Ruth L. Sherman
Ruth L. Sherman, 91, of Lakeland passed away early Sunday morning, Oct. 1, 2000, after a lenghty illness. Visitation will be held after 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, with the family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wed. Oct. 4, 2000, in the chapel of Music Funeral Services, Inc. with burial following in Beaver Dam Cemetery in Ray City. -- Music Funeral Services, Inc., Lakeland.

Leila D. Sumner
Mrs. Leila D. Sumner, 86, of Tifton, died Oct. 1, 2000. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Boone-Lipsey Funeral Home, Highway 41 South, Adel. Interment will be in Leila Church Cemetery, Colquitt County. -- Boone-Lipsey Funeral Home, Adel.

Mae H. Bray
MADISON, Fla. -- Mae H. Bray, 104, of Madison, Fla. died on Sunday. Oct. 8, 2000 at Madison Nursing Center after a short illness. Born on June 9, 1896 in Clyattville, she was the daughter of the late Lewis F. and Louella Covington Hunter. Mrs. Bray was owner and operator of Bray's General Store and was a member of Clyattville United Methodist Church. Survivors are her nieces and nephews including Jack and Faye Strickland of Clyattville. Graveside services will be held today at 2 p.m. in Mt. Zion Cemetery with the Rev. Mollie Danner officiating. The family will receive friends at the Carson McLane Funeral Home prior to the service today beginning at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Clyattville United Methodist Church. -- Carson McLane Funeral Home

Hazel Spires
ADEL -- Mrs. Hazel Spires, 86, of Adel died Oct. 8, 2000 at Memorial Convalescent Center after a long illness. She was born on Jan. 4, 1914 in Floyd County to the late Thomas Houston and Etta Mae Bristol Burnette. She lived most of her life in Cook County. She was a homemaker and member of Beulah Holiness Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, George W. Spires Sr.; two daughters, Carolyn Faircloth and Thelma Morley; and a grandson, Jerry Spires. She is survived by one son, George W. Spires Jr. of Aztec, New Mexico; one daughter, Lucille Gaskins, Adel; one brother, Richard Burnette, Milledgeville; four sisters, Helen Edwards, Cummings, Beatrice Hess, Jacksonville, Fla., Evelyn C. Jackson, Adel, Gladys Haebecker, Jacksonville, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Beulah Holiness Baptist Church. Burial will be held in Sparks Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home on south 41. -- Boone-Lipsey Funeral Home

Nan Riley Tillman
BOGART -- Nan Riley Tillman, 86, of Bogart, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000 in Athens. Born in Houston County, she was the daughter of Jacob Lewis and Sadie Wallons Riley. She was retired from the Dade County Public School System where she worked in Miami, Fla. for 25 years. She was a graduate of West Virginia University and received a Masters Degree in English from Louisiana State University. She was a member of the Miami Shores Baptist Church in Miami, Fla. She is survived by one daughter, Sara Tillman Kotys of Columbus, Ohio; two sons, Andre P. Tillman Jr. of Bishop, John Charles Tillman of Miami, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; one sister, Shelley Riley Moore of Glendale, West Va.; and one brother, retired Col. Jacob L. Riley Jr. of Columbus. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday on the Old Side in Oak Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Lauren Hildenbrant officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 7:30-8:30 p.m. -- Maxwell-Miller Funeral Home

Jim Tomlinson
STOCKTON -- Jim Tomlinson, 83, of Stockton passed away Sunday evening Oct. 8, 2000 in South Georgia Medical Center from a brief illness. He was born and had lived in Lanier County all his life. He served in the United States Army and was a decorated WWII veteran. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Nickey Moore. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Quinn Moore of Naylor, one sister-in-law, Mathalina Stith of Stockton; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Good Hope Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Mr. Tomlinson will lie in state at the church one hour prior to services. Visitation will begin after 3 p.m. today with the family receiving friends from 7-9 p.m. tonight. -- Music Funeral Services, Inc. of Lakeland

William F. (Bill) Grosser
William F. (Bill) Grosser, 76, of Marietta died Monday, Oct. 9, 2000. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. James Episcopal Church with the Rev. Karen Evans Officiating. Burial will follow in Kennesaw Memorial Park. Contributions can be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 161 Church St. N.E., Marietta, GA 30060. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. tonight at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta.

Lucille Sasser
Lucille Sasser, 81, of Valdosta passed away Sunday Oct. 8, 2000. Funeral services for Mrs. Sasser will be held Friday, Oct. 13, 2000 at 2 p.m. at the Passmore-Sumner Chapel with burial to follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the chapel Thursday from 7-9 p.m. -- Passmore-Sumner Funeral Chapel.

Charles Benjamin Kelly
VALDOSTA -- Charles Benjamin Kelly, 45, of Valdosta, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2000. He was born on Aug. 25, 1955 in Homerville. He received his high school diploma in 1972 in San Marcos, Texas. Charles worked in the roofing business and did carpentry work for many years before becoming disabled. He returned to Valdosta after living in High Springs, Fla., for a number of years, to take care of his ill mother. Mr. Kelly is survived by his parents, Mr. George Franklin Kelly Jr. and Mrs. Rossie Roberson Kelly (Auntie) Green of Valdosta; two brothers, Stanley L. Kelly (Sherrie) of Lakeland, and Alphonso Juan Kelly (Latrelle) of Morrow; two sisters, Annetta K. Johnson and Yeshiva R. Smith of Valdosta; nephews, Quinn Kelly (Tonia), Chadwick and Tsivory Kelly of Valdosta, Marcus and Alex Ryan of Lakeland; nieces, Lisa Herndon, Erica Smith of Valdosta, Erica Grier, Morrow, Madine and Olivia Ryan of Lakeland; great-nieces and nephews, Nika Kelly, Jasmina, Sontae, William and Dontae Johnson, all of Valdosta; a caring uncle, Mr. Ralph Roberson, Valdosta; a very special cousin and friend, Mr. Eugene Kelly of High Springs, Fla.; two dedicated and loyal friends, Mr. "Skeeter" and Ms. Mable Stewart of Valdosta; two devoted aunts, Bennie Roberts of Reddick, Fla., and Doris Wright of High Springs, Fla.; a host of great-aunts, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Mr. George and Mrs. Alberta Kelly of High Springs, Fla., maternal grandparents, Mr. Benjamin and Mrs. Lillian Roberson of Valdosta. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Oct. 12 at the graveside in Sunset Hill Cemetery. Pastor Wilma Bussey will officiate. The family will receive friends at 832 E. Brookwood Drive following services. -- Harrington Funeral Home

Pam Wheless
NASHVILLE -- Pam Wheless, 79, of Nashville, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Jacksonville. She was born on Aug. 10, 1921 in Putnam County, W.Va. to C.A. McCallister and Ellen Dailey. She was a homemaker, and member of Nashville Progressive Primitive Baptist Church. She was the widow of Van Wheless who died in 1998. She is survived by one son, William V. "Billy" Wheless Jr., Orange Park, Fla.; one grandson; one sister, Marie Terry, Winfield, W.Va.; one brother, Fred McCallister, Southside, W.Va.; one half brother, Myron McCallister, Winfield, W.Va. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Lovein Funeral Home with Elder Robert Conner officiating. Burial will be held in Long Bridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held after 2 p.m. Thursday with the family receiving friends from 7-9 p.m. -- Lovein Funeral Home

Norma Jean Luke Lopez
Norma Jean Luke Lopez of Tifton died Tuesday at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Lovein Funeral Home, Nashville.

Dorothy Wells Allen
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, Fla. -- Dorothy "Dot" Wells Allen, 69, of Keystone Heights, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000 in Gainesville, Fla., after a lengthy illness. Born in Columbus, she was the daughter of Berry Tolliver and Mary Louise Rogers Wells. She was a homemaker, a member of the Lake Region Kiwanis Club, a member of the Women's Club of Keystone Heights and a member of the Keystone Heights Methodist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Debbie Caffin of Lawrenceville; one son, Daniel T. Allen of Salt Lake City, Utah; one brother, Lewis F. Wells of Niceville, Fla.; and one granddaughter, Victoria Allen of Conyers. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Oak Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Debbie Cone officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. -- Maxwell-Miller Funeral Home, Quitman

Eva Tillman Carruthers
VALDOSTA -- Eva Tillman Carruthers, died on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2000 at her home in Valdosta. Born in Pearson, she was the daughter of the late Zebulon Cephus Tillman and Emily Tanner Tillman. She was preceded in death by her husband, O.C. Carruthers. Mrs. Carruthers received her bachelor's degree in education from Georgia State Woman's College, now Valdosta State University in 1931, and received her master's degree in administration from The University of Georgia. Mrs. Carruthers taught in the Valdosta School System for 28 years, retiring as principal of Leila Ellis Elementary School and was also employed with the Valdosta City Schools Superintendent's Office for 10 years. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma International Educators Society and the Retired Teachers Association. Active in the community, she was a member of the Wymodausis Club and the First United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School in the elementary and junior departments, was secretary for the Sunday School for 15 years, served on the Administrative Board and the Clothes Closet, and was a member of the United Methodist Women and New Covenant Sunday School Class. Mrs. Carruthers was the last surviving sibling of her 12 brothers and sisters. She is survived by 36 nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home. Dr. Wayne Moseley, the Rev. John McGowan and Mr. Emmett Pipkin are to officiate. Burial will be held in Sunset Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today-- Carson McLane Funeral Home

Barbara Josephine Smith King
VALDOSTA -- Mrs. Barbara Josephine Smith King was born on Sept. 13, 1905, in Valdosta to Mr. Dan Smith and Mrs. Josephine Lock Smith. Her father was a railroad engineer and her mother a homemaker. Her father's work carried the family to Jacksonville, Fla. It was in Jacksonville that Mrs. King received her early elementary education at Boyland Home School. She completed her high school work at Spelman Seminary in Atlanta; Mrs. King attended college at Spelman College, receiving a bachelor's of arts degree from Spelman in 1929, with a major in English. She later studied library science at Atlanta University and took courses at Florida A&M University and Tennessee State University. Mrs. King was an English/Mathematics teacher and librarian at Dasher High School, Pinevale High Schools for a period of 42 years. In June 1963, Mrs. King traveled to Lagos Nigeria to visit her son, who was teaching there at the Federal Advanced Teachers College. She saw much of the country while there and visited London and Rome in route to Lagos. In July 1935, she was united in holy matrimony to David A. King who brought three children into the marriage. Mrs. King was a member of St. Paul AME Church, The Retired Teachers Association of Saint Paul AME Church, Georgia Retired Teachers Association, The B.S. Hannah Missionary Circle, The Jolly Twelve Club and the Jovalistic Club. Immediate survivors are a son, Dr. Calvin E. King of Nashville, Tenn.; two daughters, Mrs. Louise K. Carter of Douglasville and Mrs. Gwendolyn K. Butler (John) of Americus. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. Paul AME Church and the Rev. Mark Pierson will officiate and burial to follow in the Sunset Hill Cemetery. -- Harrington Funeral Home

Leveache Lane
VALDOSTA -- Pastor Leveache (Peaches) Lane, 34, of Valdosta, passed away Oct. 15, 2000 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 16, 1966 in Valdosta. She attended Lowndes High School. She was employed by Steak and Shake and was a pastor of Joyful Sound Ministry. She was preceded in death by her mother, Odell Statum. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Lane; one daughter, Quanikque Oliphant; two sisters, Patrician Love and Synthia Statum; one brother, James E. Statum Jr. (Virginia) Miami, Fla.; stepfather James E. Statum Sr. (Katie) of Adel; two stepsisters; two stepbrothers; one brother-in-law, Ivan Love of Miami, Fla.; one very special niece, Christy Love of Miami; two aunts, Irene Jackson, Evelyn Dupree (Otis); three uncles, E.J. Hamilton (Dorothy), Ramon Hamilton (Carolyn), Early Hamilton, all of Valdosta; three nieces, three nephews, a host of cousins and friends, in memory of a special cousin and friends, Paul Lyles of Valdosta, and Alvin Brown of Miami, Tonja Benson of Valdosta; a very special devoted pastor, Julia Grant Berry. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 at New Greater Union Baptist Church. The Rev. Wade S. McCrae is the pastor and Pastor Julia Grant Berry will officiate. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery. -- Stevens Funeral Home of Valdosta

Mildred Martin
VALDOSTA -- Mildred Martin, 83, of Valdosta, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2000 at Crestwood Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Martin was born in Lebanon, Pa., and was of the Lutheran faith. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Fern and Sam Curry, Vero Beach, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Lee and Richard Barfield, Sarasota, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Pat Martin, Abilene, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, George and Mary Martin, Lebanon; and daughter, Kay Burr of Lake Park; also surviving are grandchildren, Patrick Burr, Rebecca Burr, Richard Curry and Sam Curry along with six other grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Martin will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Passmore-Sumner Chapel with the Rev. Carlton Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the chapel. -- Passmore-Sumner Funeral Chapel

DeCarse Nikima Jenkins-Middleton
VALDOSTA -- DeCarse Nikima "Stank" Jenkins-Middleton, 16, of Valdosta, passed away Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000 at the South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on March 6, 1984 in Homerville. He leaves to lament his passing a loving mother, Julia Ann Jenkins and his father, Johnnie Middleton, both of Valdosta; a stepmother, Lawanna Middleton of Valdosta; eight sisters, Michelle Tooley (Freddie), Myrtle Williams (Jeffrey), Felisa Middleton, Kimberly Riley (Willie), Alberta Ethridge, Sabrina Middleton, Lashell Middleton and Amanda Jenkins; four brothers, Timothy Brown (Angie), Elijah Jenkins (Loretta), Johnny Middleton Jr., Travis Middleton; one stepsister, Valencia Ramsey; two stepbrothers, Eldred Ramsey and Ozell Ramsey; grandparents, Dorothy Riley (Freddie), Daniel Jenkins (Zenith) and Lessie Middleton; eight aunts, Zenetha Jenkins, Mattie, Trelle Jenkins, Shirley Edwards, Betty Simon, Dorothy Harris, Katrina Middleton and Joyce; 11 uncles, Clarence Riley, Joe Riley, Lawrence Middleton, Danny Middleton, Don Middleton, Earl Middleton, Jake Middleton, Charley Middleton, Gene Jenkins, Roy Jenkins and Forty; seven great-aunts and six great-uncles; seven special cousins, Mason Middleton, Tiffany Riley, Renata West, Willie Carl Barrett, Larvisha West, Brandon West and Brandon Riley; a special companion, Michelle Nelson; five godbrothers, Tim Young, Eurekquin Rogers, Michael Brown Jr., Tim Carter, Darrin Berrian Jr.; one godsister, Eureka Bell; five special friends, Jason Corbett, Robert Jones, Sandy Pitts, Michelle Blanton and Craig Holmes; 14 nieces and nephews, and a host of cousins, family, friends and neighbors in the community. Special thanks was extended to Shands Hospital, Grambo Health Center, Dr. Anderson and staff. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at All Nations Deliverance Center with the Rev. James Brown officiating. Interment will be in Foreman Cemetery in Stockton. -- Stevens Funeral Home of Valdosta

James "Jimmy" Brister
James "Jimmy" Brister, 61, of Quitman, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2000 at his resident. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Washington Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Frank Goins officiating. Burial will follow in North End Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. -- Washington Funeral Home, Quitman

John P. "J.P." Crocker
John P. "J.P." Crocker, 74, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000 at Providence Catholic Hospital in Columbia, S.C., following a short illness. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South St., Vermillion, Ohio, where a Masonic service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermillion.

Cecil Mae Hitson
Cecil Mae Hitson, 68, of Statenville, passed this life on Oct. 14, 2000. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Evangel Assembly of God Church and Pastor James Kent is pastor and the Rev. Willie Simmons will officiate. Burial to follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery. -- Harrington Funeral Home, Inc.

William Spikes Jr.
Mr. William Spikes Jr., 71, of Quitman, passed away on Oct. 14, 2000 at the Brooks County Hospital in Quitman. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Bethel AME Church in Quitman with the Rev. David L. Moore, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the North End Cemetery in Quitman. The family will receive friends from 6:30-7:30 p.m. today at the Stevens-McGhee Funeral Chapel in Quitman. -- Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home

Willie L. Hunter
Mr. Willie L. Hunter of Valdosta passed this life on Oct. 16, 2000. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later by Harrington Funeral Home, Inc.

Earl E. Miller
Earl E. Miller, age 79, passed away Oct. 19, 2000, at LakeHaven Nursing Home in Valdosta. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000 in Sunset Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Marvin Sirmans will officiate. -- Stevens Funeral Home of Valdosta

James Wesley Wilson
Mr. James Wesley Wilson of Valdosta passed this life on Oct. 18, 2000 at the VA Hospital in Gainesville, Fla. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later by Harrington Funeral Home, Inc.

Dorothy Ann Blythe
VALDOSTA -- Dorothy Ann Blythe, 87, of Valdosta died Monday, Oct. 30, 2000 at South Georgia Medical Center after a short illness. She was born on July 21, 1913 in Alberta, Canada to the late Harry and Helen Delmage. She was the office manager for GA-FL Beauty Supply and a member of West End Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one daughter, Kerry Bell of Cartersville; one son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Ellen Blythe of Valdosta; three grandchildren, Stephen Blythe, Shannon Bell Taylor, and Gayla Burks; two sisters, Kay Weubben and June Vosburgh, both of Sioux Falls, S.D. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at West End Presbyterian Church with the Rev. John Akers officiating. Visitation will be held this evening from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. -- Carson McLane Funeral Home

Louvera Darnell
SMYRNA -- Mrs. Louvera Darnell, 79, of Smyrna, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000. She was the wife of the late Lt. Col. Charles Tate Darnell, United States Air Force, retired. Mrs. Darnell was preceded in death by her daughter, Florence Lyons. She was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy where she served as past president. She was also a member of the daughters of the American Revolution and a past member of the Georgia Lions Club. Mrs. Darnell is survived by her sons, Michael Tate (Jean) Darnell of New Hampshire, Richard H. (Connie) Darnell of Kennesaw, and Charles T. (Donna) Darnell III of Woodstock; seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. at Canton Hill. Burial services will follow at 3:30 p.m. in the Tate Family Cemetery, Tate. Minister John Tracy will be officiating both services. The family prefers that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Georgia Chapter, 12 Perimeter Center East, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA 30346 in loving memory of Mrs. Darnell's daughter, Florence Lyons. -- H.M. Patterson & Son, Canton Hill, Marietta

Herbert Howard Pilcher
VALDOSTA -- Herbert "Hap" Howard Pilcher, 81, of Valdosta, died Sunday Oct. 29, 2000 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on July 8, 1919 in Webster County to the late Thomas J. and Linah Kemp Pilcher. Having served in the United States Army, Mr. Pilcher was a veteran and a P.O.W. He was also a construction superintendent for David Schapiro & Co. and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Grace Pilcher of Valdosta; one sister, Sybil Lively of Cordele; numerous nieces and nephews; and two sisters-in-law, Florrie Pilcher of Buena Vista and Alma Pilcher of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Mr. Pilcher was preceded in death by 14 brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Cotterill officiating. Burial will follow in McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Pilcher will lie in state one hour prior to service time. -- Carson McLane Funeral Home.

Sibyl Fletcher Warren
ADEL -- Sibyl Fletcher Warren, 50, of Adel died Oct. 29, 2000 at Tift General Hospital, Tifton. She was born in Cook County on July 7, 1950 to Betty Taylor Fletcher of Adel and the late Milton Ulyss Fletcher. She was employed by the Cook County Board of Education as a counselor for Cook Elementary School, past president of Town and Country Garden Club of Moultrie, former teacher and guidance counselor for the Colquitt County School System, member of the Page-Counselor Association and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her mother; her husband, Richard Warren of Adel; sons, Eric Warren of Tifton, Jeremy Warren of Moultrie; daughter, Paris (Jeff) Holden of Moultrie; brothers, Tony (Denise) Fletcher of Adel; sister, Sharon F. Morris of Newnan; and two grandchildren, Beau and Bret Holden of Moultrie. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Adel with Dr. Mike Ruffin officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. -- Cobb Funeral Chapel

Jack Edgar Wood
CLYATTVILLE -- Jack Edgar Wood, 58, of Clyattville was received into Glory, Oct. 30, 2000. He was born in Lowndes County on Feb. 28, 1942 to Texas Wood Wetherington and the late Columbus L. Wood. Mr. Wood was a retired Bell South employee, a member and Deacon of Benevolence Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Wood of Clyattville; one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Otis Tindall; two sons and daughter-in-law, Marc and Angie Wood, and Micah Wood, all of Clyattville; six grandchildren, Jessi, Tana, Justin, Tyler, Jessica, and Stephanie; one sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and Pete Scaduto of Summerfield, Fla.; mother and father-in-law, Claude and Catherine Kent of Valdosta; one brother-in-law, Bill Kent of Clyattville; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Becky and Taylor Childre of Sylvester; special nieces and nephews, Gail Hunt, Wanda and Gary Wetherington, Larry and Judy Connell, Gwen and Jimmy Skrine, Chad and Kristi Folsom, Kellen Kent, Kevin and Cynthia Weldon, and Angie Weldon; and devoted friends, Larue and Edna Bryan. He was preceded in death by one brother, Joe Wayne Wood, and a nephew, Kenny Connell. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Benevolence Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held this evening from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Hospice of South Georgia or American Cancer Society Winn Dixie Hope Lodge, Gainesville, Fla. -- Carson McLane Funeral Home

Jimmy Rogers
Jimmy Rogers, 67, of Jennings, Fla. died Oct. 29, 2000 at the V.A. Hospital, Lake City, Fla. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Weeks Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rick Mitchell and the Rev. Mollie Danner officiating. Burial will be held in Weeks Chapel Cemetery with full military honors. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 p.m. on S-41. -- Boone-Lipsey Funeral Home

Diane Rozek
Diane Rozek, 43, of Quitman passed away suddenly Wednesday Oct. 25, 2000 at the Brooks County Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack. A committal service for Mrs. Rozek will be held today at 4 p.m. in Riverview Memorial Gardens. -- Passmore-Sumner Funeral Chapel

Sara Frances Starling
WHIGHAM -- Sara Frances Starling, 67, of Whigham, died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000 in Whigham. She was born in Lowndes County and lived in Whigham for four years. She had lived in Panama City for six years. Prior to that, she lived 20 years in Tallahassee and was a vice president of the Tallahassee State Bank, member of the Gateway Baptist Church. She is survived by her brothers, John Harris Starling Jr., Whigham, Marcus Starling, Whigham, William Lloyd Starling, Valdosta; sisters, Betty Nelms, Whigham. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. today in Tallahassee Memory Gardens, Tallahassee, Fla. -- Abbey Funeral Home, Tallahassee

Charlie Ausbin Wiggins Jr.
QUITMAN -- Charlie Ausbin Wiggins Jr., 91, of Quitman, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000 at South Georgia Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Born in Crawford County, he was the son of Charlie Ausbin Sr. and Mamie Lindsey Wiggins. He was a self-employed logger and had been a resident of Brooks County since 1935, moving here from Crawford County. He was a member of the Baptist Faith. He is survived by two sons, Charles O. (Susan) Wiggins of Arlington, Texas, Franklin D. (Jane) Wiggins of Quitman; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; one sister; Irene Corbin of Jacksonville, Fla.; and one brother, Dorsey Wiggins of Bartow, Fla. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 in Oak Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Franklin Cason officiating. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. -- Maxwell-Miller Funeral Home.