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LABAR, Edna LaBar
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL)
Edna LaBar, 94, of Perry, died Sunday, June 2, 2013 at her residence. Edna was born January 10, 1919 in Andover, NJ, to the
late Joseph and Eva (Trauger) Riddle. Edna was preceded in death by her husband of 50+ years Robert LaBar and one son
Robert LaBar Jr. Edna was of the Presbyterian Faith and in her spare time she enjoyed reading and gardening. She is survived
by 3 daughters: Roberta LaBar Sanders of Perry; Beverley Willard of Michigan; and Sharon Harty of Perry; 1 sister: Ilamay
Vendola of New Jersey; 11 grandchildren; several great and great-great grandchildren. All arrangements are under the care of
Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
LABARBERA, Gerald S. LaBarbera
(Abstracted from the February 11, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Gerald Stephen LaBarbera, age 65, passed away Saturday (Feb. 7, 2015) in Jacksonville, FL. He was an avid golfer and well
known in the Jacksonville golf community. He loved boating and spent a large amount of time in his favorite vacation spot, Key
West, FL. He is survived by 1 daughter, Kristen, and 2 sons, Kurt and Kip; his wife, Tonya, and her 2 daughters, Tamara and
Jacqueline; 1 brother, Marty, and his family, wife, Lela, and children, Adam, Jason, Reece, and Lindsay. The funeral will be
Saturday at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 6801 Merrill Road, Jacksonville, FL. Entombment will be at Oaklawn Cemetery,
Jacksonville. Arrangements are under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL.
LACY, Arch Lacy
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 25, 1962) Arch Lacy died May 16th in
the Lake City Veteran’s Hospital after a short illness. He was 72 years old and a native of Jefferson County but had spent the
past five years in Madison where he was the Tallahassee newspaper carrier for the past three years. Funeral services were held
Friday May 18th in the Calvary Baptist Church in Monticello. Survivors are his wife, one son, Andy Lacy; one daughter, Mrs.
Voncile Hunter; one brother, Tom Lacy; and four sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Parrish, Mrs. Karl Trefry, Mrs. Curtis Sullivan and Mrs.
C. B. Routt; and four grandchildren.
LAIRD, Emma A.
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 8, 1965) Emma A. Laird, age 73, of
Greenville, FL passed away last Thursday in the Thomasville hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Laird spent many years teaching
in various schools in West Florida counties which included Madison County. She retired from teaching in 1934 to become
Postmaster in Greenville, retiring in 1956. She was a member of the Greenville Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband C.
S. Laird of Greenville; one daughter, Mrs. J. A. Miller and two grandsons of Greenville, and one sister, Mrs. Nellie Deal of
Geneva, AL. Funeral services were held Saturday October 2nd in the Greenville Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen
Cemetery.
LAIRSEY, Jack Berrien Lairsey Sr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald May 2, 2006)
Jack Berrien "J.B." Lairsey Sr., 66, died Sunday morning (April 30, 2006) at Satilla Regional Medical Center following a brief
illness. He was a native of Jacksonville, Fla., but had lived most of his life in Pierce County. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Mary Starling Lairsey; his father, Cluis Thomas "C.T." Lairsey, and a brother, Gene Lairsey. He was retired from the
Jacksonville Shipyard as a boilermaker. He was a member of Youmans Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, Mary
E. Lairsey, of Jacksonville, FL; two daughters, Beth Haga (David), of Callahan, FL, Jackie Wingate (David), of Hudson, NC; three
sons, Jack Lairsey Jr. (Angie), of Jacksonville, FL, John Lairsey, of St. Augustine, FL, Kevin Lairsey (Stephanie), of Callahan, FL;
10 grandchildren, Jeremiah Coar and Lindsey Lairsey, both of Pensacola, FL, Bruce Wingate, of Sanora, CA, Laci Wingate, of
Hudson, NC, Chad, Brett and Brittany Lairsey, of Jacksonville, FL, Spencer and Mary Jane Lairsey, of Jacksonville, FL, and
Hunter Drew of Callahan, FL; three great-grandchildren, Ty and Maggie Little, of Hudson, NC, and Aden Coar, of Pensacola, FL;
two brothers, James Lairsey (Barbara), of Green Cove Springs, FL; Tommy Lairsey (Gail), of St. George; two sisters, Esther
Carter (Jerry), of Jacksonville, Fla., and Dolores Price, of Jacksonville, Fla.; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A
funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Youmans Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Waters Cemetery. The family
will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Smith Funeral Home. Smith Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the
arrangements.
LAKE, Fred R. Lake
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 10, 1958)
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Fred R. Lake, 74, a former resident of Madison, died last Wednesday at his home in Jacksonville after an illness of several
months. The deceased was a native of Newberry, SC. He is survived by his widow, three brothers, and three sisters besides
several nephews and nieces. Mrs. T. W. Stubbs, of Lynn Haven, formerly of Madison, is one of the sisters. Funeral services were
held Friday with interment in Restlawn Cemetery, Jacksonville.
LAKE, Gulema Lake
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 10 April 2015)
Gulema Lake, age 91, of Broxton, GA passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015, at McRae Manner Nursing Home following an
extended illness. Mrs. Lake was born on December 23, 1923, in Lumber City, GA to the late William Henry Lake and Thelma
Hatten Lake. Survivors include 1 son Stephen Thomas Lake; grandson, Stephen Thomas (Tabitha) Rugg; 3 great grandchildren;
and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Pridgen Baptist Church
Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LAKE, Iris M. Lake
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald Publishing, Waycross, Georgia May 31st, 2012)
RAYBON — A funeral for Iris Myrtle Morgan Lake, 84, of the Raybon community, was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of
Frye Funeral Home with the Rev. Hilton Morgan officiating. Burial followed in the family plot at the Rob Lewis Cemetery in
Raybon. Pallbearers were Layton Johns, Kevin Allen, Chris and Preston Miller, Earl Roberson and Barney King. Arrangements
were with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at fryefh.com
LAMB, Annie Lamb
Mrs. Annie Lamb, 86, passed away January 17, 1937, at her home in Lee, FL. Funeral services were held the following morning at
Macedonia Church; interment in the adjoining cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Lamb had
lived in Madison County all of her life, she was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of North Florida. Surviving her
are her children, Mrs. Arie Lamb Haven of Lee, FL, Mrs. Lessie Lamb Bryan of Jacksonville, Brice Lamb of Manatee, Rufus Lamb
of Mayo, and Lucius Lamb, Lee, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
LAMB, Betty Elizabeth Royal Lamb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 31, 1941)
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Elizabeth Lamb, who died at Lakeland Tuesday afternoon, were held at Hopewell Cemetery,
yesterday afternoon. Snook Funeral Home of Lakeland was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Lamb fell Sunday morning two
weeks ago, and hurt her hip, death resulting from the injury and shock. Mrs. Lamb was born in Irwin County, GA, her maiden
name being Miss Betty Elizabeth Royal. When she was a young woman she was married to Mr. C. W. Lamb, who died in 1916. Most
of her long life was spent in Madison County. The deceased is survived by four sons, James F., John T., and Wm. R. Lamb, of
Lakeland, and Wright Lamb of Jacksonville, and two daughters, Mrs. J. H. Selph of Hopewell and Miss Annie M. Lamb of River
Junction, also by seventeen grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She was a
member of the Church of Latter Day Saints.
LAMB, Charlie Lamb
(Abstracted from the Madison New Enterprise Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 23, 1907)
Charlie Lamb the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carney Lamb of this place died at Plant City Wednesday of last week, and was buried
there. He had been working in Mulberry, but upon becoming ill he went to his aunt in Plant City where his mother went to nurse
him. His aged and sorrowing parents have our sincere sympathy.
LAMB, Frank Lamb
Frank Lamb, age 98, lifelong resident of Madison County passed away at the home of his daughter, Emma McCall, Sunday after a
brief illness. Besides his daughter, he is survived by eleven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will
be held Sunday in the Evergreen Baptist Church with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge
of the arrangements.
LAMB, Jim M. Lamb
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 9, 1968)
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Jim M. Lamb, age 82, died Friday in a Tampa nursing home. He was formerly of this county, but had been living the past two
years in Tampa. Surviving him are five daughters, Mrs. Pearl Morton, Mrs. Nell Parker and Mrs. Alberta Valdez, all three of
Tampa; and Mrs. J. B. Kelly and Mrs. Lucile Holland, both of Nokomis; one son, Jack Lamb of Mayo; seventeen grandchildren;
twenty-one great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held Sunday at Beggs Funeral
Home with burial in San Pedro Cemetery.
LAMB, Jimmy C. Lamb Jr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald September 18, 2008)
Jimmy C. Lamb Jr., 75, died Tuesday (Sept. 16, 2008) at St. Vincents Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fla. following a long illness.
He was a native of Denton but had resided most of his life in Waycross. He was son of the late Jimmy C. Lamb Sr. and Edna
Evelina Hand Lamb. In 1950 he graduated from high school in Jeff Davis County and attended South Georgia College. He
enlisted in the United States Navy during the Korean War and served four years active duty and four inactive duty. He was
stationed in Dallas, Texas, Providence, R.I., Turks Island and Cape May, N.J. After serving in the navy, he returned to South
Georgia College and graduated in 1956. He also attended the University of Georgia School Of Accounting. In 1959, he started
working with the DuBose Company. In 1968, he established Jimmy C. Lamb Company where he worked until his death. He was a
former member of the Waycross Jaycees, Waycross Exchange and an active member of the YMCA. He was instrumental in
organizing the first dialysis support group in Waycross and was a member and two-time president of Southeast Georgia
Association of Public Accountants. He was a member of First Baptist Church and the Boosters Sunday School Class. Survivors
include his wife of 54 years, Virginia Jo Browning Lamb, of Waycross; two daughters, Carole Jaeger (husband Ron), of
Lawrenceville, Charlotte Gale Lavender (husband Kenny), of Waycross; five grandchildren, Jonathan Jaeger and Jennifer
Jaeger, both of Lawrenceville, Christy Waldron (husband Caleb), of Douglas, Timothy Lavender (wife Whitney), of Patterson and
Jason Lavender, of Waycross; four great-grandchildren, C.J., Molly and Eli Waldron and Kalleigh Jade Lavender; one brother,
Austin Lamb, of Quincy, Fla.; and one sister, Jacquelina Martin of Milledgeville. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m Friday at the
Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home
tonight from 6 until 8. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Georgia, 2951 Flowers Road
South, Suite 211, Atlanta, Ga. 30341. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com
LAMB, Jimmy Franklin Lamb
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida June 28, 2011)
Jimmy Franklin Lamb, 71, of Live Oak, FL died at Shands at the University of Florida June 25, 2011 after a long illness. He had
been a resident of Suwannee County since 1968 when he became the farm manager at the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch. Mr.
Lamb later worked with Farmer’s Co-Op for 10 years as the warehouse manager before becoming a correctional officer for
Madison Correctional Institute and retired with the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office as a correctional deputy. He was a
member of Westwood Baptist Church. Ordained as a deacon of Antioch Baptist Church where he was active in many areas, he
later became a member of Orange Baptist Church where he served as chairman of the board of deacons from 1983-1987,
taught Sunday School and was a training union leader and was active in many functions of the church. Mr. Lamb was recognized
by Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches President Roger Brouchard in 2007 at the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch 50th anniversary for
his part in helping to establish the horse show arena and horse show held each year at the Boys Ranch anniversary celebration
attended by thousands. He served faithfully on the “chain gang” during Suwannee High School football games for 20 years;
served on the Suwannee County Fair Board from 1980 – 1990; Suwannee County Youth Livestock Show and Sale Board from 1969
– 1990 and served as a delegate from Suwannee County to the 1981 Governor’s Conference on the Future of Small Farms. He
farmed for much of his life until his retirement. He was born and raised in Madison, Florida, was a 1958 graduate of Madison
High School where he was a valued member of the Red Devils’ football and basketball teams. He attended North Florida
Community College for his correctional officer certification. He was a life member of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches alumni
and was awarded the Our Friend Award in 2006 by the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch Alumni for his work with the Boys Ranch
youth while he was farm manager from 1968-1971. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Susan K. Lamb of Live Oak; sons the
Rev. Randy (Ginni) Lamb of Brunswick, GA and Roy (Trudy) Lamb of Tucson, AZ; daughters Kathy Lamb Hals of Live Oak and
Sherry Lamb (Carlton) Burnette of Madison. He is also survived by his grandson, CJ Burnette of Madison, FL; granddaughters
Shelly Monroe of Live Oak and Katie Burnette of Madison; step-granddaughters Carlena Dixon-Nie and Shaundra Dixon, both of
Tucson, Arizona; and two step great-grandchildren, Connor and Kylen Nie of Tucson, AZ; sisters Sarah Helen Lyons, Stella
(Buddy) Buchanan, Ruth (Wayne) Winburn, Linda (Terry) McCray, all of Mayo, and Lucille (Charles) Sapp of Quitman, GA, sisterin-law Martha Lamb of Mims; brothers Tommy Lamb, Paul (Dawn) Lamb and Bill (Sharee) Lamb of Mayo. He is also survived by
his unadopted children, Tommy (Sally) Bass of Jacksonville, Lester (Mary) Hall of Bellevue, NE, and Tom (Wendy) Williams of
Ocala, along with a host of other young men from the Boys Ranch he helped raise and considered his own. He was pre-deceased
by his parents, the Rev. Jack and Mrs. Sara “SA” Lamb of Madison and Mayo; brother Albert Lamb of Mims and granddaughter
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Casey Joy Lamb of Brunswick, GA. Funeral services will be held at Westwood Baptist Church in Live Oak, FL Tuesday, June 28,
2011, at 2 p.m. with The Rev. J. O. Jackson, The Rev. Randy Lamb, The Rev. Dr. Jimmy Dees and Jerry Lamb officiating.
Interment will be at Live Oak Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to the Westwood Baptist
Church Building Fund, 920 11th Street SW, Live Oak, FL 32064 or the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, PO Box 2000, Boys
Ranch, FL 32060. Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., of Live Oak and Branford, FL in charge of arrangements.
LAMB, Louella W. Lamb
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 25 January 2016
Louella W. Lamb, age 97, passed away on January 25, 2016 at her home in Madison, FL surrounded by her family. Louella was
born May 9, 1918 in Joplin, MO to O. F. Walker and Myrtle Brock Walker. Mrs. Lamb was a longtime member of Hopewell Baptist
Church. Mrs. Lamb worked as a Legal Secretary for Ramond Cowart and Ron Zant Law Firms. She enjoyed crocheting, needle
work, and spending time in her garden tending to her flowers. Louella was preceded in death by her parents O. F. and Myrtle
Walker, her husband William B. Lamb, her children Emma Skaggs, Erma Chaney, and William F. Lamb, her sisters Lena Baltzell,
and Mildred Walker, a granddaughter Linda Jean Strickland, and her great grandson Michael Humphrey. Mrs. Lamb is survived
by her grandchildren, Marchetta Touchton, Lisa Evans, Chris Gianino, Misty Agner, and Ashley Lamb; 12 great grandchildren and
6 great-great grandchildren; and 1 nephew. Funeral Service will be Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Burns Funeral Home of
Madison. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery.
LAMB, Lucious A. Lamb, Sr.
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 2, 1960)
Lucious A. Lamb, Sr., 78, of Lee, longtime Madison County citizen, died Thursday in the local hospital and services were held
Saturday in the Lee Baptist Church. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Gus L. Lamb and
Lucious A. Lamb, Jr., of Jacksonville; a sister, Mrs. Leslie Bryant, also of Jacksonville; six grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.
LAMB, Mrs. Lucious A. Lamb
Mrs. Lucious A. Lamb died at her home near Lee last Friday night at 11:45 o’clock, following a lingering illness. Knowing that her
passing was near at hand, she had repeatedly expressed to her loved ones a desire to live at least until Christmas Day, which
wish was granted. Funeral services were held Sunday morning, which was Mrs. Lamb’s birthday, at Macedonia Cemetery.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Lamb is survived by three children, Gus and L. A. Lamb, Jr., and Mrs. M. W. Whitty of Trenton, also
three grandchildren, and other relatives and many friends.
LAMB, Paul Lewis Lamb
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia)
Services for Paul Lewis Lamb, of Thomasville, are Saturday at First Baptist Church and interment will be in Sunset Memorial
Gardens. Mr. Lamb was born Jan. 27, 1949, in Moultrie, to parents Bonnie Lewis "B.L." Lamb, of Thomasville, and Marion Jewette
Golden Lamb “Judy”, deceased. Pn March 7, 1969, in Dayton, Ohio he married Esther Mae Lamb, who preceded him in death on
Sept. 23, 2007. Mr. Lamb graduated in 1968 from Thomasville High School and attended Valdosta State University. He was
employed with the City of Thomasville. He attended Glad Tidings Assembly and taught Sunday school. He enlisted in the United
States Air Force. He died Dec. 15, 2010, at his residence. Survivors include sons, Kevin Lewis Lamb (Melissa) and Keith Lance
Lamb (Charity), both of Thomasville; granddaughter, Hannah Grace Lamb of Thomasville; father, B. L. Lamb (Jackie) of
Thomasville; brother, David Gerald Lamb of Nassau, Bahamas; sisters, Carol Howell (Randy) and Lisa Hester (Tim), both of
Thomasville; fiancée, Ilene Sanders of Thomasville; and, several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made
to the American Cancer Society or Glad Tidings Assembly.
LAMB, Queen Ann Lamb
Funeral services for Mrs. Queen Ann Lamb, wife of Mr. W. D. Lamb, were held at Hopewell Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Lamb died
Friday morning in a hospital in Valdosta following a brief illness. Survivors include the bereaved husband, three sons, Messrs.
Carey, Bill and Hiram Lamb, a sister, Mrs. Lantie Kelley, three daughter-in-laws, seven grandchildren and a number of nieces and
nephews, and a host of friends. One daughter preceded her mother in death. Mrs. Lamb was born November 27, 1883 in
Madison County, and lived her entire life here. She was married to Mr. Lamb on January 6 th, 1901.
LAMB, Rufus A. Lamb
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(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 26, 1952)
Funeral services for Rufus A. Lamb, 70 years were held Sunday in Macedonia Church with burial following in the church
cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home, Lake City, had charge of arrangements. Mr. Lamb had been ticket agent for the Greyhound
Lines at Lee for seven years. He formerly lived in Mayo, Lafayette County. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lula Newsome Lamb, of
Lee; two sisters, Mrs. Arie Haven, of Lee and Mrs. Lessie Bryant, of Jacksonville; and one brother, Lucius Lamb, of Lee.
LAMB, Shelia F. Lamb
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate August 31st, 2011)
On Thursday, August 25th, 2011…God picked a very beautiful flower from his garden and carried it home to be with him. This
beautiful flower was named Mrs. Shelia F. Lamb. She was 47 years old and was born on December 26th, 1963 to Mr. J.D Foster
and the (late) Mrs. Inell (Young) Foster in Homerville, GA (Clinch County). Mrs. Lamb received her education at Lanier County
High School. She was an avid varsity basketball player, softball, cross country runner, Who’s Who Most Athletic, Esquire Club,
Future Home Makers of America (FHA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), Future Business Leader of America (FBLA),
American Industrial Arts Student Association (AIASA), School Newspaper and Yearbook Staff, and 4-H club member. She was
the FFA Sweetheart and Homecoming Court nominees and Miss Lanier County High runner-up for 1981 Beauty Pageant. She
graduated high school in May 1983 and attended Valdosta Technical College; earning a Nursing Certificate. Mrs. Lamb was
united in holy matrimony to Johnny A. Lamb on December 30th, 1983. They were high school “sweet hearts” and to their union
three children were born. She traveled the world, experienced life, and learned many different cultures with her family. She
was a precious jewel while supporting her family and raising the children while her husband served our country 24 years. Prior to
marriage her first place of employment was AMOCO Fabrics in Nashville, GA. Immediately after marriage she volunteered with
the American Red Cross as an Air Force Dental Technician Assistant in the Republic of the Philippines. Upon returning to the
United States, she became a paraprofessional and substitute teacher with the Lanier County Board of Education. She was the
(first) Afro-American female rural route postal carrier in Lowndes, County GA in 1990. She worked at several Air Force Bases’
Youth Centers. Her most recent employment was with the 23rd Force Support Squadron, Youth Center at Moody Air Force
Base, GA. She earned numerous awards for her superb work ethics, professionalism, and heart of gold while helping children and
military parents with youth activities. Mrs. Lamb received Christ at an early age at St. Mary Baptist Church in Naylor, GA. She
later transferred her membership St. Lewis Missionary Baptist Church, Naylor, GA; where her husband is a member. She served
faithfully as church member, bible study, senior choir member, assistant secretary mission department, and food bank
committee member. She leaves to cherish the memories of her life; her husband, Johnny A. Lamb, CMSgt (retired) and Lanier
County Commissioner, and 3 daughters. Courtney I. Lamb (US Army Specialist) of Seattle, WA, Ft. Lewis Army Post, Candice L.
M Lamb of Valdosta, GA, and Cameran Lamb of Naylor, GA; her father Mr. J.D Foster and the (late) Mrs. Inell (Young) Foster
of Lakeland, GA, 3 sisters Linda (Randy) Ray of Lakeland, GA, Jackie (Bernard) Williams of Lakeland, GA; Patricia (Johnny)
Dorsey (CSM-retired) of Augusta, GA; and 2 brothers Larry (Margret) Foster, of Nashville, GA and Billy Joe (Urvashi) Foster
of Georgetown, GA. and many other family members. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 3rd, 2011, at St. Lewis
Missionary Baptist Church, Naylor, GA. Interment will be in Charles Knight Cemetery in Lakeland, GA. For additional information,
contact Harrington Son Funeral Home, 713 Lake Park Rd, Valdosta, GA at phone (229) 242-2828. In Memory of Shelia F. Lamb,
in lieu of flowers the family respectfully asks you make donations to the “Shelia F. Lamb Memorial-Scholarship Fund.” Donations
can be mailed to: St. Lewis Missionary Baptist Church, P.O Box 462, Lakeland, GA 31635. Flowers will also be accepted with
Love.
LAMB, Thomas Ladell Lamb
(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard)
Mayo FL; Mr. Thomas Ladell Lamb, age 72, died October 1, 2013 in Gainesville, FL. Funeral Services will be Friday, October 4,
2013 in the Riverside Baptist Church in Mayo with burial to follow in the church cemetery. He was born and raised in Madison
County and after high school he joined in the U. S. Army. When his enlistment was up he moved to Orlando and sold insurance
and also sold meats for Sunnyland. He moved to Mayo for a short time then settled in Greenville, FL where he worked for
Sherrod Lumber Co. He had been living in Mayo since 2008 to be closer to his family. He was a member of Riverside Baptist
Church. He is survived by a daughter, Misty Lee Lamb of Madison, 2 brothers, Paul (Dawn) Lamb and Bill (Sharee) Lamb both of
Mayo, 5 sisters, Sarah Helen Lyons, Ruth (Wayne) Winbur, Stella (Buddy) Buchanan and Linda (Terry) McCray all four of Mayo,
Lucille (Charles) Sapp of Quitman, GA, 2 sisters-in-law, Martha Lamb of Mims, FL and Sue Lamb of Live Oak, 25 nieces and
nephews and a host of other relatives. He was pre-deceased by 2 brothers, Albert Lamb, Jr. and Jimmy Lamb. T. J. Beggs, Jr. &
Sons, Madison, Florida
LAMB, W. D. Lamb
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W. D. (Buddy) Lamb, age 79 years, died Friday night at his home near Hopewell four miles of Madison, after an extended illness.
He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and was engaged in farming and prominent and active in the affairs of his
community. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Kathleen Lamb, three sons, Cary Lamb, Bill Lamb and Hiram Lamb and one daughter,
Gladys Lamb, all of Madison; six step-daughters and one step-son; one brother, J. M. Lamb, of Wellborn; and one sister, Mrs.
Irvine Newbern, of Madison, and a number of grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Hopewell Baptist Church
with interment in the church cemetery.
LAMB, William Franklin Lamb
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 30 October 2015)
Madison: William Franklin Lamb, age 51, died October 30, 2015 at Shands of Gainesville. Funeral services will be Thursday,
November 5, 2015 at Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel with burial at Hopewell Cemetery. He worked as a Millrite at Roberts
Lumber Company, and liked to hunt and fish. He was a Baptist. He is survived by his mother: Luella Mae Lamb of Lake Park; 2
daughters: Misty Hardin (Joshua) Agner of Lake Butler, FL, and Ashley Lamb of Madison; and 3 grandchildren Ashlyn Brooke,
Joshua Blake, Arianna Nicole.
LAMBERSON, Clarence Everett Lamberson, Sr.
Clarence Everett Lamberson, Sr., 51 years of age, a resident of Cherry Lake for a number of years, died Saturday in a
Jacksonville hospital following a short illness. He went to Jacksonville several weeks ago for medical treatment after an attack
of illness at his home. Mr. Lamberson was a native of Mississippi. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Selma Lamberson, and a
daughter, Miss Barbara Ann Lamberson, of Cherry Lake; two sons, Clarence E. Lamberson, Jr. of Madison and Clyde Richard
Lamberson, of Jacksonville; four sisters, Mrs. R. R. Kelsey, of Tampa; Miss Rachel Lamberson, of Boca Grande; Mrs. Anna Lou
Tomko, of Tampa; and Mrs. C. E. Crandell, of Marathon, and teo brothers, C. A. and O. F. Lamberson, both of Tampa. Funeral
services were held Monday in the B. Marion Reed Funeral Home, Tampa and buried was in the family lot in Rosehill Cemetery,
Tampa.
LAMBERT, Eddie Lambert Sr.
(Abstracted from the October 11, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
FOLKSTON — A celebration of life for Deacon Eddie Lambert Sr., 98, will be held Saturday at Bethlehem Christian Fellowship
Ministry, 2925 Paxton Road, Folkston. Interment will be in Pinckney Chapel Cemetery (Trader Hill) with military honors. He
departed this life on Tuesday (Oct. 1, 2013) at his residence after an illness. He was born Nov. 10, 1914, in Traders Hill
(Charlton County) to the late King and Fannie Lambert. He was joined in holy matrimony to the late Blanche Dasher Sept. 30,
1939 and this union was blessed with 3 sons, Freddie, George (who preceded him in death Oct. 8, 2008) and Eddie Jr. He
accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Jerusalem Holiness Church where he was a faithful and devoted
member for many years. He later became a member of Bethlehem Christian fellowship Ministry in 1980. He was the cornerstone
of the church. He received his formal education in the Charlton County public school system and later attended Albany State
College. He taught fourth grade for many years in Duval County, FL. He was also a former employee of the Atlantic Coastline
Railroad. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II. He lived a long and fruitful life. He will be
remembered as a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, friend and a faithful saved man who lived a life of
holiness. Those left to cherish is memory include 2 sons, Freddie Lambert Sr. and Eddie Lambert Jr., both of Folkston; a
daughter-in-law, Frankie Mae Lambert (wife of the late George Lambert), of Jacksonville, FL; 19 grandchildren including one he
raised and was his caregiver, Fredrick (Beany) Lambert, of Folkston; 13 great-grandchildren; a niece, Eloise Bolden, of Folkston;
and a nephew, Lee Lambert (Mary), of Kingsland. Friends are being received at the Lambert residence, 313 Mary St., Folkston.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home of Waycross.
LAMIE, Sgt. Gene L. Lamie
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald July 12, 2007)
A former resident of Clinch and Charlton counties who was serving his second tour in Iraq was among three soldiers killed in
Taji, Iraq, near Baghdad, Friday. Sgt. Gene L. Lamie, 25, of Homerville, died Friday when the vehicle he was riding struck an
explosive device, according to a military announcement. Also killed were Pfc. LeRon A. Wilson, 18, of New York, and Pfc. Bruce C.
Salazar Jr., 24, of Tracy, Calif. Lamie's brother, Sgt. John Lamie, of the Georgia National Guard, said his brother was a true
patriot and was born to be a soldier. "He told me we were soldiers. We were meant to do what we were doing," said his brother.
"He believed in everything he was doing. He grew up with a soldier's heart." His mother, Linda Lamie, is proud of her son, saying
he "served his country and was a soldier at heart." She also said he had tremendous concerns that the men who served with him
get home safely. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Shepard Funeral Home, Folkston. Visitation will be from
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6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Shepard Funeral Home. Burial will be Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery. Lamie is in line to receive
several posthumous medals and military honors. Sgt. Lamie was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Calvary Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart. He was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas at the time of his first deployment
to Iraq in 2004. He returned stateside in 2005. His second tour of war duty began in May. "Gene was a loving husband, proud
father, devoted son and brother," a military statement read. He attended school in Charlton County from 1994-1998. Sgt. Lamie
was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a big fan of race car driver Tony Stewart as well as the Georgia Bulldogs. The Lamie
family moved to Homerville from Folkston several years ago when their father, Eugene Lamie, took a job in Douglas. Lamie's
brother, John, said the communities of Homerville and Folkston have both reached out to their family, overwhelming them with
love and support. Sgt. Lamie is survived by his wife, Dara Lamie, his son, Gene Benjamin, and his daughter, Lyrean, all of
Homerville; a brother, John D. Lamie, a sister, Christy Bell, and nieces, Kelsey Bell and Marrah Lamie; his paternal grandparents,
Eugene and Elsie Lamie, of Homerville, his maternal grandmother, Della Taylor, of Folkston. His maternal grandfather was the
late James Lavelle "Bud" Taylor, of Folkston.
LAMMONS, Emma Deas Lammons
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 22 February, 2015)
Lee: Emma Deas Lammons, age 105, died Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park. Funeral
services will be Thursday, at Beggs Funeral Home with burial at Lee Memorial Cemetery. She was born December 29, 1909 in
Hamilton County, FL and moved to Lee in 1940 from Jacksonville, FL. She was a homemaker and a member of New Hope Baptist
Church in Hamilton County, FL and also attended Lee First Baptist Church. She is survived by 1 daughter: Gladys Muriel Odom of
Lee; 2 sons: James Lammons of Madison and Joseph Lammons of Lake City, and 6 grandchildren. Beggs funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements.
LAMMONS, James Bobby Lammons
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 14 October 2015)
James Bobby Lammons, age 79, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Graveside funeral service
on Friday, October 16, at Lee Memorial Cemetery. He was born in Jacksonville, FL and lived most of his life in Madison. He was
self-employed as a house painter for many years. He liked going to car races in Valdosta and Lake City, and was a member of
Madison Church of God. He is survived by 1 brother, Joseph Elmer Lammons of Lake City; 1 sister: Muriel Odom of Lee; several
step-daughters and several step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements,
LAMMONS, William Quincy Lammons
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 28, 1970)
William Quincy Lammons, age 30, died from gunshot wounds Sunday east of Lee, FL. He was born in Madison County and had
served in the U. S. Army. He is survived by one daughter, Penny Lammons of Lee, FL; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lammons of
Lee; one sister, Mrs. S. P. Odom, Jr., of Lee; two brothers, Elmer Lammons of Sale City and Bobby Lammons of Madison; two
half-sisters, Mrs. Hagar Coudill and Mrs. W. J. Hutto, both of Tallahassee; one half-brother, Stan Lammons of Tampa; maternal
grandmother, Mrs. Nancy Dees of Lee and a number of aunts, uncles and other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday
August 25th, 1970 at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Lee Memorial Cemetery.
LAMON, Christine Radney Lamon
Funeral Home Chapel services for Christine Radney Lamon, Thomasville, are Monday, March 21, 2011, Interment will be on
Kentucky Street at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Lamon died Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Golden Living Center. Mrs. Lamon was
born Sept. 10, 1927, in Monticello, FL, a daughter of the late former Flora Mae Jackson and the late Dewey Radney. She was
married in Thomasville on Nov. 16, 1962, to the late Sam Lamon. Mrs. Lamon was a homemaker and retired from Woolworth in
1988. She was a member of Dawson Street Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis L. and Henry O.
Cox; granddaughter, Heather Marie Cox, of Thomasville; sister, Willoden Maxwell, of Meigs; and brothers, Glenn Radney, of
Monticello, Larry Radney, of Meigs. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Gail Lane.
LAMPKIN, James Thurman Lampkin, Jr.
Services for James Thurman Lampkin Jr., of Thomasville, will be on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home
Chapel with internment in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Lampkin died on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, at his residence. Born April 15,
1947, in Ty Ty, he was the son of the late James Lampkin and Pauline Kerce Lampkin who survives. Mr. Lampkin was a graduate
of Thomas County Central High School, where he spent two years at Birdwood College and was a dispatcher for Big Star for
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twenty-six years. He was a member of the Baptist faith. Mr. Lampkin married Ava H. Lampkin on Sept. 4, 1966, in Thomasville.
He loved to hunt and fish. Survivors include wife, Ava H. Lampkin, of Thomasville; daughter, Amy Lampkin, of Thomasville; sons,
Todd Lampkin, of Thomasville, and Robin Lampkin, of Thomasville; grandson, Jesse Mayfield, of Thomasville; mother, Pauline K.
Lampkin, of Thomasville; brothers, Bobby Lampkin, of Ochlocknee, and Larry Lampkin, of Belmont, NC; sisters-in-law, Kathie
Lampkin, of Ochlocknee, and Kathie Lampkin, of Gaston, NC; mother-in-law, Ima Jean Williams, of Tallahassee, FL; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
LAMPKIN, Pauline Kerce Lampkin
Funeral services for Pauline Kerce Lampkin, 85, of Thomasville will be Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Trinity Baptist Church.
Interment to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Ms. Lampkin was born on May 26, 1927 in Pavo to the late Thomas James Kerce, Sr.
and Addie Mae Owens Kerce. She was a graduate of Pelham High School and worked as a label maker at Warner’s. Ms. Lampkin
wed Mr. James Thurman Lampkin on May 25, 1946 in Pavo, their union continued until the time of his passing on October 22,
1983. She was also a member of the Joy Club of Pavo. Ms. Lampkin departed this life on Monday, February 4, 2013 at Archbold
Memorial Hospital in Thomasville. Survivors to cherish her memory include her sons Bobby (Kathie) Lampkin of Ochlocknee and
Larry (Kathie) Lampkin of Belmont, NC; daughter-in-law Ava Lampkin of Thomasville; grandchildren Todd Lampkin, Robin Lampkin
and Amy Lampkin all of Thomasville, Jamie (Rex) Alligood of Ochlocknee; Christopher (Jaime) Lampkin of Gastonia, NC, Joanie
(Matthew) Stringer of Thomasville, Megan Lampkin of Belmont, NC; great grandchildren, Jesse Mayfield of Thomasville, Lynlie
and Landon Alligood of Ochlocknee,
LAMPKIN, Todd Thurman Lampkin
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 12 January 2016)
Graveside services for Todd Thurman Lampkin, age 48, of Thomasville, are Friday, January 15, 2016, at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Lampkin died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Archbold Medical Center. Born May 23, 1967, in Thomasville, he was the son of
Ava Phyllis Hemperley Lampkin and the late James Thurman Lampkin. Todd had a kind heart and loved to laugh. He was a fighter
and fought a long tough battle as long as he could. Survivors include his mother, Ava H. Lampkin of Thomasville; sister, Amy
Lampkin of Thomasville; brother, Robin Lampkin of Thomasville; nephew, Jesse Mayfield of Thomasville; and grandmother, Ima
Jean Williams of Tallahassee.
LANCASTER, Joyce Marie Lancaster
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate March 6th, 2013)
Joyce Marie Lancaster, 63, of Nashville died Wednesday February 27, 2013 at South Georgia Regional Medical Center. She was
born March 21, 1949 in Berrien County to the late Joe Gaskins and the late Flora Burnsed. She was a homemaker and member of
Hope Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband: Johnny Lancaster of Nashville; 1 daughter: Shannon (Rusty) Harper of
Nashville; 1 son: Shawn (Beth) Lancaster of Valdosta; 1 brother: Ronald Gaskins of Valdosta; 2 sisters: Faye Newsome of
Quitman and Linda Daugherty of Nashville; 4 grandchildren: Rhett, Maggie, Ethan, and Owen. Funeral services were Saturday
March 2, in Hope Baptist Church. Interment followed in Poplar Springs Cemetery.
LANCASTER, Marilyn Marie Morse Singletary Lancaster
Graveside services for Marilyn Marie Morse Singletary Lancaster of Whitesburg, GA, are Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Zion
Grove Assembly of God Cemetery in Colquitt County, GA. Mrs. Lancaster died May 8, at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta.
Born April 28, 1963, in Brooks County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Freddie Thomas Morse and Mary Josephine Gunn. She
was a cashier at Kroger and a member of Solid Rock Methodist Church in Whitesburg, GA. Survivors include daughters,
Kimberly Sharee Lancaster of Thomasville, Mary Tabitha Lynn Lancaster of Whitesburg; sister, Carolyn Marie Gunn of
Morehead, Ky.; brother, Jim Morse of Tallahassee, FL; sisters, Virginia Lee Kitchingham of Whitesburg, Marjorie Ann Cannon of
Meigs, Josie Gunn of Thomasville; brothers-in-law, Wesley Cannon of Meigs, Scotty Cannon of Meigs; sister-in-law, Francis
Morse of Tallahassee, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Peyton Lampkin of Gastonia, NC, Mason Lee of Belmont, NC and Boone Stringer of Thomasville; brother Johnny (Robin) Kerce of
Pelham; sisters Jeanette (Richard) Cox and Christine Wallace both of Pelham; sisters-in-law Betty Morris and Cathy Kerce. She
was preceded in death by a son James Thurman Lampkin, Jr.; three brothers Grady, Lawrence and Preston Kerce; four sisters
Mary Clifford Kerce, Lois Nadine Kerce, Inez Thigpen and Lillian Madden.
LAND, Curtis Dwayne Land
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL September 9, 2014)
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Curtis Dwayne Land, age 52, of Fort Myers, FL, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Curtis was born September 26, 1961
in McClenny, FL, to Howell Daniel Land Sr. and the former Dorris Cain. Curtis was of the Baptist Faith and worked as a Heavy
Equipment Operator on big farms, mainly growing watermelons. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Land was
preceded in death by his father, Howell Daniel Land Sr. He is survived by his mother, Dorris Cain Martin, and stepfather Sidney
Martin, of Newberry, FL, 3 daughters, Casey Nichole Land, of Tallasse, AL, Kaylee Danielle Land, of Ocala, FL, and Payton L.
Land, of Fort Myers, FL, 1 brother, Howell "Danny" Land, of Mayo, a step-brother, Alan Martin, of Newberry, 2 grandsons, and
numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Midway Baptist
Church in Mayo. A private interment will follow in Land Cemetery. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral
Home of Mayo.
LAND, Ethel Land
Funeral services for Ethel Land, age 84, of Mayo were held Monday in the Methodist Church with burial in Bethel Cemetery. She
is survived by the daughters, Mrs. Elouise Reams of Greenville; Mrs. Winnie O’Steen of Perry; and Mrs. Mary Swain of Copeland;
four sons, Russell of Chattahoochee, Rudolph of Mayo; James of Tallahassee; and Grady of Sumterville.
LAND, Eustace P. Land
(Abstracted from information received from June Spear)
Eustace P. Land, age 78, of Lee, FL, passed away on July 1, 2014. Eustace was born in Arlington, VA on June 25, 1936. He served
his country in the Korean War and was an electrician by trade. Eustace applied his technical and leadership skills as a Division
Manager for a contractor in support of the Department of Defense. He enjoyed woodworking, riding motorcycles, camping, and
fishing with his family. He enjoyed his retirement with Audrey, his church family, and the community of Lee, Florida. Eustace is
survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Audrey; his siblings Tim Land and Patricia Harvey; his children Helen (Ruby) Dolly,
George Land, Robert Land, and Martin Land; stepchildren I. Michele Ingley, Kevin Ingley, and Debbie Mentor; and grandchildren
George Land, Rachel Land, William Dolly, David Longest, Brian Ingley, Deena Ingley, Zachary Mentor, and Darby Mentor.
Memorial services will be at the Lee United Methodist Church, Lee, FL, on July 21st, 2014. In lieu of flowers, please consider
donations to the Lee United Methodist Church, Lee, FL 32059, or a charity of your choice.
LAND, Jettye Ruth Land
Jettye Ruth Land, 95, of Tallahassee, FL died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 in Tallahassee, FL. Jettye was born January 4,
1917 in Mayo, Florida to Robert and Rosa (Fletcher) Lancaster. Jettye graduated from Lafayette County High School and
attended Florida State University. She enjoyed gardening, ceramics, cooking, and sewing. Jettye was a member of Thomasville
Road Baptist Church in Tallahassee and former member of Mayo Baptist Church. She is survived by 2 sons: Robert T. Land
(Marie) Tallahassee, FL, Martin Edward Land (Carolyn) of Alabama, a brother, Louie Lancaster. 6 grandchildren, 15 greatgrandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband of 60
years Martin E. Land Sr.; her parents Robert Lancaster and Rosa Lee Fletcher, 2 grandchildren Dianne Prater and Dixie Keith; 3
brothers: Bob Lancaster Jr.; M. M. Lancaster; Duffin Lancaster, and a daughter-in-law, Sandra Thompson Land. Graveside
Services will be Monday, December 17, 2012 at Bethel Cemetery, Mayo, FL. Memorial contributions can be made to Big Bend
Hospice of Tallahassee or your favorite charity.
LAND, Martha Ann Land
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 5 November 2015)
Martha Ann Land, age 62, of Mayo, FL, passed away November 5, 2015 after a short illness. Ann was born March 26, 1953 in
Live Oak, FL, to Herman E. Hewitt and Demetria M. (Shaw) Hewitt. Ann was of the Church of God Faith and enjoyed working
with plants and flowers. She was preceded in death by a brother Louis Hewitt, and one sister Debra Anita Hawkins. Ann is
survived by her husband of 46 years Donnie Land of Mayo, FL; 2 sons Duane Land and Darren Land, 1 daughter Deanna Land; 3
grandchildren: Reese Land, Czarina Land and Andrew Vega; 1 sister Angela Lady, her parents Herman E. Hewitt and Demetria M.
Hewitt, and two special nieces Olivia and Autumn Hawkins. Funeral services will be held at Alton Church of God Family Life
Center on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Interment will follow in Airline Baptist Church Cemetery in Mayo. All arrangements are
under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
LANDERS, George Landers, Jr.
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George Landers, Jr. 79, entered into eternal rest with his Lord on December 22, 2010, after a lengthy illness in Tallahassee, FL.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia Lyles Landers of Tallahassee, and three daughters: Maria Landers of Rome, GA
and granddaughters, Kelli, Megan and Erin Arthur; daughter Moya Moon and granddaughter Sarah of Tallahassee, FL; daughter
Myra Rouse and son-in-law Raymond of Hargvest, AL, with grandsons, Roman, Mitchell, and Marshall and his brother Eddie
Landers and wife Debbie, Fairburn, GA. his sister-in-law Shirley Landers and son Shane, Forest Park, GA; his cousin Roger and
Stella Hopkins of Kingston, GA, and his best friends Jerry and Bill Waters of Rome, GA. George was predeceased by his parents
Addie Mae and George Landers, Sr., brothers, Aaron Frank Taylor and Freddie Landers. He was proud to serve his country in
the U. S. Army. Funeral Services will be held at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Eridu, FL.
LANDRUM, Harold M. Landrum
(Abstracted from the September 9, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Harold M. Landrum, 69, of Waresboro, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2013) at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, after an extended
illness. He was born in Waycross to the late William J. Landrum and Myrtice Carter Landrum. He moved to Waresboro when he
was six weeks old and made his home there ever since. He grew up in Pineview Baptist Church and later in life attended Pebble
Hill Baptist Church. He worked for Sue Bee Honey for several years and also in construction. He enjoyed working on his cars,
working with his flowers and watching westerns on television. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by 3 sisters,
Joyce Music, Vonette Lee and June Griffin, and 1 brother, William “Billy” Landrum. He is survived by 2 children, Steve (Wendy)
Landrum, of Patterson, Elena Rice, of Hoboken; 5 grandchildren, Andy Landrum, of Newport News, VA, Jessica Landrum, of
Patterson, Leigh Ann Landrum, of Patterson, Chris Thomas Jr., of Hoboken, Molly (Ezra) Strickland, of Waycross; 2 greatgrandchildren, Kaylee Thomas and Azariah Thomas; 1 sister, Anne Lee (husband Glynn), of Hoboken; 1 brother, Robert “Bobby”
Landrum, of Waresboro; 2 brothers-in-law, Frank Lee, of Alma, and Carswell Griffin, of Hoboken; and numerous nieces, nephews
and other relatives. A funeral will be Tuesday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
LANDRUM, James L. Landrum Jr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald August 12, 2008)
Larkin Landrum Jr., 61, passed away Monday (Aug. 11, 2008) at Clinch Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness. He was
born Aug. 28, 1946, in Clinch County, to the late James Larkin Landrum Sr. and Patie Jones Landrum. He was a self-employed
beekeeper and worked with Brockway Standard for 25 years. He was a Mason and he enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He was
preceded in death by four sisters, Doris Hendrix, Evelyn Thrift, Janie Smith and Ave Nell Strickland. Survivors are one son and
one daughter-in-law, James Larkin (wife Amber) Landrum III, of Nashville; his former wife, Jeanette Landrum, of Homerville;
and several other relatives. A funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Congregational Methodist Church. The family will
receive friends Wednesday at Roundtree Funeral Home from 7 until 9 p.m. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior
to the service. Interment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Landrum family.
LANDRUM, Mildred D. Landrum
Mildred D. Landrum, 89, died Tuesday (May 2, 2006) at Baptist Village following a short illness. She was a native and lifelong
resident of Waycross. She was married to the late Lee Roy Landrum and was the daughter of the late Frayssee A. DeLeGal Sr.
and Sudie Haynes DeLeGal. She was a member of Hebardville Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Nannette Bishop
(husband Charles), of Jesup; one son, Robert L. Landrum (wife Frances), of Blackshear; one sister, Neta Maron, of Snellville; two
grandchildren, Dr. Charles G. Bishop Jr., of O'Fallon, Ill., and Lee Robert Landrum, of West Hartford, Conn; two greatgrandchildren, Emily Bishop and Bradley Bishop; and a sister-in-law, Kate Akins, of Bell, Fla. A graveside service will be held at 1
p.m. Thursday at Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Music Funeral Home Thursday between 11 an 12 o'clock.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com
LANE, Carrie Elizabeth Lane
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 28, 1971)
Carrie Elizabeth Lane, age 67, passed away Saturday in the hospital in Madison. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
John Henry King and was born in Brooks County, GA. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. She is survived by her
husband, J. A. Lane, Sr., of Greenville; one daughter, Mrs. Paul Byrd of Live Oak; one son, J. A. Lane, Jr., of Greenville; 3
grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. J. V. Cason, Sr., of Madison; one brother, M. C. King of Madison and a number of nieces and
nephews.
LANE, J. Roy Lane
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J. Roy Lane, age 72, of Quitman, died last Tuesday after a short illness in the Brooks County Hospital. He was a farmer and
grocer. Survivors besides his wife are one daughter; Mrs. M. M. Reaves of Cherry Lake; two sons; one sister; and three
brothers, including Audley Lane of Greenville.
LANE, Judy Jacobs Lane
(Abstracted from the December 3, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Judy Jacobs Lane, 63, passed away Wednesday (Nov. 27, 2013) at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia. The Brantley
County native lived in Collins the past 17 years. She was a member of Christian Life Fellowship Church. She was a cosmetologist
and a homemaker. She loved gardening, sewing, her church and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded death
by her parents, Lewis and Isabell Jacobs, and siblings, Janice Jacobs, Dewitt Jacobs, Jerry Jacobs and Faye Howell. She is
survived by her husband, William O. “Shine” Lane, of Collins; 4 children, Michelle (John) Hadley, of Fort Hood, TX, Robert
(Casey) Anderson, of Cobbtown, Deborah Shrader of Callahan, FL, and Thomas Anderson, of Orange Park, FL; siblings, Janett
(Billy L. Sr.) Newton, of Cleveland, TX, and Tommy Jacobs, of Brantley County; 8 grandchildren, Meghan, Matthew, Myles,
Shyanne, Mack, Alan, Rorie and Jackie; and several nieces and nephews.
LANE, Lena Ruth Lane
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA February 2, 2015)
Lena Ruth Lane, age 81, of Valdosta, GA passed away Monday February 2, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Nashville, GA
to the late Abraham Franklin Sauls and Nancy Elizabeth Ray. She worked at Crackin Good in Valdosta and was of the Baptist
Faith. Survivors include several nieces, nephews & extended family members. Funeral services will be Wednesday February 4,
2015 at the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. As per her wishes she will be cremated following the services. In lieu of
flowers donations can be made to United Hospice, 407 Cowart Ave., Valdosta, GA 31602. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta, is
serving the Lane family.
LANE, Leon Lane
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 8, 1963)
Leon Lane, age 54, of Tampa passed away March 2nd in a Tampa Hospital after a long illness. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Myrtice
Rowell Lane; three daughters, Mrs. Loretta Calhoun, Mrs. Betty Johnson, and Mrs. Emmogene Johnson and ten grandchildren;
his mother, Mrs. S. K. Driggers, of Lee; two brothers, G. D. Driggers, of Lee; M. J. Driggers, of Jacksonville; six sisters, Mrs. T.
J. Denmark, of Perry; Mrs. John Gordon, of Jacksonville, Mrs. Frank Stokes and Mrs. Edgar Stokes, both of Lee, Mrs. M. C.
Wynn, of Jasper; Mrs. Joe Russell, of California; one uncle, G. W. Lane, of Jacksonville, and other relatives. Funeral services
were held Monday in Tampa with interment in Rosedale Cemetery.
LANE, Mary M. Lane
(Abstracted from the 3 August 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Mary M. Lane, age 81, died Saturday (Aug. 1, 2015) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House following a short illness. She was a native
and lifelong resident of Waycross and was formerly employed with Ruben Brothers Shoe Factory and Waycross Drug. She was
best known for the years she and her husband spent owning and operating Lane’s Tire & Rental. She attended Place of Blessings
Church of God in Argyle. She was a daughter of the late Victor J. Carlson Sr. and Alma Rebecca Robins Carlson. She was
married to the late Osley James Lane. She is survived by 4 sons, Perry (Donna) Lane, Gary Wayne (Gail) Fullard, Terry (Beth)
Fullard all three of Waycross, and Freddie (Linda) Fullard of Statesboro; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters,
Evelyn Lynn of Hoboken, and Dorothy (David) Inman of Manor; 2 brothers, H. E. (Winifred) Carlson of Waycross, and Victor J.
(Kathi) Carlson Jr., of Blackshear; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Tuesday at the Music Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.
LANE, Osley James Lane
Osley James Lane, 79, died early Monday morning (Sept. 12, 2005) at his residence following a long illness. He was a native of
Brantley County but had resided most of his life in Waycross. He was the son of the late Martin Lane and Fronnie Edwards
Lane.He was the owner of Lane's Tire and Rental and was in the U-Haul business for more than 35 years. The survivors include
his wife, Mary Carson Lane, of Waycross; four sons, Perry Lane (wife Donna), Gary Fullard (wife Gail) and Terry Fullard (wife
Beth), all of Waycross, and Freddie Fullard (wife Linda), of Rincon; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A funeral
will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive
friends at the funeral home tonight from 7 until 9 o'clock. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at
www.musicfuneralhome.com.
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LANE, Robert Danny Lane
(Abstracted from the 25 March 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Robert Danny Lane, age 59, of Waycross, passed away Monday (March 23, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross
following a lengthy illness. Born in Waycross Dec. 22, 1955, he lived in Ware County most of his life. He worked in management
with Huddle House for several years before ill health forced him to retire. He was a member of Hebardville Baptist Church and
enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved all kinds of music. He was a songwriter and also sang as well as played music. He
also enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding his motorcycle and was a huge Atlanta Braves fan. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was the
son of the Robert Lane. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Nettles Lane, of Waycross; his son, Chris Nettles, of St. Augustine,
FL; his mother, Sylvia Shealy Lane Parker, of Waycross; 3 sisters, Cynthia (Alex) Anderson, of Waycross, Mary (Emory) Wilson,
of Waynesville, and Julie Lane, of Waycross; 2 brothers, Alan (Ann) Lane, of Waycross, and Larry (Kathy) Lane, of Baxley; 2
grandchildren, Leland Jarrard Nettles and Braylee Ariona Nettles; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial
service will be Thursday at Williams Chapel Baptist Church. Memorialization is by cremation. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of
Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
LANE, Russell O. Lane, Sr.
R. O. Lane, Sr., 70 died at his home near Clyattville Monday suffering a sudden heart attack. He was at the Clyattville Baptist
Church working on a water line installation when the attack occurred. Mr. Lane was a well-known farmer of the Clyattville
section where he had lived all of his life. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss May Neal; one daughter Mrs. J. J. Sale,
Jr., of Madison; two sons, Robert F. Lane, of Camden, AL; and Russell O. Lane, Jr., of Clyattville; nine grandchildren and one
sister, Mrs. J. A. Neal, of Valdosta. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Carson McLane Funeral Home in Valdosta with
burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery. Mr. Lane was active in all phases of community activity and was one of the leaders in the initial
movement to interest the Kraft Paper Company in this section. The result of that movement was the location of the IllinoisOwens plant at Clyattville.
LANE, William Barney Lane
(Abstracted from the 11 September 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
HOBOKEN — William Barney “Junior” Lane, age 87, of Hoboken, passed away Tuesday (Sept. 9, 2014) at his residence following
an extended illness. Born in Hoboken, he was the son of William Lawton Lane and Mattie Williams Lane. He was also preceded in
death by a brother, Robert Lane, and six sisters, Edna Lane, Thelma Lee, Lois Coad, Hazel Byrd, Helen Crews and Joyce Johns.
He was employed with civil services in Hinesville, and he served in the United States Army. He was a member of Mt. Calvary
Baptist Church, and enjoyed fishing and playing guitar. He loved talking with people. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mary
Elizabeth Thomas Lane, of Hoboken; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, William Lanis (Ellen) Lane, Albert Loren (Edna) Lane, both of
Hoboken; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Laura Elizabeth (Nick) Driggers, of Albany; 7 grandchildren, Christa Lane (Clay) Cravey, of
Manor, Will Shot (Lindsey) Lane, of Moultrie, Casey Lane, Cassy Lane Nettles, Jessica Lane Simmons, all of Hoboken, Kaleb
Driggers, of Texas, and Kelsey Driggers, of Oklahoma; 4 great-grandchildren, Lacey and Laney Simmons, Loren Jean Nettles and
Mesa Lane; 1 sister, Doris Griffin, of Waycross; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held at his
residence, 2284 Highway 82, Hoboken. A graveside service will be held Friday at High Bluff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to Satilla Hospice or Southeast Cancer Society in care of Linda Henderson, P.O. Box 91, Hoboken, GA
31542. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LANEY, Elizabeth Laney
Mrs. Elizabeth Laney, aged 85, died at her home in Greenville early Monday morning. Funeral services were conducted at the
Baptist Church with interment following in the Greenville cemetery. Among her survivors are three sons, Messrs. Jim, George
and Will Laney of Greenville.
LANEY, J. R. Laney
J. R. Laney, age 89, died Friday morning in the Gainesville Medical Center. He was a retired rural mail carrier, co-owner of
Laney’s 5 & 10 cent Store in Greenville, a member of the Greenville Baptist Church and chairman of the Board of Deacons of the
church and member of the WOW and Greenville Masonic Lodge. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and prominent in
church and civic affairs. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Delia Laney of Greenville; three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Noegel of
Jacksonville; Mrs. Irene Taylor of Jasper and Mrs. Beatrice Day of Perry; four sons, James Laney of South Haven, Michigan,
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Donald Laney and Joe Laney, both of Greenville and Julian Laney of Brandon; and thirteen grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Sunday in the Greenville Baptist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
Elmer’s notes: While the obituary did not give his given name from the Florida Death Index we learn that it was James Rudolph
Laney. When I checked the Social Security Death Index I learned that he was born 25 February 1878.
LANEY, William B. Laney
William B. Laney, 69, former resident of Greenville for many years, died at his home in San Jose, CA last Thursday a few
moments after suffering a stroke. He was a member of the post office department at Greenville for years, and he and Mrs.
Laney only last summer visited back at the old home here, where they had a large number of relatives and friends. The
deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Fannie Bennett Laney; one son, Burton Laney; two grandchildren; and two brothers. J. R.
Laney, of Greenville and George Laney, of Albany, GA. Funeral services were held Saturday in the Darling-Fischer Garden
Chapel in San Jose with interment following in Oak Hill Memorial Park there.
LANG, Carolyn L. Lang
Carolyn L. Lang, age 87, died Tuesday (March 9, 2016) at her residence following a brief illness. She was a native and life-long
resident of Ware County and a 1945 graduate of Waycross High School. She was the daughter of the late John Walter Lee Sr.
and Emma Douglas Lee. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Doris Halsrud, and a brother, John W. Lee Jr. She
was a very active member of First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ since 1951 and was active in the Christian Women’s
Fellowship and the Chancel Choir for many years. She also volunteered with the Satilla Regional Medical Center Auxiliary (Pink
Ladies) for 10 years and was a former member of the Waycross Exchange Club Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband of 69½
years, Gerald David Lang Sr., of Waycross; a daughter, Janie Lang (Phil) Wysong of Waycross; 1 son, Gerald D. (Ginger) Lang Jr.
of Centennial, CO; 3 grandchildren, Kirsten (Jacob) Forsythe of Colorado, Sam Lang of Denver, Colo., and Chris Wysong of Mt.
Berry; and nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorials may be sent to First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 412
McDonald St., Waycross, GA 31501. A memorial service will be Saturday at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. Music
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LANG, Edith Ann Lang
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia March 7, 2012)
Mrs. Edith Ann Lang, 91, of Homerville, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012 in Clinch Health Care Nursing Home after a
lengthy illness. She was born in Saulsbury, England. She had been an active member of the Clinch County Senior Citizen Center.
She was retired and had worked with the Clinch County School System in the cafeteria for many years. She married Rodney
James Lang in 1945. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, James Lang and Harris Lang. A graveside service was
held Monday, February 27, 2012 at 11 a.m. in Pine Forest cemetery in Homerville. Sympathy may be expressed online at
www.musicfuneralservices.com. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland served the Lang family.
LANG, Martha M. Lang
Mrs. Martha M. Lang, age 87 of Douglas, GA formerly of Axson, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at Coffee Regional
Medical Center in Douglas, GA following a short illness. She was born on April 12, l923, in Coffee County, Mrs. Lang made her
home in Atkinson County for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Millie Elizabeth Fredrick Morris and
the widow of the late Marshall Lang. She was a homemaker and a member of Red Bluff Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors
include 2 stepsons: William Lang of Waycross, GA and Leland Lang of Chiefland, FL; 1 brother: Ellie (Sue) Morris of Pearson, GA;
and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Lang were Friday, April 16, 2010, at Axson Evangelistic Church. The
interment followed in Axson cemetery. Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.
LANG, Sara Elizabeth Lang
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 2 May 2011)
Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Lang, age 84, of Pearson, GA passed away Sunday February 6, 2011, at her home following an extended
illness. She was born on February 1, 1927, in Echols County GA. Mrs. Lang was the daughter of James Charles and Pauline Belote
Rewis. She had made her home in Atkinson County for most of her life, was a homemaker and a member of Axson United
Methodist Church. Preceding her in death was her husband Mack Lang. Survivors include 5 sons: James (Jody) Lang of Orlando,
FL; Stan (Daphine) Lang; Alex Lang; Steve (Sharon) Lang; and Barry (Glenda) Lang, all four of Pearson, GA; 8 grandchildren, 2
step-grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for
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Mrs. Lang were Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at the Axson United Methodist Church. The interment followed in the Axson
Cemetery. Serving as active pallbearers were her sons; James Lang, Stan Lang, Alex Lang, Steve Lang, Barry Lang and nephew
Homer Lang. Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, Ga. was in charge of the arrangements.
LANGDALE, Harley Langdale, Jr.
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News)
Mr. Harley Langdale, Jr., 98, of Valdosta, died on Sunday, February 10, 2013. He was born in Lynchburg, VA on September 8,
1914 the oldest of four children to Harley and Thalia Lee Langdale. After graduating from Valdosta High School, he attended
the Citadel before transferring to the University of Georgia to study Forestry. He was the first person from Lowndes County
to receive a BSF Degree in Forestry from UGA. Mr. Langdale became the third Registered Forester in the state of Georgia. On
August 21, 1943 he married the former Eileen Cox of Valdosta. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Valdosta. Mr.
Langdale was actively engaged in practicing forestry and developing markets for forest products since 1937 and was a
consistent leader in the industry for over 70 years. Under his leadership, The Langdale Company and its affiliates grew from a
small turpentine and land holding company into a fully integrated diversified forest products company. As a forester, he was
deeply committed to the preservation and protection of all natural resources. He always focused his efforts to grow more and
better trees per acre and to find markets for wood products that would be available to landowners and forest managers. Mr.
Langdale, one of the first business environmentalists, helped convert a timber industry that traditionally left the land stripped
of its trees into a forest products industry that managed the land and its products for future business and recreational uses.
He saw the land support several generations of trees and more wild game than ever. In the process he dramatically expanded
forest products for consumers and created employment for communities throughout southern Georgia. In addition to serving as
Chairman of The Langdale Company for many years, Mr. Langdale served in various business and philanthropic capacities. He
served as a Director of Georgia Southern and Florida Railway Co. for 39 years, Director for the Citizens and Southern National
Bank for over 29 years and a member of their Executive Committee for over 10 years, Director of Georgia International Life
Insurance Co., Trustee of the Herty Foundation for 25 years, Chairman and President of Southern Forest Products Association,
President of Forest Farmers Association, President of the Georgia Forestry Association, Chairman of the Forest Research
Society – Southeastern Section, Chairman of the Society of American Foresters – Southeastern Section, Chairman of the
Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority during the first five years that it was established, Treasurer and member of the
Valdosta-Lowndes County Hospital Authority for 23 years, and a Founder and Trustee of the South Georgia Medical Center
Foundation. As acknowledgment of his contributions to the forest industry and Georgia, he has received the National Forest
Products Association’s Forest Management Award, Georgia Man of the Year Service to Agriculture Progressive Farmer Award,
Forest Farmer Award, J.W. Fanning Leadership Georgia Award, University of Georgia School of Forest Resources’ Distinguished
Alumnus Award, and Georgia Forestry Association Wise Owl Award and has been inducted into the Society of American
Foresters Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen Cox Langdale, his brother John W.
Langdale, his brother and sister-in-law W.P. (Billy) and Jacquelyn Langdale, his sister Virginia Langdale Miller of Augusta, GA. He
is survived by his sister-in-law Margaret Jones Langdale of Valdosta, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews and a family of
employees. A funeral service for Mr. Langdale was held Thursday, February 14, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Valdosta.
Entombment followed at Sunset Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Langdale Hospice House or
the charity of your choice. Carson McLane Funeral Home served the Langdale family.
LANGDALE, Noah Langdale, Sr.
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 15, 1966)
Noah Langdale, Sr., age 79, longtime prominent business man, sawmill and turpentine operator and farmer of Valdosta, died
Tuesday in Pineview Hospital after a long illness. He was a native of the community of Council in Echols County, GA.
LANGFORD, Mr. C. A. Langford
Mr. C. A. Langford, age 79, died Friday in the Madison County Memorial Hospital following an extended illness during which he
was also under treatment at Archbold Hospital Thomasville, GA. Funeral services were held Saturday at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. J. B. Davis. Interment was in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Langford was born in Ridgeland, SC, but has spent most
of his life in Madison and West Florida. Before retiring he was connected with the sales department of Messer Motor Company.
He was married to Miss Della Messer, of Dellwood, FL. Who eight children survives him: There are four daughters, Mrs. J. B.
Davis, of Madison; Mrs. J. D. Fuqua and Mrs. E. M. Richards, both of Altha, FL; and Mrs. Elizabeth Haman, of Rochester, PA; and
four sons, Monroe C. Langford, of Orlando; C. A. Langford, Jr., of Perry; Henry Langford, of Pendleton, VA; and James
Langford, of Madison, and 12 grandchildren. One brother, T. A. Langford, of New Orleans, and two sisters, Mrs. Ada Thomas,
and Mrs. Hattie McQuagge, of Oroville, CA.
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LANGFORD, Mrs. C. A. Langford
Mrs. C. A. Langford, age 79, died Thursday night in the local hospital after an extended illness. She was the widow of C. A.
Langford and a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Messer of Jackson County. She lived in Calhoun County for a number of
years and had been a resident of Madison since 1930. Services were held Sunday at Beggs Funeral Home and burial was in Oak
Ridge Cemetery. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. J. B. Davis, of Madison; Mrs. J. D. Fuqua and Mrs. E. M. Richard, both of
Alpha; and Mrs. Kenneth Haman, of Beaver Falls, PA; three sons, C. A. Langford, Jr., of Perry; Henry Langford, of Roanoke, VA;
and James Langford, of Tampa. One son, M. C. Langford, of Jacksonville, died in 1960. Other survivors include fifteen
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. J. W. Bevis, of Tallahassee; and Mrs. Ida M. Johnson, of
Jacksonville; and three brothers, James Messer, of Tallahassee; Sam Messer, of Dellwood; and Henry Messer, of Madison.
LANGFORD, Corey Lamar Langford
Corey Lamar Langford, infant born and passed away on September 9, 2010 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Survived by his
parents, Mike and Heather Langford of Perry, FL. Also survived by his maternal grandmother, Betty Hewitt of Chestertown,
MD, paternal grandparents, Lamar and Linda Langford of Naples, FL, paternal great-grandmother, Bernice Langford, several
aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, September 18,
2010.
LANGFORD, Jane Caldwell Langford
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, October 7, 2013)
Funeral services for Jane Caldwell Langford of Thomasville will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at St. Thomas Episcopal
Church with interment to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Langford was born on July 20, 1922 in Thomasville to Thomas
Templeton Caldwell and May Hawthorn Caldwell. She graduated from Piedmont College in Atlanta and went on to have a career in
Nursing. She married Edward Ross Langford in Thomasville, GA on June 24, 1945. Mr. Langford preceded her in death on June
28, 1976. Mrs. Langford would work at Finney General Hospital and later at Archbold Memorial Hospital. She was a past
President of the Junior Service League, a member of the Women’s Auxiliary at Archbold Memorial Hospital for over 40 years,
and a full time mother. Mrs. Langford was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. She departed this life on Monday,
October 7, 2013 at Camellia Gardens of Life Care in Thomasville. Survivors to cherish her memory include her son Geary
Caldwell Langford; daughter Kearsley Langford Doughty both of Thomasville; sons Edward Ross Langford, Jr. (Karlyn) of
Ochlocknee Bay, FL; Edwin Thomas Smith (Robin) of Alpharetta; and Ralph Alfred Smith (Colleen) of Suwanee; 11 grandchildren
Kearsley Johnson, Geary Langford, Jr., Ginger Langford, Brian Doughty, Katherine Bannister, Ross Langford III, Lynden Robb,
Dustin Smith, Winn Ward, Carlye Smith and Tanner Smith; 11 great-grandchildren; and sister Frances Harter (John) of Camilla.
She was preceded in death by a son, Carl Thomas Langford, II. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Thomas
Episcopal Church.
LANGFORD, John Langford
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 19 July 2010)
Vietnam Army veteran, local educator, and locally renowned photographer John Langford, age 69, sadly passed away on Tuesday,
July 13, in Nassau County, FL. Langford, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, was well known throughout the
community, formerly serving as a teacher and coach at South Georgia College. He was active in the local American Legion and
VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars). Langford later worked at what was the Douglas Daily News as a photographer and also made
photo contributions to The Enterprise. Langford, who was originally from LaGrange, was recently diagnosed with a form of
Leukemia. Local VFW Commander Mike O’ Steen commented, “John was a diligent supporter of veterans’ programs. His
assistance as adjutant helped take VFW Post 5976 and the District to all state this past year and we were recognized at
National Convention because of John’s efforts. Photography was a passion of John’s and he had recently become the state
photographer for the VFW. We will miss him greatly.” Robert Preston, who worked with Langford both at the Douglas News and
South Georgia College, commented, “John Langford was a dear friend who had a tremendous impact on my life over the last
several years. He was one of the nicest, most genuine, and helpful people I have ever been associated with. His passions in life
were his country, his students, and his cameras. Through all three, he has touched the lives of countless people in our
community and beyond. I am saddened and shocked by his death. I will miss him terribly.” Local American Legion Commander
Arnold Parsons commented, “John was a Vietnam combat veteran who treaded on the same soil as I did overseas. He was a hero
during the war and will not be forgotten.” Coffee County Sheriff Jerry Pope added, “John was an extended member of our
office and he will always be considered as one of our great friends and part of the CCSO family. John rode with us many times
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during drug raids and search warrants to take photographs for us, and we all became attached to him. Nobody has ever said a
bad word about John and he will be greatly missed.” A memorial service and funeral was held in LaGrange on Saturday, July 17,
where his body was laid to rest. A local memorial service is in the works and will remember Langford at a later date.
LANGFORD, Linda Mae Langford
Linda Mae Langford, age 58, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2010 at her residence in Perry, FL. She was born in High
Springs, FL to the late Everett Lewis and Ruth Irene Rizer O’Steen. Coming from Madison, FL, she had lived in Perry for the
past 18 years. She was employed at CVS Pharmacy where she served as Store Manager. She enjoyed gardening, working in the
yard and shopping in her spare time. Survived by a special partner, Clarence Lewis Parker, of Perry, FL, (1) son; Ronnie Everett
(Nicole) Webb of Madison, FL, (1) daughter; Lisa Pearl Webb of Perry, FL, (1) brother; Lewis Irvin O’Steen of Tampa, FL, (3)
sisters; Jacqueline Ruth Webb of Tampa, FL, Martha Vivian, and Emily Frances Jones, both of Chiefland, FL, (5) grandchildren,
and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. No services are planned at this time.
LANGFORD, Sarah Harriette Underwood Langford
Sarah Harriette Underwood Langford, 91, passed away Friday (Aug. 31, 2012) at Cornerstone Village South in Lafayette, LA. A
resident of Lafayette, LA, she was the daughter of the late James Hartridge Underwood and the former Mattie Jones, both of
Georgia. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband,
William “Bill” Langford Sr., one sister, Rosemary Underwood, and one brother, James “Buddy” Underwood. She is survived by
two sons, Bill Langford (Mary), of Carencro, LA, and Hal Langford (Jane), of Commerce, TX; five grandchildren, Josh Langford
(Jenny), Carrie Begnaud (Dallas), Andy Langford (Carolyn), Dana Langford (fiance' John Bennett), and Katie Dufrene (Ryan); 10
great-grandchildren, Will, Kyra, Ethan, Elias, Deacon, Jack, Forest, Zoe, Harper and Caleb; one niece and three nephews. A
graveside service will be held Wednesday at 12 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
LANGFORD, William Langford Sr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald February 16, 2006)
William Charles Langford Sr., 89, died Tuesday (Feb. 14, 2006) in Lafayette, La. He was born in Waycross Dec. 16, 1917. He was
the third child of Isom Leonard and Anne Westberry Langford. He was reared in Waycross and attended South Georgia College
and Tampa University. He will be remembered as a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He
was the kindest of gentlemen who had a quick wit, a good story and a contagious laugh. A veteran of World War II, he was a
pilot in the Army Air Corps and flew the "Hump" in the India-Burma-China Theatre. He was one of the first American pilots to
land in Shanghai, China near the end of the war. He spent more than 30 years with the Gulf Oil Corporation working in
operations, marketing and real estate. He retired in Atlanta in 1982. He and his wife, Sarah, later moved to Douglas, where he
was an active member of First United Methodist Church and Rotary International. He later became a Paul Harris Fellow of
Rotary. Since 1991 he has lived in Lafayette, La. where he was actively involved at Asbury Methodist Church, serving there in
numerous capacities including teaching the Challengers Sunday school class. Survivors include his dear wife of 66 years, Sarah
Harriet Underwood Langford, of Lafayette, La.; one sister, Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Higgs; two sons and their wives, Bill and Mary
Langford, of Lafayette, La., and Hal and Jane Langford, of Commerce, Texas; his grandchildren and their families, Josh and
Jenny Langford and their children, Will, Kyra and Ethan, of Lafayette, Carrie L. and Dallas Begnaud and their son, Elias, of
Lafayette, Dana Langford, of Los Angeles, Calif., Andy and Carolyn Langford, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Katie Langford, of
Lafayette; four nephews; one niece; and a host of great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one
sister, Laurie Edwards. A funeral will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers with the Rev. Ira
Robinson of Asbury United Methodist Church officiating. A graveside service will be held in Waycross Sunday at 3 p.m. at
Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette, La. from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m.
Friday until time of service at Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers. Personal condolences may be sent to the Langford family at
www.delhommefuneralhome.com Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, in Lafayette, is in charge of arrangements.
Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.
LANGSTON, Noah T. Langston
Noah T. Langston, age 71, died January 19 of a heart attack at his home in Greenville, following an extended illness. He had
been a resident of Greenville for 20 years, engaged in farming and the turpentine business. Survivors are his wife, one
daughter, Mrs. T. C. Cook, of Greenville; one son, A-3-c James Earl Langston, of Chanute Field, IL; one grandson, A1-3 Tommy F.
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Cook, Lake Charles Air Force Base, LA; five sisters, Mrs. Fannie Langston; Mrs. J. C. Reynolds and Mrs. J. J. R. Langston, of
Tallahassee and Mrs. A. J. Chester and Mrs. S. D. Howard, of Quincy; and two brothers, J. B. Langston, of Ellevey, FL and R. R.
Langston, of Avon Park.
LANIER, Mrs. B. F. Lanier
Mrs. B. F. Lanier, who lived in Madison about 16 years ago, passed away in Panama City and was buried in Elizabeth Cemetery in
Jefferson County, February 12th. Her home was in Albany, GA. She is survived by her husband and one son and daughter.
LANIER, D. P. Lanier
(Abstracted from the Madison New Enterprise Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 10, 1913)
D. P. Lanier, a young and well-known man of the Pineland section, died at his home Wednesday night after a brief illness. Mr.
Lanier had hosts of friends over the county, and they will learn with sorrow of his early death. Mr. Lanier was born on Feb. 2 nd,
1889, and was therefore twenty-four years of age. He was the youngest son of the late Clem Lanier and Mrs. Lanier, and was
born at Pineland, where he lived all of his life. He was married in June, 1909 to Miss Katie Perry, also of Pineland. Mr. Lanier
was a favorite. Always friendly and cheerful, he made hosts of friends. He was among other things a fine ball player and when
the summer comes, the familiar form of Pat Lanier at short stop will be missed by his fellows. He was a member of the
Pineland Presbyterian Church, being an elder in that church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, his mother, one brother, Tillie
Lanier, and two sisters, Mrs. N. W. Campbell of Lamont and Mrs. L. Mathis of Tropic, FL. The funeral was held this morning
(Friday), interment being in the burying ground of the church in which he was reared and ofwhich he was a useful member and
officer. Editor Elmer’s note: We found David P. Lanier is buried in Pineland Cemetery in Madison.
LANIER, David Lanier
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 18, 1967 & August 25, 1967)
David Lanier, prominent lawyer of this city and former Representative in the Legislature and former State Attorney, was found
dead in bed at his home on East Base Street Thursday. His son Mike visited him Thursday morning and when he returned to the
home in the afternoon he found that his father had passed away. The deceased had been in poor health for a long time and for
the past several days had been confined to his home. He was born in Madison County, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. P. K.
Lanier. He attended Davidson College in North Carolina and the University of Florida. He was a member of the Madison
Presbyterian church and served as an elder for many years. He is survived by one son, Mike Lanier and one daughter, Miss
Katrina Lanier; one brother P. K. Lanier, all of Madison; one sister Mrs. Wiley Williams of Montgomery, AL; one grandson and a
number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LANIER, Mrs. David Lanier
Mrs. David Lanier, age 56 years, passed away early Wednesday January 2, at the local hospital after a brief illness. She was a
native of Madison, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. D. H. Yates. She was educated at FSU and at Brenau College. Survivors are
her husband, David Lanier, one son, Michael and one daughter, Katrina, of Madison; one sister, Mrs. Ernest C. Price, of Omaha,
NE; four aunts, Mrs. R. S. Nicholson and Mrs. Angus Chappell, both of Jacksonville; Mrs. M. C. Rowe, of Port Orange and Mrs.
Jane Jarvis, of Portsmouth, VA. Funeral services will be held this Friday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge
Cemetery.
LANIER, J. W. Lanier
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 23, 1965)
J. W. (Wiley) Lanier, age 73, of Lake City passed away Monday after having been in ill health for some time. The deceased was a
native of Madison County and grew up here. He had been living in Lake City for many years. He is survived by his widow, Ella; a
daughter, Mrs. J. S. Braunhut of Corton-on-Hudson, NY; a son, J. W. Lanier, III; a sister, Mrs. Berta Green, of Madison, and
many nieces and nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Elam Cemetery near Quitman.
LANIER, Jody Christopher Lanier
Jody Christopher “J.C.” Lanier, age 85, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Lafayette Health Care Center in Mayo. He
was born in Pahokee, FL, to the late Christopher Columbus Lanier and Lena Leath Lanier. Coming from Live Oak, FL, he had lived
in Perry since 1999. He worked in the Construction business and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Survived by his wife of 35
years, Charlotte Lanier, of Perry, FL, a son; Jody (Michelle) Lanier II of Live Oak, a daughter; Linda Lanier of Boynton Beach,
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FL, a daughter-in-law; Lynda Lanier of Stuart, FL, a brother; William Lanier of Interlocken, FL, (2) grandchildren; Alissa Lanier
and Christen Lanier. Memorial Services will be held at the Blue Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, January 9, 2010.
LANIER, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Peek Lanier
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Peek Lanier, age 97, passed away at the local hospital Friday evening after a short illness. Mrs. Lanier was
the widow of Mr. J. W. Lanier, who passed away on April 6, 1940. She was born August 25, 1852, in Andersonville, GA, daughter
of Oscar F. Peek and Hannah Higgins Peek, pioneer families of the South. She had been living in Madison County since childhood,
having come here with her family before the War Between the States. As Miss Mary Elizabeth Peek, she was married to Mr.
Lanier, May 14, 1876. She was buried on the seventy-fourth anniversary of her wedding. She was one of nine children of the
Peek family, and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Jessie Chavous, of Old Town, twenty years her junior. Other survivors include
one daughter, Mrs. A. F. Green, of Madison, and one son, J. Wiley Lanier, of Lake City, nine nieces and nephews, nine
grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Mr. A. B. Lanier, who passed on several years ago, was one of four children who
preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Sunday in Pineland Cemetery.
LANIER, Mazie L. Ritter Lanier
(Abstracted from the Echols County News, January 27, 2010)
Mazie L. Ritter Lanier, 84, of Lake Park died on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta after a
brief illness. She was born in Echols County to the late William T. Ritter and Lura Mae Carter Ritter. Mrs. Lanier lived in the
Lake Park area all her life. She was a lifelong member of Sardis Baptist Church in Echols County. Mrs. Lanier was a loving
mother, and a wonderful grandmother. She especially loved flowers and her pets. Mrs. Lanier was married for 50 years to F.A.
(Donis) Lanier. She is survived by her son, Larry Franklin Lanier and his wife Penny Lanier of Seattle, WA; and her daughter,
Lynn Lanier Varn of Lake Park; five grandchildren, Arron D. (Butch) Varn Jr. of Denver, CO, Jennifer Lynn Varn of Seattle, WA,
Amanda Mazzuca also of Seattle, Allison and husband Adam Olguin, of Henderson, NV, and Lindsay Lanier of Seattle; five greatgrandchildren, Caitlin and Brian Muzzuca of Seattle and Alden, Ava and Addison Olguin of Henderson, NV; and numerous nieces
and nephews. Services will be held at Sunday, January, 3, 2010 in the chapel of McLane Lakewood Funeral Home in Lake Park.
LANIER, Pinckney Kirkland Lanier III
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 12, 1971)
Pinckney Kirkland Lanier III, age 37, died suddenly Wednesday at his home in Jennings. He was born in Madison County and
attended Madison Schools. He served with the U. S. Army from 1953-1970; stationed in Korea, Germany and Viet Nam. He was a
member of the Madison Presbyterian Church. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Marian Lanier of Jennings; 3 sons, P. K. Lanier, IV;
Donald Lanier and Michael Lanier; 3 daughters, Sharon Lanier, Ginny Lanier and Patty Lanier; all six of Jennings; his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. P. K. Lanier, Jr., of Madison; 2 sisters, Mrs. Gene Bristol of Oakland, NJ; and Mrs. Peggy Hinson of Rock Hill, SC.
Services were Friday November 5, 1971 at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LANIER, Pinckney Kirkland Lanier, Sr.
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 19. 1941)
Mr. P. K. Lanier, Sr., prominent citizen of the Pineland community of this county, died last Thursday morning at his home, at the
age of 75 years. Death followed an illness from general disability covering a period of several months. Funeral services were
held Friday at the Lanier home, and committal and interment were at Pineland Cemetery. Pinckney Kirkland Lanier was born in
Madison County July 27, 1864, son of the late David and Philistia Lanier, both of pioneer families of the county. He lived all of
his life, practically in the community in which he was born. On November 8, 1885, he was married to Miss Mary Florence Plant,
who survives him. Two children were born to them, four of whom survive. They are Mrs. J. H. Owens, David Lanier, P. K> Lanier,
Jr., and Miss Amelia Lanier. Several grandchildren, one great-grandchild and three sisters, Mrs. A. E. Kirkpatrick, Adel, GA,
Mrs. Ed Dickinson, Orlando, FL and Mrs. W. S. Coffee, Madison also survive. Mr. Lanier was one of the outstanding citizens in
the county, and one of the most successful farmers. He was a large land owner, and owned much valuable business property in
Madison.
LANIER, R.P. Lanier
R.P. Lanier, 87, died Thursday (Sept. 15, 2005) at Waycross Health and Rehab following a short illness. He was a native of
White Plains, but he had resided most of his life in Lenoir, N.C. and for the past three years he had lived in Waycross with his
son, Wayne Lanier. He was married to the late Sarah Sherrer Lanier and was the son of the late Walter S. Lanier and Gertrude
Smith Lanier. He was a retired vocational agricultural teacher. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II in New
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Guinea with the 5th Army Air Force. He was a longtime member of Hudson United Methodist Church in Hudson, NC and was a
1948 graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in agriculture. The survivors include two sons, Wayne S. Lanier (wife
Susan), of Waycross, R.P. Lanier Jr., of Radford, Va.; a daughter, Zettie Anne Lanier, of Hickory, NC; two sisters, Latrelle
Ethridge, of Comer, Agnes Perry, of Macon; four brothers, Harold Lanier, of Clermont, Roger Lanier and Rozzie Lanier, both of
Crawford, and Rene Lanier, of Dalton; four grandchildren; two step grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be at 11 Monday at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery in Lenoir, NC with military rites.
The family will receive friends at Pendry's Funeral Home in Lenoir Sunday night from 7 until 8:30. Music Funeral Home is in
charge of local arrangements.
LANIER, Sarah Gorday Lanier
(Abstracted from the 30 April 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Sarah Gorday Lanier, age 92, died Tuesday (April 28, 2015) at her residence after an extended illness. She was born Oct. 6,
1922 in Bacon County to the late James Abram Gorday and Mattie Jewel Wade Gorday. An active member of Central Baptist
Church prior to her illnesses, she was baptized many years ago at the same time together with her husband, Eugene. Following
baptism, she went on to serve her church and her Lord for more than 60 years. She loved her church, and her favorite song,
“Heavenly Sunshine,” was the theme song for Central’s Morning Devotional Radio Program that was on the air for many years.
While in high school, she was an outstanding basketball player with Waycross High School. After graduating from high school,
she worked as a telephone operator. An excellent seamstress; she worked for Jacobson’s uptown and in the mall for years. She
loved her flowers and was an active member of her garden club. She loved arranging flowers and competing in competitions. But
most importantly, she was a super mom who loved her family and her children. She took an active role in her children’s school
life and rumor has it that she actually was the one who created Robert’s science and social studies projects. Lastly, she loved
children and for years operated a home daycare center. Later she served with Tish Parker in the first daycare center at
Okefenokee Technical School. Children brought smiles to her face and most recently she loved her little great-grandson, Keller,
coming to visit. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, James Gorday and Jack
Gorday. Survivors include 1 daughter, Sarah (Matt) Mathison; 2 sons, Billy (Patsy) Lanier and Robert (Jan) Lanier; grandchildren,
Robby (Dawn) Lanier, Katie (Daniel) Goss, Billy Austin Lanier, Jennifer (Vic) Purdy, Kathy Oliver, Jason (Renee) Lanier, Nathan
(Suzanne) Lanier, Wade (Samantha) Mathison and Alex Mathison; 16 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. A
graveside service will be Friday at Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to Satilla Advocacy Services, 1900 Tebeau St., Waycross, GA 31501.
LANIGAN, Velma Moody Lanigan
(Abstracted from the April 8, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Velma Moody Lanigan, age 91, of Douglas, passed away Monday (April 7, 2014) at her residence, following a short illness. A native
of Bacon County, she lived in the Coffee County area for many years. She and her late husband, Bernice Lanigan, were partners
in the Lanigan Oil Company in Savannah for several years. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Grace Lanigan Rigdon, a
sister, Vernell Purvis, brothers, Calvin C. Moody and Eugene Moody, and nephew, Dayne Purvis. She was a member of Eastside
Baptist Church. Survivors include 1 daughter, Anne Lanigan McLain, of Douglas; a grandson, Will McLain, of Douglas; a
granddaughter, Michelle (Michael) O’Conner, of Vero Beach, FL; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Alfred Moody, of Waycross;
special nieces, Maudine (Joe) Wright, Eulene (Benny) Peterson, Annelle (Loren) Shrouder, Dale (Wendell) Batten; a nephew,
Allen J. Purvis, all of Douglas; and other special family. The funeral will be Wednesday at Ricketson Funeral Home. Interment
will follow in the Hillcrest Abbey East Cemetery in Savannah. Ricketson Funeral Home of Douglas is in charge of the
arrangements.
LANKFORD, Gladys L. Lankford
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 3 September 2015)
Gladys L. Lankford, age 88, of Homerville, GA passed away Thursday September 3, 2015 in the Lanier Campus of South Georgia
Medical Center in Lakeland following declining health for several years. She was born April 2, 1927 in Lanier County to the late
Robert E. & Cordie Bell Lee. She was a faithful member of the Camp Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Clinch County, GA
before ill health prohibited her attendance. She was a homemaker all her life providing for her family, as well as assisting her
husband on the farm. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy H. Lankford, daughter Margo L. Hendley, a son Stanley A.
Lankford, and several brothers and sisters. Her survivors include 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Leo (Mary Angeline) Lankford of
Homerville, GA; Lamar (Betty) Lankford of Homerville, GA; 1 daughter-in-law, Rose J. Lankford of Homerville, GA; 3 grandsons
Jake Lankford of Macon, GA; Roy L. (Amanda M.) Lankford, Homerville, GA; Stan (Caroline) Lankford, Homerville, GA; 1
granddaughter Emily (Myron) Graham of Valdosta, GA; 6 great grandchildren: Thomas, Jack, Walker, Olivia, Auden, Harper; 1
sister, Betty Jean Sutton of Nashville, GA and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday September 6,
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2015 in the Camp Creek Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Arabia Cemetery in Clinch Co. GA. Music Funeral Services of
Lakeland is serving the Lankford family.
LANKFORD, Macy Lankford
Macy Lankford, 79, died Monday (Dec. 2, 2013) at Waycross Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. She was a
native of Macclenny, FL, but lived most of her life in Ware County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley Crews and
Clovine White Crews, and two sisters, Edith Chauncey and Lecy Moore. She was a member of Deenwood Baptist Church and was
active in the nursery and kitchen. She loved working with flowers, as well as watching and feeding birds. Survivors include her
husband of 60 years, 1st Sgt. Raymond Lankford (U.S. Army, Retired), of Waycross; 1 daughter, Deborah Ann (Edward)
Henderson, of Waycross; 3 sons, Raymond Eddie (Diane) Lankford, of Nahunta, Gregory (Melody) Lankford, of Blackshear, and
James Wiley (Amanda G.) Lankford, of Waycross; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and
other relatives. A funeral will be Thursday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Telmore Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is
in charge of the arrangements.
LANKFORD, Stanley Art Lankford
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, November 27th, 2013)
Mr. Stanley Art Lankford, 64, passed away Monday, November 18, 2013 in the South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta,
following a brief illness. Mr. Lankford was born August 13, 1949 in Homerville, to Gladys Lee Lankford of Homerville and the late
Roy Hamilton Lankford. He was a Superintendent for Lee Engineering, a blueberry farmer and was a member of the Homerville
First Baptist Church. He was Past Worshipful Master of Cassia Lodge 224, past President Homerville Exchange Club, past
member of the Homerville Volunteer Fire Department, past Homerville City Council Member and Police Commissioner for City of
Homerville. He was preceded in death by a sister, Margo L. Hendley. Survivors other than his mother, are his wife, Rose Johns
Lankford of Homerville; 1 daughter and son-in-law: Emily L. (Dr. Myron) Graham of Valdosta; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Stanley
H. (Caroline) Lankford of Homerville; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Leo (Mary) Lankford and Lamar (Betty) Lankford, all of
Homerville; five grandchildren, Olivia Lankford, Thomas Lankford, Jack Lankford, Harper Graham and Walker Graham; and a
number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services for Mr. Lankford were held Thursday, November 21, 2013 at
the Homerville First Baptist Church. Interment was in the Arabia Church Cemetery with Masonic Rites. Roundtree Funeral
Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LANNING, Stella Irene Lanning
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 6, 2005)
Mrs. Stella Irene Whitesell Lanning, 76, of Nahunta died late Tuesday (Oct. 4, 2005) evening at her daughter's residence after
a long illness.A native of Luzerne County, Pa., she lived most of her life there. She moved to Lakeland, Fla. and lived there for
more than 20 years before moving to Nahunta about six months ago. Her parents were Amos and Edna Schultz Whitesell. She
was a homemaker and a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Lakeland, Fla., where she had served for many years as
Sunday School teacher of young children and later taught the women's group. A spokesman for the family said: "Old Grandma,"
as she was known to many, loved the Lord, her family and church dearly, and her "life was a testimonial to all." She was preceded
in death by her loving husband, Arden Josiah Lanning, in April 1995. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James A.
and Christine Lanning, of Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy L. and Johnny Baggett, of Nahunta; nine
grandchildren, Joshua, Charity, Precious, Patience, Cheryl, Jeremy, Steven, Diana and Amanda; six great-grandchildren, Brian,
James, Dakota, Taylor, Alexus, Chloe and Korrine; two sisters, Beth Pollack (Bill) and Peg Cumberland, and a brother, Robert
"Bob" Whitesell (Joan), all of Pennsylvania; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday at 3 p.m.
in the chapel of Chambless-Frye Funeral Home with the Rev. James A. Lanning officiating. Visitation will be prior the service
Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Burial will follow Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. Arrangements are with
Chambless-Frye Funeral Home of Nahunta.
LARAMORE, Ruth Lorraine Laramore
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, April 11, 2014)
Services for Ruth Lorraine Laramore, age 54, Thomasville, are Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home.
Interment is at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Ms. Laramore died Friday, April 11, 2014, at her residence. She was born Feb. 26,
1960, in Panama City, FL, a daughter of William “Bill” Laramore Sr. and Ruth E. Laramore. Of the Baptist faith, she was a
Thomas College graduate with an associates of science degree. She was an office manager in civic and private business. She is
survived by a daughter, Kimberly and Thomas King, of Thomasville; son, Richard B. McMullen, of Thomasville; grandchildren,
Colby and Jacob King, of Thomasville; her parents, William “Bill” and Ruth Laramore; of Thomasville; 1 brother, Billy (Tammy)
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Laramore, of Thomasville; 1 niece, Ashley Laramore, of Thomasville; 1 nephew, Trey Laramore, of Thomasville; and a great-niece,
Kennedy Laramore, also of Thomasville.
LARKINS, Olivia Ann Larkins
(Abstracted from the May 21, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Olivia Ann “Livvy” Larkins, age 80, passed away Monday (May 12, 2014). She was born in Hoboken, and was a longtime resident of
Marianna, FL. She was employed as an x-ray and laboratory technician throughout her long career. She was preceded in death by
her parents, Floyd and Jennie Larkins, and a brother, John Larkins. She is survived by another brother, Wallis Larkins; her
sister-in-law, Cathy Larkins; her sister, Carolyn (Jim) Garner; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held
at the Hoboken Cemetery on Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to one’s favorite charity. Arrangements are
with Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 247 N. Tyndall Parkway, Panama City, FL.
LARRY John Larry
John Larry died Monday morning of last week. He was buried Sunday at Cross Roads.
LASHLEY, Eddie Lee Lashley
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, December 19, 2012)
Mr. Eddie Lee Lashley, 52, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012, in the Southeast Georgia Health System, in Brunswick,
GA. Mr. Lashley was born February 26, 1960, in Homerville. He was a member of the Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist
Church, the Buck Branch Hunting Club and was a veteran of the U.S. National Guards. Survivors are one daughter and son-in-law,
Tiffany and Josh Rowan of Homerville; two sons and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Linda Lashley of Homerville and Adam
Lashley of Homerville; his father and mother, Elmer and Irene Nettles Lashley of Argyle; his partner in life, Cheryl Dryden of
Homerville; one sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Allen Mathis of Homerville; four brothers and sisters-in-law, James and
Mary Lou Lashley, Kenneth and Gloria Lashley, Richard and Brenda Lashley and Paul and Sandy Lashley all of Homerville; eight
grandchildren and several other relatives. Services for Mr. Lashley were held Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at the Shiloh
Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Interment was in the Shiloh Church Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home was in
charge of the arrangements.
LASHLEY, Elzie Lashley
Mr. Elzie Lashley, age 68, died suddenly at his home in Lee Sunday. He was a native of Hamilton County and was the son of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lashley. He had lived in Madison County for some years and was a retired farmer. Mr. Lashley was a
member of Corinth Baptist Church of Hamilton County. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Lashley of Lee; one daughter, Mrs. Lois
Burnham of Tampa; one sister, Mrs. Maggie Bellflower of Jasper; four brothers, Hubert Lashley, Nigle Lashley and Lucious
Lashley, all three of Jasper and Lander Lashley of Apopka. Funeral services were Tuesday in the Corinth Baptist Church in
Hamilton County.
LASHLEY, Mary Lashley
Mary Lashley of Lee passed away Wednesday in the local hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements will be
announced by Beggs Funeral Home when plans are completed.
LASHLEY, Virginia C Lashley
(Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA)
Virginia C Lashley, age 73, of Adel passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Memorial Hospital of Adel after a brief
illness. She was born April 16, 2013 in Tallapoosa, GA to the late J.B. and Grace Wilkerson Morgan. Along with her parents she
was preceded in death by her husband Herman Lashley, Sr., a daughter, Melissa Thomas and a son Jarred Thomas. She attended
the Church of Nazarene. Survivors include 1son Herman Lashley, Jr. of Adel, GA; 1 granddaughter Amanda Lashley of Daytona,
FL; 2 nephews Roy Lashley; Trampus Lashley both of Palatka, FL; 2 nieces Brandy Lashley; and Candy Lashley of Palatka.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 18, 2013 in Beaver Dam Cemetery. Music Funeral Services, Lakeland is
serving the family.
LASHORE, Cornelia Lashore Sr.
(Abstracted from the 7 October 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
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Cornelia Lashore Sr., age 72, of Homerville, died Sunday (Oct. 5, 2014) in Louis Smith Memorial Hospital, Lakeland, after an
illness. He was a native of Alberta, AL, but lived in Clinch County for many years. His parents were the late Ed Nelson Lashore
and Corine Smith Lashore. He was also preceded in death by a son, Cornelia Jr. Survivors include his wife, Pearle Mae Jones
Lashore, of Homerville; children, Willie Lashore, of Valdosta, Arlese Leshore, of Quitman, Will Anthony Lashore and Kenneth
Lashore, both of Homerville; sisters, Louise Hamilton, of Valdosta, Geraldine Troutman, of Homerville, and Tommy Nell Lathan,
of Birmingham, AL; aunt, Corine Green, of Mobile, AL; and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be
announced later by Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
LASTER, Myrtle Louise Adams Laster
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, June 5th, 2014)
Myrtle Louise Adams Laster, age 89 of Quitman died Thursday June 5, 2014 at her residence. Widow of the late William James
Laster and daughter of the late Jesse Earl Adams and Ethel Leona Rayfield, Ms. Laster was born April 15, 1925 in Ochlocknee,
GA. Ms. Laster was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith, and is survived by 5 sisters and 1 brother. Her services will be
Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Barnett's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery off
Maddox Road. Survivors are, Edna Pearl Cox of Pine Park, Bernice Lasseter of Lloyd FL, Lunette Boyette of Bainbridge, Mildred
Steward of Berwick, PA, Mary Helen McCardel of Quitman, Jerry (Shirley) Adams of Murphy, NC and numerous nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by Annie Mae Adams and Geraldine Poole, sisters, and Ernest Adams, Herman Adams,
Jesse Earl Adams Jr., and James Ronald Adams, brothers.
LASTINGER, Florence Lastinger
Florence Lastinger, age 97, of Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, GA
following a brief illness. Mrs. Lastinger was born on October 26, 1917, in Pearson, GA to the late Thomas McCall Smith and Mary
Corbitt Smith. Survivors include her 3 daughters, Jackie Wilson of Douglas, GA; Tommie (Carrol) Dukes of Bogart, GA; and
Theresa Jeanette Lastinger of Douglas, GA; 2 sons, Danny L. (Rose) Lastinger of Perry, FL and Sammy (Mary) Lastinger of
Douglas, GA; 17 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Seaborn B. Lastinger and a brother, Thomas Smith. Funeral Services will be held on
Friday, April 17, 2015 at First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Satilla Memorial Gardens. Sims Funeral Home was in
LASTINGER, John Beechwood Lastinger
(Abstracted from the internet – John published a story about Elmer years ago)
John Beechwood Lastinger, affectionally known as Johnny B., age 83, of Valdosta, GA died Thursday, May 28th at South
Georgia Medical Center. Johnny B. was born on January 26, 1932 in Valdosta, GA. to the late Marie and John W. Lastinger.
After graduating from Emory University in 1953 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, Johnny B. served 2 years in
the United States Army, where he was stationed at Ft. Lee, VA from 1953 to 1955. Following his military service, Johnny B.
returned to Valdosta where he started a successful 15 year banking career at C&S National Bank in the Fall of 1955. In 1970,
Johnny B. became the Executive Vice President of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce. He served in this role
for 25 years and during this time was very instrumental in the economic development of Lowndes County, as he helped bring
over 45 industries to the area. During this time, he took great personal pride in lobbying for Moody AFB at the state Capitol
and Washington, DC. He was especially proud to call Valdosta his hometown. Johnny B. loved the Georgia Bulldogs, Valdosta
Wildcats, the Boys & Girls Club of Valdosta and the Valdosta Country Club, where some of his most favorite times were rounds
of golf with his many dear friends. He absolutely loved referring to Valdosta as Winnersville, USA. His love for Valdosta led to
the creation of Valdosta Magazine with Wink Devane in 1997. Following the death of Wink, Johnny B. took full rein of the
Valdosta Magazine as the owner and Publisher, and the magazine was his passion up until his death. Johnny B. was a proud
member of Sigma Chi fraternity, Rotary International Club, Gridiron Secret Society, Valdosta Country Club, Valdosta Elks Club,
The Valdosta Area Bulldog Club, and First United Methodist Church. He was a past President of the Valdosta Jaycees, Valdosta
High Touchdown Club, Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta, (where he coached Little League baseball, football and basketball for a
span of 30 years), Valdosta High School Basketball Boosters Club, Valdosta Country Club, Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Executive Association, and United Way of Lowndes County. Through these affiliations, he received numerous awards including
the Jaycees Outstanding Young Man of the Year in 1962, the Boys Club Man and Boy Award in 1976 and Boys Club of America
Bronze Keystone Award in 1983, and was also inducted into the Valdosta-Lowndes County Sports Hall of Fame in 1986. He is
survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lamb Parramore Lastinger, son John Alexander (Suzanne) Lastinger of Valdosta, GA;
Bradley Beechwood (GiGi) Lastinger of Athens, GA.; grandchildren Lindsay and Jake Lastinger of Valdosta, GA.; Gracyn and
Bradley Lastinger of Athens, GA; brothers-in-law and spouses John (Ginna) McTier of Valdosta GA; Alex (Nancy) Parramore of
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Madison, GA; Bill (Peggy) Parramore of Charleston, SC; cousins Bill Lastinger and Linda Lastinger Grondahl of Valdosta, GA; and
several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at First United Methodist Church in Valdosta Monday, June 1st. Burial
will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery. Carson McLane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that Memorial Gifts be made to The Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta – 614 North Toombs Street, Valdosta, GA 31602 or First United Methodist Church of Valdosta - 220 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31601.
LASTINGER, Shelby Robert Lastinger
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL July 19th, 2013)
Shelby Robert Lastinger passed away on July 13, 2013. He was born December 15, 1926 to James and Ethel (McMullen)
Lastinger. He grew up in Barwick, GA, the son of a farmer. He graduated from Barwick High school in 1943, and immediately
joined the Navy during World War II, where he was a radio man until 1945. He then went on to graduate from the University of
Georgia in 1951 with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. He spent 15 years in soil conservation service in South Georgia. For
three of those years he taught farm practices to Veterans in Brookes County, GA. From 1962-1970, he was an Area Engineer in
Tifton, GA. It was during this time he married and had three children. In 1972, he moved to Lloyd, FL and for 35 years ran the
small business, Lloyd Sod Farms, that landscaped many homes and businesses in the Tallahassee area, and where he met and
made many friends. He loved the South Georgia, North Florida area and one of his favorite things to do was to take a short day
drive with his wife, visiting and picnicking at the St. Mark’s Lighthouse, the coast or just visiting the old farms and cemeteries
in the country. He also loved watching his Braves and Georgia Bulldogs, cheering them on every year. He always had a small
garden and grew a cane patch for his grandchildren to enjoy every Fall. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers
James and Marshall Lastinger, and daughter Shella. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Pennie (Willie) Lastinger and
children, Eddie Lastinger and Celia (Tom) Sorensen. He has six grandchildren: Shelby Anne, John, Thomas, Malena, Maggie and
David. He is also survived by his sister Linda (Roger) Blanchard, nephew Jim (Jean) Willie and niece Abbie (John) Martin, as well
as numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. There is no service planned, but the immediate family will gather at a
later date to inter the ashes.
LASTINGER, Wyman Weldon Lastinger
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, June 27th, 2014)
Services for Wyman Weldon Lastinger, of Thomasville, are Monday, June 30, 2014, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment is at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Lastinger died Friday, June 27, 2014, at Archbold Medical Center. He
was born March 20, 1938, in Colquitt County, to the late Maston Melgie Lastinger and the former Zuleika Alexia Autry. He was a
1956 graduate of Moultrie High School. Mr. Lastinger retired as chief forest ranger for the Georgia Forestry Commission. He
served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1962. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Lastinger is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann
Lastinger, of Thomasville; 1 son, Mark Lastinger, of Thomasville; 1 daughter, Kim Lastinger (Barry) McCray, of Thomasville; 1
stepson, Scott Cox, of Thomasville; 1 stepdaughter, Michelle Young, of Valdosta; grandchildren, Megan (Stephen) Conway, Blake
Lastinger, Laura McCray, William McCray; step-grandchildren, Annais Cox Rollins, Ivy Cox, Thomas Cox, Zachary Swank; and two
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Newell Lastinger; and a sister, Lina Lastinger. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311.
LATHAM, Gillespie Latham
Gillespie Latham of Birmingham, AL died Wednesday following a several months’ illness. He was the brother of Robert Latham of
Madison, Mrs. Guion Sims of Jacksonville and Mrs. C. T. Wells of Charlotte, NC and the son of the late R. H. Latham of Madison.
LATHAM, James D. Latham
James D. Latham, age 68, passed away March 35th at Canal Point, FL after a short illness. Mr. Latham was born September 12 th,
1899 in Madison County and was the son of the late James Daniel Latham and Idella Brown Latham. He lived in the Concord
community until he, his wife and children moved to South Florida. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Louise Brown Latham of Canal
Point; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Gustafson of Glendale, CA and Mrs. Nellie Hooks of Clewiston, FL; three sons, James D.
Latham III of Atlanta; Homer Latham of South Bay, FL; and Hunter Latham of Canal Point; two half-sisters, Mrs. Janie Lou
Gunter and Mrs. Idella Head, both of Ocala; six grandchildren and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held
Tuesday March 28th at Pahokee, FL.
LATHAM, Velma Jean Smith Latham
(Abstracted from the 19 December 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
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Velma Jean Smith Latham, age 87, died Thursday (Dec. 17, 2015) at the Golden Isles Hospice House in Brunswick after a short
illness. She was born in Douglas, daughter of the late Samp and Mariah O’Steen Smith. She married the late James Latham Sr.
and they made Waycross their home for most of their lives. She was a special education educator for the State of Georgia and
was a faithful member of Brooks Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time and cooking for her family. She was preceded in
death by two sisters, May Anderson and Erma Ricketson. She is survived by 1 daughter, Deborah Jean (Mark) Missildine of St.
Simons Island; 2 sons, Jim (Angela) Latham Jr., of Brunswick, Richard Allen (Cassie) Latham of Brunswick; 2 grandchildren,
Shane Alan (Brooke) Latham of Smyrna, Brandy Latham of Brunswick; 4 great-grandchildren, Cameron Dewolfe, Ada and Jase
Latham, Corbin Edwards; 1 brother, J. T. Ricketson; 5 sisters, Drucilla Knowlton, Doris Batten, Frankie Smith, Mary Thacker,
Myrtle Matthews; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Sunday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home
Chapel.
LATNER, Charley Isham Latner
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 14 August 2015)
Lee: Charley Isham Latner, died Friday, August 14, 2015 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. A Memorial service will be
Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Midway Baptist Church. He was born in Umatilla, FL and lived all his life in Madison. He served in
the US Army and worked for Van H. Priest Company. He retired from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy. He
was a member of Midway Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 63 years: Frances Latner; 1 son: Bart (Ruth Ann) Latner
of Madison; 2 daughters: Debbie (Lester) Wetherington of Lee; Donna (Homer) Melgard of Cherry Lake; 1 sister-in-law: Hazel
Latner of Ocala, FL; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and a host relatives. Donations may be made to Midway Baptist
Cemetery Fund, 10527 S CR 53 Lee, Florida 32059 or Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308-5428.
Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LAUCH, Marie Diane Lauch
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald November 5, 2005)
Marie Diane Lauch, 72, died Friday (Nov. 4, 2005) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after a long illness. She was a native of
Orange County, NJ and had resided in Athens for 30 years before moving to Waycross one year ago. She was a homemaker and
of the Protestant faith. She was the wife of the late Frank Lauch Sr. Survivors include a daughter, Anita Lauch, of Waycross;
three sons, Frank Lauch Jr., of Athens, Mark Elliot Lauch, of Macon, and Craig Francis Lauch, of Athens. Memorialization will be
by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LAUFERSWEILER, Joel Allen Laufersweiler
Joel Allen Laufersweiler, age 46, of Waycross, died Thursday (Aug. 13, 2015) at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was
born in Macon and lived all of his life in Waycross. He was a 1988 graduate of Ware County High School, formerly owned and
operated Affordable Lawn Care and always enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Luther
Laufersweiler, one sister, Julie Shuman, one brother, Charles Stephens Jr. Survivors include his mother, Claire Louise Stein
Stephens of Hoboken; wife, Pamela Lankford of Hoboken; 2 sisters, Christy (Steven) Lack of Hoboken, Pamla (Delbert) Tindall
of Lawrenceburg, KY; step-father, Chris (Lana) Stephens of Waycross; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial
service will be held Sunday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
LAUGHINGHOUSE, Jacquita C. Laughinghouse
(Abstracted from the March 16, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Jacquita C. “Quita” Laughinghouse, age 84, died Sunday (March 15, 2015) at her residence following an extended illness. She was
a native of Brantley County but lived most of her life in Waycross. She was the wife of the late L. T. Laughinghouse Sr. and
daughter of the late Everett Cecil Carter and Leila Strickland Carter. She was former owner of Little Star Food Store on
Albany Avenue, and Laughinghouse Properties. She was a member of Christ Church, the Red Hat Society and was a former
member of the Women’s Auxiliary of University Blvd. Church of God. During her life she supported many local organizations that
helped people in need. She was a modern day Good Samaritan who helped many people through the years. Survivors include 1 son,
L. T. “Landy” Laughinghouse Jr., of Waycross; 1 granddaughter, Serenity Rose Laughinghouse, of Waycross; 2 brothers, Royce
(Carolyn) Carter, of Blackshear, and Vance (Joe Ann) Carter, of Waycross; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She
was also preceded in death by her older sisters, Darceil Cheshire and Syveta Griffin. A funeral will be Tuesday at Music Funeral
Home. Burial will be in the Kettle Creek Cemetery.
LAURIA, Vera Mason Lauria
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(Abstracted from 8 January 2016 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida)
Vera Mason Lauria, age 88, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Jan. 2 at South Georgia Medical
Center in Valdosta, GA. Vera was born on March 2, 1927 in Madison, to Henry Mason and Ella McCoy Wilson. She joined Mt.
Nebo A.M.E. Church at an early age and served faithfully as a member, missionary, and steward pro tempore, Sunday school
superintendent, church secretary, area women missionary society secretary, pall bearers lodge #20 secretary and treasurer.
She was a member of the Household of Ruth and served as treasurer. For over 20 years, she worked for the Bland Household.
She was a Senior Companion and retired from Madison County Public Schools as a production coordinator at Madison County
High School. She leaves a legacy of love and memories to be cherished: by her loving husband of 65 years, Jack A. Lauria; their
children: Alonza (Lillie Mae) Fudge, Ella M. Wilson, Shirley (James) Seabrooks, and Mary (Harold) Jackson; grandchildren, who
will cherish their time with “Grandma,” are: Julia M. (William) Scott, April (Mitchell, Jr.) Jackson, Tonya L. Seabrooks, James A.
(Vasheika) Seabrooks, Jr., and Frederick D. (Brittany) Jackson; great grandchildren who will continue the legacy of love are:
Tracy Bright, Joseph (Marisha) Williams, Zakaria L. Scott, Mitchell Jackson III, Alexis Jackson, Myles Jackson, Marcellus
Jackson, Bryce Seabrooks, James Seabrooks III, JaVelle Seabrooks, and Robert Bell; great grandchildren: Jameriah Williams,
Jayce Williams; she also leaves to celebrate her life, her only surviving sibling, Fred Wilson, Jr. Extensions of her immediate
family who will also miss her are Temple Walker, Beatrice Gallon, Vera Watkins, Rachel Lanier, and Dorothy Alexander; sistersin-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral service will be at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church Saturday, Jan. 9 in
Madison. Funeral services was entrusted to Cooks & Cooper Funeral Home, 162 SW Third Ave., Madison, FL, 32340.
LAVALLE, Connie Gamble LaValle
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 11 June 2015)
Connie Gamble LaValle, age 66, of Perry FL passed away on June 11, 2015, at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Connie was born
on August 25, 1948 in Perry FL, to David and Genevieve (McKinney) Gamble. Mrs. LaValle was a devoted member of the Perry
Church of Christ. Mrs. LaValle worked for the Taylor County Property Appraisers Office for 26 years. She enjoyed working
with her husband farming. Her hobbies included reading and writing poetry. More than anything she loved her children and
grandchildren, and so loved her church, singing, and praise. She was preceded in death by her father; David Gamble, and one
sister Patricia Gamble. Mrs. LaValle is survived by her husband of 38 years; William LaValle of Perry, FL; 4 sons, Eric W. LaValle,
Heath R. (Rachel) LaValle, Benjamin B. (Laurel) LaValle, and Joseph G. (LaDonna) LaValle, 5 grandchildren, her mother; Genevieve
Gamble; 1 brother; Gary (Margie) Gamble; and 1 sister; Martha (Dean) French; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and
extended family. The memorial for Mrs. LaValle will be held at Joe P Burns Funeral Homes of Perry on Sunday, June 14, 2015.
LAVENDER, Louise Jarrett Lavender
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 15 February 2016)
Louise Jarrett Lavender, age 88, of Dasher, GA, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016, at South Georgia Medical Center in
Valdosta. The funeral service will be Saturday, February 27, at Dasher Church of Christ, with burial in the Dasher Cemetery. A
native of Early County, GA, Louise had resided in Dasher since 1970, having moved there to serve the boarding students of
Georgia Christian School as a cook. Subsequently for many years she served as a caregiver for the elderly. Louise was an active
member of Dasher Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruby Jarrett, her sisters, Ann
Stewart and Lela Mae Driver, and brothers, Quinn Jarrett and Leldon Jarrett, as well as her son, Tim Lavender. Survivors
include sister, Susie Kate Dickerson of Brunswick, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Lydia (Bill) Naylor, of Lake Park, GA; son and
daughter-in-law, Phil (Cheryl) Lavender of Sylvester, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Esther Lou (Clifford) Bryson of Vancouver,
WA; daughter, Miriam Lavender of Valdosta, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Ruth (John) Thompson, of Rockbridge Baths, VA; 13
grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews, and extended family members. The service will be at
Dasher Church of Christ. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Georgia Christian School, the Alzheimer's
Association, the Traumatic Brain Injury Association of Georgia, or Paralyzed Veterans of America. Music Funeral Services of
Valdosta will be in charge of arrangements.
LAW, Charlie Law
Charlie Law, age 88, died in Jasper Saturday. He is survived by five sons, Otis of Valdosta, Alfred of Madison, Bill of Jasper,
Jessie of Lake City and Joe of Hernando; two daughters, Mrs. Berta Bigelow of Jasper, Mrs. Katie Padgett of Live Oak; two
brothers and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday in Jasper and interment
was in Geiger Cemetery.
LAW, Larry D. Law
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, November 30, 2013)
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Pastor Larry D. Law, age 68, of Mayo, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Haven Hospice of Lake City. He was born
January 12, 1945 in Live Oak, FL, to Norman and Grace (Ellis) Law. Larry was a successful restaurant entrepreneur for many
years, owning and operating 7 Western Sizzlin Steak Houses, a Pizza Inn, and founded his own franchise in Ocala called Sea
Corral. When the Lord called him to ministry he sold it all, and moved his family to Marianna, where he could attend the Florida
Baptist Theological College, receiving his bachelor’s degree in Theology at the age of 40. He was chosen by his class to lead in
the preaching at his class graduation, and continued his ministry for the next 28 years. Bro. Larry first pastored at Piney Grove
Baptist Church in Cottondale, FL for 2 years, he then pastored at Mayo Baptist Church for 4 years, next he went to First
Baptist Waldo for 8 years, he then came back to Lafayette County and pastored Airline Baptist Church for 8 years. He was then
asked by Bro. Eddie Blalock to come and serve as Associate Pastor and be the church administrator at the First Baptist Church
of Perry, which he did for 4 years. Bro. Larry served in numerous interims for several local churches, fulfilling his ministry at
the First Baptist Church of Madison. During his ministry he notice the need for an assisted living home, and set out to achieve
this. With the help of some friends, they started Oak Ridge in Mayo, in which Bro. Larry was the administrator and operator for
the first 5 years. Pastor Larry’s ministry was just not limited here in north Florida, but also around the world. He made 4 visits
to the Ukraine where he help create the first bible college in that country’s history called the Vinizta Bible Institute. He also
made several trips to Israel, and helped situate and start the International House of Prayer in Jerusalem. Bro. Law was
preceded in death by his parents Norman and Grace Law, his sisters Joe Betenbaugh, Melba Carter, and Frances Lavonia Law,
and a brother Gerome Law. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Diane Law of Day, FL; 2 sons Larry D. Law, Jr. of Day and
Phillip (Melissa) Law of Mayo; a daughter Connie Lynn (Mike) Hodges of Marianna; a brother James Law of the Villages, FL; 3
sisters Jeanette Hatch of Wellborn, Erin Blasingame of Hiwassee, GA, and Hilma Rain of Live Oak; 6 grandchildren as well as a
host of nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Airline Baptist Church in Mayo. A
private family burial will take place at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Wellborn. Memorial contributions can be made to
Haven Hospice of Lake City at 6037 W US Highway 90, Lake City, FL 32055.
LAW, Max Law
Max Law, age 73, died Monday in the Veterans Hospital in Lake City. He was born in Bethune, SC but had spent most of his life
in Madison County. He was retired from farming and as a county school bus driver. He was a Veteran of World War I and a
member of the Pinetta Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ruth Law of Pinetta; one daughter, Mrs. Aldine Adams of
Panama City; one son, Worth Law of Pinetta; two sisters, Mrs. Dona Zipperer of Pinetta and Mrs. Fannie Flowers of San Diego,
CA; two brothers, Neil Law of Madison and Rab Law of Pinetta. Funeral services will be held Tuesday in the Pinetta Baptist
Church with interment in Mt. Horeb Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
LAW, Mrs. Law
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 1, 1945)
Mrs. Law died Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hubert Zipperer at Pinetta. Funeral services were conducted
Thursday afternoon at Mt. Horeb. Among her survivors are six children, Mrs. Zipperer, Mrs. Marvin Young, Miss Fannie Law and
Messrs. Mack, Rab and Neal Law, of Pinetta.
This obituary did not even provide her given name. From the Mt. Horeb Cemetery records we find a Mary J. Law – the records
indicate she was born 1866 and died 1945. We cannot be sure that this is the lady in the obituary.
LAW, Terrell Ray Law
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 19 October 2011)
Mr. Terrell Ray Law, age 65 of Douglas, passed away Friday, September 23, 2011, at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Law, a native of Ocilla, was a former policeman with the City of Douglas, Police Chief with the City of Broxton, EMT with the
Coffee Regional Medical Center, a meat cutter, and shoe repairman. He was the son of the late Roy Franklin Law and the late
Mamie Richardson Law. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era. While serving in Vietnam, he was awarded the National
Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Silver Service Star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Mechanics
Badge, Sharpshooter (Rifle), and Sharpshooter (Pistol). Mr. Law was a member of the Trinity Non-Denominational Church.
Survivors include, his wife, Vivian Ricketson Law of Douglas; son, Terrell Ray Law, II of Atlanta; daughter, Traci Thompson of
New Mexico; step-daughter, Lisa (Rodney) Lee of Alma; two grandchildren, Joey Petro and Ashley Petro both of Alma; two
brothers, R. D. (Faye) Law of Social Circle, GA and Jimmy (Carol) Law of Watkinsville; twin sister, Gerrell Faye (Joel) Duren of
Douglas; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were Monday, September 26, 2011, at Trinity NonDenominational Church. Interment followed in the Douglas City Cemetery. Military honors, flag detail, and the bugler, were
rendered by personnel from Fort Stewart Army Base of Hinesville. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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LAWHORN, Delmus R. Lawhorn
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 23 July 2015)
Services for Delmus R. "Dobbie" Lawhorn, of Thomasville, are Wednesday, July 29, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home. Interment
is at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Lawhorn died Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Archbold Medical Center. Born August 10, 1932 in
Thomasville, Mr. Lawhorn was the son of the late Iverson T. Lawhorn and Lillie Laney Lawhorn. He was a self-employed row crop
farmer, ran a Combine Company and was also in construction. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, a
member of Kenyon Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Farm Bureau. In Thomasville on August 9, 1953, Mr.
Lawhorn married Dorothy Flowers Lawhorn, who survives. Other survivors include 4 daughters, Delores (Jack) Self of
Crawfordville, FL, Belinda Webb (Rick) Yarosh of Tallahassee, FL, Elaine (James) Scott of Havana, FL and Gail (Marvin) Boone of
Orange Park, FL; 6 grandchildren, Christopher Self, Josh Self, Rita Renee Webb, Sharon Hampton, Katlin Phillips and Rebecca
Boone; 3 great grandchildren, Chris Self Jr., Jayden Self and Taylor Hampton; 1 brother, Iverson T. (Janice) Lawhorn Jr., of
Thomasville; and nephews Kevin Lawhorn and Walter Lawhorn.
LAWLESS, Erin Nichole Lawless
Mrs. Erin Nichole Walker Lawless, 28, of Perry, FL, passed away Sunday September 4, 2011 from injuries sustained in an
automobile accident. Erin was born September 3, 1983 in Doctors Memorial Hospital and has been a lifelong resident of Taylor
County. She was more affectionately known as “Cool Breeze” by her family and friends. Erin was a 2002 graduate of Taylor
County High School where she played on the soccer team. She also earned an Associate of Arts degree from the University of
North Florida and worked as a Certified Optometrist Assistant. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Perry. She
was a volunteer with the Red Cross and assisted during Hurricane Erin in 1995. She was a wonderful mother and the very best
daughter. Erin loved the outdoors, especially boating, scalloping, hunting, and mudding. She is survived by: her husband, Alan
Lawless, her son, Landon Alan Lawless, her daughter, Bailee Brooke Lawless, all of Perry, her father and stepmother, Keith R.
and Debbie Walker, of Perry, her mother, Patty McLeod, of Astor, FL, 2 sisters, Abbi Walker, of Perry, and Kelly Westbury, of
Wakulla, FL, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends, including 5 very special friends,
Keri Andrews, Beth Anne Stephens, Jessica Touchton, Rachel Poppell, and Dara Nix. Funeral services for Erin will be Wednesday
September 7, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Perry. Interment will follow in Pineview Memorial Gardens. All arrangements are
under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
LAWN, Sharron Mays Lawn
Sharron Mays Lawn, age 66, life-long resident of Ware County, died peacefully Saturday (Dec. 12, 2015) at Waycross Health
and Rehabilitation Center. Born May 31, 1949, the daughter of the late Bill and Jean (Bagley) Mays, she was a long-time
professor of English at South Georgia State College (at the time known as Waycross College). A 1967 graduate of Ware County
High School, she served as editor of the literary magazine and coordinator of the school radio program, “Voice of the Gators.”
During high school she won many leadership, essay and scholarship awards. She also played clarinet in the marching band. In
1968, she won the 4-H Club National Public Speaking Award and received the Atlanta Journal Leadership Award for her 4-H
work throughout Georgia. She also served as a counselor at Georgia’s largest 4-H camp, Rock Eagle in Eatonton. She graduated
first in class from Wesleyan College in Macon in 1971 where she was editor-in-chief of the college newspaper, editor of the
literary magazine, executive stunt chairman and a member of every honor society on campus. She received her Master of Arts
degree and ABD in American literature from the University of Georgia. She was a Ford Foundation Fellow and a member of Phi
Beta Kappa and Mortar Board Scholastic Honor Societies. She is survived by her beloved son, William Lawn, and her sister,
Janice Mays, both of Arlington, VA. Her former husband, Tony Lawn, preceded her in death earlier this year. She also leaves
many friends and former students (among them a number of nurses who lovingly cared for her these last years) who will miss
her humor and intelligence, as well as her loving disposition and beautiful smile. She will be buried at Oakland Cemetery in a
private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be given in Sharron’s name to Waycross
Health and Rehabilitation Center, 1010 Dorothy St., to Wesleyan College, Forsythe Road, Macon, GA, or to Rock Eagle 4-H
Center, Eatonton, GA. Arrangements are with Low Country Cremations.
LAWRENCE, Amon Fredric Lawrence
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, July 5, 2013)
Amon Fredric "Bubba" Lawrence, 74 of Coolidge, died Friday July 5, 2013 at his residence. Born December 6, 1938 in
Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late Fred and Marie Nobles Lawrence of Jacksonville, FL. He graduated in 1957 from
Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, FL and played football and was selected All City, All State, All Southern and
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honorable mention All American. He attended the University of Georgia from 1957 - 1961 receiving a Bachelors of Science
Degree in Education. He also lettered in football all four years under his beloved coach Wally Butts. He returned to the
University of Georgia in 1984 and received his Masters Degree in Education. He was a member of the Georgia Letterman's Club
and Wally's Boys. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Thomasville, GA He taught for 3 years at Terry Parker High
School in Jacksonville, FL. In 1966 he went to South Gwinnett County High School where he taught and coached until 1972. He
later was Assistant Principal at Duluth High School then moved on to be Director of Transportation in Gwinnett County. He was
also Principal of Central Gwinnett Alternative School and Dacula High School. He left in 1988 and taught at Charlton County
Middle School until retirement in 1995. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Gail Cox Lawrence; sons James Amon "Jay"
Lawrence (Jennifer) of Loganville, GA, Charles Fredric "Chuck" Lawrence of Valdosta, GA; a daughter Suzanne Harrell (Robert)
of Mechanicsville, VA; a step-daughter Tracy Luke of Carrabelle, FL; stepsons Scott R. Brinson (Tina) of Coolidge, GA and
Martin Highsmith of Gray, GA; brother-in-law Dennis L. Cox of Ochlocknee, eight grandchildren, Jenna Lawrence, Julia
Lawrence, Samantha Harrell, Brian David McClenithan, Christopher Scott Brinson, Jacob Isaiah Brinson, Micah Amon Brinson
and Morgan Brooke Highsmith; and great-grandchildren Elizabeth McClenithan and Evan McClenithan. He is also survived by a
special cousin and friend Laila Pittman wife of his friend Junior Pittman who preceded him in death, two sisters Lutrelle
Weathers of Jacksonville, FL and Linda Bowen of Sea Island, GA. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 10 at Swamp Road
Baptist Church in Waycross with interment in the church cemetery.
LAWRENCE, Blount Lawrence
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. McArthur attended the funeral of Mrs. McArthur’s brother, Mr. Blount Lawrence in Marianna Wednesday.
Mr. Lawrence, who died Monday at the age of 70, is survived by two sisters and a brother.
LAWRENCE, James Hamilton Lawrence Jr.
(Abstracted from the 3 May 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
James Hamilton “Jimmy” Lawrence Jr., age 73, of Waycross, died Saturday (April 30, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System in
Waycross. He was born in Waycross to the late Dr. James H. Lawrence Sr. and Virginia Sheppard Lawrence. Raised in Waycross,
he was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow. He graduated from Waycross High School in 1960. He then
graduated from the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources in 1964. After college he moved
to Eastman where he worked as a division manager for Brunswick Pulp & Paper Company. While in Eastman, he was an elder of
First Presbyterian Church of Eastman, and received the “Outstanding Jaycee Award” from the Eastman Jaycees. He was
transferred back home to Waycross. Shortly after, Brunswick Pulp & Paper Company sold to Rayonier. It was then that he
founded Lawrence Forestry. He owned and operated Lawrence Forestry for more than 25 years before retiring. In Waycross he
was a member and elder of First Presbyterian Church of Waycross, where he served as chairman of the Worship Committee. He
was a member of the Waycross Fishing Club and a former member of the Waycross Rotary Club and the board of directors of
Southwood School. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his son, James Hamilton Lawrence III. He is survived by
his wife, Linda Watson Lawrence of Waycross; his daughter, Katie Marie Lawrence of Marietta; a daughter-in-law, Stacie Price
Lawrence, of Canton; two grandchildren, Virginia Marie Lawrence and Cason James Lawrence, both of Canton; a brother, Walter
Sheppard (Polley) Lawrence of Roswell; a sister, Laura Virginia Lawrence of St. Simons Island; two sisters-in-law, Patricia
Watson (Glen) Werner, and Connie Watson Beauchamp, both of Chiefland, FL; an aunt, Marian Sanford, of Louisville, KY; and
numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church of Waycross. Burial
will follow in Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla. 808 Evergreen Way,
Waycross, GA 31501.
LAWSON, Bobby Godfree Lawson
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, December 23, 2013)
Bobby Godfree Lawson, age 66, of Branford, died Monday, December 23, 2013 at Haven Hospice of Lake City. Bobby was born
June 9, 1947 in Mayo, FL, to the late Horace and Beula (Walker) Lawson. Bobby was preceded in death by 2 sons: Bobby Lawson
Jr. and Brian Lawson. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing and working in his garden. He is survived by 1 daughter
Brandy Lee Lawson, Lake Wales, FL, 2 sons: Barry Lawson of Mayo, and Bruce Lawson of Inverness, 1 brother Grover Lawson of
Mayo, grandchildren: Kaylee and Kirksten Lawson of Lake Wales, Peyton Pierce and Parker Lawson, Logan, Lauren and Cole
Lawson all of Mayo, Sydni Lawson of Inverness, and Justin Lawson of Micanopy, 1 great-grandson Dallas Lawson of Micanopy, FL.
Graveside services were held at Pleasant Grove Cemetery on Thursday, December 26. All arrangements are under the care of
Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
LAWSON, Daisy Mae Lawson
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(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL July 6, 2014)
Mrs. Daisy Mae Lawson, age 86, of Mayo, FL passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Lafayette Health Care in Mayo following an
extended illness. Daisy was born January 6, 1928 in Pasco County, FL, to Jack and Mae (Goodman) Williams. Mrs. Lawson was a
member of Mayo First Assembly of God. She was a homemaker who in her spare time enjoyed crocheting and gardening. Mrs.
Lawson was the "Granny" of the Lafayette County "Pioneer Day" in 2002. Mrs. Lawson was preceded in death by her parents
Jack Williams and Mae Goodman Williams and her husband of 50 years, Juil Lawson in 2002, 2 brothers, Willie and George
Williams, and a sister, Ellen Williams. She is survived by 3 daughters, Donece (Jerry) Hicks, Rita (Jack) Howdeshell, and Janan
(Wintford) Miller, 2 sons, Thomas Lawson, and Connie Mack (Debbie) Lawson, all of Mayo, 9 grandchildren, 23 greatgrandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services
will be Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Mayo First Assembly of God. Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery in Mayo. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the U.S. Maps RV Volunteers care of Mayo First Assembly of God. All
arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
LAWSON, Dewey Lawson
Dewey Lawson, age 49, died at his home in Greenville Wednesday after an extended illness. Survivors are his wife, two
daughters and one son. Misses Madeline and Olivia Lawson, and Robert Dewey Lawson, Jr., all of Greenville; two brothers,
Alexander Lawson, of Perry; and Harold Lawson, of Orlando; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Townsend, of Castleberry, FL; and Mrs. Iva
Gay, in Japan; and also his father; Lonzo Lawson, of Perry. Funeral services were held Thursday at St. John’s Missionary Baptist
Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
LAWSON, Diane Dickey Lawson
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, October 7, 2013)
A memorial service celebrating the life of Diane Dickey Lawson will be held at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday,
October 9, 2013. Mrs. Lawson died at her home on Monday, October 7. She was born in Thomasville, GA on December 29, 1938,
and attended Thomasville public schools. A member of the Thomasville High School Class of 1957, she was a Majorette for the
THS Marching Band. She attended Florida State University and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1961 with a degree
in Education. She was a member of Phi Mu Fraternity. On December 18, 1960, she married her high school sweetheart, William
R. (Bill) Lawson and they made their home in Thomasville. She worked as Vice President and Office Manager for the familyowned Bush Ranch, a wholesale nursery business, for 37 years. After retirement, she was a familiar face in downtown
Thomasville, working first at Wink’s and then at Hick’s. She enjoyed needle work and many Thomasvillians proudly wore her
hand-sewn monograms on socks, shirts or other clothing. She loved books, both reading and collecting, and was a supporter of
the Thomas County Library as a volunteer and as a member of the Friends of the Library. She took great pleasure in attending
sporting events, dance and theater productions in support of her grandchildren. She was a competitive sportswoman and played
on the Glen Arven Ladies’ Tennis Team for many years. She enjoyed skiing, sailing, going to the beach and traveling domestically
and abroad. An avid bridge player, she was a member of the Wednesday Bridge Club for over 40 years. On Saturday mornings,
she could be found visiting Garage Sales in and around Thomasville. Many of her treasures found their way to her booth at
Toscoga. As a ten-year member of the Thomasville Junior Service League she was involved in staffing the Eye, Dental, and
Crippled Children’s Clinics; participated in other League child welfare projects and performed annually in the Follies. She was an
active member of the Thomasville Jaycettes during the time her husband was a Jaycee. In 1970 she served as Director of the
Thomas County Census. Through the years, she supported the work of many other community organizations. A member of First
United Methodist Church, she was a member of the United Methodist Women (UMW), Circle 2, and served as the long-time
treasurer of the Adult Bible Study Sunday School Class. She was named the 2012 Quiet Disciple by the UMW for her many
deeds and service done in a quiet, unassuming and selfless manner. She started the Casserole Ministry which was subsequently
named in her honor. She was chairman of the Greeters Committee. Her passion, however, was The Coat and Blanket Closet at
the Thomas County Food Bank. As a Food Bank volunteer, she was distressed to see so many poorly clothed clients visiting the
food bank in the winter. She began collecting coats and blankets to distribute to those who would be returning to homes with
insufficient heat. It is estimated that since its inception over 6,000 coats and 7,000 blankets have been distributed. In early
2013, the coat and blanket outreach was officially named “Dicey’s Coat and Blanket Closet” in honor of her leadership and
dedication. A plaque hangs in the Food Bank denoting that honor. In addition to her husband, she is survived by son Brad Lawson
(Nancy)of Savannah; daughter Shannon Lawson Balfour (Charles) of Thomasville; sister Pam Haynes Moore of Panama City, FL;
grandchildren Will Lawson and Jennie Lawson of Savannah, GA; Drew Balfour of Vail, CO; Hayes Balfour of Athens, GA; Honey
Balfour of Thomasville; aunt Nita Dickey and cousin Jan Dickey of Thomasville; cousin Deanie Maxwell (Bill) of Albany, GA;
sister-in-law Gloria Lawson of Ochlochnee, GA; nieces Julie Moore of Panama City, FL and Linda Lawson Cubitt (Ron) of
Ochlochnee, GA; and nephews Larry Lawson and John Lawson (Carol) of Dania, FL. Mrs. Lawson was predeceased by her parents
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Martha Ellen Dickey Haynes and Warren Hayes Dickey, her grandmother Welcome Evelyn Kennedy and a granddaughter Kelly
Lawson. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 425 N. Broad Street, Thomasville, GA 31792 or to Dicey’s
Coat and Blanket Closet, Thomas County Food Bank and Outreach Center, P.O. Box 975, Thomasville, GA 31792.
LAWSON, Edwina Bernice Jackson Lawson
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL February 12, 2015)
Mrs. Edwina Bernice Jackson Lawson, age 82, of Mayo, FL, passed away February 12, 2015, at Lafayette Health Care in Mayo
following an extended illness. Edwina was born March 26, 1932 in Mayo, FL, to Reuben and Lena McCray Jackson. Mrs. Lawson
was a member of Airline Baptist Church. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend, and will truly be missed. In her
spare time she enjoyed doing yard work, tending to her flowers, caring for her family, and being with her 2 grandsons. She was
preceded in death by her mother and father, Reuben and Lena Jackson. Mrs. Lawson is survived by her husband of 46 years,
Marvin Lawson, 2 sons, Dere (Dana) Lawson, of Mayo, and Neil Lawson, of Auburn, AL, 1 sister, Joyce Jackson (John) Milton, of
Jacksonville, FL, 2 grandsons, Ruben and Stefan Lawson, and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will
be held at Airline Baptist Church on Monday, February 16, 2015. Interment will follow in Airline Baptist Church Cemetery. All
arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
LAWSON, Etta Christine Hamilton Lawson
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, January 11, 2014)
Services for Etta Christine Hamilton Lawson, age 83, of Thomasville will be at Pinecrest Memory Gardens in Moultrie on
Monday, January 13, 2014. Lawson was born August 25, 1930 in Colquitt County, GA, to the late Clyde Thomas Turner and Willie
Etta Murphy Turner. She had lived most of her life in Thomas County. She moved to Crawfordville, FL, for several years, then
returned to Thomasville, where she lived until her death. Lawson worked at Sunnyland Packing Company for many years before
becoming a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith and married the late Ray Lawson on June 5, 1975. Lawson passed away on
January 11, 2014, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Lawson on September 21, 2005; a son, Doyle B.
Hamilton on September 11, 2001; brothers Ronald Turner and Brownie Turner; and a sister, Betty Jo Turner Holt. She is
survived by a daughter, Sherry Hamilton Covington and son-in-law, Wade Covington; 4 grandchildren, Brandy (Jamie) Majors of
Thomasville, Chase (Malina) Covington of Thomasville, Stephanie (Jim) Moody of Thomasville and Bernie (Serena) Hamilton of
Thomasville. The light of her life and her greatest joy were her great-grandchildren. She is known as “Grammie” to Gracie and
Eli Majors of Thomasville, Kathryn Covington of Kuna, ID; Skylar Covington, Thomas Moore, Mahayla Moore, all of Thomasville;
Ian and Reagan Moody of Thomasville and Payton (Ashley) Towns of Thomasville; sister Barbara Hobbs of Jacksonville, FL, and
special nieces and nephews. Lawson was a great cook and enjoyed sharing her cakes with all her family and friends. She was
always thinking of others and was loved by so many. Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home.
LAWSON, Grover Laverne Lawson
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL February 10, 2015)
Grover Laverne Lawson, age 81, of Mayo, FL, passed away February 10, 2015. Grover was born November 15, 1933 in Mayo, FL, to
the late Horace Lawson and Beulah (Walker) Lawson. Grover was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the
Korean War. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He was preceded in death by two sisters: Janie Koon,
and Hazel Murray; and four brothers: Henry, Ray, Horace Jr. and Bobby Lawson. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo on Thursday, February 12, 2015. Interment will follow in
Pleasant Grove Baptist Cemetery in Mayo. Memorial contributions can be made to Haven Hospice.
LAWSON, Levis Earl Lawson Sr.
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 14 July 2015)
Levis Earl Lawson Sr., age 85, of Mayo, FL, passed away July 14, 2015. Levis was born March 9, 1930 in Mayo, FL, to the late
Robert Lawson and Lula (Harris) Lawson. Levis was raised in Mayo, FL and he proudly served in the United States Army as a
Sergeant. Upon his discharge from the military he returned to Mayo and became a farmer and a building contractor, building
homes and shopping centers. Levis loved to work, fish and spend time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents
Robert and Lula Lawson, his brothers Otis, R. L., Gene, and Talmadge Lawson and a nephew Dwayne Walker. Levis is survived by
his wife of 57 years Frances Walker Lawson; his children, Kathryn Lawson, Marsha (Mike) Sullivan, Levis (Becky) Lawson Jr., and
son Bruce Lawson; grandchildren: Hunter Chapman and AJ, Andrew Smith, Walker Lawson, Marissa Sullivan and Skyler Lawson;
his siblings: 1 sister Imogene Kent, 1 brother Walter (Norma) Lawson, and youngest sister Annie Laura Hall. Funeral services will
be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church - Mayo on Friday, July 17, 2015. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Cemetery in Mayo. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in the name of Levis Lawson to: Fisher House Foundation,
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Attention: Patty Fabiani, P.O. Box 358296 Gainesville, FL 32635. Levis was well known in the community, he spent his life helping
others. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
LAWSON, Otis O’Quinn Lawson
Otis O’Quinn Lawson, age 47, passed away Friday June 11, 1971 in the Suwannee County Hospital after a long illness. He was born
in LaFayette County and was a member of the Beulah Baptist Church. He has been engaged in farming and was also co-owner of
the Mayo Flower Shop. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Lawson of Live Oak; two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Jean Driver of
Belle Glade, FL and Miss Sheryl Dianne Lawson of Live Oak; son, Ronald O’Quinn Lawson of Live Oak; two grandsons; parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Lawson of Mayo; two sisters, Mrs. Imogene Cannon and Mrs. Annie Laura Hall of Mayo; five brothers, T. L.
Lawson, Gene Lawson, Lewis Lawson, and Talmadge Lawson, all four of Mayo and Walter Lawson of Live Oak. Funeral services
were held in Beulah Baptist Church in Suwannee County with interment in the church cemetery.
LAWSON, Pauline Murray Lawson
Pauline Murray Lawson, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at her residence in Mayo, Fl. She was a native and
lifelong resident of Lafayette County and was the daughter of the late Leon Murray and Fannie Lawson Murray. Mrs. Lawson was
a homemaker and a member of the Riverside Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great
grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. Mrs. Lawson was known for working hard around the farm and home.
She also enjoyed fishing and gardening in her spare. Preceded in death by her husband, R. L. Lawson in 2003, and a son, Randell
Lawson in 1957. Survived by (2) Sons; Richard (Carol) Lawson, and Dwayne (Kathy) Lawson, (2) daughters; Tammy (Blake) Guyton,
Melissa (Chuck) Hewett, all of Mayo, FL, (2) sisters; Evia Platt of Arcadia, FL, and Julia Moon of Live Oak, FL, (5) grandchildren,
(4) great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at the Pleasant
Grove Baptist Church Saturday, March 13, 2010. Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery.
LAWSON, Robert D. Lawson
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida July 24, 2013)
Madison: Robert D. “Bobby” Lawson, age 62, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in Tallahassee, Florida. A graveside funeral will be held
on Friday, July 26, 2013 in Evergreen Cemetery, Greenville, FL. He was born and raised in Greenville, He graduated from
Greenville High School and attended N.F.J.C. where graduated from the EMT and Corrections School. He was a corrections
officer with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. He loved to be outdoors, watch FSU football, baseball and all sports. He
was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Madison. He is survived by his wife: Phyllis Newman Lawson of Madison: 2 sons:
Christopher Robert Lawson of Greenville and James Michael Lawson (Lindsey) of Madison. 1 daughter: Jennifer Musser (Ed) of
Valdosta; 2 sisters: Madeline (Noble) Ginn of Madison; 4 grandchildren: Brandon Lawson, Jordan Lawson, Dilan Lawson, and Thad
Lawson and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a sister: Olivia “Tiny” Baggett. Donations may be
made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Beggs Funeral Home Madison, Florida is in charge of
arrangements 850-973-2258.
LAWSON, Shirley Marie Lawson
Shirley Marie Lawson, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Doctors Memorial Hospital. She was born in
Suwannee County, Florida, on October 19, 1953 to the late Elbert J. Pearson and the late former Winifred Campbell. Mrs.
Lawson was a lifelong resident of Lafayette County, Florida, and worked with the Department of Corrections as a Correctional
Officer. In her spare time she enjoyed arranging flowers, crocheting, arts, and crafts. She was preceded in death by a sister,
Margaret Strickland. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Thomas Lawson, of Mayo, FL, (2) sons, William Lawson and
wife Amanda, of Blairsville, GA, Thomas Lawson and wife Crystal, of Live Oak, FL, (7) grandchildren, (4) sisters, Eileen P. Reaves,
Barbara Rives and husband Sam, Leta Hawkins, Lena Cook and husband Barry, several nieces, and nephews. Funeral Services will
be held at Burns Mayo Chapel on Friday, November 30, 2012. Interment will follow in Cooks Hammock Cemetery.
LAWTON, Anne Constance Lawton
Anne Constance Lawton, age 12, died Saturday near Baxley, GA in an automobile accident. She was born in Pompton Plains, NJ
but had lived in Madison since 1961. She was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Madison and attended the
Aucilla Christian School where she was in the 7th grade. She is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lawton, Jr.; 2
brothers, F. C. Lawton and Peter Lawton, all of Madison; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Keene of Brooklyn,
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NY; and paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Lawton, Sr., of Wyckoff, NJ; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral mass was held Monday December 20th at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Madison with interment in Tranquility
Cemetery in Tranquility, NJ on Tuesday December 21st.
LAWTON, Clyde Ellis Lawton
(Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Clyde Ellis Lawton, 85, of Waycross, died Tuesday (May 7, 2013) at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in
Lincolnton, son of the late Clyde Allen Lawton and Sara Jane Lawton. He was a retired staff sergeant of the U.S. Air Force. He
began his military career serving in the U.S. Army for three years and later joined the U.S. Air Force for the remainder of his
career. He had multiple assignments all over the world and retired from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, in
1970. After retirement he moved to Waycross and enjoyed doing paint and body work on vehicles. In addition to his parents, he
was preceded in death by one sister, Gladys Inglett, four brothers, Luke Lawton, Wes Lawton, Guy Lawton and Ross Lawton.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Julia M. Lawton, of Waycross; two children, Karen (Michael) Boyd and Michael (Valerie)
Lawton both of Waycross; six grandchildren, TSgt. Brandon (Maria) Boyd of Destin, FL, Nikki (Claude) Hartzog of Barnwell, SC,
Blake (Leslie) Boyd of Waycross, Hope (Drew) DuBose of Atlanta, Kyle Lawton of Waycross, and Brett Boyd of Waycross; three
great-grandchildren, Alexis, Levi and Kameren; one sister, Thelma (Truman) Cox of Lincolnton; several nieces, nephews and
other relatives. A funeral will be held Friday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
LAWTON, Mrs. Frank C. Lawton
Word was received here Wednesday of the sudden passing of Mrs. Frank C. Lawton of New Jersey. Mr. Lawton is owner of
Sampala Lake Farms.
LAWTON, Mary Elma Lawton
Mary Elma Lawton, age 97, mother of former Madison County agricultural agent, B. E. Lawton, died Tuesday at her Fort Pierce
home. Services were held Thursday at Garnett, SC and burial was in the cemetery there.
LAWYER, Janie Lawyer
Janie Lawyer, well known colored woman died last week. Funeral was held from the colored Methodist Church Sunday afternoon.
LAYTON, Nancy Vimont Bean Layton
Nancy Vimont Bean Layton passed away peacefully at home Saturday (July 28, 2012). She was born on Oct. 5, 1922 in Savannah,
the daughter of Louis Vimont Bean Sr. and Isabelle Cunningham Postell Bean. She was preceded in death by her parents, her
brother, Louis Vimont Bean Jr., of Atlanta, her sister, Eleanor Postell Bean Hereford, of Decatur, her daughter, Nancy Cheryl
Layton Smith, of Waycross, and a grandson, Richard Taylor Smith, of Houston, TX (formerly of Waycross). Having resided in
Bainbridge, Waycross and Paducah, KY in her youth and teenage years, she moved back to Waycross in January 1940, where she
graduated from Waycross High School in May, married in September and raised her family. She was an interior decorator for
R.B. Zachry Furniture Company for more than 13 years and a member of Grace Episcopal Church and Trinity United Methodist
Church, serving on their altar guilds. She was very involved in the community, being a member of the Cotillion Club, the
Waycross Junior Women’s Club, the Service League of Waycross and a volunteer member of the Pink Ladies at Memorial
Hospital. In 1989, she moved to Orange Park, FL, where she joined St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, serving on the altar guild there
as well. In 1999, she moved to Jacksonville, FL, to be closer to her family and joined Christ the Redeemer Church of Ponte
Vedra, FL. Although tennis was her favorite sport, she loved family and was always supportive of them and their areas of
interest. Wonderful friendships and memories were created over the years during the annual Okefenokee Invitational Golf
Tournament and other tournaments when she would open her home to many of her children’s friends who came to participate.
Most importantly, she loved the Lord and shared her faith with many throughout her life. Survivors include a son, Charles E.
Layton III, and daughter-in-law, Leslie Cunningham Layton, of Jacksonville, FL; a son, William M. “Mitt” Layton, and daughter-inlaw, Jill Lenore Layton, of Ponte Vedra, FL; nine grandchildren, Terri Layton Herzog, of Ponte Vedra, FL, Debbie Layton Morgan
(Kyle William Morgan Jr.), of Vero Beach, FL, Leigh Layton Sidell (Robert Sidell), of Aberdeen, NC, William M. “Mitt” Layton Jr.,
of Jacksonville, FL, Lindsay Layton Baldwin (Darrick Baldwin), of St. Augustine, FL, Whitney Layton Knudsen (Paul Knudsen), of
Jacksonville, FL, Matthew Wells Layton and Michael James Layton, of Ponte Vedra, FL, and John L. Smith (Robin), of
Statesboro; nine great-grandchildren, Gerald William “Chase” Herzog III, of Ponte Vedra, FL, Madison Kate Morgan and Halle
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Layton Morgan, of Vero Beach, FL, Caden P. Baldwin and Colton Graham Baldwin, of St. Augustine, FL, Layton and Patreece
Smith, of St. Louis, MO, Kayla Durrence, of Nashville, TN, and Joseph Durrence, of Glennville; many nieces, nephews and greatnieces and great-nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. at Miles-Odum Funeral
Home, Waycross. Immediately following the visitation, a graveside service will take place at Oakland Cemetery. The family
wishes to acknowledge and express its sincere gratitude to Dr. Michael Till and staff, her many other doctors and staffs, Life
Management Advisors, Heartland Hospice, In Home Care, and to the many personal caregivers for the amazing love and kindness
they gave to Mrs. Layton and her family. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made to
the church or charity of one’s choosing.
LEACH, Frank Elliott Leach
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida October 8, 2012)
It is with great sadness that the family of Frank Elliott Leach announces his passing after a long battle with colon cancer,
Wednesday, September 26th, 2012, at the age of 64. Frank was a wonderful son, brother, husband, and uncle. Frank will be
forever remembered by his loving wife and best friend, Cherrie, of 23 years. Frank will also be fondly remembered by his
brothers, Alfonso (Rip) Quiton and Walter (Flip) Leach, as well as his sister, Nancy-Lee (Chande) McDermid, and their families.
Frank will be profoundly missed by his nieces and nephews as well as extended family members and dear friends. A prayer
service celebrating Frank’s life will be held on Saturday, October 13th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at The Village Church Chapel in
Christian Advent Village, Dowling Park, Florida. A gathering will be held in the Dining Hall thereafter. Those who desire may
make memorial donations, in memory of Frank Elliott Leach, to the American Cancer Society, R.O.C.K. College Scholarship
Program, 1-800-227-2345.
LEACH, Robert David Leach
(Abstracted from the November 30, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Robert David Leach, 71, died Friday (Nov. 29, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following a brief illness. He was a
native of Cleveland, TN, but had been living in Waycross for the past eight years ,moving here from Richmond, VA. He was the
son of the late Thomas Clark and Hilda Teague Clark. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carol E. Leach, a daughter, Lisa
Fenton, and a son, Jeffrey Fenton. He was a technical advisory with Broadband Technologies, Verizon Wireless Communication
Company and Alkatel Industries and served and the board of elections in Ware County. Survivors include 2 daughters, Debbie
(Duane) Carter, of Brantley County, and Karen (Dave) Coleman, of Jacksonville, NC; 1 son, Thomas Fenton, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL;
4 grandchildren, Kimberly (Jack) Tanner, of Jacksonville, FL, Michael (Liberty) Perry, of Charlotte, NC, Melissa Fenton, of Ft.
Lauderdale, FL, and Megan (Dave) Reed, of Charlotte, NC; 4 great-grandchildren, Mara Tanner, Spencer Tanner, Gray Perry and
Aiden Perry; 1 great-great-grandchild, Liam Walker; 1 sister, Georgia Ann (Buck) Farmer, of Charlotte, NC; nieces and nephews,
Lori, Darren and Todd; fiance’, Carolyn Greer, of Waycross. A memorial service will be Sunday at the Music Funeral Home.
Memorialization will be by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEADINGHAM, Arthur Marion Leadingham Sr.
BLACKSHEAR — Arthur Marion Leadingham Sr., age 85, of Blackshear, died Sunday (March 30, 2014) at his residence following
an extended illness. Born Aug. 2, 1928, in Springville, Ky., he was a son of the late James F. and Bessie Horne Leadingham. As a
teenager, he went to work with Norfolk-Southern Railway in Sciotoville, OH, before enlisting in the U.S. Army on Aug. 20, 1948.
He served in the Korean War where he was a member of the 27th Infantry Regiment, nicknamed the Wolfhounds, was wounded
on July 27, 1950, and was awarded the Purple Heart. He then went back to work for Norfolk-Southern Railway before enlisting
in the U.S. Navy on July 29, 1958. He was stationed in Norfolk, VA, served one tour in Hong Kong, and rose to the rank of
master chief store keeper (SKCM E-9). He retired on Sept. 12, 1983. During his military career, he was awarded two National
Defense Service Medals, Korean Service Medal with Silver Star, United Nations Service Medal, Army Occupation Medal with
Japan Clasp, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation with three bronze stars, and five Good Conduct Awards. After
retirement, he worked for 10 years with the civil service before moving to Blackshear. He enjoyed history, especially anything
about all of the wars, was a Civil War enthusiast and enjoyed collecting Lincoln cars. He also enjoyed working in his yard and
growing watermelons, and was a member of the Democrat party. He was a Presbyterian by faith, but watched and financially
supported Shepherd’s Chapel in Arkansas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Francis
Yamrick Leadingham, and two brothers, Robert Leadingham and Herbert Leadingham. Survivors include 3 daughters, Barbara
Ann Leadingham-Sahami, of Norfolk, VA, Alice Strickland, of Blackshear, and Valerie (Frank) Ordway, of Sharon, MA; 1 son,
Arthur (Michelle) Leadingham Jr., of Montgomery, AL; 10 grandchildren, Mary Katherine (Brad) Hensley and Christopher
Sahami, both of Chesapeake, VA, Steven (Renee) Strickland and Robbie (Connie) Strickland, both of Blackshear, Jenna Ruth
Ordway, Mollie Ordway and Aletheia Ordway, all of Sharon, MA, Rebecca (Wilson) Hunter, of Mountain Brook, AL, Laura
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Leadingham, of Marin County, CA, and Lili Leadingham, of Montgomery, AL; 11 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren;
1 sister, Delores Leadingham Craycraft, of Texas; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside funeral will take
place Thursday at Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way,
Waycross, GA 31501 or to Seattle Branch and Unit Eighteen Fleet Reserve Association, P.O. Box 146, Mountlake Terrace, WA.
98043-0146. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
LEAVENS, Hubert Howell Leavens
Mr. Hubert Howell Leavens, age 76, of Douglas passed away Monday, April 6, 2015, at his residence, following an extended
illness. He was born August 23, 1938 to the late Otto Leavens and the late Thelma Roberts Leavens. Mr. Leavens, a native of
Coffee County, was a retired carpenter. He had worked for the Fleetwood Mobile Home Industry for many years. He was also
preceded in death by his wife, Leona Marie Bivins Leavens, and 1 Son, Jeffery Lamar Leavens. Mr. Leavens was of the Baptist
Faith. Survivors include his children: James Howell Leavens; Jerry Otto Leavens; and Belinda Marie Savoie, all of Douglas, GA; 1
brother: Jerry Wayne Leavens of Douglas, GA; 7 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other
relatives. Interment services were held Monday, April 6, 2015, at the Douglas City Cemetery. Ricketson Funeral Home was in
LEAVINS, Robert Jerry Leavins, Sr.
Robert Jerry Leavins, Sr. age 64, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at his residence in Perry, FL. He was born in Bonifay,
FL, to the late Alexander Leavins and Ada Holland Leavins. Coming from Vernon, FL, he had lived in Perry for the past 45 years.
Mr. Leavins retired from Buckeye after 32 years of service. He served as Deacon of the church and helped build the church
when it was constructed. He enjoyed traveling in his spare time. Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley F. Leavins, a son, Robert
Jerry Leavins, Jr. Survived by a daughter, Lacretia (Tim) McDonald, of Perry, FL, (2) brothers; Millard (Sharon) Leavins of
Panama City, FL, and Thomas (Nady) Leavins of Denver, CO, (1) sister; Genevive Wensel of Crawfordville, FL, (2) grandchildren,
Jacqueline McDonald, and Tyler McDonald, both of Perry, FL, a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at
First Assembly of God Friday, April 23, 2010. Interment will be held at Pineview Memorial Gardens.
LEAVINS, Robert Jerry Leavins, Jr.
Robert Jerry Leavins, Jr., age 45, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at his residence in Perry, FL. He was a native and
lifelong resident of Taylor County, FL, the son of the late Robert Jerry Leavins, Sr. and Shirley F. Leavins of Perry, FL. He was
an Honorary member of the First Assembly of God, Assistant Church Program Commander for the Royal Rangers and was
currently attending SNAPPS at TTI. Robert participated in Special Olympics. He will be honored this Wednesday in the trophy
run for Special Olympics. He was a # 1 FSU Football fan, and seen commonly riding his bicycle around town, helped those folks
with gardens and moving furniture. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert Jerry Leavins, Sr. and Shirley F. Leavins, of Perry,
FL. Survived by his sister, Lacretia (Tim) McDonald of Perry, FL, a niece, Jacqueline McDonald, and nephew Tyler McDonald,
both of Perry, FL, a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services will be held at First Assembly of God on Friday, April 23,
2010. Interment will be held at Pineview Memorial Gardens.
LEAVINS, Shirley F. Leavins
Shirley F. Leavins, age 63, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at her residence in Perry, Fl. She was born in Enterprise, AL,
and had lived in Perry for the past 45 years. Mrs. Leavins was a homemaker and a member of the First Assembly of God Church
in Perry. She was a certified nursing assistant where she provided home care for the elderly here in Perry. She was also a
Sunday School Teacher, and Administrator of Taylor Christian Academy. She enjoyed traveling, reading, decorating for
Christmas, collecting bears. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Jerry Leavins, Sr. and son, Robert Jerry Leavins Jr.
Survivors include a daughter; Lacretia (Tim) McDonald of Perry, Fl, a brother; Billy (Jeri Ann) Foxworth of Altha, FL, a sister;
Jacqueline (Claus) Wyman of Panama City, FL, (2) grandchildren; Jacqueline McDonald and Tyler McDonald, both of Perry, FL, a
host of aunts, uncles and cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at First Assembly of God Friday, April 23,
2010.. Interment will be held at Pineview Memorial Gardens.
LEAVINS, Wanell Valentine Leavins
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 10 March 2016)
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Mrs. Wanell “Pedie” Valentine Leavins, age 90, passed away on March 10, 2016. Pedie was born February 14, 1926 in Scanlon, FL
to Mr. Joseph Frederick Falany and Mrs. Minnie Lee Porter Falany. Pedie was a member of First Assembly of God of Perry for
more than 30 years. She was a very loving wife, mother, neighbor and friend. She had a true servant’s heart and was recognized
all over the county for her cooking. She was in charge of all of the kitchen activities at the First Assembly of God for many
years and enjoyed it so much. Of all the things she shared with others her primary reason for living was to share her love of
Jesus Christ. Pedie was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Aubrey Leavins, her parents Mr. Joseph Frederick Falany
and Mrs. Minnie Lee Porter, three sisters: Annie Attaway, Florida Simpson, and Edna Smith and one brother Buck Falany, all of
Perry. She is survived by 1 daughter Audrey Grubbs of Tallahassee, 2 sons Tommy (Joan) Leavins of Longwood, FL and Ronnie
Leavins of Jacksonville, FL, 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; 1 sister Hilda Walker of Perry, 1 brother Floyd (Fay) Falany
of Waleska, GA and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be Monday, March 14, 2016 at First Assembly of God of
Perry. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Woodlawn Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction
of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
LECCESE, Evelyn Hooper Leccese
NASHVILLE, Ga. - Evelyn Hooper Leccese, 94, passed away Monday (Feb. 26, 2007) at Berrien County Hospital, following an
extended illness. She was born Sept. 6, 1912, in Luzerne, PA, to the late Charles Hooper and Eva Mae Rood Hooper. She was a
resident of Clinch County since 1960. She spent the last six years living with her daughter in Nashville. She was a homemaker
and a member of the Homerville United Methodist Church, Georgia Hargraves Circle, Susannah Wesley Sunday School Class and
Clinch Memorial Hospital Pink Ladies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Louis Leccese; three sisters, Ethel
Barnard, Harriet Fitzgerald and Shirley Grady; and three brothers, Claude Hooper, Charlie Hooper and Ray Hooper. Survivors
are two daughters and a son-in-law, Jeannie (Bobby) Akridge, of Nashville, and Eva Mae Smith, of Harvey's Lake, PA; one son
and a daughter- in-law, Danny and Jean Leccese, of Homerville; seven grandchildren, Vince and Angie Leccese, Scott Leccese,
Eric and Emily Leccese, Maria Akridge, Leasa and Lyn Murray, Chuck Akridge and Bob and Carla Akridge; 16 greatgrandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Homerville United
Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Pine Forest Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 9 p.m. at the
funeral Home. The family also requests that donations be made to Homerville United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box
145, Homerville, Ga. 31634. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Leccese Family.
LEDFORD, Betty Ann Ledford
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 2 May 2016)
Mrs. Betty Ann Ledford, age 77, passed away on May 2, 2016 in Tallahassee, FL. Betty was born April 6, 1939 in Perry, Florida
to Mr. Robert Robertson and Mrs. Vera Sheffield Robertson. Betty was a member of First Baptist Church of Perry. She enjoyed
spending time with her grandchildren and especially enjoyed doing crafts with them. She also enjoyed baking so the holiday
season was her specialty. Betty is survived by her husband of 52 years Mr. Thomas Ledford Sr.; children; Anthony (Myra)
Ledford; Terri (Mark) Gross; Tammi Ledford; Teddi (Philip) Pitts; and Thomas L. (Carol) Ledford Jr.; 13 grandchildren; Melissa
Brooks, Jessica Piper, Allison Black, Meghan White, Jennifer Price, Mitch Ledford, Jordan Ledford, T.J. Ledford, Ethan
Ledford, Danielle Gross, Lori Beth Gross, Jason Ledford, and Mindy Ledford; and 11 great grandchildren: Abbott, Mason,
Finnleigh, Asa, Jasper, Ezra Kate, Nolin, Presley, Potter, Huxley, and Hardy. A graveside service will be Thursday, May 5, 2016
at Lake Bird Methodist Church Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
LEDFORD, John Paschall Ledford
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 8 February 2016)
John Paschall "Pat" Ledford, age 73, of Naylor, GA entered into the Gates of Heaven on Monday, February 8, 2016 at South
Georgia Medical Center. He was born on June 29, 1942 in Valdosta, GA to Joseph Ray and Olga Wynell (Carter) Ledford. He was
a retired railroad engineer. He was a loyal member of American Legion Post 336 and participated in the Christian Planters
Group, Walk to Emmaus, and NRA. Mr. Pat was a dedicated volunteer for the Naylor Volunteer Fire Department. He was a
lifetime member of Alapaha Hunting Club. He was a member of Naylor United Methodist Church of which he was very fond of.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a great grandson, Cason Knox. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Minnie
Nell (Ballance) Ledford of Naylor, GA; 2 daughters, Laura (Jeff) Fitch of Naylor, GA, Teresa (Todd) Taylor of Naylor, GA; 1 son
& daughter-In-law, Ricky (Lisa) Colburn of Valdosta, GA; 9 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be
Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Naylor United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Burnt Church Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers the family asks that donations be made to Options Now, 214 West Park Avenue in Valdosta, GA 31602. Music Funeral
Services of Lakeland is serving the family.
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LEE, Adolphus Callaway Lee
HOMERVILLE - Adolphus Callaway Lee, 80, passed away Tuesday (Oct. 11, 2011) at the Langdale Hospice House, Valdosta,
following an extended illness. He was born July 30, 1931, in DuPont, to the late Adolphus Dakota Lee and Callie Mae Futch Lee.
He lived in Live Oak, Fla., before moving back to Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia and was a soil
conservationist for Pioneer Seed Company. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a
member of DuPont Baptist Church. Survivors are two sisters, Betty Ruth Lee Mull and Jane Lee, both of DuPont; two brothers,
J. Donald Lee, of Homerville, and Terry Lee, of Quitman; two nieces and husbands, Eve and Bill Murray and Layne and Robert
Varnedoe, all of Homerville; great-nieces and nephews, Laura Lee and Danny Smith, Joel Varnedoe and John Varnedoe, all of
Homerville; great-great-niece and nephews, J.D. Smith, Callie Laurelle Smith and Sam Smith, all of Homerville; and several
other relatives. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Homerville First Baptist Church. Internment will be in the North
Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. 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
Arrangements are with Roundtree Funeral Home.
LEE, Arland Oscar Lee
PEARSON — Arland Oscar Lee, 76, of Pearson, formerly of Waycross, passed away Saturday (Nov. 2, 2013), at his residence.
Born in Halo, GA, on Nov. 2, 1937, he lived in Pierce and Ware counties for many years before moving to Pearson 11 months ago.
He worked in construction with Dixie Road Builders, Seaboard Construction and Littlefield Construction throughout the years
before going to work for Ace Pole where he was a truck driver. He was very proud of the fact that he gave his heart to his Lord
on June 1, 1995 and joined Blackshear Church of God June 4, 1995. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and enjoyed
fishing. He was a son of the late Noah Albert and Lizzie Inez Dowling Lee. He was also preceded in death by his son, Vernon Paul
Manders, two sisters, Wynelle Groover and Louise James, and two brothers, Gary Lee and Tommy Lee. Survivors include his
wife, Vernell Beverly Lee, of Pearson; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Belinda (William) Grant, of Blackshear, and Arlene (Buddy)
Bennett, of Pearson; 3 sisters and 2 brothers-in-law, Glenda (Dee) Inman, of Valdosta, and Helen (James) Burney and Pat Mejia,
all of Blackshear; 3 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Raynell (Berniece) Lee, of Waycross, Hayden Lee, of Hortense, and Darrell
(Teresa) Lee, of Blackshear; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The
funeral will be held Wednesday at the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be in the High Bluff Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral
Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Arthur Leroy Lee Sr.
(Abstracted from the June 7, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Arthur Leroy Lee Sr., age 71, departed this life Friday (June 6, 2014) after an illness. He was a native of Alma (Bacon County)
but lived in Waycross for many years. His parents were the late Walter Lee and Annie Mae Glover. He was retired from the City
of Waycross. A graveside service will be held Sunday at Oakland Cemetery. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife,
Thomasine Graham Lee, of Waycross; 4 daughters, Annie Lee (Kenneth) White, Sonja Lee, Tonya Lee, Labrenda Lee; 2 sons,
Arthur L. Lee Jr. and Frederick (Nicole) Lee, all six of Waycross; 4 grandchildren, An’Diah Y. (Alfred) Moore, Ta’Neisha Lee,
Dawnique Lee and Mar’Nika Lee, all of Waycross; a great-granddaughter, Angel Lee, of Waycross; and other relatives. Friends
are being received at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Annie and Kenneth White. Funeral arrangements are entrusted
to Fluker Funeral Home.
LEE, Bertha Mae Lee
A celebration of life service for Mother Bertha Mae Lee, 86, of Homerville will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at a Prayer Garden
Church of God in Christ, 711West Forest Ave., Homerville, with her pastor, Pastor Johnnie Mae Ellis, delivering words of
comfort. She was born Sept. 17, 1924 in Argyle, one of two children born to the late Frank Cox and Josephine Pinkman Cox. She
was preceded in death by a brother, Benjamin Cox, and her grandparents, Benjamin and Grace Cox She was joined in holy
matrimony to Charles Lee Sr. April 14, 1951 in Homerville where she resided most of her life and raised their seven children.
She was a devoted and faithful member of Faith Mission Youth Deliverance Center, Homerville, where she was an active and
dutiful mother of the church who took pleasure in attending church as often as she could. She was a strong pillar in the
community who loved her husband, her family, her church and friends. Those left to cherish her memories include her loving
husband, Charles Lee Sr., of Homerville; seven children, Sherman Cummings (Fannie), Charles Lee Jr. (Virgie), Cora Johnson
(Leroy Jr.), John L. Lee (Rosa), Alice F. Tiller (Fredrick), Frank Lee and Lillie Mae Swinson (Raymond); a devoted grandson she
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raised, Hosea Swinson; 27 other grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; six sistersin-law, Mary L. Calhoun (Howard), Martha L.
Kinlaw, Janie L. Roberts, Rachel L. Jackson (John), Rebecca L. Jackson (Jerry) and Priscilla L. Townshen (John); four brothersin-law, John L. Lee (Lucy), James Lee, William Lee Lee and Johnny Tyson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and
friends. Friends are being received at the Lee residence, 195 Poppell Square, Homerville, and Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. at
Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville. Interment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker
Funeral Home of Homerville.
LEE, Bertie Mae J. Lee
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald December 3, 2005)
BLACKSHEAR – Mrs. Bertie Mae Justice Lee, 69, died Friday (Dec. 2, 2005), at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah. A native
of Ware County, she lived in Pierce County for most of her life. She was a housewife and was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
She was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans. She was a daughter of the late W.F. Jr. and Edna Chancey
Justice and was also preceded in death by her husband, Melton Lee, three sisters and both of her brothers. Survivors are a
daughter and son-in-law, Verdis and Stanley Walker of Blackshear; three sons and daughters-in-law, Melton Jr. "Buddy" and
Dollie Lee of Hazelhurst, Bobby and Kathy Lee and James and Dianne Lee, all of Blackshear; a sister, Pauline Gill of Offerman;
eight grandchildren, Michelle Davis, Derik Walker, Andrea Marshall, Daniel Lee, Ashley Day, Brandon Lee, Lance Lee and Justin
Lee; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at
Pearson-Treadwell Chapel. Interment will be in the Enon Cemetery. Visitation will be held today from 7 until 9 p.m. at the
funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.Pearson Treadwell.com. Pearson-Treadwell
LEE, Betty Blackwell Lee
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Lee, a former resident of Madison, who died Saturday morning July 24, at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. J. W. Powell, in Panama City, following a long illness were held at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Madison Sunday evening. Mrs. Lee
was a life-long connection with the Waring family, one of the oldest and most prominent families in the county. She was born
September 27, 1861, in Graysville, Georgia, the daughter of Jesse Green Blackwell and his wife Maria DeVane Blackwell. As
Miss Betty Blackwell she was married in early womanhood to Charles Lee, who preceded her in death a number of years ago,
having been a victim of the yellow fever epidemic which swept the southern part of the State in 1896. Miss Virginia Pollard of
this city, a second cousin of the deceased, is her only surviving relative. In late years she made her home with Mrs. J. W.
Powell, in Panama City, who was the former Miss Betty Lee Waring, her namesake. Out-of-town connection attending the
funeral were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Powell and two children, Wesley, Jr., and Frances, of Panama City, Mr. B. S. Waring and two
sons, Howell and John Lucas, of Pahokee, and Miss Del Edmondson, of Lake City.
LEE, Betty Irene Lee
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald January 11, 2006)
Betty Irene Hendrix Lee, 94, of the Riverside community in Brantley County, died Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 10, 2006) at her
residence following a lengthy illness. She was born in Raybon, the daughter of Moses and Bertha Johns Hendrix. She was
preceded in death by four husbands, Elemuel Lee, Lee Sikes, Dixon Parmenter and Fred Lee; a brother, Sammy Hendrix, and two
sisters, Phoebe Smith and Nancy Lewis. She was a homemaker and had worked with her husband on their farm. She was a
member of High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-greatgrandmother, and "she will be missed, but her smile and love will always be with us," said a family member. Survivors include
seven children, Dorothy Hall (Mark), of Okeechobee, Fla., Moses D. "M.D." Lee (Barbara), of Acworth, Mary Lee (Arris) and
Mattie Lee, both of Nahunta, Farley Lee (Kay), of Folkston, Shirley Wainright (Ronnie,) of Nahunta, and Bertha Dixon (Dennie),
of Blackshear; step-children, Katherine Smith, of Jacksonville, Fla., Robert Lee (Cookie), of Hortense, Leon Lee (Pauline), of
Hoboken, Anie Reeves, of Orange Park, Fla., Melissa Booth (Jack) and Jimmy Lee (Deloris), both of Hoboken; 16 grandchildren,
19 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; many step-grandchildren, stepgreat-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and a host of friends. Visitation will be this evening
starting at 4 at the home of her daughter, Shirley Wainright. A funeral will be held Thursday morning at 11 at High Bluff
Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Daniel Drawdy, Elder Herman Lee and Elder Freddy Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in
Corinth Cemetery in Charlton County in the family plot. Pallbearers will be C.L. Lewis, Johnny Hickox, David Smith, Eldon Smith,
Edgar Dixon and Jeff Lee. Donations may be made to Corinth Cemetery Fund, Route 1, Box 164, Nahunta, Ga. 31553.
Arrangements are with Chambless-Frye Funeral Home of Nahunta.
LEE, Betty Monroe Lee
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Betty Monroe Lee, 82, of Waycross, died Monday (July 16, 2007) after a brief illness. She was born in Charlotte, N.C., to the
late R. Sam Monroe and the late Harriett Myrtle Pope Monroe. She was the wife of Dr. Walter E. Lee Jr., a prominent Waycross
physician. She was a resident of Waycross since early childhood, and was a graduate of Waycross High School. She attended
Shorter College and was a graduate of the University of Georgia. At the University of Georgia she was a member and held
office in Chi Omega, Zeta Phi Eta and was a representative of the sports council. As a homemaker, she was active in many
phases of school, church and community life. She was a communicant of Grace Episcopal Church where she was a member of St.
Elizabeth's Guild and the Wednesday Bible study class. She was active in local, state and national medical auxiliaries and
participated in many of their associated health drives. She was also active in the PTA and the Southwood School Mother's Club.
She was a life member of the Waycross Service League in which she held various offices and was the recipient of both the
Active and Sustaining Member awards for outstanding service. She was a certified Charles Goren bridge instructor, teaching
the game of bridge for a period of time, and was a member of several bridge clubs. She held membership and offices in the
Waycross Town Committee of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the state of Georgia, the Daughters of
the American Revolution, the Okefenokee Heritage Center and the Clan Munro Association of Scotland and America. Along with
her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter, Barbara Lee Smith; her sister, Barbara Monroe King; and a brother, R.S.
Monroe Jr. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Walter E. Lee Jr.; her son, Walter E. Lee III; her daughter-in-law, Joni A. Lee
and four grandchildren, Walter E. Lee IV, Hannah E. Lee, Duncan M. Lee and Dixie E. Lee. A graveside service will be held at 10
a.m. Friday at Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5 to 7 at Miles-Odum Funeral Home.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com.
LEE, C. R. Lee
(Abstracted from the 14 November 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
C.R. “Chuck” Lee, age 88, died peacefully Friday (Nov. 13, 2015) at Satilla Care Center. He was a native of Beacon, NY, and the
retired owner of Lee Roofing Company. A World War II veteran, he served in the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper of
the U.S. Army. He was a member of Second Baptist Church. He spent the last year of his life at home, tending to his garden and
taking afternoon fishing trips. He was the son of the late Herbert Lee and Mable Oakley Lee. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Faye Dixon Lee, and granddaughter, Kelly Robyn Sweat. Survivors include one son, C. R. (Vickie) Lee of Waycross; 1 stepson, Leonard (Jeanie) Sweat of Douglas; grandchildren, Kristy Sweat Davies, Kacie Sweat and Kandace Sweat; 2 greatgrandchildren, Samuel Welles and Saylor; 2 sisters, Emma Purdy of Albany, NY, and Virginia Capino, of Kingston, NY; 1 brother,
Harry Lee of Kingston, NY; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Sunday at Second Baptist Church. Burial will follow
in Greenlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are with Music Funeral Home.
LEE, Caesar Lee
Caesar Lee, pastor of Evergreen Colored Baptist Church, died Monday in the Valdosta Hospital following an illness of some
duration. He is survived by his wife, three children and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Thursday at Shiloh Baptist with Tillman and James Funeral Home in charge.
LEE, Carlos M. Lee Jr.
Carlos M. “Smokey” Lee Jr., 59, died unexpectedly Sunday morning (Nov. 10, 2013) at his residence in Pierce County. He was a
native of Waycross and lived most of his life in Ware and Pierce counties. He was the husband of the late Thelma Elizabeth
Crews Lee, and son of the late Betty Jean Alday Lee. He retired in 1994 as Road Gang Foreman with CSX Railroad after 20
years of service and was a member of Jamestown Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer E. Lee (wife Valerie
Cloud), of Savannah; a son, Trey Lee, of Blackshear; three grandchildren, Dakota, Skyler and Kaylee; his father, Carlos M. Lee
Sr (wife Glenda), of Douglas; sister, Jeannie Burnett (husband Steve), of Plant City, FL; twin-sister, Cecilia Crosby (husband
Mike), of Blackshear; brothers, Mike Lee (wife Darlene), of Chatsworth, Robert Lee (wife Donna), of Waycross, Timothy Lee
(wife Brigdett), of Brunswick, and Scott Lee (wife Shenise), of Douglas; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Memorization will be by cremation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Music Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
LEE, Catherine J. Lee
Catherine J. Lee was born Oct. 9, 1925 in Brunswick and departed to be with the Lord on Thursday (April 16, 2015) at Destin
Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Destin, FL. She was the daughter of the late Glover and Phyllis Hughes. At an early age
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the family relocated to Jacksonville, FL, where she attended public school and received her high school diploma. She then
furthered her education by receiving certification in business management. She followed her heart’s passion with music and
became a business owner of several businesses in her lifetime. While in Jacksonville, she joined the Lee Gospel Singers where
she met and married the late Willard Joseph Lee. She traveled extensively throughout the nation, mostly in the southeastern
region, with the singing group sharing the stage with gospel greats such as, The Five Blind Boys of Alabama, The Gospel
Caravans, Rosetta Thorpe, James Cleveland and the Mighty Swanee Quintets, just to name a few. Her singing career gave her
the privilege to live from California to Detroit, MI, where she, along with her husband promoted gospel singers and operated
local businesses. She lived in Detroit until returning to Jacksonville, FL, to help care for her father. She moved to Waycross in
1964 where she and her husband continued to promote gospel singing and operated local restaurants, with the last being the “Do
Drop Inn” which she closed and retired in 1985. After relocating to Waycross, the joined St. Peters Missionary Baptist Church
where she served on the mission’s society and served as a soloist for a number of years. She later joined New Grant Chapel
where she was best known for her inspiring solos. She leaves to cherish her memory a granddaughter, Marcinia Simms, whom
she loved and raised as her own; great-grandsons, Jamar Christian of Atlanta; Ramond Simms of Auburn, AL; and Nygel Simms
of Indianapolis, IN; 2 great-great-granddaughters, Jayda Simms and Addelyn Simms; a devoted cousin, Porsha Chandler; and
many other cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday at Emmanuel’s
International Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 600 Genoa St., Waycross. Burial will follow in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. The family will
receive friends at the family residence, 213 Frontier Drive. Professional services are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral
Home, Waycross.
LEE, Charles A. Lee
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 18 June 2013)
Mr. Charles A. Lee age 84 of Pearson, GA, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013, at Coffee Regional Medical in Douglas, GA,
following an extended illness. A native of Willacoochee, GA, Mr. Lee was born April 20, 1929, to George W. and Melvina Corbitt
Lee. He entered Federal Civil Service at Moody AFB in 1956. Over the next ten years he served in a number of responsible
positions including classification and wage administration specialist at the Charleston, SC Naval Shipyard, Chief of Classification
and Wage Administration at the Naval Ordinance Plant in Macon, GA, and as a classification and Wage Specialist inspecting local
classification and wage programs at all naval activities in eleven southeastern states. He also served as Chief of Classification
and Wage Administration at Robins AFB, GA. In 1966 he returned to Moody AFB near Valdosta, GA, as Wing Management
Analysis Officer. In 1968 he volunteered and spent a year in Vietnam teaching Vietnamese civilian personnel employees of the
Air Force the principles of Personnel Administration. In 1972, Mr. Lee was selected for the position as the Chief of Civilian
Personnel for Moody AFB, a position he occupied until his retirement from Federal Civilian Service in the spring of 1984. During
his career he received numerous awards based on his individual performance and for the effectiveness of those he supervised in
achieving their mission. Included were several Outstanding Performance Awards; Outstanding Civilian Personnel Office of the
Year; The Vietnamese Service Medal; and the Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award (the first ever awarded at Moody
AFB). He also served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. After retirement he opened a business called “Trash and
Treasures” where he enjoyed meeting people looking for antiques or odd pieces of furniture. He was a member of American
Legion Post #173 in Pearson, GA. His church membership was at Kirkland United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Imogene Tanner Lee of Pearson, GA; 1 daughter, Marilyn Lee of South Hart, ND; 2 sons, Charles A. (Beth Ann) Lee of Pearson,
GA, and Lawrence George (Roxanne) Lee of Fleming Island, FL; 1 brother, James C. Lee of Athens, GA; 3 grandchildren, Shonna
Lee, Richard Lee and Rhonda Lee; 5 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday, June
11, 2013, at Kirkland United Methodist Church. Interment followed in the Willacoochee City Cemetery. Relihan Funeral Home of
Pearson, GA, was in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Charles Lee Sr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia January 18, 2012)
Mr. Charles Lee Sr., 80, of Homerville, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Clinch Memorial Hospital. He was born April 2, 1931, in
Alma, the second of 11 children born to the late Saul Lee and Mother Corrine Johnson Lee. He was joined in holy matrimony to
the late Bertha Mae Cox Lee, formerly of Argyle, April 14, 1951. They moved to Homerville at an early age where they resided
most of their life and raised their seven children. He was a devoted and faithful member of Faith Mission Youth Deliverance
Center in Homerville. "Juicy", as he was affectionately known by everyone except his children and grandchildren, who knew his
as "Texas Ranger", was loving and kind, always willing to help anyone by feeding them and giving them a place to stay. He loved
fishing and preparing and cooking delicious dishes of wildlife. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Johnson; two sisters,
Ida Mae Johnson and Willie Mae Tyson; a daughter-in-law, Inez Lee; two brothers-in-law, Benjamin Cox and Arthur Kinlaw.
Survivors include seven children, Sherman Cummings (Fannie), Charles Lee Jr. (Virgil), Deaconess Cora Johnson (Deacon Leroy
Jr.), Minister John L. Lee (Deaconess Rose), Alice F. Tiller (Frederick) Frank Lee and Missionary Lillie Mae Swinson (Raymond);
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29 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; six sisters, Missionary Mary L. Calhoun (Howard), Martha L. Kinlaw, Janie L. Roberts,
Rachel L. Jackson (John), Rebecca L. Jackson (Jerry), Missionary Rebecca L. Jackson (Jerry) and Priscilla L. Townsend (John);
two brothers, James Lee and Elder John L. Lee (Lucy); brother-in-law, Johnny Tyson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and
other relatives including best friends, Melvin Grady Jr., Frank Ingram, Charles Gamble, Noah Bryant, Julius Brogdon and Charles
Jackson Sr. A celebration of life service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Prayer Garden Church of God in
Christ. Presiding was Evangelist Christine Clark and Johnnie Mae Ellis gave words of comfort. Interment was in Pine Forest
Cemetery. Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville served the Lee family.
LEE, Charles Burnice Lee
Charles Burnice Lee, 55, died suddenly Friday morning (April 26, 2013) at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of
Ware County and was employed with The Mall at Waycross in the maintenance department. He was a son of the late Burnice
Joseph Lee and Lillie Vae Jordan Lee. He was also preceded in death by a half-brother, Atwell Deen. He is survived by his wife,
Gail Lee, of Waycross; three sons, Michael Lee, Brian Lee and Kevin Lee; four step-children, Misty (Carl) Mercer, of Waycross,
Elizabeth Cox, of Waycross, Angela (Bobby) Coleman, of Waycross, and Ronald (Lenai) Sweat, of Waycross; nine stepgrandchildren; a sister, Donna Parker, of Waycross; a niece, Christina (David) Bachhofer, of Waresboro; and a nephew, Wayne
Parker Jr., currently in Afghanistan. A memorial service was held Sunday at Faith Outreach Ministries. Memorialization is by
cremation.
LEE, Charles Taft Lee
(Abstracted from the January 2, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Charles Taft Lee, 81, of Alma, passed away Monday (Dec. 30, 2013) at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonville, FL after an
extended illness. He was a native of Bacon County, a son of the late Daniel Taft Lee and Edna Spell Lee, and was preceded in
death by a brother, Lamar “Bo” Lee, a sister, Jo Ann Lee Anderson, and a brother-in-law, Ronald Tanner. He was employed with
D. L. Lee & Sons for 20 years before joining his father and family members in the operation of Taft Lee Abattoir until his
retirement in 1997. He was an avid fan of local baseball and enjoyed hunting and fishing and sharing good times around the
kitchen table with his family and friends. He attended New Vision Church. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Leona Johnson
Lee; 1 son, Charles Michael Lee (Debbie), of Alma; 2 daughters, Mary Crace (Al), of Folkston, and Marsha Starling (Perry), of
Alma; 7 grandchildren, Jay and Morgan Crace, Travis Lee, Brooke, Baylee, Blake and Brody Starling; 7 great-grandchildren; 3
brothers, Billy Lee, Pete Lee (Vivian) and Troy Lee (Sybil), of Alma; and 2 sisters, Margie Jones (Perry), of Hoboken, and
Patricia Tanner, of Alma. The funeral will be Thursday at New Vision Church. Interment will follow the funeral in Pine Lawn
Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Clara Mae Lee
Clara Mae Lee, age 72, of Alma, died Wednesday (Oct. 28, 2015) at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL, after a
short illness. She was a native of Coffee County and was a resident of Twin Oaks Nursing Home for the past three years. She
was daughter of the late George Washington Knowles and Maggie Spell Knowles. She was also preceded in death by her husband,
Quitman Lee, a sister, Christine Waters, and a niece, Diane Parker. She worked with Streats Garments in Nicholls for many
years and was a member of Victory Chapel Baptist Church in Ware County. Survivors include a son, Jimmy Landon Lee (Karen
Davis), of Valdosta; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Billy and LeVan Lee of Bickley, Maxell and Vivian Smith of Douglas, Cindy
Lee of Alma; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Saturday at Crosby Funeral Home. Interment will follow in
Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Bickley.
LEE, Curtis Lee
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald June 15, 2012)
NAHUNTA — Curtis Lee, 64, of Nahunta, died early Wednesday morning (June 20, 2012) at Jesup Healthcare after an
extended illness. Born in Seville, Fla., his parents were V.M. and Mittie Flowers Lee. Memorialization will be by cremation.
Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at
www.fryefh.com
LEE, Daisy Dowling Lee
Daisy Dowling Lee, 87, of Brunswick, passed away Saturday (Aug. 18, 2012) at her residence. The funeral will be held Tuesday at
11 a.m. at the gravesite at High Bluff Cemetery at Hoboken. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 this evening at
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Chapman Funeral Chapel. Active pallbearers will be Ron Lee Jr., Donnie Lee Jr., Dalton Hull, Colin Farrell, Stanley Lee, Drew
Gordon and Allen Howard. She was born May 1, 1925 in Brantley County, to James Jackson Dowling and Maggie Studivant
Dowling. She lived in Waycross most of her life and moved to Brunswick in 2003. She was a member of Golden Isles Church of
God, and placed her Lord and her family first in her life. She worked in retail sales throughout her life and still managed to find
time for sewing, cooking, gardening and most of all, her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Jerome Carlos Lee Sr., a son, Jerome Carlos Lee Jr., a daughter, Gail Lee, a special nephew, Henry Dowling, and nine
brothers and sisters. Survivors include her children, Ron Lee (Shirley), of Brunswick, Donald Lee (Marsha), of Hoboken, Darrell
Lee (Kathryn), Cynthia Lee; and special friends, Tommy and Tonia Hull, all of Brunswick; 12 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent
to Cancer Network of Hope, 2315 Starling St., Brunswick, GA 31520, or Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway,
Brunswick, GA 31525. Chapman Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements
LEE, Danny Ray Lee
MONTICELLO, Fla. — Danny Ray Lee, 51, of Monticello, FL, passed away Monday morning (March 25, 2013) at his residence.
Born in Savannah, he was the son of the late Charles Edward Lee and Inez Driskell Rozier. He was of the Methodist faith, and
worked as a construction laborer. He loved NASCAR, carpentry, country music and the “Ramblin’ Wreck” from Georgia Tech.
Survivors include his significant other, Dorothy “Marie” Jackson; a brother, Kelvin Driskell, of Waynesville; two sisters and a
brother-in-law, Janice and Mikey Crews, of Waynesville, and Aileen Rozier, of Nahunta; several nieces, nephews and other
relatives. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral
Home.
LEE, David Gerald Lee
David Gerald Lee, age 66, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2014) at his residence in Blackshear after an extended illness. He was a native
of Waycross and lived most of his life here. He retired from CSX Railroad as an engineer and was a member of Calvary Baptist
Church. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was the son of the late Chester Lankford Lee Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Sheree Smith Lee, of Blackshear; 3 children, David Lee (fiancee, Robin), of Valdosta, Jenny Lee, of
Valdosta, and Brett (Hollee) Lee, of Blackshear; 1 granddaughter, Bethany Ann Lee; his mother, Louise Carter Lee, of
Blackshear; 2 brothers, Chester Lankford (Marilyn) Lee Jr., of Loganville, and Mike Lee, of Jacksonville, FL; 1 sister, Janet (Bill)
Watkins, of Valdosta; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held Friday at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will
follow in Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Music Funeral Home.
LEE, Dellama B. Lee
Dellama B. Lee, age 85, of Waycross, formerly of Alma, died Monday (Aug. 24, 2015) at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL,
after a short illness. She was a native of Bacon County, daughter of the late John Bennett and Minnie Mae Tanner McCarty. She
was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy A. Lee, and step-father, J.O. McCarty. Survivors include 1 brother, Benny
(Jean) McCarty of Waycross; 1 niece, Cam (Rob) McFather of Jacksonville; 1 nephew, Nick (Sherry) McCarty of Waycross; 2
great-nephews, Stetson King, U.S. Marines stationed in Japan, and Ian McFather of Jacksonville; 1 great-niece, Cassie McCarty
of Waycross; a special sister-in-law, Teresa Vaughn of Atlanta; several cousins. The funeral will be Thursday at Crosby Funeral
Home. Interment will follow in Pine Lawn Cemetery.
LEE, Ester Dixon Lee
Ester Dixon Lee, age 77, of Waycross, died Monday (April 21, 2014) at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in
Blackshear to the late Barney and Fannie Mae Dixon and lived the majority of her life in Waycross. She was a member of
Deenwood Baptist Church, Faithful Workers Sunday School Class and a craft class. She enjoyed participating in the Relay for
Life and loved to fish. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Royce Lee, one brother,
E.L. Dixon, and two sisters, Melrose Tanner and Margie Peacock. Survivors include 4 children, David A. (Teressa) Lee, of
Waycross, Bonita C. (James) Sullivan, of Waycross, Kimberly L. (Robert) Young, of Roswell, Cynthia D. (Sam) Kelly, of Waycross;
7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Geraldine Harrison, of Virginia Beach, VA; and numerous nieces, nephews and
other relatives. A funeral will be held Wednesday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
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ALMA — Eugene Lee, age 82, of Alma, passed away Wednesday (Jan. 21, 2015) at his residence after an extended illness. He
was a native of Bacon County, son of the late Lemuel “Kit” Sellers Lee and Lourine Yawn Lee. He was also preceded in death by
two sisters, Lucy Morris and Corrine Tucker, and six brothers, Quincy, Taft, W.K., James, Grady and Pate Lee. Survivors include
1 son, Lemuel Lee, of Nicholls; 1 daughter, Brenda (Stephen) Lovett, of Waycross; the children’s mother, Lavonne Vaughn, of
Alma; 1 brother, Franklin Lee, of Alma; and 1 sister, Mary Evelyn Hyers, of Alma. A funeral will be Saturday at Crosby Funeral
Home.
LEE, Eugene Talmadge Lee
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, March 16, 2011)
Mr. Eugene Talmadge Lee, 82, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011 at his daughter’s residence in Tifton, following an
extended illness. Mr. Lee was born April 22, 1928, in Waycross, to the late John Jackson Lee and Lottie James Lee, but he lived
in Clinch County for most of his life. He was retired from the Georgia Forestry Commision and he attended the Homerville
Congregational Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Lola Mae Lee; four brothers, Ethan Lee, Johnny Lee,
T.M. Lee, and Dewey Lee; three sisters, Lolita Morgan, Ruth Ammons, and Eva Mae Sylvester. Survivors are two daughters,
Debbie Lee Usry of Tifton, and Gene Lee of Homerville; two grandchildren Tyler Lee Thomas and Maci Melinda Crosby. Services
for Mr. Lee were held Sunday March 13, 2011 at graveside in Pine Forest Cemetery. Flowers were accepted or donations to
Homerville Congregational Methodist Church. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Evelyn Delores Arnold Lee
Mrs. Evelyn Delores “Billie” Arnold Lee, 64, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Lee was born August 10,
1948 in Clinch County, GA to Mrs. Juanita Griffin Arnold Pittman, Homerville and the late Joseph Clayton Arnold. She had lived
in Clinch County most of her life and was a member of the New Vision Church of God, where she had once served as secretary
Survivors other than her mother are her husband, Jimmy Lee of Homerville; one daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Paul
Lashley of Homerville; two sons, Joseph Lee of Perry FL and Jimmy Lee II of Homerville; two sisters and a brother-in-law,
Donna Arnold of Homerville and Linda and Shelton Hartley of Argyle; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Michael and Tony Arnold
of Angleton TX and Sean Arnold of Homerville; six grandchildren, J.C. Robinson Jr. of Lakeland, FL, Joshua Lee of Jesup, GA,
Heather Lashley, Catherine Lashley, Mariah Lashley and Maria Lashley all of Homerville; one great-granddaughter, Jamie Lynn
Robinson of Lakeland, FL; and a number of other nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services for Mrs. Lee were
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from the New Vision Church of God. Interment was the Shiloh Church Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral
Home was in charge of the arrangements.’
LEE, Faye D. Lee
Faye D. Lee, 80, died Thursday (March 14, 2013) at Satilla Care Center following a long illness. She was a native of Pierce County
but lived most of her life in Waycross. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kelli Sweat, and her parents, Alton Dixon
and Mattie Hickox Dixon. She was retired bookkeeper for Dr. S. William Clarke Sr. and former owner of ATS Bookkeeping
Company. She was a member of Second Baptist Church, the Faithful Sunday School Class and Waycross Woman’s Club. Survivors
include her husband, C.R. “Chuck” Lee, of Waycross; a son, Leonard Sweat (wife Gina), of Douglas; a step-daughter, Virginia
“Jennie” Tatum, of Waycross; a step-son, C.R. “Buddy” Lee (wife Vickie), of Waycross; three granddaughters, Kristy Sweat,
Kasey Sweat and Kandice Sweat; several step-grandchildren; a sister, Linda Gail Head, of Atlanta; two brothers, Johnny Dixon
and Eugene Dixon, both of Waycross; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Sunday at Second
Baptist Church. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.
LEE, Frances Dickerson Lee
Frances Dickerson Lee, age 96, died Monday (May 18, 2015) at Hospice House Satilla following an extended illness. She was a
native of Alma but resided in Ware County for several years. She was the wife of the late Barney Lee. She was the last
surviving child of Robert Conner Dickerson and Ellen Ginn Dickerson as she was preceded in death by siblings Dallas Herrin,
Mayo Gill, Luther Dickerson, Coyle Dickerson, Mildred Jones, Thomas Dickerson and Conner Dickerson, and a son-in-law, Larry
Shepard. She was a member of Hebardville Baptist Church and was a former kitchen aide with Baptist Village. Survivors include
a daughter, Florrie Shepard, of Waycross; a son, Darrel (Dot) Lee, of Savannah; 5 grandchildren, Kenny (Beth) Shepard of
Albany, Lynn (Wayne) Highsmith of White Oak, David Shepard of Albany, Amy (Zack) Taylor of St. Simons Island, and Brent
(Julie) Lee of Oak Ridge, TN; 12 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other
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relatives. Memorials may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Beacon St., Waycross, GA 31501. A funeral will be Thursday at Music
Funeral Home. Burial will be in High Bluff Cemetery near Hoboken.
LEE, Frances W. Lee
Frances W. Lee, age 88, of Waycross, died Friday (Feb. 7, 2014) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities. She was born in
McMinnville, TN, to the late John Tubb Warren and Leila Jones Warren. She was a graduate of Warren County High School.
She moved to Waycross in 1946, where she worked as vice president of personnel and operations for First National Bank of
Waycross. She retired in 1987 from First National Bank of Waycross after 40 years of service. During her time in banking, she
was an active member of the National Association of Bank Women. She was a member of the Church of Christ on Tebeau Street
where she taught Children’s Sunday school and Ladies Bible Study. She continued leading Bible study throughout her life, most
recently with her caregivers. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Futrell Holland “Shine” Lee, and
three brothers, Edward Warren, Clarence Warren and David Warren. She is survived by 2 sons, Dennis D. (Sara) Lee, of
Sherrills Ford, NC, Douglas M. (Holly) Lee, of Waycross; 5 grandchildren, Amy Lee (Christian) Byrd, of Stanley, NC, Jake (Anna
Lisa) Lee, of Matthews, NC, Matt (Amy) Lee, of Wintersville, Lauren Lee (Jake) Tripp, of Cartersville, Zachary Lee, of
Waycross; 4 great-grandchildren, Ashton Byrd, Weston Byrd, Reeves Byrd and Copeland Byrd; and numerous nieces, nephews
and other relatives. A funeral will be held Tuesday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
LEE, Frank Lee
Frank “Papa” Lee, age 80, died Saturday (Aug. 15, 2015) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House following an extended illness. He was a
native of Fairfax, and lived most of his life in Ware County. He was the son of the late Andrew Jackson Lee and Beulah Naomi
Roberts Lee. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Ferrell Lee. He served with the United States Army. He
retired in 1985 as a machine operator with St. Regis Paper Company in Jacksonville, FL, after 35 years of service. He was of the
Baptist faith and had been a member of the former Bible Baptist Church of Waycross. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Joy Dell Lee of Waycross; children Timothy John (Debra) Dell, White Dell, of Gainesville,
and Irene Dell (Lon Overton) Campbell of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Cory Lee Dell, of Nashville, TN, John Matthew Dell, of
Atlanta, Lee Overton Campbell and Molly Ann Campbell, of Franklin, TN; a brother, Fred Earnest (Betty) Lee of Jacksonville, FL;
2 nephews, Fred Earnest (Karen) Lee Jr., of Jacksonville, FL, and Clay Andrew (Eva) Lee of Waycross; 1 niece, Kimberly Ann
(James Michael) Raulerson, of Waycross; and other relatives. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hospice
Satilla Hospice House, c/o Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, G 31501 or to the Telmore Cemetery Fund, c/o
Harriett Hall, 6500 Gopher Road, Millwood, GA 31552. A memorial service will be Tuesday at Music Funeral Home.
LEE, Freddy Lee
(Abstracted from the 6 July 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Freddy Lee, age 70, of Waycross, died Thursday (July 2, 2015) at his residence. The funeral was Sunday at the Paulk Funeral
Home Chapel in Fitzgerald. Interment followed in the Evergreen Cemetery. He was born May 15, 1945, in Ocilla, to the late
Robert Edward Lee Sr. and Reba Hughes Lee. He was a 1963 graduate of Fitzgerald High School. He served his country
honorably in the United States Air Force. He owned and operated Tea Time Gift Shop in Waycross and also was the manager of
Eckerd Drugs for more than 30 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Fitzgerald and was a Mason. He is survived
by his daughter, Lisa Lee (Jeremy) Hauser, of Richmond, VA; a sister, Pamela (David) McMahon, of Richmond, VA; a brother,
Bobby (Laverne) Lee, of Fitzgerald; and Lisa’s mother; Bernice Lee, of Waycross; and two nieces. Paulk Funeral Home,
Fitzgerald, is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Fredrick Thomas Lee
(Abstracted from the 4 January 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Fredrick Thomas Lee, age 43, departed this life Tuesday (Dec. 29, 2015) at Memorial Medical Center, Savannah. He was born
July 2, 1972 in Waycross, to Thomasine Graham Lee and the late Arthur Lee Sr. He received his formal education from the
public school system of Waycross where he graduated from Waycross High School. He was a former employee of Ware Milling
Co. and was presently employed by Cobblestone Realty Co. A memorial service will be Wednesday at Church of Christ Written in
Heaven, 617 Blackwell Street. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Nicole B. Lee; 4 step-daughters, Diatra S.
Nelson, Kamilah S. Nelson, Zaynah A. Nelson and Samijah I. Nelson, all of Waycross; his mother, Thomasine G. Lee of Waycross;
4 sisters, Annie Lee (Kenneth) White, Sonja Lee, Tonya Lee and LaBrenda Lee all of Waycross; 1 brother, Arthur Lee Jr., of
Waycross; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Carl and Jacquelyn Jenkins of Waycross; 2 grandchildren; a numerous of nieces,
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nephews, cousins and other relatives. Friends are being received at the Lee residence, 802 Shadowlawn St. Arrangements are
entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
LEE, Gary Nathaniel Lee
BLACKSHEAR — Gary Nathaniel Lee, 57, died late Thursday (Oct. 20, 2005) evening at Satilla Regional Medical Center. A native
of Brantley County, he lived in Pierce County for most of his adult life. He was retired from the City of St. Marys where he
worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Youmans Chapel Baptist Church. He was a member of the
Offerman Hunting Club and the Forks of the River Hunting Club. He was a son of the late Noah Albert and Lizzie Inez Dowling
Lee and was also preceded in death by a brother, Tommy J. Lee, who died Oct. 5, 2005. Survivors are two daughters and sonsin-law, Karen and Raymond Cason, of Blackshear, and Vanessa and Steven Herman, of Patterson; two sons and daughters-in-law,
Cameron G. and Lisa Lee, of Offerman, and Collin and Anesha Lee, of Patterson; 11 grandchildren, Keith Cason, Carl Cason,
Jeffrey Cason, Logan Lee, Lauren Lee, Morgan Lee, Justin Lee, Christian Lee, Gregory Herman, Jacob Herman and Valerie
Herman; five sisters, Louise James, Wynelle Groover, Helen (James) Burney and Patricia (Luis) Mejia, all of Blackshear, and
Glenda (D.W.) Inman, of Valdosta; four brothers, Raynell (Bernice) Lee, of Brunswick, Arland (Vernell) Lee, of Waycross,
Hayden (Glenda) Lee, of Hortense, and Darrell (Teresa) Lee, of Blackshear; his loving ex-wife, Carla Miller, of Patterson, and
several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral will be Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Youmans Chapel Baptist Church.
Interment will be in the High Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be this evening from 6 until 9 at the funeral home. The body will lie
in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online register at
www.pearsontreadwell.com. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Gary Nathaniel Lee
BLACKSHEAR — Gary Nathaniel Lee, 57, died late Thursday (Oct. 20, 2005) evening at Satilla Regional Medical Center. A native
of Brantley County, he lived in Pierce County for most of his adult life. He was retired from the City of St. Marys where he
worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Youmans Chapel Baptist Church. He was a member of the
Offerman Hunting Club and the Forks of the River Hunting Club. He was a son of the late Noah Albert and Lizzie Inez Dowling
Lee and was also preceded in death by a brother, Tommy J. Lee, who died Oct. 5, 2005. Survivors are two daughters and sonsin-law, Karen and Raymond Cason, of Blackshear, and Vanessa and Steven Herman, of Patterson; two sons and daughters-in-law,
Cameron G. and Lisa Lee, of Offerman, and Collin and Anesha Lee, of Patterson; 11 grandchildren, Keith Cason, Carl Cason,
Jeffrey Cason, Logan Lee, Lauren Lee, Morgan Lee, Justin Lee, Christian Lee, Gregory Herman, Jacob Herman and Valerie
Herman; five sisters, Louise James, Wynelle Groover, Helen (James) Burney and Patricia (Luis) Mejia, all of Blackshear, and
Glenda (D.W.) Inman, of Valdosta; four brothers, Raynell (Bernice) Lee, of Brunswick, Arland (Vernell) Lee, of Waycross,
Hayden (Glenda) Lee, of Hortense, and Darrell (Teresa) Lee, of Blackshear; his loving ex-wife, Carla Miller, of Patterson, and
several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral will be Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Youmans Chapel Baptist Church.
Interment will be in the High Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be this evening from 6 until 9 at the funeral home. The body will lie
in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online register at
www.pearsontreadwell.com. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
LEE, George L. Lee
George L. “G.L.” Lee, age 69, passed away Thursday (Jan. 23, 2014) at home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. He was
born in Blackshear Dec. 24, 1944. A resident of Southeast Georgia for most of his life, G.L. lived in Blackshear, Waycross and
Jesup and in Mansfield, Ohio, for a short time where he worked as a police officer. He served his country in the United States
Navy and worked in many different trades over the years. He was a supervisor with Fleetwood Mobile Homes and was in the
trucking business before his health forced retirement. He was a 32nd Degree Mason in the Blackshear Masonic Lodge No. 270
and a member of the Waycross Shrine Club where he was “Bubba the Clown.” He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh.
A ladies man at times, he loved to play pranks on his family and friends. He also loved his 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, listening to
music and fishing. His father, George Lee Jr., preceded him in death. Survivors include his mother, Doris Lee, of Jesup; son and
daughter-in-law, David and Katrina Lee, of Atlanta; brother, Allan Lee, of Jesup; sisters, Cheryl Thomas, of Brunswick, Georgia
and Carin (Wayne) Riley, of Jesup; nieces and nephews, Virginia (Harry) Slone, Joshua Lee, George Lee Riswold, Brooke Riswold
and Tabitha Riley, all of Jesup; and two great-nieces, Alexia and Lillie Slone. The funeral will be Sunday at Howard & Jones
Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are with Howard & Jones Funeral Home of
Jesup.
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LEE, Harold Glen Lee
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL4 May 2016)
Mr. Harold Glen Lee, age 79, passed away on May 4, 2016 in Gainesville, FL. Harold was born June 11, 1936 in Dowling Park, FL to
the late Leonard Eugene Lee and Annie Mathis Lee. Harold was of the Christian faith and retired as a Heavy Equipment
Operator with Gilman Paper Company following nearly 30 years of service He was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed
spending time with his family. In his spare time he enjoyed watching westerns and growing vegetables. He was preceded in death
by a son, Harold Glen Lee Jr. Harold is survived by his wife of 54 years, June Lee of Dowling Park; 2 sons, Frank (Tonya) Lee of
Live Oak, and Jason (Jessica) Lee of Mayo; 2 daughters, Samantha (Keith) McCullers of Live Oak, and Tracy (Darren)
Wimberley of Mayo; 2 sisters, Connie Kinard, and Linda Gail Hughes both of Dowling Park; 8 grandchildren, Travis, Frank Jr.
(Kate), Matthew, Ryan, Brycen, Austyn, Taryn, and Chance; 1 great-grandson, Parker; as a well as a host of nieces, nephews and
other relatives. Graveside funeral services will be Friday, May 13, 2016 at Historic Dowling Park Cemetery. All arrangements are
under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
LEE, Hattie Lee
Hattie Lee, age 67, passed away December 26, 1971 in the hospital at Madison after a lengthy illness. She was a member of
Jeslamb A.M.E. Church. She is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Eddie Mae James of Opa Locka; 2 sons Anderson Lee and Ola Lee,
both of Madison; 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 niece Mrs. Mary Ghent of Madison and a number of other
relatives. Services were held January 2, 1972 at Beggs Horry Street Chapel with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LEE, Hattie Mae Inman Lee
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia January 18, 2012)
Mrs. Hattie Mae Inman Lee, 93, died Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Satilla Care Center following an extended illness. She was a
native of Manor and a life-long resident of Ware County. She was the daughter of the late William J. Inman, Sr. and Ethel
Vickers Inman. She was married December 20, 1936 to her first love, James Ethan Lee and celebrated 40 years of marriage
until his death December 27, 1976. She later became the wife of Sam Crutchfield until his death in June of 1986. She was also
preceded in death by sisters and brothers-in-law, Maggie and Leo James and Ruby and Buster Smith; a brother-in-law, Pete
LaRoche; a son-in-law, Jimmy Bruce, and a daughter-in-law, Gail Lee. She was a seamstress with Rubin Brothers Footwear and
Spatola Brothers and later retired from Standard Container (which later became Brockway Standard) in Homerville. She was a
former member of New Prospect Methodist Church and later joined the former Camp Branch-Providence Primitive Baptist
Church. At the time of her death she was the oldest member of Manor Community Baptist Church of Manor. Mrs. Lee will be
well remembered for her cooking and her compassion and many acts of helping others. She also enjoyed working in her
yard.Survivors include a son, W.S. Lee of Manor; four daughters, Elouise Bruce of Waycross, Lottie L. Bruce and husband
Winston of Homerville, Jenelle L. Ammons and husband Colin of Manor, and Hattie Rebecca (Becky) “Snuttie” Mizell and husband
Marshall of Homerville; 14 grandchildren, Randall James Lee, Ramona Jean Outlaw, John Lee and wife Gail, Eric Lee, Dottie
Bruhn and husband Darrell, Cathy Nix and husband Chris, James Bruce, III and wife Maggie, Dee Dee B. Guess and husband
Carthel, Ben Bruce and wife Janin, Pam Tobar and husband Manuel, Tammy Gardner and husband Ricky, Mary Jones and husband
Chad, Tina Lee Smith and husband Kenneth, and Vallerie April Scurry and husband Richard; 42 great grandchildren, five greatgreat grandchildren; a sister, Virginia LaRoche of Hilliard, Fla.; two brothers, William James Inman, Jr and wife Mary Ethel and
Rev. David L. Inman and wife Dorothy of Manor; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.A funeral service was held at
3 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2012, at Manor Community Baptist Church. Officiating was Rev. Rip Snow, Rev. Talmadge Guess, and
Rev. Derwin Griffin. Burial was in the Camp Branch- Providence Cemetery. Active pallbearers were James Bruce, Ben Bruce,
John Lee, Chad Jones, Harry Leo James, Vernel Smith, David Inman, Jr., and Kenneth Smith. Employees of Satilla Care Center
and Hospice Satilla served as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to Hospice Satilla, 808
Evergreen Way, Waycross, Ga. 31501. Sympathy can be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
Music Funeral Home of Waycross was in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Hazel Adams Lee
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 2 March 2010)
Mrs. Hazel Adams Lee, age 80, of Douglas, GA passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at the Shands Pavilion Hospice in
Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Lee, a native of Coffee County, GA was born on February 18, 1930. She was the daughter of the late
Weldon and Dora Worth Adams. She is the widow of the late John L. Lee. A son, Bobby Weldon Lee, preceded her in death.
Survivors include sons: Carroll (Carolyn) Lee of Lake City, FL; and Billy (Musa) Lee of Groveland, FL; 1 daughter: Linda (Jimmy)
Creech of Howey-in-the-Hills, FL; 3 sisters: Reatha Hamilton of Douglas, GA; Carolyn Kirkland of Callahan, FL; Mary Pittillo of
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Hendersonville, NC. Funeral services were Saturday, February 27, 2010, at the Sanctuary at Waldroup Avenue. Burial followed
in the Tanner Church Cemetery near Douglas, GA. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Hazel Emily Mobley Lee
DuPONT — Hazel Emily Mobley Lee, age 86, passed away Sunday (March 1, 2015) at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, surrounded
by her loving family, following a brief illness. She was born Oct. 29, 1928, in Valdosta, daughter of the late William Henry
Mobley III and Nancy Melton Mann Mobley. She was a homemaker and a member of the DuPont Baptist Church. She was a
member of the John Floyd Chapter of the DAR from 1958 until it was disbanded in 2013, the United Daughter of the
Confederacy No. 471, the Daughters of American Colonists and former member of the Huxford Board of Directors. She was CoChairperson for the Keep America Beautiful Campaign during the George W. Bush administration. She and her committee were
presented an award during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House. In attendance were former President George W.
Bush and Lee Greenwood. She was a member of the Clinch Memorial Hospital Board where she served as chairperson for many
years. She loved the 4-H program and Lee Engineering was a big supporter of various 4-H programs. She was a 4-H leader for
several years and went on many district program achievements and 4-H camp trips. She was an active supporter of Bridges of
Hope. She was a charitable, caring individual whose one concern was the Crossnore School Children’s Home in North Carolina.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Columbus Lee; one daughter, Laura Nancy Lee; four sisters, Winifred Koch,
Linette McClain, Dorothy Coats and Helen George; two brothers, William H. Mobley VI and Emory Mobley. Survivors are 1
daughter and son-in-law, Emily (William D.) Metcalf, of DuPont; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Kenneth (Dolly) Lee, and David Lee,
all of DuPont; 1 sister, Tiny Bozeman, of Dade City, FL; 7 grandchildren, Bryan O. Luke, Adam Metcalf, Caroline (Brad) Douthit,
Jennifer (Austin) Deloach Jr., Josh (Laurie Anna) Lee, Dayton Lee and Lindsey Lee; 6 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces,
nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Wednesday at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Homerville. Interment will be in
the North Cemetery in DuPont. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Hilda Marie Lee
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 24 November 2009)
Mrs. Hilda Marie Lee, age 84, of Douglas, GA, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009, at Shady Acres Convalescent Center.
Mrs. Lee a native of Coffee County, Georgia was born May 5, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Charles Edward, Sr. and
Lucille Virginia King Spence. She was a homemaker, bookkeeper and the widow of the late James Oswald Lee. Survivors include 3
sons: Clayton Keith Lee and James Lee both of Douglas, GA, Charles Lee of Clarksville, TN; 1 daughter: Mary Ann Chadwick of
Burgaw, NC; 1 brother: Paul W. Spence, Sr. of Hinesville, GA; 1 sister: Shirley Irene Black of Seale, AL; and several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at Sims Funeral Home. Burial
followed in the Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, AL.
LEE, Inez Grady Lee
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald April 1, 2011)
HOMERVILLE, A celebration of life service for Inez Grady Lee, 52, of Homerville, who died Thursday (March 24, 2011) will be
held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 201 Reddick St., Homerville, with the former pastor, the
Rev. Timothy Riser, bringing words of comfort. She was born May 20, 1958, Homerville to the late Deacon Melvin Grady and
Mother Jimmie L. Grady. She received her formal education from the public schools of Clinch County and graduated from Clinch
County High School in 1977. In 1978 she went to the Job Corps where she earned a secretarial certificate. She was a former
employee of Mullis Manor Nursing Home and Clinch Memorial Hospital, both in Homerville. She joined Morningstar Missionary
Baptist Church at an early age. She was a faithful member and served on the usher board, sang in the Junior Choir, attended
Sunday School each week and was 2001 female member of the year. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Willie R.
Gainey and James Grady and a special nephew, Tevin Harris. Those left to cherish her memories include a devoted husband,
Frank Lee, of Homerville; two daughters, MeShannon Grady and Desiree Jones, both of Homerville; two sons, Jessie King
(Nicole), of the U. S. Marines, and Jermaine King Sr., of Lake City, FL; 10 grandchildren; four brothers, Joe Louis Grady, of
Cincinnati, OH, Deacon Melvin Grady (Pearl), of Homerville, Deacon John Grady (Christine), of Atlanta, and Donell Grady
(Carolyn), of Fayetteville, NC; two sisters, Colleen Grady and Wanda Richardson, both of Homerville; father-in-law and motherin-law, Charles and Bertha Lee, of Homerville; five brothers-in-law; six sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins,
other relatives and friends. Friends are being received at the Lee residence, 27 Clayton Road, Homerville, and this evening from
6 to 8 at Morningstar Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are
entrusted to Fluker Funeral home of Homerville.
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FOLKSTON — Ira “Wayne” Lee, 69, of Folkston, passed away early Friday (Nov. 22, 2013) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in
Brunswick, following an extended illness. Born in Hoboken, he was the son of the late Henry George and Thelma Lane Lee. He
was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mattie Evon Woodard and Margaret Ann Thrift. He was a member of High Bluff
Primitive Baptist Church, he worked many years at International Paper in Folkston. He also worked in law enforcement and was a
chief deputy with the Charlton County Sheriffs Department. He served as a Georgia State Revenue agent and also worked in
the Fraud Intelligence for the Department of Revenue. He also enjoyed fishing and gardening. Survivors include 2 sons, William
“Bill” Henry Lee, of Kingsland, and Anthony “Andy” Wayne Lee, of Folkston; a daughter, Sherri Lee Lewis, of Hoboken; 4
grandchildren, Kaylea Samantha Lee, Taylor Brooke Lee, Anthony Wade Lewis and Emily Kristean Lewis; one great-grandchild,
Christopher Zander Leung; 5 brothers and sisters-in-law, John Billy Lee (Patsy), of Hoboken, Larry R. Lee (Glenda), of
Blackshear, Harry A. Lee (Vanessa), of Hoboken, Henry George Lee Jr., of Thomasville, and Terry Michael Lee (Montine), of
Albany; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Shirley Nell Lee Giddens, of Millwood, and Thelma Shirlene Lee Banks (Jerry), of Jesup;
and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral was held Sunday at High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church. Burial
followed in the High Bluff Cemetery. Arrangements were with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta
LEE, Ira O. Lee Jr.
Ira O. “Buddy” Lee Jr., age 73, of Donalsonville, passed away Saturday (March 5, 2016) at his residence. A memorial service will
be Thursday at First Baptist Church of Donalsonville. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to
the Buddy Lee Memorial Ag Scholarship Fund, c/o David Fain, Commercial State Bank, P.O. Box 217, Donalsonville, GA 39845. A
graveside memorial will be held in Dixie Union at Jordan Church Cemetery Friday. Born in Waycross Dec. 8, 1943, he was the son
of O. Lee Sr. and Erma Lee Davis Lee. He was a member of the 21st Infantry Division of the Army National Guard and
graduated from the University of Georgia in 1967 with a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture. He worked for a number of
years as a sales representative in agricultural related businesses and was a master appraiser. He was a member of and strong
supporter of the Seminole County Young Farmers, the Georgia Young Farmers and was a member of Georgia Plant Food. He was
involved with and supported the Seminole County 4-H for many years, making a huge impact of the lives of many children in the
area. He was a member of First Baptist Church Donalsonville and was a member of the Friends Sunday School Class. He leaves
to cherish his memory, his wife, Dianne Lee of Donalsonville; 2 sons, Glenn Ira (Deanna) Lee and Bryan Joseph Lee all of
Donalsonville; 1 sister, Erma Lee Taylor and daughter, Jenny Taylor, both of Ft. Worth, TX; 2 granddaughters, Hillary Harrell of
Colquitt, and Hannah Lee of Donalsonville; 2 grandsons, Maddox Lee of Louisville, AL, and Talan Lee of Donalsonville; a greatgranddaughter, Ollie Harrell of Colquitt; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira O. Lee Sr.
and Erma Lee Davis Lee, his sister, Myrtle Smith, and his brothers, J. W. Lee and Calvin Lee. Music Funeral Home is in charge of
local arrangements.
LEE, J. C. Lee Jr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald December 28, 2009)
J. C. Lee Jr., 63, died Saturday morning (Dec. 26, 2009) at Georgia State Medical Center in Augusta after an extended illness.
He was born Dec. 1, 1946. He is survived by three brothers, Daimon Lee, of Tifton, Ronnie Lee (Sonya), of Waycross, and
Jerome Lee (Shannon), of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters, Mary Walker (Vanzie), of Miami, Fla., and Wanda F. Brown (Timmy), of
Waycross; three aunts, Georgia Mae Graham, of Atlanta, Thelma Taylor, of Douglas, and Minnie Lee Smith, of Waycross; two
uncles, Joseph Lee (Mildred), of Waycross, and John Henry Lee (Leola), of Trenton, N. J.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins
and other relatives.Friends are being received at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Timmy Brown, 1102
Mary St. Friends are also asked to call (912) 283-6402 to express condolences. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be
announced later by Perry Brothers Funeral Home.
LEE, J. Walter Lee
J. Walter Lee, 80, died Tuesday (July 2, 2013) at his residence unexpectedly. A native of the Lee’s Chapel Community, he
graduated from Bacon County High School in 1950 and moved to Waycross when he married in 1954. He retired from CSX
railroad car department where he was a supervisor. A member of the Frank C. Folks Masonic Lodge 192 F&AM, he was a 32nd
degree Mason with more than 59 years of service. He was a past member of the Hasan Temple and Waycross Shrine Club. While
in the Shrine Club, he was instrumental in bringing van services to the Waycross area for transporting children to the Shriner’s
Hospital for Children in Tampa, FL. He was president of the Moore Cemetery Committee in the Bickley community and an avid
checker player. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 48 years, Jessie Juanita Boyett Lee, and his parents, Mason
J. and Leatha Williams Lee, of Alma. He is survived by four children, Sandra Lee, of Waycross, John Lee (Pam), of Waycross,
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Sonya Mixon (Danny), of Waycross, and Ronda Gaskins (Matt), of Pinehurst, NC; seven grandchildren, Emalee Crews, Shannon
Lee, Erik Lee, Natalee Mixon, Ty Mixon, Baylee Gaskins and Taylor Gaskins; two sisters, Inez Martin (Tommy), of Alma, and Nina
Holton, of Alma; a brother, Fitzhugh Lee (Annette), of Seffner, FL; a special great nephew, Jeff Boyett, of Hope Mills, NC; and
numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral will be held at Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church Friday with burial following in the
church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Moore Cemetery Fund in Bickley or Lee’s Chapel Cemetery
fund. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, James A. Lee, Jr.
(Abstracted from the July 23, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
James A. Lee Jr., 76, of Waycross, died Friday (July 19, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. He was born in
Atlanta to the late James A. Lee Sr. and Maynard Cansler Lee. He was a graduate of the Georgia Military Academy and Georgia
State University. He retired from Wausau Insurance Company and was in retail business with Richs & Lord & Taylor. He was a
member of St. Johns Episcopal Church in College Park. He served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Eugenia Lee. Survivors include one sister, Joyce “Jo” Shepherd, of Waycross;
three nephews, Sam Shepherd, Stephen Shepherd, and John Kuyk Shepherd Jr., all three of Atlanta; one great-nephew, John
Kuyk Shepherd III, of Boone, NC. A graveside service will be held Tuesday in College Park Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home
is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, James Benjamin Lee
(Abstracted from the 1 June 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
STATESBORO — James Benjamin “Benny” Lee, age 71, of Statesboro, passed away Saturday (May 30, 2015) at his residence
following a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Waycross on Sept. 9, 1943, he had lived in several different cities
in Georgia over the years including Blackshear, Dublin, Milledgeville and Statesboro, to which he moved to in November. He was
a 1961 graduate of Blackshear High School and had served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He had worked in the insurance business
for many years with Woodmen of the World before going into business for himself working as an insurance broker. He attended
Covenant Presbyterian Church in Milledgeville and enjoyed fishing, watching old TV shows —especially The Andy Griffith Show
— and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. He was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He was a son of
the late James Henry Lee. Survivors include his wife, Susan Gloss Lee of Statesboro; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Kelly (Missy)
Lee of Statesboro; Matt (Candi) Lee of Blackshear; and Adam (Kim) Lee, of Columbus; his mother, Wanda Dixon Lee Hill of
Statesboro; 3 grandchildren, Jackie Lee, Mattie Lee, Thomas Lee; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral
service will be Tuesday at the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery. Memorials may be made
to the Southeast Cancer Unit, P.O. Box 2764, Waycross, GA 31502.
LEE, James Henry Lee
James Henry Lee, of St. Augustine, FL, passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Born in Mershon, he was the son of Joseph C.
Lee and Eula Barnes Lee. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, James Thomas, who was killed in action while serving
together in the Pacific Arena in World War II. He is survived by sisters Novadine Everett and Patsy Woods, 1 daughter, Sandra
(Thorn) McGauley, 2 sons, James Thomas Lee and Joseph Williams Lee, grandchildren, Laurie (Jeff) Spangle and Jessica (Matt)
Watson and great-grandchildren, Bradley and Emily Cox. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Maurine, and a
grandson Daniel Lee. He leaves many friends and relatives including a cousin John Morgan, who was like a brother. He loved his
country and proudly served as a Marine throughout the Pacific in World War II. An accomplished chef, he found joy in serving
up his holiday turkey dinners at the church at Vilano where he was a charter member. A memorial service will be Wednesday at
the North Shores Community Center, 120 Meadow Ave., Vilano. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Church of
Vilano, 121 Meadow Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
LEE, James Wade Lee
HOBOKEN — James Wade Lee, 63, of Hoboken, died Sunday morning (July 28, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross
after a short illness. He was born in Ware County to James Alton and Bessie Mae Taylor Lee on Dec. 2, 1949. He was a 1968
graduate of Ware County High School. He worked in construction since 1976 and started his company, Leeway Mechanical, in
2001. He retired on disability in 2011. He loved playing golf, going to the races and recently started restoring old cars. He was
an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan and threw huge Georgia-Florida game day parties at his barn. Survivors include his wife, Emma Ruth
Crews Lee, who he married on Dec. 20, 1970; two children, Jessie James Lee (wife Christy Smith Lee) and Dustie Lee McMillan
(husband Jonathan), both of Hoboken; 10 grandchildren, Ashley Danielle Lee, Dalton James Lee, Morgan Ryan Dowling, Hunter
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Eugene Dowling, Logan Elizabeth Lee, Ada Ruth McMillan, Ava Faye McMillan (Papa’s little Dixie and Trixie), Koty Drake Piercy,
Adriana Dawn Piercy, Jacob Austin Piercy; a great-grandchild, Caydon Clay Latham; two sisters Joann Drawdy (husband
Richard), of Waycross, and Latrell Martin, of Blackshear; father-in-law, Eldon Crews; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Elaine and
Charles Heard, of Brantley County, Janice and Ray Shuman, of Hoboken, Kathryn Altman, of Hoboken, Larry and Evelyn Crews,
of Hickox, Terry and Cindy Crews, of Hoboken, Marylin and Gary Crawford, of Hoboken, Danny and Barbara Crews, of Hoboken,
Tommy and Diane Crews, of Hoboken, Dennis and Annette Crews, of Hoboken; a nephew, Richard James Drawdy Jr., of
Waycross; many more nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held Wednesday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in
the church cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Jim M. Lee
Mr. Jim M. Lee, 82, of Perry, FL, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Lee was
born May 23, 1931 in Madison, FL, to the late Berry R. Lee and Hoyt L. Tuten Lee. Mr. Lee attended Taylor County High School
where he played football and baseball on the traveling team where he broke a pitching record. He also received a teaching
degree in Construction Education. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in various
positions in the church. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War where he was wounded at
Old Baldy and Pork Chop Hill. He received 2 Bronze Stars and a purple heart for his service. He worked at Buckeye Cellulose for
22 years before becoming a carpentry instructor at T.T.I. He coached football and track for Taylor County High School and
also little league football. He worked with the Boy Scouts and in his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was an avid
Gator fan. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nell Page Lee, of Perry, 2 sons, Bradley B. (Cheryl) Lee, and Gareth "Page"
(Erica) Lee, all of Perry, 3 daughters, Darnell (Andy) McLeod, of Perry, Tami Lanigan, and Jimmine (Richard) Cooper, all of
Tallahassee, FL, 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous other relatives.
LEE, Jimmy Duane Lee
HOMERVILLE — Jimmy Duane Lee, age 71, passed away Sunday (Feb. 23, 2014) at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born April 16, 1942 in Illinois, son of Nellie Stanley Lee, of Kewanee, IL, and the late Clifford Lee. He was a retired
machinist for Caty Bag Company in Pearson, and was a member of New Vision Church of God. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Evelyn Delores “Billie” Arnold Lee. Survivors other than his mother, are 1 daughter and son-in-law, Sandy (Paul) Lashley, of
Homerville; 2 sons, Joseph Lee, of Perry, FL, and Jimmy Lee II, of Homerville; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol (John) Lane,
of Elmira, IL, and Pat (Randy) Crofton, of Illinois; 1 brother, Jerry Lee, of Toulon, IL; 6 grandchildren, J.C. Robinson Jr., of
Lakeland, FL, Joshua Lee, of Jesup, Heather Lashley, Catherine Lashley, Mariah Lashley and Maria Lashley, all of Homerville; 1
great-granddaughter, Jamie Lynn Robinson, of Lakeland, FL; his mother-in-law, Juanita Arnold Pittman, of Homerville; and a
number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Friday at New Vision Church of God. Interment will be in
the Shiloh Church Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Joel Donald Lee
(Abstracted from the October 20, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
HOMERVILLE — Joel Donald Lee, age 84, passed away Friday (Oct. 17, 2014) at Langdale Hospice House, Valdosta following an
extended illness. He was born April 8, 1930 in DuPont, to the late Adolphus Dakota Lee and Callie Mae Futch Lee. He graduated
from Clinch County High School in 1947 and attended South Georgia College in Douglas and Valdosta State College where he
received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. He worked for Slash Pine before entering the U.S. Air Force.
In 1958, he went to work for Standard Container Company as office manager and purchasing agent, and in 1960 he became
assistant treasurer. In 1988, he retired as administrative vice president. After his retirement he purchased the plastic blow
molding division from Brockway, which is now Lee Container Corporation, a family held corporation with plants in Homerville,
Nacogdoches, TX, and Centerville, IA. He was a member of the Homerville First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Laurelle Johnson Lee, and two brothers, Callaway Lee and Terry Lee. Survivors are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Eve
(Bill) Murray and Layne (Robert) Varnedoe, both of Homerville; 2 sisters, Betty Lee Mull and Jane Lee, both of DuPont; 6
grandchildren, Laura Lee and Danny Smith, Joel and Sarah Varnedoe, John Varnedoe, Trey and Jennifer Murray, Ben Murray
and Ross Murray; 5 great-grandchildren, J.D. Smith, Callie Smith, Sam Smith, Marissa Smith and Daniel Smith; and several
other relatives. The funeral will be Monday at Homerville First Baptist Church. Interment will be in the North Cemetery,
DuPont. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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HOBOKEN — John “Billy” Lee Sr., age 74, of Hoboken, died Saturday (Sept. 19, 2015) at his residence after an extended
illness. Born in Hoboken, he was the son of the late Henry George and Thelma Lane Lee. He was also preceded in death by two
brothers, Ira Wayne Lee and Baby brother Lee, two sisters, Ann Thrift and Evon Woodard, two sisters-in-law, Alvie Chesser
and Janice O’Neal, and two brothers-in-law, Jack O’Neal and Donnie Smith. He was a lifelong farmer and served in the United
States Army and the National Guard. He attended Primitive Baptist Church and was a great carpenter who loved building things.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy Batten Lee of Hoboken; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Randy (Peggy) Lee of Clinton, UT, Jabo
(Leigh Ann) Lee of Nahunta, and Little Billy Lee of Hoboken; 1 daughter, Karen Lee; 7 grandchildren, Haustin Lee, Bryson Lee,
Dalton Lee, Garrett Lee, Kortnee Lee, Skye Lee and Shelby Lee; 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry (Vanessa) Lee of Hoboken,
Larry (Glenda) Lee of Blackshear, George Lee of Thomasville, and Mike Lee of Albany; 2 sisters, Nell Giddens of Waycross, and
Shirlene Banks of Jesup; 3 sisters-in-law and their families, Ruby Lee and Charles Waldron and children, Faye and Lance O’Neal
and family, and Edith Smith and family; special aunt, Mayce Lee of Hoboken; several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be held Monday at his residence, 134 Palm St., Hoboken. A funeral will be held Tuesday at High Bluff Primitive
Baptist Church. Burial will follow in High Bluff Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LEE, John Seward Lee Jr.
WEST COLUMBIA, SC - John Seward Lee Jr., 87, died at his home in West Columbia, SC Thursday (July 17, 2008). He was born
Nov. 19, 1920, in Waycross. He was the son of the late Bertha Louise Jones Lee and John Seward Lee Sr. Born and reared in
Waycross, he graduated from Alma High School and the University of South Carolina. He served in the Georgia National Guard
and was a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for more than 45 years in Waycross
and both Columbia and West Columbia, SC. He was a charter and active member of Central Church of the Nazarene in West
Columbia for over 60 years. He served as Sunday School superintendent for 42 years and in many other leadership capacities in
the Church of the Nazarene, including membership on the Board of Trustees of Trevecca Nazarene University. He was active in
both the USC Gamecock Club and the Cayce-West Columbia Optimist Club. He is survived by Margaret Elizabeth Crout Lee, his
wife of 64 years; a son, John Madison Lee, of Kent, OH; two daughters, Sharon Lee Jeffcoat (Brent), of Charlotte, NC, and
Rebecca Lee Nates (John), of Irmo, SC; one sister, Audrey Lee Grayson, of Irwinton; three grandchildren, Robin Lorenzen, of
Atlanta, Julie Ginn, of Celebration, FL, John M. Nates, of Irmo, SC; and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by three
brothers, Carl, Talmadge and Ethridge Lee. A funeral will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Central Church of the Nazarene in West
Columbia, officiated by Dr. James Thrower, the Rev. John Sanders and the Rev. Harry Widener. Burial will follow at Southland
Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be William "Buddy" Bryant, Clarence I. Coleman, Larry Ellisor, Perry Hobgood,
James Mabe and James Shirey. Visitation with the family will be this evening from 4 to 6 at Thompson Funeral Home, 200 State
St., West Columbia, SC. Memorials may be made to Central Church of the Nazarene, 100 S. Woodside Pkwy., West Columbia, S.C.
29170. The family would like to express appreciation to Dr. Brent Powers and the staff of Internal Medicine Associates, Kirk
Douglass, RN, with Palmetto Health Hospice Services and Mr. Lee's loving in-home caregivers Cheryl, Ollie, Tina and Nicole.
Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia, SC is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Johnny Curtis Lee
Johnny Curtis Lee, 55, died Sunday (Aug. 21, 2005) at the Veteran Memorial Hospital in Lake City, Fla. after a battle with
cancer. He was born in Ware County Jan. 19, 1950. He was educated in the Waycross public schools. He joined Shiloh Baptist
Church at an early age and enlisted in the United States Army in June of 1969. He received his basic training at Fort Sill, Okla.
He served at Camp Knox, Korea, and during the Vietnam War. He received an "Honorable Discharge" September 1975. Johnny
was known as "handy-man," as he could do so many odd and end jobs. He loved to work on automobiles, and if something went
wrong with a car, his friends would look him up. He was loved and will be missed by his family and his many friends. He was
preceded in death by his parents, his father, Isaac "Ike" Lee Sr., his mother, Jannie Ruth Lee; and his two grandmothers, Mary
Hall and Princlar Solomon Williams. He leaves to cherish his memories, one son, Christopher Williams, Sasebo, Japan, United
States Navy; four sisters, Dorothy Sumner, Lucinda Lee, Eloise Lee and Edna Lee, all of Waycross; four brothers, Isaac Lee Jr.
of St. Petersburg, Fla., Ed Hilton Lee of Atlanta, Nathaniel Lee Sr. (Mary) and John Thomas Lee of Waycross; two loving aunts,
Alvester Tripp and Mary Williams of Waycross; two loving and caring uncles, James Givens (Rosanne) of St. Petersburg, Fla. and
Earvin Williams of Waycross; a special "first" nephew, Sergeant First Class James Shelton (Cynthia) of Lake Mary, Fla.; a
special "second" nephew, Kenneth Shelton (Tabitha) Hope Mills of North Carolina; very "special cousin," Tony Maxwell (Mary) of
Waycross; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends. A funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist
Church with Bishop Eddie Cooper officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends are being received at his sister's
homes, Dorothy, 509 Beville St. and Eloise, 1420 Jane St. and this evening from 8 to 9 at Fluker Funeral Home.
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LEE, Kelly Denise Strickland Lee
Kelly Denise Strickland Lee, 38, of Waycross, died Thursday (Dec. 19, 2013) at her residence after a sudden illness. She was
born in Blackshear and lived in Waycross all of her life. She was a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and loved to cook and do
housekeeping. She was preceded in death by one brother, John Conway Strickland, and grandfather, G.H. Taylor. Survivors
include 3 children, Gabriella Marissa Avery Lee, Lawton Michael Lee and Kaitlyn Diane Lee, all of Waycross; her mother, Karen
Diane Taylor, of Waycross; her father, Johnnie Lee Strickland, of Waycross; one sister, Jessica Jordan (husband, Daniel), of
Darien; and her grandmother, Mollie Faye Strickland. A memorial service will be held Monday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home
Chapel. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Kenneth W. Lee
Kenneth W. Lee, age 76, passed away March 19, 2016 at his home in Perry surrounded by his family. Kenneth was born April 3,
1939 in Perry, Florida to William Lee and Annie Bell Moye Lee. Kenneth honorably served our country in the United States Army
Reserve. Mr. Lee was of the Methodist faith and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Perry. Ken was a
lumber inspector and the owner and president of Florida Lumber Inspection Service for many years. He was also a member of
the Perry Elks Lodge, and member of the FUMC Men's Club. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents William Lee and
Annie Bell Moye Lee, his daughter Julie Anne Lee, two sisters Louise Shipman and Lucille Mixon, and two brothers, William Lee
and Lamar Lee. Mr. Lee is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn Sharer Lee; his children Kenneth W. Lee, Jr., Mark (Karen)
Lee, and Jennifer (Richard) Schwab; 1 sister, Mrs. Elouise Gardiner; 9 grandchildren, Julie Ann, Caroline, and Cole Schwab;
Matthew, Laiza, and Kendall Lee; and Katelyn Shaw, Olivia and Lucas Lee; as a well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral
Services will be Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Burns Funeral Home Perry Chapel. Interment services will follow immediately
afterwards in Woodlawn Cemetery. Those who wish can make memorial donations to the FUMC Building Fund, Big Bend Hospice,
or a charity of your choice.
LEE, Ladonna Coody Lee
Ladonna Coody Lee, age 48, of Shady Grove, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at her home in Shady Grove. Donna was born
September 10, 1965 in Perry, FL, to Wayne and Mary (Wilson) Coody. Donna entered into law enforcement as young woman,
starting her career of 20 plus years at the Alachua County Sheriff’s Dept., she then came to Perry and joined the Perry Police
Dept. in 1993. After a few years she then joined the Taylor County Sheriff’s Dept., and was a longtime investigator for them.
She retired due to medical reasons in 2012. As an officer, Donna’s passion was more for serving and protecting the public, than
the authority she may have had with her position. Donna loved her family and friends, as well as her dogs and was devoted to
them. She is survived by her father Wayne (Mary) Coody of Cherry Lake; her sisters Renee (Barry) Hatton of Panama City
Beach, Sherelle (Mills) Clark of Kingsland, GA, and Suzanne Brown of Middleburg; her brother Allen Coody of Middleburg;
nephews Garrett Clark, Blake Clark, Ridge Hatton, Stone Lee Hatton, Dylan Coody and Randall Brown; nieces Hailye Hatton, and
Casey Brown and great nephew Connor Clark and great niece Jamie Brown; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. Donna
was preceded in death by her mother Mary Lee Horton, and nephew James Allen Coody. Funeral Services will be held Thursday,
July 31, 2014 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Shady Grove. Interment will follow in Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church
Cemetery in Shady Grove. Memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society or to Taylor County Animal Shelter. All
arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
LEE, Larry Leonard Lee
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Feb 2nd, 2012)
Larry Leonard Lee, 58, of Tallahassee, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, January 29, 2012, in Tallahassee. A Quincy native, Larry
had been a longtime Tallahassee resident and a truck driver for Gulf Atlantic Culvert Company. He was a deacon and member of
the Male Chorus at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, where his funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial
will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing visitation is from 2-7 p.m. Friday at Tillman of Tallahassee (850) 942-1950.
Treasuring Larry’s legacy and love are his devoted wife, Johnnie Levingston-Lee; son, Dale (Montessa) Lee; daughters, Sharon
Young and Jonquil Pompey; brothers, Ronnie (Laurice), Anderson, Lorenzo (Janice) Taylor and Edgar (Portia) Lee; sisters,
Clander Pete, Phyllis (Harold) Davis; Claretha (Jimmy) Neal; mother-in-law, Mrs. Inez Levingston; four grandchildren; and
several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Larry’s parents, Edgar and Alfredia Taylor Lee preceded him in death.
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LEE, Lettie Gertrude Warner Lee
WINOKUR — Lettie Gertrude “Gertie” Warner Lee, 80, of Winokur, passed away Saturday (July 6, 2013) at her daughter’s
residence following an extended illness. Born in Atkinson, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Sara Lettie Keene Warner.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. George Randall Lee, five brothers, Noah Phillip Warner, Henry Warner,
Billy Warner, Barney Warner and Jack Warner, and two sisters, Janie Elizabeth Kersey and Tiny Lee. She was a homemaker and
a member of Winokur Baptist Church. She loved watching game shows, reading and fishing. Survivors include two sons and
daughters-in-law, Harold E. Lee (Brenda), of Lilburn, and Anthony R. Lee (Sandra), of Hortense; two daughters and a son-in-law,
Sharon Lowther (Groce), of Folkston, and Kathy Herrin, of Hickox; special “daughter,” Melissa Bare (Howard), of Nashville; nine
grandchildren, Cynthia Livingood, Paul Lee, Kristina Poole (Jim), Jason Lee, Ed Lowther (Mary), Bethany Lowther, Melissa
McCullough (Jimmy), Jamin Herrin and Jared Bare; 11 great-grandchildren, Hunter Livingood, Caleb Lee, Gabriel Lee, Caroline
Lowther, Lindy Lowther, Edie Lowther, Cassie McCullough, Rachel McCullough, Matthew Poole, Emma Poole and Kathryn Poole;
and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Wednesday at Frye Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Winokur Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LEE, Lola Mae Steedley Lee
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, October 13, 2010)
Mrs. Lola Mae Steedley Lee, 75, passed away, Friday, October 8, 2010, at her daughter’s residence in Tifton, following a short
illness. Mrs. Lee was born, September 10, 1935 in Clinch County, to the late Jessie James Steedley and Edna Grace Fullwood
Steedley. Mrs. Lee was a retired bus driver for the Clinch County Board of Education and was Methodist by faith. She was
preceded in death by one sister, Dartha Guess and one brother, James Earl Steedley. Survivors are her husband, Eugene
Talmadge Lee of Tifton; two daughters, Debbie Usry of Tifton and Gene Lee of Homerville; seven sisters, Janice Douglas of
Homerville, Sara Dorman of Gainesville, FL, Geraldine Smith of Macon, Jaunelle Maddox, Iris Smith, Robyn Jewell all of
Homerville; two brothers, Jesse Reavis Steedley and Ransom Steedley both of Homerville; two grandchildren, Tyeler Lee
Thomas and Maci Melinda Crosby of Homerville, and a number of other relatives. Graveside services for Mrs. Lee were held
Sunday, October 10, 2010 in Pine Forest Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Lee family.
LEE, Louise C. Lee
Louise C. Lee, age 92, died Monday (Dec. 14, 2015) at Pierce County Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was a native of
Pierce County who lived most of her life in Waycross. She was retired from Ware County School System lunchroom department.
She was a member of Second Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Hobson Carter and Mamie Lee Carter. She was
also preceded in death by her husband, Chester Lankford Lee Sr., her son, David Gerald Lee, three brothers, D. J. Carter, Loren
Carter and Benny Carter, and one sister, Athylene Taylor. Survivors include 1 daughter, Janet Elaine (Bill) Watkins of Valdosta;
2 sons, Chester Lankford (Marilyn) Lee Jr. of Loganville, and James Michael Lee of Jacksonville, FL; 1 daughter-in-law, Sheree
Lee of Blackshear; 7 grandchildren, Stephanie (Lance) Harrell, Paul (Misty) Watkins, David (Robin) Lee, Jenny Lee, Brett
(Hollee) Lee, Ashley (Tyler) Campbell and Mandy Lee; 7 great-grandchildren, Maddox Harrell, Trace Harrell, Aldyn Harrell, Kade
Watkins, Bennett Watkins, Hallie Watkins and Bethany Lee; 1 sister, Geniveve Jordan of Dixie Union; 3 brothers, Donny Carter
of Waycross, Bobby Carter of Brunswick, and Carl Carter of Clearwater, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be
Wednesday at Second Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Lowell Colquitt Lee
Rev. Lowell Colquitt Lee, age 80, of Nicholls, went home to be with the Lord Monday (Feb. 29, 2016) at the Bacon County
hospital after a short illness. He was son of the late Keller Walter Lee and Nevada Sweat Lee and was also preceded in death by
a brother, Linwood Lee, and a sister, Uldine Benton. He was retired from CSX Railroad, was a farmer, a retired minister and a
member of Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Patsy Hardrick Lee; 1 son, Peter Marshall Lee; 1
daughter, Debra Lee Sears (Bobby Hue); and 3 grandchildren, Hanna and Haven Sears and Ashley Lee all of Nicholls. The
funeral will be Saturday at Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
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LEE, Lula Odelle Young Lee
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia March 14, 2012)
Mrs. Lula Odelle Young Lee, 84, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at her daughter’s residence, following an extended
illness. Mrs. Lee was born January 25, 1928, in Fargo, to the late Albert Young and Lula Register Young. She was retired from
Empire Bank as a teller, had worked as a nurse for Dr. A.I. Robbins and was a member of the New Pine Grove Southern
Congregational Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Wilson Lee; two sons, Truman Lee and
Allen Lee. Survivors are one daughter, Janice Carmichael of Manor; one son and special friend, Donald Lee and Sheila Oglesby of
Homerville; two daughters-in-law, Jeanee Gilbert of Homerville and Martha Lee of Pearson; one sister, Brunell Barlow of
Waycross; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and several other relatives. Services for Mrs. Lee were held Saturday,
March 10, 2012, at 2 p.m. from the New Pine Grove Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Officiating was Rev. Danny
Turner, Rev. Dewayne Tanner and Rev. Rip snow. Interment was in the Camp Branch Providence Cemetery, Manor. Active
pallbearers were Joe Carmichael, James Carmichael, Andrew Register, Claude Aldridge, Robert Young, Bill Buntin, Billy Lee,
Johnny Ammons and Cameran Aldridge. A CD of "When God Shall Wipe The Tears From Our Eyes" and "Still Blessed" by Dennie
R. Hanna was played and Rev. Dewayne Tanner sang, "Amazing Grace". Donations could be made to Hospice Satilla, 808
Evergreen Way, Waycross, Ga. 31501. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at
www.roundtreefuneralhome.net. Roundtree Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Lydia Jane Bowen Lee
Lydia Jane Bowen Lee, age 66, died Friday (Oct. 10, 2014) at her residence following an extended illness. She was a native and
lifelong resident of Blackshear and a 1966 graduate of Blackshear High School. She was a former substance abuse counselor
with St. Illa Center in Waycross and attended Beulah Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Jack Bowen and Mae
Jacobs Bowen. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Branda Lynn Harrelson. She is survived by her husband, Tony
Lee, of Blackshear; 6 children, Missy Johnson (Warren) Gardner, of Patterson, James Richard (Rhonda) Johnson II, of Baxley,
Toni Chelle (Jeffrey) Bolden, of Blackshear, Julie (Dwight) Aldridge, of Blackshear, Joe “Ricky” Howell, of Blackshear, and Dr.
Timothy Scott (Allison) Beck, of Clayton; 15 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 9 siblings, Tommy (Lois) Bowen, of Lithonia, Linda
Howard (late husband, Zane), of Blackshear, Mavis (Larry) Hughes, of Waycross, Marie (Dwight) DeLoach, of Blackshear, Nancy
(Sammy) Dixon, of Blackshear, Margaret (Jackie) Bennett, of Blackshear, Terry (Jane) Bowen, of Blackshear, Cindy (Lanny)
Williams, of Blackshear, and Donna (Mark) Patterson, of Blackshear; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will
be Tuesday at Beulah Baptist Church.
LEE, Margaret Haire Lee
(Abstracted from the September 17, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Margaret Haire Lee, age 79, went home to Heaven Tuesday (Sept. 16, 2014). She was the widow of Talmadge Lamar Lee Sr. The
funeral will be Saturday in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Blvd. South, Jacksonville, FL.
Burial will follow Saturday in Oakland Cemetery in Waycross. Born Dec. 22, 1934 in Waycross, she was the daughter of Addie
and Henry Haire. She was a member of the Southside Woman’s Club. Survivors include 1 daughter, Gwenith L. Peterson, and 1
son, Talmadge Lamar Lee Jr., both of Jacksonville; 2 sisters, Madelyn Reid, of Orange Park, FL, and Laverne Crews, of
Jacksonville Beach, FL; 2 grandsons, Garrett Lee Peterson and Derek Weaver; and numerous nieces and nephews.
LEE, Marie Lee
(Abstracted from the Echols County News, April 25, 2012)
Marie Lee, age 56, of Jennings, FL, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012, at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville,
FL. Marie was born in Valdosta, GA on January 5, 1956 to the late Charlie “C.H.” and Hazel Pollock Lee. She was a lifelong
resident of Jennings. She worked for many years as a seamstress at both Jasper Textile and Levi Strauss. More recently she
worked at Jennings Mini Mart. She was a member at Jennings Missionary Baptist Church. Marie was preceded in death by her
parents C.H. and Hazel Lee, a sister, Lillie Belle Strickland and a sister-in-law, Debbie Lee. Survivors include three brothers,
Wendell Lee (Darlene) of Lake Park, Raymond Lee (Bobbie) of Valdosta, and Mike Lee of Jasper; two sisters, Linda Joyce
Harrell of Jennings, and Jo Bass (Darryl) of Statenville; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and several aunts.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Jennings Missionary Baptist Church. Interment followed at New Hope
Church Cemetery near Jennings. Harry T. Reid Funeral Home, Jasper, FL.
LEE, Martin Van Buren Lee, Jr.
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, April 11, 2008)
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Martin Van Buren Lee, Jr., age 65, of Madison, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008. The memorial services will be held at 11 a.m.,
Saturday, April 12, at United Methodist Church in Greenville. Mr. Lee was born in Abington, PA, on July 8, 1942. He graduated
from Abington High School and then attended Delaware State College (now University) with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary
Education. He received a Master’s degree in Counselor Education from the University of Bridgeport (CT). He began his career as
a sixth grade teacher, then as a middle school Guidance Counselor and, finally, a High School Guidance Counselor for the
Bridgeport, CT. public school system. He served as a mentor for many young individuals throughout his lifetime. He was an active
member in the numerous churches he was a member of in CT and FL, including Greenville United Methodist Church. He is
survived by his wife, Janice Smith Lee; 2 sons, Martin V. Lee, III and Kevin C. Lee; 2 daughters-in-law, Dorcia D. Lee and Alita
R. Lee; 4 granddaughters, Deondra Lee, Alasia Slade, Denetra Lee and Deja Lee; 1 brother, Louis R. Lee; 2 sisters-in-law,
Barbara A. Pittman and Jacqueline Bennett; and a host of nieces, nephews and other beloved relatives.
LEE, Mary Alice Bloodworth Lee
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, November 3, 2010)
Mrs. Mary Alice Bloodworth Lee, 79, passed away Friday, October 29, 2010, in the Clinch Memorial Hospital following an
extended illness. Mrs. Lee was born October 3, 1931 in Sparks, GA to the late Marvin Bloodworth and Mattie Pearl Johnson
Willis. She was a retired nurse. Survivors are one daughter, Jackie Walker of Homerville; four sons, Roger Walker of
Commerce, GA, Bruce Walker of Quitman, GA, Mike Walker of Jacksonville, FL and Rick Walker of Valdosta, GA; one brother,
Harold Bloodworth of Tifton, GA; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and a number of
other relatives. Graveside services for Mrs. Lee will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at the Tifton City Cemetery.
Memorialization will be by cremation. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Lee Family.
LEE, Mary Jean Lee
(Abstracted from the July 1, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
HOMERVILLE — Mary Jean Lee, age 71, passed away Sunday (June 29, 2014) at her residence. She was born Feb. 24, 1943 in
Homerville, daughter of the late Edgar Lee and Jewell Estell Cox Lee. She worked for B-Way and was a foster parent. She was
a member of Homerville First Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by one sister, Louise Gilstrap.
Survivors are her husband, Robert A. Lee Sr., of Homerville; 2 sons and daughter-in-law, Robert A. “Robin” (Denise) Lee and
Richard Allen Lee, all of Homerville; 1 sister, Gwen Hooker, of Valdosta; 3 brothers, Tommy Lee and Billy Joe Lee, both of
Homerville, and Gerald Lee, of Hudson, FL; 2 grandchildren, Ashley Lee and Alexa Dickson; 3 great-grandchildren, Kalei Nelson,
Brylei Nelson and Parker Dickson; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Wednesday at Homerville
Free Will Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Pine Forest Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
LEE, Michael Bernard Lee
(Abstracted from the 1 June 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Michael Bernard Lee, age 45, of Waycross, died Saturday (May 30, 2015) at Southeast Georgia Health Systems in Brunswick
after a sudden illness. He was born in Waycross to Bonnie McCarthy Lee and the late William Bernard Lee. He moved to
Hinesville at an early age, where he was raised. He lived there until moving back to Waycross in 1985. He was previously
employed at M&M Grocery, Coca-Cola and Pepsi and was currently working in the construction industry. He was a member of
Waresboro United Methodist Church. He loved to fish, and enjoyed spending his time doing anything he could outdoors. He will
forever be remembered for his ability to make people laugh. His sense of humor always brought smiles to the faces of those
around him and he got great enjoyment in the ability to brighten someone’s day. He is survived by 3 children, Deanne (Dustin)
Woods of Hoboken; Cheyenne Lee and Josie Lee both of Waycross; 1 granddaughter, Palmer Lee Woods of Hoboken; his mother,
Bonnie Lee of Waycross; 2 sisters, Nina (Bubba) Alverson of Waycross; Heather Rothfeldt of Waycross; and numerous nieces,
nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Wednesday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hephzibah
Cemetery in Dixie Union.
LEE, Minnie Rochelle Crews Lee
(Abstracted from the August 14, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Minnie Rochelle Crews Lee, age 79, of Hoboken, died Wednesday (Aug. 13, 2014) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities
following an extended illness. Born Oct. 5, 1934 in Charlton County, she was a daughter of the late Perry and Maggie Johns
Crews. She lived most of her life in Hoboken where she was a graduate of Hoboken High School in 1954. She worked at Swisher
Cigars and as a teacher’s aide at Hoboken Elementary School. She and her husband, the late Ferman Lee, also owned Lee’s
Greenery for many years. She was a faithful member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Hoboken. In addition to her husband
and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ozella Crews Allison, and her brothers, Lloyd Crews, J.C. Crews, J.B. Crews,
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Ed Crews and Rudy Crews. Survivors include her children, Jeff (Inge) Lee, of Hinesville, Cindy Williams, of Charleston, SC, Jill
(Curtis) Campbell, of Jamestown, April (Joey) Griffin, of Hoboken, Timmy Lee, of Folkston, Mark (Tammy) Lee, of Hoboken, and
Sarah Jane Rowland, of Waycross; 18 grandchildren, Christopher Lee and Eric (Samantha) Lee, both of Hinesville, Brent (Sarah)
Bond, of Atlanta, Cody, Chase and Caroline Williams, all of Charleston, SC, Jeremy (Maghan) Campbell, of Tifton, Joshua
(Alyssa) Campbell, of Dallas, TX, Kaitlyn (Joseph) Hayman, of Manor, Wendy (Dennis) Woods, of Hoboken, Brandon (Misty)
Griffin, both of Hoboken, Briant (Harrison) Lee, both of Winokur, Mallie Lee, of Waycross, Kristen (Spencer) Lee, both of
Hoboken, and Jasen Rowland, of Waycross; 15 great-grandchildren; her sister, Tiney Crews Kelley, of Jacksonville, FL; 3
sisters-in-law, Deloris Lee, of Waycross, Aldine Tatum Crews and Gussie Mae Lee Crews, both of Hoboken; her brother-in-law,
Clayton Lee, of Hoboken; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will take place Friday at Mount Calvary
Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to
Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of
arrangements.
LEE, Oren Edgar Lee, Sr.
Mr. Oren Edgar Lee, Sr. age 83, of Douglas, GA, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at his residence following an extended
illness. Mr. Lee was born on November 19, 1931, in Douglas, GA, to the late Oliver Lee and Olie Ruth Spivey Lee. Mr. Lee was a
veteran of Korean War and Vietnam Conflict having served in the US Air Force. He retired from the Air Force after serving 21
years. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Lee of Douglas, GA; 1 daughter, Melody Lee (James) King of Brunswick, GA; four
grandchildren, Carrie Pinter, Tava Clark, Oren Deven Lee, and Abby Kara Lee; 3 great grandchildren, Caroline Cason, Will Pinter,
and Cadence Cassette; 1 stepbrother, Winston Harper; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his two
sons, Oren Edgar Lee, Jr. and David Arnold Lee. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 3, 2015, at New Hope Baptist
Church. Interment followed at New Hope Church Cemetery. Personnel from Moody Air Force Base performed military honors.
Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Patricia Jones Kirkland Lee
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, May 20, 2009)
Patricia "Patsy" Jones Kirkland Lee, 74, formerly of Homerville, passed away at her daughter's residence Tuesday, May 14,
2009 in Northport, AL. She was born November 6, 1934 to the late Thomas and Letha Jackson Jones. She was a registered
nurse and a member of Camp Creek Missionary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by both her husbands: Robert Eugene
Kirkland and Lloyd Ulyss Lee; one daughter Carolyn Kirkland and nephew Davey Jones. Survivors include her daughter and son-inlaw, Sandy and Mike Milling of Northport, AL; grandchildren, Miranda and Brent Kubes of Worth, TX, Jonathan Milling of
Northport, AL; great-grandchildren, Lyla Grace Kubes, McKenzie Jo Lee Kubes; brother, and sister-in- law, David Franklin
(Trisha) Jones of Leary, GA; foster sister and husband, Kathy and Randy Sirmons of Lakeland, GA; a number of aunts, sister-inlaws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held at Camp Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sunday, May 17, 2009.
Burial followed in the church cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland served the Lee family.
LEE, Patsy Hardrick Lee
Patsy Hardrick Lee, age 72, of Alma, passed away suddenly Saturday, (March 5, 2016) at Twin Oaks Nursing Home after an
extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Alton Hardrick and Cleo Cothern Hardrick and was also preceded in death by
her husband, Lowell C. Lee, and a brother-in-law, Earnest Wilson. She was a member of Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors
include a son Peter Marshall Lee, a daughter, Debra Lee Sears (Bobby Hue), three grandchildren, Hanna and Haven Sears and
Ashley Lee of Nicholls, and a sister, Doris Hardrick Wilson, of Jacksonville, FL. A funeral will be Wednesday at Lee’s Chapel
Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Peggy Rodgers Lee
Peggy Rodgers Lee, age 81, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the Haven Hospice of Lake City. Coming from Newberry she
had lived in Perry for the past 55 years. She was a member of the Perry Church of Christ and worked as a Nurses Aide.
Preceded in death by her husband, George Jackson Lee and a daughter; Georgia Ann Gunter. Survived by (2) sons; Jackie Lee of
Perry, FL, and Stoney Lee of Greenville, FL, (2) daughters; Becky Houck and Joan Price, both of Jacksonville, FL, (3) sisters;
Faye Counts of Ocala, FL, Ethelda Davis of Newberry, FL and Martha Lee Guess of Perry, FL, (4) grandchildren, (1) great
grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel on
Thursday, May 7, 2009. Interment will follow at Carlton Cemetery.
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LEE, Pierce Cason Lee
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, November 18, 2009)
Master Pierce Cason Lee passed away Friday, November 6, 2009, at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Survivors are his
father, Donald Dwayne "DJ" Lee, Jr. of Ruskin, and his mother, Amanda Cason Lee of Manor; paternal grandparents, Charles and
Rhonda Henry and Donald Lee all of Homerville; maternal grandparents, Ronnie and Faye Cason of Manor; paternal
greatgrandparents Odelle Lee of Manor and the late Johnnie Lee, Mary Henry of Lake City and the late Linburg Henry, the late
Sidney and Verdie Walker; maternal great-grandparents, Ruthe Thomas of Waycross and the late Jimmy Ray Thomas, the late
Lewis and Nellie Cason. Graveside services were held Wednesday, November 11, 2009 in the Shiloh Church Cemetery. Roundtree
Funeral Home served the Lee family.
LEE, Pinkie Gilliard Lee
Pinkie Gilliard Lee, age 95, died Saturday morning (Aug. 18, 2014) at Bayview Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Nahunta
following an extended illness.She was a native and lifelong resident of Ware County and last surviving charter member of
Hephzibah Baptist Church in Dixie Union. She was a daughter to the late Alfred Gilliard and Ida Sweat Gilliard. She was
married to the late William Henry Lee and also preceded in death by two sons, William Bernard Lee and Larry Eugene Lee, a
granddaughter, Melissa Lee Wassing, and six siblings, Grover Gilliard, E.S. Gilliard, Purdum Gilliard, Carswell Gilliard, J.W. “Jay
Bird” Gilliard and Helen Cole. She is survived by 1 daughter, Pamela Lee (Roger) Murray, of Blackshear; 1 son, Charles Alfred
Lee, of Walterboro, SC; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 daughter-in-law, Bonnie Lee, of Waycross; 1 sister, Elven
Fowler, of Shannon; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral was to be held Monday (August 18, 2014) at
the Hephzibah Baptist Church. Burial was to follow in Hephzibah Cemetery.
LEE, Quitman Lee
Quitman Lee, age 79, of Nicholls, passed away Thursday (Oct. 2, 2014) at Twin Oaks Nursing Home after an extended illness.
He was a native of Ware County, son of the late Earley Kermit Lee and Tharity Kirkland Lee. He was also preceded in death by a
brother, James Kermit Lee, and a sister, Norma Ann Bennett. He was employed with D.L. Lee and Sons for 34 years and was a
member of Victory Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Clara Knowles Lee, of Bickley; 1 son, Jimmy Landon
Lee; 1 brother, Billy (LeVan) Lee, of Bickley; 1 sister, Vivian (Maxell) Smith, of Douglas; and several nieces and nephews. The
funeral was held Sunday at Crosby Funeral Home. Interment was in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in
LEE, Ramona Charmaine Lee
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA September 27, 2014)
Ramona Charmaine Lee, age 56, of Lake Park passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 at her residence after a lengthy
illness. She was born on November 25, 1957 in Valdosta, GA to the late Kenneth Larry Lee and Margaret (Glover) Lee of Lake
Park, GA. She was Baptist by faith and was affiliated with LARC for over 36 years. Along with her father she is preceded in
death by her brother, Larry Lee. Along with her mother she is also survived by 3 sisters & brothers-in-law Joyce (Robert)
Copeland, of Lake Park, GA, Freda (Dickie) Rowland, of Quitman, GA, Tammy (Ben) Connell, of Jennings, FL; 4 brothers &
sisters-in-law, Kenny (Brenda) Lee, of Five Points, AL, Vaughn (Sue) Lee, of Pinetta, FL, Gary Lee, of Kiln, MS, David (Tamera)
Lee, of Pinetta, FL; 1 sister-in-law, Linda Lee, of Jackson, MI, a number of nieces & nephews and great nieces & nephews; special
uncle, Gerald Glover and cousins and family from Northern Ireland: David Dumican & family and Andrew Dumican & family. A
memorial service will be Monday, September 29, 2014 in Hickory Grove United Methodist Church. A private graveside service
will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make donations to UF Health for Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Attn:
Noretta Murdock LCHSW, P.O. Box 100306, Gainesville, FL 32610. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is handling the
arrangements.
LEE, Retha Mae Lee
Retha Mae Lee, 84, died Thursday (Oct. 18, 2007) at Waycross Health and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. She
was a native of Homerville who resided most of her life in Waycross. Her husband, Walter Lee, her parents, Abraham "Moddie"
Wilkins and Cassie Meriwether Wilkins preceded her in death. She worked in tobacco, the poultry business and was a machinist
before working for at the Quick Chic Café, where everybody was fond of her cooking. She was a member of the Northside
Temple. The survivors including a stepson, Leroy Lee, of Waycross; six step-grandchildren, Fredrick Lee, LaBrenda Lee, Ann
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Lee, Tonya Lee, Sonya Lee and Arthur Lee, all of Waycross; a brother, J.T. Wilkins, of Hoboken; a brother-in- law, Moses Lee,
of Clearwater, Fla.; three sisters-in-law, Etha Wilkins, of Screven, Catharine Wilkins and Francis Bennett, both of Waycross; a
special niece, Johnnie Mae Wilkins, of Waycross; a special nephew, Johnny Leggett, of St Petersburg, Fla.; numerous other
nieces including Mary Wilkins, of Waycross, Rossetta McCallister (husband Terrell), of Waycross, Bridget Nicole Beaty, of
Savannah, and Marie Leggett, of St. Petersburg; numerous other nephews including James Wilkins (wife Cathy Smith), Jimmy
Wilkins, Tyrone Wilkins, David Miller and Donnie Miller, all of Waycross. A funeral will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Music Funeral
Home Chapel. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the home of Johnnie Mae Wilkins, 708
Hicks St., and at Music Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at
www.musicfuneralhome.com. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Robert Lee
Robert Lee, age 60, better known as “Shorty”, died November 18. He had been employed many years with Mr. W. C. Sullivan and
was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church near Pinetta. He had no known survivors. Graveside services were held November
23 at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEE. Robert Grover Lee Jr.
Robert Grover Lee Jr., age 93, died suddenly Friday (Oct. 9, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. He was a native
of Manor and was a life-long resident of Ware County. He was the husband of the late Ruby Thrift Lee and son of the late
Robert Grover Lee Sr. and Annie Belle Fitchett Lee. He was a member of Waresboro Church of God and was a farmer. He
attended school in Manor and served with the United States Army during World War II. Survivors include 2 sons, Kenneth R.
(Thelma) Lee of Waycross, and William Roger Lee of Alma; 1 grandson, Ken (April) Lee of Screven; 3 great-grandchildren,
Austin Lee, Chance Lee and Grace Lee; 3 sisters, Nola Smith of Baxley, and Ophelia Brown and Betty Ann Hinkle both of Florida;
1 brother, Sampson Lee of Waycross; nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service was Monday at Kettle Creek
Cemetery. Music Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Ruby Thrift Lee
Ruby Thrift Lee, age 91, died Thursday (Oct. 1, 2015) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities after an extended illness. She
was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross. She graduated from Waresboro School and was a homemaker. She was a
member of Waresboro Church of God. She was the daughter of the late Carey Thrift and Beulah Rogers Thrift. Survivors
include her husband, Robert Grover Lee Jr., of Waycross; 2 sons, Kenneth R. (Thelma) Lee of Waycross, and William Roger Lee
of Alma; 1 grandson, Ken (April) Lee of Screven; 3 great-grandchildren, Austin Lee, Chance Lee and Grace Lee; and numerous
other relatives. A graveside service will be Saturday at Kettle Creek Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
LEE, Steven Bryant Lee
Mr. Steven Bryant Lee, age 55, of Valdosta, GA, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014, at South Georgia Medical Center
following an extended illness. Mr. Lee was born on August 31, 1959, in Waycross, GA to Catherine Lee and the late Willie Calvin
Lee. Survivors include his longtime companion, Lora Hutchison of Valdosta, GA: son, Austin Steven Lee of Indianapolis, IN;
stepchildren, Lee Ann Lott of Douglas, GA, Kacie Hutchison and Kyle Hutchison both of Valdosta, GA; mother, Catherine Lee of
Valdosta, GA; 3 brothers, Clay Lee of Valdosta, GA; Mike Lee of Greensboro, NC; and Terrell Lee of Greenfield, IN; and several
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Calvin Lee. Memorial service will be Saturday, November 1,
2014, at Sims Funeral Home.
LEE, Terry Dakota Lee
DUPONT — Terry Dakota Lee, 66, passed away Tuesday (Nov. 20, 2013) at Presbyterian Nursing Home, Quitman, following an
extended illness. He was born July 26, 1947 in Homerville, to the late Adolphus Dakota Lee and Mattie Ruth Hughes Lee. He was
a retired building material salesman for Heritage Builders Supply and was a member of Homerville First Baptist Church. He was
preceded in death by one brother, Adolphus Callaway Lee. Survivors are 2 sisters, Jane Lee and Betty Lee Mull, both of DuPont;
1 brother, J. Donald Lee, of Homerville; 2 nieces, Eve (Bill) Murray and Layne (Robert) Varnedoe, all of Homerville, great-nieces
and nephews, Laura Lee and Danny Smith, Matthew Joel Varnedoe and John Varnedoe; and a number of nieces, nephews and
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other relatives. The funeral will be Friday at Homerville First Baptist Church. Interment will be in the North Cemetery in
DuPont. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Timothy Truman Lee
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, January 16, 2013)
Timothy Truman “Timmy” Lee, 46, died Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following an
extended illness. He was a native of and had lived most of his life in Ware County except for a period of eight years when he
resided in Homerville. He was the son of the late Johnny Truman Lee and Marla Waters Lee Liles. He was also preceded in death
by his grandparents, Johnny and Odell Lee, Theron Waters and Louise Ammons Waters Allen. He attended Clinch County High
School and graduated from Okefenokee Technical College with a diploma in heating and air conditioning. He was at one time selfemployed in the heating and air conditioner business and small appliance repairs. He also was a former equipment operator with
Standard Container Corporation (now Brockway Standard) in Homerville. He was a member of Emerson Park Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 19 months, Katina Poss Lee, of Waycross; sister Sandra “Sandi” Lee Aldridge (husband Claude) of
Waycross; special nephew and little buddy, Cameron Aldridge; nephew Ben Aldridge of Daleville, AL; stepsisters, Carla Denise
Lee of Parma, Ohio, Cindy Zirkle (husband Russell) of Lakeland, Angie Lee of Pearson; step-brother, Greg Lee (wife Melissa) of
Douglas; step-mother, Jeanne Shipp Lee of Homerville; aunts, Janice Carmichael of Manor and Martha Lee of Axson; uncles,
W.E. “Gene” Ammons (wife Nettie) of Waycross, and Donald Lee of Homerville; cousins, Carey Carmichael, of Lake City, FL, and
Kevin Carmichael of Manor; and numerous other relatives. A memorial service was held Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Crawford
Street Baptist Church. Memorialization was by cremation. Memorial donations may be given to the family to help with expenses.
Music Funeral Home of Waycross served the family.
LEE, Thomas Hershel Lee
Thomas Hershel Lee, 54, of Monticello, died Dec. 27, in the Madison County Memorial Hospital. Survivors are his wife. Mrs.
Susie Mae Lee; a half-brother, Alfred Duncan, of Monticello, and a half-sister, Mrs. Lynn Perry, of Miami. Services were held
Tuesday and interment was in Ebenezer Cemetery.
LEE, Tommy Jackson Lee
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 6, 2005
Tommy Jackson Lee, 60, of Blackshear, died early Wednesday (Oct. 5, 2005) morning at his sister's residence in Blackshear
after a brief illness. He was a native of Brantley County. He lived most of his life in Pierce County. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Noah Lee and Lizzie Dowling Lee, and two brothers-in-law, Donald James and Eugene Groover. He was retired from
Dixie Road Builders. He was a member of Hacklebarney Baptist Church. He is survived by five sisters, Louise James and Wynelle
Groover, both of Blackshear, Glenda Inman (husband D.W.), of Valdosta, and Helen Burney (husband James) and Patricia Mejia
(husband Luis), all of Blackshear; five brothers, Raynell Lee (wife Bernice), of Brunswick, Arland Lee (wife Vernell), of
Waycross, Hayden Lee (wife Glenda), of Hortense, and Gary Lee and Darrell Lee (wife Teresa), all of Blackshear; special friends
"Ma" and "Pa" Allen and Laura Owens, all of Blackshear; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held
11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in High Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening
from 6 until 9 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed online at www.smith-funeralhome.us Smith Funeral
Home in Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Dr. Walter E. Lee Jr.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald January 27, 2009)
Dr. Walter Edward Lee Jr., 88, a prominent Waycross physician engaged in the practice of medicine locally from 1948 until his
retirement in October 1989, passed away Sunday (Jan. 25, 2009). A fourth generation Waycrossan, born June 19, 1920, he was
the son of the late Walter Edward Lee Sr. and the late Charity Polkinghorne Lee. He was also preceded in death by his wife,
Betty Monroe Lee; and a daughter, Barbara Lee Smith. After graduating from Waycross High School and Suwanee Military
Academy, he received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Georgia and his doctor of medicine degree from
the Medical College of Georgia. He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and the Phi Chi medical fraternity. He served his
internship in the United States Navy and served as medical officer aboard the USS Waccamaw during World War II in the
Caribbean, North and South Atlantic, Mediterranean, Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. Following his naval service, he
returned to Waycross in 1948 and entered into the general practice of medicine with his uncle, the late Dr. A.W. DeLoach. He
served on the staff of both the old Ware County Hospital and Memorial Hospital, presently known as Satilla Regional Medical
Center, where he held various offices on the staff. He was a past president of the Ware County Medical Society. He was a
charter member and fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice, an emeritus member of the Southern Medical
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Association, a life member of the American Medical Association of Georgia, a life member of the Medical Association of Georgia
and an emeritus member of the Medical College of Georgia Alumni Association. He was a communicant and former vestryman of
Grace Episcopal Church, a founder and former trustee of Southwood School, a past president and board member of Dover Bluff
Club, Inc., an honorary member of the Waycross Fishing Club, a life member of the National Rifle Association, a life member of
the Elks, a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and a member of the Okefenokee Country Club. He was listed in the
1970 Edition of "Personalities of the South."Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Walter E. Lee III and Joni A. Lee;
two grandsons, Walter E. Lee IV and Duncan M. Lee; and two granddaughters, Hannah E. Lee and Dixie E. Lee. A graveside
service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Miles-Odum Funeral Home
from 6 until 7:30 this evening. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 410
Pendleton St., Waycross, Ga. 31501. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com Miles-Odum Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Willa Mae Lee
Willa Mae Lee, age 97, died Sunday (Sept. 20, 2015) at her residence in Bickley after an extended illness. She was a native of
Coffee County who lived most of her life in Ware County. A 1936 Wacona High School graduate, she worked with her husband
on farming interests in Ware County. She was a member of Bickley United Methodist Church for 63 years, and the Ware County
Farm Bureau. An ultimate caregiver, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she loved her family fiercely and
unconditionally always putting their needs before her own. She was the daughter of the late Willie Hutcheson and Hattie
Thomas Hutcheson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Lee, four sisters, Mary Euclee Hutcheson, Eloise Turner,
Billie Gloria Hutcheson and Orita Hutcheson, and one brother, Denney Hutcheson. Survivors include 2 children, Glenda (Sonny)
Brooks of Savannah, Mary Ann (Lloyd) Denton of Bickley, and Jan (Jimmy) Outlaw of Kingsland; 6 grandchildren, Paige (Ramon)
Ramos of Savannah, Bryant (Joan) Brooks of Atlanta, David (Evelyn) Denton of Bickley, Casey (Reggie) Johnson of Cottonwood,
AL, Cory (Andrew) Danner of White Oak, and Katherine (Ken) Carbaugh of Kingsland; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-greatgrandchildren; 1 sister, Fleeta Thrift of Waycross; 1 sister-in-law, Reba Hutcheson; and numerous nieces and nephews. A
funeral will be Wednesday at Bickley United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Bickley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bickley United Methodist Church, 8040 Old Nicholls Highway,
Nicholls, GA 31554, or Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Music Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
LEE, Willard V. Lee
Willard V. Lee, 88, of Waycross, died Tuesday morning (Aug. 21, 2012) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House. He was born in
Ware County to the late Virgil V. Lee and Cora Altman Lee. He left Waycross in 1965 and lived the majority of his life in
Valdosta, before moving to Jesup and most recently back to Waycross. He retired in 1986 from South Georgia Medical Center
in Valdosta as the director of plant operations after 18 years of service. He served in the United States Navy during World
War II. He was a member of the Navy Sea Bees and served in the Southern Pacific. He was a member of the American Legion
and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his
children, Kathryn Jeanette Crosby Lee, his second wife, Bonnie Pate Lee, a son, Willard V. “Butch” Lee Jr., and a sister, Dorothy
Castile. He is survived by four children, Sandra Stephenson (Tommy), of Valdosta, Brenda Madray (Larry), of Jesup, Steve Lee
(Becky), of Vidalia, Glenn Lee (Jane), of Loganville; his grandchildren, Amy Aguirre, Joe Stephenson, Shellie Martin, Tamara
Shelton, Krissy Hamilton, Melissa Hickman, Paige Lee; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elwanda Schell, of Fitzgerald, and
Virginia Braddock, of Waycross; a brother, Lamar Lee, of Georgetown, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery. The
family will receive friends beginning at 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
LEE, Willard V. Lee Jr.
Willard V. "Butch" Lee Jr., 53, of Stone Mountain, died Wednesday morning (Nov. 28, 2007) at Embracing Hospice Care Center
in Snellville after a lengthy illness. He was born in Waycross and his family moved to Jesup and then to Valdosta. He lived in
Atlanta for the past 15 years. He was a 1973 graduate of Lowndes County High School in Valdosta and worked on cars and
airplanes doing air conditioning and fiberglass work. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathryn Jean Crosby Lee and his
grandparents, Cora and Virgil Lee and Nezzie Crosby. Survivors include his father, Willard Lee, of Valdosta; two sisters, Sandra
Stephenson (Tommy), of Valdosta, Brenda Madray (Larry), of Jesup; two brothers, Steve Lee (Becky), of Vidalia, Glenn Lee
(Jane), of Loganville; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. A funeral will be held
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Friday afternoon at 2 at Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral
Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Willene Morgan Lee
BLACKSHEAR — Willene Morgan Lee, age 84, of Blackshear, passed away Friday (Dec. 18, 2015) at the Pierce County Nursing
Home. Born in the Walkerville Community of Pierce County July 10, 1931, she was a Pierce County resident all of her life. She
was a homemaker, a farmer’s wife and a caregiver — which she did after the death of her husband, Robert Earl Lee. She was a
member of Patterson Baptist Church where she was in the Hope Sunday School class and will be remembered as being a Godly
mother and grandmother. She was a daughter of the late Ephraim Frank and Mollie Bennett Morgan. In addition to her parents
and late husband, she was also preceded in death by both of her brothers, Travis Morgan and Morris Morgan. Survivors include
her daughter and son-in-law, Melanie (Leslie) Rooks of Okechobee, FL; her son and daughter-in-law, Bobby (Teresa) Lee of
Blackshear; her sister and brother-in-law, Mary (Frank) Ruffner of Brunswick; 3 sisters-in-law, Betty Morgan of Aiken, SC,
Mary (Troy) Stanfield of Blackshear, and Lillian Lee of Patterson; 5 grandchildren, Lacey Lee, Robert E. Lee III, Dalton Rooks,
Dustin Rooks and Hannah (Taylor) Connell; 6 great-grandchildren, Zeb Chancey, Eli Chancey, Owen Chancey, Mollie Chancey,
Morgan Lee and Robert E. Lee IV; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral was to be Monday at Patterson
Baptist Church. Interment was to follow in the Patterson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Family Council at the Pierce
County Nursing Home, 221 Carter Ave., Blackshear, GA 31516. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc. of Blackshear is in charge of the
arrangements.
LEE, William Styles Lee
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, August 8, 2012)
Mr. William Styles “W.S.” Lee, 74, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012, at his residence, following an extended illness. Mr. Lee
was born January 15, 1938, in Ware County, to the late James Ethon Lee and Hattie Mae Inman Lee. He was retired from BWay as a machine operator and a member of the Manor Community Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Gail
Parrish Lee. Survivors are one daughter, Ramona L. Gilliard of Waycross; three sons, John Lee of Manor, Randy Lee of DuPont
and Eric Lee of Waycross; four sisters, Eloise Bruce of Waycross, Lottie Bruce of Homerville, Jeanette Ammons and Becky
Mizell both of Manor; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and several other relatives. Graveside services for Mr. Lee
were held Wednesday, August 1, 2012, in the Camp Branch Providence Cemetery, Manor, GA. Roundtree Funeral Home is in
LEE, William Walter Lee Sr.
William Walter “Bill” Lee Sr., age 71, of Alma, died Sunday (March 23, 2014) at his home after an extended illness. He was a
native of Bacon County, son of the late Holstein T. “H .T.” Lee and Lillian Perkins Lee. He was also preceded in death by a
brother, Dick Lee, a sister, Bobbie Beal, and a brother-in-law, Dr. Jimmie Beal. He was a CP A, member of the Georgia Society
of CPAs, active in the Waycross Chapter of GSCPAs, past president and treasurer, past president of the Alma Lions Club, lifelong member of the Alma United Methodist Church (for many years was head of the financial committee) and was an ardent
University of Georgia Bulldog fan where he attended college. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Jeanie Cliatt Lee, of Alma;
a son, William Walter Lee Jr., of Alma; a daughter, Krista Lee McCrea (David), of Alma; a grandson, Jacob Sweat, of Alma; and
several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Wednesday at Alma United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Rose Hill
Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of all the arrangements.
LEECH, Mrs. Leech
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Roffe of Cherry Lake were called to Delray Beach last Saturday by the death of Mr. Roffe’s grandmother,
Mrs. Leech. Mrs. Leech, a native of London, England had been living in the States for about four years. She made her home with
her daughter, Mrs. Alice Griffin, at Delray Beach. She was 87 years old at the time of her death. Funeral services were held
Monday in the Episcopal Church at Delray Beach and interment was in the cemetery there.
LEEMAN, Diane Paulette Leeman
Diane Paulette Leeman, age 73, died Wednesday (Jan. 28, 2013) at Florida Hospital Hospice in Daytona Beach, FL, after an
extended illness. She was a native of Jersey City, NJ, but she lived in Waycross since 1998. She retired from Town of
Brookhaven Interface. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Waycross and Moultonborough United
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Methodist Church in New Hampshire. She was the daughter of the late Elwin Currier and Lillian Aldrich Currier. Survivors
include her husband, John Leeman, of Waycross; 2 daughters, Shirley (John) Cortese, of Ormond Beach, FL, and Beth (Joseph)
Grimaldi, of Farmingville, NY; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer, James, John and Joseph; 2 brothers, Edwin Currier, of Brunswick, and
James Currier, of Hazlehurst; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Saturday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial
will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
LEFFERS, Mr. J. C. Leffers
Mr. J. C. Leffers, father of Mrs. H. L. Boyd, died at his home in Ft. Myers, Tuesday morning following a long illness. The funeral
will be held today, Friday.
LEGGE, Doris Legge
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, November 5, 2008)
Madison resident Doris Legge journeyed to the next life October 28, 2008. She had lived in Madison since her move from
Orlando, in June of 2007. She was born March 1, 1915 at home in Kansas City, MO. Doris was a homemaker and a retired Finance
Analyst from the Martin-Marietta Company in Orlando. She was also a Life Member of the Order of Eastern Star first
participating in 1948. Legge was a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) from 1938 until 2000 when she joined
the College Park United Methodist Church in Orlando. She was a spiritual person even from childhood and had a strong
testimony of her Savior Jesus Christ. She loved the scriptures, especially the quotations of Jesus found in the New Testament.
Doris was preceded in death by her first husband, Allen Edwin Lightcap of Shawnee, KS; and her second husband, Lawrence
Legge of Chanute, KS. Also preceding her was her grandson, Allen Edwin Lightcap of Orlando. She is survived by 2 sons, Michael
Allen (Kathy) Lightcap of Lake Mary, and Patrick Edwin (Helen) Lightcap of Madison; and 1 granddaughter, Sherilyn (Brad)
Pickels of Madison. In life, her focus was family and friends. She was unselfish in devoting her time and resources in helping
those around her. She understood the term charity to mean the true love of Christ. If her focus was family and friends her
legacy was love. She loved unconditionally not expecting anything in return. As a devoted wife and caring mother, she was a
positive example of the Savior's love to those who knew her. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 8, 2008 in the
Beggs Funeral Chapel in Madison. Her remains will be interred, at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers
please provide a gift card for food to a family that needs assistance in your local area.
LEGGETT, Arcey Leggett
Arcey Leggett, age 68, of Lakeland, GA passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015 in Tift Regional Medical Center after a short
illness. He was born March 17, 1946 to the late W. J. and Trudie (Dorminey) Leggett in Lakeland, GA. Along with his parents he
is preceded in death by two brothers Jack M. Leggett and T. J. Leggett. Survivors include 5 brothers; Chester Leggett; Howard
Leggett; Billy Leggett all three of Lakeland, GA; Vernon Dorminey and Calvin Dorminey both of Valdosta, GA; 1 sister-in-Law
Geraldine Leggett of Lakeland, GA; nephew; Russell Dorminey of Valdosta, GA; niece; Sylvia Roberts of Naylor, GA and nephews;
Kaleb Tomlinson & Cain Roberts of Naylor, GA. Graveside Services will be Saturday, February 7, 2015 in Burnt Church Cemetery.
Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is handling the arrangements.
LEGGETT, Barbara Ann Leggett
Barbara Ann Leggett, age 59, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Leggett was born
in Jasper, GA, to the late John Thomas Dupree and the late former Pearl Weaver. Coming from Jasper, GA, she had lived in
Perry since 1996. She was a homemaker and a member of the Word of Truth Tabernacle. In her spare time she enjoyed
crocheting blankets and quilting. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter. She is survived by her husband of 40 years,
Ronald Leggett of Perry, FL, a son, David Leggett (Misty), a daughter, Rebecca Ray (Ray), all of Perry, FL, a brother, Jimmy
Dupree of Jasper, GA, 2 sisters, Debbie Joanne Chivington (John), of Ellijay, GA, Diane Barnes (Jerry), of Ellijay, GA (4)
grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Shiloh Cemetery on Monday, June 18, 2012.
LEGGETT, Billy J. Leggett
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 26 April 2015)
Billy J. Leggett, age 79, of Lakeland, GA passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 in SGMC Lakeland Villas after a lengthy illness. He
was born October 24, 1935 to the late W.J. and Daisy (Brogdon) Leggett in Lakeland, GA. Along with his parents he is preceded
in death by a son Kenneth Wayne Leggett, three brothers; Arcey Leggett, Jack M. Leggett and T. J. Leggett. Survivors include
1 daughter, Sylvia Roberts of Naylor, GA; grandchildren; Kaleb (Bridget) Tomlinson of Stockton, GA; Cain (Jamie) Roberts of
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Lake Park, GA; 3 great grandchildren: Trip Tomlinson, Branson Roberts, James Denver Roberts; 4 brothers, Chester Leggett;
Howard Leggett both of Lakeland, GA; Vernon Dorminey; Calvin Dorminey both of Valdosta, GA; his wife, Geraldine Leggett of
Lakeland, GA; and 1 nephew, Russell Dorminey of Valdosta, GA. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the
Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Fender Cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland, GA is
serving the family.
LEGGETT, Bobby Glenn Leggett
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, December 31, 2010)
Bobby Glenn Leggett, 57, died suddenly Tuesday (December 28, 2010) at his residence in Waycross, GA. He was a native and
lifelong resident of Ware County. He graduated from Ware County High School, and was employed by the Ware County Road
Department as a heavy equipment operator. He was a former member of Emerson Park Baptist Church (currently New Haven).
He also enjoyed working as a bullfighting clown for the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA). He is survived by
two sons, Monty (Ashley) Leggett of Tallahassee, FL, and Ty Leggett of Pinetta, FL; 1 grandson, Trenton Leggett; his parents,
George B. Leggett and Katherine Waters Leggett of Waycross; 3 brothers, David (Janet) Leggett of Waycross, Benny (Diane)
Leggett of Waycross, and George (Samantha) Leggett, Jr., of Waycross; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service
will be Friday (December 31, 2010) at the Music Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Friday at Red Oak Cemetery in
Appling County.
LEGGETT, Mrs. C. L. Leggett, Sr.
Mrs. C. L. Leggett, Sr., age 81, of Greenville, passed away at her home Sunday following an illness of one year. Mrs. Leggett was
a lifelong resident of Greenville and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reams. She was a charter member of the
First Baptist Church of Greenville and a charter member of the Greenville Chapter No 70 Order of Eastern Star and an
honorary member of the Greenville Woman’s Club. Her survivors are one son, A. L. Leggett, Sr., of Greenville; and one brother,
F. W. Reams, of Aucilla; eleven grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services were held
Tuesday in the First Baptist Church in Greenville with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
LEGGETT, Charles Lamar Leggett
Funeral services for Charles Lamar Leggett, age 47, who died in Gainesville last Friday, were held in that city Monday morning,
with burial in Evergreen Cemetery there. The deceased is survived by his mother, three brothers and a sister. He was a
grandson of the late Senator Charlie Leggett.
LEGGETT, Charles Lamar Leggett, Sr.
Charles Lamar Leggett, Sr., age 83, prominent life-long resident of Greenville, died at his home Sunday afternoon. Mr. Leggett
was a former State Senator from this county and a retired real estate dealer. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. C. L. Leggett;
one daughter, Mrs. G. I. English; one son A. L. Leggett, of Greenville; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday in the First Baptist Church of Greenville with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
LEGGETT, Geraldine Leggett
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 27 May 2015)
Geraldine Leggett, age 71, of Perry, FL, passed away May 27, 2015, at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Perry. Geraldine was born
November 28, 1943 in Carrabelle, FL, to Thomas Jefferson Bratcher and Elsie (Stokes) Bratcher. Mrs. Leggett was of the
Pentecostal Faith and had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Mrs. Geraldine had a passion for crocheting, she enjoyed
flowers and singing. She was a granny that loved to chase after, and love on her grandchildren. Mrs. Leggett was preceded in
death by her parents Thomas Jefferson and Elsie Bratcher, son Walter Padgett, and daughter Becky Padgett Mills. Mrs.
Leggett is survived by her husband of 50 years Mr. Carl Leggett of Perry, FL; her sons Shane (Lynn) Padgett of Steinhatchee,
and Danny Padgett of Perry; grandchildren Danny (Kara) Padgett, Chris Benton, Joseph Padgett, Shana (Tripp) Neal, Shane
Padgett, II, Carl Padgett, and Kelsey Stephens, numerous great grandchildren; her sisters JoAnn Hathcock, Tommie Jean
Corbin, and Claudine Jackson all of Perry; her brothers Paxton Bratcher of Perry, and Phil Bratcher of Steinhatchee; and her
sister-in-law Patricia Graddy. Funeral services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes of Perry on Saturday, May 30, 2015.
Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Perry.
LEGGETT, Jack M. Leggett
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(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate February 13th, 2013)
Jack M. Leggett, 65, of Lakeland, passed away after a brief illness Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in Louis Smith Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Clinch County, GA on December 11, 1947 to the late W. J. and Trudie (Dorminey) Leggett. He was a retired
carpet layer by trade in the boat industry. He is preceded in death by his parents, and 1 brother, T. J. Leggett. Survivors
include 6 brothers, Chester Leggett; Arcey Leggett; Howard Leggett; Billy Leggett all four of Lakeland; and Vernon Dorminey;
Calvin Dorminey both of Valdosta; 1 sister-in-lLaw - Geraldine Leggett of Lakeland; nephew - Russell Dorminey of Valdosta; niece
- Sylvia Roberts of Naylor; great nephews - Kaleb Tomlinson and Cain Roberts of Naylor; and his companion for 40 years Delores Bolling (daughter of Curtis Lee Bolling) of Lakeland. Funeral Services were Thursday, February 7, in the Lakeland Chapel
of Music Funeral Services with burial following in Burnt Church Cemetery.
LEGGETT, Ronald Heywood Leggett
Ronald Heywood Leggett, age 68, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2011, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was a native
and lifelong resident of Taylor County and the son of the late Richard Leggett and Grace Hodges Leggett. Mr. Leggett worked
as a Millwright in maintenance. He was a member of the Ash Street Church of Christ. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, in
his spare time and was a Florida Gator fan. Preceded in death by a brother; Roland Lee Leggett, a sister; Richie Dean “Coot”
Holt. Survivors include (3) daughters; Randie Leggett, Ronda Leggett Smith, Ronya Leggett Portwood, all of Perry, FL, a sister;
Marie Kemp, (4) grandchildren, (1) great-great-grandchild, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives, and longtime
companion, Barbara Martin of South Carolina. Memorial services will be held at Community Church on Friday, August 26, 2011.
LEGGETT, Talmadge Leggett
Talmadge Leggett, 78, of Patterson, passed away Wednesday evening (June 19, 2013) at Community Hospice at St. Vincent’s
Medical Center. Born in Screven on June 22, 1934, he had lived in Patterson since 1998. He retired from Chevron Oil Company in
Brunswick where he had been the office manager. He attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was an avid fisherman. He was a
son of the late Lewis and Rachel Turner Leggett. Survivors include three daughters, Tammie Leggett and Brenda Graf, both of
Brunswick, and Roxanne Rozier, of Jesup; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Pam Leggett, of St. Marys, and Tony
Leggett, of Alma; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Ivenell Strickland, of Waycross, Faye and Travis Weathers, of Augusta,
and Yvonne Maltsberger, of Chucky, TN; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Julian and Wanda Leggett, of Okeechobee, FL,
Eugene Leggett, of Patterson, and Ronald and June Moody, of Hephzibah; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and
several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday at the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be in the
Patterson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Southeast Cancer Unit, P.O. Box 2764, Waycross, GA 31502. Pearson-Dial
LEGGETT, Theodore Leggett
Theodore Leggett, 72 years of age, of Eridu, died at the hospital in Thomasville Monday morning. Funeral services were held at
Oakland Cemetery, west of Perry, Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Leggett is survived by his wife, two sons, Bethel and Dawson, and two
daughters. Mr. C. L. Leggett of Greenville is an only brother.
LEITCH, Glenn Alan Leitch
Glenn Alan Leitch, age 58, died Wednesday (Oct. 1, 2014) at his residence after an extended illness. He was a native of
Independence, IA, but he lived most of his life in Lake Station, IN, before moving to Waycross 20 years ago. He was formerly
employed by Thral-Car Corporation and Scotbilt Housing as a welder. He was also affiliated with The Eagles. He was the son of
the late Thomas Leitch. Survivors include his companion, Betty Allbritton King, of Waycross; 1 daughter, Jennifer Leitch (Ace)
Janes, of Indiana; 1 step-daughter, Amanda Parker, of Indiana; his mother, Nadine Leitch, of Kenoshia, WI; 1 sister, Treva
Leitch (David) Swanson, of Kenoshia, WI; 1 brother, Raymond (Patricia) Leitch, of Waycross; 8 grandchildren; numerous nieces,
nephews, aunts and an uncle. A memorial service will be Saturday at the Music Funeral Home. Memorialization is by cremation.
LEITER, Marjorie Kathleen Waters Leiter
(Abstracted from the 12 February 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Marjorie Kathleen Waters Leiter, age 82, died peacefully Monday (Feb. 1, 2016) at Wildewood Downs in Columbia, SC, following
an extended illness. Born Jan. 6, 1934, in Blackshear, she was the daughter of the late Stephen Monroe Waters Sr. and Mildred
Walker Waters. She graduated from Blackshear High School and continued her education at the University of Georgia,
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graduating with a BBA (bachelor of business administration) in 1956. One year later she became the beloved wife of Howard
Thomas Leiter who predeceased her in 2008. She worked many years for the state of South Carolina, ending her career as a
staff member of the Clerk’s Office for the South Carolina Legislature. She was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and she truly
enjoyed playing golf, gardening and participating in bridge club. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, of Columbia,
SC, a lifelong member of the Phi Mu sorority, as well as Spring Valley Country Club and the Spring Valley Ladies Golf
Association. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Marian Waters and Mildred
G. Waters, her brother and sister-in-law, J. Milton and Linda Waters, and a great-nephew, Sam Aker. She is survived by her
brother, Stephen M. (Marilyn) Waters Jr. of Blackshear; her nieces and nephews, Kathy Waters (Dean) Aker of Colorado
Springs, CO, Leslie Waters (Kyler) Crawford of Americus, Stephen (Wade) Waters III and James Waters, both of Blackshear,
Melanie Waters (Steve) Turner of Marietta, and Dr. Stephanie Waters (Mike) Fatula of St. Marys; great nieces and nephews,
Harrison Aker, Lindsay Aker, Kylee Ann Crawford, Colton Crawford, Carter Crawford, Mari Claire Sikes and Joey, Ciara and
Ramsey Lee. Friends gathered to celebrate her life Friday, Feb. 5, at 69 Northlake Road, Columbia, SC. A graveside memorial
service will be Monday (Feb. 15) at 3 p.m. in the Blackshear City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
American Lung Association, 1817 Gadsden St., Columbia, SC 29201; First Presbyterian Church, 1324 Marion St., Columbia, SC
29201; or the charity of one’s choice. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of local arrangements.
LEMACK, Mrs. Renna Lemacks
Funeral services for Mrs. Renna Lemacks, aged 77, who died at her home in Palatka last Friday after a brief illness were held
Sunday at the Macedonia Cemetery. Mrs. Lemacks was a resident of Palatka for the past 28 years. She was a half-sister of
Mrs. J. R. Phillips, of this city. Survivors are her husband, Mr. Tillman Henry Lemacks; two sons, C. J. Hudson and Ed Hudson; 16
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, all of Palatka, and another sister, Mrs. J. C. Burnett of Wilcox.
LEMONS, Mrs. Mallory Lemons
(Abstracted from the Madison New Enterprise Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 25, 1912)
Mrs. Mallory Lemons passed away at her home near Lee last Wednesday night after an illness of two or three days. The
deceased was the beloved wife of Mallory Lemons, and was quite young, being only about 19 years of age. She had been married
only about a year and her untimely death came as quite a blow to her numerous friends in that section of the county. Mrs.
Lemons was a faithful and consecrated member of the Bulah Baptist Church. She leaves a husband, a father and month and four
sisters to mourn her departure besides a host of friends. The remains were interred in Macedonia Cemetery Thursday
afternoon.
LENHARDT, Kathleen M. Lenhardt
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald March 31, 2006)
PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Kathleen Meeks Lenhardt, 73, died Sunday (March 26, 2006) in Panama City, Fla. Born on July 6, 1932 in
Blackshear, she was a graduate of Blackshear High School and Valdosta State College in Valdosta. She had moved to Bay County,
Fla. in 1965 to work for the United States Air Force as an executive secretary at the Tyndall Air Force Base. Her career
spanned the globe from Moody Air Force Base, Valdosta, USAFE Ramstein AFB and Bitberg AFB, Germany and back to Tyndall
until her retirement. At the time of her death, Mrs. Lenhardt was a resident of Panama City, Fla. She was a daughter of the
late W.H., Jr. and Kathleen Moore Meeks. Survivors include one son, Michael J. Lenhardt (Eileen), of Boca Raton, Fla.; three
granddaughters, Linda L. Lenhardt, of Boca Raton, Fla., Lucy L. Lenhardt, of Orlando, Fla. and Samantha K. Lenhard, of Boca
Raton, Fla.; one brother, William H. Meeks III, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two nieces, Julie M. Davis (Scott), of Atlanta and Gennifer
C. Jett (Richard), of Jacksonville, Fla.; one nephew, William H. Meeks IV (Brenda), of Winter Park, Fla.; four first cousins, Lillian
W. Brown, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Diane M. Davis, of Blackshear, Marilyn M. Alton, of Blackshear and John Harold Cox, of
Marietta. Visitation for Mrs. Lenhardt will be held Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A graveside service will
be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Blackshear Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at
www.pearsontreadwell.com Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald April 3, 2006)
BLACKSHEAR — A graveside service for Kathleen Meeks Lenhardt, 73, was held Saturday afternoon at 3 at the Blackshear
Cemetery. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LENNARD, Dorothy Lee Lennard
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing July 23, 2012)
Dorothy Lee Lennard, age 78 died Thursday, July 19, 2012 in Tallahassee. Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 AM
Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Landmark Baptist Church, Madison, FL. Mrs. Lennard was born in Jefferson County and had lived in
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Riverview, Florida for 50 years. She is survived by 2 sons: Wayne Hamrick and Carl Hamrick (Edna) both of Greenville, FL; 2
daughters: Brenda Williams (Carl) and Marie Buhr (Brian); 1 brother: Thurman Hobbs of Lakeland, FL; 1 sister; 8 step-children;
26 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 850-973-2258
LENTS, Mary Ann Lents
Mary Ann Lents, age 73, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at her residence in Mayo. She was born in Arlington, Ohio.
Coming from Jacksonville, FL she had lived in Mayo since 1982. Mrs. Lents was a farmer and enjoyed taking care of children and
spoiling her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Lents and a son, David Lents. Survived by 3 stepsons: Craig Lents of Mayo, FL, Jerry Lents of North Carolina and Martin Lents of St Augustine, (2) daughters; Susan (Kevin)
Letulle of Mayo, FL, Mabel Lents of Mayo, FL, (3) step-daughters: Shirley Lents of Nashville, TN, Nadine Lents of St Augustine,
FL, and Myrtle Hamlin of Mayo, FL, (2) sisters; Nancy Abell, and Rose Marie Jones both of Ohio, (18) grandchildren, numerous
great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at the Joe P. Burns Mayo
Chapel Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Interment will follow at Lents Cemetery. In lieu of flowers those wishing to make
donations may make them to the American Cancer Society.
LENTZ, James Ishmael Lentz Jr.
James Ishmael Lentz Jr., age 62, of Blackshear, died Tuesday (Sept. 30, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross
following a brief illness. He was a native of Waycross but lived most of his life in Camden and Charlton counties. He also made
his home in Waycross. He was preceded in death by his father, James Ishmael Lentz Sr., his mother, Martha James Lentz
Crews, and his step-father, Columbus Crews. He was a 1969 graduate of Burgess High School of El Paso, TX, and also attended
Florida Junior College in Jacksonville where he took courses in aircraft sheet metal repair. He retired as a roll shafter in the
tubing department of Gilman Paper Products and served as president of the United Paper Workers Association Local for many
years. He also worked Civil Service jobs with Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Quantico Marine Corps Base in Quantico, VA.
One of his duties was sheet metal repair with the Naval precision flying team, the Blue Angels. He was an avid hunter and
fisherman and was the current World Record Holder for Lightweight Bait Tackle and Line as listed in the Guinness Book of
World Records. He was also a collector and had been active in a Classic Car Club while living in Virginia. Survivors include 1
daughter, Heather Michele Sweat, of Waycross; 1 son, Garrett James (Abby) Lentz, of Jeffersonton, VA; 2 grandsons, Austin
and Riley Lentz; 3 brothers, Keith Crews, Mike Crews and Wayne Crews; nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial
donations may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1005 Church St., Waycross, GA 31501. A memorial service will be
Friday in the chapel of Trinity United Methodist Church.
LEOHNER, Jon T. Leohner
John T. Leohner, age 47, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at his residence in Perry. He was born in Stuttgart,
Germany. Coming from Ft. Myers, FL, he had lived in Perry for the past 12 years. Mr. Leohner worked as a Florida State Trooper
for 22 years and received the Medal of Valor. He attended Valdosta State College and North Florida Community College. He was
also a Veteran of the U.S. Army. In his spare time he enjoyed building model airplanes and tanks. Survived by his wife of 22
years, Julia Ree Leohner of Perry, FL, his father and mother Rupert and Berit Leohner of Washington, and a brother, Eric
Leohner. No services are planned at this time.
LEONARD, Essie Leonard
Mrs. Essie Leonard, age 84, died last night in Palatka. Survivors are a foster son, Henry Fox of Palatka; one brother, J. J. Sale,
Sr., of Cherry Lake; one sister, Mrs. Otha Knight of Gainesville, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be
held Saturday May 15th at Ebenezer Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
LEONARD, George Leonard
Relatives here of George Leonard, age 50, of St. Marks regret to hear of his sudden death which occurred Monday in
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was a nephew of Mrs. Fred Mickler, Mr. J. P. Morrow and Mr. Guy Morrow, all of Madison.
Funeral services were held Thursday in St. Marks Baptist Church.
LEQUIRE, Georgeanne Crews LeQuire
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Georgeanne Crews LeQuire, age 60, a native of Waycross, died Sunday (July 12, 2015) at her home in Crawfordville, FL, after a
prolonged illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Crews and Carol Hendrix, a sister, Deborah Bricker, and a
brother, Jerry Crews. Survivors include her husband, David LeQuire of Alma; daughters, Emily (Curtis) Adair of Crawfordville,
FL, and Tess Bell of Brunswick; 1 granddaughter, Anna Adair; 7 siblings, David (Cathy) Hendrix of Waycross, Ella (Marcus)
Lahmann, of Waycross, Cindy Ritch of Tampa, FL, Beth Hill of Blackshear, Susan Brady (Tracy) Whalan of Tampa, FL, Dennis
McMillan of Waynesville, and Michael McMillan of Waynesville; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be
Saturday at Williams Chapel Baptist Church in Waycross. Fairchild Funeral Home, 2380 Centerville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308
is assisting the family.
LESCRYNSKI, William Lescrynski
(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard & June Spear)
Madison: William “Ski” Lescrynski, age 79, passed away, Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Madison, Florida. Services will be
Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison, FL. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. He was born
September 10, 1934 to Alexander and Jenny Lescrynski, in Sherman, CT. He was the youngest of 13 children and raised on a
dairy farm. He is first generation American as his parents immigrated from Poland in the early 1900’s. He served in the US Air
Force during the Korean War, also served in England and North Africa. After he was discharged from the military at Avon Park,
FL, he moved to Orlando. While in Orlando he worked in construction, often supervising building projects that involved hundreds
of employees. He got tired of the rat race and moved to Madison about 30 years ago, where he was owner and operator of Ski’s
Concrete LLC. He was a workaholic and nothing pleased him more than ‘getting the mud’ on the ground. He is survived by his
wife: Estelle Ragans Lescrynski of Madison; 1 daughter: Marie Lescrynski (Hershell) Boyd of Ray City, GA; sons: Roger (Diane)
Lescrynski of Port Charlotte, FL; Mike (Cathy) Pippin of Madison, FL and Nathan Pippin of Texas; 1 step-son, Jimmy (Melissa)
O’Quinn of Madison; 1 sister-in-law: Margaret Bailey of Madison; 9 grandchildren: Travis, Emily, David, Valarie, Jimmy, Carol,
Michael, Christopher and Tina; 3 great-grandchildren: Caleb, Anissa, and Amber. He was predeceased by his first wife and
mother of his children: Della Lescrynski and 2 daughters: June Marie Lescrynski and Janice Lawrence.
LESHER, James Ernest Lesher
A funeral for James Ernest Lesher was held Tuesday afternoon at Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Oakland
Cemetery.
LESLIE, A. M. Leslie
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 27, 1959 & April 3, 1959)
A.M. Leslie, age 75, lifelong and prominent citizen of the Pinetta community of Madison County, passed away Wednesday
afternoon in the local hospital after an extended illness. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Leslie was the son of Madison L. and
Blanche Leslie. In early manhood he was married to Leona Gramling who lived only a short while. In 1913 he married Marlin
Strickland of Wakulla County who survives. Besides his wife he is survived by four sons, Lloyd Leslie, of Lake City; Clifford
Leslie, of Madison; M. C. Leslie, of Atlanta; and Cecil Leslie, of Macon, GA; one daughter, Mrs. H. L. Couch, of Albany, GA; one
brother, W. L. Leslie, of West Palm Beach; one sister, Mrs. Lillian Sheppard, of Apopka; fifteen grandchildren and a number of
nieces and nephews. Services will be held this afternoon (Friday) at Hanson Methodist Church with interment in the church
cemetery.
Elmer’s notes: While the obituary did not give his name from his tombstone found in Row 10 of the Hanson United Methodist
Church Cemetery we note that his name was Alpheus M. Leslie and he was born 8 Nov 1883 and died 25 Mar 1959
LESLIE, Andrew Leslie
Mr. Andrew Leslie, well known citizen of Pinetta, died at his home here Monday night after a brief illness with double pneumonia.
Mr. Leslie had been ill for the past two weeks, but confined to bed only since the preceding Saturday. Mrs. Leslie was born at
the old Leslie homestead in this county, and was 62 years old the Wednesday before his death. He was engaged in business in
Pinetta for many years and in farming and poultry raising, and for some time recently had been driver of one of the Pinetta
school buses. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Mt. Horeb cemetery. Mr. Leslie is survived by his widow, two
children, Leland Leslie and Mrs. Jim Reaves of Hahira, GA, an adopted daughter, Mrs. Drew Sweat of Raiford, FL, two stepchildren, one brother, Mr. Theodore Leslie of Madison and two sisters, Mrs. W. G. Cowart of Nocatee and Mrs. R. M. Allen of
Pinetta, besides a number of other relatives and friends.
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LESLIE, Audrey Townsend Leslie
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, October 24, 2008)
Audrey Townsend Leslie, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Services were held Thursday,
October 23, at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison with burial at Hanson Cemetery. She was born to Jim Allen and Daisy Townsend
on April 9, 1919, and was a lifelong resident of Pinetta. She graduated from Florida State Women's College and returned to
teach school in Pinetta for many years. She was married to Clifford Glen Leslie for 54 years. She was a faithful and active
member of Unity Baptist Church. The wife of a farmer, she was a homemaker and founded Mrs. Leslie's Cakes. She is survived
by one son, Dwayne (Sharon) Leslie; 3 grandchildren, Lynn (Michael) Hanners, Tammy Leslie, and Kevin (Donna) Leslie; 4 greatgrandchildren, Jacob and Luke Hanners, and Kasey and Austin Odom; 1 sister, Norma Jean Hendry; and many nieces and
nephews. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Glen Leslie.
LESLIE, Bessie Henderson Leslie
Bessie Henderson Leslie, age 76, died very suddenly Sunday November 29, 1970 in the local hospital. She was born in Madison
County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hill B. Henderson. She was the wife of the late Mr. Gene Leslie and was a member
of the United Methodist Church of Madison. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Joe Revan of Madison; one son, Dale Leslie of
Madison; three sisters, Mrs. A. V. Withers, Mrs. Emma Carter and Mrs. H. D. Warnock, all three of Madison; three
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak
Ridge Cemetery.
LESLIE, J. A. Leslie
J. A. Leslie, 73, Lake City businessman, died in a hospital there Wednesday. He was a native of Madison County and brother of
A. M. Leslie of Madison. The funeral was yesterday afternoon in Lake City.
LESLIE, Mrs. J. Q. Leslie
Mrs. J. Q. Leslie, age 86, better known as Big Mama died Monday in the Madison hospital following a brief illness. She was a
lifelong resident of Madison County and a member of Rocky Springs Methodist Church. Her parents were the late Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas J. Shaw. Survivors include four daughters Mrs. C. M. Buie and Mrs. Jim Tuten, both of Madison; Mrs. C. P. Dice of
Monticello and Mrs. James F. O’Neal of Orlando; and one son Howard Leslie of Madison; twelve grandchildren and twenty greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in San Pedro Cemetery.
LESLIE, James Q, Leslie
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at New Oakland Presbyterian Church for James Q. Leslie, life-long citizen of the
county, who passed away last Thursday morning at his home in the Shaw community on his seventy-fourth birthday. Mr. Leslie
had not been in good health for some time, but was really ill only for two or three days before his death. He was born here, son
of the late Representative and Mrs. M. L. Leslie, and was engaged in farming all of his active life. When a young man, he was
married to Miss Bessie Shaw, who, with six children, ten grandchildren, and a host of other relatives survive him. The children
are Howard Leslie, Mrs. C. M. Buie, Mrs. C. P. Dice and Mrs. J. S. Tuten all of Madison, Royal Leslie of DeLand, and Miss Nim
Leslie of Sebring. He leaves also three brothers and one sister, Gus Leslie of Lake City, Roy Leslie of West Palm Beach, Alf
Leslie of Madison, and Mrs. Lillian Sheppard of Apopka.
LESLIE, Lewis Eugene Leslie
Mr. Gene Leslie, passes away suddenly of a heart attack at the local hospital Saturday morning. Funeral service and interment
were held Sunday in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Lewis Eugene Leslie was born February 7, 1890 in Madison County and lived all of his
life here with the exception of a few years spent in central and south Florida, He was the son of the late Lewis G. and Eugenia
Dale Leslie, who, with a brother and sister, preceded him in death some years ago. Mr. Leslie was connected with the State Road
Department as an engineer for many years. Since 1943 he had been engaged in the real estate business in Madison. He is
survived by his devoted family including his widow, Mrs. Bessie Henderson Leslie, his daughter, Mrs. Joe Bevan, and son Dale M.
Leslie, and a son-in-law; and daughter-in-law and grandson Jimmy Bevan. Other survivors are a brother, Thomas D. Leslie, of
Jasper; a sister, Mrs. W. E. Tedder, of Jacksonville and a number of nieces and nephews.
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LESLIE, Mrs. Lloyd C. Leslie
Mrs. Lloyd C. Leslie, age 19, wife of Lloyd C. Leslie of Lake City, passed away Monday, November 28. Funeral services were held
at Mt. Horeb Church Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in Mt. Horeb Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home of Lake City was in
charge of arrangements. Before her marriage May 1, 1938, Mrs. Leslie was Miss Olivia Sugenia Reaves, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. L. E. Reaves of Madison County. She was born in Virginia and moved to Madison with her parents about ten years ago. She
finished Pinetta High School last spring. After her marriage to Mr. Leslie they had resided in Lake City where Mr. Lesloie holds
a position with the Lake City Bottling Company. Besides her husband, and parents, she is survived by three brothers, Silas, Paul
and Jim Reaves, and four sisters, Mrs. Nanny Newbern, Mrs. Shirley Croftman, and Misses Mildred and Helen Reaves of
Madison County.
LESLIE, Sidney H. Leslie
Sidney H. Leslie, a former Madison boy, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Leslie, of this county, died in Jacksonville Tuesday,
He was a retired postal clerk, about 68 years of age and had lived in Ohio for many years. Survivors include the widow, a son, a
daughter, and a sister, and a large number of other relatives. The body was forwarded to Cincinnati for burial.
LESLIE, Mrs. Thomas Dale Leslie
Mrs. Thomas Dale Leslie died at her home in Jasper Tuesday morning March 12 th, following a brief illness. Funeral services were
held Wednesday afternoon from the Leslie residence in Jasper, with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. L. E. Leslie of this
city was a brother-in-law.
LESTER, Milo G. Lester
Milo G. Lester, age 65, of Lynn Haven, FL died Friday in the hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Lester was born in New York
and was a resident of Cherry Lake before moving to Lynn Haven and employed in the Cherry Lake Store and Warehouse.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Frances D. Lester, of Lynn Haven; one son, Milo G. Lester, Jr., of Lynn Haven and one daughter,
Mrs. C. A. Buchanan, of Rt. 2, Madison, and one grandson, Chris Buchanan, Jr. Funeral services were held Sunday June 30 th in the
Southerland Funeral Home with interment at Lynn Haven.
LESZINSKI, Adam J. Leszinski
Funeral services for Adam J. Leszinski, age 89, who died April 22, at his home near Madison, were held Sunday at Beggs Funeral
Home. Interment followed in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Elvira Duc and Mrs. Yanina Rice, of St.
Paul, MN; two sons, Adams J. Leszinski, Jr., of St Paul, and Chester A. Leszinski, of Compton, CA; nine grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
LETCHWORTH, Jerima Blanche Letchworth
Jerima Blanche Letchworth, age 85, of 411 Nina Road, died Thursday, September 25 th after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Letchworth
was a native of Greenville and had lived in Tallahassee for the past 17 years. She was a member of the Seminole Baptist Church
of Tallahassee. Survivors include three sons, George Letchworth and Robert Letchworth, both of Tallahassee; and Micah
Letchworth of Perry; three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Cutsinger of Jacksonville; Mrs. Ollie Holmes of Margate; and Mrs. Martha
Brown of Bushnell; 26 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Saturday September 27 in the
Redding Hammock Cemetery.
LETCHWORTH, Pearl Lewis Letchworth
Pearl Lewis Letchworth, 58, passed away at her home in Greenville Tuesday afternoon after an extended illness. She was a
lifelong resident of Madison County. Survivors include her husband, Elijah H. Letchworth, of Greenville; two daughters, Mrs.
Johnny Barclay, of Greenville; and Mrs. Willie V. Davison, of Manning, SC; three sons, Floyd Lewis, of Tallahassee; Robert Lewis,
of Greenville; James C. Lewis, of Perry; her mother, Mrs. Lona Driggers, of Greenville; and ten grandchildren. Graveside services
were held Thursday in San Pedro Cemetery.
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LEVERETT, Lisa Ann Leverett
Lisa Ann Leverett, age 46, of Hortense, died Tuesday (April 7, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an
extended illness. She was born in Waycross to the late Earl Leverett and Annette Davis. She made Waycross and Brantley
County her home for most of her life. She was a medical assistant and a member of Satilla Missionary Baptist Church in
Hortense. She was a founder of “Save our Warriors” that helped raise supplies and provide necessities to our troops overseas.
She helped to support the National Ovarian Cancer Research, and enjoyed spending time with horses and especially her dog
Buckwheat. Her survivors include her son, Blake Taylor of Beaufort, SC; her mother, Annette Davis, of Waycross; 2 sisters,
Jenni (Jim) Shepherd, of Waycross, and Amanda (Derreck) Priester, of Jesup; 1 brother, Tony Leverett, of Blackshear; 1 niece,
Amber Leverett (Joel) Johnson, of Waycross; 1 nephew, Jasper Priester, of Jesup; and numerous nieces, nephews and other
relatives. A graveside service will be Friday at Oakland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Miles-Odum Funeral
Home on behalf of the family to cover funeral expenses.
LEVERETTE, Bobby Leverette
Bobby Leverette, age 81, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Leverette was born on July 25, 1933, in Ambrose, GA to the late Felton Griffin Leverette and Jessie Lee Paulk Leverette.
Survivors include: his wife, Elise Leverette of Ambrose, GA; 2 sons, Britt Nicholas (Edy) Leverette of Willacoochee, GA and
Felton Clark (Dinah) Leverette of Ambrose, GA; 1 daughter, Bobbie Denise (Dan) Paulk of Ambrose, GA; 11 grandchildren, Brandi
Paulk Davis, Alison Paulk, Jessi Brooker, Bobbie Bell Brooker, Farah Leverette (Hugh) Smith, Lisa Lee Leverette (Morgan) Lott,
Amy Smith (Chad) Ables, Christopher Nicholas (Jessica) Harper, Amber Leverette, Leah Leverette, and Ty Leverette; 10 great
grandchildren, Felton Harper, Dani Carter, Huntington Smith, Walker Clark Smith, Eliza Lee Lott, Garner Morgan Lott, Seth
Ables, Raven Ables, Sam Ables, and Griphyn Harper; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter,
Christina Lee Leverette Smith. Funeral Service will be Sunday, May 17, 2015 at New Hope Baptist Church. Sims Funeral Home
was in charge of the arrangements.
LEVINER, Charles Thomas Leviner
Services for Charles Thomas Leviner, 67, Cairo, are Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home. Mr. Leviner died
Friday, March 1, 2013, at his residence in Cairo. A son of the late James Archie Leviner and Lula Turner Leviner, he was born
June 14, 1945, in Moultrie. He was a self-employed carpenter and spent several years in Nashville, TN, singing and playing music
he loved dearly. He was married to Mearilyn B. Leviner of Cairo, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by
daughters, Venice Causey (Donnie), of Whigham, Amy Lacy, of Thomasville, Nikki Wiedemann (Phil), of Atlanta, Rhonda
Singletary, of Cairo; and grandchildren, Clay Ulmer (Neva), Kenan Lacy, Ansley Lacy, Morgan Singletary, McKenzie Singletary,
Jordyn Singletary. He was preceded in death by a brother James Leviner, Jr. and a sister, Brenda Brown.
LEVINS, Etheline Turner Levins
Etheline Turner Levins, 84, of Valdosta, passed away Friday (May 10, 2013) at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, after a
long illness. She was born July 22, 1928 in Wendell, NC, daughter of the late Lawrence and Cornelia Collier Wade. In the early
1970s, she had a day care in her home in Waycross. She was a past member of King Memorial Baptist Church in Atkinson. For
many years, she was a foster parent, having more than 28 foster children in her care while living in Brantley County, and became
a M.A.P.P. trainer for Brantley County. After moving to Valdosta in 2007, she became a volunteer at the Heritage House Nursing
Home. She enjoyed working with children and doing crafts. She is survived by two daughters, Sylvia Engel O’Berry and Linda
Engel Stikkel (husband Fred), all of Valdosta; two grandchildren, Brian Bosley, of Brunswick, and Julia B. Upptagrafft (husband
Brian), of Eugene, OR; six great-grandchildren, Taylor Bosley, of Brunswick, Katlin, Logan and Lindsey Bosley, of Brunswick;
Natalie C. and Elliot C. Upptagrafft, of Eugene, OR. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles E. Engel, David Turner
and James Levins, a grandson, Stephen T. O’Berry. She was the youngest of 12 children and was predeceased by all of her
siblings. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff of Grace Hospice for the care they
gave to her and her family. A memorial service will be held Friday (May 24) at New Harvest United Methodist Church. A private
interment will take place at a later date at Sunset Hill Cemetery. In lieu flowers, memorial donations may be made to the
Pregnancy Support Center. Arrangements are with Carson McLane Funeral Home and McLane Crematory, Valdosta.
LEVINS, James H. Levins
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James H. Levins, 87, of Valdosta, passed away Monday (Aug. 6, 2012) at his home. He was born Sept. 24, 1924 in Gasparilla, FL, a
son of the late James H. and Maggie L. Hart Levins. During World War II, he honorably served in the U.S. Navy, with stations in
the South Atlantic and South Pacific. He was last employed as chief engineer at Plant City Steel Co., Plant City, FL. He was a
devoted communicant of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 4913
and Knights of Columbus Assembly No. 2022. He is survived by his wife, Etheline Turner Levins, of Valdosta; five children,
Richard A. Levins (wife Jane), of Minneapolis, MN, James S. Levins (wife Peggy), of Nashville, TN, Mary Lynn Levins (husband
Dan Whicker), of Valdosta, John J. Levins, of Palmetto, FL, and Elizabeth Ann Thoreson (husband Karl), of Palmetto, FL; nine
grandchildren; two step-daughters, Sylvia Lee O’Berry, of Valdosta, and,Linda E. Stikkel (husband Fred), of Valdosta; one sister,
Betty Jean Smith, of St. Petersburg, FL. He was preceded in death by two wives, Marie Dobbins Levins and Doris Allen Levins, a
sister, Nancy Cleo Watson, and a brother, Paul Lynn Levins. A memorial graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at
Sunset Hill Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are with Carson McLane Funeral Home of Valdosta.
LEVITON, Bennie Eugene Leviton
HOMERVILLE — Bennie Eugene “Papa” Leviton, one of Homerville’s most respected, hardworking, loving elder statesman died
Friday (July 4, 2014). He was born in Homerville Oct. 3, 1935 to James Benjamin Leviton and Mildred Carol Hill Leviton of Fargo.
His sister, Latrell Hart and family, as well as a brother Louis Leviton and family reside in Fargo. He graduated from Homerville
High School in the class of 1953 and played on the first Panther football team. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia
in 1958 and resided in Homerville and Fargo his entire life. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather – loving and caring for everyone. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn Hughes Leviton; 2 sons, David A.
“Tony” (Shelia) Leviton, of Anderson, SC, and Blake E. (Beth) Leviton, of Homerville; 1 daughter, Ashlan L. (Scott) Laedlein, of
Highland Park, IL, who love and adore him; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and other family.The funeral rites will be
held at Homerville United Methodist Church Monday. A private graveside service will follow in the Pine Forest Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 145, Homerville, GA 31634. Roundtree Funeral Home is
in charge of the arrangements.
LEWIS, Annie Reams Lewis
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida August 12, 2010)
Annie Reams Lewis was born November 4, 1922 in Taylor County, Florida and died August 11, 2010 in Perry, FL. She was the
daughter of the late William Drayden Reams and Virgie Timmons Reams who were lifelong residents of Taylor County. Mrs.
Lewis was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Dennett Lewis, Sr., son Dennett Lewis, Jr., and brother William Harvey
Reams. She is survived by two daughters, Katherine Brown (husband Bill) of Marietta, GA, Helen Lightcap (husband Patrick) of
Madison, FL, and son William Art Lewis (wife Nell) of Perry, FL, daughter-in-law Paula Lewis of Lloyd, FL and sister-in-law Lois
Reams of KY, six grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Annie was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Eridu,
Florida and worked many years in retail sales. Visitation will be Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 10:00 AM in Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church at Eridu, FL followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM. The Church is located on Hwy 14 between Shady Grove and
Hwy 27.
LEWIS, Annie Yvonne White Lewis
(Abstracted from the May 19, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
Annie Yvonne White Lewis, age 86, beloved wife and best friend of Eldon J. Lewis for nearly 70 years, passed away peacefully
Saturday (May 17, 2014) surrounded by the ones she laughed with, lived for and loved. Born in Cogdell, Dec. 15, 1927, she was
the youngest and last surviving child of Charlie Sylvester White and Zilphia Melinda May White. She was predeceased by a son,
Ralphael Eldon Lewis, her sisters, Floria B. (Pete) Harrell, Erma Ruth (Herbert) White, Leona (Eddie) Dixon, Louvelle (Junior)
Fullard, Hazel Nadine (William) Turner, and brothers J. B. White and Charlie Edward (Merlene) White. Survivors include her
children that she was very proud of, Wanda Vernice Lewis (Bill) Gailey, Charlie Elvin (Fran) Lewis, Sophia Bonita Lewis (Derrell)
Smith and Eldon Jefferson “Jeff” (Amy) Lewis Jr.; her 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a full-time wife
and mother, known far and wide as an unbeatable cook and hostess. For more than 33 years, she was an integral part of the
Church of God of Prophecy pastoral ministry teaching Sunday school, youth, and even starting a Special Needs class. Her great
love of music showed in the way she sang, played the piano and directed many children’s musicals. She was diligent, teaching her
children to sing and, because of her, each plays one or more musical instruments. She was an incredibly intelligent woman, a
plain-spoken jokester with a quick wit and ready laugh. She loved God and did her best to share that love with others through
word, song and deed. She believed “you are never too old to learn,” so she learned to type and play piano in her adult years. A
funeral was scheduled for Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rob Lewis Cemetery in Raybon. Arrangements are with Frye
Funeral Home, Nahunta.
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LEWIS, Barbara Latrell Lewis
Barbara Latrell Lewis, age 81, died Thursday (March 12, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following an extended
illness. She was a native of Pierce County but lived most of her life in Ware County. She was a member of Sweat Memorial
Baptist Church and was a member of the church choir. She was a dietician with the Ware County School System and at First
Baptist Church of Waycross for Wednesday night supper. She was a daughter of the late Marvin Clinton Banks and Sylvia
Gertrude Batten Banks, and was married to the late Rev. Omer Kenneth Lewis. She was also preceded in death by her son, Omer
Kenneth Lewis Jr., and a sister, Christine Britt. She is survived by a son, Ritchie Neil Lewis Sr. (wife, Sheila Hughes), of
Waycross; 4 grandchildren, Ritchie Neil Lewis Jr., of Blackshear, Nicholas Cole Lewis, of Oak Ridge, TN, Jayme Golden-Hogg, of
Eglin, FL, and Jesse Golden, of Yokosuka, Japan; 2 great-grandchildren, Lilly Hogg and Weston Hogg; a sister, Pauline Kimbrell
(late husband, Don Kimbrell), of Waycross; 2 brothers, Wilton (Evelyn) Banks, of Waycross, and Thomas (Fosteen) Banks, of
Waycross. A funeral will be Sunday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.
LEWIS, Beatrice Mary Dryden Lewis
HOBOKEN — Beatrice Mary Dryden Lewis, 74, of Hoboken died Thursday (June 6, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in
Waycross after an extended illness. Born in Hoboken, she was the daughter of Nathan and Tishie Melton Dryden. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Isaiah Hodges Lewis, three sons, Ray Lewis, David Lewis and Kenny Lewis, a daughter, Janice
Greene, two grandsons, Bobby Joe Curl and Michael Curl, two sisters, Aleine Todd and Deloris Waldron, and two brothers, Cecil
Dryden and Elvie Dryden. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She loved working in her flowers and cooking.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Diane Lewis, of Hoboken, Charles and Deanna Lewis, of Blackshear,
and Tony and Sherri Lewis, of Hoboken; a daughter and son-in-law, Faye and Gregg Thrift, of Hoboken; 13 grandchildren and
their spouses, Wayne and Caristy Lewis, of Nahunta, Marie and Troy Hickox, of Hortense, David Lewis, of Hoboken, Jesse
Lewis, of Douglas, Christopher Lewis, of Florida, Jason Lewis, of Waycross, James Lewis, of Valdosta, Katie Lewis, of
Blackshear, Clay Anderson, Tiffany Anderson, Anthony Lewis and Emily Lewis, all of Hoboken, and Terry and Sylvia Curl, of
Blackshear; 10 great-grandchildren, Dustin and Blake Lewis, of Nahunta, Deziree and Dalton Hickox, of Hortense, Tamara,
Andelaysia and Cassidy Lewis, all of Hinesville, Neveah Slaughter, of Waynesville, Leland and Lydia Anderson, of Nahunta; a
sister, Evon Carter, of Waycross; a brother and sister-in-law, Lonnie and Bobbie Dryden, of Waycross; several nieces, nephews
and other relatives. A funeral will be held Monday in the chapel of Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in High Bluff Cemetery,
Hoboken. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Wayne Lewis, David Lewis, Christopher Lewis, James Lewis, Clay Anderson and
Anthony Lewis. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LEWIS, Bonita Hanchey Lewis
Bonita Hanchey Lewis, of Hoboken, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2014) at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL following treatment
for medically-induced sepsis. She was 48. She was born July 21, 1965 in Waycross, the daughter of Virgil and Virginia Moore
Hanchey, of Hoboken. She was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Grady Carl Lewis, of Waycross, a brother-in-law,
Charles Allen, a sister, Eva Hanchey, and two brothers, Chad and Brad Hanchey, of Hoboken. She enjoyed watching movies and
riding nature trails with her two sons, planting trees and flowers, crocheting with her mother, watching westerns with her
father and spending time with her sisters. She especially enjoyed past travels with her husband, Grady, and their sons. She was
the owner and largest single shareholder of Friendly Express Inc. and L&R Inc. of Waycross. She is survived by her 2 sons, Carl
Virgil Lewis and Gavin Grady Lewis, of Hoboken; her parents, Virgil and Virginia Hanchey, of Hoboken; her father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Carl and Bernice Lewis, of Waycross; 3 sisters, Cheryl Hanchey Allen, Darlene Hanchey (Terry) Lane, and Karen
Hanchey (Kelvin) Purvis; 4 brothers, Eddie (Glenda) Hanchey, Belton (Lesley) Hanchey, Jerome (Debbie) Hanchey, and Kirby
(Cindy) Hanchey, all of Hoboken; her nieces and nephews, Darin Lane, Brad Lane, Karla (Jonathan) West, Kaylen (Josh) Gill,
Stephanie (Michael) Dunsmore, Samantha (Donald) Sears, Chris (Amy) Allen, Dustin (Becky) Allen, Doug Lane, Avery Lewis,
Jason Thrift, Caylie Hanchey, Chad (Brittney) Hanchey, LaDale Hanchey, Leighandra Hanchey, Christy Hanchey and Deanna
Hanchey; and several other relatives. A funeral will be Thursday at Hoboken Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Spring Hill
Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence of Virgil and Virginia Hanchey, 434 Hanchey Road, Hoboken. Music
Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEWIS, Carl F. Lewis
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Mr. Carl F. Lewis of Columbia, SC passed away September 29, 2009. A native of Ambrose, GA, he was born March 9, 1958. Mr.
Lewis was the son of the late Bobby and Ruthie Mae Lewis. Survivors include his wife: Carol Lewis; 1 daughter, Brittany Lewis; 2
sons: Courtland Lewis of Columbia, SC and Carlton (Dianne) Lewis and 3 children of Douglas, GA; brothers: Bobby (Sharon) Lewis
of Ambrose, GA, Ellis (Celestine) of Ambrose, GA, Kenneth (Mattie) Lewis of Douglas, GA, Stanley (April) Lewis of Waco, TX,
Dexter Lewis of Ambrose, GA and Darren Lewis whom preceded him in death; sisters: Patricia (Undre) Smith of San Antonio,
TX, Sherry (Reginald) Hall of Douglas, GA, Sharon Lewis of Ambrose, GA and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for
Mr. Lewis were October 5-9, 2009, at Wright Direct Christian Center, 3506 Borad River Road, Columbia, SC.
LEWIS, Mr. Carol Lee Lewis
Funeral services for Carol Lee Lewis, 79, of Thomasville will be held on Friday, March 29, 2013 at the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral
Home Chapel with interment to follow at the Little Ochlocknee Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Lewis was born on January 1,
1934 in Thomasville to the late William Henry Lewis and Rose E. Lewis. He was a graduate of Tampa Business College where he
received a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and he was a Master Barber, having graduated from Florida Barbering and Beauty
College. Mr. Lewis was a member of Rose City Church of God. He departed this life on Monday, March 25, 2013 at his home.
Survivors to cherish his memory include his daughter Saretta Dorn (Terry) of Thomasville; sons William H. Lewis II (Nancy) of
Pinellas Park, FL and Carol Lee Lewis, Jr. of Woodbridge, VA; daughter Naomi Lewis of Pinellas Park, FL; grandchildren Rosalynn
Amick of Thomasville, Tiffany Lewis of Pinellas Park, FL, Alexis and Victoria Lewis both of Woodbridge, VA; great-grandchildren
Joel Langford, Hailey Lamm and Madison Lamm all of Thomasville. He was preceded in death by a brother, W. L. Lewis and a
sister, Dorothy Ann Lewis.
LEWIS, Carol Ruth Lewis
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder 5 November 2010)
Carol Ruth Lewis entered into life on May 12, 1947 in Sioux City, IA. She entered into eternal life on October 9, 2010 in
Anaheim, CA. A memorial service will be held on Sunday November 7, 2010 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Monticello, FL.
Carol leaves to mourn her passing her husband of 37 years, William Glen Lewis; her children, Karen Loddby, Kim Ebeling, Kristi
Ceciliani, Kevin Lewis, Kenneth Lewis and Kyle Lewis; her brother Ted Turner; and 10 grandchildren. Preceding her in death are
her parents Frieda and Paul Turner, and a stillborn son, Kurt. Her final resting place is at the Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa
Ana, CA.
LEWIS, Carolyn Smith Lewis
Carolyn Smith Lewis, 80, of Nahunta, died Thursday (Nov. 23, 2006) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick following
a brief illness. She was born in Hickox on Sept. 6, 1926. Her father, William Henry Owen Smith, her mother, Hester Herrin
Smith, and an infant sister, Paunee Smith, preceded her in death.Survivors include her husband, Norman Clark Lewis, of Bayview
Nursing Home; a son, Russell Scott Lewis (Mary Liz), of New Canaan, Conn.; a daughter, Karen Lewis Harrell (Dave), of Nahunta;
a sister, Effie Middleton, of Nahunta; two brothers, Reginald Smith (Grace), of Hoboken, and LeVerne Smith (Molly), of Perry,
Ga.; her grandchildren, Sean, Trevor, Brittany and Colton Lewis, of New Canaan, Conn., and Janna and Toby Harrell, of Nahunta;
several nieces and nephews and other relatives. She attended Andrew College, Georgia Southern University and received her
Masters in Education from Valdosta State University. She was an educator with the Brantley County Board of Education for
more than 30 years teaching elementary and middle school gifted classes. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma
Society, United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Brantley County Historical Society. As an active member of Friends of
the Library, she was instrumental in the establishment of the Brantley County Public Library. She was a lifetime member of the
Nahunta United Methodist Church where she was active for many years with the United Methodist Woman's group. Visitation
will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Chambless- Frye Funeral Home in Nahunta. Services will be held Sunday, 2 p.m., at the
United Methodist Church in Nahunta with the Rev. Jim Dirst officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Hickox.
Pallbearers will be her nephews, Bill, Cody, Mark, Ryan, John and Dustin Middleton. In lieu of floral contributions, the family
would suggest a contribution to the Building Fund of the Nahunta United Methodist Church. Sympathy may be expressed by
signing the online registry at www.chamblessfryefh.com
LEWIS, Charles A. Lewis
Charles A. Lewis, 34, of Greenville was killed Sunday when the car in which he was riding was struck from behind by a car driven
by Walker P. McGlamery, 46, of Quitman causing the Lewis car to smash over the guard rail near the Okapilco Creek Bridge on
US 84 about a mile east of Quitman. The Lewis car went down the embankment and Lewis was thrown from the car and died of a
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broken neck. A passenger in the Lewis car, James Griffin, of Quitman received cuts and bruises, and McGlamery, whose vehicle
overturned, suffered cuts of the head and face. Mr. Lewis was born in Aucilla but had lived in Greenville sixteen years. He had
served in the U. S. Army. His survivors are his wife, Mrs. Rona Lewis, of Greenville; his mother, Mrs. Mec Lewis, of Aucilla; and
three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Williams, of Malone, FL; Mrs. J. T. Bullard, of Homestead; and Mrs. J. B. Thomas, of Monticello and
other relatives. Funeral services were Monday at the Beggs Funeral Home and interment was in Evergreen Cemetery at
Greenville.
LEWIS, Charles Edward Lewis
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 6 January 2015)
Mr. Charles Edward Lewis, age 90, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at his residence following an
extended illness. Mr. Lewis was born on July 16, 1924, in Broxton, GA, to the late Henry F. Lewis and Dora Merritt Lewis. Mr.
Lewis was a World War II veteran in the Army Air Corp. He was a member of Reedy Branch Baptist Church. Survivors include
his 2 sons, Chris (Margaret) Lewis, and Ronnie (Janice) Lewis all of Douglas, GA; 1 daughter-in-law, JoAnne R. Lewis of Douglas,
GA; 1 granddaughter, Mendi (Mark) Skipper of Douglas, GA; 1 step-granddaughter, Erin Morgan of Douglas, GA; 7 grandsons,
Ron (Julee Brooke) Lewis of Douglas, GA, Henry Lewis of Douglas, GA, Mitch Lewis of Douglas, GA, Chase (Kristin) Lewis of
Panama City, FL, Morgan Lewis of Douglas, GA, Ashton Lewis of Panama City, FL, and Matt Lewis of Douglas, GA, and 1 stepgrandson, Lane Morgan of Douglas, GA; 5 great grandchildren, Hayden Skipper, Brady Skipper, Rhianna Lewis, Gigi Lewis, and
Tripp Lewis all of Douglas, GA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Selis English Lewis and
son, Danny D. Lewis. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 5, 2013, at Reedy Branch Baptist Church. Entombment
followed at the Dixie Mausoleum Douglas City Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Ron Lewis, Henry Lewis, Mitch Lewis, Chase
Lewis, Ashton Lewis, Matt Lewis and Morgan Lewis. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEWIS, Mrs. Chesley Lewis
Mrs. Chesley Lewis, the former Miss Ruby Catherine Stewart, of Madison, passed away at the age of 53, in a hospital in
Cordova, Alaska Friday December 22nd after an extended illness. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Stewart of
Madison. She is survived by her husband Chasley Lewis of Cordova, Alaska; two brothers, Edgar Stewart and Lewis B. Stewart,
both of Madison; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial were held Thursday in Cordova.
LEWIS, Colton Dewayne Lewis
Dewayne Lewis, of Douglas, GA. passed away on Monday, July 1, 2014, at Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Little
Master Colton Lewis was born on July 1, 2014, in Savannah, GA, to Ashley Dewayne Lewis and Brittany Paige Merritt. Survivors
include: his parents, Brittany Paige Merritt and Ashley Dewayne Lewis of Douglas, GA, brother, Skyler Dewayne Lewis of
Douglas, GA, grandparents, Jennifer Lewis of Douglas, GA, Belinda Merritt of Nicholls, GA, and Al, Merritt of Baxley, GA, great
grandparents, Pauline Mullins of Alma, GA, and Gordon and Magdalene Lewis of Douglas, GA, and several aunts, uncles, cousins.
Funeral services were Thursday, July 3, 2014, at Sims Funeral Home. Interment followed at Tanner Church Cemetery.
LEWIS, David Lewis Sr.
A celebration of life service for David Lewis Sr., age 92, will be Saturday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 702 Arnold
McKinney Drive. He was born Jan. 2, 1919 in Dublin, to the late Daniel Lewis and Louisa Walker Lewis. He was the youngest
sibling of 17 children, all of whom preceded him in death. He grew up in Pierce County where he received his formal education
from the public school system. He was a faithful member of his son’s church, Pentecostal and Deliverance Holiness Center,
where he was an active layman until his health began to fail. He was a former employee of Hercules Pulp Mill in Brunswick where
he worked for a number of years and was later employed with the CSX Transportation System until his retirement in 1978. He
departed this life Monday (Feb. 22, 2016) after an illness. In addition to his parents and siblings he was preceded in death by
his wives, Prudence Lewis and Lucille Cooper Lewis, and three children, Bobby Lewis, Lucilla Lewis and Morris Lewis. Those left
to cherish his memory include a devoted wife of 14 years, Minnie Smith Lewis of Waycross; sons, David (Charlie Mae) Lewis Jr.
of Waycross, James (Hazel) Lewis of Jacksonville, FL, Clarence Cooper, Edward (Deborah) Lewis, Daryl (Antoinette) Lewis all of
Waycross, and Terry (Angela) Lewis of Tifton; daughters, Carrie (Tony) Taylor of Waycross, Theo (Neal) Rubenstine, Helen
Parker and Shirley Lewis all of Los Angeles, CA; daughter-in-law, Frances Lewis of Waycross; 60 grandchildren; 8 greatgrandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Friends are being
received at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Carrie and Tony Taylor, 809 Congress Street. Interment will be in Oakland
Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
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LEWIS, Doris Agner Lewis
Doris Agner Lewis, 88, of Perry, died Friday, January 25, 2013 at her home. Doris was born October 17, 1924 in Perry, FL, to
John and Chaffer (Cruce) Agner. Doris worked for the Taylor County School System for 26 years. She initiated in organizing
the 4H clubs in Perry, and had received a National Leaders Award for 4H. She was inducted into the Educators Hall of Fame.
She initiated the first public kindergarten in Taylor County in 1968. She was a longtime principal at Perry Elementary as well as
Shady Grove Elementary. Mrs. Lewis enjoyed playing basketball and other sports in her younger days. She was a member of
First Baptist Church of Perry where she was a Sunday school director and teacher, and served on many committees at First
Baptist Church. Her hobbies were designing homes, outdoor gardening, sewing and had a gift of outreach ministry, which was
feeding friends and family in her home. She is survived by daughters, Gayle Lundy (Henry) of Perry, FL and Harriette Watts
(Glynn) of Sarasota, FL; her sister, Laura Felder of Dowling Park, FL; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, as well as a
host of loving nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her father John Oscar Agner and her mother Chaffer (Cruce)
Agner, and a granddaughter, Lacey Lundy Morgan. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 27, 2013 at First Baptist Church of
Perry. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
LEWIS, Dorothy Pauline Lewis
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida April 17, 2013)
Dorothy Pauline Lewis of Monticello, 86, departed this earth to be united with her Savior on April 16, 2013. Dorothy was born in
Elkland, Missouri to Ranzy E. and Lessie Jones Richerson. She graduated high school in Elkland, attended secretarial school in
St. Louis, Missouri, met and married Paul R. Lewis on Aug 30, 1944. Paul and Dorothy lived in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, during
WWII, before moving to Anchorage, Alaska. After 10 years in Alaska, they lived in Washington, DC for 7 years, finally moving
to Jefferson County, Florida, in August of 1964 to raise their 3 sons and farm the land they had bought in 1952. Dorothy and
Paul raised cattle, corn, hay, peanuts, and timber together until Paul’s death in 1983. Afterwards, Dorothy continued to manage
and operate the family farm near Aucilla with the help of her sons, daughters-in-law and 5 grandchildren. Dorothy lived a full
and active life having backpacked, camped, hunted and fished the Alaskan Wilderness before it was a state; ridden around
Daytona Racetrack in a racecar; flown in a helicopter over an erupting volcano in Hawaii; cruised to several foreign countries;
rode horseback in the mountains; deep-sea fished in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico; panned for gold; and cheered and clapped at
countless ballgames, plays and debates for her grandchildren, whom she dearly loved. Dorothy was a faithful member of Central
Baptist Church in Aucilla. She was active in the Middle Florida Baptist Association and the Women’s Missionary Union, where she
lived to serve in any way she could. At Central Baptist she kept the nursery and served as church clerk/secretary for many,
many years. She cleaned the church, weeded the flower beds, pinch hit playing the piano, taught VBS, and delighted in cooking
for 5th Sunday and Wednesday night dinners. Dorothy was a member of the Jefferson County Farm Bureau where she served
on the Board of Directors, as past-president, and State Women’s Officer. She also served on the Jefferson Soil and Water
Conservation District (SWCD), as well as on the Healthyways Board. In 1989 Dorothy’s family received the Jefferson County
Farm Family of the Year award, and in 2011 Dorothy was inducted into the National Association of Conservation Districts
(NACD) Hall-of-Fame. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 39 years, Paul Revere Lewis; her son Mark E.
Lewis; a sister and brother-in-law Phyllis and Lowell Winsor; and brothers Vaughn, Eugene, and Quentin Richerson. She is
survived by sons John C. (Mary Alice) Lewis of Madison, Florida and David S. (Mona) Lewis of Monticello; grandchildren C. Taylor
Lewis, M.D, of Philadelphia, PA; J. Elliott Lewis of Tallahassee, FL; Jacob D. Lewis of Madison, WI; W. Wilson Lewis of
Gainesville, FL; and Abby S. Lewis of Memphis, TN; brothers David (Mary Lou) Richerson of Elkland, MO and Kenneth (Shirley)
Richerson of Marshfield, MO; sisters-in-law Gerri Richerson of Fairgrove, MO; Leona Richerson of Springfield, MO; and Willa
Richerson of Lodi, CA; and dozens of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral
arrangements are being handled by Beggs Funeral Home of Monticello, Florida. Funeral Service will be Saturday, April 20th, at
Central Baptist Church, 625 Tindell Road, Monticello, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Baptist
Church, P.O. Box 163, Monticello, Florida 32344.
LEWIS, Eldon Jefferson Lewis Sr.
Eldon Jefferson Lewis Sr., age 88, of Waycross, went to sleep in Thomasville but awoke in the arms of Jesus Friday (April 1,
2016). Born in Brantley County Dec. 12, 1927, he was the son of Joseph H. Lewis and Mary Magdalene Ham Lewis. He was also
preceded in death by his beloved wife of almost 70 years, Annie Yvonne White Lewis (May 17, 2014), his son, Ralphel Eldon
Lewis (July 5, 1948), and his siblings, Elliot Herschel Lewis (Nov. 2, 1925), Joseph Dalton Lewis (Sept. 8, 1920), Hugh Donald
Lewis (Dec. 21, 1983), Sarah Elizabeth Lewis Dowling (Dec. 27, 1948) and Laura Faye Lewis Depratter (Feb. 14, 1977). He worked
with Palm Furniture Company for 25 years, was 20 years a pastor with the Church of God of Prophecy, and 20 years with Lewis
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Insurance Agency. He grew up in Brantley County, attending school with his older brothers and younger sisters. Due to the
premature death of his father, Pete Lewis, he went to work at an early age to help support the family and his mother, Maggie
Lewis. He attended Brantley County High School and on Dec. 26, 1927 he married Annie Yvonne White. In the 1940s, he served
as a Merchant Seaman. Throughout his life, he has resided in Nahunta, Jacksonville, FL, Palatka, FL, Ft. Myers, FL, Tampa, FL,
Sanford, FL, and Waycross, and has held many positions with the Waycross Kiwanis Club and the Exchange Club in Waycross. He
was also active in the church business and ministerial associations and has numerous accolades for his service and devotion to
his church and civic groups that he was affiliated with. He was a great husband, father and pastor, touching hundreds of lives
and always having a positive influence on the lives he touched. The only disappointment he ever mentioned was that he did not
accept Christ earlier in his life and that he did not win more souls to salvation. His hobby and greatest enjoyment was being
around people. He never met a stranger and had a quick wit, always had a story to tell and brought joy to every room and
conversation that he was in. Survivors include his children, of whom he was very proud, Wanda Vernice Lewis (Bill) Gailey of
Rydale, GA, Charlie Elvin (Fran) Lewis of Thomasville, Sophia Bonita Lewis (Derrell) Smith of Palatka, FL, and Eldon Jefferson
(Amy) Lewis Jr. of Asheville, NC; his 9 grandchildren, Will, Rich, Zack, Nick, Robert, Lynsey, Phillip, Jessica and Jeffrey; 16
great-grandchildren and one on the way; 2 sisters, Wilma Oleta Lewis Strickland of Hortense, and Edith Marvine Lewis Altman
of Nahunta; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of life will be Wednesday at Southside Baptist Church in
Nahunta. Burial will follow in Rob Lewis Cemetery in Raybon. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, William Gailey, Richard Gailey,
Robert Smith, Phillip Smith, Zachary Lewis, Nicholas Lewis and Jeffrey Lewis. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home,
Nahunta.
LEWIS, Erleen T. Lewis
Erleen T. Lewis, age 83, of Valdosta passed away Friday, February 27, 2015 at her residence after a brief illness. She was born
on February 15, 1932 in Morven, GA to the late Wilbur "Bill" & Arminta Thomas. Mrs. Lewis began her career with the City of
Valdosta in 1953 and continued with them for over 45 years. She retired as the Assistant Personnel Director. She was a
lifetime member of the First Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday school, was involved in Circle and many other church
activities. Her husband, Edgar Lewis preceded her in death. Survivors Include 1 son & daughter-in-law, Marcus (Diane) Lewis, of
Valdosta; 2 granddaughters, Kendal (Chase) Daughtrey, of Lenox, GA, Haley Lewis, of Valdosta, GA and 1 great grandson,
Cranford Daughtrey, of Lenox, GA. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 3, 2015 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral
Services with burial to follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Break Bread Program of
First Presbyterian Church.
LEWIS, Eula Fay Lewis
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida December 11, 2011)
Eula Fay Lewis, 94, passed away on December 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Valter Lewis in 1969. Eula
grew up in Shady Grove and Plant City and spent the rest of her life in the Tallahassee area. She was a member of Cody
Pentecostal Church. She also worked as a Data Processor for FDLE, a Nurse’s Aide at the TMH Nursery, and ended her career
working as a Nanny for many children. She is survived by three children, Valter Lewis of Tallahassee; Wanda Baumgartner of
Huntsville, AL; and Reta Wegele (Phil) of Palos Park, IL; four grandchildren, Lee Taylor Baumgartner (Sara) of Germany;
Stephen Lewis Baumgartner of Nashville, TN; Ashley Wegele Scheiner (Erik) of Orland Park, IL; and Brittney Michelle Wegele
of Palos Park, IL; and two great grandchildren, Brett Otto Scheiner and Ella Fay Baumgartner. A visitation will be held on
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Bevis Funeral Home. The Service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday,
December 15, 2011 at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Eridu, Florida. Memorials may be
sent to Covenant Hospice, 1545 Raymond Diehl Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32308.
LEWIS, Evan Michael Lewis
Evan Michael Lewis, age 3, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was born on
March 28, 2009 in Tallahassee, Florida, to his parents, Shane and Susie Lewis. Evan attended Gretchen Everhart School. He is
survived by his parents, Shane and Susie Lewis of Tallahassee, FL, a brother, Zach Lewis and a sister, Halia Lewis, also of
Tallahassee, FL, Paternal grandparents; Art and Nell Lewis of Perry, FL, uncles, Audie Carter, of Port St. Lucie, FL, Bruce Lay,
of Tallahassee, FL, and Kevin Lewis, of Perry, FL, aunts, Melinda Lay Strickland, of Palm Harbor, FL, and Angie Lay, of
Tallahassee, FL, a host of cousins, and other relatives. Funeral Services will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Sunday,
November 4, 2012.
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(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 16 February 2011)
Mr. Frank B. Lewis, Jr., age 67, of Douglas passed away Monday, at his residence, following an extended illness. Mr. Lewis, a
native of Chattooga County, GA, was a retired school teacher. His last teaching was in Atkinson County. He held various degrees
from different schools in the educational field. He was the son of the late Frank B. Lewis, Sr., and the late Linda Steel Lewis.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, the late E. H. Lewis. Mr. Lewis attended the Cross Roads Church. Survivors
include: wife: Mary Ann Vincent Lewis of Douglas, GA; 2 sons: Brad Lewis and Chad Lewis, both of Douglas, GA; 3 sisters: Alma
Lewis, and Dianne L. Burges, both of Summerville, GA and Linda Gail Wagoner of North Carolina; several nieces, nephews and
other relatives. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that donations be made to
Cross Roads Church. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEWIS, Glenn A. Lewis
Glenn A. Lewis, age 86, died Friday (July 4, 2014) at his residence following an extended illness. He was a share cropper’s son
who didn’t come from royalty but has gone to be with royalty. He was saved many years ago. He was born in Pierce County but
resided most of his life in Ware County. He was a manager for Flowers Baking Company and a member of Hosanna Church of the
Lord Jesus Christ. He was a 32nd Degree Master Mason of the Scottish Rite. He was a son of the late Carlos William Lewis and
Roxie Dame Pierce. He is survived by his wife, Iva Lee Lewis, of Waycross; 1 son, Jeff (Gretta) Lewis, of Waycross; 1 daughter,
Barbara (John) Milano, of Jacksonville, FL; 3 grandchildren, Cuyler Lewis, of Waycross, Kel Kendrick, of Jacksonville, FL, and
Jennifer, of Michigan; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Marjorie (John) Phillips, of Cordele; and numerous nieces and nephews. A
funeral was held Sunday at Hosanna Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery.
LEWIS, Grady Darwin Lewis
Graveside Services for Grady Darwin Lewis will be Monday, September, 6, 2010 at Rosewood Cemetery in Barwick, GA. Mr.
Lewis passed away at his home in Pavo, GA September 4, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Lewis was sixty-nine years
old. He was born May 12, 1941 in Pavo to the late Grady Lewis and Mary Ragan Lewis. He moved to Ocala, FL at age eighteen to
work with thoroughbred race horses. Mr. Lewis met and later married Shirley Beatty of Thomasville on December 19, 1986. He
was a meat cutter with Winn-Dixie and later retired from Production Antiodizing in Adel, Georgia. He was a Freewill Baptist by
faith. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Y. Lewis of Pavo, stepson, Jeff Beatty and wife Aimee of Mobile, AL, a sister, Louise
Sapp of Morvin, a brother, Darrell Lewis of Woodville, FL, three step-grandchildren, all of whom he dearly loved. He was
preceded in death by a step-son, Tim Beatty.
LEWIS, Harlan Leroy Lewis Sr.
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 19 April 2016)
Harlan Leroy Lewis Sr., age 81, passed away on April 19, 2016 in Perry, FL. Harlan was born February 14, 1935 in St. Louis, MO
to Charles Arthur Lewis and Annie Hughes Lewis. Mr. Lewis was of the Baptist faith and was a member of New Beginnings
Baptist Church of Tallahassee. Harlan was longtime truck driver. He was a jack of all trades. He liked to rodeo, and was member
of ABATE (American Bikers Aiming for Total Education). Harlan like to play country music and sing gospel songs.Harlan was
preceded in death by his parents Charles Arthur Lewis and Annie Hughes Lewis, 3 brothers Troy James Lewis, Charles Lewis,
and Norman Lewis. Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mrs. Alta Lewis; children Harlan Leroy Lewis, Jr., Anita Louise
(Walter) Zeiglar, Sylvia Mae Lewis, Mary-Margaret Lorene York, Samantha Jo Lewis (Michael Lee) Willis, and Serena Lynn Lewis
Ward; 18 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren; as a well as a host of nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on
Sunday, May 1, 2016 at New Beginnings Baptist Church. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of
Perry.
LEWIS, Henry Calvin Lewis, Jr.
(Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida July 26, 2012)
Madison: Henry Calvin Lewis, Jr. age 85, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Lake Park of Madison. Funeral services will be
Sunday, July 29, 2012 at New Home Baptist Church with burial at San Pedro Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the
service from 2:00 – 3:00 PM at the church. He was born and raised in Eridu and went to school in Greenville. He was a life–long
resident of Madison County. He loved hunting and fishing. He married Kathleen Bass on November 6, 1951 and worked for
Messer Motor Company, Cantey Motor Company and Monticello Ford Company. He also sold insurance for Gulf Life Insurance
Company and was a farmer. He is survived by his wife: Kathleen Bass Lewis of Madison; 2 daughters: Gwendolyn Kay Lewis
Conant of Mt. Vernon, GA and Pamela Mae Lewis Mirra of Lake Mary, FL; 3 grandchildren: Jessica Stipe of Dallas, TX, Brooks
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Lewis Conant of Mt. Vernon, GA and Nicholas Mirra of Lake Mary, FL and many nieces and nephews. Beggs Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements. 850-973-2258
LEWIS, Howard Lewis, Jr.
(Abstracted from information received from June Spear 20 March, 2015)
The Reverend Howard Lewis, Jr., age 48, of Powder Springs, GA passed unexpectedly in Atlanta, GA on Tuesday, March 10,
2015. Funeral services are Saturday at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Madison, FL. Interment will follow in the Church
Cemetery. A native of Madison, Reverend Howard was a 1984 graduate of Madison County High School. He was also a graduate
of Tampa College and had been a retail manager for Radio Shack, CopUSA and Fedex Copies. For the past year, he had been the
pastor of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church, Kennesaw, GA. He is survived by his loving wife, Gwendolyn Siplin Lewis; children,
Megan and Justin Lewis; mother, Betty Brown Lewis; brothers, Harold and Keith (Maria) Lewis; father-and-mother-in-law,
George and Alberta Lamar Siplin; brother-in-law, Darrin Alexander, Sr.; and a host of other loving relatives. He was
predeceased by his father, Reverend Howard Lewis, Sr., and his sister, Angela Lewis Alexander. Tillman of Monticello is handling
the arrangements.
LEWIS, James Selvin Lewis
James Selvin Lewis, age 64, of Perry, FL, passed away June 17, 2015, at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee
following an extended illness. James was born December 3, 1950 in Valdosta, GA, to James Henry Lewis and the former Beulah
Joyce Nichols. James was a graduate of Jefferson County High School and worked as a technician for Leon County Public
Library for 27 years. In his spare time he enjoyed watching Star Trek, playing video games, going to movies, and working on his
computer. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Henry Lewis and Beulah Joyce Nichols Lewis, a brother, Kenneth
Lewis, and 2 sisters, Debbie Harrell and Marie Hutto. Mr. Lewis is survived by a brother, Charles Richard (Marsha) Lewis of
Perry, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Graveside funeral services will be at Beth Page Cemetery on
Saturday, June 20, 2015 in Wacissa. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
LEWIS, Katherine Delli Lewis
Mrs. Katherine Delli Lewis, age 71, of Jacksonville, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Coffee Regional Medical
Center. Mrs. Lewis was born on November 23, 1939 to the late Frank Jack and Ada Mae Davenport McCarty in Blue Ridge. She
was a member of the Church of Christ in Douglas and was a retired bookkeeper. Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her
husband, Samuel Oren Lewis; and sons, Samuel Oren Lewis, Jr. and Frank Byron Lewis. Survivors include 1 daughter, Paula (Jim)
Boone of Jacksonville; 1 son, Edgar Allen Poe Lewis of Augusta; 1 sister, Emma Anderson of Lenoir City, TN; grandchildren,
Samuel (Holle) O. Lewis III, William Bryon (Lynn) Lewis, Amanda Nicole (Johnny) Loden, Paula Ashley Boone, Montana Marie
Lewis, Justice Lewis, Star Lewis and Sky Lewis; great grandchildren, Samuel O. Lewis IV, Wesley Alton Lewis and Marlie Ann
Lewis; 1 niece, Susan King; 1 nephew, Hugh Anderson, Sr.; 1 stepson, Deen (Dara) Clark; and 1 aunt, Gaynelle Lord of Duluth.
Funeral services were Friday, June 24, 2011 at Sims Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Douglas City Cemetery. Sims
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEWIS, Katherine Howze Lewis
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA November 1, 2014)
Katherine (Kathy) Howze Lewis, age 52, of Barney passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014 from injuries sustained in an
automobile accident. She was born July 9, 1962 in Adel, GA to Laqueta Shiflett Howze and the late Roy Howze. She was a
member of Westside Baptist Church in Adel. Along with her father, Kathy is preceded in death by a brother, Mike Howze.
Survivors include her husband Rick Lewis of Barney, GA; 2 daughters & sons-in-law, Jessica Lewis (Tony Jr.) Garcia of Hahira,
GA; Elisha (Stephen) Abbott of Barney, GA; her mother Laqueta Howze of Hahira, GA; 2 granddaughters Cali Garcia, Ella
Abbott; her grandmother, Monzell Shiflett of Adel, GA; 2 brothers & sisters-in-law Keith (Diane) Howze of Hahira, GA; Phil Sr.
(Dare) Howze of Valdosta, GA; and numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November 5, 2014 in
Westside Baptist Church of Adel. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the
family.
LEWIS, Kayden Elijah Lewis
Infant Kayden Elijah Lewis passed away Monday (Oct. 12, 2015) at Mayo Health System in Waycross. Survivors include his
parents, Breanna Symone Strickland and Noel Marquise Lewis of Mershon; his maternal grandparents, Mandy Strickland and
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Jacob Ramirez of Mershon; his paternal grandmother, Robyn McKee, of Waycross; his aunts, Alaina Strickland of Mershon,
Ashley Collins of Blackshear, Tasha Lewis of Atlanta, and Cheyenne Green of New York; his uncles, J.J. Mackey of Patterson,
and Vincent Lewis and Marquise Lewis, both of New York; and several cousins and other relatives. A graveside service for
Kayden will be Monday in the Foster Cemetery in Offerman. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEWIS, Lee Lewis
Mr. Lee Lewis, age 55, prominent citizen of Greenville, died at his home there last Friday morning following a prolonged illness.
Funeral services were held Sunday in the First Baptist Church. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery. On December 14,
1913, he married the former Miss Lottie Willis of Madison County. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lee Lewis, of Greenville; four
sons, Willie H. Lewis, of Stewart (THIS IS HOW THE TOWN IS SPELLED IN THE OBITUARY), Aaron, Marvin and Woodrow,
of Greenville, two daughters, Mrs. U. L. Harley, of Chiefland and Miss Hattie Ann Lewis; and one sister, Mrs. W. L. Bond, of
Greenville and four grandchildren.
LEWIS, Lola Grubbs Lewis
Mrs. Lola Grubbs Lewis, age 97, died Saturday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. J. Porter, in Greenville. She was a
native of Jefferson County but had spent most of her life in Greenville. She was one of Madison County’s oldest citizens and
was highly regarded by a large number of relatives and friend who regret her passing. Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Porter
and Mrs. F. L. Davis, both of Greenville; Mrs. L. B. Hatcher, of Barwick, GA; Mrs. J. E. Moore, of Leesburg; Mrs. Powell S. Smith,
of Brooksville; and Mrs. W. T. Skipper, of Naples; one son, J. B. Lewis, of Atlanta; nineteen grandchildren; thirty-five greatgrandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Services were held Monday in the Greenville Baptist Church with burial in
Bishop Cemetery in Jefferson County.
LEWIS, Margery Strickland Lewis
Margery Strickland Lewis, age 85, of Waycross, died Saturday (May 21, 2016) at Baptist Village after an extended illness. She
was born in Waycross to the late Dellie Foster Strickland and Azeal Grover Strickland and lived here all of her life. She worked
at Lott Real Estate and Insurance and later she and her husband operated Lewis Acoustical Company for many years. She was a
member of Sweetwater Baptist Church and the Adult Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her husband, G.W. Lewis, two sisters, Juanita Waters and Gwendolyn Poirrier, sisters-in-law, Willie Mae Flanders and
Louise McDaniel, and a niece, Angie Hester. Survivors include a niece, Pamela Poirrier Rudick (late husband, Gary), of Waycross;
nephew, Philip Eugene (Sherrie) Poirrier of Woodstock, and Jimmy (Taffee) Waters of Marietta; several great-nieces, nephews
and other relatives. A graveside service will be Tuesday at Greenlawn Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
LEWIS, Martha Melinda Lewis
Martha Melinda Lewis, age 52, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Shands at University of Florida. She was born in
Tampa, FL, and was the daughter of Jesse Elmore Gaskins and Mary Anna Gaskins. Coming from South Carolina she had lived in
Mayo for the past 3 months. She worked as a Restaurant Cook. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, yard sales and flea markets.
Survived by her husband, James Lewis of Hartsville, SC, (2) sons; Joe Gaskins of Perry, FL, Chad Elmore of Mayo, FL, (3)
daughters; Lena Floyd of Live Oak, FL, Melinda Gaskin of Mayo, FL, Sonja Tallman of Hartsville, SC, (3) brothers; James Elmore
of Port Mayka, FL, Floyd Elmore of Mayo, FL, Mike Elmore of Palm City, FL, (6) Darlene Richardson of Mayo, FL, Brenda Fillyaw
of Mayo, FL, Diane Debenbittow of Stuart, FL, Betty Toler, Alice Sippers and Suzie Hickman, all of Okeechobee, FL, numerous
grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel on
Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery.
LEWIS, Nell Lewis
Nell Lewis, age 82, died suddenly Sunday (Jan. 24, 2016) at her residence. She was a native of Surrency who resided in
Waycross since 1965. She was formerly employed by King Edward Cigar Factory, Waycross Sportswear, A&F Sportswear and
Waycross Molding. Her last employment was escorting mobile homes, which she truly enjoyed. She was the daughter of the late
Gurney Murray and Nancy Elizabeth Dykes Overstreet. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Eugene Moore,
her second husband, Robert Earl Lewis, one daughter, Barbara Kay Moore, and one brother, John E. Murray. Survivors include 6
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children, Gene Moore (late wife, Deloris) of Waycross, Jimmie (Martha Jo) Moore, of Lattis, SC, Janet (Tim) King of Dixie
Union, Doodle (David) Watkins of Blackshear, Carl (Suzy) Moore of Waycross, and Donna (Randy) Watkins of Bristol; 15
grandchildren, Johnny E. Moore, Gregory L. Moore, Shelly Thornton, Steve Moore, Carrie Ann Brigman, Beth Sweat, Dan King,
Robby Watkins, Brandie Morris, Jay Moore, Caity Barber, Cassie Moore, Peyton Moore, A.J. Moore and Todd Taylor; 21 greatgrandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 1 sister, Nadine Prescott, of Henderson, TX; 1 brother, Jan Overstreet, of Tyler, TX;
and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Thursday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Hephzibah
Cemetery in Dixie Union.
LEWIS, Nora Lewis
Nora M. Mizell Guy Lewis, 67, of Waycross, died Friday (Oct. 21, 2005) morning at Clinch Health Care in Homerville after a
lengthy illness. She was a native of Waycross and lived most of her life in Ware and Pierce counties. She was the daughter of
the late Alexander Mizell and Nora Lee Williams Mizell. She was retired from Satilla Regional Medical Center central supplies
department and was of the Primitive Baptist faith. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde
Lewis. She is survived by two sons, Jeremy Guy (wife Judy Dubberly) and Donald Wayne Guy, both of Pierce County; two stepsons, C.L. Lewis (wife Carol Lynn) and Daniel Lewis, both of Brantley County; two step-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews
and other relatives. A graveside service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends
Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com
Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEWIS, Nora Mae Lewis
A graveside service for Nora Mae Lewis was held Monday morning at Greenlawn Cemetery with Elder Reavis Hickox officiating.
Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LEWIS, Norman Eugene Lewis
Norman Eugene Lewis, age 13, died Sunday in Thomasville, GA. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Grady Lewis, of Eridu. Young
Lewis was a student of Greenville High School and a member of the High School Band. Survivors besides his parents are one
brother, Ruben Henry Lewis, of Eridu; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Lewis, of Eridu; and Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Hamrick, of
Greenville and the following uncles and aunts, Colin, Alton and Charley Lewis, all of Eridu; Henry of Madison; R. S. Hamrick, of
Tallahassee; Jay of Greenville; Mrs. Hoyt Sevor, of Lamont; Mrs. Nellara McLeod, of Shady Grove; Mrs. Vera Cone; Reba and
LaVaughn Hamrick, all of Greenville; Mrs. Edna Earl Williamson, of Lee; and Mrs. Genevieve Crawford, of Jacksonville. Funeral
services were held Monday in the Eridu Baptist Church with interment in the Eridu Cemetery.
LEWIS, Odis P. Lewis
Odis P. Lewis, 78, of Raybon, died Saturday night (Nov. 17, 2007) at his residence, following a long illness. A Brantley County
native, he was the son of John William and Rosabelle Harris Lewis. He was a welder and he worked at BMW in Brunswick before
retiring. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Lora "Toots" Morgan, Reba Mincey and Versie Roberson; three brothers,
Jerome Lewis, Spencer "Bunt" Lewis and Joe Lewis. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Yvonne Mobley Lewis, of
Raybon; a daughter and son-in-law, Rosa and Steve Raettig, of Graveland, Fla.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Allen Lewis, of
Hortense, and Gerald and Mary Lewis, of Nahunta; seven grandchildren, Alex Raettig, Tyler Raettig, Traci, Amanda and Clifton
Lewis, Don and Sharon Edenfield and Carla George; one great-grandson, Mason Edenfield; one brother and sister-in-law,
Quitman and Estelle Lewis, of Brunswick; also several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be this evening starting
at 6 at Chambless-Frye Funeral Home in Nahunta. A funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 at the funeral home chapel with
the Rev. Leon Wilson and the Rev. Bruce Dean officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot at Rob Lewis Cemetery in Raybon.
Pallbearers will be Don Edenfield, Alex Raettig, Tyler Raettig, Matt Lewis, Richard Thornton, Gary Manning, James Brockington
and Jeff Lewis. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.chamblessfryefh.com.
LEWIS, Ora Lee Corbitt Lewis
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, April 15, 2009)
Ora Lee Corbitt Lewis, 97, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at her son's home in Lake City, SC. She had resided in South Carolina
since 1992. She was born on August 6, 1911, to Jack and Georgeann Guest Corbitt. She was a homemaker, cafeteria worker and
avid fisher. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lester; two sons, Garth and Gene; grandson, Blake; three sisters, Matilda,
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Cleo, and Becky. Survivors include a daughter, Ona Herring (Jack) of Clewiston, FL; three sons, Kenneth (Sue) Lewis of
Clewiston, Ronnie (Terry) Lewis of Moncks Corner, SC, and Donald (Kathy) Lewis of Lake City, SC; two daughters-in-law, Betty
(Garth) of Belle Glade, FL, and Carol (Gene) of Valdosta; one sister, Frankie Cook of Nashville, GA; 17 grandchildren; 40 greatgrandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. She loved her family dearly.
Services were held Friday, April 10, 2009, at Roundtree Funeral Home. Interment followed at Arabia Cemetery. Floyd Funeral
Homes of Olanta served the Lewis family in South Carolina. Roundtree Funeral Home of Homerville served the Lewis family
locally.
LEWIS, Mrs. R. W. Lewis
Mrs. R. W. Lewis, age 72, passed away suddenly Wednesday at her home here. She had been in failing health for some years.
Mrs. Lewis was born in Valdosta, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Ashley Hammond. She had lived most of her life in
Macon and had been a resident of Madison for the past thirteen years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. R. O. Latham, of
Madison. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LEWIS, Ronald Duane Lewis
Ronald Duane “Ron” Lewis, age 46, of Bryson City, NC, passed away Saturday (Dec. 5, 2015) at the Missions Hospital in Asheville,
NC, following a lengthy illness. He is survived by 1 son, Dillan Duane Lewis; his parents, Bob and Glenda H. Lewis, all of Bryson
City, NC; 1 brother, Randall (Vicky) Lewis Sr., of Marietta; 1 sister, Deena L. (Jeff) Luttrull of Norfolk, VA; 1 niece, Kimberly
(Dan) Rotta; 3 nephews, Wesley Luttrull, Randall (Logan) Lewis Jr., Robby (Cecily) Lewis; 3 great-nieces; 2 great-nephews; and
numerous other relatives including his aunt, Jan Thrift of Waycross. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, Oct. 17, 1969, and was of
the Baptist faith. He graduated from the Edward White High School of Jacksonville in 1987 and received his bachelor of
education degree from The University of North Florida. He had been residing in Bryson City, NC, for approximately eight years.
Long House Funeral Home of Cherokee, NC, is in charge of professional services. Memorialization will be by cremation. A
memorial service will be held at a later date.
LEWIS, Roosevelt Lewis
Roosevelt Lewis, colored boy about thirteen years old was drowned last Saturday afternoon in the Sharp Pond near the
Seaboard Railroad in Southwest Madison. His parents, Rev. W. S. Lewis, Pastor of Damascus Church, and wife, had been out of
town, and when they came home, looked for the boy. They found his bicycle and clothes at the pond. Other boys had been with
him in the pond, but became frightened when he disappeared under the water. Work of searching for the boy began at once,
but it was not until around eleven o’clock that night that the body was found. Funeral services were held Wednesday at
Tallahassee.
LEWIS, Ruby Virginia Lewis
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, February 4, 2009)
Mrs. Ruby Virginia Lewis, 88, passed away January 9, 2009. Mrs. Lewis was born on June 13, 1920 to the late John and Bessie
Stale in Gantt, AL. In the early 1940's she moved to Port St. Joe, FL. She was a caregiver for Gulf County ARC for many years.
She later moved to Homerville until her health failed. She loved fishing, cooking, sewing, laughing, talking on the phone,
entertaining friends and really loved and enjoyed her family. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, husband
Felton Lewis, Sr., daughter, Brenda Jackson, son, Felton Lewis, Jr., and granddaughter Sheretta Thomas. Survivors include a
son, Jammie Holley (Linda) of Bronx, NY; daughter, Alma Thomas of Port St. Joe, FL; one adoptive daughter, Katherine Jackson
(Kent) of Milton, FL; eight granddaughters, Donna Jenkins (Dennis), Paula Coachman, Kimberly Jackson, Latoya Jefferson,
Tarnema Thomas, Latrina McNeal, Wynta Holley and Jennifer Holley; two grandsons, Lorenzo Holley and Jammie Holley; four
sisters, Louise White of Niagara Falls, NY, Iola Bryant and Lucy Gardner of Andalusia, AL, Lilly Borders of Gantt, AL; two
brothers, Dempsey Staley, Douglas Staley both of Gantt, AL; 21 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren, and
one goddaughter, Patricia Williams; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A funeral service was held Saturday, January 17, 2009,
from New Bethel A.M.E. Church in Port St. Joe. Interment was in Forest Hill Cemetery in Port St. Joe. Comforter Funeral Home
of Port St. Joe served the Lewis family.
LEWIS, Stella Gwen Lewis
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VALDOSTA — Stella Gwen Lewis, age 79, of Valdosta, passed away Sunday (Aug. 24, 2014) at Langdale Hospice House. She was
born Dec. 24, 1934 in Midville. She retired from South Georgia Medical Center after working as a nurse in the operating room
for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was a member of the choir. A loving wife, mother and “Mimi,” she
greatly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed fishing, golfing, finding shark’s teeth at the beach, staying
at Fernandina Beach, gardening and her dogs, but most of all, she enjoyed doing for others. She was past president of her
Sunday school class at church and past president of the Ladies Golf Association at Stone Creek. She is survived by her husband
of 58 years, Wallace A. Lewis, of Valdosta; 2 daughters, Lynn Lewis (Keith) Trumm, of Hahira, and LuAnne Lewis Jordan, of
Statesboro; 4 grandchildren, Dr. Zackary (Rebekah) Bentley, of Statesboro, Jesse Bentley, of Savannah, Kathryn Bentley, of
Valdosta, and Spencer Jordan, of Statesboro; 1 great-granddaughter, Bella Bentley, of Jackson, MS; and 2 sisters-in-law, Anne
Jackson, of Folkston, and Ethel Gould, of Tallahassee, FL. She was preceded in death by her father, Taft Walea, her mother,
Ruth Walea Engram, and her step-father, Ralph W. Engram. The funeral will be Tuesday in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral
Home. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery, Waycross. In lieu of flowers, everyone is asked consider a memorial donation
to the Langdale Hospice House, 2263 Pineview Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602. Arrangements are with Carson McLane Funeral Home,
Valdosta.
LEWIS, Ted William Lewis Sr.
A celebration of life service for Ted William Lewis Sr., age 71, of Wartrace, will be Tuesday at First Baptist Church. He passed
from this life Sunday (May 15, 2016) at his home surrounded by his family. Born Dec. 16, 1944, in Hazlehurst, he was the son of
the late A.C. Lewis Jr. and the late Sarepta Annie Stone Lewis. Among many things, he was a retiree of CSX as a railroad
machinist, farmer, counselor, writer, small business owner, missionary, board member of Women of Grace, founder of
Celebration of Life Ministries, member of the Walking Horse Owners Association, life member of TWHBEA, founding board
member of the Yonkofa Project and member of First Baptist Church. He was the patriarch of his family, a loving husband and
father, a good friend and greatest of all, he was “Papa.” Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Ann Morris Lewis; children, Ted
W. Lewis Jr., of Georgia, Jessica (Warren) Stinson Wells of Murfreesboro, TN, Emily Stinson of Shelbyville, TN; grandson,
Walker Jackson Wells; brothers, Jack (Mary Ann) Lewis of Virginia, Austin Lewis of Georgia and sisters, Dorothy L. Watkins of
North Carolina, Kathy (Gerald) Rigdon of Georgia, and Patty (Andrew) Pennington of Virginia. Memorial donations may be made to
the Ted W. Lewis Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund at Traders Bank, P.O. Box 806, Shelbyville, TN 37160. Doak-Howell Funeral
Home, of Shelbyville, is serving the family.
LEWIS, Troy Lewis Jr.
Troy “Pete” Lewis Jr. was called home to rest Sunday (Feb. 16, 2014) after an extended illness. He was born May 15, 1940, to
Emma King and Troy Lewis Sr. in Cleveland, OH, where he attended school. He moved to Waycross in the early 1970’s and was
employed with CSX from which he retired in 2002. He leaves to mourn a wife, Rena Hargrove Lewis; 7 children, the Troy Lewis
III, of Cleveland, OH, Latoya Armstrong, Nicole Lewis, Curt White, of Waycross, Lerrick Baker, of Valdosta, Alitra James, of
Atlanta, and Daniel Muchison, Silverdale, WA, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Lewis.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Perry Brothers Funeral Home.
LEWIS, Wash Lewis
Wash Lewis, age 77, passed away at his home January 6, 1972. He was born in Jefferson County, the son of the late Mr. Andrew
Lewis and Mary Gallon Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Lewis of Madison; 1 daughter, Mrs. Mamie Ross of Madison;
1 son, Mr. K. Thone Lewis of Miami; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at New Bethel
Methodist Church in Jefferson County, FL. Beggs Horry Street Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
LEWIS, Wayne Jackson Lewis
Wayne Jackson Lewis of Myrtle Beach, SC, died Saturday (Nov. 14, 2015) at his home with family by his side. Born Oct. 2, 1940,
in Nahunta, he graduated from the Thornwell School in Clinton, SC, and Clemson University. He served as a United States Army
captain and Armored Calvary Company commander in the Americal Division during the Vietnam War. During his military service,
he was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor Device and Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart and the Vietnamese Cross of
Gallantry with Gold Star. He was the son of Theodore Henry Lewis and Myrtis Idel Rowell Lewis. He was preceded in death by
brothers Ralph, Grady and Kenneth Lewis. He is survived by his brother Theodore (Dennis) Lewis of Atlanta. His family includes
his former wife, Mary Lewis of Prosperity, SC; 1 daughter, Katherine Lewis Roll and grandsons, John and Philip Roll of
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Centreville, VA; son, Richard (Katie) Lewis of Myrtle Beach, SC, and son, Robert Lewis of Columbia, SC. In recognition of his
support of endeavors that support families and communities, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to
support the ongoing maintenance of the Rob Lewis Cemetery in Nahunta. Donations may be sent to 3474 Oak Grove Road,
Nahunta, GA 31553, in the care of “Rob Lewis Cemetery Association.” A graveside service will be Tuesday (Nov. 24, 2015) in Rob
Lewis Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LEWIS, William Lewis
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 20 May 2016)
William "Bill" Lewis, age 68, of St. Mary's, GA passed away Friday, May 20, 2016 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. He was born on
December 2, 1947 in Nashville, GA to the late Herbert Grady Lewis and Marilyn Tullis. He served as a police officer in Nashville,
Ray City and St. Mary's, GA Police Department. He loved Law Enforcement and enjoyed every day on the job. Survivors include
his wife, Sarah Lewis of St Mary's, GA; brother & sister-in-law, John & Melissa Lewis of Stuart, FL; sister & brother-in-law,
Georgianna & Michael Hudson, Plainville, CT, Aunt, Doris Mathis of Lakeland, GA; 2 nieces and a number of cousins. Funeral
service will be Sunday, May 22, 2016 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Poplar Springs
Cemetery.
LEWIS, William Adolph Lewis
William Adolph Lewis, age 51, died at the W. T. Edwards Hospital at Tallahassee Monday Mary 24 th after an extended illness.
Mr. Lewis was originally from Atlanta. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Lola Grubbs, of Atlanta; one brother, J. B. Lewis, also of
Atlanta; and six sisters, Mrs. Lee Davis and Mrs. A. L. Porter, both of Greenville, Mrs. Kate Hatchet, of Barwick, GA; Mrs.
Hattie Powell, of Tampa; Mrs. Dolly Moore, of Leesburg; and Mrs. Mildred Skipper, of Naples, FL. Graveside services were held
Tuesday, May 25th at the Bishop Cemetery in Jefferson County.
LEWIS, William Carroll Lewis
NAHUNTA — William Carroll “Honky Tonk” Lewis, age 64, of Nahunta, passed away Friday (July 24, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health
System in Waycross after a brief illness. Born in Raybon, his parents were the late Ulice Spencer Lewis and Vera Evelyn Mobley
Lewis.
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Carroll was a member of Little Creek Baptist Church in Jesup. He worked many years as a carpenter for Neal Moon Contractors
and served in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing and loved to work with flowers. Survivors include his wife, Donna
Lewis of Blackshear; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Shane (Evamarie) Griffin of California; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Crystal Joyner
(Daniel) Simpson of Blackshear; 7 grandchildren, Isaac Simpson, Zack Simpson, Thomas Carl Hope, Steven, Justin, Robert, and
Zachariah Griffin; his step-mother, Bonnell Lewis of Jesup; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Elaine Thornton of Nahunta, Dianne
(Wayne) Manning of Jesup; 1 aunt, Yvonne Lewis of Raybon; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be
Sunday at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Burial will follow in Rob Lewis Cemetery.
LIBBY, Seiko Sugino Libby
Seiko Sugino Libby, age 77 of Nashville, GA passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 at her residence. She was born in FukuokeKen, Japan on April 20, 1935 to the late Shigeo and Fusana (Ariyaki) Sugino. She was a retired florist and attended St.
Barnabas Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tech. Sgt. Clifton Stanley Libby. Her
survivors include her mother-in-Law, Edith Libby of Wingham, ME; adopted Family: Ailon Browning of Nashville, GA; Margaret
(Peggy) McCloskey of Nashville, GA; Janice & Rick Fennell and family of Nashville, GA; Bonnie & Scott Clark and family of
Nashville, GA; Donald & Kathie McCloskey of Ocean Ridge, FL; and several loyal friends, caregivers, & extended family members.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 13, 2013 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in
Riverview Memorial Gardens in Valdosta, GA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Hospice LLC, 101 Northside
Drive, Valdosta, GA., 31602. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the family.
LIDDELL, Ann McMullen Liddell
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, January 19, 2015)
Ann McMullen Liddell was a native of Madison County and the daughter of D.G. and Cora McMullen (both deceased). Ann died on
January 14, (her mother’s birthday), in Scottsdale, AZ. She leaves her husband of 49 years, Dennis, and her sister, Iris
McMullen McDougal and several nieces and nephews, to mourn her passing. Friends in Scottsdale will gather on January 23rd to
remember and honor her life. No formal services will be held.
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LIDE, David Max Lide
David Max Lide, 87, of Waycross, died peacefully Saturday afternoon (Oct. 11, 2008) at Satilla Regional Medical Center
surrounded by his family and pastors, after a brief illness. He was born in Waycross to the late James Roy and Ellen Lott Lide.
He served his country during WWII in the United States Air Force as a radio operator and retired with the rank of master
sergeant. He continued to serve his country in the Air Force Reserve where he was assigned to Hunter Air Force Base in
Savannah for another 15 years. He then helped organize the Georgia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol in Waycross. In all, he 45 years
of service to his country. He owned Precision Radio from 1939 until 1986. He was presently volunteering at the information desk
at the Ware County Courthouse and worked as a bailiff for the Ware County Sheriff's Department. He was a lifelong member
of Trinity United Methodist Church where he helped build the new sanctuary in the 1950' s. He was a member and teacher of
the Big Brother's Sunday School Class and served on the television ministry of the church. He was also a member of the
Okefenokee Lions Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, James Roy Lide Jr. Survivors
include two daughters, Susan Raney (husband Wint), of Hoboken, Gail McQuaig (husband Ken), of Waycross; two grandchildren,
Stacy Dowling (husband Blake), of Hoboken, Travis Brian McQuaig, of Canton; three great-grandchildren, Zach and Jenna
Dowling, Travis Mc-Quaig; and Huey, beloved feline; nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Tuesday morning
at 11 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Entombment will follow in Greenlawn Mausoleum. The family will receive friends this
evening from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. The family requests Big Brothers Sunday School Class, Ware County Sheriff's
Department bailiffs and Okefenokee Lions Club members to serve as honorary pallbearers and should meet at the church by
10:40 a.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Big Brother's Sunday School Class Radio Ministry, 1005 Church
St., Waycross, Ga. 31501. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in
A funeral for David Max Lide was held Tuesday morning at Trinity United Methodist Church. Interment was in Greenlawn
Mausoleum. Pallbearers were Larry Barber, Waylon Carter, Jim Thomas, Greg Smith, Ty Etheridge and Bill Smith. Honorary
pallbearers were the Big Brothers, Ware County bailiffs and Okefenokee Lions Club. Military rites were performed by the
Moody Air Force honor guard team from Valdosta. Miles-Odum Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LIEUPO, James Donald Lieupo, Sr.,
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, July 29, 2009)
Mr. James Donald Lieupo, Sr., 83, passed away Monday, July 20, 2009, at his residence. Mr. Lieupo was born May 12, 1926, in
Clinch County, to the late Daniel Murphy Lieupo and Maude Dickerson Lieupo. He was a self-employed truck driver, a member of
the Homerville Free Will Baptist Church, and a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Lieupo was
preceded in death by two great-grandchildren, John Wesley Lieupo and Millie Lieupo; and a brother, Charles Lieupo. Survivors
are his wife of 59 years, Trudie Janette Grantham Lieupo of Homerville; two daughters, Bonnie Gail Lieupo, and Donna Ruth
Lieupo, both of Homerville; three sons, James Donald Lieupo, Jr., Charlie Ronald Lieupo, and John Russell Lieupo, all of
Homerville; one brother, Philip N. Lieupo of Leesburg, GA; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several other
relatives. Graveside Services for Mr. Lieupo were held Thursday, July 23, 2009, in the Pine Forest Cemetery. Active pallbearers
were grandsons, Dustin Lieupo, Jonathan Lieupo, Joseph Lieupo, Rusty Lieupo, Scott Lieupo, and Eddie Thompkins.
LIEUPO, Trudie Janette Grantham Lieupo
Mrs. Trudie Janette Grantham “Granny” Lieupo, 85, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Lieupo was born
February 18, 1928 in Berrien County, GA to the late Charlie E. Grantham and Vietta Tucker Grantham and had lived all in Clinch
County most of her life. She was retired from BWay Corporation and was a member of the Homerville Free Will Baptist Church.
She loved to be outside working in her yard. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Donald Lieupo, Sr., two
brothers: Carroll E. Grantham and Walter E. Grantham; one great-grandson, John Wesley Lieupo and one great-granddaughter,
Millie Claire Lieupo. Survivors are her children, Donnie Lieupo and special friend Mavis Trowell, Ronnie Lieupo and wife Claudia,
Bonnie Gail Lieupo, Donna Ruth Lieupo and Russell Lieupo and special friend, Lisa Green, all of Homerville; six grandchildren,
Scott and Natasha Lieupo, Jonathan and Miranda Lieupo, Jackie and Eddie Tompkins, Rusty and Teresa Lieupo, Dustin Lieupo and
Joseph Lieupo Porter; 11 great-grandchildren; and a number of other nieces, nephews and other relatives. Graveside services
for Mrs. Lieupo were held Sunday, May 12, 2013 in the Pine Forest Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Scott Lieupo, Austin
Lieupo, Jonathan Lieupo, Rusty Lieupo, Dustin Lieupo, and Joseph Lieupo Porter. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
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LIGHT, Terry Leroy Light, Sr
Terry Leroy Light, Sr., age 63, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Doctors Memorial Hospital. He was born in
Wadsworth, Ohio and was the son of the late Andrew Light and Betty Oliver Light. Coming from Ohio he had lived in Perry for
the past 30 years. Mr. Light was a mechanic and a jack of all trades. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Charlotte Light, of Perry,
(2) sons; Terry Light Jr., of Perry, FL, and Frankie Edward Light of Morgantown, WV, a daughter; June Louise Light of Perry,
FL, a sister-in-law; Pat Withrow of Perry, Fl, (8) grandchildren, (6) great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. A
Memorial Service will be held at the Word of Truth Tabernacle on Tuesday, March 23, 2010.
LIGHTFOOT, Robert Charles Lightfoot
Dr. Robert Charles Lightfoot, age 60, died Thursday (Feb. 18, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System following an extended illness.
He was born in Gladwin, MI, the son of the late Billy W. Lightfoot and Geraldine O. Smith Lightfoot. He was the first son in a
career army family, so he spent many years traveling to Michigan, South Carolina, Munich, Germany, Brooklyn, NY, and finally to
Tifton, GA. He arrived there for the eighth grade. He graduated as the 1973 STAR Student of Tift County High. He worked at
Kmart and as an orderly at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta while he was in college at Valdosta State. His degrees
went as follows:
1981 B.A. Sociology-Anthropology, Valdosta State College; 1994 M.S. Sociology-Anthropology, Valdosta State University; and
2007 Ph.D. Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida State University. In 1994, he was inducted into the A.K.D. International
Sociology Honors Society. Dr. Lightfoot’s teaching history went as follows:
2005 — Instructor, Assistant then Associate Professor, Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, Waycross College; 19992005 Teaching Assistant and Assistant Internship Director, Florida State University, School of Criminology and Criminal
Justice; 1997-1999 Instructor, Sociology and Anthropology, Valdosta State University; 1997-1999 Instructor, Sociology and
Anthropology, Coastal Georgia Community College; 1997-1999 Instructor, Sociology and Anthropology, Troy State University,
Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base; and 1995-1997 Instructor, Sociology and Anthropology, Georgia Military College, King’s Bay
Naval Submarine Base. Dr. Lightfoot had numerous professional publications and two publications in the Journal of the British
Interstellar Society. He was a proud member of the Waycross Kiwanis Club and was president in 2009. He was a member of the
Society for Creative Anachronism, a medieval recreation organization, for more than 20 years, where he was known as Lord
Ernst von Nuremberg. He studied Judo for a number of years and achieved the rank of brown belt and was senior student at
the Jesup Judo Academy. His other hobbies and interests included salt water fishing, fresh water snorkeling, target shooting,
body building/weight lifting, attending science fiction conventions, writing, reading, armor making, researching military history
and stage magic. A favorite quote of his was, “the Lion is more sure of the Grace of God than is the Antelope.” He loved to learn
– and he never stopped learning and he loved to teach – no matter who or what. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Linda Kay
Williams Lightfoot of Waycross; 1 brother, Michael P. (Kathy) Lightfoot of Niceville, FL; 2 nieces, April Lightfoot of Crestview,
FL, and Stephanie (Dujunnea) Bland of Niceville, FL; a great-niece, Laila Lightfoot; and a great-nephew, Devan Lightfoot of
Crestview, FL; numerous cousins, aunts and other relatives. A memorial service will be Saturday (March 5) in the Music Funeral
Home Chapel. Memorialization will be by cremation.
LIGHTSEY, Christopher David Lightsey
Christopher David Lightsey, age 28, of Millwood, passed away in Homeland Sunday (April 20, 2014). He was born in Jacksonville,
FL, to Gladys Lee Fuller and the late Roy Wayne Lightsey Nov. 13, 1985. He was employed with Gilbraltar Construction and a
member of Homeland Pentecostal Church. Survivors include 2 daughters, Harley and Bralee Lightsey, of Folkston; his mother
and step-father, Gladys Lee and Michael Fuller, of Millwood; 4 brothers, Roy Lightsey Jr. (Buck), of Hilliard, FL, Joshua
Lightsey, of Macclenny, FL, Troy Lightsey and Mark Lightsey, both of Blackshear; 3 sisters, Sherry Allen, of Hilliard, FL,
Kimberly Thompson, of Folkston, Becky Frix, of Blackshear; a step-brother, Anthony Fuller, of Waycross; a step-sister, Anna
Wright, of Blackshear; 7 nieces; 10 nephews; and several other relatives. The funeral will be Thursday at Homeland Pentecostal
Church. Burial will follow in Millcreek Cemetery, Hilliard, FL. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home,
Folkston.
LIGHTSEY, Gary Lightsey
Gary Lightsey, age 54, of Adel, GA passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at his brother's residence in Barney, GA. He was
born on June 3, 1959 in Valdosta, GA. He owned and operated Lightsey Pest Control. He was of the Baptist faith. He was
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preceded in death by his parents, Captain C. L. and Shirley Griffin Lightsey. His survivors include, brothers and sisters-in-law,
Lee (Connie) Lightsey of Barney, GA; Freddy (Belinda) Lightsey of Valdosta, GA; Ricky Lightsey of Valdosta, GA; nieces &
nephews, Randy (Brandi) Lightsey of Hahira, GA; Brian (Nicole) Lightsey of Valdosta, GA; Ray (Kathy) Whatley of Jacksonville,
FL; Dean Lightsey of St. Petersburg, FL; Dave Lightsey of Athens, GA; Brett (Jessica) Maddocks of Columbus, GA; and
numerous great nieces & nephews. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music
Funeral Services. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the family.
LIGHTSEY, Waunell Lightsey
Waunell Lightsey, age 85, passed away Monday (Feb. 22, 2016). She was born May 7, 1930 in Willacoochee, daughter of the late
I.T. Gamble and the late Molly Fowler Gamble. She was a member of Screven Church of God. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Dewey Lightsey. Survivors include her 3 daughters, Jackie Dubberly of Hortense, Carolyn Robbins of Blackshear, and
Cheryl Lightsey of Odum; 1 sister, Jackie O’Quinn of Waycross; 5 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be
Thursday at Swain Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Zion Church of God Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may
be made to Hospice Satilla Hospice House, 811 Beacon St., Waycross, GA 31501.
LIGHTSEY, Willie Lightsey
Funeral services were held at Bishop Cemetery at Aucilla Tuesday afternoon for Mr. Willie Lightsey, who died at his home at
Greenville Monday morning following a long illness. Mr. Lightsey was a retired farmer and had lived in Jefferson and Madison
Counties most of his life. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Allie Jenkins Lightsey, of Greenville and one brother, John Lightsey, of
Aucilla. Wilkins Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LIKINS, John Allen Likins
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 31 July 2015)
Graveside services for John Allen Likins are Monday, Aug., 3, 2015, at Ochlocknee City Cemetery. Mr. Likins died Friday, July
31, 2015, at his residence. He was born July 11, 1930, in Lawrenceburg, KY, a son of the late Joseph Likins and Lillie Mae Burton
Likins. He was married on May 25, 1957, in Jeffersonville, IN, to Betty Ruth Likins, who preceded him in death on Feb. 20, 2014.
Mr. Likins was a self-employed truck driver and served in the U.S. Navy. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of American
Legion Post 265 in Ochlocknee. He is survived by daughters, Toni (Charles) Laslo of Savannah, Alesia (Mitch) Sampson of
Thomasville, Ramona Hurst, Donna Mae Lewis, both of Ochlocknee, Christie (Alan) Holt of Thomasville, Michele (Butch) Hudson
of Ochlocknee; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two foster grandchildren; 1 brother, Paul Likins of Lawrenceburg, KY;
and sisters, Colleen (Pat) Haney of Lexington, KY, Joan (Carol) Taylor of Lawrenceburg, KY. In addition to his parents and wife,
he was preceded in death by a son, Mark Likins; and siblings, Faye Likins, Bill Likins, and Morris Likins. Whiddon-Shiver Funeral
Home is handling the arrangements.
LILLIOTT, Martha Linton Lilliott
(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 3 November, 2014)
Martha “Joyce” Linton Lilliott, age 85 of Perry, FL, died November 3rd, 2014 at her residence. She was born June 16, 1929 in
Perry, FL to the late Edward R. Linton and Anna Thompson Linton McMillan. Joyce was a graduate of Taylor County High School
where she enjoyed cheerleading and was on the girls’ basketball team. She attended business school in Kentucky and spent her
career as a bookkeeper, working at both Perry Auto and Faircloth Ford. She loved to sew, work in the yard and was an excellent
cook and loving fulltime “Grama”. She was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Perry where she was a
Sunday school teacher and active in all children’s ministries. Mrs. Lilliott was preceded in death by her parents, also stepparents Ruth Linton and C.W. “Jim” McMillan, mother-in-law Mamie Jo Booth, her husband of 52 years: William S. “Bill” Lilliott,
Sr., son Jeff Blanton Lilliott, daughter Jody Lilliott Bundrick, grandson Eric Wayne Monk, sister: Kathryn L. Satterwhite,
sister-in-law: brother-in-law Jack Satterwhite, and Martha Jane Lilliott Jones. She was survived by her son William S. “Strip”
(Lauren) Lilliott, Jr. of Perry, FL, granddaughters Keri (Rob) Ponder of Ashburn, GA, Lauri (Earl) Ketring of Perry, Jade Lilliott
of Perry, Kaylea Lilliott and Caroline Lilliott also of Perry; 6 great grandchildren, step-sisters Marie M. (Wyatte) Osteen of
Mayo, FL., Doris M. (Wayne) Putnal of Perry, FL, close nephews and nieces Al and Beverly Satterwhite, Kathy Newell (Johnny),
Leigh Satterwhite and Shari Young all of Perry, FL, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held
at First United Methodist Church of Perry on Monday, November 10th, 2014. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be
made to the First United Methodist Church Choir Robe Fund, 302 N Jefferson St., Perry, FL 32347. All arrangements are
under the care of Beggs Funeral Home Perry Chapel.
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LINARES, Norma Jean Harrod Linares
Norma Jean Harrod Linares, age 73, of Ray City, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in South Georgia Medical
Center. She was born on October 28, 1939 in Ray City, GA to the late D. C. and Clara Jean Harrod. She was of the Christian
faith and a homemaker. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Salvador R. Linares, Jr. and a son,
Salvador "Buddy" Linares III. Her survivors include a son & daughter-in-law, Dave & Jane Linares (Owners of the Lighthouse
Grill) of Lakeland, GA; a son, Timothy Linares of Dunedin, FL; four brothers, Henry Harrod of Albany, GA; Jimmy Harrod and
Larry Harrod both of Ray City, GA; and Pixie Harrod of Nashville, GA; granddaughter, Stefani Linares of Ray City, GA; and
grandson, Michael Linares of Ray City, GA. Funeral Services will be Sunday, January 26, 2013 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music
Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Music Funeral Services. Graveside services will be
held in Tampa, FL. Music Funeral Services, Lakeland is serving the family.
LINCOLN, Sarah Swindell Lincoln
VALDOSTA - Sarah Swindell Lincoln, 81, of Valdosta died Saturday (Nov. 12, 2005) after a lengthy illness at her residence in
Langdale Place. She was born Oct. 11, 1924 in Long County, the fifth child of the late Eliza Mabel Parker and Erwin and Daniel
Swindell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard L. Lincoln. She was a resident of Valdosta for 47 years. She was a
member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, serving faithfully in the "Women in the Church." For many years she and her
dear friend and fellow church member, the late Rosa Strickland, ministered together to the elderly and the shut-ins. This
became a lifelong ministry. She was also a member of the Literary Guild and the Faculty Wives' Club of Valdosta State College.
In 1987 and 1988, after Mr. Lincoln retired from VSC, the Lincolns served in mission work in Mandeville, Jamaica through the
Caribbean Missions Board. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Buddy Coleman, of Valdosta; one son and
daughter-in-law, Steve and Kathy Lincoln, of Valdosta; one grand-daughter, Kelly Coleman Call (husband Tom), of Valdosta; three
grandsons, Dr. Will Coleman, of Steamboat Springs, Colo., Stephen Lincoln Jr. (fiancee' Mary Scott Huguley), both of Atlanta,
and Parker Lincoln, of Valdosta; three great-grandchildren, Chandler Anne, Sarah Katherine and Coleman Thomas Call; brothersin-law and sisters-in-law, Paul and Tru Lincoln, of Monument, Colo., Tim and Patti Perior, of Northridge, Calif., Ruby Swindell
Hutchinson, of Jacksonville, Fla. and many nieces and nephews. A funeral was held this morning at 11 at the chapel of Carson
McLane Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Jones and the Rev. Ken Webb officiating. The family requests that any
remembrances be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3019 Country Club Drive, Valdosta, Ga. 31602 or to Hospice of
South Georgia, P.O. Box 1727, Valdosta, Ga. 31602. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at
www.mclanefuneralservices.com Carson McLane funeral Home of Valdosta was in charge of arrangements.
LINDAUER, Maurice William Lindauer
Maurice William Lindauer, age 88, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013 in South Georgia Medical Center. He
was born on September 25, 1924 in Millstadt, IL to the late Herbert J and Pearl (Maserang) Lindauer. He received a Bachelor's
Degree and Master's Degree from Washington University in St. Louis, MO and then attended Harvard University obtaining a
Master's of Education Degree. He also received a PHD in chemistry at FSU. He retired as head of the Chemistry Department at
Valdosta State University. Dr. Lindauer was a member of the American Chemical Society, Society of Sigma XI, and the Harvard
Club of Georgia. He was a member of First Christian Church. His hobbies included wood working, reading, and watching the
Atlanta Braves. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. His survivors include his wife of 67 years: Jane
Ruth Lindauer of Valdosta, GA; daughters: Jane & Lamar Elder of Hazelhurst, GA; Rosemary & Bill Brannen of Valdosta, GA; a
son: Maurice Jack Lindauer of Valdosta, GA; grandchildren: Jennifer Hufford, Johnathan Elder, Ben Brannen, Rebecca
Karlowicz, Ashley Lindauer, Lauren Lindauer, and Austin Lindauer; 2 great-grandchildren: Cole Hufford, and Marin Karlowicz;
sister-in-laws: Marian Hudson & Amaryllis Burchette; several nieces and nephews; and extended Family members. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at the First Christian Church in Valdosta, GA with burial to follow in the Sunset
Hill Cemetery. Music Family Services of Valdosta will be serving the family.
LINEN, Elizabeth Diane Halman Linen
A celebration of life service for Elizabeth Diane Halman Linen, age 65, will be Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, 702
Arnold McKinney Drive. She passed away Thursday (Nov. 5, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an extended
illness. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Willie Linen, a sister, Barbara Vemable, and a brother, Michael
Halman. She was born Sept. 15, 1950 in Waycross, to the late Willie Halman and Mary Williams Halman. A native of Waycross,
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she lived most of her life in Georgetown, SC. She was a graduate of Center High School class of 1968. She was employed by the
Magnolia House. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Willie Pope, of Waycross; 1
son, Marcus (Shenika) Linen of Covington; 1 daughter, Andrea Linen of Waycross; 3 grandchildren, Javontre’ Lanier, Jaedon
Linen and Sanai Linen; 4 brothers, William (Sallie) Halman, of Virginia, Vernon (Willene) Halman, of Maryland, Edward (Peggy)
Halman, of Jacksonville, and Dean (Andrea) Halman, of Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. She
was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She also had many “adoptive” children. Professional services
are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, 1100 Ossie Davis Parkway, Waycross.
LINGER, Janice Cribb Linger
Janice Cribb Linger, age 69, was found dead Saturday (March 29, 2014) at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident
of Waycross. She was a former employee of Waycross Sportswear and a private sitter. She was the daughter of the late
Marvin Cribb and Vernell Strickland Cribb. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tonya Lee Kirkendall. Survivors include
her daughter, Rhonda Sweat, of Waycross; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Edward Cribb, of Waycross; and
numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorialization is by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
LINDSAY, David Allen Lindsay, Sr.
David Allen Lindsay, Sr. age 50, died on Monday, October 5, 2009, resulting from a motorcycle accident. He was born in
Baltimore, MD. Mr. Lindsay was a Carpenter by trade. Survived by his mother and father; Rose and Dave Phillips. His wife of 19
years, Vickie Lindsay of Perry, FL, (2) Sons; Jeremy Hale of Virginia Beach, VA, and David Allan Jr. of Atlanta. No services are
planned at this time.
LINDSEY, Hugh Lindsey
Hugh Lindsey, age 70, of Lake City, died Monday. He was a native of Madison. Besides his wife he is survived by three
daughters, Mrs. Brady Merritt and Mrs. Jimmy Hair both of Lake City; and Mrs. Enoch McClamma of Madison; three sons, H. B.
Lindsey of Laurel, MD; Cecil Lindsey of Lake City; Ben Lindsey of Perry; and his mother, Mrs. Mortie McClamma of Madison and
three brothers, George Lindsey, Chester Lindsey and Lemual Lindsey of Perry; and seventeen grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Wednesday.
LINDSEY, John W. Lindsey
John W. Lindsey of Tifton, father of Mr. Van Priest Russell of Tallahassee, died Sunday and was buried Tuesday. He was a
prominent businessman in Tift County, GA serving as President of Dixie Oil Company and director of the Bank of Lenox. BowenDonaldson Home for Funeral, Tifton was in charge.
LINDSEY, Katherine Anita Lindsey
Katherine Anita Lindsey, age 60, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011, at her residence. She was born in Broward County, FL, to
the late Thomas F., and Virginia Katherine Musselwhite. Coming from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, she had lived in Perry for 10 years. She
was a homemaker and enjoyed time at home and going to yard sales. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Lee
Lindsey in 2010. Survived by a son; Thomas James “T.J.” Lindsey and wife Kathleen, of Coral Springs, FL, a daughter; Rhonda
Lindsey of Perry, FL, (7) grandchildren, (2) sisters; Mary Blanton and Becky Newmeyer, both of Perry, FL. Graveside services
will be held at Carlton Cemetery on Saturday, July 16, 2011.
LINDSEY, Morttie Ellen Lindsey
Morttie Ellen Lindsey, age 94, passed away Sunday in the Madison hospital after a long illness. She was born in Madison County,
the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Williamson, a pioneer family of this area. She was a member of the Midway Baptist
Church. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Ila S. Hale of Live Oak; 6 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-greatgrandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were Tuesday March 23, 1971 at Midway
Baptist Church with burial in Midway Cemetery.
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LINDSEY, Ronnie Lee Lindsey
Ronnie Lee Lindsey, age 61, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2010 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was born in Chattanooga,
TN to the late James E., and Frances Miles Lindsey. Coming from Hollywood, FL he had lived in Perry for the past 6 years. Mr.
Lindsey retired from the City of Hollywood after 36 years of employment. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the
Marine Corps. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survived by his wife of 39 years,
Kathy Lindsey of Perry, FL, a son; Thomas James and wife Kathleen of Hollywood, FL, a daughter; Rhonda Lindsey of Perry, FL, a
brother; Steve Brooks of Hollywood, FL, and uncle; Kenneth Lindsey of Chattanooga, TN, (7) grandchildren; R. J. Smith, Ronnie
Smith, Kathryn Smith, Crystal Ogle, Vanessa Lindsey, Ryan Lindsey, and Mariah Lindsey, a host of nieces and nephews. Memorial
Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, June 17, 2010.
LINDSEY, Vasser Mae Lindsey
Vasser Mae Lindsey, 37, of Jacksonville, died Saturday in a Jacksonville hospital after a brief illness. She was a native of
Madison County and moved to Jacksonville from Quitman, GA about a year ago.
LINTON, Flora Mae Dunlap Linton
(Abstracted from 29 March 2016 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida)
Flora Mae Dunlap Linton, age 81, died peacefully at home in Crawfordville with her family on Friday, March 18. She was born
June 25, 1934 to Carl and Pearl Dunlap. She grew up in Madison and moved to Tallahassee in October, 1951 when she married
her husband, Hubert Linton. She was a mother, homemaker and bookkeeper for her husband’s company, Linton Pump Service.
Linton is survived by her husband of 64 and a half years, Hubert Linton; their sons, Randy Linton (of Tallahassee) and Richard
Linton (of Trenton, SC); her sisters, Grace Simmons (of Plant City, FL) and Gwen (Ronnie) Combass (of Madison); two
grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Linton is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and
Pearl Dunlap; brother, Fred Dunlap; sister-in-law, Louise Dunlap and brother-in-law, Amos Simmons.
LINTON, Nancy Louise Linton
Nancy Louise Linton, 79, of Waycross, died Saturday (July 20, 2013) at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in
Blue Ridge, GA to the late Esco Ledford and Gustie Bell Ledford. She made Waycross her home for most of her life. She was a
homemaker and a member of Jamestown Baptist Church. She was an accomplished seamstress who also loved working in her
flower garden. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Reathel Marie Ryan. She is survived by her
husband, Albert Harold Linton, of Waycross; two sons, Barry William Edmundson (wife Jan), of Alma, and the James Michael
Edmundson, of Buford; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Wednesday in the Miles-Odum Funeral
Home with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
LINTON, Shawnda Johns Linton
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, 7 April, 2015)
Mrs. Shawnda Johns Linton, age 42, died Thursday, April 2, in Ocala, FL. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 7, in the chapel of
T.J. Beggs, Jr. & Sons Funeral Home, Madison with burial followed in Midway Cemetery, Lee. She was born and raised in Tampa
before moving to Live Oak 21 years ago. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Lake City-Gateway College. She was an avid
reader and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Live Oak. She was predeceased by her father, Floyd W. Johns; her
stepfather, Reat Deas; two brothers: Lamar Johns and Charles Deas; and a sister, Terry Deas. She is survived by her husband,
Michael Linton; a son, Jason Childs; a daughter, Jessica Childs; her mother, Jean Johns Deas of Live Oak; 5 brothers: Floyd
Johns, Jr. of Mansville, OH, Ronald Johns, Steven Johns, and Kevin Johns, all of Simpsonville, SC and Billy Deas, of Houston,
TX; 3 sisters: Connie McKenzie, of Springfield FL, Tommie Deas, of Valdosta, GA, and Angela Roberts, of Tampa.
LINTON, William Otto Linton
William Otto Linton, age 74, died Saturday in the hospital in Madison after a long illness. He was born in Suwannee County but
had spent most of his life in Madison County where he was engaged in farming until his retirement due to his health. He was a
member of the Beulah Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mamie Linton of Lee; 1 daughter, Mrs. Avalee Sealy of
Lee; 1 son, Grason Linton of Lee; 1 brother, Jim Linton of Plant City; 3 sisters, Mrs. Emma Bell of Live Oak; and Mrs. Josie Green
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and Mrs. Elie Sulles, both of Plant City; 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services will be held Tuesday at Beggs
Funeral Home with interment in the Lee Memorial Cemetery.
LIPPERT, Earl 'Corky' Lippert
Earl Merton "Corky" Lippert, 85, of Blackshear, died Thursday (Nov. 3, 2005) afternoon at Satilla Regional Medical Center after
a brief illness. He was a native of Olean, NY and had lived most of his life there before moving to Blackshear in 1990. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Charles M. Lippert and Ella Richardson Lippert. He was a retired business owner in Olean, NY,
and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waycross. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps and served during
WWII as a pilot with the 388th Bombardment Group stationed in Knettishall, England. He is survived by his wife, Marian
Lippert, Blackshear; two sons, David Lippert (wife Nancy), of Ithaca, N.Y., and John Mark Lippert (wife Wendy), of Warner
Robins; a daughter, Kathleen Lippert Bloom (husband Don), of Albuquerque, N.M.; a step-daughter, Mary Ann McFadden, of
Blackshear, (and her daughters Denise and Michelle McFadden); six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a twin brother,
Merle J. Lippert (wife Phyllis), of Clearwater, Fla.; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A private memorial service will
be held at a later date. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family requests memorial contributions to the Southeast
Cancer Unit or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed online at www.smithfuneralhome.us Smith
Funeral Home in Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
LIPPERT, Earl Merton Lippert
Earl Merton "Corky" Lippert, 85, of Blackshear, died Thursday (Nov. 3, 2005) afternoon at Satilla Regional Medical Center after
a brief illness. He was a native of Olean, NY and had lived most of his life there before moving to Blackshear in 1990. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Charles M. Lippert and Ella Richardson Lippert. He was a retired business owner in Olean, NY,
and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waycross. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps and served during
WWII as a pilot with the 388th Bombardment Group stationed in Knettishall, England. He is survived by his wife, Marian
Lippert, Blackshear; two sons, David Lippert (Nancy), of Ithaca, NY, and John Mark Lippert (Wendy), of Warner Robins; a
daughter, Kathleen Lippert Bloom (husband Don), of Albuquerque, NM; a step-daughter, Mary Ann McFadden, of Blackshear,
(and her daughters Denise and Michelle McFadden); six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a twin brother, Merle J.
Lippert (Phyllis), of Clearwater, FL; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A private memorial service will be held at a
later date. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family requests memorial contributions to the Southeast Cancer Unit or to
a charity of your choice.
LISENBY, Jesse LaTrelle Lisenby
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, January 5, 2011)
Jesse LaTrelle "Trelle" Lisenby, 84, of Central, SC, died Thursday, December 23, 2010, at AnMed Health Medical Center. She
was born June 28, 1926 in Clinch County. She retired from Redfern Health Center at Clemson University. She was a daughter of
the late Randall Jackson and Lola Dukes Griffis formerly of Homerville. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers,
Robert Griffis, Norman "Pud" Griffis, Kenneth Cullen "Bo" Griffis; and daughter, Donna Lisenby Chandler. Survivors include her
son, Marc Lisneby and wife Mary Lisenby of Lilburn, GA; daughter, Tina Lisenby of Central; son-in-law, Dale Chandler of Central;
three grandchildren, Jake Chandler, Luca Vullo and Adamo Vullo; brother, Jackie Griffis; sisters Jennette Berry and Marcia
McQuaig. A graveside service was held Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Refuge Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial
may be made to the Refuge Baptist Church, 219 Refuge Church Road, Central, SC 29630, or Hospice of the Upstate, 1835
Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621 which are organizations LaTrelle supported. LaTrelle was affectionately referred to as
"Granny" by many people who knew her. Her presence and selfless consideration will be dearly missed. She leaves behind a
family who are blessed to have shared life with her and who will fondly remember her dynamic personality. Duckett-Robinson
Funeral Home.
LISK, Patricia Ann Lisk
Mrs. Patricia Ann Lisk, age 28, and her infant daughter Michelle Lee Lisk, age 8½ months died at their home Sunday in
Jacksonville. Mrs. Lisk was born in Madison and lived most of her life in Jacksonville. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors are her mother, Mrs. Lela Mae Ashley of Gainesville; a daughter Selina Rene Gore and a son, Thomas Edward Gore.
Funeral services were held Tuesday and burial was in Riverside Memorial Park.
LITTLE, David Jeff Little
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Lt. David Jeff Little, 50, of Waycross, died Sunday (Dec. 15, 2013) while working a structure fire in Waycross. He was born in
Sylacauga, AL, to Isaac Paul Little and Mary Carter Little in April 1963. He began his public safety career in 1981. After
graduating from Sylacauga High School, in Sylacauga, AL, he attended Trenholm Technical College. There he obtained his EMTparamedic certification working in the private ambulance field. His fire service career began in April 1984 with Childersburg
Fire & Rescue in Childersburg, AL, as a Fire-Medic. While working at Childersburg Fire & Rescue he worked through the ranks
holding several different positions within that department. In 1993, he was promoted to the rank of Captain/Emergency
Medical Services director. While in this position he was responsible for the daily operations of the department’s paramedic
rescue unit and three Advanced Life Support transport units. He held this position until 1998 when he was moved to the
administrative captain/hazardous materials director position. As haz-mat director, he directed a Level A hazardous materials
response team. As training officer, he conducted fire and EMS training for the department’s career and volunteer firefighters
and paramedics which ensure compliance with state and national continuing education guidelines. He moved to Waycross in
November 2000 and had a brief employment with Ware State Prison before beginning his career with the Waycross Fire
Department in February 2002 as a firefighter. He was promoted to driver in 2006. In July 2013 he was promoted to his current
rank and commands an Engine Company of three members. He held National Professional Qualifications Board (NPQ)
certificates as Firefighter I and II, Fire and EMS instructor, fire investigator and hazardous material technician. He was also a
self-contained breathing apparatus specialist, also known as a “Smoke Diver.” This is a small portion of the training and
certifications he has received over the last 32 years of public service. He attended Emmanuel Baptist Church in Blackshear. He
loved fishing and was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Little, of Waycross; 1 son, David
Little, of Birmingham, AL; 2 step-sons, Michael Chad Grubb, of Sylacauga, AL, Matthew Stephen Grubb, of Waycross; his
parents, Isaac and Mary Little, of Sylacauga, AL; 2 brothers, James Little, of Columbia, SC, Andy (Devery) Little, of Tuscaloosa,
AL; 2 nephews, Johnathon Little and Jeremy Little; 1 niece, Jessica Little; great-nieces and nephews, Gianna Little, Adrian
Little, Molly Little; and numerous other relatives. A funeral will be held Wednesday at Central Baptist Church in Waycross. A
funeral will be held Friday at Curtis and Sons Funeral Home in Sylacauga, AL. Burial will follow in Bluff Springs Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jeremy Norris Scholarship Fund, c/o James M. Dye Foundation, 2001 South Georgia
Parkway, Waycross, GA 31503.
LITTLE, Ishmael Little
(Abstracted from 10 December 2015 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida)
Mr. Ishmael Little, age 96, of Greenville, formerly of Sparks, GA, who was better known to some of his favorite people as Daddy
or Papa, went to meet Jesus on December 8 at Madison Health and Rehab in Madison. Ishmael was born on July 5, 1919 in
Newton, GA, to his late parents, Warren Carlton Little & Minta Eola Tucker Little. He was a handsome man (something he
enjoyed letting everyone know); he was kind, funny and most importantly a man who loved and served God. His charm and good
looks won the heart of his beautiful wife of 65 years, the late Mrs. Ruby Page Little. Ishmael lived a fulfilling life in which he
served in the U.S. Army during World War II, worked at Adel Grocery Company for 38 years as a wholesale shipping clerk
before retiring and was a devoted member of Adel Church of God where he served as clerk for 60 years and led the choir for
about 45 years. His greatest accomplishments were his family, which he loved very much. He is survived by his daughter and
son-in-law, Burdette (Sammy) Bass of Greenville, and his son, Jerry Little of Mississippi; grandchildren: Steve (Jackie) Byrd,
Fred Byrd Jr., Beth (Steve) Harrison, Brittany Nels, Amanda (Billy) Densmore; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Brudenell Little, and four sisters:
Irene Little, Effie Tyson, Lillia Collier, and Gertrude Rochelle. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Dec. 10 at Boone
Funeral Home, 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave. in Adel, GA. The funeral service will take place Friday, Dec. 11 at Adel Church of God.
Interment will follow at Crossroads Church Cemetery in Cook County. Boone Funeral Home of Adel, Ga., is serving the Little
family.
LITTLE, Robert R. Little
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, November 2nd, 2014)
Robert R. Little, age 63, of Longwood, FL, died at his home on Sunday, November 2, 2014. He was born in Thomasville, GA on
June 15, 1951 to Sarah Renfroe Little and Dr. Frank Atkinson Little. Sarah Renfroe’s sister was Juliette Renfroe Thomas.
Juliette’s son, and his cousin is Pete Thomas who still resides in his childhood home in Thomasville. Robert graduated from
Thomasville High School in 1969 and received a bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University and a master’s degree in
social work from Florida State University. Robert had a love of the water and enjoyed SCUBA diving and sailing. He was a gifted
story teller and will always be remembered for his infectious smile, wicked sense of humor and love of life and family. Robert is
survived by his wife, Sharon Farrar, his brother Buck, his children: Robert “Paul”, Joshua and Robyn Little, grandchildren,
Jasmine and Sariah and his cousins, Pete Thomas, Pete C. Thomas, Melissa Bullington Thomas and Ella Claire Thomas. He was
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preceded in death by his father Dr. Frank A Little, mother Sarah Renfroe Little, aunt Juliette Renfroe Thomas and his brother
David Jackson Dozier. A memorial service will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 251 East Lake Brantley
Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL, 32779 on Saturday, November 15, 2014. This will be followed by graveside services and Committal
of Ashes at Laurel Cemetery in Thomasville, GA Sunday, November 16, 2014. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation to
be made to the Resurrection Memorial Fund at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection (address listed above) or the Archbold
Foundation, 910 S. Broad Street, Thomasville, GA 31792
LITTLE, Ruby L. Little
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, March 12, 2008)
Mrs. Ruby L. Little, age 84, died Monday, March 3, 2008, at the Madison Nursing Center in Madison. Funeral services were held
Wednesday, March 5, at the Adel Church of God in Adel, GA. Interment follow at Crossroads Church Cemetery. Mrs. Little was
born September 13, 1923, in Tippiah Co., MS, and was a residence of Cook County, GA, for nearly 58 years before moving to
Greenville and Madison five years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of the Adel Church of God in Adel, GA. She was
predeceased by her father and mother, James Thomas Page and Maybelle Holmes Page. She is survived by her husband, Ishmael
Little of Madison; one son, Jerry Little of Greenville; one daughter and son-in-law, N. Burdette and (Sammy) Bass; one sister,
Alice Luna of Ripley, MS; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Boone-Lipsey Funeral Home in Adel, Ga. was in charge of
all arrangements.
LITTLE, Sandra Henderson Little
Sandra Henderson Little, age 67, of Lulaton, passed away Sunday (Dec. 13, 2015) at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Alma, she was the daughter of Preston Henderson and Mildred Surrency Henderson. She was also preceded in death by
four brothers, Vernon Henderson, Shorty Henderson, Freddie Henderson and Johnny Henderson. She was a loving sister,
mother and grandmother. She was of the Baptist faith, and enjoyed gardening, baking and spoiling her grandchildren. Survivors
include her 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Randy (Sherry) Rowell of Lulaton, Eddie Corbitt of Lulaton, and Tony (Rhonda) Corbitt
of Raybon; 8 grandchildren, Matthew Rowell, Andrew Rowell, Levi Corbitt, Logan Corbitt, Christy Corbitt, Maddie Corbitt, Layla
Corbitt and Brooklyn Corbitt; her stepfather, Ave Cleghorn; 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, Don (Carolyn) Henderson of
Tennessee, Nathan (Deleta) Henderson of Douglas, Lamar (Donna) Henderson of Nichols, and Mike Dixon of Tennessee; and 1
sister, Williare Overstreet of Savannah; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be Saturday at
Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LITTLE, W. Lee Little
Mr. W. Lee Little, age 67, of Alma, GA, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014, at his residence following a brief illness. Mr.
Little was born May 3, 1947, to the late Samuel Thomas and Annie Mae Barnes Little. Mr. Little, a native of Coffee County, was
a licensed general contractor and worked several years as a manager for Printers Ink in Atlanta, GA. After relocating to
Middleburg, FL, he worked several years at Blue Streak Couriers. He attended Beulah Baptist Church in Alma, GA. He was also a
U.S. Army Reserves Veteran. Lee enjoyed tilling, planting, and harvesting the garden, construction and spending time in the
great outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant twins, a daughter, Paula Renee Tipton, three sisters, Clarene
Little, Doris Kate Willis and Ruby Lee Nolan, and a half-sister, Sandra Faye Little. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Gaskins
Little; 2 sons, Tony (Karen) Sprouse and Samuel Lee (Samantha) Little of Jacksonville, FL; 1 brother, Oscar Little of
Jacksonville, FL; 2 sisters, Nell Kennedy of Laurinburg, NC, and Eva Mae Little of Douglas, GA; parents –in-law, Marcus and Ruth
Gaskins of Alma, GA; 16 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; along with several other relatives. Services were Saturday, June
28, 2014 at Beulah Baptist Church in Alma, GA with interment in the Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home in
Alma was in charge of arrangements.
LITTLETON, Frank Littleton
Frank Littleton, one of Madison’s life-long residents, died at his home in Toneyville yesterday, following a several weeks’ illness
part of the time he was under treatment at the Madison County Memorial hospital. He left the hospital last week to recuperate
at home when he suffered a recurrence of his illness and passed away. Mr. Littleton conducted a store in Toneyville where he
resided with his sister, Miss Sweetie Littleton, who survives him. He was a member of one of Madison County’s old families and
has a wide circle of friends who will mourn his passing. Funeral services will be held this (Friday) afternoon and interment will
be in Poak Ridge Cemetery.
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LITTLETON, Frank Littleton
Frank Littleton, age 56, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home Sunday. He was a native of Brooks County, GA but had lived
in Madison most of his life. He was owner-manager of Frank’s Cafe, on North Washington Street. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Catherine Pepera Littleton, of Madison; two daughters, Misses Joyce Littleton and Helen Littleton; also a son, Frank
Littleton, all of Madison; three brothers, Witcher Littleton, of Madison; Eugene Littleton, of Leesburg, FL and Rex Littleton, of
Covington, KY. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LITTLETON, Jenny M. Littleton
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 19 March 2016)
Jenny M. Littleton, age 78, of Lakeland passed away Saturday night, March 19, 2016 at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, GA
after an extended illness. She was born January 11, 1938 in Freemont, NC to the late George and Esther Fulgham Frizzelle. She
graduated from White Oak High School in Maysville, NC as the valedictorian of her class, she played basketball, however her
favorite class was home economics where she learned to cook and sew. After high school she married the love of her life Jerry
Littleton he joined the US Air Force, traveling with him she attended the University of Maryland. Another accomplishment in
her life was becoming plant manager and Levi Strauss & Co in LaGrange, NC. While in Berlin, Germany she had her own children's
TV show for 3 years. The show known as "Mrs. Jenny" was on the armed forces TV channel. Also while in Germany she became
very involved with the Girl Scout Troup. Moving to Lakeland in 1970 Jenny worked in the migrant education division with the
Department of Family and Children Services for the State of Georgia receiving a certificate of achievement from the state.
After retirement she continued her service on the DFCS Board of Directors. She also served as a teacher's aide in the Lanier
County School System. Mrs. Littleton was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter and the Stockton Baptist Church in Stockton,
GA. Her love for home and family was evident always with her house, flowers, husband, children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Douglas (Bimbo) Frizzelle, Johnny Ray Frizzelle and
Roscoe Frizzelle. Survivors include her husband of 60 years Jerry Littleton, Sr. of Lakeland, GA; sons and daughters-in-law
Jerry, Jr. (Paulette) Littleton of Lakeland, GA; Michael (Vickie) Littleton of Lakeland, GA; grandchildren; Blakeley (Kelly)
Littleton, Jeremy (Olivia) Roe, Colbi (Morgan) Littleton, Tad Littleton, Brey Littleton; great grandchildren; Lane & Levi Littleton,
Braydon Roe, Carter, Amelia, Cort & Corbin Littleton; sisters Betty Humphrey of Clearwater, FL; Nan (John) Chatman of
Clearwater, FL; Polly Hicks of Maysville, NC; Connie Rice of Mobile, LA; brother & sister-in-law George & Virginia of Groveland,
FL; sister-in law Benita F. Frizzelle of Lillington, NC; Patty (James) Bryan of Core Creek Landing, NC; and a number of nieces
and nephews. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in the Stockton Baptist Church, with burial to follow in the
church cemetery. Music Funeral Services, Lakeland is serving the family.
LITTLETON, Marion Witcher Littleton
Marion Witcher Littleton, age 65, of Madison died Tuesday April 27th in the Veteran’s Hospital in Lake City after an extended
illness. Mr. Littleton was a native of Brooks County, GA and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Littleton. After serving
in the U. S. Army in World War II he was employed at his brother’s Frank’s Café until ill health. He was a member of the Rocky
Springs Methodist Church. Surviving are one brother Rex Littleton of Covington, KY; one Aunt Miss Sweetie Littleton of
Madison, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Oak
Ridge Cemetery.
LITTLETON, Sarah Bullard Littleton
Mrs. Sarah Bullard Littleton, widow of the late J. L. Littleton passed away at the home of her son in this city Tuesday morning,
after having been a sufferer for a long time. Death was due to a complication of diseases, caused by a general breaking down on
account of age. The deceased was born in Baker County, GA, April 27, 1834, and was therefore 78 years of age. She was
married in 1858 to J. L. Littleton, who passed away some eight years ago. A few years ago she moved to Madison, where she had
since resided. Mrs. Littleton leaves to mourn her demise two sons, J. F. Littleton of Madison and Lee Littleton of Brooks County,
GA, one daughter, Miss S. K. Littleton of Madison, and one sister, Mrs. Georgia McDaniel of Terrell County, GA. Mrs. Littleton
was a member of the Philadelphia Baptist Church of Brooks County, but for several years on account of her invalid condition she
had been unable to participate actively. The body was laid to rest Wednesday morning in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
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Miss Sweetie Littleton passed away Wednesday in the local hospital after an extended illness. She had been residing at the
home of Mrs. Frank Littleton for several years. She was born in Brooks County, GA, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse
Lee Littleton. Miss Littleton was a member of the First Baptist Church of Madison. Surviving are four nieces, Mrs. Faye Barber
of Atlanta; Mrs. W. W. Catledge of Madison; Mrs. Claude Bentley of Quitman and Mrs. Elmer Bensley of Tampa; also two
nephews, Floyd Littleton of Andalusia, AL and R. Littleton of Covington, KY and a number of great nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were held Friday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LIVELY, Mary Lively
Mary Lively, 95, died Wednesday (June 5, 2013) at Woodland Care Center, Gainesville, FL. She was born March 5, 1918, near
Hawthorne, Fla., to William and Jessie Merriman. She was married 54 years to James Lively, who died in 1991. She is survived
by her four children and their spouses, James Lively (Martha), of Waycross, Judy Daugherty (Ray), of Jacksonville, FL, Mary
Jane Fletcher (Cedell), of Gainesville, FL, and Jean Beach (Max), of Hawthorne, FL; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;
two great-great-grandchildren. She was affectionately known as “Granny” to all. She was a faithful Christian since 1944,
attending services at Melrose Church of Christ where she taught a ladies Bible class for more than 20 years. In addition to her
love for the Lord and family, she enjoyed baking, gardening and embroidering. While at Woodland, she embroidered more than
70 pair of pillowcases which she gave to family and friends. The funeral will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of
Williams-Thomas Funeral Home Hawthorne, U.S. 301 South at Lake Avenue. Interment will follow in Ochwilla Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606.
LIVINGSTON, Birdie V. Livingston
Birdie V. Livingston, 78, died in a Tallahassee hospital Sunday. She was born in Lake City, and lived most of her life in Madison;
wife of the late A. Livingston. She had been living in Tallahassee for the past nineteen years. She has many friends here who
were saddened to learn of her passing. Survivors include a son, Arch, of Tallahassee; two daughters, Mrs. Martha L. Glass and
Mrs. Cecil F. Collins, both of Tallahassee; a sister. Mrs. May Perkins, Lake City; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Funderal services were held Monday at 2 p.m. Committal rites were held in the Livingston Plot in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Madison.
Active pallbearers included Messrs. W. T. Davis, T. L. Fraleigh, J. G. Ashley, Jr., Waring Wyche, James Hardee and Frank
Cantey.
LIVINGSTON, Brian Lee Livingston
Brian Lee Livingston, age 22, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012. He was a native and lifelong resident of Taylor County,
Florida. He was born in Tallahassee, Florida, on August 11, 1989. He was a 2007 graduate, and attended welding school at Taylor
VoTech. He was a member of Three Rivers Hunting Club. In his spare time he enjoyed MMA fighting, hunting, fishing, an avid
Gator fan, loved swimming especially with his children, and watching sunsets with his family. He is survived by his wife of 4
years, Summer Livingston, of Perry, FL, a son, Brant Livingston, (2) daughters, Abbigail Livingston and Addison Livingston, his
parents, Gary and Ginger Livingston, of Perry, FL, a sister, Tina Read (Danny), a brother, Adam Livingston, paternal
grandparents, Jimmy and Lindle Livingston, maternal grandparents, Lilly and Johnny Carter and Gerald and Marleen Coker, all of
Perry, FL, nephews, Jacob Read and Davis Read, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Patrick and Sandra Raulerson, of Live Oak,
FL, brothers-in-law, Scotty Raulerson and Gabriel Raulerson, sisters-in-law, Autumn Raulerson, Spring Raulerson and Wynter
Raulerson, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Funeral Services will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on
Thursday, May 17, 2012. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to March of
Dimes or Ronald McDonald House.
LIVINGSTON, Charles Livingston
(Abstracted from 2 July 2015 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida)
Charles Livingston, age 59, went home on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Charles was born in Monticello, but he grew up in Greenville,
FL. He married his wife, Sandra, in 1980, and together they raised their two daughters in Monticello. He was a mechanic for 36
years and an employee of Duke Energy. He was a member of New Zion Primitive Baptist Church in Tallahassee. He leaves to
celebrate his life and legacy, his wife of 35 years, Sandra Livingston; 2 daughters: Charlette Livingston of Tampa, FL and
Lachara Livingston of Richmond, VA; 2 brothers: Melvin (Janet) Jones of Atlanta, GA and Carl (Lexy) Livingston of Jacksonville,
FL; 4 sisters: Robin Henderson of Greenville, FL, Renetta Jones of Orlando, FL, Roxanne Livingston of Tallahassee, FL and Tanya
Livingston of Tallahassee, FL; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his
brothers: Timothy Livingston and William Livingston, and his parents, Elargie Livingston and Doris Jones. Tillman Funeral Home
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in Monticello, FL is handling the arrangements. The service will be July 4, at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville,
FL. He will be laid to rest following the service at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Madison, FL.
LIVINGSTON, Charles E. Livingston
(Abstracted from information received from June Spear, 3 July 2015)
Charles Edward "JJ" Livingston, age 59, went home on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Funeral services are Saturday, July 4, at New
Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Greenville, with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery, Madison, FL. Charles was born in Monticello, but
grew up in Greenville, FL. He married his wife, Sandra, in 1980, and together they raised their two daughters in Monticello. He
was a mechanic for 36 years and an employee of Duke Energy. He was a member of New Zion Primitive Baptist Church,
Tallahassee. Celebrating his life and legacy are his wife of 35 years, Sandra Livingston; 2 daughters, Charlette and Lachara
Livingston; 2 brothers, Melvin (Janet) Jones and Carl (Lexy) Livingston; 4 sisters, Robin Henderson, Renetta Jones, Roxanne and
Tanya Livingston; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Elargie Livingston
and Doris Jones; and brothers, Timothy and William Livingston. Tillman of Monticello is handling the arrangements.
LIVINGSTON, Jennifer Carter Livingston
Jennifer Carter Livingston, 41, of Morgantown, WV, went to be with the Lord Monday (July 22, 2013) while surrounded by
family at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She fought a very courageous four-year battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Andy
Livingston. Born in Waycross, Jan. 17, 1972, she was the daughter of Willene Johnson Carter and the late W. F. Carter Jr. She
resided in Ware County until her high school graduation in 1989. While in the band, she became an accomplished clarinetist and
pianist. She continued her education by receiving her bachelor of music in piano performance at Valdosta State University in
1993. She continued her piano studies at the University of North Carolina where she received her masters of music in piano
performance. She then traveled to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area in Texas and studied church planting and took classes for the
master of divinity degree at Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary. She concluded her musical studies as a doctoral candidate
at the University of West Virginia. She was one semester shy of finishing her doctorate of musical arts in piano performance.
She was an accomplished classically trained pianist, having taught, played and performed all of her life. She attended Calvary
Chapel of Morgantown where she was active in the music ministry. She continued to share the love of Christ with music and
testimonies of praise throughout her courageous battle. When not practicing her music, she could often be found hiking, walking
along river trails, running, playing with her cats, or looking for other adventures. She was united in marriage to Andy Livingston
on March 30, 2004. She loved spending time with her family and was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. In
addition to her mother and husband, she is survived by a sister, Carole (Steve) Parker, of Waycross; a brother, Mike (April)
Carter, of Blackshear; a mother-in-law, JoAnn Livingston, of Salem, NH; a sister-in-law, Bobbie-Jo (Mike) Trainor, of Pelham,
NH; a sister-in-law, Christine (Dana) Russell, of Derry, NH; nieces Anna and Allie Carter, Stephanie and Terri Parker, Ashley
and Allie Lyons, and Courtney and Caitlin Russell. Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, is assisting the family
with the arrangements. Local arrangements are with Music Funeral Home of Waycross. Friends may keep in contact with her
family by visiting the “Jenn’s Friends” Facebook page.
LIVINGSTON, John F. Livingston
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida September 26, 1901)
At his home a few miles in the country, on Monday afternoon, September 23, Capt. John F. Livingston died suddenly and without
warning. We are told that he had been engaged in sawing a board when he complained of a pain in his side and went into the
house. Realizing that death was near he called his children to his side and bade them goodbye, and in a few moments was dead.
Mr. Livingston was a native of this county and at the time of his death was in his sixty-third year. He was in good health up to
the hour of his death, having been in town a few hours before. Six children survive him, who has the sympathy of loving friends.
The body was interred in the family lot in the city cemetery on Wednesday. No record was found of the burial
LIVINGSTON, Luticia Livingston
Luticia Livingston, age 48, passed away at her home in Greenville, FL May 30, 1972. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.
She is survived by 1 sister, Mrs. Albert Roberts of Fort Lauderdale, FL and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were
held Sunday June 4, 1972 at Shiloh Baptist Church with burial in New Zion Cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel was in charge
of the arrangements.
LIVINGSTON, Marvin Delano Livingston
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Marvin Delano Livingston of Thomasville died at his home Saturday, July 24, 2010. Mr. Livingston was born April 13, 1945 to
James "J" Livingston and Julia Butler Livingston in West Palm Beach, FL. He owned and operated Livby's Construction Company.
He was a U.S. Marine during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Mr. Livingston was a member of First Baptist Church and the Tallahassee
Wood Turners. He married Janice L. Livingston in May 22, 1977 in West Palm Beach. Services for Mr. Livingston will be
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at First Baptist Church Thomasville with interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery on Street FF. In lieu of
flowers, memorial may be made to TGFGF Fund at First Baptist Church 210 N. Broad Street, Thomasville, GA 31792. Survivors
include Janice L. Livingston his wife of Thomasville, daughters Jill Jorgensen and Lance of Orlando, FL, Ashley Livingston and
fiance' Jon Sutter both of Columbus, GA, son, Matthew Livingston of Statesboro, daughter, Janet Henegan of Lake City, FL;
grandchildren, Robert Lindsey, Haleigh Henegan, Cameron Jorgensen, and Ty Jorgensen; a sister, Elizabeth Jones and Ernie of
Banner Elk, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Jason Livingston in 1997, two brothers, James Livingston, and
Maurice Livingston, and a sister, Christine Vaughn.
LIVINGSTON, Odell Livingston
(Abstracted from various internet sources)
Odell "Poncho, 'Cho" Livingston, 64, of Greenville, FL passed in Tallahassee on Sunday, August 18, 2013. Funeral services are
Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church with military burial at St. Matthews Cemetery. Born in Lloyd, FL, he was a former
City of Greenville Police Chief and a decorated Vietnam combat army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Georgie Hampton
Livingston; sons, Anthony (Angela) Hampton, Odell Jr. (Beatrice), Orient, Chris and Brandon Livingston; his mother, Mrs.
Ellawease Pride Livingston; brothers, Herbert (Gloria), Lonnie, Marvin (Provia), Theothelis (Vister) and Charles (Elouise)
Livingston; sisters, Henrietta (Vernon) Reddick, Bridgett (Jerry) Edwards, Tonya (Anthony) Davis, Cindy Copeland and Debra J.
Collins; 37 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. 'Cho's father, Henry
Livingston, Jr. preceded him in death. Tillman of Monticello handled the arrangements 850-997-5553.
LIVINGSTON, Ola Pearl Livingston
Ola Pearl (Snookie) Livingston, age 37, died Friday in the W. T. Edwards Hospital. She leaves three children and her mother.
Funeral services will be held Saturday in the colored Methodist Church with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery. She was employed in
the family of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mickler and at their Dry Cleaning plant for twenty-five years, never having worked for anyone
else.
LIVINGSTON, Rannah Livingston
Miss Rannah Livingston, age 74, passed away Wednesday, January 6, of a heart attack at the home of her brother, Mr. T. S.
Livingston. Miss Livingston was born in Madison September 2, 1879, daughter of John Frazier and Clifford Pyles Livingston. She
had spent much of her life as a practical nurse. Survivors are one brother and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were held Thursday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LIVINGSTON, Rutha Mae Demps Livingston
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, 14 May, 2015)
Mrs. Rutha Mae Demps was born to the late James J.C. and Ora Lee Demps, Sr. on February 17, 1950 in Monticello, FL. She
attended Greenville Training School in Greenville, FL and later attended North Florida Junior College in Madison, FL for CNA.
She was united in holy matrimony to Isreal Livingston, Jr. on November 3, 1972. On Saturday, May 9, Rutha was ushered into
the eternal presence of the Lord. Cherishing her memories are a husband, Isreal Livingston, Jr.; 2 loving daughters: Lavonnia
(Joseph) Hatcher and LaEbony Livingston; 1 son, Isreal Livingston, II; her siblings: JoAnn Demps, Cora Demps, Glynaveous
Powell, Ruby (William) Noble, Clarese Wallace, Richard (Robin) Demps and Bud Elmo Demps; 4 grandchildren and 1 greatgrandchild and a host of other sorrowing relatives. Hagan & Bradwell Funeral Service, 175 N. Railroad St., Monticello, FL is in
charge of the arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 16, at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Greenville, FL.
LIVINGSTON, T. J. Livingston
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, February 26, 1903)
The death of Capt. T. J. Livingston, one of Brooks County’s most honorable and revered citizens, came as unexpected shock to
everyone. All who knew him loved him, and all mourn the loss of this great and good man. Though having passed the meridian of
allotted years, he was still in the noontide splendor of manly strength and vigor, nor did the wasting hand of disease emaciate
the manly form or dim the luster of kindly beaming eye. Just at the close of a bright Sabbath day, with its duties done, its
pleasures, privileges and blessings appropriated, God took him to the Land of Eternal Sabbaths there to enjoy forever its
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brightness, beauty and peace. He was born in Madison County, Florida, but early in life moved to Brooks, where he has since
lived. When a young man he was married to Miss Margaret Wyche, four children blessing their union, Mrs. Frazier McIntyre,
Mrs. Lula Mitchell, Mrs. Irena Howard and Mr. Livingston. His second marriage was to Mrs. Ella Groover Clifford, who survives
him, with four children, Don, Emma, Joe and Lily. Most of his life was spent at his hospitable old country home when in the
Southern style of the time Southern gentlemen extended privileges and pleasures to the numberless friends who now rise to do
him honor. Capt. Livingston was a true Southern gentleman in all the fullness of the word's meaning. Enlisting as a private in the
Confederate army, he was elected to the rank of Captain and he did his duty well, claiming the honor and love of all of his
soldiers, and the respect and admiration of those in authority over him. No more attractive picture can be imagined than that
of Capt. Livingston in the glory of his young manhood, stalwart and erect in form, handsome in face and feature with the clear
eye of the commander and daring courage of the leader, wearing the immortalized uniform of the "Gallant Confederate Grey."
The remains were carried to Thomasville this afternoon for interment.
No record was found of the burial
LIVINGSTON, T. S. Livingston, Sr.
Mr. T. S. Livingston, Sr., age 78, died Wednesday in the Pineview Hospital in Valdosta after an extended illness. Mr. Livingston
was a lifelong resident of Madison and a direct descendant of Madison Livingston, for whom Madison was names. He was senior
member of Livingston Motor Company and a pioneer in the automobile business in North Florida, in which he had been engaged
for more than a half century. Survivors are his wife, one son, T. F. Livingston, one daughter, Miss Clifford Livingston, both of
Madison; and two grandchildren, Jay and Judy Livingston of Madison. Funeral services were held Thursday February 15 th at
Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LIVINGSTON, Tommy Lee Livingston
Tommy Lee Livingston, 80, of Greenville passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 in Blountstown, FL. Mr. Livingston was a
retired lumber mill employee. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, EST at St. Matthews A.M. E. Church in Greenville
with burial at the Church Cemetery. Viewing-visitation will be Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at Tillman of Monticello (850-997-5553.
Survivors include a brother, David Livingston, Sr. and a sister, Cora Livingston Davis, along with numerous nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends
LLOYD, Austin James Lloyd, Jr.
Mr. Austin James “Jimmy” Lloyd, Jr., age 74 of Nicholls, GA, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013, at his residence following an
extended illness. Mr. Lloyd, a native of Ft. Pierce, FL, was a retired auto mechanic. He was the son of the late Austin James
Lloyd, Sr., and the late Ruby Jean Hood Lloyd. Mr. Lloyd was better known in the Douglas area as the “Pork Skin Man,” as he
located his “Pork Skin” shop on the 206 Connector. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his
wife, Margaret Faye Herring Lloyd of Nicholls, GA; children, Austin James (Wendy) Lloyd, III, of Nicholls, GA; Melisa Jean
(Mark) Bennett of Jasper, GA; and Melani (James Edward) Ricketson of Broxton, GA; 2 sisters, Mary Louise King of Cedar
Bluff, VA; and Joyce Katherine Lloyd of Blairsville, GA; 12 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews
and other relatives. Funeral services were Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Ricketson Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Roxie
Mae Cemetery.
LLOYD, Frank W. Lloyd
Frank W. Lloyd, 59, president of the Hardee Tobacco Company, died last Friday, July 24, in Greensboro, NC, at the home of his
son, Charles Lloyd, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Saturday in Suffolk, VA, the original home of the
Lloyd family. Among the survivors are three sons, Frank W. Lloyd, Jr., of York, PA, Charles Lloyd of Greensboro, NC and Guerry
Lloyd of Quincy, FL, the aged mother of the deceased, Mrs. Lloyd, Sr., of Suffolk, VA, two brothers, H. M. Lloyd, of
Washington, DC, and R. B. Lloyd, of Greensboro, NC. Two sisters, Miss Margaret Lloyd, of Suffolk, and the other residing in
Franklin, VA also survive.
LLOYD, John Leonard Lloyd
John Leonard Lloyd, 82, a resident of Mayo, Fl. Passed away Friday July 31, 2009 in Gainesville following an extended illness. Mr.
Lloyd was born July 24, 1927 to the late Mr. Elias Reese Lloyd and Mrs. Ella Lee Lowrie Lloyd in Monticello, FL. He had lived in
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Mayo for the past 47 years moving there from Suwannee County. Mr. Lloyd was a World War #II veteran serving in the U.S.
Marine Corps attached to U.S.S. Wisconsin. He retired from the State of Florida as an Environmental Engineer working for the
State Health Department. He enjoyed fishing, boating, traveling, and the outdoors in general. He was preceded in death by his
first wife Mrs. Nancy Ricks Lloyd. Mr. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 11 years Mrs. Mary Ann Blume Lloyd of Mayo; a son Scott
Reese Lloyd of Atlanta; a daughter Leslie Ann Lloyd Avery of Auburn, GA; 2 step-daughters Toni B. Ryder of Crawfordville and
Kristi T. Harrell of Alabaster, AL; granddaughters Morgan Ryder of Tallahassee, Lindsey and Karoline Harrell of Alabaster, AL.
A memorial service will be held Monday, August 3, 2009 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Morgan Chapel in Mayo. In lieu of flowers
the family has requested memorial donations be made to the Moffitt Cancer Center of Tampa, FL. or to Haven Hospice.
LLOYD, Kinsey Nell Lloyd
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 16 December 2015)
Kinsey Nell Lloyd - Infant of Naylor, GA, entered her eternal heavenly home on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, after a brief
illness. At the time of her death, she was under the watchful and professional care of Wolfson Children's Hospital in
Jacksonville, FL. Kinsey was born November 30, 2015, in Valdosta, GA, to Joseph Vernon and Erin Elizabeth (Kuiper) Lloyd, Sr.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Don Kuiper; paternal grandfather Jim Lloyd; maternal great
grandfather Ronald Kuiper; paternal grandparents James and Nell Lloyd, and Vernon and Barbara Lou Roberts. Along with her
parents, Kinsey is survived by 2 brothers, Joseph Lloyd, Jr. and Ray Lloyd of Naylor, GA; her maternal grandmother, Judy
Kuiper of Hahira, GA; paternal grandmother, Kathy Walker of Lake Park, GA; maternal great grandparents, Raymond and Joan
Gabbard of Valdosta, GA; maternal great grandmother, Eilene Kuiper of Albany, GA; uncle and aunt, James and Christa Lloyd of
Lake Park, GA; aunt and uncle, Emily and Alex Bowles of Dasher, GA; and 3 cousins: Jim, Suzanne, and Kaitlyn Lloyd. Graveside
services will be held Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Friendship Cemetery in Hahira, GA. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta,
Georgia, is serving the Lloyd family.
LLOYD, Mrs. Margaret Lloyd
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 7. 1942)
Mrs. Margaret Lloyd, aged about 90 years, mother of the recently deceased Mr. Frank W. Lloyd, late president of the Hardee
Tobacco Company, died last Friday, July 31, at her home in Suffolk, VA. Her death occurred a week, to the day, after the
death of her son, Mr. Frank W. Lloyd, at Greensboro, NC. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in Suffolk, and
interment was in the Lloyd family burying ground. Survivors are two daughter, Miss Margaret Lloyd, with whom the deceased
resided, and the other daughter living at Franklin, VA, Two sons H. M. Lloyd of Washington, DC and R. B. Lloyd of Greensboro,
NC, and three grandsons also survive.
LLOYD, Martha Langford Lloyd
Martha “Pinkie” Langford Lloyd, age 81, died Monday, June 9, 2014 at her residence in Greenville, FL. Born in Cross City, FL on
February 27, 1933 to the late Marvin Henry Carlton and Mattie Futch, she moved to Perry at the age of 2. Mrs. Pinkie was well
known as Co-Owner/Operator of Langford’s Playground (Skating Rink) with her former husband, the late Luther Langford in
Perry for 30 years. Mrs. Pinkie spent the past 17 years in Greenville. She worked with many organizations and served in many
capacities. For over 30 years she was a member of the Board of Trustees for Pisgah Cemetery. During her 60+ years with
Woodman of the World Lodge 460, she served first as Secretary, then as Treasurer, Vice-President and as President. Her
service with this organization expanded as she served on the North Florida Youth Camp Board of Directors for 25 years. Mrs.
Pinkie received numerous awards such as A Women of Woodcraft award in 1982, the Good Neighbor Award in 1986, a
certificate of appreciation of faithful service in 1980 and again in 1981, recognition of outstanding dedication and leadership
from 1979 – 1991. She was a worker for over 20 years with the USDA Second Harvest Food Distribution, delivering surplus
government food to the elderly and needy. In 1984 at the age of 51 she acquired her GED. She was a Charter Member of
Westside Baptist Church in Perry and most recently became a member of the Renewed Life Outreach Center in Greenville, FL.
She is survived by her husband, Edward Lloyd of Greenville; 1 son: Sam Langford of Stone Mountain, GA; two step-sons Johnny
Lloyd of Pinetta, FL and Eddie Lloyd of Greenville; 1 Daughter Karen Trickler of Covington, GA; 1 brother Perry Alton “Slick”
Carlton of Perry; 3 sisters: Mary Elizabeth Gavilan of Jacksonville, FL, Lee Young of Perry and April Davis of Crawfordville; 2
grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and two brothers: Hoyt Carlton and Bill
Carlton Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 13, 2014 at Beggs Perry Chapel with burial at Pisgah Cemetery.
LLOYD, Mavalene Sadler Lloyd
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Mavalene Sadler Lloyd, age 81, of Valdosta passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 in Brooks County Hospital after a
courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Mrs. Lloyd was born May 18, 1931 in Clyattville, GA to the late George and Emma
Holland Sadler. She retired from Home Décor in Lake Park, GA. Mrs. Lloyd was a member of Lake Park United Methodist
Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Lloyd, Sr. and son Michael T. Watkins. Survivors include a son &
daughter-in-law: Brian and Alison Watkins of Lake Park, GA; grandchildren: Abby Watkins, Kyle Watkins, Stacia Watkins, Aimee
Watkins, and Donna Michelle O'Conner; brothers & sisters-in-law: Leighton and Debbie Sadler of Valdosta, GA; Russell and Pat
Sadler of Adel, GA; sister & brother-in-law: Joyce and Richard Williams of Valdosta, GA; numerous nieces and nephews and
extended family. Graveside services will be held Monday, December 24, 2012 in Riverview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers,
the family is asking that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N.
Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or Lake Park United Methodist Church. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the
family.
LLOYD, Nell Lloyd
(Abstracted from the Echols County News, August 25, 2010)
Nell Lloyd, 80, of Lake Park passed away Monday, August 16, 2010 in Langdale Hospice House. She was born in Echols County, on
February 26, 1930 to the late Britt and Willie Belle (Kinsey) Roberts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anton Lloyd,
sons, Jim Lloyd and Greg Lloyd She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jenny and Lanny Janeway of Lake Park;
daughter-in-law, Kathy Lloyd Walker of Lake Park; five grandsons, Greg, Matt and Ben Janeway, Jimbo Lloyd (Christa) and Joe
Lloyd (Erin); thre great-grandchildren, Jim, Suzanne and Joseph Lloyd; sister, Madge Van Norden of Blairsville, GA; and a
number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Thursday, August 19, 2010 in the Chapel of Music Funeral Services.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Langdale Hospice House, 2213 Pineview Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602. Music Funeral
Home of Valdosta served the Lloyd family.
LLOYD, Ray Leaborn Lloyd Sr.
Ray Leaborn Lloyd Sr., 80, died Wednesday (Nov. 6, 2013) at his residence after an extended illness. He was a native of Pierce
County, but lived most of his life in Ware County. As a young man, he was employed by SCL Railroad as a switchman. Later, he
carried on his father’s business as a painter and wall paper hanger for nearly 50 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who
at one time owned a hunting lodge in Wyoming. He was a member of Indian Mound Baptist Church. He is the son of the late
Madison Lloyd and Nora Popham Lloyd. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Frances Rhodenberry and Dorothy Dekle,
three brothers, Hank Lloyd, Harold “Bunny” Lloyd and William David “Pee Wee” Lloyd. Survivors include his wife of 42 years,
Janice King Lloyd, of Waycross; 6 children, Ray Leaborn Lloyd Jr. (Lizzie), of Taylor, FL, Arthur “Arlo” Lloyd, of Jacksonville,
FL, Cliff Lloyd, of Jacksonville, FL, Martha Lloyd Burnett (Artie), of Glen St. Mary, FL, Stephanie Lloyd, of Astatula, FL, and
Stephen Lloyd, of Waycross; 8 grandchildren, Cole Lloyd (Samantha), Ashley Lloyd, Charlie Burnett (Kelli), Kelsey Lloyd, Evelyn
Arnold (Chris), Robyn Wellington, Maranda Burnett and Tanner Colley; 2 great-grandchildren, Braxton Lloyd and Zachary Lloyd;
7 sisters, Lucille Petty, Marion Music (Kenny), Pansy Cox (Leland), JoAnn McQuaig (Ronnie), Janice Hendrix (Hershell), Sandra
Henderson (Otis King), and Susan Hendrix (William); and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Saturday at Indian
Mound Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Green Cemetery in Millwood. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LOCHER, Latrelle Locher
Latrelle Locher, age 79, of Valdosta, GA passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at South Georgia Medical
Center. She was born on August 3, 1934 in Valdosta, GA to the late Samuel Marshall and Mary Lou (McMillan) Vickery. She was a
homemaker and a member of Central Avenue Church of Christ. Ms. Locher favorite past time was quilting. She was a member of
the Withlachochee Quilters Guild and Boston Georgia Quilters. She was preceded in death by a son, Mark Locher. Survivors
include: 1 son & daughter-in-Law, Kenny (Lynn) Locher of Hahira, GA; 2 grandsons, Eric Locher of Hahira, GA and Marshall
(Morgan) Locher of Valdosta, GA; 1 great-grandson, Bennett Locher of Hahira, GA; 2 brothers & sisters-in-law, Sammy (Doll)
Vickery of Valdosta, GA and Ray (Laverne) Vickery of Jennings, FL and a number of cousins, nieces & nephews. Services will be
Monday, November 25, 2013 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Riverview Memorial
Gardens. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the family.
LOCKETT, Willie Lee Lockett
Willie Lee Lockett, 62, died Saturday (July 10, 2010) after an illness. He was a native of Argyle but grew up in Waycross where
he attended the public schools. He was the son of Anna L. Jones Lockett and the late Deacon Vasser Lee Lockett. He was
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preceded in death by a twin brother, Sammy Lee Lockett, and a sister, Mary M. Lockett. Survivors include his mother, Anna L.
Jones Lockett, of Waycross; a sister, Margaret Lockett, of Miami, Fla.; several nieces and nephews, among whom are Linda
Lockett and Cynthia Lockett, both of Waycross; cousins, other relatives, very special friends, Faynette and Charlie Jones, of
Patterson, the Murchinson family, both of Patterson, and Avery Lewis, ofWaycross. Funeral arrangements will be announced
later by Fluker Funeral Home.
LOGAN, J. B. Logan
Mr. J. B. Logan, 77, died of a heart attack in Greenville Wednesday night. He had been ill for about a month following a stroke.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 20, at the Greenville Methodist Church and interment will be in the Walker Cemetery.
Mr. Logan moved to Greenville about five years ago from Lamont, where he had lived about 20 years. He originally came from
Thomasville, GA. Survivors include sixteen grandchildren and the following seven children: Mrs. W. B. Davis, Jr., of Madison; Joe
Brown Logan, of McClenny (THIS IS EXACTLY HOW IT IS SPELLED IN THE OBITUARY); Mrs. Roland Carroll and Mrs. Hunter
Bishop, both of Tallahassee; Mrs Delphone Hendry, of Shady Grove; Thomas B. Logan, of Ft. Myers; and Mrs. L. R. Frohock, of
Greenville.
LOGAN, Mrs. J. B. Logan
Mrs. J. B. Logan, 65, who lived near Lamont for many years, died Tuesday morning, February 21 st, after an illness of several
weeks, and was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon at the Walker Cemetery. Services were conducted by the pastor of the
Methodist Church of Lamont, of which she was a member. The deceased is survived by her husband sand seven children, T. B.
Logan, Fort Myers; Mrs. H. M. Bishop, Perry; Mrs. D. T. Hendry, Shady Grove; Mrs. R. J. Carroll, Jr., Monticello; Mrs. W. B.
Davis, Jr., Madison; Mrs. Frankye L. Frobuck and Joe Brown Logan, Lamont and seven grandchildren.
LOGAN, Joseph Paul Logan
(Abstracted from the September 21, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Joseph Paul Logan, 60, of Waycross, died Thursday (Sept.19, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. He was born in
Jacksonville, FL, grew up in numerous different places because of his father’s service in the military, and most recently made
Waycross his home for the past 20 years. He worked for more than 18 years with Coley Electric and Plumbing Supply. He was
preceded in death by his mother, Bobbie J. Kirkland Logan, and a brother, David C. Logan. He is survived by his wife, Helen
Logan, of Waycross; 1 son, Mack Carnes, of Bristol; 3 grandchildren, Summer Carnes, Chris Carnes and Lane Carnes; his father,
Calvin E. Logan, of Warner Robins; 1 brother, Richard C. Logan, of Atlanta; 2 sisters, Janet Strickland (husband Tommy), of
Atlanta, and Melissa A. Zeuner (husband Mark), of Warner Robins; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Graveside
services will be at High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in the Schlatterville community. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Arrangements are with Miles-Odum
Funeral Home.
LOGSTON, Ronald Lee Logston
Mr. Ronald Lee Logston, age 60, of Wichita Falls, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010. Ronald was the son of Theodore C.
Logston and Barbara Ann Chalkley Logston. He was born on December 26, 1949. He served his country in the U S Air force as an
E-5 Staff Sergeant. He retired from the service in 1988. Ronald loved to play pool, cribbage, and cards, he loved baseball when
he was younger. Ronald spent a lot of time at the I-Hop, one of his favorite places. He loved to travel and always had plans to do
so in an RV. Services were held at the graveside in Fort Sill National Cemetery Thursday, June 3, 2010, in Elgin, Oklahoma,
under the direction of Falls Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Ronald was preceded in death by his granddaughter: Jada
Shoop; his mother, and grandmother Alma Armstrong. He is survived by his father: Theodore Logston of Golden, MS; his
children: Gregory Logston, Travis Logston, and Angela Shoop and her husband David, all of Wichita Falls; grandchildren: Ravyn
Ann, David Trujillo, Sara, Ashlynn, Brendan, Jesse, Kaylie, Sierra, David Shoop, Gisele; and 1 brother: Charles Thomas Logston
of New Jersey.
LOHMAN, Mrs. J. A. Lohman
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 3, 1965 & September 10, 1965)
Mrs. J. A. Lohman, age 84, died Sunday in Miami following a lengthy period of ill health. Mr. Lohman was born May 24, 1881 in
Philadelphia. She was preceded in death by her husband J. A. Lohman of Miami. She was a member of the Miami Primitive
Baptist Church. She was the mother of Mrs. W. E. Wilson and Mrs. C. E. Buckhalt, both of Cherry Lake. Also surviving are four
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sons, John Lohman, of Burbank, CA; Edgar Lohman of Vero Beach; and Lewis Lohman and Bill Lohman, both of Miami and 13
grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren and other relatives. She had lived in Florida for many years. Funeral services were
held Wednesday September 1st in Miami with burial in Flagler Memorial Park.
LOLLEY, Daisy Thelma Zanders Sutton Lolley
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, 4 March 2015)
Mrs. Daisy Thelma Zanders Sutton Lolley, age 79, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at her daughter’s residence
following an extended illness. Mrs. Lolley was born April 7, 1935, in Fargo, to the late Charlie Zanders and Pinkie Mae Bennett
Zanders. She was a member of the New Vision Church of God and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husbands,
Lester Hill Sutton and Carthell Lolley. Survivors are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Margie (Bobby) Corbitt of Pearson and JoAnn
(Jim) Collins of Ashville, NC; 2 sons, Raymond Lolley of Douglas and Willie Lolley Sr. of Homerville; 4 grandchildren, Willie Lolley
Jr., Ava Shaw, Billy Evans Jr and Andy Shaw; 5 step-grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, a number of nieces, nephews and
other relatives. Funeral services for Mrs. Lolley were held, Friday, February 27, 2015 at Roundtree Funeral Home. Interment
followed in the Shiloh Church Cemetery.
LOLLEY, Malissia Lolley
Mrs. Malissia Lolley, age 61, died Saturday in Greenville following a long illness. Mrs. Lolley was born in Walton County. She lived
in Florala, AL most of her life and had been in Greenville two months. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Eloise Rutherford, and
Mrs. Betty Ann Pickron, both of Florala, AL, Mrs. Rosie B. Saumier, of Youngstown, FL, and Mrs. Louise Cotton, of Tioga, ND;
three sons, Thomas J. Lolley, of Florala, AL, Bobby Joe Lolley of Greenville and William A. Lolley, with the U. S. Navy; sixteen
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Larce Lolley and Wiley Lolley, both of DeFuniak and Lee Lolley of
Tampa. The body was forwarded to Florala, AL. Funeral services were held Monday at the Evans Funeral Home in Florala and
burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
LOLLIE, David Allen Lollie
David Allen Lollie, age 49, of Douglas passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an auto
accident. Mr. Lollie worked at Tim’s Diesel & Equipment as a mechanic and he attended Trinity Non-Denominational Church. He
was preceded in death by his parents, George and Betty Lollie; half-brother, H. L. Lollie; and sister, Brenda Sue Lollie. Survivors
include his wife, Jacqueline Stone Lollie of Douglas; sons, David Allen (Becky) Lollie, Jr. of Douglas and Joe Arron (Weslyn)
Lollie of Axson; daughter, Megan (John) Edge of Pearson; and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 8, 2011
at the Trinity Non-Denominational Church. Interment will be at a later date. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the
arrangements.
LOLLIS, Karen Denise Lollis
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, May 14, 2014)
Karen Denise Lollis, age 52, of Perry, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville. Karen was born
January 7, 1962 in Chesapeake, VA, to Henry and Mildred (Stephenson) Goff. Karen was of the Baptist Faith. Karen had been
employed at Hardees for the past 4 years, quickly becoming the general manager a few months ago. She was an animal lover, who
had a passion for horses and dogs; she was a talented artist and home decorator. Karen enjoyed being in the outdoors. Mrs.
Lollis was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Mildred Goff and her brother Lonnie Goff. She is survived by her
husband of 4 years Harold Lee Lollis of Perry, FL; a son Pat King of Ohio; 2 sisters Ann Dycus of Perry and Donna Dupilka of
Lakeland; 2 grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held at a later date. All
arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
LOLLIS, Lassie Lee Lollis
Lassie Lee Lollis, age 53, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at her residence in Perry. She was a native and lifelong
resident of Taylor County and the daughter of the late George Hendry and late former Erma Lee Ward. She previously worked
as a Lab Tech and was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who
enjoyed spending time with her family and enjoyed water skiing, dancing and fishing. Survived by her husband, Dorsey Lollis of
Perry, FL, a son; Bryant (Eva) Akins, a daughter; Lori (Scott) Maddox, a brother; Dennis Morgan, a sister; Joan Sheffield, (5)
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grandchildren, (3) great-grandchildren and numerous relatives. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home
Chapel Tuesday, May 12, 2009. Interment will follow at Pisgah Cemetery.
LOLLIS, Richard Paul Lollis
Mr. Richard Paul Lollis, 66, of Perry, FL, passed away Saturday February 4, 2012 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Perry. Mr.
Lollis was born June 23, 1945 in Crisp County, GA to the late Hugh Dorsey Lollis and the late former Edna Inez Willard. He was
an iron worker by trade and worked as a construction supervisor for many years. In his spare time he enjoyed, cooking, fishing,
hunting, storytelling, and helping other people. He is survived by his wife of 6 years, Jackie Dixon Lollis, of Perry, 2 sons Mike
Lollis and Dorsey Lollis, both of Perry, 1 daughter, Fanita Stringfellow, of Murphysboro, TN, 1 stepson, Joseph Terrell Dixon, of
Perry, 1 stepdaughter, Amanda I. Dixon, of Perry, his lifelong best friend, R. P. Tedder, 4 brothers, George Sonny Lollis, of St.
Cloud, FL, Lee Lollis and Michael Doc Lollis, both of Perry, and Joe Lollis, of Wakulla, FL, 3 sisters, Mary Lollis Sadler, Marsha
Lollis, and Debbie Omans, all of Perry, 2 grandchildren, Kara and Jarrod Dixon, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other
relatives.
LONG, Ellen Elizabeth Long
Ellen Elizabeth Smith Long, 77, died Sunday night (Aug. 13, 2006) at St. Joseph's Hospital in Augusta after a long illness. She
was born in Waycross on Sept. 1, 1928, and she lived here all her life until she moved to Augusta several years ago to live with
her daughter. She was the daughter of the late Walton Douglas and Eugenia Stevens Smith. She was also preceded in death by
a sister, Eugenia Smith Brannen. Since a very early age, she was an active member of First Baptist Church Waycross, and among
other activities, was a member of the Ruth Sunday School Class, the Baptist Training Union groups and Bible Study in the Park,
and activities of the kitchen committee. While in Augusta, she had attended the Warren Baptist Church and was a member of
the Gleaners Sunday School Class. After graduating from Waycross High School, Mrs. Long attended Georgia State College for
Women in Milledgeville and graduated from Valdosta State College. She continued her studies at Peabody College in Nashville,
Tenn., where she received a degree in Library science and degrees in several other related subjects.She retired after teaching
in the Ware County School System, where she mentored many students in extra-curricular activities. She was named "Star
Teacher of the Year" twice. She also taught on the college level at University of Georgia Off Campus Center for a number of
years. She worked in many community affairs activities, and was a member of the Lyman Hall Chapter of the D.A.R., the U.D.C.
and a leader in the Winona Society of the C.A.R., the Baptist Village Volunteers, and the Okefenokee Regional Library. She was
a well-known music teacher. She delighted in opening her heart and her home to many in the community on numerous special
occasions. She was proud to be a lifetime member of the Okefenokee Swamp Park. Survivors include one daughter, Lisa Long
Edwards (husband David); one granddaughter, Rachel (husband Adam) Reese; two grandsons, Joshua Edwards (wife Deena) and
Christian Edwards; two great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Reese and Haleigh Cauley, all of Augusta; one sister, Dorothy Smith
Sedgwick, of Waycross; three nieces, Sylvia Sedgwick Hurst, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., Linda Sedgwick Morrison, of Homerville,
and Susan Braddy Harrell, of Panama City, Fla.; numerous great-nieces and nephews. A funeral was held at 10 a.m. this morning
at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family request memorials to be sent to Franklin
Graham Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, N.C. 28607. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at
www.musicfuneralhome.com.
LONG, Dr. Eustace Long
Dr. Eustace Long, beloved Madison physician and surgeon, passed away at the local hospital Monday afternoon following a long
illness. He had been a resident of Madison for nearly 40 years. Dr. Long was born in Pike County, AL November 19, 1876, son of
William Albert and Cynthia Ellen Long. He received his professional education at the Atlanta Medical College and the Maryland
Medical College. After his graduation from Medical school, Dr. Long began his practice in Macclenny, Baker County, where he
served as President of the City Council. He moved to Madison in 1908. During World War I he served as Captain in the Army
Medical Corps. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Louella Glass Long, of Madison, a daughter, Mrs. William Moseley Henry, of Plant
City, a son, E. Clyde Long, of Jacksonville, and a grandson, William Moseley Henry, Jr., of Plant City. Funeral services were held
Wednesday morning at the Long home on North Duval Street. Graveside rites followed in Oak Ridge cemetery.
LONG, Mrs. Eustace Long
Mrs. Eustace Long, widow of the late Dr. Eustace Long, died in St. Petersburg Sunday after a long illness. Mrs. Long was a native
of Madison and had spent most of her life here, where she was prominent in religious, civic and social affairs. Survivors are one
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daughter, Mrs. Moseley Henry, of Plant City; three grandsons; two sisters, Mrs. A. B. Lanier, of Ocala; and Mrs. W. L. Horton, of
Madison; and one brother, Mr. Ed Glass, of Jacksonville. Funeral services were held Wednesday in the First Methodist Church
here with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LONG, Florence Ruth Long
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, January 9, 2013)
Florence Ruth Long, age 84, died Sunday, January 5, 2013 at Lake Park of Madison. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January
9, 2013 at Beggs Funeral Home with burial at San Pedro Cemetery. She was born in Lockmoor, MI, and moved to Madison in
1978 coming from Ft. Lauderdale. She was a member of New Home Baptist Church. Two sisters, Mildred Woodhouse and Marion
Switzer, and many nieces and nephews survive her. She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Long. Beggs Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements.
LONG, Henry Long
Henry Long, age 66, died at his sister’s home at the Rockaway Farm, north of Madison, Wednesday September 3 rd, after an
extended illness. He is survived by his sister, Charlotte Fisher, of Madison; two brothers, Gurley Long, of St. Petersburg; and
Sellus Long, of Monticello. Graveside services were held Saturday in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral home was in
LONG, Mr. J. H. Long
(Abstracted from the Quitman Free Press, Quitman, Georgia, April 19, 1945)
Mr. J. H. Long, 77, died Monday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. Rhodes who resides on one of the J. O. McDonald
farms. He had lived in the Nankin community for about 40 years and at one time resided on Dr. Jelks’ farm. He was well known
throughout the county and news of his passing will be learned with regret. Funeral services were held at Mt. Horeb Cemetery,
near Pinetta Tuesday morning. He is survived by his widow and seven children: Mrs. Oliver Purvis, of Pinetta, Mrs. D. Rhodes of
Quitman, Rte 4, Chesley Long of St. Augustine, Burton Long of Tampa, Aaron Long of Valdosta and Symon Long of Nahunta. Mr.
Long was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church and was a man of many fine qualities.
LONG, John Long
SNELLVILLE — John Long, age 62, died Tuesday (March 10, 2015) at Eastside Medical Center in Snellville. He was born and
lived most of his life in Twiggs County before moving to Snellville. He was the son Oscar and Earnestine White Long and was
preceded in death by his brothers, James Long and Earl Long. He was retired. Survivors are his wife, Debbie Long, of Snellville;
children, Sharman Nix, Vicky (Mike) Reynolds, Jenny (Harl Satterfield) Britt, James Long and Sally (Tony) Brunell, of Waycross,
Jonathan (Robin) Long and Tommy Wilkerson, of Eastman, and Michelle (Stevie) Burkett, of Thomaston; brothers, Ossie (Ellen)
Long and Kenny (Dorothy) Long, of Cochran; sister-in-law, Janice Churchwell, of Snellville; 25 grandchildren; and 4 greatgrandchildren. The family will greet friends at the home of Sally and Tony Brunell, 108 Butler St., Waycross. Arrangements
were with Mathis Funeral Home in Cochran.
LONG, John Henry Long
John Henry Long, age 77, well known citizen of this section, died at his home just across the Georgia ling in Brooks County early
Monday morning, and was laid to rest Tuesday morning in the Mt. Horeb Cemetery. He is survived by six children.
LONG, Linda Harris Tyler Long
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Sep 15th, 2011)
Linda Harris Tyler Long, 59, was suddenly called home on Monday, September 5, 2011. Born in Madison, on March 15, 1952, Linda
was the daughter of the late Amelia Harrell Harris and Rayford Harris. She grew up in Madison before moving with her family
to Valdosta, Ga. in the late 1960’s. She met and married the love of her life, William Russell Tyler, Jr. Linda was a homemaker
and a loving mother. When her children were older, she went to work at Bayliner Manufacturing, then Shaw Industries and most
recently worked for Lowe’s Distribution Center. She loved her dogs and doted on them. A member of Lifeline Ministries and
formerly a member of Harvest Church of God, Linda loved her church and her church family. She enjoyed growing flowers,
eating and spending time with family.
Survivors include her three daughters and sons in law, Roxie and Jimmy Deese of Lakeland, Ga. Beth and Mark Selph, Angela and
Greg Infinger of Valdosta; three sisters and brothers in law, Judy and Larry Lyons of Quitman, Ga., Evelyn and James White of
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Stockton, Ga., Nancy and Robert McLeod of Valdosta, Ga.; grandchildren, Rhonda Hightower and fiance Billy Smith, Justin
Thornton, Evan Selph, Samantha Hightower and fiancé Brandon Wright, Lisa Shaw, Ethan Selph, Cole Thornton, Tyler Shaw and
Brandon Shaw all of Valdosta; special cousin, Debbie Manwarren of Lakeland, Ga.; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She
was preceded in death by her husbands, William Russell Tyler, Jr. and Russell Wayne Long, daughter, Virginia Ann Tyler, and
sisters, Debbie Harris and Bonnie Holmes. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 9, 2011, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of
the Carson McLane Funeral Home in Valdosta, Ga.. Reverend George Ehling and Reverend Joey Castleberry will officiate. Burial
will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Madison. Family and friends will gather for visitation on Thursday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at
the funeral home. Condolences may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com.
LONG, Paul C. Long
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia May 2, 2012)
Mr. Paul C. Long, 74, passed away April 19, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 16, 1938 in Little Birch,
West Virgnia, to Elza and Velda Long. Paul is survived by his daughter, Paula Bennett (Mike) of Homerville; brother, John Long
(Caron); sister, Lula Belle Dodrill (Dale); grandchildren, Bradley and Hunter Bennett, and several caring family members and
friends. A memorial service was held at 11 am, on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Ponte Vedra Valley in Ponte Vedra Beach. In lieu of
flowers donations could be made in Paul's name to St. Vincent's Riverside Foundation, PO Box 41564, Jacksonville, FL 32203.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.pontevedravalley.com. Ponte Vedra Valley in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. was in charge of
arrangements.
LONG, Theron Wyndell Long
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 10 August 2011)
Theron Wyndell Long, age 75 of Douglas, passed away Monday, August 1, 2011, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center following
an extended illness. Rev. Long, a native of Appling County, was a Southern Baptist Minister for many years. He was an Alumnus
of the Freewill Baptist College of Nashville, TN. He was the son of the late Doric Quitman Long and the late Ola Evelyn Carter
Long. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Wyndell Long. Rev. Long was a member of the College Avenue Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Betty Jean Teston Long of Douglas; one son, Steve (Susan) Long of Colquitt, GA; one
daughter, Jeanie (Leonard) Sweat of Douglas; one grandson, Ashley Stephen (Brooke) Long of Forsyth, GA; three
granddaughters, Courtney Coppage of Valdosta, GA, Megan (Brady) Wiggins, and Maggie Adams, all of Douglas; three stepgrandchildren, Kristy Sweat of Pensacola, FL, Kaci Sweat of Macon, GA, and Kandace Sweat of Athens, GA; five greatgrandchildren, Jayden Wiggins and Jaycee Wiggins, both of Douglas, GA, Hannalee Coppage of Valdosta, GA, Ella Kate Long and
Makayla Ford, both of Forsyth, GA; one aunt, Velma Kirk of Baxley, GA; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral
Services were Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at the College Avenue Baptist Church. A special eulogy was presented by daughter
Jeanie Sweat. Interment followed in the Surrency City Cemetery in Surrency, GA. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
LONG, Thomas Anthony Long
Thomas Anthony Long, age 44, passed away suddenly at his residence on September 10, 2011. Mr. Long was born September 27,
1966, in Douglas. He was employed by Elixir for over 18 years. Survivors include his wife, Tonyia Long of Douglas; son, Brandon
Long of Dallas, GA; sister, Tina (Mark) Royals of Axson; brother, John (Tara) Long of Nicholls; parents, John and Betty Spell
Long of Nicholls; nieces, Braylin Long and Katie Royals; and nephew, Brody Long. Funeral services were Wednesday, September
14, 2011, at Chatterton Holiness Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Chatterton Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements.
LONG, William Long
William “Bill” Long, age 71, died Tuesday (Jan. 27, 2015) while in the care of Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. He was a
resident of Cypress Village, Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Blackshear. He was born Jan. 5, 1944 in Waycross to Verlie Long and
the late N.A. Long. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary, of Jacksonville; 1 daughter, Kathryn Bolles, of Washington, DC; his
mother, Verlie Long, of Jacksonville; as well as Christina and Charlie Waters, of Jacksonville Beach, and Jennifer Rowe (fiancé,
Paul Carter), of Fernandina Beach, FL; and beloved grandchildren, Blake Rowe and Maezie Waters. He is loved and remembered
by numerous friends and relatives. He loved children, rain, solitude, company of friends, good music, history, the ocean, fried
chicken, shrimp, a good book, football and baseball and lemon pie. He enjoyed sports, especially watching the Georgia Dawgs. He
graduated from Waycross High school and played football on the state championship teams. He received his bachelor and
graduate degrees at the University of Georgia, and also attended Georgia Southern University and Valdosta State University.
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He loved working with children, and spent many happy years as a teacher and guidance counselor. He was an elder and trustee of
Blackshear Presbyterian Church, where he married his wife, Mary, more than 30 years ago. A celebration of his life will Sunday
at Blackshear Presbyterian Church in Blackshear. Donations may be made to Save the Children, where his daughter works, or to
a charity of one’s choice.
LONG, William Mark Long
Funeral services were held for William Mark Long, infant son of Lt. and Mrs. Hugh E. Long, at Ft. Sill, OK Tuesday September
6th and burial followed in the post cemetery. Becker Funeral Home of Lawton, OK had charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Long
will be remembered as Sharon Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Taylor, 919 South Horry Street, Madison. Lt. Long is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Long of Quitman, GA.
LONGACRE, Margaret Louise Longacre
Margaret Louise Longacre, age 71, of Valdosta, formerly of Delaware passed away Monday, December 3, 2012 at South Georgia
Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was born in Wilmington, Delaware on September 28, 1941 to the late Elwood and
Margaret Johnson. She was a member of Redland Baptist Church. She loved working crossword puzzles, reading, sewing and
animals. She is joined in heaven with her husband, Harvey B. Longacre, two sons, Butchie Longacre and Bobby Longacre and two
grandsons, Jimmy Jones and Brian Longacre. Survivors include: three daughters and son-in-law, Diane Longacre, of Valdosta,
Becky & Melvin Jones, of Chesapeake City, MD, Anna Longacre, of Valdosta; two sons & daughter-in-law, Paul Longacre, of
Sussex County, DE, Charlie & Patty Longacre, of Wilmington, DE; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; a sister, Nancy
Orledge, of Wilmington, DE; a brother, Ronald Johnson, of Sussex County, DE and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside
services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Redland Baptist Church Cemetery. Music Funeral Services of
Valdosta is serving the Longacre family.
LONGORIA, Angelina Longoria
Mrs. Angelina Longoria, age 84, of Broxton, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2013, at Shady Acres Nursing Home following
an extended illness. Mrs. Longoria was born on August 3, 1928, in Mission, TX, to the late Apolonio Olivo and Petra Zapata Olivo.
Survivors include 4 daughters, Maria Alicia Berrios, Esmeralda Found both of Brownsville, TX; Rosario Espitia, and Blanca
Longoria, both of Broxton, GA; 3 sons, Desiderio Longoria of Streator, IL; Luis Longoria of Broxton, GA; and Julio C. Olivo of
Marion, NC; 1 sister, Olivia Olivo; several grandchildren; great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Guadalupe Longoria; and two daughters, Maria A. Longoria and Diana Rosas. Funeral services were
Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at Sims Funeral Home. Interment followed at Broxton City Cemetery.
LOOKABILL, Marty Lookabill
Marty Lookabill, age 57, of Madison, FL, passed away June 14, 2015, at his residence in Madison, FL while on the way to church.
Marty was born December 27, 1957 in Greenville, SC to Bill Lookabill and Wanda Rose Earnhardt. Mr. Lookabill was a member of
New Home Baptist Church in Madison, FL and retired as a Sergeant of 20 years at the Department of Corrections. Marty was
an avid hunter and fisher most of his life, and enjoyed spending time with the ones he loved. Marty was preceded in death by his
mother Wanda Rose Earnhardt, and his brother Bryan Earnhardt. Mr. Lookabill is survived by his wife of 26 years Janice
Lookabill of Madison; his daughter Monica (Brian) Williams of Lee; his father Bill Lookabill of North Carolina; 3 grandchildren
Landon, Alayna, and Brianna; his sisters Debra Lookabill, Sonya Earnhardt, and Lorie Lookabill all of Madison; his step-father
Toby Earnhardt; a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at New Home Baptist Church on Wednesday, June
17, 2015. Interment will follow in San Pedro Cemetery in Madison. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral
Home.
LOPER, Donald Flowers Loper
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, 24 March, 2015)
Donald Flowers Loper, a descendent of two pioneering families of Madison County passed away on March 15. To those who knew
him, he is remembered as a kind and gentle soul. The two most important earthly things in Donald’s life were his family and his
farm. He was born to Theodore Calvin Loper and Carrie Isabelle Loper in 1923 and was raised on the family farm in the Hamburg
section of the county. After graduating from high school in Madison, he attended technical school in Jacksonville and then went
to work for AT&T. In World War II, Donald served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps in Hawaii arriving less than two weeks after
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Pearl Harbor. There, he built and maintained the first inter-island telephone-based voice communication system. After the war,
he returned to Madison to work for the telephone company here and later in Gainesville. He retired in 1985 after 41 years with
AT&T. Donald married Ethel Mae Edwards of Quincy, FL in 1953 and they were together until her passing in 2006. Together
they had and raised a family of three sons and a daughter. Throughout his life, both during his career with the telephone
company and after his “retirement” Donald remained active on the family farm in Madison. He assisted his father until his
passing in 1962 then actively managed the farm himself, even while living and working in Gainesville. After his father’s passing,
the farm remained the home of his mother. She was joined by her widowed sisters and then a series of widowed cousins. When
asked what he raised on his farm, Donald often replied “old ladies.” In the early 2000’s the Florida Department of Agriculture
recognized him and the farm with the “Century Pioneer Family Farm” award for well over 100 years of continuous family
ownership and involvement in agriculture. He was also recognized by the Florida Forest Service for maintaining a “Stewardship
Forest” on the wooded section of the farm, thus becoming one of only a handful of property owners in the state to achieve
recognition in both categories. Donald is survived by his sons, Thed, Paul and his wife, Jamie and Joe and his wife Nelda; his
daughter Theresa; three grandchildren: Jeremy, Dawn Mechelle and James; and two grandchildren. Donald is preceded in death
by his wife, his parents, his brother Tebo and a sister Theresa. A graveside service was held on Saturday, March 21 at the
Ebenezer Cemetery in Madison County. Beggs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Any memorial contributions may be
made to the Ebenezer Cemetery fund; 818 NW Hamburg Road, Madison FL 32340.
LOPER, Inez Loper
On Sunday, January 1st, about 10 o’clock the death angel visited the home of John Frank Loper and bore away the gentle spirit
of his loving wife. She had been sick about ten days, first with pleurisy in one side then both sides, later developing pneumonia,
which she couldn’t overcome. She had suffered with asthma for several years. Mrs. Loper before her marriage December 15,
1920 was Miss Inez Sisk of Quitman, GA. She leaves to mourn her loss a grief-stricken husband, two daughters, Frankie, who is
17 years old, and Mary Lois, 6 years old, one son, Emery age 10 years, a broken-hearted father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. E. S.
Sink of Quitman, GA, two brothers, F. A. and George Fay Sick of Miami, two sisters, Mrs. Bob Smith of Tampa and Mrs. Jimmie
Underwood of Quitman. Funeral services were conducted in New Hopeful Church Monday afternoon. She was laid to rest in
the family plot there.
LOPER, Jack Larry Loper, Sr.
Mr. Jack Larry Loper, Sr., age 73, of Douglas, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015, at his residence surrounded by family and
under the care of Bethany Hospice. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, three children and five siblings. Mr. Loper was
born September 1, 1941, in Wayne County, GA, to the late Ernest David and Ruth Mildred Little Loper. Jack was a contractor by
trade and a skilled painter. He had visited many states in his love for rock and gem hunting. He enjoyed spending time with
family and was a devoted Christian and a member of The Sanctuary. Jack was also a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. Survivors
include his wife, Melba Dean Johnson Loper; two daughters, Margaret L. (Mike) Book and Ginger (Janet) Weber-Loper; one son,
John R. Valenzuela; 6 grandchildren, Whitnie Camacho, Johnathan (J.V.) Valenzuela, Rebekah Valenzuela, Thomas and Jacob
Gaddis, Dalton Owen, 4 great-grandchildren: Joseph Camacho, Troy Albert Ladouceur, Jacob Gaddis II and Rylie Jo Gaddis; 3
sisters, Betty (Nick) Scherer, Coleta (Sam) Thompson and Marilyn Reichert; 1 brother, Jimmy (Linda) Loper; 1 brother-in-law,
Daniel (Kathy) Johnson; and 1 sister-in-law, Mary (Lamar) Peacock. Celebration of Life Services will be Saturday, June 6, 2015,
at The Sanctuary on Waldrop Ave., in Douglas. Reflection Cremation and Funeral Services of Tifton is in charge of
arrangements.
LOPER, James Watts Loper
Funeral services were held for Mr. J. W. Loper Sunday afternoon at the late residence with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
James Watts Loper was born in Madison County, March 28, 1884, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Loper. In early manhood he
was married to Miss Luna Wood, who with one daughter, Mrs. Charles Ward, of Washington, GA survives him. He is also
survived by one brother Mr. T. C. Loper, of the county. One brother, Joe Loper, preceded him in death several years ago.
LOPER, Joseph D. Loper
Funeral services were held for Joseph D. Loper, age 61, in Fairchild West Broward chapel. He was laid to rest in Hollywood
Memorial Gardens January 6, 1967. He was born in Madison Florida May 1st, 1905. He left Madison at the age of 19 and moved to
Davie, FL where he was employed by the Napoleon B. Broward Dist for thirty years. From dragline operator he went on to Dist
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Commissioner and then to Chairman. He retired after thirty years’ service and went into business for himself as a Dragline
Contractor. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nancy Loper; three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Hennig, Mrs. Mary Joe Wolf, and
Mrs. Lou Neal L. Osborne; also four sisters, Mrs. Alice Causseaux, Mrs. Dora L. Williams, Mrs. Hattie Arnold and Mrs. Georgia
Edwards; and one brother John Frank Loper all of Madison and a host of nieces and nephews.
LOPER, Monew Loper
(Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, October 31, 1901)
Again the Angel of Death has visited the home of Mr. A. H. Loper, this time claiming for its victim little Monew, who was born
September 3rd, 1891, died October 18, 1901. She was buried Saturday, October 19, 1901, beside her mother, at New Hopeful
Baptist Church.
In the Madison County Cemetery listings for New Hopeful Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery we find a Manew Susan Loper,
born 3 Sep 1891, died 19 Oct 1901. (note difference in name spelling)
LOPER, Theodore C. Loper, Sr.
Theodore C. Loper, Sr., age 84, a lifelong resident and member of a pioneer family of the county died Thursday in the local
hospital following a long illness. Mr. Loper was the son of the late Dennett Mays Loper and Theresa Watts Loper whose families
came from South Carolina and settled in the Hamburg area. Mr. Loper was engaged in farming in the Hamburg section most of
his life. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Belle Flowers Loper, of Madison; one daughter, Mrs. Steve Tucka, of Waukegan, IL; two
sons T. C. Loper, Jr., of Gainesville; and Donald Loper, of Madison; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at
Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
LOPER, Theodore Calvin Loper Jr.
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, July 5, 2012)
Theodore Calvin Loper, Jr. "Tebo" was born September 18, 1917 in Madison, FL to Theodore and Belle Loper. He started work
with Southern Bell in Jacksonville and was then transferred to Gainesville in 1948 as a cable splicer. He retired August 11, 1981.
He married Ethel Watson "Lady Bug" August 13, 1949. Tebo passed away June 20th at Cypress Cove Care Center in Crystal
River. He was 94. He was past master of Gainesville Lodge #41 Free and Accepted Masons. Tebo and Ethel loved to travel and
camp with different camping clubs, especially The Holiday Ramblers. They traveled to all 50 states plus Mexico and Canada.
They belonged to the Telephone Pioneers making Huggie Bears for children at hospitals. He was predeceased by Ethel in 2008
and is survived by 2 daughters, Jeanette (Dempsey) Allen of Homosassa and Nancy (Ronald) Baxley of Hawthorne; 1 brother,
Donald Loper of Gainesville; 5 grandchildren, Mike Allen, Cathy (Ben) Chafin, Deborah (Joey) Poole, Artie (Kathy) Baxley and
Ronnie (Natalee) Baxley; 6 great-grandchildren, Dustin, Eric, Jason, Kelly, Caitlen, and Jason; 4 nephews and 2 nieces. Graveside
services will be held Monday, June 25, 2012 at Forest Meadows Memorial Park East, 3700 SE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville.
Arrangements are under the care of Forest Meadows Funeral Home (352)378-2528.
LOPER. Vivian S. Loper
Vivian S. Loper, age 47, died Wednesday October 4 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Shackelford, Sr. Mrs.
Loper was the daughter of Mr. A. W, Shackelford, Sr., and the late Ada E. Smith. She was a native of Madison, but had lived
away for a number of years. She was here on vacation when she died. She is survived by her parents; one brother, A. W.
Shackelford, Jr.; three sisters, Mrs. Luther Fountain, of Monticello; and Mrs. DeWiley Wood and Mrs. Russell Wiggins, both of
Madison; two sons, William Bryant and William Calvin Loper II, both of Tampa; one grandson, Steve Loper, of Seattle, WA and
one step-brother, James A. Black, of Sylvania, GA. Funeral services were held Friday at the Beggs Funeral Home with interment
in New Hopeful Cemetery.
LOTT, Aileen Williams Lott
Aileen Williams Lott, 79, of Waycross, died Thursday (Oct. 22, 2009) night at Satilla Regional Medical Center. She was born in
Waycross to the late John Henry Lott and Aileen Williams Lott. She was the great-granddaughter of two of the founders of
Waycross, Dr. Daniel Lott and Dr. Benjamin F. Williams. Every generation of her Williams family has been active in the local
Presbyterian Church. Her great-grandmother, Sarah Frances Hicks Williams, was called the "Mother of Presbyterianism in
Waycross." She attended Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Va. and Georgia State College for Women (now Georgia College &
State University) in Milledgeville prior to earning a bachelor of science degree in commercial education from the University of
Georgia. Her first employment following graduation was with The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta. When the missile and space
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program was beginning at Cape Canaveral, Fla., she secured a position there as an executive secretary with Douglas Aircraft
(now Boeing). Later she worked part-time as a secretary for Riverside Presbyterian Church where she was a member, a typist
for a court-reporting firm and as a technical writer for the Kennedy Space Center. While in the Cocoa Beach area, she served
on the board of trustees of the Riverside Church and was ordained as a deacon in 1974 and as an elder in 1983. She and her
mother returned to Waycross in 1985 and resumed their association with First Presbyterian Church. She has chaired the
nominating and worship committees and has served as clerk of session since 1989. She was honored by the Savannah Presbytery
in 1998 when she was elected to serve as moderator of the Fall Stated Savannah Presbytery Meeting in McRae. She was
honored by the session of the local church when the records room was named "The Aileen Williams Lott Historical Records
Room." She retired from the Ware County Department of Family and Children Services in 1999 as a program assistant after 12
years of service. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Waycross Town Committee of The
National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the state of Georgia. She is survived by cousins, John C. Bahnsen and his
wife Peggy, of New Cumberland, West Virginia, Peter F. Bahnsen and his wife Lana, of Sequim, Washington, and Betty Warren
Dawson, of Milledgeville; two very special friends, Martha Taylor and Dan Bennett; and many other cousins and relatives. A
funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service
on Tuesday. The elders of the First Presbyterian Church have been asked to serve as honorary pallbearers and should gather at
the church by 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church,
601 Hill St., Waycross, Ga. 31501 or the Okefenokee Humane Society, 1501 Blackwell St., Waycross, Ga.31501. Sympathy may be
expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com.
LOTT, Aline Lott
Aline Lott, 83, died Wednesday morning (Sept. 7, 2005) at Hospice of Golden Isles following a short illness. She was a native of
Coffee County but had resided most of her life in Waycross. She was married to the late J.D. Lott and was the daughter of the
late Archie Tyler and Dora Mitchum Tyler. She had been very active in Crawford Street Baptist Church and was former
Women's Missionary Union President. Survivors include two sons, Archie Lott (wife Willene) and Jerry Lott (wife Cheryl), both
of Brunswick; two grandsons, Richie Lott of St. Simons Island and Daryl Lott of Brunswick; four great-grandchildren, Sidney
and Cameron Lott, both of St. Simons Island, Taylor and Austin Lott, both of Brunswick; and numerous nieces, nephews and
other relatives. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Crawford Street Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held at 3
p.m. Friday at Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald. The family will receive friends at Music Funeral Home Thursday night from
6:30 until 7:30. The family request memorials to be sent to Hospice of Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
LOTT, Barbara Joyce Lott
Barbara Joyce Lott, age 58 of Ambrose, passed away Friday, June 10, 2011 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs.
Lott was born on September 25, 1952 in Douglas to Clinton and Bertie Carver Anderson. She worked as a registered nurse in the
Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Lott of Ambrose; 1 daughter, Melissa “Missy”
Joyce Conner of Ambrose; 1 brother, Jimmy Darrell Anderson of Ambrose; and 2 grandchildren, Cannon Conner and Hunter
Conner, both of Ambrose. Funeral services were Monday, June 13, 2011 at Reedy Branch Baptist Church in Broxton. Interment
followed in the Reedy Branch Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LOTT, Dolly Daniel Lamback Lott
Mrs. Dolly Lott, age 99, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2010 in Douglas, GA, three months after a full life in which she
enjoyed the blessing of good health for most of her many years. Dolly Daniel Lamback Lott, daughter of Mary Hendricks Palmer
and Charles Gordon Lamback, was born October 29, 1910, in Augusta (Richmond County), Georgia. She attended local schools and
graduated from Augusta College. She held an administrative position at the Medical College of Georgia Hospital in Augusta. She
married Oscar Harrell Lott in July 1938. The couple resided in Savannah until 1969, where Dr. Lott was in private surgical
practice. During World War II, Dr. Lott was an Army Air Corps flight surgeon and the family spent two years in Great Falls, MT
at Malmstrom Army Air Base. In Savannah, Dolly was active in community service and was president of the Chatham County
Medical Auxiliary. She was a member of Wesley Monumental Methodist Church in Savannah. When Dr. Lott retired, they moved
to Douglas (where he had grown up). Dolly quickly became involved in her new community. She was a member of the First United
Methodist Church, active in her Sunday school class and the teenagers group as well as being a member of the country club near
her home. She was a fifty-five year breast cancer survivor and worked for years with the American Cancer Society to provide
patient support. Dolly was well known for her kindness and generosity. She always brightened the lives of those who knew her
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with her ready smile and cheerful attitude. Resilience, flexibility, dignity and grace were hallmarks of her character. She had a
sharp business mind and at the advanced age of 90 years, she collaborated with her son Harrell to launch development of
Crosswinds Subdivision, which now has 42 homes. Dolly enjoyed traveling. She made a number of trips to Europe with her
daughter Mary and she visited much of the United States including Hawaii, Montana, Maine, California, as well as parts of
western Canada with her daughter and son Harrell. Her husband, Oscar, passed away in 1983 and her son, Gordon, passed away
in 2008. She was also pre-deceased by her brothers: Samuel Palmer Lamback and Charles Gordon Lamback Jr. She is survived
by her son: Oscar Harrell Lott, Jr., of Dougals; her daughter: Mary Palmer Lott Winter of Washington, DC; her brother-in-law:
Henry L. Hodges of Douglas; and three grandchildren: Donald Benjamin Winter of Northampton, MA, Dolly Lamback Winter of
Washington, DC and Gordon Lamback Lott of Portsmouth, VA. She will be greatly missed by all of her extended family and by
her many good friends. Memorials in her honor may be directed to the First United Methodist Church in Douglas, GA. A funeral
service will be Saturday, February 13, at the Sims Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Douglas City Cemetery.
LOTT, Don Lott
Mr. Don Lott, age 62, of West Green, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross, GA,
following an extended illness. Mr. Lott was born on February 24, 1951, in Douglas, GA, to the late Elisha Lott, Jr. and Hazel
Juanita Hursey Lott. Survivors include his wife, Faye Lott of West Green, GA; 2 daughters, Jennifer Lott (Michael) Bryan and
Jan Lott (Brian) Bowen, both of West Green, GA; 5 grandchildren, Ashleyn Adams, Allie Adams, Courtney Bryan, Michael
Pittman, and Jesse Bowen; 2 brothers, Ronald Lott and Charlie Lott, both of West Green, GA; 1 sister, Jacklyn Craft of Key
West, FL; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Trowell, and a brother, Larry Lott.
Funeral services were Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Burkett Baptist Church. Interment followed at Burkett Cemetery. Sims
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LOTT, Dorothy M. Lott
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 26 October 2015)
Dorothy M. Lott, age 97, of Valdosta, GA, and Jacksonville, FL, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015, at her son's residence.
She was born in Seminary, MS, on October 20, 1918, to the late Walter & Pearl (Peebles) Morris. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Monroe Russell Lott. She was a loving Christian mother and grandmother. She enjoyed her time serving her church
and loved playing the piano. Survivors include 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ellen (William) Weeks of Valdosta, GA; Phyllis
(Paul) Gilbert of Jacksonville, FL; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Kim (Jean) Lott of Jacksonville, FL; 4 grandchildren and 2 great
grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also predeceased by two sisters. Funeral services will be
Thursday, October 29, 2015, in The Rock Church, 1401 Old Clyattville Rd., Valdosta, GA 31601. Burial will be held Friday,
October 30, 2015, in Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Rd., Columbus, GA. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make donations to
any hospice of your choice. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the Lott family.
LOTT, Ernest Darryl Lott
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 9 September 2011)
Ernest Darryl Lott, age 57 of Douglas, passed away August 30, 2011, at his residence. Mr. Lott was born January 7, 1954, to the
late Aubrey and Jean Benefield Lott. He was the owner/operator of Lott’s Body Shop. Mr. Lott is survived by his son, Warren
Darryl Lott of Douglas; sister, Linda Paulk of Willacoochee; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial
service was Friday, September 2, 2011, in the Trinity Non-Denominational Church. Interment followed in the New Hope Church
Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LOTT, James D. Lott
Rev. James D. Lott died Sunday Nov. 29, 2009 at Archbold Memorial Hosp. Services will be at Truth Harbor Apostolic Church in
Lake Park, GA on Wednesday Dec. 2, 2009 with interment in Hillsborough Memorial Gardens, Plant City, FL Thurs. Dec. 3rd. He
was a Bishop in the Church of God for over 20 years. He was born January 14, 1972, at Okinawa, Japan, the son of Herbert D.
Lott (survives) of Quitman and Vicki J McKee Lott (survives) of Quitman. He received his Bachelor Degrees from Thomas
University & Whalen. Survivors are his father & mother of Quitman; Shanna Lott a daughter of Hahira, GA; Emily Lott a
daughter of Hahira; Jane Lott a daughter of Hahira; Cody Lott a son of Hahira; Rebecca Day Fiance Quitman; Darren Lott
(Crystal) a brother & sister-in-law of Arkansas and niece & nephew Amber & Dustin Lott also of Arkansas aunts, uncles, and
cousins.
LOTT, Joseph Junior Lott, Jr.
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Mr. Joseph Junior Lott, Jr., Nicholls, GA, passed away Friday, July 2, 2010, following an extended illness in the Coffee Regional
Medical Center. Mr. Lott was born in Colquitt, GA on December 30, 1947, to the late Joseph Junior, Sr. and Ethel Allen Lott.
Mr. Lott served in Vietnam as a combat engineer and was a cabinet builder. Survivors include: daughters: Jessie Renee Lott of
Nicholls, GA; Tunisha Lott Young of Sandusky, Ohio; stepson: Rodney Rowan of Valdosta, GA; stepdaughter: Crystal Kennedy of
Valdosta, GA; 1 sister: Holly Lott and 1 brother: Pete Lott, both of Valdosta, GA; 6 grandchildren and 1 nephew. Sims Funeral
Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LOTT, Linda Lee Lott
Mrs. Linda Lee Lott of Willacoochee, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at her residence with loved ones by her bedside. Mrs. Lott
was born August 10, 1956 to the late Calvin Herman and Naomi Phillips Lott. She received her education from the Willacoochee
Public School and the Atkinson County Training School in Pearson. She was a member of Church of God Keith Dominion. Her
interests included sewing, cooking, and socializing with others. She was crazy about her grandchildren. Mrs. Lott was employed
with Joseph Campbell Soup for many years and upon their closing, she became employed with Wal-Mart in Douglas and remained
there thirteen years. Survivors include 3 sons, Herman Quindell Roberts, Karldric T. Lott (Nichole Jones), Jeffrey L.
(Quentina), Hutchinson; 4 brothers, Charles Herman (Janie) Lott of El Paso, TX, Thomas J. (Cheryl) Lott of Blackshear, Clydell
(Brenda) Lott of College Park and Chester Lott of Willacoochee; 7 grandchildren, Jasmine, Herman, Jr., Jesus, Devin Roberts,
Alexandra, Kyrion Lott, Kaden Lott, Anya Hutchinson; 1 great grandchild, Nazia Roberts; 1 step-sister, Vada Douglas; 4 stepbrothers, Marvin (Barbara) Douglas, Edison (Cara) Douglas, John (Shadona) Douglas and Bernard Douglas; and a host of cousins.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 16, 2011 at the House of God Keith Dominion, Willacoochee. Interment will be at the
West Oak Cemetery in Willacoochee. Rainge Memorial in Blackshear was in charge of arrangements.
LOTT, Lucille Cornell Rentz Lott
Lucille Cornell Rentz Lott, 94, passed away Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2013). She was born July 10, 1918. She was preceded in death by
her first husband, William Harrell Rentz, and by her second husband, Dan Lott Jr. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. John Joy (Lucile Fitzsimmons Cornell), of Savannah. She met her husband, William H. Rentz, who served as president of
Commercial Bank in Waycross for many years, prior to his death, at a bank outing in Savannah. Her father was president of
Savannah Bank & Trust Co. then, and Mr. Rentz was associated with Citizen & Southern National Bank. After his death, she
married Dan Lott Jr., Waycross realtor and bank board member. She was educated at Savannah High School and Armstrong
Junior College. She served as a Brownie Scout leader in Savannah. She and Mr. Rentz moved to Waycross in 1955. She served in
Waycross as a Cub Scout leader, YMCA patron, chairman of the board of the Ware County Cancer Society, president of the
Waycross Cancer Society, member of The Okefenokee Heritage Center, a member of The Okefenokee Country Club, volunteer
of United Way, president of Williams Heights PTA and later as president of Ava Street School PTA, secretary of the Waycross
Woman’s Club, president of the Okefenokee Ladies Golf Association, member of Magnolia Garden Club. A civic and service
leader, she was the recipient of the community service award of the Waycross Woman’s Club and of the Waycross Pilot Club.
She was the first woman elected to serve on the Waycross Ware County Board of Education, a position she held for two fouryear terms. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Waycross and was member of the administrative board,
served as a Sunday School teacher for 15 years, and was president of United Methodist Women. In addition to her parents and
husbands, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Wesley Rentz, two brothers, Louis Cornell and John Cornell, three sisters,
Alice Brookshaw, Vivian Baggs and Dorothy Oliver. Survivors include two sons, William H. “Billy” Rentz Jr., of Callahan, FL, and
John Cornell Rentz (Rosalie), of Thames, New Zealand; four grandchildren, Elizabeth and Lucile Rentz, of New Zealand, Ashley
Burgeson and Kyle Kelley, both of Hoboken; one great-granddaughter, Morgan Rentz; one great-grandson, Aidan Rentz-Piggott;
one sister, Virginia (James H.) Aldrich, of Melbourne, FL; and other relatives. A memorial service will be held Sunday at First
United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 410 Williams St., Waycross,
GA 31501 or Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements.
LOTT, Macom Lott, Jr.
Mr. Macom Lott, Jr., age 64, of Willacoochee, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr.
Lott was born on November 15, 1946, in Douglas. He was preceded in death by his father, Macom Lott, Sr. He was employed at
PCC Airfoils as a furnace operator for 26 years and was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Barbara Ann Lott of Willacoochee; daughters, Melissa (Myron Jack) McKinnon of Pearson and Megan Lott of Douglas; son,
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Macom Lott, III of Willacoochee; sisters, Latrell Gillis of Willacoochee, Barbara Meeks of Axson; mother, Carlue Corbitt Lott
Dowd of Willacoochee; grandchildren, Jackalyn McKinnon and M. J. McKinnon both of Pearson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Thursday, August 11, 2011, in Hebron Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Hebron Church Cemetery.
Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LOTT, Marcia McPherson Russell Lott
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL January 21st, 2014)
Marcia McPherson Russell Lott, 83, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 in Tallahassee, FL. Marcia was born October 18,
1930 in Martin County, FL, and received her Register Nurse Diploma from Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. Marcia resided
in Monticello for over 30 years; where she was loved by everyone and became a grandma to many friends. She loved to travel
and especially loved the ocean. Marcia is survived by 3 daughters: Sharron (Mahlon) Yokley, Celeste (Dave) Gray, and Wendy
(Rick) Allender; 1 brother, Leonard (Zeke) McPherson; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Marcia is preceded in
death by her parents, Dorminy and Lorena McPherson; husband Robert (Bob) Lott; and a daughter, Jenean Taylor. Funeral
Services were held on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Cody Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial following at Cody Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL
32308.
LOTT, Mary Lillian Lott
Mrs. Mary Lillian Lott, age 86, of Broxton, GA, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2010, at home after an extended illness. Mrs.
Lott, a native of Orlando, FL, was born on November 7, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Jacob and Ella Mae Walls Lott.
She was a homemaker and the widow of the late Arthur Lott. She was preceded in death by son, Raymond George Lott. Funeral
services were Monday, June 14, 2010, at Sims Funeral Home in Douglas, GA. Burial followed in the Hebron Church Cemetery near
Willacoochee, GA. Survivors include: sons: Jacob Arthur Lott of Broxton, GA and Jimmy Lott of Winthrop, MN; daughter: Mary
Evelyn Lott of Broxton, GA; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.
LOTT, Matthew Joseph Lott
Mr. Matthew Joseph “M J” Lott, age 75, of Broxton, GA passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Coffee Regional Medical
Center in Douglas GA. Mr. Lott, a native of Coffee County, GA was born on September 5, 1934. He was the son of the late
Donnie and Rachael Merritt Lott. He was owner and operator of the Lott Hardware in Broxton, GA and a member of the St. Paul
Catholic near Douglas, GA. He was a Veteran of the US Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. Funeral services were
Saturday, April 24, 2010, at the St. Paul Catholic Church near Douglas. Burial followed in the Reedy Branch Church Cemetery
near Broxton, GA. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include: wife: Wilma
Norene Ricketson Lott; daughter: Renee Lott Humphrey; son: Matthew J. Lott, Jr., of Broxton, GA; grandsons: Matthew Bruce
Humphrey of Broxton, GA, Joseph Aaron Lott of Douglas, GA; siblings: Rhoda Hunter, Oswald Lott, Alfred Lott, Sr., Bonnie
Thompson of Douglas, GA, Mary A. Trobaugh of Irwin, TX, Marie Lewis of Villa Rica, GA; several nieces and nephews. A brother,
Johnny Lott, preceded him in death. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LOTT, Nancy Hile Lott
Nancy Hile Lott, age 62, died Friday (March 28, 2014) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities following an extended illness.
She was a native of Lewistown, PA, and was a resident of Bridgeport, WV. She was the daughter of the late William L. Hile and
Helen Ehrenfeld Hile. She retired as a senior disability examiner with the state of West Virginia and was a former elementary
teacher with the Mifflin County School District in Pennsylvania. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from
Pennsylvania State University (Penn State). She was a member of Bridgeport United Methodist Church in Bridgeport, WV.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Dr. Katie Lott (Dr. Neil Ellis) Ellis, of Hortense, and Amy Ehrenfeld (Doug) Rupert, of
Hillsborough, NC; twin grandsons, Alex and Nick Rupert; a sister, Sally A. Hile, of Miffinburg, PA; a brother, Gary L. (Connie)
Hile, of Centre Hall, PA; a niece, Jennifer Hile (Andrew) Harter; a nephew, Michael L. Hile; and 1 great-nieces, Anna and Sara
Harter. A memorial service was held Sunday at Bridgeport United Methodist Church, Bridgeport, WV. A private burial will be
held Tuesday (April 8, 2014) in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Milroy, PA. Memorial donations may be sent to the Michael J. Fox
Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, N.Y. 10163-4777 or www.michaeljfox.org.
Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LOTT, Raymond Lott, Sr.
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Mr. Raymond Lott, Sr., age 71, of Douglas passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at his residence, following an extended illness.
He was born July 14, 1943 to the late William Roy Lott and the late Alliner Parker Lott. Survivors include his wife: Carolyn
Strickland Lott of Douglas, GA; 1 daughter: Margie Belcher of Douglas, Ga; 1 son: Raymond Lott, Jr. of Douglas, GA; 1 brother:
Elisha Lott of Douglas, GA; 3 sisters: Pauline Miller of Douglas, GA; Leola Spivey of Valdosta, GA; and Thelma Burkett of Alma,
GA; 6 grandchildren: Kenzie Belcher, Zachery Belcher, Sarah Snipes, Anna Lott, Dalton Lott, all of Douglas, GA, Brandon Lott of
Hoboken, GA; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Ricketson
Funeral Home, with the Interment to follow in the Vickers Cemetery, in the Bridgetown community.
LOTT, Richard Lawrence Lott
Mr. Richard Lawrence “Ricky” Lott, age 60, of Ambrose, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2009, at Coffee Regional
Medical Center in Douglas, GA. Mr. Lott, a native of Coffee County, GA was born on May 2, 1949. He was the son of the late
Allen Francis and Gwendolyn Royal Lott. He was a retired mail carrier for the US Postal Service out of Ambrose Post Office.
Survivors include his wife: Pamela Lott; 1 daughter: Renee (Dewayne) Deen of Ambrose, GA; sons: Richard Lott of Los Angeles,
CA and Michael (Regina Veal) of Ambrose, GA; brothers: Carey (Lou) Lott of Douglas, GA and Eric (Stacey) Lott of Ambrose,
GA; sister: Julie Solomon of Ambrose, GA; grandchildren: Matthew Deen, Jeremy Deen, Dake Veal, Dalton Veal, Kaydee Veal,
Abrianna Lott, Ansley, Lott, Brady Lott and Bailey Lott. Funeral services were Sunday, January 3, 2010, at Westwood Baptist
Church. Burial followed in the Mt. Union Church Cemetery near Ambrose, GA. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LOTT, Stella Mae Buchan Lott
Mrs. Stella Mae Buchan Lott, age 89, of Ambrose, GA, passed away at Coffee Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, April 7,
2010, following an extended illness. Mrs. Lott was the widow of Albert Lott and the daughter of the late Arthur Leon and Annie
Mae Griffin Buchan. Mrs. Lott was the oldest member of the Rocky Pond Baptist Church. Funeral services were Friday, April 9,
2010, at the Rocky Pond Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Rocky Pond Church Cemetery. Survivors include: daughter:
Virginia (Roy) Prescott of Ambrose, GA; Anna Faye Lott Pridgen of Macon, GA; Ava Iris Lott Coley of Ocilla, GA; sisters: Lou
Jones of Jacksonville, FL; Carolyn Craig of Starke, FL; brother: Leon Clyde Buchans of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren: Dr.
Cameron Pridgen, Jeff Lewis, Brad Lewis, Stacy Prescott, Mandy Beasley, Amy Beasley, Blair Prescott; and 11 great
grandchildren. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LOTT, Verna Deen Eliza Lott
Mrs. Verna Deen Eliza Lott, age 94, of Auburndale passed away on Friday, January 28, 2011, at the Palm Garden of Winter
Haven Nursing Home. Mrs. Lott a native of Broxton, GA, was born on October 26, 1916, the daughter of the late Charlie and
Lillia Mobley Deen. She was a homemaker and the widower of the late William Evans Lott. She was preceded in death by sons,
Bobby and Billy Lott; brothers, Woodrow Deen, Carl Deen and Alton Deen; sisters, Christine Kight and Reba Francis Bennett and
grandson, Billy Lott. Funeral services will be Saturday, at Sims Funeral Home with burial in the Broxton City Cemetery.
Survivors include: 5 sons: Jesse D (Ann) Lott of Hawkinsville, GA; Gerald C. (Jajuannia) Lott of Winter Haven, FL; W. C.
“Woody” (Cecilia) Lott of Ben Salem PA; John R. (Judy) Lott of Auburndale FL; J Mike (Dot) Lott of Powder Springs, GA; 1
daughter: Margaret (Ralph) Whitley of Auburndale, FL; 1 brother: Charles (Diane) Deen of Broxton, GA; 1 sister: Doris Deen
Evans of Ambrose, GA; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.
LOTT, William Roy Lott, Jr.
Mr. William Roy Lott, Jr., age 75 of Douglas passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Tifton, at the home of his son, Mark and
Sheila Lott, following an extended illness. He was born on September 19, 1937, in Willacoochee, GA, to the late William Rou
Lott and the late Alliner Parker Lott. Mr. Lott, a US Army Veteran, was retired from Campbell Soup, and at the present time,
he was a part time employee of Life Line Home Care Services. Mr. Lott attended the West Ward Street Church of God. He was
preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Lott King; a brother, Arlie Lott; and sisters, Loleta Haskins and Lucille Griffin.
Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Cynthia Holton Lott of Douglas, GA; 3 sons, Leon Roy (Sonya) Lott of Douglas, GA,
Mark B. (Sheila) Lott of Tifton, GA, and Lonnie Jack Lott of Douglas, GA; 1 daughter, Janet Alane Cothern of Douglas, GA; 2
brothers, Elisha Lott, and Raymond Lott, both of Douglas, GA; 3 sisters, Thelma Burkett of Alma, GA, Pauline Miller of Douglas,
GA, and Leola Spivey of West Green, GA; grandchildren, Blake and Cody Lott of Tifton, GA, Libby, Lee, and Will Lott, Ryan King,
Tony Walker, and Kevin Lott, all of Douglas, GA; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were
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Thursday, June 20, 2013, at the West Ward Street Church of God. Graveside services in the Vickers Rural Cemetery, with
military rites, including flag detail and a bugler, which was furnished by Ft. Stewart Army Base of Hinesville, GA. Ricketson
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LOTT, Willie Pearl Lott
Mrs. Willie Pearl Lott was born in Coffee County on April 3, 1931, to the late Mr. Henry and Odessa Bivens. She was educated in
the Coffee County District. She was joined in Holy Matrimony on August 6, 1949, to the late Mr. Leonard Lott. To this union,
four children were born. Sister Lott was a dedicated wife and mother to her family. She was employed at Douglas Food, Inc. for
many years. Her last employment was with the Coffee County Board of Education. She was a faithful member at St. James
Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years. She served in many capacities: Choir member, Deaconess, and Secretary of the
Willacoochee Missionary Baptist Association. Mrs. Lott was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Lott and one daughter,
Linda M. Lott Reed. She leaves to cherish her sweet memories and a lifetime of love 1 daughter: Better (Freeland) Green of
Flint, MI; 2 sons: Leroy (Mildred) Lott of Allenhurst, GA and Jerome (Helen) Lott of Hinesville, GA; 1 son-in-law: Willie J. Reed
of Valley, AL; 1 granddaughter: Lakisha Gaskin; 2 sisters: Betty Toombs and Francis Bivens of Douglas, GA; 2 brothers: James
Bivens and Robert Bivens of Douglas, GA; 3 sisters-in-law: Lucy Shepherd of Milwaukee, WI, Frances Mitchell of Rivera Beach,
FL, and Carrie Fletcher of Bridgetown Community; 9 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and
cousins. Funeral services were Saturday, August, 14, 2010, at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Ambrose, GA. Interment
followed at Paulk Cemetery. Harrell’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LOTT, Willis Lott
Mr. Willis Lott, age 74, departed this life on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Mr. Lott was born to the late Winnie B. Lott on January 9,
1939. He attended the public schools of Coffee County. Willis was employed as a truck driver for 39 years. At an early age, he
joined Oak Grove A.M.E. Church. He served there for many years and later in life he joined Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church. He leaves
to cherish his memories his loving wife, Bessie Williams Lott; 1 son, Willie (Anastasia) Carter; 1 daughter, Willene Carter; 1
adopted daughter, K.T. Lott; 1 Godchild, Jaliyah Johnson; 1 brother-in-law, Wilbert (Ernestine) Williams; 6 grandchildren; and a
host of other relatives. Funeral services for Mr. Lott were Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Mt. Olive A.M.E. Interment followed at
Broxton City Cemetery in Broxton, GA. Harrell’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LOUDERMILK, Claudine Marshall Loudermilk
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, May 5, 2010)
Mrs. Claudine Marshall Loudermilk, 65, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010, at her daughter’s residence in Homerville. Mrs.
Loudermilk was born February 6, 1945 in Atlanta, GA. She was a retired secretary and lived in Eatonton, GA for 22 years
before moving to Homerville four months ago. She was the widow of Doug Loudermilk. Survivors are her father and mother,
Joseph Marshall and Mary Milton Marshall of Eatonton; one daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Wyman Smith of Homerville; one
son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Nicole Loudermilk of Eatonton; three grandchildren, Erick Smith, Danny Smith and Kalyn
Loudermilk, and several other relatives. Services for Mrs. Loudermilk will be held Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the Carmichael
Funeral Home, Smyrna, GA. Interment will be in the Crest Lawn Cemetery, Atlanta. Flowers were accepted or donations may be
made to the New Vision Church of God Mission Fund, 188 N. Dickerson Street, Homerville, GA 31634. Roundtree Funeral Home
is serving the Loudermilk Family in Homerville, and Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna, GA.
LOURCEY, Joannah Evans Lourcey
(Abstracted from the Clinch County News, July 29, 2009)
Joannah Evans Lourcey, 90 years young, passed away peacefully at home in Ocala, FL, on Sunday, June 28, while in the care of
her loving daughter, Betty Jo. She was the owner of Evans Heating and Air Conditioning and Joannah Evans Fuel Oil for 50
years. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Irene and Wiley Stalvey; her first husband and the father of her
children, J.C. Kirkland; husband Joseph “Joe” Lourcey; one son Walter Ira Kirkland; four brothers, Harold, Marshall, Milton, and
Devon “Ed” Stalvey. She is survived by two daughters, Betty Jo Caldwell-Spena (Bob) of Ocala, FL, Glynda Ogle-Baskins (Kelly)
of Jacksonville and Dupont; one brother, Carlous (Tilly) Stalvey; two sisters-in-law, Charity and Doris Stalvey; seven wonderful
grandchildren, Terry and Robert Caldwell Jr. (Cami), Tori Rutkowski, Suzette Torres (David), Darby Ogle, Walter (Daphne) and
Christopher Kirkland (Michell); 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held in the Chapel
of Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, in Jacksonville. Interment was at Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery in Jacksonville. Memorial
donations may be made to the Hospice of Marion County or the Breast Cancer Foundation. Those who knew and loved her are
grieving a special woman who graced our lives with integrity, intelligence and character. There will be no replacing this strong,
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quiet woman. Her passing leaves an aching and a void in all our hearts. We give thanks to the Lord that she is now at peace and
will treasure her memory.
LOVE, Agnes Parramore Love
Mrs. R. J. Love passed away Friday November 22 at a Quincy Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Love was a native of
Madison, the former Miss Agnes Parramore. Mrs. Love was an accomplished musician. Survivors are her husband, Rabe J. Love,
of Quincy; one nephew, Dr. W. F. Parramore, Jr., of Jacksonville; five nieces, Mrs. George Keyes, of Fort Worth, TX; Mrs. W. H.
Flick, of Miami; Miss Phillis Parramore, of Madison; Mrs. James Armstrong, of Fallows, NV; and Mrs. Reimam McDonald, of
Pensacola. Services were held in the First Methodist Church in Quincy Saturday with interment in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
LOVE, Dorothy Love
Dorothy Love, 64, died Friday morning (Sept. 9, 2005) at Satilla Regional Medical Center following a short illness. She was a
native of Natchitoches, La., but had resided in Waycross since November of 2004. She was a daughter to the late Spillman
Jackson and Dollie Love Blunt. She was preceded in death by a sister, Johnetta Blunt. Survivors include a daughter, Karen
Williams, of Waycross; two sons, Willie Williams, of Suffolk, Va., and Eric Williams, of Gonzales, La.; five grandchildren, Derrick
Williams, of Waycross, Erica Williams, of Gonzales, La., Kyle Williams, of Suffolk, Va., Sean Williams, of Waycross, and Eric
Williams Jr., of Gonzales, La.; a brother, James Chester, of Dallas, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorialization
will be by cremation. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
LOVE, E. C. Love, Jr.
Dr. E. C. Love, Jr., of Quincy died Monday at the age of 47. He was the son of Mrs. E. C. Love of Quincy and was related to the
Fraleigh families here. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Quincy.
LOVE, Louise Inglis Love
Mrs. Meade A. Love died at her home in Quincy, Wednesday of a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Friday (today) in
Quincy. Survivors are two sons: John Inglis Love of Youngstown, OH; James J. Love; and one daughter, Miss Sara May Love, of
Quincy, and several grandchildren. Mrs. Love was formerly of Madison, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John L. Inglis, and as
Miss Louise Inglis was prominent in the city.
LOVE, Rabe J. Love
Rabe J. Love, 79, longtime Quincy businessman, died in a hospital in that city Monday. Funeral services were held Tuesday in the
Quincy Presbyterian Church with interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. His wife, also deceased, was the former Miss Agnes
Parramore, of Madison.
LOVE, Samuel Lee Love
(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 18, 1968 & October 25, 1968)
Samuel Lee Love, age 39, son of the late English and Lettie Love died as the result of a road machine accident on October 7 th in
Bradenton. He was employed at Manatee Memorial Hospital and by the Manatee Highway Department. He was born in Georgia
on June 23, 1929. He attended Madison Training School, Halsey Institute in Cordele, GA and Payne College at Augusta, GA. He
leaves his wife, Floretta Dixon Love; two children; his mother; and nine aunts among whom are Ivanne Mattair and Aileen
Mitchell, both of Madison; two uncles and many cousins and other relatives. He was the grandson of the late Tom Mosely of
West Farm. Funeral services and burial were in Bradenton on October 13 th.
LOVELESS, S. Deloyd Loveless
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL March 18th, 2014)
S. Deloyd “Dee” Loveless, 76 passed away, Thursday March 13, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Deloyd was
born August 17, 1937 in Piggott, AR to the late Sanford Rae and Opel Loveless. Mr. Deloyd lived in Mesa, AZ until 1965 when he
moved to Lamont, FL where he worked as a floor setter for Apachee Floor Covering, until 1965. He opened Loveless Floor
Covering in 1968 and retired in 2004. He started Loveless Trucking in 2004, which is still family operated. He was a board
member of Ocholocknee River Kennel Club, an avid square dancer with Jefferson Square Dancers and Capitol Squares, the
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former Round Dancer with the Merry Mates, and a Jefferson 4-H Horse Club Leader. Mr. Deloyd was of Baptist faith and
attended Lamont Baptist Church. Mr. Deloyd is survived by his loving wife Sara Loveless of Lamont, 2 daughters Lorra (Randall)
Phillips of Crawfordville, FL and June (Frank) Leverette of Lamont, FL, 2 sons Deloyd G. (Bonnie) Loveless of Lamont and Michael
Wayne Loveless of Lamont; 5 grandchildren, Ray Shepard of Crawfordville, Jessica (Jason) Revell of Sopchoppy, Becca (Thomas)
Kaschmitter of Lamont, Deloyd Loveless II, of Lamont, Lynelle Loveless, of Lamont, and 7 great grandchildren: Breanna
Kaschmitter, Ben Kaschmitter, Andrew Loveless, Abigail Loveless, Emily Loveless, Austin Revell, Hunter Revell; 2 sisters Delois
(Don) Brumbaugh of Albuquerque, NM and Doris (Bob) Mason of Kansas. Services for Mr. Deloyd were held on Saturday March
15, 2014 at Lamont Baptist Church. Interment followed at Walker Cemetery. Donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 17231 Mahan Center Blvd. Tallahassee, FL, 32308-5428.
LOVELL, Danny Earl Lovell
Danny Earl Lovell, age 49, of Blackshear, died Sunday (Sept. 27, 2015) at St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital in Savannah following an
extended illness. Born May 29, 1966, in Savannah, he was a son of Earl Monroe and Mattie Roselyn Durrance Lovell. He was a
lifelong resident of Blackshear and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. He loved to joke and laugh and discriminated
against no one. One of his favorite things to do was pass out peppermint as a source of love to others. He was preceded in death
by his grandparents, George and Thelma Lovell and Harley and Iris Courson Durrance. In addition to his parents, survivors
include 1 sister, Lorrie (Linton) Taylor of Blackshear; 2 brothers, Andy (Amanda) Lovell and Randy (Deanne) Lovell all of
Blackshear; his nieces and nephews, Mindy (Cecil) Eunice, Jessica Lovell, Early Taylor, Kristian Aultman, Willie Aultman, Cayden
Lovell, Andee Lovell and Sadee Lovell, all of Blackshear; a great-niece and nephew, Mattie and Cole Eunice, both of Blackshear;
and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. A funeral will take place Tuesday at Hart Funeral Home in Blackshear with
burial in Shady Grove Cemetery.
LOVELL, Mary Lee Hickox Lovell
(Abstracted from the October 23, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
JESUP — Mary Lee Hickox Lovell, 89, passed away Tuesday (Oct. 22, 2013) at Jesup Healthcare following an extended illness.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of Blackshear.
LOVELL, Roy Parnell Lovell
BLACKSHEAR — Roy Parnell Lovell, 75, of Blackshear, died Saturday (Nov. 2, 2013) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House following
an extended illness. He was born July 13, 1938, to the late George W. and Thelma Courson Lovell. He was a lifelong resident of
Pierce County. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1959 until 1962, rising to the rank of SP4 E-4. He lived in Ft.
Jackson, SC, Ft Knox, KY, and Ft. Belvoir, VA, and served one tour in Korea from 1960 until 61. He moved back to Blackshear and
worked and retired from Champion Plywood, where he operated the saws for 28 years. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition
to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Coleman Lovell, 1 brother, Dennie Lovell, and 2 nieces, Carolyn Hall
and Bonnie Smith. He is survived by 1 daughter, Sherri Walker, of Blackshear; 2 sons, Jeffery (Lisa) Lovell and Mikel
(Cassandra) Lovell, both of Alma; 6 grandchildren, Jeffery Earl Lovell, Martha Anne (Damion) Cardell, Journey Lovell, Jonathan
Perone, Mavi Walker and William Walker, all of Blackshear; 1 great-grandchild, Alexx Cardell; a special step-granddaughter,
Alicia (Corey) Gay, and family, of Waycross; 1 sister, Yvonne Murphy (life companion, Charles Rollins), of Millwood; 3 brothers,
Earl (Roselyn) Lovell, of Blackshear, Ronnie (Mildred) Lovell, of Blackshear, and Mitchell (Gloria) Lovell, of Sylvester; the mother
of his children, Sula Fisk, of Alma; a special niece, Lorrie Lovell (Linton) Taylor, of Blackshear; and many nieces, nephews and
other relatives. A memorial service will take place Monday the Hart Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to
Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
LOVERING, Althie M. Lovering
Graveside services for Althie M. Lovering, 83, of Thomasville will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Laurel Hill
Cemetery. Mrs. Lovering was born on December 15, 1928 in Grady County to the late Charlie B. Boutwell and Ollie Ochessie
Brady Boutwell. She was a member of New Growth Baptist Church and worked during her life as homemaker. Mrs. Lovering wed
Mr. Clarence Lovering and their marriage would continue until the time of his passing. She departed this life Thursday, October
4, 2012 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Survivors to cherish her memory include her daughter Patricia Ann McMillan of
Thomasville; sons Bobby Wayne Layton, Jr. of Pelham and Donnie Layton of Moultrie; daughter Wanda K. Lane of Thomasville;
and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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LOVETT, Betty F. Lovett
Betty F. Lovett of Waycross died Friday night (Nov. 18, 2005) at Baptist Village. Born in Valdosta to the late DeWitt Winthrop
Freeman and Virginia Ramsey Freeman, she had made her home in Waycross for the past 60 years. She was an active member of
First Presbyterian Church, the Waycross Service League, Daughters of the American Revolution, the Colonial Dames, Children
of the Confederacy and the Garden Club. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Polk Lovett,
and two brothers, Winthrop Holmes Freeman and DeWitt Winthrop Freeman Jr. Survivors include two daughters, Mikell Lovett
McKee and Virginia Lovett, both of Waycross; one grandson, David McKee (Susan) of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; one granddaughter,
Nancy L. McKee of Waycross; one great-grandson, Hunter McKee of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; one sister, Virginia Kilcrease (Dawson)
of Dallas, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral was planned for 11 a.m. today at the First
Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to the First Presbyterian Church, 601 Hill
St., Waycross, Ga. 31501. Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com.
LOVETT, Claude C. Lovett
Claude C. Lovett of Greenville died Thursday afternoon May 23 in a Thomasville hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday
May 24th in the Greenville Baptist Church with interment in Waycross, GA. Mr. Lovett, a lifelong citizen of Madison County is
survived bt his wife, Mrs. C. C. Lovett; one daughter, Miss Lois E. Lovett, of Lake City; two sisters, Mrs. H. B. Neel, of
Greensboro, NC; and Mrs. D. F. Burnett, of Madison.
LOVETT, Claude William Lovett Jr.
CANTON — Heaven gained another angel when Claude William “C.W.” Lovett Jr., age 91, of Canton, passed away Saturday
(March 7, 2015) at the Larks Nest in Loganville. Born March 9, 1923 in Waycross, he was a veteran of World War II, serving in
Azore Islands off the coast of North Africa, receiving the American Theater Service Ribbon, European-Africa- Middle Eastern
Service Medal, WWII Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He served with the 1455th Engineer Service Company.
Before retiring he worked for Atlanta Plumbers and Steamfitter Union Local 72. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and watching
Nascar Racing. He is survived by his 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy (Reba) Lovett, of Douglasville, Eddie (Laurann Cantrell)
Lovett, of Canton, Curtis (Debbie) Lovett, of Bowman, Ronnie Lovett, of Lawrenceville; 8 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren;
and 2 great-great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Carl Lovett, of Alpharetta; sisters, Blanche Crider, of Loganville, Ila Mae Phillips, of
Dawsonville, and Ruth (Mark) Whayne, of Lawrenceville; and a host of other family members. He was preceded in death by the
mother of his children, Roydean Lovett, a sister, Marguerita Moore, and a brother, Alvin Lovett. The funeral is Saturday in the
chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will be at Georgia Memorial Park in Marietta. In lieu of flowers donations may be
made to the charity of one’s choice.
LOVETT, D. S. Lovett, Jr.
D. S. Lovett, Jr., paratrooper who was recently reported as missing in action, is now reported to have been killed in action on
March 24th somewhere in Germany, according to word received Saturday by the family from the War Department. Lovett, who
passed his 19th birthday on March 13, was the son of Mrs. Mamie Lovett of Palm Harbor. Born in Lovett, Florida, he moved to
Palm Harbor with his family about eight years ago, and had attended the schools there and in Tarpon Springs, having left the
Junior Class to enlist. He was in the service only nine months and overseas three months at the time of his death. Other
survivors are two sisters, Miss Ruth Lovett and Miss Marie Lovett, both of Palm Harbor. He was also a nephew of C. N. Mann of
Madison.
LOVETT, Gary H. Lovett
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL July 15th, 2014)
Gary H. Lovett, age 71 passed away on June 29, 2014. Born in Charlotte SC to Homer J. and Mildred P. Lovett.
Mr. Lovett was
a resident of Monticello since 1959. At 19 he joined the Army and was stationed in South Carolina. Mr. Lovett is survived by 2
daughters Roxanne Wright and Velvet Parham; 3 granddaughters, Tiffany McDonald, Stephanie Lovett and Brittany Wright; 3
grandsons, Jesse McPheters, Damon Hill and Mathew Hill; 8 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Memorial services
will be held at Beggs Funeral Home in Monticello FL. on July 19, 2014.
LOVETT, Homer Ware Lovett
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Homer Ware Lovett, age 65, a prominent farmer of Lovett, died at his home Tuesday afternoon following a seven month’s
illness. Funeral services were held yesterday at Concord Church with interment in the church cemetery. Mr. Lovett was born in
Lovett November 28, 1882, the son of early settlers for whom the community received its name. He spent his life there
engaged in farming. His wife preceded him in death. Survivors are a son, Homer P. Lovett, three daughters, Mrs. Carl Ahlstrom
of Ames, IA; Mrs. Frank A. Smith, Jr., of Gainesville, FL, and Mrs. W. J. Lewis, of Dubuque, IA; two grandchildren, Sallie Smith
and Sharon Lewis, and two sisters, Mrs. D. F. Burnett, of Madison and Mrs. Harry B. Neel, of Greensboro, NC, one brother,
Claude C. Lovett, of Greenville.
LOVETT, Mary Ruth Lovett
Mary Ruth Lovett, 22, died in Mease Hospital, Dunedin, FL, February 4th, 1946 after a short illness. Mary Ruth, born at Lovett,
FL, Madison County, September 21, 1923, the daughter of Mamie Mann Lovett and the late Dozier Smith Lovett, Sr. She is
survived by her mother, Mrs. Mamie Mann Lovett and a sister, Grace Marie Lovett, of Palm Harbor, FL, a half-sister, Mrs.
Edward Jaggers, of Okolona, MS and a half-brother, Thomas D. Lovett of Jacksonville, FL. Mary Ruth Lovett lost her brother,
Dozier Smith Lovett, Jr., in the War with Germany last March 24th.
LOVETT, Viola Lovett
We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Viola Lovett passed away September 6th after a long illness. She had been sick one year this
past August. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. She leaves to mourn her death her mother, age 75, her
husband, and four children and grandchildren, two sisters, Pearl Holton and Ethel Finder, four brothers, O. T. Blanton, G. C.
Blanton, Willie Blanton, and Calvin Blanton.
LOVING, Daisy Graham Loving
Daisy Graham Loving, age 74, mother of Mrs. Edward F. Snow, passed away early Sunday morning December 20. She had been in
failing health for a number of years. Funeral services took place Wednesday afternoon December 23 at Sanford, NC and
interment was at Cameron, NC. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Snow and granddaughter, Miss Billie Edna Snow, of Madison.
LOVEWELL, Katherine Black Lovewell
Mrs. Katherine Black Lovewell, formerly Miss Katherine Black of Madison, died in a hospital in Dodge City, KS October 18 th
following a long illness. Burial was at Lovewell, KS October 22nd with Miles Funeral Home of Phillipsburg, KS in charge. Mrs.
Lovewell was born in Union Parish, LA and was 39 years of age at the time of death. She lived in Madison for many years and
had many friends. She is survived by her husband, Thomas W. Lovewell, of Dodge City; a step-son, her mother, Mrs. A. W.
Shackelford, of Madison; her step-father, two brothers and a host of nieces and nephews.
LOWD, Charles H. Lowd Sr.
A celebration of life service for Charles Hamilton Lowd Sr. will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Gaines Chapel A.M.E. Church, 803
South Georgia Parkway East, with the church pastor, the Rev. Anthony Dixon, presiding, and Pastor Nathaniel Anderson offering
words of comfort. Interment will be in Hazzard Hill Cemetery with military honors. Lowd Public visitation will be held Friday
from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fluker Funeral Home. The body will lie in repose Saturday at the church from 9 a.m. to the hour of the
service. He was born Jan. 6, 1927 in Waycross to the late Nathaniel Lowd Sr. and Edith French Lowd. He received his formal
education from the public school system and graduated from Center High School in 1944. He later attended Fisk University,
Nashville, Tenn. He entered the U.S. Army in 1949 and served as an instructor of chemical warfare during the Korean Conflict.
He concluded his tour of duty with the Army in 1951, honorably discharged. He was employed by WAYX radio station for many
years as an on-air personality until its closing. He was also co-owner of Lowd Cleaners. He served as assistant director and equal
opportunity officer for Slash Pine Community Action Agency's Neighborhood Youth Corps from 1966 to 1981. He was employed
by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife), serving as Southeast Georgia District sales associate until his retirement in
1992. He was a volunteer for home delivered meals programs. A devout Christian, he was a member of Gaines Chapel A.M.E.
Church, where he faithfully served on the trustee and steward boards. His departing Sunday (April 29, 2012) leaves a deep
abiding sense of loss among those whom he loved and those who loved him best. He was also preceded in death by a son, Charles
H. Lowd Jr., an infant daughter, Lynette Lowd, and two brothers, Howard Lowd and Donald Lowd. He will be sorely missed by his
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wife of 56 years, Laura Lee Lowd, of Waycross; a son, Derek Lowd Sr., of Waycross; a daughter, LaCharla L. Figgs (Tillmon Jr.),
of Greenbelt, Md.; grandchildren, Porsha Lowd, Derek Lowd Jr., both of Norcross, Andressa Wainwright (Theodore), of
Alexandria, Va., and Charles H. Lowd III, of Waycross; one great-grandson, Jayden Lowd, of Norcross; brothers, Nathaniel
Lowd Jr., of Waycross, Raleigh Lowd (Mary F.), of Freehold, N.J., and Dr. Edwin J. Lowd (Nydia), of Laguna Niguel, Calif.;
daughters-in-law, Harriet Lowd, of Duluth, and Darlene Robinson, of Waycross; a "special" daughter, Dawn Croom, of Waycross;
and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Lowd residence, 1405 Rockefeller
St. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
LOWD, Edwin Jerome Lowd
Dr. Edwin Jerome Lowd, M.D., age 80, formerly of Waycross, died Dec. 14, 2015 in Costa Mesa, Calif., after a short illness. He
was born Oct. 24, 1935 to the late Edith and Nathaniel Lowd Sr. He attended the public schools in Waycross, graduating from
Center High School in 1954. He graduated from Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, with a Bachelor of Science degree
in biology in 1958. He received a Master of Science degree in zoology one year later. He received a Doctor of Medicine degree
from Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN in 1969. He interned and established his residency at Harlem Hospital, New York
City, NY, and specialized as an orthopedic surgeon from 1969 to 1976 when he was called to military duty. He entered the U.S.
Navy in 1976 at Camp LeJeune, NC, and was commissioned a lieutenant commander medical officer. He completed his military
tour of duty and was honorably discharged in 1978. He resumed his medical career in Los Angeles, CA, where he added hand
surgery to his specialty. During his career he achieved an impressive list of certifications, accreditations and honors. Among his
certifications he was a Diplomat American Board of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, American Academy of Pain Management and
the American Board of Forensic Examiners. He was a Fellow of the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians,
American Academy of Neurological and Orthopedic Surgeons and the American College of Forensic Examiners. He was also an
active member of the American College of Sports Medicine, American College of Forensic Examiners and the California Society
of Industrial Medicine and Surgery. In semi-retirement, he became a Qualified Medical Examiner, QME, and practiced as a
medical consultant. He continued this practice until his untimely demise. He was predeceased by his parents Edith and Nathaniel
Sr., three brothers, Howard, of Detroit, MI, Charles Sr., of Waycross, and Donald, of Los Angeles, CA. His departing leaves a
deep and abiding sense of loss among those whom he loved and those who loved him best. He is survived by 2 brothers,
Nathaniel Lowd Jr., of Waycross, and Raleigh (Mary) Lowd of Freehold, NJ; 2 sisters-in-law, Laura Lowd of Waycross, and Pearl
Lowd of Los Angeles, CA; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
LOWDER, Grace Vanlandingham Lowder
(Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 12 October 2015)
Graveside services for Grace Vanlandingham Lowder will be Saturday, October 16, 2015 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mrs.
Lowder died Monday, October 12, 2015 at Legacy Village in Thomasville. Born October 4, 1937 in Salt Lick, KY she was a
daughter of the late Hays Vanlandingham and Hazel McKinney Vanlandingham. She was an Electronics QA Engineer Specialist
for the Harris Corporation in Palm Bay, FL. She married Royal Lowder in Dayton, OH and he preceded her in death. She is
survived by daughters Rebecca (Glenn) Walker of Boston, GA, and Loretta Brown of Dallas, NC; grandchildren, Misty (Colin)
Spitzer of Northbrook, FL, Chris McCampbell of Thomasville, GA, Richard Beuger of Concord, NC, Amanda Matthews of
Orlando, FL and Emily Beuger of Charlotte, NC; step-grandchildren Glenn Walker of Melbourne, FL, Kim Walker of Thomasville,
GA and Clint (Nikki) Walker of Boston, GA; and 12 great-grandchildren. Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home is handling the
arrangements.
LOWE, Ellis Lowe Sr.
Mr. Ellis Lowe Sr., age 56, of Douglas, GA, departed his life on April 10, 2010. He was born Aug. 9, 1953 to the late Rev.
Flanders Lowe and Lovie Collins Lowe in Crossett, AR. Mr. Ellis was a formal resident of Hamburg, AR, for 29 years, and later
resided in Douglas, GA, for 27 years. He was a retired veteran, construction worker, and truck driver. He was also preceded in
death by four sisters: Lucille Heard, Linell Banks, Pearlie Mae Watson and Ruthie Mae Freeman; two brothers: James Henry
Bridges, Willie Bridges Jr.; one son: La-monte Lowe. He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted wife: Vickie Lowe
of Douglas, GA; 4 sons: Darwin (Felissa) Lowe of Kenner, LA; Ellis Lowe Jr., Victor K. Lowe, Daniel Lowe of Douglas, GA; 2
daughters: Janice Lowe of Hamburg, AR; Jaquavnta Lowe of Douglas, GA; 1 sister: Maxine (James) Prewitt of Hamburg, AR; 7
brother-in-laws: Hosea Heard, Jesse Banks, Abraham (Sarah) Clark of Hamburg, AR; Rick (Melissa) Thomas of Little Rock, AR;
Ebenezer (Rosemary) James of Hamburg, AR; Christopher (Beatrice) Powell of Syracuse, NY; Leon Webster Jr., of Las Vegas,
NV; Robert (Mary) Powell of Douglas, GA; Johnny Morris of Macon, GA; Norris (Evangelina) McMillan of Douglas, GA; 10
grandchildren: Flanders, La'Kela, Ja'lissa, Kayla, Charmaine, Zeniya, JaKaden, Akelah, Nay-Nay and Elijah; a host of other
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relatives. The funeral service for Mr. Lowe was Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the Overcomers Tabernacle of Faith and Praise,
Inc. Burial followed in Phillip Grove Cemetery in Hamburg, AR. McIver Funeral Home was in charge of Arrangements.
LOWE, John David Lowe
Mr. John David Lowe, age 78, died September 13, 2011, in Wray. Mr. Lowe was retired from the Georgia Department of
Transportation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Henrietta Patricia Jones Lowe, and his parents, John Curtis and Ruby
Nesby Lowe. Survivors include his daughter, Miriam Lowe of Wray, and his grandson, Kirk Stevens of Wray. Funeral services for
John David Lowe were Saturday, September 17, 2011, at Lowe’s Funeral Home in Helena. Interment will follow in Jacksonville
Cemetery.
LOWERY, Dan Bennie Lowery
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 29 November 2010)
Mr. Dan Bennie Lowery, age 64, of Douglas GA, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010, as a result of injuries received in a MVA
in Wayne County, GA. Mr. Lowery, a native of Douglas GA, was born on September 8, 1946. He was the son of the late Ira and
Maggie Patton Lowery. He is a member of New Harmony Grove Baptist Church and he was retired from Fleetwood Homes and he
had worked with the Douglas Fire Department for approx. 10 years. Funeral services were Sunday, November 21, 2010, at Sims
Funeral Home in Douglas, GA. Burial followed in the Douglas City Cemetery. Survivors include: wife: Vonnita Powell Lowery of
Douglas; daughter: Tammy Lowery (Jerry) Metts of Pearson; sister: Gail (Emory) Harnage of Meigs, GA; grandchildren: Tyler
Metts and Jordan Metts of Pearson; and several nieces and nephews.
LOWTHER, Edward Lowther
RIVERSIDE — Edward “Groce” Lowther, age 60, of the Riverside community in Brantley County, died Saturday (April 18, 2015)
at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick after an extended illness. Born in Folkston, he was the son of Owen King and Eliza
Elizabeth Flowers Lowther. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Alfred Johns, and a sister, Audrey Mae Lowther
Newton. He was a truck driver for Hopkins-Gowen Oil Company of Folkston and was a member of Winokur Baptist Church. He
was a past president of the FFA during his high school years, an FFA Alumni president and also held the office of sentinel in the
FFA. He loved the outdoors, farming, gardening and hunting (fire hunting was his favorite). He was a very loving person who
enjoyed being around people and seeing folks happy. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Lee Lowther, of the Riverside
Community; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Ed (Mary) Lowther of Hickox; 1 son he raised and his spouse, James (Virginia) Swain, of
Waycross; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Melissa (Jimmy) McCullaugh of Collins, and Bethany Lowther, of the Riverside
Community; 8 grandchildren, Caroline Lowther, Lindy Lowther, Edie Lowther, Tuff Lowther, Cassie McCullaugh, Rachel
McCullaugh, Audrey Swain and Jayden Swain; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy (Naomi) Lowther of Hot Springs Village, AR,
and Charles (Terri) Lowther, of Winokur; 1 sister-in-law, Nell Johns, of Folkston; and several nieces, nephews and other
relatives. A funeral will be held Tuesday at Riverside Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LOYD, Annie Lou Loyd
NAHUNTA — Annie Lou Loyd, age 96, of Blackshear, passed away Sunday (April 17, 2016) at the Pierce County Nursing Home, in
Blackshear, following an extended illness. She was a native of Brantley County, born in Tarrytown. Her parents were Rufus Deen
Riner and Eva Mae Scott Riner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Arnold Loyd Sr., a son, Blake Loyd,
three brothers, Lynwood E. Riner, Gerald D. Riner and Ronald D. Riner, and one sister, Evelyn Riner Perkins. She was a
homemaker and a member of Nahunta First Baptist Church. She loved gardening and was a member of The Garden Club in
Brantley County. She was also an active member in Home Demonstration Club, enjoyed cooking and was a very good seamstress.
She also loved crocheting, making flower arrangements, painting and most of all loved her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Survivors include her 3 sons and daughters-in-law, George A. (Dale) Loyd of Blackshear, Greg (Peggy) Loyd of
Gainesville, and Stuart Loyd of Rome; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Mary Beth (Carroll) Deen of Waycross; 10 grandchildren, Kecia
D. (Tommy) Banks of Waycross, Kacie D. (Michael) Sasser of Jacksonville, FL, Brandon C. Deen of Waycross, Priscilla L. (Terry)
Bergern of Kennesaw, Scott W. (Jo Ann) Loyd of Warner Robins, Joey Loyd, Chris Loyd, Ryan Loyd, Evan Loyd and Drew Loyd,
all of Rome; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 sister and brother-in-law, Geneva (Bill) Young; 1 special sister-in-law, Dorothy Hale of
Tifton; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Wednesday at Frye Funeral Home in Nahunta. Burial will
follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Nahunta First Baptist Church, 138 Florida Ave., Nahunta, GA
31553. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
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LOYD, Blake Austin Loyd
NAHUNTA — Blake Austin Loyd, 57, of Nahunta, died suddenly Thursday (July 4, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in
Waycross. He was born Dec. 18, 1955 in Waycross to Annie Lou Riner Loyd and the late George Arnold Loyd Sr. He is survived
by his mother; a sister, Mary Beth Deen (Carroll); three brothers, George Loyd Jr. (Dale), Blackshear, Greg Loyd (Peggy),
Gainesville, and Stuart Loyd, Rome; 10 nieces and nephews, Kecia Banks (Tommy), Kacie Sasser (Michael), Brandon Deen, Priscilla
Smith (Mike), Scott Loyd (Jo Ann), Joey Loyd (Melody), Chris Loyd (Emily), Ryan Loyd, Evan Loyd, Drew Loyd; and 11 greatnieces and nephews. Blake graduated in 1973 from Brantley County High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force and then
attended Waycross College and Valdosta State University, graduating with a BS in chemistry. He continued with post-graduate
work at Florida State University. Interment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home,
Nahunta.
LUBER, Eva McCullough Luber
Eva McCullough Luber ,passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in Madison. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday January
1, 2011 at Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel, with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery. When Eva finished high school, she worked
for J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI in Washington, DC. She then spent many years serving on the mission field in various areas of
Central America. Eva was also a well-known evangelist for the Church of God throughout the southeastern United States. She
retired from ministry because of ill health and upon recovering became manager of the Lucile Holton department Store in
Madison. She was preceded in death by her father, James Franklin McCullough, mother, Mable McCullough Hemphill, stepfather,
Alfred H. Hemphill, husband Charles K. Luber, siblings: George McCullough, Floyd McCullough, James Ernest McCullough, Lucile
McCullough Holton, Virgil O’Neil McCullough, and James Archie McCullough. She is survived by a brother Raymond F McCullough
and wife Lois of Valdosta, GA: sister: Betty McCullough Bowers and husband Jim of Inez, KY; sister-in-law Jimmie Lou
McCullough of Camp Hill, PA; and sister-in-law Charlene McCullough Moore of Cleveland, TN. Four nieces and nine nephews and
several great nieces and nephews also survive.
LUCARINO, Alfred Bernard Lucarino, Sr.
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA October 7, 2014)
Alfred Bernard Lucarino, Sr., age 76, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at his residence. He was born
on May 6, 1938 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to Alfred and Anna (Dizbon) Lucarino. He worked for Southland Paint and loved to go
fishing, gardening, and flea markets. He also served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of the St. John
Catholic Church. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Engle. Survivors include his wife of 52
years, Jeannette Lucarino of Valdosta, GA; 1 daughter, Charlene Kitlasz of Ray City, GA; 2 sons, Alfred B. Lucarino, Jr. of
Valdosta, GA, Joseph Lucarino of Valdosta, GA; 2 sisters, Annette Campbell of Raritan, NJ, Caron Ann Westberry of Alapha,
NJ; and 2 grandchildren, Jason Horton of NJ and Teresa A. Kitlasz of Ray City, GA. Funeral services will be Friday, October 10,
2014 at the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with entombment to follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens.
Music
Funeral Services of Valdosta, GA is serving the family.
LUCAS, Bessie Ward Lucas
Bessie Ward Lucas, age 79, died September 10 at the Isle of Rest Nursing Home in Monticello. Mrs. Lucas, a resident of
Elizabeth community is survived by her husband, S. D. Lucas; 1 daughter, Mrs. Kelly Bailey of Greenville; 2 sons, Bill Lucas of
Americus, GA and Enoch Lucas of Jasper, FL; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ollie Kinsey of Monticello; Mrs. Bama Kinsey of Greenville; Mrs.
Agnes Lee of Tallahassee and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Lucas were held Sunday September 12 in Elizabeth
Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Wilkins Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LUCAS, Beulah Lucas
(Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Jul 5th, 2011)
Beulah Landrum Lucas, age 85, Jasper, FL. passed away June 28, 2011 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA. She was
born in Bluffton, Georgia on July 22, 1925 to the late Ben and Mittie Barefield Landrum. Mrs. Lucas was a homemaker and
member of Calvary Baptist Church in Lake Park, Ga. She was preceded in death by a son, Lynn Grogan. Survivors include her
husband of 47 years, Davis Lucas, Jasper, FL.; one daughter, Jeanie Hill, Jasper, FL.; five grandchildren and ten great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, July 1, 2011 at Calvary Baptist Church in Lake Park, Ga. Interment followed in
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Evergreen Cemetery, Jasper. Harry T. Reid Funeral Home, Jasper, FL. was in charge of arrangements.
LUCAS, Edward J. Lucas, Sr.
Funeral for Bishop Edward J. Lucas Sr., 81, of Hahira, who died Thursday (Oct. 6, 2005), will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the
Nations Deliverance Center, 707 Broad St., in Valdosta, with Bishop James McNeal officiating. He was a lifelong resident of
Lowndes County, the son of the late Robert and Essie Sermons Lucas. He served as senior bishop of the Universal Holiness
Church. He was also a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Mother Laura Harmon Lucas, of Hahira; six sons, Edward J.
Lucas Jr. (Linda), of South Orange, N.J., Bernard Lucas, Eric Lucas (Deborah), both of Hahira, Larry Lucas (Heilda), of Valdosta,
Anthony Lucas (Carolyn), of Columbia, S.C., and Robert Darryl Lucas, of Atlanta; four daughters, Gloria L. Smith, of Atlanta,
Carolyn L. Fluker (Carlton), of Waycross, Essie L. Young (Lester), of Tallahassee, Fla., and Linda L. Shoe (Paul), of Gainesville,
Fla.; 25 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister; five brothers; and a host of other
relatives. Friends are being received at the Lucas residence, 3925 Lucas-Richardson Road, and Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 at
Gethsemane Cemetery. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are with Fluker Funeral Home of Waycross.
LUCAS, Janice Marie Lucas
(Abstracted from the August 29, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper)
Janice Marie Lucas, 55, died Tuesday morning (Aug. 27, 2013) at Appling Health Care System in Baxley after a sudden illness.
She was a native of Waycross, but lived the last 20 years in Baxley. She worked for the Ware County Sheriff’s Office for 12
years and Ware County Emergency Medical Service for 28 years. She recently opened her own business, Sweet Pastimes, in
Baxley. She was a member of Deenwood Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late George Gillis and Mildred Carver Gillis
Ruth. Survivors include her husband, Gary Bashlor, of Baxley; one son, Jason Dixon (wife Janice), of Hortense; two daughters,
Haley Lamb (husband Tony) and Caitlyn Maxwell (husband Keith), both of Augusta; two grandchildren, Kali Clark and Matthew
Dixon; one sister, Cathy Gardner (husband Dub), of Hazlehurst; one brother, Larry Gillis (wife Lavada), of Waycross; and
several nieces and nephews, Jacob Gardner, David Gardner (wife Stephanie), James Gardner (wife Candice), Linda Franklin
(husband Derek) and Larry Gillis Jr. A funeral will be held Friday at Deenwood Baptist Church. Memorialization is by cremation.
Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LUCAS, Mrs. John Lucas
Mrs. John Lucas, formerly of Boston, GA, died December 24, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bob Baker, in Plant City.
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 27, in Boston. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Ben S. Waring, of Pahokee;
Mrs. Orin Stuart, of Boston; Mrs. Bob Baker, of Plant City and eight grandchildren. Also several step-children survive. Mr.
Lucas died several years ago.
LUCAS, Mary Elizabeth Tennant Lucas
Mary Elizabeth Tennant Lucas, 95, of Thomasville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Funeral services
will be held Thursday, May 23, at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home in Thomasville. Eulogy and sharing will be conducted by her son
and grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Mobile Memorial Gardens on Friday, May 24, in Mobile, Alabama, where
she will be interred beside her husband of 50 years, Charles A. Lucas. She was also preceded in death by a daughter Joy Hurley
of Fort Lauderdale, FL, a brother John Tennant of Mobile, a sister Alice Muskrat of Mobile, and a brother James Tennant of
Mobile. She lived with her son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Ann Lucas of Thomasville, for 28 years, and is survived by them
and a sister Ada Saucier of Mobile, grandchildren Liz Hurley Hargrove of Huntsville, AL, Jay Hurley of Fort Lauderdale, FL,
Patrick Hurley of Naples, FL, Leigh Ann Neyland of Marietta, GA, Allison Veal of Athens, GA, and Jonathan Lucas of Cumming,
GA, 12 great grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was affectionately known
as “Gram” by her family and friends. She was a lifelong member of churches of Christ and served with her husband in the
ministry until his death in 1983. She was known for her devotion to Christ and His church, her outgoing, warm personality, her
love of life and family, her interest in everyone, and her tireless prayer for anyone who had needs. She will long be remembered
and missed by many people. Those who wish may send donations to the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund at Huntsville Hospital
Foundation, 101 Sivley Road, Huntsville, AL 35801.
LUCAS, Tommy Lucas
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Tommy Lucas, age 69, died Saturday (May 21, 2016) at Specialty Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, from a sudden illness. He was born
in Ware County and lived most of his life in Ware and Pierce counties. He retired from CSX Railroad as an electrician after 34
years of employment and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Purple Heart
and Bronze Star. He was a member of Jamestown Baptist Church and loved to fish, hunt and most of all clean his yard and more
than anything spending time with his wife, Carolyn. He was a son of the late Sidney Lucas. He is survived by his wife of 47 years,
Carolyn Altman Lucas of Waycross; a daughter, Sandra Scarborough of Blackshear; two sons, William Alton Currie of Waycross,
and Craig (Alesha) Lucas of Patterson; six grandchildren, Jennifer Carter of Ambrose, Marie Barrett of Blackshear, Amie
Currie of Houma, LA, Drew (Nikki) Currie of Guyton, Matthew Lucas of Hoboken, and Journey Jewell of Waycross; 10 greatgrandchildren; his mother, Darcus Crews Lucas of Waycross; a brother, Jerry (Kathy) Lucas of Waycross; and two sisters,
Valeria (Howard) Snyder of Tennessee, and Cindy Lee of Waycross. A funeral will be Wednesday at Jamestown Baptist Church.
Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LUCK, John Luck
John Luck, colored, age 63, died January 9 at the home of his son, Jasper Luck, in Lakeland, FL. Funeral services will be
announced later. He is survived by two sons, two daughters and one sister.
LUCKIE, Geraldine C. Luckie
Geraldine C. Luckie, age 98, died Sunday (Jan. 17, 2016) at the Baptist Village Retirement Communities following an extended
illness. She graduated from Waycross High School in 1934 and attained a Bachelor of Science degree from the former Georgia
State College for Women in Milledgeville prior to embarking on a teaching career including positions in Hahira, Eatonton,
Fitzgerald and Waycross. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Waycross since 1931. A beloved Sunday
school teacher of the fifth and sixth grade children from 1954 through 2003, she was also very active in the Women’s
Missionary Society and credited with proposing, developing and organizing the Youth Contact Program in 1969. Through this
program, she contacted out-of-town college and graduate students, along with service men and women numerous times during
the year including birthdays, special occasions, graduations and marriage providing support and contact from home for young
church members. She also served on various committees including the flower committee, nominating committee and personnel
committee. Because of her outstanding dedication and commitment to the church, she and her husband, “Luckie,” were selected
as Man and Woman of the Year in 1987. Supporting the Waycross community was very important to her. She participated in the
Waycross Junior Woman’s Club, attended two interdenominational Bible study classes and was a charter member of the
Magnolia Garden Club, serving as president twice and as secretary numerous times. She enjoyed the camaraderie of a Monday
bridge club and was a member of the Baptist Village Auxiliary volunteering her time and talents assisting with sewing for the
residents and providing support and companionship during her numerous visits. She was a daughter of the late Henry G.
Chambless and Sallie Sizemore Chambless, was born and reared in Waycross. She was preceded in death by her husband, James
E. Luckie, and brother, Henry Inman Chambless. She is survived by her 2 sons, James E. (Lisa) Luckie Jr. of Fitzgerald, and
Robert M. (Lynda) Luckie of Lilburn; 5 grandchildren, Kelli Luckie and Amy (Kevin) Guyotte of Atlanta, Beau (Laurie Ann) Luckie
of Carrollton, Leigh (Sabrina) Luckie and Zach (Hayley) Luckie of Fitzgerald; 4 great-grandchildren, Anna Claire, Charlie, Tate
and Max; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Thursday at First Baptist Church in Waycross. Burial will follow in
Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Music Funeral Home.
LUDWICK, Rena Mae Blue Cochran Ludwick
(Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, December 31, 2008
Rena Mae Blue Cochran Ludwick, age 87, of Madison, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, in Madison. Funeral services were held Monday,
at the Cherry Lake United Methodist Church with burial at the cemetery next to the church. She was born in Pembroke, NC,
and had lived in the Cherry Lake community since 1946. She taught home economics in North Carolina and taught one year in
Madison. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Cherry Lake United Methodist church. She is survived by a foster
daughter, Linda Smith (Walton) Poppell of Madison; two granddaughters, Beth Poppell of Madison and Melissa (Lincoln) Quinton
of Tallahassee; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Alicia Wise of Towson, MD; and a host of nieces and nephews. She is
preceded in death by husbands, Harry M. Cochran and Wilbur E. Ludwick; four brothers, Brantley Blue, Adolph Blue, Don Blue
and Carl Blue; and three sisters, Kitty Sanderson, Gola Lowry and Bernice Lowry. Beggs Funeral Home of Madison is in charge of
arrangements.
LUDWICK, Romaine Rarick Ludwick
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Services for Romaine Rarick Ludwick are Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel. Her cremains will
placed in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Colonial Park, PA. Mrs. Ludwick died Thursday, Feb. 28, at Archbold Medical
Center. Born August 3, 1917, in Hummelstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward Neri Rarick and Annie Elizabeth
Epenshade Rarick. She was married to John Henry Ludwick, who preceded her in death on Jan. 17, 1975, on Oct. 3, 1937, in
Hagerstown, MD. She was a resident of Southern Pines Retirement Community, a member of The Thomasville First United
Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a CPA degree. She and her husband traveled
extensively prior to his death, she then revisited many of the same areas after his death. Mrs. Ludwick was employed at
Hershey Chocolate Corp., Hershey, PA as a nurse during World War II, Arthur Anderson & Co., Washington, DC, Financial
General Corp., Washington, DC, Assistant Treasurer. Mrs. Ludwick came to install the Life Line in Archbold Hospital in 1982 and
decided to make Thomasville her home in January, 1983. She did Alzheimer research at Bethesda National Institute of Health
in Bethesda, MD. She began the Alzheimer Therapy Group for Alzheimer patients in Thomasville, she was a Director of the
Thomasville Arts Guild and member of Thomasville On Stage & Co., she also served as Financial Treasurer for Business &
Womens Club for the state of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Ludwick served as a volunteer Marketing Agent for the South Georgia
Chamber of Commerce from 1990 - 1993. Survivors include her niece, Karen Lopez of San Pedro, CA. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the Romaine Ludwick Scholarship Fund at Thomasville On Stage and Company, P.O. Box 6339,
Thomasville, GA 31758, The Archbold Medical Center Scholarship Fund C/O The Archbold Foundation, 910 S. Broad ST,
Thomasville, GA 31792 or to the Charity of your choice.
LUDWIG, Robert Leo Ludwig
Robert Leo “Bob” Ludwig, age 73, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at his residence in Perry. Mr. Ludwig was born in
Pittsburgh, PA to the late Leo Bernard Regis and Ruth Halstead Ludwig. Coming from Conroe, TX he had lived in Perry since
1977. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Ludwig was an Airline Pilot, and a member of the Perry Elks Lodge # 1851, and also a
member of the Perry Golf and Country Club. Preceded in death by his wife Priscilla Anne Oxley Ludwig. Survived by a son;
Robert J. Ludwig of Centennial, CO, a daughter; Jennifer M. (James) Vau of Spring, TX, grandchildren; Jayson Ludwig, Peter
Vau, Destiny Vau, and Hayley Vau, all of Spring, TX. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home on Sunday,
August 8, 2010. Burial will be held in Lansing, Michigan.
LUFFMAN, Ola Mae Jordan Luffman
ALMA — Ola Mae Jordan Luffman, age 91, of Alma, passed away Wednesday (May 25, 2016) at Twin Oaks Nursing Home after
an extended illness. She was a daughter of the late Silas Jordan and Thursy Campbell Jordan. She was also preceded in death
by her husband Pyro Juke Luffman, five brothers, Lincoln, Olin, Troy, J.P. and Truman Jordan and four sisters, Lucille Tanner,
Frankie Walker, Flora Sharpe and Agnes Berkompas. She retired from the paper mill in Jacksonville, FL, and was a member of
Old Pine Grove. Survivors include one sister, Molley Jordan Lewis of Alma; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service
will be Friday at the Rome Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Dixie Union. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LUH, Margaret B. Luh
Margaret B. Luh, age 79, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Hadlow Hospice in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born in
Fayetteville, AR to the late Burton, and Lola Barnett. Coming from Valdosta, GA she had lived in Perry since 1968. Mrs. Luh was
a homemaker and a member of Westside Baptist Church. She was a member of the Perry Woman’s Club and enjoyed arts and
crafts. She loved her family and supported them. Survived by a son; Charles Luh, Jr., of Jacksonville, FL, a daughter; Linda
Moore and husband Dave of Jacksonville, FL, a sister; Meryl Stallings of Hispiria, CA, (10) grandchildren, (11) greatgrandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel on
Thursday, February 17, 2011. Interment will follow at Pineview Memorial Gardens.
LUKE, Charles R. Luke
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA October 11, 2014)
Charles R. Luke, age 80, of Valdosta, GA passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital in Tallahassee FL.
He was born on August 2, 1934 in Fitzgerald GA to Quincy and Vera (Rouse) Luke. He worked in Civil Service at Moody's Print
Shop for a number of years. He also served his country in the United States Air Force and was a member of the Westside
Baptist Church. He was a member of Fellowship Lodge 746, Moody Lodge 719, and a Past Master of the 11th district of Georgia.
He earned his 33rd degree, Scottish-Rite, York-Rite, Shrine and was a member of The Sons of Confederate Soldiers and a reenactor with Company C 61st GA Along with his parents; he was preceded in death by his brother, Doyle Luke. His survivors
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include his wife, Vicky Folsom Luke of Valdosta, GA; 1 stepson, Keith (Jennifer) Folsom of Valdosta, GA; 2 granddaughters Paige
and Lacey Folsom of Valdosta, GA; 2 sisters and 1 brother of Fitzgerald and Albany, GA. Funeral services will be Wednesday,
October 15, 2014 at the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Welcome Hill Cemetery in Brooks
County GA. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta, GA is serving the family.
LUKE, Clisteen Tyson Luke
(Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 13 December 2011)
Clisteen Tyson Luke, age 77 of Tifton, died Monday, December 5, 2011, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Luke was born
June 15, 1934, in Atkinson County and was the daughter of Noah Tyson and Agnes O’Neal Tyson, both deceased. She was also
preceded in death by her husband, Jack Luke; one brother; and two sisters. She was retired from Tift Regional Medical Center
and was a member of New Covenant Church. Mrs. Luke is survived by 1 son, Darrell Luke of Tifton; 1 daughter, Lisa McFall of
Marietta; 3 brothers, Buddy Tyson of Macon, Billy Tyson of Nashville and Bennie Tyson of Macon; 2 sisters, Juanita Spikes of
Pearson and Sue Wiggins of Tifton; 2 grandchildren, Daniel Luke and Meghan McFall; and 1 great-grandson, Linus Luke. Funeral
services were Wednesday, December 7, 2011, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals. Burial followed in Tift
Memorial Gardens.
LUKE, Daisy Bennett Luke
HOMERVILLE, Daisy Bennett Luke, 77, died Thursday (May 18, 2006) at the South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, following
an extended illness. She was born in Clinch County on July 19, 1928 to the late Redding Bennett and Marie Kight Bennett. Mrs.
Luke was also preceded in death by two daughters, Sandra Luke and Annie Chauncey, one son, James Aaron Chauncey, and one
sister, Thelma Delk. She was a homemaker. Survivors are three daughters, Linnie Goodwin, Josie Braddock and Debbie Fanella,
all of Waycross; two sons, E.K. Phillips, Waycross, and Richard Phillips, Maine; three sisters: Elma Ree Grant, Jacksonville, Fla.,
Marlyn Swearingen, Homerville, and Alma Lee Backhus, Hahira; one brother, Ernest Bennett, Homerville; a special friend, Arla
Gene Fellner, Homerville; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and other relatives. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2
p.m. at Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Shiloh Church Cemetery. The body will remain at
the funeral home where the family will receive friends this evening from 7 until 9 p.m. Roundtree Funeral Home, 240 E. Dame
Ave., Homerville, is serving the Luke Family.
LUKE, Darrell Lyn Luke
Darrell Lyn Luke, age 57 passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at home with his wife Susie at his side. Darrell was born on April
24, 1956 to Jack and Clisteen Luke, both preceded him in death. Mr. Luke graduated from Tift Co. High class of '76. In 1980,
he joined the Air Force; serving 10 yrs. He later worked with satellites and as a robot technician in Canada. Later coming back
home to Tifton, he graduated from and became director of Crossway Program at Brother Charlie's Rescue Mission. Darrell's
love for that mission never died, it was always close to his heart. Darrell was also ordained to work in the Gospel ministry in
2005. Darrell then had an opportunity to work with homeless in Orlando, FL where he met several dear friends; who helped him
through a rough spot. He never forgot them and spoke often of his time there. In his final years he came home to help take
care of his dear mother who had never given up on her loving son through all of his trials. Survivors include his wife, Susie LongLuke of Valdosta, GA; a son, Daniel Luke of Slidell, LA; a grandson, Linus Luke of Slidell, LA; a sister, Lisa McFall (Chris
Hemenway) of Marietta, GA; niece, Meghan McFall of Newnan, GA; step-children: Melissa Sellers and Mandy Erwin, both of
Valdosta, GA, Alan Latourette of Pensacola, FL; step- grandchildren: Arianna, Loralie, Willow, Xander, Raelynn, and Kyndall.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 7, 2013 at Albritton-Beaumont Funeral Home, 1020 Tift Avenue North, Tifton, GA.
Burial will follow at Tift Memorial Gardens. A special thank you to all of the staff at HHC at Crestwood for their love and
support. Smith Northview for their wonderful care that they provided. United Hospice's Nurse, Jo Eanes for her understanding
and love shown to Darrell's family. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to myneighborschildren.org by
visiting their website. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the Luke family.
LUKE, Delores R. Luke
(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald June 14, 2012)
Dolores R. Luke was called home Tuesday (June 19, 2012) at Mayo Clinic Health System. She was a native of Berrien County but
lived in Waycross for the past 30 years. She was a crafts maker, jewelry designer and a dress maker for several years. Her
main role in life, however, was as a mother and then later as a grandmother. She is survived by her daughters, Shawna Luke
Jones, Iris Luke Miller, Sharon Falbo Luke, Tammy Davis Harrell and Norma Jean Davis; sons, Dean Luke, Lee Jones, Rob Miller,
Charlie Davis and Eddie Davis; sister, Ann Hattaway (husband Elmer); brother, Charles Barnard, and her husband, Melvin Luke;
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grandchildren, Melisa Luke Browning (husband Matt), Jennifer Luke, Susan Luke, Lainie Jones, Olyvia Jones, Robbie Doscher
(wife Keri), Chris Doscher, Dean Luke Jr., Alec Jones, Parker Jones, Josh Harrell, Randall Leblanc and Atom Leblanc; greatgrandchildren, Sorona Luke, Chris Doscher Jr., Makaylee Rogers and Colson Doscher. She was loved, adored and respected by
everyone that ever had the pleasure of meeting her. The viewing and visitation will be held at University Boulevard Church of
God, 128 University Blvd. (at the corner of University Boulevard and Corridor Z) Friday beginning at 6 p.m. The family invites
everyone to come share in the celebration of this one in a million woman’s life.The funeral will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at
University Blvd. Church of God with the church pastor, the Rev. John Herndon, officiating. The body will be in repose from the
previous evening of visitation. Burial will be Sunday at 1 p.m. in Ray City at the New Ramey Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are
entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, 1100 State St.
LUKE, Joeline Ryals Luke
Mrs. Joeline Ryals Luke age 74 of Willacoochee, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at Tift Regional Medical Center in
Tifton, GA following a brief illness. A native of Coffee County, Mrs. Luke was born June 20, 1935, daughter of Wilson and Willie
Hogan Ryals. She was a homemaker and member of the Willacoochee First Baptist Church. Mrs. Luke was preceded in death by
her husband, James Wilton Luke. Survivors include 2 daughters: Teresa Faye Luke of Huntsville, AL and Clarissa Luke Medders
of La Vergne, TN; 1 sister: Wilhelmina R. Davis of Douglas, GA; 2 grandchildren: Courtney Medders Hursey and Thomas Barton
Medders; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Luke were at the Willacoochee First Baptist Church. The
interment followed in the Willacoochee City Cemetery. Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.
LUKE, Robert H. Luke
(Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate May 9th, 2012)
Robert H. Luke, 67, of Lakeland passed away at his residence Wednesday, May 2, 2012 after a brief illness. He was born in
Lanier County, GA on July 31, 1944 to the late Samuel & Doris (Lee) Luke. He worked as a Commercial Truck Driver for many
years. He was a member of the Lakeland United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elene O. Luke and a
sister, Latrelle Bailey. Survivors include: 2 daughters and son-in-law Michelle Luke of Lakeland, Tommie and Ryan Scribner of
Lakeland, 1 son William Luke of Lakeland, 3 grandchildren: Samuel Jones, Amanda Jones and Keegan Scribner; 1 sister and
brother-in-law Linda Gail and Gary Zeigler of Lakeland; and a number of nieces and nephews. A private family service was held
Monday, May 07 in the Empire Cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland served the family.
LUMPKIN, Willie Lee Lumpkin Jr.
Willie Lee Lumpkin Jr., age 81, of Ambrose, passed away Tuesday (March 1, 2016) at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonville, FL,
following an extended illness. He was born March 3, 1934, in Schley County, to the late Willie Lee Lumpkin Sr. and Minnie Jewel
Smith Lumpkin. He was a past member of the Exchange Club in Waycross and was a past president. He worked and volunteered
with the House of Hope food bank at Trinity United Methodist Church and was a member of both the senior choir and chancel
choir. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lumpkin of Ambrose; a son, Timothy Lumpkin of Homerville; two daughters, Kim (Earl)
Mayo of Ambrose, and Libby (John) Johnson of Waycross; two sisters, Dolly McDaniel of Albany, and Martha (A.J) Nobles of
Albany; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The funeral was Saturday at First United
Methodist Church. Interment followed at Leesburg City Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LUNDY, Delton E. Lundy
Mr. Delton E. Lundy, 81, of Perry, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in
Tallahassee. Delton was born November 14, 1931 in Perry, FL, to Ellis and Ellie (Morgan) Lundy. Mr. Lundy was a member of
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Shady Grove, FL. A Taylor County native, he served as county commissioner for two terms. He
retired from the Life Of Georgia Insurance Company after 30 years of service. Mr. Lundy was a member of the Perry Masonic
Lodge #123. He was an avid hunter that enjoyed being in the woods and also loved working on his farm. Bro. Delton enjoyed his
role as church greeter on Sunday mornings and made everyone feel welcomed and at home when they came through the front
doors. He had a deep admiration for the choir and loved to watch them practice and perform their special cantatas throughout
the year. He was friend to many and had many friends, and loved his family dearly. Mr. Lundy was preceded in death by his
parents Ellis Daniel Lundy and Ellie M. Lundy, a brother Tilden D. Lundy. He is survived by Shirley Lundy his wife of 62 years of
Perry, FL; 2 sons Danny (Treva) Lundy, and Doyle Lundy both of Perry; his grandchildren Tim and Atesa Lundy, Jeremy and
Rachel Lundy, Danielle and Matt Robinson, Amanda and Will Hall, Suzanne and Curt Whitfield and 12 great grandchildren as well
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as a host of nieces and nephews. A Funeral service will be held Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in
Shady Grove, FL. Interment will follow in Pisgah Cemetery. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
LUNDY, Henry Albert Lundy
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, November 30, 2013)
Henry Albert Lundy, age 86, of Perry, died Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Marshall Health & Rehabilitation Center in Perry.
Albert was born November 22, 1927 in Perry, FL, to the late James and Thelma (Blanton) Lundy. Albert was preceded in death
by 1 son Mark Henry Lundy. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing and hunting
with family members and watching football. He is survived by; his wife of 20 years Lelia Lundy of Perry; his daughter Rebecca
Ann (Clent) Lewis of Greenville, FL; son John (Melinda) Lundy of Perry; and daughter Henrietta (Ian) Hart of N. Carolina; stepchildren: Jimmy (Beverly) Lee; Sherry (Craig) Fletcher; and Kathy (John) Williams; 1 sister Jimmie Lee Brundell; 1 brother
Dallas Ray Lundy; 9 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.
LUNDY, John D. Lundy
A celebration of life of John D. Lundy, who passed away Monday (Dec. 23, 2013), will be held Saturday at Austin Chapel AME
Church, 508 Hamilton St. . Burial will follow in Scotland City Cemetery, Scotland, GA. He was the only son of Katie PettigrewLundy and the late John Davis Lundy Sr. Together with his family, he received his early spiritual nurturing at Austin Chapel
A.M.E. Church. He received his early education in the public schools of Waycross and Atlanta, soon becoming known by his
friends as “Jay.” Inspired by his father’s mastery of the piano, in his early years he became a piano student of Redell Taylor,
who eventually recommended further study for him in a larger arena. He left Waycross to study in Atlanta with some of that
city’s most outstanding piano teachers. In Atlanta, he attended Booker T. Washington High School, graduating in 1957. In his
senior year, he participated in the city-wide Atlanta public school piano competition, winning first place, and an invitation to
perform with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. He attended Capital University in Columbus, OH. He received his bachelor of
arts degree in music in 1961 and did further study at a conservatory of music in Chicago, Ill. He taught for a number of years at
Miles College in Birmingham, AL. He became a graduate student at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, pursuing the master of
arts degree in music. When he returned to teaching, he took a position at Bowling Green State University. During these years,
he wrote and published a textbook for the teaching of sight reading skills which won high praises and was used in classes at
Bowling Green State for many years. Following his retirement from teaching, he returned to Atlanta and was employed by the
Georgia Department of Transportation. He later retired and returned to Waycross, committing himself to the care and nurture
of his mother. He is survived by his mother, Katie P. Lundy; his aunt, Clishie P. Eagleson, of Albany; 3 sisters, Gwendolyn L.
Jackson, of Waycross, Dr. Joyce L. Cherry (Dr. Maurice), of Albany, and Sharon Jordan (Dr. Robert), of Chicago, IL; 2 devoted
“sister-cousins,” Doris P. Little, of Atlanta, and Mary Sue Hamilton, of San Diego, CA; other loving cousins, Beverly P. Hicks (Dr.
Ken), of Greensboro, NC; Dr. Roderic Pettigrew (Robin), of Washington, DC; Darroll Pettigrew (Carol), of Atlanta, and Lorenzo
Mitchell, of Atlanta; 12 nieces and nephews; 2 great-nephews and 1 great-niece. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Perry
Brothers Funeral Home, 1100 Ossie Davis Parkway, Waycross.
LUNDY, Lelia M. Lundy
(Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 31 January 2016)
Lelia M. Lundy, age 80, passed away on January 31, 2016 in Perry, FL. Mrs. Lundy was born January 26, 1936 in Bainbridge, GA to
Archie Adams and Florrie Holt Adams. She was of the Baptist faith and worked as a bookkeeper. She loved spending time with
her family, and enjoyed cooking, fishing and yard sales. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry A. Lundy and the
father of her children Howard L. Lee, and her parents Mr. Archie and Florrie Holt Adams. She is survived by her children
Jimmy (Beverly) Lee, Sherry (Craig) Fletcher and Kathy (John) Williams all of Perry; 6 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 9
great-great grandchildren; 2 brothers: “Bubber” Adams of Ohio and Buck Adams of Georgia; as a well as a host of nieces and
nephews and close cousins. No funeral service is planned. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of
Perry.
LUNDY, W. M. Lundy
W. M. “Mike” Lundy, age 63, passed away January 17, 2012 after a brief illness. Mr. Lundy was born in Perry, Florida to the late
William Janice Lundy and the former Demonis Latrell Peoples. He was a 1966 graduate of Paxon High School in Jacksonville,
Florida and served his country for 4 years in the U. S. Army Reserves. Mr. Lundy was employed with CSX Railroad where he
retired after 34 years of employment in 2000. In his spare time he enjoyed playing poker with family and friends, wood working,
fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Lundy was preceded in death by his father, William Janice Lundy, and his
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mother, Demonis Latrell Lundy. Mr. Lundy is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rhonda Knowles Lundy, 2 sons, Michael Lundy and
Brian Lundy (Jamie) of Perry, 1 sister, Pat Devoreaux (Larry) of Jacksonville, Florida, 1 brother, Jack Lundy, of Jacksonville,
Florida, 3 grandchildren, Ashley Lundy, Morgan Lundy and Nicholas Lundy of Perry and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, January 20, 2012. Interment will follow at Pisgah
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lighthouse Children’s Home in Tallahassee, FL 771 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32309
LUSTER, Lizzie Luster
Lizzie Luster, age 76, passed away at her home in south Madison Monday after an extended illness. She is survived by her
husband, Will Luster, five daughters, Cornelia Cooper, of Sanford; and Mabelle Haynes, Rosa Taylor, Lucile Hicks, Mamie
Walker, all of Madison; two sons, Ed Luster, of Sanford, and James Luster, of Madison, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday in Bethlehem Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral
home was in charge of the arrangements.
LUSTER, Will Luster
Will Luster, age 90, a lifelong resident of Madison, passed away Monday March 4 th at his home in Madison after a long illness.
During his life he was engaged in farming and turpentining. Survivors are five daughters, Cornelia Cooper, of Sanford; Maybell
Haynes, Rosa Taylor, Lucile Hicks and Mamie Walker, all four of Madison; two sons, Ed Luster, of Sanford and James Luster, of
DeLand; 19 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, J. C. Luster, of Live Oak and
one sister, Thecola Luster, of Bradenton. Funeral services will be held Sunday March 10 th in the Bethlehem Baptist Church with
burial in the church cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LUTHER, Bonnie Ruth Harris Luther
Mrs. Bonnie Ruth Harris Luther, age 74, of Perry, FL, passed away March 12, 2016 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Perry
following a brief illness. Mrs. Luther was born March 13, 1941 in Williamston, SC to Roy Lander Harris and Hazel Frances
McAllister Harris. She was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church. She was a beautician for many years in Perry where she owned
and operated her own salon before retiring. Following her retirement she was a Doctors Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer
for many years. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her family. In her
spare time she enjoyed fishing with her husband, traveling, and going on cruises. She was preceded in death by her parents and
her husband of 56 years, Earl Thomas Luther, in 2012. She is survived by 2 sons, Tommy Wayne (Susie) Luther and Kevin Ray
(Deanna) Luther; 1 daughter, Connie Faye (Russ) Davis all of Perry; 1 brother; Roy Lander Harris Jr., of Savannah, GA; 3 sisters,
Betty Jean Lyles and Bobbie Sue Hood, both of Greenville, SC, and Judy Kathleen Lucas of Midway, GA; 2 grandsons, Matthew
and Joseph; 7 granddaughters, Hannah, Sadie, Jessica, Kaitlin, Madison, Morgan, and Jordyn; 7 great-grandchildren; as well as a
host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services for Mrs. Luther will be Wednesday March 16, 2016 in the Joe P.
Burns Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Pisgah Cemetery.
LUTHER, Earl Thomas Luther
Earl Thomas Luther, age 77, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Capital Regional Medical Center. Mr. Luther was
born on March 7, 1935 in Williamston, SC to the late Elbert Lee Luther and the late former Sadie Gertrude Ellison. Coming from
Williamston, SC, he had lived in Perry since 1964. He was a Baptist and a member of the Pisgah Baptist Church. Mr. Luther
worked and retired from Watkins after 26 years as an electrician. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his
wife of 55 years, Bonnie Ruth Luther, of Perry, FL, (2) sons, Tommy Wayne Luther (Susie), Kevin Ray Luther (Deanna), a
daughter, Connie Faye Davis (Russ), all of Perry, FL, (10) grandchildren, (5) great-grandchildren, and several nieces, and
nephews. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. Interment will follow in
Pisgah Cemetery.
LUTZ, Florence M. Lutz
(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, December 26, 2013)
Florence M. Lutz, age 95, of Perry, died Thursday, December 26, 2013 at her home in Perry. Florence was born February 3, 1918
in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Emil and Matilda (Warner) Klotz. Mrs. Lutz was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years
Ralph Reuben Lutz. Florence was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Perry. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting,
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reading, cooking and spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by 2 sons: Dr. Robert Ralph (Christine) Lutz of
Perry, and Mr. William David (Pamela) Lutz of Pennsylvania, 2 grandchildren: Alex (Kristie) Lutz of Perry, and Melissa (Dr.
Nathan) Cain of Ohio. Services will be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Springfield, PA on January 4th, 2014. Interment
will follow in Edgewood Memorial Park in Pennsylvania. Memorial contributions can be made to First Presbyterian Church of
Perry. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
LUTZ, Ralph Reuben Lutz
Ralph Reuben Lutz, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at his residence in Perry, FL. He was born in Terre Hill,
PA to the late Chester and Grace Cake Lutz. Coming from Springfield, PA he had lived in Perry for the past 10 months. He was a
member of the St. Matthews Lutheran Church for 55 years. Mr. Lutz worked in Printing as a tool and die maker. He was a
cabinet maker, artist, inventor and a accomplished pianist. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Florence Lutz of Perry, FL, (2) sons;
Robert Lutz and wife Christine of Perry, FL, and William Lutz and wife Pamela of Pennsylvania, (3) sisters; Beatrice Harke of
Canada, Mary Greissman of Atlanta, GA, Elizabeth Matz of Mohnton, PA, (2) grandchildren; Melissa Lutz and Alen Lutz, several
nieces and nephews also survive. Services will be held in Pennsylvania. Donation may be made to the First Presbyterian Church
Organ Fund.
LYENS, Charles T. Lyens
Charles T. Lyens died Saturday in Waycross. Among the survivors is his widow, the former Miss Nell Rutherford of Madison. Mr.
Lyens resided here a number of years ago and was a photographer. The funeral was held at Homerville, GA.
LYLE, Gerald R. Lyle
Gerald R. Lyle, age 76, of Perry, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Perry. Gerald was
born December 14, 1937 in Erin, TN, to Herman Lyle and Ruby Bone Lyle. Mr. Lyle was a veteran of the Army. After leaving the
Army, he came to Perry in 1962 to become a school teacher in Salem. He earned a Bachelors of Science Degree from Auston
Peay University majoring in Science and Math. After leaving the school system, he began work with Sportcraft Boat
Manufacturing. He later went to work at RDS in the Plastic Division and retired in 2008. Mr. Lyle enjoyed playing softball, golf,
basketball and gardening. He was also a member of the Camp Misery Hunt Club and also served as a board member. He is
survived by his wife of 48 years, Sara H. Lyle of Perry, FL; 1 son Gerald Ray Lyle, Jr of Perry, FL, his daughters Sherri Lyle
(Marcus Dowdell) of Perry, FL and Sonya Sauls of Nashville, TN, 1 brother, Larry Lyle of Erin, TN, 3 grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Perry.
LYLE, Ruby Lois Lyle
Miss Ruby Lois Lyle, 24, of Tampa, FL was fatally injured last Thursday afternoon when she fell from the front end of a boat
while riding on Cherry Lake. Her legs were caught in the propeller and badly gashed and mangled. She was with her uncle, B. C.
Capiens and family of Quitman, whom she was visiting at the time. They rescued her from the water and rushed her to a
Madison physician, and then to Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, where a number of transfusions failed to save her.
She died about midnight. The body was sent to Tuscumbia, AL for final rites Tuesday with interment at nearly Florence, AL.
She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Lyle of Tampa, and two sisters, Mrs. Dean Marks of Florence, AL and Mrs.
Sadie Belle Willis, of Tampa.
LYLES, Carroll Wylie Lyles
Carroll Wylie Lyles, age 60, of Perry, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in
Tallahassee. Carroll was born May 23, 1954 in Perry, FL, to the late Joseph and Elsie (Ward) Lyles Jr. Carroll was a member of
New Home Baptist Church in Perry. In his spare time he especially enjoyed being with his wife, traveling with her when he could,
and spending time on his laptop and in his “man-cave”. He had a wonderful relationship with his mother-in-law and enjoyed
spending time with her. He loved all of his siblings, they were all very dear to him. He referred to his sister Mary Lou as "little
momma". He is survived by his wife of 29 years Diana Lynn (Whitfield) Lyles of Perry, FL, two sisters: Mary (Troy) Thompson of
Mayo, and Patricia Landers of Tenn., 2 brothers: Joseph (Carol) Lyles III of Perry and Sam (Melanie) Lyles of Shady Grove, his
brother-in-law Billy (Molly) Whitfield and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 13,
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2014 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in Perry. Interment will follow in Pineview Memorial Cemetery in Perry. Memorial
contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
LYLES, Vicki Lynn Lyles
Mrs. Vicki Lynn Lyles, age 54, met her Lord and Savior on the morning of April 9, 2011. She was predeceased by her parents
Robert and Gerry Parker of Austell, GA. Vickie is survived by her best friend and husband of 42 years Sam Lyles and their two
daughters Gerry Lynn and Samantha Marie Lyles. Her special gifts in her life were her two granddaughters Kayla LaBarie and
Victoria Lynn. She is also survived by three sisters, Cindy Elaine Ricketts, Robin Eve Adams, and Tammie Marie Parker. Ms. Lyles
was a hairdresser and a school bus driver for 16 years with the Cobb County School System in Austell, GA and with the Taylor
County School System in Perry, FL. Our family has been truly blessed by the many friends and caregivers. Gerry Lynn, her
eldest daughter was her daily caregiver over the years during her extended illness. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April
13th, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Eridu, Florida.
LYLES, Virgie Lyles
Virgie Lyles, age 64, died Saturday in Live Oak. Funeral services were held Monday in the Dowling Park Church of God with
burial in the cemetery there. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Alene Downing of Pinetta; Mrs. Dorothy Johnson; Mrs.
Louise Johnson of Dowling Park; Mrs. Hazel Dowling of Cross City; a son, James Lyles of Harrisburg, PA; a sister Mrs. Laura
Mercer and two brothers, Thomas and Heber Mathis, all of Live Oak and a number of grandchildren.
LYNCH, Avery Garnett Lynch
Avery Garnett Lynch, 73, of Bishop, VA, went to be with his heavenly father Wednesday (March 6, 2013). Born July 1, 1939 in
Smyth County, VA, he was a son of the late Charles W. Lynch and Marie Larimer Lynch. He was a minister for 59 years, leading
numerous people to the Lord through his preaching and counseling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one
sister, Doris Baldwin, two daughters, Lisa and Elizabeth, and his brother-in-law, John Baldwin. He is survived by his loving wife,
Patricia Lynch; seven daughters, Eleanore (Brian) Worley, Carolyn (David) Holt, Rosanna (Jeff) Aldrich, Janice (Richard) Tester,
Cheryl Lynch, Crystal (Joe) Shepard and Heather (Amilcar) Pineda; three sons, Clarence (Ann) Lynch, Charles (Joy) Lynch, and
Jimmy Lynch; two brothers, James (Betty) Matherly and Billy (Tina) Matherly; two sisters, Mary Meadows and Roanoka
Greenwood; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be Sunday at Holton
Church in Alma. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family humbly requests donations are given
to help with funeral expenses.
LYNCH, Donald Golden Lynch
Donald Golden Lynch, age 91, of Waycross, died Thursday (March 13, 2014) at his residence after an extended illness. He was
born in Clarksburg, WV, to the late Earl Clifton Lynch and Mona Golden Lynch. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he
served as a pilot during World War II. In the Navy, he received the American Area Campaign Ribbon and the Victory Ribbon
World War II. After his service in the U.S. Navy, he graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in forestry and
worked for Brunswick Pulp and Paper for 35½ years. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church since 1955, the John
Wesley Sunday School Class, was a past lay speaker, Chancel Choir member and was a member of the Keenager Choir. He was
assistant scoutmaster in Boy Scout Troop No. 306 for 25 years and received the Silver Beaver Award in scouting for all the
years he served. He was a member of the Okefenokee Lions Club, past president and helped obtain the property and worked to
establish the Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Olean
and Kathleen VandeLinde, and three brothers, Bobby Lynch, Tommy Lynch and Billy Lynch. Survivors include his wife of 69
years, Jo Lynch, of Waycross; 3 sons, Dr. Rick (Tillie) Lynch, of Waycross, Rusty (Joyce) Lynch, of Waycross, Steve (Denise)
Lynch, of Claxton; 5 grandchildren, Rich Lynch, of Charleston, SC, Bailey (Jon) Benoit, of St. Augustine, FL, Laura (Erik)
Roberts, of Atlanta, Melissa Lynch, of Athens, Hannah Lynch, of Claxton; 2 great-grandchildren, Henry Benoit and Sadie Benoit;
1 sister, Sarah (Marvin) Carr, of Buchanan, WV; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Sunday
at Trinity United Methodist Church. Entombment will follow in Greenlawn Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501, or Trinity United Methodist Church, 1005 Church
St., Waycross, GA 31501. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LYNCH, Tommie Lynn Lynch
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Tommie Lynn Terrell Lynch, 50, a resident of Townsend, died Sunday (Feb. 22, 2009) in the Southeast Georgia Health System,
Brunswick. She was a native of Waycross and was a resident of McIntosh County for the past two months. She was a former
resident of St. Simons for seven years. She was a graduate of Waycross High School. She was a member of the Darien United
Methodist Church and attended the Cowboy Church in Darien. Survivors are her daughter, Stephanie Yawn (Steven), of
Waycross; two granddaughters, Korianne Yawn and Kloie Yawn, both of Waycross; her parents, Tommy and Faye Terrell, of
Townsend; sisters, Phyllis Terrell, of Darien, and Terri Parker (Robert), of Townsend; a niece, Asia Callahan, of Blackshear; and
several aunts and uncles. Memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home
with the Rev. Ron Register and the Rev. Rob McDaniel officiating. Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
LYNCH, William E. Lynch
(Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL September 25th, 2013)
William (Bill) E. Lynch, age 89, passed away peacefully at his Deerfield Beach residence on September 12, 2013. He lived his life
devoted to his wife, his family, his grandchildren, and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Bill was born and raised in East
Freedom, PA, one of five children to Garrett and Gladys Lynch. He was a World War II veteran and served his country as a
Navy fire control officer on board the destroyer USS Winslow in the North Atlantic during the war. After the war, he moved
to Hialeah, FL and began work at the Hialeah Fire Department in 1951. He was a founding member of the first Fire Rescue team
in Hialeah and a founding member of the Hialeah Fireman’s Benevolent Society. In 1973 he was promoted to Chief of the
Hialeah Fire Department where he served until retirement in 1981. Bill was active in the Hialeah Optimist Club and a member of
the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was one of the original builders of many of the structures in the Stiltsville
community in Biscayne Bay in the 1960s and 1970s and enjoyed boating, fishing and scuba diving. After his retirement Bill
remained in Florida and lived in Monticello, Ft. Myers, and Deerfield Beach. Bill was a strong and caring father to four children
and their families; Patrick and wife Karen of Madison, AL, Michael and wife Diane of Boca Raton, FL, Margie Mohr of Tavernier,
FL, and Kelly and wife Michelle of Tallahassee, FL. He loved his seven grandchildren, Kyle, Shannon, Cara, James, Matthew, Allie,
and Rhett. He was preceded in death by his wonderful wife of 42 years, Rose Mary Thomas. Bill will be interred with his wife at
the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.
LYNES, Maybelle Arnold Lynes
WAYNESVILLE — Maybelle Arnold Lynes, 83, of Waynesville passed away Thursday (Nov. 7, 2013) at her residence after an
extended illness. Born in Hortense, her parents were the late George Freeman and Minnie Lee Hickox Arnold. She is also
preceded in death by a son, Robert Linton Lynes; a daughter, Jo Ann Copeland; a great grandson, Blaine Burns; 2 brothers,
Dempsey Arnold and John Vance Arnold; and 1 sister, Lois Beckham. She was a homemaker and a member of Lulaton Baptist
Church. Survivors include 2 sons and daughters-in-law, James F. and Bobbie Lynes, of Beeville, TX, and John T. and Lois Lynes,
of Blackshear; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Mabel Darlene and Carroll Moody and Gail and James Shuman, all of Hortense, Pam
and Mac Cook, of Hickox, and Charlotte Denise and Erwin “Sticky” Skipper, of Hortense; 30 grandchildren; numerous great- and
great-great grandchildren; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Sadie Lynes, of Jacksonville, FL, and Mary Ethel and Culbert Johns,
of Nahunta; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Monday at Lulaton Baptist Church. Burial will
follow in Knox Cemetery in Lulaton. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LYNN, Bonnie Meeks Lynn
Bonnie Meeks Lynn, age 92, died Saturday (April 12, 2014) at her residence after an extended illness. She was a native of
Coffee County, but lived most of her life in Waycross. She was formerly employed as a bookkeeper with Gillis Gulf and
Southeastern Block and was a member of Central Baptist Church and the Mary Martha Sunday School Class. She loved traveling,
flower gardening, playing bridge and watching “her” hummingbirds. She was a member of the Green Thumb Garden Club. She was
the daughter of the late Charles J. Meeks and Vina Bell Anderson Meeks. She was preceded in death by her first husband,
Vernon H. Gillis, one sister, Jean Ledford, and three brothers, W.C. Meeks, Earl Meeks and Curtis Meeks. Survivors include her
husband, Roland R. Lynn, of Waycross; 1 son, William H. “Billy” (Jane) Gillis, of Waycross; step-son, Ray Lynn (wife, Sylvia); stepdaughter, Linda (Dave) Adams; three grandchildren, Pap (Lisa) Gillis, Bubba (Sandy) Gillis, and Suzanne (Robert) Genins; 10 stepgrandchildren, Cindy (David) Hitt, Debbie McGee, Missy (Michael) Rowland, Wayne McGee, Mike (Lynne) Lynn, David Lynn,
Jessica Lynn, Lacey Adams, Jessica Adams, and Barret Adams; and 14 great-grandchildren. A funeral was to be Monday at
Central Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Baptist Church,
201 Ava St., Waycross, GA 31501, Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501, or Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N.
Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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LYNN, Cecil Charlie Lynn
Cecil Charlie Lynn, 89, of Brantley County, died Saturday (Nov. 23, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an
extended illness. He was a life-long resident of Brantley County, the son of the late Charlie Lynn and Ethel Lane Lynn. He was
retired with CSX Railroad and also enjoyed being a “barber” for many years. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
where he served as a deacon. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded
in death by his first wife, Aline Griffin Lynn, 2 brothers, Gene Lynn and Edward Lynn, and a stepson, Willie Altman. He is
survived by his wife Evelyn Carlson Lynn; 4 children, Ronnie (Lois) Lynn, of Waycross, Jimmy (Darlene) Lynn, of Waycross, Mary
Ruth Lynn and her friend Ira, of Waycross, Carol Sue Lynn, of Waycross; a brother, Lamar (Jackie) Lynn, of Braselton; a sister,
Bea (Shorty) Dixon, of Waycross; a sister-in-law, Anita Lynn, of Waycross; 8 step-children and their spouses, Gail (Bobby)
Stone, of Hoboken, Larry (Deborah) Altman, of Nahunta, Barbara (Bill) Faircloth, of Hoboken, Patsy (Randy) Edwards, of
Hoboken, Ronald (Patsy) Altman, of Brunswick, Vickie (Ricky) Floyd, of Schlatterville, Katharine (Ottis) Justice, of Hoboken,
daughter-in-law, Loretta Altman, of Brunswick; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; 17
step-grandchildren; 25 step-great-grandchildren; and 1 step-great-great-grandchild. A funeral will be Tuesday at Pleasant
Valley Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to
Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LYNN, Peggy June Steedley Lynn
Peggy June Steedley Lynn, age 86, died Saturday (April 23, 2016) at her residence following an extended illness. She was a
native and lifelong resident of Ware County, a daughter of the late Emmet Lewis Steedley and Leone Williams Steedley. She
was also preceded in death by a sister, Faye Tullis, of Hahira. She was a 1946 graduate of Wacona High School. She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Rachel Sunday School Class. She formerly was active with the Ware County
Home Demonstration Club and was a past recipient of the “Mother of the Year” Award. She loved to fish and crochet. She
enjoyed crocheting lap blankets and giving them to nursing home residents and people in the community and also she loved
making doll clothes. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Euvee E. Lynn of Waycross; 2 sons, Ronny (Mary Ann) Lynn of
Waycross, and Steve (Anitra) Lynn of Barney; 4 grandchildren, Ashley (Chris) Strickland of Jesup, Jamie (Michael) Ray of
Waycross, Bryon (Tracy) Lynn of Thomasville, and Trevis (Leslie) Guy of Waverly; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Sue Bowen
of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist
Church, 1622 Gibbs St., Waycross, GA 31503 or to Hospice Satilla 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. A funeral will be
Tuesday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
LYNN, L. Ross Lynn
L. Ross Lynn of Tallahassee died December 21 and was buried December 24 in Salem Presbyterian Cemetery in Memphis, TN.
He was retired from the Presbyterian ministry, having served in many pastorates in Georgia and Florida, and from 1918 to 1943
was President of Thornwell Orphanage. He had resided in Tallahassee for the past 18 years. His wife; three sons; two
daughters and other relatives survive him.
LYNN, Leona Kersey Lynn
Leona Kersey Lynn, 60 of Hortense, passed away Friday (March 29, 2013) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick
following an extended illness. Born in Bunnell, FL her parents were the late Walter T. and Elizabeth Warner Kersey. She is also
preceded in death by her husband, John Lavelle Lynn Sr., a sister, Betty Britton, and three brothers, Troy Kersey, Johnny B.
Kersey and Tobby Kersey. She was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, fishing, gardening and painting her nails. She was of
the Church of God faith. Survivors include her companion, Rodney Evener, of Hortense; three sons and daughters-in-law, John L.
Lynn (Ina), of Hortense, Jamie Evener (Alisha), of Jesup, and Rodney Evener (Teresa), of Blackshear; four daughters and a sonin-law, Pamela Little, of Hortense, Belinda Whitlow, of Hortense, Velvet Fones, of Hortense, and Jody McKenzie (Riley), of
Waynesville; grandchildren, Scotty Lynn, Tyler Little, Amber Whitlow, Harley Manning, Steven Fones, Desiree Fones, Britney
Lynn, Elizabeth Lynn, Dalson Lynn, Levi Evener, Rea McKenzie; great-grandchildren, Delman Rolls, Parker Lynn, and Aden M.
Fones; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Bo Kersey (Libby), of Brunswick, Rochelle Kersey (Lisa), of Atkinson, and Matthew
Lyons, of Gardi; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Juanita Drury (Benny), of Brunswick, Tia Crosby, of Waynesville, Penny Sue
O’Berry Elliott, of Blackshear, and Syble Kersey Young, of Atkinson; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral
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will be held Monday at Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lynn Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home,
Nahunta.
LYON, Karen Lynn Lyon
Mrs. Karen Lynn Lyon, age 53, of Willacoochee, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at her home following an extended
illness. A native of Miami, FL, Mrs. Lyon was born on April 9, 1958, to Earl and Lou Ann Corbitt Johnson. She lived most of her
life in Miami before coming to Willacoochee 14 years ago. She worked as a LPN for years and then worked as a parts manager at
Auto Zone before poor health forced her retirement. Mrs. Lyon was preceded in death by her father, Earl Johnson; and her
grandparents, Ben and Virue Corbitt. Survivors include her husband, Ray Lyon of Willacoochee; 1 son, Andrew Earl Lyon of
Marietta; 1 daughter, Katelynn Ann Lyon of Willacoochee; her mother, Lou Ann Johnson of Fort Lauderdale, FL; 1 brother,
Robert Grover Johnson of Fort Lauderdale, FL; 2 sisters, Debra Kay Norwood (Matt Hodgeman) of Estero, FL and Sharon Marie
Johnson of Fort Lauderdale, FL; 1 uncle, Jesse Melvin Corbitt of Miami, FL; 1 niece, Nicole Leigh Norwood of Estero, FL; 2
nephews, Scott Anthony Norwood of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Dalton Earl Johnson of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Funeral services were
Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Kirkland United Methodist Church. Special memories were offered by her son and daughter, Andrew
and Katelynn Lyon, her sister, Sharon Johnson and her brother, Robert Johnson. The interment will take place at a later date.
Relihan Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LYONS, Hazel Estelle Lyons
Hazel Estelle Lyons, 79, of Mayo, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013 at Shands Live Oak following a brief illness. Mrs. Lyons
was born June 1, 1934 in Fort Payne, AL, to Ira and Leona (Barnett) Wills. She was preceded in death by her father, Ivey Ira
Wills, her mother Lily Leona Goodman, and her husband, James Nolan Lyons in 1971. Mrs. Lyons was a member of Riverside
Baptist Church. Mrs. Lyons owned and operated Broiler Chicken houses for more than 30 years. She was a loving and devoted
wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed
cooking for her family and going out with friends. Mrs. Lyons is survived by, her son, Ricky Nolan Lyons, and wife Louisa, her
daughter, Jenene Estelle Lyons-Starling, and husband Guy, all of Mayo, 1 brother, Wayne Wills, of Rainsville, AL, 2 sisters,
Elaine Goodman, of Fort Payne, AL, and O'Neal Wimberley, of Mayo, 4 grandchildren, Chad and Tori Lyons, and Justin and Evan
Starling, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in
the Mayo Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Riverside Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions
can be made to the Riverside Baptist Church Building Fund. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home
of Mayo.
LYONS, J. C. Lyons
J. C. Lyons, age 49, of Lee passed away after a brief illness Friday following a heart attack at the local hospital. Mr. Lyons was
the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Luther E. Lyons and was born in Suwannee County. In early life he was engaged in farming but
for the past ten years he had been employed by the State Road Department. He is survived by his wife and two foster sons,
Donald Webb of the U. S. Army and Jimmy Dees, of Lee; four sisters, Mrs. Marie Downs, of Lakeland; Mrs. Ila Bell, of
Jacksonville; Mrs. Hazel Sevor, of Madison; and Mrs. Lizzie Lee Webb, of Lee. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Lee
Baptist Church with interment in Macedonia Cemetery
LYONS, Mrs. J. P. Lyons
Mrs. J. P. Lyons, 72, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Martin, at Lee Tuesday afternoon. She is survived by the
daughter and three brothers. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Lee Baptist Church with interment in
Macedonia Cemetery.
LYONS, John C. Lyons
Mr. John C. Lyons, aged 92, died December 30, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fannie Hendrix, near Valdosta, GA. Funeral
services were held Friday, December 31, at Hickory Grove Methodist Church. Surviving Mr. Lyons are one son and four
daughters, also several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
LYONS, Johnnie Mae C. Lyons
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(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald Publishing, Waycross, Georgia June 2nd, 2012)
Johnnie Mae Campbell Lyons, 62, of Offerman, passed away Thursday morning (May 31, 2012) at her daughter’s residence. Born
in Brunswick on July 5, 1949, she had lived there for many years before moving to Pierce County in the early 1980s. She worked
as a CNA at several nursing homes over the years and was a member of the Offerman Church of God. She was a loving wife,
mother and grandmother. She was a daughter of the late William Wiley and Maggie Alma Strickland Campbell. She was also
preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. Survivors include her husband, Shorty Lyons, of Offerman; two daughters,
Toy Annett Douglas and Joy F. Driggers, both of Blackshear; a son and daughter-in-law, Ernest E. and Loretta Mitchell, of
Townsend; four step-daughters and three step-sons-in-law, Linda Kay and Carroll Sims, of Patterson, Vanessa and Jerry Cason,
of Offerman, Carmen and Wayne Sweat, of Lawrenceville, and Regina and Doug Maler of Villa Rica; a step-son, Rex Lyons, of
Blackshear; special friends, David and Naomi Wilson and Monika Spencer, all of Waycross, and Nancy Smith, Lori Taylor and
Denise Korpis, all of Blackshear; 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other
relatives.Funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Offerman Church of God. Interment will be in the
Offerman Cemetery. Visitation will be held this evening from 6 until 8 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice
Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, Ga. 31501 or to the Hospice Satilla Hospice House, 811 Beacon Street, Waycross, Ga.
31501. Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online register at www.pearsondial.com. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of
Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
LYONS, Luther Edward Lyons
Mr. Luther Edward Lyons of Macedonia died Wednesday night after a long illness. Mr. Lyons was the son of the late Mr. and
Mrs. John Lyons was born in Madison County, FL March 17, 1881. In March 1900, he was joined in matrimony to Martha Ursula
Golden and to this happy union five children were born. Survivors are his wife and children: Mrs. N. C. Bell, of Jacksonville;
Mrs. S. T. Webb, Mrs. F. T. Sevor, Mr. J. C. Lyons, and Miss Marie Lyons, all four of Madison, six grandchildren: Miss Dorothy
Bell; Mr. N. C. Bell, Jr., of Jacksonville; Lowell and Larry Sevor; Sammie Lee and Donald Wayne Webb, of Madison; and one
sister, Mrs. J. C. Martin, of Lee. Funeral services were Friday, the 19th at Macedonia.
LYONS, Sadie Lyons
NAHUNTA — A graveside service for Sadie Lyons, age 91, was held Monday at the Rob Lewis Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements.
LYTLE, John William Lytle
Mr. John William Lytle, age 54, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015, at Coffee Regional Medical Center
following an extended illness. Mr. Lytle was born on July 15, 1960, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Betty Jean Faulk. Survivors
include his daughter, Meisha Lytle of Douglas, GA; 2 sons, Chris (Ronda) Lytle of Douglas, GA, and Wesley (Amanda Yarberry)
Lytle of Nicholls, GA; 1 sister, Elaine (Glenn) Burch of Douglas, GA; 3 brothers, Virgil Jermone Meeks of El Paso, TX, Billy
Meeks, and Gary (Tonnie) Merritt of Douglas, GA; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
by his mother, Betty Jean Faulk and son, Billy Wayne Lytle. Graveside services were held Thursday, March 5, 2015, at Sand Hill
Baptist Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LYTLE, Ruby Inez Karns Lytle
(Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, 12 February, 2015)
Ruby Inez Karns Lytle departed this life on December 12, 2014 after a short illness. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Lytle was born
in Auburndale, FL on February 23, 1923 and resided in Bradenton and Orlando for most of her life. She graduated from Florida
State University with a Bachelor’s in Science degree in 1945. She moved to Madison in 2003 and she was an active member of
Rocky Spring United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Parish United Methodist Women. She also volunteered at
The Olde Book Store. Mrs. Lytle was predeceased by her husband, Joseph M. Lytle. She is survived by 2 sisters: June K.
(Robert) Adair, of Lake Hamilton and Mae K. (Lester) Irby, of Madison; and 2 brothers: Phillip J. (Lucille) Karns, of Boca Raton
and Dane L. Karns, of Le High Acres. Mrs. Lytle was buried beside her husband after a brief internment ceremony in Orlando. A
memorial service is planned for Saturday, February 14 at 2 p.m. at Rocky Springs UMC. Memorial gifts may be sent to the
Madison Youth Ranch, P.O. Box 98, Pinetta, FL 32350.
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