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The funeral service of Margie R. Whitaker, 83, of Albany, who died Thursday June 14, 2007 at her residence will be conducted Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Mike McAfee will officiate. Interment will follow at Anderssonville Nat’l. Cemetery.
A native of Baldwin Co., GA., Mrs. Whitaker had resided in Albany since 1968 moving from Warner Robins, GA. She was involved with the family business, Krispy Krème Doughnut Co. and a member of First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Col. Lucian George Whitaker, US Air Force, Ret
Survivors include two daughters, Lucia Ramsey and her husband Gaylon of Albany, GA. and Deb Whitaker of Lexington, SC., two grandchildren, Lisa Seymour and her husband Mike of Leesburg, GA., Jeff Ramsey and his wife Kathy of Atlanta, GA., and three great-grandchildren, Emily Seymour, Jacob Seymour and Whit Ramsey.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home.
Those desiring may make memorials in the name of Margie R. Whitaker to: Albany Community Hospice, 2332 Lake Park Dr./ P.O. Box 1828, Albany, GA 31702 or the American Cancer Society, 323 Pine Ave., Albany, GA., 31701
The funeral service of Tommy Louis Adams, II, 48, of Leary, who died Wednesday July 11, 2007 in Dillion, SC., will be conducted Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Craig Howell will officiate. Interment will follow in Cordray United Methodist Church Cemetery.
A native and life long resident of Calhoun Co., GA., Mr.Adams was a truck driver for the past twenty six years and was employed with CSS. He was a member of Plantation Parkway Assembly of God and was preceded in death by his father, Louis E. Adams.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth (Liz) Williams Adams, Leary, GA., two sons, Tommy Louis (Tripp) Adams III, Albany, GA. and AIC Justin Lee Adams, Ft. Drum, NY., two daughters and their husbands, Aja Adams Webb and Chuck, TyTy, GA., Dawn Lannette Adams Johnson and Chris, Albany, GA., mother, Jewell Ethridge Adams, Leary, GA. two sisters, Judy Adams Ellis, Thomasville, GA. and Vicki Parr, Albany, GA., three grandchildren, Skylar Johnson, Caiden Johnson and Annie Webb.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 p.m. at 9 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home.
The funeral service of Tommy D. Rowe, 55, of 815 16th Ave., Albany, GA. who died Friday, September 21, 2007 at his residence will be conducted Sunday at 3:00 P.M. at Mercedes Baptist Church. Rev. Russell Anglin will officiate. Interment will follow in Hopeful Baptist Church Cemetery, Mitchell County. Mercedes Youth and Young Adults will serve as honorary pallbearers.
A native of Moultrie, GA, Tommy had resided in Albany most of his life and graduated from Dougherty High School and Albany Technical College. He was most recently employed with and was superintendent for Facility Maintenance, Inc. (FMI) in Camilla. Tommy had previously been employed with Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for many years and served as an off campus instructor with Albany Technical College for major corporations.
Tommy’s professional auto racing career included distinctions as crew chief/team manager of The World Record Land Speed run, two Endurance Racing Championships and The Silver State Off-Road Racing Championship.
Tommy was a dedicated member of Mercedes Baptist Church and served as Youth and Sunday School Director
Survivors include his wife, Lynn West Rowe of Albany, two children, Christopher M. Rowe and his fiancée, Mary Catherine McNamee, of East Point, FL, and a daughter, Amanda Smith and her husband, Mark, of Valdosta, GA, his parents, J.B. and Virginia Rowe, of Albany, a brother, Duane Rowe and his wife, Melody of Chesapeake, VA., a sister, Carol Allen and her husband Terry, a grandson, Chandler Michael Rowe, two nieces, Holly Gurr and her husband, Chris, and Traci Hagadone and her husband, Travis, all of Albany, a nephew, Brent Rowe of Chesapeake, VA, a great-niece, Skyler Gurr and a nephew, Hunter Liticker.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Family Life Center/Youth Recreation Fund c/o Mercedes Baptist Church, 2623 Moultrie Road, Albany, GA, 31063 or to Willson Hospice House c/o Phoebe Foundation, 410 5th Ave., Albany, GA, 31701.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 7:00P.M.until 9:00 P.M. at Mathews Funeral Home.
The funeral service of infant, Jace Michael Hester, 4 months, of Albany, GA., who died Wednesday, February 13, 2008, will be conducted Monday February 18, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Mathews Funeral Home. Elder E.L. Wood will officiate. Interment will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include his parents, Amanda Allen of Albany, GA and Joe Hester of Columbus, GA, paternal grandparents, John and Lois Hester, of Hartsville, SC, maternal grandparents, Steve and Sandy Allen, and Judy Kimble all of Albany, GA, great-grandmother, Della Maye Garmon, of Albany, GA, Great-grandparents, Ada and Bobby Allen of Sylvester, grandparents at heart, Vicki and Jim Wilson, of Albany, GA, uncle, Irby Allen of Albany, GA, two aunts, Heather Grizzard, of Hartsville, SC and Kimberly Edwards her husband Brandon of Franklin, VA, three cousins, Tori Grizzard, Tyler Grizzard and Braxton Hubbert.
The family will receive friends Sunday, from 4:00 P.M.until 6:00 P.M. at Mathews Funeral Home.
The funeral service of Donnie Duke Hughes, 75, of 2006 Acker Drive, Albany, who died Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at her home, will be conducted Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at the chapel of Sherwood Baptist Church. Dr. Michael C. Catt and Rev. Charlie Rouse will officiate. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.
A native of Section, AL, Mrs. Hughes had resided in Albany since 1959, moving from Thomasville, GA. She was retired from the bookstore at Darton College and was a secretary with Pritchett Ford and Hughes Construction Company. Mrs. Hughes was a member of Sherwood Baptist Church since 1967. She was preceded in death by her parents, Drew Horton Duke and Erie Ester DeBerry Duke, three brothers and three sister.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Ed Hughes of Albany, GA, five daughters, Linda Carr and her husband Frank of Lee County, Janice Rouse and her husband Charlie of Albany, Cindy Bailiff and her husband Charles of Austell, GA, Diana Swails of Lee County and Pam McCorvey and her husband Chris of Albany. Seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 10:00 AM until funeral time at the chapel of Sherwood Baptist Church..
The family will be at the residence, 2006 Acker Drive, Albany, GA.
The graveside service of James F. Tennison, 63, of Leesburg who died Thursday, February 22, 2007 at his residence will be conducted, Sunday February 25, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at Leesburg Cemetery. Bobby Marshall will officiate.
A native of Athens, AL, Mr. Tennison resided in Albany since 1968 until moving to Lee County five years ago. He served in The National Guard and was a long time employee with Pellicano Construction Company where he served as a construction superintendent and was of the Church of God Faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Tommie Day Tennison.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Adams Tennison, two sons, Barry Tennison, and Scott Tennison and his wife, Heidi all of Leesburg, GA, his mother, Winnie Craig Tennison, Athens, AL., five grandchildren, Kathryn Tennison, Brice Tennison, Kelsey Sheffield, Bailey Tennison and Samantha (Sam) Tennison.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home.
The funeral service of Riley Frank Palmer, 62, of Terrell Co., GA., who died Saturday February 9, 2007 at his residence will be conducted Tuesday February 12, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Billy Hanna will officiate. Interment will follow in the Bluffton City Cemetery.
A native of Lee County, GA., Mr. Palmer had resided in Terrell Co, since1991 moving from Albany. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served two tours in Vietnam, he was a retired probation officer, a member of The Sons of Confederate Veterans, BG. Philip Cook Camp # 704, Terrell Co., GA. and Baptist by faith.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Whatley Palmer, Terrell Co., GA., a son, Jeramy Palmer, Ocala, FL., a step-son, Joseph Capogreca, Boston, Wisconsin, a step-daughter, Julie Duncan, Ocala, FL., two sisters, Jewell Palmer, Dothan, AL., Martha McCorvey, Jacksonville, FL., three nieces, Michelle Palmer, Dothan, AL., Brandice McCorvey and Katie McCorvey both of Athens, GA. and six step-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until the funeral hour at Mathews Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers please make memorials to, The American Cancer Society, 323 Pine Ave., Albany, GA.,31701 or the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 Eighteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20006-3517.
The funeral service of Blanche Haselden Camp, 86, who died Sunday January 27, 2008 at Morningside Assisted Living will be conducted Wednesday January 30, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Crown Hill Mausoleum Chapel. Dr. William H. Sims, III will officiate.
A native of Bacon Co., Ga., Mrs. Camp had resided in Albany for the past three years. She was the widow of the late William J. Camp, a member of the Homebound Sunday School Class and Byne Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Gene Brymer and his wife Sandy, Albany, GA., a sister, Bobbie Toole, New Orleans, LA., two grand daughters and their husbands, Stacie Lane and Kerry, Covington, GA., Beth Kinney and Bryan, Woodstock, GA. and three great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home.
The funeral service of Cole Tanner Lentz, 16, of Leesburg, GA, who died June 2, 2008, will be conducted Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Leesburg. Rev. Bobby Brooks will officiate. Interment will follow in Leesburg Cemetery.
Cole was born in Albany, but has resided in Leesburg all his life. He attended and was the mascot for Lee County High School. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Leesburg and was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Doyle L. Lentz.
Survivors include, his parents, Kyle and Melanie Lentz, a sister Raegan Lentz, his paternal grandparents, Libby and Henry Studdard, his maternal grandparents, Ronald and Deloris Wingate all of Leesburg, GA, his maternal great-grandmother, Ethel Wingate of Pelham, GA, aunts and uncles, Loren and Teresa Lentz, of Bronwood, GA, Hank and Anita Studdard of Cummings, GA, Vance and Haley Mims of Leesburg, GA, Jerry and Rhonda Potts of Leesburg, GA and cousins, Brooke Lentz, Blake Potts, Gage Potts and Ally Mims.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Mathews Funeral Home.
Those desiring may make memorials to, The Refuge Church, 1451 E. U.S. 19 South, Leesburg, GA 31763.
Richard Conrad Barry
DAWSON -- Richard Conrad Barry, 76, of Dawson, died at his residence on December 12, 2006.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Dawson United Methodist Church with Dr. Robert Williams and Dr. Wyman Richardson officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Barry was a native of Crisp County, born October 16, 1930, son of the late James Reginal Barry Sr. and Emmie Lou Roberts Barry. He attended Crisp County Schools, was a graduate of the University of Alabama, where he played varsity football, was a member of the A-Club, and R.O.T.C. He also received his Master's degree from Alabama and later his Six-Year Degree in Administration from Auburn University.
He served as Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and most his professional life was in education. He was a high school teacher and coach in Metter, Cordele and Dawson for many years, and he was Principal of Terrell High School for two years and later was Terrell Co. School Superintended from 1973 to 1992. He was a member of the Georgia Retired Educators Assn., both local and state chapters.
Richard was a very active member of the Dawson United Methodist Church, where he taught the Berean Sunday School Class, over the years he served in many positions including Vice-Chairman and Chairman of the Administrative Board, Finance Chairman and Lay Leader. He was a member of the Dawson Lions Club and served as president for two terms and in many other capacities.
He was a member of the University of Alabama Alumni Assn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Barry.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Elaine Cormack Barry of Dawson; children, Richard C. Barry Jr. and wife, Maggie of Charleston, S.C., Dawn B. Driver and her husband, Wendell of Alpharetta, Eve B. Miller and husband, Wayne of Leesburg, Twila Barry Mixon of Ellijay, Paul Dixon Marshall of Waverly, KY, and Lynn Marshall Smith and husband, David of Albany; brother, James R. Barry Jr. of Cordele; two sisters, Peggy B. Jones of Cordele and Callie B. Peele of Bath, NC; twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Dawson United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 167, Dawson, GA 39842 or to the Albany Community Hospice, P.O. Box 1828, Albany, GA 31702.
Family will receive friends at the family residence.
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