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Wilson A. “Buddy” Simpson

Mr. Wilson A. “Buddy” Simpson, 83, of Cordele, formerly of Anderson City, passed away on September 6, 2010 at Crisp Regional Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. Simpson was born on September 13, 1926 in Jeff Davis County. He was the son of the late Joseph Augustus and Lucy Jones Simpson. Mr. Simpson was a retired farmer who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He lived in Worth County for more than 60 years before moving to Cordele in 2006, to live with his nephew Bruce Stevenson and his wife Cindy.
He is survived by his brother, Ira J. Simpson (Patsy), sister, Mylene S. Stevenson, nine nieces and nephews, Cheryl Talton, Bruce Stevenson, Brad Simpson, Lamar Miller, Catherine Ables, Joe Miller, Susan Wiggins, Michael Simpson , Janice Cornish and a number of great nieces & nephews.
In addition to his parents Mr. Simpson was preceded in death by a brother, George Martin Simpson and a sister, Irene S. Miller.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday September 9, 2010 at Banks Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 to 8 at Banks Funeral Home.

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Louise Mauldin Underwood

Mrs. Louise Mauldin Underwood, 99, of Social Circle, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on August 31, 2010.            Mrs. Underwood was born on September 21, 1910 in the Minton (now Anderson City) community of Worth County. She was the daughter of the late James Hamilton and Mittie Lasseter Mauldin; and the youngest of eight siblings. She was a graduate of Georgia State College for Women, (now Georgia College and State University). Mrs. Underwood was a teacher for many years in Worth and Colquitt Counties at Sylvester Elementary and Okapilco Elementary Schools.

          Mrs. Underwood was a lifelong member of Kimball United Methodist Church and was an avid gardener who enjoyed working in her yard until the age of 96.

She is survived by her son, Warren Underwood and his wife Donna of Social Circle; four grandchildren, Jennifer Patil and her husband Raghu of Social Circle, Amanda Underwood of Fayetteville, Victoria Saxon and her husband Austin of Fayetteville and Geoffrey Underwood of Fayetteville; two great-grandchildren, Madeline and Caroline Patil.

Mrs. Underwood was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon B. Underwood on April 18, 1994.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday September 4, 2010 at Kimball United Methodist Church with interment to follow in Kimball Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00 PM until service hour at the church.

For those desiring memorials may be made to the Kimball United Methodist Church Cemetery and Memorial Fund,4010 Highway 33 South, Doerun, GA 31744.

Sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com

Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of arrangements. 

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Hansel W. McDonald

The memorial service of Hansel Weldon (Mac) McDonald, Jr., 52, of 141 Potter Road, Sylvester, GA, who died August 29, 2010, will be conducted Tuesday at 3:00 P.M. at Mathews Funeral Home. Pastor Tommy Powell will officiate. The visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. (one hour before the service) at Mathews Funeral Home.

A native of Worth County, GA, Mac had lived in Worth County for the past three years moving from Atlanta, GA. He was a Registered Nurse working at numerous hospitals including Palmyra Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hansel Weldon McDonald, Sr. Survivors include his mother, Nancy McDonald of Worth County; four sisters, Donna (James) Sapp, Scarlet (Ronnie) Pearson all of Worth County, Beth (Ioan) Bumb of Lee County and Sylvia (Harvey) Cunningham of Baconton, GA; two brothers, Mark McDonald and Jon (Buffy) McDonald all of Worth County; a special friend, Wayne Gerberich of Worth County and a number of nieces and nephews. Mathews Funeral Home

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Sandra F. Thaxton

The funeral service of Sandra Faye Thaxton, 65, of Sylvester, who died Sunday, August 29, 2010 at her residence, was conducted Wednesday, August 31, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at Mathews Funeral Home. Interment followed at Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery. Brother Keith Smith officiated.

 A native of Doerun, GA, Mrs. Thaxton had lived in Sylvester since 2004, moving from Albany. She was a member of Pine Bluff Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, E.G. and Myra Deese. Survivors include her husband of forty years, Bobby Thaxton of Sylvester, two sons, Bobby Thaxton, Jr. and his wife, Tisha, of Leesburg and Scott Thaxton and his wife, Virginia of Albany, two sisters, Peggy Musgrove and her husband, Buddy, of Milledgeville, GA and Monica Bishop and her husband, Earnest, of Jay, TN, three grandchildren, Heather Bruce, Kristen Bruce and Christopher Thaxton all of Lee County, one niece, one nephew and several cousins.

The family received friends Tuesday evening from 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Mathews Funeral Home. The family will be at the residence of Scott and Virginia Thaxton, 104-B Constitution Court, Albany, GA 31721. Mathews Funeral Home

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Willie D. Smith

The funeral services for the late Mr. Willie D. Smith of Sylvester, GA, who departed this life on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Phoebe Worth Medical Center in Sylvester, Georgia will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 1:00 PM at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Sylvester, GA with the Pastor, Rev. Lester Knox, officiating. Burial will follow in the Shepard Memorial Garden in Sylvester, GA.

Mr. Willie D. Smith was born on March 21, 1928 in Worth County, Sylvester, GA. He accepted the Lord and joined Macedonia Baptist Church at an early age and later became a Deacon, serving in that capacity until his health failed him. After graduating from Oak Hill High School in 1950 he joined the US Army. While on active duty he served in the Korean War. When he returned home he secured a job on the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany, GA where he worked in the Supply Division until he retired after 34 years service.

He leaves to cherish his memory five sons and two daughters, Warren Smith, Charlotte, NC; Cedric Smith, Albany, GA; Wendell Smith (Jackie), Aiken, S.C., Beverlyn Ann Allen, Albany, GA, and Yvette Daniels (Oscar) Albany, GA, Kanta Stevens, Sylvester, GA; and Greg Stevens, NC; a devoted brother, Jasper B. Smith (Vera) Macon, GA, and a loving sister, Mrs. Ruth Allen, Sylvester, GA.; and several grands and great-grands. Shipps Funeral Home

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Billy Ray Miller

The memorial service of Billy Ray (Bill) Miller, 68, of Sylvester, who died Saturday, August 21, 2010, at his residence, will be conducted Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at 3 P.M. at the First Baptist Church of Sylvester. Dr. Ben Bush will officiate.

A native of Arabi, AL, Mr. Miller had resided in Albany since 1958 before moving to Sylvester in 1994. He was a veteran of the Army, a former officer with Dougherty County Police Department, an Albany city commissioner for eighteen years and a community center was named for him (Bill Miller Community Center). He was a paint contractor and owned and operated Bill’s Bright Bush. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Sylvester.

Survivors include two sons, Chris Miller (Lila) of Burlington, NC ,and Matt Miller (Denise) of Albany, GA; a daughter, Cindy Stalvey (David) of Sylvester, GA; three sisters, Rosetta Veal of Arab, AL, Ina Guger of Pleasant Grove, AL, and Linda Woods (Pete) of Hucytown, AL; five grandchildren, Chad Stalvey (Shannon), Julie Stalvey, Keri Lastinger, John Michael Stalvey, and Sarahgrace Miller; and a great-grandchild, Camden Stalvey.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 P.M. until 9 P.M. at Mathews Funeral Home.

The family is at the residence of David and Cindy Stalvey, 109 Red Rock Road, Sylvester, GA.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alpha Ministries, 2214 Whispering Pines, 2214 Whispering Pines Rd., Albany, GA, 31707. Mathews Funeral Home

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Sarah Lee Otting Miller

The memorial service of Sarah Lee Otting Miller, 66, of Sylvester, GA, who died Saturday, August 21, 2010 at her residence, will be conducted Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 3 P.M. at the First Baptist Church of Sylvester. Dr. Ben Bush will officiate.

A native of Lafayette, GA, Mrs. Miller had resided in Albany from 1960 until moving to Sylvester in 1994. She was a registered nurse and had worked with Palmyra Medical Center, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Dougherty County Health Department, Worth County Health Department and retired from Worth County Primary School. She was a member of Acree Baptist Church.

 Survivors include two sons, Chris Miller (Lila) of Burlington, NC and Matt Miller (Denise) of Albany, GA; a daughter, Cindy Stalvey (David) of Sylvester, GA; five grandchildren, Chad Stalvey (Shannon), Julie Stalvey, Keri Lastinger, John Michael Stalvey, Sarahgrace Miller; and a great-grandchild, Camden Stalvey.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 P.M. until 9 P.M. at Mathews Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 P.M. until 9 P.M. at Mathews Funeral Home.

The family is at the residence of David and Cindy Stalvey, 109 Red Rock Road, Sylvester, GA.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alpha Ministries, 2214 Whispering Pines, 2214 Whispering Pines Rd., Albany, GA, 31707. Mathews Funeral Home

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Infant Mary E. Worn

Mary Elizabeth Worn of Sylvester died August 18, 2010, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A private service was held August 21, 2010, at the First Baptist Church Chapel with interment following in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Dr. Ben Bush officiated.

She was born in Dougherty County on August 18, 2010. She is survived by her parents, Will & Jenny Worn of Sylvester; her grandparents, Kaye & John Popham of Sylvester, Idus David & Edie Smith of Macon, GA, and Larry & Kathy Worn of Moultrie, GA; and her great-grandmother, Laura Smith of Cochran, GA. Banks Funeral Home

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Georgia E. Denby

 Mrs. Georgia Elizabeth (Betty) Wishum Denby, 81, of Sylvester, GA died on Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at Red Oak Baptist Church on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverends Glenn Hobby, Grady Morey, Ray Burnette, and Rob Gray officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester.

 Mrs. Denby was born on May 22, 1929, in Turner County, GA to the late Samuel Bartholomew Castleberry and the late Georgia Pearl Kilcrease Castleberry. She lived in Worth County all of her life and was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church where she was the Church Hostess and a Sunday School teacher. She sang in the church choir and was in the W.M.U., serving as Secretery and Treasurer.

 Mrs. Denby drove a school bus, was a bookkeeper, and worked in the lunch room at school. She was an excellent cook and seamstress, enjoyed watching the Braves and listening to Gospel Music. She loved her family and church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Leonard Wishum on December 10, 1959, and her second husband, Hilton Denby on May 29, 1982; and her siblings, Aubrey Castleberry, S.J. Castleberry, Lennie Castleberry, Talmadge Castleberry, and Emma Lou Crutcher.

She is survived by her daughters, Marie Calhoun (Harris) of Doles, GA and Patricia Gray (Rob) of Doles, GA; her son, Douglas Wishum (Paula) of Sylvester, GA; her step-daughter, Beverly Harmon (Bob) of Greer, SC; her brothers: Herbert Castleberry of Doles, GA, Gerald Castleberry of Sylvester, GA, and Arlie Castleberry of Ashburn, GA; her grandchildren: Shane Calhoun (Sheila), Audrey Pickren (Mark), Deana Jordan (Scott), Jay Morris, Rena Morris, Ryan Wishum (Jennifer), and Wesley Wishum; her great-grandchildren: Haley and Cole Calhoun, Jolie and Ben Pickren, Libby and Riley Jordan, and Georgia Morris; her step-grandsons, Steven Harmon and Mark Harmon; her caregivers, Rena Morris, Lindsey Moore, and Betty Dickinson. For those desiring, memorials may be made to Red Oak Baptist Building Fund, c/o Margaret Giddens, 104 Creekside Dr., Sylvester, GA 31791 or to Providence Cemetery Fund, c/o Mike Roberts, 3424 GA Hwy 313, Sylvester, GA 31791. Banks Funeral Home

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Katherine S. McCleary

Katherine (Kathy) Swann McCleary, 57, of Sylvester, GA died on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at the Albany Christian Church on Saturday, August 21, 2010, at 5:00 P.M. with Minister Buddy Harris officiating. Interment will take place at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, FL on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 1:15 P.M. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6 to 8 P.M. at Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester.

Mrs. McCleary was born June 10, 1953, in Ashville, SC to the late Fred Swann and the late Margaret Franks Swann. She lived in Worth County since 1988, and was a member of Albany Christian Church where she taught Sunday school for the pre-schoolers. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Noblesville, IN. Kathy was a homemaker who loved her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, James M. (Jim) McCleary of Sylvester, GA; her daughters: Shelly M. Peacock (Darren) of Adel, GA and Tara C. McCleary Stone of Statesboro, GA; her son, John M. McCleary (Sarah Willis) of Jacksonville, FL; her grandchildren: Lauren Moran, Katie Stone, Garrett Lanier, and Anzleigh Stone; her sister, Wilma Jean Sumner (Larry) of Asheville, NC; her brother, David Swann (Barbara) of Asheville, NC.

For those desiring, memorials may be made to the Albany Christian Church, 1501 Whispering Pines Rd., Albany, GA, 31707. Banks Funeral Home

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Viola Bell Hardage Pattee

Viola Bell Hardage Pattee, 94, of Sylvester died August 17, 2010 at Sylvester Health Care. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Banks Funeral Chapel with Rev. Donnie Wright officiating. Interment will follow in the Poulan Cemetery.

Mrs. Pattee was born September 29, 1915, in Worth County and was the daughter of the late Virgil Chester and Paul Eve Robinson Hardage. Her occupations included working at the old Poulan Cotton Mill, Haley Motor Company in Albany, secretary to Governor Chase S. Osborn, former Governor of Michigan, who resided at Possum Poke in Poulan. She also served many years as the Poulan City Clerk . Mrs. Pattee loved and served as a faithful member of Poulan Baptist Church most of her life. Late in her life she became a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church where her only surviving son attends. She would like to be remembered by her love for both churches. Mrs. Pattee loved attending gospel sings and also enjoyed singing and playing the piano. She was a huge Elvis fan and had visited Graceland many times in her life. She was talented in both songs and poetry. In 1990, she received a Golden Poet Award and had one of her many poems published in The World of Treasury of Golden Poems. She is survived by one son, William Ronald (Ronny) Pattee and his wife Barbara Crowe Pattee, and a granddaughter, Shelia Renea Pattee all of Sumner.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pattee was preceded in death by a son, Donald Chester Pattee and his wife Nancy, a step grandson, Daniel Allison Welch and six siblings: Draper Gertrude Hardage, Mary Florence Hardage, Christine Gregory, William Rosco Hardage, Helen Pauline Hardage and Tonnie Mae Willis.  The family received friends on Wednesday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Banks Funeral Home.

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William T. Marshall 

William T. Marshall, 52, of Albany, GA died on Sunday, August 15, 2010, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Banks Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. A.B. Stroud officiating. Interment will follow at the Poulan Cemetery.

Mr. Marshall was born on October 19, 1957 to Bernard Marshall and the late Macie Jeanette Townsend. He lived in Albany for the last six years having moved from Worth County where he lived most of his life. He worked in construction as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Blalock Marshall of Albany, GA; his children: Robert Etheredge of Sylvester, Christopher Etheredge of Sylvester, Amanda Etheredge of Albany, and Jennifer Etheredge of Albany; his father, Bernard Marshall of Albany; his brothers, Rodney Marshall of Baconton and Ricky Marshall of Leary; his sisters, Wanda Barfield of Sylvester and Dianne Boggs of Sylvester, and a number of nieces and nephews.  The family received friends Tuesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Banks Funeral Home.

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Jo Ann Ford Powell

Mrs. Jo Ann Ford Powell, 62, of Sylvester, GA, died Saturday, August 14, 2010, at her residence. Funeral Services were held Monday, August 16, 2010, at Isabella Baptist Church beginning at 10 A.M. with interment following in the Providence Cemetery. Rev. James Jones & Rev. Jimmy Mulkey officiated.

Active Pallbearers include Rufus Troutman, Jr., Todd Ford, David Douthit, Ronnie Herring, Lynn Ford, and Keith Ford.

Honorary Pallbearers include Mike Jones, Fred Dent, Bettye Bozeman, Otis Hicks, Benjie Deloach, Wayne Senkbeil, Freddie Tompkins, Clarence Miller, Norman Crowe, Donnie Ford, Matt Medders, Jack Colby, Roger Stewart, Bill Reinhardt, Holley Martin, and Melanie Cross.

Mrs. Powell was born in Sylvester, GA to the late Jesse French Ford and Merle Evelyn Gay Ford Shivers on January 26, 1948. She lived in Worth County all of her life and began her career at the Worth County Courthouse in the Tax Assessor’s Office. She later began working in the Clerk of Courts Office where she became the Chief Deputy Clerk in 1990, and was elected Clerk of Court where she has been serving since 2000.

She was a member of the GA Superior Court Clerk’s Association. She attended Isabella Baptist Church and was also a member of the Poulan Baptist Church. She was well known for her neatness and her tidiness at home and at her office.

Her survivors include: Her husband, Gene Powell of Sylvester, GA; two sisters, Dianne F. Douthit (David) of Sylvester and Kay F. Mulkey (Rev. Jimmy) of Sylvania, GA; two sons, Eugene Powell and Paul Powell (Staci), both of Sylvester; her grandchildren, Bobby, Chris, Luke & Emily Anne Powell; and a number of Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, and many cousins.

The family received friends on Sunday from 4 P.M. until 6 P.M. at Banks Funeral Home.

For those desiring, memorials may be made to the Albany Community Hospice, 320 Foundation Lane,

Albany, GA, 31707.

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James (J.C.) Conley

James (J.C.) Conley, 76, of Poulan, GA died at his residence on August 12, 2010. Funeral services were held at Banks Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, August 14, 2010, at 11 A.M. with interment following in the Ty Ty Cemetery. Reverends Gordon Poole and Noah Phillips officiated.

Pallbearers include: Jason Whittington, Ken Lewis, Billy Fox, Wayne Lewis, Gordon Poole, Sr., and Mack Sutton. 

Mr. Conley was born in Worth County, GA on July 30, 1934, to the late Jack and Easter Esther McEntyre Conley. He lived in Worth County most of his life and retired from Sylvester Farm Equipment (presently Albany Tractor Company) after 28 years. He was of the Baptist faith.

His survivors include: two sons, David Wayne Conley of Poulan and Clayton Conley (Amanda) of Poulan; two daughters, Barbara McCook (Tracey) of Sale City, GA and Tammy Williams of Poulan; his brother Roger Conley of Tampa, FLA; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Conley was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Mae ‘Skinny’ Suggs Conley on January 27, 2006 and a son, Ricky Conley.

The family received friends Friday, August 13, 2010, 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Banks Funeral Home.

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Austell H. Harris Mrs. Austell Hulett Harris, 87, of Oakfield, GA died Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 13, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. at the Oakfield Baptist Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Banks Funeral Home _______________________________________________   Ellen M. Adams

Funeral services for Ellen Marie Adams of Cordele will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, August 9, 2010 in the Chapel of Rainey Family Funeral Services. Burial will follow in the Story-Odom Cemetery in Worth County. Ellen passed away Saturday at Crisp Regional Hospital as the result of injuries she received in an auto accident.She was born in Cordele and was the daughter of Judith Ellen Shiver and the late Roger Dale Odom. She was an active member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church. Ellen was a booking agent with Blue Couch Entertainment and a singer with the group Running Down Romance. Ellen is survived by her son, Cameron Alton Adams of Cordele; her mother and step-father, Judith Ellen and Jimmy Shiver of Warwick; a brother, Jimmy Odom of Warwick; a sister, Tonya Whitehead of Cordele; a dear friend, Charles “Bubba” Adams of Cordele; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Chelsea Adams. Family and friends may post their condolences on-line at www.raineyfuneral.com. Rainey Family Funeral Services

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Culpepper, Donald

Donald Chesley (Donnie) Culpepper, 62, of Sylvester, GA died on August 4, 2010 at Tift Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at Northside Baptist Church on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. with the Rev. James Chambers and Mr. Gene Black officiating. Interment will follow at Red Oak Cemetery.Mr. Culpepper has been taken to his residence at 1947 GA Hwy 112 N, Poulan, GA where the family will receive friends. Mr. Culpepper was born on January 9, 1948 to the late Ashley Fletcher Culpepper and the late Myrtice Hobbs Culpepper in Ocilla, GA. He lived in Worth County since 1971. He was the Co-Owner of D & D Acoustics. He enjoyed roping and was a member of Tifton Roping Association. Donnie loved his family and was very much an outdoorsman and believed in helping your neighbor. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Aultman Culpepper of Sylvester, GA; his son, Brad Culpepper (Misty) of Ashburn, GA; a daughter, Kim Tison (Fred) of Doles, GA; grandchildren: Randi Tison Hendley (Billy), Katie, Jared, and Jace Tison, Alex, Braxton and Tresley Culpepper; one great-grandchild, Cully Hendley; brothers: Ronnie Culpepper (Jerolyn) of Enigma, GA and Danny Culpepper (Kay) of Sylvester, GA; sisters: Barbara Oliver of Sylvester, GA, Darlene Harper (Myron) of Alapaha, GA, and Connie Watson of Sylvester, GA. Banks Funeral Home  _____________________________________________

Hall, Patsy

Patsy G. Hall , 67, of Albany died Wednesday August 4, 2010 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. The funeral service was held Saturday at 10:00 AM at the Oakfield Baptist Church with interment following in the church cemetery. Rev. Johnny Pate and Rev. Mark Bullock officiated.  A native of Ashburn, Mrs. Hall was reared in Oakfield and spent most of her adult life in Albany. She was formerly employed with Phoebe Worth Medical Center in the Human Resource Department and was a member of Oakfield Baptist Church. Survivors include her son Vance Evans Hall of Albany, Daughter, Donna Matthews and her husband Terry of Ewa Beach, Hawaii; granddaughter, Brittany Qunnette Matthews of Ewa Beach, Hawaii; sisters, Betty Lindsey and her husband Raymond of Sylvester and Vonnice Brown and her husband Harlan of Oakfield; brothers, Morris Gill and his wife Sara and Albert Wheeler (A.W.) Gill and his wife Carol all of Oakfield; a loving cousin, best friend and caregiver, Peggy J. Hall of Albany and many other cousins, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her husband Evans Hall on February 29, 2000, her parents Mr. Albert W. Gill, Sr. and Mrs. Laura Louise Downs Gill and a sister and brother-in-law Mrs. Blondine Gill Kenendy and Mr. Buford Kennedy. Banks Funeral Home

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Christine F. Davis

Mrs. Christine Fowler Davis, 74, of Sylvester, GA died Thursday, July 22, 2010, at the South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. The funeral service was held Monday, August 2, 2010, at 10 A.M. at the Northside Baptist Church with interment following at the Isabella Cemetery. The Rev.’s James Chambers Jason Jones and Jerry Cooper officiated. The family received friends on Sunday from 3 P.M. until 5 P.M. at Banks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Davis was born on April 22, 1936, in Worth County, GA, daughter of the late Arthur Elvis Fowler and the late Annie Dell Powell Fowler. She lived in Worth County since 1975 and was a member of the Northside Baptist Church and the OPEL Sunday School Class. She was a former manager of Health Masters. She enjoyed going to church, fishing, bowling, and all sports activities.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by a sister, Nora Dean Lumpkin.

She is survived by her husband, Marvin E. Davis of Sylvester, GA; her sons, Mark Davis (Penny) of Sylvester and Dewayne Davis (Karla) of Rolling Meadows, IL; her sister, Diane Cook of Scurry, TX; her brother, Phillip Fowler (Phyllis) of Sylvester; her grandchildren, Shawn Davis (Arrianne), Valerie Carr (Jeff), and Zachary Davis (Mandy); her great-grandchildren, Bramwell and Jonas Carr, Zoe and Easton Davis; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers: Zachary, Steve & Howell Davis, III, Claude & Rhyne Stone & Phil Monfort

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Wynette Medders Pate

Wynette Medders Pate, 65, of Sylvester died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at her residence. Funeral services were held at Mt. Pisgah Primitive Baptist Church Friday, July 30, 2010, beginning at 10: A.M. with interment following in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Elder Fred Gordon and Dr. David Benton officiated.

Ms. Pate was born in Worth County, GA on May 10, 1945, to the late Eddie B. and Ollie V. Poole Medders. Living in Worth County all of her life, she was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and being a grandmother. She was of the Primitive Baptist Faith.

Her survivors include her husband, Charles Pate of Sylvester; her son, Chad Pate (Brooke) of Sylvester; her grandson, Charlie Pate of Sylvester; a sister, Freda M. Swinson of Norman Park, GA; a brother, Eddie Nelson Medders (Linda) of Sylvester; her mother-in-law, Minnie Pate of Sylvester; her brothers-in-law, James Glover of Ty Ty, GA and Benson Kimbrel of Sylvester; a sister-n-law, Marilyn Potts (Bob) of Doerun, GA; her aunts, Lola Poole of Tifton, GA and Dorothy Medders of Sylvester; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pate was preceded in death by two sisters, Ilene M. Glover and Edna M. Kimbrel.

For those desiring, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 323 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA, 31701 or to the Albany Community Hospice, 2332 Lake Park Drive, Albany, GA, 31707.

The family received friends Thursday, 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Banks Funeral Home.

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O.S. Patterson, Jr.

Mr. O.S. Patterson, Jr., 90, of Sumner, GA, died Friday, July 23, 2010, at Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, GA. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 25, 2010, at 2 P.M. at Pine Hill Baptist Church with interment following in the Pine Hill cemetery. Rev. Donnie Wright officiated. Active Pallbearers included Mack Patterson, Charlie Patterson, Winiford Patterson, C.W. (Buddy) Patterson, Jr., Kenneth Brooks, and Larry Walters.

Mr. Patterson was born in Worth County to Oliver Simpson Patterson, Sr. and Clela Mae Shiver Patterson on November 2, 1919, and he lived in Worth County all of his life. He was a farmer and had formerly worked at Sylvester Textile. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and was captured in Oran Algeria and was a P.O.W. in Africa. He was serving on a Naval Coast Guard Cutter, the Whaley during Operation Torch in the Oran Harbor at this time. He received a Purple Heart and several other medals for his service. Mr. Patterson was a member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church.

His survivors include his wife, Ima Bassett Patterson of Sumner, GA; his son, Sonny Patterson (Cathy) of Ty Ty, GA; his daughters, Ann P. Barksdale (Jimmy) of Sylvester, GA, Brenda P. Willis (Dale) of Cordele, GA, and Vickie P. Bridges of Moultrie, GA, a brother, Claude Patterson (Myrtle) of Sumner; 8-grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Patterson was preceded in death by a sister Cora Belle Patterson, and his brothers Clarence, Travis and George Patterson, a grandson and his son Roger Dale Patterson who died January 14, 2009.

The family would like to express their thanks for his caregivers Annie Pearl Green and Phyllis Williams for all they have done.

The family received friends Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 6 – 8 P.M. at Banks Funeral Home.

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Patricia Faye Clark

Patricia Faye Clark, 55, of Sylvester passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at her home. The funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2010 in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home. Reverend Buddy Harris will officiate with interment to follow in Floral Memory Gardens. Born February 11, 1955 in Tift County, Mrs. Clark was the daughter of the late, Franklin N. Clark and Geralda King Burnette. She was a Homemaker most of her life, enjoyed fishing, doing cross word puzzles and watching the Golden Girls with her grandchildren. Her life was her family and she will be missed by them all. Survivors include her companion, Roy Greathouse of Sylvester; children, Tonia Schmidt and husband, Matt of Leesburg, Todd Greathouse of Sylvester, Heather Mize and husband, Mic of Leesburg; sister, Wanda Phillips of Leesburg; brother, Terry Burnett of Albany; aunt, Sarah Griffin of Tifton; grandchildren, Lauren, Carlee, Devin, Jordan and Brina. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Hall and Hall Funeral Home.


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Charles Winfred (Wink) Hawks, Sr.

Mr. Charles Winfred (Wink) Hawks, Sr., 80, of Oakfield, GA died Friday, July 16, 2010, at Lee County Health Care. Funeral services were held at Oakfield Baptist Church Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 11 A.M. with interment following in the Oakfield Cemetery. Rev Ricky Revels  officiated with Active Pallbearers being Military.

Mr. Hawks was born in Greensboro, NC, on September 23, 1928 to Glenn Orea and Addie Bell Langley Hawks. He lived in Oakfield since 1972. His wife, Eleanor Champion Hawks, preceded him in death September 10, 2007.

He was a member of V.F.W., American Legion, a Shriner and member of Hasan Temple. He retired as TSGT of the United States Air Force after 20 years plus years of service. Mr. Hawks served in Korea and Vietnam. He also retired from the United States Postal Service in Albany, GA as a clerk. He was a member of Oakfield Baptist Church where he served as Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent.

Survivors include: two sons, Charles W. (Charlie) Hawks, Jr. (Penny) of Oakfield and Michael C. Hawks (Pamela) of Albany; his daughter, Christie Foerster (Kyle) of Sylvester, GA; 8-grandchildren, Michael Jr., Mark & Matthew Hawks, Lakyn Foerster & Kylee Foerster, B.J. & Jay Bowles, Jamie Powell, Lindsay & and Shelby Northcutt; 5-great-grandchildren, Brylee Lynn, Ambus, Mary, Olivia Jane & Mack; two brothers, Wilbert Hawks and Jerry Hawks of Greensboro, NC.

In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Hawks was preceded in death by two brothers, Merlin Hawks & Larry Hawks.

The family received friends on Monday from 6 – 8 P.M. at Banks Funeral Home.

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Martha Thornton Busby

Martha Thornton Busby, 82, of Ty Ty, GA, died July 17, 2010, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held at Banks Funeral Chapel Tuesday, July 20, 2010, beginning at 3 P.M. with Rev. W.H. Fogarty officiating. Interment followed in the Hillcrest Cemetery. 

Mrs. Busby was born in Baker County, GA March 9, 19 28 to Benjamin and Beatrice Adams Thornton. She lived in Worth & Tift counties most of her life. She was formerly employed with Miller Brothers Packing Company for 20 years. She attended Unity Baptist Church in Ty Ty.

Survivors include 2-daughters, Martha B. Wiley of Ty Ty and Linda B. Watts of Tifton, GA; her sister, Christine Davis of Orange County, FL; 2-brothers, Lemuel Thornton of Tampa, FL and Obie Thornton of Callahan, FL; 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 1- great-great grandchild.

Mrs. Busby was preceded in death by her husband Russell J. Busby on February 6, 1997; a son, William Russell Busby, and a daughter Jettie B. Rewis.

The family received friends on Tuesday from 2 P.M. until the service hour at Banks Funeral Home.

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Florine Rouse Lang

Florine Rouse Lang, 81, of Sylvester, GA, died July 16, 2010, at her residence. Funeral services were held Monday, July 19, 2010, at Banks Funeral Chapel in Sylvester beginning at 11 A.M. with interment following in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Services were officiated by Pastor Robert Baggs.

She was born May 4, 1929, in Worth County to Galveston Rouse and Hazel Young Rouse. She was the widow of Charles Lang, Jr. who preceded her in death December 30, 1988. She lived in Worth County all of her life retiring after 20 years as a dietary aid from Phoebe Worth Medical Center. She enjoyed watching T.V. and loved her grandchildren. Florine was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Katherine (Kathy) Diane Lang of Sylvester, GA; her son, Charles Lang, III (Jean) of Dublin, GA; a sister, Virginia R. Coker of Sylvester; two grandsons, Chris Lang (Stephanie) of Atlanta, GA and Steve Lang (Leigh Anna) of Atlanta; two great-granddaughters, Hannah & Addison Lang; and a number of nieces & nephews.

The family received friends Sunday, 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. at Banks Funeral Home.

For those desiring, memorials may be made to the Trinity Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 112, Sylvester, GA 31791. Banks Funeral Home

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Pauline Eady Carter York

Mrs. Pauline Eady Carter York, 95, of Sylvester, GA died July 15, 2010, at Sylvester Health Care. Funeral services were held at 2 P.M. Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Banks Funeral Chapel. Rev. A.R. Wilbourn officiated.

She was born January 7, 1915 in Worth County to George Washington Eady and Claudia Ellen Spillars Eady. She was the widow to Thomas Jefferson Carter who preceded her in death in 1971 and Joseph A. York, who preceded her in death in 1979. Pauline lived in Worth County since 1974, moving to Worth County from Albany. She worked with Colonial Stores for 35 years and was a member of Isabella Baptist Church, W.G. Paul Sunday School Class and the W.M.U. Mrs. York loved her flowers.

Survivors include her son, George T. Carter (Gwen) of Columbus, GA; her daughter, Jeanette Bindas (George); a sister, Dorothy Adams of Albany, GA; a brother, Otis Eady of Ty Ty, Ga; 8-grandchildren, Catherine Robinson (Steve), Beverly Saint-Amand (Alex), Joellen West, Walter Carter, Denise Chojnackie, Jeffery Bindas, Kenneth Bindas (Diane) & Mark Bindas; 12 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren.

For those desiring, memorials may be made to Isabella Baptist Church, 134 Old Mail Rd., Sylvester, GA 31791. The family received friends on Saturday from 6 – 8 P.M. at Banks Funeral Home.

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Elizabeth Tomberlin Jordan

Mrs. Elizabeth Tomberlin Jordan, 92, of Vidalia, GA, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Gray Health & Rehabilitation in Gray, GA. Funeral services were held at Banks Funeral Chapel in Sylvester, GA on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at 11:00 A.M. Interment followed in the Shingler Cemetery. Rev. Wallace Willis officiated. Active Pallbearers include Kenny Johnson, Alan Tomberlin, Jason Black, Phillip Lumpkin, Edward Kropa, and Jordan Sparks. Honorary Pallbearers are Cody Black, David Tomberlin, and Nathanial Sparks. 

Elizabeth was born in Crisp County April 1, 1918, to James Ira James and Lydia Pate James. She was the widow of James Earl Tomberlin after 37 years of marriage. He preceded her in death December 17, 1977. She was the widow of Rev. Ansley Jordan who preceded her in death July 4, 2010 after 15 years of marriage.

Formerly from Shingler, GA, she lived in Vidalia for the past 15 years. She was a Homemaker who enjoyed fishing and loved her family. She was a member of Shingler Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son, Earnest Tomberlin (Priscilla) of Mableton, GA; her grandchildren, David L. Tomberlin (Beth) Alan Tomberlin (Lynn), Julie M. Black (Jason), and Mary Harrison (Andy); 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces & nephews. Other survivors include Rev. Jordan’s family: Tommy Jordan (Teresa) of Gray, GA, Jean J. Kropa (James) of Marietta, GA, Jimmy Jordan (Ute) of Torino, Italy; Tricia J. Abernathy (Lanier) of Cartersville, GA; Anita J. Sparks (Ron) of Kingston, GA; Grandchildren – Katrina Emmons (Eric) Edward Kropa, Elli Price, James A. Jordan, III, Phillip Jordan, Michael Jordan, Chris NeSmith (Julie), Cary NeSmith, Elizabeth Cox (Sean), Judi Lavvorn (Shane), Juli Bowers (Jeff), Ashley Sanders (Adam), Will Jordan, Sara Goodwin, Michelle Sparks, Katie Sparks, Jordan Sparks & Nathanial Sparks; Numerous great grandchildren & 1- great-great grandchild.

In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Jordan was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Marcelle Tomberlin, two sons – William (Bill) Tomberlin on April 17, 1956 & Alec C. Tomberlin on October 2, 1970.

The family received friends Friday, 6 – 8 P.M. at Banks Funeral Home.

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Dorothy Mae Hurst

Dorothy Mae Hurst, 82, of Sylvester, GA, died July 13, 2010, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A Graveside Funeral Service was held at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Thomasville, GA on July 16, 2010, at 11 A.M. with Rev. Matt Greene & Rev. Harold Williams officiated. The family received friends following the service.

Dorothy was born in Colquitt County, GA on March 1, 1928, to Enos Cary (E.C. or Buddy) and Prudy Barton Bryant. She lived in Worth County for the last year having lived in Thomasville and Meigs previously. She was a vendor for the Co-Op for the blind. She enjoyed gardening, family and FOX News. She was a member of the Unity Baptist Church in Sylvester.

Survivors include her daughters, Marsha M. Hickox (Jeff) of Poulan, GA and Lisa M. Rigsby (Dale) of Newton, GA; her son, Gary L. Hurst (Martha) of Meigs, GA; 9-grandchildren, Becky Hurst (Billy), Gary Hurst, Jr. (Ashley), John M. Hurst, Michael, Cody & Ryan Hickox, Erika, Gretchen Rigsby & Emily Rigsby; Great-grandchild, Kailyn Quick; sister, Verna Mae Roberts of Thomasville, GA; brother, Alton Bryant (Delilah) of Hartsfield, GA; Sisters-in-law, Faye & Jean Bryant, both of Colquitt County, GA and Lillie Mae Bryant of Albany, and Grace Bryant of Hartsfield, GA; many cousins, nieces & nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was precede in death by a son Lane G. Hurst in 1959, her brothers, Johnny, Silas, Carly & Donald Bryant, and a sister, Eloise Hurst.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers that Bibles be placed in Mrs. Hurst’s memory at http://www.gideons.org/HowYouCanHelp/Give.aspx   Banks Funeral Home

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Katie Smith Bryan

Mrs. Katie Smith Bryan, 68, of Albany died Monday, July 12, 2010, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services were held Thursday, July 15, at Banks Funeral Chapel beginning at 11 A.M. and officiated by Rev. Ken Chancellor. Interment  followed in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Active Pall Bearers were Aaron Bryan, Jason Bryan, Cale Bryan, Brad Bryan, Reid Bryan, and Josh Stewart.

Mrs. Bryan was born in Worth County, GA on July 2, 1942 to William Ray Smith and Alice Iola Rainey Smith Creaner. She lived in Albany for more than 30 years and was employed with M.C.L.B. as a budget analyst. Katie loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and enjoyed shopping and scrap booking.

Survivors include her husband Jimmy Bryan of Albany; 2-sons, Craig Bryan of Worth County and Rick Bryan (Sheila) of Worth County; 4-grandchildren, Aaron Bryan, Amber Stewart, Brad Bryan & Jaret Bryan; 2-great grandchildren, J.T. Bryan & Madison Stewart; his brother Billy Smith of Sylvester; stepmother, Margie Smith of Nashville, TN.

The family received friends on Wednesday from 6 – 8 P.M. Banks Funeral Home 

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Winfred Marcus (Mark) Raburn, Sr.

Winfred Marcus (Mark) Raburn, Sr., 53, of Albany died Monday July 12, 2010, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 15, at 2 P.M. at Sylvester First Freewill Baptist Church in Sylvester. Dr. Wilber Harris and Rev. Ronnie Lawson will officiate.

Mr. Raburn was born in Worth County, GA to Charles Augustus Raburn and Hazel Harris Smith on January 12, 1957. He lived in Dougherty County since 2001. He served in the U.S. Army and was formerly employed with Southeastern Commercial Tires. Mark enjoyed watching T.V., especially sports, working on cars, his computer, going out to eat, and being with his family and friends. He was a member of Sylvester First Freewill Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Freeman Raburn of Albany; his son Winfred Marcus Raburn, Jr. of Moultrie, GA; 2-daughters, Stephanie Dawn Raburn of Moultrie and Becky Lynn Raburn of Moultrie; a step-son, Mathew Wayne Mitchell of Albany; 3-sisters, Norma Marie Craft (Tony) of White City, FL, Robin Leigh Gibson (James) of Mexico Beach, FL, and Stacey Dee Rexroat (Harry) of Unadilla, GA; 2-brothers, Thomas Norman Giddens, Jr. (Christine) of California and Ashley Wynelle Shealey (Brian) of Sylvester; grandchildren LaKendra & Deandray Raburn; a niece and nephew, CourtneyMarie Craft & Jimmy Guy Gibson.

The family will receive friends following the service at church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sylvester First Freewill Baptist Church, c/o Wilbur Harris, 103 Water Lane, Sylvester, GA 31791 to help the family with funeral expenses. Banks Funeral Home

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 William M. “Bill” Thompson

William M. “Bill” Thompson, 70, of Poulan, GA died July 7, 2010, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held July 10, 2010, beginning at 11 A.M. at Banks Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Wallace Willis will be officiating with interment to follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery.

     Born in Sumner, GA to Monroe and Mattie Lucy Kilgore Thompson, Bill lived in Worth County most of his life. He was owner/operator of Bill Thompson Trucking, Inc. and served in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, camping and loved his blended family. He attended Sumner Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Saunders Thompson of Sumner, GA; five children, James Richard Thompson (Susan) of Poulan, Connie Thompson Soles (Johnny) of Poulan, Diane Johnson (Brian) of Pensacola, FL, Kelly Fulghum (Jack) of Augusta, GA, and Monica Ingram (Jamey) of Leesburg, GA; two brothers, Tommy Thompson of Poulan, Walter Lamar Thompson (Mary Jane) of Sylvester, GA; one sister, Shirley Conger (Wayman) of Sumner, GA; 13-grandchildren and 8-great grandchildren.

Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Smith Thompson and his sister Charlotte Erickson Turner.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 6 – 8 P.M. at Banks Funeral Home.

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Sara W. Sledge

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  Dorothy Nelms Gray

Dorothy Nelms Gray, 80, of Macon, died Friday, July 2, 2010.  Funeral services were held at 2:00pm Sunday, July 4, 2010 at Wesleyan Drive Baptist Church with Troy Dykes, pastor, officiating.  Burial followed at Poulan City Cemetery in Poulan, Georgia at 5:30pm following the service.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wesleyan Drive Baptist Church, 939 Wesleyan Drive, Macon, GA 31210.  The family received friends from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Saturday at Hart’s at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road. 

Mrs. Gray was a member of Wesleyan Drive Baptist Church and the Four Seasons Garden Club.  She was the widow of John D. Gray, Jr. and the daughter of the late Jesse Robert Nelms, Sr. and Velma Bell Nelms.  She was predeceased by a brother Eddie Nelms.  

Mrs. Gray is survived by  three children, Janet Gray of Athens, Georgia, John Mark Gray and his wife Virginia of Hoschton, Georgia, and Katherine Gray Jackson and her husband Mickey of Bentonville, Arkansas; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brother, Bob Nelms and his wife Billie of Sylvester, Georgia; and  sister, Carolyn Sams and her husband Bill  of Sylvester.

Hart’s Mortuary and Crematory at the Cupola

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 Jerry Hudson

Jerry Hudson, 56, of Anderson City, GA died on July 2, 2010 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held on July 5, 2010 at 3:00 PM at Banks Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jason Jones officiating. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery. The family received friends Sunday, 6 to 9 PM at Banks Funeral Home.

Mr. Hudson was born on March 24, 1954 in Tift County, GA, son of the late Lemmie Eugene Hudson and Dina Salter Hudson. He was of the Baptist faith and lived in Worth County most of his life. He was a former plantation manager who loved hunting, fishing, and playing his guitar. He is survived by his wife, Janie Perryman Hudson of Anderson City, GA; his children: Eric Causey of Anderson City, GA, Jackie Sexton and her son Joseph Sexton of Anderson City, GA; his mother, Dina Salter Hudson of Sylvester, GA; his brothers: Jimmy Hudson (Patsy) of Sylvester, GA, Larry Hudson (Lucinda) of Sylvester, GA, Roger Hudson of Albany, GA, and Rock Hudson (Lisa) of Sylvester, GA; three sisters: Barbara Hudson of Sylvester, GA, Bettye H. Bozeman of Sylvester, GA, and Linda H. Kirk (Gene) of Lee County, GA; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Banks Funeral Home

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Steven E. Lawson

Steven (Stevie) Edward Lawson, 35, of Sylvester, GA died on June 28, 2010 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at Northside Baptist Church on Friday, July 2, 2010 at 11 A.M. with Rev. James Chambers and the Rev. Bobby Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6 P.M. – 8 P.M. at Banks Funeral Home.

Mr. Lawson was born on May 3, 1975 in Sylvester, GA. He lived in Worth County most of his life and was a member of the Poulan Baptist Church. He worked in construction as a carpenter, a welder, and was a jack of all trades who could fix almost anything. He enjoyed riding four wheelers and motorcycles and he also played the guitar and piano.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Edward Lawson, his paternal grandfather, Ed Lawson, and his maternal grandparents, Dortha and J.W. Bowling.

He is survived by his mother, Debbie Bowling Lawson of Panama City, FL; his daughters Bailey Lawson of Sylvester and Amanda Locklear of Alabama; his brother, James Michael Lawson (Pat Delk) of Sylvester; his step-mother, Jean Jackson Lawson of Sylvester; his half-sister, Kimberly Lawson of Sylvester; his paternal grandmother, Carolyn M. Lawson of Sylvester; his paternal great-grandmother, Fannie Mae Lawson Smith of Tifton, GA; and a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Banks Funeral Home

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Jacqueline Hobby Barfield

Jacqueline Hobby Barfield, 78, of Sylvester died at Sylvester Health Care on June 28, 2010. Funeral services were held at Salem Baptist Church Wednesday, June 30, at 11 A.M. with Pastor Jackie Cabaniss officiating. Interment followed in the Salem Cemetery. Active Pallbearers included Jimmy Hudson, Don Gray, Tim Ulm, Randy Braswell, Jeff Bass, and Scott Story.

Mrs. Barfield was born October 23, 1931, in Worth County, GA to Roy and Lillian Dykes Hobby. She was the widow of Harold D. Barfield who preceded her in death August 2, 2000. Living in Worth County all of her life, she retired after teaching in the public school system for thirty years and in private school for five years. She enjoyed reading, shopping, traveling and camping, and loved her family. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and the Salem Baptist Church where she had taught Sunday School and was a member of the Silver Saints.

Besides her husband, Mrs. Barfield was preceded in death by a great grandson, Ethan Chandler and a sister, Betty Jean Hobby.

Survivors include her daughter, Bonnie J. Barfield of Sylvester; her son, Jay Barfield (Sue) of Sylvester; two grandchildren, Jamie B. Haire (Tim) of Leesburg, GA and Breanna B. Garny (Justin) of Leesburg; five great-grandchildren, Avery Chandler, Jesse Garny, Kayla Garny, Ashley Haire and Alyson Haire; and a brother, Jimmy Dykes Hobby.

The family received friends Tuesday, June 29 from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. at Banks Funeral Home. For those desiring, memorials may be made to the Salem Baptist Church, c/o/ Mrs. Gloria Youngblood, 1723 Red Rock Rd., Sylvester, GA 31791 or the Albany Community Hospice, 2332 Lake Park Drive, Albany, GA 31707. Banks Funeral Home

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Annie Laura Milling Gray

Annie Laura Milling Gray, 87, of Doerun, GA. died June 24, 2010, at Sylvester Health Care. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Banks Funeral Chapel at 2 P.M. Services officiated by Rev. Robert E. Varnadoeand Rev. Rob Gray. Interment followed in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Active pallbearers include: Dennis Milling, Michael Milling, Adam O’Boyle, David Carroll, Jr., Zachary Milling, Cody O’Boyle, Brian O’Boyle, and Tyler Goodwin.

Mrs. Gray was born in Colquitt County, Georgia on July 13, 1922, to the late Thomas Joseph Simpson and Willie Mae Adams Simpson. She was the widow of Jess Willard Milling who preceded her in death October 1, 1965. She lived in Worth County since 1961, attended Harvest Temple Church of God and retired from Lykes Packing Co. Mrs. Gray loved her grandchildren, and enjoyed fishing and cooking.      

Survivors include her husband, Mike Gray of Doerun, GA.; one daughter, Annice Carroll (David) of Sylvester; two sons, Rex Milling (Virginia) of Worth County and Ray Milling (Sarah) of Albany, GA.; six grandchildren, Debra Pinson (Greg), Kathy O’Boyle (George), Baige Milling, Dennis Milling (Rhonda), David Carroll, Jr. (Charlotte) and Michael Milling; 10 great-grandchildren, Zachary Milling, Adam O’ Boyle, Cody O’ Boyle, Brian O’ Boyle, Britni Pinson, Kimberly Milling, Bronwynne Carroll, Anice Carroll, Roelann Carroll and Lachlann Carroll; one brother, Julian Simpson (Bunny) of Dothan, AL.; one sister, Willa Jo Pelham (Jim) of Cadix, KY.; and a sister-in-law, Myrtice Simpson of Lakeland, FL.

Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry Simpson and Tommy Simpson. The family received friends Saturday, June 26, 2010 from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. Banks Funeral Home

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Christopher Bunn

Christopher Terrell Bunn, 28, of Sylvester, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2010 in Sylvester. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 26, 2010 in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home. The Reverends Ben Bush and Steve Nolin officiated with interment following at Floral Memory Gardens in Albany.

Christopher was born September 2, 1981 in Metairie, LA, son of Kerry Paige Bunn and Brenda Ryals Haire. He worked in construction, enjoyed deer hunting and going to the beach. He enjoyed making people laugh and his son was his life. He will be missed by his family and his many friends.

Survivors include his son, Christopher Page Bunn of Leesburg; companion, Kayla Roberts of Leesburg; mother and step-father, Brenda Ryals Haire and Larry of Sylvester; father and step-mother, Kerry Paige Bunn and Bonnie of Leesburg; brother, Cason Tyler Bunn of Leesburg; sister, Catherine Elizabeth Murry of Sylvester and Carroll Leigh Suber of Dawson; grandmother, Mary Blanche Eubanks of Albany; aunts, Carrol Ryals Vaughn of Augusta, Karen Ryalsof Albany and Terrie White; uncles, David Vaughn, Rodney Flanagan and Roger Flanagan; several close cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Anne White Epling. The family  received friends on Friday, June 25,  from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hall and Hall Funeral Home.

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James Duke

James Duke, 80, of Sylvester died June 23, at his son’s residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Evergreen Baptist Church beginning at 11 .A.M. with Rev. Ronald Barrett and Rev. Grady Morey officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.

Born in Colquitt County, GA. on April, 1930, to the late Boyt D. and Lillie Elaine Bius Duke he lived in Worth County most of his life. Retired from M.C.L.M., he was an Army Veteran of Korea who really enjoyed fishing. He and his wife celebrated their 55^th wedding anniversary on March 4, 2010. He was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church and the Men’s Adult Sunday School Class.

Survivors include: his wife, Annette Williams Duke of Sylvester; his son, Phillip Duke (Brenda) of Poulan; five grandchildren – Holly Holton (Stacie), Anna Posey (Joe), Dawn Thompson (Ricky); four great-grandchildren – Glenda Ragan (Robbie) and Amy Linville (Tommy), Bristal and Jaiden Thompson, Cody Ragan and Gage Linville; two sisters, Virginia Heard (Bud) of Albany and Jean Walters of Albany; three brothers, David Duke (Gina) of Worth County, Harold Duke of Perry, GA., and Johnny Duke (Patricia) of Shellman, GA.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Duke was preceded in death by two children, Brenda D. Barfield on January 8, 1998 and Richard Duke on December 22, 2008.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 6 – 8 P.M. at Banks Funeral Home.

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Jonathon B. Brandon

Jonathon B. Brandon, 21, of Sylvester, died at his residence on June 10, 2010. A funeral service was held at Banks Funeral Chapel Sunday June 13, 2010 beginning at 3 P.M. officiated by Rev. Melvin Slappy with interment following in the Apperson Family Cemetery.

Jonathon was born in Albany, GA, and lived in Worth County for the past seven years. He was a student who enjoyed writing, drawing and animation.

Survivors include his parents Virgil and Beverly Brandon of Sylvester and Lisa and Marvin Christenson of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; two brothers, Brian Brandon of Sylvester and Marvin Christenson, III of Summers, AR; one sister, Lora Martin of Oklahoma City, OK; Grandmothers, Oneita Brandon of Siloam Springs and Tretha Jordan of Siloam Springs; Grandparents Aubrey and Joyce Apperson of Sylvester, and a number of aunts and uncles.

Active Pallbearers were Brian Brandon, Len Brandon, Roger Wood, Jay Strenth, Morgan Lavoie, and Wade Salter.

The family received friends on Saturday from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. Banks Funeral Home

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Vashti R. Farmer

Vashti Reynolds Farmer, 91, of Sylvester, formerly of Doerundied Thursday June 10, 2010, at Pine Shadows Retirement Manor. She was born April 20, 1919 in Turner County to the late James Paul and Eunice Belle Partridge Reynolds. At the age of two, her family moved to Worth County. She was the wife of the late Jesse D. Farmer, Sr. for 59 years.

In January of 1941, she and Jesse moved to Doerun. She managed Fred Parks Dry Goods Store in Doerun for many years. She also worked for many years at Coats and Clark Thread Co. in Albany. After retirement she was very active in the Home Demonstration Club and the Anderson City and Bridgeboro Garden Clubs. She and Jesse enjoyed their retirement by purchasing a motor home, joining the ‘Good Sammers’ Travel club and taking camping trips.

She was very active in her church, Union Baptist Church, Doerun, where she sang in the choir and taught Adult Sunday School.

She is survived by her daughter, Glenda P. Morris of Atlanta, son Jesse D. Farmer, Jr. and his wife Janice of Bridgeboro. She has two grandchildren, Randall Owen Morris (Sandy) of Liberty, TN and Jeffrey Scott Morris of Atlanta; Three step-grandchildren, Phillip and Joel Baron and Terri Taylor; and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Sarah Tobin of Knoxville, TN and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Farmer was preceded in death by her brothers, Roy Joseph, William Heywood, James Lamar, Paul Ray and Robert Nolan Reynolds; a sister Eunice Faye Lyle; and her son-in-law, Robert L. Morris.

Services were held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 4 P.M. at Banks Funeral Chapel with interment following in the Hillcrest Cemetery. The family received friends on Saturday from 2:30 p.m. until the funeral service hour. Banks Funeral Home

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Sandra Moore

The funeral services for the late Mrs. Sandra Moore of 228 W. Madison Ave., Ashburn, Georgia, who passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at her residence was held on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. from the New Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Ashburn, Georgia with the pastor, Reverend Marvin Brown, officiating. Burial followed in the Westview Memorial Cemetery in Ashburn, Georgia.

Ms. Sandra Lanelle Moore was born December 10, 1960 in Ashburn, Georgia to the parents of Mr. Arthur Moore and Mrs. Dorothy Moore.

As a child and during her preteen years, she attended Eureka Jr. High School in Ashburn, Georgia, and later moved to Atlanta, Georgia. In Atlanta, Sandra attended Southwest High School.

After years of living in Atlanta, Sandra moved back to her hometown of Ashburn, Georgia, where she accepted Christ as her Saviour and joined New Providence Baptist Church. Also upon her arrival, “San”, as she was affectionately called, was adored and loved by many people. She was a fun-loving person that embraced life to the fullest.

On June 9, 2010, our dearly beloved Sandra passed away at home, with family at her side. She will be deeply and truly missed by family and friends.

She leaves to cherish her memories a devoted mother, Mrs. Dorothy Moore; a father, Mr. Arthur Moore, Sr.; a stepmother, Mrs. Joe Francis Moore of Atlanta, Georgia; a sister, Cecilla (Hardy) Usher of Atlanta, Georgia; a stepsister, Sherry Ann Abraham; brothers, Kerry (Zeanna) Moore of Ashburn, Georgia, Arthur (Samantha) Moore, Jr. of Tifton, Georgia, Avery (Shebrina) Moore of Atlanta, Georgia; aunts, Christella Moore of New York, Pearl Mallory, Cora Scott, Kathy (Roni) Scott, and Carolyn (Jimmy) Trawick, all of Ashburn, Georgia; uncles, Howard Scott of New York, Lee Scott, Nathaniel Scott, both of West Palm Beach, Florida, Alonzo (Betty) Scott of Orlando, Florida, Alvester (Jackie) Scott of Cordele, Georgia, Jim (Shirley) Scott of Missouri, Brook (Mel) Scott of Boston, Massachusetts; one special niece and nephew, Yasmice Usher and MacioUsher, both of Atlanta, Georgia; a loving and devoted companion, Jacob E. Love; a loving and caring friend, Erma Thomas; a special cousin, Loletha Greene Vail, a host of other relatives and sorrowing friends.  Shipp’s Funeral Home

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Miss Ruby Lee Parks

Ruby Lee Parks of Tifton, GA, 91, died Tuesday, June 8, at Southern Care Assisted Living in Tifton. Formerl;y of Sylvester, she was born June 21, 1918, in Worth County to parents David Rufus and Millie Jane CraveyParks. A funeral service was held Friday, June 11, at Terrell Baptist Church with Rev. Dexter Wilson, Rev. Danny Ray, Mr. Charles H. Thomason, Jr., and Rev. Fred White officiating. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery in Sylvester.

Miss Parks lived in WorthCounty all of her life and attended Terrell Baptist Church where she served in may capacities including Sunday School Treasurer. She sold Avon and eggs and enjoyed sharing her thoughts and knowledge with others. She is survived by 11 nieces and nephews, Beulah Bass, Laverne Bridges, Virgil Dorminey, Margaret Peacock, Doris Brown (Bobby), Willa Irvin (Murray), Annie Rea (Mike), Ray Parks, Wylene Holman, Loretta White (Fred), and Len Dorminey(Vicki). She was preceded in death by one nephew, Billy Parks.

Active Pallbearers included Phil Brown, Scott Bridges, Greg Bridges, Bennie Bridges, Ryan Dorminey, and Brownie Bass. The great-great nephews served as Honorary Pallbearers. The family received friends on Thursday from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. at Banks Funeral Home.

For those desiring, memorials may be made to Terrell Baptist Church, c/o David Dunn, 325 Tempy Road, Sylvester, GA 31791. Banks Funeral Home

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Marjorie B. Price

Marjorie Bowen Price, 75, of Sylvester died on June 7, 2010 at Phoebe PutneyMemorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at Banks Funeral Home Chapel on June 10, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev Bill Reincheld officiating. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ralph Price, III, Mark Price, Jeff Wright, Ryan Sexton, Tommy Cooper, Curry Bushnell and Chad Stalvey.

Visitation was held Wednesday from 6 TO 8 P.M. at Banks Funeral Home.

Mrs. Price was born March 6, 1935 in Falfurrias, TX, daughter of the late Lloyd Russell Bowen and Ada RuthCourtney Bowen. She lived in WorthCounty since 1982, moving there from Albany, GA. She was a homemaker who enjoyed painting, arts and crafts, birding, and playing bridge with her Tuesday Bridge Club Friends. She was a member of the PinsonMemorial United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Courtney Price on May 25, 2009.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ralph Waldo Price, II of Sylvester, GA; her daughter, Karen Diane Price and her fiancé Jeff Wright of Tifton, GA; her sons, Ralph Waldo Price, III (Raven)of Lee County, GA and Mark Russell Price (Sandra) of Sylvester, GA; her sisters: Janet Harmon, Nancy Steiger, Charlotte Keller, and Sharon Kidd, all of Texas; her sister-in-law, Nancy Womack of San Angelo, TX; her grandchildren: Erin Spencer, Derrica Hansen, Alicia Wolfe, Ashley Price, Aubrey Vaughn, Kristen Price, Shannon Cappello, Jessica Foster, Heather Cooper, and Ryan Sexton; her great- grandchildren: Thea Hansen, Brenden, Megan, Serenity, and Tristen Price, Geoffrey Haney, Kathrina Jones, Brian Price, Jordan Fortson, Kyle and Evan Vaughn, Camden Stalvey, Madison, Bradley, and Allyson Foster, Tyler Fernandez, Rylee Frock, and Dane Ervie. Banks Funeral Home

For those desiring, memorials may be made to your personal favorite charity.

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Mr. Chester Garwood Rogers, 73, of Albany, passed away Monday, June 7, 2010 in Americus. Funeral services honoring the life of Mr. Rogers were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in the chapel of Hall and Hall Funeral Home. Reverend Steven Hood will officiate with interment following in the Floral Memory Gardens.
Born on March 21, 1937 in Albany, Mr. Rogers was the son of the late, L.E. Rogers and Alberta Lewis Rogers. He retired as a building inspector after thirty-two years with the City of Albany. He also worked for many years at DerisoDrug Store in Sylvester. He served his country in the Air Force and was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene of Albany. He enjoyed fishing, crafts and listening to gospel and country music. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rogers was preceded in death by his brother, David Rogers. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Rogers; son, Stephen Rogers and wife, April of Albany; daughter, Stephanie Doane and husband, Ronnie of Jesup, GA.; sister, Patricia Clauson and husband, Dave of Cordele; 2 grandchildren, Jaden and Jessica. The family received friends on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hall and Hall Funeral Home.

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David Byrd Tanner

Mr. David Tanner, 61, of Tallahassee died Friday, June 4, 2010 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. A Memorial service was held on Saturday June 12, 2010, 11:00 A.M. at Banks Funeral Home Chapel in Sylvester, GA. Cremains were intered in Rocky Mt. Cemetery.

A native of Crisp County, GA, Mr. Tanner had lived in Tallahassee all his life and was a Construction Supervisor.  He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam War and was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include his wife Doris Stricker Tanner of Tallahassee, son, Robbie Tanner of Chiefland, daughter, Jan Martin of Trenton, 3 brothers, Charles Tanner (Fonda) of Bristol, Sammy M. Tanner, Sr. (Debbie) of Havana, Sammy Tanner, Jr. of Arlington, VA; sisters, Judy T. Banks (Joe) of Sylvester, GA Barbara T. Morris (Bill) of Doles, GA and 3 grandchildren.

The family received friends on Saturday following the memorial service at Banks Funeral Home. Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester, GA is in charge of arrangements.

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Alzada Marshall

The funeral services for the late Mrs. Alzada Marshall of Sylvester, Georgia, who passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, were held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. from the St. John Full Gospel Independent Church in Poulan, Georgia with the Rev. M. J. Adams officiating. Burial followed in the Shepard Memorial Garden Cemetery in Sylvester, Georgia.

Mrs. Alzada Benyard Marshall was born March 27, 1949 in Doerun, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. James and Lizzie Benyard. She attended school during the early years in Doerun, Georgia. She was educated in the Colquitt County Public School System.

She was employed at Tad’s in Doerun, Georgia, the Suburban Sewing Factory in Sylvester, Georgia, and at Green Oaks in Moultrie, Georgia. She did housekeeping for Mrs. Judy Slappey, and was a caregiver for the late Ms. Amanda Fountain and the late Ms. Dorothy Jones.

She met and married Mr. Robert Marshall in 1968.

Alzada, known as “Al” to her family and friends, was special to one and all. To those who knew her, she was that special rose in the garden with a smile. She confessed her faults to her family as she began to make the infinite transition from this life, and asked for exculpation.

On the first Saturday in June, about eight minutes after the hour of seven, God plucked this special rose from this earthly garden for His very own.

She leaves to cherish her memories a loving husband, Mr. Robert Marshall, a stepdaughter Carol Denise Bishop (known as “Peaches”) of Atlanta, Georgia; step-grandsons, Kiaria Dwane Bishop and Keyon D. Bishop, both of Albany, Georgia; step-granddaughter, Brittany Nicole Bishop of Atlanta, Georgia; great grandson, Julian Kwane Bishop of Albany, Georgia; five sisters, Gwendolyn (known as “Wimp”) and husband Mani Gilyard of New York, Willie Joyce (Ernest) Lawton of Shelby, North Carolina, Donna (known as “Sis”) French of Smithville, Georgia; Millie Sue of Doerun, Georgia, Kay Benyard of Ft. Myers, Florida, Carolyn of Doerun, Georgia; one brother, Tony Benyardof Ft. Myers, Florida; seven brothers-in-law, Samuel Florence of Camilla, Georgia, Vincent (Mary) Marshall of Sylvester, Georgia, Felton (Willa) Marshall of Pooler, Georgia, Carlton Marshall, Hiram Downs, bothof Sylvester, Georgia, Bacchus (Tan) Downs of Columbus, Georiga, Eric (Angela) Young of Albany, Georgia; six sisters-in-law, Selma (Calvin, Sr.) Nether of Sylvester, Georgia, LaConya Faye (Kelvin) Tunstall of Lilburn, Georgia, Brenda Gail (Charlie) McMillan of Sylvester, Georgia, Linda Nell (Roy) Hart of Lenox, Georgia, Vickie Crapp of Sylvester, Georgia, Wanda (Cleveland) Jackson of Ocala, Florida; two special nieces, Netacia Martin and Vicki Wade, both of Moultrie, Georgia; one special nephew, Tony (Hazel) Martin of Shelby, North Carolina; a dear close friend, Miss Dondria Lovette; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Shipps Funeral Home  

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 E. H. JETER

Mr. Ernest Harold Jeter, 83, of 1504 North Isabella Street passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at his home in Sylvester.  Mr. Jeter was laid to rest at the family plot at Red Oak Baptist Church in Doles, GA at 10am. Monday, June 7. 

The son of William Murray and Willie Mae Bridges Jeter, Harold Jeter was born January 22, 1927 in Worth County at what is popularly known as “Jeter’s Crossing,” the intersection of  Georgia Highways 32 and 33 near Doles. He received his education in the Worth County school system and graduated from Warwick High School in 1943. Soon thereafter he joined the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II as a mechanic on an American warship at duty in the waters around the Philippine Islands. He and his shipmates spent over six months ashore on the Islands maintaining and protecting an air strip for American bombers. 

Harold Jeter returned from the war in 1945, and met and married Dorothy Branch of Albany on February 22, 1946 after a whirlwind romance of two weeks. He owned and operated his own gasoline trucking company for several years in Worth County before moving to Albany and joining the Albany Police Department.  He served in all areas of law enforcement, including the motorcycle division, the uniformed division, and the detective division as he made his way up the ranks of the APD. Officer Jeter graduated from the Southern Police Institute of Louisville, Kentucky with a degree in investigative analysis in 1963 and was transferred to the detective division of the APD upon his return from Kentucky. He served during the era of the Albany Civil Rights Movement, often as a part of the plain clothes police unit assigned to provide security for the Rev. Martin Luther King during his many visits to Albany. Mr. Jeter retired from the Albany Police Department as a major in the detective division in 1975, returning to the four corners of Jeter’s Crossing to engage in farming with his father.  He retired again, this time from farming, after 20 years of growing peanuts and corn, and building and operating an at-the-time modern hog producing business.  He and Dorothy “moved to town” in 2008, relocating to their Isabella Street home. Mr. Jeter was a quiet man who rarely talked about his war experiences or the grimy side of his job as a police officer.  He was a conservator of the land, finding great pleasure in rebuilding and maintaining the soil to allow it to produce at its greatest level. He enjoyed playing cards, loved to smoke a pipe, and avidly followed the Atlanta Braves for many years.  He will be greatly missed by those who loved him dearly.

Mr. Jeter was a former member of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany and Red Oak Baptist Church in Doles, where he served as treasurer of the church and chairman of the cemetery committee for many years.  He was currently a member of First Baptist Church of Sylvester.  Mr. Jeter was also a Mason.     

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy B. Jeter; his children, Phyllis Jeter of Sylvester, Jerry Jeter and his wife Sharon of Jeter’s Crossing, and Sue Youngblood and her husband Tommy of Sylvester, seven grandchildren, Kimberly Soza and her husband Gilbert of Mesa, Arizona; Will Jeter of Phoenix, Arizona; Eli McCrory of Prattville, Alabama, and Jay Gordon McCrory of Auburn, Alabama; Taylor Youngblood of Sylvester, Logan Youngblood of Statesboro, Georgia, and Sam Youngblood of Sylvester; three great grandchildren, Kerstin  Trevolt and RyleeSoza of Mesa, Arizona, and Brooklyn Youngblood of Sylvester; and a son-in-law, Ronn Chase of Payson, Arizona.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Air Force pilot Bobby Bridges Jeter in 1951; and a daughter, Carol Jeter Chase in 2002. Banks Funeral Home

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CHARLES RAYMOND ARNOLD, SR.

Charles Raymond Arnold, Sr. 71, of Worth County died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at his residence.

A memorial service was held on Friday, June 4, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Dougherty County. Interment followed in New Pinegrove Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery in Clinch County, GA at a later date. Rev. Douglas Hatcher officiated.

Mr. Arnold was born on September 21, 1938 in Millwood, GA in Ware County. He had lived in Worth County since 1979. He formerly worked with the Worth County Public Works Department as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling and spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Arnold was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church where he had formerly taught Children’s Sunday School and he did Bus Ministry.

Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by a sister Hazel Sams.

Survivors include his wife with whom he would have celebrated their 40^thAnniversary on July 31, 2010, Catherine Godwin Arnold; two sons, Charles Raymond Arnold, Jr. , of Sylvester, GA and Paul Steven Arnold of Worth County, GA ; two daughters, Sandra C. Bryant of Albany, GA and Milissa A. Stockholm of Catskill, NY; one brother, Melvin White of Waycross, GA ; four sisters, Evelyn Fowler of Waycross, GA, Jean Adams of AL, Wanda Chason of Panama, South America and Mary Lee Fulton of NC; 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and a caregiver Leila Fisher.

The family received friends on Thursday from 6 to 8 PM at Banks Funeral Home.

For those desiring, contributions may be made to the  DOCO Regional Federal Credit Union 2101 Rosebrier Avenue, Albany, GA 31705 in memory of Charles Raymond Arnold, Sr.  Banks Funeral Home

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Joann Love

 The funeral services for the late Mrs. Joann Love of 733 W. Madison Avenue, Ashburn, Georgia who departed this life on Monday, May 22, 2010 at her residence were held on Monday, May 31, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. from the New Providence Baptist Church in Ashburn, Georgia with the pastor, Rev. Marvin Brown, officiating. Burial followed in the Westview Memorial Cemetery in Ashburn, Georgia.

Mrs. Joan Brown Love was born January 12, 1928 in Blakely, Georgia. She was the third child born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Holly and Gertrude Jackson Brown. Her parents later moved to Ashburn withthe family. Here the family lived until the parents became too ill to take care of the children. Joan and her siblings were seperated withJoan, Thelma, Lindsey, and Robert having to move to Savannah, Georgia to live with, and subsequently adopted by, their uncle and aunt, James and Minnie Wright.

Joan attended Woodville High School in Savannah, Georgia. While living in Savannah, she joined the New Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Fair Street, where she was baptized by the late Reverend J. J. Dinkins. She later moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she attended and completed Cosmetology School. She met and married Mr. Robert Love. To this union two children were born.

Joan returned to Ashburn and gave birth to her youngest son, Jeffery Love. She owned and operated beauty salon. While back in Ashburn, she joined New Providence Baptist Church where she served faithfully until her death.

On Monday, May 24, 2010, Mrs. Joan Love passed away at her home withher family at her side. Her husband, Mr. Robert Love, her oldest son, Robert Love, and a sister, Thelma, all preceded her in death.

She is survived by her sons, Clifford and Jeffery Love, both of Ashburn, Georgia; four brothers, Marvin Brown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, James (Mildred) Brown of Jacksonville, Florida, Lindsey (Cora) Brown of Atlanta, Georgia, and Robert (Mattie) of Jersey City, New Jersey; six grandchildren, Mark Love, Jacob Love, Corey Love, Carmen Love, Lynsey Love, and Breanna Williams; five great grandchildren, Jacob Love, Jr., Deshay Love, Corey Love, Jr., Corlayla Love, and Zorie Love; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Shipps Funeral Home

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Artis Lee Hill 

The funeral services for the late Mr. Artis Lee Hill, Jr., “Bosco”, of Ashburn, Georgia, who departed this life on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Georgia, were held on Saturday, May 29 2010 at 11:00 a.m. from the New Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Coverdale, Georgia with the pastor, Rev. Randy Polite, officiating. Interment followed at the New Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery in Coverdale, Georgia.