Ware County  GA  Obits  Jan 2001

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I will try to list the name (maiden name if listed), age,  (date of death) and native of (if listed) from the obituary page of the Waycross Journal-Herald.  If you would like additional information, please give the date of the listing and name requested.

Listing for Tuesday, January 2, 2001:
*Mr. Leroy Musgrove, 73 (Dec. 30, 2000), Ware Co.  
*Mrs. Myra (Callahan) Hendrix, 77 (Dec. 31, 2000), Ware Co.
*Mrs. Allie Cook Pafford, 83 (Jan. 1, 2001), Ware Co.
Vonell (Smith) Williams Beckham, 71 (Dec. 31, 2000)
John Raymond "Rink" Keller, Sr., 86 (Dec. 30, 2000) in Waycross
Melvin Roger Chancey, Sr., 87 (Dec. 30, 2000), Ware Co.

Mrs. Olive Neida (Westberry) McQuaig, 82 (Dec. 31, 2000), Ware Co.
OLIVE NEIDA McQUAIG
Mrs. Olive Neida McQuaig, 82, died Sunday morning (Dec.
31, 2000) at the Baptist Village Nursing Home after an
extended illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wesley
McQuaig, and parents, Lemuel Westberry and Gusie Bryant
Westberry.

A lifelong resident of Waycross, she retired from
Churchwell's Department Store as a saleslady and was a
member of the Hebardville Baptist Church. She is survived
by her daughter, Mary Frances Johnson, and her husband
Buck of Waycross; a sister, Jewell Danforth of
Jacksonville, Fla.; a brothe, Doyle Westberry of
Nicholls; a granddaughter, Marsha Thomas, and her husband
Jim of Waycross; a greatgranddaughter Jamie Thomas of
Waycross; and several nieces, nephews and other
relatives.

Funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday in the
MilesOdum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the
Oakland Cemetery.

The family will receive friends this afternoon from 4 to
7 o'clock at the funeral home.

Arrangements are with MilesOdum Funeral Home.

Treemon E. Westberry, 75 (Dec. 29, 2000), Ware Co.
(resided in Alma) TREEMON E. WESTBERRY Treemon E.
Westberry, age 75, of Alma died Frieday night, Dec. 29,
2000, in Appling Health Care System in Baxley after an
extended illness.

He was a native of Ware County and the son of the late
Lemuel Westberry and Gussie Bryant Westberry.  He was of
the Baptist Faith and retired from the Georgia Forestry.
His hobby was making syrup. He was preceded in death by
his daughter, Betsy R. Boyett.

Survivors are his wife, Pauline T. Westberry of Alma;
seven stepsons, John Moore, Carl Moore, Marvin Moore,
all of Alma, Freddy Moore of Uvalda, Frank Moore of
Jacksonville, Fla., Willie Moore and Herman Moore, both
of Waycross, two stepdaughters, Virginia Leggett of
Baxley, and Linda Taylor of Covington, one brother, Doyle
Westberry of Nicholls; two sisters, Jewel Danforth of
Jacksonville, Fla., Oneida McQuaig of Waycross; three
grandchildren; one greatgrandson and several
stepgrandchildren also survive. Special close friends are
Charles and Pam Carter of Alma.

Services were held Sunday afternoon at Lee's Chapel
Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ronnie Foster and the Rev.
Lowell officiating.

Burial followed in Roxie Mae Cemetery in Coffee County.
Casketbearers were Lyn Boyett, Chuck Carter, Chris Moore,
Colby Moore, Calvin Taylor and Mitch Sears. Honorary
escort included Charles Carter, Dr. Philip McCallister,
Dr. Perry Streat, James Carter, Brad Mobley, Rodney
Howard, Glenn Moore, Linwood Lee, Tony Lee, Charles
Whitley, Mike Lee, Edgar Dyal, Dr. Ivey Jacobs and
employees of the Georgia Forestry and Department of
Public Safety.

DeenJackson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

John E. Robinson, Sr., 76 (Dec. 30, 2000), resided in Atlanta
Mr. George C. Faison, 87
Ms. Marie Carroll (Jan. 1, 2001) 
Mrs. Ava Dell Rowe, 79 (Dec. 30, 2000), Ware Co.

Listing for Wednesday, January 3, 2001:
Vonice S. Beecher, 91 (Dec. 31, 2000), Ware Co. (resided in Jesup)
Mrs. Martha (Sellers) Cooper, 64 (Jan. 1, 2001), Baxley (resided in Folkston)
*Mrs. Earlene Arnold Mitchell Jones, 74 (Jan. 2, 2001), Ware Co. (resided in Mandarin, FL)
Marie Carroll (Jan 1, 2001), Ware Co.
*Mrs. Myra Hendrix
Mrs. Rosa Thomas, 52 Montgomery, Ala. (resided in Waycross)

*Full obit:  http://www.musicfuneralhome.com/

Thursday, January 4, 2001

Mrs. Mildred Walker Waters, 97, (Jan. 3, 2001) native of Pierce Co.
Mr. Roy F. Mercer, 75 (arrangements incomplete)
Mrs. Carrie Bell Glenn (Rhymes) Surrency Perry, 95 (Jan. 1, 2001) native of 
Mitchell Co. (died in Waycross)
Mr. Howard W. Wyatt, 71 (Jan 2, 2001 (died in Jesup)
Mrs. Arie Hughey Drew, 95 

Friday, Jan. 5, 2001:

*Mrs. Rita Johnson Morgan, 72 ( Jan. 5, 2001) 
Mrs. Alma (Harrell) Anderson, 100 (Jan. 4, 2001) native of Moultrie, resided in Waycross
*Mr. Roy F. Mercer, 75 (Jan. 3, 2001) native of Waycross
Miss Marie Carroll


Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001

Mrs. Charlotte Keene Mosley, 66 (Jan. 4, 2001) native of Brantley Co.
Colleen "Polly" Futch, 71, (Jan. 3, 2001) Resident of Wayne Co.
*Mrs. Rita Johnson Morgan, 72, (Jan. 5, 2001) Native of Atkinson Co.
Mrs. Martha Cooper, 64, (Jan. 1, 2001) Native of Baxley, resided in Folkston
Mrs. Mildred Walker Waters, 97, (Jan. 3, 2001)
*Mr. Roy F. Mercer
*Mrs. Earlene Jones

Monday, Jan. 8, 2001

Mrs. Ina J. O’Berry (Jan. 8, 2001)
*Mr. Richard M. Law, 75, (Jan. 7, 2001) Native of Waycross, died in Macon
Mr. Sylvester Daniels, Jr., 59, (Jan. 6, 2001) died in Augusta
Mr. Gerald H. Cox, Jr. (Jan. 6, 2001) Native of Ware Co.
Mrs. Mary Winn Rozier Moore, 71, (Jan. 7, 2001) Native of Pierce Co.
Mr. Steven L. Pattishall, 68, (Jan. 6, 2001) Native of Colquitt, lived in Hortense
Mr. William Melvin Robinson, 94, (Jan. 5, 2001) Native of Brantley Co., lived in Dowling Park, FL
Mrs. Lillian Estelle Robbins Harrell, 89 (Jan. 6, 2001) Native of Screven Co., resident of Garden City

*Full obit:  http://www.musicfuneralhome.com/

Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001:

Mrs. Alma Harrell Anderson, 100 (Jan 4, 2001) Native of Moultrie
Mrs. Myrtle Waters, 91 (Jan. 9, 2001)
Mrs. Eunice O'Steen Roe, 79, (Jan. 8, 2001), Native of Clinch Co.
Mrs. Ruth Hunter Mostgomery, 88 (Jan. 7, 2001) Native of Clinch Co.
Mr. Ulysses Taylor, 62, (Jan. 7, 2001) Native of Telmore Community (Ware Co.)
Mrs. Ina J. O'Berry, 81, Native of Brantley Co.
*Mrs. Martha Gail Benson, 49, (Jan. 7, 2001) Native of Tifton, lived in Blackshear
*Mrs. Rita Johnson Morgan, 72, (Jan. 5, 2001) Native of Atkinson Co. resided in Ware Co.

Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001:

Mrs. Josephine F. Clark, 91, (Jan. 2, 2001) Native of Pittsburgh, Pa.
*Mrs. Myrtle Allen Waters, 91 (Jan. 9, 2001) Native of Statesboro, resided in Savannah and Waycross
*Mr. Gary R. Jordan (Jan 10, 2001) Dixie Union
*Mrs. Mamie Edwards, 78, (Jan 9, 2001) Hoboken
Mrs. Lucille B. Stone, 84 (Jan 9, 2001) Native of Jeff Davis Co., Lived in Appling Co.
*Mr. Richard M. Law
Mr. Gerald H. Cox, Jr., 46 (Jan 6, 2001)
*Mrs. Martha Gail Benson, 49 (Jan. 7, 2001) Native of Tifton, lived in Tampa and Waycross
Mrs. Mary Winn Rozier Moore

Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001:

*Mr. Gary Randle Jordon, 46 (Jan. 10, 2001)Born in Rochester, NY, Lived
in Ware Co.
*Mrs. Mamie Hale Edwards, 78, (Jan. 9, 2001) Native of Brantley Co.
Mrs. Charlotte Ann Lee Hiers, 48 (Jan. 9, 2001) Native of Pierce

Friday, Jan. 12, 2001:

Mr. Sylvester Daniels Jr., 59
*Mr. Fred Jay Fowler, 72 (Jan. 11, 2001) Native of Coffee Co., lived in Ware Co.
Neda Bell Hansel Love, 80, (Jan. 10, 2001) Resided in Thomasville, GA
Mrs. Teresa Diane Vinson Cox, 30, (Jan.10, 2001) Born in Glynn Co., lived in Clinch Co.
Mr. George William Christopher Sr., 48, (Jan. 10, 2001), Born in Appling Co. Lived in Pierce Co.
Mr. Joseph Robert "Rob" Hunter, 74, (Jan. 11, 2001) Lived in Hoboken
Mr. Ulysses Taylor, 62, Lived in Ware Co.
Lashonia "Trease" Reese, 23, Native of Ware Co.

Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001:
Mr. Lannie L. Tucker, 63, (Jan. 12, 2001) Native of Glynn Co.
Mr. John C. Carter, 80 (Jan. 12, 2001) Live in Alma
Mr. J. Clyde Turner, 69, (Jan. 10, 2001) Wayne Co. native, lived in Appling Co.
Mrs. Ruby Lee Blake, 76, (Jan. 11, 2001) Native of Camden Co., lived in Folkston
Mrs. Gracie Lee Butler, 60, (Jan. 12, 2001) Native of Charlton Co.

Monday, January 15, 2001:
*Mrs. Sharon Underwood Marcott, 52, (Jan. 12, 2001) born in Troy, Ohio
*Mrs. Shirley A. Barber, 49, (Jan. 13, 2001) Native of Coffee Co, resided in Ware Co.
Mr. Levy Strickland, 87, (Jan. 13, 2001) Born in Brantley Co, resided in Waycross
Madge Mildred Lesher, 94, (Jan. 14, 2001)
*Mrs. Vida Lougene Corbitt, 89 (Jan. 13, 2001) Native of Millwood
Mr. Joseph Robert ‘Rob’ Hunter, 74 (Jan 11, 2001) Lived in Hoboken

Tuesday, Jan 16, 2001:
*Mrs. Mary Davis (Jan 16, 2001)
Mr. Arthur Bernard Lott, Jr., 81, (Jan. 15, 2001) Direct descendant of two of Waycross’s founders: Dr. Benjamin F. Williams and Dr. Daniel Lott.
Mr. Joseph Robert ‘Rob’ Hunter, 74 (Jan 11, 2001) Lived in Hoboken
Mr. Kenneth Delose Evans, 81 (Jan. 14, 2001) Resident of Clinch Co.
*Mr. Fred Jay Fowler, 72, (Jan. 11, 2001) Native of Coffee Co. resided in Waycross

Wed. Jan. 17, 2001:
*Mrs. Mary Everett Davis, 82, (Jan. 16, 2001) Born in Brunswick, resided in Waycross
Mrs. Mynola Crosby Taylor, 87 (Jan. 16, 2001) Native of Appling Co.
Mrs. Imogene T. Russ, 77, (Jan. 16, 2001) Native of Offerman
*Mrs. Nancy Laverne Jordan Patterson, 80, (Jan. 16, 2001) Native of Jacksonville, Fl, resided in Waycross
Mrs. Casie Lee Portis, 85, (Jan. 16, 2001) Native of Valdosta, resided in Waycross.
Thurs., Jan. 18, 2001:
Mr. Dustin Hinson, 25, (Jan. 16, 2001) Waycross native, resided in Nassau Co.
Mr. Franklin L. Washington, 51, (Jan. 15, 2001) 
Mrs. Luenell Johnson Carter, 58, (Jan. 16, 2001) resident of Pierce Co.
Mr. Edwin Everett Cavender, 76, (Jan. 16, 2001)
Mr. Harold Eugene Walker, Sr., 78 (Jan. 17, 2001)

Fri. Jan. 19, 2001:
*Jeffrey Drew Purvis, 37, (Jan. 18, 2001) Native of Waycross
*Mr. J. P. "Pete" Beverly, 82, (Jan. 18, 2001) Native of Waycross
Jimmy Lee Allen Davis, 14 (Jan 16, 2001) Native of Glynn Co.
Mr. John Robert Jackson, Jr., 76 (Jan. 17, 2001) Native of DeKalb Co., Ga. Lived in Nahunta
Mrs. Ruby Lee Blake, 76, (Jan. 11, 2001) Native of Camden Co. lived in Folkston
Mrs. McLeapher C. Pugh, 98 (Jan 16, 2001)
Mrs. Gracie Lee Butler, 60 (Jan. 12, 2001)

Sat. Jan. 20, 2001:
Mrs. Pearl Wainwright Sweat Cox, 89, (Jan. 19, 2001) Native of Charlton Co, resided in Ware
Mrs. Mary Katherine Bell, 45 (Jan 18, 2001)
Florence Lee (Lawson) Barnhill, 47,  (Jan. 2, 2001)

Mon. Jan. 22, 2001:
*Mrs. Myrtis Mixon Gilliard, 81, (Jan. 21, 2001) Born in Coffee Co.
Mrs. Verndell Wilson Brown, 58, (Jan. 19, 2001) Waycross native
Mr. Jack Milton Charlton, 72, (Jan. 20, 2001) Lived in Hortense Native of Hinckley, Ohio
Mrs. Ruth Wade Harrell, 65, (Jan. 20, 2001) Native of Bacon Co.
Mrs. Sue W. Perry, 76, (Jan. 20, 2001) Lived in Folkston
Mr. Willie Stephen "Steve" Beckner, 68, (Jan. 19, 2001) Born in Danville, Tenn
Mrs. Ina Johnson Hickox, 78, (Jan. 20, 2001) Native of Pierce Co.
Mrs. Edith Smith "Daisy" Jordan, 85 (Jan. 20, 2001) Native of Clinch Co.
Mrs. Mary Katherine Bell, 44, (Jan 18, 2001) Native of Savannah, resided in Pierce Co.


Tues. Jan 23, 2001:
Miss Bessie Marie Bell, 88 (Jan. 22, 2001) Native of Pike Co., MS
Mrs. Emma Inez Shiver Smith, 88 (Jan. 22, 2001) Native of Colquitt Co., resident of Pierce Co.
Mrs. Hattie Sarvis Hill, 89 (Jan. 21, 2001) Native of Waycross
Mrs. Barbara Ann Dyson, 59, (Jan. 21, 2001) Native of Waycross, died in Greensboro, NC

Wed. Jan. 24, 2001:
Mr. Art Futch, 34, (Jan. 20, 2001) Native of Ware Co.
Mr. Benjamin Styles Booth, 91, (Jan. 23, 2001) Native of Clinch Co., resided in Ware Co.
Mrs. Doris H. Cleary, 81, (Jan. 23, 2001) Native of Morristown, NJ, resided in Clinch Co.
Mrs. Verndell Wilson Brown, 58 (Jan. 19, 2001) Waycross native

Thurs. Jan. 25, 2001:
Brother Ron Herrin, 53, (Jan. 23, 2001) Brantley Co. native, resided in Waycross
Mr. Theodore "Tiny" Cox, Jr., 50, (Jan. 23, 2001) Native of Baxley
Ms. Mary Earlene Youmans, 63 (Jan. 23, 2001) born in Waycross, resided in Brunswick

Fri. Jan 26, 2001:
Mrs. Hazel (Purvis) Buckins, 70 (Jan. 24, 2001) lifelong resident of Bacon Co.
Mrs. Vida Pearl Stalvey, 77 (Jan 23, 2001), lifelong resident of Clinch Co.
Ms. Wanda Lee Taylor, 46 (Jan. 24, 2001) born in Ware Co., resided in Bacon Co.
Mrs. Juanell "Nell" (Bennett) Johns, 64, (Jan. 25, 2001) native of Ware Co.
Mrs. Mamie Proctor Johnson, 76, (Jan. 24, 2001) native of Waycross, lived in Cordele
Mrs. Hattie Sarvis Hill, 89, (Jan. 21, 2001) Waycross native
Mrs. Barbara Ann Dyson, 59, (Jan. 21, 2001) Native of Waycross, died in Greensboro, NC

Sat. Jan. 27, 2001:
Mr. Huel L. Benton, 75, (Jan. 25, 2001) Bacon Co. native
Mr. George Hilton Clark, 46 (Jan. 25, 2001) born in Alexandria, LA, lived in Pierce Co.
Mrs. Geneva Grayson Cole, 89, (Jan. 26, 2001) Native of Bacon Co.
Mrs. Doris H. Cleary, 81, (Jan. 23, 2001) Native of Morristown, NJ, resided in Clinch Co.

Mon. Jan 29, 2001:
Mr. Carl E. Glenn, Sr., 80 (Jan. 27, 2001) Native of Pelham lived in Folkston and Fernandina Beach
Mrs. Virginia Medders Boatright, 64, (Jan. 27, 2001) Native of Appling Co., resided in Bacon Co.
Mr. Ellis Lonnie Hickox, 78, (Jan 27, 2001) Native of Brantley Co., resided in Pierce Co.
Mrs. Pearl Gaskins Bazemore, 88, died Saturday (Jan. 27,
2001) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after a short
illness. She is a native of Atkinson County but has lived
most of her life in Waycross. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Jamestown Baptist Church. She was the
daughter of the late Fisher Gaskins and Janie Wall
Gaskins. She was the wife of the late James Bazemore. She
is survived by her daughter, June Carole Bazemore
Driggers of Kingsland; son, William F. Herrins, Sr. of
Waycross; sister, Lillie Gillis of Waycross; four
grandchildren, Gaye Driggers Kanitsch of Lawrenceville,
Michael Driggers of Palm Harbor, Fla., William F. Herrin,
Jr. of Brunswick, and Katherine Herrin Flynn of Hales
Corner, Wis.; two great grandchildren, Kristen Leigh
Kanitsch and Kaitlyn Nichole Kanitsch. A graveside
service will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 28, 2001)
at Oakland Cemetery. 

Mr. Donald (Don) Curtis Lovett, 70, died Saturday (Jan.
27, 2001) in Satilla Regional Medical Center following a
lenghty illness. A native of Waycross and had resided
most of his life in Waycross and Atlanta. He was son of
the late Amos Lovett and Odelle Lindsey Lovett Pogue. He
was retired from Southeastern Stages Bus Lines and was a
contract log hauler. Mr. Lovett served in the U.S. Army
during the Korean Conflict in Germany and was a member of
Second Baptist Church. The survivors include a daughter,
Jackie Lovett (fiancé Ken Word) of Atlanta; a son, Tommy
Lovett (wife Linda) of Waycross; three Grandchildren,
Travis Lovett, Peggy Faulk (husband Stacey), Leketta
Williams (husband Sammy); three great grandchildren,
Gracianna Williams, Lavan Faulk and Jade Faulk; an aunt,
Idelle Mize of Waycross; numerous cousins including
Carolyn Hunley and Carol Rigsby both of Waycross, Mary
Virginia Brodersen of Atlanta, Sandra Cook of Albany; a
special friend, Patricia Carter of Waycross. A funeral
service will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. Monday in the
Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Oakland
Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday evening
from 7 to 9 p.m. 

Mrs. Betty Bowman Floyd, 64, died Friday night (Jan. 26,
2001) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after an
extended illness. She is a native and lifelong resident
of Ware County, GA. She was a worker in the sewing
factory and a homemaker. She was a former member of the
Bible Baptist Church and attended the First Church of the
Nazarene. She was the daughter of the late Morris Clinton
Bowman and Cora Lula Hubbard Bowman. She is survived by
her husband, Johnny Floyd of Waycross; sister, Dot Moye
of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A
funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday (Jan.
29, 2001) at the First Church of the Nazarene. Burial
will follow in Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive
friends 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at Music Funeral Home. 

Mr. J.D.Nix,60, died Saturday (Jan.2701) morning at his
residence after a extended illness. He was a native of
Cumming,GA but had resided in Waycross since 1974. He was
the son of the late Leon Nix and Mary Katherine Mathis
Nix. He was retired with Georgia Power with 36 years of
service. He was a member of Honey Grove Baptist Church in
Cumming. He is survived by his wife; Virginia Thomason
Nix of Waycross; one daugher; Kelly Griffin of Waycross;
one son; Chris Nix of Brooks; three sisters; Janell
Smith, Sue Stutz both of Canton; two brothers; Joe Nix of
Marietta, Hugh Nix of Smyrna; three grandchildren John
Griffin,Ranna Nix, Riley Nix. A service is planned 2:00
pm Monday (Jan.292001) in the Music Funeral Home Chapel
with burial in Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive
friends from 5 to 7 Sunday evening at Music Funeral Home.


Ms. Johnnie Lynne Carpentery, 36, (Jan. 27, 2001) born in San Diego, CA, resided in Pierce and Brantley Counties.
Mr. Royce C. Griffin, 80 (Jan. 27, 2001) born in Ware Co., resided in Jacksonville, FL
Mr. Joseph Lewis Thomas, 63, (Jan. 25, 2001) Native of Manor, died in Jonesboro.
Mr. W. Emory Lee, 79, (Jan. 28, 2001) Charlton Co. native, resided in Ware and Pierce
Mr. Theodore "Tiny" Cox, Jr., 50, (Jan. 23, 2001) Native of Baxley

Tues. Jan 30, 2001:
Rev. David F. Cripps, 89, (Jan 28, 2001) former resident of Waycross
Mr. Rexford Milton "Rex" Kirkland, 86, (Jan, 24, 2001) native of Coffee Co.
Mrs. Merle Castleberry Walton, 74, (Jan. 29, 2001) lived in Homerville
Mrs. Annie W. Pope, 98, (Jan. 27, 2001) Native of Unadilla, resident of Waycross
Mr. Billy Eugene Smith, 60 (Jan 29, 2001) resident of Waycross

Wed. Jan. 31, 2001:

Mrs. Gladys McKinnon Tillman, 82, died Tuesday morning
(Jan. 30, 2001) at Baptist Village after an extended
illness. She is a native of Axson, but she has lived most
of her life in Waycross. She was a homemaker and a member
of Jordan Congregational Methodist Church. She was the
daughter of the late James McKinnon and Liza Murray
McKinnon. She was the wife of the late John Paul Tillman.
She is survived by her son, James Tillman (wife Myra) of
Waycross; three daughters, Wynell Dyal (husband Jack) of
Waycross, Ruth Scurry (husband Julian) of Nahunta, and
Margie Fox of Waycross; a brother, J. D. McKinnon of
Senoia; a sister, Rachel Rowland of Waycross; 13
grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, one great great
grandchild, and several nieces, nephews and other
relatives. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m.
Thursday (Feb. 1, 2001) at Music Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in Waresboro Cemetery. The family will
receive friends 7 until 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral
home. 

Mr. Shelby Ray Jordan: Mr. Shelby Ray Jordan,52, died
Tuesday morning(Jan.30, 2001)at his residence after a
brief illness. He was a native of Homerville moved to
Waycross, but had resided in Brantley County most of his
life. He was the son of the late Henry Jordan. He was a
correctional officer at Ware CI. He was a member of
Cornerstone Church of God. He is survived by his wife;
Marilyn Waldron Jordan of Brantley County; two daughters;
Kacie Jordan of Brantley County, Shellie Morgan of
Hoboken; one son Luke Johns of Nahunta; two grandchildren
Caleb Morgan of Hoboken, Dalton Johns of Brantley County;
mother; Gladys Jordan Burkett of Waycross; two sisters;
Linday Plyer of Jacksonville,Fla; Sonjie Herst of
Waycross; aunt Lois Delk of Waycross; several aunts &
uncles and other relatives. A service is planned for 11
am Thursday (Feb.1, 2001) at Cornerstone Church of God
with burial in Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive
friends from 7 to 9 Wednesday evening at Music Funeral
Home. 

Mr. Dustin R. Riggins, 20, (Jan. 29, 2001) Native of Ware Co., Resided in Appling Co.
Mr. Jimmy Gordon Sr., 52, (Jan 30, 2001) Homerville native
Mrs. Margaret Illene Dixon Johns, 57, (Jan 29, 2001) native of Blackshear

Thurs, Feb. 1, 2001:
Mrs. Ruby Louise Crews, 84, (Jan 30, 2001) Brantley Co. native
Mr. Deane H. Hill, 78 (Jan. 30, 2001) Wayne Co. native
Mrs. Teruko Sumner, (Jan. 31, 2001) resided in Adel.
Mrs. Alberta M. Bostick, 95, (Jan. 31, 2001) native of FL, resided in Homerville.
Mr. Lemuel A. Twyne, 82, (Jan. 29, 2001) born in Pierce Co., lived in Yonkers, NY

Fri. Feb. 2, 2001:
Mr. Harry E. Pursley, 84, (Jan. 31, 2001) resided in Murphy, NC

Mrs. Caroline Shields Herzig, 84, died Saturday (Jan. 27,
2001) at Wynwood Assisted Living in Charlotte, North
Carlina. She was the wife of the late Dr. Buell G.
Herzig, and was also proceded in death by her sister,
Sarah Shields Pfeiffer and brother, John Augustus
Shields, Jr. Born in Dawson, she was the daughter of the
late John Augustus and Marie Cheatham Shields. She moved
to Waycross in 1930 and it was her home for almost 65
years. Mrs. Herzig was a loving wife, mother, grandmother
and greatgrandmother. She was a lifelong member of First
United Methodist Church. She graduated from Shorter
College in Rome. She was past president of the Waycross
Service League and Magnolia Garden Club and was a member
of the Colonial Dames of America. She retired from the
Ware County School System after 16 years of teaching. She
was devoted to both her family and her students. She is
survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Herzig Hood and
husband Bill of Fort Mill, South Carolina; her son, Buell
Shields Herzig of Orlando, Fla.; three wonderful
grandchildren, Caroline Hood Simas and husband David of
Charlotte, North Carolina, Aleene Hood Miller and husband
Douglas of Georgetown, South Carolina, and Shields Herzig
of Orlando, Fla.; two greatgrandchildren, Davis Walker
Simas and William Joseph Simas; a sisterinlaw,
Christine Thiesen Shields; and several nieces and
nephews; loving friends and devoted caregivers. A
memorial service celebrating her life will be held at
First United Methodist Church on Sunday (Feb. 4, 2001) at
3 p.m., followed by visitation at the church. Burial will
be private. Music Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made
to First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 62, Waycross,
Georgia 315020062 or Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 East
Seventh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 29204. (NOTE:
The obit in the paper gives some personal comments that
aren’t in this from Music’s website.)

Mrs. Sadie Rowell Lucas, 83, (Feb. 1, 2001), native of Jeff Davis, lived in Ware Co.
Mr. Robert Lee Smith Sr., (Feb. 1, 2001), native of Pierce, resided in Ware.
Mrs. Dorothy C. Roberson, 78, (Jan. 31, 2001) Native of Pierce Co.

Mrs. Mary C. Wisenbaker,77, died Wednesday (Jan.31,01)
evening at St.Vincents Medical Center after a brief
illness. She was a native of Valdosta but had resided in
Waycross since the early 70s. She was the daughter of the
late C.J. Wisenbaker and Louise Wisenbaker. She was
retired with Satilla Regional Medical Center as a
Registered Nurse.A member of Youmans Chapel Baptist
Church. She is survived by a daughter; Annette Maddox
husband Roy Gene of Temple,TX; a sister;Edith Barber of
Orange,TX.; grandson Max Maddox wife Toi, great
grandsons;Tylr Maddox,Mallori Maddox; a niece Claudia
Hasty of Orange,TX; close friend Jeanie Monk of Waycross.
A service is planned for 11AM Saturday (Feb.3,01) in the
Music Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Waters Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10AM to 11AM
Saturday morning. 

I've also decided to copy what Music Funeral Home has on
their webpage.  They update often, so you may not find
the one you're looking for after a week or so.  Also, the
obit in the paper doesn't read the same as what's posted
at Music's.  So, you might still want the article from
the paper. REMINDER:  If you request an obit, please be
sure to give the date of the paper. 

Thurs, Feb. 1, 2001:
Mrs. Ruby Louise Crews, 84, (Jan 30, 2001) Brantley Co. native
Mr. Deane H. Hill, 78 (Jan. 30, 2001) Wayne Co. native
Mrs. Teruko Sumner, (Jan. 31, 2001) resided in Adel.
Mrs. Alberta M. Bostick, 95, (Jan. 31, 2001) native of FL, resided in Homerville.
Mr. Lemuel A. Twyne, 82, (Jan. 29, 2001) born in Pierce Co., lived in Yonkers, NY


Fri. Feb. 2, 2001:
Mr. Harry E. Pursley, 84, (Jan. 31, 2001) resided in Murphy, NC
Mrs. Sadie Rowell Lucas, 83, (Feb. 1, 2001), native of Jeff Davis, lived in Ware Co.
Mr. Robert Lee Smith Sr., (Feb. 1, 2001), native of Pierce, resided in Ware.
Mrs. Dorothy C. Roberson, 78, (Jan. 31, 2001) Native of Pierce Co.
Mrs. Caroline Shields Herzig, 84, died Saturday (Jan. 27,
2001) at Wynwood Assisted Living in Charlotte, North
Carlina. She was the wife of the late Dr. Buell G.
Herzig, and was also proceded in death by her sister,
Sarah Shields Pfeiffer and brother, John Augustus
Shields, Jr. Born in Dawson, she was the daughter of the
late John Augustus and Marie Cheatham Shields. She moved
to Waycross in 1930 and it was her home for almost 65
years. Mrs. Herzig was a loving wife, mother, grandmother
and greatgrandmother. She was a lifelong member of First
United Methodist Church. She graduated from Shorter
College in Rome. She was past president of the Waycross
Service League and Magnolia Garden Club and was a member
of the Colonial Dames of America. She retired from the
Ware County School System after 16 years of teaching. She
was devoted to both her family and her students. She is
survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Herzig Hood and
husband Bill of Fort Mill, South Carolina; her son, Buell
Shields Herzig of Orlando, Fla.; three wonderful
grandchildren, Caroline Hood Simas and husband David of
Charlotte, North Carolina, Aleene Hood Miller and husband
Douglas of Georgetown, South Carolina, and Shields Herzig
of Orlando, Fla.; two greatgrandchildren, Davis Walker
Simas and William Joseph Simas; a sisterinlaw,
Christine  Thiesen Shields; and several nieces and
nephews; loving friends and devoted caregivers. A
memorial service celebrating her life will be held at
First United Methodist Church on Sunday (Feb. 4, 2001) at
3 p.m., followed by visitation at the church. Burial will
be private. Music Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made
to First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 62, Waycross,
Georgia 315020062 or Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 East
Seventh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 29204. (NOTE:
The obit in the paper gives some personal comments that
aren't in this from Music's website.)

Mrs. Mary C. Wisenbaker,77, died Wednesday (Jan.31,01)
evening at St.Vincents Medical Center after a brief
illness. She was a native of Valdosta but had resided in
Waycross since the early 70s. She was the daughter of the
late C.J. Wisenbaker and Louise Wisenbaker. She was
retired with Satilla Regional Medical Center as a
Registered Nurse.A member of Youmans Chapel Baptist
Church. She is survived by a daughter; Annette Maddox
husband Roy Gene of Temple,TX; a sister;Edith Barber of
Orange,TX.; grandson Max Maddox wife Toi, great
grandsons;Tylr Maddox,Mallori Maddox; a niece Claudia
Hasty of Orange,TX; close friend Jeanie Monk of Waycross.
A service is planned for 11AM Saturday (Feb.3,01) in the
Music Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Waters Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10AM to 11AM
Saturday morning. 



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