Upson County  Georgia Obits   Feb 2003  Thomaston Times

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Thomaston Times, Upson Co., Ga.
Tuesday, February 04, 2003 

Graveside services for Mr. James Lenwood BUTLER, 69, of County
Line Road, were held Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003 at 2 p.m. at Crystal
Hill Cemetery with Rev. Charles Bennett officiating. Mr. Butler
died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003 at Spalding Regional Hospital.
Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Mr.
Butler was a self employed heating and air conditioner
repairman. HE WAS A VETERAN SERVING IN THE U.S. ARMY. Survivors
include his sons, Mr. Heath Butler, Mr. Jason Butler, and Mr.
Tim Butler all of Thomaston, and Mr. James L. Butler of Molena;
a daughter Mrs. Tonya Holtapp of Molena; seven grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren.

A graveside memorial service for Mrs. Fay Kendrick GARRETT, 70,
of Triune Mill Road, will be held Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003 at 11
a.m. in the family cemetery on Triune Mill Road with the Rev.
L.S. Anthony officiating. Mrs. Garrett died Sunday, Feb. 2,
2003 at her residence. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Garrett was born in Hart County, Ga. but
lived in Upson County for many years. She was retired from
Martha Mills where she worked for over 22 years. Mrs. Garrett
was a member of Wilson's Chapel Church. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Mr. Johnnie G. Garrett. Survivors include
her sons, Mr. John Garrett of Villa Rica and Mr. Randy Garrett
of Thomaston; daughters, Miss Virginia Garrett, Mrs. Billie Ann
McDaniel and Mrs. Johnnie Fay Powell, all of Thomaston; step-
sons, Mr. Leon Garrett and Mr. Gene Garrettt, both of
Thomaston; a brother, Mr. John A Kendrick Sr. of Ackworth; 10
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Mrs. Naomi Salter GOODE, 91, of Burkett
Road, were held Monday, Feb. 3, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the Antioch
Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Goode died Saturday, Feb. 1,
2003 at Providence Health Care. Coggins Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. Mrs. Goode was a native of Upson
County. She was retired from Thomaston Mills where she worked
for over 20 years as a sewing machine operator. She was a
member of Valley Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Goode was preceded
in death by her husband, Mr. J. Bayne Goode of Thomaston.
Survivors include a son, Mr. Billy Salter of Thomaston; a
daughter, Mrs. Betty Weaver of Thomaston; sister, Mrs. Eloise
Glossen of Miami, Fla.; three grandchildren; and one great-
grandchild.

Funeral services for Mrs. Leola Thompson OLIVER, 91, of Old
Talbotton Road, were held Monday, Feb. 3, 2003 at 11 a.m. in
the Pasley-Fletcher Chapel with the Rev. Mike Turner
officiating. Burial followed in Southview Cemetery. Mrs. Oliver
died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003 at Riverside Nursing Center. Pasley-
Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs.
Oliver was a native of Dodge County, Ga. and a resident of
Upson County for most of her life. She was a homemaker and a
member of The Rock Baptist Church. Survivors include her son,
Mr. James (Jimmy) E. Oliver of Stockbridge; sisters, Mrs.
Marjorie T. Henry of Headland, Ala. and Mrs. Marlene T. Peugh
of Thomasotn; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
and three great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Mrs. Mary RANDOLPH, 68, of Newnan, will
be held Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the Forest Lawn
Memorial Gardens in College Park wtih Brother Randy Gilbert
officiating. Mrs. Randolph died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003 at Newnan
Hospital. McKoon Funeral Home of Newnan is in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Randolph was a retired construction worker.
Survivors include her husband, Marvin Randolph of Newnan; sons,
Kenny Morris of Acron, Ohio, Russell Morris of Newnan, Steve
Randolph of Racine, Ohio and Randy Randolph of Columbus, Ohio;
and daughters, Christine Pope of Meansville and Tina Randolph
of Rutland, Ohio.


Funeral services for Mrs. Judy C. THORNE., 54, of Garden
Terrace, were held Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003 at 2 p.m. at Thomaston
Church of God with the Rev. Edward Rigby and Rev. Dean Hemphill
officiating. Burial followed in Upson Memorial Gardens. Mrs.
Thorne died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003 at her residence. Pasley-
Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs.
Thorne was a native of Upson County. She had been a shipping
department clerk at Thomaston Mills and was a member of the
Thomaston Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Mr.
Jimmy Leonard Thorne of Thomaston; daughters, Mrs. Nikki T.
Pierce of Brunswick, Miss Laurie H. Thorne, Mrs. Jamie T.
Goggins and Mrs. Myrle A. Corley all of Thomaston; sister, Mrs.
Gail Hammack of Thomaston; brother, Mr. Benny Corley of
Thomaston; and six grandchildren. For those desiring, memorial
contributions may be made to the Judy C. Thorne Cancer Fund at
West Central Georgia Bank.


Thomaston Times, Upson Co., Georgia. Friday, February 07, 2003 

Funeral services for Mr. Merrill Ryan ADAMS, 77, of Rosehill
Drive, will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 at 2 p.m. from the
Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with Dr. Jim McCoy officiating.
Burial will follow in Fincher Methodist Cemetery in Meansville.
Mr. Adams died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical
Center. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr.
Adams was born in Lexington, N.C., but grew up in Pike County.
He graduated from Zebulon High School and JOINED THE NAVY. HE
WAS A JET MECHANIC IN THE NAVY WHERE HE SERVED FOR OVER 23
YEARS. Mr. Adams was preceded in death by his parents, Mr.
Benjamin H. and Mrs. Mamie Chaney Adams and a brother, Mr. B.H.
Adams Jr. Survivors include his brothers, Mr. George Adams of
Gasden, Ala., and Mr. Marvin K. Adams of Thomaston; a nephew,
Mr. George Adams of Oakland,Calif., and niece, Mrs. Sandra
Carroll of Gasden, Ala.


Funeral services for Mr. Ulysses ADAMS Jr., 60, of Gay, will be
held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 at 3 p.m. from the Mount Venus
Baptist Church in Gay with Rev. Titus Robinson, and Rev. Bobby
Neal officiating. Mr. Adams died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003 at West
Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange. Bentley and Sons Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Adams was retired from
Delta Airlines where he worked in the Hangar Department.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Joyce Adams of Manchester; 12
children, Sonya (Timothy) Hall and Jerry Adams of Imlac
Community, Shelia Adams, Ullanda Adams and Alvin Adams of
Greenville, Latrenda Adams, Lawrence Adams and Rodney Adams of
Manchester, Steve Adams of Gay, Alphonso Harris of Woodbury,
Rico McGill of Newman, and Mario McGill of Alvaton; sisters and
brothers, Melvin (Ruth) Adams, and Eula (L.J.) Hall of New
Castle, Penn., and Ray (Rena) Adams, Joyce (James) Walker and
Merle (Jessie) McGill of Alvaton, Betty (A.C.) Coleman of
Woodbury and Sarah (Henry) Meriwether and Jean Adams of Gay; a
host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.


Mrs. Grace Allgood CANTRELL, 88, of South Green Street, died
Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by
Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home.


Funeral services for Mrs. Janet Elaine Webb COLLINS, 65, of
DelRay Road, will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 at 11 a.m.
from First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Gary Dougherty
officiating. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Mrs.
Collins died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003 at her residence. Coggins
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Collins was
born in Clinton, Ohio, but lived in Thomaston for many years.
She was retired from the S&S Cafeteria chain where she worked
for over 30 years as a bookkeeper. Mrs. Collins was a member of
First Assembly of God and did volunteer work for the Heritage
Crisis Pregnancy Center. Mrs. Collins was a talented seamstress
and enjoyed sewing and crochet. Survivors include her husband,
Mr. Donald L. Collins of Thomaston; sister, Mrs. Jeanne (John)
George of Wilmington; step-brother, Mr. Gurney Walls of Cold
Springs; brother-in-laws, Mr. Wayne Collins and Mr. Clayton
Taunton both of Thomaston. Memorials may be sent to the
Leukemia Foundation, 1660 Maddy Lane, Keego Harbor, MI. 48320.

Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca Ozell TRICE, 72, of
Thomaston, will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 at 2 p.m. from
the Springfield Baptist Church on Crest Highway with Rev. J.W.
Respress officiating. Mrs. Trice died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003 at
Upson Regional Medical Center. Bentley and Sons Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her three
brothers, T.C. (Effie) Hobbs of Thomaston, Alton (Fannie) Hobbs
of Hollindle, Fla., Walter (Minnie) Hobbs of Central, Islip;
two sisters, Mary Willis (Willie James) Dixon of Jesup and
Christine Jordan of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a cousin, Willie
(Willie Pearl) Evans of Cleveland, Ohio; a host of relatives
and friends who will miss her. The family will meeting at the
home of her brother, T.C. Hobbs, at 312 North Bet


Monday, February 10, 2003 

Funeral services for Mr. Gregory "Dex" Clark ACEY were held
Monday, Feb. 10, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church
with the Rev. Arthur C. Willis officiating. Burial followed in
the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Acey died Wednesday, Feb. 5,
2003 at his residence. Bentley & Sons Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. Survivors include one child, Dejarez
Sherohn Acey; sisters, Elaine Acey and Martha Acey, both of
Thomaston and Gail (William) Porter of St. Mary's; brothers,
Freddie Acey, Frank Acey Jr., Mark Acey, Cecric Acey, Monroe
Acey, Danny Acey and Toney Acey, all of Thomaston, Derrick Acey
of Washington, D.C. and Ronald (Sheila) Acey of Atlanta; aunts,
Catherine (Henry) Durham, Fannie Lue Acey, Antonette Acey,
Rochell Weston, Geraldine Carthon and Annie Kate Acey, all of
Thomaston; uncles, Edward (Glenda) Harris of Thomaston,
Blanchie (Russell) Williams of San Francisco, Calif. and Milton
(Marsha) Acey of San Diego, Calif.; and a host of other
relatives and friends who will miss him.


Funeral services for Mr. Merrill Ryan ADAMS, 77, of Rosehill
Drive, will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 at 2 p.m. from the
Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with Dr. Jim McCoy officiating.
Burial will follow in Fincher Methodist Cemetery in Meansville.
Mr. Adams died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical
Center. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr.
Adams was born in Lexington, N.C., but grew up in Pike County.
He graduated from Zebulon High School and JOINED THE NAVY. HE
WAS A JET MECHANIC IN THE NAVY WHERE HE SERVED FOR OVER 23
YEARS. Mr. Adams was preceded in death by his parents, Mr.
Benjamin H. and Mrs. Mamie Chaney Adams and a brother, Mr. B.H.
Adams Jr. Survivors include his brothers, Mr. George Adams of
Gasden, Ala., and Mr. Marvin K. Adams of Thomaston; a nephew,
Mr. George Adams of Oakland,Calif., and niece, Mrs. Sandra
Carroll of Gasden, Ala.


Funeral services for Mr. Ulysses ADAMS Jr., 60, of Gay, will be
held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 at 3 p.m. from the Mount Venus
Baptist Church in Gay with Rev. Titus Robinson, and Rev. Bobby
Neal officiating. Mr. Adams died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003 at West
Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange. Bentley and Sons Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Adams was retired from
Delta Airlines where he worked in the Hangar Department.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Joyce Adams of Manchester; 12
children, Sonya (Timothy) Hall and Jerry Adams of Imlac
Community, Shelia Adams, Ullanda Adams and Alvin Adams of
Greenville, Latrenda Adams, Lawrence Adams and Rodney Adams of
Manchester, Steve Adams of Gay, Alphonso Harris of Woodbury,
Rico McGill of Newman, and Mario McGill of Alvaton; sisters and
brothers, Melvin (Ruth) Adams, and Eula (L.J.) Hall of New
Castle, Penn., and Ray (Rena) Adams, Joyce (James) Walker and
Merle (Jessie) McGill of Alvaton, Betty (A.C.) Coleman of
Woodbury and Sarah (Henry) Meriwether and Jean Adams of Gay; a
host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Alonze APPLING, formerly of Jackson, died Thursday, Feb. 6,
2003 at the V.A. Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Funeral
arrangements will be announced at a later date by Bentley &
Sons Funeral Home.


Funeral services for Mr. Charles L. "Chuck" BRUMBELOW Jr., 72,
of Villa Rica, were held Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the
First Christian Church with the Minister Fred Skinner and Dr.
Richard Ingle officiating. Burial followed in the Carrollton
City Cemetery. Mr. Brumbelow died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003. Almon
Funeral Home of Newnan was in charge of arrangements. Mr.
Brumbelow, a native of Paulding County, was born Jan. 13, 1931.
He was the son of the late Charles Luther Brumbelow Sr. and
Opal Haney Brumbelow. He was a retired salesman with the Life
of Georgia Insurance Company and recently with Hearn Monument
Company. Mr. Brumbelow was a member of the First Christian
Church where he served as an Edler and Deacon, Chaplain of the
Stewart House and the Benevolence Ministry at the First
Christian Church. HE WAS A RETIRED SERGEANT OF THE U.S. ARMY
SERVING DURING THE KOREAN CONFLICT. Besides his parents, Mr.
Brumbelow was preceded in death by his son, William Dean
Brumbelow; a sister, Sara Pike; brothers, W. D. Brumbelow,
Forrest Brumbelow and Floy Brumbelow; and a granddaughter,
Starla Wheeler. Survivors include his wife, Betty C. Brumbelow;
sons and daughters-in-law, Blaine and Terannie Brumbelow of
Franklin and Rocky and Tolly Brumbelow of Carrollton; daughters
and sons-in-law, Sissy and Charlie Almon of Carrollton, Sherry
Metzler and Vic DeVane of Albany; grandchildren, Russ Brumbelow
of Thomaston, Mitch Brumbelow of Griffin, Trent Parmer of
Franklin, Cadon Brumbelow of Franklin and Shanna Brumbelow of
Carrollton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Josephine and Waymon
Wallace of Lithia Springs, Alva and Leon Clarke of Carrollton
and Janelle and Pete Vincent of Alvin, Texas; a brother, A. B.
Brumbelow of Albany; and several nieces and nephews.
Contributions may be made to the First Christian Church,
Forward by Faith, Ward Street, Carrollton, GA 30117 or to the
American Heart Association, c/o Mary Parkman, 999 North Highway
113, Carrollton, GA 30117.


Funeral services for Mrs. Grace A. CANTRELL, 88, of South Green
Street, were held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the
Pasley-Fletcher Chapel with the Rev. A. C. McLemore
officiating. Burial followed in Southview Cemetery. Mrs.
Cantrell died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical
Center. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Cantrell was a native of Walton County, Ga.
She had been a resident of Upson County since 1936 and was a
charter member of New Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include
her daughters, Barbara McLemore of Knoxville, Tenn and Beverly
Corley of Thomaston; a son, W.D. "Bill" Allgood of Tifton;
grandchildren, Debbie Wootan of Birmingham, Ala., Cindy Price
of Maryville, Tenn., Tim McLemore of Knoxville, Tenn., Krista
Mattox of Chula, Ga., and Brian Corley of Thomaston; three
step-grandsons; four great-granddaughters; three step-great-
granddaughters; and one step-great-grandson.


Funeral services for Mrs. Janet Elaine Webb COLLINS, 65, of
DelRay Road, will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 at 11 a.m.
from First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Gary Dougherty
officiating. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Mrs.
Collins died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003 at her residence. Coggins
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Collins was
born in Clinton, Ohio, but lived in Thomaston for many years.
She was retired from the S&S Cafeteria chain where she worked
for over 30 years as a bookkeeper. Mrs. Collins was a member of
First Assembly of God and did volunteer work for the Heritage
Crisis Pregnancy Center. Mrs. Collins was a talented seamstress
and enjoyed sewing and crochet. Survivors include her husband,
Mr. Donald L. Collins of Thomaston; sister, Mrs. Jeanne (John)
George of Wilmington; step-brother, Mr. Gurney Walls of Cold
Springs; brother-in-laws, Mr. Wayne Collins and Mr. Clayton
Taunton both of Thomaston. Memorials may be sent to the
Leukemia Foundation, 1660 Maddy Lane, Keego Harbor, MI. 48320.


Mrs. Irene Peugh HOLMES, 80, of Brookwood Drive, died Monday,
Feb. 10, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral
arrangements will be announced at a later date by Pasley-
Fletcher Funeral Home.


Mr. J.W. HOWARD, formerly of Thomaston, died Monday, Feb. 10,
2003 at River View Nursing Home in Savannah. Funeral
arrangements will be announced at a later date by Pasley-
Fletcher Funeral Home


Mr. Willie J. JACKSON, 56, of Atlanta, died Saturday, Feb. 8,
2003 at Grady Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be
announced at a later date by Trice Funeral Home. Survivors
include his son, Mr. Kenneth Leach of Atlanta; five
grandchildren; brothers, Mr. Joe Jackson of Atlanta and Mr.
John Robert Porter of Detroit, Mich.; sisters, Mrs. Beatrice
Adams and Mrs. Barbara Tyler, both of Atlanta; aunts and
uncles, Mrs. Mattie Davis of Atlanta and Mr. Joe Felt (Lottie)
Alford of Barnesville; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and
other relatives and friends.


Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Ruth Carter RAKESTRAW, 66, of
Triune Avenue, were held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 at the Kingdom
Hall of Jehovah Witnesses with Bro. Charles Mann officiating.
Burial followed in the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery


Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca Ozell TRICE, 72, of
Thomaston, will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 at 2 p.m. from
the Springfield Baptist Church on Crest Highway with Rev. J.W.
Respress officiating.


Thomaston Times, Upson Co., Georgia Friday, February 14, 2003

Funeral services for Mr. Gregory "Dex" Clark ACEY were held
Monday, Feb. 10, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church
with the Rev. Arthur C. Willis officiating. Burial followed in
the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Acey died Wednesday, Feb. 5,
2003 at his residence. Bentley & Sons Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements. Survivors include one child, Dejarez
Sherohn Acey; sisters, Elaine Acey and Martha Acey, both of
Thomaston and Gail (William) Porter of St. Mary's; brothers,
Freddie Acey, Frank Acey Jr., Mark Acey, Cecric Acey, Monroe
Acey, Danny Acey and Toney Acey, all of Thomaston, Derrick Acey
of Washington, D.C. and Ronald (Sheila) Acey of Atlanta; aunts,
Catherine (Henry) Durham, Fannie Lue Acey, Antonette Acey,
Rochell Weston, Geraldine Carthon and Annie Kate Acey, all of
Thomaston; uncles, Edward (Glenda) Harris of Thomaston,
Blanchie (Russell) Williams of San Francisco, Calif. and Milton
(Marsha) Acey of San Diego, Calif.; and a host of other
relatives and friends who will miss him.


Funeral services for Mr. Merrill Ryan ADAMS, 77, of Rosehill
Drive, will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 at 2 p.m. from the
Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with Dr. Jim McCoy officiating.
Burial will follow in Fincher Methodist Cemetery in Meansville.
Mr. Adams died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical
Center. Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr.
Adams was born in Lexington, N.C., but grew up in Pike County.
He graduated from Zebulon High School and JOINED THE NAVY. HE
WAS A JET MECHANIC IN THE NAVY WHERE HE SERVED FOR OVER 23
YEARS. Mr. Adams was preceded in death by his parents, Mr.
Benjamin H. and Mrs. Mamie Chaney Adams and a brother, Mr. B.H.
Adams Jr. Survivors include his brothers, Mr. George Adams of
Gasden, Ala., and Mr. Marvin K. Adams of Thomaston; a nephew,
Mr. George Adams of Oakland,Calif., and niece, Mrs. Sandra
Carroll of Gasden, Ala.


Funeral services for Mr. Ulysses ADAMS Jr., 60, of Gay, will be
held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 at 3 p.m. from the Mount Venus
Baptist Church in Gay with Rev. Titus Robinson, and Rev. Bobby
Neal officiating. Mr. Adams died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003 at West
Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange. Bentley and Sons Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Adams was retired from
Delta Airlines where he worked in the Hangar Department.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Joyce Adams of Manchester; 12
children, Sonya (Timothy) Hall and Jerry Adams of Imlac
Community, Shelia Adams, Ullanda Adams and Alvin Adams of
Greenville, Latrenda Adams, Lawrence Adams and Rodney Adams of
Manchester, Steve Adams of Gay, Alphonso Harris of Woodbury,
Rico McGill of Newman, and Mario McGill of Alvaton; sisters and
brothers, Melvin (Ruth) Adams, and Eula (L.J.) Hall of New
Castle, Penn., and Ray (Rena) Adams, Joyce (James) Walker and
Merle (Jessie) McGill of Alvaton, Betty (A.C.) Coleman of
Woodbury and Sarah (Henry) Meriwether and Jean Adams of Gay; a
host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Alonze APPLING, formerly of Jackson, died Thursday, Feb. 6,
2003 at the V.A. Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Funeral
arrangements will be announced at a later date by Bentley &
Sons Funeral Home.


Funeral services for Mrs. Jacquelyn Mitchell BENFIELD, 81, of
Yatesville, will be held Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003 at 2 p.m. at
New Hope Primitive Baptist Church with the Elder Billy Mullis,
and Elder Steve Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in New
Hope Church Cemetery. Mrs. Benfield died Monday, Feb. 10, 2003
at Westberry Medical Care Home. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Benfield was a native of
Yatesville. She was the widow of Elder C.J. Benfield. She was a
graduate of Young Harris College. Mrs. Benfield was a school
teacher and started with the Upson County Kindergarten program.
She had also taught at Yatesville Grammar School. Mrs. Benfield
was a music teacher and had been woman of the year. She helped
organize the Upson Humane Society. She had been a newspaper
writer. Mrs. Benfield had also served as pianist at New Hope
Primitive Baptist Church, of which she was a member. Survivors
include her daughter, Mrs. Kathy Benfield Moreland of
Thomaston; son-in law, Mr. Randy Moreland of Thomaston;
grandson, Keith (Laura) Moreland of Columbia S.C.; great-
granddaughter, Madison Moreland of Columbia, S.C.; sister, Mrs.
Mary Ann Gray of Jackson; and brother, Mr. Jack Mitchell.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.


Funeral services for Mr. Charles L. "Chuck" BRUMBELOW Jr., 72,
of Villa Rica, were held Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the
First Christian Church with the Minister Fred Skinner and Dr.
Richard Ingle officiating. Burial followed in the Carrollton
City Cemetery. Mr. Brumbelow died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003. Almon
Funeral Home of Newnan was in charge of arrangements. Mr.
Brumbelow, a native of Paulding County, was born Jan. 13, 1931.
He was the son of the late Charles Luther Brumbelow Sr. and
Opal Haney Brumbelow. He was a retired salesman with the Life
of Georgia Insurance Company and recently with Hearn Monument
Company. Mr. Brumbelow was a member of the First Christian
Church where he served as an Edler and Deacon, Chaplain of the
Stewart House and the Benevolence Ministry at the First
Christian Church. HE WAS A RETIRED SERGEANT OF THE U.S. ARMY
SERVING DURING THE KOREAN CONFLICT. Besides his parents, Mr.
Brumbelow was preceded in death by his son, William Dean
Brumbelow; a sister, Sara Pike; brothers, W. D. Brumbelow,
Forrest Brumbelow and Floy Brumbelow; and a granddaughter,
Starla Wheeler. Survivors include his wife, Betty C. Brumbelow;
sons and daughters-in-law, Blaine and Terannie Brumbelow of
Franklin and Rocky and Tolly Brumbelow of Carrollton; daughters
and sons-in-law, Sissy and Charlie Almon of Carrollton, Sherry
Metzler and Vic DeVane of Albany; grandchildren, Russ Brumbelow
of Thomaston, Mitch Brumbelow of Griffin, Trent Parmer of
Franklin, Cadon Brumbelow of Franklin and Shanna Brumbelow of
Carrollton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Josephine and Waymon
Wallace of Lithia Springs, Alva and Leon Clarke of Carrollton
and Janelle and Pete Vincent of Alvin, Texas; a brother, A. B.
Brumbelow of Albany; and several nieces and nephews.
Contributions may be made to the First Christian Church,
Forward by Faith, Ward Street, Carrollton, GA 30117 or to the
American Heart Association, c/o Mary Parkman, 999 North Highway
113, Carrollton, GA 30117.

Funeral services for Mrs. Grace A. CANTRELL, 88, of South Green
Street, were held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the
Pasley-Fletcher Chapel with the Rev. A. C. McLemore
officiating. Burial followed in Southview Cemetery. Mrs.
Cantrell died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical
Center. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Cantrell was a native of Walton County, Ga.
She had been a resident of Upson County since 1936 and was a
charter member of New Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include
her daughters, Barbara McLemore of Knoxville, Tenn and Beverly
Corley of Thomaston; a son, W.D. "Bill" Allgood of Tifton;
grandchildren, Debbie Wootan of Birmingham, Ala., Cindy Price
of Maryville, Tenn., Tim McLemore of Knoxville, Tenn., Krista
Mattox of Chula, Ga., and Brian Corley of Thomaston; three
step-grandsons; four great-granddaughters; three step-great-
granddaughters; and one step-great-grandson.


Funeral services for Mr. Franklin CLEVELAND, 69, of Weems Road,
were held Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of
Moody Funeral Home with the Rev. James D. Wilson officiating.
Burial followed in Moody Memorial Gardens. Mr. Cleveland died
Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003 at his residence. Moody Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements. Mr. Cleveland was born in Meriwether
County and lived most of his life in Thomaston before moving to
Molena in 1997. He worked as a carpenter. Mr. Cleveland was
preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Leola Pollard
Cleveland, a son, Ronnie Cleveland and a daughter, Donnie
Chagnon. Survivors include his grandchildren, Tiffany Chagnon,
Adam Cleveland and Stevie Cleveland; a great-grandchild,
Baggirelle Chagnon; a brother and sister-in-law, Hazel and Bob
Burrow of Alta, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.


Funeral services for Mrs. Janet Elaine Webb COLLINS, 65, of
DelRay Road, will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 at 11 a.m.
from First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Gary Dougherty
officiating. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Mrs.
Collins died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003 at her residence. Coggins
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Collins was
born in Clinton, Ohio, but lived in Thomaston for many years.
She was retired from the S&S Cafeteria chain where she worked
for over 30 years as a bookkeeper. Mrs. Collins was a member of
First Assembly of God and did volunteer work for the Heritage
Crisis Pregnancy Center. Mrs. Collins was a talented seamstress
and enjoyed sewing and crochet. Survivors include her husband,
Mr. Donald L. Collins of Thomaston; sister, Mrs. Jeanne (John)
George of Wilmington; step-brother, Mr. Gurney Walls of Cold
Springs; brother-in-laws, Mr. Wayne Collins and Mr. Clayton
Taunton both of Thomaston. Memorials may be sent to the
Leukemia Foundation, 1660 Maddy Lane, Keego Harbor, MI. 48320.


Mrs. Lila Mae Woodard DAVIS, 87, of Wesley Avenue, died
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003 at her residence. Funeral arrangements
will be announced at a later date by Trice Funeral Home. Mrs.
Davis was a lifelong resident of Upson County. She was a
retired housekeeper. Survivors include her, nine daughters,
Mrs. Lola Walker, Mrs. Annie Kate Acey, Mrs. Alberta Pennyman,
Mrs. Betty Williams, Mrs. Carolyn Smith, Mrs. Shirley Thompson
(Bobby Respress), Ms. Marilyn Davis all of Thomaston, Mrs.
Bernice Harp of East Point, and Mrs. Mary Williams of Chicago,
Il.; a grandson she raised as her own, Mr Michael (Carolyn)
Davis of Savannah; a adopted son, Rev. Robert (Patricia)
Releford of Yatesville; a adopted daughter, Mrs. Sandra T.
Trice of Thomaston; 27 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren
and one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Annie Seal of
Durham, N.C.; son-in-law, Mr. Willie James Davis of Thomaston;
a cousin who was more like a sister, Mrs. Ada Davison of
Yatesville; several nieces, nephews and host of other cousins
and other relatives and friends. The family will receive
friends at her residence.


Mary Catherine Evans GREEN, 48, of Atlanta, formerly of
Musella, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2003. Funeral arrangements will
be announced at a later date by gus Thornhill Funeral Home of
East Point. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Sandford
Green of Atlanta, formerly of Thomaston; a daughter, Mindy
Dionna Green of Atlanta; and several sisters, brothers, in-
laws, nieces, nephews, god-children and other relatives who
will miss her dearly. The family can be contacted at 5414 Red
Berry Lane, Atlanta, GA 30331.


Funeral services for Mrs. Irene Peugh HOLMES, 80, of Brookwood
Drive, were held Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003 at 11 a.m. at First
Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Barber officiating. Burial
followed in Southview Cemetery. Mrs. Holmes died Monday, Feb.
10, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Pasley-Fletcher
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Holmes was a
native of Upson County. She was a retired spinner from at the
Thomaston Division of Thomaston Mills and was a member of First
Baptist Church. she had been a member of the Upson Regional
Medical Center Auxiliary, Pink Lady, for 15 years, with over
10,000 volunteer hours. Mrs. Holmes was the widow of Tex
Holmes, who died in 1987. Survivors include her daughter and
son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Theo (Linda) Miles of Thomaston;
sisters, Mrs. Laura Warren and Mrs. Ethel Langford, both of
Thomaston, Mrs. Lena Roach of Glendale, Calif. and Mrs. Leona
Hawley of Roanoke, Va.; brothers, Mr. Felton Peugh and Mr.
Emory Peugh, both of Thomaston; grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs.
Kelly (Christine) Miles of Slidell, La. and Mr. and Mrs. Paul
M. (Karen) Cook of Kennesaw; and six great-grandchildren. For
those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Upson
Regional Medical Center Auxiliary or the First Baptist Church
Building Fund.


Funeral services for Mr. J.W. HOWARD, 83, of Savannah, will be
held Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003 at 11 a.m. at East Thomaston
Baptist Church with the Rev. Joey Smith officiating. Burial
will follow in Southview Cemetery. Mr. Howard died Monday, Feb.
10, 2003 at Riverview Health & Rehab Center, Savannah. Pasley-
Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Howard
was born in Byron, Ga. but had lived in Thomaston since the
1940's. He was a member of the East Thomaston Baptist Church.
HE SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY DURING WWII, and retired as an
industrial engineer with the Peerless Division of Thomaston
Mills. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Rackley Howard of
Savannah; daughter, Sandra Howard (Tom) Cook of Savannah;
grandsons, T. Jayson Cook of Savannah, Judson H. Cook of
Albuquerque, N.M. and Jonathan W. Cook of Gulf Shores, Ala.; a
sister, Portia Holt of Byron; brothers, Francis Howard of Macon
and Edward Howard of Ft. Valley. Memorial contributions may be
made to Hospice of Savannah, POB 13190, Savannah, Ga. 31416.


Mr. Willie J. JACKSON, 56, of Atlanta, died Saturday, Feb. 8,
2003 at Grady Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be
announced at a later date by Trice Funeral Home. Survivors
include his son, Mr. Kenneth Leach of Atlanta; five
grandchildren; brothers, Mr. Joe Jackson of Atlanta and Mr.
John Robert Porter of Detroit, Mich.; sisters, Mrs. Beatrice
Adams and Mrs. Barbara Tyler, both of Atlanta; aunts and
uncles, Mrs. Mattie Davis of Atlanta and Mr. Joe Felt (Lottie)
Alford of Barnesville; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and
other relatives and friends.


Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Ruth Carter RAKESTRAW, 66, of
Triune Avenue, were held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 at the Kingdom
Hall of Jehovah Witnesses with Bro. Charles Mann officiating.
Burial followed in the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Mrs.
Rakestraw died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003 at the Atlanta Medical
Center. Trice Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs.
Rakestraw was born in Talbot County. She graduated from Drake
High School and later moved to Albany. She moved back to
Thomaston in 1992 after retirement. Mrs. Rakestraw retired from
Carter's Mill in Albany. Survivors include her brothers, Mr.
Freddy Walker of Albany, Mr. Lynn Perry (Barbara) Carter and
Mr. Kenneth (Jo) Carter, all of Thomaston; sisters, Mrs. Lillie
Mae Chatman and Mrs. Maryette (James) Johnson, all of
Thomaston, Mrs. Susie (Dan) Williams of Willinboro, N.J., Mrs.
Joanne (James) Blackmon of Irvington, N.J., Mrs. Alma Cokley of
Riverdale and Mrs. Dorothy Braggs of Hartford, Conn.; an aunt,
Mrs. Clara Allen of Pasadena, Calif.; and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.


Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca Ozell TRICE, 72, of
Thomaston, will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003 at 2 p.m. from
the Springfield Baptist Church on Crest Highway with Rev. J.W.
Respress officiating. Mrs. Trice died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003 at
Upson Regional Medical Center. Bentley and Sons Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her three
brothers, T.C. (Effie) Hobbs of Thomaston, Alton (Fannie) Hobbs
of Hollindle, Fla., Walter (Minnie) Hobbs of Central, Islip;
two sisters, Mary Willis (Willie James) Dixon of Jesup and
Christine Jordan of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a cousin, Willie
(Willie Pearl) Evans of Cleveland, Ohio; a host of relatives
and friends who will miss her. The family will meeting at the
home of her brother, T.C. Hobbs, at 312 North Bet


Thomaston Times, Upson Co., Georgia Monday, February 17, 2003 

Funeral services for Mrs. Jacquelyn Mitchell BENFIELD, 81, of
Yatesville, will be held Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003 at 2 p.m. at
New Hope Primitive Baptist Church with the Elder Billy Mullis,
and Elder Steve Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in New
Hope Church Cemetery. Mrs. Benfield died Monday, Feb. 10, 2003
at Westberry Medical Care Home. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Benfield was a native of
Yatesville. She was the widow of Elder C.J. Benfield. She was a
graduate of Young Harris College. Mrs. Benfield was a school
teacher and started with the Upson County Kindergarten program.
She had also taught at Yatesville Grammar School. Mrs. Benfield
was a music teacher and had been woman of the year. She helped
organize the Upson Humane Society. She had been a newspaper
writer. Mrs. Benfield had also served as pianist at New Hope
Primitive Baptist Church, of which she was a member. Survivors
include her daughter, Mrs. Kathy Benfield Moreland of
Thomaston; son-in law, Mr. Randy Moreland of Thomaston;
grandson, Keith (Laura) Moreland of Columbia S.C.; great-
granddaughter, Madison Moreland of Columbia, S.C.; sister, Mrs.
Mary Ann Gray of Jackson; and brother, Mr. Jack Mitchell.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.


Funeral services for Mr. Franklin CLEVELAND, 69, of Weems Road,
were held Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of
Moody Funeral Home with the Rev. James D. Wilson officiating.
Burial followed in Moody Memorial Gardens. Mr. Cleveland died
Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003 at his residence. Moody Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements. Mr. Cleveland was born in Meriwether
County and lived most of his life in Thomaston before moving to
Molena in 1997. He worked as a carpenter. Mr. Cleveland was
preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Leola Pollard
Cleveland, a son, Ronnie Cleveland and a daughter, Donnie
Chagnon. Survivors include his grandchildren, Tiffany Chagnon,
Adam Cleveland and Stevie Cleveland; a great-grandchild,
Baggirelle Chagnon; a brother and sister-in-law, Hazel and Bob
Burrow of Alta, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.


Mrs. Lila Mae Woodard DAVIS, 87, of Wesley Avenue, died
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003 at her residence. Funeral arrangements
will be announced at a later date by Trice Funeral Home. Mrs.
Davis was a lifelong resident of Upson County. She was a
retired housekeeper. Survivors include her, nine daughters,
Mrs. Lola Walker, Mrs. Annie Kate Acey, Mrs. Alberta Pennyman,
Mrs. Betty Williams, Mrs. Carolyn Smith, Mrs. Shirley Thompson
(Bobby Respress), Ms. Marilyn Davis all of Thomaston, Mrs.
Bernice Harp of East Point, and Mrs. Mary Williams of Chicago,
Il.; a grandson she raised as her own, Mr Michael (Carolyn)
Davis of Savannah; a adopted son, Rev. Robert (Patricia)
Releford of Yatesville; a adopted daughter, Mrs. Sandra T.
Trice of Thomaston; 27 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren
and one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Annie Seal of
Durham, N.C.; son-in-law, Mr. Willie James Davis of Thomaston;
a cousin who was more like a sister, Mrs. Ada Davison of
Yatesville; several nieces, nephews and host of other cousins
and other relatives and friends. The family will receive
friends at her residence.


Mary Catherine Evans GREEN, 48, of Atlanta, formerly of
Musella, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2003. Funeral arrangements will
be announced at a later date by gus Thornhill Funeral Home of
East Point. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Sandford
Green of Atlanta, formerly of Thomaston; a daughter, Mindy
Dionna Green of Atlanta; and several sisters, brothers, in-
laws, nieces, nephews, god-children and other relatives who
will miss her dearly. The family can be contacted at 5414 Red
Berry Lane, Atlanta, GA 30331.


Funeral services for Mrs. Irene Peugh HOLMES, 80, of Brookwood
Drive, were held Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003 at 11 a.m. at First
Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Barber officiating. Burial
followed in Southview Cemetery. Mrs. Holmes died Monday, Feb.
10, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Pasley-Fletcher
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Holmes was a
native of Upson County. She was a retired spinner from at the
Thomaston Division of Thomaston Mills and was a member of First
Baptist Church. she had been a member of the Upson Regional
Medical Center Auxiliary, Pink Lady, for 15 years, with over
10,000 volunteer hours. Mrs. Holmes was the widow of Tex
Holmes, who died in 1987. Survivors include her daughter and
son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Theo (Linda) Miles of Thomaston;
sisters, Mrs. Laura Warren and Mrs. Ethel Langford, both of
Thomaston, Mrs. Lena Roach of Glendale, Calif. and Mrs. Leona
Hawley of Roanoke, Va.; brothers, Mr. Felton Peugh and Mr.
Emory Peugh, both of Thomaston; grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs.
Kelly (Christine) Miles of Slidell, La. and Mr. and Mrs. Paul
M. (Karen) Cook of Kennesaw; and six great-grandchildren. For
those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Upson
Regional Medical Center Auxiliary or the First Baptist Church
Building Fund.


Funeral services for Mr. J.W. HOWARD, 83, of Savannah, will be
held Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003 at 11 a.m. at East Thomaston
Baptist Church with the Rev. Joey Smith officiating. Burial
will follow in Southview Cemetery. Mr. Howard died Monday, Feb.
10, 2003 at Riverview Health & Rehab Center, Savannah. Pasley-
Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Howard
was born in Byron, Ga. but had lived in Thomaston since the
1940's. He was a member of the East Thomaston Baptist Church.
HE SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY DURING WWII, and retired as an
industrial engineer with the Peerless Division of Thomaston
Mills. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Rackley Howard of
Savannah; daughter, Sandra Howard (Tom) Cook of Savannah;
grandsons, T. Jayson Cook of Savannah, Judson H. Cook of
Albuquerque, N.M. and Jonathan W. Cook of Gulf Shores, Ala.; a
sister, Portia Holt of Byron; brothers, Francis Howard of Macon
and Edward Howard of Ft. Valley. Memorial contributions may be
made to Hospice of Savannah, POB 13190, Savannah, Ga. 31416.


Wednesday, February 19, 2003 

Funeral services for Mrs. Jacquelyn Mitchell BENEFIELD 81, of
Yatesville, will be held Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003 at 2 p.m. at
New Hope Primitive Baptist Church with the Elder Billy Mullis,
and Elder Steve Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in New
Hope Church Cemetery. Mrs. Benfield died Monday, Feb. 10, 2003
at Westberry Medical Care Home. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Benfield was a native of
Yatesville. She was the widow of Elder C.J. Benfield. She was a
graduate of Young Harris College. Mrs. Benfield was a school
teacher and started with the Upson County Kindergarten program.
She had also taught at Yatesville Grammar School. Mrs. Benfield
was a music teacher and had been woman of the year. She helped
organize the Upson Humane Society. She had been a newspaper
writer. Mrs. Benfield had also served as pianist at New Hope
Primitive Baptist Church, of which she was a member. Survivors
include her daughter, Mrs. Kathy Benfield Moreland of
Thomaston; son-in law, Mr. Randy Moreland of Thomaston;
grandson, Keith (Laura) Moreland of Columbia S.C.; great-
granddaughter, Madison Moreland of Columbia, S.C.; sister, Mrs.
Mary Ann Gray of Jackson; and brother, Mr. Jack Mitchell.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Jean Rogers BURK, 58, of Old
Yatesville Road, were held Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003 at 2 p.m. in
the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Turner
and the Rev. Miles Crouch officiating. Burial followed in
Crystal Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Burk died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003 at
Thomaston Health & Rehab. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Burk was a native of Upson County. She was
retired from Upson Regional Medical Center where she served for
over 27 years as a cafeteria worker. Mrs. Burk was of the
Baptist faith and was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Mr. John Burk of Thomaston; her
mother, Mrs. Mary Granger Hatcher of Thomaston; step-daughters,
Mrs. Mae Broom of Gainesville and Mrs. Tracy Burk of Griffin; a
step-son, Mr. Wade Burk of Barnesville; brothers, Mr. Cecil
Rogers of Lizella, Mr. Donald Rogers of Jonesboro, Mr. Larry
Rogers of Lithia Springs and Mr. Raymond Rogers of Thomaston;
sisters, Mrs. Faye Bullington of Fayetteville and Mr.s Anita
Nicholson of Thomaston; and seven step-grandchildren.


Funeral services for Mr. Ronald CAMPBELL, 41, of Yatesville,
will be held Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the Pine
Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Alford Green officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Campbell died
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Bentley & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Julia B. Campbell of
Yatesville; a sister, Ms. Angela Campbell of Yatesville;
brothers, Mr. Donald Campbell of Yatesville and Mr. Kenneth
(Jackie) Campbell of Thomaston; several aunts and uncles; and a
host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family can be
contacted at their residence.


Funeral services for Mr. Franklin CLEVELAND, 69, of Weems Road,
were held Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of
Moody Funeral Home with the Rev. James D. Wilson officiating.
Burial followed in Moody Memorial Gardens. Mr. Cleveland died
Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003 at his residence. Moody Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements. Mr. Cleveland was born in Meriwether
County and lived most of his life in Thomaston before moving to
Molena in 1997. He worked as a carpenter. Mr. Cleveland was
preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Leola Pollard
Cleveland, a son, Ronnie Cleveland and a daughter, Donnie
Chagnon. Survivors include his grandchildren, Tiffany Chagnon,
Adam Cleveland and Stevie Cleveland; a great-grandchild,
Baggirelle Chagnon; a brother and sister-in-law, Hazel and Bob
Burrow of Alta, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.


Funeral services for Dr. Thomas Marvin COTNEY Sr., 76, of South
Green Street, will be held Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003 at 2 p.m. at
First Baptist Church. Dr. Cotney died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003 at
the St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral
Home is in charge of arrangements. The family can be contacted
at the residence. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening
from 7 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home.


Funeral services for Elder Cecil DARITY, 80, of Macon, were
held Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003 at the Chapel of Macon Memorial
Park Funeral Home with Elders Dan and Franklin Bryant
officiating. Burial followed in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Elder Darity died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003 at a Macon Hospital.
Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Elder Darity was pastor of Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church in
Thomaston since 1985. Over the last 50 years he had pastored
many churches in the middle Georgia area. Elder Darity was
widely known in the Primitive Baptist Churches and had been
called on to conduct meetings in many of the other states in
the U.S.A. Elder Darity was a real estate broker and operated
the Darity Realty Co. in Macon. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Nancy E. Darity; children, Patricia Sutton, Thomas E.
Darity, and Cynthia E. Wall; brothers, Hugh F. Darity and
Martin Darity; sisters, Janie Townsend, Doris Usery and Betty
McNicholson; ten grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and four
great-great grandchildren.


Mrs. Lila Mae Woodard DAVIS, 87, of Wesley Avenue, died
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003 at her residence. Funeral arrangements
will be announced at a later date by Trice Funeral Home. Mrs.
Davis was a lifelong resident of Upson County. She was a
retired housekeeper. Survivors include her, nine daughters,
Mrs. Lola Walker, Mrs. Annie Kate Acey, Mrs. Alberta Pennyman,
Mrs. Betty Williams, Mrs. Carolyn Smith, Mrs. Shirley Thompson
(Bobby Respress), Ms. Marilyn Davis all of Thomaston, Mrs.
Bernice Harp of East Point, and Mrs. Mary Williams of Chicago,
Il.; a grandson she raised as her own, Mr Michael (Carolyn)
Davis of Savannah; a adopted son, Rev. Robert (Patricia)
Releford of Yatesville; a adopted daughter, Mrs. Sandra T.
Trice of Thomaston; 27 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren
and one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Annie Seal of
Durham, N.C.; son-in-law, Mr. Willie James Davis of Thomaston;
a cousin who was more like a sister, Mrs. Ada Davison of
Yatesville; several nieces, nephews and host of other cousins
and other relatives and friends. The family will receive
friends at her residence.


Mary Catherine Evans GREEN, 48, of Atlanta, formerly of
Musella, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2003. Funeral arrangements will
be announced at a later date by gus Thornhill Funeral Home of
East Point. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Sandford
Green of Atlanta, formerly of Thomaston; a daughter, Mindy
Dionna Green of Atlanta; and several sisters, brothers, in-
laws, nieces, nephews, god-children and other relatives who
will miss her dearly. The family can be contacted at 5414 Red
Berry Lane, Atlanta, GA 30331.


Mrs. Nell Howell HAMLETT, 78, of Glencliff Road, died Tuesday,
Feb. 18, 2003 at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be
announced at a later date by Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home.


Funeral services for Mrs. Irene Peugh HOLMES, 80, of Brookwood
Drive, were held Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003 at 11 a.m. at First
Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Barber officiating. Burial
followed in Southview Cemetery. Mrs. Holmes died Monday, Feb.
10, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Pasley-Fletcher
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Holmes was a
native of Upson County. She was a retired spinner from at the
Thomaston Division of Thomaston Mills and was a member of First
Baptist Church. she had been a member of the Upson Regional
Medical Center Auxiliary, Pink Lady, for 15 years, with over
10,000 volunteer hours. Mrs. Holmes was the widow of Tex
Holmes, who died in 1987. Survivors include her daughter and
son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Theo (Linda) Miles of Thomaston;
sisters, Mrs. Laura Warren and Mrs. Ethel Langford, both of
Thomaston, Mrs. Lena Roach of Glendale, Calif. and Mrs. Leona
Hawley of Roanoke, Va.; brothers, Mr. Felton Peugh and Mr.
Emory Peugh, both of Thomaston; grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs.
Kelly (Christine) Miles of Slidell, La. and Mr. and Mrs. Paul
M. (Karen) Cook of Kennesaw; and six great-grandchildren. For
those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Upson
Regional Medical Center Auxiliary or the First Baptist Church
Building Fund.


Funeral services for Mr. J.W. HOWARD, 83, of Savannah, will be
held Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003 at 11 a.m. at East Thomaston
Baptist Church with the Rev. Joey Smith officiating. Burial
will follow in Southview Cemetery. Mr. Howard died Monday, Feb.
10, 2003 at Riverview Health & Rehab Center, Savannah. Pasley-
Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Howard
was born in Byron, Ga. but had lived in Thomaston since the
1940's. He was a member of the East Thomaston Baptist Church.
HE SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY DURING WWII, and retired as an
industrial engineer with the Peerless Division of Thomaston
Mills. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Rackley Howard of
Savannah; daughter, Sandra Howard (Tom) Cook of Savannah;
grandsons, T. Jayson Cook of Savannah, Judson H. Cook of
Albuquerque, N.M. and Jonathan W. Cook of Gulf Shores, Ala.; a
sister, Portia Holt of Byron; brothers, Francis Howard of Macon
and Edward Howard of Ft. Valley. Memorial contributions may be
made to Hospice of Savannah, POB 13190, Savannah, Ga. 31416.

Funeral services for Mrs. Rosalyn "Roz" Pressley HOWARD, 62, of
El Prado Circle, were held Monday, Feb. 17, 2003 at 2 p.m. in
the Pasley-Fletcher Chapel with the Rev. Bill Barber
officiating. Burial followed in Southview Cemetery. Mrs. Howell
died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Howell was a native of Upson County. She was employed by
Edenfields Food Vending in the Peerless Division of Thomaston
Mills. Mrs. Howell was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin
Edward Howell; a son, Timothy Alton Thompson; and two brothers,
Gary Pressley and Douglas Alton Pressley. Survivors include her
mother, Mrs. Agnes Oglesby Pressley of Thomaston; a step-
daughter, Ms. Darlene Howell of New Orleans, La.; sons, Mr.
Stacy Thompson of Toldeo, Ohio and Mr. Bart Thompson, Mr.
Vincent Thompson and Mr. Chris Howell, all of Thomaston; step-
sons, Mr. Dennis Howell and Mr. Stacy Allen Howell, both of
Pensacola, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Nancy Pressley of Thomaston; a
brother, Mr. Lynwood Pressley of Thomaston; and eight
grandchildren.


Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Dale NORMAN Jr., 36, of North
Street, will be held Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003 at 7 p.m. in the
Pasley-Fletcher Chapel. Mr. Norman died Monday, Feb. 17, 2003
at Upson Regional Medical Center. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Norman was a native of Los
Angeles, Calif. He was a welder at Newton-Crouch Co. in
Griffin. Survivors include his wife, Ronda Norman of Milner; a
daughter, Melissa Ann Norman of Thomaston; a son, Joseph Dale
Norman of Thomaston; his mother, Pat Jameson of Thomaston; a
brother, Kevin Norman of Northridge, Calif.; and his
grandmother, Betty Soly of Thomaston. Visitation will be held
Thursday evening from 6 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Thomaston Times, Upson Co., Georgia Friday, February 21, 2003 

Funeral services for Mrs. Jacquelyn Mitchell BENFIELD, 81, of
Yatesville, will be held Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003 at 2 p.m. at
New Hope Primitive Baptist Church with the Elder Billy Mullis,
and Elder Steve Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in New
Hope Church Cemetery. Mrs. Benfield died Monday, Feb. 10, 2003
at Westberry Medical Care Home. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Benfield was a native of
Yatesville. She was the widow of Elder C.J. Benfield. She was a
graduate of Young Harris College. Mrs. Benfield was a school
teacher and started with the Upson County Kindergarten program.
She had also taught at Yatesville Grammar School. Mrs. Benfield
was a music teacher and had been woman of the year. She helped
organize the Upson Humane Society. She had been a newspaper
writer. Mrs. Benfield had also served as pianist at New Hope
Primitive Baptist Church, of which she was a member. Survivors
include her daughter, Mrs. Kathy Benfield Moreland of
Thomaston; son-in law, Mr. Randy Moreland of Thomaston;
grandson, Keith (Laura) Moreland of Columbia S.C.; great-
granddaughter, Madison Moreland of Columbia, S.C.; sister, Mrs.
Mary Ann Gray of Jackson; and brother, Mr. Jack Mitchell.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.


Funeral services for Mrs. Bonnie Brannon BRITT, 73, of Rocky
Bottom Road, will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003 at 2 p.m. in
the Pasley-Fletcher Chapel with the Rev. Joe Allen officiating.
Burial will follow in the Antioch United Methodist Church
Cemetery. Mrs. Britt died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003 at her
residence. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Britt was a lifelong resident of Upson
County. She was a member of Silvertown Baptist Church and
retired from Martha Mills. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Curtis Reginald Britt, in 1989. Survivors include her
daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Gene Goins of Thomaston,
Linda and Eddie Hoyal of Marietta and Judy and Robbie Watson of
Thomaston; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Shelia Britt
and Richard and Barbara Britt, all of Thomaston; a sister,
Virginia Bridges of Thomaston; a brother, Wallace Brannon of
Catawba, N.C.; nine grandchildren; and three great-
grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6
until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to the Silvertown Baptist Church Building
Fund.


Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Jean Rogers BURK, 58, of Old
Yatesville Road, were held Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003 at 2 p.m. in
the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Turner
and the Rev. Miles Crouch officiating. Burial followed in
Crystal Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Burk died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003 at
Thomaston Health & Rehab. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Mrs. Burk was a native of Upson County. She was
retired from Upson Regional Medical Center where she served for
over 27 years as a cafeteria worker. Mrs. Burk was of the
Baptist faith and was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Mr. John Burk of Thomaston; her
mother, Mrs. Mary Granger Hatcher of Thomaston; step-daughters,
Mrs. Mae Broom of Gainesville and Mrs. Tracy Burk of Griffin; a
step-son, Mr. Wade Burk of Barnesville; brothers, Mr. Cecil
Rogers of Lizella, Mr. Donald Rogers of Jonesboro, Mr. Larry
Rogers of Lithia Springs and Mr. Raymond Rogers of Thomaston;
sisters, Mrs. Faye Bullington of Fayetteville and Mr.s Anita
Nicholson of Thomaston; and seven step-grandchildren.


Funeral services for Mr. Ronald CAMPBELL, 41, of Yatesville,
will be held Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the Pine
Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Alford Green officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Campbell died
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Bentley & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Julia B. Campbell of
Yatesville; a sister, Ms. Angela Campbell of Yatesville;
brothers, Mr. Donald Campbell of Yatesville and Mr. Kenneth
(Jackie) Campbell of Thomaston; several aunts and uncles; and a
host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family can be
contacted at their residence.


Funeral services for Mr. Franklin CLEVELAND, 69, of Weems Road,
were held Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of
Moody Funeral Home with the Rev. James D. Wilson officiating.
Burial followed in Moody Memorial Gardens. Mr. Cleveland died
Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003 at his residence. Moody Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements. Mr. Cleveland was born in Meriwether
County and lived most of his life in Thomaston before moving to
Molena in 1997. He worked as a carpenter. Mr. Cleveland was
preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Leola Pollard
Cleveland, a son, Ronnie Cleveland and a daughter, Donnie
Chagnon. Survivors include his grandchildren, Tiffany Chagnon,
Adam Cleveland and Stevie Cleveland; a great-grandchild,
Baggirelle Chagnon; a brother and sister-in-law, Hazel and Bob
Burrow of Alta, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.


Funeral services for Dr. Thomas Marvin COTNEY, 76, of South
Green Street, were held Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003 at 2 p.m. at
the First Baptist Church of Thomaston with the Rev. Bill Barber
officiating. Dr. Cotney died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003 at the St.
Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements. Dr. Cotney was a native of
Thomaston, Ga. He was born June 17, 1926. He graduated from R.
E. Lee Institute in 1944. Dr. COTNEY SERVED IN THE U.S. NAVY
DURING WORLD WAR II IN THE PACIFIC THEATER ON BOARD THE
AIRCRAFT CARRIER LEXINGTON, WHICH WAS THE FIRST CAPITOL SHIP IN
TOKEYO BAY AFTER THE JAPANESE SURRENDER. AFTER BEING HONORABLY
DISCHARGED FROM TEH SERVICE he attended West Georgia College,
North Georgia College and Palmer College of Chiropractic in
Davenport, Iowa. He recevied the degree Doctor of Chiropractic
from Palmer College in 1957. Shortley afterward, he and his
wife, Hazel (also a Palmer graduate), sat and passed the
Georgia Chiropractic Board and were issued a license to
practice in the state. They began their careers together on
Nov. 1, 1957. Dr. Cotney practiced in Thomaston for over 41
years, retiring in 1998. He was an active member of the Georgia
Chiropractic Association and was awarded Lifetime Membership in
1995. He served in several positions, including vice-president
and board of directors. He was a member of the American
Chiropractic Association, the Palmer Alumni Association and a
member and past chairman of the Upson County Democratic Party.
Dr. Cotney was an active member of First Baptist Church of
Thomaston since 1958 and a member of the builder's Sunday
School Class. He and his wife Hazel had just celenbrated their
54th wedding anniversary on Jan. 29. He had often said his
greatest achievement in life was his three children and their
families. Survivors include his wife, Dr. Hazel Caldwell
Cotney; three children, Mr. Thomas Marvin (Kathleen) Cotney Jr.
of Atlanta, Dr. Mark Edward (Shirley Ann) Cotney of Thomaston
and Mrs. Catherine Cotney (Greg) Harvill of Marietta; and six
grandchildren, Stacey Kathleen Horton of Washington, DC, Megan
Tyler Cotney and Thomas Marvin Cotney III, both of Atlanta,
Anna Logan Cotney and Davis Allen Cotney, both of Thomaston and
Mrs. Brittany Harvill (Corey) Leggett of Kennesaw.
Contributions may be made in his loving memory to the Thomaston
First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 751, Thomaston, GA
30286.


Funeral services for Elder Cecil DARITY, 80, of Macon, were
held Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003 at the Chapel of Macon Memorial
Park Funeral Home with Elders Dan and Franklin Bryant
officiating. Burial followed in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Elder Darity died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003 at a Macon Hospital.
Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Elder Darity was pastor of Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church in
Thomaston since 1985. Over the last 50 years he had pastored
many churches in the middle Georgia area. Elder Darity was
widely known in the Primitive Baptist Churches and had been
called on to conduct meetings in many of the other states in
the U.S.A. Elder Darity was a real estate broker and operated
the Darity Realty Co. in Macon. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Nancy E. Darity; children, Patricia Sutton, Thomas E.
Darity, and Cynthia E. Wall; brothers, Hugh F. Darity and
Martin Darity; sisters, Janie Townsend, Doris Usery and Betty
McNicholson; ten grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and four
great-great grandchildren.


Mrs. Lila Mae Woodard DAVIS, 87, of Wesley Avenue, died
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003 at her residence. Funeral arrangements
will be announced at a later date by Trice Funeral Home. Mrs.
Davis was a lifelong resident of Upson County. She was a
retired housekeeper. Survivors include her, nine daughters,
Mrs. Lola Walker, Mrs. Annie Kate Acey, Mrs. Alberta Pennyman,
Mrs. Betty Williams, Mrs. Carolyn Smith, Mrs. Shirley Thompson
(Bobby Respress), Ms. Marilyn Davis all of Thomaston, Mrs.
Bernice Harp of East Point, and Mrs. Mary Williams of Chicago,
Il.; a grandson she raised as her own, Mr Michael (Carolyn)
Davis of Savannah; a adopted son, Rev. Robert (Patricia)
Releford of Yatesville; a adopted daughter, Mrs. Sandra T.
Trice of Thomaston; 27 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren
and one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Annie Seal of
Durham, N.C.; son-in-law, Mr. Willie James Davis of Thomaston;
a cousin who was more like a sister, Mrs. Ada Davison of
Yatesville; several nieces, nephews and host of other cousins
and other relatives and friends. The family will receive
friends at her residence.


Mary Catherine Evans GREEN, 48, of Atlanta, formerly of
Musella, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2003. Funeral arrangements will
be announced at a later date by gus Thornhill Funeral Home of
East Point. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Sandford
Green of Atlanta, formerly of Thomaston; a daughter, Mindy
Dionna Green of Atlanta; and several sisters, brothers, in-
laws, nieces, nephews, god-children and other relatives who
will miss her dearly. The family can be contacted at 5414 Red
Berry Lane, Atlanta, GA 30331.


Mrs. Nell Howell HAMLETT, 78, of Glencliff Road, died Tuesday,
Feb. 18, 2003 at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be
announced at a later date by Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home.


Funeral services for Mrs. Irene Peugh HOLMES, 80, of Brookwood
Drive, were held Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003 at 11 a.m. at First
Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Barber officiating. Burial
followed in Southview Cemetery. Mrs. Holmes died Monday, Feb.
10, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Pasley-Fletcher
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Holmes was a
native of Upson County. She was a retired spinner from at the
Thomaston Division of Thomaston Mills and was a member of First
Baptist Church. she had been a member of the Upson Regional
Medical Center Auxiliary, Pink Lady, for 15 years, with over
10,000 volunteer hours. Mrs. Holmes was the widow of Tex
Holmes, who died in 1987. Survivors include her daughter and
son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Theo (Linda) Miles of Thomaston;
sisters, Mrs. Laura Warren and Mrs. Ethel Langford, both of
Thomaston, Mrs. Lena Roach of Glendale, Calif. and Mrs. Leona
Hawley of Roanoke, Va.; brothers, Mr. Felton Peugh and Mr.
Emory Peugh, both of Thomaston; grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs.
Kelly (Christine) Miles of Slidell, La. and Mr. and Mrs. Paul
M. (Karen) Cook of Kennesaw; and six great-grandchildren. For
those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Upson
Regional Medical Center Auxiliary or the First Baptist Church
Building Fund.


Funeral services for Mr. J.W. HOWARD, 83, of Savannah, will be
held Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003 at 11 a.m. at East Thomaston
Baptist Church with the Rev. Joey Smith officiating. Burial
will follow in Southview Cemetery. Mr. Howard died Monday, Feb.
10, 2003 at Riverview Health & Rehab Center, Savannah. Pasley-
Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Howard
was born in Byron, Ga. but had lived in Thomaston since the
1940's. He was a member of the East Thomaston Baptist Church.
HE SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY DURING WWII, and retired as an
industrial engineer with the Peerless Division of Thomaston
Mills. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Rackley Howard of
Savannah; daughter, Sandra Howard (Tom) Cook of Savannah;
grandsons, T. Jayson Cook of Savannah, Judson H. Cook of
Albuquerque, N.M. and Jonathan W. Cook of Gulf Shores, Ala.; a
sister, Portia Holt of Byron; brothers, Francis Howard of Macon
and Edward Howard of Ft. Valley. Memorial contributions may be
made to Hospice of Savannah, POB 13190, Savannah, Ga. 31416.


Funeral services for Mrs. Rosalyn "Roz" Pressley HOWELL, 62, of
El Prado Circle, were held Monday, Feb. 17, 2003 at 2 p.m. in
the Pasley-Fletcher Chapel with the Rev. Bill Barber
officiating. Burial followed in Southview Cemetery. Mrs. Howell
died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003 at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Howell was a native of Upson County. She was employed by
Edenfields Food Vending in the Peerless Division of Thomaston
Mills. Mrs. Howell was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin
Edward Howell; a son, Timothy Alton Thompson; and two brothers,
Gary Pressley and Douglas Alton Pressley. Survivors include her
mother, Mrs. Agnes Oglesby Pressley of Thomaston; a step-
daughter, Ms. Darlene Howell of New Orleans, La.; sons, Mr.
Stacy Thompson of Toldeo, Ohio and Mr. Bart Thompson, Mr.
Vincent Thompson and Mr. Chris Howell, all of Thomaston; step-
sons, Mr. Dennis Howell and Mr. Stacy Allen Howell, both of
Pensacola, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Nancy Pressley of Thomaston; a
brother, Mr. Lynwood Pressley of Thomaston; and eight
grandchildren.


Funeral services for Mr. James Leon NEESE, 84, of LaGrange,
were held Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of
Striffler-Hamby Mortuary with the Rev. Ronnie Pucket
officiating. Burial followed in Restlawn Memory Gardens. Mr.
Neese died Monday, Feb. 17, 2003 at the West Georgia Medical
Center. Striffler-Hamby Mortuary of LaGrange was in charge of
arrangements. Mr. Neese was born Aug. 4, 1918 in Moultrie, Ga.
He was the son of the late James Lewis and Grace Beatrice
Kilgore Neese. He was the owner and operator of Leon Neese
Service Station and Garage for 26 years. Mr. Neese was a member
of the First Baptist Church on the Square, the Pilot Sunday
School Class, Lodge 544 of the Free and Accepted Masons and a
former member of the Civitan club. He was an avid fisherman and
hunter. Mr. Neese is described by his family as a devoted and
caring father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a wonderful
father-in-law. Survivors include his wife, Frances Bailey Neese
of LaGrange; four daughters and sons-in-law, anne Neese and
Tony Garrett of Thomasville, Pamela Neese and Al LaRue of
Thomaston, Barbara "Bobbe" Neese and Doug Pharr of Smyra and
Mary Frances Neese and David Hodges of Montgomery;
grandchildren and their spouses, Tonya Garrett and Eddy Hodges
of Daytona Beach, DeNeese Garret and Gene Sampson of
Thomasville, Ansley Garrett of Thomasville, vicki LaRue of
Bolingbroke, Stephanie LaRue of Smyrna, Jeff and Merri Pharr of
Lexington, Va., Ryan Pharr of Atlanta, Angelia Lawson of Mobile
and Cheri Hodges of Montgomery; great-grandchildren, Taylor
Hodges and Hannah Hodges, both of Daytona Beach, Fla., Sophi
Sampson of Thomasville, Lauren Lawson of Mobile and Thomas
Pharr of Lexington, Va.; sisters, Edna Grace Workman of Valley,
Ala. and Mary Jim Yarbrough of Warner Robins; a brother, Thomas
Neese of Wauconda, Ill.; a step-sister, Vivian Johnson of
LaGrange; and a step-brother, Charles Shephard of Valley Ala.


Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Dale NORMAN Jr., 36, of North
Street, will be held Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003 at 7 p.m. in the
Pasley-Fletcher Chapel. Mr. Norman died Monday, Feb. 17, 2003
at Upson Regional Medical Center. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home
is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Norman was a native of Los
Angeles, Calif. He was a welder at Newton-Crouch Co. in
Griffin. Survivors include his wife, Ronda Norman of Milner; a
daughter, Melissa Ann Norman of Thomaston; a son, Joseph Dale
Norman of Thomaston; his mother, Pat Jameson of Thomaston; a
brother, Kevin Norman of Northridge, Calif.; and his
grandmother, Betty Soly of Thomaston. Visitation will be held
Thursday evening from 6 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.


Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Mae Prater PEARSON, 93,
formerly of Culloden, will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003 at 1
p.m. from the Orange Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Marvin
O'neal and Rev. A.W. Motley officiating. Burial will follow in
Jones Cemetery in Culloden. Mrs. Pearson died Tuesday, Feb. 11,
2003 at a local hospital in Detroit, Mi. Bentley and Sons
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Pearson is the
sister of the late Reverend Oscar Prater. Survivors include her
daughter, Mrs. Charlie Mae Thomas of Atlanta; nieces, Mrs.
Annie (James) Fairley of Atlanta and Mrs. Lessie Harris of
Yatesville; nephews, Mr. Alfonso (Christine) Prater of Atlanta
and Mr. James (Ella) Prater of Yatesville; a host of relatives
and friends who will miss her.


Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Mae ROBINSON, 89, of Meansville,
will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003 at 2 p.m. from the Fuller
Chapel United Methodist Church in Zebulon with the Rev.
Araminta Lett and Rev. Geraldine Collier officiating. Mrs.
Robinson died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003 at the Grady Memorial
Hospital in Atlanta. Bentley and Sons Funeral Home is in charge
of arrangements. Survivors include her son, Mr. Alvin R.
Robinson of Atlanta; a niece, Ms. Christine Garland of
Columbus, Ohio; nephew, James Richardson of Columbus, Ohio; a
host of relatives and friends who will miss her.