Obituaries

Dec 23, 2010

William Davis "Bill" Turner, age 71, of Griffin, GA, died Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Spalding Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 24, 1939 in Jackson, GA son of the late Wiley Davis and Geraldine Thompson Turner. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and enjoyed gardening and mechanicing. Mr. Bill Turner is survived by his wife,...

Dec 18, 2010

John Neil Porter, of Jackson, GA, died Saturday, December 18, 2010 at his residence. He was born on July 28, 1930 in Auraria, GA to Clayton and Kathleen Woodward Porter. He was a carpenter and built and remodeled numerous houses and buildings in the surrounding counties. He enjoyed gardening and landscaping and numerous home projects. Mr. Porter is survived...

Dec 15, 2010

Exie Jewell Turner, age 81, of Milner, GA died Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at her residence. She was born December 6, 1929 in Forsyth, GA daughter of the late William Miles and Kittie Lizzie Dumas English. She loved her family very much and enjoyed sewing, shopping, gardening and cooking. Mrs. Turner is survived by 4 daughters and son-in-law, Jean...

Dec 13, 2010

James A. Locklear passed away December 13, 2010 at his residence. He was a Retired Metal and Glass Installer with Commercial Glass and Mirror. Mr. Locklear was a Veteran, having served for 5 years in the U.S. Army Air Corps, from 1953 until 1958. He served one year in Korea, and one year in Europe. He was a faithful...

Dec 12, 2010

Mrs. Mary Lane Carr, of Jackson, GA, died Sunday, December 12, 2010. She was born March 30, 1924 in Macon, GA to the late Hugh and Mary Lane Mallet. Mary loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and traveling with her husband and family. She was a member of the Jackson United Methodist Church, Emanuel Sunday School Class, 50+ Club,...

Dec 11, 2010

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Dec 9, 2010

Mrs. Colleen Mann, age 81, of Milner passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2010 in a Lamar County Healthcare Facility. Ms. Mann was born in Spalding County to the late Mr. Purvis Fain Mann and the late Mrs. Ruby Garr Mann, and was a lifelong resident of Lamar County. She attended the High Shoals Primitive Baptist Church. Ms. Mann...

Dec 8, 2010

James Lawrence (Skeeter) Biles, of Jackson, GA, died Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at the age of 78 years. He was born December 26, 1931 in Jackson, GA son of the late Charles Bartow and Mary Lou Stewart Biles. He worked for Atlanta Baking Company as a route salesman for over 25 years. He owned and operated Sunbeam Bread Store...

Dec 6, 2010

Mr. Danny Lee Rutledge, 68, of Jackson, GA, died Monday, December 6, 2010 at his residence. He was born on January 22, 1942 in Stone Mountain, GA son of the late Grover and Dorothy Hurndon Rutledge. He loved his family very much and enjoyed NASCAR, eagles, watching TV, and playing cards with his family. Mr. Danny Lee Rutledge is...

Dec 6, 2010

Mr. John Lonzo Torbush, age 77, of Yatesville passed away on Monday, December 6, 2010 in an Upson County Healthcare Facility. He was born to the late Mr. Clifford Torbush and the late Mrs. Eta May Torbush, and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Joyce Baldwin. He was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church. Mr....

Dec 4, 2010

Mr. Michael David (Mike) Montgomery, age 47, of Griffin, GA, died Saturday, December 4, 2010 at his residence. He was born September 17, 1963 in Thomaston. Mike was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. He was the retired Chief of Police for Jonesboro, GA, worked for the City of Jackson, Henry Co. Sherrif's Office and City of Zebulon. He...

Dec 4, 2010

Mrs. Azlee Campbell, age 91, of Jackson, GA, died Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Henry Medical Center. She was born on October 22, 1919 in Atlanta, GA daughter of the late Fred Samuel and Mary Magdaline McDaniel Hicks. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren, with her heart of gold. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, gardening, and loved going to...

Dec 2, 2010

Mrs. Everlena Kelly Long, age 71, of Barnesville passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Lamar County. She was born to the late Mr. Isaac Daniel Kelly and to the late Mrs. Mary Lou Waller Kelly. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Mr. Leroy Kelly, and by...

Nov 21, 2010

Mrs. Roberta Jean Trowbridge Garman, age 65, of Jackson, died Sunday, November 21, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Garman was born April 25, 1945 in Belmond, IA daughter of the late Wilbur and Leola Barkema Trowbridge. She loved life, enjoyed fishing, going to her grandchildren's sporting events, and was very proud of the 2007 Little League World Series Championship...

Nov 21, 2010

Mrs. Shirley Barbara Schnecker of Barnesville, age 83, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2010, in a Riverdale Healthcare facility. Mrs. Schnecker was born in Key West, Fl to the late Mr. Freemont Curry and the late Mrs. Nina Kemp Curry. She made her home in Barnesville for a number of years. Mrs. Schnecker was a homemaker and a...

Nov 18, 2010

Georgia Mae Bryan, of Jackson, GA, died Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Monroe County Hospital. She was born on August 3, 1935 in McRae, GA daughter of the late Talmadge Dewitt Towns and Lola Bowen Dean. Mrs. Bryan was a member of High Falls First Baptist Church. She loved camping in the North Georgia mountains. She was a loving...

Nov 17, 2010

Mr. Henry Albert Kendrick, age 75, of Barnesville passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 in a Upson County Healthcare Facility. He was born to the late Mr. Henry Wesley Kendrick and the late Mrs. Fannie Mae Dawson Kendrick. He was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church. Mr. Kendrick was a Veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy....

Nov 16, 2010

Mr. Claude Edward Reese, age 89, of Jackson, GA died Tuesday, November 16, 2010 in Jackson. He was born December 11, 1920 in Warren County, GA son of the late Eddie Lane and Dovie Mae Norris Reese. He enjoyed working at Piggly Wiggly for the past 20 plus years, yard work, and working on mowers and small engines. He...

Nov 13, 2010

Mrs. Diane Louise Hunter, age 63, of Jackson, GA, died Saturday, November 13, 2010. She was born on December 20, 1946 in Brighton, MA to Manuel and Louise Pepe Cabral. She was a member of St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church in Jackson. She was retired from Delta Airlines and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother to...

Nov 13, 2010

Mr. Leon Jefferson Manry, age 85, of Barnesville passed away Saturday, November 13, 2010 in an Upson County Healthcare Facility. Mr. Manry was a life long resident of Lamar County. He was the son of the late Mr. Roy Rufus Manry and the late Mrs. Lilly Mae Fleming Manry. Mr. Manry was a graduate of Draughton Business College in...