William Norris Bryans
Norris Bryans, 79, of Newborn died November 27, 2004. He was born May 9, 1925 to William Grady and Laura Norris Bryans. He lived his entire life here in Morgan County. He was a United States Marine and served during World War II, taking part in the landing on Iwo Jima.
Mr. Bryans was self-employed as a farmer.
He and his brother Edward Bryans formed Bryans Brothers and they worked together for many years. He was also very involved in real estate and many other ventures.
He was an active member of Shiloh Baptist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars; the Cattleman’s Association and the Madison Kiwanis and Lions Clubs.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Madelyn Bryans; two daughters, Connie Bryans of Avondale Estate and Donna Gensler and Ralph of Atlanta; a son, Carey Bryans and Kim of Newborn; a brother and sister-in-law, Edward Bryans and Page Bryans; and four grandchildren, Mandy Allen, Claire Diaz, Will Gensler and Chase Bryans.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29, at Shiloh Baptist Church Rev. Paul Miller, Rev. Tony Compton and Rev. Danny Sorrells officiating. Interment
was in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Danny Lee Jacobs, Gary Springer, Dan Whitby, Robert Williams, Jessie Horton and Steve Adams. Ushers were Chris Allen, Marshall Diaz, Jack Welch and Wesley Whitlock.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes to continue Norris’ benevolent efforts by making donations to the Building Fund at Shiloh Baptist Church. Donations may be sent to Shiloh Baptist Church, 9595 Hwy. 142, Newborn, GA 30056.
A.E. Carter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Louise Boswell
Louise Boswell , 73, died November 21, 2004. She was born July 15, 1931in Morgan County. She was a very special lady.
She loved the Lord and was a faithful member of the Rose of Sharon Apostolic Deliverance Temple.
She served as the Sunday School Superintendent, the Adult Sunday school Teacher Chairperson of the Missionary Department, Usher, Praise and Worship leader and was willing to help wherever needed.
She is survived by her children, Robert (Lisa), Eddie (Rhonda), Doris (Richard), Virginia (Johnny), Bobby (Jenny), Lucious, Bell (Patrick), Shavekia Boswell, Samuel (Keachellian); sisters, Francile (Charlie), Mattie, a daughter-in-law, Fannie and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
A son, Johnny, a sister, Lois and a daughter-in-law, Tonya, preceded her.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 27 at the Rose of Sharon Apostolic Deliverance Temple with Evangelist G. M. Cole officiating assisted by Pastor Reginald D. Jones and Min. George Cole.
Interment
was in City of Madison Memorial Cemetery.
Pallbearers were her grandsons and nephews and flower bearers were her granddaughters and nieces.
Mapp-Gilmore Pyramid Funeral Services, LLC was in charge of arrangements.
Rogers McMillan Lemon Jr.
Rogers McMillan Lemon Jr., 83, of Greensboro, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004 at his residence. He was born in Fulton County on February 4, 1921 to the late Rogers McMillan Lemon Sr. and Carrie Louise Searight Lemon. He was a graduate of Decatur High School. During World War II, he served in the United States Army Air Corp. After the war he graduated from Georgia State University in 1950.
He was an underwriter and special agent in the insurance industry working most of his career for Penn National Life Insurance Company.
He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Madison and had previously served as an Elder at the Seventh Day Adventist Churches in Macon and Marietta. For the past three years he had lived in Greensboro.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Veal Lemon of Greensboro; sons, Rogers M. Lemon III of Hawaii, Warren H. Lemon of Shelbyville, Ky. and Wiley A. Slaughter and wife Gloria of Greensboro; a sister, Ruth L. Harris of Roswell; two grandchildren, Kip Slaughter of Atlanta and Cason Slaughter of Milledgeville; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial services were held Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Madison with Pastor Fernando Verduzco officiating.
The family requests that any memorial be made in memory of Rogers M. Lemon Jr. to the ALS Association, P. O. Box 5051, Hagerstown, MD 21741-9813 or to the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 706 East Avenue, Madison, GA 30650.
McCommons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Sarah Frances Tuell
Sarah Frances Tuell, 80, died Sunday, November 14, 2004 at her home in Madison. She was born in 1924 to Grady and Claire Hawk Hogan of Madison. She was raised in Morgan County and married Hugh Tuell Sr.
She worked for many years for Paul H. Ponder in the cotton industry.
She also owned her own clothing store in Madison and served as the Civil Defense Director for Morgan County. Mrs. Tuell enjoyed studying genealogy.
She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Colonial Dames and Madison Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Hugh Tuell Sr. of Madison and two sons, Hugh Tuell Jr. of Macon and Grady and Sally Tuell of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi; a granddaughter, Sara Lydia Tuell and two grandsons, Mitcham Clayton Tuell and Hogan Verner Tuell; and three brothers, Henry Grady Hogan, James Hogan and Bobby Hogan.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 16, at the chapel of A. E. Carter Funeral Home. Interment
was at Madison Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
A.E. Carter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Willie L. Brinkley
Willie L. Brinkley, 78, died November 24, 2004 at his residence in Madison. He was born in Taliaferro County on March 15, 1926 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Brinkley.
He is survived by his wife, Lucile L. Brinkley; six children, Carrie L. Roland, Willie D. (Kathryn) Brinkley Jr., Leon (Eyonne) Brinkley of Atlanta, Lenox (Brenda) Brinkley, Cathy (Michael) Campbell and Melton Brinkley of Madison; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 27, at Clarke’s Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. J. L. Jackson, Pastor and Rev. Michael Roland officiating. Interment
was in Fairview Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Gilbert Roland, Willie D. Brinkley III, Dietrich L. Roland, Leon Brinkley Jr., Marcus Brinkley and DeMario J. Brinkley
Flower bearers were Benita Johnson, Karen Brinkley, LenBresha Brinkley, Tiffany Walker, Tara Roland and Brittany Whitley.
Mapp-Gilmore Pyramid Funeral Services, LLC were in charge of arrangements.
George F. Green Jr.
George F. Green Jr., 59, of Sparta, died Sunday morning, December 5, 2004.
He was a native of Hancock County, the son of the late Dr. George F. Green and Helen Maxwell Green of Sparta. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and was a C.P.A. He had previously worked for the State of Georgia as an auditor and business manager for Georgia Military College before entering into private practice in 1975. He was a member of Beta Alpha Psi, and Delta Sigma Pi.
He is survived by his mother, Helen Maxwell Green of Sparta, a special friend, Mary Lizzie Johnson of Sparta, sister, Rep. Sistie Hudson and husband Robert of Sparta, brother, Wallace M. Green and wife Lisa of Peachtree City, nephews, Drew Copelan and wife Deirde of Eatonton, Robbie Hudson and wife Dawn of Sparta, Blake Green of Peachtree City; niece, Jaime Green of Peachtree City; great nephews, Parker Copelan of Eatonton, Eli Hudson and Walker Hudson , both of Sparta; great niece, Miss Hunter Copelan of Eatonton; and an aunt, Claudia Roberson of Doraville.
Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8 at Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Alan McCoy officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family request expressions of sympathy to the First Baptist Church of Sparta or to John Hancock Academy.
John Knight
John Knight, 71, of Madison died November 30, 2004 at his home on Knight Road. He was born July 20, 1933 and spent most of his life in Morgan County. He served in the United States Marines from 1953 to 1957. Mr. Knight was a beloved, self-employed plumber. Brownwood Baptist Church was his church home.
He was a faithful member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. One of his loves was the Madison Masonic Lodge # 376 where he had served as the Most Worshipful Master and he was serving as an officer of his lodge at the time of his death. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Carrie Patton Knight; three children, Dale and Rita Knight, Sheryl and Tommy Peters, and Angela and Tommy Bone; grandchildren, Amanda and Abby Knight, Emily and Billy Peters, and Jonathan, Garrett and Lauren Bone; one brother, Marlin Knight of Rutledge; four sisters, Lillian Hensley of Clarksville, Allene Glass of Tucker, Caroline Patrick of Eatonton and Judy Morris of Phoenix City, Ala.
Funeral service was held Friday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. at Brownwood Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Rogers officiating. Interment
followed with Masonic Rites at the Brownwood Cemetery. Mr. Knight was such a vibrant part of Morgan County and he will be sorely missed.
A.E. Carter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
David Escue
David E. Escue, 59, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004 at his home in Rutledge. He was of the Baptist faith and was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, serving in the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Edward Patton. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Escue of Rutledge; daughters Melisa Polzin of Rutledge, and Paula Escue of Hixson; son, Wayne Escue of Hixson; stepsons Chris and Robby Barnett of Atlanta; five grandchildren; and his parents, Pauline and Ray Tooley of Kentucky. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26 in the chapel of Hooper-Reed Funeral Home, Whitwell, Tenn. Burial was in White Cemetery.
Johnny James Bolden
Johnny James Bolden, 55, died December 6, 2004 at Newton General Hospital in Covington.
He was born June 27, 1949 to Thelma Mack Bolden and the late John Henry Bolden Jr. He was the grandson of the late Ale and Ophelia Booker Mack of Bostwick and the late John Henry Sr. and Etta Bolden of Cleveland, Ohio.
He is survived by his mother, Thelma Mack Bolden; three brothers, Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford (Minnie) Bolden of Rutledge and Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin (Ruby) Bolden of Covington; four aunts, Dorothy Mack of Bostwick, Bobbie Davis of Monroe and Pearl and Rose Bolden of Cleveland, Ohio.
Funeral service was held Sunday, December 12 at 3 p.m. in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Bostwick with the Rev. G. C. Brown Sr. and Evangelist Ann Ballard officiating. Interment
was in Flat Rock Cemetery.
His nephews and friends served as pallbearers, and his nieces and friends served as flower bearers.
Mapp-Gilmore Pyramid Funeral Services, LLC was in charge of arrangements.
Virginia Williams
Virginia Shouse Williams, "Mimi", 89, of 45 Sylvan Terrace, Tallapoosa, died September 20, 2004.
Mrs. Williams was born March 9, 1915, in Madison, to the late William Allen and Lillian Chapman Shouse.
She graduated from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville. She was vaithful member of the Tallapoosa First Baptist Church where she served as Sunday school teacher and later a member of the Fidelis Sunday school class. Mrs. Williams was a school teacher for 33 years and Teacher of the Year. She served the community as a member of the Governor’s Project Committee, the Garden Club, the Singalongs and the Sewing Club.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years when he died in 2000, D. M. Williams Jr.; an infant daughter and three brothers, William Shouse, Allen Shouse and John R. Shouse.
Mrs. Williams is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Tim Cole of Tallapoosa; sons and daughter-in-law, Donny and Debbie Williams of Carrolton and Jerry Williams of Tallapoosa; grandchildren, Tim and Laura Cole of Tallapoosa, Amy and Bob Steiner of East Hampton, N.Y., Will Cole, Tyler Williams and Jacob Williams, all of Tallapoosa and Meredith Williams and Darin Williams, both of Carrolton; great-grandson, Tucker Cole of Tallapoosa; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Ella and Luther Beam of Bowdon and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held September 23 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Miller Funeral Home with Dr. Robert C. Hines and Dr. Larry Yarborough officiating. Music was provided by Carol Rowell and Dianne Gray. Pallbearers were Phil Campbell, Charles Hildebrand Jr., Ray Hitchcock, Paul Dunn, Lynn Pope and Gary Gray. Honorary pallbearers were Sam Farmer, C. W. Hart, Fidelis Class and the Singalongs. Interment
was in Hollywood Cemetery.
Those desiring to do so may make donations to The Building Fund in care of the Tallapoosa First Baptist Church, 11 W. Lyon Street, Tallapoosa, GA 30176 or any charity of you choice that benefits children.
Wayne Augustus Hebert
Wayne Augustus Hebert (Big Wayne), 28, of Buckhead, died November 24, 2004. He was born June 6, 1976 in Keene, NH He attended Morgan County High School and studied culinary arts at the Johnson & Wales University.
Hebert worked in several of the area restaurants including Waffle House, Hugs, Marlowe’s Café, The Horse and Hound and Magnolia House.
Known affectionately as "Big Wayne" he continually gave of himself and helped others. After an accident four years ago, which left him disabled, he refused to let his health stop him from living each day fully and sharing his love, laughter and faith.
He is survived by his parents, Gordon and Lou Ann Hebert of Buckhead; a sister, Stephanie Hebert of Buckhead; and a niece, Julienne Hebert of Buckhead; a great-grandmother, Jeanette Holmes of Plymouth, MA., grandparents, Glenn and Jean Whitney of Ocala, Fla., and Cynthia Hodsdon of Arlington, Wash., aunts and uncles, Russell and Myra Hebert of Las Vegas, Nev., Glenn and Vicki Whitney of the Philippines, Kent and Shelia Barker of Aurora, Col., Olivia Herrell of Ojai, Calif, Don and Cheryl Ordes of Casper, Wyo., and Bill Herrell of Ky., several cousins and good friend Bill Parr.
Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. at the Lake Oconee Baptist Chapel. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the church.
Percy Lee "Duck" Reid
Percy Lee "Duck" Reid, 59, died December 4, 2004. He was born March 3, 1945 in Eatonton to the late Mr. and Mrs. Bennie (Merial Scott) Reid Jr.
He was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church, where he served as an usher and ward captain until his illness.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Beatrice Reid; two daughters, Brenda Lewis and Evonda Garth of Athens; two sons, Anthony Gibbs and Michael Carter of Madison; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; a brother, Harry (Brenda) Reid of Eatonton; and five sisters, Mrs. Mozell Williams of Madison, Cosette (Rufus) Dennis of New Jersey, Louise (Eugene) Mays of Maryland, Gloria R. Reid (Virginia) and Yvonne (Samuel) Gates of Atlanta; four sisters-in-law, Johnny Mae Ivory, Mattie Benford and Vickie Lewis, all of Madison and Barbara Ross of Atlanta; four brothers-in-law, Robert B. Lewis, Freddie Lewis and Percy Lewis, all of Madison and Clarence Lewis of Atlanta, and a dear and close mother-in-law, Mrs. Ada Lewis.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 11 at Smyrna Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Pattman officiating. Interment
was in Indian Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flower ladies were Betty Clark, Minnie Williams, Beverly Green, Vickie Lewis, Wilma Lewis, Lucy Harris and Helen Fitch
Pallbearers were Melvin Wade, Robert B Lewis, Michael Lumpkin, Johnny R. Kilpatrick, J. D. Sanders and Earl Farley. Honorary pallbearers were DOT co-workers and honorary flower ladies were Buckhead Star Masonic Ladies and Pearl High friends.
Mapp-Gilmore Pyramid Funeral Services, LLC was in charge of arrangements.
Hurshel Lee Norris, 79, died December 16, 2004.
A native of Walton County, he was a son of the late Georgia Mae Brown and Ernest Eugene Norris.
He was retired from Georgia Power and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church and the Senior Adult Men’s Class.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 18, at Green Acres Baptist Church. Revs. Tim Vaughn and Fred Rowell officiated. Interment
was in Gibbs Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, Bostwick.
Survivors include his wife, Rachel Norris; son, Van Norris of Dawsonville; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Danny Teasley of Jefferson, Kathy and David Barrett of Gainesville, Lori and Derek Daniel of Bogart; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Roy Morris of Madison, brother and sister-in-law, Hugh and Sarah Norris of Atlanta; grandchildren, DeAnna and Andy Hill, Christina and Ken Bouknecht, David Barrett Jr., Tim Daniel, Lindsey Daniel, and Stephanie Lynn Norris; and three great-grandchildren.
Flowers are optional. Memorial may be made to Green Acres Baptist Church Building Fund. Lord and Stephens, East, was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. A. T. (Louise) Bray
Mrs. A. T. (Louise) Bray, 87, of Madison died Wednesday, December 15, 2004 in Newton County Hospital. She was born August 17, 1917 in Greene County to the late Albert H. Booth and the late Loniebelle Phelps Booth.
Mrs. Bray was an office manager for W. C. McGeary Sr.’s private hospital for approximately 15 years. She retired as director of Morgan County Department of Family and Children Services following 20 years of service. She was a member of the Eastern Star for 50 years.
Graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 17, at Oconee Hills Cemetery with Dr. Jim Ross officiating.
She is survived by her husband, A. T. Bray of Madison; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. W. B. Saye and Krista Saye of Marietta; a sister and brother-in-law, Beatrice Hanson and O. T. (Buddy) Hanson of Madison; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers those who wish may make donations in her memory to Madison Baptist Church.
Simmons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Betty M. Barker
Betty M. Barker, 75, of Morganton died Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at Blue Ridge Health Care in Blue Ridge. She was a homemaker.
She was born June 9, 1929 in Montgomery, Ala., to the late William Curtis Main and the late Eula Sessions Main.
Graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 23 at Rutledge City Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, James Emory Barker, a son and daughter-in-law, James and Kim Barker of Lawrenceville and two granddaughters, Anna Barker and Caroline Barker, both of Lawrenceville.
Simmons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. var2Fp>
Terrie Lynn Hamrick Clark
Terrie Lynn Hamrick Clark, 47, of Buckhead died December 20, 2004 at Morgan Memorial Hospital. She was a housewife.
She was born May 7, 1957 in Dade County, Fla., the daughter of the late Charles Franklin Gibson and Mary Ann Carter Gibson.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 24, at Simmons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Butch Lee officiating. Interment
was in Madison Memorial Park.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Clark of Buckhead, mother, Mary Ann Carter Gibson of Apopka, Fla., two sons, Corry Hamrick of Buckhead and Wilson Hamrick of Eatonton, two step-daughters, Tina Clark of Summerville, S.C. and Patricia Clark of Summerville, S.C., four brothers, Charles F. Gibson Jr. of Ocala, Fla., William Brett Henry and Wade Carter Henry, both of Summerville, S.C. and Robert Royce Henry of Orlando, Fla., and four grandsons
Simmons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mary Duncan Olmstead
Mary Duncan Olmstead of Washington died Monday, December 27, 2004. She was a homemaker and former member of the Washington Garden Club and an avid bridge player.
She was a member of the Washington Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her husband, David; daughter and son-in-law, Betsy and Scott Darden of Charlotte, N.C.; sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Jill Olmstead of Charlotte, N.C. and John and Kelly Olmstead of Columbus, Ohio; brothers, Bill Duncan of Greenwich, Conn., and John Duncan of Ivoryton, Conn; grandchildren, Will, Chandler and Caroline Darden, Jack and Ben Olmstead and Lauren and Camille Olmstead.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 30 at 3 p.m. in the Washington Presbyterian Church. Interment
will follow in Resthaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Washington Presbyterian Church or The American Diabetes Association.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington is in charge of arrangements.
Jesse Kenyon West
Jesse Kenyon West, 95, of Blairsville, formerly of Warner Robins and Madison, passed away December 26, 2004 in Blairsville.
He was born February 27, 1909 in Shingler, Worth County, to Elizabeth Varner West and Kenyon Callaway West. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Bennett West, two grandchildren and a daughter-in-law.
He graduated from the University of Georgia, College of Agriculture in 1931 and worked with the US Department of Agriculture as a County Extension Agent. Most of his career was in Morgan County where he was active in church and community activities. He enjoyed working with farmers and youth through the 4-H Club. He is especially remembered for his yearly trips with 4-H Club members to the state and county fairs to show livestock and trips to summer camp. Mr. West was a long time and avid member of the University of Georgia Bulldog Club and he and Mrs. West enjoyed attending football as well as basketball games at the University of Georgia. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Union County.
He is survived by his children, Ann W. Atkinson and husband Robert of Young Harris, Patricia D. Krick and husband Charles of Blairsville, Barbara W. Bone and husband Bob of Young Harris, and Jesse K. West Jr. of Jacksonville, Ala. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of his life was held at the First United Methodist Church of Union County on December 29, Rev. Bob Bone officiating. Interment
was at Old Union Cemetery in Young Harris.
Remembrances may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Union County, Blairsville, or to your favorite charity.
James McDonald Williamson
James McDonald Williamson age 78 of Bristol, TN formally of Harriman , died Wednesday December 22, 2004, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie Lee & Ona Lee Williamson, brothers, Clyde T & C.M. "Bill" Williamson, and his sister Hazel Lee Williamson Lewis.
He served for 31 years as a music educator having taught band in the Harriman City School system for 20 years. He was a member and longtime choir director of Harriman United Methodist Church. He was a member of Harriman Lions Club, past President of Harriman Teachers Association, past secretary of East Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Association, band director emeritus of the Babahatchie Community Band. A member of Phi Beta Mu. He served in the US Navy during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Etta Jane Williamson of Bristol; sons and daughters-in-law, James E. and Tammie Williamson of Nashville, Zachary Lee and Mary Williamson of Kingston, and a son, Wiley Kenneth Williamson of Bristol and nine grandchildren.
Funeral service was held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 26 at Harriman United Methodist Church with Rev Richard Tallent officiating.
Ralph Joseph Lancaster
Ralph Joseph Lancaster, 63, of Madison died Sunday, January 2, 2005. He was born in Akron, Ohio and was the son of the late Hubert O. Lancaster and the late Margaret Garvey Lancaster.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Lancaster of Madison, and a son and daughter-in-law, Joey and Stacey Lancaster of McDonough; two brothers, Wayne Keyser and Eddie Hauk of Rutherfordton, N.C.; a sister, Cynthia Johnson of Akron, Ohio, and a brother-in-law, David Whitlock and several nieces.
Mr. Lancaster has resided in Madison for the past 44 years and was a member of Apalachee Baptist Church.
Pallbearers were Matt Dunn, Marc Fortson, Shane Seabolt, Josh Whetzel, Harold Whitlock and Dick Whitlock.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 4, at Sandy Creek Baptist Church with Rev. John McMillian officiating. Interment
was in Sandy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
E. Carter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
James H. "Pete" Kirby
James H. "Pete" Kirby of Madison died Friday, December 31, 2004 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens. He was born February 16, 1935 in LaGrange, to the late Edd B. Kirby and the late Lois Parker Kirby.
He was an active member of Madison Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday school director and various committees and a long time member of the adult choir. He believed in giving back to the community and was a long time member of the Lions Club, serving as president, several terms on the board of directors, and various offices. He was an Eagle Scout and served as scoutmaster for a number of years.
He was an inactive member of Gideons International and the Masonic Lodge. He was a long time member of the Georgia Educational Plant Food Society and served two terms on their board of directors.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Kirby, and three children, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Kirby of Andover, Minn., Russell Kirby of Athens, and Mr. and Mrs. Keith E. Kirby of Helena, Ala., and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 3, at Madison Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Jim Ross officiating. Interment
was at 4 p.m. at Shadow Lawn Cemetery in LaGrange.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Madison Baptist Church, Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions.
E. Carter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ann Blackwell Bird
Ann Blackwell Bird, 71, of Snellville, died January 1, 2005 after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Bird, and her parents, John F. and Ruth Thomas Blackwell.
Mrs. Bird was born in Morgan County on December 18, 1933, and graduated from Madison High School.
She is survived by her children, daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Frank Woods of Tucker; her sons and daughters-in-law, Ben and Sheri Bird of Lilburn, Thomas and Jan Bird of Snellville, John and Sue Bird of Loganville, and son, Michael Bird of Snellville; sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Dixon Hays of Covington, brother and sister-in-law, John F. (Jack) and Julia Blackwell of Newborn; sister-in-law, Kathryn Bird of Snellville; grandchildren, Bryan Hunt, Savina Hooper, Frankie Woods, Cassie Bird, Leigh Bird, Traci Bird, Adam Bird, had Bird, Zachery Bird Katie Bird; 10 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 4, at 11 a.m. at Wages Snellville Chapel with Dr. Phil Schroeder officiating. Interment
was in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Newborn.
Flowers will be accepted or make donations to a charity of your choice in memory of Ann Blackwell Bird.
Sarah Moorhead Thompson
Sarah Thompson, age 83, of Americus died Monday morning, January 3, 2005 at her residence after a long siege of Alzheimer’s.
She is survived by her husband, Dr. Frederick Haller Thompson of Americus; one daughter, Judy Thompson of Rome, and a step-daughter and son-in-law, Frederica and Neal Wellons of Hampton; one brother, Robert Moorhead of Buckhead; and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Green Thumb Garden Club. She was the treasurer of the DAR for many years. She graduated from the University of Tennessee and received her Masters Degree in Bacteriology from Ohio State University.
A native of Morgan County, Mrs. Thompson was born May 8, 1921 the daughter of the late Benjamin Alexander Moorhead and Catherine Jones Moorhead.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 5 from the chapel of Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jim McIlrath officiating.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Americus and Sumter County, P. O. Box 1434, Americus, GA 31709
Greg Hancock Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Jimmy L. Thompson
Jimmy L. Thompson, 65, of LaFayette, died in Memorial Hospital Wednesday, December 29, 2004.
He attended Piedmont College in Demorest, served in the United States Army and officiated at high school football for 20 years. He was the former owner of the Dari Dip and the Plantation Restaurants.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Irby H. and Velma Holtzclaw Thompson, and his stepmother, Sarah Thompson.
Survivors include his wife, Beth Thompson of LaFayette, daughters, Carole Lynn Reynolds of Ringgold, Anna Christine Kevan of Satsuma, Alabama; son, Howard Scott Thompson of Dalton; a sister, Claudia Giddens of Immokalee, Florida, a brother, Howard Thompson of Madison, four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 31, in Wallis Memorial Chapel, conducted by Rev. R. V. Wells. Interment
was in LaFayette Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Greg Summerall, Curtis Nuckolls, Butch King, John Giddens, Ronnie McClurg and Kota Suttles. Honorary pallbearers were Doug Shumate, Lenny Kendle, Bernie Sorenson, Casey Rhudy and the Dalton High School Coaching staff.
Emily "Jackie" Rowland
Emily "Jackie" Rowland died January 8, 2005.
A resident of Watkinsville for 45 years, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Lillian Pace Malcom. She was preceded in death by Hugh D. Rowland and was a member of Watkinsville First United Methodist Church.
Graveside services were held Monday, January 10, at 3 p.m. at Bostwick Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitts officiated.
She is survived by five children, Elane R. Hoppe of Watkinsville, Malcolm H. Rowland of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Marvin and Janet Rowland of Watkinsville, Jack and Sandy Rowland of Colbert and Monica and Phil Burroughs of North Palm Beach, Fla.; a sister, Dorothy Thomas of Greenwood, S.C.; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 1640 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30606.
Fannie Louise Twilley Dickens
Fannie Louise Twilley Dickens, 61, of Madison, formerly of Union Point, died Thursday, January 6, 2005 at Athens Regional Medical Center. A native of Greene County she was born September 4, 1943 to the late Willie Greene Connell and Norma Twilley North.
She was a graduate of Greensboro High School and worked for Chipman Union in the sock factory. She left there to stay at home with her daughter, Jan. She later worked for Vend Incorporated where she was a hostess, Budget Inn in Madison at the front desk and did clerical work for the Morgan County Citizen. Cooking was her favorite hobby and she loved feeding everybody.
She is survived by her daughter, Janice D. Dingler and her husband Ricky of Union Point; a dear friend, Donald Darr of Madison; two sisters, Sarah Tapley and June Marie Connell both of Macon; an aunt, Mary Ray of Greensboro; two grandchildren, Brandi Dingler Morgan and husband Mac of Winston Salem, N.C. and Christopher Dingler of Union Point; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jimmy Silvey and Fannie Marcus Silvey and great grandparents, Ellis Marcus and Florie Harvey Marcus.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, January 8, at 11 a.m. at Greensboro City Cemetery with Rev. Leonard Ezell officiating. The family requests that any memorials be made to your favorite charity.
McCommons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Willie Belle Williams Adams
Graveside services for Mrs. Willie Belle Williams Adams were held Wednesday, May 4, at 11 a.m. in Southview Cemetery with Elder Mike Newman officiating.
Mrs. Adams, who until recent years, resided at 205 West Thomas Street in Thomaston, died at the age of 94 on Sunday, May 1, 2005, sleeping peacefully.
Mrs. Adams was born March 23, 1911 in Cook County, Georgia, moving to Upson County at the age of three. She was the daughter of the late Mrs. Ella DeVane Williams and the late Mr. John Ansel Williams. On December 22, 1932 she married James W. Adams (deceased) and they were happily married for 61 years. After they married they joined Grace Primitive Baptist Church and remained members until death.
A graduate of Crest School and a member of the Ladies Circle and Sewing Club of Grace Primitive Baptist Church, she was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Adams, known fondly as Aunt Belle by her many nieces and nephews, loved people, flowers and cooking. Nothing pleased her more than visits by friends and family, and she was always ready for her visitors with a warm smile and a slice of her famous sour cream pound cake or some other tasty treat.
Known as an avid gardener, her yard was filled with color throughout the year, especially in spring. In fact, there was a time when the florists of Thomaston called on Mrs. Adams for backup flowers when they ran low. She was famous for her pound cakes, baking them for occasions ranging from birthdays to funerals to church-gatherings.
She and her husband, J. W., were known as a good team. His wry sense of humor and dry wit delighted his wife throughout their marriage, and they enjoyed life together.
She remained active until the very last years of her life, and one of the family’s favorite memories is of Aunt Belle kicking her heels up at the age of 90 with her nephew Ansley during CuzzFest.
Mrs. Adams was predeceased in death by her brothers, and sisters, Charles Williams and Lucille Daniel of Thomaston; Johnny Mack Williams of Savannah and Charleston; Irma L. Sharpley of Savannah; and Alverna Jordan of Conyers.
Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Barbara DeVane Pearson and son-in-law Brooks Pearson of Madison; a granddaughter, Mrs. Mollye (Jim) Rand of Roswell; a brother, Millard N. (Barbara) Williams of Darien; and several nieces and nephews.
Mary Alice Brewer
Mary Alice Brewer, 91, of Buckhead, died Monday, May 23, 2005 in Riverside Healthcare. The daughter of the late John H. and Mattie Lee Johnson Moore, she was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Madison.
Mrs. Brewer lived in Buckhead for 61 years and owned her own grocery store where she baked cakes for the public over 45 years. Affectionately known as the cake lady she enjoyed gardening vegetables as well as flowers and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Gordon Brewer Sr.
Surviving Mrs. Brewer are her daughter and son-in-law, Beatrice and Jack Stanley of Covington; sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Gordon Jr. and Jeanette Brewer of Godfrey, Bobby and Emily Brewer of Madison, sisters, Eloise Kitchens of Milledgeville, Ruth Grant of Smyrna; sister-in-law, Frances Brewer of Buckhead; brothers-in-law, Ralph Brewer of Madison, Clenton Brewer of Columbia, S.C., 10 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 25 at 11 a.m. at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Thomas Duff officiating. Interment
was in Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery.
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
