Clayton B. Easom
Clayton B. Easom Clayton B. Easom, 64, of Blackshear, died Wednesday (April 7, 2004) in Pierce County. Survivors include two daughters, Cathy Smart, of Blackshear, and Sandra Smart, of Nicholls; one son, Clayton Easom, of Nicholls; two sisters, Sara Pittman, of Ocilla, and Connie Bartlett, of Pitts; one brother, Arthur Lee Easom, of Sylvester; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. A funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Sims Funeral Home Chapel in Douglas with the Rev. Richard Jeffords of Waycross officiating. Burial will follow in the Satilla Memorial Gardens. Sims Funeral Home of Douglas is in charge of arrangements. Evelyn Crews Lairsey A funeral for Evelyn Crews Lairsey was held Friday morning at Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Andy Peacock, the Rev. Johnny Summerall, and the Rev. W.H. Judah officiating. Burial followed in Oakland Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Dwayne Floyd, Devin James, Kevin Lairsey, Jason Gaines, Lewis Lairsey and Jeffrey Toole. Miles-Odum Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Saturday, April 10, 2004

Calvin L. Smith
A funeral for Calvin L. Smith was held Friday afternoon at Youmans Chapel Baptist Church. Burial was in the Martha Memorial Church Cemetery. Rev. Randall Gunter officiated. Serving as pallbearers were Joe Yeomans, Lucious Yeomans, Weyland Yeomans, A.P. Smith, Seab Smith, and Duward Boatright. Smith Funeral Home of Blackshear was in charge of the arrangements.
Saturday, April 10, 2004

John M. Alderman, III
A memorial service for John Mitchell Alderman, III took place in Oakland Cemetery Friday afternoon with the Rev. Dr. Dave Tonge officiating. Arrangements were with Music Funeral Home.
Saturday, April 10, 2004

Helen Cole
OKLAHOMA CITY - Former state Sen. Helen Cole, the mother of U.S. Rep. Tom Cole, known for her battles to reduce teenage drinking and promote ethics in government, died Wednesday, a congressional spokeswoman said. She was 81. Helen Cole, a Republican, also served in the Oklahoma House and was mayor of Moore. Cole was a strong supporter of public education. "She took her responsibilities as a legislator far more seriously than most and always did what was right as she knew it, regardless of partisan considerations," state Rep. Frank Davis said. Cole was a member of the Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame.
Saturday, April 10, 2004

Keith Cylar
NEW YORK - Keith Cylar, an activist who co-founded one of the largest AIDS self-help efforts in the country, was found dead at his home on Monday. He was 45. Cylar, who had AIDS since 1989 and also suffered from a serious heart ailment, died of cardioarrhythmia, according to Housing Works, the organization he founded in 1990. Housing Works provides social services and finds shelter for homeless New Yorkers living with AIDS. Cylar, born in Norfolk, Va., graduated from Boston University with a degree in psychology and earned a master's degree in social work from Columbia University. He worked as a therapist and social worker in the 1980s and joined Act Up, or the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power, in 1987. Cylar helped found Act Up's housing committee, which was a forerunner to Housing Works.
Saturday, April 10, 2004

Mack Peavey Sr.
Mack Peavey Sr. Mr. Willie Mack Peavey Sr., 82, died Friday (June 4, 2004) at the V.A. Medical Center in Lake City, Fla. following an extended illness. He was a native of Douglas but had resided most of his life in Waycross. He was the son of the late Mattie Robbins Peavey Sweat. He was retired owner of Tuffy's Drive-In and Lake Tuffy's. He was in charge of a crash boat outfit in Okinawa while serving in the U. S. Air Force and was a member of the V.F.W. The survivors include his wife, Daisy Vaughn Peavey, of Waycross; two daughters, Hester Guest (husband Clyde), of Valdosta, Delores Nichols, of Blue Ridge, Ga.; two sons, Willie Mack Peavey Jr. (wife Ellen), of Hilton Head Island, S.C., Alex Peavey (wife Marilyn), of Waycross; one brother, Paul Peavey, of Waycross; one half-brother, Alvin Lawton Peavey, of Tallahassee, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at Oakland Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Music Funeral Home Sunday night from 6 until 8 o'clock. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.

Barbara Ann Maguire
Mrs. Barbara Ann Barnes Maguire, 60, died early Friday morning at her residence after a brief illness. She was a native of Tunbridge Wells England but had resided in Waycross since 1981. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Okefenokee Ladies Golf Association, Camellia Garden Club and the Bridge Clubs Survivors include her husband, Mike Maguire, a daughter, Amanda Claire Maguire, a son, Andrew James "Jamie" Maguire, all of Waycross, her parents, Eric and Rosamund Lugg Barnes, of England, one uncle, Frank Dale, two cousins, Mike Dale, Tracy Dale, all of Gulf Shores Mich. A service is planned for 11 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Monday morning at the church. Honorary pallbearers will be Okefenokee Ladies Golf Association, Camellia Garden Club and the Tuesday and Wednesday Bridge Clubs and are asked to meet at the church at 10:30 Monday morning. Memorials may be made First Presbyterian Church, 601 Hill St., Memorials may be made First Presbyterian Church, 601 Hill St., Waycross, Ga. 31501. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Saturday, June 05, 2004

Ruth Lee Sweat
Ruth Lee Sweat, 74, of Waycross died Thursday evening (June 3, 2004) at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Brantley County and had lived in many towns with her husband who was in the Navy. In the 1980s they returned to Waycross. Mrs. Sweat was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Her parents were the late Jesse and Florence Hickox Lee. She was also preceded in death by one son, Loran E. "Eddie" Sweat and one brother, Carthell Lee. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Loran Sweat, Waycross; one son, Jeff Sweat, Waycross; one daughter-in-law, Cheryl Sweat, Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; three grandchildren, Joscelyn Lauderman (husband Josh), Jacksonville Beach, Fla., Jennifer Sweat, Jacksonville Beach, Fla., Jessica Sweat, Waycross; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty Eastridge, Houston, Texas, Jean Johnson, Cantonment, Fla., Virginia Gilliard, Blackshear; one brother, Parnell Lee, Ft. Worth, Texas; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Shellie E. Hill
HOBOKEN - Shellie E. Hill, 63, died Friday (June 4, 2004) morning in Satilla Regional Medical Center after an illness. He was a native of Meridian, Miss. He grew up in Atkinson County. His parents were the late Sherman and Lorene Grady Hill. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Bertha Jean Hill. He was a retired logger. Survivors include his wife, Lisha Ramsel Hill, of Hoboken; three sons, Donald G. Hill (Tasha), Stacey Hill (Crystal), both of Douglas, and Clifford Hill, Hoboken; five sisters, Mary Purnell, Willacoochee, Berta Mae Mansfield (John H,.) and Rosa Harris, both of Pearson, Dora Wilson and Alma Hill, both of Douglas; four brothers, Milton C. Hill (Theresa), Willacoochee, Herman Hill (Virginia), Pearson, and Billy Hill (Grace) and William Ray Hill (Pearline), both of Douglas; a God-daughter, Natasha Robinson, Waycross; an adopted brother, Lewis Bell, Willacoochee; seven grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Friends are being received at the Hill residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Fluker Funeral Home.

Sarah Maureene Carter
ALMA - Mrs. Sarah Maureene Tuten Carter, 89, passed away late Thursday evening (June 3, 2004) at her residence. A native of Pierce County, she had lived in the Pierce/Bacon County area all her life. She was a housewife and had also helped her late husband, Talmadge L. Carter, on the family farm. She was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church where she was in the Senior Adult Sunday School Class and the WMU. Mrs. Carter remained very active in her church throughout her lifetime. She was a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Isabel Cason Tuten and was also preceded in death by a son, Wayne Carter, a granddaughter, Rhonda Carter; three sisters, Etta Stallings, Oda Morgan and Thelma Maclamore, and three brothers, Randall "R.D." Raulerson, Seward Raulerson and Marvin Tuten. Survivors are a daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and John Panfil of Carrollton; a son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Dianne Carter of Alma; a sister, Miriam Bowen of Tallahassee, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Jeff Carter, Cleve Carter, Becky Griffin, Barbra Lewis, Allen Schrews, Mark Schrews and Terry Schrews; 14 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Shady Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Edmund Thrift and the Rev. Roger Taylor officiating. Interment will be in the Shady Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be this evening from 6 to 9 o'clock at Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home in Blackshear. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Hospice Satilla, 1921 Alice St., Suite A-1, Waycross, Ga. 31501 or to Shady Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 2675 Highway 203, Alma, 31510.

Mary Love Avriett
HOMERVILLE - Mrs. Mary Love Patterson Avriett, 78, died Friday (June 4, 2004) at Baptist Village, Waycross, following an extended illness. A native and lifelong resident of Clinch County, she was a member of the Homerville United Methodist Church and past member of the Homerville Women's Club. She worked with her husband in the family drug store, Avriett's Drugs, for many years and was also an insurance agent. She was the daughter of the late Seward Colquitt and Bessie Steakley Patterson and widow of Edgar Knox Avriett Jr. Survivors are three daughters, Nancy Ward, Monroe, Jane Green, Lawrenceville, and Julee Strother, LaGrange; six grandchildren, George Green Jr., William Green and Franklin Green, all of Lawrenceville; Jake Strother, Josh Strother and Julianne Strother, all of LaGrange; one sister, Bess Hewell, Atlanta; a niece, Ellenda Bell, Atlanta; one sister-in-law, Anne Cameron, Waycross; family friends: Daniel B. Terry Jr., M.D., Waycross; Sybil Griffis and Emma Wilson, both of Homerville; Fannie Walker and several other nieces, nephews and relatives. Funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Homerville United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. with visitation after 4 p.m. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Avriett Family.

James H. Clark
Funeral for Mr. James H. Clark, 70, of the Riverside Community, was held Friday morning at Riverside Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Wainright and the Rev. E.C. Crews officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Joey Martin, Bryan Quinn, Dustin Lyons, Charlie West, Chad Morris and Ray Morris. Arrangements were with Chambless-Frye Funeral Home of Nahunta.
Saturday, June 05, 2004

Estelle W. Saunders
A graveside service for Estelle W. Saunders took place Friday afternoon in Oakland Cemetery with the Rev. Franklin Peacock officiating. Arrangements were with Music Funeral Home. Kay Johnson A graveside service for Kay Johnson took place Friday afternoon in Riverside Memorial Park in Jacksonville, Fla. with Dr. Porky Haynes officiating. Arrangements were with Music Funeral Home.
Saturday, June 05, 2004

Ozella Crews Allison
Funeral for Ozella Crews Allison was held Friday afternoon at Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ashley Corbitt officiating. Active Pallbearers were Danny Smith, Tony Smith, Donnie Smith, Mike Crews, Mark Lee and Jimmy Crews. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Saturday, June 05, 2004

'J.C.' Leroy Jr.
A funeral for Joseph Cleveland "J.C." Leroy, Jr., 86, was held Friday afternoon at the Music Funeral Home Chapel with Elder James Erwin officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery. Active pallbearers included Luther Thrift, Gary Bryson, Tony Cason, Stanley Carter, Earl Johns, and Robbie Gill. Music Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Saturday, June 05, 2004

Thomas Cecil Odum
Thomas Cecil Odum Thomas Cecil Odum, 63, died Monday (Aug. 23, 2004) at his residence following a long illness. He was a native of Alma but had resided most of his life in Ware County. He was the son of the late Joseph M. and Eva Ray Odum and was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Cecil Odum Jr. He was a retired building contractor and minister. He was a member of Emerson Park Full Gospel Center. Survivors include his wife, Melvina Odum; four daughters, Tonia Richardson (husband John) and Tanya Voss (husband Mike) of Waycross and Tammy Music (husband James) and Teresa Music both of Jacksonville, Fla.; 13 grandchildren, Kalie, Heather, Kimberly, John Thomas, Brooke, Hanna, James, Jennifer, Jessica, Kyle, Katie, Kimmie and Noah; one great-grandson, James Music III; two sisters, Betty Goff of Jacksonville, Fla., Kathleen McHale of Middleburg, Fla.; three brothers, Shon and Donald Odum, both of Jacksonville, Fla., Ray Odum of Middleburg, Fla.; one aunt, Rutha Lee Williams of Jacksonville, Fla. and numerous other relatives. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Kettle Creek Cemetery. The body will be carried to the residence and the family will receive friends anytime today. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
Wednesday, August 25, 2004

James C. Hendrix
AMERICUS - James Curtis Hendrix, 81, died Wednesday (Aug. 18, 2004) of heart failure in St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Ga. He lived in Americus, where he is survived by his wife, Anna Belle Howington Hendrix. They had been married for 58 years. He was a carpenter by trade and retired in 1994, after 20 years from the Georgia Southwestern College maintenance department. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army as and infantryman in the European Theatre of operation and receiving the Purple Heart. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Americus. He was the son of the late J.W. Hendrix and the late Ruthie Miller Hendrix of Hogansville. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Williams. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Anthony Hendrix and Dina Espinoza Hendrix of Waycross; one grandson, Anthony Hendrix II also of Waycross; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Hugh and Lola Hendrix of Eufaula, Ala, and Billy and Madeline Hendrix of Burlington, N.C. and a host of other relatives. Private services were held Friday at the Andersonville National Historic Site were he was buried in Andersonville National Cemetery. The officiating minister was the Rev. Brooks Partain, chaplain of Hancock Funeral Home, Americus. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to First Baptist Church, 702 Elizabeth St., Waycross, Ga. 31501.
Wednesday, August 25, 2004

Minnie Crews Colson
A graveside service for Minnie Crews Colson took place Tuesday morning in the Bethlehem Cemetery with the Rev. John Carlton officiating. Arrangements were with Music Funeral Home.
Wednesday, August 25, 2004

C.C. 'Pete' Peterson
A funeral for C. C. "Pete" Peterson, 81, was held Tuesday afternoon at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve Patton and the Rev. David White officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Matthew Peterson Brown, Christopher Glen Brown, Carlton Holland, Bill Lumpkin, Len Baumann and Dr. James Taylor. Music Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Wednesday, August 25, 2004

Theresa D. Douberly
A funeral for Theresa Diane Music Douberly took place Tuesday afternoon in the Music Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Harris officiating.
Wednesday, August 25, 2004

Richard T. Kirkland
Richard T. Kirkland Richard T. Kirkland, 78, died Sunday morning (Dec. 5, 2004) at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah after a short illness. He was a native of Willacoochee. He lived in Waycross since 1957. He retired from the Georgia Forestry Commission as the Ware County Forest Ranger after 34 years of service. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and former bishop of the Waycross Ward. He was the son of the late Otis Kirkland and Lillian Jewell Kirkland. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Lavern Harrell Kirkland, of Waycross; two sons, Ronnie Kirkland (wife Stacie), of Waycross, and Timmy Kirkland (wife Linda), of San Antonio, Texas; one daughter, Marilyn Wright, of Hawthorne, Fla.; two sisters, Lula Lanier, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Edwina Holton, of Waycross; 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Burial will follow in Harrell Grove Cemetery in Coffee County. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at Music Funeral Home. The high priests of the church and the employees of the Georgia Forestry Commission are asked to meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church to serve as honorary pallbearers. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.

Jean E. Ledford
Jean E. Ledford, 79, died Monday morning (Dec. 6, 2004) at Satilla Regional Medical Center following a long illness. She was a native of Coffee County but had resided most of her life in Waycross. She was the daughter of the late Jeff Meeks and Vina Bell Anderson Meeks. She was a member of Deenwood Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Holmes S. Ledford, of Waycross; two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie (Jennell) James, of Waycross, Mr. and Mrs. Hank (Bonnie) McCormick, of Cumming; one sister, Bonnie Meeks Lynn, of Waycross; her grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Tracy (Julie) Barrett, of Chamblee, Mr. and Mrs. Matt (Keri) James, of Athens, Justin James, of Savannah, Emily A. McCormick, of Dunwoody; one great-grandchild, Kathryn (Kate) Reece Barrett. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Deenwood Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Music Funeral Home tonight from 5 to 7. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.

Elder Claude L. Dryden
Elder Claude Leonard Dryden, Sr., 86, died early Monday morning (Dec. 6, 2004) at his residence following a long illness. He was born in Swainsboro but had lived most of his life in Brantley County. He was the son of the late Allen Leonard Dryden and Claudia Durden Dryden. He was preceded in death by twin sisters, Louise Dryden and Lucille Davis, and a brother, M.B. Dryden. He was a retired electrician with CSX Railroad and his hobbies were farming, cattle and music. He served as elder of New Hope, Mt. Pleasant, Ben James, and Providence Primitive Baptist churches through the years. He served three years overseas in England and Africa as a radio operator and mid gunner in the Eighth Air Force Division during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Christine G. Dryden, of Hoboken; one daughter, Barbara D. Drury (husband Cecil), of Jesup; three sons, Claude L. Dryden Jr. (wife Loretta), of Walthourville, George R. Dryden (friend Connie Simmons), and Robert B. Dryden (wife Sharlene), both of Hoboken; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mars Hill Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will be in Mars Hill Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at Music Funeral Home tonight from 6 to 8. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.

Leola M. Milton
FOLKSTON - Leola M. Milton, 83, of 18 Milton St., Folkston, died Monday morning (Dec. 6, 2004) in Charlton Memorial Hospital in Folkston after an illness. She was a native of Camden County but lived most of her life in Charlton County. Her parents were the late Jessie and Marria Hopkins Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Dan Milton Sr., and a daughter, Shirley Hannans. She was a member of the original Holiness Church in Folkston. Survivors include three daughters, Linda F. Williams (Ben), of Thomasville, Patricia Ingram (Roger), and Cathy Hamlett, both of Folkston; five sons, William Milton, of Jacksonville, Fla., Joe Milton Jr. (Leitha), A.B. Milton (Pam), Johnny Glen Milton (Errica), Norris Milton (Victoria) and Bishop Vandell Milton (Louise), all of Folkston; one brother, Melad Smith (Rose), of Folkston; one son-in-law, Daniel Hannans, of Folkston; 51 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and other relatives. Friends are being received at the Milton home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Fluker Funeral Home of Waycross.

Onnie Carter Pittman
Onnie Carter Pittman, 79, died in Moultrie Sunday (Dec. 5, 2004) after a lengthy illness. She was a lifelong resident of Waycross and Ware County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Iry Elmo Pittman; her parents, Elizabeth Clark Carter MacMillian and Dewey B. Carter, and a sister, Gertrude Carter Yancy. Survivors include one daughter, Paula Pittman White (husband Terry) and one granddaughter, Sarah White, all of Omega; one brother, Arthur B. Carter, of Lake Butler, Fla.; five sisters, Bertha Mae Carter Hickox, of Jacksonville, Fla., Annie Mae Carter Meeks and Helen Martin, both of Waycross, Josie Carter Drury, of Folkston, and Glenda Carter Burch, of Hackberry, La. A memorial service will be held at Wahoma Church of God of Prophecy at a date to be announced. Harrell-Faircloth Funeral Home of Moultrie is in charge of arrangements.

Ossie Davis
Ossie Davis Ossie Davis, Waycross-Cogdell's most celebrated show business personality (playwright and star actor of stage, screen and television), died Friday in Miami of natural causes at the age of 87. His funeral is likely to be in New York. Arrangements have not been announced. A memorial service is to be arranged locally.
Monday, February 07, 2005

James Boyd
James Boyd, 83, died Saturday night (Feb. 5, 2005) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. He was a native of and had lived most of his life in Manor, but had resided in Melbourne, Fla. for 15 years. He retired from the city of Melbourne's maintenance department. He was also a farmer and member of Camp Branch Church of God of Prophecy. He was he son of the late Tom Boyd and Jennie Revels Boyd. He was preceded in death by two step-sons, J.C. Carter and Kenneth Carter; a sister, Beulah Steedley; a half-sister, Elmerine Martin; a half-brother, Violis Boyd; and a step-mother, Irene Boyd. Survivors include his wife, Edna Corbitt Carter Boyd of Manor; a step-son, Marvin Carter (wife Louis) of Melbourne, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Jake Carter, Janet Griffin, Timmy Carter, Cynthia White, Billy Carter, Cheryl Mazalewski and Mark Carter; 15 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; one half-brother, Stancel Boyd of Manor; one half-sister, Lourine Suggs of Waycross; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Camp Branch Church of God of Prophecy. Burial will follow in Camp Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 tonight at the church. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
Monday, February 07, 2005

Clifford Edward Adams
Clifford Edward "Yank" Adams Sr., 73, of Waycross, died Friday (Feb. 4, 2005) at the Satilla Regional Medical Center in Waycross. He was a native of Coffee County, born July 28, 1931. He was the son of the late Mose and May Bell Worth Adams. He was an auto mechanic and a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. His church membership was at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include one son, Clifford E. Adams Jr. of Brunswick; one daughter, Barbara Adams, Munich Germany, two sisters, Ann Gillis of Waycross and Florene Gibson of Douglas; six grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A funeral was held at 11 o'clock this morning at the Sims Funeral Home Chapel in Douglas with Elder Bobby Cardwell officiating. Lois Mills, Lou Ray and Beth Harper sang, "Precious Memories" and "I Need Thee Every Hour" with Lois Mills, pianist. Burial followed in the Cumorah Cemetery near Douglas. Active pallbearers were: Donald Smith, Ronald Smith, Clifton Worth, Harold Wooten, David Hurd and Edwin Lashley. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Lester Googe
Lester Googe, 59, of Blackshear died Sunday morning at his residence after an extended illness. He was a native of Appling County but had live many years in Brunswick before moving to Blackshear in 1986. He was preceded in death by his parents Middleton Googe and Viola Brown Googe, and four brothers, Quinton Googe, E.A. Allen, Charles Googe and James Googe. He was a retired mechanic from Owen's Junkyard in Brunswick. He was a member of the Living River Church of God in Blackshear. Survivors include his wife, Florence Googe of Blackshear; three daughters, Michelle Sweat (husband Randy), Dawn Boatright and Stacey Lee (husband Stanley), all of Blackshear; six grandchildren, Dylan Boatright, Jordan Sweat, Jeffrey and Brigitte Lee and Kaitlyn Sweat, all of Blackshear, and Brittany Lee of Waycross; mother-in-law, Myrtle Durrance of Brunswick; two brothers, Herman Day (wife Lillie) of Brunswick, Earnest Allen (wife Paulette) of Blackshear; two sisters, Nathenia Beckham of Metter and Agnes Googe of Reidsville; two sisters-in-law, Margie Googe of Blackshear and Martha Googe of Forest City, N.C.; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Living River Church of God. Burial will be in the Jesus Church Cemetery in Bacon County. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 at Smith Funeral Home. Online Condolences may be expressed online at www.smithfuneralhome.us Smith Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
Monday, February 07, 2005

Sarah Osban
Sarah Leona Jones Osban, 93, of Blackshear, died Saturday morning at the Baptist Village after an extended illness. She was a native of Jacksonville, Fla., but had lived in many places in Florida before moving to Dalton for 14 years. She moved to Blackshear in 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband Basil Robert Osban, her parents Aaron Jones and Lorraina Bennett Jones. She was a retired registered nurse with 50 years of service. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Blackshear and was a member of the Alathean Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her daughter, Adrienne Mauldin (husband Marshall) of Dalton; one son, Robert Osban (wife Linda) of Blackshear; four grandchildren, Rob Osban (wife Deione) of Hoboken, Jennifer Mattox (husband Gentry) of Blackshear, Tucker and John Mauldin of Dalton; four great-grandchildren, Caleb Hiers and Madison Mattox, both of Blackshear, Staten Braddy and Sarah Osban both of Hoboken; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. Memorialization was by cremation. Online Condolences may be expressed online at www.smithfuneralhome.us Smith Funeral Home of Blackshear was in charge of the arrangements.
Monday, February 07, 2005

Willie Lee Davis Sr.
Willie Lee Davis Sr., 90, of 4514 Settle St., Waresboro, died Sunday at Satilla Regional Medical Center after an illness. He was a native of Argyle but had lived in Ware County for many years, His parents were the late Will and Minnie Davis. He was a member of Mason Temple Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Viola Davis of Waresboro; two daughters, Wanda McRae and Betty Poole (Robert), both of Waresboro; five sons, Abe Davis (Ada M.) and Willie L. Davis Jr., both of Waresboro, Chester Davis (Ella) of Waycross, Ronald Davis of Houston, Texas and Louis C. Chandler (Margaret) of Hollywood, Fla.; 21 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren and other relatives. Friends are being received at the Davis home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Fluker Funeral Home.
Monday, February 07, 2005

Sammie Mack
A funeral or Sammie Mack, 95, who died Wednesday (Feb. 2, 2005) at Waycross Health and Rehabilitation Center will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Fluker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Walter Scott Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Barnar Cemetery. The funeral cortege will leave the Wilson home, 1121 Thomas St., Tuesday at 1:40 p.m. He was a native of Hollyville, S.C., but had lived in Waycross for many years. He was a special friend to the late Annie W. Pope. He was also a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Survivors include special friends, Mary Brown, Sammy Pope, Sylvester and Carol Wilson and family. Funeral arrangements are with Fluker Funeral Home.

Johnnie Mae Nails
Johnnie Mae (Jenkins) Nails, 64, of 1101 Elizabeth St., died early Friday morning (Feb. 4, 2004) at Satilla Regional Medical Center in Waycross. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Jacobs Funeral Home of Blackshear and will be announced later. Friends may call on the family at the residence of her parents, Frank and Lorene Jenkins, at 900 Reed St. in Waycross.

Henry J. Dowling
Funeral service for Henry J. Dowling Jr., 83, was held Sunday afternoon at Music Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Danny Varnadore and the Rev. Johnny Taylor officiating. Burial was in the Zion Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Lee, Johnny Bailey, Aubrey Wade, Curtis Smith, Tommy Terrell and George Thrift.
Monday, February 07, 2005

Cornelius B. Rowell
HORTENSE - A funeral for Cornelius Barney "C.B." Rowell, 75, was held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Twin Rivers Baptist Church. Officiating were the Rev. Tim Rowell and the Rev. Joey Taylor. Burial was in the Twin Rivers Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Mike Carver, Gary Strickland, Gary Brooks, Joey Strickland, Wendell Rozier and Richard Rowell. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Monday, February 07, 2005

Mary Lucretia Barlow
A graveside funeral for Mary Lucretia Crosby Barlow was held Saturday afternoon in the Oakland Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Monday, February 07, 2005

Lura M. Lemmond
A funeral for Lura McKittrick Lemmond was held Friday afternoon at the First Baptist Church with Dr. J. Eric Mathison and Dr. Olan Jones officiating. Burial was Saturday morning at Brunswick Memorial Park. Active pallbearers were Gordon Hunter, Tommy Clark, Jimmy Shaw, E.H. "Buddy" Hersey and Dan Roberson. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Harvester Sunday School Class, Baptist Village Auxiliary, Day Lily Fillies, Leon Thigpen, Dr. James Dye, Dr. George Wheeler, Ben Childers, Bill Holland and John McEarhern. Music Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Monday, February 07, 2005

Mozell White King
A funeral for Mozell "Aunt Mo" White King, 90, was held Saturday afternoon at Music Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Burke officiating. Burial was in the Hepzibah Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Wilson III, Dwayne Holton, Christopher Wilson, Rick Durham, Matthew Sanford and William Fullard Jr.
Monday, February 07, 2005

Aundry Music Clark
A funeral for Aundry "Skeet" Music Clark, 70, was held Saturday morning at the Burnel Street Church of God with the Rev. Alton Carter, the Rev. R.O. Brookshire and the Rev. Frank Gupton officiating. Burial was in the Telmore Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tim Brookshire, Mark Hatfield, Jason Crews, Vincent Thrift, Tommy Hatfield and Shawn Yarbrough. Music Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Monday, February 07, 2005

Flem Thornton
A funeral for Flem Thornton was held Saturday morning at Big Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Burial was in the Church Cemetery. Elder Clark Lee, Elder Alvin Johnson and the Rev. Ronnie Foster officiated. Serving as pallbearers were Joseph Boyett, Anthony Johnson, Jason Thornton, Rex Lyons, Teddie Johnson and Wesley Harris. Smith Funeral Home of Blackshear was in charge of the arrangements.
Monday, February 07, 2005

Tilman Coy Deal
BLACKSHEAR - Tilman Coy Deal, 68, of Blackshear died suddenly Thursday afternoon (March 24, 2005) at his residence. He was a native of Wayne County but had lived most of his life in Pierce County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean Deal and Dora Lee Hickox Deal, and two brothers, Ellis and Owen Deal. He was a retired mill wright from Champion International in Waycross. He was a longtime member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where he was a member of the Men's Adult Sunday School Class and the Saints of Joy. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, JoeAnn Deal, of Blackshear; one son, Derreck Deal (wife Carla C.), and one daughter, Aundria Deal, all of Blackshear; two grandchildren, Jessica and Hunter Deal, both of Blackshear; one sister, Pauline Tanner (husband Earlie), of Blackshear; four brothers, Elmore Deal (wife Llene) and Willmin Deal (wife Wilidene), all of Blackshear, Parnell Deal, of Richmond Hill, and Roscoe Deal, (wife Libby), of Social Circle; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Blackshear City Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed online at www.smithfuneralhome.us. Memorials may be made to A Greater Vision at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Smith Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.

Joann 'Jo Jo' Mobley
A funeral for Joann S. "Jo Jo" Mobley was held Friday morning at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve Patton and the Rev. David White officiating. Active pallbearers were Jack Fulford, Derrik Hodge, John Ganas, Kager Moody, Jake Mobley, Mike Mobley and Gabe Mobley. Honorary pallbearers were the John Wesley Sunday School Class members, Telephone Pioneers and Telephone Operators. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Betty J. Walker A funeral for Betty J. Walker was held Friday afternoon at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Marcia Cochran and Scott Jacobs officiating. Active pallbearers were Jeffrey Bunch, Joseph Jacobs, Bart Jacobs, Terry Dockery, Tony Dockery, Keith Dockery, Kim Dockery, Dale McDonald and Kevin Jacobs. Honorary pallbearers were Sid Ruff Sunday School Class members. Burial was in High Bluff Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Master Jerry Brooker A funeral for Master Jerry Donavin Brooker was held Friday morning in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Stone officiating. Burial was in the Blackshear City Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home in Blackshear was in charge of the arrangements.
Saturday, March 26, 2005

Evelyn Grant
Evelyn Grant Evelyn Grant, 92, died Monday (Aug. 1, 2005) in North Shore Medical Center in Miami, Fla. after an illness. A native of Wayne County, she grew up in Waycross where she received her formal education and graduated from Center High School. She was one of four daughters of the late Dave and Janett Mutts. She moved to Miami in the 1950s and lived there for the rest of her life. She was a member of the Church of the Living God Pillar in Ground Truth in Miami. A funeral was held Friday at Miami Liberty City House of God with General Elder Mary F. Williams officiating. A graveside committal service is to be held Sunday at 10 in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be this evening at Fluker Funeral Home from 5 until 9. Survivors include four generations of nieces and nephews, including Clifford Williams; two god-daughters, Evelyn Miller and Ida Alphonse and her church family. Fluker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Walter Lee Givings
Walter Lee Givings, 62, of Waycross, died Thursday (Aug. 4, 2005) evening at Satilla Regional Medical Center following a short illness. He was born to the late William and Carrie Bell Givings. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annette Givings, a brother, William Givings Jr., and a sister, Gracie Oliver. Survivors include two brothers, Junior Lee givings, Chicago, and Eugene (Wilta) Givings, Waycross; two sisters, Gwendolyn (Matthew) Roberts, Douglas, and Ludeane Whitfield, Waycross; two aunts, Mary Lee Williams and Alvester Tripp, both of Waycross; and one uncle, Earvin Williams Jr., Waycross. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The family will receive friends at the home of Alvester Tripp, 628 Seaman St. Perry Brothers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Robinson
Richard Robinson died suddenly Friday (Aug. 5, 2005) at Satilla Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Perry Brothers Funeral Home. Family and friends will be received at the home of his mother, Sadie Hayes, 717 Martin Luther King Drive.

Rosalie R. Manning
BLACKSHEAR - Rosalie Rowell Manning, 83, passed away early Friday afternoon (Aug. 5, 2005) at the Satilla Regional Medical Center. A native of Brantley County, she lived in Pierce County for most of her life. She worked for the Pierce County Board of Education in the lunchroom at the old Patterson School. A member of the Walkerville Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Baxter and Ada Harrison Rowell. Also preceding her in death were her husband, D.C. Manning, a daughter, Polly Ledford, a son, Anthony Manning, and her two brothers, Allen Rowell and Ed Rowell. Survivors are a daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Jimmy Jones, of Waycross; two sons and daughters-in-law, Leon and Nancy Manning, of Manor, and Joey and Mary Manning, of Blackshear; eight grandchildren, Allison Johnson, Renee Smoak, Randy Manning, Herrin Manning, Melissa Manning, Nicholas Manning, Ryan Manning and Ken Jones; seven great-grandchildren; her loving miniature poodle, Toxie, and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral for Mrs. Manning will be Sunday at 3 o'clock at the Pearson-Treadwell Chapel. Interment will be in the Raulerson Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online register at www.pearsontreadwell.com Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lyndon Woodside
Lyndon Woodside Lyndon Woodside, a choral conductor who for more than three decades led one of New York City's oldest and largest choruses, the Oratorio Society of New York, died on Tuesday in Engelwood, N.J. He was 70 and lived in Leonia, N.J. The cause was pneumonia, said Richard Pace, president of the society. Woodside was a commanding performer with a large repertory that rested heavily on Baroque works but also included 19th and 20th century scores, as well as concert versions of operas. His annual performances of Handel's "Messiah" with the 200-voice Oratorio Society were praised for their textural grandeur. As advances in the early music world made performances of Baroque works by huge choruses seem anachronistic, Woodside compensated by using brisker tempos and making sure his choruses strove for transparency. His best "Messiah" performances showed that even in the face of changing styles, the choral heft could be thrilling. In addition to his work with the venerable Oratorio Society, which was founded in 1873 and which he conducted beginning in 1973, he was music director of the Westchester Choral Society for 38 years. He was also music director at the Park Avenue Methodist Church in Manhattan for 38 years, and at Temple Emanu-El in Yonkers for 30 years. In June, he retired as choral director of the Birch Wathen Lenox School in Manhattan after 40 years. Woodside was born in Florence, S.C., on March 23, 1935. He began his musical studies as a pianist, and when his mother became involved in the founding of St. Paul's Methodist Church in Florence, Woodside played the piano at its first services. After his family moved to Georgia, he began studying the organ. His first full-time musical position was as organist of the First Baptist Church in Waycross, while he was still in high school. Woodside continued his piano and organ studies at Kent State University in Ohio and at the Cleveland Institute of Music. He also held a job as choirmaster at the First Unitarian Church in Cleveland. He completed his master's degree at the Juilliard School in 1963. He was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Cleveland Institute in 1991. It was almost by accident that he began directing the large amateur choruses for which he was best known. He began his tenure with the Westchester Choral Society as an accompanying organist and took over a rehearsal when a conductor did not show up. When the chorus's conductor resigned, Woodside was given the position. And when T. Charles Lee resigned as music director of the Oratorio Society of New York in 1973, Woodside, who was working as an assistant conductor and accompanist, succeeded him. During his 32 years as music director of the Oratorio Society, Woodside maintained a sense of the choir's history. He maintained, for example, its unbroken tradition of "Messiah" performances at Carnegie Hall, which goes back to 1891, the year the hall was built. In addition to directing the ensemble's own concert series, Woodside conducted it in several concerts commemorating Carnegie's anniversaries. One such concert, a commemoration of the hall's 85th year, in 1976, was released on a recording by CBS Masterworks (now Sony-BMG Masterworks). Woodside won a 1977 Grammy for his participation in that performance. Woodside also toured extensively with the Oratorio Society. Recent tours included visits to China, Russia, Mexico, Costa Rica, France, Italy and England. He also made guest conducting appearances with several European orchestras, including the Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra, the Prague Symphony, the Solisti di Roma and the English Chamber Orchestra. He is survived by his wife, Jane Woodside; a son, Curtis Woodside of Easthampton, N.Y.; a daughter, Kimberly Bogar of Walpole, N.H.; three brothers, Hubert F. Woodside Jr. of Warminster, Pa., Robert L. Woodside of Clearwater, Fla., and Francis Woodside of Clayton, Ga.; and four grandchildren.

Myrtice F. Goodwin
Funeral for Myrtice F. Goodwin, 74, a retired educator in the Waycross Public School System who died Wednesday morning (Aug. 24, 2005) in Satilla Regional Medical Center after an illness, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Gaines Chapel AME Church with the Rev. Earl Perkins officiating. She was a the third of three children born to the late Quinton Everett Sr. and Floread Blount Everett. A native of Waycross and a lifelong member of Gaines Chapel AME Church, she received her education in the Waycross public schools and graduated from Center High. She attended Spellman College in Atlanta and graduated from Allen University in Columbia, S.C. with a bachelors degree in education. She continued graduate studies at Fort Valley State University, Albany State University, Wayne University and the University of Georgia. She retired from the Waycross Board of Education after 31 years of dedicated service as a home economics teacher, a science teacher and a distributive education teacher. She was a member of the National Education Association, the Georgia Teacher Education Association and the National Home Economics Association. She was preceded in death by her brother, Quinton T. Everett Jr., and her sister, Blondell Everett Graham, a brother-in-law, James R. Graham, and a sister-in-law, Juanita Jeter. Survivors include her devoted husband, James H. Goodwin, of Waycross; one son, Heyward D. Goodwin, of Waycross; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Everett, of Atlanta; nieces and nephews, Deborah R. Dopson (Dr. James B.), of Dunwoody, Roderic Micah Graham, Decatur, India Drafts, Apex, N.C., Pamela E. Thompson, East Point, Marjorie Hopkins (Jerry), of Detroit, and Rosemary Taylor, Detroit; great nieces and great-nephews, Ashley Dopson, Jason Dopson, Roderic Micah Graham II, Phillip Morhorn and Tomari Moore; and a host of other cousins and other relatives. Friends are being received at the Goodwin Residence, 1418 Rockefeller St. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. sunday. Burial will be in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are with Fluker Funeral Home.

Elaine Thomas
Elaine Thomas, 84, died Friday (Aug. 26, 2005) at Satilla Regional Medical Center following a short illness. She was a native of Broxton but had resided most of her life in Waycross. She was married to the late Virgil W. Thomas and was the daughter of the late David Cannon and Rose Ethel Cofer Cannon. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Martin Cannon and Jimmy Cannon. She was a member of Brooks United Methodist Church and the Busy Bees. She was a former CNA for Adair Sitter Service and former switchboard operator for Memorial Hospital. The survivors include her sister, Mrs. Virgil (Mildred) Goodman of Waycross; three nieces, two nephews; and several great nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday night from 6 until 9 o'clock. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.

Levy Gaskin Jr.
HOBOKEN - Funeral for Levy Gaskin Jr., 65, of Hoboken, who died Monday (Aug. 22, 2005), will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Solid Rock Holiness Church in Hoboken with Elder Lawrence Hill officiating. He was a native of Hoboken where he received most of his education and lived all of his life. His parents were the late Levy Gaskin Sr. and Mary Etta Cobb Gaskin. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Mozell Gaskin, and a grandson, Brodrick Gaskin. Survivors include his wife, Diane Hudson Gaskin, of Hoboken; two daughters, Joyce Jones (Robert Lee) and Joann Strickland (Jessie), both of Waycross; four sons, William C. Faison, of Jacksonville, Fla., Jimmy Lee Gaskin, James E. Gaskin and Eric Gaskin, all of Waycross; one step-daughter, Marguerite Davis, of Worcester, Mass.; two step-sons, Freddie L. Hudson (Janet), of Fitzgerald, and Edward L. Davis, of Worcester, Mass; one brother, Andrew Gaskin, of Waycross; two sisters, Emma Smith (Roc) and Pamela Hudson, both of Waycross; one aunt, Lillie M. Worthy, of Waycross; a special cousin, Ernest Cobb, of Waycross; a nephew, Kenneth Gaskin; two sisters-in-law, Rosa White, of Hoboken, and Annie Mae Fielder, Pompano Beach, Fla.; a god-daughter, Jaymi White, of Hoboken; and a host of other relatives. Friends are being received at the Cobb residence, 111 Main St. (Highway 82), Hoboken, and on Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Fluker Funeral Home. The body will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Hoboken City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are with Fluker Funeral Home of Waycross.

Rannell 'Alvin' Gill
LYONS - Rannell "Alvin" Gill, 80, died Friday (Aug. 26, 2005) at the Toombs County Nursing Home in Lyons after an extended illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home.

Terrell Lyn Lloyd Dent
Terrell Lyn Lloyd Dent, 41, passed away suddenly Thursday, (Aug. 24, 2005) in Bacon County. A native of Oneida County, N.Y., she was residing in Alma at the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her father, Connie Clifton Lloyd Sr., her paternal grandparents, James Daniel and Penny Lloyd, and her maternal grandparents, Archie and Elmira Taylor. Survivors are her son, Keith Dent ,of Lakeland, Ga.; her mother, Sally Lloyd, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; her sister and brother-in-law, Kristina and Derrick Jordan, of Pinellas Park, Fla.; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Connie Lloyd Jr. of Millville, N.J. and Mitchell and Tracy Lloyd, of Waycross; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 17, at 11 o'clock at the graveside in Homeland Cemetery, Folkston. Memorialization is by cremation. Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online register at www.pearsontreadwell.com Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.