Obituaries

Jul 15, 2012

Frank Edward Coffey, age 74, of Jackson, GA, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Sacred Journey Hospice in McDonough. He was born March 21, 1938 in Atlanta, GA to the late George Wesley and Ethel Wheeler Coffey. Frank is survived by his wife, Shirley Owens Coffey, of Jackson; sons and daughter-in-law, Terry Coffey, David and Joyce Coffey, and...

Jul 14, 2012

Frances Louise Ortagus Konkle, of Gainesville, GA, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 in Gainsville. She was born December 20, 1942 in Miami, FL to the late William and Laura Elizabeth Sweeting Ortagus. Frances is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Bobby Myers, of Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Buddy and Angie Thompson, of Locust Grove; grandchildren, Tyler...

Jul 13, 2012

Thomas Edward "Tom" Phillips, of Forsyth, GA, died Friday, July 13, 2012 at Monroe County Hospital. He was born July 25, 1930 in Cottonwood, AL to the late Foy and Linda Danford Phillips, Sr. Tom is survived by his wife, Ethel Ruby Jane Bellew Phillips, of Forsyth, GA; children, Nicole Nappo, Shelli Robertson, Cynthia Phillips-Williams, Kimberly Sasso, Richard Walker,...

Jul 11, 2012

Mrs. Anne Willis Martin, age 71, of Barnesville passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 in an Upson County Healthcare Facility. A native of Forsyth, Mrs. Martin, along with her husband, Mr. Walter George Martin, were the former owners of Haisten-Martin Funeral Home in Barnesville.

Survivors include: Her Husband - Mr. Walter George Martin of Barnesville...

Jul 11, 2012

Bessie Lee Waller Harwell, age 76, of Jackson, GA, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012. She was born May 19, 1936 in Conyers, GA to the late Otera Waller. She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Harwell, and a daughter, Pearl Harwell. Mrs. Harwell is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Frances and Ubie Myers, of Woodruff,...

Jul 10, 2012

Mr. James Franklin "Frank" Goolsby, age 70, of Yatesville passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in a Henry County Healthcare Facility. A native of Ellijay, Mr. Goolsby was the son of the late General Charleston Goolsby and the late Mrs. Lillie Elvira Wilcoxon Goolsby. Mr. Goolsby was a Truck Driver with Waller Transport. He loved gardening, antique cars, and...

Jul 7, 2012

Sadie Johnnie Dupree, of Jackson, GA, died Saturday, July 7, 2012. She was born May 10, 1931 in Powder Springs, GA to the late Earnest and Gertrude Ingram. Sadie enjoyed camping, vacationing (went to 49 states), bowling, getting her hair fixed, outdoors, gardening, and loved spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her...

Jul 5, 2012

Mr. Herman Riley Coffey, age 89, of Barnesville passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 in a Spalding County Healthcare Facility. A native of Ellijay, he was the son of the late Mr. Clyde Coffey and the late Mrs. Emma Chadwick Coffey, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Emma Louise Poteet Coffey. He was a Master...

Jul 5, 2012

Bessie Lou Wise, of Jackson, GA, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012. She was born August 23, 1922 in Rhine, GA to the late John W. and Bertha Dunn Cummings. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, member of the Senior Women's Sunday School Class, enjoyed gardening, church, traveling, and loved spending time with her family and...

Jul 4, 2012

William Ronald Carter, of Jackson, GA, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012. He was born June 25, 1955 in Atlanta, GA to the late William Theo and Annie Opal Graves Carter. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with his family. William is survived by 2 daughters, Vikki Carter, of Senoia, Michelle Pruitt, of Jackson; son, Justin Carter, of...

Jun 27, 2012

Mr. James Harold Tillery, age 61, of Milner passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012 in an Upson County Healthcare Facility. A native of Lamar County, he was the son of the late Mr. James Robert Tillery and the late Mrs. Rosa Lee Ross Tillery. Mr. Tillery Retired from Ford Motor Company.

Survivors include: His Wife...

Jun 24, 2012

Lloyd Conway Mulling, of Jackson, GA, died Sunday, June 24, 2012. He was born July 11, 1927 in Savannah, GA to the late George Talmedge and Myra Minton Mulling. He was a member of First Baptist of High Falls, former deacon, member of the Sun Shine Sunday School Class, enjoyed fishing, church, reading his Bible, gospel music, and loved...

Jun 23, 2012

Tamara Sabra Pickett Lieb, of Jackson, GA, died Saturday, June 23, 2012. She was born September 26, 1961 in Atlanta, GA to the late William Arthur Pickett and Shelley Ann Dobson Barron, who survives. She attended First Baptist Church of Hampton, GA, had a heart of gold and loved to give to others, enjoyed flowers, cooking, shopping, reading, talking...

Jun 22, 2012

Betty Jane Waters, of Jackson, GA, died Friday, June 22, 2012 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin. She was born March 12, 1939 in Kellysville, WV to Frank William and Rebecca Helyton Whitlow. Betty enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, dancing, cards. and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Waters is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy...

Jun 20, 2012

Mr. Edward L. Price, age 92, of Barnesville went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2012 at his daughter's home. He was a Professional Photographer and served in the Army during World War II. He enjoyed working with his hands and could fix it or build it. He delighted in having family around him and they loved...

Jun 18, 2012

Mr. William Henry Brown Jr., age 72, of Barnesville passed away on Monday, June 18, 2012 at a local hospital. Mr. Brown was born January 28, 1940 in Thomaston, GA to the late William Henry Brown, Sr. and Miriam Weathers Brown. He worked in sales for Jackson products.

Mr. Brown is survived by his wife:...

Jun 17, 2012

Mr. Michael Noel Sutton, age 60, of Milner passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2012 at a Spalding County Healthcare facility. Mr. Sutton was born in Barnesville to the late Olin Sutton and the late Mrs. Dorothy Lee Dilbeck Sutton. He was a United States Veteran having served in the Marine Corps.

Survivors include his...

Jun 16, 2012

Mr. Ralph Kingsley, age 91, of Barnesville went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2012. He was a faithful member of the Barnesville Presbyterian Church. He was a retired Lieutenant Commander in the Navy. He enlisted during WWII and graduated from flight school where he earned his coveted aviator's wings. Mr. Kingsley served for over twenty one...

Jun 14, 2012

Ryan Hanson Awtry, of Milner, Ga, died Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Phoebe Putney hospital in Albany, GA. He was born February 7, 1976 to David Warren Awtry and Gayle Crawley Awtry. He attended Rock Springs Church and enjoyed playing tennis, basketball, golf, cooking, singing karaoke, swimming, playing video games with his children, and spending time with his family...

Jun 12, 2012

Mrs. Bernice Lee Godwin Sheffield, age 86, of Barnesville passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at her residence. Daughter of the late Mr. James Godwin and the late Mrs. Lillie May "Big Mamma" McElroy Godwin, she was also preceded in death by a son, James "Jimmy" Sheffield. She was born in Cleburne County, Alabama, but had lived in Barnesville...