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Virginia McElvy Ferrell
Born in Mitchell County, Georgia on November 29, 1921
Departed on January 2, 2011 in Thomas County, Georgia
Mrs. Virginia McElvy Ferrell, 89, of 231 Baggs Avenue, Pelham, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 2, 1011 at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia. Born on November 29, 1921 in Mitchell County, Georgia to the late Rosser Inman and Charley Bertha Maxwell McElvy, she was married
to the late George Ferrell. Mrs. Ferrell was a member of Hand Memorial United Methodist Church and was a retired beautician.
Survivors include a brother, Inman McElvy of Leesburg, Florida, sister Eunice Jernigan of Dalton, Georgia, and ten nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Ferrell, parents Inman Rosser and Charley Bertha Maxwell McElvy, and sister Marcile Johnson.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2011 from 1 until 2 p.m. at Jamerson Funeral Home in Pelham, Georgia. A memorial service will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Jamerson Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Michael Finn will officiate the services. iIntermentwill follow at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery.
James "Jimmy" M. Johnson, Jr.
Born in Sumter County, Georgia on November 16, 1933
Departed on January 7, 2011 in Dougherty County, Georgia
James "Jimmy" M. Johnson, Jr, 77, of Sumter County, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 7, 2011 at Wilson Hospice House in Dougherty County, Georgia. Born on November 16, 1933 in Sumter County, Georgia to the late James M. and Ruth Johnson, he was married
to the late Mary Presnell Johnson. He was a retired brick mason and was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in the Huntington community.
He is survived by his sons, Jim Johnson of Leesburg, Georgia, Paul Johnson of Columbus, Georgia, daughter Susan Garzon of Tampa, Florida, grandchildren Daniel Johnson of Leesburg, Georgia, Benjamin Johnson of Columbus, Georgia and Anthony Garzon of South Dakota.
There will be no formal visitation held. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 graveside at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church cemetery in the Huntington community at 2:00 p.m.
Ollie G. Humphries
Born in Mitchell County, Georgia on February 12, 1929
Departed on January 15, 2011 in Mitchell County, Georgia
Mrs. Ollie G. Humphries, 81, of 709 Sapp Avenue, Pelham, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at her residence. Born on February 12, 1929 in Mitchell County, Georgia to the late Lawrence T. and Irene Brock Godwin, she was a retired beautician. She was married
to the late Odis Humphries and was a member of Mizpah Primitive Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son, Dewain Humphries and wife Diane of Meigs, Georgia, grandchildren Brock and Tina Humprhies of Sale City, Georgia, Brandi and Jason Lewis of Thomasville, Georgia, great grandchildren Kalyn and Kendall Humphries of Sale City, Georgia, Hannah and Erin Lewis of Thomasville, Georgia, brothers Howard Godwin and wife Margie of Thomasville, Georgia, James Godwin and wife Ruth of Ft. Walton, Florida, Melvin Godwin and wife Mae of Tallahassee, Florida, Malvin Godwin and wife Linda of Havana, Florida, Lawrence Godwin, Jr. and wife Peggy of Jacksonville, Florida, Edwin Godwin and wife Deborah of Grady County, Georgia, sister-in-law Mary Belle Godwin of Grady County, Georgia, numerous nieces and nephews, step sister Emily Hardy of Jacksonville, Florida and special friend Carolyn Merrweather of Pelham, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odis Humphries, parents Lawrence T. and Irene Brock Godwin, and brother C. W. Godwin.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 17, 2011 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham, Georgia. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Nathan Fowler will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Ivey Godwin, David Godwin, Terrell Godwin, Jason Godwin, Roland Godwin and Billy Godwin. iIntermentwill take place in Midway Baptist Church cemetery in Thomas County, Georgia. Should you choose to make donations, please do so to Hospice of Southwest Georgia, 808 Gordon Avenue, Thomasville, Georgia 31792.
Avis "Beth" Barton
Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on July 28, 1926
Departed on January 22, 2011 in Meigs, Georgia
Mrs. Avis Elizabeth "Beth" Berry Barton, 84, of 1120 Barton Lane, Meigs, Georgia passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the residence of her son, Richard Fred Barton. Born on July 28, 1926 in Lawrence, Massachusetts to the late Percy W. and Lillian Chew Berry, she was married
to the late Robert Franklin Barton. Mrs. Barton was a member of the Burns Memorial United Methodist Church as well as the Cotton Homemakers Club, the William T. Flynt Chapter 303 Order of the Eastern Star, Past Matron of the William T. Flynt Chapter 303 Order of the Eastern Star and past Grand Deputy of District #29 Order of the Eastern Star. She was a Navy veteran of the Korean conflict.
She is survived by her daughter, Anne E. Christhilf of Warren, Rhode Island, sons Robert Franklin Barton, Jr. of Pickerington, Ohio, Richard Fred Barton of Meigs, Georgia, Ronald F. Barton of Phoenix, Arizona, fourteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, brother Edwin Berry of Lilburn, Georgia, sister Dorothy Atwood of Lawrence, Massachusetts, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Franklin Barton and parents Percy W. and Lillian Chew Berry.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 24, 2011 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham, Georgia. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Clint Yelverton will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Jason Barton, Ryan Barton, Andrew Christhilf, Rory NeSmith, James Adkins, Carlos Cruz. iIntermentwill take place in Pinecrest Memory Gardens.
Jerry Stephen "Steve" Bryan
Born on June 24, 1954 in Thomas County, Georgia
Departed on January 20, 2011 in Seminole County, Georgia
Jerry Stephen "Steve" Bryan, 56, of 4020 Duren Street, Meigs, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2011 in Donalsonville, Georgia. Born on June 24, 1954 in Meigs, Georgia to Elaine Johnson Bryan and the late James Hayward Bryan, he was of Baptist faith. He was a CDL truck driver for Balfour Lumber Company.
He is survived by his sons Craig Bryan and wife Valerie of Donalsonville, Georgia, Kyle Bryan and wife Jessica of Donalsonville, Georgia, grandchildren Noah Bryan of Meigs, Georgia, Brooklyn Bryan, Kelsey Scott, Sawyer Scott all of Donalsonville, Georgia, mother Elaine Johnson Bryan of Meigs, Georgia, sisters Glenda Stone and husband Jim of Nashville, Georgia, Marsha Layton and husband Donnie of Ochlocknee, Georgia, brothers Timmy Bryan and wife Germaine of Meigs, Georgia and Robbie Bryan of Meigs, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father James Hayward Bryan, sister Cheryl Barrett and brother Randall Bryan.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2011 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held graveside on Sunday, January 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Meigs Sunset Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Lancaster will officiate the services.
Barney C. "B. C." Fenn
Born in Mitchell County, Georgia on December 2, 1925
Departed on January 26, 2011 in Mitchell County, Georgia
Barney C. "B. C." Fenn, 85, of 2709 Harmony Road, Pelham, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Pelham Parkway Nursing Home in Pelham, Georgia. Born on December 2, 1925 in Mitchell County, Georgia to the late T. B. and Bertha Dekle Fenn, he was a retired bookkeeper for Hand Trading Company. He was a member of East Pelham Baptist Church, as well as the American Legion, and the Pelham Masonic Lodge #312 for 50 years. He was married
to the late Agnes Haire Joiner Fenn. He was a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean conflict.
Mr. Fenn is survived by his son Van Fenn and wife, Vonda of Chula, Georgia, daughter Rhonda McBee and husband, Charlie of Cairo, Georgia, grandchildren Clint McBee of Cairo, Georgia, Russ Fenn of Chula, Georgia, J. J. Joiner Curles of Pelham, Georgia, Kimberly D. Gay of Wilson, North Carolina, great grandchildren Tara Fulghum of Wilson, North Carolina, Doug Curles and Jackson Curles, both of Pelham, Georgia, sisters Doris Ragan of Hartsfield, Georgia, Betty Booker of Sylvester, Georgia and Joyce Hembry of Sylvester, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Fenn, son Doug Joiner and parents T. B. and Bertha Dekle Fenn.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 28, 2011 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham, Georgia. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Herman Hampton will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Ragan, Clint McBee, Sam Fenn, Greg Fenn, Jeremy Ragan and Justin Ragan. iIntermentwill take place in Pinecrest Memory Gardens. Should you choose to make contributions, please do so to East Pelham Baptist Church, 565 Harmony Road, Pelham, Georgia 31779.
Fannie Jewel Folsom
Born on August 28, 1938 in Cairo, Georgia
Departed on February 4, 2011 in Brooksville, Florida
Mrs. Fannie Jewel Folsom, 72, of Brooksville, Florida passed away on Friday, February 4, 2011 at HPH Hospice Care Center in Brooksville, Florida. Born on August 28, 1938 in Cairo, Georgia to the late Ambry and Etta Brinson Barfield, she was married
to Hayden Folsom. She was a homemaker and Baptist by faith.
Mrs. Folsom is survived by her husband, Hayden Folsom of Brooksville, Florida, son Russell Folsom of Macon, Georgia, daughter Sissy Folsom of Brooksville, Florida, grandchildren Julie and Kyle Folsom. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubry and Etta Brinson Barfield.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 7, 2011 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham, Georgia. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Rev. Billy Majors will officiate the services. Pallbeareres will be Horace McDowell, Jr., Ambry McDowell, Justin McDowell, Brent Layton, Ricky McDowell, and Marty Williams. iIntermentwill take place in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Hilda Lorene Holmes Pollock
Born in Columbus, Georgia on April 20, 1933
Departed on February 1, 2011 in Albany, Georgia
Mrs. Hilda Lorene Holmes Pollock, 77, of 150 Scott Road, Leesburg, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. Born on April 20, 1933 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Robert W. and Carrie Halstead Holmes, she was a retired private duty nurse, as well as a loving mother and homemaker. She was married
to Charles "Shorty" Pollock and was a member of Father's Home Freewill Baptist Church in Vada, Georgia. Mrs. Pollock was a faithful and loving wife of 60 years and a loving mother to her children and to a host of others. Mrs. Pollock is survived by her husband Charles "Shorty" Pollock of Leesburg, Georgia, sons Joe Pollock and wife, Beth, of Leesburg, Georgia, Roger Pollock and wife, Janice, of Oakfield, Georgia, daughters Barbara Wood and husband, Sammy, of Baconton, Georgia, Brenda McIntire and husband, Mack, of Bridgeboro, Georgia, Charlene Sawyer and husband, Greg, of Albany, Georgia, Annell Whitaker and husband, Rusty, of Albany, Georgia, eighteen grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, brothers Jimmy Holmes of Iron City, Georgia, Bennie Ray Holmes of Waverly Hall, Georgia, sisters-in-law Florence Holmes of Albany, Georgia, Lena Mae Holmes of Columbus, Georgia as well as a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert W. and Carrie Halstead Holmes, brothers R. W. Holmes, Earnest Holmes, Houston Holmes, sisters Rosie Holmes Knight and Eiron Holmes Tillman. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2011 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham, Georgia. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, February 4, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Chris Turner and Rev. Jimmy Hiers officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Barney Douglas and Bill Price. Active pallbearers will be Stephen Wilder, Todd Kirkland, George Hepner, James Howell, Andy Kennedy and Marty Pollock. iIntermentwill follow in Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Elwood "Eddie" H. Brock, Jr.
Born on October 15, 1957 in Mitchell County, Georgia
Departed on February 13, 2011 in Leon County, Florida
Elwood "Eddie" H. Brock, Jr., 53 of 959 Old Thomasville Road, Pelham, Georgia passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in Tallahassee, Florida on Sunday, February 13, 2011. Born on October 15, 1957 in Mitchell County, Georgia to Marie Willie Brown and the late Elwood H. Brock, Sr., he was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Mr. Brock is survived by his mother, Marie Willis Brown of Pelham, Georgia, brothers Hollis Brock of Pelham, Georgia, Clifton Brock of Panacea, Florida and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Elwood H. Brock, Sr.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 14, 2011 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham, Georgia. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Rev. Jeff Brooks will officiate with Rev. Jeff McFalls assisting. Honorary pallbearers will be Skyler Harrell, Hunter Brock and Andrew Scott. Active pallbearers will be Joey Melton, James Potts, Donald Hayes, Randy Willis, Donald Logue, DeLeon Akridge, Jr., Brock Melton and Todd Brock. iIntermentwill follow in Pinecrest Memory Gardens.
Leroy Donald Taylor
Born on October 6, 1939 in Mitchell County, Georgia
Departed in Thomas County, Georgia on February 17, 2011
Leroy Donald "Don" Taylor, 71, of 3197 Harmony Road, Pelham, Georgia passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Archbold Memorial Hospital, Born on October 6, 1939 in Mitchell County, Georgia to the late Lemuel Carl Taylor, Sr. and Cynthia Virginia Gore Taylor Palmer, he was Baptist by faith. Mr. Taylor was a retired truck driver and a veteran of the United States Army.
Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife, Susan D. Taylor of Pelham, Georgia, sons Scott Taylor of Gaston, Alabama, Jerry Potts of Pelham, Georgia, James Potts of Thomasville, Georgia, daughters Kim Taylor of Seminole, Florida, Sharon Williams of Pelham, Georgia, grandchildren Lindsey Murray, Elizabeth Potts, Tres Williams, Kaley Murray, Shelby Williams, Abby Williams, J. J. Potts, great grandchild J. T. Obinski, brothers Neadom Palmer of Pelham, Georgia, Terry Palmer of Bainbridge, Georgia, sisters Janice Williams of Albany, Georgia, Dianne Pollock of Hopeful, Georgia, Vickie Ivins of Pelham, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lemuel Carl and Cynthia Virginia Gore Taylor, Sr. and a brother, Lemuel Carl Taylor, Jr.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 18, 2011 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham, Georgia. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Rev. Nathan Fowler will officiate the services. Pallbearers will be Treavor Lee Pollock, Donnie Palmer, Jason Barwick, Hunter Ivins, Shane Palmer, Brian Palmer, Lance Lewis and Barry Williams. iIntermentwill take place in the Hopeful Baptist Church Cemetery. Should you choose to make donations, please do so to the Pelham Senior Citizens Center.
