Doris Bolton
SYLVESTER - Doris Bolton, 79, of Sylvester, GA, died Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at her residence. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Kimbrell-Stern with interment to follow in Floral Memory Gardens. Dr. Ron Baxley will officiate. A native of Mitchell County, Mrs. Bolton had lived in Worth County for the past four years. She was retired from Coats and Clark after 35 years of service. Her husband, Cecil L. Bolton, preceded her in death on September 2, 2000. She is survived by three daughters, Patsy Adams and her husband, John (Skip) of Sylvester, GA, Kay McDonald and her husband, Larry of Sylvester, GA and Sandra Miller of Albany, GA; one son, Paul Laramore and his wife, Angie of Albany, GA; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The family is at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Laramore, 328 Martindale Road, Albany, GA, and will receive friends today at Kimbrell-Stern from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Those desiring may send memorials to the Alzheimer's Association, Southwest Georgia Chapter, P.O. Box 71341, Albany, GA 31708.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Albany 229/883-4152

Agatha Merita Doyle
ALBANY - Agatha Merita Doyle, 66, of 812 Ransom Acres Lane died Tuesday, June 19, 2001, in Albany. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Mathews Funeral Home with interment in Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in Fort Mitchell at 3 p.m. Pastor Mario Cruz will officiate. A native of Malone, Fla., Mrs. Doyle had lived in Albany for the past 10 years moving from Slocomb, Ala. She was a homemaker and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include her husband, Mitchell Doyle of Albany; a daughter, Shelia Mae Watts of Slocomb; four sons, Dennis Mitchell Doyle of Thomaston, Henry Will Doyle of Albany, Tommy Drew Doyle of Tallahassee, Fla., and Franklin Allen Doyle of Albany; three sisters, Coda Johnson and Mary Ann Ross, both of Opopka, Fla., and Henrietta Belcher of Greer, S.C.; six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mathews Funeral Home
Albany 229/435-5657

Susie M. Ellis
ALBANY - Susie M. Ellis, 93, of 610 Lincoln Ave., Albany, died Monday, June 18, 2001, of pneumonia in Atlanta. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John's and St. Mark's Episcopal Church with interment in Riverside Cemetery. The Rev. Joe W. Cliff will officiate. A native of Atlanta, Mrs. Ellis was a retired teacher. She received her bachelor's degree in English from Clark Collage, master's degree in curriculum and doctoral degree in education from Atlanta University. Mrs. Ellis was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Utilis Matronae Club, Albany Urban League Guild, National Association for Retired Persons, Ladies Independent Business Club, Retired Teachers Association, Grier Medical and Dental Association and National Dental Association. She was also a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. Survivors include her daughter, Josephine Ellis Reynolds of Newark, Delaware; son, Virlyn "Bubba" Ellis, daughter-in-law, Sandye Ellis of Atlanta, Ga.; two granddaughters, Victoria N. Ellis of Tallahassee, Fla. and Adrianne Reynolds Quarles of New Castle, Delaware; one grandson, Virlyn Todd Ellis of Miami, Fla.; grandson-in-law, Sean A. Quarles of New Castle, Delaware, and numerous relatives, Godchildren and friends. The remains will lie in state at the Elliott Funeral Home Chapel today from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Zeta Phi Beta Scholarship Fund, Beta Omega Chapter.
Elliott Funeral Home
Albany 229/436-3553

Christine G. Johnson
ALBANY - Christine G. Johnson, 80, of 2507 Marianne St., Albany, GA, died Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at Palmyra Medical Centers. The funeral service will be Friday, 2 p.m. at Crown Hill Mausoleum Chapel. The Rev. Allen Bingham officiating. A native of Columbus, GA, Mrs. Johnson has lived in Albany for 45 years, where she was retired from Durham Scrap Material Co. in 1986 and W.T. Grants after 15 years of service. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Susan J. and Wayne Hall of Albany, GA; two sons and daughter-in-law, Willard and Mae Johnson of Dalton, GA, James R. Johnson of Ocean Springs, MS; eight grandchildren, Bubba Sheffield, Steve Sheffield, Lisa Sheffield, Tammy Hall, Christina Johnson Faust, Julie Johnson Gallman, Eric B. Johnson, Sandra Anderson Beard; two great-grandchildren, Macy Lane Sheffield and Garrett Glenn Beard. The family will receive friends today from 7:00 till 8:00 PM at Kimbrell-Stern.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Albany 229/883-4152

Levalace Watkins
ALBANY - Levalace Watkins, 79, of 212 Adkins Avenue died Monday, June 18, 2001, at Eisenhower Medical Center in Palm Springs, Calif. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
J.L. Litman Memorial Funeral Home
Albany 229/430-8800

Jesse Lee Young
ALBANY - Jesse Lee Young, 58, of 208 Garden Hill Drive died Friday, June 15, 2001, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be at noon Friday at Meadows Funeral Home with interment in Andersonville National Cemetery in Andersonville. The Rev. Aaron Admondson will officiate. A native of Dougherty County, Mr. Young was a retired brick mason and an Air Force veteran. He attended Dougherty County public schools and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his daughter, Airman First Class Lisa Young-Cochran of Warner Robins Air Force Base; his mother, Julia Givens-Young of Albany; and one sister, Ella M. Young of Albany.
Meadows Funeral Home
Albany 229/439-2262

Calvin Harold Beasley
BLUFFTON - Calvin Harold Beasley, 55, of 305 Pine St., Bluffton, died Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at his residence. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Enterprise Freewill Baptist Church with interment in Enterprise Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Brown will officiate. A native of Early County, Mr. Beasley had lived in Bluffton for the past 28 years. He was a disabled veteran and volunteer fireman in Bluffton. He was a member of Enterprise Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Jean Louminec Beasley of Bluffton; three daughters, Carolyn Beasley-Brannon and Charolette Beasley-Leidinger, both of Abbeville, Ala., and Kimberely Beasley of Marceline, Mo.; a sister, Wanda Sue Beasley of Abbeville; six brothers, Presley Beasley of Midland City, Ala., Gordon Wade Beasley of Cussetta, Daniel Beasley of Abbeville, Bert Beasley of Ft. Mitchell, Ala., Alvin Beasley of Douglasville and Elvin Beasley of Damascus; eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jennie Mae Harrell and Gordon Jonathan Beasley. Visitation will be 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home
Blakely 229/723-3421

Branch Infant
BLAKELY - Rae Qwon Ahmad Branch, the infant son of Vicky and Altaveus Branch of Blakely died Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at United Church of God in Christ with interment in St. Mathis M.B. Church in Blakely.
Community Funeral Home
Blakely 229/723-5570

Jessie James Harris
DAWSON - Jessie James Harris, 41, of 440 Oak Street, Dawson, died Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Ward Funeral Home
Dawson 229/995-5853

Mary Evelyn Hodges
DONALSONVILLE - Mary Evelyn Hodges, 61, of 7787 Roy Hodges Rd., Donalsonville, died Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at Donalsonville Hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with interment in Union Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted and contributions may be made to the Reynolds Chapel United Methodist Church, 3098 Rufus Thompson Rd., Donalsonville, GA 31745.
Evans-Skipper Funeral Home
Donalsonville 229/524-2789

Ossie Lou Mency
AMERICUS - Ossie Lou Mency, 87, of 319 North Mayo Street, Americus, died Sunday, June 17, 2001, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Union Tabernacle Baptist Church with interment in Eastview Cemetery.
Barnum Funeral Home
Americus 229/924-2958

Mary Milam Moody
ASHBURN - Mary Milam Moody, 70, of 205 D. Memorial Terrace, Warner Robins, died Monday, June 18, 2001, at her residence. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Perry Funeral Chapel
Ashburn 229/567-3366

Thomas Michael Najdek Jr.
CUTHBERT - Thomas Michael Najdek Jr., 59, of Cuthbert died Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at his residence. The memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday from Lunsford Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Bill Hall will officiate. Mr. Najdek was born May 5, 1942, in Steelton, PA, the son of Thomas Michael Najdek and Mary Louise Sorg Najdek. He was a heavy equipment operator for the logging industry, a Vietnam War Veteran, a member of Damascus Baptist Church, and a member of the Geeslin-Sharley American Legion Post No. 85. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Bagwell of Cuthbert; two sons, Steven Najdek of Charleston, S.C., and Thomas Najdek of Lewisburg, W.Va.; a stepson, Russell Bagwell of Leesburg; two daughters, Paula Najdek Milner of Shellman and Karen Burgis of Columbus; a stepdaughter, Connie Bagwell of Donalsonville; one sister, Mary Romero of Cuthbert; and seven grandchildren.
Lunsford Funeral Home
Cuthbert 229/732-2148

Myrtice Louise Pollock
PELHAM - Myrtice Louise Pollock, 79, of 608 Dogwood Drive, Pelham, died Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at Archbold Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in the chapel of Braswell Funeral Home with interment in Pelham Cemetery.
Braswell Funeral Home
Pelham 229/294-2661

Michael Archangel Anthony Joseph Pasquale Del Prete
MOULTRIE - Michael Archangel Anthony Joseph Pasquale Del Prete, 83, of 510 Washington St., SE, Moultrie, died Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with interment in Pinecrest Memory Gardens.
Harrell-Faircloth Funeral Home
Moultrie 229/985-3333

Carrie Edmondson Gay Rambo
MOULTRIE - Carrie Edmondson Gay Rambo, 90, of 526 26th Ave. SE, Moultrie, died Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at her residence. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Harrell-Faircloth Funeral Home with interment in Pinecrest Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Harrell-Faircloth Funeral Home
Moultrie 229/985-3333

Ena Pearl Dixon Simpson
BAINBRIDGE - Ena Pearl Dixon Simpson, 85, of Bainbridge, died Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Oak City Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 p.m.- 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Ivey Funeral Home
Bainbridge 229/246-3232

Maudie Tompkins
MOULTRIE - Maudie Tompkins, 87, of 713 12th Ave. S.E., Moultrie, died Tuesday, June 19, 2001. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Cobb Funeral Chapel with interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 p.m.-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family may be contacted at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Hoppers, 3774 Cool Springs Road, Norman Park.
Cobb Funeral Chapel
Moultrie 229/985-3704

P.W. Gunnels
ALBANY - P.W. Gunnels, 90, of 1512 Pearl Ave. in Albany died Tuesday, August 14, 2001, at Albany Health Care Nursing Home. The funeral service will be Thursday, 3 p.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Glenn Spivey and Julian Gunnels officiating. A native of Webster County, Ga., Mr. Gunnels had lived in Albany for 60 years where he was a member of Byne Memorial Baptist Church, owner and operator of Gunnels Grocery Store for 35 years, 50 year mason with Masonic Lodge #591, member of the American Legion and served in the United States Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn W. Gunnels of Albany, Ga.; daughter, Kathy Diane Gunnels of Albany, Ga., and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Kimbrell-Stern. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Albany Community Hospice, P.O. Box 1828, Albany, Ga. 31702.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Albany 229/883-4152

Rupert Littleton Jr.
ALBANY - Rupert Littleton Jr., 51, of 4000 Gillionville Road, Apt. #85, died Sunday, August 12, 2001, at his residence. The funeral service will be at noon Friday at Bethel A.M.E. Church with burial in Floral Memory Gardens. The Rev. Earnest Davis will officiate. A native of Clay County, Mr. Littleton was a 1968 graduate of Monroe High School and a graduate of Albany State University. He was a member of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church and employed at Southwestern Ford of Albany. Mr. Littleton was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Littleton Reddick. Survivors include one daughter, Shaeyna Rochelle Littleton of Albany, Ga.; two sons, Zocko Antonio Littleton and Maceo Maxwell Littleton, both of Albany, Ga.; mother, Treva Webb of Albany, Ga.; father, Rupert Littleton Sr. of Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters, Phyllis Anetia Littleton of Douglasville, Ga. and Audrey Nanette (Michael) Polite of Riverdale, Ga.; one brother, Travis Weylan Webb of Albany, Ga.; three aunts, Carrie Brown of Trenton, N.J., Thelma Sampson of Atlanta, Ga., and Earline (Andrew Sr.) Carter of Albany, Ga.; two uncles, Byron Littleton of Atlanta, Ga. and B.G. (Zera) Littleton of Fort Gaines, Ga. The family is at the home of Mrs. Treva Webb, 919 West Lincoln Ave., Albany, Ga.
Poteat Funeral Home
Albany 229/436-3615

Mary Hobby Ramsey
SYLVESTER - Mary Hobby Ramsey, 68, of Albany died Tuesday, August 14, 2001, at Palmyra Medical Centers. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Banks Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. The Rev. Charlie Harper and the Rev. Tony Haefs will officiate. A native of Worth County, Mrs. Ramsey was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Albany where she taught Sunday School and played the piano. She was formerly employed with A.L. Seely Printing Co. and Way's House of Flowers for many years. She was currently employed as a bookkeeper with Sherwood Baptist Church. She was a volunteer at Palmyra Nursing Home where she played the piano. She had lived in Albany since 1950. She was the daughter of the late Addie T. Hobby and Lula Gwines Hobby. Survivors include her husband, Jessie "Jay" Ramsey of Albany; two daughters, Jayne S. Ramsey and Janelle and husband, Mike Smith, all of Albany; two brothers, Franklin Hobby of Shingler and Tracy Hobby of Fitzgerald; and two grandchildren, Dalton Scott Smith and Kyle Ramsey Smith. The family will receive friends 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Banks Funeral Home
Sylvester 229/776-2055

Effie Sumner Reeves
ALBANY - Effie Sumner Reeves, 86, of Albany died Tuesday, August 14, 2001, at her residence following an illness of several weeks. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Central Baptist Church where she attended services for many years. The Rev. John Sikes, Associate Pastor, will officiate. Interment to follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Moultrie, Ga., with grandson Captain Benjamin N. Walters Jr. also officiating at the graveside service. A lifetime resident of Georgia and native of Grady County, Mrs. Reeves was born in Beachton on June 2, 1915. She was the former Effie Grace Sumner, a descendant of a long line of Sumners who were among the early settler families to pioneer several Georgia counties. Her parents were William Riley and Martha E. Porter Sumner, both of whom preceded her in death some years ago. She had lived in Albany for the past 62 years after moving from Rome, Ga. with her husband, Elbert Sanders Reeves Sr., deceased in 1973. She headed a large family of 73 members and extended family members, including two grandsons and a great granddaughter whom also preceded her in death. A twin herself, she had twin daughters, twin great-grandsons, and triplet great-grandchildren. Mrs. Reeves was employed by Coates & Clark for 17 years and retired in 1978. She was a member of the Order of the Silver Star, an organization for mothers who have given sons and daughters for service in the Salvation Army. Survivors include seven daughters, Mrs. Jean Sliter Nelms of Chatsworth, Ga., Mrs. Eugene (Dorothy) Crosson of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Terry (Evelyn) Reynolds of Gainesville, Ga., Mrs. Ben (Carolyn) Walters of Garner, N.C., Mrs. Clifton (Grace) Anderson of Springhill, Tenn., Mrs. William (Lynne) Cox and Mrs. Gary (Diane) Powell Shores of Albany, Ga.; a son, Elbert S. "Buddy" Reeves Jr. of Apopka, Fla.; 25 grandchildren and step-grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Gregory (her twin), Mrs. Lillie Bell Hannon, and Mrs. Dassie Shiver, all of Moultrie, Ga., along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Kimbrell-Stern on Friday from 6 until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be sent to the American Cancer Society, Research of Colon Cancer, c/o American Cancer Society Dougherty Unit, P.O. Box 1201, Albany, Ga. 31702.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Albany 229/883-4152

Edgar Joe Richter
ALBANY - Edgar Joe (Dink) Richter, 73, of 4300 Old Dawson Road, died Wednesday morning, August 15, 2001, at his residence following a nine month bout with melanoma cancer. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Kimbrell-Stern with interment in Floral Memory Gardens. The Rev. Billy Hannah and the Rev. Johnny Richter will officiate. A native of Colquitt County, Mr. Richter had lived in Albany since 1946 and was the founder and former owner of Richter Roofing, now known as Dale Richter Roofing. He was also a retired bus driver and former assistant transportation director for the Dougherty County School System. Mr. Richter was a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Vangeline Posey Richter of Albany, two sons, Don Richter and his wife Sharon and Dale Richter and his wife Karen, both of Lee County; daughter, Connie Richter of Leesburg; two brothers, Vernon (Buddy) Richter of Doerun and Johnny Richter of Lee County; five sisters, Cortez Todd Hewitt of Moultrie, Charlie Ruth Crawley of Norman Park, Shirley Setzer of Fernandina Beach, Fla., Geraldine McCorvey of Cairo and Bonnie Randolph of Albany; four grandchildren, Celese Richter, MD of Augusta, Heath Richter, MD and wife Jennifer of New Orleans, La., Travis Richter and Taylor Richter, both of Lee County. Those desiring please make memorials to Albany Community Hospice, P.O. Box 1828, Albany, Ga. 31702. The family will receive friends at Kimbrell-Stern from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. today.
Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors
Albany 229/883-4152

Cornell Watson
ALBANY - Cornell "Hulk" Watson, 51, of 726 West Gordon Ave., Albany, died Sunday, August 12, 2001, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Meadows Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Riverside Cemetery. The Rev. J.H. Reynolds will officiate. A native of Albany, Mr. Watson was a construction worker. He attended Monroe High School and St. Paul Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Willie C. Watson and Alice Taylor-Watson of Albany; two brothers, Vernon D. Watson and Ervin Watson, both of Albany; three sisters, Brenda Spry, Deborah Hill and Pamela Bolden, all of Albany.
Meadows Funeral Home
Albany 229/439-2262

Gerald M. Avera
ST. MARY'S - Gerald M. Avera, 62, of St. Mary's, Ga., died Monday, August 13, 2001, at his home after a long illness. He was born in Edison, Ga. Parents: the late Noel Avera and the late Nina Stamps Avera Stevens. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Argiro, two daughters, Teresa Linden of Hendersonville, Nev. and Nicole Graves of St. Marys, and a son, Noel V. Avera of Atlanta, Ga., and two grandchildren and two sisters, Maurene McDonald of Shellman, Ga. and Landa Paul of Albany, Ga. After 30 years of service, he retired from the U.S. Navy in 1986 with the rank of Master Chief Yeoman. Among his many military awards, he received a Purple Heart as a Vietnam veteran. After retirement, because of his natural talent and love of drawing, he pursued and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of North Florida. While in the Navy, one of the awards he received was the Navy's Best Published Cartoon Art Award for the cartoon strip, "Right Rudder," which appeared in The Florida Times-Union for more than six years and the Periscope for four years. For 10 years he was the editorial cartoonist for the Tribune & Georgian. His work was featured in "Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year" for 1999, 2000 and 2001. His work was also featured in The Press-Sentinal in Jesup where he was presented with a Georgia Press Association's award for newspaper illustration in 2001. Allison Memorial Chapel in St. Marys is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to Hospice of Southeast Georgia. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. Marys United Methodist Church. He will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

Belle Voyles Boyett
CAIRO - Belle Voyles Boyett, 89, of 377 Boyette Road, Cairo, died Tuesday, August 14, 2001, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Moultrie. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Calvary, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery in Cairo. Dr. Jimmy Voyles and the Rev. Billy Kimbrel will officiate. A native of Bishop, Ga., Mrs. Boyett was a longtime resident of Grady County. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. She was the widow of John Robert Boyett who preceded her in death January 30, 1978. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn and Sam Davis of Lithia Springs, Ga. and Shirley and Tommy Pritchett of Moultrie, Ga.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Voyles of Cairo and sister, Mary Voyles Barfield of Columbus, Ga. Visitation will be 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, Calvary, Ga., or The American Heart Association.
Clark Funeral Home
Cairo 229/377-1414

Charles O. Hippard
DAWSON - Charles O. Hippard, 86, of 221 Anderson St., Dawson, died Wednesday, August 15, 2001, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Ward Funeral Home
Dawson 229/995-5853

Clifford Andrew Palmer
CAIRO - Clifford Andrew Palmer died Tuesday, August 14, 2001, at Grady General Hospital. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Cairo Church of God with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Clark Funeral Home
Cairo 229/377-1414

R. Earl Smith
CORDELE - R. Earl Smith, 70, of 1744 Hwy. 90, Cordele, died Tuesday, August 14, 2001, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today in the chapel of Hughes & Wright Funeral Home with interment in Zion Hope Annex Cemetery. A native of Turner County, Mr. Smith had retired as plant manager with Gold Kist after 25 years. He was a member of High Hill Baptist Church, the Sportsman Club and was a past member of the Cordele Rotary Club. Survivors include his wife, Yvette Hardin Smith of Cordele; four sons and daughters-in-law, David T. and Cindy Smith of Cordele, Terry and Vickie Smith of Zebulon, Seaborn Smith of Cordele and Michael Smith of Warwick; brother, Bill Smith of Ashburn and sister, Ruth Smith of Ashburn; six grandchildren, Tyler Smith and Kayce Smith, both of Zebulon, Smantha Smith, Taylor Smith, Heather Smith and Nikki Smith, all of Cordele.
Hughes & Wright Funeral Home
Cordele 229/273-0012

W.T. Smith
DONALSONVILLE - W.T. "Bill" Smith, 83, of 118 Enterprise Road, Colquitt, died Wednesday, August 15, 2001, at his residence. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with interment in Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Evans-Skipper Funeral Home
Donalsonville 229/524-2789

Leon Stevenson
FITZGERALD - Leon "Corky" Stevenson, 56, of Atlanta died Monday, August 13, 2001, at Spartanburg Regional Hospital in South Carolina. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Paulk Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Irwinville Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Paulk Funeral Home
Fitzgerald 229/423-2033

Mattie A. Stewart
DAWSON - Mattie Achord Stewart, 98, of Dawson, died on Wednesday, August 15, 2001, at Dawson Manor Nursing Home. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the graveside in Cedar Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Jones officiating. Mrs. Stewart was a native of Wheeler County, born September 5, 1902, daughter of the late Henry Achord and the late Lou Braswell Achord. She had been a resident of Dawson for 56 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Dawson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Earl Stewart and two sons, Julian Earl Stewart and Robert T. "Bobby" Stewart. Survivors include four sons, H.D. Stewart of Lakeland, Fla., R.M. Stewart of Albany, David Stewart of Lake City, Andy Stewart of Cleveland and a daughter, Louise S. Parnacott of Dawson; 19 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Memorials may be made to Albany Community Hospice, P.O. Box 1828, Albany, Ga. 31702, or Dawson Manor Nursing Home, 1159 Georgia Ave., SE, Dawson, Ga. 31742. The family will receive friends at the residence of Barney and Louise Parnacott, 1445 Johnson St., SE, Dawson.
Harvey Funeral Home
Dawson 229/995-2104

Vespa Morgan Walker
BAINBRIDGE - Vespa Morgan Walker, 91, of Hampton, S.C. died Tuesday, August 14, 2001, at Hampton Regional Medical Center. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at Pepples-Rhodes Chapel in Hampton, S.C. Interment services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Oak City Cemetery in Bainbridge. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Music Ministry, 304 Jackson Ave., East Hampton, S.C. 29924.
Cox Funeral Home
Bainbridge 229/246-4411

Laura Lee White
DAWSON - Laura Lee White, 55, of Leesburg, died at her residence on Tuesday, August 14, 2001. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today at the graveside in Eastview Cemetery in Cuthbert with the Rev. Walter Reeder officiating. Mrs. White was a native of Crawford County, Ohio, born December 7, 1945, daughter of the late John Edward Reeder and Charlotte Fahr Reeder. She was an LPN and worked for a number of years with the Randolph County Emergency Medical Service and later worked with the East Albany Medical Clinic. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cuthbert. Survivors include her husband, James W. White of Leesburg; four daughters, Tracy Moore and Megan Christmas, both of Albany, Erica Curry of Shellman and Becky Curry of Atlanta; a brother, Walter Reeder of Midland City, Ala.; a cousin, Louise England of Sebring, Fla. and seven grandchildren.
Harvey Funeral Home
Dawson 229/995-2104