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William Carter

William Carter

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...

James Tillery

James Tillery

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...

Lloyd Mulling

Lloyd Mulling

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...

Sabra Lieb

Sabra Lieb

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...

Betty Waters

Betty Waters

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...

Edward Price

Edward Price

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...

William Brown

William Brown

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:...

Michael Sutton

Michael Sutton

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...

Ralph Kingsley

Ralph Kingsley

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...

Ryan Awtry

Ryan Awtry

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...

Bernice Sheffield

Bernice Sheffield

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...

Rose Mcginnis

Rose Mcginnis

Jun 5, 2012

Rose Theresa McGinnis, of Jackson, GA, moved on to her heavenly home Tuesday, June 5, 2012. She was born February 17, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY to Anthony and Josephine Marotta. Rose lived in Dover, New Jersey for many years before moving to Marysville, MI and finally to Jackson. In Michigan, she attended Life of Faith/Cross Current Church where she...

Leslie "Jojo" Johnson

Leslie "Jojo" Johnson

Jun 2, 2012

Leslie (JoJo) Johnson, age 40, of Flovilla, GA, died Saturday, June 2, 2012 at his residence. He was born November 25, 1971 in Griffin. He enjoyed airplanes, traveling, riding the golf cart and 4 wheeler, going to church, meeting people, music, collecting "Match Box" and "Hot Wheels" cars, and loved spending time with his family. He was a member...

Corry White

Corry White

Jun 2, 2012

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Ben Thompson

Ben Thompson

May 24, 2012

William Benjamin (Ben)Thompson, age 75, of Forsyth, GA, died Thursday, May 24, 2012. He was born October 12, 1936 in Jackson, GA to the late Paul and Louise Thompson Hardy. Ben enjoyed motorcycle riding, working, and loved spending time with his family. Ben is survived by his wife, Linda Bryant Thompson, of Forsyth; 2 daughters and son-in-law, Tonia Thompson...

Elise Wilson

Elise Wilson

May 23, 2012

Mrs. Elise Ruth Lingold Wilson, age 84, of Barnesville passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Mrs. Wilson was born in McDuffie County GA. She was retired with the William Carter Company and a member of the Aldora Methodist Church. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Zolly Wilson.

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Frances Cloud

Frances Cloud

May 23, 2012

Mrs. Frances W. Cloud, age 98, formerly of Barnesville, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in the Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville. Born to the late Mr. John Anderson White and the late Mrs. Fanny Leone Smith White, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Cloud, Sr., as well as three sons, James Robert...

Sanford Loy

Sanford Loy

May 21, 2012

Mr. Luther "Sanford" Loy, age 82, of Barnesville passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 in a Barnesville Healthcare Facility. A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, he had lived in Barnesville for most of his life. Son of the late Mr. Luther Moss Loy and the late Mrs. Effie Burchell Loy, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lethia...

Neville Edgar

Neville Edgar

May 15, 2012

Neville LeRoy Edgar, age 68, of Griffin, GA, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012. He was born September 29, 1943 in Mercedes, TX to the late Carlos and Mary Bonneau Edgar. He attended Rock Springs Church, was an avid flintknapper, enjoyed, hunting, reading, outdoors, westerns, eating, and loved spending time with his family. Neville is survived by his wife, Wanda...

George Smith

George Smith

May 11, 2012

George William Wesley Smith, of Jackson, GA, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012. He was born on June 18, 1935 in Atlanta, GA to the late Oscar and Hester Anne Hendley Smith. George served in the US Army. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed boating, camping, fishing, Popeye's fried chicken, tomato gravy, and playing cards. George...

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