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Cedric C. Austin
ALBANY - Cedric C. Austin, 84, of 1607 Colquitt Avenue died Monday, February 10, 2003, at Palmyra Nursing Home.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday 2 PM at Kimbrell-Stern with interment in Floral Memory Gardens. The Rev. Rayford Bowman and the Rev. John Tarrer will officiate.
A native of Dothan, AL, Mr. Austin had lived in Albany for the past 39 years. He retired from the United States Air Force and also worked at Jamison Manufacturing for many years. Mr. Austin was a member of Byne Memorial Baptist Church and the Brothers in Christ Sunday School Class.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth L. Austin of Albany; a stepdaughter, Barbara Loper and her husband, Lamar of Ashburn; a stepson, Ernest "Buddy" Whiddon Jr. and his wife, Betsy of Lanette, AL; a brother, John Austin and his wife, Helen of Dothan, AL; five step grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Those desiring, please make memorials to Living the Legacy c/o Byne Memorial Baptist Church, 2832 Ledo Rd., Albany, GA 31707.
You may sign the guest book and share your own special thoughts and memories with the family of Mr. Austin by visiting Kimbrell-Stern's website at www.kimbrellstern.com.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Rosa Watson Bryant
ALBANY - Rosa Watson Bryant, 83, of 1101 South Davis Street, died Monday, February 10, 2003, at Palmyra Nursing Home.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Poteat Funeral Home
Charles Franklin Cooper
ALBANY - Charles Franklin Cooper, 63, of 2339 Winchester Drive, Albany, died Saturday, February 8, 2003, in Orange Park, Fla.
The funeral service will be held at 2 PM today at First Baptist Church. Dr. James M. Ramsey will officiate. Interment will be at Crown Hill Cemetery.
A native of Griffin, GA, Mr. Cooper was a member of First Baptist Church and a former deacon at Stone Mountain Baptist Church. He was a self-employed financial consultant, a graduate of Druid Hills High School and from Georgia Tech in 1961. He also served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force.
Frank was known to his grandchildren as "Bear" for his big hugs and kisses. He was a kind, gentle, devoted, and loving husband and father. He was steadfast in his love for God, his family and golf. Simply stated, he was wonderful and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Pender Cooper; a daughter, Angela Rain Wolfe and her husband Thomas of Jacksonville, Fla.; a son, Jeffrey Todd Cooper and his wife D'Ree of Roswell, GA; four grandchildren, Chase, Cooper, and Brad Wolfe, Caitlin Cooper; his parents, Robert Franklin and Neva Fletcher Cooper of Decatur, GA; and a brother, Robert S. Cooper of Lilburn, GA.
Those desiring may make memorials to the building fund at First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 167, Albany, GA 31702.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Valerie Sutton Frazier
ALBANY - Valerie Sutton Frazier, 42, of 1538 Silas Lane No. 2, died Wednesday, February 5, 2003.
The funeral service will be at noon today at Greater Second Mount Olive Sports Complex, with burial in Riverside Cemetery.
Mrs. Frazier was born in Albany on August 11, 1960, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Otis (Elizabeth) Sutton. She received her education in the schools of Dougherty County and was a graduate of Monroe High School Class of 1978. Valerie applied her passion for children and encouraging others into her career with the Dougherty County School System as a Parent Facilitator at West Town Elementary School. She was a member of Greater Second Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
She leaves to cherish fond and loving memories, her husband, Willie Frazier; three brothers, Bobby (Carolyn) Sutton of New Jersey, Joseph Sutton and Carlton Sutton of Albany; a sister, Shirley Sutton of New York; two sisters-in-law, Tina Frazier and Sylvia Frazier of Albany; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
J.L. Litman Memorial Funeral Service
Geneva Smith Gibson
ALBANY - The graveside funeral service of Geneva Smith Gibson, 87, of Sylvester, who died Sunday, February 9, 2003, at Tift General Hospital in Tifton, GA, will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Gordon Cemetery in Damascus, GA. The Rev. Bobby Moye will officiate.
A native of Miller County, Mrs. Gibson had resided in Sylvester for a number of years. She was an artist, writer, quilt maker and homemaker. She was a member of Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Leslie Gibson, two sons, William Lamar Gibson and James Leroy Gibson.
Survivors include two sons, Hank Gibson and wife Joyce of Alpharetta, GA, and Big Ernie Soul Gibson and wife Cindy of Sylvester, GA; three daughters, Joan Erstling of Sumner, GA, Elaine Sears and husband Martin of Albany, GA, Ella Mikell and husband James of Holiday, FL; a sister, Essie Shepard of Colquitt, GA; 23 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. today at Mathews Funeral Home.
The family is at the residence of Joan Erstling, 310 College Street, Sumner, GA.
Mathews Funeral Home
Lawrence Lewis
ALBANY - Lawrence Lewis, 33, of 1275 Cunningham Road, Apt. 801, Marietta, died at Cobb County Medical Laboratory in Marietta.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Meadows Funeral Home
Henry Nealy Sr.
ALBANY - Henry Nealy Sr., 70, of 2009 Waddell Avenue died Friday, February 7, 2003, at Augusta V.A. Medical Center.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at U.S. 19 Church of Christ.
The remains will be cremated following the funeral service.
Martin Luther King Funeral Directors
Mamie L. Slaton
ALBANY - Mamie L. Slaton, 68, of 1820 Baldwin St., Jacksonville, Fla., died Tuesday, February 4, 2003, at Harts Harbor Health Care Center in Jacksonville.
Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. today at St. Matthews Baptist Church Cemetery in Lee County.
Martin Luther King Funeral Directors
Henry James Smith
ALBANY - Henry James Smith, 53, of 2105 Nelms Road, died Wednesday, February 5, 2003.
The funeral will be at noon Saturday at Rocky Hill Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Poteat Funeral Home
Johnny H. Brown
ASHBURN - Johnny H. Brown, 52, of 1781 Luke Road, Ashburn, died Saturday, February 8, 2003, at his residence following a sudden illness.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Perry Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Snowridge Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Perry Funeral Home
James Causway
CAMILLA - James Causway, 61, of 4858 McNair Road, Camilla, died Monday, February 10, 2003, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Robert Jester Mortuary
Cradell Lambert Davis
BLAKELY - Cradell Lambert Davis, 42, of 707 Howell Street, Blakely, died Friday, February 7, 2003, at Early Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in Blakely.
Community Funeral Home
Barbara J. White Eubanks
DONALSONVILLE - Barbara J. White Eubanks, 63, of Donalsonville, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2003, in Donalsonville Hospital.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Spring Creek Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
Evans-Skipper Funeral Home
Cecil D. Glover
CLAYTON - Cecil D. Glover, 60, died at his home Saturday, February 8, 2003, following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born February 17, 1942, in Pelham, GA, to the late Norman Glover and Annie Belle Whigham Glover. He graduated from Pelham High School in 1960, with the same classmates that he began the first grade with.
Mr. Glover graduated from Southern Technical Institute in 1964, with a degree in mechanical technology. He enjoyed a long career as a mechanical contractor in Atlanta, GA, before his health problems sent him into an early retirement in the beautiful town of Clayton, GA.
In Clayton, Mr. Glover served as a meals-on-wheels volunteer and enjoyed his close "Old Clayton Inn Coffee Club" friends on a daily basis.
Mr. Glover is survived by his wife, Linda; sons, James Burnes and Jesse Glover; daughters, Melanie Graves, Christina Waite and Tina Glover; granddaughter, Jennifer Burnes; sister, Margaret Thompson; and a brother, Wallace Glover. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joanne Glover Stowe.
Services for Cecil D. Glover will be held at 4 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church of Clayton, GA. Following the church service, relatives and friends are encouraged to attend a "Celebration of Life Gathering" to be held at the Old Clayton Inn on Main Street in Clayton, GA.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to The American Cancer Society.
The family would like to thank all of the staff of the Hospice of Northeast Georgia for their help and support.
Hunter Funeral Home
Clayton
Larry Hudson
CUTHBERT - Larry Hudson, 51, of 204 Stewart St., Cuthbert, died Thursday, February 6, 2003, at his residence.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. The Rev. Alfred Starling will officiate.
Born March 8, 1951, in Cuthbert, Mr. Hudson was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Hudson; three daughters, Valenica Davis, Erica Heard and Shalaria Hudson; one son, Corderious Hudson; father, Arthur Hudson; four sisters, Betty Williams, Lois Hart, Shirley Chester and Carol Ivory; one brother, Eddie Hudson.
Perkins Funeral Home
Irvine E. McCall
MOULTRIE - Irvine E. (Rocky) McCall, 78, of 125 Tallokas Trails, Moultrie, died Saturday, February 8, 2003, at his residence.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Harrell-Faircloth Chapel with interment in Pinecrest Memory Gardens. The Rev. Jerry Mahan will officiate, assisted by the Rev. J.E. Moak.
Mark McCall, Curt McCall, Greg McCall and Wayne Henderson will serve as casketbearers.
Born November 30, 1924, in Lake County, Fla., Mr. McCall was a retired sales representative for Chevron Chemical. He was a graduate of the University of Florida and a die-hard Gator fan. He was a member of First Baptist Church and past president of Moultrie Lions Club.
Survivors include his wife, Rosemary B. McCall; sons, Curt McCall of Tallahassee, Fla., and Greg McCall of Charlotte, N.C.; daughter, Jan Henderson and husband, Wayne of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother, James F. McCall of Ocala, Fla.; two grandchildren, Mark McCall of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Chris McCall of Moultrie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank McCall and Jessie Hull McCall.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. today at the funeral home.
Harrell-Faircloth Funeral Home
Jane Tison McRee
AMERICUS - Jane Tison McRee, 85, of Smithville, died Monday, February 10, 2003, at her residence in Smithville.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Smithville Baptist Church with interment in Smithville Cemetery. The full funeral details will be announced later.
Visitation will be 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. today at Mrs. Smith's residence, 371 Highway 118, Smithville.
Hancock Funeral Home
Rhea Marie Chapman Edwards
ALBANY - Rhea Marie Chapman Edwards, 59, of 205 S. Valencia Drive died Tuesday, February 11, 2003, at her residence.
The funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Crown Hill Cemetery.
A native of Bainbridge, GA, Mrs. Edwards had lived in Albany for the past 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry D. Edwards. Mrs. Edwards was a member of Barwick Baptist Church in Barwick, GA. She was a loving mother and a homemaker.
Survivors include, five sons, Dennis Edwards of Sylvester, Carl Walton of Albany, Richard Edwards of Warner Robins, Michael Edwards of Alachua, FL, and Larry Edwards Jr. of Tullahmoa, TN; her mother, Lillian Chapman of Barwick; a brother, Harlan Chapman of Gainsville; three sisters, Patty Sumner of Thomasville, Anna Bell Gladney of Thomasville and Mary Nell Bellew of Oneonta, AL; and three grandchildren.
The family will receive friends today from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Kimbrell-Stern.
You may sign the guest book and share your own special thoughts and memories with the family of Mrs. Edwards by visiting Kimbrell-Stern's website at www.kimbrellstern.com.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
