, of Eastman, GA and Fred C. Glass, Jr., of Live Oak; eleven grandchildren; two brothers, J. L.
Sullivan, of Madison and M . D. Sullivan, of O’Brien; one sister, Mrs. S. F. Ishler, of Jacksonville Beach. Funeral services were
held Sunday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
GLASS, Fred C. Glass
Fred C. Glass, age 87, passed away Thursday in the Holly Hill Nursing Home in Valdosta after a brief illness. He was a lifelong
resident of Madison County, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Marshall Glass. He was engaged in farming all of his life
and was a member of the Hickory Grove Methodist Church. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World, Farm Bureau and
N. F. O. Four fourteen years he served as County Commissioner in Madison County. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lewis B.
Stewart of Madison; two sons, Albert D. Glass of Eastman, GA and Fred C. Glass, Jr., of Live Oak; eleven grandchildren and
eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. James McGovern of Miami; Mrs. Fred Barfield of St. Petersburg; and Mrs. D. T.
Morgan of Shady Grove; and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were Friday, October 23,
1970 at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
GLASS, Gregory John Glass
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Aug 9th, 2011)
Gregory John Glass, 64, of Tallahassee, died August 4, 2011, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Orville
and Marion Glass, October 23, 1946, in Milwaukee, WI. Greg graduated from Bay High School in Bay Village, Ohio, in 1964,
received a BA in Economics from Ohio State University in 1969, and received his MBA from Florida State University in 1973 .
After retiring from the State of Florida, Greg served as the President and CEO of the Florida Association for Community
Health Centers until his retirement in 2004. He was passionate about his family, the Ohio State Buckeyes, railroads, and making
a difference in the lives of the underprivileged. Greg lived his life by the mantra “Handsome is as handsome does” and was
affectionately referred to as “Big Dog” to many friends and family. Greg is survived by his wife, Anne, formerly of Madison;
children, Alison Thumm (Wayne) of Tallahassee, Florida; Matthew Glass (Danica) of Durham, North Carolina; and stepchildren
Lynne Davis (Gary) of Miami, and Brian French (Katie) of Madison; a brother, Gary Glass (Phyllis) of Atlanta, Ga.; his
grandchildren Payton, Connor, Drew, Cole and Mia. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to TriCounty Family Health Care c/o North Florida Medical Centers, 535 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32303. A memorial
service and visitation was held on Saturday, August 6, 2011, at 4 p.m. at the historic train depot at Railroad Avenue,
Tallahassee, Florida.
GLASS, John C. Glass
John C. Glass, age 78, died Wednesday after an extended illness. He was a native of Madison County, son of the late Mr. and
Mrs. Ed Glass, but had spent the greater part of his life in Broward County where he was engaged in truck farming. For the past
ten years he had been living retired here. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lola Glass, of Madison; one brother, Ferd C. Glass, of
Madison; five sisters, Mrs. M. L. Gramling, of Tampa; Mrs. Eloise Barfield, of St. Petersburg; Mrs. Lena Morgan, of Shady Grove;
and Mrs. Bertie Jelks and Mrs. Alma McGovern, of Miami, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held
Thursday with interment in Hickory Grove Cemetery.
GLASS, Mary Lott Glass
Mary Lott Glass, 76, died unexpectedly Monday (Feb. 27, 2006) at home with her husband by her side. She was a native of Pike
County, Ala. Waycross was her home since 1965. She was the daughter of the late James Emmett Lott and Melone Blair Lott.
She was a member of Central Baptist Church and was a former member of the Co-ed III Sunday School Class. She worked in
the church library and nursery, taught Sunday School and was a member of the Merrymakers. She was a member of the YMCA
and was former president and very active in the Pink Ladies Auxiliary at the hospital. Survivors include her husband of 53 years,
Luther Glass, of Waycross; one daughter, Patricia Fulton (husband Sidney), of Waycross; two sons, the Rev. Bobby Glass (wife
Sarah), of Havana, Fla., and Alan Glass (wife Barbara), of Blackshear; one brother, Jimmy Lott (wife Pansy), of Albany; three
grandchildren, Michael Tucker, Melanie Tucker and Elizabeth Glass; five step-grandchildren, Michelle Jackson, Rebecca Smith,
Kennon Westberry and Kim (husband Paul Jr.) Fulton; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. A funeral will be
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held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Central Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Music
Funeral Home tonight from 6 to 8. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com
GLASS, Missouri A. Glass
After a two years’ illness Missouri A. Glass passed away at her home in suburban Madison Saturday, at the age of 86 years.
Funeral services were held Sunday in the Hickory Grove Methodist Church. Interment was in the cemetery nearby. Mrs. Glass
was born in Madison County January 8, 1857, the daughter of John Coleman Rowe and his wife Eliza Rowe. She was married to
Mr. Edward Marshall Glass who preceded her in death fifteen years ago. Ten children were born to them, seven of whom
survive. They are two sons, John and Frederick C. Glass, of Madison County; and five daughters, Mrs. Mamie Gramling of
Madison; Mrs. L. Jelks, of Miami; Mrs. Eloise Barfield, of St Petersburg; Mrs. Alma McGovern, of New York City, and Mrs. Lena
Morgan, of Shady Grove. One sister, Mrs. Virginia Blanton, of Jacksonville, and 19 grandchildren also are among the survivors.
For more than two years her daughter, Mrs. Gramling, had been with her in her long illness. Among out-of-town relatives at the
funeral were Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Morgan of Shady Grove; Mrs. A. McGovern, of New York City, Mrs. Virginia Blanton and Mr. And
Mrs. Gerald Blanton, of Jacksonville.
GLASSCOCK, Selma Blunt Glasscock
Mrs. Selma Blunt Glasscock, age 78, died in St. Luke’s Hospital, in Jacksonville September 16, following a short illness. Mrs.
Glasscock was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John T. Glass, a Madison County family, and was born and reared here. She
was twice married. Her first husband was Daniel R. Blunt, who died a number of years ago. Her second husband, W. T.
Glasscock, also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Saturday at Hardage and Sons Funeral Chapel in Jacksonville.
Interment was in West Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Glasscock was the last of her family. Survivors are only nephews and nieces.
GLEE, Aire Wyche Glee
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing Friday June 14, 2013)
Aire Lee Wyche Glee went home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2013 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. She was born January
10, 1924 in Pinetta to Lonnie and Annie Sloan Wyche. Aire moved to Norwalk, CT in 1943 and returned to Pinetta after she
retired. She joined Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in Cherry Lake. She leaves to cherish her memory one sister, Annie Bee Mitchel of
Valdosta, GA; two daughters Pauline Glee Davis and Diane Glee both of Norwalk, CT; two sons/grandsons James Jenuario Glee
(Maria) of Asheboro, NC and John William Glee of Atlanta, GA; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great
grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews, and cousins and sorrowing friends, and a devoted loyal friend Mr. Gustus Rayum
(Mr. Willie). Preceding her in death was her daughter, Annie Lee Glee Bailey, and a grandson, James Jenuario Glee, Jr. and five
brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Saturday June 15, 2013 at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in Cherry Lake, with
burial at the church cemetery. Cooks & Cooper Funeral Chapel.
GLEE, John Glee, Sr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Jan 18th, 2011)
A rich and rewarding journey ended for Deacon John Glee, Sr. on January 1, 2011. He transitioned from this life, following a
brief stay at the Madison County Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 22, 1907, to the late Dinah Davis Glee and John
Glee in Madison. He was married to the love of his life – the late Susie Demps, and to this blessed union, six children were born.
He leaves to cherish his loving memory: three daughters, Johnnie Mae Brown Pugh of Jacksonville, Vireleen Williams (John
Henry) of Madison, Barbara Glee Johnson, Miami; two sons, Henry Lawrence Glee (Theann) of Miami, and William James Glee,
Sr. (Flossie) of Pensacola; 28 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and 20 great, great grandchildren; three sisters-in-law
Hassie Clemons Glee and Arie Lee Wyche Glee, both of Madison and Zera Clemons Glee of Suffolk, VA; a host of nieces and
nephews and many other relatives and friends. Deacon Flee was preceded in death by two sons, an infant and Johnny Glee, Jr.
(Deloris, also deceased); five brothers, and two sons-in-law, James Brown and Hewitt Pugh. Over the years in addition to being
called Deacon, Glee was often referred to as Mr. Johnny, Johnny, Bro’ Johnny, Bro’ John, “Unk” and affectionately, by his
grandchildren, “Cool Pop.” Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Van. H. Priest
Auditorium, Madison, with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Madison. The viewing will be held on Friday, January 21, 2011 at New
Chapel Baptist Church, Greenville, from 5 -7 p.m. Trinity Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements. (850) 584-9620.
GLEE, Rose L. Glee
(Abstracted from information received from 3 of Elmer’s internet and genealogy friends)
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Dr. Rose L. Glee, 71, of Tallahassee passed away at Capital Regional Medical Center on Friday, January 24, 2014. A distinguished
member of the research community, Glee served as the interim director of the FAMU Office of Technology Transfer, Licensing
and Commercialization, which is housed in the Division of Research. With more than 40 years of academic research and
consulting experience, Glee has impacted the research community through her work at the USDA's Southern Regional Research
Center in New Orleans and as the director of the Offices of Sponsored Research at Southern University at Baton Rouge and at
New Orleans. Glee's research interests included: diverse areas of electronic commerce, intellectual property protection and
licensing, along with technology transfer and commercialization. Her selected journal publications included: "Effect of Locus of
Control and Recruiter Responses to Career Appearance Statements" and "Measuring Tensile Recovery of Fabrics." During her
tenure at FAMU, Glee directed the installation of FAMU's Innovation Showcase (iSHOW), which debuted in November 2013.
She also performed research along with George McLean that resulted in the receipt of patent No. 394159 for their invention of
an evaluation technology known as "holding device for testing tensile strength of fabrics." Glee a native of Madison, FL, received
her Associate of Arts in education from the Suwannee River Junior College in Madison and her Bachelor of Science in textile
chemistry from FAMU. She attained a Master of Science in textile chemistry from Ohio State University and her Doctor of
Philosophy in textile chemistry from the University of Wisconsin. Glee's long list of research-related honors and awards
include: the Southeast Consortium for International Development Center Fellowship, the W.K. Kellogg National Fellowship, the
Mildred Horton Fellowship and the Frank Monett Fellow. She was a member of the Association of University Technology
Managers, the Licensing Executive Society, the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance, the TalTech Alliance
(board member), the National Sponsored Programs Administrators Alliance, the Society of Research Administrators, the
National Collegiate of Inventors and Innovators Alliance, the Gulf Coast Alliance for Technology Transfer, Rotary International
and the Florida Research Consortium (board member). She was a member of the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Perry,
FL where she was active in the Adult Choir, the Abundant Praise Fellowship Choir and the Fourth Sunday Meal Delivery to the
sick and shut-in. Glee was preceded in death by her father, Ulysses Glee, Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory her mother,
Hassie Clemons Glee; 4 sisters, Evelyn Mobley (German), Tampa, FL, Lueva Demps (Thomas), Perry, FL, Carrie Washington
(Ernest), Madison, FL, and Verdell Lewis of Tallahassee, FL; 1 brother, Ulysses Glee, Jr., of Washington DC; cherished nieces,
nephews, cousins and extended family members. Glee's funeral will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014 in Madison, FL at the
Van H. Priest Auditorium on North Florida Community College's campus. The interment will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery in
Madison.
GLEVES, Rachel Gleves
Rachel, wife of John Gleves died Thursday. She was a member of the S. M. B.
GLICKMAN, Herbert S. Glickman
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida July 18, 2011)
Herbert (Hymie) S. Glickman, 87, of Perry, Florida passed away Saturday, July 16th. He was a lifelong resident of Perry,
Florida. He graduated from Taylor County High School and went on to the University of Florida. After a short stay in
Gainesville, he joined the Navy and was stationed in Jacksonville, Florida. His father and uncle, Morris and Ben Glickman,
traveled to NYC from Lithuania when they were young boys. After a few years in NYC, they found their way down to Savannah,
GA where Morris met and married Dora Rice, and, soon after, Hymie was born. In 1924, when Hymie was 6 months old, the
family moved to Taylor County, Florida. His father and uncle opened a department store, “The Fair Store”, which is still, 86
years later, a thriving business. His father was one of the founding members of Temple Israel in Tallahassee, and Hymie and his
children were members as well. Hymie married a beautiful woman, Louise Francis Ward, from Monticello, in 1953, and had two
children. He was very involved in the community and numerous charitable organizations. He was one of the original founding
members of the Perry Elk Lodge, and was a member of the America Legion. He was known for his story telling, humor, kindness,
and generosity. He was loved and admired by all of Taylor County. Hymie was preceded in death by his parents Morris and Dora
(Rice) Glickman; his uncle and step father Ben Glickman; a sister, Trudy; his wife, Marie (Ward) Glickman; and his son Marty
Morris Glickman. He is survived by his daughter Marsha Doll Faulkenberry; son in law Dean Faulkenberry; three granddaughters
Sara Faulkenberry, Gracie Faulkenberry, Tiffany Doll; grandson Dean Faulkenberry II; and sisters Rosalie and Joan from
Jacksonville. A graveside service will be held at Oakland Cemetary near the Governors Mansion in Tallahassee today, July 18th,
at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift may be made in Hymie’s name to Temple Israel.
GLISSON, Ernestine Andrews Glisson
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Ernestine Andrews Glisson, 68, of Shady Grove, passed away Thursday December 9, 2010 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
following an extended illness. Mrs. Glisson was born on April 8, 1942 to Cora Lee Andrews and the late Ernest Perry Andrews.
She was raised in Taylor County and graduated from Taylor County High School. Ernestine lived in Wakulla County most of her
adult life where she owned and operated Beeps Bar and Grill for 21 years. Ernestine retired in 2003 and returned to Shady
Grove where she enjoyed fishing, visiting with family, gardening, writing stories and songs, and taking care of animals. Ernestine
is survived by; her mother, Cora Lee Andrews, of Iddo, her sister, Sandra Smith, of Iddo, her son, William Brister, and wife
Beverly, of Benton, AR, her daughters, Angela Sanders, and husband Scott, of Clearwater, FL, and Lori Vanderhoof, and husband
Paul, of Orlando, FL, 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral
Services for Mrs. Glisson will be held Monday December 13, 2010 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Interment will follow in
Pleasant Grove Cemetery. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
GLISSON, Eunice Faye Glisson
(Abstracted from the Echols County News, October 30, 2013)
Mrs. Eunice Faye Glisson, 84, of Valdosta, loving mother and grandmother, passed from this life on Sunday, October 6, 2013, at
Langdale Hospice House. She was born April 25, 1929 in Statenville, a daughter of Arthur H. and Lula Lightsey Hughes. Mrs.
Glisson was a Christian and had attended the Forrest Park Church of Christ since her baptism in 1979. She was employed by
Strickland Cotton Mills and retired from South Georgia Medical Center in 1994. She loved her job, the people she served and
the friendships made along the way. One of her greatest joys in life was cooking and spending time with her loved ones. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Lucas Martin Broome and Angelica Beatie; and 6 sisters
and 3 brothers. She is survived by 2 sons and 1 daughter-in-law, Charles Glisson, Jr., and Bobby and Rebecca Glisson all of
Valdosta; 2 daughters and son-in-laws, Linda and John Beatie of Mineral Bluff, and Beverly and Marty Broome of Dasher; 7
grandchildren, Devin Schaer, Sarah Broome, Ramsey Sumner, Derek Broome and wife Hannah, Christian Glisson, Cole Glisson and
Candler Glisson; many special nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. A funeral service for Ms. Glisson was held Wednesday,
October 9, 2013, at the Chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home. Interment followed at Sunset Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to the Langdale Hospice House.
GLOTZBACH, Robert Eugene Glotzbach
Robert (Bob) Eugene Glotzbach, 93, a retired professor at the FSU School of Music, passed away November 4, 2011 at St.
Augustine Plantation, Tallahassee, Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Caroline Gola Glotzbach. A
memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2011, 2:00 p.m., at Christ Presbyterian Church, 2317 Bannerman Road,
Tallahassee. Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home, 700 Timberlane Road (850-893-4177) is handling the arrangements. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida
32308, 850-878-5310. Bob was born in Paxico, Kansas, May 20, 1918 to Otto and Irma Glotzbach. He moved to Wamego, Kansas
with the family, where he attended Wamego High School. After attending high school, Bob enrolled at the University of Kansas
where he received two bachelor degrees, one in Business and the other in Music. During this time, World War II was in progress
and Bob enlisted in the Army after receiving his second bachelor’s degree. Bob was sent to North Africa and was with the 5th
Army as they fought their way across Africa and up through Italy. While in Italy, Bob met and married Carolina Gola in Naples
on February 4, 1945. After the war, Bob continued his education at Columbia University in New York City where he received a
Master of Arts degree in December 1950. His degree was signed by the President of the University, Dwight D. Eisenhower.
After receiving his Master’s Degree, Bob accepted a position in the School of Music at FSU. Bob desired to continue his
education and took a sabbatical to pursue his PhD. In 1971 Bob was accepted at the University of Florida and received his PhD in
Education, December 1972. Bob’s passion was the piano and he taught piano at FSU for almost 40 years until retirement. After
retirement, he continued to play primarily as accompaniment to music students. During the early years in Tallahassee, Bob
formed the G-Bach Band and played all over the Big Bend area of Florida and South Georgia, playing for parties, weddings and
New Year Eve celebrations. He played these gigs not only because he loved to play, but because the extra cash was helpful in
raising a family with five children. Bob was active in Christ Presbyterian Church choir until a few years ago; loved travel, playing
the piano and jazz music. Survivors are three sisters, Virginia Thompson of Madison, Florida, Joyce Green of Huntsville,
Alabama, and Patricia Huddleston of Syracuse, New York; three sons, Carlo Glotzbach of Rochester, New York (wife Betsy), Paul
Glotzbach of Huntsville, Alabama (wife Joan), Gene Glotzbach of Tallahassee (wife Deborah), two daughters, also of
Tallahassee, Lisa Murphy (husband Tim), Donna Finney (husband David), seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and
many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Alice Soldan. We would like to thank the
staff at St. Augustine Plantation and Big Bend Hospice for the care he received. He is playing jazz piano for the angels now.
GLOVER, Catherine R. Glover
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(Abstracted from the August 15, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Catherine Glover transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home at Satilla Care Center On Wednesday (Aug. 7, 2013).
The funeral will be held on Saturday at Emmanuel’s International Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 600 Genoa Street.The burial and
committal service will follow in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. She began her life on this earth on Feb. 23, 1922, born in Waycross to
the late George Robertson and Estella Mullen Robertson. She was married to the late James Glover and to this union one
daughter was born who preceded her in death, Idella Green. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Charlie Lee
Wilson, and all of her siblings. “Aunt Sis,” as she was affectionately called, was endowed with a warm friendly smile and a sweet
loving spirit. At an early age, she joined Shiloh Baptist Church and later united with Emmanuel’s International Cathedral of the
Holy Spirit. She leaves to cherish her memory, a great-grandson, Rashwan Clark, of East Orange, NJ; a loving and devoted niece,
Linda Mercer (Elroy), of Waycross; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; cousins, Frances Williams, of
Waycross, Evelyn Benton, of Atlanta; and one sister-in-law, Ida Robertson, of Waycross. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
Perry Brothers Funeral Home, 1100 State St.
GLOVER, Henry Glover
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, April 23, 1903)
Henry Glover of the New Chapel neighborhood, died one day last week.
GLOVER, Pearle Glover
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, November 3, 1904)
Pearle Glover, a member of the S. M. B. died Monday Oct. 30th.
GLOVER, Tyler Rogers Glover
Tyler Rogers Glover, 20, of Jennings, Florida died suddenly on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at his home. Born in Panama City, Florida
on December 14, 1990, he attended N. Hamilton Elementary School and was a graduate of Corinth Church Academy in 2009. He
was a Volunteer Fireman with Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department and an auxiliary member of Hamilton County Sheriff’s
Posse. Tyler formerly worked for Ragan Enterprises and currently was employed with S & S Foodstores and part time at
Dennis’s Garage. Tyler loved spending time with friends and was especially good at fixing things for family and friends. He loved
fishing and spending time at Blue Springs and the river. Survivors are his mom, Rhonda (Donnie) Lewis of Jennings; his dad, Mark
(Jackie) Glover of Ocala, Florida; sister, Tayler Rogers, brother, D.W. Lewis both of Jennings, stepbrother, Kyle Hudson of
Branford, Florida; grandmother, Nannie Bernice Lovett of Jennings; grandfathers, Doyle Glover, Arnold (Betty) Rogers all of
Lake City, FL; grandparents, Wayne and Eula Lewis of Jennings; aunts, Karen Lewis of Jennings, Kim (Jimmy) Smith of Lake City,
FL; uncles, Frog Glover of Lake City, FL, Eric Glover of Homerville, Ronald Rogers of Lake City; Tyler’s girlfriend, Teresa Poore
of Live Oak, FL; numerous cousins and special friends. Tyler was preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty Glover and
grandfather, Aubrey Lovett. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Corinth Baptist Church in
Jasper, Florida. Burial followed at Corinth Cemetery in Jasper. The family received friends on Tuesday evening from 5 – 8 p.m.
at McLane Lakewood Funeral Home. Flowers were accepted and donations may be made to Crossroads Volunteer Fire
Department 5769 SW CR 141 Jasper, FL 32052 or to the Tyler Rogers Glover Memorial Fund c/o First Federal Bank of Florida
507 Hatley St. SW Jasper, FL 32052.
GLUSZCZ, Michal Gluszcz
(Abstracted from information received from June Spear)
Michal Gluszcz passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014. Born in Ostroleka, Poland on August 12, 1981, he moved to the United
States in 1992, residing in New Jersey before moving to Greenville in 2005. Michal had touched and was loved by many people
who knew him. He will be missed, but kept in the hearts of everyone. He is survived by his mother, Justyna Gluszcz;
grandmothers: Justyna Kiliszek and Halina Gluszcz; 1 aunt Anna Kowalski and family as well as the entire Rembowski family. Rest
in peace, Michal, we love you. Memorial service will be held at Sharon Baptist Church in Greenville on Wednesday, July 16. An
additional memorial service will be held at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Madison on July 18.
GNAPP, Gregory E. Gnapp
Gregory E. Gnapp, 71, of Perry, FL. died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Perry. Greg was born
February 22, 1942 in Chicago, IL, to the late Edward and Elsie (Meuller) Gnapp. Greg was preceded in death by his brother
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Larry Gnapp. Greg was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Perry. He is survived by his wife of 32 years
Joanna (Juszynski) Gnapp; 3 sons: Stefan Gnapp, Alex Gnapp, and Joey Gnapp all of Perry; and his mother-in-law Krystyna
Juszynski; and many other family members. Services will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church in Perry. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation or The Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
GNAT, Mrs. Wilma Everett Gnat
Mrs. Wilma Everett Gnat, age 38, of Ballston Lake, New York, was killed in a traffic accident Thursday January 26th. She was
laid to rest in Albany, NY Tuesday January 31st. Survivors include her husband Frank; four children; four step-children; two
daughters-in-law and three grandchildren and one son-in-law. Also surviving are her mother, Mrs. W. T. Everett of Pinetta; four
brothers, Murphy Everett and Earl Everett both of Pinetta; and Paul Everett and Cecil Everett both of Jacksonville; four
sisters, Mrs. Clifford Dobson of Sanderson, FL; Mrs. Bessie Gibson of Tallahassee; Mrs. Gladys Jones of Orlando; and Mrs.
Pauline Wallace of Carey, NC.
GOBLE, Mattie Elizabeth Goble
Mattie Elizabeth Goble, 6, died Saturday (Nov. 16, 2013) at Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, after an extended
illness. She was born in Douglas, April 10, 2007, but she lived most of her life in Waycross. She was a first-grader at Williams
Heights Elementary School and a member of Jamestown Baptist Church. Survivors include her parents, Rob and Tina Darley
Goble, of Waycross; 2 sisters, Hayli Sellers and Millie Goble; maternal grandmother, Diane Davis, of Waycross; paternal
grandparents, Barbara and Bobby Goble, of Waycross; maternal great-grandmother, Claire Dixon, of Hazlehurst; paternal greatgrandmothers, Katie Goble, of Blackshear, and Geraldine Weathersbee, of Waycross; 2 aunts, GiGi Goble, of Waycross, and Gina
(Mark) Charron, of Orlando, FL; 1 uncle, Brandon Darley, of Hazlehurst; and numerous other relatives. A funeral will be Tuesday
at Jamestown Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GOBLE, Shirley L. Goble
(Abstracted form emamil sent to Elmer’s Genealogy Corner by one of their friends)
Shirley L. Goble, 69, of Lake Park died Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at the Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. She was born
on April 20, 1936 in Brooks County and had lived in Lowndes County since 1966. Mrs. Goble was a member of the Morningside
Baptist Church and loved going to church. Survivors include her husband, Lamar R. Goble of Lake Park, her children and their
spouses, Steve (Dianne) Goble of Orlando, FL, Kaye (Lamar) White of Valdosta, Keith (Tara) Goble of Valdosta, Tammie (Gilbert)
Vaquerano of Valdosta, her grandchildren, Nicki Goble, Stephanie Carter, Jennifer Goble, Ryan Goble, Kyle White, Morgan
Goble, Kalin Goble, Jessica Vaquerano, Justin (Valerie) Miles and Zack Miles, 3-great grandchildren, three brothers and sisters
in law, Dallas (Willene) Hall of Lake Park, Charles (Diane) Hall of Berlin and Harry (Debra) Hall of Arcadia, FL, numerous nieces
and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillian Morris. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 21, 2006 at
the Morningside Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Carson McLane Funeral Home in charge of the
arrangements.
GODDARD, J. W. Goddard
J. W. Goddard, age 92, died Tuesday (March 3, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an extended illness. He
was a native of Conyers, but lived most of his life in Waycross. He graduated high school in Conyers, and completed radar
training at North Carolina State and Georgia Tech for the U.S. Army/Air Force. As a military serviceman (Tec 5), he served in
the Pacific Theater where he obtained four bronze stars. He retired from National Cash Register (NCR) for whom he claimed
the nation’s leading salesman for several years. He served on the Okefenokee Area Council Boy Scouts of America executive
board, the Kiwanis Club and the Gideon’s as a lay speaker. He will also be remembered for his passion of fishing. He was a
member of Central Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Julius Gordon Goddard and Mildred White Goddard. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Elion Smith Goddard, one son, Michael Ray Goddard Sr., and two sisters, Floree Pattillo and Irene
Morgan. Survivors include one son, J.W. (Kathy) Goddard Jr., of Perry; 2 grandsons, Michael R. (Shannon) Goddard Jr., of
Waycross, and Rodger (Athena) Goddard Sr., of Douglas; 4 great-grandchildren, Nicole (Corey) Johnson, Jade (Kyle) Gage,
Rodger Goddard Jr. and Aaron Goddard; 4 great-great-grandchildren, Randy Goddard, Coen Johnson, Eli Gage and Hunter
Johnson; 1 daughter-in-law, Patsy (Charles) Rowell, of Waycross; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be
Saturday at Greenlawn Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
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GODWIN, Mrs. Emily C. Godwin
Funeral services for Mrs. Emily C. Godwin, 62, wife of Walter V. Godwin, were held Sunday morning in the Lee Methodist
Church. Interment was in Stonewall Cemetery. Mrs. Godwin, who had suffered a prolonged illness, died at her home in Lee,
Friday. Survivors are her husband, Walter V. Godwin and one son, Charles Godwin; three sisters, Mrs. Joe McDaniel, Mrs. R. R.
Newsome and Mrs. Lon Mercer, and one brother, N. B. Ponder, all of Lee.
GODWIN, Farrell Godwin
Farrell Godwin, age 60, of Lake Park, GA passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 at South Georgia Medical Center. Mr.
Godwin was born October 21, 1951 in Dublin, GA to the late James Howard & Evelyn (King) Godwin. He was a member of the
Corinth Baptist Church in Lake Park, GA. He was retired from law enforcement after 20 years of service, primarily with the
Lowndes County Sheriff's Department. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and being Papa. Survivors Include his wife Vickie
Godwin of Lake Park, GA; two daughters & sons-in-law Casey & Tim Ingle Aragon, GA; and Whitney & Buck Corbett of Lake Park,
GA; two grandchildren: Caleb Corbett & Nathan Corbett; sister & brother-in-law Betty & Russell Register of Valdosta, GA;
brother & sister-in-law Danny & Louise Godwin of Cleveland, GA; mother-in-law Polly Roach of Dacula, GA; brother-in-law &
sister-in-law John & Glenise Roach of Alpharetta, GA; sister-in-law & brother-in-law Marsha & Joe Turner of Valdosta, GA; and
nieces & nephews- Deena Evans, Carrie Feinberg, Chan Godwin, Wayne Starkey, Daniel Roach, Savannah Roach. Funeral Services
will be held Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Lake Park, GA with burial to follow in Lake Park
Cemetery.
GODWIN, J. D. Godwin, Sr.
J. D. Godwin, Sr., age 60, died Thursday in Quincy after an extended illness. Funeral services were Friday in Quincy. Mr. Godwin
was a native of Madison and moved to Quincy 30 years ago where he was in the insurance business. He was the son-in-law of
Mrs. W. H. Hudson of Madison, who has been at his bedside for many months. Survivors include his wife, two daughters and one
brother and fifteen grandchildren.
GODWIN, J. G. Godwin
J. G. Godwin of Quitman, brother to Mr. James L. Godwin of Madison, was found dead of a heart attack in his automobile on a
road near Quitman last Friday morning. People had seen the car, but supposed nothing amiss, and it was reported here he had
been dead two days before his death was discovered.
GODWIN, Jewell Godwin
Jewell Godwin, age 82, of Quitman, Georgia passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at her residence. She was born in
Leesburg, Florida on December 6, 1929 to the late Jessie James and Luvenia (Knight) Addison. Mrs. Godwin was a member of
Church of the Nazarene in Quitman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Godwin and her son, Stephen Smithie.
Survivors Include: two daughters & sons-in-law: Brenda & Glenn Hall of Moultrie, GA; Linda & Ben Terry of Quitman, GA; six
sons & daughters-in-law: James Smithie; and John & Gladys Smithie both of Valdosta, GA; Billy Smithie; Jerry & Christine
Smithie and Harvey Godwin, Jr. all three of Quitman, GA; and Elwood & Sonya Godwin of Lake Park, GA; 19 grandchildren, and
20 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 21, 2012 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music
Funeral Services with burial to follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 20, 2012
from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the family.
GODWIN, John Godwin
Mr. John Godwin, age 72, of Lee, Florida, died Sunday in the Madison hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Godwin was a
lifelong resident of Madison County, son of the late Hilliard Godwin of Madison County. He was a member of the Baptist church
and a retired farmer and a member of the Woodmen of the World. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Sannie Godwin of Lee, one
brother Walter Godwin of Lee, two half-sisters, Mrs. Gordon Henderson of Madison and Mrs. Annie Mae Beasley of Orlando,,
and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday December 1 st in the Lee Baptist Church with burial in
Corinth Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
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GODWIN, John Henry Godwin
A funeral for John Henry Godwin will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. Lighthouse Assembly of God with Apostle J. Harris officiating.
Burial will be in Pine Forest Cemetery in Homerville.He was born in Hahira on March 7, 1934 to the late Harrison and Ethel Mae
Godwin. He later moved to Homerville where he was affectionately known as "Preacher." He was also preceded in death by four
sisters, Josephine Brown, Vandella Martin, Louise Montgomery and Godbell Jackson; and three brothers, Jerry Godwin, Bruce
Godwin and M.D. Godwin. Survivors include a sister, Louvella Riley, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; several nieces, nephews and a host of
friends and relatives. Friends are being received at the family residence, 40 Thelma Highway, Homerville. Fluker Funeral Home
of Homerville is in charge of arrangements.
GODWIN, Marcheta Godwin
(Abstracted from the Madison Carrier, Madison, Florida, July 30, 2014)
Marcheta “Pat” Godwin, age 89, died Friday, July 25 at home. Graveside funeral services will be Wednesday, July 30 at Cherry
Lake Methodist Cemetery, in Madison. She was born and raised in Tamaqua, PA. She graduated nursing college as an RN and
moved to Miami in 1944 and then moved to Cherry Lake in 1964. Later, she moved to Coolidge. She worked at Kendall Hospital in
Miami, Madison Hospital and Brooks County Hospital in Quitman. She is survived by 1 son: Marvin (Krista) Godwin of Norman
Park, Ga.; 2 daughters: Terri (Gary) Sorrel of Palatka and Juanita (Lyle) Howard of Moultrie; 1 niece: JoAnn Thompson; 13
grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters
and one grandchild. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GODWIN, Martha L. Godwin
Services for Martha L. Godwin 78, of Meigs, GA, are Friday, March 2, 2012, at Forest Acres Full Gospel Church and interment is
in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Pelham, GA. Mrs. Godwin died February 28, 2012 at her residence. Born March 21, 1933 in Pelham, GA,
she is the daughter of the late Perry Lee Monk and Gussie Lee Johnson. She was married to Argro Godwin, who preceded her in
death, in 1951 in Mitchell County. She was a housewife, homemaker and mother. Survivors include a daughter, Betty (Godwin)
McIntyre of Meigs; son-in-law, Sherman McIntyre of Meigs; son, Charles Godwin of Cairo; daughters-in-law, Judy Godwin of
Cairo, Nawana Godwin of Moultrie; brother, Ervin Daughtry of Pelham; sisters-in-law, Judy Daughtry of Pelham, Faye Daughtry
of Pelham; granddaughter, Jennifer Cook of Meigs; grandsons, Lee McIntyre of Meigs, Zachary A. McIntyre of Meigs;
granddaughter, Tiffany McIntyre of Meigs; grandson, Jeffrey Godwin of Funston, GA; granddaughters, Mandy Smith (Tim) of
Funston, GA, Brenda Cliett of Tupelo, MS; grandson, Charlie Godwin of Eastman, GA; granddaughter, Tabitha Merritt (Donald)
of Whigham, GA; 13 great-grandchildren; and nine nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at
the residence at 3024 Rouse St., Meigs, Ga. Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home.
GODWIN, Mary Welch Godwin
Mary Welch Godwin, age 69, died Monday (Feb. 3, 2014) at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Her
parents were the late Susie Mae Welch and Horace Welch Sr. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Curtis
McCutchen. A native of Pearson, she attended Atkinson County schools. She was a member of St. James A.M.E. Church. She is
survived by 3 sons, Darrell (Sandra) Godwin, of Douglas, Michael (Jennifer) Godwin, and Dickie (Faye) Godwin, all of Douglas; 2
brothers, Thomas (Nellie) Welch, of Cuthbert, Horace R. Welch Jr., of Waycross; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two
step-brothers, Tony Ray and Jerry Coleman, of Pearson; 1 sister-in-law, Lovela Riley, and 1 brother-in-law, Roscoe Brown, both
of St. Petersburg, FL; and several cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be
announced later by Welch & Brinkley Mortuary.
GODWIN, Nathan Harold Godwin, Jr.
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, July 28, 2010)
January 14, 1950 – July 18, 2010.
Nathan passed away after an extended illness Saturday at the VA Medical Center in Decatur, GA. “Nate” was born in Fort
Bragg, N.C. and, as military children often do, called places like Lakeland, GA, Mainz, Germany and Fort Campbell, KY home
before settling in Ware County. He was retired from the U.S. Navy and was an active volunteer in the community, teaching
reading at Glad Tidings Christian School and working with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). He was one of four children
of the late Harold and Opal Godwin of Nicholls, GA and husband of 25 years to Barbara Godwin of Cartersville. Nathan was an
avid fan of Atlanta Braves baseball, and also enjoyed painting, golfing, fishing, reading and collecting antiques and animal
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figurines. His passion, however, was the Disabled American Veterans. As a Service Officer for Thomas O. Zorn, Chapter 70 in
Waycross, he participated in activities such as fundraising, building access ramps, transporting veterans to medical
appointments, and assisting applicants in the benefits process. Perhaps nothing made him more proud than hearing a veteran who
had previously been denied benefits had been approved with his help. He had held numerous offices within the DAV at the local
and state level, and was recognized for extraordinary service to veterans by the state chapter. Nathan touched the lives of
many people with his smile and generosity, and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end. He was very
serious, though, when he insisted that this be a time of rejoicing rather than sadness as he is now in the arms of his loving
Father and has received the ultimate healing. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Godwin; siblings, Jack Nix, Kay Shuman, and
Nancy Godwin; beloved children Donny Burch, Christia Williams, Nathan Harold “Hal” Godwin III, and Matthew Godwin;
treasured grandchildren Cheyenne, Paige, Emily, Hunter, Zachary, Tearnafay, and Rebecca; daughters-in-law Courtney Burch and
Kim Godwin; son-in-law Jeremy Williams; step-son Lawrence DeChesser, along with countless other family. A memorial service
was held on Saturday, July 24, at Miles-Odum Funeral Home in Waycross. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be
made in Nathan’s memory to the Disabled American Veterans. Donations may be sent to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box
1430 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, or give online at www.dav.org.
GODWIN, Susannah McMullen Godwin
Susannah McMullen Godwin, age 82, of Lee, died Wednesday in the Madison hospital after a long illness. She was a native of
Madison County and widow of the late Mr. John Godwin. Her parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. David J. McMullen. She was a
member of Corinth Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors are a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held
Thursday in the Lee Baptist Church.
GODWIN, William Henry Godwin
William Henry (Bill) Godwin, age 83, passed away Saturday in the Madison hospital after a short illness. He was born in Brooks
County, GA and had been living in Madison County for the past 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maggie Godwin of
Madison, two daughters, Mrs. Philip Colson, and Mrs. Pete Williams, both of Madison; a son, Henry Godwin of Miami; a step-son
Willie McLeod of Valdosta; two brothers, Mr. Moses Godwin of Quitman and Mr. Lump Godwin of Madison; nine grandchildren
and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday May 16th at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Oak Ridge
Cemetery.
GODWIN, William Lafayette Godwin
William Lafayette Godwin, 69, died at the home of his son, J. D. Godwin, Monday night. He had been ill about a week, suffering
a paralytic stroke from which he never rallied. A native of Brooks County, GA, Mr. Godwin attended the public schools of his
native state. In early manhood he moved to Madison where he resided many years. A tiller of the soil, the deceased was forced
about ten years ago to give up active pursuits on account of failing health. Three years ago he moved to Quincy to make his
home. Survivors are the widow, two sons, W. R., and J. D. Godwin, Quincy and two nieces, Mrs. G. C. McGill, Ray City, GA, and
Mrs. W. S. Fretwell, Daytona Beach. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Old Columbia Cemetery, Brooks County,
GA.
GODWIN, Willie Belle Godwin
MACON - Willie Belle Godwin, 79, of Macon, formerly of Quitman, passed away Saturday (July 12, 2008) after a brief illness.
Born in Lowndes County, she was the daughter of Charlie Dewey and LillianWilliams Parker. She was a homemaker and member of
the Gospel Lighthouse Evangelical Methodist Church of Waycross. She is survived by six children, Willie Richard Godwin, of
Macon, Betty Pearlene Flowers (Edward), of Waycross, Sherry Nelson, of Live Oak, Fla., Charles Brinnis (Caroline) Godwin, of
High Springs, Fla., Leighton Allen (Elaine) Godwin, of Waycross, Bryan Keith Godwin, of Panama City, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; and
28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Ellis Godwin, and three children. A funeral was
scheduled for today at 10 a.m at Maxwell-Miller Chapel with the Rev. Ed Flowers officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill
Cemetery. Condolences may be conveyed online at www.maxwellmillerfuneralhome.com. Maxwell-Miller Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
GOETTIE, Christine F. Goettie
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A celebration of life service for Christine F. Goettie, age 93, will be held Saturday at St. Peters Missionary Baptist Church, 300
Fireman St. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery. Public visitation is at the Goettie residence, 411 Wilkerson St. She was born
Oct. 20, 1920 in Waycross to the late Issac Florence and Mariah Taylor Florence. She was the third of four daughters. She
received her formal education from the public school system of Waycross and graduated from Center High School. After
graduating she attended beautician schools in Waycross and Albany. She dressed many heads as well as worked at Gold Kist
Pecan and Southland Pecan Factories. She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Bennie Goettie Sr., who died Aug. 10, 2007,
for 67 years. This union was blessed with three sons. She also raised an adopted daughter, the late Shirley Gordon. She
accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and became a member of St. Peters Missionary Baptist Church where she
served faithfully in many ministries until her health failed. She entered into eternal rest on Monday (March 3, 2014) at Satilla
Care Center after an illness. In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by three sisters, Geneva
White, Sue Taylor and Gwendolyn Mitchell. Those left to cherish her memories include her loving sons, Bennie Goettie Jr.
(Velma), of Albany, Ronnie L. Goettie Sr. (Minnie), of Waycross, and Issac Stanley Geottie (Lola), of Kingsland; grandchildren,
Victor Daniel, Bennie Goettie III, Michale Goettie (Lisa), Rod Paulk, Angela Bonner (Darience), Kiekka Hamler (Ken), Charles
Hamler (Demetria), LaShundra Hill, Julian Mallory (Jameka), Shannon White (Marcus), Delondris Causey, Danielle Paden
(Michael), Steven Hill, Stacy Hill, Ronnie Goettie (girlfriend, Keisha) and David Goettie; 33 great-grandchildren; several
nephews and nieces including two special nieces, Lilly Taylor and Lorene Regulus; cousins, and other relatives. Funeral
arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
GOFF, Lonnie Ray Goff, Jr.
Lonnie Ray Goff, Jr., age 21, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was born in Tallahassee,
FL, to the late Lonnie Ray Goff, Sr., and Sherry Eugena White Goff. He was a native and lifelong resident of Taylor County. Mr.
Goff was a member of the St. Patrick Presbyterian Church in Colliersville, TN. He was an avid Gator fan, loved fishing, watching
sports, traveling and tinkering. He was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie R. Goff, Sr. in 2005. Survived by his mother,
Sherry Goff, of Perry, FL, (1) brother; Marc Goff, of Perry, FL, (4) sisters; Christi Parker of Shady Grove, FL, Kylee Fussell of
Collierville, TN, Cindy Goff and Khristal Goff, both of Perry, FL, a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral
Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, June 9, 2011. Donations may be made to the family to
help with final expenses.
GOFF, Loyce Tompkins Goff
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 14 June 2015)
Loyce Tompkins Goff of Ochlocknee and longtime resident of Thomas County passed away at her home today, Sunday, June 14,
2015 after a lengthy illness. Services for Mrs. Goff will be held at the graveside at New Hope Freewill Church Cemetery, 1786
U.S. 319 S. Moultrie, on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Mrs. Goff was born to the late Clarence A. and Loney D. Tompkins on March 20,
1939 in Worth County, GA. After attending college and receiving her Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing in 1981, she went
on to receive her Masters degree in 1986. She was employed by the Thomas County Health Department for thirty-four years as
a Registered Nurse and later served as Director. She married her husband of fifty-two years Aldwin K. Goff who survives and
raised two children, a daughter, Regina Hicks, and a son, Kenny Goff. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in
Moultrie, GA and she loved and cherished her family and friends, and she was loved by all. Survivors include her husband and
two children and their spouses, Tim Hicks and granddaughters Stephanie and Alison Hicks, Donna Goff and grandchildren
Ashton and Seth Goff, and a sister, Ann T. Stone. Mrs. Goff was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Theron
and Earl Tompkins, and a sister, Pauline Rogers. No visitation has been scheduled. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that
memorial gifts be made to Murphy Cemetery Fund c/o Susan Martin 144 Moncrief Road, Moultrie, GA 31768.
GOINS, Florence Wilson Goins
Florence Wilson “Totsie” Goins died Tuesday (Sept. 17, 2013) after a brief illness. She was born in Waycross, March 10, 1921,
daughter of the late Ben H. and Florence Andrews Wilson. Her beloved husband, Warren “Bitt” Goins, preceded her in death in
1971. After living in Fort Lauderdale, FL for 35 years, she returned to Waycross in 1979. She was a member of First
Presbyterian Church of Waycross, the Okefenokee Golf Club and the Okefenokee Ladies Golf Association. “Totsie,” as she was
known, enjoyed a very active life until recently, which included playing golf, gardening, travel, working and watching football. Her
family and friends will miss her greatly, and treasure memories of their times together. She is survived by 2 daughters, Patricia
Lee Goins, of Waycross, and Katherine Elaine Butts (husband Jim), of Indialantic, FL; grandson, James Gregory Butts (wife
Ashlyn); great-granddaughters, Miranda and Meredith Butts, of Melbourne, FL; brother, Ben H. Wilson Jr., of Waycross; a
sister, Katherine W. Burns, of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. As requested by “Totsie,” a
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graveside service will be Saturday at Oakland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 601
Hill St., Waycross, GA 31501. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GOINS, Judy Goins
Ms. Judy Goins, age 53, leaves to cherish her sweet memories 3 daughters: Katrina Robinson, Lavenda Robinson and Natasha
Glaspy; 8 grandchildren: Lewis Weldon, Leodis Weldon, Shaquille Weldon, Tiffany Robinson, Precious Robinson, Diewanna
Robinson, Shannon Lawson and Tony Vickers; 2 great-grandchildren: Tobias Butler, and Jaquiez Young; and 1 aunt: Mary Lee
Cockfield. A funeral service celebrating the life of Ms. Goins was Saturday, June 19, 2010, at McIver’s Funeral Home in Douglas,
GA.
GOINS, Melissa Locke Goins
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 20 July 2015)
Madison: Melissa Locke Goins, age 42, died Monday, July 20, 2015 at her home in Lee. A Funeral service will be Thursday July
23, 2015 at Madison Church of God, Madison, FL. Funeral services will be Friday July 24, 2015 at Ebenezer Baptist Church,
Chiefland, FL with burial at Ebenzer Cemetery. She was born in Gainesville, FL on July 9, 1973 and was raised in Cross City
before moving to Madison. She went to Taylor County Technical School and graduated as a CNA and worked at Lee Elementary
School as a school Nurse. She also worked at Stacey and Co as a Hair Stylist. She liked to hunt and fish, loved to talk to people.
She was a member of Madison Church of God and their praise team. Kids loved her and she loved people. She is survived by her
husband: Les Goins of Lee; 2 daughters: Lydia Grace Goins and Addilyn Clare Goins both of Lee; her parents: Louie and Gayle
Locke of Chiefland and Dorothy Mae Fleming of Cross City; 1 grandmother: Thelma McCain of Cedar Key; 1 brother: Bobby Louie
Locke, Jr. of VA; 2 sisters: Amanda Ranae (Mitchell) Weeks of Old Town and Krista Locke (Jason) Coates of Chiefland and 2
nieces and 2 nephews. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GOINS, Mildred Dainne Goins
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, August 3, 2011)
Miss Mildred Dainne Goins, 54, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at her residence. Miss Goins was born September 28,
1954 in Greensboro, NC, to Mrs. Mazie Chaney Goins and the late Luther Floyd Goins, Sr. She was a homemaker and attended
the Harvest Time Church of God. She had lived in Jacksonville, FL before moving back to Homerville about one month ago.
Survivors other than her mother are her longtime companion, Willie Fuller of Homerville; one daughter, Tiffany Nicole Goins of
Jacksonville, FL; two sons, Joseph Raymond Goins of Jacksonville, and Antonio Lee Goins of Homerville; two sisters, Peggy
Nipper of Homerville and Diane Watkins of Screven, GA; two brothers, Billy Wayne Goins and Berry McNatt, both of
Jacksonville; seven grandchildren, Shea R. Foster Jr, Miyana A. Washington, Mallore A. Washington, Alex Goins, Markis Goins,
Davan Shacks, Martellis Leggett and several other relatives. Memorial services for Miss Goins were held Saturday, July 30,
2011 at the Harvest Time Church of God. Memorilization was by cremation. Roundtree Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements.
GOLDBERG, W. Goldberg
W. Goldberg, a former resident of Madison, died Saturday, July 8, in Miami, where he had been residing for about two years.
Funeral services were held in Miami Monday. Mr. Goldberg was in the mercantile business here for about twenty-five years. The
home is now owned by Judge J. R. Kelly was the Goldberg home, built by Mr. Goldberg. He had scores of friends here who will
regret to learn of his death. He is survived by his widow, three sons, Ralph, Henry and Irving, and three daughters, Misses
Blanche, Sadie and Dorothy, all of New York City.
GOLDEN, Anna Mary Brinson Golden
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Oct 6th, 2011)
Anna Mary Brinson Golden, 81, a retired school teacher and foster parent from Madison, died Saturday, October 21, 2011, in
Tallahassee. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 8, 2011, at Damascus Missionary Baptist Church in
Madison, with burial at St. Luke Cemetery in Madison. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2011, at the Ganzy
Funeral Home (973-3267).On November 23, 1929, a beautiful baby girl was born to Dr. Daniel Lewis Smith III and Ida Mae
Brinson and was named Anna Mary Brinson. Anna was called to be with our Lord and Savior on October 1, 2011 at 11:52 a.m. She
peacefully walked into His Son’s arms to join her parents, grandparents, brother and husband. Anna accepted Christ at an early
age and joined St. Luke M.B. Church and later joined Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church. She was a member of Damascus M.B. Church until
her death. Anna worked on the Steward Board and as a choir member. Anna was a member of RECS Club. Anna married the late
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Freddie D. Golden and during the union, one child was born. Anna was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.Anna’s
early education was in the schools of Madison and Gadsden County. She furthered her education at Florida A&M University in
Tallahassee, where she received a Master’s degree in Education. She worked diligently as a teacher in Madison County. She
received state and national Teacher of the Year in 1975. She leaves to cherish her memories a devoted and caring daughter,
Lisa L. Golden, of Tallahassee; four special sons, Kenneth Prather, Sr., Johnny Burke (Javashia), Jesse Seabrooks, all of
Tallahassee, and Gianni Jackson of Madison; one devoted uncle, George Pinesett of Madison; two loving aunts, Eartha Mae
Barfield of Madison, and Mary Chapmen (John); four loving brothers, Daniel Lewis Smith IV (Daytona Beach), John Harvey
Smith (Daytona Beach), Allen Alexander Smith (Indianapolis, Ind.), and Jerry Allen Smith (Daytona Beach), one loving special
grandson, Zachari Young of Madison; five special nephews, Duane Honeywell and Keith Miller of Orlando, William Ware and
Curtis Dennis, both of Greenville, Reginald Miller of St. Paul, Minn.; and five special nieces, Dorothy Herring-Lee, Helen
Townsend Watts (Gaffrey), Bessie Simmons and Louise Ware, all of St. Petersburg; and Barbara Townsend, of Painesville, Ohio.
GOLDEN, Doris Geneva Mobley Golden
Doris Geneva Mobley Golden, 95, of Waycross, passed away Monday (Feb. 25, 2013) at Waycross Health and Rehabilitation
Center in Waycross. The funeral will be Saturday at Greater Mt. Zion AME Church. Burial will follow in Hazzard Hill Cemetery.
Born in Abbeville, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Pearl Rich Mobley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam
Golden, and a son, Alphonso Mobley Sr. She was a member of Greater Mt. Zion AME Church. She was the oldest female member
of Greater Mt. Zion and remembered when the church was located on Fair Street in a small building. The church later moved to
Brewer Street (which is now State Street). She loved her church. She was a member of the choir, 911 Club, the kitchen
committee, the Willing Workers Club, and worked with the groups as they tried to make Greater Mt. Zion a great church. She
and her brother, Henry Mobley, operated a restaurant known as Mobley’s on Oak Street at one time and both of them were
widely recognized for their cooking talent. She was retired from John H. Swisher Cigar Factory where she and her co-workers
and union representatives traveled throughout Georgia and Florida. She is survived by two sisters, one of which was very close
to her and devoted to her, Hermenia Smith and Martha Mobley, both of Waycross; one brother, Henry Mobley (Hattie), of
Atlanta; four grandsons, one of them a devoted grandson, Alphonso Mobley Jr. (Valerie), of Waycross, Rodney Mobley, Henry
Mobley and Christopher Mobley, Valdosta; five granddaughters, Deva M. Boyd (Richard), of Bristol, Pa., Shay Faison, Dee Faison,
Nikki Williams, Janeka M. Boyd (Sam); nine great-grandchildren, Patriciana Grady, Jacauntee Grady, Alesia Swinson, Myanna
Mobley, Rickea Boyd, Richard Boyd Jr., Yolanda Boyd, Leigha Charles and Charmaine Faison; a host of nieces, nephews and
cousins. Now the curtain falls and she moves through her heavenly exit, the drama of this earthly life comes to a close. Friends
are being received at the home of her sister, Hermenia Smith, 1408 Quarterman St., and at the home of her grandson,
Alphonso Mobley Jr., 1023 Louise St. Special thanks is expressed to her caregivers at Waycross Health and Rehabilitation
Center, Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross and Dr. George Wheeler. Arrangements are with Welch and Brinkley Mortuary.
GOLDEN, Dorothy Anne Webb Golden
Dorothy Anne Webb Golden, 69, died Wednesday (Sept. 21, 2005) morning at her residence following a long illness. She was a
native of Birmingham, Ala. who resided in Ware County since 1970. She was the daughter of the late Alfred Webb and Dorothy
Webb and was preceded in death by a brother, Bert Webb. She was a former dietitian with the Ware County School System.
Survivors include her husband, Robert J. Golden, of Waycross; two sons, Robert J. Golden Jr. (wife Shirley), and the Rev.
Richard Golden (wife Debra), both of Waycross; three daughters, Cheryl Lindsey (husband the Rev. Glenn), of Waresboro, Terry
Golden, of St. Marys, and Lori Jones (husband Joe), of Waycross; and eight grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Waresboro Church of God. Burial will be in Waresboro Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Music
Funeral Home tonight from 7 to 9.
GOLDEN, Edward L. Golden
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate February 29th, 2012)
Edward L. Golden, 76, of Lakeland passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012 in the Louis Smith Memorial Hospital in Lakeland,
GA after a short illness. He was born August 17, 1933 in Polk County FL to the late Ebbar Belflower and Ira L. Golden. He was a
well-known roofer, farmer and kept up the school lawns for about ten years. As well as his parents he was preceded in death by
a brother Rob Golden and a sister Irma King. He is survived by his son Eddie Leo Golden of Coatesville, PA, brother and sisterin-law Earl and Yevone Golden of Lakeland, brother and sister-in-law, Melvin & Inez Golden of Lakeland, brother and sister-inlaw, Jimmy and Annette Golden of Lakeland, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, February 25
in the chapel of Music Funeral Services in Lakeland. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery.
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GOLDEN, James Barton Golden
James Barton Golden, age 79, died last Friday in a Jacksonville hospital. Mr. Golden was born in Live Oak and lad lived at Lee for
a number of years. He moved to Jacksonville six years ago. He was a retired barber. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Audie Golden,
of Jacksonville; three daughters, Mrs. Donald White of Jacksonville; Mrs. Groover Hall of Lakeland; and Mrs. Robert Kraft of
Harrison, NJ; two sons, Henry B. Golden of Jacksonville; and John B. Golden of Tampa; one sister, Mrs. Selma Downs, of
Jacksonville; twenty-one grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday
at the Orange Church in Live Oak with burial in the Orange Cemetery.
GOLDEN, Melvin Ray Golden
Melvin Ray Golden, age 71, of Lakeland, Georgia passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 in Louis Smith Memorial Hospital in
Lakeland, Georgia. He was born on September 21, 1941 in Levy County, Florida to the late Ivor L. and Ebbar (Belflower) Golden.
He retired from owning and operating Mel's Appliances and was of the Baptist faith. Along with his parents, Mr. Golden was
preceded in death by his sister Irma King, and by two brothers, Edward Golden and Robert Golden. His survivors include his
companion- Inez Hersey of Douglas, GA; step-children - Tippy Matlock, and Melissa Matlock, both of Douglas, GA; Johnny &
Denise Hersey, of Nichols, GA; brothers & sister-in-laws- Earl & Yvonne Golden and Jimmy & Annette Golden, both of Lakeland,
GA; a special friend-Martha Breeden, of Cecil, GA; and a number of grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Graveside services will be
held Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Greenlawn Cemetery in Lakeland, Georgia. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the
family.
GOLDEN, Yvonne Golden
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 13 September 2015)
Yvonne Golden, age 74, of Lakeland, GA passed away Sunday (September 13, 2015) in South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta
after a lengthy illness. She was born in Lakeland, GA on October 27, 1940 to the late Wade and Inez Hughes Chauncey. Mrs.
Golden was a Registered Nurse employed at Louis Smith Memorial Hospital in Lakeland many years, most recently she was known
as the school nurse at Lanier County High School. Along with her parents, Ms. Golden is preceded in death by a sister Mary Ella
Pittman and a brother Lois Chauncey. Survivors include her husband of 55 years Earl Golden of Lakeland, GA;2 sons and
daughters-in-law Gene (Jo) Golden of Nashville, GA; David (Ashley) Golden of Knoxville, TN; 1 daughter Deb Golden of Highlands
Ranch, CO; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren 2 brothers W. C. Chauncey and Terry Chauncey both of Homerville, GA;
several nieces, nephews and extended family members. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in the Lakeland
Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial in Greenlawn cemetery in Lakeland, GA.
GOLDING, Thelma Joy Golding
Services for Thelma Joy Golding, 80, of Thomasville, will be Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home. A private
family graveside will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Thomasville. Mrs. Golding passed away at Archbold Memorial Hospital on
Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. Mrs. Golding was born on Dec. 21, 1930, in Thomasville, to the late Melvin C. and Lilly M. Davis Plymel. On
Sept. 9, 1952, she married James R. Golding Jr. and was married 43 years. Her husband preceded her in death on July 19, 1996.
She was a homemaker and a loving mother of four children and two stepchildren. She is survived by her children, Gloria C. Hurst
(Elbert), James Roger Golding, Diane Bassett (Malcolm), Penny Atkinson (Don), all of Thomasville; stepchildren, Col. Wayne L.
Golding, of Seacrest Beach, FL, Leon R. Golding, Omaha, NE; brother, Mayo Plymel (Mary) of Cairo. She was the beloved
grandmother of 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and an aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Golding was
preceded in death by a brother, Carlton Plymel; and a sister, Eva M. Daniels.
GOLDWIRE, E. West Goldwire
E. West Goldwire, 72, of Dixie, died Thursday (May 3, 2007) at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. He was born May 25,
1934 in Jacksonville, Fla., to the late James Ashley Goldwire Sr. and Jennie Fowler Goldwire. He was retired from the United
States Army after serving 22 years. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Survivors include his wife, LaVerne Goldwire,
of Dixie; one daughter, Elizabeth Larkin, of Leesburg; four grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Georgia
Goldwire, of Yulee, Fla. A graveside service with full military honors was held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Dixie Cemetery.
Arrangements were with Carson McLane Funeral Home, of Valdosta.
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GONYNOR, Joshua S. Gonynor
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida January 29, 2011)
Joshua S. Gonynor, 29, of 195 Spring Street, Winchendon, died Friday, January 21st in Winchendon. He was born in Fitchburg
on December 10, 1981 and lived in Ashburnham for most of his life before moving to Winchendon. Joshua was a construction
worker for May Enterprises of Winchendon. He loved snowboarding, basketball and cars. He had a heart of gold and was helpful
to everyone. Joshua was a member of St. Denis Church in Ashburnham. He leaves his mother, Paula J. Gonynor of Winchendon;
his father, Robert D. Gonynor 2nd and his wife Sherri of Madison, FL; three children, Noah Williams of Madison, FL, Jalena May
of Lunenburg and Kimber Gonynor and her mother Danielle Gonynor of Winchendon; a brother, Robert D. Gonynor 3rd of
Gardner; his grandparents, Ronald and Carol Glynn of Leominster and Robert D. Gonynor of Shirley; his best friend, Nick May of
Winchendon and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 from Stone-Ladeau
Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 2 P.M. in St. Denis Church, 85 Main
Street, Ashburnham. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Winchendon in the spring. Calling hours in the funeral home are
Monday, January 24th from 6 to 8 P.M. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, PO Box 1000
Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
GOODBREAD, W. Joseph Goodbread
Mr. W. Joseph Goodbread, prominent Orlando restaurateur, and nephew of Mrs. R. S. McIntyre, of this city, died suddenly of a
heart attack at his stock farm at Lake Howell in Seminole County, Tuesday. Mr. Goodbread was owner of the Drive-In
Restaurant on N. Orange Avenue, facing Lake Ivanhoe, in Orlando. Mr. Goodbread was born in Madison 48 years ago. He was the
son of W. H. and Josephine Townsend Goodbread. The latter was a sister of Mrs. McIntyre. He was married to Cleo Belle
Fitchett of Dublin, GA, who survived him. Other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Charles A. Maxwell, of Orlando, and Mrs. C. W.
Henderson, of Miami, and one brother, L. B. Goodbread, of Jacksonville. Funeral services were held in Orlando.
GOODEN, Bernie Lee Gooden
Mr. Bernie Lee Gooden, age 62 and a native of Ambrose, GA, passed away April 23, 2010. He received his early education from
the Coffee County School System before moving to Albany, GA to continue his education at Monroe Area Vocational School,
where he received a diploma in Industrial and Residential Electrical Maintenance. Mr. Gooden was briefly employed with
Tuskegee Institute in Alabama before relocating to Albany, where he worked for Flint River Textiles for several years. He was
later employed with Miller Brewing Company as a Maintenance Electrician where he retired. He was an active member of the
International Association of Mechanists and Aerospace Workers (I.A.M.A.) and a member of St. James Missionary Baptist
Church. He was also an avid fisherman. Mr. Gooden was united in Holy Matrimony to Miss Margaret Anderson on August 16,
1969. The two were married for 25 years and two children were born during their union. Mr. Gooden was preceded in death by
two siblings, Samuel Denton Goodwin, and Luedell Tucker Bennett. Mr. Gooden is survived by two daughters: Coretta Kimberly
Gooden Hill of Jacksonville, FL and Catressa Kelle Gooden of Albany, GA; one devoted son-in-law: Marcus Fitzgerald Hill of
Jacksonville, FL; 4 grandchildren: or “his babies,” Christopher Rashad Fears, Radnelle Terrell Clay, Kimari Christon Hill, and
Olivia Rae Cohens; 2 sisters: Josephine Gooden Davis of Ambrose, GA and Maxine Gooden (Robert) Sanders of Martinez, GA; 2
brothers: Dempsey (Jean) Gooden of Douglas, GA, Oswald (Betty) Gooden of Atlanta, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews and
other relatives. Services were held Thursday, April 29, 2010 at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, with interment at Paulk
Cemetery in Ambrose, GA. Harrell’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GOODGAME, Mrs. Johnnie M. Goodgame
Mrs. Johnnie M. Goodgame, 88, of Perry, FL, passed away Friday May 28, 2010 at Marshall Health Care following an extended
illness. Mrs. Goodgame was born December 27, 1921 to the late John J. McDonald and the late Maggie Tona Head McDonald in
Memphis, TN. She grew up in Memphis and Bartlett, TN where she worked at the Commercial Appeal Newspaper where her
father also worked. While in Memphis, she met and married James “Jim” Goodgame in 1948. His career with Proctor and Gamble
took them to Wilson, AR and then to Perry, FL in 1956. Along the way, they met many people and made some wonderful lifelong
friendships. She also worked for Western Auto in Perry. Mrs. Goodgame was preceded in death by her parents, her husband,
“Jim” Goodgame in 1998, her only sister Margaret Quekemeyer, and 1 nephew, Charles Quekemeyer, Jr. She is survived by, her
daughter, Patricia “Pat” Goodgame, of Tallahassee, FL, 4 nieces, Gail Kinsinger, of Huber Heights, OH, Hazel Bowen, of
Huntsville, AL, Beverly McMillian, of Port Orange, FL, and Susan (David) Beith, of Eads, TN, 2 nephews, John (Corliss)
Quekemeyer, of Birmingham, AL, and Tom Goodgame, of Albuquerque, NM, and several great, and great-great, nieces and
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nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Goodgame will be Tuesday June 1, 2010 in the Joe P. Burns Memorial Chapel. Interment will
follow in Pineview Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
GOODIN, Harry Jackson Goodin
Harry Jackson Goodin, age 59, a mechanic of Valdosta, GA, was instantly killed in an automobile accident Saturday September
22, thirteen miles south of Madison on State Road 14. State Trooper, James Ross, Sheriff Moore and Deputy Stokley, who
made the investigation said Goodin, driving a 1946 Ford coach at a high rate of speed, lost control and careened 210 feet to one
side of the road then 124 feet to the other side before crashing. He was thrown 39 feet clear of the wreckage and death was
instant. Survivors are two children, Gerald Goodin and Harold Goodin, both of Dawson, GA.
GOODMAN, Bennie L. McCoy Goodman
A celebration of life service for Deaconess Bennie L. McCoy Goodman will be held Friday at Friendship Missionary Baptist
Church, 417 Wilkerson Street. Interment will be in Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Glennville. She was born Dec. 9, 1938
in Waycross, daughter of the late Benjamin F. Nelson and Essie Monroe Nelson Maxwell. She moved to Perth Amboy, NJ, where
she was nurtured by her parents, Essie and Rockwell Maxwell Sr., and received her formal education having graduated from
Amboy High School in 1957. Her formal education was extended by attending Middlesex County College and Kean College in New
Jersey. As the oldest of 10 children, she had the role of caregiver for her younger siblings. This prepared her for the raising of
her four children. She had a passion for arts and crafts that she enjoyed sharing with her sisters, children, grandchildren and
other youth. She was a creative cook and seamstress. She retired from the State of New Jersey as the supervisor of
professional and residential services at Woodbridge Developmental Center after 27 1/2 years of service. Some of her
achievements, certifications and memberships include New Jersey State Certified Public Manager, New Jersey State New
Directions Communication Group, New Jersey State 1988 delegate participant in Jesse Jackson’s run for United States
president, member of Middlesex County Board of Directors for the Handicapped, many certifications in the field of mental
retardation for the State of New Jersey, a member of the Model Cities Program for the City of Perth Amboy, a founding
member of the Flying Forty Travel Club (New Jersey) and a past president of Waycross American Legion Auxiliary 517.
Immediately upon moving back to Waycross, she joined the family church, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, where she was
a member of the Women of The Light Ministry, the kitchen committee and the pastor’s aide committee (served as vice
president) and she served as a deaconess. God called her to her heavenly home Saturday evening (Aug. 10, 2013). Other than
her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, James McCoy, and siblings Franklin D. Nelson and Jeannette A. Nelson Murray.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Mill Goodman; children, Robert McCoy (Donna), Wanda V. West, William
H. McCoy III (Davene), Mildred D. Goodman; grandchildren, Tameka Ridley, Jamila McCoy, Justin McCoy, Nicole West Tabron
(Maurice), Watson McCoy, Ashley M. West, Cory West (Dana), Roynicia Moultrie, Derwin Moultrie and Delvin LaMillis Moultrie;
six great-grandchildren; brothers, David Tyrone Nelson and Rockwell Maxwell Jr.; sisters, Joan Maxwell, Brenda Maxwell,
Carolyn Maxwell, Velma Renna Richardson (Ralph) and Audrey Maxwell; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other
relatives. Friends are being received at the Goodman residence, 1213 Anguilla St. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker
Funeral Home.
GOODMAN, Bessie Goodman
Bessie Goodman, age 84, of Sirmans, died Monday in the Suwannee County Hospital at Live Oak. She had been residing at the
Dowling Park Nursing Home. Mrs. Goodman was a longtime resident of Madison County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Zack
Towles, pioneer residents of the Moseley Hall community. Her husband preceded her in death by several years. Survivors are
one daughter, Mrs. Earl Porter, of Mobile; three sons, Eddie Goodman, of Whittier, CA; Zack Goodman, of Indianapolis; and
Lawrence Goodman, of Jacksonville; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a half-sister at Bartow, FL. Funeral
services were held Wednesday October 18th at Sirmans Baptist Church with interment in Friendship Cemetery.
GOODMAN, Donald Goodman
Mrs. Fannie Goodman, former resident of Madison, has received word from the Department of Defense that her son, Donald,
has been killed in action in Korea. He had previously been reported as missing in action.
GOODMAN, E. L. Goodman
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E. L. Goodman, lifelong citizen of Madison County, died Sunday morning, January 14, 1945. He was a World War I veteran. He
had been in poor health for the past year. He was born in Madison County, and was fifty-one years old. He leaves his wife, Mrs.
Fannie L. Goodman, and three sons, Stanley E. Goodman, Kelly L. Goodman, Donald S. Goodman, and one step-son, George W.
Oglesby, also two brothers, Allen Goodman, of Perry and Ernest A. Goodman of Lakeland. Funeral services, in charge of the
American Legion were held Tuesday at Fellowship Cemetery.
GOODMAN, Jesse L. Goodman
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 20. 1941)
Jesse L. Goodman, age 60 died June 10th at the Broward General Hospital at Hollywood. The deceased was born in Madison, but
moved to Hollywood twenty-four years ago. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, a brother and eight grandchildren. He
was an uncle-in-law of Mrs. S. G. Ward of Macedonia.
GOODMAN, Jesse Lee Goodman
Mr. Jesse Lee Goodman, age 70, of Ocilla, GA, died Friday, June 5, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Goodman was born December 4,
1944, in Tifton, GA, to the late Jesse Bryant and Ruth Allen Goodman. He lived in the community all of his life and was a retired
truck driver. Mr. Goodman was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Monday, at Bethlehem Baptist
Church in Irwin County, Georgia. Interment will follow in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, in Irwin County. He is survived by
his wife of 51 years, Mildred Owens Goodman of Ocilla; children, Kay Goodman of Ocilla, Michael and Pam Goodman of Irwinville,
and Steve Goodman of Douglas; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Pauline Blount, Annetta Brady and Janie
Brooks all of Nashville, Diane Sirmans of Lakeland, Peggy Goodman of Blackshear and Nancy Flippo of Tifton; and one brother,
David Benton of Hawkinsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Kathleen Goodman; a son,
Timothy Lee Goodman; and two sisters, June Connell Cooper and Betty Browning. To sign the online registry, go to
www.paulkfuneralhome.com. Paulk Funeral Home, in Ocilla, is in charge of arrangements.
GOODMAN, Lawrence Goodman
Lawrence Goodman, age 78, grandfather of Madison resident James Ellis recently passed away. Mr. Goodman was a resident of
Brooksville, FL. Funeral services were held Thursday June 17th.
GOODMAN, Mrs. Lola Hacker Goodman
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 13, 1912 and Sept 20, 1912)
Mrs. Jesse L. Goodman passed away at her home here on Wednesday, Sept. 4 th. She was happily married to Jesse L. Goodman in
1903. At the time of her death she was thirty-one years of age. She leaves a loving husband and three dear children, a number
of brothers and sisters, her aged parents and a large host of friends to mourn her loss.
GOODMAN, Lottie Goodman
Lottie Goodman, age 68, passed away Monday February 23 rd at the home of her niece, Josie Bell Moore, in Pinetta, after an
extended illness. She was born in Madison County and had lived here most of her life. She is survived by a large number of
nieces and nephews; four half-brothers and seven half-sisters. Funeral services will be held Sunday March 1st in Jeslamb Church
with interment in the church cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
GOODMAN, Lucy Mae Goodman
The funeral for Lucy Mae “Sue” Goodman, age 82, will be Thursday at Fourth Mt. Olive Church, Yeomans Street, Blackshear.
The cortege will assemble at 813 Cherry St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Satilla Hospice House, 811
Beacon St., Waycross, in memory of Lucy Goodman or the Scholastic Fund for Eboni Jackson (Lucy’s granddaughter), 5394 Five
Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn, GA 30047. The family is currently receiving friends at 813 Cherry St., Blackshear. In his infinite
wisdom, God our Father, who is never late and always on time, has called one of his angels, a woman of magnificent faith, Lucy
Mae “Sue” Goodman, to her eternal reward on Wednesday (April 20, 2016). She was the third child of four and the second
daughter of the late Gussie Mae (Pate) Turner and Wesley Turner. She was born Nov. 23, 1933. She received her early
education in the Ware County school system where she also attended Center High School in Waycross. She later moved to Lee
Street High School in Blackshear. At an early age, she gave her life to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a faithful and
dedicated member of Fourth Mount Olive Church serving in the choir for more than 50 years. She was the oldest member of
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the church and was also one of God’s faithful prayer warriors. Besides her daughter and granddaughter, her greatest joys were
praying and singing. She always said the Bible says, “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord” and “that everything that hath breath
should praise the Lord.” Up until her last breath, she was praising the Lord. On Oct. 16, 1964, she married the late Alvin
Goodman. Two years later, from that union, on Oct. 16, their blessed gift, one daughter, Sandra Valencia was born. She retired
from Swisher International Inc. in Jacksonville, FL, with more than 40 years of service where she also became known as a
company celebrity singing “giant.” In fact, many said she should have been paid royalties for her entertaining performances.
After retiring, she became a caretaker and retired from that position in September 2015. One of her life’s passions was visiting
the sick and shut-in, and sharing her love for the Lord. She regularly attended Bible study at Fourth Mount Olive, Greater St.
James AME and Scott Chapel United Methodist churches and greatly enjoyed fellowshipping with the bible study members,
family and friends. She became a pillar of her community and was a very mild, meek, humble and God-fearing woman. Many family
members, friends and acquaintances were joyfully blessed over the years by enjoying her signature dishes of sweet potato pies,
macaroni and cheese and potato salad, and her rendition of the “Happy Birthday” song which was an endearing treat that
brought many precious laughs, smiles and lasting memories. She was preceded in death by her parents Wesley and Gussie Mae
Turner, eldest brother, Jeremiah Keaton, and ex-husband, Alvin Goodman. She leaves to cherish her memories the absolute
greatest joys of her life — one precious daughter, Sandra Jackson of Lawrenceville, and granddaughter, apple of her eye, Eboni
Jackson, Winona State University of Winona, MN; devoted sister, Katie Hall of Elizabeth, NJ; loving brother, Tommy (Mamie —
more like a sister) Turner of Blackshear; special nephew, Stacey (Patricia) Hall of Plainfield, NJ; former son-in-law, David
Jackson of Savannah; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and extended family. Arrangements entrusted to
Rainge Memorial Chapel, Inc.
GOODMAN, T. A. Goodman
Mr. T. A. Goodman, age 76, of Shady Grove, died Sunday at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Perry after an extended illness. He
was a native of Madison County but had lived in Taylor County most of his life. He was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist
Church. He had retired from the ministry some years ago. Survivors are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Slaughter of Perry;
one son, Roy R. Goodman of Kissimmee (NOW THE ORIGINAL OBIT DID NOT MAKE ANY SENSE) and 12 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday February 20th in Shady Grove Baptist Church with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery.
GOODMAN, W. H. Goodman
Mr. W. H. Goodman, age 77, died Friday night in the Tallahassee hospital after a long illness. He had been engaged in farming all
his life. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Vernese Orem, of Cambridge, MD; and Mrs. Myrtle Oliver and Mrs. Evelyn
Warrick, both of Poquoson, VA; four sons, O. F. Goodman, of Greenville; W. T. Goodman, of Tallahassee; D. F. Goodman, of West
Hollywood, FL and Sgt. 1st Class O. B. Goodman, with the U. S. Army in France; seventeen grandchildren; one brother, D. L.
Goodman and one sister, Mrs. Ella Day, both of Greenville. Graveside services were held Sunday in Evergreen Cemetery at
Greenville.
GOODMAN, Willie Francis Goodman
Willie Francis Goodman died May 30, 2011. Willie Francis Goodman was born on August 4, 1934 in Douglas to the late Azell and
Fannie Goodman. She was educated at George Washington Carver School. She joined Gaines Chapel A.M.E early in life where she
served as an usher. No stranger to hard work, Francis was a model employee with several employers before retiring from
Campbell’s Soup Company. Later, she decided to join the Wal-Mart family. She was a loyal and dedicated associate there for
twelve years and made countless friends. Francis was committed to God, family and friends. She was known for her warm smile
and kind spirit that she shared with everyone. Survivors include 2 children, Gwen Sanders (Lonnie Street) of Douglas and
Sandra (Andre) Fletcher of Bristow, VA; 1 brother, Floyd (Carolyn) Goodman of Atlanta; 3 grandchildren, Shanterria Wilson of
Atlanta, Latonya (Shane) Denning of Douglas and Brandi Fletcher of Bristow, VA; 5 great grandchildren, Adrian, Ashli, Amber,
Jianni, and Colby; 1 niece, Delicia (Theodore) Lee; 1 nephew, Kennan Goodman; 3 special aunts, Mattie Solomon and Bennie Mae
Goodman of Douglas, and Hattie Lamb of Brooklyn, NY; a special uncle, Leviticus Moore, Sr. of Douglas; uncles, aunts, and
cousins. Funeral services were Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Young’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Douglas. Interment
followed in Sunny Side Cemetery in Douglas. Harrell’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GOODMAN, Zoey Elin Goodman and Jesse Zeke Goodman
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 19 October 2011)
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Little Miss Zoey Elin Goodman and Master Jesse Zeke Goodman, infant twins, were born and died on September 2, 2011, in Fort
Sill, OK. Private family services were held in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Jesse Zeke and Zoey Elin were survived by their parents,
Jesse and Allison Goodman of Walton, OK; paternal grandparents, Ronald and Jonnie Goodman of Ocilla; maternal grandparents,
Roy and Linda Jones of Tifton; great-grandparents, Jesse Goodman of Douglas and Evelyn King of Douglas; and many other
relatives. Arrangements for the Goodman family are being provided by Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals.
GOODRIDGE, Mary H. Goodridge
Mary H. Goodridge, a former resident, passed away Wednesday in Madison and funeral services were held Friday November 25 th
at Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Norman Woodard and a son, George Goodridge, both of Rt. 2,
Madison, and a number of grandchildren and other relatives.
GOODWIN, Buford Ray Goodwin
Mr. Buford Ray Goodwin, age 59, of Broxton GA passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2010 in the Saint Joseph Hospital,
Savannah GA. Mr. Goodwin, a native of Coffee County, GA was born on March 5, 1951. He was the son of the late Franklin and
Verla Mae Goodwin. He is a member of the Douglas Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. His brothers, Willie Frank
Goodwin and Sidney Edward Goodwin, sister, Frankie Mae Goodwin; half-brothers, Bill Goodwin, Clayton Goodwin and Chris
Goodwin and half-sister, Lula Bell Norman preceded him in death. Funeral services were Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Douglas, GA. Burial followed in the Cumorah Cemetery near Douglas, GA.
Survivors include his wife: Eloise Goodwin; 1 daughter: Jessica (Roger) Dawn Tanner of Douglas, GA; sons: William Frank
(Kimberly) Goodwin, of Douglas, GA, Timothy Ray Goodwin and Anthony Cleveland Goodwin of Broxton, GA and Robert Lee
(Jenny) Stone of Tampa, FL; sisters: Pauline Jewell of Douglas GA, Alice J. Smith Cropwell, AL; brother: Dewey Goodwin of
McBean, GA; grandchildren: Cody Goodwin, Alex Goodwin, Charlie Goodwin, McKenzie Goodwin. Madison Goodwin, Lauren Ortez,
Ethin Parks, Austin Goodwin, Nathan Goodwin, Twyla Toledo, Daniel Crenshaw, Erica Crenshaw and Kelly Moon; great-grandson:
Daniel Jacob Crenshaw; several nieces and nephews. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GOODWIN, Myrtice F. Goodwin
Funeral for Myrtice F. Goodwin, 74, a retired educator in the Waycross Public School System who died Wednesday morning
(Aug. 24, 2005) in Satilla Regional Medical Center after an illness, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Gaines Chapel AME Church with
the Rev. Earl Perkins officiating. She was a the third of three children born to the late Quinton Everett Sr. and Floread Blount
Everett. A native of Waycross and a lifelong member of Gaines Chapel AME Church, she received her education in the Waycross
public schools and graduated from Center High. She attended Spellman College in Atlanta and graduated from Allen University
in Columbia, SC with a bachelor’s degree in education. She continued graduate studies at Fort Valley State University, Albany
State University, Wayne University and the University of Georgia. She retired from the Waycross Board of Education after 31
years of dedicated service as a home economics teacher, a science teacher and a distributive education teacher. She was a
member of the National Education Association, the Georgia Teacher Education Association and the National Home Economics
Association. She was preceded in death by her brother, Quinton T. Everett Jr., and her sister, Blondell Everett Graham, a
brother-in-law, James R. Graham, and a sister-in-law, Juanita Jeter. Survivors include her devoted husband, James H. Goodwin,
of Waycross; one son, Heyward D. Goodwin, of Waycross; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Everett, of Atlanta; nieces and nephews,
Deborah R. Dopson (Dr. James B.), of Dunwoody, Roderic Micah Graham, Decatur, India Drafts, Apex, N.C., Pamela E. Thompson,
East Point, Marjorie Hopkins (Jerry), of Detroit, and Rosemary Taylor, Detroit; great nieces and great-nephews, Ashley Dopson,
Jason Dopson, Roderic Micah Graham II, Phillip Morhorn and Tomari Moore; and a host of other cousins and other relatives.
Friends are being received at the Goodwin Residence, 1418 Rockefeller St. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m.
Sunday. Burial will be in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are with Fluker Funeral Home.
GOOGE, Margie Ann Thornton Googe
Margie Ann Thornton Googe, age 67, of Waycross, departed this earthly existence on Friday (Aug. 14, 2015), to be with her
Heavenly Father. Born Aug. 20, 1947, in Brunswick, she lived most of her life in Blackshear. She was a housewife and was of the
Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wesley Googe, two sons, James Robert Googe and Middleton
Dewey Googe, her parents, Gilbert and Thelma Anderson Thornton, and a brother, Gerald Durrance.
Survivors include her children, John Wesley (Chrystal) Googe, Patricia M. (Roy) Cherry and William “Peter” Googe, all of
Waycross; 3 grandchildren, James M. (Ruby) Hill Sr., and William Clayton Hill, both of Waycross, and Jeremiah Sousa of
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Florida; 2 great-grandchildren, James M. Hill Jr. and Margie E. Hill, both of Texas; 3 special nephews, Jerry Lee Durrance and
family of Patterson, Matthew Gilbert Durrance and family of Florida, and Johnny Howdy Durrance and family of Waycross; and
many other family members and friends. A funeral will take place Monday at Lake Chapel Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will
follow in the Lake Chapel Cemetery. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
GORDON, Doran L. Gordon Sr.
The funeral for Doran Levert Gordon Sr. will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jaylen R. Thomas presiding and Elder Glenn
King giving the eulogy. Burial will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. He was born March 30, 1977 to Dale Reeves, of Orlando, Fla., and
Colethia Gordon, of Homerville. He grew up in Homerville where he attended public schools. He graduated from Clinch County
High School in 1996. He was a devoted Panther fan and cherished his classmates and friends. He lived in Pearson with his
beloved fiancee, Tamesha Burch, where he accepted the Lord as his Savior. He was called home Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009. He was
preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Gussie Lee Gordon, and paternal grandparent, Isaac Reeves. "Shot,"
as he was affectionately called, will be remembered for his ability to help people laugh and enjoy life even in times of sadness.
He was a devoted father and was blessed with four children. He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Naja Gordon,
Dorianna Gordon, Doran Gordon Jr. and Devan Gordon; his mother, Colethia Gordon, of Homerville; father, Dales Reeves, of
Orlando, Fla.; paternal grandmother, Willie Ann Reeves, of Tallahassee, Fla.; eight siblings, Tamisha Schwertfager (Dan) and
Devan Ingram (Brittney), of Middleburg, Fla.; TierraMoore, of Homerville; Dale Reeves Jr., Brian Reeves, Heather Reeves,
Ashley Reeves, of Orlando, Fla., and Broderick Reeves (Faith), of Deland, Fla.; three nephews, Torin and Dylan Schwertfager, of
Middleburg, Fla., Bernard Benson III, of Waycross; three nieces, Takira Moore, of Homerville, Mariah and Mya Ingram, of
Middleburg, Fla.; uncles, Hosea (Penny), of Jacksonville, Fla., Nathaniel (Florena) and Tyrone (Sharon), of Sacramento, Calif.;
Henry; John (Wanda), Anthony (Janice), both of Lakeland, Gregory (Juanita), of Fitzgerald, Grady (Ester), of Quitman, Mason
and Eddie, of Tallahassee, Fla.; aunts, Nazarene, of Middleburg, Fla.; Irma, of Fresno, Calif., Vanessa, of Jacksonville, Fla.,
Madelene (Leander), of Argyle; special uncle, Clifford, and aunt, Jeronia Gordon, of Homerville, Connie and Marion, of
Tallahassee, Fla.; and a host of cousins and other relatives. Friends may call at the Gordon home, 110Wilson St., Homerville.
Arrangements are with Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
GORDON, James Gordon Sr.
HOMERVILLE, Funeral for James Gordon Sr., 92, of Homerville, who died Saturday (Sept. 9, 2006), will be Saturday at 3 p.m.
at Lighthouse Assembly of God Church with Minister Aaron Jackson presiding and the Rev. Darren Jackson delivering the
eulogy. He was a native of Hampton, Fla. He lived in Clinch County for many years. His parents were the late Henry and Delia
Gordon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gussie Lee Gordon; six children, Charlie, Nazarene, James, Delia, Jimmy and
Precious; and his siblings, Nazarene, Harwm, Abel, Albert, Henry and Willie. He was a devoted husband and father and was
known for his great fishing skills.He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II. Survivors include nine
sons, Hosea Gordon, of Jacksonville, Fla., Henry Gordon, of Middleburg, Fla., Nathaniel Gordon, of Sacramento, Calif., Robert
Gordon, of Quitman, Tyrone Gordon, of Palm Coast, Fla., John Gordon and Anthony Gordon, both of Lakeland, Clifford Gordon, of
Homerville, and Gregory Gordon, of Fitzgerald; five daughters, Nazarene Clark, of Middleburg, Fla., Vanessa Hawkins, of
Jacksonville, Fla., Irma Dedmon, of Fresno, Calif., Colitha Gordon, of Homerville, and Madelene Gore, of Argyle; and a host of
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives. Friends are being received at the Gordon residence, 215 Wilson St..
Visitation will be at the church Saturday from 1 p.m. until the hour of the service. Burial will be in Pine Forest Cemetery with
military honors. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
GORDON, John David Gordon
A celebration of life for John David Gordon, 56, of Lakeland, who died Friday (July 2, 2010) will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at
Greater Morning Star Baptist Church, Homerville, with the Rev. Jaylen R. Thomas presiding and the church pastor, the Rev.
Timothy Rise, giving the eulogy. Burial will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. Friends are being received at the Gordon residence, 215
Wilson St., Homerville. He was a native of Homerville where he received his education through the public school system. He was
the son of the late James Gordon Sr. and the late Gussie Lee Ellens Gordon. He was preceded in death by eight siblings.
Survivors include his wife, Wandra Gordon, of Lakeland; five children, Bobby D. Gordon, Billy D. Gordon, both of DuPont, Johnny
Flowers, of Jasper, Fla., Johnathan Minson and Jessica Gordon, both of Lakeland; eight brothers, Hosea (Gwendolyn), of
Jacksonville, Fla., Henry, of Homerville, Clifford (Jeronia), of DuPont, Nathaniel, Tyrone, both of Sacramento, Calif., Robert
(Ethel), of Quitman, Anthony (Janice), of Lakeland, and Gregory (Juanita), of Fitzgerald; five sisters, Nazarene Clark, of
Middleburg, Fla., Vanessa Hawkins, of Jacksonville, Fla., Irma Dedmon (Carl), of Fresno, Calif., Colitha Gordon, of Homerville,
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andMadelene Gore (Leander), of Argyle; and a host of other relatives. Arrangements are with Fluker Funeral Home of
Homerville.
GORDON, Johnny David Gordon
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, July 14, 2010)
Mr. Johnny "Flu Bug" David Gordon, 56, of Lakeland, died Friday, July 2, 2010, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. He
was born June 20, 1954, in Clinch County the 14th child of the late James and Gussie Gordon Sr. He was known a "Flu Bug". He
received his education through the public school system. He was preceded in death by three brothers, James Gordon Jr., Jimmy
Gordon, and Charlie Gordon; three sisters, Precious Gordon Amey, Delia and Nazarene Gordon; and two other special siblings.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Gordon of Lakeland; daughter, Jessica Gordon of Lakeland; four sons, Johnny Flowers of
Jasper, Fla., Jonathan Minson of Lakeland, Billy and Bobby Gordon of Dupont; eight brothers, Hosea (Gwendolyn) of
Jacksonville, Fla., Nathaniel and Tyrone of Sacramento, CA, Henry of Homerville, Clifford (Jeronia) of Dupont, Anthony (Janice)
of Lakeland, Gregory (Juanita) of Fitzgerald, and Grady (Ethel) of Quitman; five sisters, Colethia Gordon of Homerville,
Nazarene Clark of Middleburg, FL, Irma Dedimon of Fresno, CA, Vanessa Hawkins of Jacksonville, and Madelene (Lee) Gore of
Argyle; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. A funeral service was held at Greater Morning Star Baptist Church on Saturday,
July 10, 2010. Internment followed at Pine Forest Cemetery. Fluker Funeral Home served the Gordon family.
GORDON, Martha Dale Smart Gordon
Martha Dale Smart Gordon, age 66, died Wednesday (Feb. 11, 2015) at her residence in Brunswick following an extended illness.
She was born and raised in Alma, but resided in Brunswick the last several years. She was a former bookkeeper with Sun Coast
Paper in Brunswick and a member of Corinth Freewill Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Willie L. Smart and Creola
Moore Smart. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Clearon Smart and Joseph Maurice Smart. She is survived by
her husband, Mitchel Carl Gordon, of Brunswick; a daughter, Misty Renee Gordon Chipman, of Brunswick; 2 sons, Michael
Christian Gordon, of Marietta, and Lyle Anthony Gordon (fiancee, Jessica Jackson), of Brunswick; 1 grandson, Hunter Austen
Chipman, of Brunswick; 2 sisters, Doreata (Eugene) Holland, of Brunswick, and Montine (Tommy) Peacock, of Midway; 1 brother,
Shelton (Barbara) Smart, of Hortense; 7 sisters-in-law, Oliff Smart, June Smart, Ann (Harold) Dubberly, Debbie Webb,
Barbara Hinton, Teresa (Jerry) Braddock, and Dell (Keith) Wilson; 2 brothers-in-law, Duke (Tonda) Gordon, and Joe Gordon; and
numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Saturday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Corinth Freewill
Baptist Church Cemetery.
GORDON, Ronney Elwood Gordon Sr.
Ronney Elwood Gordon Sr., 50, of Waycross, died Sunday (May 5, 2013) in Savannah from injuries received in a traffic accident.
He was born in Waycross to the late Early Cecil Gordon and Barbara Kay Wheeler Gordon and lived here most of his life. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Ronney Elwood Gordon Jr., and one brother, Ricky Gordon.
Survivors include one son, Ryan Gordon, of Ft. Campbell, KY; one sister, Rita Gordon, of Waycross; one brother, Randy Gordon,
of Waycross; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorialization will be by cremation. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in
GORDON, Shirley Jean Gordon
Shirley Jean Gordon, formerly of Waycross, departed this life Thursday (Oct. 9,2008) at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Wilson,
NC, after a brief illness. She was a native of Waycross but made her home in Wilson, NC, for the last 30 years. She leaves
behind to morn her departure, her mother, Christine Goettie, of Waycross; six brothers, Stanley Goettie and Ronnie Goettie,
both of Waycross, Bennie Goettie, of Albany, Robert Wright, of Alma, Moses Wright, of West Virginia, and Ira Wright, of
Jacksonville, FL; sisters, Terry Brock (James) Hester, of Rochester, MN, Luerta Wright, of Waycross, Mae Frances Wright,
Helen (Marcus) Wright, Carolyn De-Veger and Ima Jean Foster, all of Alma; three children, Henry (Phyllis) Gordon and Willie
Gordon, both of Wilson, NC, and Shirley Gordon, of Waycross; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial
service will be held Saturday at New Mt. Pleasant Church at 3:30 p.m.
GORDON, Suan L. Gordon
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Suan L. "Boo Boo" Gordon, 39, of Homerville died Monday (April 7, 2008) after a traffic accident. He was a native of Homerville
where he attended public schools and graduated from Clinch County High in 1987. He graduated from Valdosta Technical
Institution with a degree in computer technology. He was preceded in death by his father, James Gordon Jr., maternal
grandfather, Charlie Bolden, and paternal grandparents, James and Gussie Lee Gordon Sr. He received his training as a 911
dispatch officer in March 2006 and was employed at Tri County Dispatch in Homerville. Survivors include his devoted and loving
mother, Ronda Bolden Gordon, of Homerville; two sisters, Charlotte Gordon and Deidre Gordon, both of Atlanta; one brother,
Earl Gordon, of Lake Wales, Fla.; four other sisters, Deidre Simpson, of Austin, Texas, Dorothy and Deonka Gordon, of
Jacksonville, Fla., and Lena Gray, of Meridian, Miss.; a loving and caring grandmother, Ora Dee Bolden, of Homerville; four
special nieces, Brittany Johnson, of Homerville, Casey, Brandi and LaShondra Gordon, all of Atlanta; a special uncle, Lavelle
(Doris) Bolden, of Homerville; a special aunt, Charlie Mae Cross, of Homerville; a special adopted sister, Rosa Thomas, of
Homerville; a special cousin, Clay Cross, of Homerville; and a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins and relatives. A funeral will be
held 2 p.m. Saturday at Brown's Chapel A.M.E. Church with Minister Clen King officiating. Friends are being received at his
grandmother, Ora Dee Bolden's residence, 17 Robinson St., Homerville. Visitation will be at the church Saturday from 11 a.m.
until an hour before the funeral. Burial will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home of
Homerville.
GORDON, Travis Lee Gordon
HOMERVILLE — Travis Lee "Kool Aid" Gordon, 38, died suddenly Friday (Sept. 30, 2005) in Lake Wales, Fla. He was a native of
Homerville where he attended public schools and graduated from Clinch County High in 1988 where he played baseball,
basketball, football and was a member of the track team. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Homerville. He
was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Gussie Lee Gordon, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie
Williams. Survivors include his parents, Robert (Ethel) Gordon Sr., of Quitman, and Helen (Amos) of Lake Wales, Fla.; two
children, Kelsea and Chelsea Gordon, both of Homerville; his paternal grandfather, James Gordon Sr., of Homerville; maternal
grandmother, Jannie Williams, of Lake Wales; 14 siblings, Robbin Gordon and Robert Gordon, both of Valdosta, Sidney (Gary) of
West Palm Beach, Fla., Dondre' Gordon, Dewayne Gordon, Marlina Gordon, Juan Gordon and Benjamin Gordon, all of Homerville,
Randy Gordon, of Atlanta, Tracey Gordon, of Brunswick, Tamary Gordon, of Lake City, Fla., Joanne Gordon, Clarice Gordon and
Rebecca Gordon, all of Quitman; uncles, Hosea Gordon, of Jacksonville, Fla., Nathaniel Gordon and Henry Gordon, both of
Sacramento, Calif., Clifford Gordon, of Homerville, John and Anthony Gordon, both of Lakeland, Tyrone Gordon, of Pam Coast,
Fla., and Gregory Gordon, of Fitzgerald; six aunts, Nazarene Gordon, of Middleburg, Fla., Irma Gordon, of Fresno, Calif., Vanessa
Gordon, of Jacksonville, Fla., Colitha Gordon, of Homerville, Madelene Gordon, of Argyle and Ethal Gordon, of Lake Wales;
several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church with
the Rev. Jaylen Thomas officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Pine Forest
Cemetery. Arrangements are with Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
GORDON, Wilma Grace Gordon
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, December 2nd, 2014)
A memorial service for Wilma Grace Gordon of Thomasville, is Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness in
Cocoa, FL. Ms. Gordon died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014 at Archbold Medical Center. Born Nov. 3, 1931 in Mitchell County, Ms. Gordon
was the daughter of the late Lee Boyd Gordon and the late Ruby Estella Thompson. Survivors include 2 brothers Robert Gordon
of Cocoa, FL and Wayne Gordon of Kissimmee, FL; and 2 sisters, Betty Jossilyn of Greer, SC and Diane Rush of Parrish, FL. She
was preceded in death by a brother Don Gordon.
GORDY, Katherine Florine Brantley Gordy
Mrs. Katherine Florine Brantley Gordy, 68, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at Clinch Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Gordy
was born February 4, 1941, in Arcadia, FL, to the late Woodrow Brantley and Katie Sutton Holloway. She was employed by
Desoto Memorial Hospital as a CNA and a member of the First Baptist Church, Ft Ogden, FL. Mrs. Gordy was preceded by her
husband: George Gordy. Survivors are three daughters and sons-in-laws, Kathy (Wayne) Dodd of Arcadia, FL, Sandy (David)
Kilgore of Lakeland, FL, and Debbie Rachel (and close friend, Bennie Finch) of Homerville; a son and daughter-in-law, Tiger
(Linda) Tew of Homerville; three brothers and sisters-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brantley, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Brantley, and Mr.
and Mrs. Steve Brantley; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and other relatives. Services for Mrs. Gordy were held
Friday, February 26, 2010, at Roundtree Funeral Home. Interment was in the Joshua Creek Cemetery, Arcadia, FL.
GORE, Allene Kirkland Gore
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Mrs. Allene Kirkland Gore, age 78, of Pearson, GA, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015, at her home in Pearson after a short
illness. A native of Atkinson County, Mrs. Gore was born October l9, l936, daughter of the late Grover and Lila Goodman
Kirkland. She made her home in Pearson and was a homemaker. She attended Christian Fellowship Church. She was preceded in
death by her husband James Parley Gore, Sr., and a brother Lawrence Kirkley. Survivors include 2 sons: James Parley (Sandra)
Gore, Jr. of Pearson, GA, Greg Gore of Douglas, GA; 3 grandchildren: Brandi (Jake) Forsyth, Maya Gore and Nicholas Gore; 2
great grandchildren: Hunter Forsyth and Mattie Forsyth; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services for Mrs.
Gore were held Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. The interment followed in Antioch Church
Cemetery. Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.
GORE, Dr. Joseph Alvin Gore
(Abstracted from the internet)
Joseph Alvin Gore, 72, of Valdosta, Georgia died Friday, February 1, 2008 in Atlanta, aboard a plane that was to take him and
his wife Jane to another ski adventure in Montana. Joe Gore was born in Huntington, West Virginia on August 29, 1935 to the
late Edgar and Neva Gore. He enjoyed his youth in Evansville, Indiana, where he graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School.
Dr. Gore is survived by his beloved wife of more than 48 years, Jane Ruth Thomas Gore: they were married August 29, 1959.
Other survivors are their daughter and son in law, Joann Lea Gore and Vincent Capece of Tallahassee, Fla.; son and daughter in
law, Jeffery Thomas and Rhonda Gore of Cherry Lake, Fla; son, Joseph William Gore of Clinton, Louisiana, six grandchildren,
Vincent (Sonny) Capece, III; Hannah Jane Capece; Joseph Wyatt Capece; Kendal Leigh Wilson, Jadyn Grace Gore; Carter Alexis
Gore; one sister and brother in law, Nancy and Mac Fehsenfeld of Zionsville, Indiana; sister in law, Joyce Thomas Oehler of
Brazil, Indiana; a brother in law and sister in law, Joe and Delores Thomas of Brazil, Indiana; many nieces and nephews. Dr.
Gore was charter member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Valdosta and an active leader in its varied ministries. He was a
member of Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity, a member of the board of ACTO (Alzheimer's Caregivers' Time Out), a Red
Cross disaster volunteer, a Salvation Army Bellringers coordinator, an active volunter in the Break Bread Together Program, and
a member of the Elks and Kiwanis Clubs of Valdosta. He especially enjoyed his family, fishing, traveling, woodworking, sprots,
especially Blazer athletics, and sharing his gardening skills with his friends. Joe Gore graduated with a bachelor of science
degree form Indiana State University, a master of science degree from the University of Tennessee, and a doctoral degree
from the University of Georgia, He taught mathematics at a junior high and senior high school in Plainfield, Indiana; University
of Tennessee in Knoxville; Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania; University of Georgia and Valdosta
State University, where he retired in 1990. Later he was a visiting professor of mathematics at Louisiana State University in
Baton Rouge and Montana State University in Bozeman. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, February 7,
2008 at Trinity Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5-7pm at the Carson McLane Funeral
Home. In lieu of flowers, Dr. Gore requested that contributions be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 3501
Bemiss Road, Valdosta, GA 31605, or Break Bread Together, First Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 807, Valdosta, GA 316030807 or Yellowstone Park Foundation, 222 East Main Street, Suite 301, Bozeman, MT. 59715. Carson McLane Funeral Home.
GORE, Leander Jerome Gore Sr.
(Abstracted from the January 3, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Leander Jerome Gore Sr., 52, of Argyle, will be held Sunday at Greater Morningstar Missionary
Baptist Church. Interment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. He departed his life Tuesday (Dec. 31, 2013) at Tallahassee
Memorial Hospital, Tallahassee, FL, after a brief illness. “Lee,” as he was affectionately called, was born April 26, 1961, in
Homerville, son of Lillian Ellis Gore and the late Garvin Gore Sr. He grew up in Dupont and received his formal education from
the Clinch County Public School System. He was joined in holy matrimony to Madelene Gordon Gore for 34 years. An infant son
preceded him in death. He worked in the timber industry most of his life and was a longtime employee of Hal Peagler Logging
Company, of Homerville. In addition to his father and son, he was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, A.B. and
Ethel Gore, maternal grandparents, A.D. and Mae Ellis, a brother, Garvin Jr., a sister, Shannon, father-in-law and mother-in-law,
James and Gussie Lee Gordon Sr. Those left to cherish his memories include his wife, Madelene Gordon Gore of Argyle; 2
children, Leander Jr. and Annie, both of Argyle; his mother, Lillian Ellis Gore, of Dupont; 2 grandchildren, Corey Jr. and Jerome
Jaden, both of Argyle; a sister, Janet, of Jacksonville, FL; brothers, Bobby (Jeanette), of Waycross, A.B. (Roma), Travis
(Meshannon), both of Homerville, Miles, Kitchell, both of Dupont, Sean (Tara), of Chester, VA and Brian (Daphene), of Lakeland;
aunts, Betty Gore, Ruby Jefferson, Jessie Mae Brooks (Elder James), all of Dupont; sisters-in-law, Nazerene, Irma (Carl),
Vanessa, Colithia; brothers-in-law, Hosea (Gwendolyn), Nathaniel (Florena), Henry, Robert (Ethel), Clifford (Jeronia), Anthony
(Janice), Tyrone (Sherry) and Gregory (Juanita); numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.
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Friends are being received at the Gore residence, 5970 Main St., Argyle. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral
Home of Homerville.
GOSIER, Annie Mae Gosier
A celebration of life service for Annie Mae Gosier, 89, will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. James Holiness Church, 805
Summit St., with the church pastor, Mother Bessie James, delivering words of comfort.Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery.
The body will lie in repose at the church Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service. Public visitation will be held today
from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fluker Funeral Home. She was born Jan. 17, 1922, in Dixie (Brooks County) to the late George and Ada Bell
Alexandra. She moved to Waycross in 1950. She joined Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church where she served on the usher board. She
later moved her membership to St. James Holiness Church where she served faithfully until her failing health. She was a foster
parent for more than 20 years with the Ware County Department of Family and Children Service. She departed this life
Monday morning (July 11, 2011) after an illness. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Gosier. Those left to
cherish her memories include four sons, Lawrence Gosier, Benjamin Gosier, both of Waycross, Robert Gosier, of Alma, and David
Carter, of Virginia; a sister, Lucy Shelton, of Waycross; two aunts, Martha Brown, of Miami, Fla., and Ida Mae Thompson, of
Quitman; a special niece and caretaker, Betty Farmer (Johnny), of Waycross; other nieces, Bell Elmore (Cleveland), Margaret
Johnson (James), Gloria Shelton, all ofWaycross, and Sandra Stewart, of Riverdale; a nephew, Vance Shelton, of Lawrenceville;
and a host of great-nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Friends are being received at the home of her sister,
Lucy Shelton, 1603 Thomas St. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
GOSIER, Frank B. Gosier, Jr.
Funeral for Frank B. Gosier Jr., 87, will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. James Holiness Church with Superintendent Samuel
Shelton officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. He died
Wednesday (April 11, 2007) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after an illness. He was a native of Brooks County (Quitman) but
lived in Waycross for many years. His parents were the late Frank Gosier Sr. and Everlina Shepherd Gosier. He was retired
from A&P Grocer Stores Inc. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II. Survivors include his wife,
Annie Mae Gosier, of Waycross; two sons, Benjamin Gosier and Lawrence Gosier, both of Waycross; two sisters, Dorothy Gosier
and Lizzie Gosier, both of Quitman; three brothers, James H. Gosier, James E. Gosier and Tommie Gosier, all of Quitman;
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Council and Lucy Shelton, of Waycross; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
Friends are being received at the Gosier residence, 1408 Bunche St. Arrangements are with Fluker Funeral Home.
GOSIER, Robert Bennett Gosier
(Abstracted from the July 25, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
A graveside service for Robert Bennett Gosier, 51, will be held Friday in Oakland Cemetery. He departed this life Tuesday (July
23, 2013) at Bacon County Hospital in Alma after an illness. He was born July 28, 1961 in Waycross and attended the public
schools here. His parents were the late Frank Gosier and Annie Mae Alexandra Gosier. He lived in Waycross most of his life
before moving to Alma in 2004, where he was a resident of Cypress Hill Group Home and worked at Bacon County Support
Center. He will be remembered and sadly missed by two brothers, Lawrence Gosier and Benjamin Gosier, both of Waycross; an
aunt, Lucy Shelton, of Waycross; cousins, other relatives. Arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
GOSS, Jesse Goss
Mr. Jesse “Shorty” Goss, 88, of Canton, GA passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at his residence. He is preceded in death by a
brother, John Henry Goss formerly of Clinch County. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Lula Belle Goss of Canton; children,
Carol (Mark) Benzel of Ball Ground and Ronnie (Josephene) Goss of Canton; sister, Dorothy Welborn of Tiger, GA; five
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
held on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the Sosebee Memorial Chapel. Interment followed in Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in
Dahlonega, GA. Sosebee Funeral Home of Canton, GA is honored to serve the family.
GOSS, Nancy Ann Phillips Goss
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 27 April 2010)
Mrs. Nancy Ann Phillips Goss, age 81, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Coffee Regional Medical Center
in Douglas, GA. Mrs. Goss, a native of Cedartown, GA, was born on January 13, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Henry P.
and Rosalee English Phillips. She was the widow of the late Thurman Prince Goss. She was a member of the Eastern Star and she
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was an employee of the City of Atlanta for 35 years, she was with the electrical and sanitation department as controller.
Graveside services and interment was Sunday, April 11, 2010, at the Crest Lawn Memorial Park in Atlanta GA. Survivors include:
son: Silas Michael Goss of Douglas, GA; daughters: Rosemary (Ray) Preston of Douglasville and Jean (Kenny) Verner of
Woodstock, GA; 1 grandchild: Michelle Cook; and 1 great-grandchild: Bailey Cook of Temple, GA. Sims Funeral Home was in
GOURLEY, Ralph Milburn Gourley
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 17 Mar 2015)
Mr. Ralph Milburn Gourley, age 76, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at the Coffee Regional Medical
Center, following an extended illness. He was born on April 30, 1938, to the late Cecil Milburn Gourley and the late Eva Bell
Burch Gourley. Mr. Gourley, a native of Coffee County, retired after 20 years of service with the U. S. Navy. He later retired
from the Corrections System of Georgia after 26 years of service with the State and Federal Systems. Mr. Gourley was a
member of the College Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Clara Mae Rowell Gourley of Douglas, GA; 2 sons, Greg
(Heather) Gourley of Vidalia, GA and Kyle (Courtney) Gourley of Eatonton, GA; 4 grandchildren, Ben Gourley, and Ginny Gourley,
both of Vidalia, GA, Whitney Gourley, and Ally Brooke Gourley, both of Eatonton, GA; 1 sister, Milblynn Rawlins of Stockbridge,
GA; 2 brothers, Ledoy Gourley of Waycross, GA, and Winston Gourley of Axson, GA; several nieces, nephews, and other
relatives. Funeral services were Thursday, March 12, 2015, at the College Avenue Baptist Church. The interment followed in the
Reedy Branch Cemetery, with full Military Rites (Firing Squad, Flag Detail, and Bugler) being furnished by Personnel from the
Marine Corp. Logistic Base of Albany, GA, and Honor Guards from the local American Legion Posts. Ricketson Funeral Home was
in charge of the arrangements.
GOWAN, Annie Frances Gowan
Annie Frances Gowan, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Perry, FL. She
was born in Valdosta, GA to the late Caulie Milton and Addie Ruth Sweimer Green. Coming from Moore Haven, FL she had lived in
Perry since 2004. Mrs. Gowan was a homemaker and was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed
crocheting, needlework and drawing in her spare time. Survived by her husband of 29 years, Thomas Paul Gowan, of Perry, FL,
(4) step-sons; William Gowan, Thomas Gowan Jr., both of Rochester, NY, James Gowan and Jeffrey Gowan, both of St Cloud, FL,
(4) daughters; Pamela Brochu of New York, Robin Messer of Orlando, FL, Ida Mackey of St Cloud, FL, and Rebecca Williams of
Orlando, FL, (1) sister; Jean Peplinski of Perry, FL, (28) grandchildren, (5) great-grandchildren. No services are planned at this
time.
GOWEN, Joseph Gregory Gowen
(Abstracted from the 29 September 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
FOLKSTON — Joseph Gregory Gowen, age 67, of Folkston, died Saturday (Sept. 19, 2015) quietly in his home after a battle
with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Clyde and Ann Gowen of Folkston. He is survived by 1 uncle,
Harold Gowen of Folkston; and 3 aunts, Ann (Mrs. Harold), Ruby Gowen of Folkston, and Faye Smith of Statesboro; and many
cousins. He was a lifelong resident of Folkston, graduating from Charlton County High School. He attended the University of
Georgia and ABAC before returning home and joining his father in Gowen Plumbing & Electric. He was an avid outdoorsman. He
enjoyed raising dogs, both hounds and bird dogs, and over the years held membership in several hunt clubs including Skyview,
Winokur, Camp Lake, Langfeld and Burnt Fort. He also enjoyed racing and building trucks and G P racing. He was a consistent
winner at tracks all over South Georgia. He was a friend to many and will be missed. A memorial service will be held at the
Folkston City Cemetery Sunday. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society
or one’s favorite charity. Arrangements are with Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston.
GOWEN, Mary Helen Cross Gowen
MACON - Mary Helen "Nana" Cross Gowen, passed away peacefully Wednesday (May 7, 2008) at the home of her daughter and
son-in-law in Macon. She had been in declining health for several years. A native of Ooltewah, TN, she moved from Albany to
Blackshear with her husband and daughter in 1956, and then to Waycross in 1971 before relocating to Macon in March to reside
with her daughter and family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Sheppard A. Gowen; five siblings, Wilbur,
Herbert, Clark, Elizabeth and Dorothy. She was the daughter of the late Newton Banks Cross and Nancy Ida Hicks Cross, of
Ooltewah, TN. She was a homemaker known for her talents as a gifted seamstress and an outstanding Southern cook. She was a
longtime member of Brooks United Methodist Church. Her favorite pastime was volunteering weekly at the church's thrift shop.
Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Nancy Thornton (husband Warren), of Macon; grandchildren, Marla and Anson
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Farris, of Macon, David Thornton, of Eugene, OR, Matthew Thornton (fiancee Rhonda Cabral), of Middletown, NY; greatgrandchildren, Celine Farris, of San Diego, CA, and Amelia Farris, of Macon; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be
held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow at the Traders Hill Cemetery in Folkston. The
family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association
National Center, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231 or Hospice Satilla, 317 Plant Ave., Waycross, GA 31501.
GOWEN, Ruby Harrison Gowen
FOLKSTON — Ruby Harrison Gowen, age 96, passed away Thursday (Dec. 10, 2015) at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. She
was born in Kingsland March 9, 1919 to the late Ward W. and Eva Bunkley Harrison. After graduating from Kingsland High
School, she moved to Folkston with her family and worked with her father at his newspaper, the Charlton County Herald, and at
the local post office. She married J. V. Gowen Jr. on Oct. 8, 1937. Along with other relatives, J. V. and Ruby operated the
Folkston Grain and Grocery. She was also a bookkeeper for the family’s timber business. After starting her own family, she
devoted herself to her husband and children. She attended both Folkston United Methodist Church and Prospect Methodist
Church as long as she was able. She taught Sunday school and was a member of the United Methodist Women. She loved to
garden both flowers and vegetables, was a member of the Garden Club and insisted on canning vegetables as long as she was
able. She was an avid reader and enjoyed sewing and designing clothes. She loved to share her memories of friends, brothers
and sisters. She was a great cook and took pleasure in cooking for many at family gatherings. Above all, “Gagi,” as she was known
by family and friends, loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She watched over three generations — loving
her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They also loved her. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Eve Blair
(Leslie); son, John (Debbie); brother, Kenneth Harrison (Jean); grandchildren, Danon Middleton (Cord), Rhonda Murray (Russ),
Beth Coleman (Matthew), Tara Blair, Jenny Gowen (John Kinder), Jim Gowen (Mandy) and Andy Gowen (Ashley); greatgrandchildren, Spencer, Carson and Reese Middleton, Hank and Ellie Murray, Ruby, Sam and Harry Coleman, Julianna and Charlie
Gowen, and Finley and Chase Gowen; uncle Harold and aunt Ann Gowen, many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by her husband of 57 years, J. V. Gowen Jr., their daughter, Sandra, their son, Kenny, and her siblings, Jessie Mae
Pickren, Robert Harrison and Ethel Gowen. The funeral will be at Folkston United Methodist Church Sunday. Burial will follow at
Pineview Cemetery in Folkston. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home, Folkston,
GOWEN, Verena Monroe Gowen
(Abstracted from the June 16, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Verena Monroe Gowen, age 101, passed away Friday (June 13, 2014) in Life Care Center, Hilliard, FL. She was born Aug. 16, 1912
to Hugh T. and Mattie Williamson Monroe in Chesterfield County, SC. She was employed at J.C. Penney in Waycross as a sales
associate, Okefenokee Swamp concession, the Welcome Center, Johnson Brothers Hardware, W.C. Odom Co. and Gowen
Enterprise. She loved her family, friends, flowers and gardening. She was a member of Folkston United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her 2 sons, Jimmie (Ann) Gowen, Sidney (Gloria) Gowen, all of Folkston; 6 grandchildren, Dena (Mike) Crews,
Hunter Gowen, both of Folkston, Amy (Gannon) Conner, of Hilliard, Lee (Molly) Gowen, Rena (Jason) Potter, both of Folkston,
Dean (Bonnie) Gowen, of Swainsboro; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; several nieces, nephews and other
relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dean Gowen Sr., and six siblings, the last two of which lived to be
98 and 99 years of age. A graveside service was scheduled for Monday in Prospect Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of
flowers donations be made to Folkston United Methodist Church, 106 S. Third St., Folkston, GA 31537. Arrangements are under
the direction of Shepard Funeral Home, Folkston.
GOZA, Sue Sheppard Goza
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, June 4, 2008)
Sue Sheppard Goza, born July 8, 1916, in Inverness, died May 30 in Gainesville. She was preceded in death by 24 days by her
husband of 55 years, William M. Goza. Sue is survived by her sister Pat Willis of New Port Richey, and many nieces and nephews.
She was a member of Garden Clubs in Clearwater, Madison and Gainesville. She received and an honorary degree from the
University of Florida. Sue was instrumental in the decorating of both the Wardlaw-Smith-Goza Conference Center and the Dial
Goza House in Madison after she and her husband restored both homes. She was a consummate hostess. A private graveside
service will be held in Madison on June 8, her 93rd.birthday. Sue will certainly be missed by those of us who remain. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be given in memory of Sue Goza to the Wardlaw-Smith-Goza Conference Center. Beggs
Funeral Home Madison Chapel in charge of arrangements.
GOZA, W. M. Goza, Sr.
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W. M. Goza, Sr., age 77, a native of Madison County, died in a hospital in Clearwater last Wednesday following a brief illness.
Many years ago Mr. Goza was engaged in business here with the W. M. Goza Clothing Company and was also a Town Councilman.
In 1921 he moved to Clearwater and with B. J. Randell, also formerly of Madison, opened up the Goza and Randell Men’s Wear
Store in Clearwater. Later he operated Goza’s Men’s Wear Store in Dunedin. Mr. Goza was a member of the first Board of
Directors on the First National Bank in Clearwater, a past member of the Board of Governors of the Clearwater Chamber of
Commerce and second President of the Clearwater Merchants Association. The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Edna
Webb Goza, of Clearwater; one son, W. M. Goza, Jr., Clearwater attorney; two daughters, Mrs. Henry A. Allen, of Belleair and
Mrs. W. J. McLeod, Jr., of Coral Gables; and four grandchildren.
GOZA, William M. Goza
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, May 16, 2008)
William (Bill) M. Goza, JD, LHD died May 6, 2008, in Gainesville. Born in, Madison, August 18, 1917, Mr. Goza was a fifth
generation Floridian and direct descendent of John Francis Webb, a signer of the Florida Constitution. He had a distinguished
and varied career as a lawyer, judge and teacher. His avocation was history and forensic science and he was instrumental in fund
raising for the founding of the C. A. Pound Human Identification Laboratory at the University of Florida. Mr. Goza moved from
Madison to Clearwater at the age of three, and graduated with a B.S. in business administration from the University of Florida
in 1938 where he was a member of the Blue Key, Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, and president of the John Marshall Debating
Society He then went on to earn his J.D. from the University of Florida Law School in 1941 and was inducted into the Hall of
Fame the same year. Enlisting in the army during World War II, he served as a First Lieutenant JRA as Battery Commander of
the 54th Armored Field Artillery. After the War, Goza returned home to practice law in Clearwater, serving as a municipal
judge, city attorney and founding the law firm Goza and Hall, PA. He is a Retired Fellow of the Jurisprudence Section of AAFS
and had been affiliated with AAFS since 1989. Mr. Goza also served as president of the Clearwater Bar Association and
president of both the Clearwater Junior and Senior Chambers of Commerce. In 1970, he was named "Mr. Clearwater" in
recognition of his contributions to the city of Clearwater. Although a successful attorney, Mr. Goza's true passion was Florida
history and forensic science and his contributions are numerous. Twice president of the Florida Historical Society, he was a
student of the Seminole Indians and a Board member of the Seminole Wars Foundation, participating in the Dade Battle Talks,
the Ft. King Road march, and the Prince Diary Acquisition at the University of Florida. His interest in anthropology and forensic
science led to a collegial relationship with Dr. William R. Maples, the first director of the Pound Identification Laboratory at
the University of Florida. Along with Dr. Maples, Mr. Goza participated in the investigations of the circumstances surrounding
the deaths of President Zachary Taylor, Francisco Pizzaro, the family of Czar Nicholas II, and Joseph Merrick, "The Elephant
Man." His work led him to become a fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and associate director of the Maples
Center for Forensic Medicine. As a philanthropist, Goza was responsible for restoring the Wardlaw- Smith house in Madison;
the house is now the Wardlaw-Smith-Goza Conference Center. In addition, he was a long-time supporter of the University of
Florida, donating his extensive collection of rare and unique items such as historical newspapers, imprints, photographs,
archaeological reports, and books. In 1976 he received the Distinguished Alumnus Award and in 1985 received an honorary
Doctor of Humane Letters. In a recent interview he stated, "I have many fond memories of my days as a Gator and I am
thankful every day for the opportunities the University of Florida has granted me." Bill Goza is survived by his sister, Hazel
McLeod; his wife, Sue; 2 daughters, Anne Folsom and Mary Rouse; a devoted son-in-law and good friend, Wayne Folsom; 3
grandchildren; a niece and nephew. Funeral services will be on Saturday, May 24, at the Wardlaw-Smith-Goza Conference
Center in Madison, with burial to follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Madison. In lieu of flowers, make contributions to: WardlawSmith-Goza Conference Center, c/o N.F.C.C., 325 NW Turner Davis Dr., Madison FL 32340, C. A. Pound Identification Lab U.F,
P.O. Box 103615, Gainesville FL 32610, or the P.K. Young Library of Florida History, G.A. Smathers Libraries, U. of F., Special
Collections, Gainesville FL 32610. Beggs Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
GRACE, Lewis William Grace Jr.
NAHUNTA — Lewis William Grace Jr., 63, of Nahunta, died Friday (May 31, 2013) from injuries he sustained in an automobile
accident. Born in Screven, he was the son of Lewis William Grace Sr. and Loucille Tarrant Grace. He was preceded also in death
by his loving wife, Judy Drury Grace, and a brother, Bobby Grace. He worked as a self-employed upholsterer. He was a Baptist
by faith and loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He loved helping friends and neighbors whenever he could. He is survived
by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Troy and Dana Grace and Tony and Tory Grace, all of Hortense; a daughter, Tina
Brackenwell, of Brunswick; seven grandchildren, Dusty, Danny, Tandi and Cheyenne Grace, Logan and Madison Himes and
Christina Courson; three great-grandchildren, Ally Delaine Grace, Rayleigh Kate Grace and Raegan Nichole Grace; two stepdaughters, Denisha and Deanna; two sisters, Merlene Moore, of Jesup, and Gloria Stephens, of Franklin, GA; several nieces,
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nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held this afternoon (Monday) in the chapel of Frye Funeral Home. Interment
will follow at The Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Brunswick. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
GRADY, Anthony Lamar Grady
Mr. Anthony Lamar Grady, 43, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Waycross. He was born June 17, 1969, James Grady
and Allene West Grady in Homerville. He graduated from Clinch County High School and served in the United States Navy. At an
early age he joined the St. Mark Baptist Church in Dupont. He leaves behind his mother, Allene Grady of Dupont; brother,
Michael (Scherrie) Grady of Dothan, AL; four children, Shanieceiona (Brian) Johnson of Valdosta, Candace Grady of Valdosta,
Anthony Ingram of Homerville, Tiffany Green of Valdosta; special immediate family, aunts, Helen Boone of Dupont, Colleen
Grady of Homerville; uncles, Jimmie Melvin Grady of Homerville, Donell Grady Sr. (Lynn) of Fayetteville, NC, John (Chris) Grady
of Atlanta, Izell (Francis) West of Stockton; niece, Kaelin Grad; cousins, Gwen Hodge, Torrance Boone, Latia Boone, Destini
Riley, Courtney Hodge; two grandchildren; a very special companion, Roxanne Moss; mother-in-law, Emma Gene Williams; a host
of other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Home Going service was held Saturday, March 30, 2013, at St. Mark
Baptist Church in Dupont. Interment was in North Cemetery near Dupont. Harrington Funeral Home, Inc. of Valdosta served the
Grady family.
GRADY, Mrs. Henry W. Grady
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida September 26, 1901)
Mrs. Henry W. Grady is dead.
Note: this is the very first obituary that we found printed in the New Enterprise
GRADY, Jimmy Melvin Grady
A celebration of life service for Deacon Jimmy Melvin “Sweeney” Grady will be held Sunday at Cornerstone Baptist Church,
3105 Valdosta Highway in Homerville. Interment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery, Homerville. He was born June 22, 1945, to the
late Melvin Grady and Jimmie L. Freeney Grady. He received his formal education from the public school system of Clinch
County and attended Homerville High and Elementary School. He began his working career with Hercules Timber Inc. and later
started his own business in pulpwood. He also owned and operated Sweeney’s Pool Room for many years and was employed at
Ohio Mulch Company, Homerville, for more than 15 years before retiring because of health reasons. He joined Greater Morning
Star Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and was ordained as a deacon Dec. 17, 2006. He was honored as the male member
of the church for the year of 1998. He was also a member of Hopewell Masonic Lodge No. 133, Homerville, where he served as
Worshipful Master from 1990 to 2003. He departed this life Monday (Aug. 10, 2015) at his residence following an illness. In
addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Rushia Bell Grady, a son, Van Holland, two brothers, Willie R.
Gainey, James Grady, and a sister, Inez Grady Lee. Those left to cherish his memory include 4 sons, Dondia (TaWanda) LeNoir
of Spanaway, WA, Reginald (Elise) Stewart of Gainesville, FL, Darius (Patricia) Grady of Concord. NC, and Wiley (JoAnn)
Morehead of Wilcox; 7 daughters, Audrey (John) Richardson of Culpepper, VA, Jackie Lyons of Panama City, FL, Helen Robinson
(Jeffery) Grady, Twilla Jones, Sasha Gear, Lashantae Collins, all of Homerville, and Viessa (Terry) Alexander, of Jacksonville,
NC: 39 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Colleen Grady and Wanda Richardson, both of Homerville; 3 brothers,
Joe Louis Grady, of Cincinnati, OH, John (Chris) Grady of Atlanta, and Donnell (Carolyn) Grady of Fayetteville, NC; 2 sisters-inlaw, Ann Gainey of Southfield, MI, and Allene Grady of Homerville; 1 brother-in-law, Frank Lee of Homerville; a special niece,
Mary Harris of Homerville; numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Arrangements are entrusted to Fluker
Funeral Home of Homerville.
GRADY, Mattie Tucker Grady
Mrs. Mattie Tucker Grady, age 98, began life’s journey on February 18, 1912. She was the daughter of the late Lovett and Betty
Tucker. In 1932, she was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Arthur Samuel Grady. To that union, thirteen children were born.
At an early age, she accepted Christ into her life and served him faithfully until the end. Mother Mattie Tucker Grady was a
life-long member of the House of God Saints in Christ. You could hear her praying in the Lord’s way in the night and see her
reading her Bible daily. She enjoyed reading and growing flowers in her free time. She was also a devoted wife and beloved
mother for her children, as well as to other children that came along her way. To many, she was known as “Ma”. She was a
beacon of light to those that she touched. As a devout christian, she encouraged prayer and reading the Bible. She had a
passion for Easter and ensured that her children, plus other children learned an Easter speech. She was preceded in death by
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one son, Elvin Grady. Now she leaves her cherished memories to twelve children: 4 sons: Wilmer (Marie) Grady, Allen (Deloris)
Grady, Burnie Lee (Roxie) Grady, Donald (Debra) Grady; 8 daughters: Elouise (Raymond) King, Rudene Stewart, Winnie (Albert)
Edwards, Roxie Diggs, Ada (Ben) Johnson, Vernell Huff, Martha (Franklin) McNeair, Carolyn (Artis) Lott; a loving sister: Gladys
Tucker Wright of Jacksonville, FL; 1 brother-in-law: David Tootle of Ocala, FL; 46 grandchildren; 85 great grandchildren; 27
great-great grandchildren; a very devoted niece: Tonya Johnson; great-great niece: Karinda Johnson; great-great nephew:
Kadarius Johnson; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Young’s Chapel Church.
Interment followed at Sunnyside Cemetery. Harrell’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GRAHAM, Acie Mae Graham
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, June 13, 2008)
Acie Mae Graham, age 94, died Friday, June 5, 2008. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 14, at Shiloh M.B Church, Madison,
with burial to follow at Jeslamb Cemetery, Madison. Acie is a native of Lake City, but she lived 70 years of her life in Madison.
She was the Mission and Deaconess President, a member of the Senior Choir, Sunday School teacher, and a member of the
scholarship fund club at Shiloh M.B. Church in Madison. Survivors include her son, Lewis Randolph Graham of Madison; her
daughter Alfreda (George) Demps of Perry; and her sister Bernice Newton of Lake Park Nursing Home in Madison. She has 10
grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Trinity Funeral Home of Perry is in charge of services.
GRAHAM, Arthur Wade Graham
Mr. Arthur Wade Graham, age 70, of Douglas passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014, at the Shady Acres Health and
Rehabilitation Center, following an extended illness. Mr. Graham was born July 25, 1944, to the late J. P. Graham and the late
Dorothy Courson Graham. Mr. Graham, a native of Broxton, was a retired school bus driver. He was also preceded in death by his
wife, Eva Nell Seabolt Graham, a daughter, Daphne LaCarol Myers, one sister, Allison Renee Graham, and five brothers, Reuben
Graham, Bobby Graham, Joel Timothy Graham, James Walden Graham and Jackie Graham. Survivors include 1 daughter, Teresa
Callejas of Douglas, GA; 4 sisters, Ann Hutchinson of Hazlehurst, GA; Virginia Busby of Fitzgerald, GA; Debbie Sweat, and Gina
Joiner, both of Douglas, GA; 7 brothers, Tommy Graham of Moultrie, GA; Nolan Graham, Jimmy Graham, Danny Graham, Shelton
Graham, Glenn Graham, and Terry Graham, all of Douglas, GA; 6 grandchildren; seven great grand-children; several nieces,
nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 7, 2014, at Ricketson Funeral Home. Interment
followed in the Broxton City Cemetery.
GRAHAM, Clarethea Edine Branham Cambric-Graham
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL July 3rd, 2014)
Clarethea Edine Branham Cambric-Graham, age 70, of Monticello, FL finished her earthly course on Thursday, June 26, 2014.
Funeral services are Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Bethel AME Church, Monticello. Burial will follow in Texas Hill Cemetery. Tillman
of Monticello is in charge of the arrangements. Clarethea was a lifelong Monticello resident, having graduated Howard Academy
High School in 1961. She later attended Suwanee River Junior College in Madison, FL. In 2006, she retired after serving 38
years as secretary for Howard Academy High and Howard Middle School. In December 2012, she was consecrated a deaconess
in the AME Church. To forever cherish her love and memory, she leaves her loving sons, Robert R. “Robbie” Cambric III and
Shawn B. Graham; 1 sister, Alice Branham; nieces, Alycia N. Roberts (Michael) Miller and Ambrosia Branham; nephews, Ricky
(Linda) Walker, Dwaine C. Branham and Nikolas Branham; 6 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and other relatives. She
was predeceased by her husband, Reverend Willie Graham; parents, Wesley and Sally Roberts Branham and brothers, Charles
and James Branham.
GRAHAM, Dorothy Anderson Graham
Mrs. Dorothy Anderson Graham, age 65, of Douglas passed away at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Graham
was born on October 4, 1945, to the late Jim Daniel and Beulah Inez Day Anderson. She worked as a nurses’ aid at Coffee
Regional Medical Center and was a member of the West Green Church of God. Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by her
husband, Ruben C. Graham; sister, Thelma Anderson; brothers, J. L. Anderson, Clinton “Buddy” Anderson and Roscoe Anderson;
and nieces, Barbara Joyce Lott and Sherry Crowley Cumbass. Survivors include her daughter, Angela D. (Wayne Spires) Graham
of Douglas; sons, Wendell Dave Graham, James Ruben (Kimberly) Graham and Danny Graham all of Douglas; brother, Watson
Anderson of Alma; sister, Vivian Butler of Atlanta; grandchildren, Megan Spires, Clinton Spires, Jacob Graham, Greg Graham,
Tyler Graham, Jessica Graham, Courtney Graham, Michael Graham, Morgan Graham, Michael Bennett, Rhonda Spires, Shonda
Spires and Kevin Harper; special granddaughter, Pamela Boggan; great grandchildren, Derrick Martin, Erick Ciriano and Garrett
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Andrews; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, September 24, 2011, at Deberry Baptist Church.
Interment followed in the Deberry Baptist Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GRAHAM, Dorothy Mae Graham
A memorial service for Dorothy Mae Graham, 62, of Fargo, who died Sunday night (Sept. 19, 2010) at Satilla Regional Medical
Center, will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Minister Stiner Jones officiating. She was a native of
Clinch County where she received her formal education from the public school system, graduating from Homerville High School
and Homerville Elementary School. She was the daughter of the late Lucille Pinkney Prince Small. She was a member of
Bethlehem Baptist Church in Fargo. Survivors include her father, Orlando Prince Sr., of Perry, Fla.; sisters, Dorothy Prince, of
Jacksonville, Fla., Kathy Prince and Beverly Prince, both of Perry, Fla.; brothers, Leroy Small (Gussie), Hebert Small (Gloria),
Tony Small (Sharon), all of Fargo, and Orlando Prince Jr., Nathaniel Prince, Ronald Prince and Willie Prince, all of Perry, Fla.; and
a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Arrangements are with Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
GRAHAM, Ethel Bell Graham
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, October 3, 2012)
Mrs. Ethel Bell Graham died Thursday, September 13, 2012, at Clinch Memorial Hospital. She was born February 7, 1937, to the
late Mr. Henry King Sr. and Mrs. Daisy Kelly. Following the death of her biological mother, she was raised by her adoptive
parents, the late Mr. Wesley and Mrs. Ruby Felder of Bowman, SC. She has one adoptive sister, Mrs. Ozia Bell Grimsley of
Parsippany, NJ. She was preceded in death by two sister, Daisy Mae Simon, and Rebecca Harris; two brothers, Harvey Williams
and Henry King Jr. Survivors include her son, Willie King Sr. (Darlene) of Homerville, brother, Isaac King of Homerville, three
sisters-in-law, Margaret King Spates of Valdosta, Shirley Pearl King of Baxley, Mattie Williams of Bowman, SC; three grandsons,
Willie King Jr., Kenneth King, Santiargo King; three granddaughters, Tassidy Lovelady, Heavenly Whitehead, and Tresca Lee;
special niece and caretaker, Mary Cleary; nine great-grandchildren; host of nieces, nephews, other relatives. Funeral services
were held Saturday, September 22, 2012, at Prayer Garden Church Of God In Christ. Fluker Funeral Home served the family.
GRAHAM, Gladys Rhodes Graham
(Abstracted from information received from Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL May 22, 2014)
Gladys Rhodes Graham, age 88, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Lake Park of Madison. Gladys was born
December 14, 1925 in Blackstone, VA, to Samuel and Minnie (Stewart) Rhodes. Mrs. Graham was a member of Shiloh Missionary
Baptist Church in Madison. Mrs. Graham enjoyed reading, and walking, and watching children. Mrs. Graham was preceded in
death by her parents Samuel and Minnie Rhodes, and her loving husband Joseph Graham. She is survived by her brothers Tom
Rhodes and Joseph Rhodes both of Blackstone, VA; her sister Mary Anna Rhodes of Philadelphia, PA; her brother in laws
Ulysses Mays, John Mays, Carl (Josie) Graham, Charlie (Ceola) Graham, Joe (Marilyn) Graham, Reuben (Lucresia) Graham , and
Jimmie Graham all of Madison; her sister-in-laws Margaret Graham, Mary Graham, Susan Wesley, and Betty Graham all of
Madison, and Arcilla Rent of Lake City, FL. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
in Madison. Interment will follow in Oakridge Cemetery in Madison. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral
Home of Madison.
GRAHAM, Glenn Graham
Glenn Graham, age 58, of West Green, GA passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Graham was born on August 18, 1956, in Wray, GA to the late J.P. Graham and Dorothy Courson Graham. Survivors include
his wife, Vicki Graham of West Green, GA; 2 sons, Michael Scott (Christy) Graham and Brian Adam Graham both of West Green,
GA; 3 daughters, Kasey Ryan Moon, Kelly Niccole Moon and Erica Dawn Crenshaw all of Douglas, GA; 6 brothers, Nolan Graham
of Nicholls, GA; Jimmy Graham of Ambrose, GA; Danny Graham of Douglas, GA; Tommy Graham of Moultrie, GA; Shelton
Graham of Douglas, GA; and Terry Graham of Douglas, GA; 4 sisters, Ann Hutchinson of Hazlehurst, GA; Virginia Busby of
Fitzgerald, GA; Debbie Sweat of Douglas, GA; and Gina Joiner of Douglas, GA; 6 grandchildren, Mikel McKade Graham, Adrianna
McKenzie Graham, Matthew Bryan Nix, Emily Leann Nix, Daniel Jacob Crenshaw, and Joanna Dawn Crenshaw; and several nieces
and nephews. Funeral Service will be Thursday, May 7, 2015. Interment will follow at Lone Hill Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral
Home is in charge of the arrangements.
GRAHAM, Homer Thomas Graham
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Homer Thomas “Jr.” Graham, age 78, formerly of Broxton, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2011, at Washington County
Regional Medical Center. Mr. Graham was born July 16, 1933, to the late Homer T. Graham, Sr. and Ira Barrow Graham in Coffee
County. Mr. Graham was an Air Force Veteran, having served in the Korean War. He was the widower of Jerri Norris. Mr.
Graham was preceded in death by two sisters, Addie Lou Gieger and Aline Clark, and three brothers, Elzie Graham, Alvin
Graham and William “Duck” Graham. Survivors include one daughter, Terri Harrell of Douglas; one son, Terrell Graham of
Pompano Beach, FL; one sister, Maxine Minix of Warner Robins, GA; one grandchild and four great grandchildren. Graveside
services were Tuesday, August 16, 2011, in the Broxton City Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GRAHAM, Inez Evans Graham
Mrs. Inez Evans Graham, age 58, passed away at her residence on Monday, January 24, 2011, following an extended illness. Mrs.
Graham was born on May 8, 1952, to Artha Reeves Evans and the late Oscar Page Evans. She was a homemaker. Funeral services
were held at Sims Funeral Home on Thursday, January 27, 2011. Interment followed in the Broxton City Cemetery. Survivors
include her husband: Charlie Graham of Broxton, GA; 1 daughter: Sherry (Mark) Taylor; sons: Stacy (Jeri) Taylor, Carl Conway
Graham both of Broxton, GA, Charles (Lenan) Graham of Douglas, GA; brother: Troy Evans of Hazlehurst, GA; sisters: Marilyn
Trowell of Hazlehurst, GA, Ann Evans, Patricia, Linda; 1 grandchild, 1 great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
GRAHAM, Jerry Graham
Services for Jerry Graham, 66, Thomasville, are Tuesday, April, 19, 2011, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel with
interment in Murphy Cemetery. Mr. Graham was born March 28, 1945, in Colquitt County. He attended Colquitt County High
School and was a truck driver and window repairman for Kinro of Cairo for 27 years before retiring. He was a son of the late
O.B. Graham and former Jane Russum. On June 27, 1998, at Barnetts Creek Baptist Church, he married Patricia Brock Graham.
Mr. Graham is survived by his wife, Patricia Brock Graham, of Thomasville; sons and daughters-in-law, Robbie and Rhonda
Graham, of Pelham, Michael and Robin Graham, of Maryland; sister-in-law, Debbie and Bob McAnally, of Tallahassee, FL; brother
and sister-in-law, Toby and Estella Graham, of Tallahassee; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jan and Mark Miller, of Kernersville,
NC, Gayle and Carey McConnell, of Dunedin, FL, Debra and Glenn Eaton, of Pavo; grandchildren, Casey Grant, Jay Graham, Ellie
Graham, Ivey Graham; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sons, Carey Graham and Joshua
Graham.
GRAHAM, Joe Graham
Joe Graham, aged man who lived in Madison for many years, died at the Madison hospital December 17th after a week’s illness.
He was employed by Mr. Albert Coody and his father before him. Surviving him is his wife, Alice Graham of Madison. Funeral
services were held Sunday December 19th at Mt. Nebo AME Church in Madison with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Beggs
Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
GRAHAM, John Franklin Graham
A celebration of life service for John Franklin Graham, age 69, will be Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, Forest Avenue, in
Homerville. He was a lifelong resident of Homerville where he received his formal education from the public school system. His
parents were the late Robert Graham and Willie Mae Smith Graham. He joined Antioch Baptist Church at an early age. He was a
former employee of Dollar General Inc. and Designer Space Builders, both in Homerville. “Franklin,” as he was known, departed
this life Tuesday (Dec. 15, 2015) in Valdosta after an illness. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Bertha C.
Graham of Valdosta; 1 son, Michael L. (Valentine) Edmond of Homerville; 2 sisters, Dorothy Davis and Jeronia (Clifford) Gordon
both of Homerville; 1 brother, Larry (Linda) Graham of Homerville; 1 aunt, Carrie Foster of Valdosta; grandchildren, nieces,
nephews, cousins and other relatives. Friends are being received at his son’s home, 281 Gilligan Circle in Homerville. Funeral
arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
GRAHAM, Kasey Marie Graham
Ms. Kasey Marie Graham, age 22, of Glenville, GA, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013, at Medical Center of Central Georgia, in
Macon, following a brief illness. Ms. Graham was born on June 23, 1990, in Douglas, GA, to Terry Lee Graham and Debbie Ann
Reliford Purcell. Survivors include her father, Terry Lee Graham of Douglas, GA; mother and stepfather, Debbie Ann and
Charles Purcell of Glenville, GA; two sons, Hayden Lee Graham and Hunter Jackie Baxter, both of Glenville, GA; two sisters:
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Christina (Tommy) Hancock and Kimberly Ann Graham both of Douglas, GA; one brother, Brian Lee Graham of Douglas, GA; aunt,
Debbie Sweat of Douglas, GA; grandparents, Jeffie and Ray Courson of Douglas, GA; and several uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Graveside services were held Thursday, June 13, 2013, at Broxton City Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
GRAHAM, Linda Gail Courson Graham
Mrs. Linda Gail Courson Graham, age 62, of Douglas, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2011, at her residence following
an extended illness. Ms. Graham was born on March 29, 1949, to the late Woodrow and Vera Sapp Courson in Douglas. She was
an inspector for Spectrum Industries and was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church. Survivors include daughters, Dinah
Pittman and Carrie Graham of Douglas; sisters, Jean Clements and Barbara McQuaig of Douglas and Margie McGee of
Glennwood; brothers, Tommie Courson of Douglas, Danny Courson and Monroe Courson of Greenville, SC; and grandchildren, Skye
Tidwell, Destiny Pittman and Pierce Pittman. Funeral services were Monday, September 26, 2011, at Sims chapel. Interment
followed in the Lone Hill Church Cemetery.
GRAHAM, Nana Tucker Graham
BLACKSHEAR — Nana Tucker Morgan Graham, 94, died Wednesday morning (March 1, 2006) at the Garden View Assisted Living
Home where she had been living for the last 13 years. A native of Atlanta, she had lived in Pierce County since 1916. She was
the owner and operator of Graham-Tsaklis Dairy Cream, a local favorite among teenagers for many years. She was also a
bookkeeper with her own tax preparation business, worked as a ticket agent for Greyhound and started the first sitter service
for the hospital in the Pierce County area. In 1996 she was honored in a book entitled, "Portraits in Spirit, A Photographic Essay
of Georgians with Disabilities." She was a member of the Blackshear First United Methodist Church and was a daughter of the
late John Seth and Juliette Amanda Butts Morgan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Norman Graham;
one grandchild, Paige Tsaklis; one sister and one brother, Helen Morgan and Paul Morgan; and a niece, Valerie Houston. Survivors
include two daughters and a special son-in-law, Fiona Page-Hobbs, of Atlanta, and Sandra and Harvey Strickland, of Blackshear;
two grandchildren, Chance (Rebecca) Page and Anthony (Pasty) Tsaklis; five great-grandchildren, Sara Tsaklis, James Page,
Camden Page, Ethan Page and Helen Page; four nieces and nephews that were like her children, Nona Persall, Charlotte Batten,
Johnny Morgan and Tommie Williamson; the staff of Garden View Assisted Living and several other loving relatives and friends.
A funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Pearson-Treadwell Chapel. Burial will be in the Blackshear Cemetery. Visitation will be
tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice Satilla, 1921 Alice St., Suite A-1, Waycross, Ga.
31501. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsontreadwell.com Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements.
GRAHAM, Patricia Ann Brock Graham
Services for Patricia (Patty) Ann Brock Graham, of Thomasville, are Monday, June 13, 2011, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home
Chapel and Interment will follow in Murphy Cemetery. She died June 10, 2011, at her residence. She was born June 24, 1959 in
Dunedin, FL, to parents Carroll Brock and Willene Pendergast Watkins, both deceased. She married Jerry Graham on June 27,
1995, at Barnett's Creek Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. Survivors include sons, John Lynwood Hamilton and Cody
Hamilton, both of Thomasville; daughter, Reese Hamilton of Thomasville; stepson, Robbie Graham of Pelham; sister and brotherin-law, Deborah McAnally (Bob) of Tallahassee, Fla.; brother and sister-in-law, Johnny Watkins (Angel) of Cairo; several
grandchildren; nieces and nephews, She was preceded in death by a daughter, Breckney Hamilton.
GRAHAM, Ruth Day Graham
Mrs. Ruth “Willene” Day Graham, age 84, of Hazlehurst, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2011, at her residence
following an extended illness. Mrs. Graham was born in Coffee County on May 16, 1927, to the late George Henderson Day and
Annie Mae Jackson Day. She was a homemaker and a member of the Hazlehurst Church of God. Survivors include 1 son, Alvin
Graham, Jr. of Hazlehurst; 1 daughter, Peggy Ann (Jerry) Cliett of Broxton; 2 sisters, Delorice Wooten of Broxton and Betty
Carol Smith of Glennville; 3 brothers, James Day of Douglas, Leroy Day of Wray and Adron Day of Valdosta; 5 grandchildren;
and several great grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at Sims Funeral Home. Interment
followed in the Broxton City Cemetery.
GRAHAM, Tabitha Samantha Graham
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(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL August 14, 2014)
Tabitha Samantha Graham, age 39, of Madison, FL, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Heritage Healthcare Center in
Tallahassee following an extended illness. Tabby was born April 7, 1975 in Madison, FL, to Charlie Graham and Annie (Hawkins)
Glee. She was a member of the Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church in Madison, where she was faithful in putting together the
church programs. She worked as a cosmetologist and in her spare time enjoyed traveling, cooking, babysitting, and spending time
with friends and family. Ms. Graham was preceded in death by her mother, Annie Melvine Hawkins Glee and a sister Anita
Graham. She is survived by her father, Charlie (Ceola) Edward Graham, of Madison, 2 daughters, Yasmeen Ghent and Laquesha
Robinson, 3 brothers, Daniel Graham, Charlie Graham Jr., and Willie Glee Jr., 3 sisters, Denise (Therron) Robinson, Fadra Glee,
and Chante' Graham, all of Madison, her maternal grandmother, Rachel Hawkins, of Madison, as well as a host of aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Pineland Missionary Baptist Church in
Madison. Interment will follow in Oakridge Cemetery in Madison. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral
Home of Madison.
GRAINGER, Mary Carter Grainger
A celebration of life service for Mary Carter Grainger, age 52, will be Saturday at the Upper Room, 702 Ossie Davis Parkway.
Born April 13, 1963 in Homerville, she was oldest child born to the union of Justine Kates Kirksey and the late Joseph Kirksey.
She lived most of her life in Ware County. Mary was joined in holy matrimony to Freddy (Joe) Grainger whom she loved very
much. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was a determined and strong willed
individual who loved everyone showing no one is beyond the reach of forgiveness. She was a very caring person always willing to
help and give a listening ear to those in need who came across her path in life. She had an unconditional love for her children and
grandchildren that could not be erased by life’s burdens and issues. Some of the favorite things she enjoyed doing was cooking
delicious food for her family and friends, listing to music and watching the Bold and the Beautiful ,the Young and the Restless
television shows. Mary departed this life Monday (April 11, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an illness. She
was also preceded in death by her grandmother, Bertha Mae Dawson. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband,
Freddy Grainger,; her children, Cassandra, Keturah, Travis, Victoria, Nikki and Andres; her mother, Justine; her grandchildren,
Rayshawn, Mikosha, Mikira, Tyrell. Lutravis, Teetee, Kaykay, Travon, Promise, Devary, Raphealla, Baby Victoria, Bryan, Jalen,
Amiya, Brittney, Tray’von, Joshula Ty’kayla, Avareah; her brothers, Jerry and Joe; and aunts, uncles, cousins and other
relatives. Friends are being received at the Grainger residence, 1129 Folks Place. Funeral arrangements are entrusted with
Fluker Funeral Home.
GRALL, Gary Wayne Grall
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 28 November 2015)
Gary Wayne Grall, age 67, of Valdosta, formerly of Glendale WV passed away early Saturday November 28, 2015 morning in
Langdale Hospice House after a brief illness. He was born In Glendale WV to the late Frank Earl and Eleanor Gray Grall. Mr.
Grall served in the United States Air Force for 26 years before retirement as a Senior Master Sargent. Along with his parents,
his wife, Virginia Grall precedes him in death Survivors include sons & daughters-in-law Gary (Angela) Grall Jr. of Valdosta, GA;
Jimmy (Tammy) Baruba of Mt. Dora, FL; Michael Hughes of Bellaire OH; Edward Baruba of Valdosta, GA Stephen (Christina)
Hughes of Bossier City, LA; Donald (Myra) Baruba of Tucson, AZ; daughters & son-in-law Jennifer Gilbert of Valdosta, GA;
Donna Robinson of Homestead, FL; Dianna (Luis) Rigal of Valdosta, GA; 6 grandchildren Alysea, Tiffany, Dillion, Lexie, Nicole,
Chad, Luis Jr., Jessica, Jackie, Jade, Johnathon, & Mandy; 6 great grandchildren; brothers & sisters-in-law Terry (Mary) Grall
of Moundsville, WV; Ronald (Helen) Grall of Buchanon, WV; Donald Grall of Moundsville, WV; 1 sister Delores Mathys of
Shadyside, OH; several nieces and nephews and extended family members. As per his wishes Mr. Grall will be cremated. Music
Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the family.
GRALL, Virginia Lou Grall
Virginia "Lou" , age 67, of Valdosta, GA passed away on May 5, 2013 at Miller County Hospital in Colquitt, GA. She was born on
January 11, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA to Andy and Virginia (Gibson) Myers. Mrs. Grall was a retired LPN employed with local nursing
homes. She was known to all her children and grandchildren as "GaGa." She was a member of the Mesiah Lutheran Church. She
was preceded in death by her parents. Her survivors include her husband, Gary Grall of Valdosta, GA; a son, Michael Hughes of
Shadyside, OH; a daughter, Jennifer Hughes of Valdosta, GA; a son & daughter-in-law, Stephen & Christina Hughes of
Shreveport, LA; brother & sister-in-law, Randy & Rebecca Myers of Pittsburgh, PA; sister & brother-in-law, Katie & Hugh
Reitmyer of Baltimore, MD; brother, John Myers of New Jersey; 5 grandchildren, Alysea Hughes, Tiffany Hughes, Dillon
Hughes, Lexie Hughes, & Gary Grall, III and numerous nieces & nephews. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2013 from
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5:00PM until 7:00 pm at Music Funeral Services in Valdosta. As per her wishes she will be cremated following visitation. Music
Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the family.
GRAMBLING, Larry Allen Grambling
Mr. Larry Allen Grambling 63, of Perry, FL, passed away suddenly Saturday August 29, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Grambling was
born in Branford, FL on October 14, 1945 to the late James Wilton, and Mary Barrs, Grambling. Mr. Grambling has lived in Perry
most of his life where he worked as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for many years. He was a veteran of the US Army and served
during the Vietnam War. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, woodworking,
fishing, and raising chickens. Mr. Grambling was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Grambling. He is survived by his wife of
21 years, Linda Dianne Grambling, of Perry, 2 sons, Christopher Allen (Erika) Grambling, of Lake Bird, and Adam Grambling, of
Perry, 5 daughters, Michelle (Jimmy) Peacock, Mary Grambling (Jerry) Matthews, Sherri Grambling, Holly (David) Hartzog, and
Kristina (Michael) Lusby, all of Perry, 4 brothers, Dean (Lorena) Grambling, Gene (Julia) Grambling, Scott (Sara Sue) Grambling,
and Kenny Grambling, all of Perry, 2 sisters, Lisa Weatherly, and Angela Grambling, both of Perry, 12 grandchildren, and a host
of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A memorial service was conducted Monday August 31, 2009 in the Joe P. Burns
Memorial Chapel.
GRAMBLING, Mary Ethel Grambling
Mary Ethel Grambling, a homemaker, age 85, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at her residence in Perry. She was born in
Suwannee County, FL. Coming from Branford, FL, she had lived in Perry since 1952. She was a member of the Lakeside Baptist
Church and enjoyed fishing, loving her grandchildren and cooking. Preceded in death by her husband James (J.W.) Grambling, a
son; Howard Grambling. Survived by; (5) sons; Larry (Dianne) Grambling, Dean (Lorena) Grambling, Gene (Julie) Grambling, Scott
(Sara Sue) Grambling, Kenny (Elaine) Grambling, (1) daughter; Lisa Weatherly, a daughter-in-law; Angela Grambling, all of Perry,
FL, (3) brothers; Ray Barrs of Lake City, FL, Glen Barrs of Branford, FL, and Gerald Barrs of Lake City, FL, (22) grandchildren,
(25) great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be held at Lakeside Baptist Church
Saturday, April 11, 2009. Interment will follow at Pineview Memorial Gardens.
GRAMLING, Belle Gramling
Belle Gramling, age 97, died Monday in the Madison hospital after a long illness. She was born in Madison County, the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morgan Calhoun. She was the wife of the late J. R. Gramling who died in 1952. She was a member of the
Hanson Methodist Church. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Carlena Cason of Madison; one son, Mr. Andrew T. Gramling of
Pinetta; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Wednesday at
Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.
GRAMLING, Mrs. C. H. Gramling
Mrs. C. H. Gramling, age 54 years, died Sunday morning in Madison County Memorial Hospital, after a week’s illness. She had
been a life-long resident of the county. Survivors include her husband, C. H. Gramling; one daughter, Mrs. Paul Burnett, of
Ellaville; her mother, Mrs. J. H. Boyd; and brother, Carl Boyd, of Pinetta; one sister, Mrs. Neal Law, of Madison, and four
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at the graveside in Hickory Grove Cemetery.
GRAMLING, Chandler H. Gramling
Chandler H. Gramling, age 66 died Tuesday at the local hospital following a sudden illness. Mr. Gramling was a lifelong resident
of Madison County, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Gramling, prominent pioneer residents of the county. He was a Veteran of
World War I and a member of the American Legion. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Marie Johnson, of Ellaville; three
granddaughters, Mabel and Jean, both of Ellaville; and Mrs. Jamie Woodham, of Jacksonville; one sister, Mrs. Cora Davenport,
of Madison; and three great-grandchildren and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held Thursday at Beggs
Funeral Home and interment was in Hanson Cemetery.
Elmer’s Notes: The obituary stated Mr. Gramling was interred at Hanson Cemetery when, according to the cemetery records
posted on http://elmersgenealogycorner.com he is actually buried in Row 14 of the Hanson United Methodist Church Cemetery.
His wife is buried next to him and his stone indicates he served in the Army in WW# I.
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GRAMLING, E. O. Gramling
Mr. E. O. Gramling, a former resident of this county, died Tuesday evening of last week at Ray City, GA. He is remembered by
many of the older residents of our county, who will learn with sadness of his passing.
GRAMLING, Florida Gramling
Miss Florida Gramling, age 81, of Pinetta, died Sunday after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
William Asa Gramling, pioneer residents of Madison County, and had lived her entire life in Pinetta. Her only survivors are a
number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in the Pinetta Methodist Church Tuesday with interment in Hickory
Grove Cemetery.
GRAMLING, G. Pierce Gramling
G. Pierce Gramling, age 71, of Pinetta passed away Wednesday in the Madison hospital. Survivors are two sisters Miss Florida
Gramling and Mrs. Bessie Hammock, both of Pinetta and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held in the
Pinetta Methodist Church Friday with interment in Hickory Grove Cemetery.
GRAMLING, John R. Gramling
Mr. John R. Gramling passed away Tuesday morning at Madison County Memorial Hospital, after a short illness. He was 83 years
of age and had spent his entire life farming in Madison County. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret I. Gramling, one son,
Andrew T. Gramling, and one daughter, Mrs. Lacy Cason, all of Madison; five grandchildren; also one brother, Walter Gramling,
of Clearwater and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday in Pine Grove Church with interment in
the church cemetery.
GRAMLING, Mamie Glass Gramling
Mamie Glass Gramling, age 76, died Sunday morning November 28, 1954 in Tampa after an extended illness. She was born in
Madison County and spent much of her life here. Survivors are two sons, Edward Gramling, of Jacksonville; and Darby Gramling,
of Center, TX; one daughter, Mrs. Louise Lockett, of Tampa; one brother, Fred C. Glass, of Madison, four sisters, Mrs. Bertie
Jelks, and Mrs. Alma McGovern, both of Miami; Mrs. Eloise Glass Barfield, of St. Petersburg; and Mrs. Lena Morgan, of Shady
Grove. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Elmer’s notes: From the Madison County Cemetery Records we learn her name was Mamie Lou Glass Gramling, wife of Joel E.
Gramling. She is shown to have been born on 30 Jun 1878.
GRAMLING, Marcus McKee Gramling
Marcus McKee Gramling, 77, a native of Madison County, died in the brooks County Hospital in Quitman Saturday morning from a
heart condition after poor health for about four years. Survivors include four sons and three daughters. Mrs. W. T. Everett, of
Pinetta and Mrs. D. A. McLeod, of Madison are sisters of the deceased.
GRAMLING, Viola Gramling
Viola Gramling, age 80, of Pinetta, died Friday at her daughter’s home after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of
Madison County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Columbus Townsend. She was married to Mr. Linnie Gramling
who preceded her in death in 1930. She was a member of Hickory Grove Methodist Church. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs.
Lois Sims of Pinetta; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Mr. J. A. Townsend of Pinetta; and a
number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday January 5, 1970 in the Hickory Grove Methodist Church with
burial in the church cemetery.
GRAMLING, W. D. Gramling
W. D. Gramling, age 64, died March 12th in Jacksonville. He was a native of Madison County, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. P.
Gramling, pioneer residents. Funeral services were held March 15th at the Dunne Creek Baptist Church with interment in Ferreia
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Cemetery in Jacksonville. Mr. Gramling was the nephew of Mrs. Bessie Hammock, Miss Florida Gramling and Pierce Gramling, all
of Pinetta.
GRAMLING, William Howard Gramling
William Howard Gramling, 18, was burned to death in his parents’ home near Quitman early Sunday morning and his bride of only
two weeks barely escaped. The two were the only persons in the home, the young man’s father and mother being at the Quitman
Hospital at the time. When the couple awoke the house was in flames. Gramling helped his wife to safety, but collapsed himself
before being able to get out. Mrs. Gramling reentered the blazing structure in vain effort to rescue her husband
GRANGER, Arva Grace Granger
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida December 21, 2012)
Arva Grace Granger, 88, of Madison, Florida died on Wednesday, 12/19/12. She is survived by 4 children, 11 grandchildren, 10
great-grandchildren and 3 great-great- grandchildren. She was a resident of Madison for 18 years and a member of Grace
Presbyterian Church. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, 12/22/12 at the Oak Ridge II Cemetery in Madison, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army.
GRANGER, Lora McDonald Granger
Mrs. Lora McDonald Granger died at Florida State Hospital April 13th at the age of 87 years. She had been there since 1936.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. R. E. Ragans and 10 grandchildren, J. O., R. H., I. A., G. A. and C. V. Ragans, Mrs. L. R.
Andrews, Mrs. A. T. Gibson, Mrs. Rodney Tyson, Edith and Eddie Ragans. Funeral services were held at Mt. Olive Cemetery
GRANT, Conneal Allen Grant
(Abstracted from the Echols County News, March 30, 2011)
Mrs. Conneal "Tootsie" Allen Grant, 77, of Naylor died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman after a
lengthy illness. She was born on January 18, 1934 in Naylor to the late Benjamin Brooks and Flonnie Dell Stone Allen and was a
lifelong resident of Naylor. Mrs. Grant was retired from the Naylor Post Office and had worked at Southern Bell Telephone
Company as an operator. She enjoyed her grandchildren and painting. Mrs. Grant was a member of the Wayfare Primitive
Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. (Bobby) Grant. Survivors include her children and their
spouses, Cliff and Cindy Grant, Chris and Gary Wayne Mullis all of Withers, Shay Grant, Shellie and Dave Buckley all of Naylor,
11 grandchildren, Caleb Grant, Candace Grant, Josh Mullis, Zach Mullis, Chason Grant, Lacey Nickelson, Catlin Grant, Whitney
Crawford, Haley Crawford, D. J. Buckley and Morgan Buckley; six great-grandchildren, Brooks Grant, Reed Grant, Allie Thorne,
Lance Mullis, Analee Mullis and Grayer Grant; two sisters, Voncile Carter of Naylor and Linda Parrott of Quitman; two brothers,
Ronald Allen of Naylor and Randy Allen of Moultrie; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.,
Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the Wayfare Primitive Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Wayfare Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the Wayfare Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Linda Parrott, 896 Olliff Road, Quitman, GA 31643.
Carson McLane Funeral Home served the Grant family.
GRANT, Donald Eugene Grant
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 22 December 2015)
Donald Eugene Grant, age 92, Florida State University’s first quarterback, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, in Perry. He was born
April 23, 1923, to Charles E. Grant and Ethel Stanford Grant in Savannah, GA. Mr. Grant served in the United States Navy
during World War II. He then enrolled in Florida State University where he was the first quarterback for the school’s
inaugural football team in 1947, returning an opening kickoff 29 yards and later passing for another 24 yards for the first
touchdown ever recorded. In the Taylor County School system, he had already made a name for himself “as a standout player
and talented athlete.” His versatility in high school sports continued to his college years, with Grant playing basketball and
baseball. His love for and devotion to FSU was well known, and included his affiliations as a Seminole booster and benefactor.
His wife, three sons and daughter all graduated from Florida State; all three sons played on FSU’s golf team. After graduating
from FSU with a Bachelor of Arts degree in zoology, Mr. Grant returned to Perry and opened Perry Auto Supply, the local NAPA
store, which his family still owns. Mr. Grant was a past member of the Lions Club, the Kiwanis Club and the Taylor County
Development Authority. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church and the Perry Golf and Country Club. He served as a
volunteer coach for little league and youth football in Perry, and was the stadium announcer for Taylor County High School
games for 47 years. He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Carlyen Grant of Perry; 3 sons, Donald Grant Jr. of Coral
Springs, Michael Grant of Tallahassee and Billy Grant of Perry; 1 daughter, Cheryl Beck of Tallahassee; 1 brother, Oneal Grant
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of Valdosta, GA; 2 sisters, Dorothy Young of Chipley and Virginia Polhill of Clewiston; 7 grandchildren; and a host of nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday, Dec. 27 at the First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Pineview Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, www.northfloridafca.org. or
mail to 2221 Old Bainbridge Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303. Arrangements are under the care of Beggs Funeral Home Perry Chapel.
GRANT, Jimmie Thelma Grant
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, 16 January 2015)
Ms. Jimmie Thelma Grant went to be with the Lord on Thursday January 15, 2015. She was born on October 21, 1923 in Madison
County. She moved to Jacksonville in the 1960’s, where she married her best friend Francis M. Grant. She is survived by her
brother, Clarence (Marion) Killingsworth and her 2 children: Kevin (Delaine) Grant, of Birmingham AL and Mary (Douglas) Cole, of
Draper, UT. Additionally she leaves behind 3 granddaughters: Katelyn and Alley Grant, of Birmingham, AL, and Lily Cole, of
Draper, UT. Her granddaughters were the love of her life and gave her such joy. She also enjoyed Bingo, playing Phase Ten and
watching her beloved Gators. Memorial Services will be held at First United Methodist Church, in Madison on Tuesday, January
20. Flowers can be sent to First United Methodist Church, 348 SW Rutledge Street, Madison, FL, 32340, or donations can be
made to The Haven of Valdosta, (229) 244-1765.
GRANTHAM, Bonnie Lynn Faulkner Grantham
Mrs. Bonnie Lynn Faulkner Grantham, age 62, of Douglas, GA, passed away Monday, December 15, 2014, at the Coffee Regional
Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born November 12, 1952, to the late Clarence Faulkner, Jr., and Mrs. Geraldine
Moore Faulkner. Mrs. Grantham, a native of Hahira, Lowndes County, was retired from the Human Resources Department of
Coffee Regional Medical Center, after 17 years of service. Mrs. Grantham was a member of the Sand Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 21 years, James Emory Grantham of Douglas, GA; 1 daughter Jacquelyn Anderson of
Brunswick, GA; 1 grandson Justin Hurd of Waycross, GA; her mother, Geraldine M. Faulkner of Ray City, GA; 1 brother, Allan
Faulkner of Midland City, AL; 1 sister-in-law, Ms. Mary Ellen Grantham of Douglas, GA; several nieces, nephews, and other
relatives. Funeral services were Thursday, December 18, 2014, at the Sand Hill Baptist Church. The interment followed in the
Sand Hill Cemetery. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
GRANTHAM, Oscar Grantham
NAHUNTA — Oscar “Wayne” Grantham, age 53, died Saturday (Oct. 25, 2014) at The Specialties Hospital in Jacksonville, FL,
after a brief bout with cancer. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
GRANTHUM, Bette Revels Granthum
Bette Revels Granthum, age 90, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2012 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Granthum was
born in Ocala, Florida to the late Eugene Alfred Revels and the late Etta Belle Long. Coming from Tampa, Florida, she had lived
in Perry for the past 70 years. Mrs. Granthum was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church. She was a loving and
devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially around Christmas time. In her
spare time she enjoyed drawing, cooking, and was an Avid Seminole fan. She was preceded in death by her husband George Udell
Granthum in 2000, and 3 sons, Richard Granthum, David Ross Granthum and Mark Eugene Granthum, and 2 brothers, Eugene
Revels and Robert Revels. She is survived by (2) daughters, Nancy Roberts, of Madison, FL, and Terri Johnson, of Perry, FL, (7)
grandchildren, (10) great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be at
Pineview Memorial Cemetery on Friday, October 19, 2012. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723
Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
GRANTHUM, Virginia May Mull Granthum
Virginia May (Mull) Granthum, 83, passed away on Oct. 14th at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Affectionately known as Ms.
Ginny, by all her friends, she was the owner of GO Taylor Rollers skating rink, and the former Ginny’s Mini Mall on the square in
downtown Perry. She loved the young people of Perry and started the skating rink for a safe place for them to go. Her Skate
Port Clowns were participants in the Florida Festival parades for many years. Never retiring, she moved to Tallahassee in later
years where she continued to do bookkeeping for the skating rink. She was also a representative for First Fitness. Ms. Ginny
attended First Baptist Church Lloyd. She was a former member of the Business and Professional Woman’s Club of Perry where
she was once selected as Professional Business Woman of the Year. She also enjoyed her church circle of friends and “Tally-
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Ho”, a Tallahassee Hospitality Club. She leaves behind one brother Kenneth Mull of Jim Thorpe, PA, six children: Gloria Bell and
husband Dr. Robert Bell of Cookeville TN, Olin Granthum, Jr. of Tallahassee FL, Diana “Dee Dee” Brady Davis of Brandon, MS,
Gail Tedder and husband Homer Tedder of Tallahassee, FL Chris Smith and husband Rev. George Smith of Thomasville, GA and
Tommy Granthum and wife Terrie of Perry, 17 Grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren and numerous Nieces and Nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Olin Ross Granthum Sr., her parents John Elwin and Elsie Mull, her sisters
Ruby Spees, Frieda Winters, Vera Allen, Lucille Isanberg, a brother Herbert Mull and two grandchildren Katrina Smith and Troy
Randall Tedder. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 16, 2010, 2:00 pm at First Baptist Lloyd, (Hwy 59 exit) in
Lloyd. Interment will be at Pineview Memorial Gardens in Perry, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the building
fund of First Baptist Church of Lloyd, P. O. Box 335, Lloyd, FL 32337.
GRAVES, C. J. Graves
Death claimed Mr. C. J. Graves, Saturday January 7th at his home near Pinetta following a brief illness. Funeral services were
held Sunday with interment in Mt. Horeb Primitive Baptist Cemetery. Survivors are his widow, one daughter, Mrs. David Elmore,
of Shreveport, LA; three sons, Henry Paul Graves, of Pinetta; Hansel Graves, University of Florida at Gainesville; and Earnest C.
Graves, of Tallahassee; and seven grandchildren.
GRAVES, Owen David Graves
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, March 22, 2014)
Services for Owen David Graves, age 55 of Cairo will be scheduled at a later date. Mr. Graves was born January 29, 1959 in
Savanna, GA to the late O. D. and Loretta Voss Graves. He graduated from Rickards High School in Tallahassee, FL, and later
married Bettie Ann Madison who survives of Cairo. He was previously employed at Ponder's Automotive in Thomasville as a
radiator technician. He was a member of the Thomasville Men's bowling League. He also is survived by two brothers, Dewayne
Graves and James Graves. Memorials may be sent to 171 Bold Spring Road, Box 32 Cairo GA 39828.
GRAY, Allen E. Gray, Jr.
(Abstracted from the Echols County News, June 27, 2012)
Allen E. "Buddy" Gray, Jr., 62, of Valdosta, passed away Friday, June 15, 2012, at Lakehaven Nursing Home after an extended
illness. He was born February 24, 1950 in Valdosta, a son of the late Allen E. and Willie Mae Ritter Gray. After graduating from
Echols County High School with the Class of 1968 Buddy began his thirty-eight year career with Norfolk-Southern Railroad,
retiring due to his health, as Engineer. He was a member of Lake Park Church of God. He greatly enjoyed traveling throughout
the United States and on cruises. Buddy loved getting together with family and was very proud of his children's
accomplishments. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, USMC Sgt. Earon
Allen Gray and Amanda Lea Gray of Baton Rouge, LA; one daughter and son-in-law, Tracy Michelle Pollock and Stephen Michael
Pollock of Valdosta; two grandchildren, Brayden and Jynna Pollock of Valdosta; one step-daughter, Christy Michelle Harrigan and
husband Ryan of Lake Park; his loving companion, Sonia Wade of Valdosta; Sonia's son, Brooks Wade and wife Niki of Valdosta;
one sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Dariel Tomlinson of Lake Park; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Susan
Gray, Terry and Dianne Gray, and DeVane and Mary Lou Ritter, all of Lake Park; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral
Service for Mr. Gray was Monday, June 18, 2012, at Sardis Baptist Church. Interment followed at the Gray Family Cemetery.
McLane Lakewood Funeral Home of Lake Park.
GRAY, Allie Mae Lovell Gray
Allie Mae Lovell Gray, age 60, of Pidcock, died Thursday of last week at Brooks County Hospital in Quitman after a long illness.
She retired as a secretary at the State Capitol in Montgomery last September and had made her home in Pidcock since that
time. Survivors include her step-father James G. McLeod of Madison; two daughters, Miss Dorothy Gray of Pidcock and Mrs. J.
E. Atkins of Columbus, GA; two sisters, Mrs. W. T. Powell of Madison and Mrs. M. C. Watkins of Albany, GA; a brother, G. M.
Lovell of Macon; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Boston, GA Presbyterian Church with burial
in Boston Cemetery.
GRAY, Charles Gray, Sr.
Charles “Charlie” Gray, Sr., 80 of Madison, Fla. passed away Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 in the Doctors Memorial Hospital in
Perry, FL. He was born Aug. 19, 1932 in Gilchrist County, FL to the late Curtis Cabot and Julia Idell (Owens) Gray. Mr. Gray
enjoyed racing motorcycles and riding bicycles. He won a bicycle race from Waycross to Valdosta in 1951. Mr. Gray was very
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involved in youth sports in both Lowndes County, Ga. and Elkhart County, IN. He coached numerous sports some to include: Tball, baseball and football. He was one of the first members of the Boys and Girls Club. Above everything else in Charlie’s life,
he believed his greatest accomplishment was his boys and grandchildren. Mr. Gray was preceded in death by a brother, James
Gray. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Jimmie Gray of Madison, FL; two sons, Charles Gray, Madison, FL, Greg Gray,
Madison, FL; three grandchildren, Ericka Gray, Tyler Gray and Skyler Gray; sister, Myrtis Gray Love, Valdosta; a number of
nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of Charlie’s life will be held Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Valdosta Chapel
of Music Funeral Services with a private burial in Carter Cemetery to follow at a later date.
GRAY, Donald Winston Gray
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA October 10, 2014)
Donald Winston Gray, age 72, of Nashville, GA passed away Friday, October 10, 2014 in the Tift Regional Medical Center. He
was born in Berrien County, GA on December 10, 1941 to the late Edwin Hiram and Vienna Ranie Swails Gray. He buffed and
painted at Metal Products Inc. in Adel, GA for 32 years. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy H.
Gray, 3 children, a sister, Betty Nell Ross, and a brother, L. B Gray. Survivors include his 2 sons, Donnie Gray, Mikael Gray both
of Nashville, GA; 1 granddaughter, Brittany Gray Smith of Valdosta, GA; 2 great granddaughters, Hope Gray, Kassidy Smith; and
2 brothers, Alton Gray of Lakeland, GA, and Earl Wayne Gray of Nashville, GA. Funeral Services will be Sunday, October 12,
2014 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Poplar Springs in Berrien County, GA.
GRAY, Donna Dee Stainbrook Gray
BLACKSHEAR — Donna Dee Stainbrook Gray, 68, passed away early Thursday morning (April 27, 2006) at her residence
following a short but courageous battle with cancer. A native of Portage County, Wisconsin, she had lived in Ohio for many years
before moving to Blackshear in 1984. She was a unit secretary for Baptist Village for 15 years and was a member of St.
Joseph's Catholic Church. Mrs. Gray was a daughter of the late Glen Stainbrook and Marybelle Scantlin Wilkinson. Survivors are
her husband, James "Jim" Gray, of Blackshear; a daughter, Michelle Young, of London, Ohio; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael
and Cheri Young of Galloway, Ohio; four step-daughters, Retta Gray and Theresa Gray, both of Richmond, Va., Kitty Davies, of
Decatur, Ill. and Elizabeth Smirkowski, of Wadsworth; two step-sons, Robert Gray, of Richmond, Va. and Michael Gray, of Long
Beach, Calif.; a sister, Glenda Tews, of Marshfield, Wisc.; a brother, Harvey Stainbrook, of Sacramento, Calif.; a grandson,
Joshua Smith; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral will be Monday morning at 9 at St. Joseph's Catholic
Church in Waycross. Interment will be in the Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, SC at 2 p.m. Monday. Visitation will be
Sunday evening from 5 until 7:30 at the funeral home with a scripture service beginning at 7:30. The body will lie in state at the
church one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Satilla, 1921 Alice St., Suite A-1,
Waycross, GA 31501. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GRAY, Doris Jeanette Gray
Doris Jeanette Gray, 77, died Thursday (July 4, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System, Waycross, after an illness. She was a
native of Ware County, the daughter of the late Janie Lee Gray Williams and Costell Gray. She attended the public schools of
Waycross and graduated from Center High School. She was a member of Taylor Chapel Baptist Church, Millwood (The Forks). In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Evans, and her step-father who raised her, Harrison
Williams Sr. Survivors include four sisters, Margaret Taylor (Eugene), of Waycross, Josephine Baker, Janet Brown, both of
Atlanta, and Denise White (Rhonell), of Valdosta; three brothers, Harrison Williams Jr. (Annierea), Robert Williams (Joanne),
both of Waycross, and Homer Williams (Linda), of Atlanta; and other relatives. Friends are being received at the home of
Robert and Joanne Williams, 604 Sergeant St. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
GRAY, Mrs. Ed Gray
Mrs. Ed Gray of Tallahassee died in that city last Thursday. She is survived by her husband; a sister, Miss Letitia Hamrick, of
Tallahassee; and three brothers, R. E. Hamrick, of Okeechobee; and O. R. Hamrick and B. J. Hamrick, both of Monticello.
Funeral services were held Saturday at Elizabeth Church in Jefferson County.
GRAY, Eleanor Mabelle Collins Gray
Eleanor Mabelle Collins Gray, 88, of Waycross, died Monday (Jan. 6, 2014) at Satilla Care Center after an extended illness. She
was born in Florence, SC, to the late Barney Elerby Collins Sr. and Frances Rebecka Filyaw Collins. She lived here most of her
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life. She was a homemaker and was of the Church of God faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, L. Z. Gray, 3 sons, Edward Carnell Pack, Larry Randolph Pack and Leonard Dale Pack, 1 daughter, Dorothy Pack, 5
sisters, Sallie Mae, Mamie Leola, Roseanne, Eunice Henrietta and Minnie Evelyn, 3 brothers, Leroy Eugene, Barney Elerby Jr.
and Linwood David. Survivors include 2 sons, David (Nancy) Pack of Midway, and John Pack, of Bluffton, SC; a grandson, Leonard
Dale (Sonya) Pack Jr., of Waycross; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. A
graveside service will be held Wednesday at Kettle Creek Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
GRAY, Elthra Gordon Gray
(Abstracted from the May 15, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
A celebration of life service for Elthra Gordon Gray will be held Saturday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 411
Wilkerson St. Interment will be in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. She was born Aug. 31, 1926, in Waycross, the eldest of two children
of the late Alvin Gordon Sr. and Julia Myers Gordon. She received her formal education from the Waycross public school
system and graduated from Center High School. She received a bachelors degree at Savannah State College and a masters
degree from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, FL. She enjoyed 35 years as an educator in several cities in Georgia and
retired from the Waycross School System in 1986 where she was named “Teacher of the Year” in 1976. She received numerous
other awards and acknowledgements for her leadership service, caring support and untiring efforts in the world of academics
and the community. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, NAACP, Georgia Retired Teacher Association and
various other community social clubs. As a youth she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and became a member of Friendship
Missionary Baptist Church where she played piano, directed the youth choir, taught Sunday School and was a major part of the
Quiz Bowl which was not just a contest but a teaching tool for the young people. She also played piano for Brown Chapel A.M.E.
Church in Homerville for many years. She was a champion of the youth in this area and has always stressed religion, education
and independence to them and their families. So many people both young and old have been benefited from her unselfish giving
spirit. She departed this life on Friday (May 9, 2014) after an illness. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by
her husband, Lewis Gray, a daughter, Yvette C. Brown, and a granddaughter, Tasha T’Leen Brown. Those left to cherish his
memory include 1 daughter, Barbara Burson-Hymon; a step-daughter, Beverly McCrimmon (Darry): 8 grandchildren, Samantha A.
Allison (Regis) and Stephanie Piper (John), whom she partially raised, Jocelyn Riddick (Don), Elthra Christy Howard, Rochelle
Brown, Katelyn Brown, David Menter, Crystal Bell (Berruit); 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; 1 brother,
Alvin Gordon Jr. (Betty); a special cousin, Dr. M. Valerie Mills; and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
GRAY, Estelle Vining Gray
Estelle Vining Gray, age 98, of Waycross, died Saturday (Feb. 6, 2016) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities after an
extended illness. She was born in Pierce County March 21, 1917, the youngest daughter of Harley S. Haselden and Nola Peacock
Haselden. She was a graduate of Wacona High School and from there earned her cosmetology degree in Waycross as well. She
was so driven and dedicated to her education, she walked to school every day. She worked a short time with her aunt, Dela Byrd,
who owned a beauty shop in the Bunn Building downtown. She then went on to open Estelle’s Beauty Shop in the old Hebardville
Post Office, before later moving into the old Hebardville Cyprus Mill Company Hotel. She operated her beauty shop for 37
years before retiring. She was an active member of Central Baptist Church, the Mary Martha Sunday School Class, and was
active visiting church members that were unable to attend. She enjoyed traveling every year to the mountains in Tennessee.
One of her most memorable vacations was when she was able to visit the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls. She loved more than
anything her family, and anytime she was able to spend with them. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her
first husband, John Vining, her second husband, Harvey C. Gray, a son, Wayne Vining, a step-son, Marcus Gray, a step-daughter,
Mary Henderson and a sister, Vera Chapman. She is survived by 2 daughters, Jeanette Vining (Jerry) Lee of Waycross, Gail
Vining (Eugene) Johns of Waycross; 8 grandchildren, Janie McQuaig, Mark Tillman, Keith Tillman, Kevin Tillman, John Vining,
George Vining, Cheryl Prevatt, Janet Joiner; 12 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; 3 step-children, Harvey
(Margaret) Gray Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, Dr. Leonard (Sandy) Gray of Brentwood, CA, Allan Gray of Athens; 17 stepgrandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Monday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Baptist Church, 201 Ava St.,
Waycross, GA 31501.
GRAY, Eula Gray
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Mrs. Eula Gray, age 68, a resident of Valdosta died there Monday following a long illness. She was a native of Brooks County, GA
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Howell Wade. She was a member of the Pinetta Methodist Church and was a retired school
teacher. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Jimmie Drane Gray and Mrs. Emory Marshall, both of Miami; and Mrs. James Bass
of Atlanta; two sons, Edward Gray of Baltimore and Dave B. Gray of Charlotte, NC; six grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren; one sister-in-law, Mrs. V. S. Smith of Pinetta; and three sisters and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Mt., Horeb Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
GRAY, Fannie Gray
Fannie Gray, age 64, died in the local hospital Tuesday following an extended illness. She was a native of Madison County and
lived here practically all her life. Mrs. Gray is survived by her husband, Council Gray; two sons, Ollon Gray, and Lewis T. Gray,
both of Tallahassee; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Card, of Madison; and Mrs. Whittie Spain, of Lake City; two grandchildren and
other relatives. Services were held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.
GRAY, James Richard Gray
James Richard Gray, age 65, of Lakeland, GA passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013 in the Holly Hill Nursing Home in
Valdosta, GA. He was born on October 31, 1948 in Douglas, GA to Archie and Stella Mae (McMillian) Gray. He worked in the law
enforcement, EMS, Fire Department, and the Corrections State Highway Department. He was a member of the Lakeland
Masonic Lodge #434, NRA, and Peace Officers Association. Along with his parents, Mr. Gray was preceded in death by his first
wife, Betty Joyce Cooper, 2 brothers, Shorty & Witt Gray, 1 sister, Jenny Gray, and a son-in-law, Derek North. His survivors
include his wife, Susie Gray of Lakeland, GA; 6 children, Donnie Gray; Edith Pittman; Jenny Coleman all three of Lakeland, GA;
Betty Taylor of Cartersville, GA; Ruby North of Stockton, GA; Tina Gray of Statenville, GA; 10 grandchildren, Anthony, Nathan,
Cleston-Lee, Krystin, Kelsey, Terra, Justin, Taylor, Julie, Jake; 2 great-grandchildren, Dallas, & Carson; brothers, Buck John
Gray of Sparks, GA; Putty Gray of Douglas, GA; Dolly Gray of Brandton, FL; 1 sister, Josephine Ruddeseal of Gainesville, GA; his
mother-In-law, Tammie Evans of Lakeland, GA; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday,
November 9, 2013 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in the Beaver Dam Cemetery in Ray
City, GA.
GRAY, Mrs. Joe H. Gray
Mrs. Joe H. Gray of Tallahassee died Saturday following a stroke. She was the widow of Joe H. Gray and sister-in-law to former
Florida Secretary of State, R. A. Gray and W. D. Gray of Tallahassee.
GRAY, John Gray
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald December 24, 2005)BLACKSHEAR – John Gray, 97, of 730 Lee St., in
Blackshear, died Friday (Dec. 23, 2005) morning at Satilla Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Appling County and he
lived in Blackshear for many years.His parents were the later Mr. and Mrs. William Gray. He was also preceded in death by his
wife, Magnolia Ray Gray. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church, where he served on the Deacon board and was a Sunday
School teacher. He was retired from the Blackshear Sanitation Department. Survivors include two sons, Stacey Gray, of
Blackshear, and Leonard Washington (Ollie), of Jacksonville, Fla.; a special niece, Emma Reid, of Blackshear; and a host of
nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
Funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Green officiating. The family is receiving friends
at the Gray residence and Monday evening from 6 to 8 at the church. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery. Funeral arrangements
are with Fluker Funeral Home in Waycross.
GRAY, Louise Cofield Gray
(Abstracted from the Echols County News, April 27, 2011)
Louise Cofield Gray, 83, of Statenville, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011at her home following an illness of some time. Mrs.
Gray was born August 29, 1927 in Echols County to the late L. A. and Bessie Bryant Altman. She worked in food service for a
number of years and was a caretaker. Mrs. Gray was a member of Statenville Church of God. She was preceded in death by her
husband, John Gray and three sons, William H. Joyce Jr., Larry F. Joyce and Jimmy L. Joyce. Survivors include one son, George
A. Joyce of Statenville; two daughters, Aline Powell and Juanita Toal. both of Statenville; one brother, W.H. Altman of
Valdosta; two sisters, Alice McClelland of Arcadia, FL and Nora Henderson of Statenville; four grandchildren; six great-
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grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at
Herbron Cemetery in Jasper, FL. Harry T. Reid Funeral Home of Jasper served the Gray family.
GRAY, Mary Harris Gray
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida June 18, 2013)
Mary Harris Gray, 91, of Lake Butler, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, at the Still Waters Assisted Living
Center in Lake City, on Monday June 17, 2013. She was born in Quincy, FL living most of her life in Raiford and Lake Butler. She
retired from G. E. Battery in Hague. She was preceded in death her parents T.H. and Beulah Harris, and son Eugene Johns. She
is a member of the Lake Butler Church of God. She is survived by 2 daughters: Carol Wells and Gayle Bielling (Carlton) both of
Lake Butler. A son: Alfred Johns (Janice) of Ranson Canyon, TX, 1 brother: Marvin Harris of Apopka, FL, 2 sisters: Ollie
Pennaman of Folly, AL and Eleanor Raty of Rexburg, ID. 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 19, in the chapel of Archer Funeral Home, burial will
follow in Conner Cemetery in Bradford County, Family asked in lieu of flowers that a donation be made to Still Waters West,
507 NW Hall of Fame Dr., Lake City, Florida, 32055. Archer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements 386-496-2008.
GRAY, Oakley Papasan Gray
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, May 10, 2014)
Mrs. Oakley Papasan Gray, age 95, of Perry, FL, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014 at St. Augustine Plantation Assisted Living
in Tallahassee after a brief Illness. Mrs. Gray was born August 13, 1918 in Robbs, MS, to Robert and Mattie (Carr) Papasan. She
was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. She was a homemaker, however during WWII she worked for an Air Force Supply
Depot. In her spare time she was an avid bridge player and enjoyed golfing. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66
years, David B. Gray, in 2005, her parents, Robert Murph and Mattie Carr Papasan, 2 brothers, Quay and Wayne Papasan, and 2
sisters, Edith Sullivan and Laney Jumper. She is survived by 1 son, Rob (Anne) Gray, of Perry, FL, 2 grandchildren, Melissa
(Randy) Cooper, and David (Courtney) Gray, and 2 beloved great-grandchildren, Caroline and Carson Gray. A private family
graveside service was held Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Pineview Memorial Cemetery with her grandson David Gray officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation at www.alz.org (800) 272-3900. All arrangements are under
the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
GRAY, Randolph W. Gray
Randolph W. Gray died at his home in the Pine Island community, Monday, June 12, following a sudden heart attack. Funeral
services were held Wednesday in the Pine Island Church. Randolph W. Gray was born July 20, 1872 and departed this life June
12, 1944. He began preaching in the Methodist Church when about 20 years old. Mr. Gray first married in 1895 and to this
union were born six children, of whom only one survives, Mrs. Ruby Bishop, of Arcadia, FL. His second marriage was in 1904. Two
children were born to this union of which one is living, Mr. J. C. Gray, of Cross City, FL. His third marriage was in 1911. Five
children were born to this union and four survive. They are Randolph W. Gray, Jr., of Glen Echo, MD; Mrs. Hazel Thalgott, of
Dunnellon, FL; Haywood W. Gray, of Jacksonville; and Martin Luther Gray, of Bainbridge, MD. His fourth marriage was in 1931
to Miss Abbie Garland, of Moultrie, GA, who, with three children, survives. They are Mary Elizabeth, Lois and Martha Gray, all
of Pine Island. There are also six grandchildren.
GRAY, Richard Carlton Gray
Richard Carlton Gray, 85, of 17 Botany Court died July 12, 2011. He was a native of Tallahassee, Fla., a veteran of the Air Force
and received his B.S. degree in Geology from Florida State. He retired from the state of Florida as a safety engineer. After
retirement he moved to Waynesville and eventually to the Asheville area. He was the son of the late Joe and Permelia Gray and
predeceased by two sisters, Thelma and Opel and two brothers, Robert and Joe Henry. Surviving is his wife of 59 years, Katrine
Austin Gray; three children: Glen (Janet) Gray of Indian Harbor Beach, FL; Gail (Tom) LaMuragia of Asheville; and Judy (Jake)
Bentley of Madison, FL; and one brother, Stanley Gray of Charlottesville, VA. A celebration of life will be held 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 23rd at St Luke’s Episcopal Church of Asheville. Following the service, the family will receive friends at their
home. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that donations be made to Four Seasons Hospice at 581 S. Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC
28731.
GRAY, Rosa Gray
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, October 6, 1904)
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After a long illness Mrs. Rosa Gray departed this life on last Friday. She was laid to rest in the family plat at West Farm. To
the husband and children we extend our sympathy.
GRAY, W. D. Gray
Madison family connections and friends regretted to learn of the death of W. D. Gray of Tallahassee last week. After moving
from Madison to Tallahassee he was an assistant to his brother, R. A. Gray, Secretary of State for a number of years. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Wynema Burnett Gray and 1 son and 1 daughter.
GRAYS, Catherine Grays
Catherine Grays, age 78, departed this life Tuesday (March 11, 2014) at her home in Waycross. She was born April 24, 1935 to
the late David Sr. and Caldonia Thomas in Ocilla, later moving to Florida where she graduated from Booker T. Washington High
School. She later married Jessie Jackson and had one child, Carol Sue Jackson, who resides in Hollywood, FL. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Prentis Grays. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Carol Jackson-Gardner
(Thomas), of Hollywood, FL; a grandson, Markys R. Chandler, of Valdosta; a brother, David Lane (Gwen), of Hollywood, FL; and a
host of nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins. A funeral will be held Saturday at The Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints. Final
rites are entrusted to Harrington Funeral Home.
GREEN, Alberta Edwards Green
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 7 March 2016)
Mrs. Alberta Edwards Green, age 89, passed away on March 7, 2016 in Perry, FL following an extended illness. Alberta was born
July 9, 1926 in Perry, Florida to Mr. John Henry Edwards and Mrs. Foye Blue Edwards. She worked in Food Service at Perry
Elementary School for 39 years before her retirement. She was a longtime, faithful, and active member of New Home Baptist
Church where she taught Sunday school for more than 50 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing, traveling, going to the
mountains, cooking, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles James Green in 2002,
and her parents John Henry Edwards and Foye B. McDonald, and a son-in-law, Ira L. Cannon. She is survived by; 2 daughters,
Charlotte Cannon of Perry, and Barbara (Larry) Hunter of Lake Murray, SC; 1 son, James Edward Green of Perry; 1 brother, Leo
Edwards of Perry; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, as a well as numerous nieces, nephews,
other relatives. A graveside service will be Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Poor Spot Cemetery. All arrangements are under the
direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
GREEN, Alvin Green Jr.
Mr. Alvin Green Jr., 69, passed away Friday, February 19, 2010, at Clinch Memorial Hospital. Mr. Green was born January 1,
1941, in Mobile, AL, to the late Albert Law and Everline Law. He was employed by Bway for 17 years as an Oven Operator and a
member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, of Lockhart, AL. Mr. Green was preceded by his wife, Nellie Johnson
Green and a step-son, Eric Johnson. Those left to cherish his memories, a devoted and caring son, Alvin (Kitty) Green III of
Homerville; a daughter, Anglia Green, of Pensacola, FL; two grandsons, Alvin Green IV of Homerville, and Bradley Green of
Pensacola, FL; a granddaughter, Tangela Jones of Pensacola; two great-grandsons, Teandre Jones and Jaqvan Frank; three
brothers, Donald Goldsmith of Florala, AL, Hillery Goldsmith of Samson, AL, and Charles Moody of Pensacola, FL; a sister, Betty
Harris of Crestview, FL; a father-in-law, Leroy Johnson Sr.; a brother-in-law, Leroy Johnson Jr.; five sisters-in-law, MaryAnn
Wiggins of Wilmington, DE, Linda Crosland of Bronx, NY, Sara Morris of Waycross, and Kathy McDowell of Homerville, Mamie
(John) Locklear of Lakeland; two step-grandchildren, Brock and Brooke Graddy; one cousin, Kathleen Orr; and several other
relatives. Services for Mr. Green were held Saturday, February 27, 2010, at New Vision Church of God. Interment followed in
the Pine Forest Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home served the Green family.
GREEN, Alvin Paul Green
Graveside services for Alvin Paul Green of Thomasville are Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at Rosewood Cemetery in Barwick. Mr. Green
died Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Golden Living Center. Born May 18, 1922 in Colquitt County, GA, he is the son of the late Elery Young
Green and Phobie Pyles Green. On Oct. 14, 1946, in Thomasville, GA, he married Katherine Ryles Green. He was retired after 35
years as a sheet metal worker with Maxwell Sheetmetal and was former custodian for Eastside Baptist Church where he was a
member. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Pyles Green of
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Thomasville; son and daughter-in-law, Alan Paul Green Sr. and Cathy Swymer Green of Thomasville; son, Glynn Lacy Green of
Phoenix, AZ; grandsons, Alan Paul Green Jr. and wife Tiffany of Whigham, Michael Lance Green and fiance' Sabra Lester of
Thomasville; great-grandchildren, Collin Green, Ethan Green and Mollie Green; brothers, Robert Green of Barwick and Teddy
Green of Thomasville.
GREEN, Barbara Faye Whitaker Green
Barbara Faye Whitaker Green, 64, of Jacksonville FL, went home to be with the Lord Friday (July 26, 2013). She was born on
Dec. 3, 1948 in Owensboro, Ky., to William and Lorene Whitaker. She is survived by her significant other, Edwin Campbell, of
Jacksonville, FL; a daughter, Christina (Chris) O’Steen, of Jacksonville, FL; a brother, William “Billy” (Lisa) Whitaker, of Mt.
Washington, KY; a sister, Janice (David) Byrd, of Louisville, KY; grandchildren, Keye Milligan, Meghan O’Steen, Ansley O’Steen
and Wyatt O’Steen; great-grandchildren, Chloe Milligan and Talon Milligan; and several nieces and nephews. The family will have
a memorial service at 10098 Breakaway Court, Thursday. Arrangements under the direction of Nassau Funeral Home, Callahan,
Fla.
GREEN, Bessie L. Green
(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard & June Spear)
Bessie L. Green died on Thursday, August 21, 2014 in Crawfordville, FL. She was born in Madison, FL to the late Wash Johnson
and Jerusha Hendry. She lived most of her life in Perry as a homemaker and was a member of the Boyd Methodist Church. She
was involved in many civic organizations serving as a two time past President of the Lady Elks as well as serving as a Lady Moose
and Lady Shriner. Mrs. Green is survived by 1 daughter, Becky Black of Crawfordville; 1 brother Herald Johnson of Monticello
and a host of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two husbands: James L Green and Royce Crouch; three brothers:
Jimmy, Shirley and Johnny Bill Johnson and five sisters: Iris Shiver, Marvine Wambolt, Wilma Ruth Copeland, Darnella Tuten
and Alvilda Carlton. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Beggs Perry Chapel. Interment will follow at Boyd
Methodist Church Cemetery.
GREEN, Beverly Ann Fowler Green
Beverly Ann Fowler Green, 72, of Briarleaf Circle, Walterboro, SC, entered into rest Monday (April 29, 2013) at her residence.
The funeral will be Thursday morning at Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro. Interment will follow in
Pleasant Grove Baptist Churchyard, 7345 Jefferies Highway, Walterboro, SC. Born May 10, 1940, in Waycross, she was a
daughter of the late Lloyd Fowler and Carrie Elizabeth Gatch Fowler. She lived in Valdosta, then made Walterboro her home in
1981, and received her master’s degree in education from the University of South Carolina. She was a special education teacher
with the Colleton County School District, having retired in 2003 from Colleton County High School. She was a devoted teacher,
always providing the best possible education she could to enrich the lives and minds of those she was proud to call with love her
students. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was also a member of the Daughters of the American
Revolution. She will be fondly remembered for her love of birds and the many special outings she had with her girls. Survivors
are her husband of 30 years, Bobby Ray Green; four daughters, Ann Hough (Jeffery) Boyett of Valdosta, Elizabeth Parrish
(Geoffrey) Farish of Ridgeville, Kelly Green (James) Pedigo, of Cottageville, and Debbie Green Petrie of North Charleston, SC;
two brothers, Lloyd Edward Fowler of Walterboro, and David Ford Fowler of Atlanta; a sister, Martha Fowler Claybaugh of Port
Saint Lucie, FL; six grandchildren, Carrie Boyett, Grace Farish, Jacob Farish, Jamie Pedigo, Kaleigh Pedigo and Sydney Pedigo;
and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Flowers will be accepted, or for those that wish, the family has respectfully
requested that memorial contributions be directed in her memory to: Friends of the Colleton County Animal Shelter, 33 Poor
Farm Road, Walterboro, SC 29488.
GREEN, Callie T. Green
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 16 February 2016
Callie T. Green, age 88, passed away on February 16, 2016, in Tallahassee, FL, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Perry,
FL to Eugene and Ida Nix. Mrs. Green was a longtime resident of Tallahassee, FL and retired from Rhodes Furniture and
Haverty’s Furniture. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son; Charles Tolson, and a daughter; Priscilla Bryant, her
sisters; Lillian Handel and Wilma Ennis, her brothers; George and Elmer Nix. She is survived by 1 daughter; Penny Bolling; her
son; Robbie Green, and her devoted son and caregiver, Rick Tolson, who made it possible for her to remain at home, many loving
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a special daughter-in-law; Llalenia Green, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be
held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home on Friday, February 19, 2016. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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GREEN, Charley J. Green
Charley J. Green, age 82, died Saturday in Jacksonville. He had lived in Jacksonville the past twenty-six years and had moved
there from Madison. He was a native of Suwannee County and a member of New Zion Primitive Baptist Church. He was a retired
carpenter and had been associated with the Jacksonville Coach Company. Survivors are his wife the former Miss Nova Kent of
Lee; two daughters, Mrs. Birdie Mae Duval of Madison and Mrs. Maye Belly Hindman and three sons, V. W. Green, LaVaughn
Green and Sheldon Green, all of Jacksonville; three sisters; two brothers and a number of grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Funeral services and burial were held Monday.
GREEN, Cynthia Denise Green
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL September 27, 2014)
Cynthia Denise Green, age 53, of Valdosta, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Lake Haven Nursing Home in Valdosta.
Cindy was born September 27, 1961 in Albany, GA, to Fred and Janice (Burt) Roberts. Cindy was a member of Lakeside Baptist
Church in Perry, FL. She enjoyed taking care of her home and her family. She is survived by her 2 children: Jennifer Nichole
Green Moon of Valdosta, GA, and Bruce Thomas (Lynn) Green of Valdosta; her parents Fred and Janice Roberts of Perry; 3
sisters: Debra (Bryon) Freeman, Patricia Roberts, and Kimberly (Jim) Hurlock; 2 brothers: Fred C. (Roxanne) Roberts Jr., and
Rodney Burt Roberts of Perry, 3 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members. Graveside services
will be Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Carlton Cemetery in Perry. Memorial contributions can be made to any local Alzheimer’s
Association. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
GREEN, Eddie Green
Eddie Green, age 73, brother of Wiley Green of Madison, a resident of Hamilton County, died Jan 12, at Hollywood. Services
will be held Friday in Corinth Church near Jasper and interment in Corinth Cemetery.
GREEN, Elbert Tally Green Jr.
Elbert Tally Green Jr., 62, died Wednesday (Jan. 14, 2009) at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Valdosta
but resided most of his life in Waycross. He was the son of the late Elbert Tally Green Sr. and Mildred Alene Taylor Green. He
was a mail sorter with the United States Postal Service and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Survivors include two sons, Jimmy Green, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Michael Green (wife Tara), of Nahunta; a daughter, Charity
Blanchette (husband Jay), of Nahunta; six grandchildren; two sisters, Eloise Rowin, of Quitman, and Maxine Hadaway, of
Atlanta; his ex-wife, Virginia C. Green, of Nahunta; several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday
at Welcome Hill Cemetery in Valdosta. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com
Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GREEN, Freddie Green, Sr.
Freddie Green Sr., 62, died Saturday (April 27, 2013) at Emory University Midtown Hospital in Atlanta following an extended
illness. He was a Willacoochee native and graduated from the Atkinson County public school system. His parents were the late
Clarence Green Sr. and Alberta Green. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Clarence Green Jr. He is survived by his
wife, Pamela Green, of Willacoochee; one son, Freddie Green Jr., of Bainbridge; two grandsons, Xadrion Omar Green, Rodney
Amont Green, of Bridgetown; and cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at
Newhope Community Church, 820 Main St. West, Willacoochee. Memorialization is by cremation. Arrangements are entrusted to
Welch & Brinkley Mortuary, of Waycross.
GREEN, Jim Green
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, March 27, 1902)
Jim Green, an aged Negro, well known in this city where the greater part of his life was spent, was found dead in the woods on
last Wednesday morning. Uncle Jim was living on the Alex. Smith place about two miles from town. Tuesday evening he left his
house to go on an errand to a neighbor and not returning within a reasonable time his wife started to look for him. She went to
the house of the neighbor and found that Uncle Jim had not been there. This caused her to become very uneasy and securing
assistance she commenced a search which resulted in the finding of the old man dead in the woods. It is supposed that he died
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from dropsy, he having been a sufferer from that disease. Uncle Jim was about sixty-five years of age and was well thought of
by white and black.
GREEN, Jimmie Lee Green
Jimmie Lee Green was born to the late Jimmie Green and Mary Peterson Green on Feb. 24, 1943 in Manor, where he resided
until his death Tuesday (Nov. 10, 2015). He was a long time member of Piney Grove Baptist Church in Glenmore where he served
as chairman of the deacon board. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Milledge Green; a sister, Anzie Mayers; and a
brother, Willie Green. He leaves to cherish his memories 6 sons, Dr. Mark S. (Karen) Green and Gary Green, both of Waycross,
Michael Green of Daytona, FL, Jerry L. (Jennifer) Green of Lakeland, Leonard E. Green of Las Vegas, NV, Timothy (Tasha)
Green of Jacksonville, FL; 2 daughters, Cuntinia A. Jackson of Albany, and Brittany Z. Green of Waycross; 1 brother, Huey
Green; 5 sisters, Jessie Mae Studivent, Liller Mae (Freddy) Kitchen, Mary (Harry) Kitchen, Cynthia (Bernard) Miller, and
Gwendolyn (Clarence) Miller; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral will be Sunday at Piney Grove
Baptist Church, 4298 Glenmore Ave. Burial and committal service will follow in The Ridge Cemetery, 5600 Aaron Way in
Patterson. Professional services are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home.
GREEN, Jimmy W. Green
Jimmy W. Green, age 73, of Lake Park, GA passed away on August 18, 2014 at his residence. He was born on June 13, 1941 in
Williston, FL to Eugene and Caroline (Sapp) Green. He served in the United States Coast Guard as a merchant seaman and with
the Merchants Marines for 12 years. Following his service he established Prestige Construction Company which was in business
for over 20 years. Mr. Green loved working with his hands and building things. He was an active member of First Baptist Church
of Lake Park. His survivors include his wife of 22 years, Judi Green of Lake Park, GA; 1 son, Jimmy Green, II of Valdosta, GA; 2
step daughters, Cindy (Alan) Ayers of Hagerstown, MA, Michele (David) Henthorne of Benton, AR; 2 sisters & brothers-in-Law,
Maxine (Robert) Williams of Orange, TX, Jean (Jack) Hill of Enterprise, AL; cousins, Pat (William) Hutchings of Jacksonville,
FL, Cynthia (Jimmy) Roberson of Destin, FL, Rita Mobley of Jasper, FL, Nancy Watson, Live Oak, FL and Diane McCartney of
Jacksonville, FL; brother-in-law & sister-in-Law, Paul (Denise) McKenzie of Hahira, GA and Kenneth (Loyce) McKenzie of
Owensboro, KY; and a number of nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 21, 2014 in the First Baptist
Church of Lake Park, GA. As per his wishes he will be cremated following the services. In lieu of flowers please make donations
to the First Baptist Church c/o Youth Program, 601 Marion St., Lake Park, GA 31636. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta, GA is
serving the family.
GREEN, Judith Lynn Hanna Green
(Abstracted from Florida Times Union, Madison, Florida, 1 February, 2010 – Judy was a good member of Elmer’s Genealogy
Library)
Judith Lynn Hanna Green, born July 12, 1941, in Bowling Green, OH, daughter of Chester C. Hanna and O. Marguerite Shook
Hanna, passed away peacefully Jan. 30, 2010 after a long and fruitful life. Judy is now reunited with Robert L Green, her high
school sweetheart and dear husband of 34 years, and her parents. She attended Springfield High School in Ohio. She and Bob
moved to Jacksonville 42 years ago. She is survived by a large and loving family, her 4 children: James Lee (Dawn) Green of
Groveland, FL; Jacki Lynn (James) Iversen; Joni Leigh (W Eric) Palmer and Jeri Lane Green all three of Jacksonville, FL; her 9
grandchildren, Marci Hendrick (Chris) Richardson, Matthew Gregory Hendrick, Lindsay Leigh Green, Jessi Green (Mike) Diaz,
Chet Aaron (Christi) Iversen, Chase Andrew Iversen, Hanna Layne Palmer, Jordan Leigh Palmer, and Makayla Lynn Palmer, and 3
great grandchildren: Holden Merrill Iversen, Corban Michael Iversen and John Gentry Richardson. Judy is survived by two loving
sisters, Janis Lee (Ray) Rhonehouse of Holland, OH, and Jeri Layne (George) Burnett of Lenoir, TN. Judy will long be
remembered for her love of family and wonderful hospitality, teaching Bible study and genealogy classes, gardening, painting,
music and patriotism. She enjoyed her association with the Terry Parker Baptist Church for over 40 years. Corey-Kerlin Funeral
Home, 940 Cesery Blvd is handling the arrangements. Funeral services will be held at Terry Parker Baptist Church, 7024 Merrill
Rd. on Tuesday. Donations can be made in her honor to the college fund she started and was so passionate about for two of her
great grandchildren to the Atlantic Coast Bank, 10328 Deerwood Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256, attention Diane Stanfield.
Interment will be in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park in Toledo, OH.
GREEN, Katherine Pyles Green
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, July 5th, 2014)
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Graveside services for Katherine Pyles Green are Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Rosewood Cemetery in Barwick. Mrs. Green died
Friday, July 5, 2014 at Golden Living Center. Born March 23, 1926, in Ft. Pierce, FL, she Phoenix was the daughter of the late
Lacy Berry Pyles and Louisa Hall Pyles. She was a retired para-pro from Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School. On Oct. 14, 1946, in
Thomasville, she married Alvin Paul Green he preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 2012. She was a member of Eastside Baptist
Church. Survivors include 1 son and daughter-in-law, Alan Paul (Cathy) Green Sr. of Thomasville; 1 son, Glynn Lacy Green of, AZ;
grandsons, Alan Paul (Tiffany) Green Jr., of Whigham, Michael Lance (Sabra) Green of Thomasville; and 3 great-grandchildren,
Collin Green, Mollie Green and Ethan Green.
GREEN, Kenneth Laranso’ Green
Kenneth Laranso’ Green, age 59, died Saturday (Feb. 6, 2016) in Birmingham, AL. God blessed the family the day he was born,
Sept. 14, 1956, son of the late Ernest Green and Clara Bell Cobb. This birth sparked the beginning of encouragement and
inspiration in the lives of many. He attended Friendship Baptist Church in Waycross. He continued his service to Christ in each
city to which he moved, by joining a local church in the community. He received his education in Florida, Georgia and Alabama
public school systems. He spent a portion of his elementary period in Waycross with his grandparents, the late Samuel Thomas
and Flora Streeter. His middle and high school years were spent with grandparents George and Mittie Cobb, of Hurtsboro, AL.
In 1974, after graduating from Russell County High in Hurtsboro, he immediately began serving his country in the United States
Army as a personnel specialist, which took him to Germany for duty. Upon completing eight years of service, he returned to
Waycross where he was employed by King Edward Cigar Factory and attended Waycross-Ware Technical College, earning
certification as an air conditioning and refrigeration technician. He moved to Columbus and was employed by Swift Cleaning Mill.
Subsequently, other endeavors led him to Birmingham, AL. He was preceded in death by both parents, two brothers, Reggie
Green and Larry Cobb, his grandparents including Alene Green, uncles Jessie and Robert Cobb, Ben and Fred Streeter. After
enduring a painful illness, he entered into eternal rest at the call of his Heavenly Father on Feb. 6, 2016 in Birmingham, AL.
Those left to cherish his memories are a loving and devoted daughter, Chaka (Ronald, Jr.) West of Potsdam, NY; 2 brothers,
Jeffrey (Diane) Green of Columbus, and Ronald (Gloria) Green of Waycross; 2 granddaughters, Sade and Summer West, of
Potsdam, NY; 1 sister-in-law, Georgia Cobb of Augusta; 3 uncles, Samuel Streeter Jr., James (Kamia) Streeter of Waycross,
and Vernon (Gail) Streeter of Los Angeles, CA; 2 aunts, Betty Streeter of Waycross, Dr. Irene Streeter (Otha) Easley of
Austell; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A homegoing celebration will be Saturday at Progressive Funeral Home, 4235 St.
Marys Road, Columbus. A committal service will be held Tuesday at Ft. Mitchell in Russell County, AL.
GREEN, Lawrence Green
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 29 July 2015)
Lawrence “L.M.” Green, age 89, of Old Town, FL, went home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2015, at Haven Hospice in Chiefland,
FL. L.M. was born August 30, 1925 in Winter Haven, FL to Lawrence Moses Green Sr. and Pattie Toole Green. He was a member
of the Cross City Church of God in Cross City, FL. He served in the Merchant Marines during WWII from 1944 to 1946 and
worked in the tractor and farm equipment business in sales and support for more than 25 years. He was the founder, owner and
operator of Greens Equipment Co. in Winter Haven, formerly known as Buford Long Equipment Company before retiring in 1987.
After retiring, he moved to his farm in Dixie County. He was a great story teller and had a wonderful sense of humor. L.M. was a
man of uncommon character and traits. He had a way with people and anyone who spent time with him grew to love him
tremendously. He was kind and gentle, a man of great faith, and a man who left an incredible legacy for his family to follow. A
man’s man in every aspect. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In his spare time enjoyed traveling, gardening, raising
livestock, hunting and fishing. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, great
grandchildren, his church family and Pastors at the Cross City Church of God. L.M. was preceded in death by his parents "Pop"
and Pattie Green; his first wife Opal in 1979; a son Tommy Green; one brother Vernard Green and a sister Marie Stripling. He is
survived by his wife of 23 years Merle (Urquhart) Green, of Old Town, 6 children: Beverly (Michael) Forbes of Lake Alfred, FL,
Larry (Helen) Green of Lake Butler, Pamela Green of Winter Haven, Teresa (Phil) Poston of Clarksville, TN, Bill (Paula) Hinkle of
Haines City, FL, Tamesia (Ed) Irwin of Winter Haven, a sister Imogene (Pete) Alberson of Edgewater, FL, 13 grandchildren, 14
great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be Saturday August 1, 2015 at the
Cross City Church of God. Interment will take place in Lakeside Cemetery in Winter Haven. All arrangements are under the care
of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
GREEN, Levi Green
Levi Green, age 60, a native of Mississippi and former resident of Madison, died suddenly in Madison July 23rd. He was peddling
some watermelons Friday in the Conway quarters when he presumably suffered a heart attack and dropped dead. He is survived
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by his wife, Mary Green of Madison; two sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be held Saturday July 31st in Mt. Zion
AME No. 1 in Madison with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
GREEN, Lonnie Green
Lonnie Green, colored man, was injured Saturday morning at the Coody Quarters, this side of Cherry Lake and died in the
hospital here that afternoon.
GREEN, Lonnie Green
Lonnie Green, age 93, died Sunday. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County. He spent most of his life engaged in farming.
He was a member of Mt. Zion No 2 Methodist Church. He is survived by three daughters, Rossie Green of Ft. Pierce; Alberta
Wade of Detroit, MI; and Ruby Tenison of Miami; one son, James Green of Detroit; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren
and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday in the Mt Zion No 2 Methodist Church with interment in the
church cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
GREEN, Maggie Mae Green
Maggie Mae Green, age 87, of Maxville, died Friday in a Macclenny Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Cecil, GA, the
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nine Dixon. She was a member of the Clay Baptist Church in Maxville. For the past year she
had resided in Maxville with a daughter. Survivors are 5 daughters, Mrs. Eula Barrs of Windermere; Mrs. Vannie Williamson and
Mrs. Luvenia Barrs, both of Lee; Mrs. Ruby Curl of Jacksonville; Mrs. Videll Brown of Maxville; 16 grandchildren; 36 greatgrandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held at Midway Baptist
Church on Monday with interment in the church cemetery.
GREEN, Robert John Green
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 12 May 2015)
Robert John Green peacefully made his journey to his final home on May 12, 2015 at the home of his sister and brother-in-law
in Moultrie, GA. Robert was born at home October 13, 1946 in Perry, FL. He attended Taylor County Schools and graduated
from Taylor County High School in June 1964. Shortly thereafter he was called upon to serve his country and on November 10,
1965 was inducted into the United States Army. Mr. Green completed basic training at Ft. Benning, GA and Jungle Warfare
training at Ft. Jackson, SC. At Ft. Bragg, NC he was assigned to the 519th Military Intelligence Battalion and was soon en route
to Vietnam. In early 1967 he was assigned to the 525th Military Intelligence Group (Command Support). He remained in Vietnam
the remainder of his service, returning home the later part of 1967. Mr. Green was employed with Proctor and Gamble in August
1974, retiring in 2002 from Buckeye for a total of 27 years of continuous employment. He worked as a mechanic with the
chemical maintenance division. He is survived by 2 sons; Michael Anthony (Jean) Green and Robert Don L. Green, both of Perry,
FL; 2 grandsons, Tyler Green and Logan Green of North Carolina and 1 granddaughter, Abigail Rose Green of Perry, FL; 1
brother, Roy Lee (Marilyn) Green of Perry, FL; 1 sister, Virginia Ann McKeehan; 1 brother-in-law and beloved friend, Jim
McKeehan of Moultrie, GA. In addition, Mr. Green is survived by nephews and nieces; McCoy Anderson of Gainesville, FL, Dana
Sue (Mark) Southerland, Eric (Jamie) Green, and Tracy Green, all of Perry, FL, Travis Green of Panama City, FL, Melisa (Bryan)
Baker, of Moultrie, GA; great nephews and great nieces; Benjamin Anderson, Christopher Anderson of Perry, FL; Caitlyn
Anderson of Georgia; Drew, Beth and Tony Southerland of Perry, FL; and Daelynn McKeehan and Jake Baker of Moultrie, GA.
Predeceased by his parents, Barney Green, Jr. and Vera Ward Green; and a brother, Bobbie McCoy Green. Graveside services
with military honors will be held Friday, May 15th at Pisgah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Robert requested those who felt so
inclined, give to the Disabled Veterans Group, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899
Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
GREEN, Sharon Knight-Green
Sharon Knight-Green made her entrance into this world on Dec. 25, 1964, the daughter of Rutha Mae Knight and the late
Walter Knight. She passed away Wednesday (July 18, 2012) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an extended
illness. She was 47. She was preceded in death by her son, Jamal Dashaun Green, a sister, Andrea Latrice Knight, her
grandmother, Beulah Thomas, and an aunt, Maggie Stephens. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior in 1996 and joined
Family Worship Center, Waycross. Left to celebrate her life and memories is her devoted son, Dominique Lashaun Green; her
loving granddaughter, Paris Malaysia Green; her mother, Rutha Mae Knight, all of Waycross; a special friend, Lionel Jenkins; two
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brothers, Walter Knight, of William, NC, and Douglas Knight, of Atlanta; four god-sisters, Vanessa Carter (Eddie), Barbara
Fulmore (Cornell), Patricia Taylor (Rick), all of Waycross, and Cheryl Price (Andre), of Atlanta; two god-brothers, Daryl Fulmore
(Marilyn), and Clarence O’Hara (Donna); several uncles, George Thomas (Dorothy), of Hillside, NJ, David Thomas (Johnnie), of
Warner Robbins, Willie Thomas (Cassontrice), of Waycross, Albert Thomas (Christina), of Washington, DC, Ira “Billy” Knight
(Henretta), of Olympia, WA, David Frison and Paul Frison, of Tucson, Ariz.; several aunts, Letha Peacox, Janice Wells, of
Tucson, AZ, Oliver Kent, of Burk, VA, and Ella Gibbons, of San Antonio, TX; two great-uncles, George Pearson, of Brunswick, and
Walter Dukes, of Waycross; four great-aunts, Doris Hester, of Douglas, Grace Holmes, of North Carolina, Bertha Dukes and
Lorina Armstrong, both of Waycross; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The funeral will be held Wednesday at
1 p.m. at Family Worship Center, 631 Izlar St., where Minister Rod Swinson is the pastor and will offer words of comfort, with
Bishop James Swinson presiding. The body will lie in repose from noon until the service hour. Burial will be in Lee Moore
Cemetery. The funeral cortege will assemble at the family residence, 1203 Bernice St., at 12:15 p.m. The family will receive
friends today at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m. Calls are being received at the family residence outside of visitation
hours. Professional service of comfort and compassion are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, Inc., Waycross.
GREEN, Ted Franklin Green
Ted Green 76 of Perry, died on Saturday, June 18, 2011 of a long illness. Ted was born on February 13, 1935. He was a lifelong
resident of Taylor County. He was retired from Buckeye Cellulose Company. He was a member of the South Center Street
Church of God. He was pre-deceased by his parents James Owen and Maude Green, a ( brother) James L. Green, and a (sister)
Betty Crisp. Ted is survived by his wife of 57 years Eloise Green of Perry, FL; children Kathy Cayson of Winter Haven, FL;
Sheron Elmore (Randy) of Winter Haven, FL; Tim Green (Millie) of Sharpsburg, GA; Michael Green of Perry, FL; Melisha Cothran
(Nick) of Perry, FL; siblings Marcelle Kominars of Detroit, MI; Katie Becker of Ormond Beach, FL; Clarence Green of Daytona
Beach, FL; Billy Green of Wauchulla, FL; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews who he
dearly loved. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday June 23, 2011 at 2pm at Joe Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Perry,
Florida.
GREEN, Travis Edison Green
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida October 11, 2012)
Travis Edison Green, died Tuesday, October 9th in Jacksonville. Graveside Funeral Services will be Saturday, 2:00 PM at Oak
Ridge Cemetery, Madison, Florida. Beggs Funeral Home, Madison, FL is in charge of arrangements
GREEN, Wiley Mitchell Green
Wiley Mitchell Green, age 88, died Tuesday June 1, 1971 in the Brentwood Nursing Home in Valdosta. He was born in Hamilton
County where he spent most of his life engaged in farming until he retired. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis
Carswell Green. He was a member of the Corinth Church. He is survived by five sons, L. C. Green of Jasper; Emory Green;
DeWitt Green; Tephora Green and W. M. Green, all four of Lakeland; two daughters, Mrs. Jewell McCulley of Jennings and Mrs.
Vera Morgan of Jacksonville; 26 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Taft Green of Hollywood and M. C. Green
of Jasper; two sisters, Mrs. Ollie Bedford of Hollywood and Mrs. Oma Smith of Ferndale. Funeral services will be held Thursday
in Corinth Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
GREEN, Winnie C. Green
BLACKSHEAR — Winnie C. Green, 70, of 1974 Hacklebarney Lane, died Wednesday (April 19, 2006) at the Wayne County
Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She was a native of Gwinnett County living most of her life in Ware County. She
was a retired housewife and a Baptist by faith. She is survived by her ex-husband, Offie Rowell, of Blackshear; three sons,
Larry Henderson and Douglas Henderson, of Beaufort, and Ricky Hayes, of Jesup; one daughter, Renee Swords, of Blackshear;
13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A funeral was held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home, Gordon-Harrison
Chapel, with Brother Warren Williams officiating. Burial followed in Pinecrest Cemetery.
GREENBAUM, Miriam Greenbaum
Miriam Greenbaum, age 6, granddaughter of former Madisonian Jake Wexler, died of a rare illness last week in Jacksonville and
was buried Friday. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Greenbaum and two younger sisters survive. Mrs. Greenbaum is the
former Diane Wexler of Madison.
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GREENBERRY, Mrs. Blanche Goldberg Greenberry
Mrs. Ezra Greenberry of New York City, the former Blanch Goldberg of Madison, died June 2 in Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York
after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Greenberry was a graduate of Madison High School and attended Florida State University. She
was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Goldberg, who moved from Madison to New York about 25 years ago.
GREENE, Adeline Bowen Greene
Adeline Bowen Greene, 90, of Waycross died Friday evening (April 7, 2006) at Satilla Care Center. She was born in Pierce
County to the late Judge Eldon L. Bowen and Rebecca James Bowen. She worked for Pet Milk Company as a bookkeeper before
retiring after 23 years of service. She was a member of the Baptist faith. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by
three brothers, John Bowen, James Bowen and Raz Bowen, and two sisters, Ethel Tuten and Irene Mock. Survivors include two
sons, Dr. Gilbert Greene, of Stockton, CA, and Jerry Greene (Cynthia), of Blackshear; one daughter, Elaine Greene Ellison
(Robert), of Vero Beach, FL; four grandchildren, Julie McGirk (Bill), of Prescott, AZ, Jeffrey Greene, of Dallas, TX, Wende
Weil (Bryan), of Greenville, NC, and Sherri Mead (Tim), of Ogden, UT; four great-grandchildren, Rachel and Nathan Weil, of
Greenville, NC, and Shannon and Sarah McGirk, of Prescott, AZ; one sister, Ruby Bowen Tuten, of Waycross; one sister-in-law,
Myrtle James Bowen, of Griffin; one halfbrother, Dr. Robert Bowen (Elvira), of St. Simons Island; one brother-in-law, Joe
Mock, of Lake Park, FL; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at MilesOdum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Ben James Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
GREENE, Azzaline White Greene
Mrs. B. I. Greene, beloved resident of this city, passed away at the local hospital, Sunday evening following a brief illness.
Funeral services were held Tuesday with interment following at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mrs. Greene the former Miss Azzaline
White, was born in Brooks County, GA, 49 years ago. She was married to Mr. B. I. Green, of Madison in April 1924, who survives
with seven children. They are four sons, B. I. Greene, in training at Little Rock, AR, Preston, Grant and Edison; three daughters,
Mrs. Bessie Lee Worthington, Marylene and Midge Greene and one grandson, Ed Worthington, all of Madison. One sister, Mrs.
Bessie Wentworth, of Madison, also other relatives also survive.
GREENE, B. I. Greene
Funeral services for Mr. B. I. Greene, who passed away early Monday morning at the local hospital following a short illness, were
held Tuesday afternoon at Macedonia Baptist Church. Mr. Green was born in Omega, GA November 18, 1881. A resident of
Madison for the past 32 years, he was engaged in photography and was a mail carrier for many years until failing health force
him to resign a year ago. In April 1924, he was married to Miss Azzaline White of this city who preceded him in death eight
years ago. Survivors include four sons: B. I., Jr., U. A. Air Force in Burtonwood, England; Preston, of Jacksonville, FL; Grant, U.
S. Army, at Fort Jackson, SC; and Edison, U. S. Army, at the Panama Canal Zone; four daughters, Mrs. George Dorman, Jr., of
Columbus, GA; Mrs. B. E. Worthington, Jr. of Lee; Mrs. Olan Ferguson, of Chipley; and Miss Mige Greene, of Madison;
grandchildren; one brother, W. L. Greene, of Portal, GA; three sisters, Mrs. W. C. Sumner, Brunswick, GA; Mrs. R. B. Sumner, of
Macon, GA; and Mrs. J. F. Higgs, of Norman Park, GA.
Elmer’s notes: From the Madison County Cemetery Records we see his name was Benjamin Isaac Green (note different spelling)
and both he and his wife (she born 27 Jul 1896 and died 31 Mar 1946) are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
GREENE, Hazel Maxine Crumm Greene
Hazel Maxine Crumm Greene, age 82, of Blackshear, passed away Sunday (Oct. 19, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in
Waycross, following a short illness. Born in Offerman, Sept. 6, 1932, she lived in Pierce County most of her life. She was a
seamstress and worked for the Swain Sewing Factory in Waycross and the Lee Sewing Factory in Patterson. She was of the
Baptist faith and had been a resident of the Pierce County Nursing Home for the last two years. She was a daughter of the late
George W. and Lucille M. Chancey Crumm. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Richard “Jim” Greene, who
passed away in 1977, three sons, Wayne Bruce Greene, Jerry Neal Greene and James Lester Greene; and her brother, Reginald
V. “Reggie” Crumm. Survivors include 3 daughters and 1 son-in-law, Judy Phillips, Jane Gilbreth and MaryAnn (Don) Gaskins, all of
Homerville; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Richard (Jenny) Greene, of Blackshear; a large number of grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Wednesday
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at the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be in the New Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
Pierce County Nursing Home Family Council, 221 Carter Ave., Blackshear, GA 31516. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is
in charge of the arrangements.
GREENE, Jerry Thomas Greene
Mr. Jerry Thomas Greene, age 71, of Broxton, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at his home following an
extended illness. Mr. Greene is survived by his wife: Clara Mae Young Greene; 2 sons: Tommy (Sandra) Greene, Michael (Kristi)
Greene of Wray, GA; 1 daughter: Teresa (Victor) Kirkland of Nicholls; 1 brother: Jimmy Greene of Suwannee, FL; 3 sisters:
Frances Batchelor, Sue Brantley and Sherry Knowlton of Douglas, GA; 5 grandchildren: Angela (Luke) Spires, Jacob Kirkland,
Vicki Kirkland, Meagan Greene and Mallory Greene. Funeral services were Thursday, February 25, 2010, at New Bethel Holiness
Baptist Church. Interment followed in the New Bethel Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GREENE, Judith Virginia Hodge Greene
Judith Virginia “Judy” Hodge Greene, age 81, of Hoboken, passed away Sunday (Nov. 29, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in
Waycross. Born in Columbus, Oct. 31, 1934, she lived in Pompano Beach, FL, for several years before moving to Hoboken in 1979.
She worked at Park Ridge Elementary in Pompano for a number of years before working at Hoboken Elementary following her
move to Georgia. She had also driven a truck for Thom’s Potato Chips, worked at Transco Cap Factory, worked at Hoboken
Florist and volunteered her time by taking friends and family to doctor’s appointments and any other errands they needed done.
She enjoyed fishing, sewing, crafts and working in her flower garden. She was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church and will
be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a daughter of the late John Jarrett and Virginia Kyle Allen
Hodge. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Eugene Greene, and by two great-grandchildren. Survivors
include 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie (Bobby) Moore, of Hilliard, FL, Joy (David) Stallings of Hoboken, and Virginia (Ricky)
Nichols of Hortense; 1 son, Marshall Greene of Waycross; 4 sisters, Patricia Evans of Columbus, Hilda (Russell) Lowman of
North Carolina, Janice (Troy) Hardy of Sparks, and Loette Southers of LaGrange; 2 brothers, Gene Hodge of Columbus, and
Marshall Hodge of Cardington, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The funeral will be Wednesday at Spring Hill Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Hoboken Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
GREENE, Loren A. Greene, Jr.
Loren A. Greene, Jr., age 48, died Monday in a West Florida hospital after a prolonged illness. He was the son of the late Dr.
Loren A. Greene, formerly of Greenville, FL. He is survived by his step-mother, Mrs. Loren A. Greene, of Gainesville, FL and one
brother, Ralph Greene, of Jacksonville. Graveside services were held Wednesday in Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville.
GREENE, Ralph N. Greene
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 8. 1941)
Dr. Ralph N. Greene, age 57, widely known psychiatrist and one of Florida’s best known medical men, died at Miami last Friday
after a long illness. Funeral services were held in Greenville, where the doctor practiced many years ago, and the body laid to
rest there, Saturday afternoon. Mr. Greene was born in Indianapolis, IN in 1883, and came to Florida in 1904. Following
practices at Apalachicola and Greenville, he was made assistant physician and later chief of staff at the State Hospital. He
held high position in the Army, was widely known in aviation, was at one time State Health Officer, and occupied important
positions in medical circles. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lillian Allen Greene; a daughter, Mrs. Grant Orr, of Miami; a son,
Dr. R. N. Greene, Jr., and a brother, Lieut. Col. Lorin A. Greene.
GREENE, Reba Greene
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate April 11th, 2012)
Reba Greene, 80, of Kingsland, GA, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Morris Center Hospice House in Jacksonville, FL,
after a lengthy illness. She was born in Berrien County to the late Shade and Letha Lee (Bennett) Luke on June 11, 1931. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Enoch Greene, son, Enoch Greene, Jr., daughter, Rebecca Ann Greene and 3 brothers,
J.W. Luke, Roscoe Luke and James Luke. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law Sarah Alethea Shinkle (Bob) of Kingsland,
Faye Moore of Paulk, OH, Mary Sue Garza (Ruben) of St. Marys, GA, and Reba I. Kyle of Somerset, PA; brother Preston Luke of
Savannah, GA, sister & brother-in-law Frances Ann Qualls (Larry) of Milledgville, GA; 13 grandchildren and 22 great-
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grandchildren. Graveside services were Saturday, April 7 at Poplar Springs Cemetery in Berrien County. Music Funeral Services
of Valdosta served the Greene family.
GREENE, Thomas Harvey Greene Jr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing)
Thomas Harvey "Tommy" Greene Jr. passed away February 17, 2012, at 3:30 pm at home after a lengthy illness. Born in
Madison, Florida on October 28, 1938, Greene dedicated his life to the improvement of the County which he called "Heaven
USA".
Greene was the founder and owner of the Madison County Carrier newspaper, and owner of the Madison Enterprise-Recorder.
He was also the former owner/publisher of the Mayo Free Press, the Brandford News, the White Springs Leader, the Gospel
Post, the Madison Swapper, W03AO LPTV television station, winner of a multitude of state and national journalism awards, and
was the youngest President of the Florida Press Association. Promoting and improving Madison County was in the forefront of
Greene's life. He was a founding member of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, the Madison Kiwanis Club, and the
Madison Academy school, among others. He aided in bringing Dixie Packers, Nestle, and many other businesses into the
county. Tommy Greene was also very active in the Masons and Shriners. He was a member of Madison Lodge #11 F&AM, Madison
Shrine Club, Marzuq Shrine Temple, and the Tallahassee Jesters Court #194. He was a Shrine Clown, Past Potentate of Marzuq
Temple, and Honorary Worshipful Master of Madison Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey Greene, Sr. and Cora Lee Hartsfield Greene; a son Forest Greene; and a
grandson Noland Greene, all of Madison. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Ellen Selman Greene, a brother W. "Bubba"
Greene and wife Maria, three children T. Harvey Greene III and wife Janice currently of Presque Isle ME, William Greene, and
Emerald Greene, both of Madison; and 10 grandchildren: Thomas Greene IV and wife Rachel of Boston MA, Kelli Greene of
Tallahassee, Daniel Greene of Madison, Hunter Greene of Jessup GA, Cheltsie Kinsley of Madison, Brooke Kinsley of Madison,
Forest Greene, of Madison, Joshua Greene of Presque Isle ME, Matthew Greene of Madison, and Jade Greene of Presque Isle
ME. He is also survived by nieces and nephew Jennifer Greene of Panama City, Tanner Greene of Madison, and Amber Selman
Albrecht of Firestone CO. The viewing is scheduled for 3:00-6:00 pm, Wednesday, February 22, at Beggs Chapel in Madison.
The service will be at 2:00 pm Thursday, February 23, at Van H. Priest auditorium, with internment to follow at Oakridge
Cemetery, in Madison. The family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to the Madison Masonic Lodge #11
F&AM. Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel is in charge of arrangements, 850-973-2258.
GREENSTEIN, Bessie Greenstein
Bessie Greenstein, age 73, died Saturday July 9th in the local hospital after an extended illness. She had been a resident of
Madison since 1936, moving here to reside with her daughter, Mrs. Hyem Kramer. She had resided in Jacksonville for 18 years
moving there with her husband, the late Julius Greenstein, from Chicago in 1918. He preceded her in death in 1934. She was a
member of the Jacksonville Jewish Center and of the Valdosta Hadassah Sisterhood. Survivors include her daughter and son-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Hyem Kramer, of Madison; three grandchildren, Mrs. Lester Greenfield, of Jacksonville; Miss Mary Ruth
Kramer and Arnold Kramer, both of Madison; and one great-grandson, Scott Greenfield, of Jacksonville. Services were held
Monday July 11 in Jacksonville with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
GREENWAY, Jimmy Greenway
Jimmy Greenway, 81, died Thursday (Sept. 29, 2005) at his residence in Crestview, FL. He was born Aug. 20, 1924 in Waycross
and moved to Crestview a year ago from Waycross. He was the son of the late James Charles Greenway and Martha Elizabeth
Davis Greenway. He worked for CSX Railroad as an engineer for 25 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He
was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Crestview and Trinity United Methodist Church in Waycross. He was also a
member of the Big Brothers Sunday School Class at Trinity United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Rodney
Greenway (Beth) of Crestview, FL; two sisters, Florence Greenway of Jacksonville, FL, Joyce Caldwell (Don) of Waycross;
several nieces, nephews and extended family. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will
be in Oakland Cemetery.
GREENWOOD, Thomas Greenwood
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, March 3, 1904)
Thomas Greenwood, Jr., after a long illness, died at Greenville on the 23rd. He was a member of the S. M. B. His family has the
deep sympathy of their many friends.
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GREER, William Ruben Greer
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 27 April 2010)
Mr. William Ruben Greer, age 81, of Taylor Street, Nicholls, GA, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010, at the Bacon County
Hospital after an extended illness. He was native of Irwin County but had lived in Nicholls most of his life. He was son of the
late Albert Greer and Melissa Pate Greer and was also preceded in death by two brothers, A.J. and Bobby Greer, three sisters,
Mary Alice Greer, Jewel Dyal and Edna Cox. William worked many years with the city of Nicholls as a heavy equipment operator.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years: Mary Lee Dyal Greer of Nicholls; a son: James Woodard and wife Janet of Madison, GA;
a daughter: Mary Ann Tanner and husband Greg of Alma; 2 brothers: Earl Greer and wife Janice of Nicholls and Talmadge Greer
of Waycross; 2 sisters: Gladys Hersey of Alma and Zelma Windsor of Jonesboro, GA; 3 grandchildren: Claire and Will Woodard
of Madison, GA and Brian Tanner of Alma; 1 great-grandchild: Peyton Tanner of Alma. Funeral services were Tuesday at Crosby
Funeral Home. Interment followed in Moore Cemetery in Ware County.
GREEVER, Edgar Phillip Greever
Mr. Edgar Phillip Greever, age 91, of Burke’s Garden, died peacefully at his home on January 10, after complications due to a
fall. Born March 19, 1919, at Burke’s Garden, he was the youngest child of Albert Sidney Greever and Anna Elizabeth Coyner
Greever. He was devoted to his family, loved Burke’s Garden, and since retirement, a devotee of golf. He attended Burke’s
Garden High School, where he was on the basketball team, and graduated from Roanoke College in 1940. Mr. Greever was
trained as a cadet in Douglas, GA with the U.S. Army Force School in 1940. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in January 1942
and served with the 10th Air Force as a B25 pilot based in India. He served with distinction, flying 60 combat missions, including
twice over “The Hump” and later served as aide de-camp to the Governor of Bengal. After his discharge, he briefly attended
the Foreign Service School at UVA but returned to the family farm when his father became ill. On July 8, 1950, he married
Lucie Guerrant Gillespie of Tazewell. Always a farmer, he was also an accountant, a teacher, an insurance agent, and ultimately
served the people of Tazewell County as treasurer from 1956 to 1983. During his retirement, he served as a director for Bank
of Tazewell Lions Club, organized in 1947, and was honored by that organization as a 2004 Melvin Jones Fellow. He was a lifelong
member of Burke’s Garden Lutheran Church. He is survived by his daughters and their husbands, Nancy Patricia Greever Brooks,
Lucinda Gillespie Greever Nicholson, Eleanor Elizabeth Greever (Thad Quinton) Lewis; grandchildren, William Phillip Greever
(Andrea Notaro) Brooks, Jefferson Gillespie Brooks, Lucie Elizabeth Lewis, Thad Quinton Lewis III, Samuel Arlington
Nicholson, Anna Elizabeth Nicholson; and great grandchild, Olivia Taylor Brooks. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Mary
Gillespie Adams, brother-in-law Albert P. (Joyce H.) Gillespie, and his first cousin, Helen “Copey” Hanes, as well as many nieces,
nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his dear wife Lucie; infant son, Edgar Phillip Greever, Jr.; son-in-law, William T.
Brooks; his parents; and his siblings, Albert, J.D. Thoedore and Eleanor. A memorial service was held at Central Lutheran Church
in Burke’s Garden on Friday, January 14, 2011. Interment will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests
memorial donations be made to Burke’s Garden Lutheran Church, Tazewell Lions Club or Roanoke College. In answer to that oftasked question that always gave daddy a chuckle, he can now answer, “Yes, I have lived in Burke’s Garden all my life.” Peery &
St. Clair Funeral Home of Tazewell is serving the family of Mr. Greever.
GREGG, Hazel Harris Gregg
Hazel Harris Gregg was born Hazel Ella Harris June 22, 1926 in Blackshear, daughter of Martin and Lelia Harris. A long-time
resident of Huntsville, AL, she passed away Tuesday (April 21, 2015) at her apartment home at Regency Retirement Village. She
was a member of Central Church of Christ. Prior to settling in the Huntsville area with her husband, Homer Gregg, and sons in
the 1960’s, she and her family lived in many places including Kansas City, MO, where she worked in a munitions plant during
WWII. She worked in the beauty industry for 60 years as a hairstylist and owned several successful beauty salons in Huntsville.
She enjoyed her profession and was a hard worker in all she did. She loved to cook and enjoyed gardening. She liked to say “My
joy is the Outside” and especially loved South Georgia, the coast, to fish and to socialize with family and friends. She was
predeceased by her husband, four sisters, Evelyn O’Steen, Azilee O’Steen McCormick, Geneva Harris and Emma Lois Harris, and
six brothers; Lonnie, Ward, Floyd, Lewis, Mart and Arnie. She is survived by 2 sons, Richard Glenn Gregg Sr., of Huntsville, AL,
and Ronald Derrick (Susan) Gregg, of Hazel Green, AL; 4 grandchildren, Tamela Gregg (Paul) Gibbs and Richard Glenn Gregg II,
of Huntsville, Dawn Lovett and Rondel Derrick Gregg, of Hazel Green; 7 great-grandchildren, Savannah and Caroline Gibbs, of
Huntsville, Elizabeth, Kaitlyn and Mackenzie Gregg, and Justin and Samantha Lovett, all of Hazel Green; 1 brother, Arlen
(Janice) Harris, of Lyles, TN; and many special nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at Shiloh
Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Blackshear. It was her deep desire to be buried in her family plot at Shiloh Church where
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her father preached for many years. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Shiloh Cemetery Fund, c/o Roger
Carter, 6119 Big House Road, Blackshear, GA 31516. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.
GREGORY, W. L. Gregory, Sr.
W. L. Gregory, Sr., 68, a former resident of Madison, died at his home in High Springs of a heart attack Monday night.
Survivors include the widow; two daughters, Mrs. R. F. Weinspach, of Ocala; and Mrs. Tom Millinor, of High Springs; a son, W. L.,
Jr., of Jacksonville and several brothers and sisters.
GREINER, Tommy Greiner
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Apr 8th, 2011)
On Monday April 4, Tommy Greiner, age 68 passed away doing what he loved. A family man to the core he spent his last moments
on this earth on horseback with his son Rick. The funeral service will held Friday, April 8, 2011 at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison
Chapel at 11 a.m. Burial to follow funeral service at Hanson United Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday April 7,
2011 from 6-8 p.m.Tommy was born May 2, 1942, in Sparta, Michigan. He was the son of late Fred and Mary Nell Greiner. He is
survived by his wife of 39 years, Barbara Townsend Greiner; three children, Leigh Ann Greiner of Jacksonville, Leslie Stokes
(Robert) of Okeechobee, and Rick Greiner of Highmore, SD. He has three grandchildren Justina Stokes, Cade Stokes and Reise
Greiner Stokes. He is alos survived by one sister, Barbara (Robbie) Robinson of McDonough, GA and nieces and nephews. He was
co-owner and operator of Townsend Livestock Market. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, the Florida Cattleman’s
Association and a longtime member of both Florida junior and High School Rodeo Associations. Tommy was a member of the
National Guard and was actively involved in the North Florida Livestock Show.
GREMILLION, Cornelia Moore Gremillion
Services for Cornelia Moore Gremillion, age 89 of Thomasville will be Wednesday, July 6, 2010 at McKoon Funeral Home in
Newnan, GA. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The daughter of the late Oree Moore, Sr. and the late Eva
Copeland, she was born June 23, 1921 in Carroll County, GA. Mrs. Gremillion met and married W.A. Gremillion who preceded her
in death. She was a Cost Analyst in the textile industry for International Playtex. Mrs. Gremillion was also a member of Central
Baptist Church in Newnan, GA, and First Baptist Church Thomasville. Mrs. Gremillion passed away at Golden Living Center in
Thomasville on July 4, 2010. Survivors include her daughter, Janice G. Quiggle of Thomasville.
GRENAT, Terry Grenat
Terry Grenat, age 69, of Valdosta passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born in
Lafayette, Indiana on October 25, 1943 to the late Ivan Charles and Alberta Jeanne (Mehegan) Grenat. He retired after 22
years as a Chief Master Sergeant in the U. S. Air Force. Following his service to his country he worked and retired from the
civil service after 20 years of service. He was a member of Covenant Baptist Church. Mr. Grenat was preceded in death by two
brothers, William Grenat and John Grenat. Survivors include his wife, Chun Cha Grenat, of Valdosta, GA; daughter and son-inlaw, Tracy & Tony Nicasio, Tucson, AZ; two sons & daughters-in-law, Tony Grenat, Detroit, MI, Steve & Heather Grenat, of
Valdosta, GA; three grandchildren: David Nicasio, Ethan Grenat and Aniela Grenat; three sisters & brothers-in-law, Judy &
Larry Vanderwielen, Diane & Bob Slaughterbeck, Lisa Vandeventer, all three of Lafayette, IN; brother & sister-in-law, David &
Jan Grenat, of Fort Collins, CO and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at
Perimeter Road Baptist Church. Flowers will be accepted or donations can be made to Relay for Life of Lowndes County, GA,
323 Pine Ave Ste 100, Albany, GA 31701. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the Grenat family.
GRESHAM, Paul Webster Gresham
Paul Webster Gresham, 79, of Mayo, FL, passed away Monday, March 4, 2013 at Haven Hospice of Lake City following an
extended illness. Paul was born December 31, 1933 in Miami, FL, to the late James and Lois (Branson) Gresham. Mr. Gresham was
of the Protestant Faith and was a veteran of the US Air Force where he served in the Korean War. He worked for Seaboard
Railroad for 10 years before founding and operating Gresham Tires until his retirement. He will be remembered as one of the
most generous people who enjoyed family gatherings, fishing, gardening, turkey hunting, and flying airplanes in his spare time.
He is survived by wife of 56 years Faith Thomas Gresham, of Mayo, FL, 1 son, Michael (Lucie) Gresham, 1 daughter, Dawn (Paul)
Lamb, all of Mayo, 2 brothers, Edward Gresham, and Archie Gresham, both of Gainesville, 2 sisters, Joan Tompkins, of
Gainesville, and Lillian Jamerson, of Hawthorne, FL, 2 grandchildren, Aaron and Alex Gresham, and a host of nieces, nephews,
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and other relatives. Graveside memorial services will be Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Branford. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Haven Hospice in Lake City. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns
Funeral Home of Mayo.
GRGURIC, Magdalane Ranert Grguric
Magdalane Ranert Grguric, age 69, of Greenville, passed away Monday at her home. She was born in Disnic, Yugoslavia and was
the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Luka Ranert. She was a member of the Greenville Baptist Church. She is survived by her
husband, Josip Grguric of Greenville; 2 daughters, Mrs. Paula Griffin of Monticello, FL and Mrs. Mary Pate of Greenville; 1 son,
John Grguric of Brooklyn, NY; 1 grandchild and 1 brother, Dora Stankic of Yugoslavia. Funeral services were held Thursday July
1 in the Greenville Baptist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
GRICE, Martha M. Grice
Mrs. Martha M. Grice, age 68, wife of Mr. B. G. Grice, of Pinetta, passed away Tuesday night at the Madison County Hospital
after a short illness. Besides her husband, survivors include one son, Alonza Grice, of Valdosta; one brother, E. D. Mathis, of
Nashville, GA; two sisters, Mrs. J. G. Ford, of Nashville; and Mrs. H. J. Thomas, of Hanson, FL and two grandchildren. Interment
was made at Empire Cemetery in Lanier County, GA.
GRIER, Fannie Mae Grier
A godly life ended Monday afternoon (Sept. 2, 2013) when Fannie Mae Grier, 95, of Argyle, passed away to be with her Heavenly
Father. She was a native of Ashburn (Turner County) where she received her formal education from the public school system.
Her parents were the late E.R. Green and Joleena Tolbert. She later moved to Argyle (Clinch Country) where she joined the
Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, Waycross. She was the wife of the late Rev. John Grier. She leaves to cherish her memory a
daughter, Sarah Smith Burkes, of Argyle; two sisters, Josephine Jones, of Jacksonville, FL, and Inez Williams, of Tallahassee,
FL; five grandchildren, Michael Johnson, of Lake City, FL, Ann Grady (Joe), Delois King (Tim), both of Argyle, Willene Orr
(Jerry), of Washington, DC, and Mary Benton (Robert), of Conyers; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren;
and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends are being received at her daughter’s residence, 451 Pine Drive, Argyle.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
GRIER, Merrell Marlin Grier
(Abstracted from 21 October 2015 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida)
Merrell Marlin Grier, age 90, died Tuesday, October 20 at Capital Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be Friday,
October 23 at Beggs Funeral Home Madison with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. He was born in Blakely, GA and moved to Perry
in 2008 from Ashville, FL. He worked in the Orange Groves in Winter Garden, FL, was a Baptist and served in the U.S. Army. He
is survived by his wife, Evelyn Grier of Perry; and two sisters: Betty Bryant of Greenville, and Lorena Pickles of Madison.
GRIFFIN, Alice L. Griffin
Alice L. Griffin, age 83, died Tuesday in the Moody Air Force Base Hospital. She was born in S. W. Islington, London, England
and had lived in the United States since 1912. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. For the past five years she resided at
Cherry Lake with her son and wife. Survivors are three sons, Albert C. Roffe of Henderson, NC, Larry Roffe of Cherry Lake;
and Eugene Griffin of College Park, GA; two daughters, Mrs. Edna Sutton of Kansas City, MO; and Mrs. Vera F. Sanborn of San
Diego, CA; eleven grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 20th, 1970 in the Cherry
Lake Methodist Church with interment in the Cherry Lake Cemetery.
GRIFFIN, Angella Pierce Griffin
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Angella Pierce Griffin, age 76, of Jacksonville, passed away Wednesday (March 9, 2016) at her
residence following an illness. Born in Blackshear, Jan. 18, 1940, she lived most of her life in Jacksonville. She was a homemaker
who was a proud and loving, mom and granny. A daughter of the late Samuel Andrew and Florrie Edna Howard Pierce, she was
also preceded in death by her husband, Oden Franklin Griffin, two sons, Oden Franklin Griffin II and Alan Wesley Griffin, and a
brother, Samuel Pierce. Survivors include 2 daughters, Moneica Lynn Biladeau of Jacksonville, FL, and Florrie Alethea Pidgeon of
Green Cove Springs, FL; 1 brother, Edward Pierce of Jacksonville, FL; 3 grandchildren, Lisa Marie Biladeau, Brett Cameron
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Biladeau and David (Micheal) Griffin; 4 great-grandchildren, Anna Razelle Garcia, Byron Garcia, Anistasia Griffin and Adalin
Griffin; several nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives. A graveside service will be Friday at the Shiloh Cemetery.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
GRIFFIN, Ann Baltulonis Griffin
Ann (Baltulonis) Griffin, age 92, of Windsor, CT, beloved wife of the late Herschel Griffin, passed away Wednesday (Oct. 1,
2014) at home. Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Mary (Kazk) Baltulonis. She lived in Waycross for
62 years, moving to Windsor seven years ago. She was employed by Waycross Memorial Hospital for many years in the labor and
delivery rooms as a technician. She also worked as a paraprofessional in the school system. She enjoyed sewing and cooking and
was a member of St. Casmir’s Lithuanian Society, Poquonock. She leaves her sister-in-law, Irene Baltronis, of Windsor; and many
loving nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by two daughters, Maureen and Ellen “Moochie,” her
brother, Joseph Baltronis, and sister, Mary Ann Broderick. A graveside service will be held Saturday (Oct. 11, 2014) at St.
Joseph Cemetery, Poquonock. There are no calling hours. Carmon Poquonock Funeral Home is caring for the arrangements.
Contributions may be made to any charity supporting Breast Cancer research.
GRIFFIN, Beatrice Griffin
Miss Beatrice Griffin, age 77, died Wednesday in Monticello after a long illness. She was a native of Carroll County, GA and lived
in Atlanta most of her life until she moved to Madison in 1956 to be with her sisters, Mrs. Clarence Blalock and Mrs. Sherod
Owens, both now deceased. She is survived by two cousins, Mrs. Lizzie Turner of Villa Rica, GA and Mrs. Doris Lyle of
Jonesboro, GA. Miss Griffin was a member of the First Methodist Church of Madison and teacher of the Cora Ashley Sunday
school class. Funeral services will be held Saturday March 26 th at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
GRIFFIN, Bulah Lois Aldridge Griffin
Bulah Lois Aldridge Griffin, 96, of Brantley County, died Saturday (April 6, 2013) at her daughter’s residence in Leesburg. She
was born Jan. 9, 1917, in Ware County but lived most of her life as a resident of Brantley County. She was the daughter of
Jessie Aldridge and Georgie Petty Aldridge, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alton Matthew
Griffin, as well as three sisters and their husbands, Cora and Jessie Crews, Ruth and Ezra Baxter, Esther and Oscar Crews,
four brothers and their wives, Robert and Eva Aldridge, Tom and Flora Aldridge, Foster and Gussie Aldridge, and Lester, who
died at the age of 10. She was a homemaker and a devoted mother. She is survived by one son, Forrest Griffin, of Brantley
County; one daughter and son-in-law, Lynnell and B.B. Williams, of Leesburg; two granddaughters, Frances White, of Leesburg,
and Denise Griffin; one grandson and his wife, Matt and Eileen Griffin, and their two children, daughter, Claire Anne Griffin,
and son, Nathan Matthew Griffin, of Brantley County; and several very special nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be
held today (Monday) at High Bluff Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GRIFFIN, Bunnie Richter Griffin
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL January 21st, 2014)
Bunnie Richter Griffin, age 76 of Monticello, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 with her husband, children, and close friends
by her side. She suffered a long illness with rheumatoid arthritis and a short battle with cancer. She was born December 30,
1937 in Bay, (Colquitt County) Georgia to Reverend Tommie and Ola Thompson Richter. She graduated from Moultrie High
School in 1955. She lived her life in Georgia until moving to Monticello in 1955. Upon moving to Monticello she remained close to
her siblings, most of whom lived in Monticello: Cleo (Reba) Richter (sons Tom and Mike), Kermit (Lorene) Richter (son Jimmie)
and sister Irma “Sister” (Henry) Green (children Don and Lawana). Bunnie met her husband of 55 years in Monticello, James
“Clyde” Griffin, Sr. She and Clyde raised their family in Monticello. She is survived by their 3 children: Lisa Griffin of
Monticello, James Clyde Griffin, Jr., of Monticello, and Marcia Griffin (Ray) Hale, of Ridgeland, MS; 1 sister, Irma of Maryville,
TN; and a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. During her life of raising
her family and being a supportive wife, Bunnie was employed at Farmers and Merchants Bank of Monticello for 31 years. During
those 31 years Bunnie made lifelong friendships with those she worked with. Being of strong faith and beliefs, she was a
member of First Baptist Church of Monticello for 59 years. Believing her children should be taught strong Christian morals and
values, aside from teaching those at home, Bunnie and Clyde took their children to weekly services and were involved in all
church programs in which their children participated. She was a Sunday School teacher, a youth chaperone, preparing meals and
assisting in the programs for the youth and other functions of the church. She was also a member of the finance committee for
numerous years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice or a charity of your choice. Funeral Service will
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be at First Baptist Church Monticello Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Arrangements are being made by Beggs funeral home in
Monticello.
GRIFFIN, Carol Peacock Griffin
Carol Peacock Griffin, 59, of Hoboken, died Tuesday night (Jan. 14, 2014) at her residence after an extended illness. She was
born in Bartow, FL and worked as a school teacher in Lakeland, FL for many years before moving to Hoboken 16 years ago. She
was an active member of Grace Community Church of God in Hoboken. Survivors include her husband of 26 years, Stanley
Griffin, of Hoboken; 4 daughters, Kellee Kern of Lakeland, FL, Mary Griffin of Hoboken, Elizabeth Griffin, of Elbert, CO, and
Haley Griffin, of Hoboken; 1 granddaughter, Julia Kern; her mother, Evelyn Moses Swinson (husband, Jim), of Lakeland, FL; her
father, Marvin Peacock, of Haines City, FL; 1 sister, Peggy Willis, of Lakeland, FL; 1 brother, Tommy Peacock, of Tampa, FL;
several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow
in Greenlawn Cemetery.
GRIFFIN, Cecil Ashley Griffin
Cecil Ashley Griffin, age 31, passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 28, 2011 following a brief illness. Mr. Griffin was a
farmer in Ambrose. He was born November 17, 1979 in Douglas. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George
A. Griffin and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cox. Survivors include 3 daughters, Tierany Gibbons, Katie Griffin and Bree Griffin, all of
Ambrose; 1 son, Ashton Griffin of Ambrose; 1 stepson, Terry O’Neal of Ambrose; father and stepmother, Frank Griffin and
Veardie Griffin of Ambrose; mother and stepfather, Delga Cox Paulk and Wesley Paulk; great grandmother, Willie Mae Cox;
brother, Franklin Laray Griffin of Ambrose; 2 stepsisters, Lynn Gaskins of Axson and Kristen Paulk of Ambrose; and 2
stepbrothers, Lee Anderson of Axson and Jae Paulk of Ambrose. Funeral services were Thursday, June 2, 2011 in the Bushnell
Chapel. Burial followed in the New Hope Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GRIFFIN, Charles E. Griffin
(Abstracted by courtesy of The Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia June 6, 2012)
Mr. Charles E. Griffin, 78, of Waycross died early Monday, May 28, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Clinch County to the
late James William “Bill” Griffin and Willie Mae Corbett Griffin. Mr. Griffin grew up in Clinch County before moving to Waycross
and graduating from Waycross High School in 1951. He served for twenty five years in the United States Air Force before
retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant. He served as a Crew Chief of a B52 Bomber during the Vietnam War. His family returned
to Waycross in 1971 and Mr. Griffin joined them after he returned home from the Vietnam War and upon his retirement from
the Air Force on January 31, 1974. In 1975 he opened G&H Logging Company which he owned and operated before retiring in
2009. In his spare time he loved to fish. He was a very accomplished woodworker. He loved to work in his wood shop behind his
house where he made all kind of things out of wood including numerous pieces of furniture for his home. Mr. Griffin was a
member of Faith Temple Church, a church he and his father built together. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by
a daughter, Elizabeth Robin Griffin. Mr. Griffin is survived by his wife of 59 years, Martha Griffin of Waycross; three
children, Mike Griffin and his wife Sabrina of Waycross, Dawn Griffin and her companion Steve Dufrene of Larose, Louisiana,
Heather Griffin Hayman and her husband John of Waycross; six grandchildren, Ginger Carter and her husband Shane, Chuck
Griffin and his wife Jeana, Whitney Griffin, Sydney Griffin, Donavan Youmans, John Bryant Hayman; seven great grandchildren,
Griffany Carter, Gylan Carter, Kelsey Griffin, Will Griffin, Dalton Youmans, Hannah Boatright, Harley Drury; two sisters,
Jeannette Ring and her husband Bill of Waycross, Billie Revels and her husband L.D. of North Carolina; a brother, Danny Griffin
and his wife Wendy of Waycross, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service was held 2 p.m.,
Friday, June 1, 2012 at Faith Temple Church. Burial followed in Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Miles-Odum
Funeral Home.
GRIFFIN, Charlotte Wilson Griffin
Charlotte “Omerlee” Wilson Griffin, age 72, of Nahunta, passed away Tuesday (Feb. 24, 2015) at Southeast Georgia Health
System in Brunswick following an extended illness. Born in Nahunta, she was the daughter of the late Omie Wilson and Christine
Herrin Wilson, of Nahunta. Along with her father, she was preceded in death by two sons, Bernard Willis and Kendall Willis, and
a sister, Patricia Crews. She was employed with the State of Georgia as a human resources associate for many years. She was of
the Baptist faith, and enjoyed gardening, cooking, designing, decorating and taking care of her grandchildren. Survivors include
her husband of 32 years, Coleman Griffin, of Nahunta; daughter and son-in-law, Frances Chesser (Wade), of Nahunta; two stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis Carla Link (Oz), of Warner Robins, and Nataliee Alexander, of Woodstock; a special daughter-
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in-law, Jennifer Willis; 8 grandchildren, Christopher Willis, of Nahunta, Karley Willis, of Hoboken, Kaley Chesser, Garrett
Chesser and Evie Chesser, all of Nahunta, Christian Link, of Germany, Will Alexander, of Valdosta, and Sydney Alexander, of
Woodstock; 2 great-grandchildren, Aiden Robinson and Kennon Dowling; her mother, Christine Herrin Wilson, of Nahunta; 2
brothers and sisters-in-law, Renade Wilson (Debbie) and Vance Wilson (Mary Jo), all of Nahunta; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law,
Dale Wilson and Hatti Allen (Robert), both of Nahunta; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held
Friday at Frye Funeral Home in Nahunta. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home,
Nahunta.
GRIFFIN, Dorothy Vivian Wilson Griffin
HOBOKEN — Dorothy Vivian Wilson Griffin, 93, of Hoboken, died Sunday (Nov. 3, 2013) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House in
Waycross after an extended illness. Born in Waynesville, she was the daughter of Frank Monroe and Eliza Edgy Wilson. She was
also preceded in death by two sons, Stanley Griffin and Monroe Griffin, three brothers, Earl Wilson, Elbert Wilson and Harold
Wilson, and a sister, Dola Myers. She was a floor manager for Rueben Brothers Shoe Factory for many years and a member of
Carswell Baptist Church in Waycross. She enjoyed going to church and being a Sunday School teacher. She was also a teacher
for Brantley County where she was the president of the Parent-Teacher Association for two years and received the Golden
Scroll Award from the National P.T.A. Survivors include 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny (Charlene) Griffin, of Hoboken,
Jimmy Griffin, of Waycross, and Joey (April) Griffin, of Hoboken; a step-daughter and spouse, Delores (Timbo) Crews, of
Waynesville; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be held Tuesday at the residence of Jimmy Griffin, 857 Russton Drive, Waycross. A funeral will be held
Wednesday at Pilgrims Rest Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye
Funeral Home, Nahunta.
GRIFFIN, Evelyn Florence Gilham Griffin
Evelyn Florence Gilham Griffin, age 91, of Waycross, died Tuesday (Aug. 4, 2015) at Baptist Village after an extended illness.
She was born in Ottwell, IN, to the late Walter E. and June Alice Miller Theis. She moved to Waycross in 1947 when she
married Agie Marcus Griffin and worked for many years with the Waycross Sitter Service. She loved playing cards, going to the
beach, yard sales and loved to laugh and enjoy life. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Agie
Marcus Griffin, one son, Walter Lee Gilham, and one sister, Virginia Howard. Survivors include 2 sons, Terry (Alison) Griffin of
Waycross, Randy (Sharon) Griffin of Brunswick; 7 grandchildren, Alex Griffin of Waycross, Josh (Haley) Griffin of Waycross,
Zack Griffin of Valdosta, Mari Griffin (Mike) Harden of Townsend, Margo Griffin (Dustin) Pitts of Tifton, Marcus Griffin of
Alpharetta, Matthew Griffin of Birmingham, AL; 8 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside
service will be Friday at Piney Grove Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
GRIFFIN, Franklin Matthew Griffin
Franklin Matthew Griffin, age 75, of Waycross, died Wednesday (July 16, 2014) at his residence after an extended illness. He
was born in Waycross to the late Noah and Georgia Carter Griffin. He lived in Waycross all of his life and worked for Robert
Joiner Refrigeration and Air Conditioning for many years and later worked on his own doing repairs. He was a member of Piney
Grove Primitive Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and racing cars. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one
sister, Doris Aldridge, and three brothers, Dave Griffin, Justin Griffin and Winton Griffin. Survivors include his wife of 48
years, Sue Cox Griffin, of Waycross; 4 children, Mark (Ellen) Griffin, Gloria (Joey) Boyett, Franklin Earl “Buddy” Griffin and
Michael Griffin, all of Waycross; 5 grandchildren, Dustin Griffin, of Waycross, Kris (Heather) Boyett, of Hoboken, Jordan
(Dallas) Boyett, of Nahunta, Courtney (Canon) Hutcheson, of Eastman, Jay Boyett, of Waycross; 3 great-grandchildren,
Makenzie Boyett, Madilyn Boyett and Brantley Boyett; 2 brothers, Talmadge (Carol) Griffin, of Waycross, and Ben (Robin)
Griffin, of Waycross; 4 sisters, Becky Bolden, of Blackshear, Wanda (Marlyon) Steedley, of Manor, Mary Griffin, of Waycross,
and Sharon Bateson, of Homerville; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Saturday at the Miles-Odum
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Piney Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
GRIFFIN, G. E. Griffin
G. E. Griffin, 74, died at his home in Remerton Saturday night of a sudden attack. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon
at Mt. Horeb Church, near Pinetta, with interment in the churchyard. Survivors are the widow and the following children: Kinsey
and Roy Griffin, both of Remerton; Mrs. C. P. Keeling, Pinetta, Mrs. C. R. Dinkins, Quitman; Mrs. L. R. Townsend, Mrs. T. C.
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DeLoach, Mrs. Lamar DeLoach and Mrs. Frank Price all of Remerton. Mr. Griffin was born and reared in Alabama. He moved to
this section about twenty years ago. He was for many years a member of the Remerton Methodist Church.
GRIFFIN, Glenda Marie Griffin
Glenda Marie Griffin, age 57, of Valdosta passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 in South Georgia Medical Center. She was born
October 22, 1958 in Connecticut to John and Rose Rocheleau. Glenda was an avid book reader and enjoyed spending time with
her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her brothers; Mike, Keith and Craig Rocheleau, and a nephew Ryan
Rocheleau. Survivors include her husband Steve Griffin of Valdosta, GA; 2 daughters & sons-in-law Dana (Butch) Moser and
Stephanie (Dustin) Robinson both of Valdosta, GA; 1 granddaughter, Michelle Moser of Valdosta, GA; 1 grandson Cole Robinson
of Valdosta, GA; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. As per Glenda's wishes she will be cremated and a
Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. In Lieu of flowers the
family requests that donations be made to the fibromyalgia research fund at http://www.afsafund.org/ or to the MS research
fund at http://www.nationalmssociety.org/ Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the family.
GRIFFIN, Gunter Griffin
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald November 17, 2008)
BRUNSWICK, Eva Gunter Griffin, 84, of Brunswick, peacefully went to be with the Lord Sunday afternoon (Nov. 16, 2008) at
Hospice of the Golden Isles, after a short illness. She was born in Pierce County to the late Allen J. and America Howell Gunter.
She and her husband, Pleasant Quentin Griffin, lived in Brunswick for many years until their retirement. They eventually moved
to Waycross and lived for 10 years. In 2000, they moved back to Brunswick. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of
Pine Ridge Baptist Church and the Dorcas Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five
siblings, Lloyd, James, Idell, Ophelia and Avie; and a son-in-law, Joe Conville. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Pleasant
Quentin Griffin, of Nahunta; three children, Gail Conville, of Brunswick, Glenda (Cesar) Bradham, of Oviedo, Fla., and Barry
Griffin, of Atlanta; three grandchildren, Robyn Turch, of Brunswick, Marisa (Earl) Flanner and Holly (Jeff) Wells, both of
Oviedo, Fla.; six great-grandchildren, Christin (Clint) Kinstle, of Springfield, Candis Harrison, Joseph (Kim) Harrison and Hunter
Turch, all of Brunswick, Paige Flannery, Conner Flannery and RyanWells, all of Oviedo, Fla.; two great-great grand daughters,
Natalie and Emily Kinstle, of Springfield; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Wednesday morning
at 11 o'clock at Pine Ridge Baptist Church in Brunswick. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery in Waycross. The
family will receive friends Wednesday morning from 10 until 11 at the church. Mr. Griffin and the family wish to thank Hospice
of the Golden Isles and Bay View Nursing Home for their loving care of their wife and mother. Memorial contributions may be
made to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, Ga. 31525 or Bay View Nursing Home, 145 W. Cleveland
St., Nahunta, Ga. 31553. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in
GRIFFIN, Hannah Griffin
Hannah Griffin, wife of Isaac Griffin died July 14th.
GRIFFIN, Helen Ann Wright Griffin
Services for Helen Ann Wright Griffin of Coolidge will be Sunday, November 25, 2012 at the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home
Chapel with interment to follow at Greenfield Cemetery in Colquitt County. Ms. Griffin was born on June 11, 1938 in Mitchell
County, GA to the late James Luther Wright and Harriet McMillan. She was a member of Five Forks Freewill Baptist Church in
Barwick and she worked as a waitress for Waffle Shop. On December 22, 1976 she wed Mr. Morris Griffin and their union would
continue until the time of his passing on February 17, 2008. Ms. Griffin departed this life on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at
Thomasville Nursing and Rehab. Survivors to cherish her memory include her son Tommy Posey (Barbara) of Coolidge; daughter
Janice Johnson (Adrian) of Anniston, AL; son Steve Griffin (Renee) of Moultrie; daughters Retha Sadler (Wayne) of Cairo and
Marsha Lynn Oates of Tampa, FL; sister Belinda Posey of Cairo, seventeen grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: brothers and sister, Frances Daniels, Blonnie Connell, Virginia Palmer, Jack Wright and Luther
Wright.
GRIFFIN, James Daniel Griffin
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The Rev. James Daniel Griffin, age 89, was escorted by his Lord Jesus Christ to his Heavenly home Saturday (March 22, 2014)
following a short illness. He served the Lord in pastoral positions with the Wesleyan Methodist Church and the Church of God
of Prophecy all over Georgia since 1954 when he accepted Jesus as his Savior. He also learned the trade of woodworking and
became as skilled cabinet maker. He loved to fish, hunt and enjoyed these until he was 83 years old. He served his country in
the United States Army during World War II in the 104th infantry division, 414 battalion, company G. He was injured on the
border of Belgium and Holland. He served as commander of the DAV of Brunswick for four years and commander of Waycross
for three years. He was born Oct. 4, 1924 in Hoboken to the late Lewis and Sadie Altman Griffin. He was preceded in death by
his first wife of 60 years, Effie Mae Hickox Griffin, a grandson, Kip Corwin, an infant great-granddaughter, Ashley Nicole
Feistel, two brothers, Richard Franklin Griffin and Benton Julian Griffin, and three sisters, Margie Marie Griffin Coleman,
Elwanda Jean Griffin Woodward and Hazel Delene Griffin Keough. He leaves behind a loving wife, Shirley Petty (Bailey) Griffin,
of Waycross; 2 sons, J. W. (Glenda) Griffin, of Darien, Ferrell (Pat) Griffin, of Townsend; 4 daughters, Kathleen Corwin, of
Brunswick, Bonnie (Robert) Crosby, of Sylvester, Susan (Don) Kovac, of Waycross, Joyce Ann (Bob) Bullard, of Jesup; one stepson, Rick (Leta) Bailey Jr., of Waycross; one step-daughter, Rhonda Bailey (Rusty) Ritchie, of Blackshear; 13 grandchildren; 7
step-grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 4 step-great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Linda
(Lynwood) Westberry, Barbara Ann Peoples, Bessie Daniels, all three of Waycross; 1 living aunt, Evelyn Tapley, of Hoboken; and
a bundle of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. A funeral will be Tuesday at Jamestown Baptist Church. Burial will be in
High Bluff Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GRIFFIN, James Derry Griffin
(Abstracted from the July 30, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
James Derry Griffin, 61, of Phenix City, Ala., formerly of Waycross, passed away Saturday (July 27, 2013) at the Columbus
Medical Center, according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Phenix City, AL. He was born Dec. 14, 1951 in Waycross, the son of the
late Ottis M. and Eula Boyd Griffin. He was currently employed with Transmission Plus. Survivors include his wife of 40 years,
Mary E. Griffin, of Phenix City, AL; children, Cindy G. Crews (husband, Thomas Brooks Crews), James Derry Griffin Jr., William
Samuel Griffin (wife Karen Nicole), Christy Griffin McGuire (husband Eddie Joe), James Henry Griffin (wife Tae Dunnivan);
grandchildren, Thomas Brett Crews, Alexis Brooke Crews, James Noah Griffin, Presley Rose Griffin, Addison McGuire,
Mackenzie Rene Griffin, and Jayce Daylon Griffin.
GRIFFIN, James Knight Griffin III
James Knight “Jimmy” Griffin III, age 71, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 12, 2016) at his residence, surrounded by his loved
ones, in Key Largo, FL. A funeral will be Saturday at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Oglethorpe
Memorial Gardens. He was born June 18, 1944, in Waycross, son of the late James Knight Griffin Jr. and the late Mildred
Altman Griffin. His life began growing up and working in his family business at Griffin’s Service Station in Patterson. Later in
life, he earned a bachelor degree from Valdosta State University in criminal justice. He was retired from the State of Georgia
where he served in many capacities beginning as a parole supervisor, probation officer, senior counselor and many different
capacities in the Georgia Correctional System. He also owned and operated several DUI/Defensive Driving Schools within the
state. He received many honors during his career including the Liberty Bell Award and “Citizen of the Year Award” in Berrien
County. His primary focus in life was service to the Lord, to his family and to mankind proclaiming Christ’s name. He served as a
Gideon for over 30 years. He had an ongoing jail ministry all over the states of Georgia and South Carolina for more than 30
years. He served as a deacon in churches all around the Southeast for more than 30 years including Frederica Baptist Church on
Saint Simons Island, before moving to Key Largo, FL. His family and those who knew him best considered him a “domestic”
missionary who touched the lives of people in the name of Christ everywhere he traveled and in his everyday life. He is survived
by his wife of 44 years, Betty Ruth Griffin; 1 son, Jamie Knight (Iris) Griffin; and 2 daughters, Lisha Michelle (Ted) Cain, and
Amy Ruth (Donald) Hopkins; 6 grandchildren, Dustin Griffin, Georgia Dietz, Logan Hopkins, Mattox Hopkins, Beau Griffin and
Griffin Hopkins; 1 brother, Jerry (Patsy) Griffin; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his nephew, Chipper Griffin, of Pierce County. Arrangements are with Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.
GRIFFIN, Jeanette Aldine Martin Griffin
BLACKSHEAR — Jeanette Aldine Martin Griffin, age 83, of Patterson, passed away Friday (Feb. 20, 2015) at the Pierce County
Nursing Home. Born in Screven Aug. 18, 1931, she lived in Pierce County most of her life. She was retired from Julie Hat
Company where she worked as a trimmer. Prior to working for Julie Hat, she worked for the Spatola Shoe Factory for many
years. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where she was in the Senior Adult Sunday school class. She liked
to cook and loved to garden and work in her yard. She was a woman who truly enjoyed caring for others and will be remembered
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as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a daughter of the late Hershel Hughes Martin and Laura
Knight Martin. She was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Cassie Hyers Martin, a sister, Joyce O’Berry, a step-sister,
Nora Crawford, and both of her step-brothers, Sylvester Hyers and J.O. Hyers. Survivors include 2 daughters and sons-in-law,
Debra (Steve) Cohoon, of Hoschton, and Cindy (Robert) Chancey, of Adairsville; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Dwayne (Dorothy)
Griffin, of Patterson, and Derwin (Debbie) Griffin, of Waycross; 1 sister, Doris Davis, of Waycross; 1 step-sister, Juanita
Gentile, of Macclenny, FL; 8 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral
was scheduled Monday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Interment will be in the New Home Cemetery. Memorials may be made to
the Pierce County Nursing Home Family Council, 221 Carter Ave., Blackshear, GA 31516 or to the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church,
1871 Tyre Bridge Road, Patterson, GA 31557. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GRIFFIN, Jerome Dale Griffin
RACEPOND — Jerome Dale Griffin, 67, of Racepond, passed away Monday (July 1, 2013) at his residence after a short illness.
He was born in Charlton County Dec. 5, 1946, son of the late Joseph Lee and Nancy Walker Griffin. He was a lifelong resident of
Charlton County having lived in the house where he passed away for the past 52 years. He loved his family, young children and
animals, especially his 13 beagle hounds. One of his most beloved pets was Lucille, a Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pig. Lucille is buried
in a marked grave in the corner of his yard. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his only sister, Lois Irene Griffin
Lewis, and a niece, Joan Carol Todd. He is survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph Lee Griffin (Gretchen), of
Mobile, AL, and Joe L. “Jody” Griffin (Diane), of Hickox; brother-in-law, Eugene T. “Red” Lewis, of Hoboken; six nieces and
nephews and their spouses, Sherry Rebollo (Auscencio), Jeffrey Griffin and Carl Griffin (April), all of Hickox, Donna Waters
(Ricky), of Waycross, Hal Griffin and Holly Griffin, of Magnolia, TX; and a very large number of first cousins. A funeral will be
held at Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Racepond Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
GRIFFIN, Jim Darling Griffin
Jim Darling "Little Jim" Griffin, 44, died suddenly Sunday (April 23, 2006) at his residence in Waycross. He was a native and
lifelong resident of Waycross. He was employed as a sheet metal mechanist and construction worker several years ago. He was
also a member of Ivory Palace in Nahunta. He was the son of the late Jim Bryant "Big Jim" Griffin. He is also preceded in death
by two brothers, William Keith Griffin and Bruce James Steedley. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Carlson Griffin, of
Waycross; four children, Dillon and Brea Griffin, both of Waycross, Bryant Griffin and Michelle Kennedy (Elvis), both of
Brunswick; two grandchildren, Hannah and William Kennedy; his mother, Yvonne Eason Griffin, of Waycross; two brothers,
Angier Steedley (Kathy) and Steve Steedley, both of Blackshear; two sisters, Janice Steedley and Bobbie Pittman (Ronnie),
both of Blackshear; special friend, Timmy Herndon, of Blackshear; numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held
at 2 p.m. today at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Memorialization is by cremation.
GRIFFIN, Joyce L. Griffin
A funeral service for Joyce L. Griffin, 58, who died Tuesday (May 13, 2008) will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Austin Chapel C.M.E.
Church with the Rev. Tony Perryman, her son, delivering the eulogy. She was a native of Homerville but lived in Waycross for
many years. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Lee Griffin, mother, Alma Jean Jones Perryman and step-father,
the Rev. John White. She was a member of Austin Chapel C.M.E. Church. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy L. Evans (Daryl),
of Waycross; two sons, the Rev. T. B. Perryman Sr. (Trenetta), of Gainesville, FL, and Ulysses Campbell, of Waycross; three
sisters, Linda Gail Barparr (Charles) and Virginia White, both of Jonesboro, and Audrey White Willis, of Waycross; three
brothers, Samuel Lee Griffin, of Rockledge, FL, Joseph White and Harry White, both of Waycross; 11 grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. Friends are being received at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, 706
House St., and Sunday evening from 8 until 9 at Fluker Funeral Home. The body will lie in state at the church from 11 a.m.
Monday until the hour of the service. Burial will be in Pine Forest Cemetery, Homerville. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
GRIFFIN, Justin Alton Griffin
Justin Alton Griffin, 38, died suddenly Tuesday (Dec. 4, 2007) in Ware County from injuries received in a motorcycle accident.
He was a native of Clinch County, but lived most of his life in Ware County. He was employed by CSX Railroad as an engineerconductor for the past seven years, and attended Camp Branch Church of God of Prophecy. Survivors include his wife, Gloria
Oliver Griffin, of Manor; a daughter, Chelsea Griffin, of Manor; two sons, Justin Noah Griffin, of Manor, and Brett Courson, of
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Valdosta; his mother, Peggy Mixon Guinn (Harold), of Manor; his father, Justin Okie Griffin (Janet), of Griffinville; a brother,
Joseph William "Billy" Griffin, of Manor; two sisters, Tammis Oliver (Edward), of Manor, and Kim Griffin (Andy Wade), of
Griffinville; his grandmother, Jessie Henderson (Herman), of Manor; two nieces, Emily Oliver and Mindy Lawson (Anthony); one
nephew, Alton Oliver; a great-niece and nephew, Bailey and Matthew Lawson; father-in-law, Virgil Oliver, of Manor; mother-inlaw, Betty Oliver, of Manor; three brothers-in-law, Kent Oliver (Kristy), of Manor, Ivey Oliver (Cathy), of Nahunta, and Charlie
Oliver, of Fargo; an uncle, the Rev. Baldy Mixon (Kellie), of Manor; several aunts, uncles and other relatives. A funeral will be
held at 11 a.m. Friday at Camp Branch Church of God of Prophecy. Burial will follow in Camp Branch Cemetery.
GRIFFIN, Lawana Griffin
Lawana “Bonnie” Griffin, age 34, of Madison died Saturday at Cherry Lake. She was a native of Berrien County, GA, the
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W. L. Register. Survivors are her husband, William H. Griffin of Madison; 2 daughters, Evelyn and
Cynthia Roberts, both of Madison; one son, Allen Roberts of Madison; her parents Rev. and Mrs. W. L. Register of Cecil, GA; 2
sisters, Mrs. Linda Cole and Mrs. Joyce Caruthers, both of Wildwood, FL; 2 brothers, Ronald Register of Stanfield, NC and W.
L. Brady of Cherry Lake, FL. Funeral services were Tuesday August 31, 1971 in Community Church near Adel, GA with interment
in the church cemetery. Boone Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
GRIFFIN, Lee Pate Griffin
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL 7 April 2015)
Lee Pate Griffin, age 78, passed away at Riverside Hospital, Newport News, VA, April 2, 2015. He was born June 9, 1936 in
Monticello, FL to Lewis Griffin, Sr. and Janie Lee Harp Griffin. Mr. Griffin graduated from Jefferson County High School in
1955. Lee was a United States Army Veteran, serving from 1956-1958. He was retired from Silver Eagle Transport,
Jacksonville, FL. He attended the First Baptist Church of Monticello, FL. Mr. Griffin was predeceased by his parents, two
brothers, L. C. Griffin, Jr. and Thomas Marion Griffin and two sisters, Annabelle Griffin Rogers, and Ollie Jane Griffin Yates
and a special cousin, Thomas M. Harp, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberlee (John) Graham and her mother, Betty Roath
Pitman of Yorktown, VA, 2 grandsons, Lester Ferrell Hamrick III and Scott Lee Hamrick, USAF, Korea, 2 granddaughters,
Kaylee Hamrick and Nora Hamrick; 1 brother, James Griffin, Sr. and his sister, Martha Griffin Ritter and many nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Beggs Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Roseland
Cemetery in Monticello, FL.
GRIFFIN, Linda Jean Mitchell Griffin
Linda Jean Mitchell Griffin, age 63 of Lake Park passed away (February 28, 2013) morning at Langdale Hospice after a brief
illness. Mrs. Griffin was born on June 06, 1949 in Valdosta GA, to the late Andrew Jackson, Jr. and Jewell (Kemp) Mitchell. She
attended Clyattville Baptist Church. Survivors include sons Robbie (Terrie) Griffin of Jasper FL; Terry Griffin, Justin (Angela)
Griffin and Angela Burnett both sons of Lake Park GA; sisters Wanda Tison of Valdosta GA and Kimberly Starling of Lake Park
GA; brothers and sister in-law Andrew Jackson Mitchell Jr., of Lake Park GA; Anthony Kemp (Lisa) Mitchell of Jacksonville FL;
aunt Geraldine Blanton Graham of Valdosta GA; uncle Harold Kemp of Pinetta FL; Jimmy Norris Kemp of Jacksonville FL;
grandchildren Caitlin Swinson, Chassity Griffin, Cassidy Dannels, Hayden Dannels, Izabella Griffin, Kara Griffin, Justin Griffin
Jr., Gregory Griffin and Frankie Griffin, Special Caregiver Patty Atchely and several nieces and nephews and extended Mitchell
Family Members. Graveside services will be held Saturday March 02, 2013 in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Valdosta GA. Music
Funeral Services of Valdosta will be servicing the family.
GRIFFIN, Lucy Lavina Thornton Griffin
PATTERSON — Lucy Lavina “Butch” Thornton Griffin, age 70, of Patterson, passed away Monday (Sept. 8, 2014) at her
residence following a courageous battle with lung cancer, surrounded by her loving children. Born in Nahunta Dec. 15, 1943, she
lived in Hoboken for many years before moving to Patterson 20 years ago. She had been in AA Recovery since 1978 (she was 36
years clean and sober). She worked in the counseling field helping others achieve sobriety for the last 31 years. She enjoyed
fishing, kayaking, plants, animals and just all things outdoors. She was a good cook and loved to eat. She enjoyed spending time
with her family and dearly loved her children and grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Aaron Gaston and Sayde
Connor Thornton, and is also predeceased by her former husband of 27 years, Ray Griffin. Survivors include 2 daughters and a
son-in-law, Patty Griffin, of Patterson, and Rose (Ray) Wissiup, of Artesia, NM; 1 son, Ray Dean Griffin Jr., of Jacksonville, FL; 1
sister and brother-in-law, Harriet (Richard) Brown, of Kingsland; 4 grandchildren, Danielle (Troy) Allen, Konor Page, Noah
Griffin and Isabella Griffin; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Saturday in the Pearson-Dial
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Chapel. The family will receive family and friends at her home, 5769 Owens Road, Patterson. Memorialization will be by
cremation. Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 1625 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, GA 31545 or to the Southeast
Cancer Unit, P.O. Box 2764, Waycross, GA 31502.
GRIFFIN, Malcom Quillan Griffin
Malcom Quillan Griffin, age 71, of Hoboken, passed away Monday (Feb. 9, 2015) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Hoboken, he was the son of Dewey Shafter Griffin Sr. and Macie Altman Griffin. He was also preceded in death by two
brothers, Dewey Shafter Griffin and James Mitchell Griffin, three sisters, Mary Lee McDonald, Margaret Griffin Gunter and
Macie Lavon Grooms. He worked many years for the Brantley County Road Department as a road grader. He was a member of
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting, gardening, fishing and riding the golf cart. He was a man of many words and
never met a stranger. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Huba Clare Tanner Griffin; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Louise
(Donnie) Meeks, of Hoboken, and Romona Sumler, of Waycross; 4 grandchildren, Mae Meeks, Thomas, Becky and Joseph Sumler;
1 sister, Jackie Griffin Dowling, of Garden City; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Wednesday at Mt.
Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Hoboken City Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
GRIFFIN, Marilyn Hackett Griffin
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, June 1, 2011)
Marilyn "Sis" Hackett Griffin, 71, of Homerville, passed away late Sunday May 22, 2011 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She
was born August 3, 1939 in New Castle, PA to the late Hansel Wayne and Esther Pauline (McQuiston) Hackett. She retired as
the bookkeeper of Griffin Trucking. She was a member of Shiloh Congregational Methodist Church and an active member of the
Church Choir and Ladies Prayer Band Ministry. She is preceded in death by a brother, Jack Lynn Hackett. Survivors include her
husband Harry M. Griffin, Sr., of Homerville; two sons & daughter-in-laws, Randy & Tammy Griffin, of Valdosta, amd Harry &
Sherry Griffin, of Stockton; daughter & son-in-law, Pam & Ray Welch, of Homerville; grandchildren: Brooke (Griffin) & Lance
Lehman, Sydney (Griffin) & John Fox, Dalton Griffin, Brittany Welch, Kaylee Griffin, Ashlyn Welch, Levi Griffin, Taylor Griffin;
two brothers & sister-in-laws, Gary & Martha Hackett, of Beaver Falls, PA, and Bob & Betty Hackett, of Wampum, PA; and
special sister, Bonnie Barlow Lanier, of Homerville. Funeral services were Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at the Shiloh Congregational
Methodist Church. Interment was in the Shiloh Church Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home and Music Funeral Services jointly
served the Griffin Family.
GRIFFIN, Martha Brantley Griffin
Martha Brantley Griffin, age 82, of Waycross, died Tuesday (Oct. 20, 2015) at Folkston Park Nursing Home in Folkston after an
extended illness. She was born in Ware County to the late John Bryant Brantley and Farry Faye Brantley. She graduated from
Central High School in Central, SC, and returned to Waycross with her family in 1971. She was a homemaker and also worked
many years as secretary for G&H Logging Company. She was a member of Faith Temple Church, a church her husband and
father-in-law built together. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Griffin, a
daughter, Elizabeth Robin Griffin, one sister, Rebecca Wester, three brothers, Ralph Brantley, Frances Brantley and Edward
Brantley. She is survived by 3 children, Mike (Sabrina) Griffin of Waycross, Dawn Griffin of Larose, LA, Heather Griffin (John)
Hayman of Waycross; 6 grandchildren, Ginger (Shane) Carter, Chuck (Jeana) Griffin, Whitney Griffin, Sydney Griffin, Donavan
Youmans, John Bryant Hayman; seven great-grandchildren, Griffany Carter, Gylan Carter, Kelsey Griffin, Will Griffin, Dalton
Youmans, Hannah Boatright, Harley Drury; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be Friday
in Oakland Cemetery. The family will gather at the home of Mrs. Griffin, 204 Community Drive, Waycross. In lieu of flowers
memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, South Georgia Regional Office, 225 E. Second St., Tifton, GA
31794, or to Heartland Hospice, 664 Scranton Road No. 103, Brunswick, GA 31520. Arrangements are with Miles-Odum Funeral
Home.
GRIFFIN, Mary Alice Griffin
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL February 11, 2015)
Mary Alice Griffin, age 88, of Dowling Park, FL, passed away February 11, 2015, at Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park. Mary
was born February 12, 1926 in Sumter, SC, to Ralph Avin and Lillie (Johnson) Avin. Mrs. Griffin was of the Baptist Faith. Mary
was a LPN for over 50 years. . She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Lillie Avin, and her husband of 52 years Rev.
William Griffin. Mrs. Griffin is survived by her 2 daughter's Linda (Kenny) Adams of Perry, FL and Margaret Bankston of
Brookhaven, MS; 2 sons Michael (Diane) Griffin of Ruskin, FL and Bill (Pam) Griffin, Jr. of Tampa, FL; numerous grandchildren
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and great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Royal Palm Cemetery in St.
Petersburg on Friday, February 13. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
GRIFFIN, Mary Elizabeth Shealey Griffin
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, December 29, 2014)
Mary Elizabeth “Billie” Shealey Griffin, age 86, passed away Monday, December 22, at Lake Park Nursing Home in Madison.
Born and raised in Monticello/Jefferson County, she began her career with Farmers & Merchants Bank in Monticello as one of
the first women employees. After her banking career, she worked for Dr. Hunter and Dr. Ward at Gerry Medical Clinic in
Monticello. After several years in the medical field she worked as Deputy Tax Collector of Jefferson County. She then
transferred to the Department of Motor Vehicles in Tallahassee before retiring in 1990 from the Governor’s Office. Billie was
born September 28, 1928, and lived her childhood years in Lamont where she was baptized at the Lamont Baptist Church. In
1954, she married Louis Capous “Pete” Griffin, Jr., and together they raised their 3 children in Monticello. Billie served as a
Committee Woman for the Jefferson County Democratic Committee, was an active band parent of the Jefferson County High
School marching band and a member of the adult choir at First Baptist Church in Monticello. She was also known for being an
avid Florida Gator fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Capous “Pete” Griffin, Jr.; her parents Lonnie and
Bessie Shealey, Sr.; a brother, Lonnie Shealey, Jr.; and son-in-law, Douglas Collins. She is survived by 1 brother, Reuben
Shealey, of Tallahassee; 1 daughter, Anita Collins, of Monticello; and 2 sons: Wayne (Kathryn) Griffin and Ray (Susanne) Griffin,
of Madison; 7 grandchildren: Danny Collins, Clint Collins, Christopher Griffin, Casey Griffin, Robbie Griffin, Caitlin (Christopher)
Day and Christian Griffin; and 1 great-granddaughter, Peyton Collins. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 27, at the
Beggs Funeral Home Chapel, in Monticello. A graveside service was held immediately afterwards at the Roseland Cemetery in
Monticello. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lamont Baptist Church.
GRIFFIN, Mary Emma Melton Griffin
Mary Emma Melton Griffin, age 85, of Waycross, died Wednesday (Jan. 14, 2015) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities
after a short illness. She was born in Hoboken to the late Floyd Dorse and Bertha Mae Dryden Melton. She lived most of her
life in Hoboken until 2005 when she moved to Baptist Village. She worked as a tobacco farmer, at Reuben Brothers and at King
and Prince Seafood in Brunswick. She was a faithful member of Pierce Chapel United Methodist Church. A loving mother, she
enjoyed fishing, gardening, sewing, farming, raising hogs, church services and was a friend to many. In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by her first husband, Ira Griffin, her second husband, Jessie Crews, son-in-law, Robert “Bobby”
Sigurnjak, granddaughter-in-law, Marlene Crews, three sisters, Rosa Lee, Louise Bell, Georgie Abel, four brothers, Robert
Melton, Jessie Melton, Albert Melton and Henry Melton. Survivors include her daughters, Mallie (Rodney) Strickland, of
Hoboken, Peggy Sigurnjak, of Jacksonville, FL, twin daughters, Francy (Russell) Griffin, of Hoboken, Nancy (William) Bryan, of
Hoboken; 7 grandchildren, Edward Allen Crews of Waycross, Teresa Crews, of Hoboken, Becky Sigurnjak, of Jacksonville, FL,
Rena (Chris) Ramos, of Jacksonville, FL, Kevin (Jaime) Griffin, of Hoboken, Scott (Christina) Griffin, of Hoboken, David
Williams, of Waycross; 4 step-grandchildren, Austin Bryan, of Waycross, Heather (James) Dixon, of Blackshear, Ciara (Tim)
Varnadore, of Blackshear, Seth Bryan, of Blackshear; 16 great-grandchildren; 6 step-great-grandchildren; 2 great-greatgrandchildren; 3 sisters, Mattie (Buddy) Aldridge, of Kingsland, Nancy Lane, of Waycross, Annie Lee, of Fernandina Beach, FL;
numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday at Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in
High Bluff Cemetery. The family will be meeting at the old home place, 13 Silver Lake Road, Hoboken, William and Nancy Bryan’s
home. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
GRIFFIN, Mary Guy Griffin
Mary Sarbina Guy Griffin, 37, died suddenly Sunday morning (June 17, 2012) at her residence. She was a native of Ware County
and resided most of her life here. She was a daughter of the late Jerry Wayne Guy and Mary Janene Taylor Guy Thrift. She
was also preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Wayne Guy Jr. The survivors include her husband, Shon Albert Griffin, of
Patterson; two daughters, Mary Alexis Guy and Sarah Rebekah Griffin, both of Patterson; her brother, Trevis Loren Guy, of
Miami, Fla.; numerous aunts, uncles and other relatives. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Kettle Creek
Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Music Funeral Home Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Music Funeral Home is in
GRIFFIN, Mavis Madgelene Steedley Griffin
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Mavis Madgelene Steedley Griffin, age 83, of Waycross, passed away Friday (April 11, 2014) at her residence. Born in Waycross,
Sept. 20, 1930, she lived in Ware County all of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of the Wahoma Church of God of
Prophecy. She enjoyed fishing and cooking and loved to serve people. She was a daughter of the late Clifford and Emma Boyd
Steedley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Clinton “Snap” Griffin, two daughters, Linda Pittman and Belva
Roberson, two great-grandchildren, Macy Griffin and Destiny Strickland, and all of her brothers and sisters. Survivors include 1
daughter, Donna Cox, of Waycross; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Clint (Dana) Griffin, of Waycross; 11 grandchildren, Micheala
Tate, Lawrence (Clara) Pittman, Mavis Davis, Ellen Cox, Jeffery (Shannon) Cox, Jimmy Roberson, Tammy Edwards, Amy (Rodney)
Strickland, Mac Griffin, Kandy Landrum and Jordan Griffin; 28 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and several
nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral was at Wahoma Church of God of Prophecy. Interment will be in the Piney
Grove Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc. of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
GRIFFIN, Mildred Laurie Altman Griffin
AUGUSTA - Mildred Laurie Altman Griffin, 87, passed away early Sunday morning (Dec. 17, 2006) at University Hospital in
Augusta. A native of Pierce County, she had lived in Augusta for the past year. She was a 1936 graduate of Blackshear High
School and along with her late husband, James Knight Griffin Jr., ran Griffin's Service Station in Patterson for several
decades. A member of the Patterson Baptist Church and the Faith Sunday School Class, Mrs. Griffin would often sing lovely
solos. She also taught kindergarten for two years at Patterson Methodist Church and was a member and past president of the
Patterson Garden Club. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, James Walter and Susie Rice
Altman; one grandson, Jerry Edward "Chipper" Griffin Jr.; one brother, Edgar Altman; and three sisters, Lucille Colvin, Elberta
Handley and Ethyl Goodowns. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, James Knight "Jimmy" III and Betty Griffin, of
Irmo, SC, and Jerry Edward Sr. and Patsy Griffin, of Blackshear; six grandchildren, Teresa Griffin Bowen (Mark), of
Blackshear, Joy Griffin Shirley (Ralph), of Homerville, Sha Griffin Pisowicz (Bill), of Charleston, SC, Lisha Griffin Cain (Ted), of
Bethlehem, GA, James Knight "Jamey" Griffin IV, of Chapin, SC, and Amy Griffin Hopkins (Jeff), of Irmo, SC; 12 greatgrandchildren, Miranda Bowen, Lauren Bowen, Dustin Griffin, Georgia Griffin, Logan Hopkins, Mattox Hopkins, Hannah Shirley,
Amanda Shirley, William Shirley, Kyla Pisowicz, Kinzi Pisowicz and Kade Pisowicz; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A
funeral will be held this afternoon at 3 at Patterson Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Blackshear Cemetery. PearsonTreadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GRIFFIN, Olive Irene Griffin
Olive Irene Griffin, age 73, died Tuesday (Oct. 27, 2015) at her residence. She was a native of Brantley County. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Oliver Moses Griffin and Irene Mittie Lyles Griffin. She was a member of Rehobeth Baptist
Church. Survivors include her 2 daughters, Cheryl (Robert) Carver of Waycross, Carol Sue (Randy) Reddish of Blackshear; 5
grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Violet Letha Thomas of Palatka, FL; and 1 brother, Earl John Griffin Sr., of
Palatka, FL. A funeral will be Thursday at Rehobeth Baptist Church. Burial will be at High Bluff Cemetery. The family request
memorials to be sent to the American Heart Association, 3338 L Country Club Road, PMB 305, Valdosta, GA 31605. Music
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GRIFFIN, Pearlie Mae Britton Griffin
Pearlie Mae Britton Griffin died Monday morning, (May 8, 2006) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after an extended illness.
She was born Aug. 15, 1913 in Pierce County to Calvin Britton and Beatrice Frison Britton. She was the oldest of 12 children.
Four brothers preceded her in death. She received her early education from the schools of Pierce County and graduated from
Lee Street High School, Blackshear. Early in life, Pearlie Mae moved to Atlanta where she met and and married Horace Griffin
who preceded her in death. While living in Atlanta she worked for the Federal Government for 30 years, retiring in 1968. She
was also a barber by trade. After retiring she returned to Blackshear in 1968. She was a member of Greater St. James A.M.E.
Church where she diligently served as an usher for many years. Survivors include four sisters, Anna Britton, of Blackshear, Mae
Ola Young, of Macon, Beulah Britton, of Temple Hill, Md., and Russia Ace of Upper Marball, Md.; three brothers, the Rev.
Wardell Britton, of Atlanta, William J. Britton, of Philadelphia, Pa., and Lee Grant Britton, of Camp Spring, Md.; three sistersin-law and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. A wake will be held on Saturday, at 10 a.m. at
Greater St. James AME Church. The funeral (homegoing celebration) will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Greater St. James AME
Church in Blackshear, with the Rev. Bernard Benson and the Rev. Walter Britton Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh
Cemetery. Brown's Funeral Home of Baxley is assisting the family.
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GRIFFIN, Phoebe Souls Griffin
Phoebe Souls Griffin, age 88, of Nashville, GA passed away Thursday, December 06, 2012 at the Berrien Nursing Center after a
lengthy illness. She was born October 6, 1924 to the late John K. and Rena Mae (Langford) Souls in Irwin County, GA. She was a
member of the Nashville Church of God and had worked at the Berrien County Hospital. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Alva Griffin. Her survivors include a daughter-Margaret NeSmith, of Nashville, GA; a son-Ed & Rose Mullis, of
Orlando, FL; step daughters-Peggy Griffin, of Tifton, GA & Barbara Baker, of Ypsilanti, MI; grandchildren-Linda Mullis & Rena
Rowe; great grandchildren-Carl Andriano, Tammy O'Steen, Kenny Oliver, Jr., & Cody Rowe; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 8, 2012 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services. Music Funeral
Services of Lakeland is serving the Griffin Family.
GRIFFIN, Pleasant Quentin Griffin
Pleasant Quentin Griffin, 90, of Nahunta, died Sunday morning (Aug. 11, 2013) at Bayview Nursing Home where he was a
resident for six years. He was born in Brantley County to the late Moses and Linnie Strickland Griffin. He lived in Brunswick
many years before moving to Waycross in 1990. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and received three bronze stars.
He worked as a plumber and steamfitter. On Jan. 29, 1951, he was initiated in the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 177,
received his 60-year pin in 2011, and is still a member. While living in Brunswick, he was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church
and in Waycross he was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. He always enjoyed growing a vegetable garden and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Gunter Griffin, and his brothers and sisters, Theodore D.
Griffin, Dorothy Davis O’Steen, John Dempsey Griffin, Karen Griffin and Flemon Miller Griffin. Survivors include three
children, Gail Conville, of Brunswick, Glenda (Cesar) Bradham, of Oviedo, FL, and Barry Griffin, of Atlanta; three grandchildren,
Robyn (James) Turch, of Brunswick, Marisa (Earl) Flannery of Oviedo, FL, Holly (Jeff) Wells, of Oviedo, FL; seven greatgrandchildren, Christin (Clint) Kinstle, of Springfield, Candis Harrison, of Brunswick, Joseph (Kim) Harrison, of Sierra Vista, AZ,
Paige Flannery, Conner Flannery, Ryan Wells, all of Oviedo, FL, and Hunter Turch, of Brunswick; five great-great-grandchildren,
Natalie Kinstle, Emily Kinstle, Clay Kinstle, Griffin Harrison and Brayden Harrison; five sisters, Joyce Britt, of Nahunta, Doris
Fewox Beck, of St. Marys, Cora Bell Dowling, of Hoboken, Cathryn (Donald) Strickland, of Townsend, Wanda Hagin, of Hoboken;
and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Wednesday at Pine Ridge Baptist Church in Brunswick.
Burial will be Wednesday at Greenlawn Cemetery in Waycross. Memorial contributions may be made to Bayview Nursing Home,
12884 Cleveland Street West, Nahunta, GA 31553. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
GRIFFIN, Punch Griffin
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, February 25, 1904)
Punch Griffin was shot at Greenville and was instantly killed.
GRIFFIN – Robert Harold Griffin
Robert Harold Griffin, 80, of Brunswick, died Friday (Jan. 6, 2006) in the Forum Health Care Center in Brunswick. He was a
native of Blackshear, and had been a resident of Brunswick for the past 44 years. He was very active in the Ladies Softball
League in Brunswick. He loved fishing and baseball. Survivors are his wife, Jewell Griffin, of Brunswick; four daughters, Peggy
Watson, of Brunswick, Debra Walker, of Brunswick, Connie Simmons, of Waycross, and Dianne Young, of Brunswick; four sons,
Gary Goss, of Atkinson, Larry Goss, of Brunswick, Robert Griffin, of Douglas, and Tony Griffin, of Waycross; a brother, Jack
Griffin, of Brunswick; a sister, Olivia Dixon, of Norcross; 19 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, two great-greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Chapel of the Edo Miller and Sons
Funeral Home with the Rev. Ed Hurst officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be
grandsons and honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Marsha Certain, Dr. A.W. Strickland, Dr. Jack Amie, Thad Bracken and Amos
Whitehead. The family will receive friends at the funeral Home from 3 to 5 Sunday afternoon.
GRIFFIN, Rubin H. Griffin
Rubin H. Griffin, age 77, of Hoboken, died Saturday (Nov. 14, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after a brief
illness. He was born in Brantley County to the late Leon Griffin and Az Walker Griffin. He was a graduate of Southern Technical
College of Marietta. He worked as a civil engineer for the Georgia Department of Transportation where he later retired. He was
a member of Pierce Chapel United Methodist Church in Schlatterville. He was an avid golfer and a member of The Lakes at
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Laura Walker Golf Club. He was also an active race horse owner and breeder for many years. Along with his parents, he was
preceded in death by a daughter, Missy Griffin, a sister, Betty Jane Griffin, and a brother, James Monroe Griffin. He is
survived by 1 daughter, Tammy (Chad) Hassenpflug of Hoboken; 1 son, Wade Leon Griffin (husband, Steve Waters III), of
Jacksonville, FL; 2 grandchildren, Tiffany (Jeremy) Boudreaux, and Taylor Hassenpflug; 1 great-granddaughter, Stella
Boudreaux; 3 brothers, Carswell Griffin of Hoboken, Ronnie (Judy) Griffin of Hoboken, John Griffin of St. Simons Island; the
mother of his children and best friend, Patsy Dean Griffin Gammage of Hoboken; and numerous nieces, nephews and other
relatives. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pierce Chapel United Methodist Church “Cemetery Fund,”
1229 High Bluff Road, Hoboken, GA 31542.
GRIFFIN, S. P. Griffin
Funeral services for S. P. Griffin, former Madison City and County official were held Sunday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial
in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Griffin died Thursday in the Veterans’ Hospital in Lake City, after a long illness. He was born at
Ninety-Six, SC and came here at the age of eleven years, where he spent the rest of his long life. He was a Veteran of the
Spanish-American War. Mr. Griffin served at Madison County tax assessor for nearly twenty years and was engaged in the
livestock business and was also a public auctioneer for many years. He also services as City Clerk for several years and was a
member of the School Board for two terms. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lula Mae Griffin, of Madison; one daughter, Mrs.
Lucious Williams, of Kissimmee; two sons, S. P. Griffin, Jr., of Orlando and Wesley Griffin, of Orlo-Vista; two brothers, O. H.
Griffin, of Fredericksburg, TX; and Joe Griffin, of Miami; one sister, Mrs. L. R. Jones, of Memphis, TN; eight grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren.
GRIFFIN, Sally Griffin
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate February 22nd, 2012)
Sally Griffin, 77, died February 13, 2012 at her home in the Allenville Community of Berrien County, GA. She was last child born
to Solomon M (Soddie) and Rachel Faulk Greene, having been born in their home in the Poplar Springs area of eastern Berrien
County. During her adult life she lived with her husband and children in the Dr. Phillips area of Orlando, FL, Lakeland, FL, and
for nearly thirty years in and around Frostproof, FL. She was beautician by trade, she work in Gwen’s Beauty Shop and Mary’s
Beauty Shop both in Frostproof. She had been a Brownie Girl Scout leader while living in Lakeland and a member of the VFW
Auxiliary in Frostproof. Her greatest joy was volunteering for Hospice of South Georgia. She was a member of Hope Baptist
Church in Nashville, GA where she surely enjoyed serving her Lord. In addition to her husband, Carson Griffin, and her parents
she is predeceased by brothers Noah Green, Floyd Green, Erman Green, George Green, Monroe Greene, John Green, Houston
Greene, Roscoe (Rock) Greene, Marcus Greene, Ed Green, Julius Clark, and Henry Clark. She also follows sisters Ellen Temples,
Loraine Shockley, Lois Eiss, and Mary Exum in death. She is survived by sons Marty Griffin of Allenville, and Jimmy Griffin
(CeCe) of Alapaha and daughter Jane Griffin (Rene Navarro) of Lake Wales, FL; 1 sister, Wonnie Brogdon of Valdosta, GA; a
special grandson who was the joy of her life, Ricardo Navarro. She also leaves 2 additional grandchildren Cricket Stone and
Joshua Youngblood and 3 great-grandchildren Chevy Stone, Diesel Stone and, Justin Pate. Funeral services were Thursday,
February 16 at Music Funeral Services of Lakeland and burial followed in Poplar Springs Church Cemetery. The family request in
Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of South Georgia and The Care of Hope Baptist Church in Nashville, GA. Music
Funeral Services of Lakeland, GA is serving the family.
GRIFFIN, Sherri Ann Griffin
Sherri Ann Griffin, 51, died Tuesday (Nov. 12, 2013) at her residence in Blackshear after an extended illness. She was a native
of Ware County and lived most of her life in Pierce County. She was a member of West Carswell Baptist Church. She was the
daughter of the late Roy Griffin. Survivors include her mother, Annette Bailey Griffin, of Blackshear; one brother, Clint Griffin
(wife, Shelley) of Blackshear; one sister, Terri Johnson, of Blackshear; one niece, Kayla Griffin; three nephews, Brady Griffin,
Josh Beverly and Dylan Tanner; one great-niece, Journey Beverly; numerous aunts, uncles and other relatives. A funeral will be
Thursday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Carswell Baptist
Church or Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.
GRIFFIN, Shirley Ann Roberson Griffin
Shirley Ann Roberson Griffin, age 72, of Waycross, passed away Sunday (March 9, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in
Waycross surrounded by her family, following an extended illness. Born in Waycross April 13, 1941, she lived in Offerman for
many years before moving to Waycross in the late ’70s. She was a 1959 graduate of Patterson High School and in 1960 she
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married her high school sweetheart, Clinton “Clint” Griffin, and became a military wife. After traveling to seven different
countries, she and her husband settled down in Waycross. Over the years, she worked for Friedman’s Jeweler’s, Singleton
Furniture and Lindsey Optical. She was a member of Sweat Memorial Baptist Church where she was in the Faithful Servants
Sunday school class. She loved her church and church family and was very active in several church activities. She was preceded
in death by her father, James Roberson. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Clint Griffin, of Waycross; a daughter,
Brenda Griffin, of Waycross; a son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Diane Griffin, of Blackshear; her mother and step-father,
Helen Lucas and Donald Boss, of Jesup; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Wanda and Kenny Sellers, of Hortense, and Mary and
Jim Googe, of Hoboken; a brother, Jessie Roberson, of Blackshear; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral
will be held Thursday at Sweat Memorial Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Offerman Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral
Home, Inc. of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
GRIFFIN, Sidney George Griffin
Sidney George Griffin 37 of Thomasville died July 27, 2010 in Pavo, GA. He was born on August 28, 1972 in Thomasville, GA. A
Memorial Service will be held Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home. He was self-employed in construction,
a member of the Dawson Street Baptist Church and attended Thomas County Central High School. Survivors include Mary
Hardwick Griffin, his wife of Thomasville; a son Logan Griffin, of Thomasville; his mother Jeri Griffin, of Tallahassee, FL; his
father George W. Griffin, of Thomasville; his step-mother Michelle A. Griffin, of Thomasville, a sister Natalie Wright, of
Tampa, FL; a brother-in-law Jamie Wright, of Tampa, FL; Martha Durst, maternal grandmother of Lyons, GA; Mr. and Mrs.
Louie Hicks, paternal grandparents of Thomasville; stepsons Baily Welch, Stepson and Cooper Welch, Stepson both of
Thomasville; a nephew Greyson C. Griffin, of Thomasville and numerous aunts and uncles , stepbrothers and sisters. He was
preceded in death by Thomas O. Griffin, his paternal grandfather.and Jack Durst, maternal grandfather In Lieu of Flowers,
memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society South Atlantic Division, Inc. Attn: Memorial Gifts, 4240 Park Place Ct,
Glen Allen, VA 23060 www.cancer.org
GRIFFIN, Terri Gillis Griffin
Terri Gillis Griffin, 48, passed away Sunday (July 22, 2012) at her residence. She was born Oct. 22, 1963 in Jacksonville, FL to
the late Edward Baker and Frances Inman Gillis. She was a homemaker. Survivors are one daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany L.
and Josh Rowan, Homerville; two sons, Adam Lashley, Homerville, and Jimmy Thomas, Waycross; two sisters, Robin Gillis
O’Berry, Manor, and Amber Gillis Tuten, Blackshear; one brother, John Gillis, Enigma; one uncle, Jimmy Inman, Waycross; four
grandchildren, Rachel Pittman, Austin Lashley, Alysa Lashley and Andrew Lashley, all of Homerville; and several other relatives.
A memorial service will be held Thursday at two o’clock in the chapel of Roundtree Funeral Home. The family will receive friends
at her daughter’s residence, 84 N. Mary Street, Homerville, today from 6 until 8p.m. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of
the arrangements.
GRIFFIN, Thomas Coleman Griffin, Sr.
Thomas Coleman Griffin, Sr., aged 60, prominent Tallahassee merchant, died Sunday at Johnson’s Hospital after a brief illness.
Mr. Griffin was born in Ninety-Six, SC, January 26, 1885. During the early part of his life he was in business in Valdosta, GA.
He went to Tallahassee in 1937 from Jacksonville, where he was associated with Cohen Brothers. At the time of his death he
was assistant manager of the P. W. Wilson Company. Funeral services were held Tallahassee. A brother, Mr. S. P. Griffin, of
Madison survives.
GRIFFIN, Virginia Ruth Harper Griffin
Mrs. Virginia Ruth Harper Griffin, age 79, of Wray, GA passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at Coffee Regional Medical
Center, Douglas, GA. Mrs. Griffin, a native of Coffee County, GA was born on December 10, 1930. She was the daughter of the
late Dennis A. and Rachel Sarah Butler Harper and the widow of the late George Ashley Griffin. Funeral services were
Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Bushnell Chapel. Burial followed in the New Hope Church Cemetery near Ambrose, GA. Survivors
include: daughter: Catherine (Bruce) White of Douglas, GA; son: Frank (Verdie) Griffin of Ambrose, GA; grandchildren: LeRoy
Griffin, Lynn Gaskins, Ashley Griffin, Lee Anderson, Sarah A. Goodman and Joseph G. White; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 greatgreat-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Mrs. W. C. Griffin, mother of Mr. S. P. Griffin of this city, died Sunday morning, March 7, in Memphis, TN, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Luther Jones, who before her marriage was Miss Eloise Griffin. Mrs. Griffin lived in Valdosta, GA for many
years and was known and loved by a wide circle of friends there. Before her marriage she was the daughter of the late Major
and Mrs. J. L. White, a prominent South Carolina family. After Mr. Griffin’s death in 1932 Mrs. Griffin left Valdosta to make
her home with her daughter in Memphis. She is survived by five children. Besides Mrs. Jones there are four sons. They are: S.
P. Griffin, Madison; O. H. Griffin, Chattanooga; J. E. Griffin, Miami; and T. C. Griffin, of Tallahassee. Funeral services were held
Tuesday morning at Sineath’s Funeral Home, Valdosta. Interment was in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
GRIFFIN, Walter “Glynn” Griffin
Dr. Walter “Glynn” Griffin, 59, of Waycross, died late Tuesday night (June 12, 2012) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Waycross, he was the son of Walter Raleigh and Vermell Moore Griffin. He was also preceded in death by a special aunt,
Ollie Mae Crews. He was a 1970 honor graduate from Brantley County High School. During his high school track career he won
several state records for shot putting and also won the Southeast Conference for shot putting. He became an undergraduate in
1974 with an athletic scholarship and was a world class shot putter but chose veterinarian college instead. In 1978, he
graduated with honors from the University of Georgia, College of Veterinarian Medicine and was also an alumnus of the
University of Georgia. He was a member of Omega Tau Sigma Veterinary Fraternity and was inducted into the Blue Key honor
society in 1974. He was a dedicated donor and supporter of the College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Georgia.
He was a relief veterinarian for 10 or more practices in the surrounding counties and was a mentor to veterinarian students and
graduates for the past 10 years. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jessica Griffin Chakraborty (Dev), of New York,
NY; a brother, Roy Griffin, of King William, Va.; a sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Jimmy Woodard, of Hoboken; a special
uncle, Eldon Crews, of Hoboken; three nephews, Tim Woodard and Jim Woodard, of Hoboken, and Phillip Griffin, of King William,
VA; a special friend and associate, Dr. Rick Stobaeus, of Brunswick; and many cousins and a host of friends. Visitation will be
held after the service Saturday at Mt. Calvary Church social hall in Hoboken. A graveside service will be held Saturday morning
at 11 at Mt. Calvary Church Cemetery in Hoboken. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Rick Stobaeus, Ronald and Terry Jacobs,
Gary Cason and Larry and Terry Crews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Mt. Calvary Church building fund, 2738 Mt.
Calvary Road, Hoboken, GA. 31542; or the Salvation Army in memory of Dr. Walter Glynn Griffin. Arrangements are with Frye
Funeral Home, Nahunta.
GRIFFIN, Wanda Allen Griffin
BACHLOTT — Wanda “Diane” Allen Griffin, age 61, of Bachlott in Brantley County, died Thursday (Sept. 17, 2015) at Southeast
Georgia Health System after an extended illness. Born in Ludowici, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Aline Dyal Allen.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Allen, Larry J. Allen and David Michael Allen. She was a homemaker
and a member of Youngs Island Community Church of God in McIntosh where she was the secretary for 35 years. She loved
spending time with her family and being a grandma to her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Joe Griffin of Bachlott;
2 sons and 1 daughter-in-law, Jeffrey L. Griffin and Carl (April) Griffin, all of Bachlott; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Sherry
(Ausencio) Rebollo of Bachlott; 6 grandchildren, Jeffrey Griffin Jr., Emily Griffin, Andrew Rebollo, Alex Rebollo, Little Jody
Griffin, J. C. Griffin and one on the way; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Elizabeth (Lamar) Crews of Riverside Community, and
Dora Allen of Hickox; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Sunday at Bachlott Community Church.
Burial will follow in Bachlott Church Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
GRIFFIN, William Marvin Griffin
Dr. William Marvin Griffin, age 92, of Johnson City, TN, passed away Wednesday (Sept. 3, 2014) at his daughter’s home. He was
born in Fort Mudge, April 3, 1922. His family moved to their farm in Schlatterville on Christmas Eve 1925. “Bill” was the
youngest son of the late Alfred Matthew and Elizabeth Taylor Griffin. He was “Marvin” to the Griffin family, “Griff” in the
Navy, “Bill” to Norma, friends and family elsewhere, “William” for some, “Dad” to his three children and “Grandpa” to his six
grandchildren. He served in the United States Navy during WWII, first as a medical corpsman, then dental technician. It was
during this time that he decided to pursue dentistry as a career. He was stationed in the Brooklyn Naval Yard for a short while
where he met his future wife, Norma Murphy. Bill and Norma married in Brooklyn, NY, June 15, 1946. They relocated to Atlanta
where he attended Emory University Dental School and practiced dentistry for more than 40 years. They raised their 3
children in Atlanta and later became delighted and devoted grandparents to their 6 grandchildren. They moved to Johnson City,
TN, in January 1998. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Murphy Griffin, of Brooklyn, NY,
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and siblings, Alton Griffin, of Waycross, and Royce Griffin, of Jacksonville, FL. Those left to cherish his memory include his
children, Judy Griffin (Charles F. Jr.,) McCook, Patricia A. Griffin, David M. (Carol King-Griffin) Griffin; grandchildren, Nora
McCook, Meredith McCook, Austin McCook, Ellie Griffin, Kelsey Griffin and Mitchell Griffin; 3 sisters in-law, Mildred Griffin, of
Jacksonville, Gloria Mazza, of Atlanta, and Mamie Murphy, of Columbus; and his nieces and nephews in Georgia, Forrest Griffin
and Lynnell (BB) Williams; in Florida, Cherry (Sammy) Fulford, Holly (Steven) Ferber, Debbie Griffin; in New York, Denise
Schanck and Gerard Denk (Louise); in North Carolina, Barbara Kolesar; and in Ohio, Kevin (Julie) Murphy, Dennis (Ellen) Murphy,
Maureen Buckner, Kathleen Martin, Eileen (Joe) Estepp, Joseph (Annette) Murphy Jr., Sheila Murphy and Jennifer (Pat)
Millenbaugh. A memorial service will be held at High Bluff Cemetery in Hoboken in November. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests any memorial contributions be given in memory of Bill to the High Bluff Cemetery Fund, c/o Billy J. Lee, Route 8, Box
428, Waycross, GA 31503 or the Brantley County Historical and Preservation Society P.O. Box 1096, Nahunta, GA 31553.
Tetrick Funeral & Cremation Services, 3001 Peoples St., Johnson City, TN 37604 (423) 610-7171, is honored to serve the
Griffin family.
GRIFFIN, William O. Griffin
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, February 3, 2015)
Graveside services for William O. "Billy" Griffin, of Thomasville, are Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at Laurel Hill Cemetery. His
nephews Richard Barnhart and Clifford Barnhart will officiate. Mr. Griffin died Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Archbold Memorial Hospital.
Born Sept. 10, 1930, in Thomasville, he was the son of the late Clyde Albert Griffin and Aubrey Mae Campbell Griffin. He is a
graduate of Thomasville High School and a retired sheet metal fabricator. He was married to Betty Rozinak Griffin who
preceded him in death. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict where he received the Korean Service
Medal with six Bronze Stars, He also received the Korean War Cross of Military Service from the United Daughters of the
Confederacy. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include brother and sister-in-law, Donald (Gertrude) Griffin; nephews,
Charlton (Alston) Griffin, Donald Griffin Jr., Tommy Griffin; a niece, Penny Griffin Gaskins all of Thomasville; and a number of
other out of town nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Johnny Burl Griffin,
Clyde A. Griffin, Harold Griffin; sisters, Mable Taylor, Florence Douglas and Sara Barnhart. The family will receive friends at
the home of Donald Griffin, 706 Crabapple Drive, Thomasville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your
choice.
GRIFFIN, Winton Harold Griffin
Winton Harold Griffin, 76, of Waycross, died Wednesday (Dec. 11, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an
illness. He was born in Ware County to the late Noah and Georgia Carter Griffin and lived all of his life here. He began working
in the shoe factory, then worked for Waycross plumbing for many years and worked last at the Ware Hotel and YMCA in air
conditioning and maintenance. He was an avid bird watcher, loved watching NASCAR Racing and helped sponsor a race car early
in his life along with his brothers. He could fix anything and always enjoyed fishing. His first priority was his family and he
always loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by two brothers, Dave Griffin and Justin Griffin, and one sister, Doris Aldridge. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Edna
Cox Griffin of Waycross; 3 daughters, Janie Elaine Day of Blackshear, Susan Morgan of Waycross, and Marie Griffin Morgan of
Waycross; 6 grandchildren, April Michelle (Derrick) Roberson, Elana (James) Dorns, William Day Jr., George Winton Morgan,
Sarah Mae Fullard, Melody (Tony) Phillips, all of Waycross; 10 great-grandchildren, Sophie, Cameron Ross, Jessie, Callie, Teagan,
Austin, A.J., Devin, Landon, Pressley and expecting the 11th; 3 brothers, Frank (Sue) Griffin, Talmadge (Carol) Griffin, Ben
(Robin) Griffin, all of Waycross; 4 sisters, Becky Bolden, of Blackshear, Wanda (Marlyon) Steedley, of Manor, Mary Griffin, of
Waycross, Sharon Bateson, of Homerville; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be held
Saturday morning at Piney Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
GRIFFIS, Allen Nicholas Griffis
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, September 28, 2011)
Mr. Allen Nicholas Griffis, 71, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011, at his residence following a short illness. Mr. Griffis
was born January 30, 1940, in Homerville, to the late Samuel Leland Griffis and LuMae Pittman Griffis. He was a retired log
truck driver for C & M Logging Company. Survivors are one daughter and son-in-law of Scarlet Diane and Jerry Riggins, of
Pearson; two sons and daughters-in-law; Jessie Leland and Colleen Griffis of Pearson and Charles Allen and Melissa Joy Griffis
of Millwood; two sisters, Minnie Jean Kelly of Valdosta and Willie Mae Saylor of MacClenny, FL; 10 grandchildren; four great
grandchildren and several other relatives. Services for Mr. Griffis were held Wednesday, September 21, 2011 the Lighthouse
Assembly of God. Interment was in the Ramah Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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GRIFFIS, Beulah Mae Griffis
HOMERVILLE — Beulah Mae Griffis, 94, died Wednesday morning (Sept. 7, 2005) at her daughter's residence in White
Springs, Fla. A native and lifelong residence of Clinch County, she worked at Clinch County Elementary School lunchroom until
retirement. She was the daughter of the late James and Arrie Touchton Shirley. She was also preceded in death by her
husband, Hubert Dixon Griffis, and two daughters, Eloise (Shorty) Christopher and Amileta Mikell. Survivors are her daughter,
Nancey Dephene Barnes of White Spring, Fla,; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Addie Bell Cason of Stockbridge, Emily Smith
of Lawrenceville and Mildred (Sidney) Smith of Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother and sister-in-law, Frank (Vertice) Shirley of
Stark, Fla.; also seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral will be held Saturday
at 2 p.m. at Arabia Primitive Baptist Church. Interment will be in Ramah Cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral home
where the family will receive friends Friday night from 6 to 8. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Griffis family.
GRIFFIS, Billy Griffis
Well-known accountant of 50 years, Billy Griffis, 81, died Monday morning (Dec. 28, 2009) at his residence after an extended
illness. He was born in Fargo to the late Eugene Griffis and Myrtis Evans Griffis. He was a self-employed CPA who owned his own
firm since 1982. Prior to his self-employment, he was employed with Fulton Federal Savings & Loan, and prior to that he was
employed with the H. H. Burnett Company. He was appointed by Gov. Joe Frank Harris to serve on the Georgia State Board of
Accountancy, and served in this position for four years. He was also a member of the National Society of Public Accountants. He
was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waycross. He loved his clients like they were family and was never too busy to
listen to their stories. Mr. Griffis was a wonderful man. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Gertrude Inman
Griffis. Survivors include one daughter, Dawn Griffis (Todd Wheeler), of Waycross; three sons, William I. Griffis (Eileen), of
Statesboro, Terry L. Griffis (Delane), of Woodstock, and Kevin V. Griffis, of Waycross; seven grandchildren, Brad Griffis
(Susan), of Lawrenceville, Greg Griffis (Ellie), of Roswell, Kristin Combs (Jason), of Brunswick, Harrison Griffis, of Atlanta,
Dustin Griffis, of Tifton, Lindsey Griffis, of Montgomery, Ala., and Megan Stewart (Jamie). of Waycross; one stepgrandson,
Jason Wheeler. Of Waycross; five great-grandchildren; and two more due in the next few weeks; several nieces and nephews. A
funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery. The
family will receive friends 1 until 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
GRIFFIS, Christine Griffis
Christine Griffis, age 75, passed away Tuesday (April 7, 2015) at Wayne Memorial Hospital under the care of Hospice of South
Georgia. A resident of Jesup for the past 45 years, she was born Oct. 3, 1939, in Douglas, to the late Lucille and Lester Jewell.
She was a loving and devoted mother and homemaker who enjoyed fishing and watching wrestling on television in her spare time.
In addition to her parents, her husband, Willard Griffis, preceded her in death. Survivors include her 3 daughters, Celia
Ferguson of Orlando, FL, Renee Goodman of Midway, and Leslie Goodman (husband, Felipe Martinez) of Screven; 2 sons, Robert
Goodman and Ronald Harvey Griffis both of Jesup; 2 brothers, Milton Jewell of Douglas, and J.H. (Cherry) Jewell of Waycross;
one sister, Louellen Jewell of Waycross; 6 grandchildren, Justin, Tashma, Jeremy, Jessica, Dana and Ashley; 3 greatgrandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. A private memorial service will be held at a
later date. Remembrances may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 1625 Sunset Boulevard, Jesup, GA 31545. Howard & Jones
Funeral Home of Jesup is serving the family.
GRIFFIS, Elizabeth F. Griffis
Elizabeth F. Griffis, age 88, died Thursday (July 10, 2014) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House following a short illness. She was a
native of Wayne County but lived most of her life in Ware County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sylvester
Griffis Sr., a son, Joe D. Griffis, and her parents, Willie Lenard Fulton and Addie Mitchell Fulton, five sisters and brothers,
Eddis Fulton Landon, Myrtice Westberry, Luease Blanton, Willie Lee Fulton and Milton Fulton. She was a member of the Seventh
Day Adventist Church. Survivors include 2 sons, Charles S. (Carolyn) Griffis Jr., of Covington, and Keith D. (Angie) Griffis, of
Brantley County; 5 grandchildren, Shane, Kile, Samie, Hannah and Jace Griffis; and 2 great-grandchildren, Jayde and Stetson
Smith; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Sunday in the chapel of Music Funeral Home. Burial will
be in Oakland Cemetery.
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Elton Griffis, age 74 of Broxton, passed away Monday, June 6, 2011, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended
illness. Mr. Griffis was born on April 17, 1937 to the late Elmon and Rilda Morgan Griffis in Douglas. He was the owner/operator
of a convenience store and he attended the Broxton Church of God. Survivors include a wife, Marie Graham Griffis of Broxton;
son, Greg (Angie) Griffis of Douglas; daughters, Janet (Louie) Strom of Broxton; Tammy (Michael) Bassett of Savannah; and
Della Deal of Broxton; sisters, Mary Lou Day of Douglas; Carolyn Woods of Columbus; and Evelyn Anderson of Cottageville, SC;
brothers, Glen Coleman Griffis, Aden Griffis and Larry Griffis, all of Douglas; 9 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the Broxton Church of God. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Sims
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
GRIFFIS, George Owen Griffis
HOMERVILLE — George Owen Griffis, age 82, passed away Saturday (Nov. 21, 2015) at Clinch Health Care, Homerville,
surrounded by his loving family, following an extended illness. He was born Aug. 29, 1933, in Homerville, to the late Arthur
Griffis and Estella Highsmith Griffis. He was retired from the State of Georgia Department of Transportation. He was a
member of the Masonic Lodge No. 224, the New Pine Grove Southern Congregational Methodist Church and was a proud
supporter of Clinch County athletics. He enjoyed attending football, basketball and baseball games of the Clinch County
Panthers until declining health forced him to stopped going. He enjoyed drinking coffee with his Huddle House buddies every
afternoon and fishing at Lake Verne. He was preceded in death by five sisters, Rheuma Griffis, Mae G. Booth, Inez G. Bennett,
Thelma G. Maxwell and Lunette G. Ritch, and three brothers, J. T. Griffis, Jack Griffis and Elroy Griffis. “Papa George’s” main
purpose and love of his life was his family — children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors are his wife, Sarah
Teston Griffis; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Karla (Wade) Daniel and Kristi (Jim) Dickerson; 1 step-son, Clay Lloyd; 1 sister,
Rubye Griffis Sims; 4 grandchildren, Ryan (Tina) Daniel, Chase (Brooklyn) Daniel, Trey Dickerson and KristiAnna Dickerson; 4
great-grandchildren, Grayson Daniel, Cathryn Daniel, Braelyn Daniel and Nora Daniel; 1 step-grandson, Clayton Lloyd, all of
Homerville; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Wednesday at New Pine Grove
Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Pine Forest Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge
of the arrangements.
GRIFFIS, Jeanette Lanier Griffis
Mrs. Jeanette Lanier Griffis, 85, of Fargo, entered the presence of the Lord after a sudden illness, Monday, June 20, 2011, in
the Clinch Memorial Hospital Comfort Care Hospice with her family at her side. Mrs. Griffis was born, August 9, 1925 in Clinch
County, the only daughter of the late, Josh and Leota Leviton Lanier. Her grandparents were the late Benjamin Leviton and
Isabella “Belle” Burnett. She was a member of the Edith Baptist Church. She received her education at Clinch County High
School. She loved to study her Bible, needlework and cooking. She truly loved her family, her church and her community. For the
last 25 years she hosted a community Bible study and Prayer group at her home each week. The three words that describe her
are Faith, Family and Friends. She was a precious “Mama” to her children and a loving “Dede” to her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She truly left a legacy of love that will remain forever in the hearts of her family. She was preceded in death by
her husband of 53 years, John Everal “Bud” Griffis and a son, Josh Dion Griffis, Sr. Survivors are three children, John Lanier
Griffis Sr. (Emily) of Fargo, Sharon G. Cribbs (Paul) of Valdosta and Claire G. McMillan (Jimmy) of Douglas; nine grandchildren,
John Griffis, Jr. (Bonnie), Emily Ann Levings (Al), Paul Cribbs Jr., Justin Cribbs (Stacy), Jennifer Cooper (Lee), Jacob McMillan,
Jim McMillan, Dion Griffis (Emily) and Wilson Griffis (Betsy); 13 great-grandchildren, Lanier Griffis, Dallas Griffis, Staten
Levings, Lindsey Levings, Elizabeth Cribbs, Ainsley Cribbs, Callie Cooper, Blaine Cooper, Josh Griffis, Cade Griffis, Will Griffis,
Carter Griffis and Ellie Grace Griffis, and several other relatives. Services for Mrs. Griffis were held Wednesday, June 22,
2011 at 11 a.m. from the Edith Baptist Church, Fargo. Interment was in the Fargo Memorial Cemetery. Flowers were accepted or
donations could be made to the Edith Baptist Church Building Fund. Roundtree Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements.
GRIFFIS, Joe Griffis
Joe “J.D.” Griffis, 60, passed away Sunday (Jan. 19, 2014). A celebration of his life will be held Friday at Macon Memorial Park
Funeral Home. He was born in Waycross, son of the late Charles S. Griffis and Elizabeth F. Griffis. He trained saddlebred
horses for more than 20 years and his favorite hobby was riding Harley Davidsons. He was a captain with the Georgia State
Patrol, Region 6, in Forsyth, for 12 years. He was a devoted and loving father, son, brother and uncle. He is survived by his
children, Samie Griffis, of Macon, Hannah Griffis, of Macon; his mother, Elizabeth F. Griffis, of Waycross; brothers, Keith
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(Angie) Griffis, of Hoboken, Charles (Carolyn) Griffis, of Covington; 2 nieces, Shane and Kile Griffis; and a nephew, Jace Griffis.
Arrangements are with Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home.
GRIFFIS, John Randall Griffis Jr.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — John Randall “John R.” Griffis Jr., 58, of Patterson, passed away Saturday (April 6, 2013) at Community
Hospice Center for Caring at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Born in Blackshear Oct. 20, 1954, he lived in Atlanta for many years
before moving to Patterson in 1998. He was an EMT at the Pierce County Hospital and was in the first paramedic class in the
state of Georgia. He worked as an LPN at Memorial Hospital in Waycross for several years. He also worked for Byers
Engineering in Atlanta as an engineer. Later he went to work for BellSouth as an engineer which is now AT&T. He loved to work
on computers, flying remote controlled helicopters with his grandson, Carter, and also had a love for photography. He was a
member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and was a son of the late John Randall Sr. and Vivian Latrell Mosley Griffis. He was also
preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Martha Griffis Sellers and Troy Sellers.Survivors include his wife of 38
years, Jan Taylor Griffis, of Patterson; his daughter, Erin Griffis Mattox, of Patterson (fiance Ethan Crews, of Nahunta); his
grandson, Carter Mitchell Mattox, of Blackshear; his mother and father-in-law, Peggy and Edward Taylor, of Patterson; two
sisters-in-law, Pam Walker, of Patterson, and Debbie Taylor, of Jacksonville, FL; two brothers-in-laws, Bubba Taylor, of
Jacksonville, FL, and Jamie (Tina) Taylor, of Blackshear; two nieces, DeeAnna Walker and Mikayla Taylor; four nephews, Jerry
(Beth) Sellers, Brent Walker, Matthew Taylor and Taylor Thrift; a special childhood friend, Bob Courson, of Blackshear; and
several other relatives. The funeral will be held Tuesday at the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be in the Blackshear
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501 or to the Southeast Cancer
Unit, P.O. Box 2764, Waycross, GA 31502. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
GRIFFIS, Lizzie Alice Griffis
Lizzie Alice Griffis, 81, of Blackshear, died Friday (Nov. 15, 2013) at the Pierce County Nursing Home following an extended
illness. She was born Feb. 11, 1932 in Screven, to the late Lonnie Melton and Mattie Viola Thornton Griffis. She lived in K’ville
most of her life before moving to Blackshear in the early 90’s. She had farmed with her family for many years, but retired from
the school nutrition department at Fourth District Elementary School in the Appling County School System. She was a longtime
faithful member of Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers
and sister-in-law, Elder Ivey and Lula Griffis and Luther Griffis, her sisters and brothers-in-law, Agnes and Rufus Lightsey,
Fannie and Seatten Herrington, and Thelma and Vernon Murray, and a special niece, Glenda Cason. She is survived by her nieces
and nephews, J.E. (Sara Joyce) Griffis of Hazlehurst; Ronnie (Sue) Griffis of Bonaire; Gwen (Larry) Riggins of Fitzgerald;
Wendell Cason of Patterson; Jeanette (Homer Lee) Johnson of Ellabell; Howard (Joanie) Herrington of Baxley; Albert (Kathy)
Herrington of Baxley; Ray (Mary) Lightsey of Jesup; Mattie Griffis of Jesup; Gene (Gwenell) Lightsey of Jesup; Jerry (Ruth)
Lightsey of Surrency; Larry (Cheryl) Lightsey of Odum; Veda Nell (Earl) Griffis of Odum; Robert (Rosalyn) Murray of Screven;
and Tena (Gerald) Hart of Blackshear; and many great-nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will take place Sunday at
Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Wayne County with burial in the Church Cemetery. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in
GRIFFIS, Margaret Elizabeth McSwain Griffis
Margaret Elizabeth McSwain Griffis, 82, passed away Wednesday (Aug. 4, 2010) in the Clinch Memorial Hospital, Homerville,
following an extended illness. She was born Nov. 27, 1927 in Bacon County to the late Norman Elzie McSwain and Ida Lee Tucker
McSwain. She had lived in Clinch County most of her life, was retired from B'Way and was a member of the New Vision Church
of God. She was the widow of Horace Clinton Griffis Sr. and was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Jessica Parr.
Survivors are three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Nell Griffis Stanko, of Spartanburg, SC, Marie and Sammy Parr, of Fargo,
and Teresa and Harry Thrift, of Homerville; one son and daughter-in-law, Horace Clinton "Snooky" and Laurelle Griffis, of
Homerville:nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives. The funeral will be held Saturday at 11
a.m. at New Vision Church of God. Interment will be in the Pine Forest Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6
until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The body will be carried to the church one hour prior to the services. Sympathy may be
expressed by signing the online registry at www.roundtreefuneralhome.net Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Griffis
Family.
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Mary Ardelia Woodard Griffis, 97, of Waycross died early Friday morning (July 15, 2011) at her residence after an illness. She
was born in Waycross to the late General Gordon Woodard and Georgia F. Justice Woodard. She made Ware County her home
for all of her life. She was a homemaker and a charter member of Woodard Chapel Southern Congregational Methodist Church.
She loved her family and spending time with them. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, H. O.
Griffis, and her brothers and sisters, Lonnie Woodard, Oscar Woodard, Andy Woodard, Mattie Woodard, Willie Woodard,
Corine Woodard and Cuthbert W. Adams. Survivors include her son, Junior Griffis (wife Teresa), of Waycross; a granddaughter,
Rebecca G. Cox (husband Brad), of Waycross; two grandsons, Kelly Griffis (wife Kimberly), of Waycross, Kevin Griffis (wife
Dawn), of Waycross; her precious great-grandchildren, Gracie Cox, Lizzie Cox, Katelyn Griffis, Kandice Griffis, Ashleigh Griffis,
Austin Griffis; sister-in-law, Rutha Mae Griffis, of Blackshear; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear
friends. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Sunday at Woodard Chapel Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Burial will follow in
Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening at her residence 3670 Brunswick Highway, Waycross;
beginning at 4 p.m. Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com.
GRIFFIS, Melva Viru Delk Griffis
Mrs. Melva Viru Delk Griffis, 84, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2013 in the Clinch HealthCare Center, following an extended
illness. Mrs. Griffis was born October 11, 1928 in Clinch County, to the late Tharp Edward Delk and Mary Jane Herrin Delk and
had lived in Clinch County all of her life. She was a homemaker, and attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
Pearson Ward. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Franklin Griffis; two sons, Billy Franklin Griffis and Ted
Wayne Griffis; three sisters,: Rosa Lee Smith, Ollie Mae Swearingen and Edna Fitchett; and three brothers, T. E. Delk, A.V.
Delk and George Raymond Delk. Survivors are one daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn Viru and Donnie Carter of Alma, GA; six sons
and daughters-in-law, Bobby Merle and Gloria Griffis of Townsend, MA, Eddie and Brenda Griffis, Tiny and Janie Griffis,
Stanley and Loretta Griffis all of Homerville, Ray and Jackie Conner and Donnie and Gloria Conner of Sylvania, GA; three
brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy Lucas Delk, Henry Bruce and Carolyn Delk, both of Homerville and Ed Rivers and Hazel Delk of
Lake City, FL; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and
other relatives. Funeral services for Mrs. Griffis were held Saturday, August 3, 2013 at the Roundtree Funeral Home.
Interment was in the Lang Country Church Cemetery.
GRIFFIS, Norman Artis Griffis
HOMERVILLE - Norman Artis "Pudden" Griffis, 84, passed away Monday (July 14, 2008) at his residence. He was born May 27,
1924, in Waycross to the late Jack Randell Griffis and Lola Dukes Griffis. He was self-employed as a drywall installer. He was a
member of Trinity Baptist Church, the Senior Citizens Center and Camp Branch Hunting Club. He was a veteran of the U.S.
Army during WWII. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert L. Griffis; and one son, Timmy Griffis. Survivors include
two daughters and sons-in-law, Vana and Allen Bennett, of DuPont, and Judi and Steve Wooten, of Climax; three sons and a
daughterin-law, Norman A. "Penny" Griffis, of Johnson, S.C., Jeffery Griffis, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Duke and Dottie Griffis,
of Homerville; three sisters and a brotherin-law, Jeanette Berry, of Johnson, S.C., Lautrelle Lisenby, of Central, S.C., and
Marsha and James McQuaig, of Manor; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Kenneth "Bo" and Doris Griffis, of Central, S.C., and
Jackie Griffis, of Homerville; 10 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and several other relatives. A
funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will be in Camp Branch Primitive Baptist Church
Cemetery in Manor. The family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 at Roundtree Funeral Home. The body will be placed
in the church one hour prior to the service. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at
www.roundtreefuneralhome.net. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Griffis family.
GRIFFIS, Sarah Bell Teston Lloyd Griffis
HOMERVILLE — Sarah Bell Teston Lloyd Griffis, age 83, passed away Friday (Feb. 19, 2016) at her residence, surrounded by
her loving family, following an extended illness. She was born April 8, 1932, in Homerville, to the late Clarence Edward Teston
Sr. and Mabel Bennett Teston. She worked at The Heritage Bank as a receptionist before her retirement and was a member of
New Pine Grove Southern Congregational Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Talmadge Eugene
Lloyd, her second husband, George Owen Griffis, one sister, Rita T. Carter, and one brother, Clarence Edward Teston Jr.
Survivors are 1 son, Clay Lloyd of Homerville; 2 step-daughters and sons-in-law, Karla (Wade) Daniel and Kristi (Jim) Dickerson
all of Homerville; 2 sisters, Margaret Lee of Manor, and Glenda Pope of Kirtland, NM; 1 grandson, Clayton Lloyd; 4 stepgrandchildren, Ryan (Tina) Daniel, Chase (Brooklyn) Daniel, Trey Dickerson and KristiAnna Dickerson; 4 step-greatgrandchildren, Grayson Daniel, Cathryn Daniel, Braelyn Daniel and Nora Daniel; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
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The funeral will be Sunday at New Pine Grove Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Interment will be in the New Pine
Grove Church Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home of Homerville is in charge of the arrangements.
GRIFFIS, Virgil Oliver Griffis
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 2 March 2016)
Virgil Oliver Griffis, age 76, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Merritt
Island, FL on September 30, 1939 to the late Leo Weston Griffis and Ida (McBride) Griffis. Mr. Griffis was a veteran of the
United States Army, where he served as a green beret. Mr. Griffis was a published author and an artist who wrote "Beyond the
Peace River". Mr. Griffis was preceded in death by his stepmother, Edna Griffis; two brothers, Leo Eugene Griffis and Clifford
Griffis; and a sister, Queen Ester Lively. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Melody Griffis of Barney, GA; daughter, Kim
Patton of Valdosta, GA; daughter, Heather Griffis of Valdosta, GA; son, Larry Griffis of Valdosta, GA; daughter and son-in-law,
Kristina (Scott) Smith of Cocoa, FL; son, Stephen Smith of Cocoa, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Alan (Holly) Smith of Barney,
GA; son and daughter-in-law, Patrick (Taylor) Smith of Valdosta, GA; nephew and family, Paul Griffis (Kari, Laura, Ginger) of
Lakeland, GA; 11 grandchildren: Megan Spells, Eric Griffis, Bernita Griffis, Cecilia Griffis, Emily Griffis, Andrea Griffis, Morgan
Tinsley, Ember Smith, Laci Smith, Brooklyn Smith, Danica Smith; 2 great grandchildren: Sophia Scalf and Josiah Griffis; 2
brothers, Ellery Griffis of Jacksonville, FL and Amos Dawley of Barberville, FL; 1 sister, Pat Redfern of Merritt Island, FL; and
a number of nieces and nephews. Per Mr. Griffis' wishes, he will be cremated, and a memorial service will be held on Saturday,
March 5, 2016, at Music Funeral Services in Valdosta, GA.
GRIFFITH, John Griffith
John Griffith, age 61, of Lakeland, GA passed away Tuesday April 26, 2016 at his residence following a lengthy battle with
cancer. He was born November 5, 1954 in Tampa, FL to Helen West Griffith and the late Harold Griffith. John was employed
with the County Extension office in the Agriculture industry. In his spare time, he enjoyed working with his bee hives, as well as
being active in the PB & J Ministry. He was a member of Lakeland Baptist Church and the Jim Threatte Sunday School Class.
Survivors include 3 daughters & sons-in-law Melissa (Romain) Spell of Lady Lake, FL Jessica (Josh) LeGette of Valdosta, GA
Laura (Curt) Mathis of Lakeland, GA; sisters & brothers-in-law Carol (Chuck) of Pritchard Cookeville, TN; Lanette (Rusty) Spikes
of Lakeland, GA; Kellie Dampier of St. Marys GA; 5 grandchildren; Kailee Spell, Emma Spell, Will Spell, Trenton Harnage,
Bentley Legette; and a number of nieces and nephews As per Mr. Griffiths wishes he will be cremated and a memorial services
will be Friday, April 29, 2016 in the Lakeland First Baptist Church. As per the families wishes, in lieu of flowers please make
donations to the First Baptist Church Children's Ministry.
GRIGGS, David Allen Griggs
Mr. David Allen Griggs, age 37, of Pooler, GA, died Friday, July 19, 2013. Mr. Griggs was a native of Douglas, GA, and also live in
Emanuel County for an extended time. He was a 1994 graduate of ECI, was class valedictorian, received Governors Honors and
was a Gulf Stream Scholar just to name a few. Mr. Griggs graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor’s
Degree in 1998 and after obtaining a Mechanical Engineering Degree from Georgia Tech in 2001 was employed by Gulf Stream
of Savannah, GA. Survivors include his mother, Abigail Moseley of Broxton, GA; father, Tim Griggs of Douglas, GA; one sister,
Leigh Griggs (Jason) Nedlo of Corbin, KY; paternal grandmother, Ruth Griggs of Douglas, GA; niece and nephew, Phoebe Nedlo
and Zephyr Nedlo of Corbin, KY; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family. Funeral services were Wednesday,
July 24, 2013, in the Peebles-Curry Memorial Chapel. Interment followed in Hebron Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery near
Garfield, GA. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors was in
GRIMES, Jerry L. Grimes
Jerry Lamar Grimes, 62, died early Tuesday (Feb. 7, 2006) morning at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla.
after an extended illness. He was a native of Chattooga County. He lived most of his life in Ware and Pierce counties before
moving to Ashburn in 1999 and then retiring to Astor, Fla. in 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Lamar
Grimes and Virginia Veach Grimes, and a step-son, Jason Thomas. He retired in 2004 as city manager of the City of Ashburn.
Before moving to Ashburn he worked for the City of Waycross from 1978 until retiring in 1999. He held many positions here
starting as purchasing agent to city clerk and the retiring as the city finance director. He was a member of the Georgia
Municipal Association, Astor Moose Lodge and many other city and county organizations. He was an avid fisherman and loved the
outdoors. He was also a barbecue judge and had judged many times at the Big Pig Jig in Vienna, Ga. He was of the Baptist faith
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and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Ann Grimes, of Blackshear; one son, David Grimes, of
Lafayette, Ga.; one daughter, Laura Brown (husband Duane), of Lafayette, Ga.; one step-son, Ashley Thomas (wife Andrea), of
Blackshear; one step-daughter, Brandi Howell (husband Joe), of Blackshear; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Sue Wesson
(husband James) and Judy Smith (husband Gary), all of Trion, and Carolyn Hill (husband Ronald), of Menlo; two brothers, Jimmy
Grimes, of Atlanta, and Tommy Grimes (wife Mary), of Summerville; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will
be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Patterson Cemetery. The family will receive
friends one hour prior to the service on Sunday. The family requests that all past and present city employees serve as honorary
pallbearers and are asked to be at the chapel by 2:45 p.m. Online condolences may be expressed online at
www.smithfuneralhome.us Smith Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
GRIMES, Kay Johnson Grimes
Kay Johnson Grimes, age 70, of Cumming, died Sunday (March 22, 2015) after a brief illness. Born Nov. 13, 1944 in Atlanta, she
was the daughter of the late Edward Keith Johnson and Janie Pendley Johnson. She graduated Avondale High School in 1962,
Mercer University in 1977 and Georgia State University in 1979. She worked in the human services delivery field for more than
25 years, much of that time in Statesboro. In 2008, she co-founded There’s No Place Like Your Home, Inc., to provide in-home
services for senior citizens. She is survived by her 3 children, Greg (Rachel) Grimes, of Waycross, Marla Grimes, of Sandy
Springs, and Heather (Jonathan) Forrester, of Cumming, and 4 grandchildren, April Grimes, Abby Grimes, Natalie Forrester and
Nicholas Forrester. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday at A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home in Decatur. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army.
GRIMES, Martha Louise Connell Grimes
(Abstracted from the May 15, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
ADEL — Martha Louise Connell Grimes, age 91, of Adel, passed away Monday (May 12, 2014) at Southeast Georgia Health
System of Camden in St. Marys. She was born March 25, 1923 in Adel to the late Buren Enoch Connell and the late Gladys Mae
Moore Connell. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Adel and resided in Adel for the past 23 years. She is survived by 1
son, Lee Grimes, of Adel; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Debbie (Johnny) Lee, of Folkston; 2 granddaughters and their spouses,
MaeLeigh (Mike) Lipes, of Covington, VA, and Meagan (Jacob) Oakley, of Folkston; 1 brother, Sam Connell, of Lithonia; 2 sisters,
Frances Maddox, of Adel, and Pat Connell, of Valdosta; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Howard L. Grimes Sr., and a sister, Josie Wheless. The funeral will take place
Friday at First Baptist Church in Adel. Interment will follow at Longbridge Cemetery in Berrien County. Boone Funeral Home,
Adel, is serving the Grimes family.
GRIMES-FLETCHER, Stephanie Grace Grimes-Fletcher
Stephanie Grace Grimes-Fletcher, the infant daughter of April Marie Grimes and Jamie Aaron Fletcher died Wednesday (April
13, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. Along with her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandparents, Greg
and Rachel Grimes, of Waycross; paternal grandparents, Kevin and Terri Fletcher, of Waycross; maternal great-grandparents,
Roger and Debbie Williams, of Waycross, and Juline Eldred, of Waycross; paternal great-grandparents, Butch Shugart, of
Waycross, and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Grimes, of Roswell; two aunts, Bettie Abigail Grimes, of Waycross, and Heather Fletcher, of
Waycross; an uncle, Alex Fletcher, of Waycross; maternal birth relatives, Susan Lamont, John Lamont, Mr. and Mrs. DeForrest
Lamont, Briana and Christopher Proper, A.J. and C.J. Laraway, all of New York state; and numerous other relatives. A memorial
service will be Saturday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home.
GRIMM, Barbara Lyvonne Crockett Judd Webb Grimm
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Jan 5th, 2012)
Barbara Lyvonne Crockett Judd Webb Grimm, age 73, died December 29, in Madison. Funeral services were held Thursday,
January 5, at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison with burial at Midway Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday, January 4, from 6-8
p.m., at Beggs Funeral Home. She was born in Whitesburg, Ky., and moved to Tampa at an early age before moving to Madison in
1978. She went back and forth between Kentucky and Madison. She was active in Madison County Cloggers. She participated in
South Georiga Trail Riders and loved horses, charter fishing boat out of Carrabelle and Madeira Beach. She was a member of
the relief Society C of JC of LDS. She volunteered for Consolidated Christian Ministries. She was very involved in ancestry and
Genealogy during her later years. She was a member of NRA, American Legion Post 224 Cherry Lake. She was a cancer survivor
for 46 years.She is survived by two sons, Michael Anthony Judd (Kay) of Odessa, Texas and Clarence Edward Webb (Katherine)
of Lee; two brothers, David Edward Crockett III of Madison, Jimmy Delano Crockett (Loretta) of Brooksville; sister-in-law,
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Carol of Bellville, Michigan; six grandchildren, Debra, Christopher, William, Allen, Jeremy and December Leigh; two stepgrandchildren, Victor Woods (Amy) and Charles Woods (Lisa) both of Odessa, Tex.; and several great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by a son, William Gerald Judd, Jr. Donations may be made to Relief Society, C/O Shaun Robinson, 198 NE
Gloriosa Ln., Lee, FL 32059. Beggs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GRIMSLEY, Laura Ann Grimsley
Laura Ann Grimsley, age 90, died Monday in the local hospital after an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Madison
and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Gibson, pioneer residents of Madison County, and the oldest member of
New Hopeful Baptist Church. One daughter, Mrs. Annie Gossman of Madison and one son Henry Grimsley of Manassas, VA
survive; also four grandchildren and a number of great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday at Beggs
Funeral Home with burial in New Hopeful Cemetery.
GRINER, Jacquelyn Winifred B. Griner
Mrs. Jacquelyn “Jackie” B. Griner, of Perry, FL, passed away Wednesday November 18, 2009 at the Tallahassee Memorial
Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Griner was born in Thomasville, GA, to the late William E. and Shelley Parker Baxter
and was a lifelong resident of Taylor County. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Perry where she
served for several years as the finance secretary. Mrs. Griner worked as a secretary for the State of Florida for the Taylor
County Extension Office where she retired after more than 20 years of service. In her spare time she enjoyed spending time
with her family, especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Griner was preceded in death by her husband Joel Tally Griner in 1995. She
is survived by; 3 sons, Captain Joel T. Griner Jr. USN (Ret), and wife Audrey, of Dublin, GA, Danny Griner, and wife Denise, of
Perry, and Richie Griner, and wife Mellissa, of Cross City, FL, 1 sister, Julia Baxter Shaw, and husband Louis, of Perry, 5
grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services for Mrs. Griner will be Saturday November
21, 2009 in the Joe P. Burns Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the United Methodist Children’s Home or the First United Methodist Church Building Fund.
GRINER, Jerry Gordon Griner
Jerry Gordon Griner, 53, died Thursday night (July 4, 2013) at Hospice House Satilla after an extended illness. He was a native
of Dunedin, FL, but he lived in the Waycross area the past 30 years. He was employed by Georgia Block and Brick and was a
member of Astoria Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Willie Gordon Griner and Nora Bell Varnadore Griner. He was
preceded in death by three sisters, Gladys Griner, Susie Fuqua and Ellen Turner. Survivors include his wife, Linda Joyce Cooley
Griner, of Blackshear; one son, Jimmy (Jana) Cox of Waycross; two granddaughters, Jade and Julie Cox; nine siblings, Annie
Bennett, Willie Griner, Lester Griner, Gene Griner, Paul Griner, Mollie Seller, Nancy Spead, Nora Little and Eve Kizziah; and
several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held Monday at Astoria Baptist Church. Memorialization is by
cremation.
GRINER, John L. Griner
MIDWAY – John L. "Dunk" Griner, M. Div., 54, died Tuesday (Feb. 7, 2006) at Liberty Regional Medical Center. Pastor Griner
was born Nov. 23, 1951 in Pierce County, the son of the late Grace Dixon Griner and John Joseph Griner. He graduated from
Patterson High School in 1969. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served 13 years before being retired on a medical
discharge in August 1987. He attended college and received an associate degree in pastoral studies and religious education and a
bachelors degree in religious studies with a minor in psychology. In 1992, he received his master of divinity degree from New
Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and served as a missionary in West Virginia and New Orleans. He has been both pastor
and evangelist over the years. His last pastorate was at Wilder Memorial Baptist Church in Savannah for 6 1/2 years. He was
most recently the owner and operator of Griner and Associates in Midway. He was a member of Fleming Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Kathy Clark Griner; two daughters and a son-in-law, Katrina Griner Nibblett and Garrett
and Melissa Griner Lovett and Brent; three brothers and sisters-in-law, David E. and Jean Griner, of Blackshear, Jerome and
Marbie Griner, of Patterson, and Joseph N. "Pat" and Helga Griner, of Eatonton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Gracie and Bob Lee
and Peggy Duvall, all of Blackshear; mother-in-law and father-in-law, John and Gladys Clark; grandchildren, Ethan, Kaleb and
Hannah Nibblett, and Krysta Lovett; and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today
at Fleming Baptist Church. The funeral is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Fleming Baptist Church with the Rev. Major Dykes and
the Rev. Charlie Pharis officiating. Burial will follow in the Dorchester Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers will be
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Randy Butler, Kelpsie Lott, Joe Morris Jr., DeWayne Griffin, Andy Arrington, Rick Bledsoe, Water Horne and Harry Moore Jr.
Honorary pallbearers will be James Weeks and Tina Morris. Memorials may be sent to the Fleming Baptist Church youth group
or to the church's building fund, 3526 N. Coastal Highway, Highway 17, Fleming, Ga. 31309. Arrangements are with Thomas L.
Cater Funeral Home of Hinesville.
GRINER, Marbie Louise Eunice Griner
PATTERSON — Marbie Louise Eunice Griner, age 70, of Patterson, passed away Wednesday (April 23, 2014) at her residence
following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Pierce County on Sept. 28, 1943, she had lived in Pierce most of her life. She
was a homemaker but also wore many other hats as the matriarch of her family. She could be considered a teacher, nurse,
disciplinarian, cook and “jack of all trades.” She loved to read, work with her flowers and cook.She was a member of Patterson
Baptist Church where she was in the Grace Sunday school class. She was a daughter of the late Walter Lowell and Rhodann
Waldron Eunice. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Terry Lynn Griner, both of her sisters, Larrell Prescott and Cleo
Harris, and her brother, Robert Lowell Eunice. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Jerome Griner, of Patterson; 1
daughther and son-in-law, Tonya (John) Cedar, of Port Orange, FL; 3 sons and two daughters-in-law, Michael Griner, Rodney
(Jennifer) Griner and Terry L. (Christine) Griner, all of Patterson; 8 grandchildren, Sara Griner, R.J. Griner, Wesley Cedar,
Haley Cedar, Riley Cedar, Sheree Griner, Shannon Caylor and Crystal Caylor; 5 great-grandchildren, Ashley Caylor, Kristen
Cason, Joshua Mullis, Justin Farmer Jr. and Katey Farmer; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be
held Friday at Patterson Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Strickland Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
GRINER, Mellissa Pitts Griner
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 20 May 2015)
Mellissa Pitts Griner, age 47, of Perry, FL, passed away May 20, 2015, at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee.
Mellissa was born February 9, 1968 in Perry, FL, to Fairley Dean Pitts Sr. and Yonna Connell Pitts. She was a homemaker and a
loving wife and mother. Mellissa attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. In her spare time she enjoyed watching sports and playing
basketball, listening to music, fishing, hunting, and just being outdoors. She was preceded in death by her father, Fairley Dean
Pitts Sr. in 2012. Mellissa is survived by her husband Richie Griner, her mother, Yonna Connell Pitts, her daughter, Savannah
Griner, her son, Drake Griner, a brother, Fairley Dean Pitts Jr., all of Perry, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives. Funeral
services will be held in the Joe P. Burns Memorial Chapel on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Interment will follow in Woodlawn
Cemetery.
GRINER, Vera Alethia Beasley Griner
Vera Alethia Beasley Griner, 51, of Tifton, died Saturday (May 5, 2007) in Tifton after a short illness. The Glynn County native
was the daughter of the Rev. William Clayton and Vera Davis Beasley. She was a member of the Tift Avenue Church of God, in
Tifton, and she had worked with Affinity in Tifton as a medical records clerk. Survivors include her husband, Duane Griner, of
Tifton; one son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Michelle McDaniel, of Quitman; a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and James
Tucker, of Macon; two-grandchildren, Kirstin McDaniel and Abby Gale Tucker; her parents, the Rev. Bill and Vera Beasley, of
Hortense; one sister and brother-in-law, Amy and Chris Flowers, of Hortense, and a niece, Kelli Flowers; also several aunts,
uncles and other relatives. Visitation will be this evening starting at 6 at the Chambless- Frye Funeral Home in Nahunta. A
funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 at the Raybon Church of God of Prophecy with the Rev. Joe Crumley and the Rev.
Danny Hicks officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot at the Hortense Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Virgil Woodcock, Paul
Woodcock, Kevin Lane, Deryl Davison, Lamar Lee and Chris Boyd.
GROOMS, Laura Ann Chancy Grooms
WAYNESVILLE — Laura Ann Chancy Grooms, age 75, of Waynesville, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 5, 2016) at Hospice of the
Golden Isles in Brunswick after an extended illness. Born in Tyler, MO, she was the daughter of Jess Willard and Kathryn
Mahaley Buttram Chancy. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Calvin Grooms, a son, Hollis Grooms, a sister,
Kathryn Mathis, and three brothers, Corinthian Chancy, Joel Dean Chancy and Jess Willard Chancy Jr. She was a homemaker
and a member of The Potters Field Church. She also loved spending time with her family, her church family and reading.
Survivors include her 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Mecia Ann (Mark) Hubbard of Brunswick, Cathryn (James) Rhoden of
Waynesville, and Ginger (Jay) Nichols of Brunswick; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers and a sister-in-law,
Olan (Betty) Chancy of Brunswick, and David Chancy of Tennessee; 1 sister and brother-in-law, Bobbie Grooms and Curtis
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Tanner of South Carolina; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be Saturday at Bethlehem
Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
GROOVER, Henry C. Groover
Henry C. Groover, age 74, died Sunday at his home after an extended illness. He was a native of Georgia, but had lived in
Madison for 35 years. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ada Flowers Grooves and one step-son, Lewell Hart, both of Madison.
Services were held Monday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
GROOVER, James Madison Groover
James Madison Groover age 52 died suddenly Thursday morning while at his job on the train at Winter Haven, FL. Mr. Groover,
a native of Madison County, is survived by his wife and one son, his father, three brothers, two sisters and one granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held today, Friday December 14th at Beggs Funeral Home with interment at Cherry Lake.
Elmer’s notes: The obituary stated that Mr. Groover was buried at Cherry Lake when in fact; according to the Madison County
Cemetery Records we find that he was buried in the Cherry Lake United Methodist Church Cemetery. From his tombstone we
also note that he was born on 28 Dec 1903.
GROOVER, Lawrence Wyche Groover
Lawrence Wyche Groover, age 90, passed away Wednesday in the hospital in Madison. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
James Madison Groover and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Mr. Groover was the oldest member of the Madison
Lodge No 11 F. A. M. He had been in Turpentine work for many years and had served with the U. S. Postal Service for 20 years.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. L. W. Groover of Madison; 2 daughters, Mrs. William H. Morgan of Jacksonville and Mrs. John W.
Still of Knoxville, TN; 3 sons, Yates and Charlie both of Madison and Ebb of Jacksonville; 7 grandchildren; 6 greatgrandchildren; 3 sisters, Mrs. Sally Taylor of Thomas, GA; Mrs. D. M. Martin and Mrs. Leon Stringer of Plant City, FL. Funeral
services were held Friday December 18, 1970 at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Cherry Lake Cemetery.
GROSS, Harold I. Gross
Harold I. Gross a former resident of Madison and brother of B. N. Gross, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in
Scottsboro, AL early Tuesday morning. Survivors are his wife, three daughters, Miss Sarah Gross and Mrs. J. C. Martin, both
of Scottsboro and Mrs. Walter Koonts, of Goldsboro, NC; two sons, Harold I. Gross, Jr., of Madison and Bill Gross, of the U. S.
Navy and a number of grandchildren; three brothers, B. N. of Madison, Zach Gross of Scottsboro, and John Gross.
GROSS, Mr. J. R. Gross
Mr. J. R. Gross, age 87, of Scottsboro, AL, father of B. N. Gross, of Madison, died Wednesday in Scottsboro. Survivors are
three sons, B. N. Gross, of Madison; Zach Gross, of Scottsboro’ and John Gross, of Dallas, TX and several grandchildren. Mr.
Gross and Miss Mary Jo Gross left Thursday for they were joined by Mrs. Gross to go to Scottsboro for the funeral.
GROUSER, Christopher Allen Grouser
Christopher Allen Grouser, 36, died Wednesday (Jan. 21, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an extended
illness. He was a native of Trenton, NJ, but he was currently residing in Waycross. He graduated from Allentown High and High
Point High in Freehold, NJ. He was employed as an equipment operator for Reipoff Sawmill and Tindall’s Turf. He was an amazing
husband and loving father who was devoted to his 4-year-old son. They enjoyed playing with trains and building railroad tracks.
He will be greatly missed and was loved by everyone. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Grauser Sr. Survivors
include his wife, Melissa Alexander Grouser, of Waycross; 1 son, Dakota Grouser; his mother, Donna Grouser, of Homeland; his
father, Eugene A. Kramer, of New Jersey; 5 half-sisters, Lourie Koon, Michelle Kramer, Shannon Kramer, Kaitlyn Kramer and
Cheyenne Kramer, all of Allentown, NJ; his grandmother, Celeste Grauser, of Homeland; 2 uncles, James N. Grauser and John E.
Grauser, both of Folkston; 2 great-aunts, Pat Grauser, of New Jersey, and Carlene Tate, of Pensacola, FL; and numerous cousins
and other relatives. Memorialization is by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GROVER, Lula Ann Grover
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Lula Ann Grover, age 97, died Wednesday (Feb. 5, 2014) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities after a brief illness. She was
a native of Millwood and lifelong resident of Waycross. She retired in 1980 from Waycross Sportswear as a machine operator.
She was the oldest member in age and years of service at University Boulevard Church of God. She was the daughter of the late
Cicero Abner Gillis and Sara Elizabeth Ellis Gillis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lacy Grover, and five sisters,
Hazel Webb, Stella Coker, Maude Bennett, Cora Youmans and Millie Bennett. Survivors include 2 sons, Bobby (Dorothy) Grover,
of Brunswick, and Wendell (Kathy) Grover, of Millwood; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and
numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Saturday at University Boulevard Church of God. Burial will follow in Kettle
Creek Cemetery.
GRUBB, Charles Faran Grubb
Charles Faran Grubb, age 80, of Mt. Pleasant, FL died Tuesday morning in the hospital there. He had lived in the Quincy area 75
years and was a retired merchant and farmer and a member of the Odd Fellows. Among the survivors is Mrs. R. E. Bland of
Madison. Four other sisters survive. The funeral services were held Wednesday at Mt. Pleasant.
GRUBBS, Mrs. J. W. Grubbs
Mrs. J. W. Grubbs, 78, for 25 years a resident of Greenville, but for the last 10 years residing in Eridu, died early last Saturday
after an illness of seven months. Her husband, the late J. W. Grubbs, preceded her in death by four months. Mrs. Grubbs was
a member of the Methodist Church in Lake Lindsey. She is survived by a son, Ollie A. Grubbs, of Perry; two daughters, Mrs.
Jessie G. Woods, of Jacksonville and Mrs. P. W. Townsend of Aiken, SC and by nine grandchildren. The funeral procession left
the Whiddon Funeral Parlor at Perry Sunday and interment was in Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville. Pallbearers were Mrs.
Grubbs’ grandsons, Carlos Townsend, R. M. Woods, John Grubbs and Carlos Byrd.
GRUBBS, Joyce Marie Grubbs
Joyce Marie Grubbs (76) went to be in the arms Jesus on August 16th. Joyce is the wife of Herbert J. Grubbs. Joyce departed
us on the day of their 44th Wedding Anniversary. Joyce was born in Flint, Michigan on September 3, 1935. She was preceded in
death by her brother, Lee (Bud) Berridge her mother Ada Exenkemper, and her father Glen W. Berridge. Joyce is survived by
her husband Herbert, daughter’s Kim Sabback Akins (Alvin) of Bell, FL, Michelle Cowart (Tim) of Fyffe, AL, Peggy Rittenberry
(Ray) and Karen Sharpe (Estelle) both of Jasper, TN, one son, Jeff Tucker of Steinhatchee, FL, grandchildren Stephanie Cecil
(Jared), Lisa Dodd (Garrett), Traci Wright (Randall), Alica Slatton (David), Charlie Rittenberry, Dana Higdon (Gary), Brian
Sharp, Timothy Cowart (Allie) and Tiffany Graben (Chris), along with 7 great-grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Thelma
Berridge of Davison, MI. Funeral Services will be on Tuesday August 21st at Southside Baptist Church. Interment will follow at
Pisgah Cemetery.
GRUBBS, Robert Earl Grubbs
Robert Earl Grubbs, age 68, passed away at Shands at AGH in Gainesville, Florida on January 14th 2009 surrounded by family
members. Robert was a a member and deacon of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Shady Grove, FL and a former member of Oak
Dale Baptist Church of Newberry where he served as deacon for many years. Robert is survived by his wife, Sara Nell Rowell
Grubbs of Shady Grove, two daughters, Robin McCord of Williston and Mary Anne Davis of Lake Butler, six grandchildren,
Robert Tyler McCord, Crystal McCord, Ashley McCord, Savannah McCord, Audrey Davis and Hayden Davis; two sisters, Nellie
(Norman) Shaw of Perry; Dorothy Jean Reeves of Thomasville; five brothers, Billy (Theresa) Grubbs of Valdosta, GA, Herbert
(Joyce) Grubbs of Perry, Louie (Eleanor) Grubbs of Perry, Tom Grubbs of Perry, Jerry (Ann) Grubbs of Old Town and a host of
nieces and nephews. His father, W. T. Grubbs and mother Lucille Grubbs, and two brothers, John Larry Grubbs and Rufus
Grubbs, and a son-in-law Kelly Davis preceded him in death. Robert loved to travel. For the past year, he and wife Sara had lived
in Hiawassee, GA in their mountain home where they spent many happy times together. Funeral services will be held at Pleasant
Grove Baptist Church, Shady Grove, FL on Saturday, January 17th. Burial will follow at Pisgah Cemetery, Perry, Florida. In lieu
of flowers, those wishing to may make donations to the Pisgah Cemetery Fund, c/o Mrs. Elvena Johnson, 2727 Hwy 19 N., Perry,
FL 32347. Burns Funeral Home of Perry, Florida is in charge of all arrangements.
GRUNER, Mr. O. H. Gruner
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Mr. O. H. Gruner died New York Wednesday December 16th after a brief illness. He was a member of the Madison Shooters and
had been coming to Madison almost every winter since 1919.
GUELTZOW, Esther Hartsfield Gueltzow
(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard & June Spear)
Esther Hartsfield Gueltzow, age 68, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014. A graveside service will be Friday, August 22, 2014
at Walker Cemetery in Madison. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lighthouse Children's Home, 7771 Mahan Dr.,
Tallahassee, FL 32317. A native of Lamont, FL, she retired from the State of Florida. She is survived by sons, Charles
(Jennifeur), Carl and Chester (Dana), McAfee and Wayne (Barb), Richard (Marilyn), James (Kris), Billy, and Michael (Dawn)
Gueltzow; 1 daughter, April Gueltzow (Kerry) Johnson; 2 brothers, Bud and Elbert; 3 sisters, Lela, Rosa, and Dorothy, 27
grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Gueltzow Sr., a daughter, Carol
McAfee and her parents Lemuel and Marjorie Hartsfield. Beggs Funeral Home, 3322 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32311
is handling the arrangements.
GUENTHER, Anthony L. Guenther
Anthony L. Guenther, age 78, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Southern Pines Retirement Community in
Thomasville, GA. He was born on February 18, 1935 in St. Louis, MO to Frank Joseph and Mary (Loefler) Guenther. After
serving his country, Mr. Guenther retired from the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles
Guenther and his sisters, Elizabeth Volmert, Catherine Roper, Genevieve Robinson, and Lucille Pringle. His survivors include his
wife, Betty Lou Guenther of Thomasville, GA; sons & daughters-in-law, Curtis Wayne (Elizabeth C.) Guenther of Birmingham, AL,
Jerry Lee (Mary) Guenther of Woodbine, GA; ggrandchildren, Jennifer Owens, Adrianne Philpott, Brandon Guenther, Mitchell
Guenther, Courtney Guenther, John Thomas Newsome, and Sarah Jane Newsome; 2 brothers, Vincent Guenther of St. Louis,
MO, and Frank Guenther of St. Louis, MO. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music
Funeral Services.
GUESS, Dartha S. Guess
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald November 11, 2006)
HOMERVILLE, Dartha Elizabeth Steedley Guess, 69, passed away Thursday (Nov. 9, 2006) at her residence following an
extended illness. She was born Jan. 9, 1937, in Clinch County, to the late Jessie James Steedley and Edna Grace Fullwood
Steedley. She was a retired Rural Letter Carrier of the United States Postal Service. She was a charter member of Homerville
Congregational Methodist Church and an active supporter of her husband, the Rev. Talmadge Guess, and other churches which
he served. She was a dedicated mother, wife, homemaker, as well as professional servant in many good and thoughtful aspects in
life. She was a pianist for many years until her health declined. She was preceded by one brother, James Earl Steedley.
Survivors are her husband of 49 years, the Rev. Talmadge Guess, of Homerville; one daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Gary
Daniel, of Manor; three sons and daughters-in-law: JaRon and Ann Guess, of Blackshear, Carthel and DeeDee Guess, and Tracy
and Sylvia Guess, all of Homerville; seven sisters Janice Douglas, Lola Mae Lee, Iris Smith and Robyn Jewell, all of Homerville,
Jaunelle Maddox, of Argyle, Sara Dorman, of Gainesville, Fla., and Geraldine Smith, of Macon; two brothers, Jesse Revis
Steedley and Ransom Steedley, both of Homerville; 10 grandchildren; Kaitlyn Guess, Ethan Guess, Carleigh Guess, Tristan Guess,
Drew Daniel, Garrett Daniel, Travia Guess, Traven Guess, Tracy Talon Guess and Zorea Guess; three great grandchildren; and
several other relatives. Funeral will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Homerville Congregational Methodist Church. Officiating will be
the Rev. Martin Smith, the Rev. W.D. Corbitt and the Rev. Keith Chauncey. Interment will be in the Pine Forest Cemetery. The
body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Saturday from 6 until 9 p.m. The body will be carried
to the church one hour prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Dartha Guess Memorial
Piano Fund, c/o Homerville Congregational Methodist Church, P.O. Box Homerville, GA 31634. Roundtree Funeral Home, 240 E.
Dame Ave., Homerville Ga, 31634, is serving the Guess Family.
GUESS, Donnie Liddell Guess
Mr. Donnie Liddell Guess, age 57 of Pearson, passed away Monday, January 2, 2012, at his home following an extended illness. A
native of Pearson, GA, Mr. Guess was born September 25, 1954, the son of Lonnie Eulice and Lena Miller Guess. Mr. Guess was
an employee of Southwestern Services Inc., where he worked as a construction worker before poor health forced his
retirement. He enjoyed softball and he and his brother Keith played competitive softball for several years. Donnie was also an
avid hunter and fisherman. He attended Axson Church of God of Prophecy. Survivors include his wife, Carrie Guess of Pearson,
GA; 1 son, Payton (Amanda) Guess of Greensburg, PA; 1 daughter, Leyna (Greg) Hudgins of Brunswick, GA; 2 step-children,
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Shawn (Mary) Vining of Millwood, Ga., and Cindy (T.J.) Register of Axson, GA; 1 brother, Keith (Amy) Guess of Broxton, GA; 8
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Guess were Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at Axson
Church of God of Prophecy. Interment followed in Union Hill Cemetery. Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA was in charge of
arrangements.
GUESS, Eugene T. Guess
(Abstracted from the Madison County Enterprise Recorder 15 August, 2008)
Eugene T. Guess, age 61, died Tuesday, August 12, 2008 in Lake City. Services will be Thursday, August 14, at Beggs Funeral
Home in Madison with burial at Hayes Cemetery. Donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 241 John Knox Road,
Tallahassee, FL. 32303 or Lake City VA Medical Center, Voluntary Services, 619 S. Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL 32025. He was
a member of Madison High School Class of “66 Red Devils,” Madison Country Club, Yellow Pine Breakfast Social Club, past
member and president of Madison County Athletic Booster Club, Founding member of Madison County Diamond Club, Former
Grand Elk of Madison BPOE, and an avid hunter, fisherman and Cowboy Football fan. He was a member of the Lee Methodist
Church. He retired from Johnson and Johnson Transport, and was a Veteran of Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Ramona
Mercer Guess; 1 son, Grady (Ashlee) Guess of Tallahassee; 1 daughter, Gena Guess of Philadelphia, PA; 1 brother, Harrison J.
Guess of Tallahassee; 3 sisters, Bernice Bodenstein and Jo Wesson both of Madison and Marie (Wilbur) Selph of Jasper; 1
granddaughter, Aren Guess; his mother-in-law Frances Mercer; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Harrison and Mildred Guess and father-in-law, Raymond Mercer.
GUESS, Talmadge Guess
HOMERVILLE — The Rev. Talmadge Guess, age 74, affectionately known as “Brother Talmadge” for his ministry, service and
dedication to serving his Lord and Master, passed away Wednesday (April 2, 2014) at his residence. He was born May 24, 1939
in Lanier County to the late Aaron Guess and Louvinnie Brogdon Guess. He moved with his family to Ware County at the age of
13. He attended Ware County schools and graduated from Waycross High School in 1957. He accepted the Lord as his savior at
the age of 14. He was ordained at the age of 17 on Aug. 25, 1957, and preached the Word of God and lived it out until his last
breath continually witnessing even from his bedside. He pastored the Homerville Congregational Methodist Church, for more
than 40 years. He was a supervisor on the Alapaha Soil Conservation Board and he served on the board for 25 years. He drove a
school bus for the Clinch County Board of Education 23 years and was a self-employed master plumber. He was an avid hunter,
outdoorsman and had a love for horses. He was a devoted Clinch County High School sports fan. He was preceded in death by his
first wife, Dartha Steedley Guess, one brother, Edward Guess, five sisters, Gainer Cox, Myrtle Bennett, Mickey Williams, Gene
McMillian and Eloise Bailey. Survivors are his wife, Sybil Morrison Guess, of Homerville; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, JaRon
(Ann) Guess, of Blackshear, Carthel (DeeDee) Guess and Tracy (Sylvia) Guess, all of Homerville; 1 daughter and son-in-law,
Darlene (Gary) Daniel, of Manor. He was affectionately known as “Papa T” by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, stepgrandchildren and step-great-grandchildren which include: 10 grandchildren, Kaitlyn Guess, Tristan Guess, Ethan Guess, Carleigh
Guess, Drew Daniel, Garrett & Rachel Daniel, Travon Guess, Travia Guess, Talon Guess and Zorea Guess; and 1 great-grandson,
Amaziah Guess; 2 step-daughters and son-in-law, Karla (Wade) Daniel and Kristi (Jim) Dickerson, all of Homerville; 4 stepgrandchildren, Ryan and Tina Daniel, Chase and Brooklyn Daniel, Trey Dickerson, KristiAnna Dickerson; 6 step-greatgrandchildren, Grayson Daniel, Cathryn Daniel, Braelyn Daniel, Gage Daniel, Hannah Daniel and Luke Daniel; and a number of
nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Saturday at Homerville Congregational Methodist Church. Interment
will be in the Pine Forest Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be sent to the Talmadge Guess Memorial Fund,
HCMC, P.O. Box 402, Homerville, GA 31634. Arrangements are with Roundtree Funeral Home, of Homerville.
GUEST, Eddie Leon Guest
(Abstracted from the 8 June 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
PATTERSON — Eddie Leon Guest, age 81, of Patterson, passed away Saturday (June 6, 2015) at his residence following a
courageous battle with cancer. Born in Lakeland, GA, June 7, 1933, he lived in Pierce County most of his adult life. He was a U.S.
Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict and was a retired producer in the timber business. He enjoyed fishing
and hunting and loved spending time with family. He was a member of Offerman Church of God. He was the son of the late
Benjamin Franklin and Sadie Bennett Guest. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jonathan Guest, and by both of his
sisters, Gladys Holmes and Opal Fetner. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Lovie Gill Guest of Patterson; 1 daughter and
son-in-law, Deborah (Joey) Lee of Blackshear; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Robert (Doris) Guest of Offerman; Benny (Mary
Ann) Guest of Patterson; and Jack (Kathy) Guest of Brunswick; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces,
nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Monday at the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear. Interment will be in
the Offerman Cemetery.
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GUEST, Ethel Mae Thomas Guest
SAVANNAH — Ethel Mae Thomas Guest, 70, of Offerman, passed away Friday (Nov. 8, 2013) at St. Joseph’s Hospital in
Savannah following a short illness. Born in Offerman, Oct. 11, 1943, she lived in Offerman all of her life. She was a homemaker
and was a member of Offerman Baptist Church. To her children, she was considered the best mama in the world who loved
babies, her grandchildren and spending time with her sisters. An excellent cook, she was known for her chocolate pies and sticky
fried chicken. Most would consider her a fireball of a lady who was straight forward and saw everything as either black or
white. She loved being from Offerman and enjoyed being at home. She was a daughter of the late Willie Henry and Julia
Henderson Thomas. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, William Thomas, Bud Thomas and David Thomas.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth “Kenny” Guest, of Offerman; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Billy “Jamie”
Dixon and Sible “Tater” and Chris Creighton, all of Blackshear, and Deana and Jim Cannon, of Pooler; 1 son and daughter-in-law,
Stephen “Steve” and Susan Passmore, of Patterson; 4 sisters, Janie Aspinwall, of Blythe Island, Laura (Darryl) Walker, of
Patterson, and Sadie Taylor and Susie (Sam) Cason, all of Offerman; 4 brothers, John Thomas and Daniel (Doris) Thomas, all of
Offerman, Pete Thomas, of Waycross, and Bill Thomas, of Blackshear; 10 grandchildren, Tyler Passmore, Abby Passmore,
Stephanie Passmore, Kayla Brigmond, Leslie Sellers, Miranda Riendeau (Brian) Mercer, Chris (Brook) Creighton, Heidi Creighton
(Bo) Webb, Devon (Logan) Bryson and Blake Burney; 9 great-grandchildren; the father of her children, Roy Passmore, of
Offerman; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Tuesday in the Pearson-Dial Chapel.
Interment will be in the Offerman Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
GUICE, Claude Merrill Guice
Claude Merrill Guice Sr., of Lakeland, died Sunday morning (March 16, 2008) at Crestwood Nursing home in Valdosta. He was
born in Greenville, Ala., Jan. 15, 1925, to the late Jason Greer and Ruby Pritchett Guice. He began his life of service by
volunteering, at age 17, to fight in World War II as an infantryman. He was awarded the Bronze Star on four separate
occasions for bravery under fire. He was a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America for 50 years and won many accolades
during this service including Vigil member of the Alapaha Lodge of the Order of the Arrow, Silver Beaver Award and the
District Award of Merit. He served on the staff of several National Jamborees at Fort A.P Hill in Virginia, walked the mountain
trails of Philmont Adventure course in New Mexico with three different groups of Valdosta area boys and taught several
generations of boys their knots. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lakeland where he served for many
years as the Sunday School superintendent and as a greeter. He was the "Methodist Man of the Year" in two separate years. A
life-long member of the Lions Club he served the club as president and on the Flatlander project, among others. He was named
"Flatlander Man of the Year." He retired from Georgia Power Company after 39 years, ending his service as manager of the
Lakeland local office. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Juanita Johnson Guice, of Lakeland; one daughter, Pamela Eve
Guice, of Valdosta; two sons, Jason Guice, of Homerville, and Claude Merrill Guice Jr.; one daughter-in-Law, Frances Smith
Guice; two grandsons, Tristan Andrew and Robin Merrill Guice, of Valdosta; one brother, Robert Merrill Guice (wife Jewel), of
Oak Ridge, TN. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jason Greer Guice Jr., and a sister, Jean Guice Bennett. A funeral will
be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lakeland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rich Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Pine
Forest Cemetery in Homerville. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland.
GUICE, Pearl Juanita Johnson Guice
(Abstracted by courtesy of The Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia May 9, 2012)
Mrs. Pearl Juanita Johnson Guice, 86, of Valdosta, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012, in Heritage House Nursing Home. She was
born in Brantley County on April 15, 1926, to the late Herman Lloyd and Eva Howard Johnson. She grew up in Homerville and
lived in Lakeland where she was an active member of Lakeland United Methodist Church, the Hugh Ratcliffe Sunday School
Class and the United Methodist Women. She was a homemaker. She is survived by a daughter, Pamela Eve Guice of Valdosta;
sons and daughter-in-law, Jason Lloyd Guice of Homerville, Claude Merrill and Frances Smith Guice of Valdosta; grandsons,
Tristan Andrew and Robin Merrill both of Valdosta; brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Caroline Barnard Johnson of Meridian,
Mississippi, brother-in-law, Donald Lee of Homerville; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held
Wednesday, May 9, 2012, in Pine Forest Cemetery of Homerville. Sympathy can be expressed online at
www.musicfuneralservices.com. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the Guice family.
GUILDNER, Lila L. Fuhrer Guildner
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA February 13, 2015)
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Lila L. Fuhrer Guildner, age 90, of Lake Park, GA passed away on February 13, 2015 at the Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta,
GA. She was born on January 12, 1925 in Bonesteele, SD to the late Herman and Lucy (Brunmeier) Fuhrer. She resided in
Denver for over fifty years and just recently located to Lake Park, GA. She worked with the Colorado State Government as an
Administrative Assistant. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Douglas Fuhrer, Sr., 2 infant sisters,
Irene and Betty Fuhrer and 3 of her brothers, Benjamin Fuhrer, Harry Fuhrer, and Allen Fuhrer. Her survivors include 1
grandson, Douglas R. (Michelle) Fuhrer of Lake Park, GA; 4 great grandchildren, Stephanie (James) Burns of Delanco, NJ; Brian
Ackerman of Lake Park, GA; Douglas (Kimberly) Fuhrer, III of Cleveland, OH; Alexander Fuhrer of Nagano, Japan; 1 great-great
granddaughter, Jasmine Burns; 1 sister, Gertrude Ahlers of Hull, IA; 4 brothers & 3 sisters-in-laws, Robert (Lucille) Fuhrer of
Blair, NE; Raymond (Mary) Fuhrer of Butte, NE; Lyle Fuhrer of Naper, NE; and Frank (Patrica) Fuhrer of Mesa, AZ. As per her
wishes she will be cremated and services will be held at a later date. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta, GA is serving the
family.
GUILLEBEAU, Robert Thomas Guillebeau
EVANS — Robert Thomas “Tommy” Guillebeau, of Owens Road, died Saturday (Jan. 10, 2015) at his residence. He was 82 years
old and had resided in Evans since 2005, having moved here from Thomaston. Born the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and
Leila Glaze Guillebeau, he was a native of Lincolnton. He was predeceased by a brother, Dr. Dempsey Guillebeau, and a sister,
Lenoir LaMountt. He graduated from Lincolnton High School, where he played football, and was a scholarship athlete at Gordon
Military College and Presbyterian College. He held degrees from Presbyterian College, Peabody College and the University of
Georgia that prepared him for a lifelong service in the field of education. After honorably serving in the U.S. Army as a
helicopter pilot and as the flight aide to the division commander, he was a teacher and coach in the schools of Warren County,
Ware County and Tift County. He was principal of Cedartown High School prior to becoming superintendent of the Polk County
Schools. He also served as the headmaster of Gatewood Academy in Putnam County. Perhaps one of his greatest professional
achievements was serving the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) and eventually becoming the executive director of that
organization. During his tenure as executive director, the state semifinals were moved to the Georgia Dome and all state
basketball and football championship games were broadcast for the first time. He was also instrumental in the GHSA funded
catastrophic insurance policy that covers every Georgia high school athlete. Furthermore, he was also instrumental in starting
the state-wide cheerleading competition. He is survived by his wife, Gail Pitts Guillebeau; 2 daughters, Donna G. (Rick) Williams
of Milledgeville, and Beth G. (Bobby) McElwee, of Gainesville; 1 son, Joe Guillebeau, of Wilmington, DE; a sister-in-law, Peggy
Guillebeau, of Albany; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral is scheduled for
Monday in Lincolnton Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Lincolnton City Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of
flowers, contributions be made to Lincolnton Baptist Church, P.O. Box 357, Lincolnton, GA 30817. Beggs Funeral Home,
Lincolnton, and Williams Funeral Homes & Crematory are serving the family.
GUINN, Glenda Faye Guinn
Glenda Faye “Varnes” Guinn, 61, died Saturday morning (July 7, 2012) at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL,
following a short illness. She was a native of Folkston but resided most of her life in Blackshear. She retired from Satilla
Regional Medical Center as a licensed practical nurse after 28 years of service. She was a daughter of the late Lois Evline
Walker Guinn. Survivors include her daughter, Amanda Varnes Taylor (husband Mathew), of Waycross; two sons, Timothy Wayne
Varnes (wife Cherlyn), of San Antonio, Texas, and Brian D. Varnes (wife Lydia), of Blackshear; six grandchildren, Mikell, Alec,
Joshua, Jordan, Lily and Jase; her father, Harold L. Guinn, of Homeland; a sister, Bonnie Yvonne Guinn, of Folkston; three
brothers, Harold G. Guinn Sr., of Waycross, Ronald L. Guinn (wife Iris), of Pensacola, FL, and Larry A. Guinn (wife Cleone), of
Cornelia; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Homeland Cemetery
near Folkston. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
GUINN, Harold Gary Guinn Jr.
Harold Gary Guinn Jr., age 50, of Waycross, died Thursday (Feb. 11, 2016) at his residence after an extended illness. He was
born in Folkston and lived in Waycross most of his life. He graduated from Waycross High School in 1984. He served his country
in the U.S. Army as a Military Policeman from 1984-1987. He began his career in law enforcement in 1987 with the Ware County
Sheriff’s Department as a deputy and retired in 2007 as a lieutenant. He enjoyed hunting, Georgia Bulldog Football, loved to
read and especially loved to color with his daughter, Kasen. He attended Southside Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by
his father, Harold Gary Guinn Sr., and two aunts, Glenda Faye Guinn and Kathy Shanley. Survivors include his wife, Kristy Barr
Guinn of Waycross; 1 daughter, Kasen Guinn of Waycross; his mother and step-father, Danny and Georgia Carol Bennett Fullard
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of Waycross; 1 sister, Julie (Joey) Prestenbach of Blackshear; 1 niece, Jenna Prestenbach of Waycross; mother and father-inlaw, Lisa (Allen) Barr of Brunswick; 1 brother-in-law, Bubba (Hayley) Barr of Brunswick; 3 aunts, Yvonne Guinn of Folkston,
Dorothy Bayles of Iowa, and Gerry Parks of Albuquerque, NM; 2 uncles, Ronald Lee (Iris) Guinn Sr. of Pensacola, FL, and Larry
Alton (Cleone) Guinn of Cornelia; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. A memorial service will be held Saturday
at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. A graveside memorial service will be held Sunday afternoon at Homeland Cemetery near
Folkston. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
GUINN, Harold Gary Guinn Sr.
Harold Gary Guinn Sr., age 71, of Waycross, died Tuesday (April 7, 2015) at his residence after a short illness. He was born in
Sylvester, a son of the late Rev. Harold Lee Guinn and Lois E. Walker Guinn. He was raised in Charlton County where he
graduated from high school in 1961, and he lived most of his adult life in Ware County. He served 40 years in law enforcement in
Brunswick, Waycross and Ware County. In 1980 he served as chief deputy for Sheriff Herbert Bond in Ware County and
retired in 2004 as the director of 911 in Ware County. He was a devoted son to his parents and a devoted father to his children
and grandchildren. He loved watching the Ware County High School girl’s softball team play. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by one sister, Glenda Faye Guinn, and one step-son, Justin Griffin. Survivors include 1 daughter, Julie (Joey)
Prestenbach, of Blackshear; 1 son, Harold G. (Kristy) Guinn Jr., of Waycross; 2 grandchildren, Jenna Prestenbach and Kasen
Guinn; 1 sister, Bonnie Yvonne Guinn, of Folkston; 2 brothers, Ronald Lee (Iris) Guinn Sr., of Florida, and Larry Alton (Cleone)
Guinn, of Cornelia; his former wife, Peggy Guinn, of Manor; three step-children, Kim Griffin (Andy Wade), of Waycross, Tammis
(Edward) Oliver, of Manor, Billy Griffin, of Manor; 6 step-grandchildren that were like his own, Mindy (Anthony) Lawson, Alton
Oliver, Emily Oliver, Chelsea Griffin, Noah Griffin and Brett Courson; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial
service will be held Friday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Thursday, April 16, at Homeland
Cemetery in Folkston.
GULLEY, Mary Lessie Gulley
A celebration of life service for Mary Lessie Gulley will be Saturday at Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1110 Pittman
St. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Grady Shaw Sr. and Sallie Robinson Shaw, born
April 3, 1944, in Waverly (Lee County), AL. She was the youngest of eight children. Two brothers, Grady Shaw Jr. and Bobby
Allen Shaw, and five sisters, Lorene Middleton, Lena Lou Macon, Gracie Moody, Louise Davis and Georgia Ann Whitfield,
preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Linwood Gulley Sr. Their union was blessed
with six children. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior and joined greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. She was a
joy to be around and always brought smiles and laughter wherever she went. She departed this life Sunday (Dec. 20, 2015)
after an illness. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend and will be deeply missed. Those
left to cherish her memory include her children, Carolyn (Lorenzo) Dodson of Valdosta, Linwood (Brenda) Gulley Jr. of Warner
Robins, Belinda (James) Bates of Conyers, Anna Gulley of Land o’ Lakes, FL, Leslie Gulley, of Temple Terrace, FL, and Larry
Gulley, of New Milford, CT; her grandchildren, Jeanette Causer of Waycross, and 13 other loving grandchildren; 8 greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Friends are being received at her granddaughter’s
residence, Jeanette Causer, 1303 James St. Arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
GULLIVER, Harold Strong Gulliver, Jr.
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 24 March 2016)
Hal Gulliver died March 24th at Fellowship Home in Valdosta after declining health for some years. Harold Strong Gulliver, Jr.
was born in Valdosta in 1935. He was one of two sons born to the late Dr. Harold Gulliver, Sr., Head of the English Department
at Valdosta State College, and Augusta Rentz Gulliver, Registrar at the college. He graduated from Valdosta High School as the
salutatorian. He entered Yale University in the class of 1957. At Yale, he was an editor and columnist on The Yale Daily News. In
his senior year he entered the Directed Studies Program, which allowed him to pursue independent studies. He graduated
Summa Cum Laude. He was awarded a Rotary Fellowship for a post graduate year of study at the Free University of Berlin in
West Germany. Upon return, he spent 6 months in the Marine Corps Reserve then 2 years as a reporter on The Macon
Telegraph. Following that he spent 2 years as Public Relations Officer at Valdosta State College. He married Marion "Lovey"
Godwin of Valdosta and they had a son Harold Strong Gulliver, III. They moved to Atlanta, where Hal became the Press
Secretary to the State Insurance Commissioner. At this time, Hal met and came to admire an unknown State Senator named
Jimmy Carter. Hal actively promoted Carter's first state wide campaign for Lieutenant Governor. Carter has often credited Hal
Gulliver for his start in serious politics. After a year as a reporter for the Associated Press, Hal became associate editor of
The Atlanta Constitution. He became the Editor of the Constitution in 1974. In the 1970s, he remained close to the Carter
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Administration and often stayed in the White House. In May 1982, he resigned from the newspaper to become a Senior Fellow
and Editorial Director of The Southern Center for International Studies. Seeking a second career, he graduated from Law
School at Georgia State College, passed the Georgia Bar and practiced law in Atlanta until coming home to Valdosta. He was
Baptist by faith. With Reg Murphy, he published a political book titled "The Southern Strategy" about the presidential
campaign. He also published a mystery thriller "Kill with Style". Later he wrote "A Friendly Tongue" which is a compilation of
essays he wrote for the Atlanta Constitution. He was predeceased by his wife Marian and his son, Harold Gulliver III. He is
survived by a brother & sister-in-law, Bill (JoAnne) Gulliver of Dayton, Ohio, cousins, Virginia Rentz Davison of Tiffin, Ohio and
Martha Phillips Rowan of Lakeland, GA. No formal services will be held. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to
Pruitt Hospice, 407 Cowart Ave, Valdosta, GA 31602 or Alzheimer's Association. Music Funeral Services/Azalea Crematory,
Valdosta is serving the Gulliver family
GUNN, Joann Moses Gunn
Joann Moses Gunn died Thursday (Dec. 3, 2015) when the Lord dispatched an angel to a home in Waycross to cradle her into
everlasting life. She is missed but loved beyond earthly boundaries by her beloved husband, Calvin Gunn Sr.; sons, Donald
(Sharon) Lowd, Calvin (Glenda) Gunn Jr.; daughter, Joann Gunn (Floyd) Walker; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; a host of
nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral will be Saturday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 417 Wilkerson St.,
Waycross. Burial and committal service will follow in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. Friends are being received at the family residence,
1209 Reynolds St., Waycross. Professional services are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, Waycross.
GUNN, Mildred Gunn
A funeral for Mildred Gunn was held Monday afternoon at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery. Music
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GUNN, Mildred B. Gunn
Mildred B. Gunn, almost 86, of Waycross, died Wednesday (Jan. 1, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following a
heart attack. She was born in Moultrie to the late G.F. and Mary Elizabeth Brantley Broxton. She grew up in Fitzgerald, and
later resided in Waycross and Tampa, FL. While living in Waycross, she was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church, a Girl
Scout Leader, avid reader and a diligent volunteer with the Satilla Regional Medical Center auxiliary (Pink Ladies) for many
years. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Cheryl Gunn. She is survived by her husband, Delmar Gunn, of
Waycross; 1 daughter, Patricia A. Gunn of Tallahassee, FL; 2 granddaughters; 3 grandsons; 2 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister,
Catherine Corbett of Waycross. A funeral will be Monday at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
GUNNELS, Belle Gunnels
Funeral services for Mrs. Belle Gunnels, age 93, who died Wednesday in the Madison hospital following an extended illness, will
be held Friday in Wacahoota Cemetery near Bronson in Levy County. Mrs. Gunnels is survived by a daughter, Mrs. H. H. Hancock
of this city; two sons, G. M. of Birmingham and Stovo of Jacksonville; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mrs.
Gunnels had been living here with her daughter for the past ten years. She was a member of the Jehovah Witnesses Church.
She was a former City Tax Assessor of Williston, FL and a retired school teacher.
GUNTER, Alice Verdie Winstead Gunter
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 5 April 2016)
Alice Verdie Winstead Gunter, age 97, passed away April 5, 2016 at Lafayette Health Care Center in Mayo, FL. She was born on
May 6, 1918 in Wilson, NC to Wiley Thomas Winstead and Alice Welch Winstead. She is predeceased by her husband Eustis P.
Gunter; her parents; sisters Pearl and Nancy Winstead of Perry and Martha (Frank) Roberts of Warwick, RI; brothers William
(Kathleen) and Miller Winstead of Perry and John (Barbara) Winstead of Greenville, NC. She is also predeceased by her son in
Law George P. Hamby. She is survived by 1 daughter Glenda Gunter Hamby; 2 sons, John William (Maggie) Gunter and Eustis
Thomas (Carol) Gunter all of Perry; 8 grandsons, Walter P. Hamby of Highs Springs, FL; Bryan (Rachel) Gunter of Charlotte,
NC; Steve (Brandy) Gunter of Moncks Corner, SC; Daryll (Dawn) Gunter, Scott Gunter, Jonathon Gunter, and Thomas (Chastity)
Gunter all of Perry, FL; and Ryan Gunter, Minot, ND; and 12 great-grandchildren: Kiersten and Ansleigh Hamby of High Springs,
FL; Madeline Gunter of Charlotte, NC; Joseph Velez of Moncks Corner, SC; Bryce, Colby, Riley, and Caylen Gunter; Amelia Grace
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and Daryll Gunter II; Holland and Eustis Thomas Gunter, III, all of Perry. Alice Verdie attended Foley Schools and graduated
from Taylor County High School in 1940. After graduation, she worked in the Taylor County Public Health Dept. prior to
marrying Eustis. She was a homemaker until her youngest child, Tom, entered the first grade at Foley Junior High School where
she went to work in the school lunchroom. She was manager of the lunchroom when the school was closed in 1959. She then
became the first Cafeteria Manager at Gladys Morse Elementary School when it opened in the fall of 1959. She continued as its
Manager until her retirement in 1967. Alice Verdie was always known as a good cook by her family, but especially for her
'cathead' biscuits, apple chip cake, jams and jellies and homemade Christmas cookies and egg nog. There are many other recipes
which are treasured by her family. She required each of her children to learn to cook because she considered it an essential
survival skill. She and her husband Eustis were known for their gardening. Spring, summer and fall there were always wonderful
gardens that helped feed the family as well as others. Many bundles of greens, fresh corn and other vegetables were shared
with other family members, friends and neighbors. She always loved being called a country girl and square dancing with Eustis.
Funeral services are Friday, April 8, 2016 at Burns Funeral Home in Perry, FL. Flowers are welcome but in lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice of Perry, FL or the First United Methodist Church of Perry, FL.
GUNTER, Lee R. Gunter
Lee R. Gunter, 74, lifelong resident of Taylor County, died Monday night at Perry. Among the survivors are three daughters, one
of whom is Mrs. Rosalie Floyd, of Madison. Funeral services were held Wednesday.
GUNTER, Lola Iris Gunter
Lola Iris Gunter, age 87, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2011, at Marshall Health Care Center. She was born in Madison, FL,
to the late Daniel Capers, and Ethel Claire Blanton Walters. Coming from Hollywood, FL, she had lived in Perry since 1946. Mrs.
Gunter was a member of the First Baptist Church of Perry, and was a former Secretary at Gladys Morse Elementary School.
She was also the former and co-owner of Gunter Plumbing Company, real estate agent, former member of Professional Business
Women’s Club, past member of Order of Eastern Star. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting, plants, flowers, gardening, and
she loved to read. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bradley Henry Capps, and McHugh Gunter. Survived by a son;
William Henry Capps, of Los Angeles, CA, a daughter; Wilda Capps Holley (Sidney) Attaway, of Perry, FL, (3) sisters; Juanita E.
Chinery, Rodell (Claude) Faulkner, and Linda (Johnny) Brown, all of Tallahassee, FL, (2) grandchildren; Jayce Henry (Julie) Holley
of Destin, FL, Jayna Cherie Holley (Mark) LaValle of Perry, FL, great-grandchildren; Bradley Jameson LaValle, Jayce M. Holley,
Jordan M. Holley, Connor N. Holley, and Cecilia Anne Holley, several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Private Family
Services are planned.
GUNTER, Samuel J. Gunter
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, April 1, 2009)
Samuel J. Gunter, 81, of Jesup, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009, in the Veterans Hospital in Lake City after an extended illness.
The Ware County, native and former resident of Clinch County had lived in Wayne County the past 36 years and was a retired
Church of God minister and bee keeper. He was a US Army and US Navy Veteran. He loved fishing and hunting. Survivors are his
wife of 58 years, Hazel Barlow Gunter of Jesup; a daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Larry Patterson of Erin, TN, three sons
and daughters-in-law, Rev. Larry and Kathleen Gunter of Conyers, Randy Gunter of Kingsland and (the late) Cathy Gunter, and
Keith and Lisa Gunter of Odum, GA; seven grandchildren, Jamie Patterson, Anna P. Rowlins, Larry Gunter II, Bridget Taylor,
Randy Gunter II, Brandi Darmstadt, and Bethany Gunter; eight great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral
service were held Friday, March 27, in Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Pinecrest Memorial
Cemetery. Richard and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup was in charge of the arrangements.
GUNTER, Talmadge Gunter
Talmadge “Larry” Gunter, age 69, died Friday (Jan. 1, 2016) at Houston Medical Center of Warner Robins following a brief
illness. He was a native of Waycross and lived most of his younger life in Ware County but lived most of his life in Vienna. He
was the son of the late Talmadge Jackson Gunter and Julia Howell Gunter. He was a member of the 1964 graduating class of
Hoboken High School and served with the United States Army from 1964 until 1967, stationed in Germany working in military
intelligence. He retired in 2007 as district sales manager with Georgia Pacific after 35 years of service. He was a former
member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Hoboken, where he and his wife taught in the youth department, and was also a former
member of Crawford Street Baptist Church in Waycross. He was an avid horseman and was a member of the Ridge Rider Horse
Riding Club. Survivors include the love of his life and the mother of his children, Helen Thrift Gunter of Warner Robins; his
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children, Monica (Russ) Jenkins of Warner Robins, Brent (Shelley) Gunter of Byron, and Andrea Todd) Youngblood of Roberta;
grandchildren, Brenton, Elley Brooke, Brenley, Sally, Addie, Rylie and Avary; 1 great-grandson, Wesley; his siblings, Randall
(Edie) Gunter of Blackshear, Donnie (Sherry) Gunter of Hoboken, Cathy (Jeff) Allen of Brantley County, Barbara (Leo) Gilliard
of Douglas, Cheryl (Kenny) Johns of Hoboken, and Kenny Gunter of Macon; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A
funeral will be Tuesday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Hoboken with burial in the High Bluff Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements.
GUNTER, Willie Joe Gunter
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 19 December 2015)
Willie Joe Gunter, age 86 of Perry died Saturday, December 19, 2015. He was born in Taylor County, FL on December 27, 1928
to Willie and Lorena Holt Gunter. He retired from the Powerhouse at Proctor and Gamble after 30 years. Mr. Gunter served
his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was of the Baptist faith. Willie Joe is survived by his daughter:
Kathy Gunter (Don) Turner, his son Clay (Darlene); granddaughter Brittany (Matt) Poland, sisters: Patricia (Charlie) Vann and
Mary Driver as well as his sister-in-law: Regina Hawkins and her son Tex (Glenda) Hawkins and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Gunter was predeceased by his parents and the love of his life, his wife of 39 years: Geraldine H. Gunter. Funeral Services
will be Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Beggs Funeral Home Chapel in Perry with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family
requests in lieu of flowers you would graciously make donations to the Hospice of your choice.
GUNTNER, J. Frank Guntner
(Abstracted from information received from June Spear, August 23, 2014)
J. Frank Guntner, age 86, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014. A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 28 at Lee
Memorial Cemetery. Frank was a native of Westville, FL, but a long-time resident of Lee, FL. Frank retired from Florida Power,
now Duke Energy, after 35 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lee. He was predeceased in death by
his wife, Ada Guntner. He is survived by his 3 children, Charlotte Griffin, Jerry (Julia) Guntner, Randy (Jeanette) Guntner, 1
step-son Brantley (Pam) Humphrey, his sister Elaine Hall, brothers Charles D. Guntner and George Guntner and 3 grandchildren.
The graveside service will be Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Lee Memorial Cemetery. Beggs Funeral Home in Madison, Florida is
serving the family.
GUTHRIE, H. Jacqueline Guthrie
H. Jacqueline "Jacque" Guthrie, age 78, of Ray City, GA passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014 at South Georgia Medical Center
in Valdosta, GA. She was born on October 31, 1935 to the late Edward M. Guice and Elsie Lee Roberts Guice in Sullivan, TN. She
was a retired antique dealer, a member of the First Baptist Church in Ray City, GA and an active civic volunteer and leader,
especially in the Ray City Community. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Guice and a sister,
Elizabeth Kate Guice. Her survivors include her husband, Carroll B. Guthrie of Ray City, GA; daughters, Cynthia Carter of Ray
City, GA; and Maurty Castle of Nashville, GA; step-children, Larry & Sun Guthrie of Navarre, FL; Carol G. Lawrence of Titusville,
FL; Bart & Cara Staples of Orlando, FL; Mike & Densie Guthrie of Merritt Island, FL; brother & sister-in-law, James & Bea
Guice of Niangua, MO; and sister & brother-in-law, Patricia & Ferris Maddox of Moneta, VA. Funeral services will be Saturday,
May 17, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Ray City, GA. with burial to follow in New Ramah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family
requests that donations be made to First Baptist Church of Ray City, GA. or charity of your choice. Music Funeral Services of
Lakeland, GA will be serving the Guthrie Family.
GUTHRIE, Harry Stephen Guthrie
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 6 June 2015)
Harry Stephen Guthrie was born February 22, 1946 of Nashville, GA passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 at his residence. As
per his wishes he will be cremated and a memorial service date will be held at a later date. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta
GA is serving the Guthrie family.
GUTHRIE, Mary C. Guthrie
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 18 November 2015)
Mary C. Guthrie, age 93, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in Berrien Nursing Center in Nashville, GA. She was born
in Kearney, NJ on March 27, 1922 to Italian Immigrant parents, Carmelo and Teresa Costantino. In 1944 she moved to Valdosta,
GA with her father Carmelo Costantino when he established the Christian Home Mission on N. Lee Street. Prior to their move to
Valdosta, she traveled with her father on evangelistic meetings and taught herself to play the piano at the age of eight. She
was a member of the Rosedale Church of God and was a licensed minister in the Church of God for many years. In 1962, she met
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and married James L. Guthrie, Sr. and for many years they traveled singing with Gospel groups throughout the area. She was
employed at the Plantation Restaurant for many years prior to beginning work at Crackin Good Bakers from which she retired in
1979. After her retirement she worked for many restaurants in the area. She was a lifelong member of the DAV Auxiliary. She
was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, four brothers Raymond V. Costantino, Frank N. Costantino, Bill J.
Costantino, Oresto Costantino, an infant child and a grandson Jeremy Scott Shumate. Survivors include 3 sons and daughtersin-law; Eddie and Helen Shumate of Eatonton, GA; Raymond and Cheri Shumate of Sevierville, TN, James L. Jr. and Linda
Guthrie of Valdosta, GA, 1 sister, Ida C. Kiser of St. Augustine, FL; grandchildren: Adecia Shumate of Atlanta, GA, Angela
Shumate of Sevierville, TN, Jonnie and Tabitha Shumate of Cleveland, TN, Benjamin Shumate of Eatonton, GA; 7 great
grandchildren: Neenah Shumate of Cleveland, TN, Esther Shumate of Cleveland, TN, Paul Shumate of Cleveland, TN, Jade
Shumate of Cleveland, TN, Matthew Shumate of Sevierville, TN, Tyler Shumate of Sevierville, TN, Hailey Givens of Sevierville,
TN, 1 great-great grandchild, Liam Shumate of Sevierville, TN, and a number of nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be
Sunday, November 22, 2015 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. Committal Service will follow in Guthrie Cemetery
in Berrien County, GA. Flowers will be accepted, however, the family suggests memorial contributions may be sent to the charity
of your choice or to family designated charities on a list available from the funeral home. Mrs. Guthrie's family is being served
by Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.
GUTHRIE, Matthew Jerald Guthrie
Mr. Matthew Jerald Guthrie, age 30, of Dublin passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014. Matthew was born on November 3, 1983, in
Douglas, GA. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Douglas and a former firefighter with the City of Douglas.
Currently, he resided in Dublin, and was employed as a correctional officer with the Treutlen PDC. Matthew was also a member
of the Laurens County Sportsman Club. Survivors include his wife, Amanda B. Guthrie of Dublin; parents, Jerald and Peggy
Guthrie of Douglas; sisters, Christy (Guy) Smith and Jeanie Levan, both of Florida; mother-in-law, Teresa Barron of Dublin;
father-in-law, Kenny (Cheryl) Barron of Dublin and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Friday, July 11, 2014, at
the First Baptist Church of Douglas. Interment followed at the Douglas City Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements.
GUTHRIE, Robert Guthrie
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 31 January 2016)
Lt. Robert Guthrie, age 43, of Nashville, GA passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Baptist Health Center in Jacksonville, FL.
He was born on June 19, 1972 in Valdosta, GA to Phillip Askew Guthrie of Nashville and the late Violet Marie (Holloway) Guthrie.
He was currently a Lieutenant for the Lowndes County Sheriff s Department where he worked for the past 18 years. He began
his public service when he was 16 years old as a volunteer for the Berrien County EMS. He selflessly served the citizens of the
Berrien, Lanier, Cook and Lowndes County in law enforcement for over two decades. Behind his Savior and his family, community
protection was his passion. He was a devoted husband, father, son and brother. Along with his mother he was preceded in death
by his paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents. Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Janiece Guthrie of Nashville,
GA; 1 daughter, Violet Guthrie of Nashville, GA; his father, Phillip Guthrie of Nashville, GA; brothers & sister-in-laws, Phil
(Kellie) Guthrie of Lake Park, GA, Henry (Jamie) Guthrie of Springfield, OH; special aunt, Sandra Leslie of Ocilla, GA; special
cousin, Michelle Apperson of Ocilla, GA; his father-in-law & mother-in-law, James (Pat) Evans of Valdosta, GA; brothers-in-law &
sister-in-law, Keith (Melissa) Evans of Lake Park, GA, Kevin Evans of Valdosta, GA; sister-in-law, Missy Epling of Valdosta, GA
and a number of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Southside
Baptist Church on the Valdosta/Lakeland Highway with burial to follow in the Guthrie Cemetery in Berrien County, GA. Music
Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the family.
GUTHRIE, William Talmadge Guthrie
Mr. William Talmadge Guthrie, age 93, fondly remembered as “Booney, Mr. T., or T-Boy” to family and close friends, passed
away August 8, 2011, surrounded by his family. Mr. T. proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a WWII veteran. He was of the
Baptist faith. He was a farmer and took pride in barbequing and chair caning. In his latter years, Mr. T. enjoyed gathering and
hulling pecans. He was a lifelong resident of Atkinson County, born February 17, 1918. A loving husband and father, he was
preceded in death by his wife, Mae; his parents, Vasco George and Fannie Guthrie; a sister, Bernadette; and brothers, Bryant,
V.G., and Alton. Survivors include his daughter, Polly Ann Guthrie; one brother, John R. (Peggy) Guthrie; several nieces and
nephews; and special relatives from Pennsylvania, Dave and Mabel Swanger, Violet Gross, Sarah Smith, and Audrey Smith.
Funeral services were Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Sims Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Willacoochee City Cemetery.
Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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GUTHRIE, Willora Stalvey Guthrie
Mrs. Willora “Gloria” Stalvey Guthrie, age 88, born August14,1920 in Homerville, GA, died Monday, June 15, 2009 at the home
of her daughter following a period of declining health due to a fall. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Ivan
Guthrie; her parents Matthew and Tilda Stalvey formerly of Homerville, and her brother Matthew Stalvey Jr. also of
Homerville. In December, 1940, she first came to north Georgia when she accepted a job with the State Highway Department in
Atlanta. She resigned that position a year later to work for the War Department, Fourth Service command. Shortly after that
she met her future husband Ivan on a blind date and they were married one year later in December of 1942 in the Coal
Mountain community of Forsyth County. Gloria transferred to Ft. Custer, Michigan to be with her husband until he went
overseas at which point she transferred back to Ft. McPherson to work at headquarters for the 3 rd Army. In 1952, after living
on North Avenue since WWII, the couple purchased a home in Alpharetta, remaining there until 1956 when they moved to
Atlanta to start a new company. She worked in the family businesses until 1964 when she took a human resources job with the
Center for Disease Control in Atlanta. Working at CDC until retirement in 1985, her last position was Incentive Awards Officer.
She moved to Dahlonega in 2001 after selling her home in Snellville. She was a member of Dahlonega Baptist Church. She is
survived by her son Ken Guthrie and his wife Ellie, and their two sons, Eric and Ty Guthrie all of Atlanta; daughter and son-inlaw Chet and Janet Guthrie Barger, their sons Brett and Jeff Barger all of Dahlonega. She is also survived by sisters-in-law and
brothers-in-law, many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and a host of other relatives. At the specific
request of the deceased, the body has been cremated and interred in the family plot next to her husband at Midway Methodist
Church in Cumming. Also at her request, the family will gather at a later date for a private memorial. Those who wish, may make
memorial contributions to Dahlonega Baptist Church or their local hospice program or the charity of their choice. Ingram
Funeral Home and Crematory of Cumming, GA served the Guthrie family.
GUY, Betty Jean Thornton Guy
Betty Jean Thornton Guy, age 80, of Offerman, passed away Monday (Feb. 22, 2016) at Satilla Care Center in Waycross
following an extended illness. Born in Offerman, Sept. 18, 1935, she lived in Offerman all of her life. She loved to go to
different restaurants around to eat with her family. She had been a private health sitter for many years, and enjoyed watching
the southern gospel music channel and TBN. She loved her family and was of the non-denominational faith. She was preceded in
death by her parents, Lawton and Mae Griffin Thornton, a sister, Margaret Roberts, four brothers, James D. Thornton,
Gustene Thornton, Roy Shon Thornton and Gilbert Thornton, and a son-in-law, Everett Lee Gill Jr. Survivors include 7 children,
Angela Strickland of Offerman, Donna Gill of Offerman, Roxanne (Benjy) Davis of Offerman, Tonya (Danny) Parker of Concord,
NC, Ray Gene Strickland of Offerman, Bobby Gustene Strickland of Offerman, and Anthony Robert (Amanda) Guy of Charlotte,
NC; 1 sister, Barbara Ann Mobley of Offerman; 2 brothers, Joe Thornton of Offerman, and Jimmy (Cynthia) Thornton of
Patterson; 2 sisters-in-law, Maxine Thornton of Waycross, and Susan Thornton of Offerman; 14 grandchildren, Lamar Griffin,
Shon Griffin, Keshia (Jon) Hodgkin, Heather Gill, Kimberly (Justin) Gill, Brandon (Samantha) Davis, Nathan (Amber) Davis,
Ashley Keziah, Nick Strickland, Luke Yarbrough, Dixie Yarbrough, Brock Guy, Maggie Yarbrough and Gracie Guy; 15 greatgrandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and many other relatives. The funeral will be Thursday at
the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc. of Blackshear. Interment will be in the Offerman Cemetery.
GUY, Donald Wayne Guy
Donald Wayne Guy, 47, of Waycross, died Wednesday (Dec. 11, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross, after a brief
illness. He was born in Waycross to the late McDonald Guy and Nora Mae Mizell Guy and made Waycross his home all of his life.
He worked for Dollar General Distribution Center in Homerville and was a member of Waycross Christian Fellowship Church. He
loved to fish. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jeremiah Guy. He is survived by his sister-in-law,
Judy Douberly, of Waycross; and numerous other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held Monday at Greenlawn
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Miles-Odum Funeral Home, 130 Screven Ave., Waycross,
GA 31501. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GUY, Jerry Wayne Guy, Jr.
Mr. Jerry Wayne Guy, Jr., age 47, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at his residence in Blackshear following an extended
illness. He was a native of Ware County and had lived most of his life in Ware and Coffee Counties. He had made his home in
Jacksonville, FL for six years when starting his painting business. He was the son of the late Jerry Wayne Guy, Sr., and Janene
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Taylor Guy Thrift. He had served in the United States Army and had been stationed in Panama for a period of time. He was an
entrepreneur and was the retired owner and operator of Good Guy’s Painting Contractors. Survivors include his wife of twentysix years: Debbie Sherrod Guy of Blackshear; 1 daughter: April Marie Thompson of Waycross; 1 son: Jerry Wayne Guy III of
Jacksonville, FL; 1 step-son: Kyle Thompson of Waycross; 5 grandchildren: Madsion Beverly, Magen Jordan, Marissa Jordan,
Kay-Lynn Thompson and Trenton Thompson all of Waycross; 1 sister: Sabrina Guy Griffin (Shawn) of Waycross ; 1 brother:
Trevis L. Guy (Leslie) of Dahlonega, GA; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were Saturday, July
17, 2010 at Music Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Jordan Cemetery of Dixie Union.
GUY, Lyman Morris Guy Sr.
Lyman Morris Guy, Sr., age 84, died Saturday (March 7, 2015) at Hospice House Satilla after an extended illness. He was a
native of Brantley County, but lived most of his life in Waycross. He served in the United States Marine Corps and retired from
CSX Railroad as a car inspector and supervisor after 36 years. He was affiliated with the Baptist faith. As a loving and devoted
husband and father, he cherished many good times at Harriett’s Bluff on the Crooked River enjoying his passion of fishing. He
was the son of the late Lonnie Guy and Melissa Strickland Guy. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Guy and
Edward Guy, and three sisters, Mary Thrift, Carie Thrift and Louise Guy. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Altman Guy, of
Waycross; 1 daughter, Dalphine Spatola, of Waycross; 1 son, Lyman Morris (Joyce) Guy Jr., of Waycross; 4 grandchildren,
Lyman (Carman) Guy III, of Collins, GA, Melissa Guy, of Waycross, Crystal (Phillip) White, of Blackshear, and Guy (Nicole)
Spatola, of Waycross; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Troy (Betty) Guy, of Waycross; and several nieces and nephews. A
funeral will be Tuesday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
GUY, Margie Lou Guy
Margie Lou Guy, 66, passed away at her home in Waycross Sunday morning (Sept. 29, 2013) after a long illness. She was born
Sept. 16, 1947, in Hoboken, daughter of Bertha Louise Crews Lewis. She was raised by a single parent along with four brothers
and sisters on the farm of Bert Griffin under difficult circumstances. She grew up in a house that had no running water or
indoor bathroom until after she was grown. The water for all purposes was drawn from a well at the edge of the porch. She
graduated from Hoboken High School with the “Class of 1965” where she would have had perfect attendance record except for
two days of school she missed when her mother passed away in March 1964. After graduation from high school, she went to
work at the cigar factory where her sister was already working. On May 2, 1969, she married Jesse James Guy in a simple
ceremony in the house that would become their home for the next 15 years. It was a marriage that was meant to be. Forty-four
years ago one of them was rolling cigars and the other one was a meat cutter at Pantry Pride. It didn’t stay that way long. They
were in the used car business one way or another the entire 44 years. Along the way, they’ve had a beauty shoppe, minit mart,
arts and crafts store, a racetrack and a car auction to name a few. At the time of her death, they owned a successful used car
dealership, an auto and truck rental business, a racecar parts distribution and extensive real estate holdings. She had reached a
station in life where she could live comfortably, yet she never for one minute forgot where she came from. Friends and family
will remember a remarkable woman who was fiercely loyal to friends and generous to a fault. Her departure leaves a huge void
that won’t soon be filled. She had a cabin in the mountains of North Georgia that she loved to visit and friends and relatives
could use for the asking. She loved traveling to country music shows and going on cruises. One of the things she really loved was
children, although she never had any of her own. She and her husband did raise her brother’s daughter from about 14 years old
and sent her through high school. They considered and treated her as their own. During her illness she required lots of
attention and care. Hospice Satilla provided expert and compassionate medical care and several of her classmates from school
and friends from early in life along with her sister and husband never left her side. She could not have been taken better care
of and the family appreciates it dearly and will never forget it. In addition to her mother, she was predeceased by her fatherin-law and mother-in-law, James Oren Guy and Vesta Pearl Cox Guy, 2 sisters-in-law, Marie Guy Cox and Lois Irene Griffin
Lewis, and 1 brother-in-law, Estalee “Blackie” Taylor Jr. In addition to her husband of 44 years, Jesse James Guy, she leaves to
mourn her passing, 1 sister, Ada Estelle Lewis (Luther) Thrift, of Waycross; 3 brothers, Eugene “Red” Lewis, of Hoboken, James
Irvin (Corene) Lewis, of Dublin, and Bobby Jefferson Stokes; 2 brothers-in-law, David Earl (Rosemary) Guy and James Cox, both
of Waycross; 3 sisters-in-law, Carolyn Guy Taylor, Sandra Guy (David) Smith and Yvonne Guy (John) Peacock, all of Waycross. A
funeral will be Tuesday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the
family requests memorials be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Music Funeral Home is in
GUY, Roy Edward Guy Sr.
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Roy Edward “Ed” Guy Sr., age 88, of Blackshear, passed away Thursday (Feb. 5, 2015) at Satilla Care Center. Born in Hoboken
Nov. 20, 1926, he lived in Blackshear since 1982. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during World War II and was
retired from CSX Transportation where he worked as a maintenance supervisor. He was a member of First Baptist Church
where he was in the Men’s Fellowship Sunday School class. He loved to fish and will be remember as being a wonderful dad and
grandfather and also as a kind and loving husband. He was a son of the late Lonnie and Mary Melissa Strickland Guy. He was also
preceded in death by all four of his sisters, Mary Thrift, Carrie Thrift, Louise Crawford and Lucille Guy, and a brother, James
Guy. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Thornton Guy, of Blackshear; 2 daughters, Mary Janice Highsmith, of Waycross, and
Vickie Jean (Ron) Stevenson, of Blackshear; 2 sons, Eddie (Kay) Guy Jr., of Blackshear, and Teddy (Paula) Guy, of Waycross; 3
step-daughters, Charolette (Billy) Davis and Mary Ellen (Robert) Morgan, all of Blackshear, and Ann Marie (Thomas)
Parfenchuck, of Martinez; 1 step-son, Mickey (Kelly) Dixon, of Blackshear; 2 brothers, Troy P. (Betty) Guy and Lyman (Evelyn)
Guy, all of Waycross; 27 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral
will be held Sunday in the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
made to First Baptist Church, 670 Main St., Blackshear, GA 31516 or to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA.
31501.
GUY, Troy Penland Guy
Troy Penland Guy, age 82, died Thursday (Nov. 26, 2015) at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Brantley
County and lived most of his life in Ware County. He was the son of the late Lonnie Guy and Melissa Strickland Guy. He was a
retired clerk after 42 years with CSX railroad. He was a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He
attended Trinity United Methodist Church. His biggest passion in life was fishing. His family said, “He loved being on the water
even if he didn’t catch a fish that day. Just a peaceful place to be. He loved, lived, ate and breathed fishing.” He was also
preceded in death by his grandson, Shawn Walker, three brothers, James Guy, Edward Guy and Lyman Guy, and four sisters,
Lucille Guy, Mary Thrift, Carrie Thrift and Louise Allen. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Betty Lou Hendrix Guy of
Waycross; 2 daughters, Donna Lou Guy Davis of Brunswick, and Lisa Guy (Phillip) Barnes of Waycross; 2 sons, Buddy (Liz) Guy of
Blackshear, and Danny (Kathy) Palmer of Swainsboro; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer (Oliver) Walker of Gainesville, Sarah (Matt)
Jones of Waycross, Kyle (Jessica) Palmer of Texas, and Kirk Palmer of Swainsboro; 8 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces,
nephews and other relatives. A celebration of life service will be Tuesday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Memorialization is
by cremation.
GUY, Vesta Cox Guy
Vesta Cox Guy, 89, died Wednesday (June 5, 2013) at Hospice House Satilla following a brief illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Ware County, the wife of the late James O. Guy and daughter of the late Thomas Cuyler Cox and Pearlie
Minchew Cox. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marie Guy Cox, a son-in-law, Estalee “Blackie” Taylor, and seven
sisters, Ada Cox, Louise Thrift, Bessie Thrift, Gertrude Thrift, Viola Cox, Victoria Johnson and Mildred Kerr. She was the
former owner of Guy’s Grocery Store which her and her husband operated for many years. She was a member of Sunnyside
Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Carolyn G. Taylor, Sandra G. (David) Smith and Yvonne G. (John) Peacock;
two sons, Jesse J. (Margie) Guy and David Earl (Rosemary) Guy; a son-in-law, J.W. Cox Sr., all of Waycross; 11 grandchildren,
Theresa Cady, Bret (Karen) Cox, James W. (Pam) Cox Jr., Jennifer (Mitchell) Waters, Tammy (Jeff) Morgan, Dennie Bo (Tina)
Taylor, Natalie (Joe) Taft, Angela (Curt) Griffin, Jason Smith, Laura Guy and Rachel Guy; 12 great-grandchildren; eight greatgreat-grandchildren; a sister, Iva Lee (Glenn) Lewis, of Waycross; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial
donations may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. A funeral will be held Saturday at Music
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Kettle Creek Cemetery.
GUYTON, Timothy Blake Guyton
Mr. Timothy Blake Guyton, 48, of Mayo, FL, passed away Friday April 15, 2011 from injuries sustained in an accident. Mr. Guyton
was born April 1, 1963 to the late James Lewis, and Betty Tinney Guyton. He has been a resident of Mayo since 2003 after
moving from McAlpin, FL. Mr. Guyton worked for Pilgrim’s Pride as a Field Supervisor for many years. He was a member of
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Guyton was a loving and devoted husband and father who enjoyed spending time with his
family and friends. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, farming, and traveling. He is survived by, his wife of 16 years, Tammy
Lawson Guyton, 1 daughter, Darby Guyton, 1 son, Lang Guyton, all of Mayo, 2 brothers, James Lewis Guyton Jr., of Pembroke
Pines, FL, and John Kipling Guyton, of Orlando, FL, 2 sisters Micki Bennett, and Christy Howard, of Daytona, FL, as well as
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numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services for Mr. Guyton will be Tuesday April 19, 2011 at Airline Baptist
Church. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
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