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Lizzie Pope Clemons
ALBANY - Lizzie Pope Clemons, 87, of 902 Henderson Road died Sunday, February 16, 2003, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Poteat Funeral Home

Elizabeth Warren Clemont
ALBANY - Elizabeth Warren Clemont, 70, of 3330 Fraw Avenue, Miami, Fla., formerly of Albany, died Sunday, February 16, 2003, at her residence.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
J.L. Litman Memorial Funeral Service

Margaret Katherine Orr Ely
WILSON, N.C. - Margaret Katherine Orr Ely, 88, of Wilson died Monday, February 17, 2003.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Floral Memory Gardens in Albany.
Visitation will be 7 p.m.-9 p.m. today at 4902 Winged Foot Lane, Wilson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wilson Tennis Foundation, Youth Development, 3705 Marrion Court, Wilson, N.C. 27896.
Joyner's Funeral Home
Wilson, N.C.

Jack Allee Griffin
ALBANY - The graveside funeral service of Jack Allee Griffin, 67, of 128 N. Main Street, Leesburg, who died Monday, February 17, 2003, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sparks City Cemetery, Sparks, GA.
A native of Bainbridge, Mr. Griffin had resided in Leesburg since 1994, moving from Albany. He was the retired owner of Jack Griffin Construction Co., and worked as a national and international independent construction consultant after his retirement. Mr. Griffin, a Marine veteran of the Korean Conflict, was a member of First Baptist Church of Leesburg.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Griffin of Leesburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Ginny and Marc Shemery of Leesburg; a brother, Gene Griffin of Albany; sister, Mary Lou Hite of Cartersville, GA; three grandchildren, Dane Fallin, Brooke Fallin and Marc Shemery.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m.- 8 p.m. today at Mathews Funeral Home.
Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society, Dougherty-Lee Unit, 1507 N. Slappey Blvd., Albany, GA 31701, or to the American Parkinson's Disease Association, 1-800-223-2732.
Mathews Funeral Home

Juanita Wells Cook Johnson
ALBANY - Juanita Wells Cook Johnson, 75, of Albany, passed away Monday, February 17, 2003, at her residence. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Albany.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hall & Hall Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Keith Gaines officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery.
Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by a son, Patrick Henry Cook Jr.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Patricia A. Cook Cross and Charlie Cross Jr. of Newton, and Evon Hill of Bainbridge; son and daughter-in-law, John and Diana Cook of Spring, TX; brothers, Buddy Wells of Columbus, Donald Wells of LaGrange, Dickie Wells of Florida and Jimmy Wells of West Point; sisters and brother-in-law, Sarah and Bud Weeks of Ft. Gaines, Wilma Lovett of Americus and Esther Barnett of Bradenton, FL; grandchildren, Christopher H. Cross, Tina Marie Baker, Bill Haney III, Stephanie Hatcher, Patrick W. Cook, Kristie Lynn Worthy, Cailyn (Haney) Cook and Michael Reynolds; 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and her beloved pets, Sheba and Shane.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Hall & Hall Funeral Home

Lee L. Tatum
ALBANY - A memorial service for Lee L. Tatum, 53, of Albany, who died Monday, February 17, 2003, will be at 3 p.m. today at Avalon United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dale Thornton will officiate.
You may sign the guest book and share your own special thoughts and memories with the family of Lee Tatum by visiting Kimbrell-Stern's website at www.kimbrellstern.com.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors

Joyce M. West
ALBANY - Joyce M. West, 95, of Dublin, GA, died Monday, February 17, 2003, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
The funeral service will be at 2 PM today at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Mitchell County. The Rev. Al Wilbourn will officiate.
A native of Blakely, GA, Miss West had lived in Dublin since 1963, after retiring from Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital's switchboard and admitting offices. She was a former member of Byne Memorial Baptist Church in Albany.
Survivors include two sisters, Mary Jane West and Ladalia Hooten, both of Dublin, GA. She also has a number of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.
Those desiring please make memorials to the American Diabetes Association.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors

Emily Emma Mozetta Boyette Allen
CAIRO - Emily Emma Mozetta Boyette Allen died Tuesday, February 18, 2003, in Cairo.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Clark Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Pierce Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Clark Funeral Home

Marie B. Bellflower
FITZGERALD - Marie B. Bellflower, 77, of Fitzgerald died Monday, February 17, 2003, at Osceola Nursing Home in Ocilla.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Paulk Funeral Home Chapel in Fitzgerald with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald.
Paulk Funeral Home

Sara Crenshaw Bryan
CORDELE - Sara Crenshaw Bryan, 76, of 1948 Crenshaw Road, Pitts, died Monday, February 17, 2003, at her residence.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Union Baptist Church in Wilcox County with interment in the church cemetery.
A native of Wilcox County, Mrs. Bryan was a dietitian and homemaker. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and was a Sunday school teacher for children for many years.
Survivors include her husband, the Rev. James Bryan of Pitts; daughter, Susan (Jeff) Workman of Cordele; two sons, Leon (Pam) Bryan of Jacksonville, FL, and Scott (Kaye) Bryan of Vidalia; one brother, George Crenshaw of Pitts; two sisters, Annie Lee Jett and Voncile Mayo, both of Cordele; grandchildren, Katy Workman, Sara Ann Workman, Joel Workman, Jeffry Workman, Caleb Bryan, Jacob Bryan, Daniel Bryan and Samuel Bryan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tennie G. and Mary Mitchell Crenshaw; a sister, Dessie Wright and two brothers, Cecil and John D. Crenshaw.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. today at Hughes & Wright Funeral Home.
The body will be placed in the church Thursday at 12 p.m.
Hughes & Wright Funeral Home

Woodie C. Cornwell
AMERICUS - Woodie C. Cornwell, 82, of 304 Cornwell Road, Americus, died Monday morning, February 17, 2003, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. today from St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Plains with Pastor Charles Thompson and the Rev. Rodney Porter officiating. Interment will follow in Lebanon Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include Cornwell Webb, William Webb, Lewis Webb, Ry McRee, Fritz Turpin, and Ralph Cornwell Jr.
Mr. Cornwell, a native of Monticello, GA, was born August 29, 1920, a son of Woodie C. Cornwell and Ina Chaffin Cornwell. He was a pilot of B-26 planes during World War II, serving on the European front. He served for a number of years on the Sumter County Board of Education and on the Sumter County Board of Tax Assessors from July 6, 1977, until December 31, 2000. He participated in President Carter's Peanut Brigade. He was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church and a former council member. He was a prominent Sumter County farmer and agri-businessman, and was an owner of C & M Machinery Company.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Plains, GA 31780, Plains United Methodist Church, Plains, GA 31780, or to the American Cancer Society, c/o Mrs. Ann Harris, 1801 Rose Ave., Americus, GA 31709.
Friends may call at the family residence, 304 Cornwell Road, Americus.
Survivors include his wife, Sue R. Cornwell of Americus; three daughters and sons-in-law, Marjie and Chris McRee of Smithville, Linda and Dr. Fred Turpin of Albany, and Claire Cornwell-Williams and Alan Williams of Savannah; a sister, Rachel C. Hunter of Americus; a brother and sister-in-law, Dr. William Virgil Cornwell and Craig Cornwell of Montgomery, Ala.; other sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Allie Mae Cornwell of Americus, and Homer and Rita Rawls of Gordon; grandchildren, Cornwell Webb, William Webb, Lewis Webb, Kristin Smith, Fritz Turpin, Collins Turpin, Stuart Williams, and Woodie Williams; step grandchildren, Ry McRee, Greta Miller, and Mandy McRee; a great-grandson, Colby Webb; two step great-grandsons, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Hancock Funeral Home

Russell Lamar Godwin
CAMILLA - Russell Lamar Godwin, 68, of 6203 Mt. Olive Rd., Pelham, died Monday, February 17, 2003, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Friday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Donnie Wilkes and the Rev. Jimmy Andrews will officiate.
Pallbearers include Joey Cox, Donny Poitevint, Shawn Poitevint, Stacey Dickerson, Ray Andrews and Jerone Philyaw.
Born September 6, 1934, in Mitchell County, Mr. Godwin was manager of Dab-A-Do BP Station in Pelham. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S Marine Corps. He was the son of the late Tommy and Sadie Faircloth Godwin and was preceded in death by a sister, Armogene Pope of Arlington, VA.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Godwin of Pelham; a daughter, Ray Jean Dickerson of Ochlocknee; two brothers, Joel Roger Godwin of Lilburn and Charles "Bo" Godwin of Pelham; a sister, Lottie Nell Beavers of Annandale, VA; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday at Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Fred Johnson, 6725 Lodgetown Road, Pelham, GA 31779.
Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home

Gladys McGriff Jackson
BAINBRIDGE - Gladys McGriff Jackson, 80, of Attapulgus, died Wednesday, February 12, 2003, in Rochester, NY.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Second Morning Star M.B.C. with interment in Bethel Cemetery.
Bruton Mortuary

Patrick Johnson Sr.
THOMASVILLE - Patrick Johnson Sr., 34, of 6135 Egg and Butter Road, Ochlocknee, died Friday, February 14, 2003, at Archbold Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Hadley's Funeral Home

James Wright Kennedy
JONESBORO - James Wright Kennedy, 79, of Jonesboro passed away Monday, February 17, 2003.
Mr. Kennedy was a member and deacon of McDonough Road Baptist Church where he also served as a childrens Sunday School teacher. He was also a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Mr. Kennedy also served in the U.S. Army during WW II where he received two purple hearts.
Survivors include his wife, Florie Kennedy of Jonesboro; a daughter, Mary "Dale" and Joe Kieve of Riverdale; two sons, James Lee and Lucy Kennedy of Fayetteville, TN, and Paul and Delinda Kennedy of Conyers; two sisters, Doris Miller of Leslie and Nita Wootton of Jacksonville, FL; two brothers, Gordon Kennedy of Albany and Gene Kennedy of Cuthbert; six grandchildren, Jay Kieve, Mary Jo Hollis, John Kennedy, Snowden Kennedy, Kelly Kennedy and Jimmy Kennedy; five great-grandchildren. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. at McDonough Road Baptist Church with Dr. David Chancey, the Rev. Paul Kennedy and the Rev. Jay Kieve officiating. The interment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Tara Garden Chapel

Josephine Marshall
CORDELE - Josephine Marshall of Vienna died Friday, February 14, 2003.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethel Baptist Church with burial in Vienna City Cemetery.
J.W. Williams Funeral Directors

Starla Gaston McMillan
BAINBRIDGE - Starla Gaston McMillan, 40, of Bainbridge died Saturday, February 15, 2003, in Bainbridge.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Cox Chapel with interment in Gaston Cemetery in the Cyrene Community.
Visitation will be 6 p.m.-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be given to the family at 119 Gaston Road, Bainbridge.
Cox Funeral Home

Fred Moore Jr.
MOULTRIE - Commander Fred Moore Jr., 81, of 1161 South Main Street, Moultrie, died Tuesday, February 18, 2003, at Magnolia Manor South Nursing Center.
The remains have been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
Cobb Funeral Chapel

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