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MR. JOHN LUTHER 'JOHNNY' HILBURN

Mr. John Luther “Johnny” Hilburn, 62, of Colquitt passed away June 21, 2005 at Miller County Hospital. The visitation will be Wednesday, June 22, 2005 from 6 til 8:00 P.M. at Colquitt Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 23 at Cooks Union Methodist Church with Rev. Al Lewis officiating.
Joe Cook, Ronnie Boyd, Randy Brown, Rex Cook, Winston Cobb, and Glen Sheffield will serve as pallbearers. Interment will follow at Kelley Cemetery.
Mr. Hilburn was born July 31, 1942 in Miller Co. He was a retired farmer, member of Cooks Union Methodist Church, veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam, member of the William M. Wilson VFW Post #6046, member of the Walter C. Dancer Lodge # 115, and a member of the Albany Hasan Shrine Temple.
Surviovors include his wife, Molly G. Hilburn of Colquitt; one brother, Hamilton and sister-in-law Verlie Hilburn of Colquitt; one sister-in-law, Betty Jean Hilburn of Colquitt; one brother-in-law, Joe McClamma of Tallahassee, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Carene Hilburn, two brothers, Billy & Charlie Hilburn, and two sisters, Betty Hilburn and Diane McClamma.
You may sign the guest book and share your own special thoughts and memories with the family of John Luther “Johnny’ Hilburn by visiting Colquitt Funeral Home’s website at www.colquittfuneralhome.com.
Colquitt Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

HAROLD GREEN

Harold Green, 85, of Bainbridge, died Monday, June 20, 2005 at Memorial Hospital.

Graveside services were held Thursday, June 23, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at the West Bainbridge Cemetery in West Bainbridge.

Mr. Green was born October 28, 1919 in Danville to Marion Green and Lady Mae Lamb Green. He retired from the Georgia Factory for the Blind where he was a broom foreman. He was a member of the West Bainbridge Freewill Baptist Church, served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion.

Survivors include his wife, Helen June Deloach Green; one daughter, Barbara Moates of Bainbridge; two sons, Robert Green and Larry Green, both of Bainbridge; and one sister, Peggy Freeman of Peachtree City.

Cox Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ELIJAH OLIVER

Mr. Elijah Oliver, 77, of Colquitt, died Sunday, June 19, 2005.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 24, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Colquitt with the Rev. Lenorris Dixon officiating. Interment followed in Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers were friends of the family.

Mr. Oliver was born December 16, 1927, the son of the late Sister Lillie Mae Thomas and the late Brother Pete Oliver. Brother Oliver attended Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church where he was a long time member until his health began to fail him. During his more active years at Shiloh, he was a church Deacon that regularly lead Devotional and Sunday prayer services. He was married to Sister Cassie Mae Huntley, who preceded him in death.

Survivors include five children, Anzeline Blake of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Georgia O’Fernell of Savannah, Elijah Oliver Jr. of Memphis, TN, Lewis Oliver of Morganfield, KY, and David Oliver of McDonough; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Williams’ Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements.

MILTON HARRIS NEWBERRY

Milton Harris Newberry, 78, of Colquitt, died Friday, June 24, 2005, in Miller County Hospital.

Funeral services were held Sunday, June 26, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Peter Dobie officiating. Interment was Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at Ruskin Memorial Park in Ruskin, FL.

Mr. Newberry was born January 18, 1927 in Miller County. She was retired from Section Foreman with Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and was a member of South Mt. Zion Church of God.

Survivors include one daughter, Elizabeth Faye Newberry of Ruskin, FL; one sister, Jeanine Curby of Seffner, FL; three brothers, Eager W. Newberry of Riverview, FL, Robert Lamar Newberry of Eagle Lake, FL, and William H. Newberry of Gibsonton, FL; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Colquitt Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

HUGH CHANDLER

Hugh Chandler, 79, of Jakin died Monday, June 27, 2005 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held Thursday June 30, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Jakin Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Sheffield and Rev. Talmadge Worsley officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Mr. Chandler was born in Buchanan on June 1, 1926 to the late Robert O. and Emma Bartow White Chandler. He served his country in the US Army, and retired from the IRS where he worked in the collections division. He was a member of Jakin Freewill Baptist Church and also a deacon.

Survivors include his wife Winnie Jean Reeves Chandler of Jakin; sons Kerry Hugh Chandler of Jakin and Gregory Doyle Chander and his wife Glenda of Donalsonville; daughters Jennifer Chandler North and her husband Mike of Grayson; Penelope Jean Chandler Harvey and her husband Timothy of Chamblee; brother Doyle Chandler of Jakin. He is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother John Henry Chandler. Evans-Skipper Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

MORRELL BEVERS

Morrell Bevers, 89, of Donalsonville, died Monday, June 27, 2005 at Memorial Hospital and Manor in Bainbridge.

Graveside services were held Thursday, June 30, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus with Dr. Calvin Arnold officiating.

Mr. Bevers was born in Beaumont, TX on January 13, 1916 to the late Charles and Bertha Vincent Bevers. He married Rennie Lee Horn on December 15, 1940 and was a farmer. He was a member of Jakin Baptist Church, and he was also a Mason.

Survivors include his wife Rennie Bevers of Donalsonville; two daughters Linda Phillips and her husband Montie of Iron City, Gail Stewart and her husband William G. of Columbus.; two nieces Peggy Luttrell of Columbus and Sylvia Harrison of Columbia, SC; two nephews Michael Gallman of Columbus and Rex Gallman of SC. Grandchildren Chris Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Ramesh, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Stewart, Beth Stewart, Richard Stewart, and Katherine Stewart; great granddaughters Sophie Ramesh and Victoria Cornejo.
Mr. Bevers was preceded in death by Lois Reese, Bobby Reese and Mildred Gallman. Evans-Skipper Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

JAMES ROLAND JOSEY

James Roland Josey, 78, of Bainbridge, died Friday, July 1, 2005, at Bainbridge Memorial Hospital.

Grave side services were held Saturday, July 2, 2005, at 3:00 p.m. in Bethel Cemetery in Decatur County with the Rev. David Grubbs officiating.

Mr. Josey was born February 18, 1929 in Decatur County.

Survivors include one sister, R. Esther McCann of Bainbridge and several nieces and nephews.

Colquitt Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ROYCE HALL

We regret to announce the passing of Royce Hall, age 80, of Donalsonville who passed away Thursday afternoon, June 30, 2005 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 3, 2005 at 3:00 PM at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home in Donalsonville with the Rev. Kirk Loyless and Rev. Luther Hastey officiating. Interment will follow in Friendship Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, july 3 afternoon from 1:00 -2:30 PM at the Chapel.

Mr. Hall was born in Reynolds, GA on October 27, 1924 to the late Robert and Lillian Blair Hall. He graduated Ideal High School in 1942 and went on to graduate from ABAC, the University of Georgia, and received his Masters Degree from Auburn University. He married Dorothy King on May 31, 1951, and she preceded him in death on June 26, 1983. He served as a County Agent for 30 years before his retirement. He was a WWII Veteran, having served his country in the U.S. Army as a Sgt. in the 143 AACS Squadron. He was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church, where he had taught Sunday School. He taught Sunday School at the First Baptist Church for 30 years. He also served as a deacon in that church. He was a member of the Donalsonville Lions Club, a founding member of the Donalsonville Country Club, a member of the American Legion for nearly 50 years, and a member of the Friendship Club. Mr. Hall also served on the Seminole County Board of E
Education from 1985-1996.

Mr. Hall leaves to cherish his memory three sons Royce C. Hall, Jr. (Rusty) and Teresa of Kennessaw, GA; Charles Brantley Hall and Kelley of Leesburg, GA, Harry Thomas Hall and Sherri of Macon, GA; one daughter Susan H. McKinney and Ronnie of Cordele, GA; a brother Willard Hall of Atlanta, GA; a sister Lynelle Shuler of Longwood, FL; sister-in-law Betty Hall and brother-in-law Carl Raburn both of Oglethorpe, GA. Seven grandchildren Kyle, Kory, Matt, Spencer, Madison, Austin and Macy also survive. Mr. Hall is also survived by a special friend, Doris Owen of Donalsonville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son Russell Hall in 1958 and a grandchild Amanda McKenney in 2003.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Wiregrass Hospice, 432 Shotwell St., Bainbridge, GA 39817 or the charity of your choice. Evans-Skipper Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

VADREA HORNACK

Vadra Hornack, 97, of Donalsonville, died Sunday, July 3, 2005 at Seminole Manor Nursing Home in Donalsonville.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2005 from Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Buchanan officiating.
Mrs. Hornack was born in Paducah, KY on October 25, 1907. She worked as a truck driver for US Steel.
Survivors include seven grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three daughters Pauline Majtyka, Geraldine Hamera and Laverne Przybysz. Evans-Skipper Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

ROSE MARY PINION

Rose Mary Pinion, 47, of Bainbridge, died Friday, July 1, 2005, at Memorial Hospital in Bainbridge.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 3, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at Christian Faith Church in Bainbridge with the Reverend Ronald Kirkland officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Memory Gardens.

Active pallbearers were John Day, Larry Hand, Scott Connell, Stuart Kelly, Chris Kelly, and Jimmy Blalock. Honorary pallbearers were members of Christian Faith Church of Bainbridge.

Mrs. Pinion was born October 26, 1957 in Thomson to Johnny P. and Mildred Shumpert Hobbs. She moved to Decatur County in 1984. She was a member of Christian Faith Church in Bainbridge and worked for the Ga. Industries for the Blind.

Survivors include her parents; two sisters, Alecia Hobbs Stewart of Wadley and Shelia Hobbs Morey of Thomson; five nieces; and one nephew.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Harold Pinion.

Cox Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

LEONARD WIDENER SR.

Mr. Leonard Widener Sr., age 77 of Open Pond Community died Saturday, July 16, 2005 at his residence.
Mr. Widener was born January 31, 1928 in Decatur County. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bainbridge and served three years in the Army. He was an educator and was retired with 25 years of service at Eastern Kentucky University.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 19 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Bainbridge with the Rev. Ed Harrell and Dr. David Coggins officiating. Interment followed in Open Pond Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Forrest Elkins, Larry Elkins, Russell Gilliam, Bryan Coggins, Jim Pitisci, Bill Harrell, and Grant Strickland.
Survivors incude his wife, Juanita Coffins Widener, Climax; daughters, Elizabeth Widener, Bainbridge, Charlotte Caldwell, Lexington, Kentucky; sons, Leonard Widener Jr., William Widener, Climax; sisters, Mary Ruth Gilliam, Betty Elkins, Bainbridge; brothers, Lt. Col. Harrell Lee Widener, Bainbridge, William Widener, Climax; two grandchildren and a number of aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Cox Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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