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Vera Ward

Vera Ward

Jun 15, 2011

Vera Luna Ward, of Forsyth, GA, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Herritage Health Care of Forsyth. She was born October 26, 1928 in Wardell, MO to the late Ollie Howard and Dora Edna Watts Barron. She enjoyed gardening, outdoors, and loved spending time with her family. Miss Vera is survived by her husband, John Louis Ward, of Forsyth;...

William Malpass

William Malpass

Jun 14, 2011

Wiliam Aubrey (Coach Billy) Malpass, of Jackson, GA, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Vitas Hospice. He was born October 22, 1944 in Atlanta, GA to the late William Frank and Annie Mae Bratcher Malpass. He was a member of IBEW Local #613, employed by Allison Smith Company, and coached sports since the age of 19. He enjoyed golf,...

Danny Ray Walker

Danny Ray Walker

Jun 14, 2011

Mr. Danny Ray Walker, of Forsyth, GA, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011. He was born July 27, 1947 in McDonough, GA to the late Clarence and Evelyn Wilkes Walker. He loved people, enjoyed selling produce, gardening and spending time with his family. Danny Ray is survived by his wife, Rita James Walker, of Forsyth; daughter and son-in-law, Dana and...

Alma Forehand

Alma Forehand

Jun 12, 2011

Mrs. Alma Geraldine Weatherly Forehand, age 85, of Barnesville passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011 in a Macon Health Care Facility. Mrs. Forehand was born in Pike County to the late Mr. John Henry Weatherly and to the late Mrs. Bessie Smith Allen Weatherly. She was retired from the William Carter Company and a member of the Kingdom...

Erik Sargent

Erik Sargent

Jun 10, 2011

Mr. Erik James Sargent, age 35, of Milner passed away Friday, June 10, 2011 in Port Charlotte, Florida. A native of Huntington, New York, He was the son of Mr. John B. Sargent and Mrs. Amia Nadler Raines.

Survivors include: His Mother - Amia Nadler of Milner ; His Father - John Bruce Sargent of...

Charles Martin

Charles Martin

Jun 10, 2011

Charles David Martin, of Jenkinsburg, GA, died Friday, June 10, 2011. He was born March 8, 1943 in Douglas County, GA. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He was a retired truck driver from Teamsters and currently worked for Butts County School System. He was preceded in death by his parents, William D. Martin and Geneva...

Imogene Sheppard

Imogene Sheppard

Jun 9, 2011

Mrs. Imogene Fielding Sheppard, of Jackson, GA, died Thursday, June 9, 2011. She was born August 20, 1924 in Buckhead, GA to the late Alva and Pearl Nard Fielding. She was a member of Memorial Light House Baptist Church in Stone Mountain. Mrs. Sheppard is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Don Brooks, of Jackson. She is...

Gretchen Williams

Gretchen Williams

Jun 9, 2011

Mrs. Gretchen Maddox Williams, of Jackson, GA died Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Sacred Journey Hospice. She was born August 4, 1912 in Brewton, GA to the late William Dessie and Emmie Mimbs Maddox. She was the oldest member of Jackson United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and loved spending time with her family and friends. Miss Gretchen...

Doris Davis

Doris Davis

Jun 8, 2011

Mrs. Doris Imogene Brown Davis, age 86, of Barnesville passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 in a Spalding County Healthcare Facility. A native of Carroll County, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Robert Lee Brown and the late Mrs. Eula Ann Elizabeth Young Brown, and was also preceded in death by her husband, the late Mr....

Steve Biddle

Steve Biddle

Jun 8, 2011

Mr. Steve Ray (Big'un) Biddle, of Jackson, GA, died Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at his home. He was born March 7, 1957 in Flint, MI to Clyde A. and Roberta Fox Biddle. He was a fiber optic engineer and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Loyal Order of Moose. He enjoyed his job, cooking, traveling,...

Ruth Dorrough

Ruth Dorrough

Jun 8, 2011

Mrs. Ruth Kirkpatrick Swords-Dorrough, age 87, of Titusville, FL, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehab in FL. She was born April 8, 1924 in Atlanta, GA to the late Harry Leon and Ouida Lurline Dale Kirkpatrick. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Dorrough is survived by three daughters, Louise Brodeur,...

Mary Guffin

Mary Guffin

Jun 5, 2011

Mrs. Mary Lois Guffin, of Stockbridge, GA, died Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Henry Medical Center. She was born June 3, 1948 in Rome, GA to the late Willie and Mattie Hass Cromer. She was an avid doll collector and was known for her early morning phone calls to family and friends. She loved spending time with her family....

Annie Bryant

Annie Bryant

Jun 2, 2011

Annie Pearl (Beige) Hardy Bryant, age 69, of Jackson, GA, died Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Atlanta Medical Center. She was born April 10, 1942 to the late Paul and Louise Thompson Hardy. She was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed outdoor activities, crafts, sewing and loved spending time with her family. Mrs. Beige Bryant is survived by her husband,...

Brownie Washington

Brownie Washington

May 29, 2011

Mrs. Brownie Volesta Vaughn Washington, age 81, of Barnesville passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011 in an Upson County Healthcare Facility. A native of Upson County, she had made her home in Barnesville for most of her life. Mrs. Washington was the daughter of the late Mr. Ernest Drew Vaughn and the late Mrs. Ida Volesta Childs Vaughn. She...

Dustin Darden

Dustin Darden

May 29, 2011

Mr. Dustin Ray Darden, age 25, of Auburndale, Florida, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Darden was born in Griffin, Georgia, but had made his home in Auburndale, Florida for some time. Mr. Darden was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandfather, John W. Smith, and by his Paternal Grandparents, Grover & Flora Darden.

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Ola Geneva Hoogerheyde

Ola Geneva Hoogerheyde

May 28, 2011

Mrs. Ola Geneva Stancil Hoogerheyde, age 79, of Jackson, GA died Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Rockdale Health Care in Conyers. She was born March 8, 1932 in Cumming, GA to the late Eli Vandiver and Nancy Caroline Seabolt Stancil. Geneva retired from K Mart following 30+ years of service. She enjoyed shopping, cooking, flowers and loved her family,...

Julian Hutto

Julian Hutto

May 28, 2011

Mr. Julian Donald Hutto, age 82, of Barnesville passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Hutto was a native and lifelong resident of Lamar County. He was the son of the late Mr. Walter L. Hutto and the late Mrs. Gertrude O. Hutto. Mr. Hutto had been a Loom Fixer at Aldora Mills for 20 years,...

Jeanette Brinkley

Jeanette Brinkley

May 24, 2011

Mrs. Dorothy Jeanette Torbert Brinkley, age 78, of Barnesville passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at her Residence. Mrs. Brinkley was a life long resident of Lamar County, and the Owner of Brinkley's Daycare in Barnesville. Mrs. Brinkley was preceded in death by her husband, the late Mr. Henry William Brinkley, Jr, and her son, the late Mr....

C.W. "Buddy" Cook

C.W. "Buddy" Cook

May 20, 2011

Mr. Charles Warren "Buddy" Cook, III, of Jackson, GA, died Friday, May 20, 2011. He was born August 2, 1946 in Hahira, GA to the late Charles Warren Cook, Jr and Velma Ruth Pharr Cook. Mr Buddy Cook is survived by his wife, Janet Wyman Cook, of Jackson; daughter, Laura Hamilton, of Atlanta; sons, Vince Tumlin, of Monroe, and...

G. Doris Knott

G. Doris Knott

May 18, 2011

Mrs. Glenda Doris Knott, age 64, of Jackson, GA, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Vitas Hospice in Stockbridge. She was born August 16, 1946 in Blue Ridge, GA, daughter of the late Harold and Leslie Hensen Panter. Mrs. Knott was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and enjoyed cross stitching, cooking, sewing, crafts, and loved her family very...

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