LABAR, Edna LaBar (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Edna LaBar, 94, of Perry, died Sunday, June 2, 2013 at her residence. Edna was born January 10, 1919 in Andover, NJ, to the late Joseph and Eva (Trauger) Riddle. Edna was preceded in death by her husband of 50+ years Robert LaBar and one son Robert LaBar Jr. Edna was of the Presbyterian Faith and in her spare time she enjoyed reading and gardening. She is survived by 3 daughters: Roberta LaBar Sanders of Perry; Beverley Willard of Michigan; and Sharon Harty of Perry; 1 sister: Ilamay Vendola of New Jersey; 11 grandchildren; several great and great-great grandchildren. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
LABARBERA, Gerald S. LaBarbera (Abstracted from the February 11, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Gerald Stephen LaBarbera, age 65, passed away Saturday (Feb. 7, 2015) in Jacksonville, FL. He was an avid golfer and well known in the Jacksonville golf community. He loved boating and spent a large amount of time in his favorite vacation spot, Key West, FL. He is survived by 1 daughter, Kristen, and 2 sons, Kurt and Kip; his wife, Tonya, and her 2 daughters, Tamara and Jacqueline; 1 brother, Marty, and his family, wife, Lela, and children, Adam, Jason, Reece, and Lindsay. The funeral will be Saturday at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 6801 Merrill Road, Jacksonville, FL. Entombment will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, Jacksonville. Arrangements are under the direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, FL.
LACY, Arch Lacy (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 25, 1962) Arch Lacy died May 16th in the Lake City Veteran’s Hospital after a short illness. He was 72 years old and a native of Jefferson County but had spent the past five years in Madison where he was the Tallahassee newspaper carrier for the past three years. Funeral services were held Friday May 18th in the Calvary Baptist Church in Monticello. Survivors are his wife, one son, Andy Lacy; one daughter, Mrs. Voncile Hunter; one brother, Tom Lacy; and four sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Parrish, Mrs. Karl Trefry, Mrs. Curtis Sullivan and Mrs. C. B. Routt; and four grandchildren.
LACY, James Earnest Lacy (Abstracted from the 22 September 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) A celebration of life service for James Earnest Lacy, age 64, of Homerville, will be Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, Forest Avenue, Homerville. He was born Dec. 13, 1952 in Homerville to the late Ardelphus Lacy Sr. and Alice Williams Lacy. He received his formal education in the Homerville public school system where he attended Homerville Elementary and Homerville High School. He was baptized at an early age at Antioch Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he was deployed to Vietnam and was awarded the Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Services Medal with Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Combat Infantryman’s Badge. He was a free spirit. He loved life and enjoyed both family and friends. He also loved music and had several favorites, The Canton Spirituals, The Mighty Cloud of Joy and Tupac being the top of his list. During his union with the late Betty Lacy, four children were born, April, Herbert, Shonda and Latoya. He departed this life Sunday (Sept. 17, 2017) at Clinch Memorial Hospital, Homerville, after a brief illness. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Ardelphus Lacy Jr. Those left to cherish his memory include four children, April, Herbert, Shonda and Latoya Lacy, a brother, Christopher Smith (Audrey), three sisters, Marilyn Lacey (Al Williams), Sheila Bishop and Lavern Glover, 22 grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Interment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery with military honors. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
LAIRD, Emma A. (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 8, 1965) Emma A. Laird, age 73, of Greenville, FL passed away last Thursday in the Thomasville hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Laird spent many years teaching in various schools in West Florida counties which included Madison County. She retired from teaching in 1934 to become Postmaster in Greenville, retiring in 1956. She was a member of the Greenville Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband C. S. Laird of Greenville; one daughter, Mrs. J. A. Miller and two grandsons of Greenville, and one sister, Mrs. Nellie Deal of Geneva, AL. Funeral services were held Saturday October 2nd in the Greenville Methodist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
LAIRSEY, Alva Lairsey (Abstracted from the 20 July 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
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Alva “Laverne” Lairsey, age 68, died Wednesday (July 19, 2017) at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL following a short illness. She was born in Bacon County and lived there many years before moving to Waycross. She was a homemaker and business manager for Lairsey Plumbing of Waycross. She was also a faithful member of Olivet Baptist Church and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to so many others. She was a daughter of the late Barry Alvin Rigdon and Grace Waters Rigdon. She was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Gracie Smith, a sister, Nellie Hill, and three brothers, Luther Ricketson, Irvin Rigdon and Earl Ricketson. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Charles “Eddie” Lairsey Jr. of Waycross; two children, Stacy Williams of Waycross, and Ginger Williams (Matt) Oxford of Waycross; four grandchildren, Nicole (Kyle) Smith, Will Williams, Stetson Oxford and Kassidy Oxford, all of Waycross; one great-grandson, Waylon Smith of Waycross; four sisters, Gertha (Bob) Brubaker of Akron, Ohio, Martha Watson of Gainesville, Latrelle Turner of Jacksonville, FL, and Shirley (Leon) Davis of Blackshear; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Saturday at Olivet Baptist Church. Burial will follow in High Bluff Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LAIRSEY, Billy Gene Lairsey (Abstracted from the 9 August 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Billy Gene Lairsey, age 77, of Waycross, died Tuesday (Aug. 8, 2017) at his residence after an extended battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Waycross to the late Lewis Crawford Lairsey and Evelyn Crews Lairsey. A successful businessman, his career in insurance sales spanned 40 years with a majority of that time as a salesman for the Combined Insurance Company of America. He was a charter member of New Life Assembly of God, previously Westside Assembly of God. He was a true “family” man. He loved his family and they loved him. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his half-sister, Agnes Rockwell, and two half-brothers, Leroy Lairsey and Calvin Lairsey. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Delores Howell Lairsey; 4 daughters, Becky (Wayne) James of Waycross, Anita (Jim) Russell of Valdosta, Billie Pamela (Robert) Knight of Columbus, Amy (Rich) Parker of Columbus; 1 son, Kevin (Teresa) Lairsey of Nahunta; 12 grandchildren, Devin (Haleigh) James, Emily (Taylor) Swinea, Tara (Matthew) Huggins, Jordan (Tyler) Horne, Matt Russell, Dylan Knight, Alexandria Knight, Dalton Lairsey, Kyle Lairsey, Gracie Lairsey, Hailey Parker, Coby Parker; a step-granddaughter, Shannon (Andy) Thomas; 3 great-grandchildren, Banks Huggins, Colin Swinea, Emma Grace James; 2 sisters, Margie Raulerson of Waycross, Dorcas (Cecil) Tuttle of Waycross; 3 brothers, L.C. (Charlotte) Lairsey Jr. of Waycross, Gary (Billie Ann) Lairsey of Hawaii, Phil (Janet) Lairsey of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Thursday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
LAIRSEY, Jack Berrien Lairsey Sr. (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald May 2, 2006) Jack Berrien "J.B." Lairsey Sr., 66, died Sunday morning (April 30, 2006) at Satilla Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was a native of Jacksonville, Fla., but had lived most of his life in Pierce County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Starling Lairsey; his father, Cluis Thomas "C.T." Lairsey, and a brother, Gene Lairsey. He was retired from the Jacksonville Shipyard as a boilermaker. He was a member of Youmans Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include his mother, Mary E. Lairsey, of Jacksonville, FL; two daughters, Beth Haga (David), of Callahan, FL, Jackie Wingate (David), of Hudson, NC; three sons, Jack Lairsey Jr. (Angie), of Jacksonville, FL, John Lairsey, of St. Augustine, FL, Kevin Lairsey (Stephanie), of Callahan, FL; 10 grandchildren, Jeremiah Coar and Lindsey Lairsey, both of Pensacola, FL, Bruce Wingate, of Sanora, CA, Laci Wingate, of Hudson, NC, Chad, Brett and Brittany Lairsey, of Jacksonville, FL, Spencer and Mary Jane Lairsey, of Jacksonville, FL, and Hunter Drew of Callahan, FL; three great-grandchildren, Ty and Maggie Little, of Hudson, NC, and Aden Coar, of Pensacola, FL; two brothers, James Lairsey (Barbara), of Green Cove Springs, FL; Tommy Lairsey (Gail), of St. George; two sisters, Esther Carter (Jerry), of Jacksonville, Fla., and Dolores Price, of Jacksonville, Fla.; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Youmans Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Waters Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Smith Funeral Home. Smith Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
LAIRSEY, Jerry Cecil Lairsey (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 10 January 2018) Funeral Services for Jerry Cecil Lairsey, age 70, of Thomasville will be Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Patten Holiness Church, interment following at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mr. Lairsey was born June 15, 1947 to the late Cecil Mac Lairsey and Hazel Janette Lairsey in Alma, GA. A high school graduate, he entered the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam and worked in construction until becoming disabled. He married Mary Tucker in Thomasville on December 27, 1996. Mr. Lairsey passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at his residence. He is survived by three daughters, Amy L. Smith and Edward, April Michelle McLeod and Jeff, Cheyenne Nicole Lairsey and Clint Everett all of Thomasville, grandchildren, Barbara Lynn Smith, Shawn Perry Smith, Jeffery Ray Marshburn, Joshua James Marshburn, Layla Jayde Youmans, Cameron James Everett all of 2
Thomasville, great grandchildren, Tasha Nichole Chaney, Christopher Edward Allen Bennett, and Nolan Brandon Bennett all of Thomasville, siblings and in-laws, Kenneth Andrew Lairsey and Janet Spradlin, David Allen Lairsey both of Thomasville, Michael Anthony and Kris Lairsey of Sidel, LA, Kathy and Chip Panell of Dallas, TX, Janice and Ronald Rollins of Ochlocknee, Ruth and Chuck Ridgen of Fayetteville, NC, and Sally and Frank Donaldson of Thomasville, his two ex-wives Barbara A. Smith and Martha Ansley, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Jeffery Earl Lairsey. Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
LAIRSEY, Jerry F. Lairsey (Abstracted from the 10 April 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Jerry F. Lairsey, age 58, died Sunday (April 8, 2018) at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross. He attended Ware County High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired from BellSouth after becoming disabled. He was an active member of Gilchrist Park United Methodist Church where he served as the music leader. His love for music and his beautiful voice enabled him to play in a band many years ago called Special Delivery. He had an avid passion for fishing, hunting, NASCAR and enjoying time with family and children. He loved his nieces, nephews and their children more than anything. He was truly a blessing by taking care of his mother and father until they passed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward Lairsey Sr. and Patricia Ann Thrift Lairsey, one sister, Charlotte Lairsey, one brother, Ronald Lairsey, and one sister-in-law, Laverne Lairsey. Survivors include; his sisters, Judy McGahee (Greg), of Waycross, and Debbie L. Clary (Emory), of Screven; beloved sister, Jolene Quick (Doug), of Waycross; his brothers, Charles (Eddie) Lairsey Jr., of Waycross, Bill Lairsey, of Waycross, and John Lairsey (Collie), of Folkston; beloved brother, Chance Chancey (Julie), of Valdosta; nieces, Brooke Knight (Danny), of Valdosta, Kelsey McGahee, of Brunswick, Meagan Schwing (Jeff), of Columbus, Mallory Lairsey, of Folkston, and Ginger Oxford (Matt), of Waycross; nephews, Clark Lairsey (Lauren), of Yulee, FL, Josh Lairsey (Ashlie), of Dacula, Greg McGahee Jr., of Waycross, and Stacy Williams, of Waycross; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Wednesday at Gilchrist Park United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in High Bluff Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LAIRSEY, Jessie David Lairsey Sr. (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 14 June 2016) Services for Jessie David Lairsey Sr., of Thomasville, are Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Rose City Church of God. Mr. Lairsey died Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at his residence. A son of the late Thomas William Lairsey Sr. and Annie Lee Owens, Mr. Lairsey was born Dec. 14, 1948, in Moultrie. A painter, he was married to the later Shirley Arnold Lairsey. He is survived by son, David Lairsey Jr. of Thomasville; daughter, Teresa Lairsey of Dothan, AL; son, Jamie Lairsey of Tallahassee, FL; sister, Reba Law of Thomasville; brothers, Thomas William Lairsey Jr. of Albany, Tommy Jackie Lairsey of Mesquite, TX; sister, Brenda Lee Floyd of Las Vegas, Nevada; two grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews.
LAIRSEY, Lewis Crawford Lairsey III (Abstracted from the 28 January 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Lewis Crawford Lairsey III, 39, died Monday morning (Jan. 23, 2017) in Charlotte, NC. He was a native and lived most of his life in Ware County. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Razz and Lucille Howel, and Lewis C. and Evelyn Lairsey Sr., and an uncle, William Howell. He was educated in the Ware County School System and attended Ware Technical School. He was a former sales associate with Sears, Rite Aid and Aspen Tree Surgeons. He attended New Life Assembly of God. He was actively involved in witnessing to people with the Gospel message. Survivors include a daughter, Faith Nicole Hughes of Hoboken; his parents, L. C. and Charlotte Howell Lairsey of Waycross; a sister, Kim (Roddy Smith Sr.) Smith of Mt. Pleasant, SC; a nephew, Roddy Smith Jr.; nieces, Lucy and Bella Smith, all of Mt. Pleasant, SC; aunts and uncles, Billy and Delores Lairsey of Waycross, Phil and Janet Lairsey of Waycross, Gary and Billie Lairsey of Hawaii, Dorcas and Cecil Tuttle of Waycross, Margie Raulerson of Waycross, and Lisa Tucker of Leesburg, GA; cousins and other relatives. In lieu of flowers memorials to honor Lewis may be sent to gofundme.com/in-memory-of-lewis-lairsey. A graveside service was held in Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LAIRSEY, Patricia Thrift Lairsey (Abstracted from the 20 February 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Patricia “Patsy” Thrift Lairsey, age 81, died peacefully Saturday (Feb. 18, 2017) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House. She was born in Homerville, but was a lifelong resident of Ware County where she was a devoted member of Gilchrist Park United Methodist Church. She and her husband were the owners of C.E. Lairsey Plumbing Company. Baking cakes and cooking for others brought her great joy. Her love for others and God was evident in every aspect of her life. She always had a full house and made a point 3 to make everyone feel like family. She was very proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd M. Thrift and Naomi Strickland Thrift, her husband, Charles Edward Lairsey Sr., one daughter, Charlotte Ann Lairsey, and one son, Ronald Wayne Lairsey, and four brothers, Leon Thrift, Wade Thrift, Frank Thrift and Carroll Thrift. Survivors include 2 daughters, Judy (Greg Sr.) McGahee of Waycross, and Debbie Lairsey (Emory) Clary of Screven; 4 sons, C.E. (Laverne) Lairsey Jr., Jerry Lairsey, Bill Lairsey all three of Waycross, and Dr. John (Collie) Lairsey of Folkston; 9 grandchildren, Clark (Lauren) Lairsey, Brooke (Danny) Knight, Josh (Ashlie) Lairsey, Kelsey McGahee, Greg McGahee Jr., Meagan (Jeffrey) Schwing, Mallory Lairsey, Stacy Williams and Ginger (Matt) Oxford; 10 great-grandchildren; two beloved children, Jolene (Doug) Quick of Waycross, and Chance (Julie) Chaney of Valdosta; 2 sisters, Linda (Randy) Sellers of Waycross, and Rheba Holton of Townsend; 4 brothers, Wayne H. (Rose) Thrift of Waycross, George M. (Connie) Thrift of Waycross, Tommy (Linda) Thrift of Hahira, and James L. (Debbie) Thrift of Crescent City, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Tuesday at Gilchrist Park United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in High Bluff Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gilchrist Park UMC, 601 Washington Ave., Waycross, GA 31501, or Hospice House Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LAKE, Fred R. Lake (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 10, 1958) Fred R. Lake, 74, a former resident of Madison, died last Wednesday at his home in Jacksonville after an illness of several months. The deceased was a native of Newberry, SC. He is survived by his widow, three brothers, and three sisters besides several nephews and nieces. Mrs. T. W. Stubbs, of Lynn Haven, formerly of Madison, is one of the sisters. Funeral services were held Friday with interment in Restlawn Cemetery, Jacksonville.
LAKE, Gulema Lake (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 10 April 2015) Gulema Lake, age 91, of Broxton, GA passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015, at McRae Manner Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Lake was born on December 23, 1923, in Lumber City, GA to the late William Henry Lake and Thelma Hatten Lake. Survivors include 1 son Stephen Thomas Lake; grandson, Stephen Thomas (Tabitha) Rugg; 3 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Pridgen Baptist Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LAKE, Iris M. Lake (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald Publishing, Waycross, Georgia May 31st, 2012) RAYBON — A funeral for Iris Myrtle Morgan Lake, 84, of the Raybon community, was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Frye Funeral Home with the Rev. Hilton Morgan officiating. Burial followed in the family plot at the Rob Lewis Cemetery in Raybon. Pallbearers were Layton Johns, Kevin Allen, Chris and Preston Miller, Earl Roberson and Barney King. Arrangements were with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at fryefh.com
LAKE, Joseph Carroll Lake (Abstracted from the 16 July 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) NAHUNTA — Joseph “Jody” Carroll Lake, age 48, of Nahunta, passed away Friday (July 13, 2018) at his residence. Born in Jesup, he was the son of Joe and Diane Lake, of Nahunta, and June Jones, of Caney Bay. He enjoyed fishing and socializing with everyone. Along with his parents, he is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Joseph Victor “Joey” Lake (Sierra), of Hortense, and Austin Lake, of Nahunta, two brothers and sister-in-law, David Lake (Myra Jane), of Nahunta, and Bradley Lake, of Nahunta and several other relatives. A funeral was scheduled at Frye Funeral Home. The family is receiving friends at June Jones’ residence, 3268 Cane Bay Road, Nahunta. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LAMAR, Sonya Wesley Lamar (Abstracted from the 27 March 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Sonya Wesley Lamar passed away Sunday (March 24, 2019). She was born March 20, 1965 in Jacksonville, FL. At a young age she moved to Waycross. She was affectionately known to everyone as “Tonnette.” She was educated in the Pierce County School System and graduated from high school in 1984. After graduation she attended Okefenokee Institute (now Coastal Pines Technical College) and got a degree in early childhood development. She loved to cook, read and work with children. She was formally employed at the Harrell Center in Waycross. She was married to Berwyn Lamar for more than 21 years. They shared a special bond with a niece, Zi’Riah Studivant, who lived with them. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Alberta Smith. She leaves a special love to her husband, Berwyn Lamar, to treasurer forever. She will be lovingly missed by her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Boyse (Mary Etta) Brown, of Waycross; siblings, Patricia Studivent, Linda Brown, Boise 4
(Tocsha) Brown Jr., Tony (Rebecca) Brown and Jim Brown, all of Waycross; loving nieces, nephews, cousins, a special niece, ZiRiah Studivent; and a special brother-in-law, Paul Studivent. The funeral is Friday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 702 Arnold McKinney Drive, Waycross. Arrangements are entrusted to Rainge Memorial Chapel, Inc., Blackshear.
LAMB, Annie Lamb (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 22, 1937) Mrs. Annie Lamb, 86, passed away January 17, 1937, at her home in Lee, FL. Funeral services were held the following morning at Macedonia Church; interment in the adjoining cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Lamb had lived in Madison County all of her life, she was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of North Florida. Surviving her are her children, Mrs. Arie Lamb Haven of Lee, FL, Mrs. Lessie Lamb Bryan of Jacksonville, Brice Lamb of Manatee, Rufus Lamb of Mayo, and Lucius Lamb, Lee, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
LAMB, Betty Elizabeth Royal Lamb (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 31, 1941) Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Elizabeth Lamb, who died at Lakeland Tuesday afternoon, were held at Hopewell Cemetery, yesterday afternoon. Snook Funeral Home of Lakeland was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Lamb fell Sunday morning two weeks ago, and hurt her hip, death resulting from the injury and shock. Mrs. Lamb was born in Irwin County, GA, her maiden name being Miss Betty Elizabeth Royal. When she was a young woman she was married to Mr. C. W. Lamb, who died in 1916. Most of her long life was spent in Madison County. The deceased is survived by four sons, James F., John T., and Wm. R. Lamb, of Lakeland, and Wright Lamb of Jacksonville, and two daughters, Mrs. J. H. Selph of Hopewell and Miss Annie M. Lamb of River Junction, also by seventeen grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints.
LAMB, Charlie Lamb (Abstracted from the Madison New Enterprise Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 23, 1907) Charlie Lamb the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carney Lamb of this place died at Plant City Wednesday of last week, and was buried there. He had been working in Mulberry, but upon becoming ill he went to his aunt in Plant City where his mother went to nurse him. His aged and sorrowing parents have our sincere sympathy.
LAMB, Deanna Lamb (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL, 18 April 2019) Mrs. Deanna Lamb, 73, passed away on April 18, 2019 in Perry, FL. Deanna was born February 19, 1946 in Tallassee, Alabama to Earl Dean Mann and Mary Ila Patterson Mann. Deanna moved to Perry, FL, in 1954 when she was 8 years old. She met her husband of 51 years in the fourth grade. She grew up with 6 sisters in a musical household and she carried her love of music throughout her life. She played French horn in school and was self-taught in piano, guitar, trumpet, and flute, and sang in the choir all her life. She attended Saint Margaret's Hospital School of Nursing in Montgomery. AL. She spent her career as a RN in the local hospital and health department. Later she taught health occupations for middle school kids and finished her career at Big Bend Technical College teaching the Practical Nursing Program. Deanna loved unconditionally and touched many lives through her generous spirit and caring personality. She was a devoted member of St. James Episcopal Church, where she put her strong faith into action. Her roles included President of Daughters of the King, vestry member and choir member/director. She was an amazing mother, wife, mentor and friend. Mrs. Deanna M. Lamb, age 73, passed away on April 18, 2019 in Perry, FL. Deanna was preceded in death by her parents Dean and Mary Mann, and two sisters Linda Mackee and Beth Mann. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Walter Scott Lamb Jr.; children Natalie Lamb (Ross), Anna Singletary (Jody), and William Lamb (Kristin), two granddaughters Hannah Branum (J.C.) and Avery Lamb, one great grandson Ace Branum, sisters Cathy Mann, Betty Mann, Becky Mann, and Elyse Haug as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be at St. James Episcopal Church. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Pineview Memorial Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
LAMB, Frank Lamb (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 19, 1962) Frank Lamb, age 98, lifelong resident of Madison County passed away at the home of his daughter, Emma McCall, Sunday after a brief illness. Besides his daughter, he is survived by eleven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday in the Evergreen Baptist Church with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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LAMB, Jim M. Lamb (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 9, 1968) Jim M. Lamb, age 82, died Friday in a Tampa nursing home. He was formerly of this county, but had been living the past two years in Tampa. Surviving him are five daughters, Mrs. Pearl Morton, Mrs. Nell Parker and Mrs. Alberta Valdez, all three of Tampa; and Mrs. J. B. Kelly and Mrs. Lucile Holland, both of Nokomis; one son, Jack Lamb of Mayo; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held Sunday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in San Pedro Cemetery.
LAMB, Jimmy C. Lamb Jr. (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald September 18, 2008) Jimmy C. Lamb Jr., 75, died Tuesday (Sept. 16, 2008) at St. Vincents Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fla. following a long illness. He was a native of Denton but had resided most of his life in Waycross. He was son of the late Jimmy C. Lamb Sr. and Edna Evelina Hand Lamb. In 1950 he graduated from high school in Jeff Davis County and attended South Georgia College. He enlisted in the United States Navy during the Korean War and served four years active duty and four inactive duty. He was stationed in Dallas, Texas, Providence, R.I., Turks Island and Cape May, N.J. After serving in the navy, he returned to South Georgia College and graduated in 1956. He also attended the University of Georgia School Of Accounting. In 1959, he started working with the DuBose Company. In 1968, he established Jimmy C. Lamb Company where he worked until his death. He was a former member of the Waycross Jaycees, Waycross Exchange and an active member of the YMCA. He was instrumental in organizing the first dialysis support group in Waycross and was a member and two-time president of Southeast Georgia Association of Public Accountants. He was a member of First Baptist Church and the Boosters Sunday School Class. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Virginia Jo Browning Lamb, of Waycross; two daughters, Carole Jaeger (husband Ron), of Lawrenceville, Charlotte Gale Lavender (husband Kenny), of Waycross; five grandchildren, Jonathan Jaeger and Jennifer Jaeger, both of Lawrenceville, Christy Waldron (husband Caleb), of Douglas, Timothy Lavender (wife Whitney), of Patterson and Jason Lavender, of Waycross; four great-grandchildren, C.J., Molly and Eli Waldron and Kalleigh Jade Lavender; one brother, Austin Lamb, of Quincy, Fla.; and one sister, Jacquelina Martin of Milledgeville. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m Friday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home tonight from 6 until 8. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Georgia, 2951 Flowers Road South, Suite 211, Atlanta, Ga. 30341. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com
LAMB, Jimmy Franklin Lamb (Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida June 28, 2011) Jimmy Franklin Lamb, 71, of Live Oak, FL died at Shands at the University of Florida June 25, 2011 after a long illness. He had been a resident of Suwannee County since 1968 when he became the farm manager at the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch. Mr. Lamb later worked with Farmer’s Co-Op for 10 years as the warehouse manager before becoming a correctional officer for Madison Correctional Institute and retired with the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office as a correctional deputy. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. Ordained as a deacon of Antioch Baptist Church where he was active in many areas, he later became a member of Orange Baptist Church where he served as chairman of the board of deacons from 1983-1987, taught Sunday School and was a training union leader and was active in many functions of the church. Mr. Lamb was recognized by Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches President Roger Brouchard in 2007 at the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch 50th anniversary for his part in helping to establish the horse show arena and horse show held each year at the Boys Ranch anniversary celebration attended by thousands. He served faithfully on the “chain gang” during Suwannee High School football games for 20 years; served on the Suwannee County Fair Board from 1980 – 1990; Suwannee County Youth Livestock Show and Sale Board from 1969 – 1990 and served as a delegate from Suwannee County to the 1981 Governor’s Conference on the Future of Small Farms. He farmed for much of his life until his retirement. He was born and raised in Madison, Florida, was a 1958 graduate of Madison High School where he was a valued member of the Red Devils’ football and basketball teams. He attended North Florida Community College for his correctional officer certification. He was a life member of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches alumni and was awarded the Our Friend Award in 2006 by the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch Alumni for his work with the Boys Ranch youth while he was farm manager from 1968-1971. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Susan K. Lamb of Live Oak; sons the Rev. Randy (Ginni) Lamb of Brunswick, GA and Roy (Trudy) Lamb of Tucson, AZ; daughters Kathy Lamb Hals of Live Oak and Sherry Lamb (Carlton) Burnette of Madison. He is also survived by his grandson, CJ Burnette of Madison, FL; granddaughters Shelly Monroe of Live Oak and Katie Burnette of Madison; step-granddaughters Carlena Dixon-Nie and Shaundra Dixon, both of Tucson, Arizona; and two step great-grandchildren, Connor and Kylen Nie of Tucson, AZ; sisters Sarah Helen Lyons, Stella (Buddy) Buchanan, Ruth (Wayne) Winburn, Linda (Terry) McCray, all of Mayo, and Lucille (Charles) Sapp of Quitman, GA, sister- in-law Martha Lamb of Mims; brothers Tommy Lamb, Paul (Dawn) Lamb and Bill (Sharee) Lamb of Mayo. He is also survived by his unadopted children, Tommy (Sally) Bass of Jacksonville, Lester (Mary) Hall of Bellevue, NE, and Tom (Wendy) Williams of 6
Ocala, along with a host of other young men from the Boys Ranch he helped raise and considered his own. He was pre-deceased by his parents, the Rev. Jack and Mrs. Sara “SA” Lamb of Madison and Mayo; brother Albert Lamb of Mims and granddaughter Casey Joy Lamb of Brunswick, GA. Funeral services will be held at Westwood Baptist Church in Live Oak, FL Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at 2 p.m. with The Rev. J. O. Jackson, The Rev. Randy Lamb, The Rev. Dr. Jimmy Dees and Jerry Lamb officiating. Interment will be at Live Oak Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to the Westwood Baptist Church Building Fund, 920 11th Street SW, Live Oak, FL 32064 or the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, PO Box 2000, Boys Ranch, FL 32060. Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., of Live Oak and Branford, FL in charge of arrangements.
LAMB, Jimmy Randell Lamb (Abstracted from John Bullard 11 September 2020) The Rev. Jimmy Randell “Randy” Lamb left this earth Sept. 7, 2020 to join our heavenly Father, his precious daughter, his father and a host of other much-loved relatives in heaven. He is survived by his wife, Krissy Lamb of Brunswick, GA; his mother, Susan K. Lamb of Live Oak, FL; sisters Kathy Lamb Hals, Live Oak, FL and Sherry Lamb Burnette (Carlton), Madison, FL; brother Roy Lamb, Louisville, KY; nieces, Shelly Monroe, Katie Burnette, and one nephew, CJ Burnette, as well as a large and loving family of aunts, uncles and many cousins in the Lamb / Kelly families. He was pre-deceased by his daughter, Casey Joy Lamb, age 11, in 1999 and his father, Jimmy F. Lamb, in 2011. He was the grandson of the late Jack and SA Lamb of Mayo, the late Jimmie and Lucille Reischman of Madison and the late Aldine W. Knight of Waycross, GA and New Orleans. Randy, age 58, was a resident of Brunswick, GA where he had resided since 1993. He was also a former resident of Valrico, FL and grew up in Live Oak, FL, spending more than two years living with his parents at the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch where his father was farm manager. He was the pastor of New Day Christian Fellowship in Brunswick. A lifetime professional gospel singer, he began singing with his sister Kathy at age nine when they formed the “Hallelujah Singers.” Later Randy formed a mixed quartet under the same group name, while taking on the manager / bass positions as they ministered over the southeast. Randy later joined the gospel group Deliverance, a semi-pro group that cut two albums and traveled extensively appearing with such famous groups as the Hemphills, Hinsons, Inspirations, Dixie Echoes, Rex Nelon and many others. He played bass guitar for the Good News Quartet, later joined the New Horizons, which cut one gospel album. At his death he was the bass singer with the gospel group Isaiah 61 of Brunswick, GA, whose music is played all over the gospel stations in the US and overseas. In 1983 Randy joined Westwood Baptist Church in Live Oak and was soon called into the ministry, attending Luther Rice Bible College before accepting a full- time position at Southside Baptist Church in Live Oak as minister of music and youth. He later went to First Baptist Church in Valrico, FL as minister of youth education and evangelism. He left in 1988 to pursue full-time youth and music evangelism, traveling, conducting music and speaking in over 400 revival crusades all across America and other countries with evangelist Tim Williams of Williams Evangelistic Ministries in Atlanta, GA an evangelistic group who preached to thousands, many of whom gave their lives to Christ. Randy also served as assistant director of Power Charge Youth Camps each summer across the southeastern United States and as assistant director of Power Life Adult Camp with evangelist Rick Coram for 10 years, of Rick Coram Ministries, Jacksonville, FL. He later was called to Northside Baptist Church in Brunswick, GA as youth director where he became affiliated with various county, state and national law enforcement agencies, serving law enforcement officers and their families while holding his full-time job at Northside. In April 2004 Randy was sworn in by Georgia Gov. Sonny Purdue as one of 25 Homeland Security Chaplains for Georgia. Randy was an on-duty chaplain for the G-8 Summit held at St. Simons Island, GA in June of 2004. After leaving Northside he oversaw the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in southeast Georgia for several years before starting New Day Christian Fellowship Church. Randy was the recipient of an honorary Captain’s badge from the Georgia State Patrol, a Sergeant’s badge as Chaplain for the Glynn County Police Department, Brunswick Police Department, Glynn County Sheriff’s Department, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources for his work with these agencies. Through these ministries Randy touched scores of Law Enforcement Officers, firemen, their families and other community contacts to bring God’s word to them. Randy’s use of his testimony to junior and senior high students over the years won the support of scores of school principals and former FSU Coach Bobby Bowden and Mark Richt, former Coach for UGA, who spoke to many athletes and kids over the years. Randy was also a licensed nuisance trapper for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for trapping alligators, snakes and large lizards, often assisting local and state agencies. Funeral services will be at Westwood Baptist Church followed by burial at The City of Live Oak Cemetery. All CDC precautions must be observed to include social distancing, so please wear a mask to the church and burial services.
LAMB, Louella W. Lamb (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 25 January 2016 Louella W. Lamb, age 97, passed away on January 25, 2016 at her home in Madison, FL surrounded by her family. Louella was born May 9, 1918 in Joplin, MO to O. F. Walker and Myrtle Brock Walker. Mrs. Lamb was a longtime member of Hopewell Baptist Church. Mrs. Lamb worked as a Legal Secretary for Ramond Cowart and Ron Zant Law Firms. She enjoyed crocheting, needle work, and spending time in her garden tending to her flowers. Louella was preceded in death by her parents O. F. and Myrtle 7
Walker, her husband William B. Lamb, her children Emma Skaggs, Erma Chaney, and William F. Lamb, her sisters Lena Baltzell, and Mildred Walker, a granddaughter Linda Jean Strickland, and her great grandson Michael Humphrey. Mrs. Lamb is survived by her grandchildren, Marchetta Touchton, Lisa Evans, Chris Gianino, Misty Agner, and Ashley Lamb; 12 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren; and 1 nephew. Funeral Service will be Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Burns Funeral Home of Madison. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery.
LAMB, Lucious A. Lamb, Sr. (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 2, 1960) Lucious A. Lamb, Sr., 78, of Lee, longtime Madison County citizen, died Thursday in the local hospital and services were held Saturday in the Lee Baptist Church. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Gus L. Lamb and Lucious A. Lamb, Jr., of Jacksonville; a sister, Mrs. Leslie Bryant, also of Jacksonville; six grandchildren and six great- grandchildren.
LAMB, Mrs. Lucious A. Lamb (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 1, 1937) Mrs. Lucious A. Lamb died at her home near Lee last Friday night at 11:45 o’clock, following a lingering illness. Knowing that her passing was near at hand, she had repeatedly expressed to her loved ones a desire to live at least until Christmas Day, which wish was granted. Funeral services were held Sunday morning, which was Mrs. Lamb’s birthday, at Macedonia Cemetery. Besides her husband, Mrs. Lamb is survived by three children, Gus and L. A. Lamb, Jr., and Mrs. M. W. Whitty of Trenton, also three grandchildren, and other relatives and many friends.
LAMB, Paul Lewis Lamb (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia) Services for Paul Lewis Lamb, of Thomasville, are Saturday at First Baptist Church and interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mr. Lamb was born Jan. 27, 1949, in Moultrie, to parents Bonnie Lewis "B.L." Lamb, of Thomasville, and Marion Jewette Golden Lamb “Judy”, deceased. Pn March 7, 1969, in Dayton, Ohio he married Esther Mae Lamb, who preceded him in death on Sept. 23, 2007. Mr. Lamb graduated in 1968 from Thomasville High School and attended Valdosta State University. He was employed with the City of Thomasville. He attended Glad Tidings Assembly and taught Sunday school. He enlisted in the United States Air Force. He died Dec. 15, 2010, at his residence. Survivors include sons, Kevin Lewis Lamb (Melissa) and Keith Lance Lamb (Charity), both of Thomasville; granddaughter, Hannah Grace Lamb of Thomasville; father, B. L. Lamb (Jackie) of Thomasville; brother, David Gerald Lamb of Nassau, Bahamas; sisters, Carol Howell (Randy) and Lisa Hester (Tim), both of Thomasville; fiancée, Ilene Sanders of Thomasville; and, several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Glad Tidings Assembly.
LAMB, Queen Ann Lamb (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 7, 1944) Funeral services for Mrs. Queen Ann Lamb, wife of Mr. W. D. Lamb, were held at Hopewell Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Lamb died Friday morning in a hospital in Valdosta following a brief illness. Survivors include the bereaved husband, three sons, Messrs. Carey, Bill and Hiram Lamb, a sister, Mrs. Lantie Kelley, three daughter-in-laws, seven grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. One daughter preceded her mother in death. Mrs. Lamb was born November 27, 1883 in Madison County, and lived her entire life here. She was married to Mr. Lamb on January 6th, 1901.
LAMB, Rufus A. Lamb (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 26, 1952) Funeral services for Rufus A. Lamb, 70 years were held Sunday in Macedonia Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home, Lake City, had charge of arrangements. Mr. Lamb had been ticket agent for the Greyhound Lines at Lee for seven years. He formerly lived in Mayo, Lafayette County. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lula Newsome Lamb, of Lee; two sisters, Mrs. Arie Haven, of Lee and Mrs. Lessie Bryant, of Jacksonville; and one brother, Lucius Lamb, of Lee.
LAMB, Shelia F. Lamb (Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate August 31st, 2011) On Thursday, August 25th, 2011…God picked a very beautiful flower from his garden and carried it home to be with him. This beautiful flower was named Mrs. Shelia F. Lamb. She was 47 years old and was born on December 26th, 1963 to Mr. J.D Foster and the (late) Mrs. Inell (Young) Foster in Homerville, GA (Clinch County). Mrs. Lamb received her education at Lanier County High School. She was an avid varsity basketball player, softball, cross country runner, Who’s Who Most Athletic, Esquire Club, 8
Future Home Makers of America (FHA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), Future Business Leader of America (FBLA), American Industrial Arts Student Association (AIASA), School Newspaper and Yearbook Staff, and 4-H club member. She was the FFA Sweetheart and Homecoming Court nominees and Miss Lanier County High runner-up for 1981 Beauty Pageant. She graduated high school in May 1983 and attended Valdosta Technical College; earning a Nursing Certificate. Mrs. Lamb was united in holy matrimony to Johnny A. Lamb on December 30th, 1983. They were high school “sweet hearts” and to their union three children were born. She traveled the world, experienced life, and learned many different cultures with her family. She was a precious jewel while supporting her family and raising the children while her husband served our country 24 years. Prior to marriage her first place of employment was AMOCO Fabrics in Nashville, GA. Immediately after marriage she volunteered with the American Red Cross as an Air Force Dental Technician Assistant in the Republic of the Philippines. Upon returning to the United States, she became a paraprofessional and substitute teacher with the Lanier County Board of Education. She was the (first) Afro-American female rural route postal carrier in Lowndes, County GA in 1990. She worked at several Air Force Bases’ Youth Centers. Her most recent employment was with the 23rd Force Support Squadron, Youth Center at Moody Air Force Base, GA. She earned numerous awards for her superb work ethics, professionalism, and heart of gold while helping children and military parents with youth activities. Mrs. Lamb received Christ at an early age at St. Mary Baptist Church in Naylor, GA. She later transferred her membership St. Lewis Missionary Baptist Church, Naylor, GA; where her husband is a member. She served faithfully as church member, bible study, senior choir member, assistant secretary mission department, and food bank committee member. She leaves to cherish the memories of her life; her husband, Johnny A. Lamb, CMSgt (retired) and Lanier County Commissioner, and 3 daughters. Courtney I. Lamb (US Army Specialist) of Seattle, WA, Ft. Lewis Army Post, Candice L. M Lamb of Valdosta, GA, and Cameran Lamb of Naylor, GA; her father Mr. J.D Foster and the (late) Mrs. Inell (Young) Foster of Lakeland, GA, 3 sisters Linda (Randy) Ray of Lakeland, GA, Jackie (Bernard) Williams of Lakeland, GA; Patricia (Johnny) Dorsey (CSM-retired) of Augusta, GA; and 2 brothers Larry (Margret) Foster, of Nashville, GA and Billy Joe (Urvashi) Foster of Georgetown, GA. and many other family members. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 3rd, 2011, at St. Lewis Missionary Baptist Church, Naylor, GA. Interment will be in Charles Knight Cemetery in Lakeland, GA. For additional information, contact Harrington Son Funeral Home, 713 Lake Park Rd, Valdosta, GA at phone (229) 242-2828. In Memory of Shelia F. Lamb, in lieu of flowers the family respectfully asks you make donations to the “Shelia F. Lamb Memorial-Scholarship Fund.” Donations can be mailed to: St. Lewis Missionary Baptist Church, P.O Box 462, Lakeland, GA 31635. Flowers will also be accepted with Love.
LAMB, Thomas Ladell Lamb (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard) Mayo FL; Mr. Thomas Ladell Lamb, age 72, died October 1, 2013 in Gainesville, FL. Funeral Services will be Friday, October 4, 2013 in the Riverside Baptist Church in Mayo with burial to follow in the church cemetery. He was born and raised in Madison County and after high school he joined in the U. S. Army. When his enlistment was up he moved to Orlando and sold insurance and also sold meats for Sunnyland. He moved to Mayo for a short time then settled in Greenville, FL where he worked for Sherrod Lumber Co. He had been living in Mayo since 2008 to be closer to his family. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. He is survived by a daughter, Misty Lee Lamb of Madison, 2 brothers, Paul (Dawn) Lamb and Bill (Sharee) Lamb both of Mayo, 5 sisters, Sarah Helen Lyons, Ruth (Wayne) Winbur, Stella (Buddy) Buchanan and Linda (Terry) McCray all four of Mayo, Lucille (Charles) Sapp of Quitman, GA, 2 sisters-in-law, Martha Lamb of Mims, FL and Sue Lamb of Live Oak, 25 nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives. He was pre-deceased by 2 brothers, Albert Lamb, Jr. and Jimmy Lamb. T. J. Beggs, Jr. & Sons, Madison, Florida
LAMB, W. D. Lamb (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 30, 1955) W. D. (Buddy) Lamb, age 79 years, died Friday night at his home near Hopewell four miles of Madison, after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and was engaged in farming and prominent and active in the affairs of his community. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Kathleen Lamb, three sons, Cary Lamb, Bill Lamb and Hiram Lamb and one daughter, Gladys Lamb, all of Madison; six step-daughters and one step-son; one brother, J. M. Lamb, of Wellborn; and one sister, Mrs. Irvine Newbern, of Madison, and a number of grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Hopewell Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
LAMB, Walter Scott Lamb Sr. (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL, 30 June 2018) Mr. Walter “W.S.” Scott Lamb, Sr., age 94, passed away on June 30, 2018. W.S. was born on October 19, 1923 in Statesboro, GA to Gilford Fulton Lamb and Ella Cruise Lamb. W.S. honorably served our country in the United States Army during World War II as a Technical Sergeant in the 988th Signal Operations Company. W.S. started caddying at the age of nine years old, 9 which inspired his love of the sport. He was an avid golfer, winning many tournaments, and was one of the founding members of PG&CC established in 1952. A football coach took W.S. under his wing in school, which later motivated him to create the first recreation department in Perry, Florida. He coached football and baseball for little league teams. W.S. served on the City Council for 12 years, acting as President for six of those years, as well as the Taylor County Development Authority. W.S. and his wife worshiped at United Methodist Church in Perry, Florida. He was known as “Papa” to his grand and great-grandchildren, was a devout family man. He taught them that family came first and always encouraged them to learn something new every day. W.S. was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Ovedah, and his parents Gilford Lamb and Ella Crews. He is survived by his son Walt Lamb Jr and daughter-in-law Deanna Mann Lamb, three grandchildren Natalie Lamb, Anna (Jody) Singletary and William (Kristin) Lamb, great grandchildren Hannah (JC) Branum, and Avery Lamb, and one great-great grandson Ace Branum, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Pineview Memorial Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
LAMB, William Franklin Lamb (Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 30 October 2015) Madison: William Franklin Lamb, age 51, died October 30, 2015 at Shands of Gainesville. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel with burial at Hopewell Cemetery. He worked as a Millrite at Roberts Lumber Company, and liked to hunt and fish. He was a Baptist. He is survived by his mother: Luella Mae Lamb of Lake Park; 2 daughters: Misty Hardin (Joshua) Agner of Lake Butler, FL, and Ashley Lamb of Madison; and 3 grandchildren Ashlyn Brooke, Joshua Blake, Arianna Nicole.
LAMBERSON, Clarence Everett Lamberson, Sr. (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 15, 1950) Clarence Everett Lamberson, Sr., 51 years of age, a resident of Cherry Lake for a number of years, died Saturday in a Jacksonville hospital following a short illness. He went to Jacksonville several weeks ago for medical treatment after an attack of illness at his home. Mr. Lamberson was a native of Mississippi. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Selma Lamberson, and a daughter, Miss Barbara Ann Lamberson, of Cherry Lake; two sons, Clarence E. Lamberson, Jr. of Madison and Clyde Richard Lamberson, of Jacksonville; four sisters, Mrs. R. R. Kelsey, of Tampa; Miss Rachel Lamberson, of Boca Grande; Mrs. Anna Lou Tomko, of Tampa; and Mrs. C. E. Crandell, of Marathon, and teo brothers, C. A. and O. F. Lamberson, both of Tampa. Funeral services were held Monday in the B. Marion Reed Funeral Home, Tampa and buried was in the family lot in Rosehill Cemetery, Tampa.
LAMBERT, Eddie Lambert Sr. (Abstracted from the October 11, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) FOLKSTON — A celebration of life for Deacon Eddie Lambert Sr., 98, will be held Saturday at Bethlehem Christian Fellowship Ministry, 2925 Paxton Road, Folkston. Interment will be in Pinckney Chapel Cemetery (Trader Hill) with military honors. He departed this life on Tuesday (Oct. 1, 2013) at his residence after an illness. He was born Nov. 10, 1914, in Traders Hill (Charlton County) to the late King and Fannie Lambert. He was joined in holy matrimony to the late Blanche Dasher Sept. 30, 1939 and this union was blessed with 3 sons, Freddie, George (who preceded him in death Oct. 8, 2008) and Eddie Jr. He accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of Jerusalem Holiness Church where he was a faithful and devoted member for many years. He later became a member of Bethlehem Christian fellowship Ministry in 1980. He was the cornerstone of the church. He received his formal education in the Charlton County public school system and later attended Albany State College. He taught fourth grade for many years in Duval County, FL. He was also a former employee of the Atlantic Coastline Railroad. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II. He lived a long and fruitful life. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, friend and a faithful saved man who lived a life of holiness. Those left to cherish is memory include 2 sons, Freddie Lambert Sr. and Eddie Lambert Jr., both of Folkston; a daughter-in-law, Frankie Mae Lambert (wife of the late George Lambert), of Jacksonville, FL; 19 grandchildren including one he raised and was his caregiver, Fredrick (Beany) Lambert, of Folkston; 13 great-grandchildren; a niece, Eloise Bolden, of Folkston; and a nephew, Lee Lambert (Mary), of Kingsland. Friends are being received at the Lambert residence, 313 Mary St., Folkston. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home of Waycross.
LAMBERT, Harlan G. Lambert (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 11 July 2017) Harlan G. Lambert, age 81, of Jennings, FL passed away Saturday the 8th day of July, 2017 after a brief stay at the Haven Hospice Center in Lake City, FL, surrounded by his family. Harlan was born on August 5, 1935 in Wells County, IN to Arthur Joseph Lambert and Wanita I. Eichhorn. He graduated in 1953 from Rock Creek High School. Harlan joined the United States 10
Army in 1954. After his military service he attended Lively Vocational School in Tallahassee, FL and obtained his A & P License. Harlan married Mary Martha Cunningham on June 21, 1959 at Burnham Christian Church in Jennings, FL. For many years he served on the board at Hamilton County Farm Bureau, Hamilton County Planning and Zoning Board, and Hamilton County Soil Conservation Service. Harlan was preceded in death by his wife Mary Martha on July 13, 2006. Survivors include his 2 sons, Charles Grant (Brenda) Lambert and Clay Gregory Lambert of Jennings, FL; 1 daughter, Carla Gayle (Craig) Rizer of Quitman, GA; 1 brother, Oliver Daniel Lambert and 1 sister, Ada Mae Campbell both of Bluffton, IN; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services will be Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Burnham Christian Church in Jennings. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Haven Hospice 6037 West U.S. Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32055. Harry T. Reid Funeral Home, Jasper, FL is in charge of arrangements.
LAMBERT, Janet Victoria Lambert (Abstracted from the 25 September 2017 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mrs. Janet Victoria Lambert, age 78, of Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017, at Westview Nursing and Rehab Center. Mrs. Lambert was born on December 15, 1938, in Rich Hill, PA, to the late William Henry Raub and Ruth Mary Attril Raub. Survivors include 1 daughter; Wanda (Scott) Wood of Alma, GA; 1 son, Bob Lambert of Brunswick, GA; 1 sister, Joyce Ankenbrant of PA; 2 brothers, William Raub of AZ, Robert Raub of PA; grandchildren: Dale (Paige) Wood, Mark Wood, Leslie (Robert) Clark; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 21, 2017, at the Eastside Baptist Church. Interment followed at The Saginaw Baptist Church. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LAMBERT, Joyce Marie Bullock Lambert (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 11 June 2019) Joyce Marie Bullock Lambert, age 91, of Stockton, GA passed away on June 11, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on March 23, 1928 in Tishomingo, MS to the late Theodore Roosevelt Bullock and Addie (Aldridge) Bullock. She loved flowers, watching sports, especially the Atlanta Braves and in her younger years she had a love for the game of basketball. She was the captain of her high school team. When she could no longer play, she enjoyed going to her grandchildren’s events and spending time with them. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Allen Lambert, son, Jackie Allen Lambert, Sr. daughter, Linda Ann Lott and 2 brothers, Theodore Bullock, Jr. and Gene Bullock. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Jane Marie and Julian Smith of Stockton, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda Joyce and Arzell Register of Waycross, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby Gene and Judy Lambert of Lake Park, GA; daughter, Robbie Sue Delk of Stockton, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Tony Ricky and Deneen Lambert of Lake Park, GA; daughter, Vicki Kaye Lambert Howell of Stockton, GA; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and step grandchildren; and a special thank you to her 2nd cousin, Hayward Bullock for calling her every day to see how she was doing. Funeral service will be in the Stockton Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The compassionate and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Lakeland is caring for Mrs. Lambert’s family.
LAMIE, Sgt. Gene L. Lamie (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald July 12, 2007) A former resident of Clinch and Charlton counties who was serving his second tour in Iraq was among three soldiers killed in Taji, Iraq, near Baghdad, Friday. Sgt. Gene L. Lamie, 25, of Homerville, died Friday when the vehicle he was riding struck an explosive device, according to a military announcement. Also killed were Pfc. LeRon A. Wilson, 18, of New York, and Pfc. Bruce C. Salazar Jr., 24, of Tracy, Calif. Lamie's brother, Sgt. John Lamie, of the Georgia National Guard, said his brother was a true patriot and was born to be a soldier. "He told me we were soldiers. We were meant to do what we were doing," said his brother. "He believed in everything he was doing. He grew up with a soldier's heart." His mother, Linda Lamie, is proud of her son, saying he "served his country and was a soldier at heart." She also said he had tremendous concerns that the men who served with him get home safely. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Shepard Funeral Home, Folkston. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Shepard Funeral Home. Burial will be Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery. Lamie is in line to receive several posthumous medals and military honors. Sgt. Lamie was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Calvary Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart. He was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas at the time of his first deployment to Iraq in 2004. He returned stateside in 2005. His second tour of war duty began in May. "Gene was a loving husband, proud father, devoted son and brother," a military statement read. He attended school in Charlton County from 1994-1998. Sgt. Lamie was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a big fan of race car driver Tony Stewart as well as the Georgia Bulldogs. The Lamie family moved to Homerville from Folkston several years ago when their father, Eugene Lamie, took a job in Douglas. Lamie's brother, John, said the communities of Homerville and Folkston have both reached out to their family, overwhelming them with love and support. Sgt. Lamie is survived by his wife, Dara Lamie, his son, Gene Benjamin, and his daughter, Lyrean, all of 11
Homerville; a brother, John D. Lamie, a sister, Christy Bell, and nieces, Kelsey Bell and Marrah Lamie; his paternal grandparents, Eugene and Elsie Lamie, of Homerville, his maternal grandmother, Della Taylor, of Folkston. His maternal grandfather was the late James Lavelle "Bud" Taylor, of Folkston.
LAMMONS, Emma Deas Lammons (Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 22 February, 2015) Lee: Emma Deas Lammons, age 105, died Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park. Funeral services will be Thursday, at Beggs Funeral Home with burial at Lee Memorial Cemetery. She was born December 29, 1909 in Hamilton County, FL and moved to Lee in 1940 from Jacksonville, FL. She was a homemaker and a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Hamilton County, FL and also attended Lee First Baptist Church. She is survived by 1 daughter: Gladys Muriel Odom of Lee; 2 sons: James Lammons of Madison and Joseph Lammons of Lake City, and 6 grandchildren. Beggs funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LAMMONS, James Bobby Lammons (Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 14 October 2015) James Bobby Lammons, age 79, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Graveside funeral service on Friday, October 16, at Lee Memorial Cemetery. He was born in Jacksonville, FL and lived most of his life in Madison. He was self-employed as a house painter for many years. He liked going to car races in Valdosta and Lake City, and was a member of Madison Church of God. He is survived by 1 brother, Joseph Elmer Lammons of Lake City; 1 sister: Muriel Odom of Lee; several step-daughters and several step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements,
LAMMONS, William Quincy Lammons (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 28, 1970) William Quincy Lammons, age 30, died from gunshot wounds Sunday east of Lee, FL. He was born in Madison County and had served in the U. S. Army. He is survived by one daughter, Penny Lammons of Lee, FL; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lammons of Lee; one sister, Mrs. S. P. Odom, Jr., of Lee; two brothers, Elmer Lammons of Sale City and Bobby Lammons of Madison; two half-sisters, Mrs. Hagar Coudill and Mrs. W. J. Hutto, both of Tallahassee; one half-brother, Stan Lammons of Tampa; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Nancy Dees of Lee and a number of aunts, uncles and other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday August 25th, 1970 at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Lee Memorial Cemetery.
LAMON, Christine Radney Lamon (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia) Funeral Home Chapel services for Christine Radney Lamon, Thomasville, are Monday, March 21, 2011, Interment will be on Kentucky Street at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Lamon died Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Golden Living Center. Mrs. Lamon was born Sept. 10, 1927, in Monticello, FL, a daughter of the late former Flora Mae Jackson and the late Dewey Radney. She was married in Thomasville on Nov. 16, 1962, to the late Sam Lamon. Mrs. Lamon was a homemaker and retired from Woolworth in 1988. She was a member of Dawson Street Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis L. and Henry O. Cox; granddaughter, Heather Marie Cox, of Thomasville; sister, Willoden Maxwell, of Meigs; and brothers, Glenn Radney, of Monticello, Larry Radney, of Meigs. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Gail Lane.
LAMPKIN, James Thurman Lampkin, Jr. (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia) Services for James Thurman Lampkin Jr., of Thomasville, will be on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel with internment in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Lampkin died on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, at his residence. Born April 15, 1947, in Ty Ty, he was the son of the late James Lampkin and Pauline Kerce Lampkin who survives. Mr. Lampkin was a graduate of Thomas County Central High School, where he spent two years at Birdwood College and was a dispatcher for Big Star for twenty-six years. He was a member of the Baptist faith. Mr. Lampkin married Ava H. Lampkin on Sept. 4, 1966, in Thomasville. He loved to hunt and fish. Survivors include wife, Ava H. Lampkin, of Thomasville; daughter, Amy Lampkin, of Thomasville; sons, Todd Lampkin, of Thomasville, and Robin Lampkin, of Thomasville; grandson, Jesse Mayfield, of Thomasville; mother, Pauline K. Lampkin, of Thomasville; brothers, Bobby Lampkin, of Ochlocknee, and Larry Lampkin, of Belmont, NC; sisters-in-law, Kathie Lampkin, of Ochlocknee, and Kathie Lampkin, of Gaston, NC; mother-in-law, Ima Jean Williams, of Tallahassee, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Funeral services for Pauline Kerce Lampkin, 85, of Thomasville will be Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Trinity Baptist Church. Interment to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Ms. Lampkin was born on May 26, 1927 in Pavo to the late Thomas James Kerce, Sr. and Addie Mae Owens Kerce. She was a graduate of Pelham High School and worked as a label maker at Warner’s. Ms. Lampkin wed Mr. James Thurman Lampkin on May 25, 1946 in Pavo, their union continued until the time of his passing on October 22, 1983. She was also a member of the Joy Club of Pavo. Ms. Lampkin departed this life on Monday, February 4, 2013 at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville. Survivors to cherish her memory include her sons Bobby (Kathie) Lampkin of Ochlocknee and Larry (Kathie) Lampkin of Belmont, NC; daughter-in-law Ava Lampkin of Thomasville; grandchildren Todd Lampkin, Robin Lampkin and Amy Lampkin all of Thomasville, Jamie (Rex) Alligood of Ochlocknee; Christopher (Jaime) Lampkin of Gastonia, NC, Joanie (Matthew) Stringer of Thomasville, Megan Lampkin of Belmont, NC; great grandchildren, Jesse Mayfield of Thomasville, Lynlie and Landon Alligood of Ochlocknee,
LAMPKIN, Todd Thurman Lampkin (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 12 January 2016) Graveside services for Todd Thurman Lampkin, age 48, of Thomasville, are Friday, January 15, 2016, at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Lampkin died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Archbold Medical Center. Born May 23, 1967, in Thomasville, he was the son of Ava Phyllis Hemperley Lampkin and the late James Thurman Lampkin. Todd had a kind heart and loved to laugh. He was a fighter and fought a long tough battle as long as he could. Survivors include his mother, Ava H. Lampkin of Thomasville; sister, Amy Lampkin of Thomasville; brother, Robin Lampkin of Thomasville; nephew, Jesse Mayfield of Thomasville; and grandmother, Ima Jean Williams of Tallahassee.
LAMPP, Norma Jean Lampp (Abstracted from Joe Burns Funeral Home 7 February 2021) Norma Jean Lampp, age 80, passed away February 7, 2021 in Perry, FL. Norma was born October 6, 1940 in Perry, FL to Alice Mae Suggs Olgesby. Norma attended San Pedro Baptist Church. Norma worked with the school system as a Cook for over 12 years. She loved the outdoors, walking and spending time with nature was one of her many passions. Norma was preceded in death by her mother Alice Mae Suggs. and her step dad Thomas Olgesby. Norma is survived by, her three daughters, Jacqueline, Sherry and Kimberly.16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
LANCASTER, Chandler Shayne Lancaster (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 4 April 2019) Mr. Chandler Shayne Lancaster, age 17, passed away March 29, 2019 in Mayo, Florida. Chandler was born February 4, 2002 in Gainesville, FL to Mr. Derek Lancaster and Brandy Ducksworth Dewey. Chandler loved to hunt and fish, while spending time with family and friends. Chandler was preceded in death by his Uncle Willard Wade Ducksworth. He is survived by his parents Derek Lancaster and his wife Brenda and his mother Brandy Dewey and her husband Jared, sisters Kali and Carolann Lancaster and Kaili Dewey and Katlyn Ducksworth, brothers Christian Lancaster and Brennen Dewey. Funeral services will be at Alton Family Life Center. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Bethel Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
LANCASTER, Grimes Allen Lancaster (Abstracted from http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/07/grimes-allen-lancaster/) Grimes Allen Lancaster, age 90, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at his residence following a period of declining health. Born on December 22, 1928 in Trion, GA he was a son of the late Jesse and Hettie Mae Bean Lancaster. Mr. Lancaster was a veteran of the United States Army and a retired auto body shop owner and painter. He was a faithful member of Central Avenue Church of Christ. Survivors are his wife Mildred Young Lancaster of Valdosta; two daughters and one son-in-law, Dawn McLeod (Ashley) and Denise McCrary all of Valdosta; five grandchildren, Michael McCrary (Julie) of Cumming GA; Justin McCrary (Brandy) of Valdosta; Auburn Bennett (Chad) of Valdosta; Laura Cole (Daniel) of Eagle River, AK; Elizabeth McLeod of Calera, AL, six great-grandchildren; Avery McCrary, Presley McCrary, Peyton McCrary, Anabella McCrary, Miller McCrary, and Grant Cole; one sister Yvonne Scott (Wayne) of Chickamauga, GA, brother-in-law; LeRoy Witt of Trion, “adopted daughter” Krista Royal of Valdosta and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers, Sybil Williams (Jack), Jean Witt, Catherine Lancaster, Willard Lancaster (Rose) and Lee Lancaster (Kathleen). Funeral services for Mr. Lancaster will be at the Carson McLane Funeral Home Chapel. Private burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Quitman. Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made to your favorite charity. Carson McLane Funeral Home is serving the Lancaster family.
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LANCASTER, Joyce Marie Lancaster (Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate March 6th, 2013) Joyce Marie Lancaster, 63, of Nashville died Wednesday February 27, 2013 at South Georgia Regional Medical Center. She was born March 21, 1949 in Berrien County to the late Joe Gaskins and the late Flora Burnsed. She was a homemaker and member of Hope Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband: Johnny Lancaster of Nashville; 1 daughter: Shannon (Rusty) Harper of Nashville; 1 son: Shawn (Beth) Lancaster of Valdosta; 1 brother: Ronald Gaskins of Valdosta; 2 sisters: Faye Newsome of Quitman and Linda Daugherty of Nashville; 4 grandchildren: Rhett, Maggie, Ethan, and Owen. Funeral services were Saturday March 2, in Hope Baptist Church. Interment followed in Poplar Springs Cemetery.
LANCASTER, Marilyn Marie Morse Singletary Lancaster (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia) Graveside services for Marilyn Marie Morse Singletary Lancaster of Whitesburg, GA, are Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Zion Grove Assembly of God Cemetery in Colquitt County, GA. Mrs. Lancaster died May 8, at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta. Born April 28, 1963, in Brooks County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Freddie Thomas Morse and Mary Josephine Gunn. She was a cashier at Kroger and a member of Solid Rock Methodist Church in Whitesburg, GA. Survivors include daughters, Kimberly Sharee Lancaster of Thomasville, Mary Tabitha Lynn Lancaster of Whitesburg; sister, Carolyn Marie Gunn of Morehead, Ky.; brother, Jim Morse of Tallahassee, FL; sisters, Virginia Lee Kitchingham of Whitesburg, Marjorie Ann Cannon of Meigs, Josie Gunn of Thomasville; brothers-in-law, Wesley Cannon of Meigs, Scotty Cannon of Meigs; sister-in-law, Francis Morse of Tallahassee, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Peyton Lampkin of Gastonia, NC, Mason Lee of Belmont, NC and Boone Stringer of Thomasville; brother Johnny (Robin) Kerce of Pelham; sisters Jeanette (Richard) Cox and Christine Wallace both of Pelham; sisters-in-law Betty Morris and Cathy Kerce. She was preceded in death by a son James Thurman Lampkin, Jr.; three brothers Grady, Lawrence and Preston Kerce; four sisters Mary Clifford Kerce, Lois Nadine Kerce, Inez Thigpen and Lillian Madden.
LANCASTER, Mildred Young Lancaster (Abstracted from Valdosta Today 24 September 2020) Mildred Young Lancaster, age 92, of Valdosta died Friday, September 18, 2020 at her home. She was born on December 23, 1927 in Chelsea, GA to the late John Luke Young and Elzora Hattie May Wilson Young. Mrs. Lancaster was a retired clerk from the Internal Revenue Service. She was a member of Central Avenue Church of Christ. Mrs. Lancaster was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Lancaster on July 18, 2019 and is survived by her daughters and son in law, Dawn L. and Ashley McLeod and Denise L. McCrary all of Valdosta, granddaughters, Auburn McLeod Bennett (Chad) of Valdosta, Laura McLeod Cole (Daniel) of Eagle River, Alaska, Elizabeth McLeod Goodman (Steven) of Calera, AL grandsons, Michael McCrary (Julie) of Cumming, GA, Justin McCrary (Brandy) of Valdosta, great granddaughters, Avery McCrary, Presley McCrary, Peyton McCrary and Anabella McCrary and Ainsley Goodman, great grandsons, Miller McCrary, Grant Cole and Colton Cole. She is also predeceased by her sister, Geraldine Cook and two brothers, John Luke Young, Jr. and Joe Charles Young. Funeral services will be at the graveside at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Quitman, GA. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Bethany Hospice, 2700 North Oak Street, Building B., Valdosta, GA 31602. Carson McLane Funeral Home.
LAND, Curtis Dwayne Land (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL September 9, 2014) Curtis Dwayne Land, age 52, of Fort Myers, FL, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Curtis was born September 26, 1961 in McClenny, FL, to Howell Daniel Land Sr. and the former Dorris Cain. Curtis was of the Baptist Faith and worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator on big farms, mainly growing watermelons. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Land was preceded in death by his father, Howell Daniel Land Sr. He is survived by his mother, Dorris Cain Martin, and stepfather Sidney Martin, of Newberry, FL, 3 daughters, Casey Nichole Land, of Tallasse, AL, Kaylee Danielle Land, of Ocala, FL, and Payton L. Land, of Fort Myers, FL, 1 brother, Howell "Danny" Land, of Mayo, a step-brother, Alan Martin, of Newberry, 2 grandsons, and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Midway Baptist Church in Mayo. A private interment will follow in Land Cemetery. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
LAND, Ethel Land (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 16, 1970)
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Funeral services for Ethel Land, age 84, of Mayo were held Monday in the Methodist Church with burial in Bethel Cemetery. She is survived by the daughters, Mrs. Elouise Reams of Greenville; Mrs. Winnie O’Steen of Perry; and Mrs. Mary Swain of Copeland; four sons, Russell of Chattahoochee, Rudolph of Mayo; James of Tallahassee; and Grady of Sumterville.
LAND, Eustace P. Land (Abstracted from information received from June Spear) Eustace P. Land, age 78, of Lee, FL, passed away on July 1, 2014. Eustace was born in Arlington, VA on June 25, 1936. He served his country in the Korean War and was an electrician by trade. Eustace applied his technical and leadership skills as a Division Manager for a contractor in support of the Department of Defense. He enjoyed woodworking, riding motorcycles, camping, and fishing with his family. He enjoyed his retirement with Audrey, his church family, and the community of Lee, Florida. Eustace is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Audrey; his siblings Tim Land and Patricia Harvey; his children Helen (Ruby) Dolly, George Land, Robert Land, and Martin Land; stepchildren I. Michele Ingley, Kevin Ingley, and Debbie Mentor; and grandchildren George Land, Rachel Land, William Dolly, David Longest, Brian Ingley, Deena Ingley, Zachary Mentor, and Darby Mentor. Memorial services will be at the Lee United Methodist Church, Lee, FL, on July 21st, 2014. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Lee United Methodist Church, Lee, FL 32059, or a charity of your choice.
LAND, Jettye Ruth Land (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Jettye Ruth Land, 95, of Tallahassee, FL died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 in Tallahassee, FL. Jettye was born January 4, 1917 in Mayo, Florida to Robert and Rosa (Fletcher) Lancaster. Jettye graduated from Lafayette County High School and attended Florida State University. She enjoyed gardening, ceramics, cooking, and sewing. Jettye was a member of Thomasville Road Baptist Church in Tallahassee and former member of Mayo Baptist Church. She is survived by 2 sons: Robert T. Land (Marie) Tallahassee, FL, Martin Edward Land (Carolyn) of Alabama, a brother, Louie Lancaster. 6 grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband of 60 years Martin E. Land Sr.; her parents Robert Lancaster and Rosa Lee Fletcher, 2 grandchildren Dianne Prater and Dixie Keith; 3 brothers: Bob Lancaster Jr.; M. M. Lancaster; Duffin Lancaster, and a daughter-in-law, Sandra Thompson Land. Graveside Services will be Monday, December 17, 2012 at Bethel Cemetery, Mayo, FL. Memorial contributions can be made to Big Bend Hospice of Tallahassee or your favorite charity.
LAND, Martha Ann Land (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 5 November 2015) Martha Ann Land, age 62, of Mayo, FL, passed away November 5, 2015 after a short illness. Ann was born March 26, 1953 in Live Oak, FL, to Herman E. Hewitt and Demetria M. (Shaw) Hewitt. Ann was of the Church of God Faith and enjoyed working with plants and flowers. She was preceded in death by a brother Louis Hewitt, and one sister Debra Anita Hawkins. Ann is survived by her husband of 46 years Donnie Land of Mayo, FL; 2 sons Duane Land and Darren Land, 1 daughter Deanna Land; 3 grandchildren: Reese Land, Czarina Land and Andrew Vega; 1 sister Angela Lady, her parents Herman E. Hewitt and Demetria M. Hewitt, and two special nieces Olivia and Autumn Hawkins. Funeral services will be held at Alton Church of God Family Life Center on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Interment will follow in Airline Baptist Church Cemetery in Mayo. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
LAND, Mary Lee Land (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 27 October 2016) Mary Lee Land, age 74, passed away on October 27, 2016 in Lake City, FL. Mary was born May 13, 1942 in Mayo, Florida to Elwood Elmore and Mary Anderson Elmore. Mary was a lifelong resident of Lafayette County. Mary Lee was a member of First Assembly of God of Mayo. Mary Lee worked with Lafayette County School System for over 30 years. Mary Lee was preceded in death by her parents, Elwood Elmore and Mary Anderson, her husband Olen Land, and one son, Wayne Land. She is survived by one son Michael (Rayetta) Land and one daughter Felita Land, one sister Rita Johnson, 9 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Burns Funeral Home of Mayo. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Alton Cemetery.
LAND, Myrtle Willis Land (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL, 15 August 2019) Myrtle Willis Land, age 78, passed away on August 15, 2019 in Gainesville, FL. Myrtle was born June 26, 1941 in Mayo, FL to Arthur Willis and Mildred Christine Clyatt Willis. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Myrtle worked with Florida Department of Corrections as a Lieutenant at the Mayo Correctional Institution. She was an avid gardener and she was known as 15 a prayer warrior and soul winner. She loved teaching children at church as well as mentoring young adults. She was fearless in her endeavors throughout her life, never afraid to try new things. Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents Arthur Willis and Mildred Christine Clyatt Willis and one brother and four sisters. Myrtle is survived by four children Don V. Singletary (Katy); Mike Singletary (Edris); John D. Singletary (Tina); Marsha Fisher (Chip); 2 brothers, Danny Willis and Kenneth Willis (Becky); 11 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; as a well as a host of nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be at New Hope Baptist Church. There will be a private burial at a later date. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
LAND, Robert L. Land (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 8 November 2016) Robert L. “Bobby” Land, age 63, passed away on November 8, 2016 in Moultrie, GA. Robert was born March 24, 1953 in Panama City, FL to Olen V. Land and Joyce Sullivan Land. Mr. Land attended the Mayo Church of Christ growing up and as a young man. Robert worked as a Broiler Manager with the Equity Georgia Group in the poultry industry. Robert was a family man who loved his grandchildren very much, and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing and camping on the Suwanee River. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Olen V. Land and Joyce Sullivan Land, and a step daughter Ida Parker. Mr. Land is survived by his wife of 25 years Charlotte Land; children, Ronnie (Alissia) Williamson, Toni (Jonathan) Cox, and Robbie (Stephanie) Land; his brothers, Donnie Land, Danny Land, and Christopher Land; 10 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Burns Funeral Home of Mayo. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Airline Cemetery.
LAND, Wayne P. Land (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 8 September 2017) Wayne P. Land , age 79, passed away on September 8, 2017 in Niceville, FL. Wayne was born December 1, 1937 in Mayo, FL to Barney Land and Ouida Santerfeit Land. Wayne honorably served our country in the United States Marine Corps. Wayne worked with the United States Post Office as a Mailman for 31 years in Chicago, IL. After retirement he moved back to Niceville, FL. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Barney Land and Ouida Santerfeit Land. Wayne is survived by a special nephew, Kenneth Land of Cowpens, SC; as well as a host of other nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Wayfare Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
LAND, Yondell L. Land (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL, 23 July 2018) Mr. Yondell L Land, age 84, of Mayo, FL, went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2018 at Haven Hospice in Lake City, FL. Yondell was born March 21, 1934 in Mayo, FL to Mr. George W. Land and Mrs. Estelle E. Land. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School. Yondell was a longtime member of the Alton Church of God. He worked in several different professions, but his heart was always in farming and he returned home to Mayo where he resumed operating the family farm. Yondell was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be remembered as a selfless man who was liked by all who met him. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, working in the yard, reading, and rooting for the Gators. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Estelle Land, and a daughter, Salina Land Pearson, in 1997. He is survived by; his wife of 62 years, Marie Land of Mayo; 2 daughters, Cindy L. (Henry) McCray, and Tamara L. (Boogie) Pridgeon all of Mayo; his brother, 'Red' (Alice) Land of Mayo; 2 sisters, Joyce Koon and Dwala McCray both of Mayo; 7 grandchildren, Justin McCray, Stephen McCray, Lance (Jenna) McCray, Darby Pearson, Andy (Misti) Pridgeon, Brian Pridgeon, and Amy (Rooster) Koon; 8 great- grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Alton Church of God. Interment will follow in Alton Cemetery. All arrangements are under the care of Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
LANDERS, George Landers, Jr. (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) George Landers, Jr. 79, entered into eternal rest with his Lord on December 22, 2010, after a lengthy illness in Tallahassee, FL. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia Lyles Landers of Tallahassee, and three daughters: Maria Landers of Rome, GA and granddaughters, Kelli, Megan and Erin Arthur; daughter Moya Moon and granddaughter Sarah of Tallahassee, FL; daughter Myra Rouse and son-in-law Raymond of Hargvest, AL, with grandsons, Roman, Mitchell, and Marshall and his brother Eddie Landers and wife Debbie, Fairburn, GA. his sister-in-law Shirley Landers and son Shane, Forest Park, GA; his cousin Roger and Stella Hopkins of Kingston, GA, and his best friends Jerry and Bill Waters of Rome, GA. George was predeceased by his parents Addie Mae and George Landers, Sr., brothers, Aaron Frank Taylor and Freddie Landers. He was proud to serve his country in the U. S. Army. Funeral Services will be held at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Eridu, FL.
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LANDGRAF, Doris Anne Daniel Corrigan Strickland Landgraf (Abstracted from the 30 July 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Doris Anne Daniel Corrigan Strickland (Dot) Landgraf was married to Amel for 37 years when she died Friday (July 27, 2018) after an extended illness. Their marriage got off to an interesting start. Dot and Amel were to be married in 1981 on Jekyll Island. Arrangements were made for Faith Chapel, best known for the chapel’s famous Tiffany stained glass window. The couple was there. Family and friends were there, too. There was just one catch. The preacher was a no-show. Phone calls to the missing pastor went unanswered. That’s when an old family friend stepped in to make sure the ceremony went off despite the unexpected catch. Judge Francis Houston came to the pulpit from his seat in the congregation and officiated the wedding ceremony. That was just one interesting moment in the life of an interesting woman. Doris Anne Daniel Corrigan Strickland Landgraf, age 82, of Blackshear, died Friday (July 27, 2018). She is survived by her husband, Amel Landgraf. She outlived two previous husbands, William Joseph Corrigan and William Parker Strickland Jr. She was born Dec. 31, 1935 in DeArmanville, AL, to James Forney Daniel and Tace Anna Ashley Daniel. She was the youngest of three children in the Daniel home. An older brother, James Frank Daniel, and an older sister, Margaret Evelyn Ingle, preceded her in death. She was raised in Oxford, AL, and graduated from Oxford High School, where she played flute in the school marching band. She later attended business college in Anniston, AL. She worked at General Electric and Alabama Gas Light. She was a housewife at the time of her death. She enjoyed completing puzzles and doing word search. When she was younger, she enjoyed playing bridge and bowling. She also enjoyed dancing the jitterbug. She is also survived by one son, Stephen W. (Jan) Corrigan of Savannah; daughters, Suzanne Thomas of Fernandina Beach, FL, Marty (Stephen) Warenfelt, of Springfield, GA, Thea Randee Frykman of Marietta, Tana S. (Pete) Rhodes of Stockbridge; grandchildren, Charlie (Magdalena) Davis, Emily Thomas, Addie Corrigan, Daniel Corrigan, Matthew Warenfelt and Sarah Warenfelt; and great-grandchildren, Nicole Martel and Charlie Davis IV. It was daughter Suzy who introduced Dot and Amel. Amel then drove from his home in Atlanta to Blackshear to date Dot. Amel would then make the long drive back to Atlanta, where he worked for the National Forestry Service. Dot was first married to Navy Lt. William Corrigan in 1958 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Anniston, AL. The Corrigans moved to Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland. Their children, Stephen and Suzy, were born there. Lt. Corrigan later died along with nine other sailors when their plane crashed into the sea off Rota, Spain. In 1965, Dot married attorney Billy Strickland in a ceremony at First United Methodist Church in Blackshear. They made their home in Blackshear. Dot and Billy enjoyed attending Georgia Bulldogs football games and visiting their Satilla River cabin at 3-R Fish Camp. That marriage produced daughter, Marty. Billy Strickland died of a heart attack in 1979. In 1981, Dot married Amel Landgraf in that memorable wedding ceremony on Jekyll, and they made their home in Blackshear, where they were living at the time of her death. Dot used to say she was always known as Mrs. Billy Strickland. Then came Amel and she was known as Mrs. Amel Landgraf. And Dot would add the folks never could say Landgraf. A memorial service will be held this evening at Pearson-Dial Funeral Home in Blackshear. Memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 127, Blackshear, GA 31516, the Southeast Cancer Unit, P.O. Box 2764, Waycross, GA 31502 or to the USO at www.uso.org
LANDOLL, Mary Kellie Lawhorne Landoll (Abstracted from the 30 April 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) BLACKSHEAR — Mary Kellie Lawhorne Landoll, age 57, of Blackshear, passed away unexpectedly Saturday (April 27, 2019) at her residence. She was born in Atlanta, Dec. 12, 1961, to James E. Lawhorne Sr. and Mary Frances Williamson Knowlton. She lived in Florida for many years before moving to Pierce County 15 years ago. She owned and operated a cheese cake business with her ex-husband before beginning work in the customer service field with several companies. She was a kind-hearted person who was a cherished daughter, sister, aunt and dear friend to many. She loved all things outdoors but she especially loved all animals. She enjoyed working on puzzles, snow skiing, listening to music, writing stories or poems and drawing. She loved life to the fullest and was always willing to help anyone when she could. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was preceded in death by her brother, James E. Lawhorne Jr., and her step-father, Clifford Jerald Knowlton Sr. Survivors include her mother, Mary Frances Knowlton, of Blackshear; sister, Anna Mangum, of Blackshear; brothers, Jeff (Danna) Knowlton of Brunswick, Cliff (Leah) Knowlton Jr. of Douglas, and Jason (Jessica) Knowlton of Ft. Benning; special nieces, Janna Peebles and Brandi Wilkins; and her ex-husband, Steve Landoll; along with a number of other nieces, nephews and extended family members. A funeral will be at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Interment will be in the Enon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ware County Animal Services, 3030 Brown Drive, Waycross, GA 31503 or Okefenokee Humane Society, 1501 Blackwell St., Waycross, GA 31501. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
LANDRUM, Christina Lightsey Landrum (Abstracted from the 16 October 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
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Christina “Chris” Lightsey Landrum, age 38, died suddenly Friday (Oct. 13, 2017) in Griffin. She was a native of Waycross, and she formerly worked as an LPN. She is preceded in death by her mother, Linda K. Smith Lightsey. Survivors include two daughters, Maura Lewis of San Antonio, TX, and Sydney Lewis of Waycross, her father, Carroll J. Lightsey of Blackshear, two sisters, Tracy (Tony) Crews of Brantley County, and Sandy (John) Anderson of Lebanon, TN, and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Tuesday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rome Cemetery.
LANDRUM, Harold M. Landrum (Abstracted from the September 9, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) Harold M. Landrum, 69, of Waresboro, died Saturday (Sept. 7, 2013) at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, after an extended illness. He was born in Waycross to the late William J. Landrum and Myrtice Carter Landrum. He moved to Waresboro when he was six weeks old and made his home there ever since. He grew up in Pineview Baptist Church and later in life attended Pebble Hill Baptist Church. He worked for Sue Bee Honey for several years and also in construction. He enjoyed working on his cars, working with his flowers and watching westerns on television. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Joyce Music, Vonette Lee and June Griffin, and 1 brother, William “Billy” Landrum. He is survived by 2 children, Steve (Wendy) Landrum, of Patterson, Elena Rice, of Hoboken; 5 grandchildren, Andy Landrum, of Newport News, VA, Jessica Landrum, of Patterson, Leigh Ann Landrum, of Patterson, Chris Thomas Jr., of Hoboken, Molly (Ezra) Strickland, of Waycross; 2 great- grandchildren, Kaylee Thomas and Azariah Thomas; 1 sister, Anne Lee (husband Glynn), of Hoboken; 1 brother, Robert “Bobby” Landrum, of Waresboro; 2 brothers-in-law, Frank Lee, of Alma, and Carswell Griffin, of Hoboken; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Tuesday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
LANDRUM, James L. Landrum Jr. (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald August 12, 2008) Larkin Landrum Jr., 61, passed away Monday (Aug. 11, 2008) at Clinch Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born Aug. 28, 1946, in Clinch County, to the late James Larkin Landrum Sr. and Patie Jones Landrum. He was a self-employed beekeeper and worked with Brockway Standard for 25 years. He was a Mason and he enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Doris Hendrix, Evelyn Thrift, Janie Smith and Ave Nell Strickland. Survivors are one son and one daughter-in-law, James Larkin (wife Amber) Landrum III, of Nashville; his former wife, Jeanette Landrum, of Homerville; and several other relatives. A funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Congregational Methodist Church. The family will receive friends Wednesday at Roundtree Funeral Home from 7 until 9 p.m. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Landrum family.
LANDRUM, Mildred D. Landrum (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald May 3, 2006) Mildred D. Landrum, 89, died Tuesday (May 2, 2006) at Baptist Village following a short illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross. She was married to the late Lee Roy Landrum and was the daughter of the late Frayssee A. DeLeGal Sr. and Sudie Haynes DeLeGal. She was a member of Hebardville Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Nannette Bishop (husband Charles), of Jesup; one son, Robert L. Landrum (wife Frances), of Blackshear; one sister, Neta Maron, of Snellville; two grandchildren, Dr. Charles G. Bishop Jr., of O'Fallon, Ill., and Lee Robert Landrum, of West Hartford, Conn; two great- grandchildren, Emily Bishop and Bradley Bishop; and a sister-in-law, Kate Akins, of Bell, Fla. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Music Funeral Home Thursday between 11 an 12 o'clock. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com
LANE, Carrie Elizabeth Lane (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 28, 1971) Carrie Elizabeth Lane, age 67, passed away Saturday in the hospital in Madison. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Henry King and was born in Brooks County, GA. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, J. A. Lane, Sr., of Greenville; one daughter, Mrs. Paul Byrd of Live Oak; one son, J. A. Lane, Jr., of Greenville; 3 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. J. V. Cason, Sr., of Madison; one brother, M. C. King of Madison and a number of nieces and nephews.
LANE, Donnie Ray Lane (Abstracted from the 16 August 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Donnie Ray Lane, age 69, of Alma, passed away suddenly Sunday (Aug. 14, 2016) at Bacon County Hospital. He was born Dec. 11, 1946, to the late Clyde Jenningston Lane and Margarite Carter Strader and was preceded in death by his step-father, Jimmy Strader. He was retired from CSX Railroad, served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of Alma Church 18 of God. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Connie Allen Lane; 3 sons, Jason Lane, Jason Dyal and Alan (Hannah) Dyal, all of Alma; 1 daughter, Donna Lane (Roger) Metts Jr. of Hazlehurst; 2 brothers, Harry (Kay) Lane and Larry (Betty) Lane of Blackshear; 1 step-sister, Mary Frances Thornton; also 7 grandchildren, Bailey, Britt and Bentlee Metts of Hazlehurst, Lexie Lane of Alma, and Aly Grace, Carter and Adalyne Dyal of Alma. The funeral will be Wednesday at Alma Church of God. Interment will follow in Beulah Church Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LANE, J. Roy Lane (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 11, 1964) J. Roy Lane, age 72, of Quitman, died last Tuesday after a short illness in the Brooks County Hospital. He was a farmer and grocer. Survivors besides his wife are one daughter; Mrs. M. M. Reaves of Cherry Lake; two sons; one sister; and three brothers, including Audley Lane of Greenville.
LANE, Janie Ann Lane (Abstracted from John Bullard 14 October 2020) Janie Ann Lane, a lifelong resident of Madison County, FL succumbed to her battle with pancreatic cancer on Sept. 23, 2020. Janie Ann lived in Greenville most of her life. She was a was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in Greenville, FL. She loved being outside. You could often find Janie Ann working in her garden or in her yard, and then cooling off in her pool. She had many jobs over the years, but she loved serving others at restaurant that she and J.A. ran. Her most loved "job" was being a nanny to her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by many. "Until we meet again, we will be missing you." She is survived by her husband of thirty-nine years, Julius (J.A.) Lane; three sons: Chris O'Neal, Jody Scott and Eddie Peters; three brothers; Joey Scott (Robbie), James Scott (Sandra) from Lee and Johnny Scott from Greenville; several nieces and nephews: William Calhoun, Lea Scott, Danielle Kinsey, David Scott, Lindsey Scott, Frances Scott and J.J. Seals; two stepsons: Gary (Kathy) Lane and Julius (Angel) Lane; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Juanita Scott and Jeanette (Pom) Scott (Deceased.) There will be a graveside service at Hensey Cemetery on Highway 90 west of Greenville, FL. Beggs Funeral Home in Madison is assisting the family with arrangements.
LANE, Judy Jacobs Lane (Abstracted from the December 3, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Judy Jacobs Lane, 63, passed away Wednesday (Nov. 27, 2013) at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia. The Brantley County native lived in Collins the past 17 years. She was a member of Christian Life Fellowship Church. She was a cosmetologist and a homemaker. She loved gardening, sewing, her church and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded death by her parents, Lewis and Isabell Jacobs, and siblings, Janice Jacobs, Dewitt Jacobs, Jerry Jacobs and Faye Howell. She is survived by her husband, William O. “Shine” Lane, of Collins; 4 children, Michelle (John) Hadley, of Fort Hood, TX, Robert (Casey) Anderson, of Cobbtown, Deborah Shrader of Callahan, FL, and Thomas Anderson, of Orange Park, FL; siblings, Janett (Billy L. Sr.) Newton, of Cleveland, TX, and Tommy Jacobs, of Brantley County; 8 grandchildren, Meghan, Matthew, Myles, Shyanne, Mack, Alan, Rorie and Jackie; and several nieces and nephews.
LANE, Julius Audley Lane Jr. (Abstracted from Joe Burns Funeral Home 25 November 2020) Julius Audley “JA” Lane Jr., age 77, went home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2020 in Tallahassee, FL. JA was born September 16, 1943 in Quitman, GA to Julious Audley Lane Sr. and Carrie King Lane. He was a member and deacon of Harmony Baptist Church. JA worked as a lineman at Florida Plywood in Greenville, FL for the last 10 years. His love for softball lead him to being instrumental in implementing a youth baseball organization in Greenville, FL, later naming the ball field after him. JA was preceded in death by his late wife of 39 years Janie Ann Lane and his parents Julious Audley Lane Sr. and Carrie Lane (King); and his siblings Bernice Fife, Florence Lane, and Claude Lane. He is survived by his children Gary Lane (Kathy), Julius Lane (Angel), Chris O’Neil, Jody Scott (Joeleen), Eddie Peters; 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Graveside Services will be at Harmony Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Madison.
LANE, Lena Ruth Lane (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA February 2, 2015) Lena Ruth Lane, age 81, of Valdosta, GA passed away Monday February 2, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Nashville, GA to the late Abraham Franklin Sauls and Nancy Elizabeth Ray. She worked at Crackin Good in Valdosta and was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include several nieces, nephews & extended family members. Funeral services will be Wednesday February 4, 2015 at the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. As per her wishes she will be cremated following the services. In lieu of
19 flowers donations can be made to United Hospice, 407 Cowart Ave., Valdosta, GA 31602. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta, is serving the Lane family.
LANE, Leon Lane (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 8, 1963) Leon Lane, age 54, of Tampa passed away March 2nd in a Tampa Hospital after a long illness. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Myrtice Rowell Lane; three daughters, Mrs. Loretta Calhoun, Mrs. Betty Johnson, and Mrs. Emmogene Johnson and ten grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. S. K. Driggers, of Lee; two brothers, G. D. Driggers, of Lee; M. J. Driggers, of Jacksonville; six sisters, Mrs. T. J. Denmark, of Perry; Mrs. John Gordon, of Jacksonville, Mrs. Frank Stokes and Mrs. Edgar Stokes, both of Lee, Mrs. M. C. Wynn, of Jasper; Mrs. Joe Russell, of California; one uncle, G. W. Lane, of Jacksonville, and other relatives. Funeral services were held Monday in Tampa with interment in Rosedale Cemetery.
LANE, Maerentha Williams Lane (Abstracted from Valdosta Today 14 September 2020) Mrs. Maerentha Williams Lane, affectionately known as “Rent”, age 72, went home to be with our lord and savior on Sunday, September 6, 2020. She was born in Boston, GA to the late Archie Lee and the late Cora Lee Tim Williams. At an early age, she gave her life to Christ and joined the Richland Missionary Baptist Church in Boston, GA. She graduated from Magnolia High School in Thomasville, GA and continued her education at Walton Area Vocational School. She became a secretary in 1968 starting her career off at Susie Dunlap Elementary School. She met and married the love of her life, Robert Lane on September 3, 1968 and moved to Valdosta, GA; to this union three beautiful children were born. She continued her love of Christ and moved her membership to Riverhill Missionary Baptist Church and continued her career as a Secretary in the Valdosta City School System until she retired in 2006 after 38 dedicated years. Maerentha was a dedicated wife and mother first and foremost. She was well-known for her amazing cakes and cooking. In addition to her parents, Maerentha was preceded in death by three brothers: Archie Lee Williams Jr., Billy J. Williams, and Clifford Williams; and one sister: Shirley Williams Burke. She leaves a legacy of love, faith and cherished memories to her devoted and loving husband: Mr. Robert Lane; her children: Tracy L. Winder (Jessie) of Stone Mountain, GA, Robert A. Lane (Tamara) of Quitman, GA, Creshendra J. Rigney (Gyrone) of McDonough, GA; grandchildren: Marco Lane, Roberto Hecksher, T. Rae Burton, and Taya Burton; sisters: Barbara Hayes of Stone Mountain, GA, Carolyn Williams (Jesse) of Boston, GA, Merilyn Williams of Stockbridge, GA, and Eleanor Spencer (Larry) of Quitman, GA; two special nieces: Catherine Williams (Willis) raised as a sister, and Teresa Burke, both of Daytona Beach, FL; special sister in-law: Alice Williams of Decatur, GA; five brothers in-law: Willie C. Lane, Ulysses Lane, Johnny Lane (Lucille), Edward Lane, and Claude Lane (JoAnn); and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. Graveside Service for the late Mrs. Lane will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 1692 Adel Highway, Quitman, GA. Professional services provided by Godfrey Funeral Home, LLC. Due to COVID-19, Godfrey Funeral Home will be enforcing social distancing and following the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.
LANE, Mary M. Lane (Abstracted from the 3 August 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Mary M. Lane, age 81, died Saturday (Aug. 1, 2015) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House following a short illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross and was formerly employed with Ruben Brothers Shoe Factory and Waycross Drug. She was best known for the years she and her husband spent owning and operating Lane’s Tire & Rental. She attended Place of Blessings Church of God in Argyle. She was a daughter of the late Victor J. Carlson Sr. and Alma Rebecca Robins Carlson. She was married to the late Osley James Lane. She is survived by 4 sons, Perry (Donna) Lane, Gary Wayne (Gail) Fullard, Terry (Beth) Fullard all three of Waycross, and Freddie (Linda) Fullard of Statesboro; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Evelyn Lynn of Hoboken, and Dorothy (David) Inman of Manor; 2 brothers, H. E. (Winifred) Carlson of Waycross, and Victor J. (Kathi) Carlson Jr., of Blackshear; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Tuesday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.
LANE, Minnie Lee Swanson Lane (Abstracted from the 2 June 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) A celebration of life service for Minnie Lee Swanson Lane, age 86, will be held Saturday at Church of Christ Written in Heaven, 617 Blackwell Street. She was born April 20, 1930 in Baxley (Appling County) to the late Will Swanson and Anna J. Branch Swanson. She grew up in Appling County where she received her formal education from the public school system. She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Leroy Lane Sr. and they late moved to Waycross. This union was blessed with five children. On Thursday morning (May 26, 2016) she departed this life after an illness. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by three children, Minnie Pearl Lane, Willie Lane and Joseph Lane. Those left to cherish her memory include a daughter, Bessie Mae Clark of Waycross; a son, Leroy Lane Jr., of Los angles, CA; a host of grandchildren including one she 20 raised, Willie Clark of Waycross; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Friends are being received at the home of Louise and Linda Oliver, 2536 Tebeau St. The funeral cortege will leave from her daughter’s residence, 801 Naomi St., Apt. 6-12. Interment will be in Union Chapel Cemetery, Mershon. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
LANE, Osley James Lane (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald September 13, 2005) Osley James Lane, 79, died early Monday morning (Sept. 12, 2005) at his residence following a long illness. He was a native of Brantley County but had resided most of his life in Waycross. He was the son of the late Martin Lane and Fronnie Edwards Lane.He was the owner of Lane's Tire and Rental and was in the U-Haul business for more than 35 years. The survivors include his wife, Mary Carson Lane, of Waycross; four sons, Perry Lane (wife Donna), Gary Fullard (wife Gail) and Terry Fullard (wife Beth), all of Waycross, and Freddie Fullard (wife Linda), of Rincon; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 7 until 9 o'clock. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
LANE, Robert Danny Lane (Abstracted from the 25 March 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Robert Danny Lane, age 59, of Waycross, passed away Monday (March 23, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following a lengthy illness. Born in Waycross Dec. 22, 1955, he lived in Ware County most of his life. He worked in management with Huddle House for several years before ill health forced him to retire. He was a member of Hebardville Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved all kinds of music. He was a songwriter and also sang as well as played music. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding his motorcycle and was a huge Atlanta Braves fan. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was the son of the Robert Lane. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Nettles Lane, of Waycross; his son, Chris Nettles, of St. Augustine, FL; his mother, Sylvia Shealy Lane Parker, of Waycross; 3 sisters, Cynthia (Alex) Anderson, of Waycross, Mary (Emory) Wilson, of Waynesville, and Julie Lane, of Waycross; 2 brothers, Alan (Ann) Lane, of Waycross, and Larry (Kathy) Lane, of Baxley; 2 grandchildren, Leland Jarrard Nettles and Braylee Ariona Nettles; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be Thursday at Williams Chapel Baptist Church. Memorialization is by cremation. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
LANE, Russell O. Lane, Sr. (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 6, 1957) R. O. Lane, Sr., 70 died at his home near Clyattville Monday suffering a sudden heart attack. He was at the Clyattville Baptist Church working on a water line installation when the attack occurred. Mr. Lane was a well-known farmer of the Clyattville section where he had lived all of his life. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss May Neal; one daughter Mrs. J. J. Sale, Jr., of Madison; two sons, Robert F. Lane, of Camden, AL; and Russell O. Lane, Jr., of Clyattville; nine grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. J. A. Neal, of Valdosta. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Carson McLane Funeral Home in Valdosta with burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery. Mr. Lane was active in all phases of community activity and was one of the leaders in the initial movement to interest the Kraft Paper Company in this section. The result of that movement was the location of the Illinois- Owens plant at Clyattville.
LANE, Sammie Joe Lane (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 5 May 2019) Sammie Joe Lane, age 56, of Pensacola, FL passed away in Valdosta, GA on Sunday, May 5, 2019. He was born on January 26, 1963 in Indianapolis, IN to Joe Lane and Edith Williams Lane. He retired as a Master Gunnery Sergeant from the United States Marine Corps after serving for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Shellhorn, his step dad, Randy Shellhorn and a brother Darren Alton Lane. Survivors include his father, Joe Lane of Pensacola, FL; daughter, Nicole Beall (Josh) of Hahira, GA; son, Randy Lane of Pensacola, FL; daughter, Abby Lane of Hahira, GA; grandchildren, Reagan Beall, Mason Beall; brother, Tracy Lane (Jocelyn) of Barstow, CA; nephew, Joey Lane of Barstow, CA; niece, Kimberly Lane of Barstow, CA; uncle, George Williams (Becky) of Clearwater, FL; and mother of his children, Dorothy Lane. Funeral services will be in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. A private burial will be held at Fort Bayard National Cemetery in Fort Bayard, NM.
LANE, Sandra Sue Wilson Lane (Abstracted from the 12 March 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
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Sandra Sue Wilson Lane, age 74, of Waycross died Wednesday (March 7, 2018) at Memorial Satilla Health of Waycross after an extended illness. She was born in Corpus Christi, TX to the late Vernon Wilson, but lived the past 40 years in Waycross. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed quilting. She worked numerous jobs around Waycross including Walmart, the old Winn-Dixie and GNC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Allen A. Lane. She is survived by two sons, John William Dean IV of Waycross, Joseph Adams Dean of Waycross; two grandchildren, Matthew Dean of Waycross, Elizabeth (Richard) Rigdon of Waycross; a great-granddaughter, Madalyn Rigdon of Waycross; two sisters, Peggy (Robert) Purdom of Joshua, TX, Edna (Charlie) Geoghegan of Chapin, SC; two special cousins, Sandra Prelopski of Harrogate, TN, Etta Lou Talley of Middlesboro, KY; two uncles, Ray (Beverly) Wilson of Johnson City, TN, Colan Talley of Middlesboro, KY; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be Wednesday at Oakland Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LANE, Shirley Comer Lane (Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/02/shirley-comer-lane/) Shirley Comer Lane, age 70, of Clyattville passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Lake Haven Nursing Home under hospice care. Shirley was born on November 11, 1948, in Clyattville to the late Edward Comer Lane, Sr. and Ruby Hutchinson Lane. Shirley enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Edward Comer Lane, Jr. and her sister, Ruby Lane Corbett. Shirley is survived by her brother, Brinson Lane and sister-in-law Sena Lane of Athens, sister-in-law, Mary Lane of Lake Park and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services for Shirley will be held at the Carson McLane Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Fellowship Cemetery at Cecil.
LANE, Wanda Karen Lane (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 22 February 2017) Graveside services for Wanda Karen Lane, age 59, of Thomasville, are Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Miss Lane died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at her residence. Born July 8, 1957, in Thomas County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Billy Franklin Lane and Althie Mae Boutwell Lovering. She was a waitress at the Waffle Shop and of the Holiness faith. Survivors include a sister, Patricia Ann McMillan of Thomasville; half-brothers, Wayne Layton of Pelham, Donnie Layton of Pelham; grandchildren, Blake Johnson, Chris Johnson, Taylor Johnson all of Cairo; and a great-grandchild, Keegan Johnson. She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Wayne Johnson.
LANE, William Barney Lane (Abstracted from the 11 September 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) HOBOKEN — William Barney “Junior” Lane, age 87, of Hoboken, passed away Tuesday (Sept. 9, 2014) at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Hoboken, he was the son of William Lawton Lane and Mattie Williams Lane. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Lane, and six sisters, Edna Lane, Thelma Lee, Lois Coad, Hazel Byrd, Helen Crews and Joyce Johns. He was employed with civil services in Hinesville, and he served in the United States Army. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, and enjoyed fishing and playing guitar. He loved talking with people. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mary Elizabeth Thomas Lane, of Hoboken; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, William Lanis (Ellen) Lane, Albert Loren (Edna) Lane, both of Hoboken; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Laura Elizabeth (Nick) Driggers, of Albany; 7 grandchildren, Christa Lane (Clay) Cravey, of Manor, Will Shot (Lindsey) Lane, of Moultrie, Casey Lane, Cassy Lane Nettles, Jessica Lane Simmons, all of Hoboken, Kaleb Driggers, of Texas, and Kelsey Driggers, of Oklahoma; 4 great-grandchildren, Lacey and Laney Simmons, Loren Jean Nettles and Mesa Lane; 1 sister, Doris Griffin, of Waycross; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held at his residence, 2284 Highway 82, Hoboken. A graveside service will be held Friday at High Bluff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Satilla Hospice or Southeast Cancer Society in care of Linda Henderson, P.O. Box 91, Hoboken, GA 31542. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LANEY, Elizabeth Laney (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 3, 1943) Mrs. Elizabeth Laney, aged 85, died at her home in Greenville early Monday morning. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church with interment following in the Greenville cemetery. Among her survivors are three sons, Messrs. Jim, George and Will Laney of Greenville.
LANEY, Evelyn Joy Laney (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 25 February 2019) Evelyn Joy Laney, longtime resident of Jacksonville, FL died Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Joy was born in Lee, FL on July 14, 1939 to her Parents, Rollin S. Alford and Ola Newsome Alford. She was an only child. Joy was loved by many. She was as feisty 22 as she was beautiful. It was her way or the highway in most cases, which endeared all of us to her. She loved her family so much and adored her grandchildren. Joy is survived by her loving children, James Richard Laney III and Gretchen Laney Taylor, (William Clifton Taylor Jr.), loving grandchildren, Will Taylor (Anna Rose Taylor), Clayton Taylor, Hunter Laney & Hayden Laney. Joy graduated from Florida High School in Tallahassee, FL. She worked at Winn Dixie for over 15 years and retired from Vistakon. Joy loved to play Bingo, going to eat at Bonos, playing cards and adored her grandchildren.
LANEY, J. R. Laney (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 29, 1967) J. R. Laney, age 89, died Friday morning in the Gainesville Medical Center. He was a retired rural mail carrier, co-owner of Laney’s 5 & 10 cent Store in Greenville, a member of the Greenville Baptist Church and chairman of the Board of Deacons of the church and member of the WOW and Greenville Masonic Lodge. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and prominent in church and civic affairs. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Delia Laney of Greenville; three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Noegel of Jacksonville; Mrs. Irene Taylor of Jasper and Mrs. Beatrice Day of Perry; four sons, James Laney of South Haven, Michigan, Donald Laney and Joe Laney, both of Greenville and Julian Laney of Brandon; and thirteen grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Greenville Baptist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Elmer’s notes: While the obituary did not give his given name from the Florida Death Index we learn that it was James Rudolph Laney. When I checked the Social Security Death Index I learned that he was born 25 February 1878.
LANEY, William B. Laney (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 24, 1954) William B. Laney, 69, former resident of Greenville for many years, died at his home in San Jose, CA last Thursday a few moments after suffering a stroke. He was a member of the post office department at Greenville for years, and he and Mrs. Laney only last summer visited back at the old home here, where they had a large number of relatives and friends. The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Fannie Bennett Laney; one son, Burton Laney; two grandchildren; and two brothers. J. R. Laney, of Greenville and George Laney, of Albany, GA. Funeral services were held Saturday in the Darling-Fischer Garden Chapel in San Jose with interment following in Oak Hill Memorial Park there.
LANG, Carolyn L. Lang (Abstracted from the 10 March 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Carolyn L. Lang, age 87, died Tuesday (March 9, 2016) at her residence following a brief illness. She was a native and life-long resident of Ware County and a 1945 graduate of Waycross High School. She was the daughter of the late John Walter Lee Sr. and Emma Douglas Lee. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Doris Halsrud, and a brother, John W. Lee Jr. She was a very active member of First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ since 1951 and was active in the Christian Women’s Fellowship and the Chancel Choir for many years. She also volunteered with the Satilla Regional Medical Center Auxiliary (Pink Ladies) for 10 years and was a former member of the Waycross Exchange Club Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband of 69½ years, Gerald David Lang Sr., of Waycross; a daughter, Janie Lang (Phil) Wysong of Waycross; 1 son, Gerald D. (Ginger) Lang Jr. of Centennial, CO; 3 grandchildren, Kirsten (Jacob) Forsythe of Colorado, Sam Lang of Denver, Colo., and Chris Wysong of Mt. Berry; and nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorials may be sent to First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 412 McDonald St., Waycross, GA 31501. A memorial service will be Saturday at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LANG, Edith Ann Lang (Abstracted by courtesy of the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia March 7, 2012) Mrs. Edith Ann Lang, 91, of Homerville, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012 in Clinch Health Care Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. She was born in Saulsbury, England. She had been an active member of the Clinch County Senior Citizen Center. She was retired and had worked with the Clinch County School System in the cafeteria for many years. She married Rodney James Lang in 1945. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, James Lang and Harris Lang. A graveside service was held Monday, February 27, 2012 at 11 a.m. in Pine Forest cemetery in Homerville. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland served the Lang family.
LANG, Martha M. Lang (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 27 April 2010) Mrs. Martha M. Lang, age 87 of Douglas, GA formerly of Axson, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA following a short illness. She was born on April 12, l923, in Coffee County, Mrs. Lang made her home in Atkinson County for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Millie Elizabeth Fredrick Morris and 23 the widow of the late Marshall Lang. She was a homemaker and a member of Red Bluff Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include 2 stepsons: William Lang of Waycross, GA and Leland Lang of Chiefland, FL; 1 brother: Ellie (Sue) Morris of Pearson, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Lang were Friday, April 16, 2010, at Axson Evangelistic Church. The interment followed in Axson cemetery. Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.
LANG, Sara Elizabeth Lang (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 2 May 2011) Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Lang, age 84, of Pearson, GA passed away Sunday February 6, 2011, at her home following an extended illness. She was born on February 1, 1927, in Echols County GA. Mrs. Lang was the daughter of James Charles and Pauline Belote Rewis. She had made her home in Atkinson County for most of her life, was a homemaker and a member of Axson United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death was her husband Mack Lang. Survivors include 5 sons: James (Jody) Lang of Orlando, FL; Stan (Daphine) Lang; Alex Lang; Steve (Sharon) Lang; and Barry (Glenda) Lang, all four of Pearson, GA; 8 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Lang were Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at the Axson United Methodist Church. The interment followed in the Axson Cemetery. Serving as active pallbearers were her sons; James Lang, Stan Lang, Alex Lang, Steve Lang, Barry Lang and nephew Homer Lang. Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, Ga. was in charge of the arrangements.
LANGDALE, Harley Langdale, Jr. (Abstracted from the Clinch County News) Mr. Harley Langdale, Jr., 98, of Valdosta, died on Sunday, February 10, 2013. He was born in Lynchburg, VA on September 8, 1914 the oldest of four children to Harley and Thalia Lee Langdale. After graduating from Valdosta High School, he attended the Citadel before transferring to the University of Georgia to study Forestry. He was the first person from Lowndes County to receive a BSF Degree in Forestry from UGA. Mr. Langdale became the third Registered Forester in the state of Georgia. On August 21, 1943 he married the former Eileen Cox of Valdosta. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Valdosta. Mr. Langdale was actively engaged in practicing forestry and developing markets for forest products since 1937 and was a consistent leader in the industry for over 70 years. Under his leadership, The Langdale Company and its affiliates grew from a small turpentine and land holding company into a fully integrated diversified forest products company. As a forester, he was deeply committed to the preservation and protection of all natural resources. He always focused his efforts to grow more and better trees per acre and to find markets for wood products that would be available to landowners and forest managers. Mr. Langdale, one of the first business environmentalists, helped convert a timber industry that traditionally left the land stripped of its trees into a forest products industry that managed the land and its products for future business and recreational uses. He saw the land support several generations of trees and more wild game than ever. In the process he dramatically expanded forest products for consumers and created employment for communities throughout southern Georgia. In addition to serving as Chairman of The Langdale Company for many years, Mr. Langdale served in various business and philanthropic capacities. He served as a Director of Georgia Southern and Florida Railway Co. for 39 years, Director for the Citizens and Southern National Bank for over 29 years and a member of their Executive Committee for over 10 years, Director of Georgia International Life Insurance Co., Trustee of the Herty Foundation for 25 years, Chairman and President of Southern Forest Products Association, President of Forest Farmers Association, President of the Georgia Forestry Association, Chairman of the Forest Research Society – Southeastern Section, Chairman of the Society of American Foresters – Southeastern Section, Chairman of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority during the first five years that it was established, Treasurer and member of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Hospital Authority for 23 years, and a Founder and Trustee of the South Georgia Medical Center Foundation. As acknowledgment of his contributions to the forest industry and Georgia, he has received the National Forest Products Association’s Forest Management Award, Georgia Man of the Year Service to Agriculture Progressive Farmer Award, Forest Farmer Award, J.W. Fanning Leadership Georgia Award, University of Georgia School of Forest Resources’ Distinguished Alumnus Award, and Georgia Forestry Association Wise Owl Award and has been inducted into the Society of American Foresters Georgia Foresters Hall of Fame. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen Cox Langdale, his brother John W. Langdale, his brother and sister-in-law W.P. (Billy) and Jacquelyn Langdale, his sister Virginia Langdale Miller of Augusta, GA. He is survived by his sister-in-law Margaret Jones Langdale of Valdosta, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews and a family of employees. A funeral service for Mr. Langdale was held Thursday, February 14, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Valdosta. Entombment followed at Sunset Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Langdale Hospice House or the charity of your choice. Carson McLane Funeral Home served the Langdale family.
LANGDALE, Mary Elizabeth Langdale (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 10 June 2019)
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Mary Elizabeth Langdale, age 74, of Lake Park, GA passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on January 2, 1945 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Raymond Sr. and Mary Kathrine (Dugger) Preston. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Sandra Sue Farrow, Betty Faye Roe, and a brother Chester McKinley Preston. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Daniel Smith of Valdosta, GA, Renea and Michael Varn of Lake Park, GA; grandchildren, Heather (Mike) West, Jessica Hughes, Angelina (James) Wilkes; great grandchildren, Austin Martin, Kade Martin, Gavin Howell, Anslee Marcatos, Addison Cordes, Harold Guyton, Jessie Cole Anderson, Gracen Marie Wilkes, Kinlee Jean Wilkes, Emma Louise Wilkes, James Virgil Wilkes, Harper Hazel Wilkes; sister, Martha Nix of Rossville, GA; brothers, Raymond Preston Jr. of Rossville, GA, William Lee Preston of Bullhead City, AZ, Ronald Eugene Preston of Lavern, TN and Anthony Wayne Preston of Soddy-Daisy, TN. Graveside Services will be in the Lake Park City Cemetery. The Langdale Family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Valdosta.
LANGDALE, Noah Langdale, Sr. (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 15, 1966) Noah Langdale, Sr., age 79, longtime prominent business man, sawmill and turpentine operator and farmer of Valdosta, died Tuesday in Pineview Hospital after a long illness. He was a native of the community of Council in Echols County, GA.
LANGFORD, Mr. C. A. Langford (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 1, 1948) Mr. C. A. Langford, age 79, died Friday in the Madison County Memorial Hospital following an extended illness during which he was also under treatment at Archbold Hospital Thomasville, GA. Funeral services were held Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. B. Davis. Interment was in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Langford was born in Ridgeland, SC, but has spent most of his life in Madison and West Florida. Before retiring he was connected with the sales department of Messer Motor Company. He was married to Miss Della Messer, of Dellwood, FL. Who eight children survives him: There are four daughters, Mrs. J. B. Davis, of Madison; Mrs. J. D. Fuqua and Mrs. E. M. Richards, both of Altha, FL; and Mrs. Elizabeth Haman, of Rochester, PA; and four sons, Monroe C. Langford, of Orlando; C. A. Langford, Jr., of Perry; Henry Langford, of Pendleton, VA; and James Langford, of Madison, and 12 grandchildren. One brother, T. A. Langford, of New Orleans, and two sisters, Mrs. Ada Thomas, and Mrs. Hattie McQuagge, of Oroville, CA.
LANGFORD, Mrs. C. A. Langford (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 26, 1962) Mrs. C. A. Langford, age 79, died Thursday night in the local hospital after an extended illness. She was the widow of C. A. Langford and a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Messer of Jackson County. She lived in Calhoun County for a number of years and had been a resident of Madison since 1930. Services were held Sunday at Beggs Funeral Home and burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. J. B. Davis, of Madison; Mrs. J. D. Fuqua and Mrs. E. M. Richard, both of Alpha; and Mrs. Kenneth Haman, of Beaver Falls, PA; three sons, C. A. Langford, Jr., of Perry; Henry Langford, of Roanoke, VA; and James Langford, of Tampa. One son, M. C. Langford, of Jacksonville, died in 1960. Other survivors include fifteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. J. W. Bevis, of Tallahassee; and Mrs. Ida M. Johnson, of Jacksonville; and three brothers, James Messer, of Tallahassee; Sam Messer, of Dellwood; and Henry Messer, of Madison.
LANGFORD, Charles Langford Jr. (Abstracted from the 20 November 2018 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Charles Langford, Jr. was born in Winter Garden, FL on Tuesday, May 12, 1981 and passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018, at the age of 37, in Douglas, GA. His parents were Shirley Ann Gilliard James and Charles Ray Langford, Sr. Chuck was raised in the Winter Garden/Ocoee area with his sisters. He loved his family and friends fiercely and will be dearly missed. He is survived by many loved ones. Children, Hunter Dell Langford of Douglas, GA; father, Charles Ray Langford, Sr. of Douglas GA; fisters, Michelle Langford of Waldo, OH and Alisa Carter of Jesup, GA (4 nephew, 2 nieces); grandmother, Evelyn Gilliard of Bunnell, FL; aunts, Linda Langford of Carmel, IN (2 cousins), Betty Smith of Bunnell, FL (4 cousins with 15 children), Connie Gilliard of Apopka, FL (3 cousins with 4 children) and Ruby Gilliard Slaven of Apopka, FL (5 cousins with 17 children, 37 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren); uncles, John Langford of Knoxville, TN (3 cousins), Jim Gilliard (Deb) of Seminole, FL (3 cousins with 6 children), Don Gilliard (June) of Fort McCoy, FL (2 cousins with 2 children). Chuck is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann Gilliard James; grandfather, Dell E. Gilliard; grandmother, Mattie Davis and grandfather, Ray Langford. The family held a private service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, a love offering for funeral services is requested. Please feel free to support the family by using this link: PayPal.Me/ChuckLangford
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(Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Corey Lamar Langford, infant born and passed away on September 9, 2010 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Survived by his parents, Mike and Heather Langford of Perry, FL. Also survived by his maternal grandmother, Betty Hewitt of Chestertown, MD, paternal grandparents, Lamar and Linda Langford of Naples, FL, paternal great-grandmother, Bernice Langford, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, September 18, 2010.
LANGFORD, Hugh Willis Langford (Abstracted from the 28 October 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Hugh Willis Langford, age 90, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2017) at Hospice of the Golden Isles, surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was born in Waycross Aug. 15, 1927 to Lafayette Pence and Lille Mae Langford. He was a resident of Brunswick since 1960. He served in the U.S. Merchants Marines in WWII and the United States Army. He was the co-owner of Langford Auto Parts for more than 30 years. After retirement, he volunteered and then worked for the Department of Natural Resources at Fort King George in Darien until the age 85. He served his community with his work and leadership with the Brunswick Jaycees, the Exchange Club of Brunswick, Glynn Development Authority, and the Glynn / Brunswick Airport Commission. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. He was long time member of First Baptist Church of Brunswick. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Ernestine Langford; daughters, Judy Spaulding (Mike), Joanne Sims (Ronnie), Jeannie Bradford (Johnny) and Jayne Smith (Kirk); grandchildren, April Kelly (Ben), Marcus Edgy (Kelly), Jerry Bradford, and Magen Norboge (Tyler), Katie Kuykendall (Jared); four great-grandchildren, Paxton Edgy and Mary-Beth Kelly, and Hugh and Ella-Kate Edgy; a brother, Jim Langford; a sister, Patty Parrish; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Golden Isles. A funeral will be Monday at Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery.
LANGFORD, Jane Caldwell Langford (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, October 7, 2013) Funeral services for Jane Caldwell Langford of Thomasville will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church with interment to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Langford was born on July 20, 1922 in Thomasville to Thomas Templeton Caldwell and May Hawthorn Caldwell. She graduated from Piedmont College in Atlanta and went on to have a career in Nursing. She married Edward Ross Langford in Thomasville, GA on June 24, 1945. Mr. Langford preceded her in death on June 28, 1976. Mrs. Langford would work at Finney General Hospital and later at Archbold Memorial Hospital. She was a past President of the Junior Service League, a member of the Women’s Auxiliary at Archbold Memorial Hospital for over 40 years, and a full time mother. Mrs. Langford was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church. She departed this life on Monday, October 7, 2013 at Camellia Gardens of Life Care in Thomasville. Survivors to cherish her memory include her son Geary Caldwell Langford; daughter Kearsley Langford Doughty both of Thomasville; sons Edward Ross Langford, Jr. (Karlyn) of Ochlocknee Bay, FL; Edwin Thomas Smith (Robin) of Alpharetta; and Ralph Alfred Smith (Colleen) of Suwanee; 11 grandchildren Kearsley Johnson, Geary Langford, Jr., Ginger Langford, Brian Doughty, Katherine Bannister, Ross Langford III, Lynden Robb, Dustin Smith, Winn Ward, Carlye Smith and Tanner Smith; 11 great-grandchildren; and sister Frances Harter (John) of Camilla. She was preceded in death by a son, Carl Thomas Langford, II. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
LANGFORD, Jimmy Ray Langford (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL, 30 May 2019) Mr. Jimmy Ray Langford, age 70, of Lamont, FL, died May 30, 2019, at his home in Lamont, FL. Jimmy is survived by his wife Julie Ramos Langford, two children Clint Langford and Rachel Lee, one grandson Dustin Lee, two granddaughters Shelby Langford and Kathy Lee, and one brother Mitch Langford. A funeral service will be held at Burns Funeral Home of Perry. Interment services will follow immediately afterward at Pisgah Cemetery.
LANGFORD, John Langford (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 19 July 2010) Vietnam Army veteran, local educator, and locally renowned photographer John Langford, age 69, sadly passed away on Tuesday, July 13, in Nassau County, FL. Langford, who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, was well known throughout the community, formerly serving as a teacher and coach at South Georgia College. He was active in the local American Legion and VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars). Langford later worked at what was the Douglas Daily News as a photographer and also made photo contributions to The Enterprise. Langford, who was originally from LaGrange, was recently diagnosed with a form of Leukemia. Local VFW Commander Mike O’ Steen commented, “John was a diligent supporter of veterans’ programs. His 26 assistance as adjutant helped take VFW Post 5976 and the District to all state this past year and we were recognized at National Convention because of John’s efforts. Photography was a passion of John’s and he had recently become the state photographer for the VFW. We will miss him greatly.” Robert Preston, who worked with Langford both at the Douglas News and South Georgia College, commented, “John Langford was a dear friend who had a tremendous impact on my life over the last several years. He was one of the nicest, most genuine, and helpful people I have ever been associated with. His passions in life were his country, his students, and his cameras. Through all three, he has touched the lives of countless people in our community and beyond. I am saddened and shocked by his death. I will miss him terribly.” Local American Legion Commander Arnold Parsons commented, “John was a Vietnam combat veteran who treaded on the same soil as I did overseas. He was a hero during the war and will not be forgotten.” Coffee County Sheriff Jerry Pope added, “John was an extended member of our office and he will always be considered as one of our great friends and part of the CCSO family. John rode with us many times during drug raids and search warrants to take photographs for us, and we all became attached to him. Nobody has ever said a bad word about John and he will be greatly missed.” A memorial service and funeral was held in LaGrange on Saturday, July 17, where his body was laid to rest. A local memorial service is in the works and will remember Langford at a later date.
LANGFORD, Linda Mae Langford (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Linda Mae Langford, age 58, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2010 at her residence in Perry, FL. She was born in High Springs, FL to the late Everett Lewis and Ruth Irene Rizer O’Steen. Coming from Madison, FL, she had lived in Perry for the past 18 years. She was employed at CVS Pharmacy where she served as Store Manager. She enjoyed gardening, working in the yard and shopping in her spare time. Survived by a special partner, Clarence Lewis Parker, of Perry, FL, (1) son; Ronnie Everett (Nicole) Webb of Madison, FL, (1) daughter; Lisa Pearl Webb of Perry, FL, (1) brother; Lewis Irvin O’Steen of Tampa, FL, (3) sisters; Jacqueline Ruth Webb of Tampa, FL, Martha Vivian, and Emily Frances Jones, both of Chiefland, FL, (5) grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. No services are planned at this time.
LANGFORD, Sarah Harriette Underwood Langford (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald September 4, 2012) Sarah Harriette Underwood Langford, 91, passed away Friday (Aug. 31, 2012) at Cornerstone Village South in Lafayette, LA. A resident of Lafayette, LA, she was the daughter of the late James Hartridge Underwood and the former Mattie Jones, both of Georgia. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William “Bill” Langford Sr., one sister, Rosemary Underwood, and one brother, James “Buddy” Underwood. She is survived by two sons, Bill Langford (Mary), of Carencro, LA, and Hal Langford (Jane), of Commerce, TX; five grandchildren, Josh Langford (Jenny), Carrie Begnaud (Dallas), Andy Langford (Carolyn), Dana Langford (fiance' John Bennett), and Katie Dufrene (Ryan); 10 great-grandchildren, Will, Kyra, Ethan, Elias, Deacon, Jack, Forest, Zoe, Harper and Caleb; one niece and three nephews. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 12 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LANGFORD, William Langford Sr. (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald February 16, 2006) William Charles Langford Sr., 89, died Tuesday (Feb. 14, 2006) in Lafayette, La. He was born in Waycross Dec. 16, 1917. He was the third child of Isom Leonard and Anne Westberry Langford. He was reared in Waycross and attended South Georgia College and Tampa University. He will be remembered as a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was the kindest of gentlemen who had a quick wit, a good story and a contagious laugh. A veteran of World War II, he was a pilot in the Army Air Corps and flew the "Hump" in the India-Burma-China Theatre. He was one of the first American pilots to land in Shanghai, China near the end of the war. He spent more than 30 years with the Gulf Oil Corporation working in operations, marketing and real estate. He retired in Atlanta in 1982. He and his wife, Sarah, later moved to Douglas, where he was an active member of First United Methodist Church and Rotary International. He later became a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary. Since 1991 he has lived in Lafayette, La. where he was actively involved at Asbury Methodist Church, serving there in numerous capacities including teaching the Challengers Sunday school class. Survivors include his dear wife of 66 years, Sarah Harriet Underwood Langford, of Lafayette, La.; one sister, Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Higgs; two sons and their wives, Bill and Mary Langford, of Lafayette, La., and Hal and Jane Langford, of Commerce, Texas; his grandchildren and their families, Josh and Jenny Langford and their children, Will, Kyra and Ethan, of Lafayette, Carrie L. and Dallas Begnaud and their son, Elias, of Lafayette, Dana Langford, of Los Angeles, Calif., Andy and Carolyn Langford, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Katie Langford, of Lafayette; four nephews; one niece; and a host of great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Laurie Edwards. A funeral will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers with the Rev. Ira Robinson of Asbury United Methodist Church officiating. A graveside service will be held in Waycross Sunday at 3 p.m. at 27
Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette, La. from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. Friday until time of service at Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers. Personal condolences may be sent to the Langford family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, in Lafayette, is in charge of arrangements. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements.
LANGSTON, Noah T. Langston (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 22, 1954) Noah T. Langston, age 71, died January 19 of a heart attack at his home in Greenville, following an extended illness. He had been a resident of Greenville for 20 years, engaged in farming and the turpentine business. Survivors are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. T. C. Cook, of Greenville; one son, A-3-c James Earl Langston, of Chanute Field, IL; one grandson, A1-3 Tommy F. Cook, Lake Charles Air Force Base, LA; five sisters, Mrs. Fannie Langston; Mrs. J. C. Reynolds and Mrs. J. J. R. Langston, of Tallahassee and Mrs. A. J. Chester and Mrs. S. D. Howard, of Quincy; and two brothers, J. B. Langston, of Ellevey, FL and R. R. Langston, of Avon Park.
LANIER, Mrs. B. F. Lanier (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 26, 1965) Mrs. B. F. Lanier, who lived in Madison about 16 years ago, passed away in Panama City and was buried in Elizabeth Cemetery in Jefferson County, February 12th. Her home was in Albany, GA. She is survived by her husband and one son and daughter.
LANIER, D. P. Lanier (Abstracted from the Madison New Enterprise Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 10, 1913) D. P. Lanier, a young and well-known man of the Pineland section, died at his home Wednesday night after a brief illness. Mr. Lanier had hosts of friends over the county, and they will learn with sorrow of his early death. Mr. Lanier was born on Feb. 2nd, 1889, and was therefore twenty-four years of age. He was the youngest son of the late Clem Lanier and Mrs. Lanier, and was born at Pineland, where he lived all of his life. He was married in June, 1909 to Miss Katie Perry, also of Pineland. Mr. Lanier was a favorite. Always friendly and cheerful, he made hosts of friends. He was among other things a fine ball player and when the summer comes, the familiar form of Pat Lanier at short stop will be missed by his fellows. He was a member of the Pineland Presbyterian Church, being an elder in that church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, his mother, one brother, Tillie Lanier, and two sisters, Mrs. N. W. Campbell of Lamont and Mrs. L. Mathis of Tropic, FL. The funeral was held this morning (Friday), interment being in the burying ground of the church in which he was reared and ofwhich he was a useful member and officer. Editor Elmer’s note: We found David P. Lanier is buried in Pineland Cemetery in Madison.
LANIER, David Lanier (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 18, 1967 & August 25, 1967) David Lanier, prominent lawyer of this city and former Representative in the Legislature and former State Attorney, was found dead in bed at his home on East Base Street Thursday. His son Mike visited him Thursday morning and when he returned to the home in the afternoon he found that his father had passed away. The deceased had been in poor health for a long time and for the past several days had been confined to his home. He was born in Madison County, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. P. K. Lanier. He attended Davidson College in North Carolina and the University of Florida. He was a member of the Madison Presbyterian church and served as an elder for many years. He is survived by one son, Mike Lanier and one daughter, Miss Katrina Lanier; one brother P. K. Lanier, all of Madison; one sister Mrs. Wiley Williams of Montgomery, AL; one grandson and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LANIER, Mrs. David Lanier (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 4, 1957) Mrs. David Lanier, age 56 years, passed away early Wednesday January 2, at the local hospital after a brief illness. She was a native of Madison, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. D. H. Yates. She was educated at FSU and at Brenau College. Survivors are her husband, David Lanier, one son, Michael and one daughter, Katrina, of Madison; one sister, Mrs. Ernest C. Price, of Omaha, NE; four aunts, Mrs. R. S. Nicholson and Mrs. Angus Chappell, both of Jacksonville; Mrs. M. C. Rowe, of Port Orange and Mrs. Jane Jarvis, of Portsmouth, VA. Funeral services will be held this Friday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LANIER, J. W. Lanier (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 23, 1965)
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J. W. (Wiley) Lanier, age 73, of Lake City passed away Monday after having been in ill health for some time. The deceased was a native of Madison County and grew up here. He had been living in Lake City for many years. He is survived by his widow, Ella; a daughter, Mrs. J. S. Braunhut of Corton-on-Hudson, NY; a son, J. W. Lanier, III; a sister, Mrs. Berta Green, of Madison, and many nieces and nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Elam Cemetery near Quitman.
LANIER, Jody Christopher Lanier (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Jody Christopher “J.C.” Lanier, age 85, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Lafayette Health Care Center in Mayo. He was born in Pahokee, FL, to the late Christopher Columbus Lanier and Lena Leath Lanier. Coming from Live Oak, FL, he had lived in Perry since 1999. He worked in the Construction business and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Survived by his wife of 35 years, Charlotte Lanier, of Perry, FL, a son; Jody (Michelle) Lanier II of Live Oak, a daughter; Linda Lanier of Boynton Beach, FL, a daughter-in-law; Lynda Lanier of Stuart, FL, a brother; William Lanier of Interlocken, FL, (2) grandchildren; Alissa Lanier and Christen Lanier. Memorial Services will be held at the Blue Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, January 9, 2010.
LANIER, Marie Davis Lanier (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL, 14 September 2018) Marie Davis Lanier, age 73, passed away September 14, 2018 in Perry, FL. Marie was born May 31, 1945 in Perry, FL to Amos Davis and Edna Lillian McCall Davis. Mrs. Lanier was a member of First Baptist Church of Perry. Marie worked with Taylor County School System in Administrative Services, and she later worked in purchasing for Chemring Ordinance. Marie was an active member of the church, helping and assisting in any way she could serve. She was devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and loved her family to the fullest. Marie was preceded in death by her parents Amos Davis and Edna Lillian Davis, and a brother Robert “Bud” Davis. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Arthur Dewayne Lanier; children, Sondra Lanier (Ovidiu) of Lake City, and Cathy (David) Palomino of Mayo; sisters, Diane (Gary) Jinks, and Lillian (Don) White; a brother Charles (Charlene) Davis; grandchildren, Glen Hammers, Connor Williams, Grace Williams, Kaci Palomino, and Ana Palomino; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Monday, September 17, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Perry. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Woodlawn Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry. In lieu of flowers donations can made to Big Bend Hospice or the First Baptist Church Youth Camp Fund.
LANIER, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Peek Lanier (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 19, 1950) Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Peek Lanier, age 97, passed away at the local hospital Friday evening after a short illness. Mrs. Lanier was the widow of Mr. J. W. Lanier, who passed away on April 6, 1940. She was born August 25, 1852, in Andersonville, GA, daughter of Oscar F. Peek and Hannah Higgins Peek, pioneer families of the South. She had been living in Madison County since childhood, having come here with her family before the War Between the States. As Miss Mary Elizabeth Peek, she was married to Mr. Lanier, May 14, 1876. She was buried on the seventy-fourth anniversary of her wedding. She was one of nine children of the Peek family, and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Jessie Chavous, of Old Town, twenty years her junior. Other survivors include one daughter, Mrs. A. F. Green, of Madison, and one son, J. Wiley Lanier, of Lake City, nine nieces and nephews, nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Mr. A. B. Lanier, who passed on several years ago, was one of four children who preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Sunday in Pineland Cemetery.
LANIER, Mazie L. Ritter Lanier (Abstracted from the Echols County News, January 27, 2010) Mazie L. Ritter Lanier, 84, of Lake Park died on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta after a brief illness. She was born in Echols County to the late William T. Ritter and Lura Mae Carter Ritter. Mrs. Lanier lived in the Lake Park area all her life. She was a lifelong member of Sardis Baptist Church in Echols County. Mrs. Lanier was a loving mother, and a wonderful grandmother. She especially loved flowers and her pets. Mrs. Lanier was married for 50 years to F.A. (Donis) Lanier. She is survived by her son, Larry Franklin Lanier and his wife Penny Lanier of Seattle, WA; and her daughter, Lynn Lanier Varn of Lake Park; five grandchildren, Arron D. (Butch) Varn Jr. of Denver, CO, Jennifer Lynn Varn of Seattle, WA, Amanda Mazzuca also of Seattle, Allison and husband Adam Olguin, of Henderson, NV, and Lindsay Lanier of Seattle; five great- grandchildren, Caitlin and Brian Muzzuca of Seattle and Alden, Ava and Addison Olguin of Henderson, NV; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Sunday, January, 3, 2010 in the chapel of McLane Lakewood Funeral Home in Lake Park.
LANIER, Pinckney Kirkland Lanier III (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 12, 1971) 29
Pinckney Kirkland Lanier III, age 37, died suddenly Wednesday at his home in Jennings. He was born in Madison County and attended Madison Schools. He served with the U. S. Army from 1953-1970; stationed in Korea, Germany and Viet Nam. He was a member of the Madison Presbyterian Church. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Marian Lanier of Jennings; 3 sons, P. K. Lanier, IV; Donald Lanier and Michael Lanier; 3 daughters, Sharon Lanier, Ginny Lanier and Patty Lanier; all six of Jennings; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. K. Lanier, Jr., of Madison; 2 sisters, Mrs. Gene Bristol of Oakland, NJ; and Mrs. Peggy Hinson of Rock Hill, SC. Services were Friday November 5, 1971 at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LANIER, Pinckney Kirkland Lanier, Sr. (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 19. 1941) Mr. P. K. Lanier, Sr., prominent citizen of the Pineland community of this county, died last Thursday morning at his home, at the age of 75 years. Death followed an illness from general disability covering a period of several months. Funeral services were held Friday at the Lanier home, and committal and interment were at Pineland Cemetery. Pinckney Kirkland Lanier was born in Madison County July 27, 1864, son of the late David and Philistia Lanier, both of pioneer families of the county. He lived all of his life, practically in the community in which he was born. On November 8, 1885, he was married to Miss Mary Florence Plant, who survives him. Two children were born to them, four of whom survive. They are Mrs. J. H. Owens, David Lanier, P. K> Lanier, Jr., and Miss Amelia Lanier. Several grandchildren, one great-grandchild and three sisters, Mrs. A. E. Kirkpatrick, Adel, GA, Mrs. Ed Dickinson, Orlando, FL and Mrs. W. S. Coffee, Madison also survive. Mr. Lanier was one of the outstanding citizens in the county, and one of the most successful farmers. He was a large land owner, and owned much valuable business property in Madison.
LANIER, R.P. Lanier (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald September 17, 2005) R.P. Lanier, 87, died Thursday (Sept. 15, 2005) at Waycross Health and Rehab following a short illness. He was a native of White Plains, but he had resided most of his life in Lenoir, N.C. and for the past three years he had lived in Waycross with his son, Wayne Lanier. He was married to the late Sarah Sherrer Lanier and was the son of the late Walter S. Lanier and Gertrude Smith Lanier. He was a retired vocational agricultural teacher. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II in New Guinea with the 5th Army Air Force. He was a longtime member of Hudson United Methodist Church in Hudson, NC and was a 1948 graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in agriculture. The survivors include two sons, Wayne S. Lanier (wife Susan), of Waycross, R.P. Lanier Jr., of Radford, Va.; a daughter, Zettie Anne Lanier, of Hickory, NC; two sisters, Latrelle Ethridge, of Comer, Agnes Perry, of Macon; four brothers, Harold Lanier, of Clermont, Roger Lanier and Rozzie Lanier, both of Crawford, and Rene Lanier, of Dalton; four grandchildren; two step grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be at 11 Monday at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery in Lenoir, NC with military rites. The family will receive friends at Pendry's Funeral Home in Lenoir Sunday night from 7 until 8:30. Music Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
LANIER, Robert Jesse Lanier Jr. (Abstracted from the 22 February 2018 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mr. Robert Jesse Lanier, Jr., age 76, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 in Douglas, GA. Mr. Lanier was born on January 23, 1942 in Baker County, GA to the late Robert Jesse Lanier Sr. and Ethel Ray Lanier. He is survived by his wife, Christine Gleaton Lanier of Douglas, GA; daughter Mary Catherine and husband Tim Tintle of Brevard, NC; sons Robert Lanier III of Phoenix, AZ and Thomas Lanier of Livermore, CA; sisters Gail Harrell of Patmos, GA and Connie Truluck of Lake Wales, FL; brother Mike Lanier of Newton, GA; grandchildren Hayden Lanier and Sabrina Lanier. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Jesse Lanier Sr. and mother Ether Ray Lanier. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 9, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Douglas, GA. Interment to follow at the Patmos Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Patmos, GA. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LANIER, Sarah Gorday Lanier (Abstracted from the 30 April 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Sarah Gorday Lanier, age 92, died Tuesday (April 28, 2015) at her residence after an extended illness. She was born Oct. 6, 1922 in Bacon County to the late James Abram Gorday and Mattie Jewel Wade Gorday. An active member of Central Baptist Church prior to her illnesses, she was baptized many years ago at the same time together with her husband, Eugene. Following baptism, she went on to serve her church and her Lord for more than 60 years. She loved her church, and her favorite song, “Heavenly Sunshine,” was the theme song for Central’s Morning Devotional Radio Program that was on the air for many years. While in high school, she was an outstanding basketball player with Waycross High School. After graduating from high school, she worked as a telephone operator. An excellent seamstress; she worked for Jacobson’s uptown and in the mall for years. She 30 loved her flowers and was an active member of her garden club. She loved arranging flowers and competing in competitions. But most importantly, she was a super mom who loved her family and her children. She took an active role in her children’s school life and rumor has it that she actually was the one who created Robert’s science and social studies projects. Lastly, she loved children and for years operated a home daycare center. Later she served with Tish Parker in the first daycare center at Okefenokee Technical School. Children brought smiles to her face and most recently she loved her little great-grandson, Keller, coming to visit. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, James Gorday and Jack Gorday. Survivors include 1 daughter, Sarah (Matt) Mathison; 2 sons, Billy (Patsy) Lanier and Robert (Jan) Lanier; grandchildren, Robby (Dawn) Lanier, Katie (Daniel) Goss, Billy Austin Lanier, Jennifer (Vic) Purdy, Kathy Oliver, Jason (Renee) Lanier, Nathan (Suzanne) Lanier, Wade (Samantha) Mathison and Alex Mathison; 16 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be Friday at Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Satilla Advocacy Services, 1900 Tebeau St., Waycross, GA 31501.
LANIGAN, Velma Moody Lanigan (Abstracted from the April 8, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Velma Moody Lanigan, age 91, of Douglas, passed away Monday (April 7, 2014) at her residence, following a short illness. A native of Bacon County, she lived in the Coffee County area for many years. She and her late husband, Bernice Lanigan, were partners in the Lanigan Oil Company in Savannah for several years. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Grace Lanigan Rigdon, a sister, Vernell Purvis, brothers, Calvin C. Moody and Eugene Moody, and nephew, Dayne Purvis. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Survivors include 1 daughter, Anne Lanigan McLain, of Douglas; a grandson, Will McLain, of Douglas; a granddaughter, Michelle (Michael) O’Conner, of Vero Beach, FL; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Alfred Moody, of Waycross; special nieces, Maudine (Joe) Wright, Eulene (Benny) Peterson, Annelle (Loren) Shrouder, Dale (Wendell) Batten; a nephew, Allen J. Purvis, all of Douglas; and other special family. The funeral will be Wednesday at Ricketson Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest Abbey East Cemetery in Savannah. Ricketson Funeral Home of Douglas is in charge of the arrangements.
LANKFORD, Gladys L. Lankford (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 3 September 2015) Gladys L. Lankford, age 88, of Homerville, GA passed away Thursday September 3, 2015 in the Lanier Campus of South Georgia Medical Center in Lakeland following declining health for several years. She was born April 2, 1927 in Lanier County to the late Robert E. & Cordie Bell Lee. She was a faithful member of the Camp Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Clinch County, GA before ill health prohibited her attendance. She was a homemaker all her life providing for her family, as well as assisting her husband on the farm. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy H. Lankford, daughter Margo L. Hendley, a son Stanley A. Lankford, and several brothers and sisters. Her survivors include 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Leo (Mary Angeline) Lankford of Homerville, GA; Lamar (Betty) Lankford of Homerville, GA; 1 daughter-in-law, Rose J. Lankford of Homerville, GA; 3 grandsons Jake Lankford of Macon, GA; Roy L. (Amanda M.) Lankford, Homerville, GA; Stan (Caroline) Lankford, Homerville, GA; 1 granddaughter Emily (Myron) Graham of Valdosta, GA; 6 great grandchildren: Thomas, Jack, Walker, Olivia, Auden, Harper; 1 sister, Betty Jean Sutton of Nashville, GA and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday September 6, 2015 in the Camp Creek Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Arabia Cemetery in Clinch Co. GA. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the Lankford family.
LANKFORD, Macy Lankford (Abstracted from the December 3, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Macy Lankford, 79, died Monday (Dec. 2, 2013) at Waycross Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. She was a native of Macclenny, FL, but lived most of her life in Ware County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley Crews and Clovine White Crews, and two sisters, Edith Chauncey and Lecy Moore. She was a member of Deenwood Baptist Church and was active in the nursery and kitchen. She loved working with flowers, as well as watching and feeding birds. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, 1st Sgt. Raymond Lankford (U.S. Army, Retired), of Waycross; 1 daughter, Deborah Ann (Edward) Henderson, of Waycross; 3 sons, Raymond Eddie (Diane) Lankford, of Nahunta, Gregory (Melody) Lankford, of Blackshear, and James Wiley (Amanda G.) Lankford, of Waycross; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Thursday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Telmore Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LANKFORD, Margaret Frances Lankford (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 30 June 2017)
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Margaret Frances Lankford, age 95, in the quiet hours, the Dear Heavenly Father reached down and said “Come Margaret, let’s go home where you can rest.” She slipped away on June 30, 2017 to go to her heavenly home. She was born June 16, 1922, in Aberdeen, MS, to the late Tisdale and Lucille Jones. Ms. Lankford was the very first female private detective in the country and the first private detective in Valdosta, having owned and operated Vaughan’s Detective Agency. She sold Avon for over 40 years, as well as worked with Home Health and the telephone company. Ms. Lankford was a volunteer Pink Lady, a member of Woodmen of the World, the PTA President at Parker Mathis School, and an Eastern Star and American Legion Auxiliary member. Ms. Margaret loved her family very much and she was dearly loved by her family and many friends, most of whom called her “Miss Margaret.” She always had a ready smile for everyone, and she could often be heard saying “Smile, God Loves You!” Her joy was always helping someone in need. She was of the Methodist faith and loved her Lord and her church, Mt. Zion. She was always ready to go fishing, loved to cook and enjoyed traveling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her three husbands: H. L. Vaughan, Colonel Charles Franks, and Gene Lankford and son, Henry (Hank) L. Vaughan. Survivors include son & daughter-in-law: Charles R. (Peggy) Vaughan of Valdosta; daughters: Glenda Jefferies of Randleman, NC, Virginia Vaughan of Valdosta; sisters: Jimmie Andrews of Tampa, FL, Lucille Lowen of Amawalk, NY; brothers: Homer Jones of Atlanta, GA, Billy Jones of The Villages, FL; 14 grandchildren: Charlotte (Curtis) Armentrout, Yancie Kajfas, Christie Davis, Randy (E.J.) Coffman, Raymond Shropshire III, Daniel Shropshire, David Shropshire, Ashley Shropshire, Victoria Shropshire, Hogun Vaughan, Malee Voght, Megan Vaughan, Ron Williams, and Chris Hall; 26 great grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 5, 2017 in the Mt. Zion Methodist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. The Lankford family is being cared for by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Valdosta.
LANKFORD, Raymond Lankford (Abstracted from the 25 April 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Raymond Lankford, age 84, passed away at his residence Tuesday (April 23, 2019) following an extended illness. He was a native of Coffee County, but lived in Ware County since 1963. He was the husband of the late Macy Crews Lankford. He was the youngest and the last surviving child of nine born to James Daniel Lankford and Iris Elizabeth Joyce Lankford. He retired from the United States Army with the rank of 1st Sergeant in 1976 after 20 years of service. Among his medals he had been awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Achievement Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal. After his military retirement he worked as truck driver with several different companies retiring again in 2000. He was a member of Deenwood Baptist Church. Survivors include four children Raymond Eddie (Diane) Lankford of Welaka, FL, Deborah Ann (Edward) Henderson of Waycross, Gregory Lankford of Waycross, and James Wiley Lankford of Waycross; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be at Music Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors will be in the Telmore Cemetery.
LANKFORD, Stanley Art Lankford (Abstracted from the Clinch County News, November 27th, 2013) Mr. Stanley Art Lankford, 64, passed away Monday, November 18, 2013 in the South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, following a brief illness. Mr. Lankford was born August 13, 1949 in Homerville, to Gladys Lee Lankford of Homerville and the late Roy Hamilton Lankford. He was a Superintendent for Lee Engineering, a blueberry farmer and was a member of the Homerville First Baptist Church. He was Past Worshipful Master of Cassia Lodge 224, past President Homerville Exchange Club, past member of the Homerville Volunteer Fire Department, past Homerville City Council Member and Police Commissioner for City of Homerville. He was preceded in death by a sister, Margo L. Hendley. Survivors other than his mother, are his wife, Rose Johns Lankford of Homerville; 1 daughter and son-in-law: Emily L. (Dr. Myron) Graham of Valdosta; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Stanley H. (Caroline) Lankford of Homerville; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Leo (Mary) Lankford and Lamar (Betty) Lankford, all of Homerville; five grandchildren, Olivia Lankford, Thomas Lankford, Jack Lankford, Harper Graham and Walker Graham; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services for Mr. Lankford were held Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the Homerville First Baptist Church. Interment was in the Arabia Church Cemetery with Masonic Rites. Roundtree Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LANNING, Stella Irene Lanning (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 6, 2005) Mrs. Stella Irene Whitesell Lanning, 76, of Nahunta died late Tuesday (Oct. 4, 2005) evening at her daughter's residence after a long illness.A native of Luzerne County, Pa., she lived most of her life there. She moved to Lakeland, Fla. and lived there for more than 20 years before moving to Nahunta about six months ago. Her parents were Amos and Edna Schultz Whitesell. She was a homemaker and a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Lakeland, Fla., where she had served for many years as Sunday School teacher of young children and later taught the women's group. A spokesman for the family said: "Old Grandma," 32 as she was known to many, loved the Lord, her family and church dearly, and her "life was a testimonial to all." She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Arden Josiah Lanning, in April 1995. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James A. and Christine Lanning, of Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy L. and Johnny Baggett, of Nahunta; nine grandchildren, Joshua, Charity, Precious, Patience, Cheryl, Jeremy, Steven, Diana and Amanda; six great-grandchildren, Brian, James, Dakota, Taylor, Alexus, Chloe and Korrine; two sisters, Beth Pollack (Bill) and Peg Cumberland, and a brother, Robert "Bob" Whitesell (Joan), all of Pennsylvania; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Chambless-Frye Funeral Home with the Rev. James A. Lanning officiating. Visitation will be prior the service Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Burial will follow Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. Arrangements are with Chambless-Frye Funeral Home of Nahunta.
LARAMORE, Ruth Lorraine Laramore (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, April 11, 2014) Services for Ruth Lorraine Laramore, age 54, Thomasville, are Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home. Interment is at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Ms. Laramore died Friday, April 11, 2014, at her residence. She was born Feb. 26, 1960, in Panama City, FL, a daughter of William “Bill” Laramore Sr. and Ruth E. Laramore. Of the Baptist faith, she was a Thomas College graduate with an associates of science degree. She was an office manager in civic and private business. She is survived by a daughter, Kimberly and Thomas King, of Thomasville; son, Richard B. McMullen, of Thomasville; grandchildren, Colby and Jacob King, of Thomasville; her parents, William “Bill” and Ruth Laramore; of Thomasville; 1 brother, Billy (Tammy) Laramore, of Thomasville; 1 niece, Ashley Laramore, of Thomasville; 1 nephew, Trey Laramore, of Thomasville; and a great-niece, Kennedy Laramore, also of Thomasville.
LARKINS, Olivia Ann Larkins (Abstracted from the May 21, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Olivia Ann “Livvy” Larkins, age 80, passed away Monday (May 12, 2014). She was born in Hoboken, and was a longtime resident of Marianna, FL. She was employed as an x-ray and laboratory technician throughout her long career. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Jennie Larkins, and a brother, John Larkins. She is survived by another brother, Wallis Larkins; her sister-in-law, Cathy Larkins; her sister, Carolyn (Jim) Garner; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at the Hoboken Cemetery on Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to one’s favorite charity. Arrangements are with Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 247 N. Tyndall Parkway, Panama City, FL.
LAROCHE, Ethel Inman LaRoche (Abstracted from the 4 November 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) FOLKSTON — Ethel “Virginia” Inman LaRoche, age 81, of Hilliard, FL, passed away Tuesday (Oct. 31, 2017). She was born Nov. 1, 1935 in Manor to William Inman and Virginia Inman. She was a loving wife and mother. Praising and playing her keyboard for the Lord was her passion. She attended Live Oak Baptist Church of Callahan, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert S. LaRoche, and her eldest son Elbert D. LaRoche. Survivors include a daughter, Connie (Tim) Pittman of Jacksonville, FL; a son, Frank (Donna) LaRoche of Hilliard, FL; three grandchildren, Mitchell Cody Pittman, (great-grandson, Bradley Pittman), Racheal Elizabeth Pittman of Jacksonville, Jennifer Alexis LaRoche of Jacksonville, FL; a brother, David (Dorothy) Inman and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at Live Oak Baptist Church, Callahan, FL Sunday. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home, Folkston.
LARRY John Larry (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 21, 1950) John Larry died Monday morning of last week. He was buried Sunday at Cross Roads.
LARSON, Evelyn Jackie Smith Larson (Abstracted from the 13 November 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Evelyn Jackie (Smith) Larson, a long-time resident of Ware County, died Saturday (Nov. 11, 2017) at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Center in Jacksonville, FL. Born in 1950 in Willacoochee, she is survived by her husband, Robert A. Larson Jr., two sons, Robert A. Larson III and Michael (Elizabeth) Larson, one daughter, Samantha (Lawrence) Van Daley, 10 grandchildren; one great- grandson, four brothers, Quincy Smith, Donnie Smith, Joshua Smith, Johnny Smith, and several nieces and nephews, all of whom brought great joy to her later years. Her life will be celebrated in a private family service that will be held for her at a later date.
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(Abstracted from the 9 March 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) BLACKSHEAR — Sylvia Dale Reagan Larson, age 72, of Blackshear, passed away Wednesday (March 8, 2017) at the Pierce County Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. Born in Cairo, GA, Aug. 24, 1944, she lived in Thomasville for many years before moving to Blackshear in 1982. She retired from Georgia Power in 2008. She enjoyed traveling (especially to Las Vegas) and LOVED Elvis. She was a member of First Baptist Church. A very private person, she devoted her time to her family until her disease left her unable to do so. Now she is truly at peace. She was the daughter of the late Odell and Martha Louise Humphries Reagan. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald Reagan and Jesse Drew Reagan. Survivors include her husband, Richard E. Larson Sr., of Blackshear; her daughter, Dana Larson Bowen, of Blackshear; her son and daughter-in- law, Richard E. Jr. and Claire Larson, of Blackshear; two brothers, Butch and Linda Reagan and Steve and Sandy Reagan, all of Cairo; five granddaughters, Rayna Mckenzie Dixon, Stryker McRae Bowen, Reagan Claire Larson, Harper Kate Larson and Britton Ellis Larson; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Saturday at First Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Blackshear Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Pierce County Nursing Home Family Council, 221 Carter Ave., Blackshear, GA 31516. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LASH, Luther Edward Lash, Jr. (Abstracted from Valdosta Today 5 February 2021) Luther Edward Lash, Jr., age 82, of Valdosta, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at South Georgia Medical Center. Born in Dawson, GA, on Jan.22, 1939, Luther was a son of the late Luther Edward Lash Sr. and Emmy Slocum Lash. A Vietnam Veteran, he served in the United States Air Force from 1957 – 1979. Survivors are his children, John Lash of Athens, and Valerie Fleming of Richfield, CT; grandchildren, Quinn, Bailey, Sloan, and Leighton; brothers, Sonny Lash, Jack Lash, and Paul Lash. Mr. Lash was cremated. McLane Funeral and Cremation Services.
LASHLEY, Eddie Lee Lashley (Abstracted from the Clinch County News, December 19, 2012) Mr. Eddie Lee Lashley, 52, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012, in the Southeast Georgia Health System, in Brunswick, GA. Mr. Lashley was born February 26, 1960, in Homerville. He was a member of the Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist Church, the Buck Branch Hunting Club and was a veteran of the U.S. National Guards. Survivors are one daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany and Josh Rowan of Homerville; two sons and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Linda Lashley of Homerville and Adam Lashley of Homerville; his father and mother, Elmer and Irene Nettles Lashley of Argyle; his partner in life, Cheryl Dryden of Homerville; one sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Allen Mathis of Homerville; four brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Mary Lou Lashley, Kenneth and Gloria Lashley, Richard and Brenda Lashley and Paul and Sandy Lashley all of Homerville; eight grandchildren and several other relatives. Services for Mr. Lashley were held Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at the Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Interment was in the Shiloh Church Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LASHLEY, Elzie Lashley (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 26, 1965) Mr. Elzie Lashley, age 68, died suddenly at his home in Lee Sunday. He was a native of Hamilton County and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lashley. He had lived in Madison County for some years and was a retired farmer. Mr. Lashley was a member of Corinth Baptist Church of Hamilton County. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Lashley of Lee; one daughter, Mrs. Lois Burnham of Tampa; one sister, Mrs. Maggie Bellflower of Jasper; four brothers, Hubert Lashley, Nigle Lashley and Lucious Lashley, all three of Jasper and Lander Lashley of Apopka. Funeral services were Tuesday in the Corinth Baptist Church in Hamilton County.
LASHLEY, Mary Lashley (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 6, 1970) Mary Lashley of Lee passed away Wednesday in the local hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Beggs Funeral Home when plans are completed.
LASHLEY, Virginia C Lashley (Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA) Virginia C Lashley, age 73, of Adel passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Memorial Hospital of Adel after a brief illness. She was born April 16, 2013 in Tallapoosa, GA to the late J.B. and Grace Wilkerson Morgan. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Herman Lashley, Sr., a daughter, Melissa Thomas and a son Jarred Thomas. She attended the Church of Nazarene. Survivors include 1son Herman Lashley, Jr. of Adel, GA; 1 granddaughter Amanda Lashley of Daytona, 34
FL; 2 nephews Roy Lashley; Trampus Lashley both of Palatka, FL; 2 nieces Brandy Lashley; and Candy Lashley of Palatka. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 18, 2013 in Beaver Dam Cemetery. Music Funeral Services, Lakeland is serving the family.
LASHORE, Cornelia Lashore Sr. (Abstracted from the 7 October 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Cornelia Lashore Sr., age 72, of Homerville, died Sunday (Oct. 5, 2014) in Louis Smith Memorial Hospital, Lakeland, after an illness. He was a native of Alberta, AL, but lived in Clinch County for many years. His parents were the late Ed Nelson Lashore and Corine Smith Lashore. He was also preceded in death by a son, Cornelia Jr. Survivors include his wife, Pearle Mae Jones Lashore, of Homerville; children, Willie Lashore, of Valdosta, Arlese Leshore, of Quitman, Will Anthony Lashore and Kenneth Lashore, both of Homerville; sisters, Louise Hamilton, of Valdosta, Geraldine Troutman, of Homerville, and Tommy Nell Lathan, of Birmingham, AL; aunt, Corine Green, of Mobile, AL; and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
LASTER, John Laster – death announcement (Abstracted from Whiddon–Shiver Funeral Home 30 December 2020) John Laster, age 55, of Thomasville, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. There are no arrangements at this time.
LASTER, Myrtle Louise Adams Laster (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, June 5th, 2014) Myrtle Louise Adams Laster, age 89 of Quitman died Thursday June 5, 2014 at her residence. Widow of the late William James Laster and daughter of the late Jesse Earl Adams and Ethel Leona Rayfield, Ms. Laster was born April 15, 1925 in Ochlocknee, GA. Ms. Laster was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith, and is survived by 5 sisters and 1 brother. Her services will be Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Barnett's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery off Maddox Road. Survivors are, Edna Pearl Cox of Pine Park, Bernice Lasseter of Lloyd FL, Lunette Boyette of Bainbridge, Mildred Steward of Berwick, PA, Mary Helen McCardel of Quitman, Jerry (Shirley) Adams of Murphy, NC and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Annie Mae Adams and Geraldine Poole, sisters, and Ernest Adams, Herman Adams, Jesse Earl Adams Jr., and James Ronald Adams, brothers.
LASTINGER, Florence Lastinger (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 17 April 2015) Florence Lastinger, age 97, of Douglas, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, GA following a brief illness. Mrs. Lastinger was born on October 26, 1917, in Pearson, GA to the late Thomas McCall Smith and Mary Corbitt Smith. Survivors include her 3 daughters, Jackie Wilson of Douglas, GA; Tommie (Carrol) Dukes of Bogart, GA; and Theresa Jeanette Lastinger of Douglas, GA; 2 sons, Danny L. (Rose) Lastinger of Perry, FL and Sammy (Mary) Lastinger of Douglas, GA; 17 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Seaborn B. Lastinger and a brother, Thomas Smith. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 17, 2015 at First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Satilla Memorial Gardens. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LASTINGER, John Beechwood Lastinger (Abstracted from the internet – John published a story about Elmer years ago) John Beechwood Lastinger, affectionally known as Johnny B., age 83, of Valdosta, GA died Thursday, May 28th at South Georgia Medical Center. Johnny B. was born on January 26, 1932 in Valdosta, GA. to the late Marie and John W. Lastinger. After graduating from Emory University in 1953 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, Johnny B. served 2 years in the United States Army, where he was stationed at Ft. Lee, VA from 1953 to 1955. Following his military service, Johnny B. returned to Valdosta where he started a successful 15 year banking career at C&S National Bank in the Fall of 1955. In 1970, Johnny B. became the Executive Vice President of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce. He served in this role for 25 years and during this time was very instrumental in the economic development of Lowndes County, as he helped bring over 45 industries to the area. During this time, he took great personal pride in lobbying for Moody AFB at the state Capitol and Washington, DC. He was especially proud to call Valdosta his hometown. Johnny B. loved the Georgia Bulldogs, Valdosta Wildcats, the Boys & Girls Club of Valdosta and the Valdosta Country Club, where some of his most favorite times were rounds of golf with his many dear friends. He absolutely loved referring to Valdosta as Winnersville, USA. His love for Valdosta led to the creation of Valdosta Magazine with Wink Devane in 1997. Following the death of Wink, Johnny B. took full rein of the 35
Valdosta Magazine as the owner and Publisher, and the magazine was his passion up until his death. Johnny B. was a proud member of Sigma Chi fraternity, Rotary International Club, Gridiron Secret Society, Valdosta Country Club, Valdosta Elks Club, The Valdosta Area Bulldog Club, and First United Methodist Church. He was a past President of the Valdosta Jaycees, Valdosta High Touchdown Club, Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta, (where he coached Little League baseball, football and basketball for a span of 30 years), Valdosta High School Basketball Boosters Club, Valdosta Country Club, Georgia Chamber of Commerce Executive Association, and United Way of Lowndes County. Through these affiliations, he received numerous awards including the Jaycees Outstanding Young Man of the Year in 1962, the Boys Club Man and Boy Award in 1976 and Boys Club of America Bronze Keystone Award in 1983, and was also inducted into the Valdosta-Lowndes County Sports Hall of Fame in 1986. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Lamb Parramore Lastinger, son John Alexander (Suzanne) Lastinger of Valdosta, GA; Bradley Beechwood (GiGi) Lastinger of Athens, GA.; grandchildren Lindsay and Jake Lastinger of Valdosta, GA.; Gracyn and Bradley Lastinger of Athens, GA; brothers-in-law and spouses John (Ginna) McTier of Valdosta GA; Alex (Nancy) Parramore of Madison, GA; Bill (Peggy) Parramore of Charleston, SC; cousins Bill Lastinger and Linda Lastinger Grondahl of Valdosta, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at First United Methodist Church in Valdosta Monday, June 1st. Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery. Carson McLane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that Memorial Gifts be made to The Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta – 614 North Toombs Street, Valdosta, GA 31602 - or First United Methodist Church of Valdosta - 220 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31601.
LASTINGER, Nancy Kay Lastinger (Abstracted from the 19 February 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Nancy Kay Lastinger, age 56, died Friday (Feb. 16, 2018) at her brother’s residence on St. Simons Island after a short illness. She was born Nov.18, 1961 in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, to the late Arnold Taylor and Delores VanZile Taylor Barlow. She was employed by Ace Hardware on St. Simons Island, and she was affiliated with the International Fellowship of Christian Jews (IFCJ) and Christ For All Nations (CFAN). She also volunteered for Big Brothers-Big Sisters. She was preceded in death by her step-father, Richard Barlow. Survivors include her husband, Lawton Lastinger of Waycross; 10 siblings and their spouses, Michael and Laura Taylor of St. Simons Island, Bruce and Theresa Taylor of St. Simons Island, Arnold and Annette Taylor Jr. of Bradford, NY, Robert and Bonnie Taylor of Statesboro, Barnett and Linda Taylor of Brunswick, Richard and Crystal Taylor of St. Simons Island, Rodney and Lisa Marie Taylor of Naples, FL, John Taylor of Charlotte, NC, David and Nichole Taylor of St. Simons Island, and Kimberly Wingo of Brunswick; her mother-in-law, Doris Lastinger of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral was to be at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, Ga. 31525.
LASTINGER, Shelby Robert Lastinger (Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL July 19th, 2013) Shelby Robert Lastinger passed away on July 13, 2013. He was born December 15, 1926 to James and Ethel (McMullen) Lastinger. He grew up in Barwick, GA, the son of a farmer. He graduated from Barwick High school in 1943, and immediately joined the Navy during World War II, where he was a radio man until 1945. He then went on to graduate from the University of Georgia in 1951 with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. He spent 15 years in soil conservation service in South Georgia. For three of those years he taught farm practices to Veterans in Brookes County, GA. From 1962-1970, he was an Area Engineer in Tifton, GA. It was during this time he married and had three children. In 1972, he moved to Lloyd, FL and for 35 years ran the small business, Lloyd Sod Farms, that landscaped many homes and businesses in the Tallahassee area, and where he met and made many friends. He loved the South Georgia, North Florida area and one of his favorite things to do was to take a short day drive with his wife, visiting and picnicking at the St. Mark’s Lighthouse, the coast or just visiting the old farms and cemeteries in the country. He also loved watching his Braves and Georgia Bulldogs, cheering them on every year. He always had a small garden and grew a cane patch for his grandchildren to enjoy every Fall. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers James and Marshall Lastinger, and daughter Shella. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Pennie (Willie) Lastinger and children, Eddie Lastinger and Celia (Tom) Sorensen. He has six grandchildren: Shelby Anne, John, Thomas, Malena, Maggie and David. He is also survived by his sister Linda (Roger) Blanchard, nephew Jim (Jean) Willie and niece Abbie (John) Martin, as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. There is no service planned, but the immediate family will gather at a later date to inter the ashes.
LASTINGER, Wyman Weldon Lastinger (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, June 27th, 2014) Services for Wyman Weldon Lastinger, of Thomasville, are Monday, June 30, 2014, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel. Interment is at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Lastinger died Friday, June 27, 2014, at Archbold Medical Center. He was born March 20, 1938, in Colquitt County, to the late Maston Melgie Lastinger and the former Zuleika Alexia Autry. He was a 36
1956 graduate of Moultrie High School. Mr. Lastinger retired as chief forest ranger for the Georgia Forestry Commission. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1962. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Lastinger is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Lastinger, of Thomasville; 1 son, Mark Lastinger, of Thomasville; 1 daughter, Kim Lastinger (Barry) McCray, of Thomasville; 1 stepson, Scott Cox, of Thomasville; 1 stepdaughter, Michelle Young, of Valdosta; grandchildren, Megan (Stephen) Conway, Blake Lastinger, Laura McCray, William McCray; step-grandchildren, Annais Cox Rollins, Ivy Cox, Thomas Cox, Zachary Swank; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Newell Lastinger; and a sister, Lina Lastinger. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311.
LATHAM, Addie Beatrice Latham (Abstracted from Music Funeral Services 16 January 2021) Addie Beatrice Latham, age 76 of Valdosta, GA passed away on January 16, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. A member of Unity Sabbath Day Church of God, she walked in faith beside her husband, Pastor Billy Latham for over 60 years. She lived her life dedicated to God, her family, and the willingness to help whomever and whenever needed. Her life was an example of what a fulfilled Christian life should be. Bea is preceded in death by her parents, Minnie Beatrice (Faulk) and Homer Lee Wiggins; siblings: Nora L. Loper formally of Albany, GA, Homer L. Wiggins, Jr. formally of Leesburg, GA. Bea is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Billy Latham; children: Tammy (Lane) Gandy of Valdosta, GA, Billy (Joyce) Latham, Jr. of Valdosta, GA, Sherry (Billy) Crews of Statenville, GA; grandchildren: Gary Moore (Amy) of Stockton, GA, Brandon Gandy (Ashley) of Albany, GA, Justin Moore (Jenna) of Valdosta, GA, Skylar Gandy of Valdosta, GA; great grandchildren: Colby Moore of Statenville, GA, Braylee Moore of Stockton, GA, Ellasyn Gandy of Sylvester, GA, Grayson Moore of Stockton, GA; sisters: Betty Gill of Sylvester, GA, Peggy Duggan of Americas, GA; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Funeral service will be at Music Funeral Services of Valdosta with burial to follow in Hickory Grove Cemetery.
LATHAM, Billy Russell Latham (Abstracted from Music Funeral Services 8 February 2021) Billy Russell Latham, age 83, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 in his home after an illness. He was born on February 28, 1937 in Albany, GA to the late Amy (Sosbee) and Russell David Latham. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked with VSC as a carpenter for 20 years. Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He pastored at the Unity Sabbath Day Church of God until his passing. Billy enjoyed woodworking and was well known for his story telling abilities. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Addie Wiggins Latham; brother, Buddy Latham; sisters: Alma O’Neal, Ethel Atkinson, Lucille Cleveland, Grace Pantone. Survivors include his children: Tammy Gandy and husband Lane of Valdosta, GA, Billy Latham, Jr. and wife Joyce of Valdosta, GA, Sherry Crews and husband Billy of Statenville, GA; grandchildren: Gary Moore (Amy) of Stockton, GA, Brandon Gandy (Ashley) of Albany, GA, Justin Moore (Jenna) of Valdosta, GA, Skylar Gandy of Valdosta, GA; great grandchildren: Colby Moore of Statenville, GA, Braylee Moore of Stockton, GA, Ellasyn Gandy of Sylvester, GA, Grayson Moore of Stockton, GA; sister, Joan Dabbs of Albany, GA; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Funeral services will be at Music Funeral Services. A burial will follow in the Hickory Grove Cemetery in Lowndes County, GA. The Latham family is being served by the caring and professional staff of Music Funeral Services, Valdosta.
LATHAM, Gillespie Latham (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 22, 1965) Gillespie Latham of Birmingham, AL died Wednesday following a several months’ illness. He was the brother of Robert Latham of Madison, Mrs. Guion Sims of Jacksonville and Mrs. C. T. Wells of Charlotte, NC and the son of the late R. H. Latham of Madison.
LATHAM, James D. Latham (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 28, 1967) James D. Latham, age 68, passed away March 35th at Canal Point, FL after a short illness. Mr. Latham was born September 12th, 1899 in Madison County and was the son of the late James Daniel Latham and Idella Brown Latham. He lived in the Concord community until he, his wife and children moved to South Florida. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Louise Brown Latham of Canal Point; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Gustafson of Glendale, CA and Mrs. Nellie Hooks of Clewiston, FL; three sons, James D. Latham III of Atlanta; Homer Latham of South Bay, FL; and Hunter Latham of Canal Point; two half-sisters, Mrs. Janie Lou Gunter and Mrs. Idella Head, both of Ocala; six grandchildren and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday March 28th at Pahokee, FL.
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(Abstracted from the 19 December 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Velma Jean Smith Latham, age 87, died Thursday (Dec. 17, 2015) at the Golden Isles Hospice House in Brunswick after a short illness. She was born in Douglas, daughter of the late Samp and Mariah O’Steen Smith. She married the late James Latham Sr. and they made Waycross their home for most of their lives. She was a special education educator for the State of Georgia and was a faithful member of Brooks Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time and cooking for her family. She was preceded in death by two sisters, May Anderson and Erma Ricketson. She is survived by 1 daughter, Deborah Jean (Mark) Missildine of St. Simons Island; 2 sons, Jim (Angela) Latham Jr., of Brunswick, Richard Allen (Cassie) Latham of Brunswick; 2 grandchildren, Shane Alan (Brooke) Latham of Smyrna, Brandy Latham of Brunswick; 4 great-grandchildren, Cameron Dewolfe, Ada and Jase Latham, Corbin Edwards; 1 brother, J. T. Ricketson; 5 sisters, Drucilla Knowlton, Doris Batten, Frankie Smith, Mary Thacker, Myrtle Matthews; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Sunday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel.
LATHRON, Mauralita Lisondra Lathron (Abstracted from Valdosta Today 17 January 2020) Mauralita Lisondra Lathron, age 82, of Valdosta, passed away on January 13, 2020 at Fellowship Home following a period of declining health. She was born on May 3, 1937 in Badian, Philippines to the late Marcelino and Maximina Elegino Lisondra. She was a homemaker but had also worked for many years as an Avon representative. Mrs. Lathron lived life to the fullest and approached all family events with her children and grandchildren with great zeal and exuberance. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Frank Lathron of Valdosta; a daughter and son-in-law, Riza and Jun Alegre of Lee, FL; a son and daughter-in-law, Zaldy and Myrna Andagan of Valdosta; seven grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren; three step-daughters, Debra Martin, Denise Steele, and Darlene Steele; one step-son, David Lathron; six step- grandchildren, seven step-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandchild; a sister, Primitiva Borromeo and a brother, Buenaventura Lisandra both of the Philippines. She was preceded in death by two great-grandchildren and nine siblings. A memorial service for Mauralita Lisondra Lathron will be at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. The burial will take place at a later date at the Tallahassee National Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Carson McLane Funeral Home.
LATIMER, Marquez Antonio Latimer - death announcement (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 27 March 2021) March 10, 1995 - March 27, 2021
LATNER, Charley Isham Latner (Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 14 August 2015) Lee: Charley Isham Latner, died Friday, August 14, 2015 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. A Memorial service will be Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Midway Baptist Church. He was born in Umatilla, FL and lived all his life in Madison. He served in the US Army and worked for Van H. Priest Company. He retired from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 63 years: Frances Latner; 1 son: Bart (Ruth Ann) Latner of Madison; 2 daughters: Debbie (Lester) Wetherington of Lee; Donna (Homer) Melgard of Cherry Lake; 1 sister-in-law: Hazel Latner of Ocala, FL; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and a host relatives. Donations may be made to Midway Baptist Cemetery Fund, 10527 S CR 53 Lee, Florida 32059 or Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308-5428. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LAUCH, Marie Diane Lauch (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald November 5, 2005) Marie Diane Lauch, 72, died Friday (Nov. 4, 2005) at Satilla Regional Medical Center after a long illness. She was a native of Orange County, NJ and had resided in Athens for 30 years before moving to Waycross one year ago. She was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. She was the wife of the late Frank Lauch Sr. Survivors include a daughter, Anita Lauch, of Waycross; three sons, Frank Lauch Jr., of Athens, Mark Elliot Lauch, of Macon, and Craig Francis Lauch, of Athens. Memorialization will be by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LAUFERSWEILER, Joel Allen Laufersweiler (Abstracted from the 14 August 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Joel Allen Laufersweiler, age 46, of Waycross, died Thursday (Aug. 13, 2015) at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born in Macon and lived all of his life in Waycross. He was a 1988 graduate of Ware County High School, formerly owned and operated Affordable Lawn Care and always enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Luther Laufersweiler, one sister, Julie Shuman, one brother, Charles Stephens Jr. Survivors include his mother, Claire Louise Stein 38
Stephens of Hoboken; wife, Pamela Lankford of Hoboken; 2 sisters, Christy (Steven) Lack of Hoboken, Pamla (Delbert) Tindall of Lawrenceburg, KY; step-father, Chris (Lana) Stephens of Waycross; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be held Sunday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
LAUGHINGHOUSE, Jacquita C. Laughinghouse (Abstracted from the March 16, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Jacquita C. “Quita” Laughinghouse, age 84, died Sunday (March 15, 2015) at her residence following an extended illness. She was a native of Brantley County but lived most of her life in Waycross. She was the wife of the late L. T. Laughinghouse Sr. and daughter of the late Everett Cecil Carter and Leila Strickland Carter. She was former owner of Little Star Food Store on Albany Avenue, and Laughinghouse Properties. She was a member of Christ Church, the Red Hat Society and was a former member of the Women’s Auxiliary of University Blvd. Church of God. During her life she supported many local organizations that helped people in need. She was a modern day Good Samaritan who helped many people through the years. Survivors include 1 son, L. T. “Landy” Laughinghouse Jr., of Waycross; 1 granddaughter, Serenity Rose Laughinghouse, of Waycross; 2 brothers, Royce (Carolyn) Carter, of Blackshear, and Vance (Joe Ann) Carter, of Waycross; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was also preceded in death by her older sisters, Darceil Cheshire and Syveta Griffin. A funeral will be Tuesday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Kettle Creek Cemetery.
LAURIA, Vera Mason Lauria (Abstracted from 8 January 2016 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida) Vera Mason Lauria, age 88, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Jan. 2 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA. Vera was born on March 2, 1927 in Madison, to Henry Mason and Ella McCoy Wilson. She joined Mt. Nebo A.M.E. Church at an early age and served faithfully as a member, missionary, and steward pro tempore, Sunday school superintendent, church secretary, area women missionary society secretary, pall bearers lodge #20 secretary and treasurer. She was a member of the Household of Ruth and served as treasurer. For over 20 years, she worked for the Bland Household. She was a Senior Companion and retired from Madison County Public Schools as a production coordinator at Madison County High School. She leaves a legacy of love and memories to be cherished: by her loving husband of 65 years, Jack A. Lauria; their children: Alonza (Lillie Mae) Fudge, Ella M. Wilson, Shirley (James) Seabrooks, and Mary (Harold) Jackson; grandchildren, who will cherish their time with “Grandma,” are: Julia M. (William) Scott, April (Mitchell, Jr.) Jackson, Tonya L. Seabrooks, James A. (Vasheika) Seabrooks, Jr., and Frederick D. (Brittany) Jackson; great grandchildren who will continue the legacy of love are: Tracy Bright, Joseph (Marisha) Williams, Zakaria L. Scott, Mitchell Jackson III, Alexis Jackson, Myles Jackson, Marcellus Jackson, Bryce Seabrooks, James Seabrooks III, JaVelle Seabrooks, and Robert Bell; great grandchildren: Jameriah Williams, Jayce Williams; she also leaves to celebrate her life, her only surviving sibling, Fred Wilson, Jr. Extensions of her immediate family who will also miss her are Temple Walker, Beatrice Gallon, Vera Watkins, Rachel Lanier, and Dorothy Alexander; sisters- in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral service will be at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church Saturday, Jan. 9 in Madison. Funeral services was entrusted to Cooks & Cooper Funeral Home, 162 SW Third Ave., Madison, FL, 32340.
LAURIE, Otha Laurie (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 25 March 2018) Ms. Otha Laurie, age 91, who was an entrepreneur and a lifelong resident of Madison, FL passed away on Monday, March 19. Ms. Laurie was a faithful member of Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church, in Greenville, FL. Otha is survived by a granddaughter, Chysronda (Jounior) Barrett; two grandsons: Tyron Batts and Anthony Barrett, both of Madison; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services for Ms. Laurie were Saturday, March 24, at Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church. Burial followed immediately at Crossroads Cemetery. Ganzy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LAVALLE, Connie Gamble LaValle (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 11 June 2015) Connie Gamble LaValle, age 66, of Perry FL passed away on June 11, 2015, at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Connie was born on August 25, 1948 in Perry FL, to David and Genevieve (McKinney) Gamble. Mrs. LaValle was a devoted member of the Perry Church of Christ. Mrs. LaValle worked for the Taylor County Property Appraisers Office for 26 years. She enjoyed working with her husband farming. Her hobbies included reading and writing poetry. More than anything she loved her children and grandchildren, and so loved her church, singing, and praise. She was preceded in death by her father; David Gamble, and one sister Patricia Gamble. Mrs. LaValle is survived by her husband of 38 years; William LaValle of Perry, FL; 4 sons, Eric W. LaValle, Heath R. (Rachel) LaValle, Benjamin B. (Laurel) LaValle, and Joseph G. (LaDonna) LaValle, 5 grandchildren, her mother; Genevieve
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Gamble; 1 brother; Gary (Margie) Gamble; and 1 sister; Martha (Dean) French; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. The memorial for Mrs. LaValle will be held at Joe P Burns Funeral Homes of Perry on Sunday, June 14, 2015.
LAVENDER, Louise Jarrett Lavender (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 15 February 2016) Louise Jarrett Lavender, age 88, of Dasher, GA, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. The funeral service will be Saturday, February 27, at Dasher Church of Christ, with burial in the Dasher Cemetery. A native of Early County, GA, Louise had resided in Dasher since 1970, having moved there to serve the boarding students of Georgia Christian School as a cook. Subsequently for many years she served as a caregiver for the elderly. Louise was an active member of Dasher Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruby Jarrett, her sisters, Ann Stewart and Lela Mae Driver, and brothers, Quinn Jarrett and Leldon Jarrett, as well as her son, Tim Lavender. Survivors include sister, Susie Kate Dickerson of Brunswick, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Lydia (Bill) Naylor, of Lake Park, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Phil (Cheryl) Lavender of Sylvester, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Esther Lou (Clifford) Bryson of Vancouver, WA; daughter, Miriam Lavender of Valdosta, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Ruth (John) Thompson, of Rockbridge Baths, VA; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews, and extended family members. The service will be at Dasher Church of Christ. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Georgia Christian School, the Alzheimer's Association, the Traumatic Brain Injury Association of Georgia, or Paralyzed Veterans of America. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta will be in charge of arrangements.
LAW, Carl L. Law (Abstracted from https://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2020/02/carl-l-law/) Carl L. Law, age 79, of Valdosta passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, February 14, 2020 after a valiant battle with multiple myeloma. Carl was born September 4, 1940 to the late Otis Benton Law and Olivi Padgett Law in Suwannee County, Florida. After graduating from Clyattville High School in 1958, he attended Norman Park Junior College and Valdosta State College. Carl served his country for six years in the Army National Guard. The patriotism and discipline he learned in the military made a lifelong impact on his life. Carl married the love of his life, Jane Ganas on August 13, 1966. Their 53-year marriage modeled the 1 Corinthians kind of faithful, enduring love. Carl and Jane have two daughters, Lisa Law Bradford and Cindy Law Lyons and a devoted son in law, Scott Lyons. They are blessed to have four wonderful grandchildren, Sarah Ann Bradford, Benjamin Michael Bradford, Lawton Scott Lyons, and Lillie Anna Lyons. And father of Sarah Ann and Ben, Michael Bradford. Carl was a very devout family man who was committed and dedicated in caring for his family. He started his own business, Law Construction Company in 1970 and successfully operated for 47 years. Carl was a passionate craftsman who never compromised quality and quickly earned a reputation for “Doing it right the first time!” Carl along with several other builders, was instrumental in establishing the local Home Builders Association and serving as President for three different terms and a lifelong active member. He served on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Residential Finance Authority and on the local Zoning Board. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and working in his shop. He enjoyed spending quality time with his family and investing in the lives of his grandchildren. Carl and Jane were charter members of Greenwood Baptist Church where at the age of 28, he was ordained as a deacon. He served the Lord for 36 years including Sunday School Teacher and Royal Ambassador Leader. He was passionate about molding the lives of young boys carrying them on many camping and fishing adventures. For the past 18 years, he and Jane have actively served at Northside Baptist Church where he was involved in the Men’s Ministry and was instrumental in remodeling multiple campus projects. Carl was a faithful member of the Gideons International. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Olivi Law, parents in law, Buck and Lillie Ganas, brothers in law and sisters in law, J. D. Moore, Chandler Joyce, Evelyn and Harris Register and Louis Ganas. Carl is also survived by his brother and sister in law, Marcus and Faye Law; his sisters and brothers in law, Jeannette and Tommy Donnell, Alice Moore, Dorothy and Gene Piniella and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; brothers in law and sisters in law, Charles and Clara Ganas, Grace and Albert Smith, Bonnie Ganas, Danny and Wanda Ganas. The family would like to express their appreciation and sincere gratitude for the wonderful help and care given by family, friends, wonderful physicians, Georgia Home Health and Hospice of South Georgia. A celebration of life service will be at Northside Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery in Naylor. Memorials may be made to Northside Baptist Church or the Gideons International. Carson McLane Funeral Home.
LAW, Charlie Law (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 14, 1969) Charlie Law, age 88, died in Jasper Saturday. He is survived by five sons, Otis of Valdosta, Alfred of Madison, Bill of Jasper, Jessie of Lake City and Joe of Hernando; two daughters, Mrs. Berta Bigelow of Jasper, Mrs. Katie Padgett of Live Oak; two
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LAW, Clarice Wanelle Law (Abstracted from the 7 August 2017 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mrs. Clarice Wanelle “Wendy” Law, age 78, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2017, in Jacksonville, FL, after a brief illness. Clarice was born on December 11, 1938, in Palatka, FL. She was a member of Reedy Branch Baptist Church in Broxton, GA. She enjoyed spending time in spiritual studies. Clarice enjoyed music and was a member of her church choir. She was also a member of the Red Hat Ladies. She retired from the Florida Schoolbook Depository. Clarice loved to volunteer at the Coffee County Regional Hospital, where she was a long-time volunteer, and earned the Presidential Pin for her dedicated service hours. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends as she traveled between her homes in Georgia and Florida. Clarice also enjoyed traveling. She went to various locations such as Alaska, Mexico, Maine, The Grand Canyon, and Niagara Falls. Clarice is survived by her two sons, John Rodney (Debbie) Knight and Michael J. (Mary E.) Law; grandchildren, Shawn Knight, Jason Knight, Kodiak Looney, Kayla, DeChambeau, and Michael Jesse Law; and great-grandchildren Jackson Knight, Susan DeChambeau, and Asher Looney. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Hardage-Giddens, Town and Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Boulevard.
LAW, Larry D. Law (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, November 30, 2013) Pastor Larry D. Law, age 68, of Mayo, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Haven Hospice of Lake City. He was born January 12, 1945 in Live Oak, FL, to Norman and Grace (Ellis) Law. Larry was a successful restaurant entrepreneur for many years, owning and operating 7 Western Sizzlin Steak Houses, a Pizza Inn, and founded his own franchise in Ocala called Sea Corral. When the Lord called him to ministry he sold it all, and moved his family to Marianna, where he could attend the Florida Baptist Theological College, receiving his bachelor’s degree in Theology at the age of 40. He was chosen by his class to lead in the preaching at his class graduation, and continued his ministry for the next 28 years. Bro. Larry first pastored at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Cottondale, FL for 2 years, he then pastored at Mayo Baptist Church for 4 years, next he went to First Baptist Waldo for 8 years, he then came back to Lafayette County and pastored Airline Baptist Church for 8 years. He was then asked by Bro. Eddie Blalock to come and serve as Associate Pastor and be the church administrator at the First Baptist Church of Perry, which he did for 4 years. Bro. Larry served in numerous interims for several local churches, fulfilling his ministry at the First Baptist Church of Madison. During his ministry he notice the need for an assisted living home, and set out to achieve this. With the help of some friends, they started Oak Ridge in Mayo, in which Bro. Larry was the administrator and operator for the first 5 years. Pastor Larry’s ministry was just not limited here in north Florida, but also around the world. He made 4 visits to the Ukraine where he help create the first bible college in that country’s history called the Vinizta Bible Institute. He also made several trips to Israel, and helped situate and start the International House of Prayer in Jerusalem. Bro. Law was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Grace Law, his sisters Joe Betenbaugh, Melba Carter, and Frances Lavonia Law, and a brother Gerome Law. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Diane Law of Day, FL; 2 sons Larry D. Law, Jr. of Day and Phillip (Melissa) Law of Mayo; a daughter Connie Lynn (Mike) Hodges of Marianna; a brother James Law of the Villages, FL; 3 sisters Jeanette Hatch of Wellborn, Erin Blasingame of Hiwassee, GA, and Hilma Rain of Live Oak; 6 grandchildren as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Airline Baptist Church in Mayo. A private family burial will take place at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Wellborn. Memorial contributions can be made to Haven Hospice of Lake City at 6037 W US Highway 90, Lake City, FL 32055.
LAW, Max Law (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 28, 1971) Max Law, age 73, died Monday in the Veterans Hospital in Lake City. He was born in Bethune, SC but had spent most of his life in Madison County. He was retired from farming and as a county school bus driver. He was a Veteran of World War I and a member of the Pinetta Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ruth Law of Pinetta; one daughter, Mrs. Aldine Adams of Panama City; one son, Worth Law of Pinetta; two sisters, Mrs. Dona Zipperer of Pinetta and Mrs. Fannie Flowers of San Diego, CA; two brothers, Neil Law of Madison and Rab Law of Pinetta. Funeral services will be held Tuesday in the Pinetta Baptist Church with interment in Mt. Horeb Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
LAW, Mrs. Law (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 1, 1945)
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Mrs. Law died Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hubert Zipperer at Pinetta. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at Mt. Horeb. Among her survivors are six children, Mrs. Zipperer, Mrs. Marvin Young, Miss Fannie Law and Messrs. Mack, Rab and Neal Law, of Pinetta. This obituary did not even provide her given name. From the Mt. Horeb Cemetery records we find a Mary J. Law – the records indicate she was born 1866 and died 1945. We cannot be sure that this is the lady in the obituary.
LAW, Nancy M. Law (Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/05/nancy-m-law/) Nancy M. Law, age 79, of Valdosta, died on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the Langdale Hospice House following a lengthy illness. She was born on July 23, 1939 in Casper, Wyoming to the late Ernest and Myrtle Gettle Masters and has been a resident of Valdosta since 1970. She served as a legal secretary for the District Attorney’s office for most of the 1970’s until the mid to late 1980’s. Nancy loved her pets, the great outdoors and working in her garden. She attended the Abundant Life Church of God. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Fae and Ronnie Millier of McKinney, TX; a son and daughter-in-law, Ron Euler and Carolyn Krug; a daughter, Beth Ellis; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Charles Newbern all of Valdosta; 9 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; her sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Bill Hendrich of Waxahachie, TX; one niece and one nephew both of Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Law. A memorial service will be at the Carson McLane Funeral Home. A private family committal will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
LAW, Terrell Ray Law (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 19 October 2011) Mr. Terrell Ray Law, age 65 of Douglas, passed away Friday, September 23, 2011, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Law, a native of Ocilla, was a former policeman with the City of Douglas, Police Chief with the City of Broxton, EMT with the Coffee Regional Medical Center, a meat cutter, and shoe repairman. He was the son of the late Roy Franklin Law and the late Mamie Richardson Law. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era. While serving in Vietnam, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Silver Service Star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Mechanics Badge, Sharpshooter (Rifle), and Sharpshooter (Pistol). Mr. Law was a member of the Trinity Non-Denominational Church. Survivors include, his wife, Vivian Ricketson Law of Douglas; son, Terrell Ray Law, II of Atlanta; daughter, Traci Thompson of New Mexico; step-daughter, Lisa (Rodney) Lee of Alma; two grandchildren, Joey Petro and Ashley Petro both of Alma; two brothers, R. D. (Faye) Law of Social Circle, GA and Jimmy (Carol) Law of Watkinsville; twin sister, Gerrell Faye (Joel) Duren of Douglas; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were Monday, September 26, 2011, at Trinity Non- Denominational Church. Interment followed in the Douglas City Cemetery. Military honors, flag detail, and the bugler, were rendered by personnel from Fort Stewart Army Base of Hinesville. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LAW, Vivian Ricketson Law (Abstracted from the 22 February 2018 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mrs. Vivian Ricketson Law, age 73, of Douglas passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Mrs. Law, was born August 30, 1944 to the late Tom Watson Ricketson and the late Rose Lee Harrell Ricketson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Terrell Ray Law. Mrs. Law, a native of Coffee County, retired as a Ward Clerk with Coffee Regional Medical Center. Survivors include one daughter, Lisa Lee and her husband Rodney of Douglas, GA, two grandchildren, Joey Petro and Ashley Petro both of Douglas, GA, cousins including, Janice Ely of Fitzgerald, GA, and June Wynn of Haines City, FL. The funeral service was Saturday, February 3, 2018, at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home. The interment followed in Douglas City Cemetery.
LAWHORN, Delmus R. Lawhorn (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 23 July 2015) Services for Delmus R. "Dobbie" Lawhorn, of Thomasville, are Wednesday, July 29, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home. Interment is at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Lawhorn died Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Archbold Medical Center. Born August 10, 1932 in Thomasville, Mr. Lawhorn was the son of the late Iverson T. Lawhorn and Lillie Laney Lawhorn. He was a self-employed row crop farmer, ran a Combine Company and was also in construction. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of Kenyon Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Farm Bureau. In Thomasville on August 9, 1953, Mr. Lawhorn married Dorothy Flowers Lawhorn, who survives. Other survivors include 4 daughters, Delores (Jack) Self of Crawfordville, FL, Belinda Webb (Rick) Yarosh of Tallahassee, FL, Elaine (James) Scott of Havana, FL and Gail (Marvin) Boone of Orange Park, FL; 6 grandchildren, Christopher Self, Josh Self, Rita Renee Webb, Sharon Hampton, Katlin Phillips and Rebecca
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LAWHORN, Nell Mills Lawhorn (Abstracted from the 21 January 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Nell Mills Lawhorn, age 90, died Sunday (Jan. 20, 2019) at Memorial Satilla Health. She was a native of Mt. Pleasant, TX, and she lived most of her life in Waycross. She was a sales clerk at J.C. Penney and a homemaker. She was a member of Faith Temple. She was the daughter of the late Henry L. Mills and Velma Barrett Mills. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Robert Lawhorn, a son, Eddie Lawhorn, and two brothers, Wayne and Kerry Mills. Survivors include two sons, Mike (Kathy) Lawhorn of Waycross, and Steve Lawhorn, of Grey Court, SC; three grandchildren, Stephanie (Matt) Stephenson of Lakeland, FL, Elizabeth Lawhorn (Johnny) Walthour of Waycross, Michael (Conny) Lawhorn of Waycross; seven great- grandchildren, Michael Harvey, Jordan Duncan, Halie Stephenson, Kaylanna Stephenson, Nathan Stephenson, Bailey Hurst and Cole Hurst; a step-granddaughter, Heather (Charles) Hull; four siblings, Henry L. Mills Jr., Bobby Mills, Peggy Mittle and Terry Mills; and numerous extended family. A funeral will be Tuesday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
LAWHORNE, James Ellis Lawhorne Jr. (Abstracted from the 31 January 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) HOBOKEN — James Ellis “Jay” Lawhorne Jr., age 58, of Hoboken, passed away Saturday (Jan. 28, 2017) at his residence. Born in Atlanta May 5, 1958, he spent his younger years in Atlanta before moving to Blackshear to finish high school. He lived in Charlton and Brantley counties for the last few years. “Jay,” as he was affectionately known, was a 1976 graduate of Blackshear High School and worked in construction as a self-employed carpenter, a job for which he had been very talented. He loved to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle, play his bass guitar and watch the Georgia Bulldogs. Jay was a carefree man who loved to cut the fool and have fun with his friends and family. He was very supportive of his five boys and anyone who knew him knew that he fiercely loved them and was very proud of them. He was preceded in death by his father, James Ellis “Bo” Lawhorne Sr., and by a granddaughter, Anniston Lawhorne. Survivors include his 5 sons, Jason (Jessica) Knowlton, of Vicenza, Italy, Johnathan (Cindy) Lawhorne of Jesup, Justin (Amy) Lawhorne of Navarre, FL, Joseph Lawhorne of Nahunta, and Cotton Lee of Blackshear; his mother and step-father, Mary Francis (Williamson) and Jerry Knowlton of Blackshear; 2 sisters, Kellie Landall and Anna Mangum both of Blackshear; 2 brothers, Jeff (Dana) Knowlton of Brunswick, and Cliff (Leah) Knowlton of Douglas; his friend and mother of his four youngest sons, Deloris Lee of Waverly; 7 grandchildren, Brady, Garrett, Jett and Evan Knowlton and Abigail, Sarah and James Lawhorne; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Thursday at the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Enon Cemetery.
LAWHUN, Forest Lawhun (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 6 January 2019) Forest “Tom” Lawhun, age 66, of Valdosta passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Lakehaven Nursing Home after a brief illness. He was born on March 21, 1952 in Canton, Ohio to the late Bert & Alice Lawhun. Tom worked in landscaping for most of his life. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Greg Lawhun. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Lawhun, Valdosta; daughter & son-in-law: Miranda & Timothy Mabry, Valdosta; 3 grandchildren: Madeline, Lillian & Jacob Mabry; sisters: Pearl Beverly, Sahuarita, AZ, Beverly Dadisman, Florence, AZ, Phyllis Cook, Marana, AZ and a number of step daughters, nieces and nephews. No formal services will be held. In lieu of flowers please make donations to help with funeral cost. The Lawhun family is being cared for by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Valdosta.
LAWLESS, Erin Nichole Lawless (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Mrs. Erin Nichole Walker Lawless, 28, of Perry, FL, passed away Sunday September 4, 2011 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Erin was born September 3, 1983 in Doctors Memorial Hospital and has been a lifelong resident of Taylor County. She was more affectionately known as “Cool Breeze” by her family and friends. Erin was a 2002 graduate of Taylor County High School where she played on the soccer team. She also earned an Associate of Arts degree from the University of North Florida and worked as a Certified Optometrist Assistant. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Perry. She was a volunteer with the Red Cross and assisted during Hurricane Erin in 1995. She was a wonderful mother and the very best daughter. Erin loved the outdoors, especially boating, scalloping, hunting, and mudding. She is survived by: her husband, Alan Lawless, her son, Landon Alan Lawless, her daughter, Bailee Brooke Lawless, all of Perry, her father and stepmother, Keith R. and Debbie Walker, of Perry, her mother, Patty McLeod, of Astor, FL, 2 sisters, Abbi Walker, of Perry, and Kelly Westbury, of Wakulla, FL, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends, including 5 very special friends, 43
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LAWLOR, Kenneth Martin Lawlor Sr. (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 7 November 2018) Kenneth Martin Lawlor, Sr., age 66, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on April 18, 1952 in Valdosta, GA to the late John Thomas Lawlor and Elizabeth Pearl Wisenbaker. As a jack of all trades, working with his hands he was extraordinary. He had a voice that would bring tears to your eyes while leading hymns. He lived by 2 simple statements, “Cant Never Could” and “Process of Elimination”. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, John Talley Lawlor and brother-in-law, Gene Peacock, Jr. Survivors include a son and daughter- in-law, Kenneth Martin and Rachel Lawlor, Jr. of Valdosta, GA; son, William Jackson Lawlor of Lake Park, GA; granddaughter: Kinsley Kate Lawlor; brother and sister-in-law, Ronald Charles and Sharon Lawlor of Valdosta, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Angela and Ray Joyner of Valdosta, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Charlie Parrish of Lake Park, GA; sister, Mary Beth Peacock of Lake Park, GA; sister-in-law, Lynda Mae Lawlor of Valdosta, GA; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. Funeral service will be Sunday, November 11, 2018 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Dasher Cemetery.
LAWN, Sharron Mays Lawn (Abstracted from the 15 December 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Sharron Mays Lawn, age 66, life-long resident of Ware County, died peacefully Saturday (Dec. 12, 2015) at Waycross Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born May 31, 1949, the daughter of the late Bill and Jean (Bagley) Mays, she was a long-time professor of English at South Georgia State College (at the time known as Waycross College). A 1967 graduate of Ware County High School, she served as editor of the literary magazine and coordinator of the school radio program, “Voice of the Gators.” During high school she won many leadership, essay and scholarship awards. She also played clarinet in the marching band. In 1968, she won the 4-H Club National Public Speaking Award and received the Atlanta Journal Leadership Award for her 4-H work throughout Georgia. She also served as a counselor at Georgia’s largest 4-H camp, Rock Eagle in Eatonton. She graduated first in class from Wesleyan College in Macon in 1971 where she was editor-in-chief of the college newspaper, editor of the literary magazine, executive stunt chairman and a member of every honor society on campus. She received her Master of Arts degree and ABD in American literature from the University of Georgia. She was a Ford Foundation Fellow and a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Mortar Board Scholastic Honor Societies. She is survived by her beloved son, William Lawn, and her sister, Janice Mays, both of Arlington, VA. Her former husband, Tony Lawn, preceded her in death earlier this year. She also leaves many friends and former students (among them a number of nurses who lovingly cared for her these last years) who will miss her humor and intelligence, as well as her loving disposition and beautiful smile. She will be buried at Oakland Cemetery in a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be given in Sharron’s name to Waycross Health and Rehabilitation Center, 1010 Dorothy St., to Wesleyan College, Forsythe Road, Macon, GA, or to Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Eatonton, GA. Arrangements are with Low Country Cremations.
LAWRENCE, Amon Fredric Lawrence (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, July 5, 2013) Amon Fredric "Bubba" Lawrence, 74 of Coolidge, died Friday July 5, 2013 at his residence. Born December 6, 1938 in Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late Fred and Marie Nobles Lawrence of Jacksonville, FL. He graduated in 1957 from Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, FL and played football and was selected All City, All State, All Southern and honorable mention All American. He attended the University of Georgia from 1957 - 1961 receiving a Bachelors of Science Degree in Education. He also lettered in football all four years under his beloved coach Wally Butts. He returned to the University of Georgia in 1984 and received his Masters Degree in Education. He was a member of the Georgia Letterman's Club and Wally's Boys. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Thomasville, GA He taught for 3 years at Terry Parker High School in Jacksonville, FL. In 1966 he went to South Gwinnett County High School where he taught and coached until 1972. He later was Assistant Principal at Duluth High School then moved on to be Director of Transportation in Gwinnett County. He was also Principal of Central Gwinnett Alternative School and Dacula High School. He left in 1988 and taught at Charlton County Middle School until retirement in 1995. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Gail Cox Lawrence; sons James Amon "Jay" Lawrence (Jennifer) of Loganville, GA, Charles Fredric "Chuck" Lawrence of Valdosta, GA; a daughter Suzanne Harrell (Robert) of Mechanicsville, VA; a step-daughter Tracy Luke of Carrabelle, FL; stepsons Scott R. Brinson (Tina) of Coolidge, GA and Martin Highsmith of Gray, GA; brother-in-law Dennis L. Cox of Ochlocknee, eight grandchildren, Jenna Lawrence, Julia Lawrence, Samantha Harrell, Brian David McClenithan, Christopher Scott Brinson, Jacob Isaiah Brinson, Micah Amon Brinson 44 and Morgan Brooke Highsmith; and great-grandchildren Elizabeth McClenithan and Evan McClenithan. He is also survived by a special cousin and friend Laila Pittman wife of his friend Junior Pittman who preceded him in death, two sisters Lutrelle Weathers of Jacksonville, FL and Linda Bowen of Sea Island, GA. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 10 at Swamp Road Baptist Church in Waycross with interment in the church cemetery.
LAWRENCE, Blount Lawrence (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 16, 1971) Mr. and Mrs. H. E. McArthur attended the funeral of Mrs. McArthur’s brother, Mr. Blount Lawrence in Marianna Wednesday. Mr. Lawrence, who died Monday at the age of 70, is survived by two sisters and a brother.
LAWRENCE, James Hamilton Lawrence Jr. (Abstracted from the 3 May 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) James Hamilton “Jimmy” Lawrence Jr., age 73, of Waycross, died Saturday (April 30, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. He was born in Waycross to the late Dr. James H. Lawrence Sr. and Virginia Sheppard Lawrence. Raised in Waycross, he was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow. He graduated from Waycross High School in 1960. He then graduated from the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources in 1964. After college he moved to Eastman where he worked as a division manager for Brunswick Pulp & Paper Company. While in Eastman, he was an elder of First Presbyterian Church of Eastman, and received the “Outstanding Jaycee Award” from the Eastman Jaycees. He was transferred back home to Waycross. Shortly after, Brunswick Pulp & Paper Company sold to Rayonier. It was then that he founded Lawrence Forestry. He owned and operated Lawrence Forestry for more than 25 years before retiring. In Waycross he was a member and elder of First Presbyterian Church of Waycross, where he served as chairman of the Worship Committee. He was a member of the Waycross Fishing Club and a former member of the Waycross Rotary Club and the board of directors of Southwood School. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his son, James Hamilton Lawrence III. He is survived by his wife, Linda Watson Lawrence of Waycross; his daughter, Katie Marie Lawrence of Marietta; a daughter-in-law, Stacie Price Lawrence, of Canton; two grandchildren, Virginia Marie Lawrence and Cason James Lawrence, both of Canton; a brother, Walter Sheppard (Polley) Lawrence of Roswell; a sister, Laura Virginia Lawrence of St. Simons Island; two sisters-in-law, Patricia Watson (Glen) Werner, and Connie Watson Beauchamp, both of Chiefland, FL; an aunt, Marian Sanford, of Louisville, KY; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church of Waycross. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla. 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.
LAWSON, Annette Bush Lawson (Abstracted from Joe Burns Funeral Home 31 October 2020) Mrs. Annette Bush Lawson, age 81, passed away at her home on October 30, 2020 in Mayo, FL. Annette was born October 11, 1939 to Marshall Melton Bush and Katie Mae Bell Bush. She was a graduate of Lafayette High School. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. Annette worked as a Deputy Clerk with the Lafayette County Clerk of Court’s office for 20 years before her retirement. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who in her spare time enjoyed working in her yard, reading, and cooking for her family, friends, and church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Katie Bush, 2 husbands, Ben Walker and Talmadge Lawson, a son Dwayne Walker, and 2 brothers, Alton and Herman Bush. She is survived by 3 sons, Bobby Lawson, Raymond Lawson, and wife Linda, and Jeff Walker; 2 daughters, Teresa Lancaster, and husband Larry, and Kathy Dodd, and husband Edward, all of Mayo; as well as a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be at Airline Baptist Church. Interment services will follow in Riverside Baptist Cemetery. All arrangements are under the care of Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
LAWSON, Bobby Godfree Lawson (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, December 23, 2013) Bobby Godfree Lawson, age 66, of Branford, died Monday, December 23, 2013 at Haven Hospice of Lake City. Bobby was born June 9, 1947 in Mayo, FL, to the late Horace and Beula (Walker) Lawson. Bobby was preceded in death by 2 sons: Bobby Lawson Jr. and Brian Lawson. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing and working in his garden. He is survived by 1 daughter Brandy Lee Lawson, Lake Wales, FL, 2 sons: Barry Lawson of Mayo, and Bruce Lawson of Inverness, 1 brother Grover Lawson of Mayo, grandchildren: Kaylee and Kirksten Lawson of Lake Wales, Peyton Pierce and Parker Lawson, Logan, Lauren and Cole Lawson all of Mayo, Sydni Lawson of Inverness, and Justin Lawson of Micanopy, 1 great-grandson Dallas Lawson of Micanopy, FL. Graveside services were held at Pleasant Grove Cemetery on Thursday, December 26. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
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LAWSON, Daisy Mae Lawson (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL July 6, 2014) Mrs. Daisy Mae Lawson, age 86, of Mayo, FL passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Lafayette Health Care in Mayo following an extended illness. Daisy was born January 6, 1928 in Pasco County, FL, to Jack and Mae (Goodman) Williams. Mrs. Lawson was a member of Mayo First Assembly of God. She was a homemaker who in her spare time enjoyed crocheting and gardening. Mrs. Lawson was the "Granny" of the Lafayette County "Pioneer Day" in 2002. Mrs. Lawson was preceded in death by her parents Jack Williams and Mae Goodman Williams and her husband of 50 years, Juil Lawson in 2002, 2 brothers, Willie and George Williams, and a sister, Ellen Williams. She is survived by 3 daughters, Donece (Jerry) Hicks, Rita (Jack) Howdeshell, and Janan (Wintford) Miller, 2 sons, Thomas Lawson, and Connie Mack (Debbie) Lawson, all of Mayo, 9 grandchildren, 23 great- grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Mayo First Assembly of God. Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery in Mayo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the U.S. Maps RV Volunteers care of Mayo First Assembly of God. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
LAWSON, Dewey Lawson (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 1, 1955) Dewey Lawson, age 49, died at his home in Greenville Wednesday after an extended illness. Survivors are his wife, two daughters and one son. Misses Madeline and Olivia Lawson, and Robert Dewey Lawson, Jr., all of Greenville; two brothers, Alexander Lawson, of Perry; and Harold Lawson, of Orlando; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Townsend, of Castleberry, FL; and Mrs. Iva Gay, in Japan; and also his father; Lonzo Lawson, of Perry. Funeral services were held Thursday at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
LAWSON, Diane Dickey Lawson (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, October 7, 2013) A memorial service celebrating the life of Diane Dickey Lawson will be held at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Mrs. Lawson died at her home on Monday, October 7. She was born in Thomasville, GA on December 29, 1938, and attended Thomasville public schools. A member of the Thomasville High School Class of 1957, she was a Majorette for the THS Marching Band. She attended Florida State University and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1961 with a degree in Education. She was a member of Phi Mu Fraternity. On December 18, 1960, she married her high school sweetheart, William R. (Bill) Lawson and they made their home in Thomasville. She worked as Vice President and Office Manager for the family- owned Bush Ranch, a wholesale nursery business, for 37 years. After retirement, she was a familiar face in downtown Thomasville, working first at Wink’s and then at Hick’s. She enjoyed needle work and many Thomasvillians proudly wore her hand-sewn monograms on socks, shirts or other clothing. She loved books, both reading and collecting, and was a supporter of the Thomas County Library as a volunteer and as a member of the Friends of the Library. She took great pleasure in attending sporting events, dance and theater productions in support of her grandchildren. She was a competitive sportswoman and played on the Glen Arven Ladies’ Tennis Team for many years. She enjoyed skiing, sailing, going to the beach and traveling domestically and abroad. An avid bridge player, she was a member of the Wednesday Bridge Club for over 40 years. On Saturday mornings, she could be found visiting Garage Sales in and around Thomasville. Many of her treasures found their way to her booth at Toscoga. As a ten-year member of the Thomasville Junior Service League she was involved in staffing the Eye, Dental, and Crippled Children’s Clinics; participated in other League child welfare projects and performed annually in the Follies. She was an active member of the Thomasville Jaycettes during the time her husband was a Jaycee. In 1970 she served as Director of the Thomas County Census. Through the years, she supported the work of many other community organizations. A member of First United Methodist Church, she was a member of the United Methodist Women (UMW), Circle 2, and served as the long-time treasurer of the Adult Bible Study Sunday School Class. She was named the 2012 Quiet Disciple by the UMW for her many deeds and service done in a quiet, unassuming and selfless manner. She started the Casserole Ministry which was subsequently named in her honor. She was chairman of the Greeters Committee. Her passion, however, was The Coat and Blanket Closet at the Thomas County Food Bank. As a Food Bank volunteer, she was distressed to see so many poorly clothed clients visiting the food bank in the winter. She began collecting coats and blankets to distribute to those who would be returning to homes with insufficient heat. It is estimated that since its inception over 6,000 coats and 7,000 blankets have been distributed. In early 2013, the coat and blanket outreach was officially named “Dicey’s Coat and Blanket Closet” in honor of her leadership and dedication. A plaque hangs in the Food Bank denoting that honor. In addition to her husband, she is survived by son Brad Lawson (Nancy)of Savannah; daughter Shannon Lawson Balfour (Charles) of Thomasville; sister Pam Haynes Moore of Panama City, FL; grandchildren Will Lawson and Jennie Lawson of Savannah, GA; Drew Balfour of Vail, CO; Hayes Balfour of Athens, GA; Honey Balfour of Thomasville; aunt Nita Dickey and cousin Jan Dickey of Thomasville; cousin Deanie Maxwell (Bill) of Albany, GA; sister-in-law Gloria Lawson of Ochlochnee, GA; nieces Julie Moore of Panama City, FL and Linda Lawson Cubitt (Ron) of 46
Ochlochnee, GA; and nephews Larry Lawson and John Lawson (Carol) of Dania, FL. Mrs. Lawson was predeceased by her parents Martha Ellen Dickey Haynes and Warren Hayes Dickey, her grandmother Welcome Evelyn Kennedy and a granddaughter Kelly Lawson. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 425 N. Broad Street, Thomasville, GA 31792 or to Dicey’s Coat and Blanket Closet, Thomas County Food Bank and Outreach Center, P.O. Box 975, Thomasville, GA 31792.
LAWSON, Edwina Bernice Jackson Lawson (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL February 12, 2015) Mrs. Edwina Bernice Jackson Lawson, age 82, of Mayo, FL, passed away February 12, 2015, at Lafayette Health Care in Mayo following an extended illness. Edwina was born March 26, 1932 in Mayo, FL, to Reuben and Lena McCray Jackson. Mrs. Lawson was a member of Airline Baptist Church. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend, and will truly be missed. In her spare time she enjoyed doing yard work, tending to her flowers, caring for her family, and being with her 2 grandsons. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Reuben and Lena Jackson. Mrs. Lawson is survived by her husband of 46 years, Marvin Lawson, 2 sons, Dere (Dana) Lawson, of Mayo, and Neil Lawson, of Auburn, AL, 1 sister, Joyce Jackson (John) Milton, of Jacksonville, FL, 2 grandsons, Ruben and Stefan Lawson, and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at Airline Baptist Church on Monday, February 16, 2015. Interment will follow in Airline Baptist Church Cemetery. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
LAWSON, Etta Christine Hamilton Lawson (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, January 11, 2014) Services for Etta Christine Hamilton Lawson, age 83, of Thomasville will be at Pinecrest Memory Gardens in Moultrie on Monday, January 13, 2014. Lawson was born August 25, 1930 in Colquitt County, GA, to the late Clyde Thomas Turner and Willie Etta Murphy Turner. She had lived most of her life in Thomas County. She moved to Crawfordville, FL, for several years, then returned to Thomasville, where she lived until her death. Lawson worked at Sunnyland Packing Company for many years before becoming a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith and married the late Ray Lawson on June 5, 1975. Lawson passed away on January 11, 2014, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Lawson on September 21, 2005; a son, Doyle B. Hamilton on September 11, 2001; brothers Ronald Turner and Brownie Turner; and a sister, Betty Jo Turner Holt. She is survived by a daughter, Sherry Hamilton Covington and son-in-law, Wade Covington; 4 grandchildren, Brandy (Jamie) Majors of Thomasville, Chase (Malina) Covington of Thomasville, Stephanie (Jim) Moody of Thomasville and Bernie (Serena) Hamilton of Thomasville. The light of her life and her greatest joy were her great-grandchildren. She is known as “Grammie” to Gracie and Eli Majors of Thomasville, Kathryn Covington of Kuna, ID; Skylar Covington, Thomas Moore, Mahayla Moore, all of Thomasville; Ian and Reagan Moody of Thomasville and Payton (Ashley) Towns of Thomasville; sister Barbara Hobbs of Jacksonville, FL, and special nieces and nephews. Lawson was a great cook and enjoyed sharing her cakes with all her family and friends. She was always thinking of others and was loved by so many. Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home.
LAWSON, Frances Louise Lawson (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 30 August 2017) Frances Louise Lawson, age 76, passed away August 30, 2017 in Lake City, FLat Haven Hospice. Frances was born October 12, 1940 in Mayo, FL, to Carl Walker and Eunice Frances Sullivan Walker. Frances was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Mayo, where she devoted her time teaching children during vacation Bible school and Sunday school. Frances was a homemaker and loved spending time at Blue Springs - Lafayette, hummingbird watching, Elvis Presley music, hunting, fishing and gardening. Frances was preceded in death by her parents Carl Walker and Eunice Frances Sullivan Walker and her husband Levis E. Lawson Sr. She is survived by her two daughters; Kathryn Lawson of Mayo, FL, and Marsha (Mike) Sullivan of Ft. Myers, FL, her two sons; Levis (Becky) Lawson Jr. of Mayo, FL, and Bruce Lawson, of Mayo, FL, her two sisters; Marion Sullivan of Perry, FL, Deborah Johnson of Luraville, FL, and her two brothers; Carlton Walker of Mayo, FL, and Ned Walker of Lee, FL, her five grandchildren; Hunter (A.J.) Andrew (Lauren), Walker, Marissa, and Skyler; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Saturday September 2, 2017 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church - Mayo. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church - Mayo. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Haven Hospice, 6037 US 90 Lake City, FL 32055.
LAWSON, Grover Laverne Lawson (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL February 10, 2015) Grover Laverne Lawson, age 81, of Mayo, FL, passed away February 10, 2015. Grover was born November 15, 1933 in Mayo, FL, to the late Horace Lawson and Beulah (Walker) Lawson. Grover was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean War. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He was preceded in death by two sisters: Janie Koon, and Hazel Murray; and four brothers: Henry, Ray, Horace Jr. and Bobby Lawson. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 47
Funeral services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo on Thursday, February 12, 2015. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Baptist Cemetery in Mayo. Memorial contributions can be made to Haven Hospice.
LAWSON, Kenneth Keith Lawson (Abstracted from Joe Burns Funeral Home 16 December 2020) Kenneth Keith Lawson, age 72, passed away on December 16, 2020, at his residence in Perry, FL. Kenneth was born November 12, 1948 in Clearwater, FL to Henry Edgar Lawson and Joyce Baxter Lawson. Kenneth honorably served our country in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He worked in the construction industry as a with Millwright for over 3o years. He loved fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents Henry Edgar Lawson and Joyce Baxter Lawson.one sister Linda Lee. Kenneth is survived by, two daughters, Amanda and her husband Larmie Poppell, and Elizabeth, and one son Kenneth Sharples, his sister Dorothy Torrez, and brother James Lawson. 9 grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Private Services will be held at a later date. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
LAWSON, Levis Earl Lawson Sr. (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 14 July 2015) Levis Earl Lawson Sr., age 85, of Mayo, FL, passed away July 14, 2015. Levis was born March 9, 1930 in Mayo, FL, to the late Robert Lawson and Lula (Harris) Lawson. Levis was raised in Mayo, FL and he proudly served in the United States Army as a Sergeant. Upon his discharge from the military he returned to Mayo and became a farmer and a building contractor, building homes and shopping centers. Levis loved to work, fish and spend time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Lula Lawson, his brothers Otis, R. L., Gene, and Talmadge Lawson and a nephew Dwayne Walker. Levis is survived by his wife of 57 years Frances Walker Lawson; his children, Kathryn Lawson, Marsha (Mike) Sullivan, Levis (Becky) Lawson Jr., and son Bruce Lawson; grandchildren: Hunter Chapman and AJ, Andrew Smith, Walker Lawson, Marissa Sullivan and Skyler Lawson; his siblings: 1 sister Imogene Kent, 1 brother Walter (Norma) Lawson, and youngest sister Annie Laura Hall. Funeral services will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church - Mayo on Friday, July 17, 2015. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Mayo. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in the name of Levis Lawson to: Fisher House Foundation, Attention: Patty Fabiani, P.O. Box 358296 Gainesville, FL 32635. Levis was well known in the community, he spent his life helping others. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
LAWSON, Mary Alice Jackson Lawson (Abstracted from the 18 May 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) A celebration of life service for Mary Alice Jackson Lawson, age 87, will be Saturday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 417 Wilkerson St. Interment will be in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. She was born Nov. 26, 1929 in Camilla in Mitchell County to the late Eddie Jackson Sr. and Fannie Mae Williams Jackson. She received her formal education from the Camilla public school system. She later moved to Albany where she met and married the late Elvin Lawson in 1944. This union was blessed with six children. In 1961, the family moved to Waycross where she lived until her demise. While raising and caring for her family she was employed at Palms Court Motel as a housekeeper and Nunn’s personal Care Home as a caregiver for a number of years. She accepted Christ as her personal Saviors at an early age and was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church where she was a faithful and dedicated member of the adult choir. She remained a faithful servant of the church until her health fail. She passed into eternal rest on Monday (May 15, 2017) after an illness. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Florine Barnhill and Florence Barnhill, two brothers and six sisters, a grandson, Galvin Lawson, and a great-granddaughter, Aaliyah Ebunoluwa Akingbade. She leaves to always love her and cherish her memory, two sons, James (Louvella) Lawson of Flora, MS, and Calvin Lawson of Waycross; two daughters, Mary (Gregory) Hughes of Glenarden, MD, and Christine Williams, of Upper Marlboro, MD; five granddaughters, Dorothy Lawson, Jennifer Barnhill, Kimberlee (Stephen) Alexander, Candice Lawson and Nekole Williams; seven grandsons, James (Melba) Lawson II, James (Tonya) Barnhill, Stephen Barnhill, Michael (Sherron) Barnhill, Izak Williams, Aaron (Jessica) Hughes and Cedric (Tiffany) Hughes; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Friends are being received at the Lawson residence, 909 Marion St. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
LAWSON, Otis O’Quinn Lawson (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 18, 1971) Otis O’Quinn Lawson, age 47, passed away Friday June 11, 1971 in the Suwannee County Hospital after a long illness. He was born in LaFayette County and was a member of the Beulah Baptist Church. He has been engaged in farming and was also co-owner of the Mayo Flower Shop. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Lawson of Live Oak; two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Jean Driver of Belle Glade, FL and Miss Sheryl Dianne Lawson of Live Oak; son, Ronald O’Quinn Lawson of Live Oak; two grandsons; parents, Mr. 48 and Mrs. Robert Lawson of Mayo; two sisters, Mrs. Imogene Cannon and Mrs. Annie Laura Hall of Mayo; five brothers, T. L. Lawson, Gene Lawson, Lewis Lawson, and Talmadge Lawson, all four of Mayo and Walter Lawson of Live Oak. Funeral services were held in Beulah Baptist Church in Suwannee County with interment in the church cemetery.
LAWSON, Pauline Murray Lawson (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Pauline Murray Lawson, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at her residence in Mayo, Fl. She was a native and lifelong resident of Lafayette County and was the daughter of the late Leon Murray and Fannie Lawson Murray. Mrs. Lawson was a homemaker and a member of the Riverside Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. Mrs. Lawson was known for working hard around the farm and home. She also enjoyed fishing and gardening in her spare. Preceded in death by her husband, R. L. Lawson in 2003, and a son, Randell Lawson in 1957. Survived by (2) Sons; Richard (Carol) Lawson, and Dwayne (Kathy) Lawson, (2) daughters; Tammy (Blake) Guyton, Melissa (Chuck) Hewett, all of Mayo, FL, (2) sisters; Evia Platt of Arcadia, FL, and Julia Moon of Live Oak, FL, (5) grandchildren, (4) great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Saturday, March 13, 2010. Interment will follow at the Church Cemetery.
LAWSON, Robert D. Lawson (Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida July 24, 2013) Madison: Robert D. “Bobby” Lawson, age 62, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in Tallahassee, Florida. A graveside funeral will be held on Friday, July 26, 2013 in Evergreen Cemetery, Greenville, FL. He was born and raised in Greenville, He graduated from Greenville High School and attended N.F.J.C. where graduated from the EMT and Corrections School. He was a corrections officer with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. He loved to be outdoors, watch FSU football, baseball and all sports. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Madison. He is survived by his wife: Phyllis Newman Lawson of Madison: 2 sons: Christopher Robert Lawson of Greenville and James Michael Lawson (Lindsey) of Madison. 1 daughter: Jennifer Musser (Ed) of Valdosta; 2 sisters: Madeline (Noble) Ginn of Madison; 4 grandchildren: Brandon Lawson, Jordan Lawson, Dilan Lawson, and Thad Lawson and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a sister: Olivia “Tiny” Baggett. Donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Beggs Funeral Home Madison, Florida is in charge of arrangements 850-973-2258.
LAWSON, Shirley Marie Lawson (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Shirley Marie Lawson, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Doctors Memorial Hospital. She was born in Suwannee County, Florida, on October 19, 1953 to the late Elbert J. Pearson and the late former Winifred Campbell. Mrs. Lawson was a lifelong resident of Lafayette County, Florida, and worked with the Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer. In her spare time she enjoyed arranging flowers, crocheting, arts, and crafts. She was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Strickland. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Thomas Lawson, of Mayo, FL, (2) sons, William Lawson and wife Amanda, of Blairsville, GA, Thomas Lawson and wife Crystal, of Live Oak, FL, (7) grandchildren, (4) sisters, Eileen P. Reaves, Barbara Rives and husband Sam, Leta Hawkins, Lena Cook and husband Barry, several nieces, and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at Burns Mayo Chapel on Friday, November 30, 2012. Interment will follow in Cooks Hammock Cemetery.
LAWSON, Yolonda Christine Lawson (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 22 November 2020) Yolonda Christina Lawson was born in Quincy, FL on October 10, 1981. She was the daughter of Elijah Lawson, Jr. and Vicky Brown Lawson. Formative years for Yolonda were spent in her native Quincy where she attended the public schools of Gadsden County. Her parents relocated to Tallahassee where she attended Nims Middle School and Rickards High School. Yolonda entered the workforce early in life. For several years, she worked as a housekeeper for Comfort Suites Hotel on Apalachee Parkway. During her leisure, Yolonda enjoyed all types of sports, especially televised basketball and football. She was a die-hard Florida Gator fan. Yolonda was a devout Christian and worshipped with her family at Maranatha Seven-Day Adventist Church, Tallahassee. In recent months, she faced a major health challenge and on Sunday, November 22, 2020, God Almighty summoned Yolonda Christina Lawson Home for her eternal rest. Yolonda’s love and legacy will be treasured forever by her two sons: Alander Upshaw, Jr. and Anthony J. Lawson; three daughters: LaTrinnedy Upshaw, Aijahlon Farmer, Saniya Janay Lawson, all of Tallahassee, FL; parents: Elijah Lawson, Jr., Evansville, IN and Vicky Brown Lawson of Tallahassee, FL; brothers: Elijah (Bonnie) Lawson III, Tallahassee, FL and Timothy James Harvey of Havana, FL; sisters: Felicia Coleman, Angela Lawson, Stephanie Lawson and Angel Lawson; all of Tallahassee, FL; grandparent: Betty Lawson; aunts: Mary Brown, Patricia Simpson, Charlotte (Terrence) Emmanuel and Yvette (Michael) Proctor, all of Tallahassee, FL and Loretta Brown of Kingston, GA; uncles: Jonathan 49
(Stephanie) Brown, Jacksonville, FL, Bruce Lawson, Tallahassee, FL, Peter Lawson, San Antonio, TX, Phillip (Kawanna) Lawson, Orlando, FL, Timothy Lawson of Baltimore, MD; and a host of loving relatives.
LAWTON, Anne Constance Lawton (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 24, 1971) Anne Constance Lawton, age 12, died Saturday near Baxley, GA in an automobile accident. She was born in Pompton Plains, NJ but had lived in Madison since 1961. She was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Madison and attended the Aucilla Christian School where she was in the 7th grade. She is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lawton, Jr.; 2 brothers, F. C. Lawton and Peter Lawton, all of Madison; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Keene of Brooklyn, NY; and paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Lawton, Sr., of Wyckoff, NJ; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral mass was held Monday December 20th at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Madison with interment in Tranquility Cemetery in Tranquility, NJ on Tuesday December 21st.
LAWTON, Clyde Ellis Lawton (Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) Clyde Ellis Lawton, 85, of Waycross, died Tuesday (May 7, 2013) at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Lincolnton, son of the late Clyde Allen Lawton and Sara Jane Lawton. He was a retired staff sergeant of the U.S. Air Force. He began his military career serving in the U.S. Army for three years and later joined the U.S. Air Force for the remainder of his career. He had multiple assignments all over the world and retired from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, in 1970. After retirement he moved to Waycross and enjoyed doing paint and body work on vehicles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Gladys Inglett, four brothers, Luke Lawton, Wes Lawton, Guy Lawton and Ross Lawton. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Julia M. Lawton, of Waycross; two children, Karen (Michael) Boyd and Michael (Valerie) Lawton both of Waycross; six grandchildren, TSgt. Brandon (Maria) Boyd of Destin, FL, Nikki (Claude) Hartzog of Barnwell, SC, Blake (Leslie) Boyd of Waycross, Hope (Drew) DuBose of Atlanta, Kyle Lawton of Waycross, and Brett Boyd of Waycross; three great-grandchildren, Alexis, Levi and Kameren; one sister, Thelma (Truman) Cox of Lincolnton; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Friday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
LAWTON, Mrs. Frank C. Lawton (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 15, 1959) Word was received here Wednesday of the sudden passing of Mrs. Frank C. Lawton of New Jersey. Mr. Lawton is owner of Sampala Lake Farms.
LAWTON, Mary Elma Lawton (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 1, 1957) Mary Elma Lawton, age 97, mother of former Madison County agricultural agent, B. E. Lawton, died Tuesday at her Fort Pierce home. Services were held Thursday at Garnett, SC and burial was in the cemetery there.
LAWTON, Jacob Davion McQuay Lawton – Death Announcement (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 3 July 2018) Baby boy Jacob Davion McQuay Lawton. A funeral will be Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Mount Zion House of Prayer Church, 700 SW Horry Ave, Madison, Florida. Services have been entrusted to Cooks & Cooper Funeral Home.
LAWYER, Janie Lawyer (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 15, 1943) Janie Lawyer, well known colored woman died last week. Funeral was held from the colored Methodist Church Sunday afternoon.
LAYFIELD, Evelyn Ruth Jackson Layfield (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 18 April 2017) Evelyn Ruth Jackson Layfield, age 95, of Boston, died April 18, 2017 at her residence. No services have been planned. Born April 11, 1922 in Boston, GA, she was the daughter of the late John Holland and Gladys Inez Hatcher Hollland. She attended Boston High School. She married William Clyde Jackson, who preceded her on January 6, 1987, in Madison, Florida. She was then married, in Cairo, to Charles A. Layfield who preceded her in death in 1989. She was a homemaker and a clerk for J.C. Penney Company, and worked in the office of Southwestern State Hospital before her retirement. She was a member of First Baptist Church Thomasville. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Jackson (Marcelino) Juarez of Boston; daughter, Deryle Jackson Glisson of Calvary; son, John Wayne Jackson of Boston; daughter and son-in-law, Mitzie Jackson (Gerry) Hubbard of 50
Thomasville; 14 grandchildren; 26 greatgrandchildren (and one on the way); 13 great-great-grandchildren; stepsons, Charles Layfield Jr. of Nashville, TN and Hill Layfield of Kennesaw. She was preceded in death by her son, William Clyde Jackson Jr.; and son-in-law, Marle Glisson.
LAYLOR, Neville Ashton Laylor, Jr. (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 15 August 2020) Neville Ashton Laylor, Jr. was born on March 26, 1986 in Tallahassee, FL to Neville Laylor, Sr. and Constance Fullington. Neville Jr. grew up in Tallahassee, FL and confessed Christ at an early age. He attended and graduated from the Leon County Schools. His occupation included auto-detailing and lawn services until he became disabled. Neville always greeted everyone with a smile. He was an avid drawer and wrote poetry. He had a love for weight-lifting, music and creating his own music. On Saturday, August 15, 2020, God called Neville Home to Heaven for his eternal rest. He leaves to treasure his love, parents: Neville Ashton Laylor, Sr., Arcadia, FL and Constance Fullington of Tallahassee, FL; siblings: Alicia Thompson, Tallahassee, FL and Brandon Fullington, New York, NY; uncles: Benjamin Fullington, Miami, FL, William Hunter and Tommie Lee (Shelia) Fullington, both of Daytona Beach, FL, Kenneth Fullington, Columbus, OH, Gregory Fullington, Tallahassee, FL and Darrell (Tracey) Fullington, Weston, FL; aunts: Angela Hall, Miami, FL and Carolyn (Andrea) Johnson of Daytona Beach, FL and a host of other relatives.
LAYTON, Lois Virginia Cooper Layton (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 17 June 2016) Lois Virginia Cooper Layton, age 86, of Lake City, FL passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Hospice Care Center in Lake City, FL. She was born on May 15, 1930 in Tifton, GA to Ira David and Etta Mae (West) Cooper. She worked many years for the Lowndes County School System as a lunchroom assistant. She was well known for her authentic pancakes, biscuits, and chocolate. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul H. Layton, by three of her children, Martha Holmes, Roger Layton, Kenny Layton, by her three brothers, Clarence Cooper, C.L. Cooper, Benny Cooper and by three of her sisters, Roseine Sumner, Dovey Pritchard, and Christine Ross. Survivors include her son, Rick Layton of Lake City, FL; daughter, Dawn Layton of Suwannee, FL, daughter & son-in-law, Tammy (Lamar) Courson of Lake City, FL, daughter, Salina Rumker of Dothan, AL; sister, Betty Johnson Sanford of Tifton, FL; and a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2016 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in the Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery in Hahira, GA.
LAYTON, Nancy Vimont Bean Layton (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald July 31, 2012) Nancy Vimont Bean Layton passed away peacefully at home Saturday (July 28, 2012). She was born on Oct. 5, 1922 in Savannah, the daughter of Louis Vimont Bean Sr. and Isabelle Cunningham Postell Bean. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Louis Vimont Bean Jr., of Atlanta, her sister, Eleanor Postell Bean Hereford, of Decatur, her daughter, Nancy Cheryl Layton Smith, of Waycross, and a grandson, Richard Taylor Smith, of Houston, TX (formerly of Waycross). Having resided in Bainbridge, Waycross and Paducah, KY in her youth and teenage years, she moved back to Waycross in January 1940, where she graduated from Waycross High School in May, married in September and raised her family. She was an interior decorator for R.B. Zachry Furniture Company for more than 13 years and a member of Grace Episcopal Church and Trinity United Methodist Church, serving on their altar guilds. She was very involved in the community, being a member of the Cotillion Club, the Waycross Junior Women’s Club, the Service League of Waycross and a volunteer member of the Pink Ladies at Memorial Hospital. In 1989, she moved to Orange Park, FL, where she joined St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, serving on the altar guild there as well. In 1999, she moved to Jacksonville, FL, to be closer to her family and joined Christ the Redeemer Church of Ponte Vedra, FL. Although tennis was her favorite sport, she loved family and was always supportive of them and their areas of interest. Wonderful friendships and memories were created over the years during the annual Okefenokee Invitational Golf Tournament and other tournaments when she would open her home to many of her children’s friends who came to participate. Most importantly, she loved the Lord and shared her faith with many throughout her life. Survivors include a son, Charles E. Layton III, and daughter-in-law, Leslie Cunningham Layton, of Jacksonville, FL; a son, William M. “Mitt” Layton, and daughter-in- law, Jill Lenore Layton, of Ponte Vedra, FL; nine grandchildren, Terri Layton Herzog, of Ponte Vedra, FL, Debbie Layton Morgan (Kyle William Morgan Jr.), of Vero Beach, FL, Leigh Layton Sidell (Robert Sidell), of Aberdeen, NC, William M. “Mitt” Layton Jr., of Jacksonville, FL, Lindsay Layton Baldwin (Darrick Baldwin), of St. Augustine, FL, Whitney Layton Knudsen (Paul Knudsen), of Jacksonville, FL, Matthew Wells Layton and Michael James Layton, of Ponte Vedra, FL, and John L. Smith (Robin), of Statesboro; nine great-grandchildren, Gerald William “Chase” Herzog III, of Ponte Vedra, FL, Madison Kate Morgan and Halle Layton Morgan, of Vero Beach, FL, Caden P. Baldwin and Colton Graham Baldwin, of St. Augustine, FL, Layton and Patreece Smith, of St. Louis, MO, Kayla Durrence, of Nashville, TN, and Joseph Durrence, of Glennville; many nieces, nephews and great- nieces and great-nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. at Miles-Odum Funeral 51
Home, Waycross. Immediately following the visitation, a graveside service will take place at Oakland Cemetery. The family wishes to acknowledge and express its sincere gratitude to Dr. Michael Till and staff, her many other doctors and staffs, Life Management Advisors, Heartland Hospice, In Home Care, and to the many personal caregivers for the amazing love and kindness they gave to Mrs. Layton and her family. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made to the church or charity of one’s choosing.
LEACH, Frank Elliott Leach (Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida October 8, 2012) It is with great sadness that the family of Frank Elliott Leach announces his passing after a long battle with colon cancer, Wednesday, September 26th, 2012, at the age of 64. Frank was a wonderful son, brother, husband, and uncle. Frank will be forever remembered by his loving wife and best friend, Cherrie, of 23 years. Frank will also be fondly remembered by his brothers, Alfonso (Rip) Quiton and Walter (Flip) Leach, as well as his sister, Nancy-Lee (Chande) McDermid, and their families. Frank will be profoundly missed by his nieces and nephews as well as extended family members and dear friends. A prayer service celebrating Frank’s life will be held on Saturday, October 13th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at The Village Church Chapel in Christian Advent Village, Dowling Park, Florida. A gathering will be held in the Dining Hall thereafter. Those who desire may make memorial donations, in memory of Frank Elliott Leach, to the American Cancer Society, R.O.C.K. College Scholarship Program, 1-800-227-2345.
LEACH, Robert David Leach (Abstracted from the November 30, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Robert David Leach, 71, died Friday (Nov. 29, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following a brief illness. He was a native of Cleveland, TN, but had been living in Waycross for the past eight years ,moving here from Richmond, VA. He was the son of the late Thomas Clark and Hilda Teague Clark. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carol E. Leach, a daughter, Lisa Fenton, and a son, Jeffrey Fenton. He was a technical advisory with Broadband Technologies, Verizon Wireless Communication Company and Alkatel Industries and served and the board of elections in Ware County. Survivors include 2 daughters, Debbie (Duane) Carter, of Brantley County, and Karen (Dave) Coleman, of Jacksonville, NC; 1 son, Thomas Fenton, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 4 grandchildren, Kimberly (Jack) Tanner, of Jacksonville, FL, Michael (Liberty) Perry, of Charlotte, NC, Melissa Fenton, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Megan (Dave) Reed, of Charlotte, NC; 4 great-grandchildren, Mara Tanner, Spencer Tanner, Gray Perry and Aiden Perry; 1 great-great-grandchild, Liam Walker; 1 sister, Georgia Ann (Buck) Farmer, of Charlotte, NC; nieces and nephews, Lori, Darren and Todd; fiance’, Carolyn Greer, of Waycross. A memorial service will be Sunday at the Music Funeral Home. Memorialization will be by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEADINGHAM, Arthur Marion Leadingham Sr. (Abstracted from the April 1, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) BLACKSHEAR — Arthur Marion Leadingham Sr., age 85, of Blackshear, died Sunday (March 30, 2014) at his residence following an extended illness. Born Aug. 2, 1928, in Springville, Ky., he was a son of the late James F. and Bessie Horne Leadingham. As a teenager, he went to work with Norfolk-Southern Railway in Sciotoville, OH, before enlisting in the U.S. Army on Aug. 20, 1948. He served in the Korean War where he was a member of the 27th Infantry Regiment, nicknamed the Wolfhounds, was wounded on July 27, 1950, and was awarded the Purple Heart. He then went back to work for Norfolk-Southern Railway before enlisting in the U.S. Navy on July 29, 1958. He was stationed in Norfolk, VA, served one tour in Hong Kong, and rose to the rank of master chief store keeper (SKCM E-9). He retired on Sept. 12, 1983. During his military career, he was awarded two National Defense Service Medals, Korean Service Medal with Silver Star, United Nations Service Medal, Army Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation with three bronze stars, and five Good Conduct Awards. After retirement, he worked for 10 years with the civil service before moving to Blackshear. He enjoyed history, especially anything about all of the wars, was a Civil War enthusiast and enjoyed collecting Lincoln cars. He also enjoyed working in his yard and growing watermelons, and was a member of the Democrat party. He was a Presbyterian by faith, but watched and financially supported Shepherd’s Chapel in Arkansas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Francis Yamrick Leadingham, and two brothers, Robert Leadingham and Herbert Leadingham. Survivors include 3 daughters, Barbara Ann Leadingham-Sahami, of Norfolk, VA, Alice Strickland, of Blackshear, and Valerie (Frank) Ordway, of Sharon, MA; 1 son, Arthur (Michelle) Leadingham Jr., of Montgomery, AL; 10 grandchildren, Mary Katherine (Brad) Hensley and Christopher Sahami, both of Chesapeake, VA, Steven (Renee) Strickland and Robbie (Connie) Strickland, both of Blackshear, Jenna Ruth Ordway, Mollie Ordway and Aletheia Ordway, all of Sharon, MA, Rebecca (Wilson) Hunter, of Mountain Brook, AL, Laura Leadingham, of Marin County, CA, and Lili Leadingham, of Montgomery, AL; 11 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Delores Leadingham Craycraft, of Texas; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside funeral will take place Thursday at Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, 52
Waycross, GA 31501 or to Seattle Branch and Unit Eighteen Fleet Reserve Association, P.O. Box 146, Mountlake Terrace, WA. 98043-0146. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
LEAGUE, Karen Darby Lanier League Abstracted from the 26 January 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Karen Darby Lanier League was born April 16, 1946 in Waycross and passed away peacefully Monday (Jan. 23, 2017). She will be remembered by her family and friends for her gracious spirit, her courageous strength and the beauty she brought to every relationship and space she touched. The only daughter of the late Sara Darby Lanier and George Kennedy Lanier, she enjoyed a happy childhood in Waycross alongside a small group of friends who would be dear, lifelong companions. After graduating from Waycross High School, she earned a BFA in interior design from the University of Georgia, graduating cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. Shortly thereafter, she moved to Atlanta, where she began a career in commercial interior design with the architectural firm, Jova/Daniels/Busby (JDB). At JDB she met Joseph Choate League Jr., a young architect from Macon, and they were married Nov. 27, 1971. She led JDB’s interior design practice until 1999, when she left to build and direct an interiors studio for HOK Atlanta. Ten years later, she launched her own interiors firm, inLeague, LLC, and took on commercial interiors projects independently on and off until her retirement in 2016. During the last decade of her career, she briefly returned to Jova/Daniels/Busby to lead and rejuvenate their interiors practice, and in 2013 established a strategic alliance with the SLAM Collaborative, developing an interiors practice in their Atlanta office, and again, working alongside Joe. Always the consummate professional, she was greatly admired by her colleagues and clients. She was proud of the projects that she worked on, and particularly of the enduring friendships that were forged in their midst. She faithfully served several organizations in which she believed, including CoreNet, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Midtown Atlanta, Leadership Atlanta and the Woodruff Arts Center. One of her greatest pleasures was mentoring designers early in their careers, serving on the Interior Design Advisory Boards at SCAD, Brenau University and University of Florida. Over her career she was responsible for the design and programming of several million square feet of space. Among her many notable projects were the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Carter Center in Atlanta, Southern Progress Headquarters I & II in Birmingham, AL, AGL Resources Headquarters in Atlanta, and more recently, Oxford Industries Headquarters and Parker Hudson Ranier and Dobbs legal office in Atlanta. Her portfolio of work earned her the ASID Georgia Design Achievement Award in 2004. In the summer 2016, in recognition of a lifetime of contributions to the profession, she received the ASID National Medalist Award. Despite her numerous professional accomplishments, her greatest legacy, and her pride and joy, was her family. Fiercely loyal and devoted to supporting her family in all they did, she made a point to be a part of every game, performance and special moment. She was a faithful and dear friend to many, lending encouragement, kind words and her signature gracious spirit to everyone who knew her. As she did in the professional realm, she employed her talent for creating beauty to demonstrate her love for family and friends. Her grandchildren will always remember her elegance, kindness and joy. She is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Joe, her daughter, Elisabeth Ellis League (James William) Irwin, her 3 grandchildren, James Ellis Irwin, Joseph Andrew Irwin and Sara Darby Irwin, sisters-in-law, Cheryl League (Donald Dennis and Meredith League Pretzie (David Mitchusson), and her nieces, nephews and cousins. A devoted, longtime member of the Cathedral of St. Philip, her life will be celebrated with a memorial service Tuesday, Jan. 31. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to The Cathedral of St. Philip.
LEAKE, Miranda Leath Leake (Abstracted from the 30 January 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Miranda Leath Leake, age 59, resident of Prattville, AL, passed away Monday (Jan. 28, 2019). She was preceded in death by her parents, David C. Jernigan and Helen Jernigan. Survivors include her loving husband, Sonny Perrin; her daughter, Mistie Blue Cummings (Stuart); two sons, Randall Leake (Brianna), Casey Leake (Stephanie); step-daughter, Whitney Cantrell (Corey); 10 grandchildren, Madison Cummings, Tiger Cummings, Austin Leake, Marlana Leake, David Leake, Shala Silcox, Destyni Steadman, Isabella Leake, Tanner Cantrell, Kena Cantrell; one great-grandchild, Nevaeh Cummings; and numerous extended family members. A graveside service will be Saturday at Kettle Creek Cemetery in Waycross. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEAPHART, John Leaphart (Abstracted from the 22 January 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) A celebration of life service for John Leaphart, age 81, known to most as Johnny Lloyd, will be held Thursday at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. He was born Feb. 9, 1937 in Waycross to the late Tommy Leaphart Sr. and Mattie May Bell. He was raised in the home of the late Joe and Emma Lloyd from a toddler to adulthood. He received his formal education from the Waycross Public School System and graduated from Center High School in 1955. He joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and received the Golden Member Award for 50 years of faithful service. He was a former employee of the Carver Theater, Ware Hotel and The Carter House restaurant downtown. On Tuesday (Jan. 8, 2019), he transitioned from this 53 life to eternal life after an illness. In addition to his parents and Joe and Emma Lloyd he was preceded in death by five brothers, Willie James Leaphart, Tommie Maehue Leaphart Jr., Wilbur Leaphart, Arthur E. Leaphart and Harold Leaphart, and a sister, Tommie Mae Leaphart Kennedy. Those left to cherish his memory include a son, Alphonso Lamont Destin; a loving niece, Azuloy Burse; three sisters, Frances Leaphart, Patricia Johnson and Geraldine Labrew; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Fluker Funeral Home is serving the Leaphart family.
LEAPHART, Joseph Alvin Leaphart Jr. (Abstracted from the 25 January 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Joseph Alvin Leaphart Jr., of Jesup and Shellman Bluff, died Monday (Jan. 22, 2018) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, after a lengthy illness. He lived most of his adult life in Jesup. He was a communicant of Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Jesup. While he was in high school, he worked in his father’s hospital as an orderly as well as a lab and x-ray assistant. He graduated from Georgia Military Academy and attended Oglethorpe University, Florida State University and Atlanta Art Institute. He served his country in the United States Coast Guard for two years off the coast of New England on a search and rescue cutter and a cable laying vessel. Following his Coast Guard service, he earned his law degree from Atlanta Law School and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1962. Starting his legal career in Atlanta, he returned to practice law in Jesup with his uncle, Warner Gibbs. He practiced law in Jesup and throughout southeast Georgia for 55 years. He served as a leader among his peers in the Georgia legal community, having the distinction of being the longest serving member of the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia for 40 years. Throughout his tenure on the Board of Governors, he provided a strong voice for the interests of his fellow bar members, especially his fellow “county lawyer” colleagues in Georgia’s small towns and rural areas. During his legal career, he served as attorney for the following entities: City of Jesup, City of Odum, Wayne County, Wayne County Board of Education and McIntosh County Board of Education. He was the author of several novels, many of which were set in his beloved coastal Georgia. However, he was the proudest of his law manual published in December 2016, “How to Practice Law in a Small Town and Make Money Doing It.” He was a talented artist, avid reader, history student and had traveled extensively throughout the world. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, sailing and boat building having built a 65-foot steel hull sailboat in his backyard which was seaworthy despite the skepticism of family and friends. He held a master’s license issued by the United States Coast Guard. He was active in politics beginning at an early age. One of his fondest memories was playing in the halls of Congress while his grandfather, Ben Gibbs, served as a United States Congressman and when his grandmother, Florence Gibbs, was elected Georgia’s first Congresswoman to complete her husband’s unexpired term. He was a longtime member of the Wayne County Democrat Party serving in numerous offices including chairman. He also served on the state committee of the Georgia Democratic Party. He was active in the campaigns of many local, state and presidential candidates. He and his wife, Beverly, attended both of President Bill Clinton’s inaugurations and were both delegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention. He was a longtime member of the Jesup Elks Lodge No. 2133 B.P.O.E., the Jesup Lodge No. 112 F&AM, the Alee Temple and Shrine Club, the Jesup Royal Arch Masons No. 70 R.A.M. and was a member and past president of the Jesup Rotary Club. He was born and raised in Jesup, son of the late Dr. Joseph Alvin Leaphart Sr. and Betty Gibbs Leaphart. In addition to his parents, his infant son, Joseph Alvin Leaphart III, and his sister, Florence Leaphart Stanford preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Beverly Westberry Leaphart, his daughter, Dr. Lynn Leaphart and her partner, Terry Adkins of Savannah and Saint Marys, his son, Joseph Alvin (Erica) Leaphart IV of Los Alamos, NM, and his granddaughter, Amelia Leaphart of Decatur, one sister, Patricia Leaphart (“Sonny”) Garbutt of Jesup, one brother, Ben (Millie) Leaphart of Greenville, SC, and many nephews and nieces. A memorial service will be Saturday at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Jesup. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, 745 South Palm St., Jesup. Howard & Jones Funeral Home of Jesup is serving the family.
LEAPHART, Marion Lawrence Leaphart (Abstracted from the 29 December 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Marion Lawrence “Larry” Leaphart, age 73, (affectionately known as Larry) died Wednesday (Dec. 27, 2017) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross following a brief illness. He was born Sept. 12, 1944 in Waycross to the late Marion Leaphart and Martha Ann Butler Leaphart. He was a 1962 graduate of Center High School and was the quarterback on the Center High Tiger Football team and was known as “Leaping Leaphart” because of his ability to jump up and throw the football. After high school he attended Howard University in Washington, DC and then was employed with the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier in Washington, DC, for 40 years retiring in 1999. He and his wife made their home in Waycross since 2006. He is a member of Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and was an avid golfer. He was a member of the Center High Historical Committee and was instrumental in helping to reorganize the Bailey Street Park. He was also actively working with local Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations in bringing bands from Albany and Ft. Valley Universities for the parade. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 35 years, Merlene J. Leaphart of Waycross; a sister, Sandra Leaphart of Irvington, NJ; two sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; a niece, Dannielle Davis of Irvington, NJ; two great-nephews Keon and Khair Gones of Irvington, NJ; four 54 aunts, Barbara Byrd and Roby Leaphart of Waycross, and Shirley (Wilber) Leaphart of Atlanta, and Audrey Butler of Newark, NJ; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. A funeral will be Saturday at Greater St Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1110 Pittman St., Waycross. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEAPHART, Martha Leaphart (Abstracted from the 27 October 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Martha Leaphart, age 93, died Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2017) at the Baptist Village Retirement Communities following an extended illness. She was born Aug. 31, 1924, in Albany, to the late Mattie and Eddie Butler. At an early age, the family moved to Waycross where she was reared in a Christian home and received her formal education at Center High School. In 1942, she was joined in holy matrimony to the late Marion Leaphart and they were the parents of two children, Sandra and Lawrence, and also raised her younger brother, Jerry Butler. She was an active member of Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church where she served as an usher, senior choir member, Progressive Club president, supervisor of the Junior Choir, and Ladies Day Leader, among other church activities. She was employed by King Edward Cigar Co. but found time for civic activities. She was president of the Helping Hand Community Club for more than 50 years until her health began to decline. She was a loving wife and mother who leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Marion Lawrence Leaphart of Waycross; one daughter, Sandra Leaphart, of Irwington, NJ; one granddaughter, Danielle Davis, of Irwington, NJ; two great-grandchildren, Keon and Khair Garnes, of Irwington, NJ; nine nieces, Sheila Williams of Jacksonville, FL, Diane Farmer of Waycross, Angela Knight of Jacksonville, FL, Mattie Butler, of Newark, NJ, Beverly Pitts of Hinesville, Agerie Richardson of Stratford, CT, Jackie Butler of Keansburg, NJ, Ellen Butler of Newark, NJ, and Najah Butler of Newark, NJ; five nephews, Billy Leaphart (Martha) of Waycross, Ray Leaphart (Barbara) of Atlanta, Gregory Leaphart (Suzette) of Atlanta, Harry Leaphart (Arie) of Monroe, CT, and William Leaphart of Stratford, CT; and four sisters-in-law, Ruby Leaphart of Waycross, Barbara Byrd of Waycross, Shirley Leaphart (Wilbur) of Atlanta, and Audrey Butler of Newark, NJ. A funeral will be Saturday at Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEAPHART, Martha Shaw Leaphart (Abstracted from the 16 February 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) The beautiful Martha “Mott” Shaw Leaphart, age 68, was born Sept. 22, 1949 to the late Viola Shaw and Frank James Shaw. She was raised in love by the late Betty Wisenbaker in Waycross. She was one of seven children, four of which preceded her in death, Burnell Willis, Fred McCloud, Frank Shaw and Euretha Daniels. She attended schools in the Waycross Public School System and was a 1967 graduate of Center High School. She furthered her studies in early childhood education where she was a devoted teacher at Ware County Head Start for many years. She accepted Christ in her life at an early age where she attended Shiloh Baptist Church. “Mott” was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. She demonstrated and instilled the value of family throughout her life journey. Her love for others was best expressed through her generous heart and cooking. On Saturday (Feb. 10, 2018), God called his Angel home. She leaves a legacy of love to be celebrated by her beloved husband of 22 years William Leaphart Jr., of Waycross; her children, Mechelle Shaw, Nonya (Charles) Webb, Dana Shinholster (Tony) Gray and Shana Shinholster; stepchildren, Craig Leaphart, Dana Leaphart (Alfred) Sanders, Andre Leaphart and Joe Butler; a brother, Gerald (Juanita) Willis; a sister, Joyce Willis; special niece, Wyvonia Smith; grandchildren, Jauron Snead, Lyric Whitfield, Jordan Shaw, Taelyn Rowden, Bryson Gray, Ciara Leaphart, Angel Savage, Madeline Leaphart, Alexis Leaphart, Destiny Leaphart, Phaltiel Leaphart; great-grandchild, Ava Frierson; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of life will be Saturday at Greater Mt. Zion A.M. E. Church. Interment will follow in the Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Rainge Memorial Chapel, Inc.
LEAPHART, Ruby J. Leaphart (Abstracted from the 12 October 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Ruby J. Leaphart, age 98, of 603 Dorothy St., Waycross, passed away Thursday (Oct. 4, 2018) at home with her love ones at her bedside. She was the eighth child of Thomas and Ethel Jones, born on Dec. 2, 1919 in Waycross. She was educated in public school in Waycross graduating from Center High in 1937 and received her BA degree from Spelman College in Atlanta. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Leaphart Sr., and a son, Bobby Glenn Leaphart. She was a teacher in Blackshear and Waycross for 30 years and an Emeritus member of the Ware County Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of the Grandmothers’ Club. She was a life-long member of Greater Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church. She served as a Sunday School teacher, a member of the Stewardess Board, Trustee Board, treasurer for the Sunday School, president and organizer of the steering committee. She leaves to cherish her memories three children, William Leaphart Jr., Waycross, Beverly Anne Leaphart Pitts, Hinesville, Ray Erich Leaphart (Barbara), Atlanta; 14 grandchildren, Terence Merritt, Dana Sanders, Craig Leaphart, Andrea Hill, Bobby G. Leaphart Jr., André Leaphart, Kareem Pitts, Monica Leaphart, Dana Gray, Shana Shinholster, Nonya Webb, Mechelle Shaw and Norma Benson; 15 great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Dr. Wilbur T. 55
Leaphart (Shirley), Atlanta; a sister-in-law, Barbara Leaphart Byrd; special niece, Evelyn Cone Britton, Yellow Springs Ohio and many other nieces, nephews. A celebration of life will be at Greater Mt. Zion AME Church, 1085 Ossie Davis Parkway, Waycross. Interment will follow in Hazzard Hill Cemetery, 905 Central Ave., Waycross. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to be made to Greater Mt Zion AME Church. Rainge Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEAVENS, Derek Jerome Leavens (Abstracted from the 11 October 2016 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mr. Derek Jerome Leavens, age 47, of Douglas, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah following a short illness. Mr. Leavens was born February 26, 1969, to the late Herbert Chester Leavens and Ann Holton Leavens. Mr. Leavens, a native of Coffee County, was the owner of A to Z Lawn Care. He was a member of the NRA Organization. Mr. Leavens was a member of West Ward Church of God. He was preceded in death by a brother, Daryl Glenn Leavens. Survivors include one son, D. J. Leavens of Alma, GA; 2 daughters, Breanna (Tyler) Ware of Broxton, GA, and Faith Leavens of Alma, GA; his mother, Ann Holton Leavens of Douglas, GA; 1 sister, Janet Leavens Aldridge of Carrollton, GA; 2 nieces; several nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were Saturday, October 8, 2016, at West Ward Church of God. The interment followed in Satilla Memorial Gardens. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEAVENS, Hubert Howell Leavens (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 9 April 2015) Mr. Hubert Howell Leavens, age 76, of Douglas passed away Monday, April 6, 2015, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born August 23, 1938 to the late Otto Leavens and the late Thelma Roberts Leavens. Mr. Leavens, a native of Coffee County, was a retired carpenter. He had worked for the Fleetwood Mobile Home Industry for many years. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Leona Marie Bivins Leavens, and 1 Son, Jeffery Lamar Leavens. Mr. Leavens was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include his children: James Howell Leavens; Jerry Otto Leavens; and Belinda Marie Savoie, all of Douglas, GA; 1 brother: Jerry Wayne Leavens of Douglas, GA; 7 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Interment services were held Monday, April 6, 2015, at the Douglas City Cemetery. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEAVINS, Robert Jerry Leavins, Sr. (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Robert Jerry Leavins, Sr. age 64, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at his residence in Perry, FL. He was born in Bonifay, FL, to the late Alexander Leavins and Ada Holland Leavins. Coming from Vernon, FL, he had lived in Perry for the past 45 years. Mr. Leavins retired from Buckeye after 32 years of service. He served as Deacon of the church and helped build the church when it was constructed. He enjoyed traveling in his spare time. Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley F. Leavins, a son, Robert Jerry Leavins, Jr. Survived by a daughter, Lacretia (Tim) McDonald, of Perry, FL, (2) brothers; Millard (Sharon) Leavins of Panama City, FL, and Thomas (Nady) Leavins of Denver, CO, (1) sister; Genevive Wensel of Crawfordville, FL, (2) grandchildren, Jacqueline McDonald, and Tyler McDonald, both of Perry, FL, a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at First Assembly of God Friday, April 23, 2010. Interment will be held at Pineview Memorial Gardens.
LEAVINS, Robert Jerry Leavins, Jr. (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Robert Jerry Leavins, Jr., age 45, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at his residence in Perry, FL. He was a native and lifelong resident of Taylor County, FL, the son of the late Robert Jerry Leavins, Sr. and Shirley F. Leavins of Perry, FL. He was an Honorary member of the First Assembly of God, Assistant Church Program Commander for the Royal Rangers and was currently attending SNAPPS at TTI. Robert participated in Special Olympics. He will be honored this Wednesday in the trophy run for Special Olympics. He was a # 1 FSU Football fan, and seen commonly riding his bicycle around town, helped those folks with gardens and moving furniture. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert Jerry Leavins, Sr. and Shirley F. Leavins, of Perry, FL. Survived by his sister, Lacretia (Tim) McDonald of Perry, FL, a niece, Jacqueline McDonald, and nephew Tyler McDonald, both of Perry, FL, a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services will be held at First Assembly of God on Friday, April 23, 2010. Interment will be held at Pineview Memorial Gardens.
LEAVINS, Shirley F. Leavins (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Shirley F. Leavins, age 63, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at her residence in Perry, Fl. She was born in Enterprise, AL, and had lived in Perry for the past 45 years. Mrs. Leavins was a homemaker and a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Perry. She was a certified nursing assistant where she provided home care for the elderly here in Perry. She was also a 56
Sunday School Teacher, and Administrator of Taylor Christian Academy. She enjoyed traveling, reading, decorating for Christmas, collecting bears. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Jerry Leavins, Sr. and son, Robert Jerry Leavins Jr. Survivors include a daughter; Lacretia (Tim) McDonald of Perry, Fl, a brother; Billy (Jeri Ann) Foxworth of Altha, FL, a sister; Jacqueline (Claus) Wyman of Panama City, FL, (2) grandchildren; Jacqueline McDonald and Tyler McDonald, both of Perry, FL, a host of aunts, uncles and cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at First Assembly of God Friday, April 23, 2010.. Interment will be held at Pineview Memorial Gardens.
LEAVINS, Wanell Valentine Leavins (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 10 March 2016) Mrs. Wanell “Pedie” Valentine Leavins, age 90, passed away on March 10, 2016. Pedie was born February 14, 1926 in Scanlon, FL to Mr. Joseph Frederick Falany and Mrs. Minnie Lee Porter Falany. Pedie was a member of First Assembly of God of Perry for more than 30 years. She was a very loving wife, mother, neighbor and friend. She had a true servant’s heart and was recognized all over the county for her cooking. She was in charge of all of the kitchen activities at the First Assembly of God for many years and enjoyed it so much. Of all the things she shared with others her primary reason for living was to share her love of Jesus Christ. Pedie was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Aubrey Leavins, her parents Mr. Joseph Frederick Falany and Mrs. Minnie Lee Porter, three sisters: Annie Attaway, Florida Simpson, and Edna Smith and one brother Buck Falany, all of Perry. She is survived by 1 daughter Audrey Grubbs of Tallahassee, 2 sons Tommy (Joan) Leavins of Longwood, FL and Ronnie Leavins of Jacksonville, FL, 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; 1 sister Hilda Walker of Perry, 1 brother Floyd (Fay) Falany of Waleska, GA and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be Monday, March 14, 2016 at First Assembly of God of Perry. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Woodlawn Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
LECCESE, Evelyn Hooper Leccese (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald February 28, 2007) NASHVILLE, Ga. - Evelyn Hooper Leccese, 94, passed away Monday (Feb. 26, 2007) at Berrien County Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born Sept. 6, 1912, in Luzerne, PA, to the late Charles Hooper and Eva Mae Rood Hooper. She was a resident of Clinch County since 1960. She spent the last six years living with her daughter in Nashville. She was a homemaker and a member of the Homerville United Methodist Church, Georgia Hargraves Circle, Susannah Wesley Sunday School Class and Clinch Memorial Hospital Pink Ladies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Louis Leccese; three sisters, Ethel Barnard, Harriet Fitzgerald and Shirley Grady; and three brothers, Claude Hooper, Charlie Hooper and Ray Hooper. Survivors are two daughters and a son-in-law, Jeannie (Bobby) Akridge, of Nashville, and Eva Mae Smith, of Harvey's Lake, PA; one son and a daughter- in-law, Danny and Jean Leccese, of Homerville; seven grandchildren, Vince and Angie Leccese, Scott Leccese, Eric and Emily Leccese, Maria Akridge, Leasa and Lyn Murray, Chuck Akridge and Bob and Carla Akridge; 16 great- grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Homerville United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Pine Forest Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral Home. The family also requests that donations be made to Homerville United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 145, Homerville, Ga. 31634. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Leccese Family.
LEDFORD, Betty Ann Ledford (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 2 May 2016) Mrs. Betty Ann Ledford, age 77, passed away on May 2, 2016 in Tallahassee, FL. Betty was born April 6, 1939 in Perry, Florida to Mr. Robert Robertson and Mrs. Vera Sheffield Robertson. Betty was a member of First Baptist Church of Perry. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and especially enjoyed doing crafts with them. She also enjoyed baking so the holiday season was her specialty. Betty is survived by her husband of 52 years Mr. Thomas Ledford Sr.; children; Anthony (Myra) Ledford; Terri (Mark) Gross; Tammi Ledford; Teddi (Philip) Pitts; and Thomas L. (Carol) Ledford Jr.; 13 grandchildren; Melissa Brooks, Jessica Piper, Allison Black, Meghan White, Jennifer Price, Mitch Ledford, Jordan Ledford, T.J. Ledford, Ethan Ledford, Danielle Gross, Lori Beth Gross, Jason Ledford, and Mindy Ledford; and 11 great grandchildren: Abbott, Mason, Finnleigh, Asa, Jasper, Ezra Kate, Nolin, Presley, Potter, Huxley, and Hardy. A graveside service will be Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Lake Bird Methodist Church Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
LEDFORD, John Paschall Ledford (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 8 February 2016) John Paschall "Pat" Ledford, age 73, of Naylor, GA entered into the Gates of Heaven on Monday, February 8, 2016 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on June 29, 1942 in Valdosta, GA to Joseph Ray and Olga Wynell (Carter) Ledford. He was a retired railroad engineer. He was a loyal member of American Legion Post 336 and participated in the Christian Planters 57
Group, Walk to Emmaus, and NRA. Mr. Pat was a dedicated volunteer for the Naylor Volunteer Fire Department. He was a lifetime member of Alapaha Hunting Club. He was a member of Naylor United Methodist Church of which he was very fond of. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a great grandson, Cason Knox. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Minnie Nell (Ballance) Ledford of Naylor, GA; 2 daughters, Laura (Jeff) Fitch of Naylor, GA, Teresa (Todd) Taylor of Naylor, GA; 1 son & daughter-In-law, Ricky (Lisa) Colburn of Valdosta, GA; 9 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Naylor United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Burnt Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Options Now, 214 West Park Avenue in Valdosta, GA 31602. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the family.
LEDFORD, Thomas Lloyd Ledford Sr. (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 30 October 2016) Thomas Lloyd “Buddles: Ledford Sr. died October 30, 2016 in Tallahassee, FL. Tom was born July 31, 1930 in Steele, MO to Tyrie Ozell and Betsey Dollie Ledford. Tom honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean War and received a Purple Heart. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodwork, and western movies. He was animated in sharing stories and an avid joke teller. He was an animal lover and more often than not he preferred animals over people. Tom is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Betty Ann Ledford and his parents Tyrie Ozell and Betsey Dollie Ledford. Tom is survived by his children; Wendell Anthony (Myra) Ledford; Terri (Mark) Gross; Tammy (Lonnie) Freeman; Teddie (Philip) Pitts; and Thomas L. (Carol) Ledford Jr; grandchildren; Jason Ledford, Melinda Ledford, Melissa Brooks, Jessica Piper, Allison Black, Meghan White, Jennifer Price, Mitch Ledford, Jordan Ledford, T. J. Ledford, Danielle Gross, Lori Beth Gross, and Ethan Ledford; great-grandchildren; Mason, Abbott, Presley, Finnleigh, Ezra Kate, Asa, Huxley, Potter, Jasper, Hardy, and Nolin. A Graveside service was held on November 1, 2016 at Lake Bird Methodist Church Cemetery in Perry, FL.
LEE, Adolphus Callaway Lee (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 13, 2011) HOMERVILLE - Adolphus Callaway Lee, 80, passed away Tuesday (Oct. 11, 2011) at the Langdale Hospice House, Valdosta, following an extended illness. He was born July 30, 1931, in DuPont, to the late Adolphus Dakota Lee and Callie Mae Futch Lee. He lived in Live Oak, Fla., before moving back to Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia and was a soil conservationist for Pioneer Seed Company. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of DuPont Baptist Church. Survivors are two sisters, Betty Ruth Lee Mull and Jane Lee, both of DuPont; two brothers, J. Donald Lee, of Homerville, and Terry Lee, of Quitman; two nieces and husbands, Eve and Bill Murray and Layne and Robert Varnedoe, all of Homerville; great-nieces and nephews, Laura Lee and Danny Smith, Joel Varnedoe and John Varnedoe, all of Homerville; great-great-niece and nephews, J.D. Smith, Callie Laurelle Smith and Sam Smith, all of Homerville; and several other relatives. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Homerville First Baptist Church. Internment will be in the North Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Roundtree Funeral Home. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.roundtreefuneralhome.net Arrangements are with Roundtree Funeral Home.
LEE, Algeria Shenita Lee – Death Announcement (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 22 October 2018) Algeria Shenita Lee departed this life Tuesday, October 16, 2018. A funeral will be Saturday, October 27, 2018 at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 497 SW Georgetown Road, Madison, FL. Services have been entrusted to Cooks & Cooper Funeral Home.
LEE, Anna Marie Dixon Lee (Abstracted from the 16 January 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) HOBOKEN — Anna Marie Dixon Lee, age 49, of Hoboken, passed away Saturday (Jan. 13, 2018) at the Harborview Jesup Nursing Home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Adam Jefferson Dixon of Mershon, and the late Valeria Crawford Dixon. She was a member of Hoboken Baptist Church. After graduating from high school, she went on to receive her associate and bachelor degree in early childhood and special education. She was employed by the Brantley Board of Education and had been serving as para-professional at Hoboken Elementary School for 12 years. She was also co-owner of Big Creek Sausage and Country Boy Restaurant in Hoboken. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she loved spending time with her family and friends and always brought a smile to the room. She was preceded in death by her mother, Valeria Crawford Dixon. She is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Gene Lee of Hoboken; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Chris and Kristin Roberson of Blackshear, Dale Jarrett Lee of Hoboken; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kimmi and Curt Wilder of Fernandina Beach, FL, Madison and Nathan Dryden of Glennville; her father, A.J. Dixon of Mershon; a brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and 58
Gail Dixon of Waverly; her sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Bruce Ritch of St. Augustine, FL; nine grandchildren, Isaac, Preston, Wesley, Corbin, Camden, Kolton, Trenton, Peyton and MaKayla; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives. The funeral will be Wednesday at Hoboken Baptist Church. Burial will follow in High Bluff Cemetery. Arrangements have been made with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LEE, Anne Landrum Lee (Abstracted from the 29 June 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Anne Landrum Lee of Hoboken, fell asleep in the Lord Tuesday (June 27, 2017) after complications from back surgery performed on May 9. She was born Aug. 7, 1947 in Waycross. Her parents were the late W.J. “Willie” Landrum and Myrtice Carter Landrum. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Joyce Landrum Music, June Landrum Griffin and Vonette Landrum Lee, and brothers, Billy Landrum and Harold Landrum. She grew up in the Waresboro community. She graduated from Ware County High School in 1965 and always remained very active with her graduating class. She married her sweetheart, Glynn Lee of Brantley County, Nov. 7, 1965. She attended nursing school and graduated in 1966 as an LPN. She worked as an ICU nurse early in her career, was a lab technician at Scapa Dryers, and then served as office manager for Packer Diagnostic Clinic/Waycross Internal Medicine for 19 years. She owned and operated Z-Way Truck Stop for 12 years. She worked in various nursing homes over the years and always kept her nursing license current because she loved being a nurse. She cared for many of her family and friends in their time of need as well. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, designing jewelry, doll making and collecting and refinishing antiques. Her favorite activity was spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of almost 52 years, Glynn Lee of Hoboken, her two daughters, Lynda Lee (Doug) Smith of Johns Creek, and Cyndee Lee (Ryan) Bonacci of Lawrenceville, four grandchildren, Lauryn Smith, Shea Bonacci, Isaac Bonacci and Phillip Bonacci, one brother, Robert Landrum of Waycross, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral will be Saturday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will be at High Bluff Cemetery.
LEE, Arland Oscar Lee (Abstracted from the November 4, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) PEARSON — Arland Oscar Lee, 76, of Pearson, formerly of Waycross, passed away Saturday (Nov. 2, 2013), at his residence. Born in Halo, GA, on Nov. 2, 1937, he lived in Pierce and Ware counties for many years before moving to Pearson 11 months ago. He worked in construction with Dixie Road Builders, Seaboard Construction and Littlefield Construction throughout the years before going to work for Ace Pole where he was a truck driver. He was very proud of the fact that he gave his heart to his Lord on June 1, 1995 and joined Blackshear Church of God June 4, 1995. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren and enjoyed fishing. He was a son of the late Noah Albert and Lizzie Inez Dowling Lee. He was also preceded in death by his son, Vernon Paul Manders, two sisters, Wynelle Groover and Louise James, and two brothers, Gary Lee and Tommy Lee. Survivors include his wife, Vernell Beverly Lee, of Pearson; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Belinda (William) Grant, of Blackshear, and Arlene (Buddy) Bennett, of Pearson; 3 sisters and 2 brothers-in-law, Glenda (Dee) Inman, of Valdosta, and Helen (James) Burney and Pat Mejia, all of Blackshear; 3 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Raynell (Berniece) Lee, of Waycross, Hayden Lee, of Hortense, and Darrell (Teresa) Lee, of Blackshear; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Wednesday at the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be in the High Bluff Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Arthur Leroy Lee Jr. (Abstracted from the 15 November 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Minister Arthur Leroy Lee Jr. was born Sept. 26, 1966, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur (Thomasine) Lee Sr. He was born and raised in Waycross. He attended Waycross High School. He also actively attended GED school with dreams of becoming a barber. He attended many local ministries faithfully. In his final years he became a faithful member of Ambassadors For Christ OTLGM, Inc. where he was ordained as a Minster of the Gospel Nov. 5, 2017. On Sunday (Nov. 4, 2018), God called his servant home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Leroy Lee Sr. and Thomasine G. Lee, two brothers, Charles Lee and Fredrick Lee, and two uncles, Donald Graham and J.D. Graham. He leaves memories behind to be cherished by his four sisters, Annie White, Tonya Lee, Sonja Lee and LaBrenda (John) Bradley, all of Waycross; four nieces, AnDiah (Alfred) Moore, Ta’Neisha Lee, Dawinque Lee, Mar’Nika Lee; three great-grandchildren, Angel Shaw, Alessiana Brown and Nova Spencer; one uncle, Curtis Graham Sr. (Phyllis) Bronx, NY; and a host of cousins. He will forever be remembered for his love for God, the sheep, Layla the puppy, crossword puzzles, checkers, pool and reading his Bible. A memorial service will be held at Ambassadors For Christ Of The Living God Ministries, Inc., Waycross.
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Arthur Leroy Lee Sr., age 71, departed this life Friday (June 6, 2014) after an illness. He was a native of Alma (Bacon County) but lived in Waycross for many years. His parents were the late Walter Lee and Annie Mae Glover. He was retired from the City of Waycross. A graveside service will be held Sunday at Oakland Cemetery. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Thomasine Graham Lee, of Waycross; 4 daughters, Annie Lee (Kenneth) White, Sonja Lee, Tonya Lee, Labrenda Lee; 2 sons, Arthur L. Lee Jr. and Frederick (Nicole) Lee, all six of Waycross; 4 grandchildren, An’Diah Y. (Alfred) Moore, Ta’Neisha Lee, Dawnique Lee and Mar’Nika Lee, all of Waycross; a great-granddaughter, Angel Lee, of Waycross; and other relatives. Friends are being received at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Annie and Kenneth White. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
LEE, Bertha Mae Lee (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald August 11, 2011) A celebration of life service for Mother Bertha Mae Lee, 86, of Homerville will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at a Prayer Garden Church of God in Christ, 711West Forest Ave., Homerville, with her pastor, Pastor Johnnie Mae Ellis, delivering words of comfort. She was born Sept. 17, 1924 in Argyle, one of two children born to the late Frank Cox and Josephine Pinkman Cox. She was preceded in death by a brother, Benjamin Cox, and her grandparents, Benjamin and Grace Cox She was joined in holy matrimony to Charles Lee Sr. April 14, 1951 in Homerville where she resided most of her life and raised their seven children. She was a devoted and faithful member of Faith Mission Youth Deliverance Center, Homerville, where she was an active and dutiful mother of the church who took pleasure in attending church as often as she could. She was a strong pillar in the community who loved her husband, her family, her church and friends. Those left to cherish her memories include her loving husband, Charles Lee Sr., of Homerville; seven children, Sherman Cummings (Fannie), Charles Lee Jr. (Virgie), Cora Johnson (Leroy Jr.), John L. Lee (Rosa), Alice F. Tiller (Fredrick), Frank Lee and Lillie Mae Swinson (Raymond); a devoted grandson she raised, Hosea Swinson; 27 other grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; six sistersin-law, Mary L. Calhoun (Howard), Martha L. Kinlaw, Janie L. Roberts, Rachel L. Jackson (John), Rebecca L. Jackson (Jerry) and Priscilla L. Townshen (John); four brothers- in-law, John L. Lee (Lucy), James Lee, William Lee Lee and Johnny Tyson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Friends are being received at the Lee residence, 195 Poppell Square, Homerville, and Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville. Interment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville.
LEE, Bertie Mae J. Lee (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald December 3, 2005) BLACKSHEAR – Mrs. Bertie Mae Justice Lee, 69, died Friday (Dec. 2, 2005), at Memorial Medical Center in Savannah. A native of Ware County, she lived in Pierce County for most of her life. She was a housewife and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans. She was a daughter of the late W.F. Jr. and Edna Chancey Justice and was also preceded in death by her husband, Melton Lee, three sisters and both of her brothers. Survivors are a daughter and son-in-law, Verdis and Stanley Walker of Blackshear; three sons and daughters-in-law, Melton Jr. "Buddy" and Dollie Lee of Hazelhurst, Bobby and Kathy Lee and James and Dianne Lee, all of Blackshear; a sister, Pauline Gill of Offerman; eight grandchildren, Michelle Davis, Derik Walker, Andrea Marshall, Daniel Lee, Ashley Day, Brandon Lee, Lance Lee and Justin Lee; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Pearson-Treadwell Chapel. Interment will be in the Enon Cemetery. Visitation will be held today from 7 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.Pearson Treadwell.com. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Betty Blackwell Lee (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 30, 1943) Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Lee, a former resident of Madison, who died Saturday morning July 24, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Powell, in Panama City, following a long illness were held at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Madison Sunday evening. Mrs. Lee was a life-long connection with the Waring family, one of the oldest and most prominent families in the county. She was born September 27, 1861, in Graysville, Georgia, the daughter of Jesse Green Blackwell and his wife Maria DeVane Blackwell. As Miss Betty Blackwell she was married in early womanhood to Charles Lee, who preceded her in death a number of years ago, having been a victim of the yellow fever epidemic which swept the southern part of the State in 1896. Miss Virginia Pollard of this city, a second cousin of the deceased, is her only surviving relative. In late years she made her home with Mrs. J. W. Powell, in Panama City, who was the former Miss Betty Lee Waring, her namesake. Out-of-town connection attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Powell and two children, Wesley, Jr., and Frances, of Panama City, Mr. B. S. Waring and two sons, Howell and John Lucas, of Pahokee, and Miss Del Edmondson, of Lake City.
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LEE, Betty Irene Lee (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald January 11, 2006) Betty Irene Hendrix Lee, 94, of the Riverside community in Brantley County, died Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 10, 2006) at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born in Raybon, the daughter of Moses and Bertha Johns Hendrix. She was preceded in death by four husbands, Elemuel Lee, Lee Sikes, Dixon Parmenter and Fred Lee; a brother, Sammy Hendrix, and two sisters, Phoebe Smith and Nancy Lewis. She was a homemaker and had worked with her husband on their farm. She was a member of High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great- grandmother, and "she will be missed, but her smile and love will always be with us," said a family member. Survivors include seven children, Dorothy Hall (Mark), of Okeechobee, Fla., Moses D. "M.D." Lee (Barbara), of Acworth, Mary Lee (Arris) and Mattie Lee, both of Nahunta, Farley Lee (Kay), of Folkston, Shirley Wainright (Ronnie,) of Nahunta, and Bertha Dixon (Dennie), of Blackshear; step-children, Katherine Smith, of Jacksonville, Fla., Robert Lee (Cookie), of Hortense, Leon Lee (Pauline), of Hoboken, Anie Reeves, of Orange Park, Fla., Melissa Booth (Jack) and Jimmy Lee (Deloris), both of Hoboken; 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; many step-grandchildren, step- great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and a host of friends. Visitation will be this evening starting at 4 at the home of her daughter, Shirley Wainright. A funeral will be held Thursday morning at 11 at High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Daniel Drawdy, Elder Herman Lee and Elder Freddy Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Corinth Cemetery in Charlton County in the family plot. Pallbearers will be C.L. Lewis, Johnny Hickox, David Smith, Eldon Smith, Edgar Dixon and Jeff Lee. Donations may be made to Corinth Cemetery Fund, Route 1, Box 164, Nahunta, Ga. 31553. Arrangements are with Chambless-Frye Funeral Home of Nahunta.
LEE, Betty Monroe Lee (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald July 18, 2007) Betty Monroe Lee, 82, of Waycross, died Monday (July 16, 2007) after a brief illness. She was born in Charlotte, N.C., to the late R. Sam Monroe and the late Harriett Myrtle Pope Monroe. She was the wife of Dr. Walter E. Lee Jr., a prominent Waycross physician. She was a resident of Waycross since early childhood, and was a graduate of Waycross High School. She attended Shorter College and was a graduate of the University of Georgia. At the University of Georgia she was a member and held office in Chi Omega, Zeta Phi Eta and was a representative of the sports council. As a homemaker, she was active in many phases of school, church and community life. She was a communicant of Grace Episcopal Church where she was a member of St. Elizabeth's Guild and the Wednesday Bible study class. She was active in local, state and national medical auxiliaries and participated in many of their associated health drives. She was also active in the PTA and the Southwood School Mother's Club. She was a life member of the Waycross Service League in which she held various offices and was the recipient of both the Active and Sustaining Member awards for outstanding service. She was a certified Charles Goren bridge instructor, teaching the game of bridge for a period of time, and was a member of several bridge clubs. She held membership and offices in the Waycross Town Committee of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the state of Georgia, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Okefenokee Heritage Center and the Clan Munro Association of Scotland and America. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter, Barbara Lee Smith; her sister, Barbara Monroe King; and a brother, R.S. Monroe Jr. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Walter E. Lee Jr.; her son, Walter E. Lee III; her daughter-in-law, Joni A. Lee and four grandchildren, Walter E. Lee IV, Hannah E. Lee, Duncan M. Lee and Dixie E. Lee. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5 to 7 at Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com.
LEE, Betty Pendergrass Lee (Abstracted from the 11 October 2016 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mrs. Betty Pendergrass Lee, age 77, of Douglas, GA, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Lee was born March 21, 1939, in Byrdstown, TN, to the late Henry Sells and the late Nova Lee Pendergrass. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmer David Lee. Mrs. Lee was a retired Supervisor with Coats and Clark of Douglas. Survivors include 3 daughters: Kathy (Greg) Martin of Albany, GA, Pat Nash and Sherrie Garrett both of Douglas, GA, 1 son David (Kandy) Lee of Sumner, GA, 7 grandchildren: Kim (Jeremy) Vickers of Ambrose, GA, Michael (Bridgett) Garrett, Brent (Misty) Nash both of Douglas, GA, Kyle (Britney) Martin of Oakfield, GA, Russ Lee of Sumner, GA, Heather (CJ) Cox of Athens, GA, Lee Martin of Albany, GA, 9 great grandchildren: Lane Deen, Landon Vickers, Chandler Garrett, Hadley and Jasper Martin and Madison, Blake and Taylor Lee and Jacob Nash. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Lovelady Cemetery in Byrdstown, TN. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Bonnie Karen Lee (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 3 June 2016) 61
Mrs. Bonnie Karen Lee, age 59, passed away on June 3, 2016 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL following a brief illness. Karen was born August 16, 1956 to Thomas Elton Wimberley and Dorothy Jackson Wimberley. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Karen worked as a florist for many years, founded and operated the Do Drop In Restaurant for several years, and was also a devoted homemaker. Karen was a loving and devoted daughter, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Lee in 2005. She is survived by; 2 daughters, Amanda Lee, and husband Cole Woodle, and Franshesica Lee; 1 son, Keiston Lee, all of Mayo; 5 grandchildren, Madeline, Alexis, Zabrien, Kenleigh, and Makiyah; as a well as numerous other relatives. A memorial service will be Monday June 6, 2016. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
LEE, Bonnie Sue McCarthy Lee (Abstracted from the 14 June 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Bonnie Sue McCarthy Lee, age 73, of Waycross, died Tuesday (June 13, 2017) at Harborview Satilla after an extended illness. She was born in Waycross to the late William Allen and Virue Fales McCarthy and lived most of her life in Waycross. She graduated from Ware County High School in 1961 and worked with Winship Transportation as a bookkeeper for eight years. She was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of Waresboro United Methodist Church. She enjoyed fishing with her husband, and her children and grandchildren were her life. She was a great cook and could repair anything before Google. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, W. B. “Bernard” Lee, one son, Michael Lee, two sisters, Faye McCarthy Simmons and Gail McCarthy Aberson, and one brother, Dr. W.D. McCarthy. Survivors include two daughters, Nina (Bubba) Alverson of Waycross, Heather Lee Rothfeldt of Waycross; eight grandchildren, Deanne Lee (Dustin) Woods of Hoboken, Cheyenne Lee, Josie Lee, Lewis Alverson, Riley Alverson, Trenton Avery Lee, Shelby Meagan Lillian Lee, Kayden Benjamin Rothfeldt, all of Waycross; two great-grandchildren, Palmer and Presley Woods; one sister, Dianne McCarthy Hayman of Waycross; one brother, Norman Allen (Carroll) McCarthy Sr. of Waycross; a sister-in-law, Patricia McQuaig McCarthy of Telmore; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Friday at Waresboro United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Hepzibah Cemetery in Telmore. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Miles-Odum Funeral Home, 130 Screven Ave., Waycross, GA 31501.
LEE, Brenda Janice Lee (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 2 December 2017) Brenda Janice Lee, age 61, of Homerville passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 in the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. She was born July 17, 1956 in Folkston, GA to the late Glenn Harper and Lydia Harper. Brenda worked for many years at Clinch County Memorial Hospital as a dietitian, and was a member of the Homerville United Methodist church in Homerville. Survivors include her husband, Billy Joe Lee of Homerville, GA, daughter & son-in-law, Christine (Leopoldo) Aguirres of Homerville, GA, son & daughter-in-law, Dewayne (Michelle) Lee of Blackshear, GA, 4 grandchildren; Annabeth Lee, Marissa Lee, Christian Aguirres, Angelica Aguirres, mother, Lydia Harper of Homerville, GA, sister, Diane Ivey of Douglas, GA, brothers; Alan Harper of Nashville, GA, Leonard Willis Dale of Homerville, GA, William Harper of Lakeland, GA, several nieces, nephews and extended family members. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 6, 2017 in the Lakeland chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Arabia cemetery in Clinch County.
LEE, C. R. Lee (Abstracted from the 14 November 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) C.R. “Chuck” Lee, age 88, died peacefully Friday (Nov. 13, 2015) at Satilla Care Center. He was a native of Beacon, NY, and the retired owner of Lee Roofing Company. A World War II veteran, he served in the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper of the U.S. Army. He was a member of Second Baptist Church. He spent the last year of his life at home, tending to his garden and taking afternoon fishing trips. He was the son of the late Herbert Lee and Mable Oakley Lee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Dixon Lee, and granddaughter, Kelly Robyn Sweat. Survivors include one son, C. R. (Vickie) Lee of Waycross; 1 step- son, Leonard (Jeanie) Sweat of Douglas; grandchildren, Kristy Sweat Davies, Kacie Sweat and Kandace Sweat; 2 great- grandchildren, Samuel Welles and Saylor; 2 sisters, Emma Purdy of Albany, NY, and Virginia Capino, of Kingston, NY; 1 brother, Harry Lee of Kingston, NY; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Sunday at Second Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are with Music Funeral Home.
LEE, Caesar Lee (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 3, 1956) Caesar Lee, pastor of Evergreen Colored Baptist Church, died Monday in the Valdosta Hospital following an illness of some duration. He is survived by his wife, three children and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday at Shiloh Baptist with Tillman and James Funeral Home in charge. 62
LEE, Carlos M. Lee Jr. (Abstracted from the November 12, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Carlos M. “Smokey” Lee Jr., 59, died unexpectedly Sunday morning (Nov. 10, 2013) at his residence in Pierce County. He was a native of Waycross and lived most of his life in Ware and Pierce counties. He was the husband of the late Thelma Elizabeth Crews Lee, and son of the late Betty Jean Alday Lee. He retired in 1994 as Road Gang Foreman with CSX Railroad after 20 years of service and was a member of Jamestown Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer E. Lee (wife Valerie Cloud), of Savannah; a son, Trey Lee, of Blackshear; three grandchildren, Dakota, Skyler and Kaylee; his father, Carlos M. Lee Sr (wife Glenda), of Douglas; sister, Jeannie Burnett (husband Steve), of Plant City, FL; twin-sister, Cecilia Crosby (husband Mike), of Blackshear; brothers, Mike Lee (wife Darlene), of Chatsworth, Robert Lee (wife Donna), of Waycross, Timothy Lee (wife Brigdett), of Brunswick, and Scott Lee (wife Shenise), of Douglas; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorization will be by cremation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Carolyn Brown Lee (Abstracted from the 3 September 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Carolyn Brown Lee, age 79, of Waycross, died Thursday (Sept. 1, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an extended illness. She was born in Sneads Crossing, AL to the late Allie Rhodes and Martha Ferguson Rhodes. She had made Waycross her home for most of her life. She was retired from Concerted Services where she worked as a literacy specialist inclusion coordinator. She also worked for Wilbur James Tire Pros in Waycross. She was a member of Hebardville Baptist Church. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Bill Brown. She is survived by her husband, Daniel M. Lee Jr., of Waycross; 4 children, Mike (Brenda) Brown of Waycross, Carol (Dudley) Cole of Waycross, Shelly Hood of LaFayette, Michael (Danielle) Brown of Hoboken; 3 sisters, Sue (David) Sanders of Oneonta, AL, Margaret (Roger) Newton of Blackshear, Judy (Glen) Morgan of Blackshear; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Sunday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
LEE, Catherine Dell Lee (Abstracted from the 13 February 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Catherine Dell Lee, age 80, passed away peacefully Friday (Feb. 10, 2017) in Valdosta, where she resided for the past 11 years. She is survived by three children, Mike Lee of Waycross, Dr. Terrell (Tic) Lee of Indianapolis, IN, and Clay Lee of Valdosta, 3 grandchildren, Savannah Kelleher of Scituate, MA, Abbi Lee, of Indianapolis, IN, and Austin Lee of Fortville, IN, and one great- grandchild, Rhett Lee, of Fortville, IN. Her surviving siblings include Emory Dell of Waycross, Madge Spratling of Orangeburg, SC, Clyde Dell of Waycross, and Kerry Dell of Jacksonville, FL. She was preceded in death by one son, Steve Lee of Valdosta. The funeral is scheduled for Wednesday at Carson McLane Funeral Home, located at 2215 N. Patterson St., Valdosta. Donations to the Lowndes County Humane Society are encouraged in lieu of flowers.
LEE, Catherine J. Lee (Abstracted from the 23 April 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Catherine J. Lee was born Oct. 9, 1925 in Brunswick and departed to be with the Lord on Thursday (April 16, 2015) at Destin Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Destin, FL. She was the daughter of the late Glover and Phyllis Hughes. At an early age the family relocated to Jacksonville, FL, where she attended public school and received her high school diploma. She then furthered her education by receiving certification in business management. She followed her heart’s passion with music and became a business owner of several businesses in her lifetime. While in Jacksonville, she joined the Lee Gospel Singers where she met and married the late Willard Joseph Lee. She traveled extensively throughout the nation, mostly in the southeastern region, with the singing group sharing the stage with gospel greats such as, The Five Blind Boys of Alabama, The Gospel Caravans, Rosetta Thorpe, James Cleveland and the Mighty Swanee Quintets, just to name a few. Her singing career gave her the privilege to live from California to Detroit, MI, where she, along with her husband promoted gospel singers and operated local businesses. She lived in Detroit until returning to Jacksonville, FL, to help care for her father. She moved to Waycross in 1964 where she and her husband continued to promote gospel singing and operated local restaurants, with the last being the “Do Drop Inn” which she closed and retired in 1985. After relocating to Waycross, the joined St. Peters Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the mission’s society and served as a soloist for a number of years. She later joined New Grant Chapel where she was best known for her inspiring solos. She leaves to cherish her memory a granddaughter, Marcinia Simms, whom she loved and raised as her own; great-grandsons, Jamar Christian of Atlanta; Ramond Simms of Auburn, AL; and Nygel Simms of Indianapolis, IN; 2 great-great-granddaughters, Jayda Simms and Addelyn Simms; a devoted cousin, Porsha Chandler; and 63 many other cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday at Emmanuel’s International Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 600 Genoa St., Waycross. Burial will follow in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the family residence, 213 Frontier Drive. Professional services are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, Waycross.
LEE, Charles Lee Sr. (Abstracted by courtesy of the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia January 18, 2012) Mr. Charles Lee Sr., 80, of Homerville, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Clinch Memorial Hospital. He was born April 2, 1931, in Alma, the second of 11 children born to the late Saul Lee and Mother Corrine Johnson Lee. He was joined in holy matrimony to the late Bertha Mae Cox Lee, formerly of Argyle, April 14, 1951. They moved to Homerville at an early age where they resided most of their life and raised their seven children. He was a devoted and faithful member of Faith Mission Youth Deliverance Center in Homerville. "Juicy", as he was affectionately known by everyone except his children and grandchildren, who knew his as "Texas Ranger", was loving and kind, always willing to help anyone by feeding them and giving them a place to stay. He loved fishing and preparing and cooking delicious dishes of wildlife. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Johnson; two sisters, Ida Mae Johnson and Willie Mae Tyson; a daughter-in-law, Inez Lee; two brothers-in-law, Benjamin Cox and Arthur Kinlaw. Survivors include seven children, Sherman Cummings (Fannie), Charles Lee Jr. (Virgil), Deaconess Cora Johnson (Deacon Leroy Jr.), Minister John L. Lee (Deaconess Rose), Alice F. Tiller (Frederick) Frank Lee and Missionary Lillie Mae Swinson (Raymond); 29 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; six sisters, Missionary Mary L. Calhoun (Howard), Martha L. Kinlaw, Janie L. Roberts, Rachel L. Jackson (John), Rebecca L. Jackson (Jerry), Missionary Rebecca L. Jackson (Jerry) and Priscilla L. Townsend (John); two brothers, James Lee and Elder John L. Lee (Lucy); brother-in-law, Johnny Tyson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives including best friends, Melvin Grady Jr., Frank Ingram, Charles Gamble, Noah Bryant, Julius Brogdon and Charles Jackson Sr. A celebration of life service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Prayer Garden Church of God in Christ. Presiding was Evangelist Christine Clark and Johnnie Mae Ellis gave words of comfort. Interment was in Pine Forest Cemetery. Fluker Funeral Home of Homerville served the Lee family.
LEE, Charles A. Lee (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 18 June 2013) Mr. Charles A. Lee age 84 of Pearson, GA, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013, at Coffee Regional Medical in Douglas, GA, following an extended illness. A native of Willacoochee, GA, Mr. Lee was born April 20, 1929, to George W. and Melvina Corbitt Lee. He entered Federal Civil Service at Moody AFB in 1956. Over the next ten years he served in a number of responsible positions including classification and wage administration specialist at the Charleston, SC Naval Shipyard, Chief of Classification and Wage Administration at the Naval Ordinance Plant in Macon, GA, and as a classification and Wage Specialist inspecting local classification and wage programs at all naval activities in eleven southeastern states. He also served as Chief of Classification and Wage Administration at Robins AFB, GA. In 1966 he returned to Moody AFB near Valdosta, GA, as Wing Management Analysis Officer. In 1968 he volunteered and spent a year in Vietnam teaching Vietnamese civilian personnel employees of the Air Force the principles of Personnel Administration. In 1972, Mr. Lee was selected for the position as the Chief of Civilian Personnel for Moody AFB, a position he occupied until his retirement from Federal Civilian Service in the spring of 1984. During his career he received numerous awards based on his individual performance and for the effectiveness of those he supervised in achieving their mission. Included were several Outstanding Performance Awards; Outstanding Civilian Personnel Office of the Year; The Vietnamese Service Medal; and the Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award (the first ever awarded at Moody AFB). He also served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. After retirement he opened a business called “Trash and Treasures” where he enjoyed meeting people looking for antiques or odd pieces of furniture. He was a member of American Legion Post #173 in Pearson, GA. His church membership was at Kirkland United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Imogene Tanner Lee of Pearson, GA; 1 daughter, Marilyn Lee of South Hart, ND; 2 sons, Charles A. (Beth Ann) Lee of Pearson, GA, and Lawrence George (Roxanne) Lee of Fleming Island, FL; 1 brother, James C. Lee of Athens, GA; 3 grandchildren, Shonna Lee, Richard Lee and Rhonda Lee; 5 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at Kirkland United Methodist Church. Interment followed in the Willacoochee City Cemetery. Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA, was in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Charles Burnice Lee (Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) Charles Burnice Lee, 55, died suddenly Friday morning (April 26, 2013) at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Ware County and was employed with The Mall at Waycross in the maintenance department. He was a son of the late Burnice Joseph Lee and Lillie Vae Jordan Lee. He was also preceded in death by a half-brother, Atwell Deen. He is survived by his wife, Gail Lee, of Waycross; three sons, Michael Lee, Brian Lee and Kevin Lee; four step-children, Misty (Carl) Mercer, of Waycross, 64
Elizabeth Cox, of Waycross, Angela (Bobby) Coleman, of Waycross, and Ronald (Lenai) Sweat, of Waycross; nine step- grandchildren; a sister, Donna Parker, of Waycross; a niece, Christina (David) Bachhofer, of Waresboro; and a nephew, Wayne Parker Jr., currently in Afghanistan. A memorial service was held Sunday at Faith Outreach Ministries. Memorialization is by cremation.
LEE, Charles Henry Lee (Abstracted from the 28 July 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Charles Henry Lee, age 81, mayor of Hoboken, died Thursday (July 26, 2018) at Memorial Satilla Health after a short illness. He was born in Brantley County to the late Floyd Henry and Minnie Griffin Lee and lived in Brantley County most of his life. He was a resident of the City of Hoboken for 52 years where he worked for Varn’s for 37 years. He began in maintenance and then in 1983 was given the night shift foreman position. He worked in this position until moving to scale operator, the position from which he retired in April 2010. He served on the city council from January 1988 until March 1995. In March 1995, he took office as mayor and was still serving the City of Hoboken. He was an active full-time mayor since retiring in 2010 and knew the city like the back of his hand, especially the water system. Mayor Lee was instrumental in helping Hoboken get many streets paved, having a red light installed, building the Hoboken Community Center and sidewalks, getting several areas of town cleaned up and helping the city get a huge generator. He served as Hoboken mayoral representative on the Southern Georgia Regional Commission, Regional Transportation Roundtable. He was instrumental in helping to promote the Hoboken Christmas Parade, as well as the Old Fashion Day festivals held in Hoboken. He was a huge supporter of the Southeast Cancer Unit and helped with those fundraisers as long as he was able. He was most recently working hard for approval of a home renovation grant for low to moderate home owners in the city. He was also looking forward to the completion of the new city park so that everyone could have a place to enjoy spending time with family and friends. He loved people and loved helping people, especially those in need. He was dedicated to his job, day or night he was always available to oversee the job and make sure it was completed. He has been a big asset to the City of Hoboken with his knowledge about equipment and his willingness to serve the citizens of Hoboken to make it a better place for everyone living here and traveling thru the city. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers, Lester Lee, Edward Lee, J.H. Lee, Lawrence Lee and three sisters, Elizabeth Heath, Gertrude Lee and Annie Lee Westberry. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Gladys Lee of Hoboken; two children, William (Tootie) Lee of Hoboken, Tammie (Saul) Thigpen of Hoboken; eight grandchildren, Charles (Kay) Williams of Hoboken, Sierra (Lance) Lewis of Hickox, Mark Thigpen of Waynesville, July (Ray) Weissert of Orlando, Fl, Jody (Rachelle) Thigpen of Hoboken, Jeremy Thigpen of Nahunta, Riley (Morgan) Lee of Waycross, Mary (Shane) O’Neal of Hoboken; 19 great-grandchildren; one sister, Myra Jane (Fred) Tyre of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Sunday at the Hoboken Community Center. Burial will follow in Hoboken Cemetery. The family is meeting at the home of William and Tootie Lee, 5407 Raybon Road West, Hoboken. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Charles Lamar Lee (Abstracted from the 25 May 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Charles Lamar Lee, age 64, of Waycross, died Wednesday (May 23, 2018) at Memorial Satilla Health of Waycross after a sudden illness. He was born in Waycross to the late Sheriff Robert E. Lee and Marie Carter Lee. He made Waycross his home for the majority of his life. He was a graduate of Okefenokee Technical College with a degree in forestry. He worked for John King Ford and Waycross Molded Products before his health caused him to retire early. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. As a young boy, he auditioned and landed the lead role of Sammy alongside film veteran Dan Haggerty in the Hollywood movie “Tender Warrior” that was filmed in the Okefenokee Swamp. He then spent some time after that in Hollywood doing voice work for motion picture studios. He was an avid card player and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sheriff Robert E. Lee and Marie Carter Lee Pritchard, an infant sister, Lina Marie Lee, a brother, Robert E. Lee Jr., his step-father, Judge M.C. Pritchard, and a brother-in-law, Dr. H.K. Heath Jr. He is survived by his sister, Sharon Lee Heath of Waycross; two nieces, Millie Lee Heath of Waycross, Dr. Lina Heath Harper of Waycross; two step-sisters, Selina Pritchard (James) Pinckney of Waycross, Susan Pritchard (James) Aldridge of Blackshear; a step-brother, Marion Cleveland (Blanche) Pritchard Jr. of Waycross; his aunts, Sue Carter (Caroll) Kicklighter of Blackshear, Betty Carter Stewart of Alma; his great-nieces and nephews, Hannah Harper, Amber Williamson, Heath (Shandi) Harper; and a sister-in-law, Melinda Burke Lee of Waycross. A funeral will be Sunday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
LEE, Charles Taft Lee (Abstracted from the January 2, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Charles Taft Lee, 81, of Alma, passed away Monday (Dec. 30, 2013) at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonville, FL after an extended illness. He was a native of Bacon County, a son of the late Daniel Taft Lee and Edna Spell Lee, and was preceded in 65 death by a brother, Lamar “Bo” Lee, a sister, Jo Ann Lee Anderson, and a brother-in-law, Ronald Tanner. He was employed with D. L. Lee & Sons for 20 years before joining his father and family members in the operation of Taft Lee Abattoir until his retirement in 1997. He was an avid fan of local baseball and enjoyed hunting and fishing and sharing good times around the kitchen table with his family and friends. He attended New Vision Church. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Leona Johnson Lee; 1 son, Charles Michael Lee (Debbie), of Alma; 2 daughters, Mary Crace (Al), of Folkston, and Marsha Starling (Perry), of Alma; 7 grandchildren, Jay and Morgan Crace, Travis Lee, Brooke, Baylee, Blake and Brody Starling; 7 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Billy Lee, Pete Lee (Vivian) and Troy Lee (Sybil), of Alma; and 2 sisters, Margie Jones (Perry), of Hoboken, and Patricia Tanner, of Alma. The funeral will be Thursday at New Vision Church. Interment will follow the funeral in Pine Lawn Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Clara Mae Lee (Abstracted from the 30 October 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Clara Mae Lee, age 72, of Alma, died Wednesday (Oct. 28, 2015) at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL, after a short illness. She was a native of Coffee County and was a resident of Twin Oaks Nursing Home for the past three years. She was daughter of the late George Washington Knowles and Maggie Spell Knowles. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Quitman Lee, a sister, Christine Waters, and a niece, Diane Parker. She worked with Streats Garments in Nicholls for many years and was a member of Victory Chapel Baptist Church in Ware County. Survivors include a son, Jimmy Landon Lee (Karen Davis), of Valdosta; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Billy and LeVan Lee of Bickley, Maxell and Vivian Smith of Douglas, Cindy Lee of Alma; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Saturday at Crosby Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Bickley.
LEE, Curtis Lee (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald June 15, 2012) NAHUNTA — Curtis Lee, 64, of Nahunta, died early Wednesday morning (June 20, 2012) at Jesup Healthcare after an extended illness. Born in Seville, Fla., his parents were V.M. and Mittie Flowers Lee. Memorialization will be by cremation. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com
LEE, Daisy Dowling Lee (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald August 20, 2012) Daisy Dowling Lee, 87, of Brunswick, passed away Saturday (Aug. 18, 2012) at her residence. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the gravesite at High Bluff Cemetery at Hoboken. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 this evening at Chapman Funeral Chapel. Active pallbearers will be Ron Lee Jr., Donnie Lee Jr., Dalton Hull, Colin Farrell, Stanley Lee, Drew Gordon and Allen Howard. She was born May 1, 1925 in Brantley County, to James Jackson Dowling and Maggie Studivant Dowling. She lived in Waycross most of her life and moved to Brunswick in 2003. She was a member of Golden Isles Church of God, and placed her Lord and her family first in her life. She worked in retail sales throughout her life and still managed to find time for sewing, cooking, gardening and most of all, her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome Carlos Lee Sr., a son, Jerome Carlos Lee Jr., a daughter, Gail Lee, a special nephew, Henry Dowling, and nine brothers and sisters. Survivors include her children, Ron Lee (Shirley), of Brunswick, Donald Lee (Marsha), of Hoboken, Darrell Lee (Kathryn), Cynthia Lee; and special friends, Tommy and Tonia Hull, all of Brunswick; 12 grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Cancer Network of Hope, 2315 Starling St., Brunswick, GA 31520, or Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525. Chapman Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements
LEE, Danny Ray Lee (Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) MONTICELLO, Fla. — Danny Ray Lee, 51, of Monticello, FL, passed away Monday morning (March 25, 2013) at his residence. Born in Savannah, he was the son of the late Charles Edward Lee and Inez Driskell Rozier. He was of the Methodist faith, and worked as a construction laborer. He loved NASCAR, carpentry, country music and the “Ramblin’ Wreck” from Georgia Tech. Survivors include his significant other, Dorothy “Marie” Jackson; a brother, Kelvin Driskell, of Waynesville; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Janice and Mikey Crews, of Waynesville, and Aileen Rozier, of Nahunta; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home.
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(Abstracted from the 22 May 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) BLACKSHEAR — Darrell Irving Lee, age 63, of Blackshear, died Saturday (May 20, 2017) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House following an extended illness. Born March 4, 1954 in Waycross, he was a son of the late Noah Albert and Lizzie Inez Dowling Lee. He lived most of his life in Pierce County where he worked with his family in construction for many years. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Louise James and Wynelle Groover, and three brothers, Gary Lee, Tommy Lee and Arland Lee. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Vivian Batten Lee, of Blackshear; his son, Stanley (Stacy) Lee of Blackshear; two daughters, Charlene (Donald) Dillinger of Jesup, and Christina (Doug) Odle of Blackshear; 10 grandchildren, Jeffrey Lee, Kimberly Reynolds and Haley Scott, all of Waycross, Brittany Higgs-Lee, Brigitte Lee, Gracie Odle and J.D. Odle, all of Blackshear, Christian Dillinger, of Molino, FL, Donald (Krista) Dillinger Jr. of Jesup, and Geromy Dillinger, of Yokosuka, Japan; three sisters, Glenda (W.D.) Inman of Valdosta, Helen (James) Burney of Blackshear, and Patricia (Louis) Mejia of Blackshear; two brothers, Raynell (Bernice) Lee of Waycross, and Hayden Lee of Hortense; his father- in-law, Waldo Batten, of Blackshear; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will take place Tuesday at Youmans Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the High Bluff Cemetery. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, David Gerald Lee (Abstracted from the January 23, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) David Gerald Lee, age 66, died Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2014) at his residence in Blackshear after an extended illness. He was a native of Waycross and lived most of his life here. He retired from CSX Railroad as an engineer and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was the son of the late Chester Lankford Lee Sr. Survivors include his wife, Sheree Smith Lee, of Blackshear; 3 children, David Lee (fiancee, Robin), of Valdosta, Jenny Lee, of Valdosta, and Brett (Hollee) Lee, of Blackshear; 1 granddaughter, Bethany Ann Lee; his mother, Louise Carter Lee, of Blackshear; 2 brothers, Chester Lankford (Marilyn) Lee Jr., of Loganville, and Mike Lee, of Jacksonville, FL; 1 sister, Janet (Bill) Watkins, of Valdosta; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held Friday at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Music Funeral Home.
LEE, David J. Lee (Abstracted from the 3 November 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) David J. “Johnny” Lee, age 82, died Tuesday (Nov. 1, 2016) at his residence following a short illness. He was a native of Hoboken and lived most of his life there. He was the former manager at SCL Credit Union and Gilman Credit Union. He was the owner of Lawn Equipment Enterprises, Inc. and was currently serving on the board of directors of First Southern Bank. He was a member and pastor at Rome Primitive Baptist Church and was a lifelong singer and lover of Sacred Harp music. He was the son of the late Frank Thomas Lee and Martha Dixon Lee. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Herman Lee and John Thomas Lee Sr., two sisters, Mildred (Billy) Hickox and Ruth Wainright; and a brother-in-law, James Douberly. He is survived by his wife, Delorese Conner Lee; 1 son, David (Kathy) Lee of Hoboken; 4 daughters, Delda Lee of Conyers, Arlene (Michael) Holloway of Birmingham, AL, Sonya Lee of Waycross, and Melinda Lee of Hoboken; 11 grandchildren, Bryant (Amy) Lee, Hannah (Robert) Gunter, Rachel (Justin) Baxley, Tatum Strickland, Brooks (Jessica) Strickland, Lindsey (David) Morgan, Trevor East, Kendra Strickland, Dinah East, Logan Lee and Spencer Lee; 9 great-grandchildren, Bailey, Audrey, Phillip, and Declan Lee, Holland Gunter, Gavin, Zane, and Madelyn Baxley, and Eliot Strickland; 2 brothers, Eddie (Juanita) Lee and Billy (Barbara) Lee both of Waycross; 1 sister, Anna Sue Douberly of Thomasville; 1 brother-in-law, Wilson Wainright of Nahunta; 2 sisters-in-law, Connie Lee of Hoboken, and Adelyn Peacock Lee of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and other relatives. A funeral will be Friday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in High Bluff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA. 31501 or the USO, Department WS, P.O. Box 96860, Washington, DC 20090-6860.
LEE, Dellama B. Lee (Abstracted from the 26 August 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Dellama B. Lee, age 85, of Waycross, formerly of Alma, died Monday (Aug. 24, 2015) at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, after a short illness. She was a native of Bacon County, daughter of the late John Bennett and Minnie Mae Tanner McCarty. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy A. Lee, and step-father, J.O. McCarty. Survivors include 1 brother, Benny (Jean) McCarty of Waycross; 1 niece, Cam (Rob) McFather of Jacksonville; 1 nephew, Nick (Sherry) McCarty of Waycross; 2 great-nephews, Stetson King, U.S. Marines stationed in Japan, and Ian McFather of Jacksonville; 1 great-niece, Cassie McCarty of Waycross; a special sister-in-law, Teresa Vaughn of Atlanta; several cousins. The funeral will be Thursday at Crosby Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Pine Lawn Cemetery.
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LEE, Delorese Conner Lee (Abstracted from the 14 February 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Delorese Conner Lee, age 86, died Sunday (Feb. 12, 2017) at her residence following an extended illness. She was a native of Nassau County, FL who lived most of her life in Hoboken. She was a homemaker and a member of Rome Primitive Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Dempsey G. Conner Sr. and Carrie Hickox Conner. She was preceded in death by her husband, David J. “Johnny” Lee, two sisters, Lou Rilla Landrum and Lucy Conner Lee, and a brother, Barkley Holmes Conner. She is survived by 1 son, David (Kathy) Lee of Hoboken; 4 daughters, Delda Lee of Conyers, Arlene (Michael) Holloway of Birmingham, AL, Sonya Lee of Waycross, and Melinda (Michael) Brooks of Hoboken; 11 grandchildren, Bryant (Amy) Lee, Hannah (Robert) Gunter, Rachel (Justin) Baxley, Tatum Strickland, Brooks (Jessica) Strickland, Lindsey (David) Morgan, Trevor (Melissa) East, Kendra (Travis) Sanctuary, Dinah East, Logan Lee and Spencer Lee; 9 great-grandchildren, Bailey, Audrey, Phillip, and Declan Lee, Holland Gunter, Gavin, Zane and Madelyn Baxley, and Eliot Strickland; 1 sister, Barbara C. Bearden of Pelham; 1 brother, Dempsey G. (Laverne) Conner Jr. of Pittsburgh, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Wednesday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in High Bluff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501 or Bayview Nursing Home Activities, 12884 Cleveland St. W., Nahunta, GA 31553.
LEE, Edgar Hubert Lee, Jr. (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 3 May 2020) September 9, 1963 - May 3, 2020
LEE, Edward Lewis Lee (Abstracted from the 20 June 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Edward Lewis “Cecil” Lee, age 95, of Alma, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday (June 18, 2019) after a short illness. The son of David Lemuel Lee and Euna Jane Gorday Lee, he was born May 7, 1924, in Bacon County. He was preceded in death by his wives, Barbara Jeannine Drummond Lee and Joan Wood Lee, brother, Gerald Lee, and sister, Betty Harper. He was a deacon and longtime treasurer at First Baptist Church here in Alma. He was a past member and supporter of the VFW and American Legion as well as a longtime director at the Alma Exchange Bank. He was a member of the Alma City Council a number of years ago. A World War II veteran, he served in the European Theater as a member of the 163rd Engineer Combat Battalion with the U.S. Third Army. He is survived by his children, John Lee (Joyce), of Blackshear, David Lee (Kay), of Alma, and Linda Sweat (Charles), of Blackshear; sister, Gloria Anderson, of Tavares, FL; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at Alma First Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 201 N. Church St., Alma, GA 31510. Crosby Funeral Home of Alma is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Eleanor Parker Lee (Abstracted from the 21 October 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Eleanor Parker Lee, age 100, beloved mother, grandmother and well-known retired Ware County educator, passed away after many years of infirmity on Thursday (Oct. 19, 2017) at Baptist Village in Waycross. Born Sept. 17, 1917, Martha Eleanor Parker was the youngest and last surviving member of seven children born to the late Judge Thomas Augustus and Alice Chapman Parker of Ware County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Jacob Henry Lee. She is succeeded by their four children — Thomas Monroe (Sybil) Lee of Patterson, Sandra Lee Gupton of Jacksonville, FL, Rebecca Lee (Dave) Standish of Mesa, AZ, and Jacob Henry Lee Jr. of Waycross — in addition to 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Her long, illustrious career in education included 16 years as a teacher, two years as a principal and 18 years as the director of instructional services for the Ware County School System. She retired in 1977 but continued to be an active advocate for children’s education in Georgia. Her leadership was eagerly sought throughout her career at national, state and local levels and included the state legislative chairman for the Georgia Educational Association, president of the Georgia Retired Teachers Association, a member of the Georgia Accrediting Commission for eight years, a delegate to the White House Conference on Aging, assistant state director of the American Association of Retired Persons, a member of the International Workshop on Rural Education at Columbia University and a member of Georgia’s Silver Haired Legislature, to name a few. She has been recognized over the years with many awards and honors for her outstanding service. In 1996, she was selected as one of Ware County’s Olympic Torch Bearers. She was awarded Kappa Delta Pi’s State Award for Excellence, the Georgia Distinguished Service Award for Supervision and the Pilot Award for Outstanding Service to Education. She was a life-long devoted Christian and a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Waycross, the church she attended as a child and where she was baptized.
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She taught Sunday School classes most of her life, including her last stint as the teacher of First Baptist Church’s oldest men’s class for many years. A funeral will be Sunday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
LEE, Ester Dixon Lee (Abstracted from the April 22, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Ester Dixon Lee, age 77, of Waycross, died Monday (April 21, 2014) at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Blackshear to the late Barney and Fannie Mae Dixon and lived the majority of her life in Waycross. She was a member of Deenwood Baptist Church, Faithful Workers Sunday School Class and a craft class. She enjoyed participating in the Relay for Life and loved to fish. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Royce Lee, one brother, E.L. Dixon, and two sisters, Melrose Tanner and Margie Peacock. Survivors include 4 children, David A. (Teressa) Lee, of Waycross, Bonita C. (James) Sullivan, of Waycross, Kimberly L. (Robert) Young, of Roswell, Cynthia D. (Sam) Kelly, of Waycross; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Geraldine Harrison, of Virginia Beach, VA; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Wednesday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
LEE, Eugene Lee (Abstracted from the January 23, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) ALMA — Eugene Lee, age 82, of Alma, passed away Wednesday (Jan. 21, 2015) at his residence after an extended illness. He was a native of Bacon County, son of the late Lemuel “Kit” Sellers Lee and Lourine Yawn Lee. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Lucy Morris and Corrine Tucker, and six brothers, Quincy, Taft, W.K., James, Grady and Pate Lee. Survivors include 1 son, Lemuel Lee, of Nicholls; 1 daughter, Brenda (Stephen) Lovett, of Waycross; the children’s mother, Lavonne Vaughn, of Alma; 1 brother, Franklin Lee, of Alma; and 1 sister, Mary Evelyn Hyers, of Alma. A funeral will be Saturday at Crosby Funeral Home.
LEE, Eugene Talmadge Lee (Abstracted from the Clinch County News, March 16, 2011) Mr. Eugene Talmadge Lee, 82, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011 at his daughter’s residence in Tifton, following an extended illness. Mr. Lee was born April 22, 1928, in Waycross, to the late John Jackson Lee and Lottie James Lee, but he lived in Clinch County for most of his life. He was retired from the Georgia Forestry Commision and he attended the Homerville Congregational Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Lola Mae Lee; four brothers, Ethan Lee, Johnny Lee, T.M. Lee, and Dewey Lee; three sisters, Lolita Morgan, Ruth Ammons, and Eva Mae Sylvester. Survivors are two daughters, Debbie Lee Usry of Tifton, and Gene Lee of Homerville; two grandchildren Tyler Lee Thomas and Maci Melinda Crosby. Services for Mr. Lee were held Sunday March 13, 2011 at graveside in Pine Forest Cemetery. Flowers were accepted or donations to Homerville Congregational Methodist Church. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Evelyn Delores Arnold Lee (Abstracted from the Clinch County News) Mrs. Evelyn Delores “Billie” Arnold Lee, 64, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Lee was born August 10, 1948 in Clinch County, GA to Mrs. Juanita Griffin Arnold Pittman, Homerville and the late Joseph Clayton Arnold. She had lived in Clinch County most of her life and was a member of the New Vision Church of God, where she had once served as secretary Survivors other than her mother are her husband, Jimmy Lee of Homerville; one daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Paul Lashley of Homerville; two sons, Joseph Lee of Perry FL and Jimmy Lee II of Homerville; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Donna Arnold of Homerville and Linda and Shelton Hartley of Argyle; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Michael and Tony Arnold of Angleton TX and Sean Arnold of Homerville; six grandchildren, J.C. Robinson Jr. of Lakeland, FL, Joshua Lee of Jesup, GA, Heather Lashley, Catherine Lashley, Mariah Lashley and Maria Lashley all of Homerville; one great-granddaughter, Jamie Lynn Robinson of Lakeland, FL; and a number of other nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services for Mrs. Lee were Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from the New Vision Church of God. Interment was the Shiloh Church Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.’
LEE, Faye D. Lee (Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) Faye D. Lee, 80, died Thursday (March 14, 2013) at Satilla Care Center following a long illness. She was a native of Pierce County but lived most of her life in Waycross. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kelli Sweat, and her parents, Alton Dixon and Mattie Hickox Dixon. She was retired bookkeeper for Dr. S. William Clarke Sr. and former owner of ATS Bookkeeping Company. She was a member of Second Baptist Church, the Faithful Sunday School Class and Waycross Woman’s Club. Survivors include her husband, C.R. “Chuck” Lee, of Waycross; a son, Leonard Sweat (wife Gina), of Douglas; a step-daughter, Virginia 69
“Jennie” Tatum, of Waycross; a step-son, C.R. “Buddy” Lee (wife Vickie), of Waycross; three granddaughters, Kristy Sweat, Kasey Sweat and Kandice Sweat; several step-grandchildren; a sister, Linda Gail Head, of Atlanta; two brothers, Johnny Dixon and Eugene Dixon, both of Waycross; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Sunday at Second Baptist Church. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.
LEE, Frances Dickerson Lee (Abstracted from the 20 May 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Frances Dickerson Lee, age 96, died Monday (May 18, 2015) at Hospice House Satilla following an extended illness. She was a native of Alma but resided in Ware County for several years. She was the wife of the late Barney Lee. She was the last surviving child of Robert Conner Dickerson and Ellen Ginn Dickerson as she was preceded in death by siblings Dallas Herrin, Mayo Gill, Luther Dickerson, Coyle Dickerson, Mildred Jones, Thomas Dickerson and Conner Dickerson, and a son-in-law, Larry Shepard. She was a member of Hebardville Baptist Church and was a former kitchen aide with Baptist Village. Survivors include a daughter, Florrie Shepard, of Waycross; a son, Darrel (Dot) Lee, of Savannah; 5 grandchildren, Kenny (Beth) Shepard of Albany, Lynn (Wayne) Highsmith of White Oak, David Shepard of Albany, Amy (Zack) Taylor of St. Simons Island, and Brent (Julie) Lee of Oak Ridge, TN; 12 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorials may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Beacon St., Waycross, GA 31501. A funeral will be Thursday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will be in High Bluff Cemetery near Hoboken.
LEE, Frances W. Lee (Abstracted from the February 10, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Frances W. Lee, age 88, of Waycross, died Friday (Feb. 7, 2014) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities. She was born in McMinnville, TN, to the late John Tubb Warren and Leila Jones Warren. She was a graduate of Warren County High School. She moved to Waycross in 1946, where she worked as vice president of personnel and operations for First National Bank of Waycross. She retired in 1987 from First National Bank of Waycross after 40 years of service. During her time in banking, she was an active member of the National Association of Bank Women. She was a member of the Church of Christ on Tebeau Street where she taught Children’s Sunday school and Ladies Bible Study. She continued leading Bible study throughout her life, most recently with her caregivers. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Futrell Holland “Shine” Lee, and three brothers, Edward Warren, Clarence Warren and David Warren. She is survived by 2 sons, Dennis D. (Sara) Lee, of Sherrills Ford, NC, Douglas M. (Holly) Lee, of Waycross; 5 grandchildren, Amy Lee (Christian) Byrd, of Stanley, NC, Jake (Anna Lisa) Lee, of Matthews, NC, Matt (Amy) Lee, of Wintersville, Lauren Lee (Jake) Tripp, of Cartersville, Zachary Lee, of Waycross; 4 great-grandchildren, Ashton Byrd, Weston Byrd, Reeves Byrd and Copeland Byrd; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Tuesday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
LEE, Frank Lee (Abstracted from the 17 August 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Frank “Papa” Lee, age 80, died Saturday (Aug. 15, 2015) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House following an extended illness. He was a native of Fairfax, and lived most of his life in Ware County. He was the son of the late Andrew Jackson Lee and Beulah Naomi Roberts Lee. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Ferrell Lee. He served with the United States Army. He retired in 1985 as a machine operator with St. Regis Paper Company in Jacksonville, FL, after 35 years of service. He was of the Baptist faith and had been a member of the former Bible Baptist Church of Waycross. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Joy Dell Lee of Waycross; children Timothy John (Debra) Dell, White Dell, of Gainesville, and Irene Dell (Lon Overton) Campbell of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Cory Lee Dell, of Nashville, TN, John Matthew Dell, of Atlanta, Lee Overton Campbell and Molly Ann Campbell, of Franklin, TN; a brother, Fred Earnest (Betty) Lee of Jacksonville, FL; 2 nephews, Fred Earnest (Karen) Lee Jr., of Jacksonville, FL, and Clay Andrew (Eva) Lee of Waycross; 1 niece, Kimberly Ann (James Michael) Raulerson, of Waycross; and other relatives. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hospice Satilla Hospice House, c/o Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, G 31501 or to the Telmore Cemetery Fund, c/o Harriett Hall, 6500 Gopher Road, Millwood, GA 31552. A memorial service will be Tuesday at Music Funeral Home.
LEE, Freddy Lee (Abstracted from the 6 July 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Freddy Lee, age 70, of Waycross, died Thursday (July 2, 2015) at his residence. The funeral was Sunday at the Paulk Funeral Home Chapel in Fitzgerald. Interment followed in the Evergreen Cemetery. He was born May 15, 1945, in Ocilla, to the late Robert Edward Lee Sr. and Reba Hughes Lee. He was a 1963 graduate of Fitzgerald High School. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He owned and operated Tea Time Gift Shop in Waycross and also was the manager of 70
Eckerd Drugs for more than 30 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Fitzgerald and was a Mason. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Lee (Jeremy) Hauser, of Richmond, VA; a sister, Pamela (David) McMahon, of Richmond, VA; a brother, Bobby (Laverne) Lee, of Fitzgerald; and Lisa’s mother; Bernice Lee, of Waycross; and two nieces. Paulk Funeral Home, Fitzgerald, is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Fredrick Thomas Lee (Abstracted from the 4 January 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Fredrick Thomas Lee, age 43, departed this life Tuesday (Dec. 29, 2015) at Memorial Medical Center, Savannah. He was born July 2, 1972 in Waycross, to Thomasine Graham Lee and the late Arthur Lee Sr. He received his formal education from the public school system of Waycross where he graduated from Waycross High School. He was a former employee of Ware Milling Co. and was presently employed by Cobblestone Realty Co. A memorial service will be Wednesday at Church of Christ Written in Heaven, 617 Blackwell Street. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Nicole B. Lee; 4 step-daughters, Diatra S. Nelson, Kamilah S. Nelson, Zaynah A. Nelson and Samijah I. Nelson, all of Waycross; his mother, Thomasine G. Lee of Waycross; 4 sisters, Annie Lee (Kenneth) White, Sonja Lee, Tonya Lee and LaBrenda Lee all of Waycross; 1 brother, Arthur Lee Jr., of Waycross; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Carl and Jacquelyn Jenkins of Waycross; 2 grandchildren; a numerous of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Friends are being received at the Lee residence, 802 Shadowlawn St. Arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
LEE, Gardie Lee (Abstracted from the 5 December 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) PEARSON — Gardie Lee, age 52, of Pearson, passed away Thursday (Dec. 1, 2016) at his home in Pearson, surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with ALS. A native of Coffee County, he was born Aug. 31, l964 to Delmas Henry and Elmarie Lott Lee. He made his home in Pearson for most of his life and was a l982 graduate of Atkinson County High School. He was assistant plant manager at Live Oak Homes for eight years before poor health forced him to retire. He enjoyed coaching softball for his boys, watching the Georgia Bulldogs play and reading. He was a member of the Church of God for 15 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Delmas Henry Lee. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Elmarie Lott (Johnny) Powell of Pearson; his wife, Fonda Hayes Lee of Pearson; his son, Dustin Lee of Pearson; his daughter, Casey A. Bazemore of Waycross; a brother, Derryl (Cathy) Lee of Pearson; a sister, Joan Lee of Pearson; a grandson, Finn Lee of Orlando, FL; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. The funeral was Saturday at Remnant Church of God in Waycross. Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson was in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Gary Nathaniel Lee (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 24, 2005) BLACKSHEAR — Gary Nathaniel Lee, 57, died late Thursday (Oct. 20, 2005) evening at Satilla Regional Medical Center. A native of Brantley County, he lived in Pierce County for most of adult life. He was retired from the City of St. Marys where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Youmans Chapel Baptist Church. He was a member of the Offerman Hunting Club and the Forks of the River Hunting Club. He was a son of the late Noah Albert and Lizzie Inez Dowling Lee and was also preceded in death by a brother, Tommy J. Lee, who died Oct. 5, 2005. Survivors are two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Raymond Cason, of Blackshear, and Vanessa and Steven Herman, of Patterson; two sons and daughters-in-law, Cameron G. and Lisa Lee, of Offerman, and Collin and Anesha Lee, of Patterson; 11 grandchildren, Keith Cason, Carl Cason, Jeffrey Cason, Logan Lee, Lauren Lee, Morgan Lee, Justin Lee, Christian Lee, Gregory Herman, Jacob Herman and Valerie Herman; five sisters, Louise James, Wynelle Groover, Helen (James) Burney and Patricia (Luis) Mejia, all of Blackshear, and Glenda (D.W.) Inman, of Valdosta; four brothers, Raynell (Bernice) Lee, of Brunswick, Arland (Vernell) Lee, of Waycross, Hayden (Glenda) Lee, of Hortense, and Darrell (Teresa) Lee, of Blackshear; his loving ex-wife, Carla Miller, of Patterson, and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral will be Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Youmans Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will be in the High Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be this evening from 6 until 9 at the funeral home. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online register at www.pearsontreadwell.com. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Gary Nathaniel Lee (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 22, 2005) BLACKSHEAR — Gary Nathaniel Lee, 57, died late Thursday (Oct. 20, 2005) evening at Satilla Regional Medical Center. A native of Brantley County, he lived in Pierce County for most of his adult life. He was retired from the City of St. Marys where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Youmans Chapel Baptist Church. He was a member of the Offerman Hunting Club and the Forks of the River Hunting Club. He was a son of the late Noah Albert and Lizzie Inez Dowling 71
Lee and was also preceded in death by a brother, Tommy J. Lee, who died Oct. 5, 2005. Survivors are two daughters and sons- in-law, Karen and Raymond Cason, of Blackshear, and Vanessa and Steven Herman, of Patterson; two sons and daughters-in-law, Cameron G. and Lisa Lee, of Offerman, and Collin and Anesha Lee, of Patterson; 11 grandchildren, Keith Cason, Carl Cason, Jeffrey Cason, Logan Lee, Lauren Lee, Morgan Lee, Justin Lee, Christian Lee, Gregory Herman, Jacob Herman and Valerie Herman; five sisters, Louise James, Wynelle Groover, Helen (James) Burney and Patricia (Luis) Mejia, all of Blackshear, and Glenda (D.W.) Inman, of Valdosta; four brothers, Raynell (Bernice) Lee, of Brunswick, Arland (Vernell) Lee, of Waycross, Hayden (Glenda) Lee, of Hortense, and Darrell (Teresa) Lee, of Blackshear; his loving ex-wife, Carla Miller, of Patterson, and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral will be Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Youmans Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will be in the High Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be this evening from 6 until 9 at the funeral home. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online register at www.pearsontreadwell.com. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
LEE, George L. Lee (Abstracted from the January 25, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) George L. “G.L.” Lee, age 69, passed away Thursday (Jan. 23, 2014) at home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. He was born in Blackshear Dec. 24, 1944. A resident of Southeast Georgia for most of his life, G.L. lived in Blackshear, Waycross and Jesup and in Mansfield, Ohio, for a short time where he worked as a police officer. He served his country in the United States Navy and worked in many different trades over the years. He was a supervisor with Fleetwood Mobile Homes and was in the trucking business before his health forced retirement. He was a 32nd Degree Mason in the Blackshear Masonic Lodge No. 270 and a member of the Waycross Shrine Club where he was “Bubba the Clown.” He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. A ladies man at times, he loved to play pranks on his family and friends. He also loved his 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, listening to music and fishing. His father, George Lee Jr., preceded him in death. Survivors include his mother, Doris Lee, of Jesup; son and daughter-in-law, David and Katrina Lee, of Atlanta; brother, Allan Lee, of Jesup;
LEE, Gladys Boatright Lee (Abstracted from the 4 February 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Gladys Boatright Lee, age 75, of Alma, passed away Saturday (Feb. 2, 2019) at Twin Oaks Nursing Home after a short illness. She was born in Effingham County on Oct. 18, 1943 to the late Marvin Tanner Sr. and Thirsie Richardson Tanner. Her husband of 36 years, Voughna Boatright and four brothers, Eugene Tanner, Warren Tanner, Lonnie Tanner and Marvin Tanner Jr., preceded her in death. She was a member of the New Hope Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Lee of Alma, two children, Bill Boatright (Deneana) of Alma and Lisa Boatright Austin (Randy) of Jesup; three step-children, Chad Lee (Patricia), Chris Lee (Leann) and Julie Brown (Stacey), all of Alma; two brothers, Donnie Tanner and Ronnie Tanner, of Hazlehurst; two sisters, Faye Cothern and Connie Walls (Kendall), of Hazlehurst; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral will be at Crosby Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Hall Cemetery.
LEE, Harold Glen Lee (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL4 May 2016) Mr. Harold Glen Lee, age 79, passed away on May 4, 2016 in Gainesville, FL. Harold was born June 11, 1936 in Dowling Park, FL to the late Leonard Eugene Lee and Annie Mathis Lee. Harold was of the Christian faith and retired as a Heavy Equipment Operator with Gilman Paper Company following nearly 30 years of service He was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed spending time with his family. In his spare time he enjoyed watching westerns and growing vegetables. He was preceded in death by a son, Harold Glen Lee Jr. Harold is survived by his wife of 54 years, June Lee of Dowling Park; 2 sons, Frank (Tonya) Lee of Live Oak, and Jason (Jessica) Lee of Mayo; 2 daughters, Samantha (Keith) McCullers of Live Oak, and Tracy (Darren) Wimberley of Mayo; 2 sisters, Connie Kinard, and Linda Gail Hughes both of Dowling Park; 8 grandchildren, Travis, Frank Jr. (Kate), Matthew, Ryan, Brycen, Austyn, Taryn, and Chance; 1 great-grandson, Parker; as a well as a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Graveside funeral services will be Friday, May 13, 2016 at Historic Dowling Park Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
LEE, Hattie Lee (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 7, 1972) Hattie Lee, age 67, passed away December 26, 1971 in the hospital at Madison after a lengthy illness. She was a member of Jeslamb A.M.E. Church. She is survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Eddie Mae James of Opa Locka; 2 sons Anderson Lee and Ola Lee, both of Madison; 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 niece Mrs. Mary Ghent of Madison and a number of other relatives. Services were held January 2, 1972 at Beggs Horry Street Chapel with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
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LEE, Hattie Mae Inman Lee (Abstracted by courtesy of the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia January 18, 2012) Mrs. Hattie Mae Inman Lee, 93, died Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Satilla Care Center following an extended illness. She was a native of Manor and a life-long resident of Ware County. She was the daughter of the late William J. Inman, Sr. and Ethel Vickers Inman. She was married December 20, 1936 to her first love, James Ethan Lee and celebrated 40 years of marriage until his death December 27, 1976. She later became the wife of Sam Crutchfield until his death in June of 1986. She was also preceded in death by sisters and brothers-in-law, Maggie and Leo James and Ruby and Buster Smith; a brother-in-law, Pete LaRoche; a son-in-law, Jimmy Bruce, and a daughter-in-law, Gail Lee. She was a seamstress with Rubin Brothers Footwear and Spatola Brothers and later retired from Standard Container (which later became Brockway Standard) in Homerville. She was a former member of New Prospect Methodist Church and later joined the former Camp Branch-Providence Primitive Baptist Church. At the time of her death she was the oldest member of Manor Community Baptist Church of Manor. Mrs. Lee will be well remembered for her cooking and her compassion and many acts of helping others. She also enjoyed working in her yard.Survivors include a son, W.S. Lee of Manor; four daughters, Elouise Bruce of Waycross, Lottie L. Bruce and husband Winston of Homerville, Jenelle L. Ammons and husband Colin of Manor, and Hattie Rebecca (Becky) “Snuttie” Mizell and husband Marshall of Homerville; 14 grandchildren, Randall James Lee, Ramona Jean Outlaw, John Lee and wife Gail, Eric Lee, Dottie Bruhn and husband Darrell, Cathy Nix and husband Chris, James Bruce, III and wife Maggie, Dee Dee B. Guess and husband Carthel, Ben Bruce and wife Janin, Pam Tobar and husband Manuel, Tammy Gardner and husband Ricky, Mary Jones and husband Chad, Tina Lee Smith and husband Kenneth, and Vallerie April Scurry and husband Richard; 42 great grandchildren, five great- great grandchildren; a sister, Virginia LaRoche of Hilliard, Fla.; two brothers, William James Inman, Jr and wife Mary Ethel and Rev. David L. Inman and wife Dorothy of Manor; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2012, at Manor Community Baptist Church. Officiating was Rev. Rip Snow, Rev. Talmadge Guess, and Rev. Derwin Griffin. Burial was in the Camp Branch- Providence Cemetery. Active pallbearers were James Bruce, Ben Bruce, John Lee, Chad Jones, Harry Leo James, Vernel Smith, David Inman, Jr., and Kenneth Smith. Employees of Satilla Care Center and Hospice Satilla served as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, Ga. 31501. Sympathy can be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com. Music Funeral Home of Waycross was in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Hayden Foy Lee (Abstracted from the 14 June 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) TRUDIE — Hayden Foy Lee, age 76, of Trudie, passed away Saturday (June 10, 2017) at Altamaha Healthcare in Jesup after an extended illness. Born in Blackshear, he was the son of Noah and Inez Dowling Lee. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Rowell Lee, and several brothers and sisters. He retired from the United States Air Force and loved to be outdoors, fishing, hunting and gardening. Survivors include his four children and their spouses, Hayden F. Lee Jr. of Blackshear, Daniel and Kimberly Lee of Atkinson, Cindy and Eddie Taylor of Offerman, and Melissa Davis of Blackshear; an honorary son, Edward Davis, of Blackshear; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Raynell and Burnice Lee, of Waycross; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and James Burney of Blackshear, Patricia Lee of Blackshear, and Glenda Jean and Dee Inman of Manor; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service with military honors will be Friday at Twin Rivers Church Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LEE, Hazel Adams Lee (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 2 March 2010) Mrs. Hazel Adams Lee, age 80, of Douglas, GA passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at the Shands Pavilion Hospice in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Lee, a native of Coffee County, GA was born on February 18, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Weldon and Dora Worth Adams. She is the widow of the late John L. Lee. A son, Bobby Weldon Lee, preceded her in death. Survivors include sons: Carroll (Carolyn) Lee of Lake City, FL; and Billy (Musa) Lee of Groveland, FL; 1 daughter: Linda (Jimmy) Creech of Howey-in-the-Hills, FL; 3 sisters: Reatha Hamilton of Douglas, GA; Carolyn Kirkland of Callahan, FL; Mary Pittillo of Hendersonville, NC. Funeral services were Saturday, February 27, 2010, at the Sanctuary at Waldroup Avenue. Burial followed in the Tanner Church Cemetery near Douglas, GA. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Hazel Emily Mobley Lee (Abstracted from the March 3, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) DuPONT — Hazel Emily Mobley Lee, age 86, passed away Sunday (March 1, 2015) at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness. She was born Oct. 29, 1928, in Valdosta, daughter of the late William Henry Mobley III and Nancy Melton Mann Mobley. She was a homemaker and a member of the DuPont Baptist Church. She was a 73 member of the John Floyd Chapter of the DAR from 1958 until it was disbanded in 2013, the United Daughter of the Confederacy No. 471, the Daughters of American Colonists and former member of the Huxford Board of Directors. She was Co- Chairperson for the Keep America Beautiful Campaign during the George W. Bush administration. She and her committee were presented an award during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House. In attendance were former President George W. Bush and Lee Greenwood. She was a member of the Clinch Memorial Hospital Board where she served as chairperson for many years. She loved the 4-H program and Lee Engineering was a big supporter of various 4-H programs. She was a 4-H leader for several years and went on many district program achievements and 4-H camp trips. She was an active supporter of Bridges of Hope. She was a charitable, caring individual whose one concern was the Crossnore School Children’s Home in North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Columbus Lee; one daughter, Laura Nancy Lee; four sisters, Winifred Koch, Linette McClain, Dorothy Coats and Helen George; two brothers, William H. Mobley VI and Emory Mobley. Survivors are 1 daughter and son-in-law, Emily (William D.) Metcalf, of DuPont; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Kenneth (Dolly) Lee, and David Lee, all of DuPont; 1 sister, Tiny Bozeman, of Dade City, FL; 7 grandchildren, Bryan O. Luke, Adam Metcalf, Caroline (Brad) Douthit, Jennifer (Austin) Deloach Jr., Josh (Laurie Anna) Lee, Dayton Lee and Lindsey Lee; 6 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Wednesday at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Homerville. Interment will be in the North Cemetery in DuPont. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Helen Rowell Lee (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 29 May 2018) Helen Rowell Lee, age 74, of Cedar Mountain, NC lost her battle to cancer on May 26, 2018. Mrs. Lee received her degree in Radiological Science from the University of Alabama-Birmingham in 1964. She worked as a radiation technician at UAB hospital. In 1973 she helped her husband open his private practice in General Psychiatry. She worked as the office manager till the practiced closed in 2006. She was an active member of the medical society in Birmingham. Mrs. Lee was a longtime resident of Birmingham but has lived the last 12 years in both Panama City Beach, FL and Cedar Mountain, NC. Mrs. Lee was very involved with her condominium association in Panama City Beach, FL. She served on the homeowner's board in various positions. In Cedar Mountain, she was active with Friends of DuPont Forest and the community center. She volunteered and held officer positions at both. Mrs. Lee is survived by her daughters, Tonya Reid and Terra Johnson; three grandchildren, Rutger Reid, Brantley Johnson, and Brayden Johnson; brothers, Paul Rowell (Irene), Eugene Davis (Dorothy), sister, Benita Stavely (Charles), and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. James M Lee, parents, PK Rowell, Eileen Rowell, and Annie Sue Rowell, brother Robert Rowell and sister-in-law Cookie Daly. A memorial service will be Saturday June 2, 2018, 3 at Southern Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Southern Heritage Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Brightfocus.org for macular degeneration.
LEE, Hilda Marie Lee (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 24 November 2009) Mrs. Hilda Marie Lee, age 84, of Douglas, GA, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009, at Shady Acres Convalescent Center. Mrs. Lee a native of Coffee County, Georgia was born May 5, 1925. She was the daughter of the late Charles Edward, Sr. and Lucille Virginia King Spence. She was a homemaker, bookkeeper and the widow of the late James Oswald Lee. Survivors include 3 sons: Clayton Keith Lee and James Lee both of Douglas, GA, Charles Lee of Clarksville, TN; 1 daughter: Mary Ann Chadwick of Burgaw, NC; 1 brother: Paul W. Spence, Sr. of Hinesville, GA; 1 sister: Shirley Irene Black of Seale, AL; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at Sims Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, AL.
LEE, Hubert Martin Lee (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 19 September 2017) Hubert Martin Lee, age 84, of Live Oak, FL passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 at Suwannee Health and Rehabilitation Center in Live Oak. The native and lifelong resident of Live Oak owned his own farm and was a member of the Pine Grove United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by the mother of his children Mary Jo Hitson Lee and his second wife Judy Sims, his son Tommy Lee and grandson Cody Abbott. He was the last of eleven children of Ary Alexander and Emma Lacy Lee. He is survived by one son, Randy Lee of Live Oak; one daughter, Lynn (Jimmy) Abbott of Tallahassee; one stepson, Garret Sims, Lake City; grandsons, Chris (Stormy) Lee, Live Oak and Josh Abbott, Tallahassee, and granddaughter, Michele (Jamie) Cannon, Branford. He also leaves his great-grandchildren Kailyn, Gracelyn, Dylan, Lucy, Justice, Tommy and Garrett. Harris Funeral Home in Live Oak is entrusted with the arrangements. Services will be Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the Pine Grove Methodist Church with interment following in the church cemetery.
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(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald April 1, 2011) HOMERVILLE, A celebration of life service for Inez Grady Lee, 52, of Homerville, who died Thursday (March 24, 2011) will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 201 Reddick St., Homerville, with the former pastor, the Rev. Timothy Riser, bringing words of comfort. She was born May 20, 1958, Homerville to the late Deacon Melvin Grady and Mother Jimmie L. Grady. She received her formal education from the public schools of Clinch County and graduated from Clinch County High School in 1977. In 1978 she went to the Job Corps where she earned a secretarial certificate. She was a former employee of Mullis Manor Nursing Home and Clinch Memorial Hospital, both in Homerville. She joined Morningstar Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She was a faithful member and served on the usher board, sang in the Junior Choir, attended Sunday School each week and was 2001 female member of the year. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Willie R. Gainey and James Grady and a special nephew, Tevin Harris. Those left to cherish her memories include a devoted husband, Frank Lee, of Homerville; two daughters, MeShannon Grady and Desiree Jones, both of Homerville; two sons, Jessie King (Nicole), of the U. S. Marines, and Jermaine King Sr., of Lake City, FL; 10 grandchildren; four brothers, Joe Louis Grady, of Cincinnati, OH, Deacon Melvin Grady (Pearl), of Homerville, Deacon John Grady (Christine), of Atlanta, and Donell Grady (Carolyn), of Fayetteville, NC; two sisters, Colleen Grady and Wanda Richardson, both of Homerville; father-in-law and mother- in-law, Charles and Bertha Lee, of Homerville; five brothers-in-law; six sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Friends are being received at the Lee residence, 27 Clayton Road, Homerville, and this evening from 6 to 8 at Morningstar Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will be in Pine Forest Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral home of Homerville.
LEE, Ira Lee (Abstracted from the November 25, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) FOLKSTON — Ira “Wayne” Lee, 69, of Folkston, passed away early Friday (Nov. 22, 2013) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, following an extended illness. Born in Hoboken, he was the son of the late Henry George and Thelma Lane Lee. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mattie Evon Woodard and Margaret Ann Thrift. He was a member of High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church, he worked many years at International Paper in Folkston. He also worked in law enforcement and was a chief deputy with the Charlton County Sheriffs Department. He served as a Georgia State Revenue agent and also worked in the Fraud Intelligence for the Department of Revenue. He also enjoyed fishing and gardening. Survivors include 2 sons, William “Bill” Henry Lee, of Kingsland, and Anthony “Andy” Wayne Lee, of Folkston; a daughter, Sherri Lee Lewis, of Hoboken; 4 grandchildren, Kaylea Samantha Lee, Taylor Brooke Lee, Anthony Wade Lewis and Emily Kristean Lewis; one great-grandchild, Christopher Zander Leung; 5 brothers and sisters-in-law, John Billy Lee (Patsy), of Hoboken, Larry R. Lee (Glenda), of Blackshear, Harry A. Lee (Vanessa), of Hoboken, Henry George Lee Jr., of Thomasville, and Terry Michael Lee (Montine), of Albany; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Shirley Nell Lee Giddens, of Millwood, and Thelma Shirlene Lee Banks (Jerry), of Jesup; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral was held Sunday at High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church. Burial followed in the High Bluff Cemetery. Arrangements were with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta
LEE, Ira O. Lee Jr. (Abstracted from the 9 March 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Ira O. “Buddy” Lee Jr., age 73, of Donalsonville, passed away Saturday (March 5, 2016) at his residence. A memorial service will be Thursday at First Baptist Church of Donalsonville. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Buddy Lee Memorial Ag Scholarship Fund, c/o David Fain, Commercial State Bank, P.O. Box 217, Donalsonville, GA 39845. A graveside memorial will be held in Dixie Union at Jordan Church Cemetery Friday. Born in Waycross Dec. 8, 1943, he was the son of O. Lee Sr. and Erma Lee Davis Lee. He was a member of the 21st Infantry Division of the Army National Guard and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1967 with a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture. He worked for a number of years as a sales representative in agricultural related businesses and was a master appraiser. He was a member of and strong supporter of the Seminole County Young Farmers, the Georgia Young Farmers and was a member of Georgia Plant Food. He was involved with and supported the Seminole County 4-H for many years, making a huge impact of the lives of many children in the area. He was a member of First Baptist Church Donalsonville and was a member of the Friends Sunday School Class. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Dianne Lee of Donalsonville; 2 sons, Glenn Ira (Deanna) Lee and Bryan Joseph Lee all of Donalsonville; 1 sister, Erma Lee Taylor and daughter, Jenny Taylor, both of Ft. Worth, TX; 2 granddaughters, Hillary Harrell of Colquitt, and Hannah Lee of Donalsonville; 2 grandsons, Maddox Lee of Louisville, AL, and Talan Lee of Donalsonville; a great- granddaughter, Ollie Harrell of Colquitt; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira O. Lee Sr. and Erma Lee Davis Lee, his sister, Myrtle Smith, and his brothers, J. W. Lee and Calvin Lee. Music Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
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(Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald December 28, 2009) J. C. Lee Jr., 63, died Saturday morning (Dec. 26, 2009) at Georgia State Medical Center in Augusta after an extended illness. He was born Dec. 1, 1946. He is survived by three brothers, Daimon Lee, of Tifton, Ronnie Lee (Sonya), of Waycross, and Jerome Lee (Shannon), of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters, Mary Walker (Vanzie), of Miami, Fla., and Wanda F. Brown (Timmy), of Waycross; three aunts, Georgia Mae Graham, of Atlanta, Thelma Taylor, of Douglas, and Minnie Lee Smith, of Waycross; two uncles, Joseph Lee (Mildred), of Waycross, and John Henry Lee (Leola), of Trenton, N. J.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.Friends are being received at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Timmy Brown, 1102 Mary St. Friends are also asked to call (912) 283-6402 to express condolences. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Perry Brothers Funeral Home.
LEE, J. Walter Lee (Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) J. Walter Lee, 80, died Tuesday (July 2, 2013) at his residence unexpectedly. A native of the Lee’s Chapel Community, he graduated from Bacon County High School in 1950 and moved to Waycross when he married in 1954. He retired from CSX railroad car department where he was a supervisor. A member of the Frank C. Folks Masonic Lodge 192 F&AM, he was a 32nd degree Mason with more than 59 years of service. He was a past member of the Hasan Temple and Waycross Shrine Club. While in the Shrine Club, he was instrumental in bringing van services to the Waycross area for transporting children to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Tampa, FL. He was president of the Moore Cemetery Committee in the Bickley community and an avid checker player. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 48 years, Jessie Juanita Boyett Lee, and his parents, Mason J. and Leatha Williams Lee, of Alma. He is survived by four children, Sandra Lee, of Waycross, John Lee (Pam), of Waycross, Sonya Mixon (Danny), of Waycross, and Ronda Gaskins (Matt), of Pinehurst, NC; seven grandchildren, Emalee Crews, Shannon Lee, Erik Lee, Natalee Mixon, Ty Mixon, Baylee Gaskins and Taylor Gaskins; two sisters, Inez Martin (Tommy), of Alma, and Nina Holton, of Alma; a brother, Fitzhugh Lee (Annette), of Seffner, FL; a special great nephew, Jeff Boyett, of Hope Mills, NC; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral will be held at Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church Friday with burial following in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Moore Cemetery Fund in Bickley or Lee’s Chapel Cemetery fund. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Jackson Lee (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 16 August 2016) Jackson “Jackie” Cleveland Lee, age 65, passed away on August 16, 2016 in Perry, FL. Jackson was born April 30, 1951 in Perry, Florida to George Jackson Lee and Peggy Oneale Rodgers Lee. Jackie honorably served our country in the United States Air Force. Jackie was a member of New Home Baptist Church. He worked with the Taylor County Department of Corrections as a maintenance supervisor for many years. Jackie enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially with his deer dogs. He loved to ride horses and team rope. Jackie was preceded in death by his parents George Jackson Lee and Peggy Oneale Rodgers Lee and his sister Georgia Ann Gunter. Jackie is survived by his son Taylor Lee, his daughter Angel (Bruce) Rochester; a brother Stoney (Peggy) Lee, sisters Becky Houck and Joan Price; his grandchildren Alexis and Samuel Rochester; as a well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Burns Funeral Home of Perry. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Carlton Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home.
LEE, James A. Lee, Jr. (Abstracted from the July 23, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) James A. Lee Jr., 76, of Waycross, died Friday (July 19, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. He was born in Atlanta to the late James A. Lee Sr. and Maynard Cansler Lee. He was a graduate of the Georgia Military Academy and Georgia State University. He retired from Wausau Insurance Company and was in retail business with Richs & Lord & Taylor. He was a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church in College Park. He served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Eugenia Lee. Survivors include one sister, Joyce “Jo” Shepherd, of Waycross; three nephews, Sam Shepherd, Stephen Shepherd, and John Kuyk Shepherd Jr., all three of Atlanta; one great-nephew, John Kuyk Shepherd III, of Boone, NC. A graveside service will be held Tuesday in College Park Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, James Aubrey Lee (Abstracted from the 10 February 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) James Aubrey “Jim” Lee, age 66, died suddenly Thursday (Feb. 8, 2018) at South Georgia Medical Center of Valdosta. He was a native of Middlesboro, KY but had lived most of his life in Waycross. He was preceded in death by his father, J.D. Lee. Jim was a member of Second Baptist Church, the Young at Heart Sunday School class, the former leader of the Men’s Ministries, a 76
Sunday School teacher, and a Gideon. He was an avid hunter and a member of the Little Pines Hunting Club in Waresboro. He retired as terminal manager with Roadway Express in 2001 after 30 years of service. He then started his own business, Lee’s Lawn Care and Irrigation. Survivors include his wife Wanda Pittman Lee of Waycross; children, Ken (Jill) Johns of Statesboro, Christina (Dennis) Dean of Blackshear, Scott Lee of Florida; 10 grandchildren, Brandi (Timothy) Davis, Breanna (Jay) Moore, Leeah Dean, Braxton Johns, Mason Johns, Zach Pantin, Zoe Pantin, Mia Lee, Tyler Lee, and Brett Lee; three great- grandchildren, Coleson Davis, Tinsley Davis and EverLeigh Moore; his mother, Delora Wagner, of Middlesboro, KY; a sister, Kathy Newport of Blackshear; a brother John Lee of New Iberia, LA; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. A funeral will be Sunday at Second Baptist Church with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, James Benjamin Lee (Abstracted from the 1 June 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) STATESBORO — James Benjamin “Benny” Lee, age 71, of Statesboro, passed away Saturday (May 30, 2015) at his residence following a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Waycross on Sept. 9, 1943, he had lived in several different cities in Georgia over the years including Blackshear, Dublin, Milledgeville and Statesboro, to which he moved to in November. He was a 1961 graduate of Blackshear High School and had served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He had worked in the insurance business for many years with Woodmen of the World before going into business for himself working as an insurance broker. He attended Covenant Presbyterian Church in Milledgeville and enjoyed fishing, watching old TV shows —especially The Andy Griffith Show — and was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. He was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He was a son of the late James Henry Lee. Survivors include his wife, Susan Gloss Lee of Statesboro; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Kelly (Missy) Lee of Statesboro; Matt (Candi) Lee of Blackshear; and Adam (Kim) Lee, of Columbus; his mother, Wanda Dixon Lee Hill of Statesboro; 3 grandchildren, Jackie Lee, Mattie Lee, Thomas Lee; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral service will be Tuesday at the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Southeast Cancer Unit, P.O. Box 2764, Waycross, GA 31502.
LEE, James Clifton Lee (Abstracted from the 22 August 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) James Clifton Lee, age 84, died Sunday (Aug. 21, 2016) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House after an extended illness. He was born in Ware County to the late Malcolm Lee and Daisy Smith Reed. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Church of God. He retired as a warehouse supervisor for a pharmaceutical company in Florida. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Lee, and three sisters, Betty Fales, Darlene Crews and Mary Tuten. Survivors include 1 daughter, Deborah Lee Smart of Fleming Island, FL; 1 son, William Lee of Hoboken; 4 grandchildren, Keith (Amanda) Smart, Marie (Brad) Jacobs, Becky (Will) Santiago and Jennifer (Brian) Beasley; 9 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Satilla Hospice House, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. A funeral will be Tuesday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
LEE, James Henry Lee (Abstracted from the 13 October 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) James Henry Lee, of St. Augustine, FL, passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Born in Mershon, he was the son of Joseph C. Lee and Eula Barnes Lee. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, James Thomas, who was killed in action while serving together in the Pacific Arena in World War II. He is survived by sisters Novadine Everett and Patsy Woods, 1 daughter, Sandra (Thorn) McGauley, 2 sons, James Thomas Lee and Joseph Williams Lee, grandchildren, Laurie (Jeff) Spangle and Jessica (Matt) Watson and great-grandchildren, Bradley and Emily Cox. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Maurine, and a grandson Daniel Lee. He leaves many friends and relatives including a cousin John Morgan, who was like a brother. He loved his country and proudly served as a Marine throughout the Pacific in World War II. An accomplished chef, he found joy in serving up his holiday turkey dinners at the church at Vilano where he was a charter member. A memorial service will be Wednesday at the North Shores Community Center, 120 Meadow Ave., Vilano. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Church of Vilano, 121 Meadow Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
LEE, James Wade Lee (Abstracted from the July 30, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) HOBOKEN — James Wade Lee, 63, of Hoboken, died Sunday morning (July 28, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after a short illness. He was born in Ware County to James Alton and Bessie Mae Taylor Lee on Dec. 2, 1949. He was a 1968 graduate of Ware County High School. He worked in construction since 1976 and started his company, Leeway Mechanical, in 77
2001. He retired on disability in 2011. He loved playing golf, going to the races and recently started restoring old cars. He was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan and threw huge Georgia-Florida game day parties at his barn. Survivors include his wife, Emma Ruth Crews Lee, who he married on Dec. 20, 1970; two children, Jessie James Lee (wife Christy Smith Lee) and Dustie Lee McMillan (husband Jonathan), both of Hoboken; 10 grandchildren, Ashley Danielle Lee, Dalton James Lee, Morgan Ryan Dowling, Hunter Eugene Dowling, Logan Elizabeth Lee, Ada Ruth McMillan, Ava Faye McMillan (Papa’s little Dixie and Trixie), Koty Drake Piercy, Adriana Dawn Piercy, Jacob Austin Piercy; a great-grandchild, Caydon Clay Latham; two sisters Joann Drawdy (husband Richard), of Waycross, and Latrell Martin, of Blackshear; father-in-law, Eldon Crews; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Elaine and Charles Heard, of Brantley County, Janice and Ray Shuman, of Hoboken, Kathryn Altman, of Hoboken, Larry and Evelyn Crews, of Hickox, Terry and Cindy Crews, of Hoboken, Marylin and Gary Crawford, of Hoboken, Danny and Barbara Crews, of Hoboken, Tommy and Diane Crews, of Hoboken, Dennis and Annette Crews, of Hoboken; a nephew, Richard James Drawdy Jr., of Waycross; many more nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held Wednesday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, James William Lee (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL, 11 December 2018) Mr. James William “Bill” Lee, age 84, passed away on December 11, 2018 at his home in Perry, FL surrounded by his family and beloved Pastor. Bill was born August 25, 1934 in McAlpin, FL to Donald E. Lee and Eula Harper Lee. Bill was a devoted Christian and was very active in his church where he served as a Sunday School director for many years. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them. Bill was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. Another favorite hobby was beekeeping. He was employed with Procter and Gamble for 37 years. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Donald E. and Eula Harper Lee, his brother Donald Lee, his twin sister Betty Churms, and sister Wannie Hoffman. He is survived by his wife of 22 years Marilyn P. Lee; children William Keith (Penny) Lee, Jeffrey James (Lisa) Lee; Vicki Bougan (Tim), Lisa Scott (Ty), Kim Beach Anderson, grandchildren: Scott Lee (Ashley), Aaron Hunter Lee, Michael Dubose (Amy), Ashley Lewis, Zachary Scott (Sarah), Ryan and Tim Bougan, Adam Anderson, and Ashley Bratcher (Daniel), nine great grandchildren, three sisters: Vivian Kittiko, Maxine Bozzi, and Marsha Tennant as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Southside Baptist Church. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Oakland Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Southside Baptist Church or Rock Sink Baptist Church.
LEE, Jannie Colleen Lee (Abstracted from the 25 September 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) HORTENSE — Jannie “Cookie” Colleen Lee, age 86, of Hortense, passed away Thursday (Sept. 21, 2017) at her residence after an extended illness. Born in Kannapolis, NC, her parents were Jesse James and Bertha Lefevers Ervin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Lee Sr., two daughters, Karen Lee Goodwin and Teresa Colleen Smith, a son-in-law, Steve Houston, and several brothers and sisters. She was of the Baptist faith and in 1978 along with her husband and son were the co-founders of Golden Isles Office Equipment where she was the bookkeeper. She also enjoyed cooking, sewing, reading, coloring and gardening. Survivors include her daughter, Tana Lee Houston of Hortense, her son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Kathy Lee of Waverly, six grandchildren and their spouses, Jeff Goodwin, Robbie and Beth Lee, Jessie and Rance Clark, Joshua and Alyssa Lee, Jeremy Smith and Lauren and Kevin Eades, five great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral was Sunday at the Frye Funeral Home. Burial followed in Piney Grove Cemetery in Waycross.
LEE, Jerry Jerome Lee Sr. (Abstracted from the 6 August 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Jerry Jerome Lee Sr., age 62, died Friday (Aug. 3, 2018) at Memorial Satilla Health. He was a native of Brunswick, but lived most of his life in Waycross. He attended Ware County High School and was affiliated with the Baptist faith. He was employed by Live Oak Homes as a master plumber for 18 years. Survivors include one son, Jerry Jerome Lee Jr. (Melissa) of Waycross; two grandsons, Andrew Morgan and Dalton Lee; his parents, Raynell Lee and Burniece Barnes Lee of Waycross; three sisters, Carol Bennett (Dale) of Waycross, Tammy Clayton (Barry) of Cedar Key, FL, and Susie Lee of Waycross; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Tuesday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in High Bluff Cemetery.
LEE, Jim M. Lee (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Mr. Jim M. Lee, 82, of Perry, FL, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Lee was born May 23, 1931 in Madison, FL, to the late Berry R. Lee and Hoyt L. Tuten Lee. Mr. Lee attended Taylor County High School where he played football and baseball on the traveling team where he broke a pitching record. He also received a teaching 78 degree in Construction Education. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in various positions in the church. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War where he was wounded at Old Baldy and Pork Chop Hill. He received 2 Bronze Stars and a purple heart for his service. He worked at Buckeye Cellulose for 22 years before becoming a carpentry instructor at T.T.I. He coached football and track for Taylor County High School and also little league football. He worked with the Boy Scouts and in his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was an avid Gator fan. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nell Page Lee, of Perry, 2 sons, Bradley B. (Cheryl) Lee, and Gareth "Page" (Erica) Lee, all of Perry, 3 daughters, Darnell (Andy) McLeod, of Perry, Tami Lanigan, and Jimmine (Richard) Cooper, all of Tallahassee, FL, 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous other relatives.
LEE, Jimmy Duane Lee (Abstracted from the February 25, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) HOMERVILLE — Jimmy Duane Lee, age 71, passed away Sunday (Feb. 23, 2014) at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 16, 1942 in Illinois, son of Nellie Stanley Lee, of Kewanee, IL, and the late Clifford Lee. He was a retired machinist for Caty Bag Company in Pearson, and was a member of New Vision Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Delores “Billie” Arnold Lee. Survivors other than his mother, are 1 daughter and son-in-law, Sandy (Paul) Lashley, of Homerville; 2 sons, Joseph Lee, of Perry, FL, and Jimmy Lee II, of Homerville; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol (John) Lane, of Elmira, IL, and Pat (Randy) Crofton, of Illinois; 1 brother, Jerry Lee, of Toulon, IL; 6 grandchildren, J.C. Robinson Jr., of Lakeland, FL, Joshua Lee, of Jesup, Heather Lashley, Catherine Lashley, Mariah Lashley and Maria Lashley, all of Homerville; 1 great-granddaughter, Jamie Lynn Robinson, of Lakeland, FL; his mother-in-law, Juanita Arnold Pittman, of Homerville; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be held Friday at New Vision Church of God. Interment will be in the Shiloh Church Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Joan Joyner Lee (Abstracted from the 4 May 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) BLACKSHEAR — Joan Joyner Lee, age 73, of Blackshear, passed away Tuesday (May 2, 2017) at her residence. Born in Waycross, Nov. 3, 1943, she lived there most of her life before moving to Pierce County several years ago. She enjoyed working with her flowers and cooking. She attended Liberty Christian Church, and she dearly loved her family. She was a daughter of the late Lonzia and Dollie Fender Joyner. She was also preceded in death by her two sisters, Barbara Barnard and Frances Waters, and a brother, L. J. Joyner. Survivors include her two daughters and son-in-law, Dollie Crawford of Blackshear, and Candace (Jimmy) Corbitt of Hoboken; a son and daughter-in-law, David (Misty) Griffin of Jesup; six sisters, Mable Cottingham, Oliff Smart, Ruth (Buddy) Waters and Linda (J. B.) Ryan, all of Blackshear, Faye (John R.) Stevens of Daytona Beach, FL, and Judy (Jimmy) Taylor of Waycross; eight grandchildren, Priscilla (Jake) Leverett, Lindsey (T.J.) Leverett, Anna (Jimmy) Wilkins, Ty Griffin, Bryce Griffin, Carmen Griffin, Georgia Corbitt and Alayna Corbitt; five great-grandchildren, Garrett Davis, Blake Leverett, Raelynn Leverett, Braylee Leverett and Aubree Wilkins; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be Friday in the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Memorialization is by cremation.
LEE, Joel Donald Lee (Abstracted from the October 20, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) HOMERVILLE — Joel Donald Lee, age 84, passed away Friday (Oct. 17, 2014) at Langdale Hospice House, Valdosta following an extended illness. He was born April 8, 1930 in DuPont, to the late Adolphus Dakota Lee and Callie Mae Futch Lee. He graduated from Clinch County High School in 1947 and attended South Georgia College in Douglas and Valdosta State College where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. He worked for Slash Pine before entering the U.S. Air Force. In 1958, he went to work for Standard Container Company as office manager and purchasing agent, and in 1960 he became assistant treasurer. In 1988, he retired as administrative vice president. After his retirement he purchased the plastic blow molding division from Brockway, which is now Lee Container Corporation, a family held corporation with plants in Homerville, Nacogdoches, TX, and Centerville, IA. He was a member of the Homerville First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laurelle Johnson Lee, and two brothers, Callaway Lee and Terry Lee. Survivors are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Eve (Bill) Murray and Layne (Robert) Varnedoe, both of Homerville; 2 sisters, Betty Lee Mull and Jane Lee, both of DuPont; 6 grandchildren, Laura Lee and Danny Smith, Joel and Sarah Varnedoe, John Varnedoe, Trey and Jennifer Murray, Ben Murray and Ross Murray; 5 great-grandchildren, J.D. Smith, Callie Smith, Sam Smith, Marissa Smith and Daniel Smith; and several other relatives. The funeral will be Monday at Homerville First Baptist Church. Interment will be in the North Cemetery, DuPont. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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NAHUNTA — John “Earl” Lee, age 92, of Nahunta, passed away Tuesday (March 13, 2018) at UF Health (Shands Hospital) in Jacksonville, FL, following an extended illness. Born in Hoboken, his parents were Jon Everette Lee and Sallie Chesser Lee. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Moore Baker, and his second wife, Nola Drawdy Lee, a stepdaughter, Virginia Robinson, a stepson, Edward Drawdy, a grandson, Travis Lee Jr., a son-in-law, Patrick Harry Wainright, and several brothers and sisters, Wilbur Lee, Florence Herrin, Ward Lee, B.T. Lee, Sallie Lee, Eugene T. Lee, Pearlie Mae Lee, Dean Lee, Jeannette Lee Prescott. He served in the United States Army and worked at Babcock and Wilcox in Brunswick until his retirement. He was a member of High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, hunting, telling history stories and singing to his grandbabies. Survivors include his four children, Martha Lee (James) Hall, Lydia Lee Wainright, John Earl Lee Jr., all of Nahunta, and Travis B. (Stella) Lee Sr. of Waynesville; five grandchildren, Stacey (Rob) O’Neal, Shannon (Shawn) Heath, Patrick Lee Wainright, Jesse Lee, and Aaron Hall; 10 great-grandchildren; seven stepchildren, Joanna Davis (Jimmy) Lee of Hoboken, Nola Mae (Roger) Carter of Blackshear, Ellie (Bill) Loudermilk of Perry, Glenda (Larry) Lee of Blackshear, Linda (Lee) Hayden of Griffin, Daniel (Gloria) Drawdy of Blackshear, and Joseph (Karen) Drawdy of Blackshear; and brothers and sisters, Rose Lee Jenkins, Veron Carmichael, Marvin (Mary) Lee, Kenny (June) Lee and Sandra Lee (Eugene) Dixon. A graveside service will be Friday at High Bluff Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the residence of Martha and James Hall, 517 Matthews Circle, Nahunta. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LEE, John Lee Sr. (Abstracted from the 21 September 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) HOBOKEN — John “Billy” Lee Sr., age 74, of Hoboken, died Saturday (Sept. 19, 2015) at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Hoboken, he was the son of the late Henry George and Thelma Lane Lee. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ira Wayne Lee and Baby brother Lee, two sisters, Ann Thrift and Evon Woodard, two sisters-in-law, Alvie Chesser and Janice O’Neal, and two brothers-in-law, Jack O’Neal and Donnie Smith. He was a lifelong farmer and served in the United States Army and the National Guard. He attended Primitive Baptist Church and was a great carpenter who loved building things. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Batten Lee of Hoboken; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Randy (Peggy) Lee of Clinton, UT, Jabo (Leigh Ann) Lee of Nahunta, and Little Billy Lee of Hoboken; 1 daughter, Karen Lee; 7 grandchildren, Haustin Lee, Bryson Lee, Dalton Lee, Garrett Lee, Kortnee Lee, Skye Lee and Shelby Lee; 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry (Vanessa) Lee of Hoboken, Larry (Glenda) Lee of Blackshear, George Lee of Thomasville, and Mike Lee of Albany; 2 sisters, Nell Giddens of Waycross, and Shirlene Banks of Jesup; 3 sisters-in-law and their families, Ruby Lee and Charles Waldron and children, Faye and Lance O’Neal and family, and Edith Smith and family; special aunt, Mayce Lee of Hoboken; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held Monday at his residence, 134 Palm St., Hoboken. A funeral will be held Tuesday at High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will follow in High Bluff Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LEE, John Seward Lee Jr. (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald July 19, 2008) WEST COLUMBIA, SC - John Seward Lee Jr., 87, died at his home in West Columbia, SC Thursday (July 17, 2008). He was born Nov. 19, 1920, in Waycross. He was the son of the late Bertha Louise Jones Lee and John Seward Lee Sr. Born and reared in Waycross, he graduated from Alma High School and the University of South Carolina. He served in the Georgia National Guard and was a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for more than 45 years in Waycross and both Columbia and West Columbia, SC. He was a charter and active member of Central Church of the Nazarene in West Columbia for over 60 years. He served as Sunday School superintendent for 42 years and in many other leadership capacities in the Church of the Nazarene, including membership on the Board of Trustees of Trevecca Nazarene University. He was active in both the USC Gamecock Club and the Cayce-West Columbia Optimist Club. He is survived by Margaret Elizabeth Crout Lee, his wife of 64 years; a son, John Madison Lee, of Kent, OH; two daughters, Sharon Lee Jeffcoat (Brent), of Charlotte, NC, and Rebecca Lee Nates (John), of Irmo, SC; one sister, Audrey Lee Grayson, of Irwinton; three grandchildren, Robin Lorenzen, of Atlanta, Julie Ginn, of Celebration, FL, John M. Nates, of Irmo, SC; and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers, Carl, Talmadge and Ethridge Lee. A funeral will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Central Church of the Nazarene in West Columbia, officiated by Dr. James Thrower, the Rev. John Sanders and the Rev. Harry Widener. Burial will follow at Southland Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be William "Buddy" Bryant, Clarence I. Coleman, Larry Ellisor, Perry Hobgood, James Mabe and James Shirey. Visitation with the family will be this evening from 4 to 6 at Thompson Funeral Home, 200 State St., West Columbia, SC. Memorials may be made to Central Church of the Nazarene, 100 S. Woodside Pkwy., West Columbia, S.C. 29170. The family would like to express appreciation to Dr. Brent Powers and the staff of Internal Medicine Associates, Kirk Douglass, RN, with Palmetto Health Hospice Services and Mr. Lee's loving in-home caregivers Cheryl, Ollie, Tina and Nicole. Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia, SC is in charge of arrangements.
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(Abstracted from the 31 October 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) John Thomas Lee Sr., age 84, died Saturday (Oct. 29, 2016) at his residence following an extended illness. He was a native of Hoboken who lived most of his life in Waycross. He was manager at Cash and Carry Building Supply for 25 years, was the owner of John T. Lee and Sons Building Supplies and also worked at Farr’s Discount House. He served in the United States Navy and was a member of High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Frank Thomas Lee and Martha Dixon Lee. He was preceded in death by a brother, Herman Lee, two sisters, Mildred (Billy) Hickox and Ruth Wainright; and a brother-in-law, James Douberly. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Adelyn Peacock Lee; 5 children, John Thomas (Holli) Lee Jr. of Folkston, Frank (Diane) Lee of Waycross, Jeffrey (Myra) Lee of Nahunta, Julie (Clarke) Lee of Hoboken, and James (Sarah) Lee of Waycross; 8 grandchildren, Crystal (Tripp) Burt, Johnna (Patrick) Shelby, Riley Lee, Austin (Allison) Lee, Hilary (Thomas) Brooks, Mary (Shane) O’Neal, Dalton Lee, and Emma Lee; 4 great-grandchildren, Chip and Audrey Burt and Kellen and Kinsley O’Neal; 3 brothers, David (Delorese) Lee of Hoboken, Eddie (Juanita) Lee of Waycross, and Billy (Barbara) Lee of Waycross; 1 sister, Anna Sue Douberly of Thomasville; 1 brother-in-law, Wilson Wainright of Nahunta; 1 sister-in-law, Connie Lee of Hoboken; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other relatives. A funeral will be Tuesday at High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501 or the Southeast Cancer Unit. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Johnny Curtis Lee (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald August 26, 2005) Johnny Curtis Lee, 55, died Sunday (Aug. 21, 2005) at the Veteran Memorial Hospital in Lake City, Fla. after a battle with cancer. He was born in Ware County Jan. 19, 1950. He was educated in the Waycross public schools. He joined Shiloh Baptist Church at an early age and enlisted in the United States Army in June of 1969. He received his basic training at Fort Sill, Okla. He served at Camp Knox, Korea, and during the Vietnam War. He received an "Honorable Discharge" September 1975. Johnny was known as "handy-man," as he could do so many odd and end jobs. He loved to work on automobiles, and if something went wrong with a car, his friends would look him up. He was loved and will be missed by his family and his many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father, Isaac "Ike" Lee Sr., his mother, Jannie Ruth Lee; and his two grandmothers, Mary Hall and Princlar Solomon Williams. He leaves to cherish his memories, one son, Christopher Williams, Sasebo, Japan, United States Navy; four sisters, Dorothy Sumner, Lucinda Lee, Eloise Lee and Edna Lee, all of Waycross; four brothers, Isaac Lee Jr. of St. Petersburg, Fla., Ed Hilton Lee of Atlanta, Nathaniel Lee Sr. (Mary) and John Thomas Lee of Waycross; two loving aunts, Alvester Tripp and Mary Williams of Waycross; two loving and caring uncles, James Givens (Rosanne) of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Earvin Williams of Waycross; a special "first" nephew, Sergeant First Class James Shelton (Cynthia) of Lake Mary, Fla.; a special "second" nephew, Kenneth Shelton (Tabitha) Hope Mills of North Carolina; very "special cousin," Tony Maxwell (Mary) of Waycross; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends. A funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church with Bishop Eddie Cooper officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends are being received at his sister's homes, Dorothy, 509 Beville St. and Eloise, 1420 Jane St. and this evening from 8 to 9 at Fluker Funeral Home.
LEE, Joseph D. Lee Jr. (Abstracted from the 20 September 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) A celebration of life service for Joseph Daniel Lee Jr., age 86, will be Saturday at Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 110 Pittman St. Friends are being received at the Lee residence, 1974 Buchannon St. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery with military honors. He was born Aug. 23, 1932 in Ambrose to the late Joseph D. Lee Sr. and Pearl Spann Lee. He received his formal education from the Coffee County Public School System after which he became a military man. Following his enlistment in the U.S. Army he relocated to New York City and finally to New Jersey. He was a postal service employee in New Jersey until he retired. He met Mildred Baker and in 1997 they married. Also in that year they moved to Waycross and became members of Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. He served faithfully until his health began to fail. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his children, Ronald, Denise and Anthony. Those left to cherish his memory include his devoted wife, Mildred B. Lee; children, Clara (L.C.), of Tifton, Joseph III, of Fitzgerald, Alvin (Zenith), of Atlanta, Aaron (Sheryl), of New York, Terry (Maxine), of North Carolina, and Gwendolyn, of Atlanta; brother, John Lee (Leola), of New Jersey; sisters-in-law, Marie Lee, of Virginia, Clarittia Boney (Harry), Carrie Brown, of Tifton, Evelyn Oliver (Ed), of Tennessee, Viola Stephens (Greg), of Milledgeville; brother-in-law, Gene Hawkins; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
LEE, Judith Ann Lee (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 12 May 2017) Judith Ann Lee, age 69, passed away on May 11, 2017 in Valdosta, GA. Judith was born January 7, 1948 in San Mateo, CA to John Joseph Errickson and Mary Helen Sparks Errickson. Judy was a homemaker and mother to 3 children. She was an avid 81
Florida State University fan. She loved family and friends and enjoyed playing Bingo weekly. She was a member of the Moose Lodge in Lake City, FL and Elks Lodge in Madison, FL. Judy was preceded in death by her parents John Joseph Errickson and Mary Helen Sparks Errickson, her husband Ronald Avner Lee, Sr. a sister Eileen Weatherton and her brother Chuck Errickson. Judy is survived by her children John Jay (SiLynn) Lee, Tonya Marie McKee, and Ronald Adam Lee; 7 grandchildren: Shane Coody, Hope Coody, Abigail Lee, Brenden Lee, Crickett Lee, Danika Lee, and Eva Lee, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Lee City Hall, 286 County Road 255, Lee, FL 32059. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Madison.
LEE, Kelly Denise Strickland Lee (Abstracted from the December 21, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Kelly Denise Strickland Lee, 38, of Waycross, died Thursday (Dec. 19, 2013) at her residence after a sudden illness. She was born in Blackshear and lived in Waycross all of her life. She was a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and loved to cook and do housekeeping. She was preceded in death by one brother, John Conway Strickland, and grandfather, G.H. Taylor. Survivors include 3 children, Gabriella Marissa Avery Lee, Lawton Michael Lee and Kaitlyn Diane Lee, all of Waycross; her mother, Karen Diane Taylor, of Waycross; her father, Johnnie Lee Strickland, of Waycross; one sister, Jessica Jordan (husband, Daniel), of Darien; and her grandmother, Mollie Faye Strickland. A memorial service will be held Monday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Kenneth W. Lee (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 19 March 2016) Kenneth W. Lee, age 76, passed away March 19, 2016 at his home in Perry surrounded by his family. Kenneth was born April 3, 1939 in Perry, Florida to William Lee and Annie Bell Moye Lee. Kenneth honorably served our country in the United States Army Reserve. Mr. Lee was of the Methodist faith and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Perry. Ken was a lumber inspector and the owner and president of Florida Lumber Inspection Service for many years. He was also a member of the Perry Elks Lodge, and member of the FUMC Men's Club. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents William Lee and Annie Bell Moye Lee, his daughter Julie Anne Lee, two sisters Louise Shipman and Lucille Mixon, and two brothers, William Lee and Lamar Lee. Mr. Lee is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn Sharer Lee; his children Kenneth W. Lee, Jr., Mark (Karen) Lee, and Jennifer (Richard) Schwab; 1 sister, Mrs. Elouise Gardiner; 9 grandchildren, Julie Ann, Caroline, and Cole Schwab; Matthew, Laiza, and Kendall Lee; and Katelyn Shaw, Olivia and Lucas Lee; as a well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Burns Funeral Home Perry Chapel. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Woodlawn Cemetery. Those who wish can make memorial donations to the FUMC Building Fund, Big Bend Hospice, or a charity of your choice.
LEE, Ladonna Coody Lee (Abstracted from information received from June Spear) Ladonna Coody Lee, age 48, of Shady Grove, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at her home in Shady Grove. Donna was born September 10, 1965 in Perry, FL, to Wayne and Mary (Wilson) Coody. Donna entered into law enforcement as young woman, starting her career of 20 plus years at the Alachua County Sheriff’s Dept., she then came to Perry and joined the Perry Police Dept. in 1993. After a few years she then joined the Taylor County Sheriff’s Dept., and was a longtime investigator for them. She retired due to medical reasons in 2012. As an officer, Donna’s passion was more for serving and protecting the public, than the authority she may have had with her position. Donna loved her family and friends, as well as her dogs and was devoted to them. She is survived by her father Wayne (Mary) Coody of Cherry Lake; her sisters Renee (Barry) Hatton of Panama City Beach, Sherelle (Mills) Clark of Kingsland, GA, and Suzanne Brown of Middleburg; her brother Allen Coody of Middleburg; nephews Garrett Clark, Blake Clark, Ridge Hatton, Stone Lee Hatton, Dylan Coody and Randall Brown; nieces Hailye Hatton, and Casey Brown and great nephew Connor Clark and great niece Jamie Brown; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. Donna was preceded in death by her mother Mary Lee Horton, and nephew James Allen Coody. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Shady Grove. Interment will follow in Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Shady Grove. Memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society or to Taylor County Animal Shelter. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
LEE, Larry Leonard Lee (Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Feb 2nd, 2012) Larry Leonard Lee, 58, of Tallahassee, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, January 29, 2012, in Tallahassee. A Quincy native, Larry had been a longtime Tallahassee resident and a truck driver for Gulf Atlantic Culvert Company. He was a deacon and member of the Male Chorus at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, where his funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial 82 will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing visitation is from 2-7 p.m. Friday at Tillman of Tallahassee (850) 942-1950. Treasuring Larry’s legacy and love are his devoted wife, Johnnie Levingston-Lee; son, Dale (Montessa) Lee; daughters, Sharon Young and Jonquil Pompey; brothers, Ronnie (Laurice), Anderson, Lorenzo (Janice) Taylor and Edgar (Portia) Lee; sisters, Clander Pete, Phyllis (Harold) Davis; Claretha (Jimmy) Neal; mother-in-law, Mrs. Inez Levingston; four grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Larry’s parents, Edgar and Alfredia Taylor Lee preceded him in death.
LEE, Lawton Lee (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Born August 15, 1919 – died May 29, 2009. No obituary.
LEE, Lesley M. Lee Sr. (Abstracted from the 9 April 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Lesley M. Lee Sr., age 76, of Homeland, passed away Friday (April 6, 2018) in Hilliard, FL. He was born March 22, 1942 in Charlton County to the late Jessie Marvin Lee and Hester Ann Lee Snellgrove. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Odell Lee Nettles, and brother, Larry Lee. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Christine Lee, two children, Mary Lee and Lesley Marvin (Elizabeth) Lee Jr., two grandchildren, Hannah (Gabe) Martin, Brandon Lee, and four step- grandchildren, Madison Moore, Huntley Moore, Thaddaeus Moore and Seth Moore. The funeral was scheduled at Ephesus Baptist Church in Hilliard, FL. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston.
LEE, Lettie Gertrude Warner Lee (Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) WINOKUR — Lettie Gertrude “Gertie” Warner Lee, 80, of Winokur, passed away Saturday (July 6, 2013) at her daughter’s residence following an extended illness. Born in Atkinson, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Sara Lettie Keene Warner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. George Randall Lee, five brothers, Noah Phillip Warner, Henry Warner, Billy Warner, Barney Warner and Jack Warner, and two sisters, Janie Elizabeth Kersey and Tiny Lee. She was a homemaker and a member of Winokur Baptist Church. She loved watching game shows, reading and fishing. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Harold E. Lee (Brenda), of Lilburn, and Anthony R. Lee (Sandra), of Hortense; two daughters and a son-in-law, Sharon Lowther (Groce), of Folkston, and Kathy Herrin, of Hickox; special “daughter,” Melissa Bare (Howard), of Nashville; nine grandchildren, Cynthia Livingood, Paul Lee, Kristina Poole (Jim), Jason Lee, Ed Lowther (Mary), Bethany Lowther, Melissa McCullough (Jimmy), Jamin Herrin and Jared Bare; 11 great-grandchildren, Hunter Livingood, Caleb Lee, Gabriel Lee, Caroline Lowther, Lindy Lowther, Edie Lowther, Cassie McCullough, Rachel McCullough, Matthew Poole, Emma Poole and Kathryn Poole; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Wednesday at Frye Funeral Home. Burial will be in Winokur Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LEE, Lillie Faye Lee (Abstracted from the 5 April 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Lillie Faye Lee, age 85, of Bickley, died Wednesday (April 3, 2019) at Memorial Satilla Health after an extended illness. She was a native of Coffee County and she lived most of her life in Bickley where she was a long-time member of Liberty Baptist Church. She retired from King Edward Cigar Factory after 33 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie Oliver Davis and Ione Carter Davis, her husband, Bunyan Lee, one grandson, Johnnie Cecil Lee, and her sister and brothers, Opal Davis Peacock, Johnnie O. Davis Jr., Collon Davis and Paul Davis. Survivors include one daughter, Donna Elliott (Richard) of Waycross; one son, Gordon Lee (Debbie) of Nicholls; five grandchildren, Gordy Lee Jr., Halee McElroy (Chris), Hollee Graddy (Ryan), Hillaree Crawford (Ashton) and Ruby Lynn Lee; great-grandchildren, Brayden McElroy, Brennlee McElroy, Marlee Graddy, Kynlee and Garrison Crawford (twins due end of April); two sisters, Judy Davis Boyd of Nicholls, and Genene Davis Lee of Alma; one brother, Claude Davis of Nicholls; and numerous nieces and nephews including JonPaul Boyd and Tom Boyd. A funeral will be Saturday (April 6, 2019) at Liberty Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to Liberty Baptist Church, 7755 Liberty Baptist Church Road, Nicholls, GA 31554. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Lindsey Lamar Lee (Abstracted from the 26 August 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Lindsey Lamar Lee, 87, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away on Sunday (Aug. 21, 2016). He was born in Waycross, son of Virgil Vilas and Corine Altman Lee on April 26, 1929. He married Thelma Ruth Taylor on July 31, 1951, in Waycross. In 1948, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country for nine years. He spent most of his life working as a diesel mechanic repairing 18 wheelers at Cummins Sales and Service in Odessa, TX, and was bestowed the nickname “Peaches” for his Georgia roots. He 83 was a member of First Baptist Church in Georgetown, where he enjoyed playing Mexican Train with friends at Senior Game night. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Ruth Lee of Georgetown, TX; daughters, Cheryl (Mitchell) Wilkinson of Pagosa Springs, CO, and Katie DeVall, of Georgetown, TX; granddaughters, Stephanie (Nate) Zinsmeyer, Allison Wilkinson and Olivia (Tom) Tatum all of Georgetown, TX; his sister, Virginia Braddock of Waycross; and 23 nieces and nephews (fondly called “Uncle Coonie” by many of them), whom he loved dearly and was so proud of all of them. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Elwanda Lee Schell and Dorothy Lee Castile, and his brother, Willard Lee. A time of visitation was Thursday at Ramsey Funeral Home. The funeral was Friday at the First Baptist Church, Georgetown, TX. A graveside service will be Friday at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
LEE, Lola Mae Steedley Lee (Abstracted from the Clinch County News, October 13, 2010) Mrs. Lola Mae Steedley Lee, 75, passed away, Friday, October 8, 2010, at her daughter’s residence in Tifton, following a short illness. Mrs. Lee was born, September 10, 1935 in Clinch County, to the late Jessie James Steedley and Edna Grace Fullwood Steedley. Mrs. Lee was a retired bus driver for the Clinch County Board of Education and was Methodist by faith. She was preceded in death by one sister, Dartha Guess and one brother, James Earl Steedley. Survivors are her husband, Eugene Talmadge Lee of Tifton; two daughters, Debbie Usry of Tifton and Gene Lee of Homerville; seven sisters, Janice Douglas of Homerville, Sara Dorman of Gainesville, FL, Geraldine Smith of Macon, Jaunelle Maddox, Iris Smith, Robyn Jewell all of Homerville; two brothers, Jesse Reavis Steedley and Ransom Steedley both of Homerville; two grandchildren, Tyeler Lee Thomas and Maci Melinda Crosby of Homerville, and a number of other relatives. Graveside services for Mrs. Lee were held Sunday, October 10, 2010 in Pine Forest Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Lee family.
LEE, Louise C. Lee (Abstracted from the 15 December 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Louise C. Lee, age 92, died Monday (Dec. 14, 2015) at Pierce County Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was a native of Pierce County who lived most of her life in Waycross. She was retired from Ware County School System lunchroom department. She was a member of Second Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Hobson Carter and Mamie Lee Carter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Chester Lankford Lee Sr., her son, David Gerald Lee, three brothers, D. J. Carter, Loren Carter and Benny Carter, and one sister, Athylene Taylor. Survivors include 1 daughter, Janet Elaine (Bill) Watkins of Valdosta; 2 sons, Chester Lankford (Marilyn) Lee Jr. of Loganville, and James Michael Lee of Jacksonville, FL; 1 daughter-in-law, Sheree Lee of Blackshear; 7 grandchildren, Stephanie (Lance) Harrell, Paul (Misty) Watkins, David (Robin) Lee, Jenny Lee, Brett (Hollee) Lee, Ashley (Tyler) Campbell and Mandy Lee; 7 great-grandchildren, Maddox Harrell, Trace Harrell, Aldyn Harrell, Kade Watkins, Bennett Watkins, Hallie Watkins and Bethany Lee; 1 sister, Geniveve Jordan of Dixie Union; 3 brothers, Donny Carter of Waycross, Bobby Carter of Brunswick, and Carl Carter of Clearwater, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Wednesday at Second Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Lowell Colquitt Lee (Abstracted from the 3 March 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Rev. Lowell Colquitt Lee, age 80, of Nicholls, went home to be with the Lord Monday (Feb. 29, 2016) at the Bacon County hospital after a short illness. He was son of the late Keller Walter Lee and Nevada Sweat Lee and was also preceded in death by a brother, Linwood Lee, and a sister, Uldine Benton. He was retired from CSX Railroad, was a farmer, a retired minister and a member of Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Patsy Hardrick Lee; 1 son, Peter Marshall Lee; 1 daughter, Debra Lee Sears (Bobby Hue); and 3 grandchildren, Hanna and Haven Sears and Ashley Lee all of Nicholls. The funeral will be Saturday at Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Lucy Conner Lee (Abstracted from the 4 February 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Lucy Conner Lee, age 82, died Thursday night (Feb. 2, 2017) at Folkston Park Care and Rehab after a short illness. She was a native of Nassau County, FL. A member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, she retired from Stone Mountain Handbags at the Darien Outlet Mall as a manager. She was a dedicated Christian that found joy serving her Lord and Savior using the gifts and talents He gave her to bring honor to His name. She was an expert seamstress and cook who specialized in desserts, more importantly chocolates. She was a very civic minded person who served her community by advocating for every area of life in Brantley County. She passionately dedicated her time, energy and resources to funding and educating on behalf of the American Cancer Society. Her teasing wit will be sorely missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dempsey G. Conner Sr. and Carrie 84
Hickox Conner, one sister, Lou Rilla Landrum, and one brother, Barkley Holmes Conner. Survivors include one daughter, Karen L. Martin (husband, Danny J.), of Hoboken; five grandchildren, Carrie Newman (Jimmy Day), Jeanie Murray (Gary), Adrian Martin, Joshua Martin and Taylor Martin; six great-grandchildren, Alexis Rowell, Grace Rowell, Kaylee Rowell, Katelyn Morash, Hayleigh Newman and Waylon Murray; two sisters, Delorese C. Lee of Hoboken, and Barbara C. Bearden of Pelham; one brother, Dempsey G. Conner Jr. (Laverne) of Pittsburgh, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Sunday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Karen L. Martin, 173 Ferman Lee Lane, Hoboken. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Lula Odelle Young Lee (Abstracted by courtesy of the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia March 14, 2012) Mrs. Lula Odelle Young Lee, 84, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at her daughter’s residence, following an extended illness. Mrs. Lee was born January 25, 1928, in Fargo, to the late Albert Young and Lula Register Young. She was retired from Empire Bank as a teller, had worked as a nurse for Dr. A.I. Robbins and was a member of the New Pine Grove Southern Congregational Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Wilson Lee; two sons, Truman Lee and Allen Lee. Survivors are one daughter, Janice Carmichael of Manor; one son and special friend, Donald Lee and Sheila Oglesby of Homerville; two daughters-in-law, Jeanee Gilbert of Homerville and Martha Lee of Pearson; one sister, Brunell Barlow of Waycross; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and several other relatives. Services for Mrs. Lee were held Saturday, March 10, 2012, at 2 p.m. from the New Pine Grove Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Officiating was Rev. Danny Turner, Rev. Dewayne Tanner and Rev. Rip snow. Interment was in the Camp Branch Providence Cemetery, Manor. Active pallbearers were Joe Carmichael, James Carmichael, Andrew Register, Claude Aldridge, Robert Young, Bill Buntin, Billy Lee, Johnny Ammons and Cameran Aldridge. A CD of "When God Shall Wipe The Tears From Our Eyes" and "Still Blessed" by Dennie R. Hanna was played and Rev. Dewayne Tanner sang, "Amazing Grace". Donations could be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, Ga. 31501. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.roundtreefuneralhome.net. Roundtree Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Lydia Jane Bowen Lee (Abstracted from the October 13, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Lydia Jane Bowen Lee, age 66, died Friday (Oct. 10, 2014) at her residence following an extended illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Blackshear and a 1966 graduate of Blackshear High School. She was a former substance abuse counselor with St. Illa Center in Waycross and attended Beulah Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Jack Bowen and Mae Jacobs Bowen. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Branda Lynn Harrelson. She is survived by her husband, Tony Lee, of Blackshear; 6 children, Missy Johnson (Warren) Gardner, of Patterson, James Richard (Rhonda) Johnson II, of Baxley, Toni Chelle (Jeffrey) Bolden, of Blackshear, Julie (Dwight) Aldridge, of Blackshear, Joe “Ricky” Howell, of Blackshear, and Dr. Timothy Scott (Allison) Beck, of Clayton; 15 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 9 siblings, Tommy (Lois) Bowen, of Lithonia, Linda Howard (late husband, Zane), of Blackshear, Mavis (Larry) Hughes, of Waycross, Marie (Dwight) DeLoach, of Blackshear, Nancy (Sammy) Dixon, of Blackshear, Margaret (Jackie) Bennett, of Blackshear, Terry (Jane) Bowen, of Blackshear, Cindy (Lanny) Williams, of Blackshear, and Donna (Mark) Patterson, of Blackshear; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be Tuesday at Beulah Baptist Church.
LEE, Margaret Aline Teston Lee (Abstracted from the 28 May 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) MANOR — Margaret Aline Teston Lee, age 88, passed away Sunday (May 26, 2019) in the Satilla Hospice House, Waycross, following a brief illness. She was born Sept. 2, 1930, in Clinch County, to the late Clarence Teston and Maybel Bennett Teston. She was the first employee of Empire Banking Company and worked there for 45 years before moving to Farmers and Merchants Bank where she was a customer service representative. She started the bank trips and was a past member of the Banking Association. She was a member of New Pine Grove Church where she served as treasurer and member of the WMU. She was also known for her nine-day pickles and her homemade jelly. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Dewey Lee, two sisters, Rita Carter and Sarah Griffis, and one brother: Edward Teston. Survivors are two sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Sharon Lee and Jack and Bonnee Lee, all of Manor; one sister, Glenda Pope, Kirtland, NM; one brother-in-law, Wendell Carter, Lake Sinclair; four grandchildren, John Jackson (Jenny) Lee, St. Simons, Ashlee Wynn Lee, Manor, Pepsee (Tye) Tyson, Dublin, William Dewey (Jenifer) Lee III, Jacksonville, FL; 13 great-grandchildren, Taylor Crawford, Lili Henderson, Gabi Henderson, Wynn Lee, Whalen Lee, Layla Tanner, Lyla Tanner, Chatham Tyson, Elleigh Tyson, Ashlynn Stalvey, Byron Stalvey, Hannah Tanner, Haley Tanner; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be at New Pine Grove Church. Interment will be in Camp Branch Providence Cemetery, Manor. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 85
LEE, Margaret Glover Lee (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 13 January 2019) Margaret Glover Lee, age 91, of Lake Park passed away peacefully at her home on January 13, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on July 31, 1927 in Brookeborough, Northern Ireland. As a World War II bride, she came to the United States in 1946. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Anna Glover, her father, William J. Glover, her brother Gerald Glover, her sister-in-law, Dorothy Glover, her sister Freda Dumican, her brother-in-law, Sammy Dumican all of Lisburn, Northern Ireland, and her son, Gerald Larry Lee of Rives Junction, MI, and her daughter, Ramona Charmaine Lee of Lake Park, GA. She is survived by seven remaining children and their spouses, Kenny and Brenda Lee of Five Points, AL, Linda Lee of Rives Junction, MI, Vaughn and Sue Lee of Pinetta, FL, Joyce and Robert Copeland of Lake Park, GA, Freda and Dickie Rowland of Quitman, GA, Gary Lee of Kiln, MS, Tammy and Ben Connell of Jennings, FL, and David and Tamera Lee of Pinetta, FL. She was known as “Bigmama” to her friends and family. Grandchildren include Tommy Lee (Jody), Toni Lee, Scotty Lee, Chrissy Parks, Sean Lee (Ashley), Chad Lee (Joi), Brandon Lee (Lynsay), Lindsay Lee, Ashley Prater (Scott), Nic Lee (Katie), Chelsea Lee (Patrick), Severin Lee (Victoria), Perry Taylor (Lisa), Jay Taylor (Denise), Drue Taylor, Greta Vargas (Wil), Granger Copeland, Mandi Lee (Edwin), Ryan Lee (Sabrina), Dalton Cox (Ben), Callie McRae (Chris), Kelli Rowland (Jon), Kristi Guest (Ric), Shannon Lee and Alan Lee. She is also survived by 38 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, and her special nephews and their spouses Andrew Dumican (Pamela) and family as well as David Dumican (Tanja) and family, all of Lisburn, Northern Ireland. A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held at a later date. We the family will remember her as a loving mother and a precious grandmother and ask that those who loved her remember the extraordinary woman that she was and to cherish the memories. The Lee family is being cared for by the compassionate and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.
LEE, Margaret Haire Lee (Abstracted from the September 17, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Margaret Haire Lee, age 79, went home to Heaven Tuesday (Sept. 16, 2014). She was the widow of Talmadge Lamar Lee Sr. The funeral will be Saturday in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Blvd. South, Jacksonville, FL. Burial will follow Saturday in Oakland Cemetery in Waycross. Born Dec. 22, 1934 in Waycross, she was the daughter of Addie and Henry Haire. She was a member of the Southside Woman’s Club. Survivors include 1 daughter, Gwenith L. Peterson, and 1 son, Talmadge Lamar Lee Jr., both of Jacksonville; 2 sisters, Madelyn Reid, of Orange Park, FL, and Laverne Crews, of Jacksonville Beach, FL; 2 grandsons, Garrett Lee Peterson and Derek Weaver; and numerous nieces and nephews.
LEE, Marie Lee (Abstracted from the Echols County News, April 25, 2012) Marie Lee, age 56, of Jennings, FL, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012, at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. Marie was born in Valdosta, GA on January 5, 1956 to the late Charlie “C.H.” and Hazel Pollock Lee. She was a lifelong resident of Jennings. She worked for many years as a seamstress at both Jasper Textile and Levi Strauss. More recently she worked at Jennings Mini Mart. She was a member at Jennings Missionary Baptist Church. Marie was preceded in death by her parents C.H. and Hazel Lee, a sister, Lillie Belle Strickland and a sister-in-law, Debbie Lee. Survivors include three brothers, Wendell Lee (Darlene) of Lake Park, Raymond Lee (Bobbie) of Valdosta, and Mike Lee of Jasper; two sisters, Linda Joyce Harrell of Jennings, and Jo Bass (Darryl) of Statenville; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and several aunts. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Jennings Missionary Baptist Church. Interment followed at New Hope Church Cemetery near Jennings. Harry T. Reid Funeral Home, Jasper, FL.
LEE, Martin Van Buren Lee, Jr. (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, April 11, 2008) Martin Van Buren Lee, Jr., age 65, of Madison, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008. The memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 12, at United Methodist Church in Greenville. Mr. Lee was born in Abington, PA, on July 8, 1942. He graduated from Abington High School and then attended Delaware State College (now University) with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. He received a Master’s degree in Counselor Education from the University of Bridgeport (CT). He began his career as a sixth grade teacher, then as a middle school Guidance Counselor and, finally, a High School Guidance Counselor for the Bridgeport, CT. public school system. He served as a mentor for many young individuals throughout his lifetime. He was an active member in the numerous churches he was a member of in CT and FL, including Greenville United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Janice Smith Lee; 2 sons, Martin V. Lee, III and Kevin C. Lee; 2 daughters-in-law, Dorcia D. Lee and Alita R. Lee; 4 granddaughters, Deondra Lee, Alasia Slade, Denetra Lee and Deja Lee; 1 brother, Louis R. Lee; 2 sisters-in-law, Barbara A. Pittman and Jacqueline Bennett; and a host of nieces, nephews and other beloved relatives.
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LEE, Mary Alice Lee (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 13 October 2016) Mary Alice Lee, age 86, of Lakeland, GA passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at the Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, GA. She was born on December 14, 1929 in Lakeland, GA to the late Vernon and Rhoda (Stalvey) Clardy. She was a member of Lakeland United Methodist Church where she served as President of the United Methodist Women. She served on the Lanier County Tax Assessor Board for 18 years. She owned and operated Lee's Beauty Shop for over 54 years. Mrs. Lee also served as the Queen of the Red Hatters in Lakeland and was the Grand Worthy Matron of the District Eastern Star. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Lee, a granddaughter, Elizabeth Lee and a brother, Dolphus Clardy. Her survivors include 2 sons & daughters-in-law, Larry & Ann Lee of Lakeland, GA, George & Debbie Lee of Nashville, GA; 1 daughter, Nancy Brooks of Lakeland, GA; 7 Grandchildren, Alex (Kristie) Lee, Brandon Brooks, Mary Carol (Kemp) Greene, Fleming (Lee) Brooks, Lana (Ben) Wilson, Mandy (Cliff) Hendley, Emily (Skyler) Morris; 9 Great Grandchildren: Zach Lee, Layne Lee, Taylor Brooks, Baye Wilson, Blythe Wilson, Jack Greene, Will Greene, Grace Hendley and Paxton Hendley and a number of nieces, nephews and other family members. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the Lakeland United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Lovejoy Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers to please make donations to the Langdale Hospice, 2251 Pineview Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602 or to Lakeland United Methodist Women, PO Box 7, Lakeland, GA 31635. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland, GA is serving the Lee family.
LEE, Mary Alice Bloodworth Lee (Abstracted from the Clinch County News, November 3, 2010) Mrs. Mary Alice Bloodworth Lee, 79, passed away Friday, October 29, 2010, in the Clinch Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Lee was born October 3, 1931 in Sparks, GA to the late Marvin Bloodworth and Mattie Pearl Johnson Willis. She was a retired nurse. Survivors are one daughter, Jackie Walker of Homerville; four sons, Roger Walker of Commerce, GA, Bruce Walker of Quitman, GA, Mike Walker of Jacksonville, FL and Rick Walker of Valdosta, GA; one brother, Harold Bloodworth of Tifton, GA; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and a number of other relatives. Graveside services for Mrs. Lee will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 at the Tifton City Cemetery. Memorialization will be by cremation. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Lee Family.
LEE, Mary Frances Lee (Abstracted from the 1 March 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) RIVERSIDE — Mary Frances Lee, of the Riverside community, passed away Monday (Feb. 27, 2017) at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Nahunta, she was the daughter of Elemuel Lee and Betty Irene Hendrix Lee. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie Arris Lee, her grandson, Devin Michael Williams, and her sister, Mattie Bell Lee. She was a homemaker and a member of Riverside Chapel Baptist Church. She enjoyed shopping, sewing and playing poppit. Survivors include eight children and their spouses, Jennifer (Reggie) Wolfe of Riverside, Falisha Lee of Riverside, Amanda Lee of Argyle, James (Kimberly) Lee of Hazlehurst, Yolanda Volkema of Altamonte Springs, FL, Angel (Dustin) Morrison of Winokur, Ashley Wood of Callahan, FL, and Scotty (Jennifer) Williams of Texas; 54 children who came through their home when they were foster parents; 24 grandchildren, Skye, Gage, Kaleb, Brianna, Jailan, Gabby, Eli, Jada, Jasmine, Scarlett, Charlott, Trinity, Ethan, Cienna, Cameryn, Taylor, Will, Desiree, Kourtney, Amelia, Maggie, Blake, William and Alex; many others who she claimed as her grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, M.D. (Barbara) Lee of Acworth, Farley (Kay) Lee of Winokur; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Bertha Sue (Denny) Dixon of Blackshear, Shirley (Ronnie) Wainright of Riverside, Dorothy Mae (Mark) Hall of Okeechobee, FL; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Thursday at Riverside Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Riverside Chapel Baptist Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LEE, Mary Jean Lee (Abstracted from the July 1, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) HOMERVILLE — Mary Jean Lee, age 71, passed away Sunday (June 29, 2014) at her residence. She was born Feb. 24, 1943 in Homerville, daughter of the late Edgar Lee and Jewell Estell Cox Lee. She worked for B-Way and was a foster parent. She was a member of Homerville First Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by one sister, Louise Gilstrap. Survivors are her husband, Robert A. Lee Sr., of Homerville; 2 sons and daughter-in-law, Robert A. “Robin” (Denise) Lee and Richard Allen Lee, all of Homerville; 1 sister, Gwen Hooker, of Valdosta; 3 brothers, Tommy Lee and Billy Joe Lee, both of Homerville, and Gerald Lee, of Hudson, FL; 2 grandchildren, Ashley Lee and Alexa Dickson; 3 great-grandchildren, Kalei Nelson, Brylei Nelson and Parker Dickson; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Wednesday at Homerville Free Will Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Pine Forest Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 87
LEE, Mary L. Saunders Lee (Abstracted from the 3 November 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Mary L. Saunders Lee, age 80, of Waycross died Wednesday (Nov. 1, 2017) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross after a sudden illness. She was born in Live Oak, FL, to the late Joseph Washington and Elizabeth Chancey Saunders. She was and raised in Homerville and lived in Waycross since 1974. She retired as a LPN after 30 years of service in area nursing homes. She was a member of University Boulevard Church of God and the Senior Adult Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Lee, two sisters, Sophronia Pittman and Salena Cooper and two brothers, Raven Saunders and Fennis Saunders. Survivors include two daughters, Amelia (Carl) Sutton of Blackshear, and Laurelle (Snooky) Griffis of Homerville; two sons, Edmond (Donna) Pittman of Live Oak, FL, and Archie (Michelle) Pittman of Homerville; one brother, Waylonzey Durham of Homerville; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Saturday at University Boulevard Church of God. Burial will follow in Pine Forest Cemetery in Homerville. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Mary Lou Lee (Abstracted from the 21 February 2017 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mrs. Mary Lou Lee, age 84, of Willacoochee, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, GA, following a short illness. A native of Berrien County, Mrs. Lee was born November 3, l932, daughter of Ruben and Idell Hendley Exum. She had lived in Willacoochee for most of her life. She worked for many years with the city of Willacoochee as secretary of the Police Department, Willacoochee Public Library, and Director of Old Fashion Day. She also worked as a teacher’s aide for the Atkinson County School System for many years and at J. P. Stephens textile mill in Tifton, GA. She was very active in the Willacoochee Senior Citizens Center. Her outside interest included a passion for square dancing and working in her yard. Her church membership was at the First Baptist Church in Willacoochee, GA, but she also attended Sunnyside Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gerald Lee and her second husband Wade Swails. Survivors include: son: Tommy (Patricia) Lee of Nashville, GA; three daughters: Dianne Blair of Bonaire, GA, Gerry Smith of Nashville, GA, Michele Lee of Nashville, GA; sister: Johnnie Ruth (Jeff) Hooper of Westminster, MD; 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services for Mrs. Lee were Thursday, February 16, 2017, at the Willacoochee First Baptist Church in Willacoochee, GA. The interment followed in the Willacoochee City Cemetery. Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga. was in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Mary Spivey Lee (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 9 January 2019) Mary Spivey Lee, age 73, of Metcalf, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 9th, 2019, at her residence with family by her side. Funeral services will be at Gatlin Creek Baptist Church. Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. She will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Lee was born in Thomasville, GA on November 3, 1945 to the late Leroy Spivey & Ruby Parramore Spivey. She married Edward Kermit Lee in Camilla, GA on September 15, 1968. She was a very active member of Gatlin Creek Baptist Church. The church nursery was named "Mary Lee Nursery" in honor of all of her years of hard work and dedication with the children. She was truly loved and will be missed by many. Survivors include her husband, Edward Kermit Lee of Metcalf, GA, a daughter, Dana Lee Rollins (Joey) of Metcalf, GA, a son, Kevin Lee (Renee Carr) of Thomasville, grandchildren, Brooke Rollins McDonald (Justin), Andrew Rollins, Kristofer Lee, Danielle Lee and Tyler Lee, 5 great - grandchildren, and a sister, Virginia Donalson (George) of Grady County. She was preceded in death by a sister Sally Cameron.
LEE, Michael Bernard Lee (Abstracted from the 1 June 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Michael Bernard Lee, age 45, of Waycross, died Saturday (May 30, 2015) at Southeast Georgia Health Systems in Brunswick after a sudden illness. He was born in Waycross to Bonnie McCarthy Lee and the late William Bernard Lee. He moved to Hinesville at an early age, where he was raised. He lived there until moving back to Waycross in 1985. He was previously employed at M&M Grocery, Coca-Cola and Pepsi and was currently working in the construction industry. He was a member of Waresboro United Methodist Church. He loved to fish, and enjoyed spending his time doing anything he could outdoors. He will forever be remembered for his ability to make people laugh. His sense of humor always brought smiles to the faces of those around him and he got great enjoyment in the ability to brighten someone’s day. He is survived by 3 children, Deanne (Dustin) Woods of Hoboken; Cheyenne Lee and Josie Lee both of Waycross; 1 granddaughter, Palmer Lee Woods of Hoboken; his mother, Bonnie Lee of Waycross; 2 sisters, Nina (Bubba) Alverson of Waycross; Heather Rothfeldt of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Wednesday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hephzibah Cemetery in Dixie Union. 88
LEE, Minnie Rochelle Crews Lee (Abstracted from the August 14, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Minnie Rochelle Crews Lee, age 79, of Hoboken, died Wednesday (Aug. 13, 2014) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities following an extended illness. Born Oct. 5, 1934 in Charlton County, she was a daughter of the late Perry and Maggie Johns Crews. She lived most of her life in Hoboken where she was a graduate of Hoboken High School in 1954. She worked at Swisher Cigars and as a teacher’s aide at Hoboken Elementary School. She and her husband, the late Ferman Lee, also owned Lee’s Greenery for many years. She was a faithful member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Hoboken. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ozella Crews Allison, and her brothers, Lloyd Crews, J.C. Crews, J.B. Crews, Ed Crews and Rudy Crews. Survivors include her children, Jeff (Inge) Lee, of Hinesville, Cindy Williams, of Charleston, SC, Jill (Curtis) Campbell, of Jamestown, April (Joey) Griffin, of Hoboken, Timmy Lee, of Folkston, Mark (Tammy) Lee, of Hoboken, and Sarah Jane Rowland, of Waycross; 18 grandchildren, Christopher Lee and Eric (Samantha) Lee, both of Hinesville, Brent (Sarah) Bond, of Atlanta, Cody, Chase and Caroline Williams, all of Charleston, SC, Jeremy (Maghan) Campbell, of Tifton, Joshua (Alyssa) Campbell, of Dallas, TX, Kaitlyn (Joseph) Hayman, of Manor, Wendy (Dennis) Woods, of Hoboken, Brandon (Misty) Griffin, both of Hoboken, Briant (Harrison) Lee, both of Winokur, Mallie Lee, of Waycross, Kristen (Spencer) Lee, both of Hoboken, and Jasen Rowland, of Waycross; 15 great-grandchildren; her sister, Tiney Crews Kelley, of Jacksonville, FL; 3 sisters-in-law, Deloris Lee, of Waycross, Aldine Tatum Crews and Gussie Mae Lee Crews, both of Hoboken; her brother-in-law, Clayton Lee, of Hoboken; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will take place Friday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Nancy Edith Carter Lee (Abstracted from the 21 August 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Nancy Edith Carter Lee, age 65, died Sunday (Aug. 20, 2017) at Memorial Satilla Health after an extended illness. She was a native of Pierce County, but lived most of her life in Waycross. She retired from Carolina Skiff in quality control. She was the daughter of the late Carl C. “Red” Carter and Lucy Roberson Carter. Survivors include her husband, Larry Lee, of Waycross, two daughters, Melissa and Carol Lee, both of Waycross, one grandchild, Jalone C. Lee, one brother, Corbitt Carter, of Jacksonville, FL, one sister, Darcille Roney, of Blackshear, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at her residence at a later date. Memorialization is by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Nancy Joan Lee (Abstracted from Music Funeral Services 8 March 2020) Nancy Joan Lee, age 69, of Quitman, GA passed away on Sunday March 8, 2020 while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 18, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Ernest Hufnagel and Jean Mae (Shandor) Hufnagel, who survives; but was raised in Miami, FL; she met and married her greatest love, Douglas Lee. Nancy enjoyed working with numbers, at her job as an accountant with Pike Creek Turf, Inc. She also loved her family, and spending time with her precious grandchildren. Traveling and football were some of her favorites. Nancy loved to debate about politics! She was preceded in death by her father; daughter, Misty Dawn Lee; sister, Cynthia J. Salas; mother and father-in-law, Alice Elizabeth and James Ralph Lee. In addition to her mother, Jean Mae Hufnagel of Canton, GA, survivors include her loving husband of 51 years Douglas Lee of Quitman, GA; daughter, Spring L. (Dan) Henry of Valdosta, GA; Son, Mike (Tara) Lee of Nashville, GA; grandchildren: Trey Henry, Ean Henry, Grayson Lee; sisters, Gloria J. Denmark of Canton, GA, Linda J. Sussman of Miami, FL, Barbara J. (Lincoln) Hicks of Knoxville, TN; brother, Alex Hufnagel of Miami, FL; numerous nieces and nephews whom she dearly loved. Funeral Services will be at Music Funeral Services, Valdosta with burial following in the Hillcrest Memorial Garden Cemetery.
LEE, Odean Lee (Abstracted from the 10 August 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Odean “Dean” Lee, age 84, of 5502 Crescent Loop, Blackshear, passed away Saturday (Aug. 4, 2018) at Harborview Health System Pierce County, Blackshear. He was born Oct. 24, 1933, to the late Alberta Martha King Lee and Mandeen Lee. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, James Platt, Martin Platt, Lloyd Lee and Jimmy Platt. He leaves to cherish his memories two brothers, Johnny Platt and Marvin Platt, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. A celebration of life will be at the Rainge Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Mershon Cemetery, Mershon.
LEE, Ola Lee (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 1 March 2018) 89
Ola Lee, age 92, of Dupont, GA passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 in SGMC Lanier campus. She was born October 11, 1925 in Quitman, GA to the late Benjamin and Alma Harrington Rizer. She worked for the Railroad for almost 20 years before becoming a homemaker. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Lee, a sister Mary Jean Rizer, and two brothers, Jim Rizer and Noble Rizer. Survivors include 3 Daughters; Alma Lee of Tifton, Dora Lee of Dupont, and Etta Lee of Dupont, GA., 5 grandchildren, Camille Dove of Dupont, Sunny Strickland of Ludowici, Brian Lee of Dupont, Arthur Smith of Homerville, and Darby Lee of Dupont, GA., 5 great grandchildren, and a brother, Brooks Rizer of Dalton, GA. As per her wishes Mrs. Lee will be cremated and a Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 3, 2018 in North Cemetery in Dupont, GA. No formal visitation will be held. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the First Baptist Church in Homerville, 534 S Church St, Homerville, GA 31634. The compassionate and caring staff of Music Funeral Services is serving the Lee family.
LEE, Oren Edgar Lee, Sr. (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 7 July 2015) Mr. Oren Edgar Lee, Sr. age 83, of Douglas, GA, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Lee was born on November 19, 1931, in Douglas, GA, to the late Oliver Lee and Olie Ruth Spivey Lee. Mr. Lee was a veteran of Korean War and Vietnam Conflict having served in the US Air Force. He retired from the Air Force after serving 21 years. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Lee of Douglas, GA; 1 daughter, Melody Lee (James) King of Brunswick, GA; four grandchildren, Carrie Pinter, Tava Clark, Oren Deven Lee, and Abby Kara Lee; 3 great grandchildren, Caroline Cason, Will Pinter, and Cadence Cassette; 1 stepbrother, Winston Harper; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his two sons, Oren Edgar Lee, Jr. and David Arnold Lee. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 3, 2015, at New Hope Baptist Church. Interment followed at New Hope Church Cemetery. Personnel from Moody Air Force Base performed military honors. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Patricia Ann Lee (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 3 May 2017) Patricia Ann Lee, affectionately known as “Cherry”, age 53, transitioned from labor to reward on Friday, April 28, 2017. Patricia was born on December 20, 1963, in Madison County, to Ola Lee, Sr. and Corrine McDaniel Herring, both now deceased. Patricia attended the public schools of Madison County prior to relocating to Jacksonville, FL. She was converted at an early age at Jeslamb African Methodist Episcopal Church, in Madison. She touched the lives of young and old. Her love for neighbors and friends was pure and genuine, and it made her the very special person she was. Patricia’s memory will forever live in the hearts of her 3 sisters, Bobbie (Willie) Mitchell, Eloise Siplin, and Nancy Gallon, all of Madison; 4 brothers, Cleo (Gertrude) Pullens of Delray Beach, FL, Rickey Lee, Sr. of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Monroe Lee, of Gainesville, FL, and Alton Lee, Sr., of Madison; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Floral arrangements and all other condolences may be sent to Williams Funeral Home, at 1555 Pat Thomas Parkway, Quincy, FL, or Burns Funeral Home, at 323 SE Lakeshore Drive, in Madison. A graveside service of celebration will be held on Friday, May 5, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, in Madison. Williams Funeral Home, in Quincy, is providing service for the Lee Family.
LEE, Patricia Jones Kirkland Lee (Abstracted from the Clinch County News, May 20, 2009) Patricia "Patsy" Jones Kirkland Lee, 74, formerly of Homerville, passed away at her daughter's residence Tuesday, May 14, 2009 in Northport, AL. She was born November 6, 1934 to the late Thomas and Letha Jackson Jones. She was a registered nurse and a member of Camp Creek Missionary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by both her husbands: Robert Eugene Kirkland and Lloyd Ulyss Lee; one daughter Carolyn Kirkland and nephew Davey Jones. Survivors include her daughter and son-in- law, Sandy and Mike Milling of Northport, AL; grandchildren, Miranda and Brent Kubes of Worth, TX, Jonathan Milling of Northport, AL; great-grandchildren, Lyla Grace Kubes, McKenzie Jo Lee Kubes; brother, and sister-in- law, David Franklin (Trisha) Jones of Leary, GA; foster sister and husband, Kathy and Randy Sirmons of Lakeland, GA; a number of aunts, sister-in- laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held at Camp Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sunday, May 17, 2009. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland served the Lee family.
LEE, Patsy Hardrick Lee (Abstracted from the 8 March 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Patsy Hardrick Lee, age 72, of Alma, passed away suddenly Saturday, (March 5, 2016) at Twin Oaks Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Alton Hardrick and Cleo Cothern Hardrick and was also preceded in death by her husband, Lowell C. Lee, and a brother-in-law, Earnest Wilson. She was a member of Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include a son Peter Marshall Lee, a daughter, Debra Lee Sears (Bobby Hue), three grandchildren, Hanna and Haven Sears and 90
Ashley Lee of Nicholls, and a sister, Doris Hardrick Wilson, of Jacksonville, FL. A funeral will be Wednesday at Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Peggy Rodgers Lee (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Peggy Rodgers Lee, age 81, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the Haven Hospice of Lake City. Coming from Newberry she had lived in Perry for the past 55 years. She was a member of the Perry Church of Christ and worked as a Nurses Aide. Preceded in death by her husband, George Jackson Lee and a daughter; Georgia Ann Gunter. Survived by (2) sons; Jackie Lee of Perry, FL, and Stoney Lee of Greenville, FL, (2) daughters; Becky Houck and Joan Price, both of Jacksonville, FL, (3) sisters; Faye Counts of Ocala, FL, Ethelda Davis of Newberry, FL and Martha Lee Guess of Perry, FL, (4) grandchildren, (1) great grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, May 7, 2009. Interment will follow at Carlton Cemetery.
LEE, Pierce Cason Lee (Abstracted from the Clinch County News, November 18, 2009) Master Pierce Cason Lee passed away Friday, November 6, 2009, at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Survivors are his father, Donald Dwayne "DJ" Lee, Jr. of Ruskin, and his mother, Amanda Cason Lee of Manor; paternal grandparents, Charles and Rhonda Henry and Donald Lee all of Homerville; maternal grandparents, Ronnie and Faye Cason of Manor; paternal greatgrandparents Odelle Lee of Manor and the late Johnnie Lee, Mary Henry of Lake City and the late Linburg Henry, the late Sidney and Verdie Walker; maternal great-grandparents, Ruthe Thomas of Waycross and the late Jimmy Ray Thomas, the late Lewis and Nellie Cason. Graveside services were held Wednesday, November 11, 2009 in the Shiloh Church Cemetery. Roundtree Funeral Home served the Lee family.
LEE, Pinkie Gilliard Lee (Abstracted from the August 18, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Pinkie Gilliard Lee, age 95, died Saturday morning (Aug. 18, 2014) at Bayview Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Nahunta following an extended illness.She was a native and lifelong resident of Ware County and last surviving charter member of Hephzibah Baptist Church in Dixie Union. She was a daughter to the late Alfred Gilliard and Ida Sweat Gilliard. She was married to the late William Henry Lee and also preceded in death by two sons, William Bernard Lee and Larry Eugene Lee, a granddaughter, Melissa Lee Wassing, and six siblings, Grover Gilliard, E.S. Gilliard, Purdum Gilliard, Carswell Gilliard, J.W. “Jay Bird” Gilliard and Helen Cole. She is survived by 1 daughter, Pamela Lee (Roger) Murray, of Blackshear; 1 son, Charles Alfred Lee, of Walterboro, SC; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 daughter-in-law, Bonnie Lee, of Waycross; 1 sister, Elven Fowler, of Shannon; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral was to be held Monday (August 18, 2014) at the Hephzibah Baptist Church. Burial was to follow in Hephzibah Cemetery.
LEE, Quitman Lee (Abstracted from the October 6, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Quitman Lee, age 79, of Nicholls, passed away Thursday (Oct. 2, 2014) at Twin Oaks Nursing Home after an extended illness. He was a native of Ware County, son of the late Earley Kermit Lee and Tharity Kirkland Lee. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Kermit Lee, and a sister, Norma Ann Bennett. He was employed with D.L. Lee and Sons for 34 years and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Clara Knowles Lee, of Bickley; 1 son, Jimmy Landon Lee; 1 brother, Billy (LeVan) Lee, of Bickley; 1 sister, Vivian (Maxell) Smith, of Douglas; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Sunday at Crosby Funeral Home. Interment was in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Ramona Charmaine Lee (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA September 27, 2014) Ramona Charmaine Lee, age 56, of Lake Park passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was born on November 25, 1957 in Valdosta, GA to the late Kenneth Larry Lee and Margaret (Glover) Lee of Lake Park, GA. She was Baptist by faith and was affiliated with LARC for over 36 years. Along with her father she is preceded in death by her brother, Larry Lee. Along with her mother she is also survived by 3 sisters & brothers-in-law Joyce (Robert) Copeland, of Lake Park, GA, Freda (Dickie) Rowland, of Quitman, GA, Tammy (Ben) Connell, of Jennings, FL; 4 brothers & sisters-in-law, Kenny (Brenda) Lee, of Five Points, AL, Vaughn (Sue) Lee, of Pinetta, FL, Gary Lee, of Kiln, MS, David (Tamera) Lee, of Pinetta, FL; 1 sister-in-law, Linda Lee, of Jackson, MI, a number of nieces & nephews and great nieces & nephews; special uncle, Gerald Glover and cousins and family from Northern Ireland: David Dumican & family and Andrew Dumican & family. A 91 memorial service will be Monday, September 29, 2014 in Hickory Grove United Methodist Church. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make donations to UF Health for Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Attn: Noretta Murdock LCHSW, P.O. Box 100306, Gainesville, FL 32610. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is handling the arrangements.
LEE, Retha Mae Lee (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 20, 2007) Retha Mae Lee, 84, died Thursday (Oct. 18, 2007) at Waycross Health and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Homerville who resided most of her life in Waycross. Her husband, Walter Lee, her parents, Abraham "Moddie" Wilkins and Cassie Meriwether Wilkins preceded her in death. She worked in tobacco, the poultry business and was a machinist before working for at the Quick Chic Café, where everybody was fond of her cooking. She was a member of the Northside Temple. The survivors including a stepson, Leroy Lee, of Waycross; six step-grandchildren, Fredrick Lee, LaBrenda Lee, Ann Lee, Tonya Lee, Sonya Lee and Arthur Lee, all of Waycross; a brother, J.T. Wilkins, of Hoboken; a brother-in- law, Moses Lee, of Clearwater, Fla.; three sisters-in-law, Etha Wilkins, of Screven, Catharine Wilkins and Francis Bennett, both of Waycross; a special niece, Johnnie Mae Wilkins, of Waycross; a special nephew, Johnny Leggett, of St Petersburg, Fla.; numerous other nieces including Mary Wilkins, of Waycross, Rossetta McCallister (husband Terrell), of Waycross, Bridget Nicole Beaty, of Savannah, and Marie Leggett, of St. Petersburg; numerous other nephews including James Wilkins (wife Cathy Smith), Jimmy Wilkins, Tyrone Wilkins, David Miller and Donnie Miller, all of Waycross. A funeral will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the home of Johnnie Mae Wilkins, 708 Hicks St., and at Music Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Robert Lee (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 26, 1965) Robert Lee, age 60, better known as “Shorty”, died November 18. He had been employed many years with Mr. W. C. Sullivan and was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church near Pinetta. He had no known survivors. Graveside services were held November 23 at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEE. Robert Grover Lee Jr. (Abstracted from the 12 October 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Robert Grover Lee Jr., age 93, died suddenly Friday (Oct. 9, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. He was a native of Manor and was a life-long resident of Ware County. He was the husband of the late Ruby Thrift Lee and son of the late Robert Grover Lee Sr. and Annie Belle Fitchett Lee. He was a member of Waresboro Church of God and was a farmer. He attended school in Manor and served with the United States Army during World War II. Survivors include 2 sons, Kenneth R. (Thelma) Lee of Waycross, and William Roger Lee of Alma; 1 grandson, Ken (April) Lee of Screven; 3 great-grandchildren, Austin Lee, Chance Lee and Grace Lee; 3 sisters, Nola Smith of Baxley, and Ophelia Brown and Betty Ann Hinkle both of Florida; 1 brother, Sampson Lee of Waycross; nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service was Monday at Kettle Creek Cemetery. Music Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Ronald Avner Lee (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 3 October 2016) Ronald "Ronnie" Avner Lee was born May 24, 1947 in McAlpin, Florida to Jack Abner Lee and Evelyn Victoria Skinner. He was the middle of thirteen kids. He married Judith Ann Errickson on November 18, 1972. He loved to spend time with his family and working in his garden. Most any day you could find him in his garden walking up and down the rows checking for bugs. He loved to walk with his grandkids through the garden and teach them how to make a garden grow. He never met a stranger along his path, everyone was his friend. He was quick to speak with anyone and if you were lucky he would share a joke or two with you. He is survived by his wife Judith Lee, his children; Jay (SiLynn) Lee, Ronald Lee Jr., Tonya Lee, Adam Lee, and Cody Williams; grandkids Shane Coody, Hope Coody, Abbie Lee, Brenden Lee, Crickett Lee, Danika Lee and Eva Lee; his mother Edna Lee Thompson, siblings Paul (Ruth Ann) Lee, Dorothy Rye, Kenny Lee, Janet (Danny) Crawford, Freddy (Mauna) Lee, Keith Lee, Karen (Isaac) Varnes and Fay (Elmer) Bowen. Ronnie passed away on October 1, 2016. He was preceded in death by Jack Lee (father), Evelyn Lee (mother), Robert Lee (brother), Minnie Henson (sister), Billy Lee (brother) and Marie Coleman (sister). Family and friends are invited to a service in his honor on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 1374 West Base St. Madison, Florida. Interment will be at Macedonia Cemetery. Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in Madison, Florida is in charge of all arrangements.
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LEE, Ruby Thrift Lee (Abstracted from the 2 October 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Ruby Thrift Lee, age 91, died Thursday (Oct. 1, 2015) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities after an extended illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross. She graduated from Waresboro School and was a homemaker. She was a member of Waresboro Church of God. She was the daughter of the late Carey Thrift and Beulah Rogers Thrift. Survivors include her husband, Robert Grover Lee Jr., of Waycross; 2 sons, Kenneth R. (Thelma) Lee of Waycross, and William Roger Lee of Alma; 1 grandson, Ken (April) Lee of Screven; 3 great-grandchildren, Austin Lee, Chance Lee and Grace Lee; and numerous other relatives. A graveside service will be Saturday at Kettle Creek Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Ruth Smith Lee (Abstracted from the 16 July 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Ruth Smith Lee, age 77, of Bainbridge, passed away Thursday (July 14, 2016) at her residence. A memorial service will be Friday (July 22) at Ivey Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 908 S. Scott St., Bainbridge, GA 39819. She was born Dec. 30, 1938, in Homerville, the daughter of John Calvin Smith and Susan Emma Fulford Smith. She was a graduate of Waycross High School, class of 1956, and was of the Methodist faith. She was an avid gardener and loved baking cakes, pies and cookies to share with her friends and neighbors. She dearly loved her family, doing for others and helping in her church. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Jim Lee of Bainbridge; her daughters, Pamela Lee of Bainbridge, and Melinda (Joe) Reid of Traverse City, MI; her sisters, Lucy Bell Jordan of Lakeland, GA, and Helen Brown, of Archer, FL; her grandson, Justin Reid of Traverse City, MI; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and four sisters. Ivey Funeral Home is serving the family.
LEE, Stacey Dean Lee (Abstracted from the 10 October 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) NAHUNTA — Stacey Dean Lee, age 46, of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (Oct. 8, 2017) at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup, following a brief illness. Born in Jesup, he was the son of Caral Walter Lee and Hilda June Turner Groover. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ward and Lottie Turner, and his paternal grandparents, Dewey and Lula Lee. He was of the Baptist faith and worked many years as a technician for 82 Tire and Lube. He enjoyed going to concerts and playing video games. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Stevie (Michelle) Lee of Nahunta, his sister and brother-in- law, Tina (Kirk) Thomas of Lake Park, and special cousins, Robbie (Missy) Cleland and Duane Lee all of Nahunta and several other relatives. A memorial service will be today at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LEE, Steven Bryant Lee (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 21 October 2014) Mr. Steven Bryant Lee, age 55, of Valdosta, GA, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014, at South Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Lee was born on August 31, 1959, in Waycross, GA to Catherine Lee and the late Willie Calvin Lee. Survivors include his longtime companion, Lora Hutchison of Valdosta, GA: son, Austin Steven Lee of Indianapolis, IN; stepchildren, Lee Ann Lott of Douglas, GA, Kacie Hutchison and Kyle Hutchison both of Valdosta, GA; mother, Catherine Lee of Valdosta, GA; 3 brothers, Clay Lee of Valdosta, GA; Mike Lee of Greensboro, NC; and Terrell Lee of Greenfield, IN; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Calvin Lee. Memorial service will be Saturday, November 1, 2014, at Sims Funeral Home.
LEE, Terry Dakota Lee (Abstracted from the November 21, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) DUPONT — Terry Dakota Lee, 66, passed away Tuesday (Nov. 20, 2013) at Presbyterian Nursing Home, Quitman, following an extended illness. He was born July 26, 1947 in Homerville, to the late Adolphus Dakota Lee and Mattie Ruth Hughes Lee. He was a retired building material salesman for Heritage Builders Supply and was a member of Homerville First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one brother, Adolphus Callaway Lee. Survivors are 2 sisters, Jane Lee and Betty Lee Mull, both of DuPont; 1 brother, J. Donald Lee, of Homerville; 2 nieces, Eve (Bill) Murray and Layne (Robert) Varnedoe, all of Homerville, great-nieces and nephews, Laura Lee and Danny Smith, Matthew Joel Varnedoe and John Varnedoe; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Friday at Homerville First Baptist Church. Interment will be in the North Cemetery in DuPont. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Thelma Cowart Lee, age 102, passed away peacefully Wednesday (Nov. 29, 2017) at the Hospice Satilla House. Born on Dec. 9, 1914 in Valdosta, she made Waycross her home for most of her life. She was the youngest daughter of the late Francis Marion and Mary Olive Fussell Cowart. She graduated from Wacona High School where she was salutatorian of her graduating class. After completing business school she began her career in banking and retired in 1979 from Commercial Bank with 32 years of service. She was a charter member of Faith Temple Church where she served for many years as church secretary. She will be remembered for her strength and endurance and especially for her love and devotion to her church and family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Lee, three sisters, Elizabeth Cowart, Miranda Gillis Wildes and Lucile Thompson, four brothers, Charles Orien Cowart, Thomas Elam Cowart, Kenneth Cowart and F.M. “Sonny” Cowart. She is survived by a daughter, Sandra (Larry) Capps of Waycross, two grandchildren, Jeffrey Thrift of Waycross, and Gina (Adam) Rusgrove of Savannah, two great-grandchildren, Caleb Thrift and Ashlyn Rusgrove, one nephew, Larry Cowart of Waycross, one niece, Ann Hall of Waycross, and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. A funeral will be Friday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
LEE, Thomasine Graham Lee (Abstracted from the 8 March 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Thomasine Graham Lee, age 74, was called to her heavenly home Saturday (March 3, 2018). She was born Nov. 1, 1943 in Alapaha to the late Thomas Graham and Lasina Quick Graham. She grew up in Waycross where she received her formal education from the public school system and attended Center High School. At an early age, she joined Shiloh Baptist Church. She later became a member of New Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church for many years. In her final years she became a faithful member of Ambassadors for Christ OTLGM, Inc. On June 28, 1965, she was joined in holy matrimony with the late Arthur L. Lee Sr. This union was blessed with seven children. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Lee and Fredrick Lee, two brothers, Donald Graham and T.D. Graham. A graveside service will be Saturday in Oakland Cemetery. Those left to cherish her memory include a son, Arthur L. Lee Jr., of Waycross; four daughters, Annie (Kenneth) White, Tonya Lee, Sonja Lee and LaBrenda (John) Bradley, all of Waycross; daughter-in-law, Nicole B. Lee of Waycross; four granddaughters, AnDiah (Alfred) Moore, Ta’Neisha Lee, Dawinque Lee all of Waycross, and Mar’Nika Lee of Blackshear; three great-grandchildren, Angel Shaw, Alessiana Brown both of Blackshear, Nova Spencer of Waycross; a brother, Curtis Graham (Phyllis) Sr. of Bronx, NY; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Friends are being received at her daughter and son-in-law residence, Annie Lee and Kenneth White, 1210 Isabella St. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
LEE, Tiffany Diane Lee (Abstracted from the 6 December 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) BLACKSHEAR — Tiffany Diane Lee, age 21, of Blackshear, died Saturday (Dec. 3, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. Born March 28, 1995 in Cape Coral, FL, she was the daughter of Grady Lee and Kimberly Susan McDowell Lee. She moved to Blackshear around 2005 and attended Pierce County High School. Preceding her in death were her maternal grandparents, James McDowell and Ronald and Diane Warner. Survivors include her mother, Kimberly McDowell Lee of Blackshear; her father and step-mother, Grady and Rose Lee of Hoboken; sister, Shannon Lee (Dennis) of Blackshear; three brothers, Daniel (Crissy) Lee and Travis (Ciarra) Lee both, of Waycross, and Matthew Rose of Lehigh Acres, FL; paternal grandparents, Bob and Sharon Lee of Ft. Myers, FL; her aunts, Michelle McDowell of Florida, and ShirleyJoe (Paul) Holmes of Ft. Myers, FL; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will take place Thursday at Hart Funeral Home. Memorialization will be by cremation.
LEE, Timothy Truman Lee (Abstracted from the Clinch County News, January 16, 2013) Timothy Truman “Timmy” Lee, 46, died Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following an extended illness. He was a native of and had lived most of his life in Ware County except for a period of eight years when he resided in Homerville. He was the son of the late Johnny Truman Lee and Marla Waters Lee Liles. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Johnny and Odell Lee, Theron Waters and Louise Ammons Waters Allen. He attended Clinch County High School and graduated from Okefenokee Technical College with a diploma in heating and air conditioning. He was at one time self- employed in the heating and air conditioner business and small appliance repairs. He also was a former equipment operator with Standard Container Corporation (now Brockway Standard) in Homerville. He was a member of Emerson Park Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 19 months, Katina Poss Lee, of Waycross; sister Sandra “Sandi” Lee Aldridge (husband Claude) of Waycross; special nephew and little buddy, Cameron Aldridge; nephew Ben Aldridge of Daleville, AL; stepsisters, Carla Denise Lee of Parma, Ohio, Cindy Zirkle (husband Russell) of Lakeland, Angie Lee of Pearson; step-brother, Greg Lee (wife Melissa) of Douglas; step-mother, Jeanne Shipp Lee of Homerville; aunts, Janice Carmichael of Manor and Martha Lee of Axson; uncles, 94
W.E. “Gene” Ammons (wife Nettie) of Waycross, and Donald Lee of Homerville; cousins, Carey Carmichael, of Lake City, FL, and Kevin Carmichael of Manor; and numerous other relatives. A memorial service was held Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Crawford Street Baptist Church. Memorialization was by cremation. Memorial donations may be given to the family to help with expenses. Music Funeral Home of Waycross served the family.
LEE, Thomas Hershel Lee (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 1, 1960) Thomas Hershel Lee, 54, of Monticello, died Dec. 27, in the Madison County Memorial Hospital. Survivors are his wife. Mrs. Susie Mae Lee; a half-brother, Alfred Duncan, of Monticello, and a half-sister, Mrs. Lynn Perry, of Miami. Services were held Tuesday and interment was in Ebenezer Cemetery.
LEE, Tommy Jackson Lee (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 6, 2005 Tommy Jackson Lee, 60, of Blackshear, died early Wednesday (Oct. 5, 2005) morning at his sister's residence in Blackshear after a brief illness. He was a native of Brantley County. He lived most of his life in Pierce County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah Lee and Lizzie Dowling Lee, and two brothers-in-law, Donald James and Eugene Groover. He was retired from Dixie Road Builders. He was a member of Hacklebarney Baptist Church. He is survived by five sisters, Louise James and Wynelle Groover, both of Blackshear, Glenda Inman (husband D.W.), of Valdosta, and Helen Burney (husband James) and Patricia Mejia (husband Luis), all of Blackshear; five brothers, Raynell Lee (wife Bernice), of Brunswick, Arland Lee (wife Vernell), of Waycross, Hayden Lee (wife Glenda), of Hortense, and Gary Lee and Darrell Lee (wife Teresa), all of Blackshear; special friends "Ma" and "Pa" Allen and Laura Owens, all of Blackshear; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in High Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6 until 9 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed online at www.smith-funeralhome.us Smith Funeral Home in Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, Virginia Woodall Lee (Abstracted from the 30 December 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Virginia “Jenny” Woodall Lee, of Thomaston, died Thursday (Dec. 29, 2016) at Riverside Health and Rehab. She was born in Macon. She was a loving wife and mother. Prior to moving to Thomaston, she was active in the Glynn County Republican Party and was a pink lady with the Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center. While in Thomaston, she was a member of First Baptist Church and was a very active church and community volunteer. She was the ultimate beachgoer and an avid Florida Gators fan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvah Roland and Clara Gertrude Wilbanks Woodall, and her husband, Thaddeus Shuptrine Lee Jr. Survivors include 5 children, Thad (Dale) Lee III, of Raleigh, NC, Julie Lee (Ken) Love of Thomaston, Joni Lee (Buck) Bennett of Brunswick; John K. (Amy) Lee, of Raleigh, NC; and Jane Lee (Patrick) Comiskey of Thomaston; 1 brother, Alvah R. Woodall, of Ft. Mead, FL; 12 grandchildren, Shannon Lee of Cary, NC, Josh Grier of Raleigh, NC, Betsy Love Stewart and Suzy Love Burgess, both of Thomaston, Tommy Love of Brooklyn, NY, B.J. Bennett and John Thomas Bennett, both of Brunswick, Harrison Lee and Maddie Lee, both of Raleigh, NC, Emily DeCurtis, of Dallas, TX, Sophia DeCurtis, of Kennesaw, and Charlie DeCurtis, of Fayetteville; 7 half-brothers and sisters; and 8 great-grandchildren. A funeral will be Sunday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
LEE, Dr. Walter E. Lee Jr. (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald January 27, 2009) Dr. Walter Edward Lee Jr., 88, a prominent Waycross physician engaged in the practice of medicine locally from 1948 until his retirement in October 1989, passed away Sunday (Jan. 25, 2009). A fourth generation Waycrossan, born June 19, 1920, he was the son of the late Walter Edward Lee Sr. and the late Charity Polkinghorne Lee. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Monroe Lee; and a daughter, Barbara Lee Smith. After graduating from Waycross High School and Suwanee Military Academy, he received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Georgia and his doctor of medicine degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and the Phi Chi medical fraternity. He served his internship in the United States Navy and served as medical officer aboard the USS Waccamaw during World War II in the Caribbean, North and South Atlantic, Mediterranean, Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. Following his naval service, he returned to Waycross in 1948 and entered into the general practice of medicine with his uncle, the late Dr. A.W. DeLoach. He served on the staff of both the old Ware County Hospital and Memorial Hospital, presently known as Satilla Regional Medical Center, where he held various offices on the staff. He was a past president of the Ware County Medical Society. He was a charter member and fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice, an emeritus member of the Southern Medical Association, a life member of the American Medical Association of Georgia, a life member of the Medical Association of Georgia 95 and an emeritus member of the Medical College of Georgia Alumni Association. He was a communicant and former vestryman of Grace Episcopal Church, a founder and former trustee of Southwood School, a past president and board member of Dover Bluff Club, Inc., an honorary member of the Waycross Fishing Club, a life member of the National Rifle Association, a life member of the Elks, a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and a member of the Okefenokee Country Club. He was listed in the 1970 Edition of "Personalities of the South."Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Walter E. Lee III and Joni A. Lee; two grandsons, Walter E. Lee IV and Duncan M. Lee; and two granddaughters, Hannah E. Lee and Dixie E. Lee. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Miles-Odum Funeral Home from 6 until 7:30 this evening. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 410 Pendleton St., Waycross, Ga. 31501. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Willa Mae Lee (Abstracted from the 21 September 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Willa Mae Lee, age 97, died Sunday (Sept. 20, 2015) at her residence in Bickley after an extended illness. She was a native of Coffee County who lived most of her life in Ware County. A 1936 Wacona High School graduate, she worked with her husband on farming interests in Ware County. She was a member of Bickley United Methodist Church for 63 years, and the Ware County Farm Bureau. An ultimate caregiver, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she loved her family fiercely and unconditionally always putting their needs before her own. She was the daughter of the late Willie Hutcheson and Hattie Thomas Hutcheson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Lee, four sisters, Mary Euclee Hutcheson, Eloise Turner, Billie Gloria Hutcheson and Orita Hutcheson, and one brother, Denney Hutcheson. Survivors include 2 children, Glenda (Sonny) Brooks of Savannah, Mary Ann (Lloyd) Denton of Bickley, and Jan (Jimmy) Outlaw of Kingsland; 6 grandchildren, Paige (Ramon) Ramos of Savannah, Bryant (Joan) Brooks of Atlanta, David (Evelyn) Denton of Bickley, Casey (Reggie) Johnson of Cottonwood, AL, Cory (Andrew) Danner of White Oak, and Katherine (Ken) Carbaugh of Kingsland; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great- grandchildren; 1 sister, Fleeta Thrift of Waycross; 1 sister-in-law, Reba Hutcheson; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Wednesday at Bickley United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Bickley. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bickley United Methodist Church, 8040 Old Nicholls Highway, Nicholls, GA 31554, or Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Willard V. Lee (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald August 22, 2012) Willard V. Lee, 88, of Waycross, died Tuesday morning (Aug. 21, 2012) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House. He was born in Ware County to the late Virgil V. Lee and Cora Altman Lee. He left Waycross in 1965 and lived the majority of his life in Valdosta, before moving to Jesup and most recently back to Waycross. He retired in 1986 from South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta as the director of plant operations after 18 years of service. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Navy Sea Bees and served in the Southern Pacific. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his children, Kathryn Jeanette Crosby Lee, his second wife, Bonnie Pate Lee, a son, Willard V. “Butch” Lee Jr., and a sister, Dorothy Castile. He is survived by four children, Sandra Stephenson (Tommy), of Valdosta, Brenda Madray (Larry), of Jesup, Steve Lee (Becky), of Vidalia, Glenn Lee (Jane), of Loganville; his grandchildren, Amy Aguirre, Joe Stephenson, Shellie Martin, Tamara Shelton, Krissy Hamilton, Melissa Hickman, Paige Lee; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elwanda Schell, of Fitzgerald, and Virginia Braddock, of Waycross; a brother, Lamar Lee, of Georgetown, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 9 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
LEE, Willard V. Lee Jr. (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald November 29, 2007) Willard V. "Butch" Lee Jr., 53, of Stone Mountain, died Wednesday morning (Nov. 28, 2007) at Embracing Hospice Care Center in Snellville after a lengthy illness. He was born in Waycross and his family moved to Jesup and then to Valdosta. He lived in Atlanta for the past 15 years. He was a 1973 graduate of Lowndes County High School in Valdosta and worked on cars and airplanes doing air conditioning and fiberglass work. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathryn Jean Crosby Lee and his grandparents, Cora and Virgil Lee and Nezzie Crosby. Survivors include his father, Willard Lee, of Valdosta; two sisters, Sandra Stephenson (Tommy), of Valdosta, Brenda Madray (Larry), of Jesup; two brothers, Steve Lee (Becky), of Vidalia, Glenn Lee (Jane), of Loganville; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. A funeral will be held
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LEE, Willene Morgan Lee (Abstracted from the 21 December 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) BLACKSHEAR — Willene Morgan Lee, age 84, of Blackshear, passed away Friday (Dec. 18, 2015) at the Pierce County Nursing Home. Born in the Walkerville Community of Pierce County July 10, 1931, she was a Pierce County resident all of her life. She was a homemaker, a farmer’s wife and a caregiver — which she did after the death of her husband, Robert Earl Lee. She was a member of Patterson Baptist Church where she was in the Hope Sunday School class and will be remembered as being a Godly mother and grandmother. She was a daughter of the late Ephraim Frank and Mollie Bennett Morgan. In addition to her parents and late husband, she was also preceded in death by both of her brothers, Travis Morgan and Morris Morgan. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Melanie (Leslie) Rooks of Okechobee, FL; her son and daughter-in-law, Bobby (Teresa) Lee of Blackshear; her sister and brother-in-law, Mary (Frank) Ruffner of Brunswick; 3 sisters-in-law, Betty Morgan of Aiken, SC, Mary (Troy) Stanfield of Blackshear, and Lillian Lee of Patterson; 5 grandchildren, Lacey Lee, Robert E. Lee III, Dalton Rooks, Dustin Rooks and Hannah (Taylor) Connell; 6 great-grandchildren, Zeb Chancey, Eli Chancey, Owen Chancey, Mollie Chancey, Morgan Lee and Robert E. Lee IV; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral was to be Monday at Patterson Baptist Church. Interment was to follow in the Patterson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Family Council at the Pierce County Nursing Home, 221 Carter Ave., Blackshear, GA 31516. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc. of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, William Styles Lee (Abstracted from the Clinch County News, August 8, 2012) Mr. William Styles “W.S.” Lee, 74, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012, at his residence, following an extended illness. Mr. Lee was born January 15, 1938, in Ware County, to the late James Ethon Lee and Hattie Mae Inman Lee. He was retired from B- Way as a machine operator and a member of the Manor Community Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Gail Parrish Lee. Survivors are one daughter, Ramona L. Gilliard of Waycross; three sons, John Lee of Manor, Randy Lee of DuPont and Eric Lee of Waycross; four sisters, Eloise Bruce of Waycross, Lottie Bruce of Homerville, Jeanette Ammons and Becky Mizell both of Manor; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and several other relatives. Graveside services for Mr. Lee were held Wednesday, August 1, 2012, in the Camp Branch Providence Cemetery, Manor, GA. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEE, William Walter Lee Sr. (Abstracted from the March 25, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) William Walter “Bill” Lee Sr., age 71, of Alma, died Sunday (March 23, 2014) at his home after an extended illness. He was a native of Bacon County, son of the late Holstein T. “H .T.” Lee and Lillian Perkins Lee. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Dick Lee, a sister, Bobbie Beal, and a brother-in-law, Dr. Jimmie Beal. He was a CP A, member of the Georgia Society of CPAs, active in the Waycross Chapter of GSCPAs, past president and treasurer, past president of the Alma Lions Club, life- long member of the Alma United Methodist Church (for many years was head of the financial committee) and was an ardent University of Georgia Bulldog fan where he attended college. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Jeanie Cliatt Lee, of Alma; a son, William Walter Lee Jr., of Alma; a daughter, Krista Lee McCrea (David), of Alma; a grandson, Jacob Sweat, of Alma; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Wednesday at Alma United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of all the arrangements.
LEECH, Mrs. Leech (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 13, 1953) Mr. and Mrs. Larry Roffe of Cherry Lake were called to Delray Beach last Saturday by the death of Mr. Roffe’s grandmother, Mrs. Leech. Mrs. Leech, a native of London, England had been living in the States for about four years. She made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Alice Griffin, at Delray Beach. She was 87 years old at the time of her death. Funeral services were held Monday in the Episcopal Church at Delray Beach and interment was in the cemetery there.
LEEMAN, Diane Paulette Leeman (Abstracted from the January 30, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Diane Paulette Leeman, age 73, died Wednesday (Jan. 28, 2013) at Florida Hospital Hospice in Daytona Beach, FL, after an extended illness. She was a native of Jersey City, NJ, but she lived in Waycross since 1998. She retired from Town of Brookhaven Interface. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Waycross and Moultonborough United 97
Methodist Church in New Hampshire. She was the daughter of the late Elwin Currier and Lillian Aldrich Currier. Survivors include her husband, John Leeman, of Waycross; 2 daughters, Shirley (John) Cortese, of Ormond Beach, FL, and Beth (Joseph) Grimaldi, of Farmingville, NY; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer, James, John and Joseph; 2 brothers, Edwin Currier, of Brunswick, and James Currier, of Hazlehurst; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Saturday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
LEFFERS, Mr. J. C. Leffers (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 15, 1946) Mr. J. C. Leffers, father of Mrs. H. L. Boyd, died at his home in Ft. Myers, Tuesday morning following a long illness. The funeral will be held today, Friday.
LEGG, Kendall G. Legg (Abstracted from Valdosta Today 5 May 2020) Kendall G. Legg, age 68, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Tallahassee, FL. Born in Dalton, GA to the late George Leonard and Eloise McEntire Legg, Mr. Legg was a retired M.Sgt. in the United States Air Force. Mr. Legg was preceded in death by his sister, Sheila Legg Gilliland. Survivors are his wife, Kruawan Legg of Valdosta; daughter, Jennifer (Jimi) Stewart of Lakeland, sons, Nick (Angela) Legg of Dacula, Jason Legg of Kent, WA; grandchildren Sarah Legg, Thomas Legg and Kenli Stewart; sister, Freida (Tino) Orona; and brothers, Dennis (Tina) Legg, Wayne (Tammy) Legg. McLane Funeral and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
LEGGE, Doris Legge (Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, November 5, 2008) Madison resident Doris Legge journeyed to the next life October 28, 2008. She had lived in Madison since her move from Orlando, in June of 2007. She was born March 1, 1915 at home in Kansas City, MO. Doris was a homemaker and a retired Finance Analyst from the Martin-Marietta Company in Orlando. She was also a Life Member of the Order of Eastern Star first participating in 1948. Legge was a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) from 1938 until 2000 when she joined the College Park United Methodist Church in Orlando. She was a spiritual person even from childhood and had a strong testimony of her Savior Jesus Christ. She loved the scriptures, especially the quotations of Jesus found in the New Testament. Doris was preceded in death by her first husband, Allen Edwin Lightcap of Shawnee, KS; and her second husband, Lawrence Legge of Chanute, KS. Also preceding her was her grandson, Allen Edwin Lightcap of Orlando. She is survived by 2 sons, Michael Allen (Kathy) Lightcap of Lake Mary, and Patrick Edwin (Helen) Lightcap of Madison; and 1 granddaughter, Sherilyn (Brad) Pickels of Madison. In life, her focus was family and friends. She was unselfish in devoting her time and resources in helping those around her. She understood the term charity to mean the true love of Christ. If her focus was family and friends her legacy was love. She loved unconditionally not expecting anything in return. As a devoted wife and caring mother, she was a positive example of the Savior's love to those who knew her. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 8, 2008 in the Beggs Funeral Chapel in Madison. Her remains will be interred, at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers please provide a gift card for food to a family that needs assistance in your local area.
LEGGETT, Arcey Leggett (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA February 5, 2015) Arcey Leggett, age 68, of Lakeland, GA passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015 in Tift Regional Medical Center after a short illness. He was born March 17, 1946 to the late W. J. and Trudie (Dorminey) Leggett in Lakeland, GA. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers Jack M. Leggett and T. J. Leggett. Survivors include 5 brothers; Chester Leggett; Howard Leggett; Billy Leggett all three of Lakeland, GA; Vernon Dorminey and Calvin Dorminey both of Valdosta, GA; 1 sister-in-Law Geraldine Leggett of Lakeland, GA; nephew; Russell Dorminey of Valdosta, GA; niece; Sylvia Roberts of Naylor, GA and nephews; Kaleb Tomlinson & Cain Roberts of Naylor, GA. Graveside Services will be Saturday, February 7, 2015 in Burnt Church Cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is handling the arrangements.
LEGGETT, Barbara Ann Leggett (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Barbara Ann Leggett, age 59, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Leggett was born in Jasper, GA, to the late John Thomas Dupree and the late former Pearl Weaver. Coming from Jasper, GA, she had lived in Perry since 1996. She was a homemaker and a member of the Word of Truth Tabernacle. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting blankets and quilting. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Ronald Leggett of Perry, FL, a son, David Leggett (Misty), a daughter, Rebecca Ray (Ray), all of Perry, FL, a brother, Jimmy 98
Dupree of Jasper, GA, 2 sisters, Debbie Joanne Chivington (John), of Ellijay, GA, Diane Barnes (Jerry), of Ellijay, GA (4) grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Shiloh Cemetery on Monday, June 18, 2012.
LEGGETT, Billy J. Leggett (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 26 April 2015) Billy J. Leggett, age 79, of Lakeland, GA passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 in SGMC Lakeland Villas after a lengthy illness. He was born October 24, 1935 to the late W.J. and Daisy (Brogdon) Leggett in Lakeland, GA. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a son Kenneth Wayne Leggett, three brothers; Arcey Leggett, Jack M. Leggett and T. J. Leggett. Survivors include 1 daughter, Sylvia Roberts of Naylor, GA; grandchildren; Kaleb (Bridget) Tomlinson of Stockton, GA; Cain (Jamie) Roberts of Lake Park, GA; 3 great grandchildren: Trip Tomlinson, Branson Roberts, James Denver Roberts; 4 brothers, Chester Leggett; Howard Leggett both of Lakeland, GA; Vernon Dorminey; Calvin Dorminey both of Valdosta, GA; his wife, Geraldine Leggett of Lakeland, GA; and 1 nephew, Russell Dorminey of Valdosta, GA. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Fender Cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland, GA is serving the family.
LEGGETT, Bobby Glenn Leggett (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, December 31, 2010) Bobby Glenn Leggett, 57, died suddenly Tuesday (December 28, 2010) at his residence in Waycross, GA. He was a native and lifelong resident of Ware County. He graduated from Ware County High School, and was employed by the Ware County Road Department as a heavy equipment operator. He was a former member of Emerson Park Baptist Church (currently New Haven). He also enjoyed working as a bullfighting clown for the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA). He is survived by two sons, Monty (Ashley) Leggett of Tallahassee, FL, and Ty Leggett of Pinetta, FL; 1 grandson, Trenton Leggett; his parents, George B. Leggett and Katherine Waters Leggett of Waycross; 3 brothers, David (Janet) Leggett of Waycross, Benny (Diane) Leggett of Waycross, and George (Samantha) Leggett, Jr., of Waycross; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be Friday (December 31, 2010) at the Music Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Friday at Red Oak Cemetery in Appling County.
LEGGETT, Mrs. C. L. Leggett, Sr. (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 18, 1961) Mrs. C. L. Leggett, Sr., age 81, of Greenville, passed away at her home Sunday following an illness of one year. Mrs. Leggett was a lifelong resident of Greenville and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reams. She was a charter member of the First Baptist Church of Greenville and a charter member of the Greenville Chapter No 70 Order of Eastern Star and an honorary member of the Greenville Woman’s Club. Her survivors are one son, A. L. Leggett, Sr., of Greenville; and one brother, F. W. Reams, of Aucilla; eleven grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday in the First Baptist Church in Greenville with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
LEGGETT, Carl Drew Leggett (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL, 9 February 2019) Carl Drew Leggett, age 76, of Perry, FL, passed away on February 9, 2019 at his home in Perry. Carl was born March 17, 1942 in Perry to Clarence Drew Leggett and Sylvia Cox Leggett. He attended Taylor County High School before going to work in logging. Carl honorably served our country in the United States Air Force. He worked as a heavy equipment mechanic with M.A. Rigoni Logging for more than 30 years. He was of the Pentecostal faith and in his spare time enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, fishing, and reading his Bible. Carl said his grandchildren were the joy of his life. Carl was preceded in death by; his father, Clarence Drew Leggett; his wife, Geraldine Bratcher Leggett; a son, Walter Joseph Baker Padgett; a daughter, Rebecca Padgett Mills; two brothers, Larry and Tommy Leggett; and a sister, Virginia Dale Leggett. He is survived by; his mother, Sylvia Cox Leggett, of Perry; two sons, Shane Padgett and Danny Padgett; three brothers, Billy Leggett, Ronald Leggett, DeWayne Leggett, and wife Brenda, all of Taylor County; two sisters, Patricia Graddy of Perry, and Lisa Adams of Utah; seven grandchildren, Danny, Christopher, Joseph, Shana, Shane, Carl, Kelsey, and Layne; numerous great-grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be at First Assembly of God of Perry. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. All arrangements are under the care of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
LEGGETT, Charles Lamar Leggett (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 17, 1967)
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Funeral services for Charles Lamar Leggett, age 47, who died in Gainesville last Friday, were held in that city Monday morning, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery there. The deceased is survived by his mother, three brothers and a sister. He was a grandson of the late Senator Charlie Leggett.
LEGGETT, Charles Lamar Leggett, Sr. (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 2, 1950) Charles Lamar Leggett, Sr., age 83, prominent life-long resident of Greenville, died at his home Sunday afternoon. Mr. Leggett was a former State Senator from this county and a retired real estate dealer. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. C. L. Leggett; one daughter, Mrs. G. I. English; one son A. L. Leggett, of Greenville; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday in the First Baptist Church of Greenville with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
LEGGETT, Eugene Leggett (Abstracted from the 17 April 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Eugene Leggett, age 76, of Patterson, passed away Friday (April 14, 2017) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. Born in Baxley April 2, 1941, he lived in Pierce County most of his life. He was retired from United Parcel Service but also worked in the construction / land preparation trade and was still working at the time of his death. An avid outdoorsman, he liked to fish, garden and work on his tractors. He also loved spending time with his family and cooking. He was a member of Patterson Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Lewis Leggett and Rachel Turner Leggett Moody. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mamie Aspinwall Leggett, a sister, Iva Nell Strickland, and four brothers, James Leggett, Norman Leggett, Talmadge Leggett and Bobby Moody. Survivors include his wife, Aline Bullard Leggett of Patterson; three sons and daughters-in-law, Carlos and Teresa Leggett and Lewis and Dreama Leggett all of Patterson, and Chris and Penny Leggett of Hortense; two step- daughters, Sierra Hudson of Patterson, and Jan Sanders of Blackshear; two sisters, Faye (Travis) Weathers of Lincolnton, and Yvonne (Fred) Maltsberger of Chuckey, TN; two brothers, Julian (Wanda) Leggett of Okeechobee, FL, and Ronald (June) Moody of Hephzibah; 11 grandchildren, Avery Leggett, Lewis Allen Leggett, Brent Thornton, Jagger Leggett, Whitney Lewis, Christopher Leggett, Kyler Lewis, Zane Thornton, Lexi Cooper, Nicholi Cooper and Gracie Hudson; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral was to be held this morning at Patterson Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Patterson Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
LEGGETT, Geraldine Leggett (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 11 June 2019) Geraldine Leggett, age 75, of Lakeland, GA passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at her home. She was born on March 8, 1944 in Nashville, GA to the late Alvin Mathis and Irene (Browning) Mathis. She worked at Laco Restaurant as a waitress. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Leggett, son, Kenny Leggett, and special cousin, Margaret Winningham. Survivors include her daughter, Sylvia Roberts of Naylor, GA; grandchildren: Cain Roberts, Kaleb and Bridget Tomlinson; great grandchildren: James Denver Roberts, Branson Duff, Tripp, Cooper, Brianna and Ben; and special cousin, Juanita Cornelius. Funeral service will be in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.
LEGGETT, Geraldine Leggett (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 27 May 2015) Geraldine Leggett, age 71, of Perry, FL, passed away May 27, 2015, at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Perry. Geraldine was born November 28, 1943 in Carrabelle, FL, to Thomas Jefferson Bratcher and Elsie (Stokes) Bratcher. Mrs. Leggett was of the Pentecostal Faith and had a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Mrs. Geraldine had a passion for crocheting, she enjoyed flowers and singing. She was a granny that loved to chase after, and love on her grandchildren. Mrs. Leggett was preceded in death by her parents Thomas Jefferson and Elsie Bratcher, son Walter Padgett, and daughter Becky Padgett Mills. Mrs. Leggett is survived by her husband of 50 years Mr. Carl Leggett of Perry, FL; her sons Shane (Lynn) Padgett of Steinhatchee, and Danny Padgett of Perry; grandchildren Danny (Kara) Padgett, Chris Benton, Joseph Padgett, Shana (Tripp) Neal, Shane Padgett, II, Carl Padgett, and Kelsey Stephens, numerous great grandchildren; her sisters JoAnn Hathcock, Tommie Jean Corbin, and Claudine Jackson all of Perry; her brothers Paxton Bratcher of Perry, and Phil Bratcher of Steinhatchee; and her sister-in-law Patricia Graddy. Funeral services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes of Perry on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Perry.
LEGGETT, Jack M. Leggett (Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate February 13th, 2013)
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Jack M. Leggett, 65, of Lakeland, passed away after a brief illness Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in Louis Smith Memorial Hospital. He was born in Clinch County, GA on December 11, 1947 to the late W. J. and Trudie (Dorminey) Leggett. He was a retired carpet layer by trade in the boat industry. He is preceded in death by his parents, and 1 brother, T. J. Leggett. Survivors include 6 brothers, Chester Leggett; Arcey Leggett; Howard Leggett; Billy Leggett all four of Lakeland; and Vernon Dorminey; Calvin Dorminey both of Valdosta; 1 sister-in-lLaw - Geraldine Leggett of Lakeland; nephew - Russell Dorminey of Valdosta; niece - Sylvia Roberts of Naylor; great nephews - Kaleb Tomlinson and Cain Roberts of Naylor; and his companion for 40 years - Delores Bolling (daughter of Curtis Lee Bolling) of Lakeland. Funeral Services were Thursday, February 7, in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial following in Burnt Church Cemetery.
LEGGETT, Nina Mae Foster Leggett (Abstracted from the 12 October 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Nina Mae Foster Leggett, age 77, of 907 Oak St., Waycross, passed away Sunday (Oct. 7, 2018) at Waycross Health & Rehabilitation. She was preceded in death by a son, Harvey Lee Anderson Jr. She leaves to cherish her memories her children, Steven Anderson, Florence Anderson, Scotty (Sarah) Anderson and Jerl Anderson-Wimberly; a daughter-in-law, Renate Anderson. A celebration of life service will be at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 864 Oak St., Waycross. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Waycross. Rainge Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEGGETT, Ronald Heywood Leggett (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Ronald Heywood Leggett, age 68, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2011, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Taylor County and the son of the late Richard Leggett and Grace Hodges Leggett. Mr. Leggett worked as a Millwright in maintenance. He was a member of the Ash Street Church of Christ. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, in his spare time and was a Florida Gator fan. Preceded in death by a brother; Roland Lee Leggett, a sister; Richie Dean “Coot” Holt. Survivors include (3) daughters; Randie Leggett, Ronda Leggett Smith, Ronya Leggett Portwood, all of Perry, FL, a sister; Marie Kemp, (4) grandchildren, (1) great-great-grandchild, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives, and longtime companion, Barbara Martin of South Carolina. Memorial services will be held at Community Church on Friday, August 26, 2011.
LEGGETT, Talmadge Leggett (Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) Talmadge Leggett, 78, of Patterson, passed away Wednesday evening (June 19, 2013) at Community Hospice at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Born in Screven on June 22, 1934, he had lived in Patterson since 1998. He retired from Chevron Oil Company in Brunswick where he had been the office manager. He attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was an avid fisherman. He was a son of the late Lewis and Rachel Turner Leggett. Survivors include three daughters, Tammie Leggett and Brenda Graf, both of Brunswick, and Roxanne Rozier, of Jesup; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Pam Leggett, of St. Marys, and Tony Leggett, of Alma; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Ivenell Strickland, of Waycross, Faye and Travis Weathers, of Augusta, and Yvonne Maltsberger, of Chucky, TN; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Julian and Wanda Leggett, of Okeechobee, FL, Eugene Leggett, of Patterson, and Ronald and June Moody, of Hephzibah; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Saturday at the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be in the Patterson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Southeast Cancer Unit, P.O. Box 2764, Waycross, GA 31502. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEGGETT, Theodore Leggett (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 17, 1941) Theodore Leggett, 72 years of age, of Eridu, died at the hospital in Thomasville Monday morning. Funeral services were held at Oakland Cemetery, west of Perry, Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Leggett is survived by his wife, two sons, Bethel and Dawson, and two daughters. Mr. C. L. Leggett of Greenville is an only brother.
LEGGETT, Willie Grace Thompson Leggett (Abstracted from the 21 January 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Willie Grace Thompson Leggett, age 92, died Friday (Jan. 20, 2017) morning at Satilla Care Center following an extended illness. She was a native of Appling County but lived most of her life in Waycross. She was a member of Hebardville United Methodist Church and the Hebardville Sewing Circle. She was the daughter of the late Curtis Thompson and Siller Steedley Thompson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Livingston Leggett, and a son, Marvin R. Leggett. She is survived by two daughters, Sue Leggett DeArman of Jacksonville, FL, and Marilyn Leggett Bladen of Waycross; a son, Willie H. Leggett of
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LEITCH, Glenn Alan Leitch (Abstracted from the October 3, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Glenn Alan Leitch, age 58, died Wednesday (Oct. 1, 2014) at his residence after an extended illness. He was a native of Independence, IA, but he lived most of his life in Lake Station, IN, before moving to Waycross 20 years ago. He was formerly employed by Thral-Car Corporation and Scotbilt Housing as a welder. He was also affiliated with The Eagles. He was the son of the late Thomas Leitch. Survivors include his companion, Betty Allbritton King, of Waycross; 1 daughter, Jennifer Leitch (Ace) Janes, of Indiana; 1 step-daughter, Amanda Parker, of Indiana; his mother, Nadine Leitch, of Kenoshia, WI; 1 sister, Treva Leitch (David) Swanson, of Kenoshia, WI; 1 brother, Raymond (Patricia) Leitch, of Waycross; 8 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and an uncle. A memorial service will be Saturday at the Music Funeral Home. Memorialization is by cremation.
LEITCH, Patricia Ann Leitch (Abstracted from the 12 July 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Patricia Ann Leitch, age 61, died Sunday (July 10, 2016) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House after an extended illness. A native of Folkston, she lived most of her life in Waycross. She was formerly employed by Satilla Regional Medical Center as a monitor tech. She was a member of Bristol Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Timothy Layton Melton and Lucille Hendrix Fitzgerald, and one brother, Jo hn Layton Melton. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Wayne Leitch of Waycross; 3 children, Brandy Norman, Cleve Tatum and Timothy Tatum, all of Waycross; 2 step-children, Thomas Leitch of New York, and Rose Leitch of Virginia; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; step-father, Ernest Fitzgerald; 1 sister, Teresa (Bobby) Bemis; and several aunts, uncles and other relatives. A funeral will be Wednesday at the Greenlawn Mausoleum. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEITER, Marjorie Kathleen Waters Leiter (Abstracted from the 12 February 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Marjorie Kathleen Waters Leiter, age 82, died peacefully Monday (Feb. 1, 2016) at Wildewood Downs in Columbia, SC, following an extended illness. Born Jan. 6, 1934, in Blackshear, she was the daughter of the late Stephen Monroe Waters Sr. and Mildred Walker Waters. She graduated from Blackshear High School and continued her education at the University of Georgia, graduating with a BBA (bachelor of business administration) in 1956. One year later she became the beloved wife of Howard Thomas Leiter who predeceased her in 2008. She worked many years for the state of South Carolina, ending her career as a staff member of the Clerk’s Office for the South Carolina Legislature. She was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and she truly enjoyed playing golf, gardening and participating in bridge club. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, of Columbia, SC, a lifelong member of the Phi Mu sorority, as well as Spring Valley Country Club and the Spring Valley Ladies Golf Association. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Marian Waters and Mildred G. Waters, her brother and sister-in-law, J. Milton and Linda Waters, and a great-nephew, Sam Aker. She is survived by her brother, Stephen M. (Marilyn) Waters Jr. of Blackshear; her nieces and nephews, Kathy Waters (Dean) Aker of Colorado Springs, CO, Leslie Waters (Kyler) Crawford of Americus, Stephen (Wade) Waters III and James Waters, both of Blackshear, Melanie Waters (Steve) Turner of Marietta, and Dr. Stephanie Waters (Mike) Fatula of St. Marys; great nieces and nephews, Harrison Aker, Lindsay Aker, Kylee Ann Crawford, Colton Crawford, Carter Crawford, Mari Claire Sikes and Joey, Ciara and Ramsey Lee. Friends gathered to celebrate her life Friday, Feb. 5, at 69 Northlake Road, Columbia, SC. A graveside memorial service will be Monday (Feb. 15) at 3 p.m. in the Blackshear City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 1817 Gadsden St., Columbia, SC 29201; First Presbyterian Church, 1324 Marion St., Columbia, SC 29201; or the charity of one’s choice. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of local arrangements.
LELAND, Annie Ethel Leland (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 4 February 2020) Annie Ethel Leland was born in Tallahassee, FL on May 1, 1951. She was a daughter of Jesse James Hawkins and Mary Kate Leland Ammons and stepfather, John Ammons, Sr. Both of her parents as well as her siblings, Robert Leland, Jerome Ammons, Jessie Ammons, John Ammons, Jr., Ruth Ammons Miller, Rosemary Ammons Franklin and Edith Naomie Ammons, all preceded her to Glory. Annie grew up in the Miccosukee Community where she was surrounded be her immediate family and extended family members. She attended the public schools of Leon County. At an early age, she openly acknowledged Christ as her Lord and personal Savior and became a member of Concord African Methodist Episcopal Church. On Tuesday, February 4, 2020, God Almighty summoned Annie Home for her eternal rest. Her love and legacy will live on forever in the hearts of her loving sister: Rosa Lee Ammons Walker; three brothers: Johnny (Joann) Ammons, Joe (Raushamah) Ammons, both of Tallahassee, FL and 102
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LELAND, Corey Leland (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 13 June 2018) Corey Leland was born in Madison, Florida to Glenda Jones and Clifford Leland on October 27, 1973. He confessed Christ at an early age and attended the Madison County Public School System. He was an employee of Pilgrims Pride and Bea Sweet. Corey was an outstanding friendly and loving person. On Sunday, June 3, 2018 the Lord called Corey to his eternal home. Corey leaves to cherish his memories: a loving son Corey Leland Jr.; a loving mother Glenda Jones; a father Clifford Leland; three brothers: Lorenzo (Mamie) Roundtree of Jacksonville, FL, Fernando Leland of Madison, FL, and Clifford Leland Jr. of Bradenton, FL; two sisters: Shaquita (Kerry) McDaniel of Jacksonville, FL, and Sha’na Leland of Lake City, FL; a very special uncle Willie C. Williams; a very special nephew Tevin Roundtree; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A home going celebration will be Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, 518 SW Dade Street, Madison, Florida. Services have been entrusted to Cooks & Cooper Funeral Home and Crematory.
LELAND, Donna Yvonne Pinder Leland (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 16 July 2020) Donna Yvonne Pinder Leland was born December 29, 1958 in Fairfax, VA to the now-late Armelia K. Blye and James A. Pinder. She graduated from Palm Beach Gardens High School in 1977. She continued her education at Florida A&M University and graduated from Florida State University in 1981. She was employed by State Farm Insurance Company as a Catastrophe Claims Representative for over 30 years. Lady Leland was joined in Holy Matrimony to Pastor Jack P. Leland, Sr. on April 4, 2009. They have a blended family of five children. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and became a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in West Palm Beach, FL. After Donna and Jack were married, she became the First Lady of Innovation Baptist Church of Tallahassee. As the First Lady of Innovation, Lady Leland was a Sunday School Teacher, Choir member and a member of the Christian Women’s Fellowship. Lady Leland was the former First Lady of the Northwest District of Florida of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, former Lead Servant of the Daughters of the Promise of the Northwest District of Florida of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, as well as a member of the Daughters of the Promise of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. Possess with a loving, friendly, kind and encouraging spirit, Lady Leland never met a stranger. She was faithful to God, her family and her church, in wellness and even when sickness challenged her body. Her smile and enthusiasm will never be forgotten. On Thursday, July 16, 2020, God Almighty summoned His servant- child, First Lady Donna Yvonne Pinder Leland, Home for her eternal rest. She leaves to cherish precious memories, her husband: Overseer Jack P. Leland, Sr.; three daughters: Joai A. Pinder, Atlanta, GA, Kyra A. King, Tallahassee, FL and Jacqueline Leland (DeFaunt) Norton of Canton, GA; two sons: Jack P. (Tasha) Leland, Jr., Tallahassee, FL and Byron K. Douglas of Century, FL; one sister: Ericka Y. Pinder of West Palm Beach, FL; five sisters-in-law: Willie Mae Leland Hall, Gracie O. Leland and Katie L. Leland, all of Tallahassee, FL, Sadie W. Leland, Miami, FL and Mable Leland Harrell of Banning, CA; three brothers-in-law: Pastor Paul (Connie) Leland and Judge (Betty) Leland, both of Tallahassee, FL and Phillip Jones of West Palm Beach, FL; 14 grandchildren: Shakaria, Shania, Byron Jr., Jackell, Kabreah, Alea, Briauna, Jackson, Samarian, Jamar, Khloe, Khamryn, Justyce and Kingslei; two great-grandchildren: Kaidence and Kelis; along with several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and other relatives.
LELAND, Michele Ruth Leonard Russ Leland (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 22 June 2020) Michele Ruth Leonard Russ Leland was born in Passaic, NJ on July 23, 1953. She was the middle child of three daughters born to John Thomas Glover Leonard and Alberta Williams Leonard, both who preceded Michele to Glory. Michele also was predeceased by her husband, Robert Leland; and youngest sister, Saundra Leonard Stubbs. At a very young age, her parents left New Jersey and returned to their native Lloyd, FL. She attended the public schools of Leon County, graduating from Leon High School in 1971. Following her father’s passing, she then returned to New Jersey to pursue a nursing career. She remained in New Jersey for several years before returning to Tallahassee where she worked as a Home Health Aide, primarily working as a Phlebotomist for Tallahassee Community Healthcare. She also worked as an Assistant Activities Director and a Certified Nursing Assistant. Later, she owned and operated her own senior’s daycare facility, along with her now-late husband, Robert. Michele confessed Christ as her Redeeming Savior at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Lloyd, which was her Mother’s home church. The church no longer exists and following its closure, Michele joined her most recent place of worship, Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Lloyd. In recent years, Michele’s health had been in a state of steady decline. Her 103 cousin, Virginia, moved her into her home and became her primary caregiver. On Monday, June 22, 2020, God Almighty summoned Michele Home for her eternal rest. Her love and memory will be cherished forever by her son: Johnathan Russ of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren: Abria Russ, Quincy, FL, Tovelle Laster, Tallahassee, FL and Rylan Lee of Williston, ND; a devoted cousin and caregiver: Virginia Leonard of Tallahassee, FL; sister: Mayme Leonard Fisher of Atlanta, GA; nephews: William (Shannon) Stubbs, Pensacola, FL, Philip (Robin) Fisher and Errol (Renee) Fisher, all of Atlanta, GA; nieces: Tonya Fisher and Gina Fisher, both of Atlanta, GA; brother-in-law: Willie (Ola) Stubbs of Tallahassee, FL; uncle: Willie (Flora) Williams; aunts: Ella Vickers, Milton, DE; along with numerous other loving relatives.
LELAND, Paul Leland (Abstracted from Greene Publishing 21 December 2020) The Reverend Dr. Paul Leland, age 83, of Tallahassee's Miccosukee Community went Home to be with his Savior on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Graveside services will be in Concord Cemetery. Arrangements by Tillman Of Tallahassee, (850) 942-1950. A Leon county native, Reverend Leland had lived in Philadelphia, PA where he was a crane operator for many years before retiring and returning to Tallahassee in 1990. He then worked for over 10 years as a bus driver for Leon County Schools. He earned his Doctorate of Ministry degree from Bethany Divinity College and Seminary. He was called to preach in 1989. He leaves his love to his wife, Constance "Connie" Smith Leland; daughters: Dr. Tamecia Scott and Venus (Tony) Pena; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers: Judge (Betty) Leland and Jack Leland, Sr.; sisters: Willie Mae Hall, Gracie and Katie Leland; and a host of other relatives.
LEMACK, Mrs. Renna Lemacks (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 16, 1942) Funeral services for Mrs. Renna Lemacks, aged 77, who died at her home in Palatka last Friday after a brief illness were held Sunday at the Macedonia Cemetery. Mrs. Lemacks was a resident of Palatka for the past 28 years. She was a half-sister of Mrs. J. R. Phillips, of this city. Survivors are her husband, Mr. Tillman Henry Lemacks; two sons, C. J. Hudson and Ed Hudson; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, all of Palatka, and another sister, Mrs. J. C. Burnett of Wilcox.
LEMON, Mabel Cobb Lemon (Abstracted from the 10 January 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) A celebration of life for Deaconess Mabel Cobb Lemon will be Saturday at New Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 901 Ossie Davis Parkway. She was born May 7, 1921 in Hoboken to the James Morris Cobb and Trudy Williams Cobb. She received her formal education from the Brantley County Public School System. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior and joined New Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church where she was a devoted member. She served faithfully on several ministries in the church until her health declined. She was honored to join the Greater Eastern Star Chapter No. 313 in October 1957. By maintaining her membership she was recognized as its oldest member. She was affectionately known for her employment at Shoney’s Big Boy Restaurant, The Pig Barbeque and caring for many through the years. On Wednesday (Jan. 2, 2019) God called her from her earthly to her heavenly home. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by all her siblings, Claude Cobb, James Cobb, Sadie Mae Stewart and Hazel Cobb, along with a devoted daughter-in-law, Betty Jean Jackson. In her heart, her most significant accomplishment was being a mother and grandmother. This accomplishment was only heightened when she became a proud great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She leaves to cherish her memory a devoted son, Daniel Freddie Jackson of Augusta; her grandchildren, Shauncy Rogers (Joe) of Hephzibah, Victoria Burt (William), of North Augusta, SC, Yvonne Johnson (Kenneth) of Graniteville, SC, Johnny Jenkins of Augusta, and Donell Jenkins (Shelia) of North Augusta, SC; her seven great-grandchildren, Shelby Rogers, Williams Burt, Cierra Burt, Daniel Burt, Spencer Gartrell, Tracy Gartrell, Ansley Gartrell; one great-great-grandson, Christian Burt. In addition she leaves behind a special family member, Shirely Byrd, of Augusta; a treasured niece, Caroly Walker (Henry) of Waycross; a sister-in-law, Della Mae Cobb of Hoboken; a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
LEMONS, Cora Ann Hills Boatwright Lemons (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 8 June 2020) Cora Ann Hills Boatwright Lemons possessed a beautiful spirit and magnetic personality. She was a learner of cultures through her vast world travels. Ann lived her life how she wanted - straight no chaser. She could (and would) speak on any subject intellectually. Ann provided insight and wisdom to all experiences and dreams. She attended the University of Oregon and studied law, while there she also became an active member of the Black Panther party. Ann was an advocate for human rights. She led rallies and gave speeches against civil rights injustice. Ann provided education, enlightenment, and help to her community. She was an awesome mom, an always their sister, a loving aunt, and an amazing friend. Ann touched so many lives 104 with her living testimony. You could feel it when she prayed for you and with you. It was like a physical touch. Ann would give you all that she had. She leaves to celebrate her life; her children Precious (Jason Terry), Felicia, Kenneth, and Youal; grandchildren Ashanti, Trasgyna, Iyona, Shyda, Rakeen, Jacara, A’real, YaZariah, and Kametrece; great-grandchildren Andre, Noah, and Prince; sisters Carmen and Cynthia; brother Anthony (Mary), a plethora of nieces and nephews and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents (Luther and Cora Lee) and her brother Luther, Jr.
LEMONS, Mrs. Mallory Lemons (Abstracted from the Madison New Enterprise Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 25, 1912) Mrs. Mallory Lemons passed away at her home near Lee last Wednesday night after an illness of two or three days. The deceased was the beloved wife of Mallory Lemons, and was quite young, being only about 19 years of age. She had been married only about a year and her untimely death came as quite a blow to her numerous friends in that section of the county. Mrs. Lemons was a faithful and consecrated member of the Bulah Baptist Church. She leaves a husband, a father and month and four sisters to mourn her departure besides a host of friends. The remains were interred in Macedonia Cemetery Thursday afternoon.
LENHARDT, Kathleen M. Lenhardt (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald March 31, 2006) PANAMA CITY, Fla. — Kathleen Meeks Lenhardt, 73, died Sunday (March 26, 2006) in Panama City, Fla. Born on July 6, 1932 in Blackshear, she was a graduate of Blackshear High School and Valdosta State College in Valdosta. She had moved to Bay County, Fla. in 1965 to work for the United States Air Force as an executive secretary at the Tyndall Air Force Base. Her career spanned the globe from Moody Air Force Base, Valdosta, USAFE Ramstein AFB and Bitberg AFB, Germany and back to Tyndall until her retirement. At the time of her death, Mrs. Lenhardt was a resident of Panama City, Fla. She was a daughter of the late W.H., Jr. and Kathleen Moore Meeks. Survivors include one son, Michael J. Lenhardt (Eileen), of Boca Raton, Fla.; three granddaughters, Linda L. Lenhardt, of Boca Raton, Fla., Lucy L. Lenhardt, of Orlando, Fla. and Samantha K. Lenhard, of Boca Raton, Fla.; one brother, William H. Meeks III, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two nieces, Julie M. Davis (Scott), of Atlanta and Gennifer C. Jett (Richard), of Jacksonville, Fla.; one nephew, William H. Meeks IV (Brenda), of Winter Park, Fla.; four first cousins, Lillian W. Brown, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Diane M. Davis, of Blackshear, Marilyn M. Alton, of Blackshear and John Harold Cox, of Marietta. Visitation for Mrs. Lenhardt will be held Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Blackshear Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsontreadwell.com Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald April 3, 2006) BLACKSHEAR — A graveside service for Kathleen Meeks Lenhardt, 73, was held Saturday afternoon at 3 at the Blackshear Cemetery. Pearson-Treadwell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LENIHAN, Florence Jean McGinnis Lenihan (Abstracted from the 19 July 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Florence Jean McGinnis Lenihan, age 93, died Wednesday (July 18, 2018) at the Baptist Village Retirement Communities following an extended illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Ware County and a former telephone operator with Southern Bell. She was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Counsel of Catholic Women. She was a daughter of the late Harry Elsworth McGinnis and Nina Belle Wilcox McGinnis. She was married to the late Robert John Lenihan and was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Rosemary Lenihan, a grandson, Matthew Halter, and a great-grandson, Wesley Bright. She is survived by two daughters, Nina Halter (Paul) of Jacksonville, FL, and Susan Buckner of Waycross; seven grandchildren, Eric Halter (Linda) of Jacksonville, FL, Lori Bright of Jacksonville, FL, Kelly Englert (Curt) of Jacksonville, FL, Chris Halter (Keri) of Jacksonville, FL, Bucky Buckner (Mandy) of Waycross, Katie Fralick (Keith) of San Antonio, TX, and Lydia Novruzov (Ayan) of Abingdon, VA; and 13 great-grandchildren. A requiem mass will be Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LENNARD, Dorothy Lee Lennard (Abstracted from Greene Publishing July 23, 2012) Dorothy Lee Lennard, age 78 died Thursday, July 19, 2012 in Tallahassee. Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 AM Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Landmark Baptist Church, Madison, FL. Mrs. Lennard was born in Jefferson County and had lived in Riverview, Florida for 50 years. She is survived by 2 sons: Wayne Hamrick and Carl Hamrick (Edna) both of Greenville, FL; 2 daughters: Brenda Williams (Carl) and Marie Buhr (Brian); 1 brother: Thurman Hobbs of Lakeland, FL; 1 sister; 8 step-children; 26 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 850-973-2258
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LENTS, Mary Ann Lents (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Mary Ann Lents, age 73, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at her residence in Mayo. She was born in Arlington, Ohio. Coming from Jacksonville, FL she had lived in Mayo since 1982. Mrs. Lents was a farmer and enjoyed taking care of children and spoiling her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Lents and a son, David Lents. Survived by 3 step- sons: Craig Lents of Mayo, FL, Jerry Lents of North Carolina and Martin Lents of St Augustine, (2) daughters; Susan (Kevin) Letulle of Mayo, FL, Mabel Lents of Mayo, FL, (3) step-daughters: Shirley Lents of Nashville, TN, Nadine Lents of St Augustine, FL, and Myrtle Hamlin of Mayo, FL, (2) sisters; Nancy Abell, and Rose Marie Jones both of Ohio, (18) grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at the Joe P. Burns Mayo Chapel Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Interment will follow at Lents Cemetery. In lieu of flowers those wishing to make donations may make them to the American Cancer Society.
LENTZ, James Ishmael Lentz Jr. (Abstracted from the October 2, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) James Ishmael Lentz Jr., age 62, of Blackshear, died Tuesday (Sept. 30, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following a brief illness. He was a native of Waycross but lived most of his life in Camden and Charlton counties. He also made his home in Waycross. He was preceded in death by his father, James Ishmael Lentz Sr., his mother, Martha James Lentz Crews, and his step-father, Columbus Crews. He was a 1969 graduate of Burgess High School of El Paso, TX, and also attended Florida Junior College in Jacksonville where he took courses in aircraft sheet metal repair. He retired as a roll shafter in the tubing department of Gilman Paper Products and served as president of the United Paper Workers Association Local for many years. He also worked Civil Service jobs with Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Quantico Marine Corps Base in Quantico, VA. One of his duties was sheet metal repair with the Naval precision flying team, the Blue Angels. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was the current World Record Holder for Lightweight Bait Tackle and Line as listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. He was also a collector and had been active in a Classic Car Club while living in Virginia. Survivors include 1 daughter, Heather Michele Sweat, of Waycross; 1 son, Garrett James (Abby) Lentz, of Jeffersonton, VA; 2 grandsons, Austin and Riley Lentz; 3 brothers, Keith Crews, Mike Crews and Wayne Crews; nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial donations may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1005 Church St., Waycross, GA 31501. A memorial service will be Friday in the chapel of Trinity United Methodist Church.
LEOHNER, Jon T. Leohner (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) John T. Leohner, age 47, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at his residence in Perry. He was born in Stuttgart, Germany. Coming from Ft. Myers, FL, he had lived in Perry for the past 12 years. Mr. Leohner worked as a Florida State Trooper for 22 years and received the Medal of Valor. He attended Valdosta State College and North Florida Community College. He was also a Veteran of the U.S. Army. In his spare time he enjoyed building model airplanes and tanks. Survived by his wife of 22 years, Julia Ree Leohner of Perry, FL, his father and mother Rupert and Berit Leohner of Washington, and a brother, Eric Leohner. No services are planned at this time.
LEONARD, Charles Robert Leonard (Abstracted from Music Funeral Services 3 October 2020) Charles “Bob” Robert Leonard, age 74, of Hahira, GA passed away on Saturday October 3, 2020 in the South Georgia Medical Center after an illness. Bob was born on January 15, 1946 in Pine Bluff, AR to the late Annie Robert and Leon Earnestine Leonard. He served in the United States Air Force as an aircraft mechanic for over 22 years. Bob was a loving family man and was his wife and children’s biggest supporter. He was always successful in anything he chose to do. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings: Joseph Leonard and Earnestine L. West. Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Maxima Lloren Leonard of Hahira, GA; children: Art (Vipavee) Leonard of Amarillo, TX, Prissana L. Hamman of Satellite Beach, FL, Thu Leonard of Midland, TX, Annie L. (Bryon) Brown of Valdosta, GA, Jennifer L. McGarry of Dallas, TX, Myrna Leonard of Jacksonville, FL, Teresita L. (Edgar) Reyes of Ft. Bragg, NC, Ana L. (Josiah) Garrison of Galante, AL, Tony Leonard of Jacksonville, FL; 17 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services for Bob will be at the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. A burial with military honors will follow in the Riverview Memorial Gardens.
LEONARD, Essie Leonard (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 14, 1965)
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Mrs. Essie Leonard, age 84, died last night in Palatka. Survivors are a foster son, Henry Fox of Palatka; one brother, J. J. Sale, Sr., of Cherry Lake; one sister, Mrs. Otha Knight of Gainesville, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday May 15th at Ebenezer Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
LEONARD, Gene Owen Leonard (Abstracted from John Bullard 11 February 2020) Gene Owen Leonard of Inverness, FL passed away at his home on February 7, 2020. He was 16 years old. Gene was born in Tallahassee, FL on October 21, 2003 to Norman E. Leonard II and April (McClamma) Carr. He was a student of Citrus High School and loved to go hunting. Gene also enjoyed riding dirt bikes and “going fast”. A typical country boy, he enjoyed hiking, going on walks and being outside in nature. Those left to mourn Gene’s passing include his loving mother, April Carr and her husband Michael; his father, Norman Leonard II and his wife Irene; siblings: Ashley Brown and her husband Chase, Angela Wilson, Amber Mani and her husband Phil, Norman Leonard III, Janice Solomon, Jessica Taylor, John Leonard; grandfather, George Carr. Gene was preceded in death by his “papa”, Gene McClamma; “memaw”, Martha Wiglesworth; grandfather, Norman Leonard I; and grandmother, Janice Leonard. Cremation care will be by the Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL.
LEONARD, George Leonard (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 13, 1969) Relatives here of George Leonard, age 50, of St. Marks regret to hear of his sudden death which occurred Monday in Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was a nephew of Mrs. Fred Mickler, Mr. J. P. Morrow and Mr. Guy Morrow, all of Madison. Funeral services were held Thursday in St. Marks Baptist Church.
LEQUIRE, Georgeanne Crews LeQuire (Abstracted from the 16 July 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Georgeanne Crews LeQuire, age 60, a native of Waycross, died Sunday (July 12, 2015) at her home in Crawfordville, FL, after a prolonged illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Crews and Carol Hendrix, a sister, Deborah Bricker, and a brother, Jerry Crews. Survivors include her husband, David LeQuire of Alma; daughters, Emily (Curtis) Adair of Crawfordville, FL, and Tess Bell of Brunswick; 1 granddaughter, Anna Adair; 7 siblings, David (Cathy) Hendrix of Waycross, Ella (Marcus) Lahmann, of Waycross, Cindy Ritch of Tampa, FL, Beth Hill of Blackshear, Susan Brady (Tracy) Whalan of Tampa, FL, Dennis McMillan of Waynesville, and Michael McMillan of Waynesville; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be Saturday at Williams Chapel Baptist Church in Waycross. Fairchild Funeral Home, 2380 Centerville Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308 is assisting the family.
LESCRYNSKI, Estelle Walker Lescrynski (Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 4 July 2018) MADISON, FL - Estelle Walker Lescrynski, died Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Estelle was born September 18, 1940, the daughter of the late Max and Jewel Devane Walker. She was a life- long resident of Madison, FL. She was a member of the 1958 graduation class from Madison High school and graduated in the first class from North Florida Junior college in Madison in 1960. Estelle retired from the United State Department of Agriculture in July, 2008 after 35 years of service. Prior to this she worked for 8 years with the County Extension service. She also worked part time since 1999 at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison, FL. In 2006, the Madison County Farm bureau awarded her with the “Service to Agriculture Award” for her service to the farmers in Madison County for over 40 years. Estelle was an avid sports fan and loved her Florida gators. She was affectionately call “Mrs. Gator” by many who knew her. She was in on the ground floor when the Madison County Little League was started and was official score keeper for many years. She also kept score for the Madison Merchants Softball team and travel to many away games and tournaments. She was a long- time member of the Hopewell Baptist church and was active for many years in church activities, serving as Church Clerk. Sunday School Teacher, hospitality committee and was Vacation Bible School Director for 14 years. She truly loved people and never met a stranger. She had the natural ability to make people laugh and was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. She is survived by a son: James F O’Quinn (Mellissa Williams) of Madison, FL; a grandson: Jake Cox of Live Oak, FL; 1 sister: Margaret Walker Bailey of Madison; niece, the daughter she never had, Debbie Thompson (Tim); nephews: Don Bailey and daughter: Jessica of Madison; Jeff Bailey (Janet) and children Kirsten, Brittany, Kyle and Brandon of Greenville; niece Shellie Bailey and son T. J. of New Port Richey, FL and many other relatives. She was predeceased by her husband: William Lescrynski,, her beloved son, Jerry Walker O’Quinn, parents Max and Jewel Walker, nephew, Tommy Bailey and great nephew: Max Bailey.
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(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard & June Spear) Madison: William “Ski” Lescrynski, age 79, passed away, Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Madison, Florida. Services will be Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison, FL. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. He was born September 10, 1934 to Alexander and Jenny Lescrynski, in Sherman, CT. He was the youngest of 13 children and raised on a dairy farm. He is first generation American as his parents immigrated from Poland in the early 1900’s. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War, also served in England and North Africa. After he was discharged from the military at Avon Park, FL, he moved to Orlando. While in Orlando he worked in construction, often supervising building projects that involved hundreds of employees. He got tired of the rat race and moved to Madison about 30 years ago, where he was owner and operator of Ski’s Concrete LLC. He was a workaholic and nothing pleased him more than ‘getting the mud’ on the ground. He is survived by his wife: Estelle Ragans Lescrynski of Madison; 1 daughter: Marie Lescrynski (Hershell) Boyd of Ray City, GA; sons: Roger (Diane) Lescrynski of Port Charlotte, FL; Mike (Cathy) Pippin of Madison, FL and Nathan Pippin of Texas; 1 step-son, Jimmy (Melissa) O’Quinn of Madison; 1 sister-in-law: Margaret Bailey of Madison; 9 grandchildren: Travis, Emily, David, Valarie, Jimmy, Carol, Michael, Christopher and Tina; 3 great-grandchildren: Caleb, Anissa, and Amber. He was predeceased by his first wife and mother of his children: Della Lescrynski and 2 daughters: June Marie Lescrynski and Janice Lawrence.
LESHER, James Ernest Lesher (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 15, 2008) A funeral for James Ernest Lesher was held Tuesday afternoon at Miles-Odum Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery.
LESLIE, A. M. Leslie (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 27, 1959 & April 3, 1959) A.M. Leslie, age 75, lifelong and prominent citizen of the Pinetta community of Madison County, passed away Wednesday afternoon in the local hospital after an extended illness. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Leslie was the son of Madison L. and Blanche Leslie. In early manhood he was married to Leona Gramling who lived only a short while. In 1913 he married Marlin Strickland of Wakulla County who survives. Besides his wife he is survived by four sons, Lloyd Leslie, of Lake City; Clifford Leslie, of Madison; M. C. Leslie, of Atlanta; and Cecil Leslie, of Macon, GA; one daughter, Mrs. H. L. Couch, of Albany, GA; one brother, W. L. Leslie, of West Palm Beach; one sister, Mrs. Lillian Sheppard, of Apopka; fifteen grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Services will be held this afternoon (Friday) at Hanson Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Elmer’s notes: While the obituary did not give his name from his tombstone found in Row 10 of the Hanson United Methodist Church Cemetery we note that his name was Alpheus M. Leslie and he was born 8 Nov 1883 and died 25 Mar 1959
LESLIE, Andrew Leslie (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 21, 1937) Mr. Andrew Leslie, well known citizen of Pinetta, died at his home here Monday night after a brief illness with double pneumonia. Mr. Leslie had been ill for the past two weeks, but confined to bed only since the preceding Saturday. Mrs. Leslie was born at the old Leslie homestead in this county, and was 62 years old the Wednesday before his death. He was engaged in business in Pinetta for many years and in farming and poultry raising, and for some time recently had been driver of one of the Pinetta school buses. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Mt. Horeb cemetery. Mr. Leslie is survived by his widow, two children, Leland Leslie and Mrs. Jim Reaves of Hahira, GA, an adopted daughter, Mrs. Drew Sweat of Raiford, FL, two step- children, one brother, Mr. Theodore Leslie of Madison and two sisters, Mrs. W. G. Cowart of Nocatee and Mrs. R. M. Allen of Pinetta, besides a number of other relatives and friends.
LESLIE, Audrey Townsend Leslie (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, October 24, 2008) Audrey Townsend Leslie, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Services were held Thursday, October 23, at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison with burial at Hanson Cemetery. She was born to Jim Allen and Daisy Townsend on April 9, 1919, and was a lifelong resident of Pinetta. She graduated from Florida State Women's College and returned to teach school in Pinetta for many years. She was married to Clifford Glen Leslie for 54 years. She was a faithful and active member of Unity Baptist Church. The wife of a farmer, she was a homemaker and founded Mrs. Leslie's Cakes. She is survived by one son, Dwayne (Sharon) Leslie; 3 grandchildren, Lynn (Michael) Hanners, Tammy Leslie, and Kevin (Donna) Leslie; 4 great- grandchildren, Jacob and Luke Hanners, and Kasey and Austin Odom; 1 sister, Norma Jean Hendry; and many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Glen Leslie.
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LESLIE, Bessie Henderson Leslie (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 11, 1970) Bessie Henderson Leslie, age 76, died very suddenly Sunday November 29, 1970 in the local hospital. She was born in Madison County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hill B. Henderson. She was the wife of the late Mr. Gene Leslie and was a member of the United Methodist Church of Madison. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Joe Revan of Madison; one son, Dale Leslie of Madison; three sisters, Mrs. A. V. Withers, Mrs. Emma Carter and Mrs. H. D. Warnock, all three of Madison; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LESLIE, J. A. Leslie (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 5, 1948) J. A. Leslie, 73, Lake City businessman, died in a hospital there Wednesday. He was a native of Madison County and brother of A. M. Leslie of Madison. The funeral was yesterday afternoon in Lake City.
LESLIE, Mrs. J. Q. Leslie (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 29, 1965) Mrs. J. Q. Leslie, age 86, better known as Big Mama died Monday in the Madison hospital following a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County and a member of Rocky Springs Methodist Church. Her parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Shaw. Survivors include four daughters Mrs. C. M. Buie and Mrs. Jim Tuten, both of Madison; Mrs. C. P. Dice of Monticello and Mrs. James F. O’Neal of Orlando; and one son Howard Leslie of Madison; twelve grandchildren and twenty great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in San Pedro Cemetery.
LESLIE, James Q, Leslie (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 21, 1944) Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at New Oakland Presbyterian Church for James Q. Leslie, life-long citizen of the county, who passed away last Thursday morning at his home in the Shaw community on his seventy-fourth birthday. Mr. Leslie had not been in good health for some time, but was really ill only for two or three days before his death. He was born here, son of the late Representative and Mrs. M. L. Leslie, and was engaged in farming all of his active life. When a young man, he was married to Miss Bessie Shaw, who, with six children, ten grandchildren, and a host of other relatives survive him. The children are Howard Leslie, Mrs. C. M. Buie, Mrs. C. P. Dice and Mrs. J. S. Tuten all of Madison, Royal Leslie of DeLand, and Miss Nim Leslie of Sebring. He leaves also three brothers and one sister, Gus Leslie of Lake City, Roy Leslie of West Palm Beach, Alf Leslie of Madison, and Mrs. Lillian Sheppard of Apopka.
LESLIE, Lewis Eugene Leslie (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 29, 1950) Mr. Gene Leslie, passes away suddenly of a heart attack at the local hospital Saturday morning. Funeral service and interment were held Sunday in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Lewis Eugene Leslie was born February 7, 1890 in Madison County and lived all of his life here with the exception of a few years spent in central and south Florida, He was the son of the late Lewis G. and Eugenia Dale Leslie, who, with a brother and sister, preceded him in death some years ago. Mr. Leslie was connected with the State Road Department as an engineer for many years. Since 1943 he had been engaged in the real estate business in Madison. He is survived by his devoted family including his widow, Mrs. Bessie Henderson Leslie, his daughter, Mrs. Joe Bevan, and son Dale M. Leslie, and a son-in-law; and daughter-in-law and grandson Jimmy Bevan. Other survivors are a brother, Thomas D. Leslie, of Jasper; a sister, Mrs. W. E. Tedder, of Jacksonville and a number of nieces and nephews.
LESLIE, Mrs. Lloyd C. Leslie (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 2, 1938) Mrs. Lloyd C. Leslie, age 19, wife of Lloyd C. Leslie of Lake City, passed away Monday, November 28. Funeral services were held at Mt. Horeb Church Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in Mt. Horeb Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home of Lake City was in charge of arrangements. Before her marriage May 1, 1938, Mrs. Leslie was Miss Olivia Sugenia Reaves, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Reaves of Madison County. She was born in Virginia and moved to Madison with her parents about ten years ago. She finished Pinetta High School last spring. After her marriage to Mr. Leslie they had resided in Lake City where Mr. Lesloie holds a position with the Lake City Bottling Company. Besides her husband, and parents, she is survived by three brothers, Silas, Paul and Jim Reaves, and four sisters, Mrs. Nanny Newbern, Mrs. Shirley Croftman, and Misses Mildred and Helen Reaves of Madison County. 109
LESLIE, Sidney H. Leslie (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 21, 1964) Sidney H. Leslie, a former Madison boy, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Leslie, of this county, died in Jacksonville Tuesday, He was a retired postal clerk, about 68 years of age and had lived in Ohio for many years. Survivors include the widow, a son, a daughter, and a sister, and a large number of other relatives. The body was forwarded to Cincinnati for burial.
LESLIE, Mrs. Thomas Dale Leslie (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 15, 1946) Mrs. Thomas Dale Leslie died at her home in Jasper Tuesday morning March 12th, following a brief illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the Leslie residence in Jasper, with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. L. E. Leslie of this city was a brother-in-law.
LESTER, James George Lester III (Abstracted from John Bullard 6 July 2020) James (Jim) George Lester, III, age 75, of Valdosta, GA, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at his home. He was born at Emory University, Atlanta, GA on July 7, 1944 to the late Dr. Charles T. Lester and Marlyn Elizabeth Tate Lester. Jim grew up on the Emory Campus where his father was a Chemistry Professor, Dean and Vice President. He often talked of the boyhood antics of him and his brother and the neighborhood kids. He was an Eagle Scout in Troop 55. Jim often spoke of his family vacations to Banner Elk, NC. to visit his grandparents where he and his cousins spent a lot of fun times together growing up. He graduated from Druid Hills High School in 1963. Jim graduated from Huntington College in 1967 with a BA degree with majors including, German, Psychology and Sociology. After graduating from Florida State University with his master's degree in Psychiatric Social Work, Jim began his life-long career as a social worker with the State of Georgia at Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville, GA, where he retired in 2001. Jim always appreciated the special friendships and relationships that he made with his co-workers during his career. He was a member of New Life Community Church in Lake Park, GA. Jim loved music and played cornet and guitar. He also loved fishing and nature and enjoyed watching the birds in his backyard refuge. He played adult softball on his former church league team and enjoyed golfing with his friends. After his retirement he became a motorcycle enthusiast where he met his wife, Linda Pickles Lester. They married in 2005 and made their home in Valdosta, GA. Together they enjoyed riding their Harleys in the Blue Ridge mountains and going on short weekend trips. He enjoyed traveling and spending vacations with his friends and family. Jim was an avid reader and especially enjoyed Civil War history. Jim is survived by his wife, Linda Pickles Lester, of Valdosta; children David Lester of Atlanta, Amy Lester Drew (Remer) of Valdosta; brother Charles T. Lester, Jr. (Nancy) of Stone Mountain; sisters-in -law, Judy Allsbrook of Valdosta and Brenda Pickles (Jimmy Helms) of Lake Park; his children's grandmother, Beulah Willoughby Copeland of Meridian, MS; brother-in-law James Willoughby (Inez) of Charlotte, NC; a number of nieces, great- nieces, great-nephews and special cousins who were very dear to him. Jim was preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his children, Judy Willoughby Lester; parents-in-law James O. Pickles and Viola Pickles; daughter-in-law Kathleen Lester; and brother-in-law, Keith Allsbrook. A memorial service celebrating Jim's life will be at Carson McLane Funeral Home in Valdosta, GA. Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, or to any charity of your choice in Jim's honor.
LESTER, Milo G. Lester (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 5, 1963) Milo G. Lester, age 65, of Lynn Haven, FL died Friday in the hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Lester was born in New York and was a resident of Cherry Lake before moving to Lynn Haven and employed in the Cherry Lake Store and Warehouse. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Frances D. Lester, of Lynn Haven; one son, Milo G. Lester, Jr., of Lynn Haven and one daughter, Mrs. C. A. Buchanan, of Rt. 2, Madison, and one grandson, Chris Buchanan, Jr. Funeral services were held Sunday June 30th in the Southerland Funeral Home with interment at Lynn Haven.
LESZINSKI, Adam J. Leszinski (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 29, 1955) Funeral services for Adam J. Leszinski, age 89, who died April 22, at his home near Madison, were held Sunday at Beggs Funeral Home. Interment followed in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Elvira Duc and Mrs. Yanina Rice, of St. Paul, MN; two sons, Adams J. Leszinski, Jr., of St Paul, and Chester A. Leszinski, of Compton, CA; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 3, 1969) Jerima Blanche Letchworth, age 85, of 411 Nina Road, died Thursday, September 25th after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Letchworth was a native of Greenville and had lived in Tallahassee for the past 17 years. She was a member of the Seminole Baptist Church of Tallahassee. Survivors include three sons, George Letchworth and Robert Letchworth, both of Tallahassee; and Micah Letchworth of Perry; three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Cutsinger of Jacksonville; Mrs. Ollie Holmes of Margate; and Mrs. Martha Brown of Bushnell; 26 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Saturday September 27 in the Redding Hammock Cemetery.
LETCHWORTH, Pearl Lewis Letchworth (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 21, 1958) Pearl Lewis Letchworth, 58, passed away at her home in Greenville Tuesday afternoon after an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Madison County. Survivors include her husband, Elijah H. Letchworth, of Greenville; two daughters, Mrs. Johnny Barclay, of Greenville; and Mrs. Willie V. Davison, of Manning, SC; three sons, Floyd Lewis, of Tallahassee; Robert Lewis, of Greenville; James C. Lewis, of Perry; her mother, Mrs. Lona Driggers, of Greenville; and ten grandchildren. Graveside services were held Thursday in San Pedro Cemetery.
LETT, Katherine Annette Roddenberry Lett (Abstracted from the 9 March 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) FOLKSTON — Katherine Annette Roddenberry Lett, age 69, of Folkston, passed away at her residence Wednesday (March 7, 2018). She was born in Folkston, March 12, 1949 to the late James G. Roddenberry and Bernice Chesser Roddenberry. She graduated from Charlton County High School in 1966 and went to Freewill Baptist Bible College. She worked with Southeastern Bank and retired from there after 30 years of service. She was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church and served in many capacities. She served on the board of directors for the Okefenokee Wildlife League and volunteered at the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge. She was part of the original “Roddenberry Sisters” singing group. Later in life, the three things that brought her the most joy were her faith in the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, her children’s choir at Victory Baptist Church and spending time with her granddaughter, Emma, whom she adored. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her four brothers, Gadson, Clayton, Jack and Barney Roddenberry, and a sister, Betty Roddenberry Owens. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Ray McMillan, granddaughter, Emma McMillan, five sisters, Doris (Allen) Lloyd, Debbie Todd, Latrelle (Kyle) McDowell, Judy (Revis) Drury and Sheila (Tommy) Carter, 14 nieces, 18 nephews, 63 great-nieces and nephews and 25-great-great nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Sunday at Victory Baptist Church with burial to follow in Sardis Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston.
LEVERETT, Lisa Ann Leverett (Abstracted from the 9 April 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Lisa Ann Leverett, age 46, of Hortense, died Tuesday (April 7, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an extended illness. She was born in Waycross to the late Earl Leverett and Annette Davis. She made Waycross and Brantley County her home for most of her life. She was a medical assistant and a member of Satilla Missionary Baptist Church in Hortense. She was a founder of “Save our Warriors” that helped raise supplies and provide necessities to our troops overseas. She helped to support the National Ovarian Cancer Research, and enjoyed spending time with horses and especially her dog Buckwheat. Her survivors include her son, Blake Taylor of Beaufort, SC; her mother, Annette Davis, of Waycross; 2 sisters, Jenni (Jim) Shepherd, of Waycross, and Amanda (Derreck) Priester, of Jesup; 1 brother, Tony Leverett, of Blackshear; 1 niece, Amber Leverett (Joel) Johnson, of Waycross; 1 nephew, Jasper Priester, of Jesup; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be Friday at Oakland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Miles-Odum Funeral Home on behalf of the family to cover funeral expenses.
LEVERETTE, Bobby Leverette (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 18 May 2015) Bobby Leverette, age 81, of Ambrose, GA passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Leverette was born on July 25, 1933, in Ambrose, GA to the late Felton Griffin Leverette and Jessie Lee Paulk Leverette. Survivors include: his wife, Elise Leverette of Ambrose, GA; 2 sons, Britt Nicholas (Edy) Leverette of Willacoochee, GA and Felton Clark (Dinah) Leverette of Ambrose, GA; 1 daughter, Bobbie Denise (Dan) Paulk of Ambrose, GA; 11 grandchildren, Brandi Paulk Davis, Alison Paulk, Jessi Brooker, Bobbie Bell Brooker, Farah Leverette (Hugh) Smith, Lisa Lee Leverette (Morgan) Lott, Amy Smith (Chad) Ables, Christopher Nicholas (Jessica) Harper, Amber Leverette, Leah Leverette, and Ty Leverette; 10 great grandchildren, Felton Harper, Dani Carter, Huntington Smith, Walker Clark Smith, Eliza Lee Lott, Garner Morgan Lott, Seth Ables, Raven Ables, Sam Ables, and Griphyn Harper; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, 111
Christina Lee Leverette Smith. Funeral Service will be Sunday, May 17, 2015 at New Hope Baptist Church. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEVINER, Charles Thomas Leviner (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia) Services for Charles Thomas Leviner, 67, Cairo, are Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home. Mr. Leviner died Friday, March 1, 2013, at his residence in Cairo. A son of the late James Archie Leviner and Lula Turner Leviner, he was born June 14, 1945, in Moultrie. He was a self-employed carpenter and spent several years in Nashville, TN, singing and playing music he loved dearly. He was married to Mearilyn B. Leviner of Cairo, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Venice Causey (Donnie), of Whigham, Amy Lacy, of Thomasville, Nikki Wiedemann (Phil), of Atlanta, Rhonda Singletary, of Cairo; and grandchildren, Clay Ulmer (Neva), Kenan Lacy, Ansley Lacy, Morgan Singletary, McKenzie Singletary, Jordyn Singletary. He was preceded in death by a brother James Leviner, Jr. and a sister, Brenda Brown.
LEVINS, Etheline Turner Levins (Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) Etheline Turner Levins, 84, of Valdosta, passed away Friday (May 10, 2013) at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, after a long illness. She was born July 22, 1928 in Wendell, NC, daughter of the late Lawrence and Cornelia Collier Wade. In the early 1970s, she had a day care in her home in Waycross. She was a past member of King Memorial Baptist Church in Atkinson. For many years, she was a foster parent, having more than 28 foster children in her care while living in Brantley County, and became a M.A.P.P. trainer for Brantley County. After moving to Valdosta in 2007, she became a volunteer at the Heritage House Nursing Home. She enjoyed working with children and doing crafts. She is survived by two daughters, Sylvia Engel O’Berry and Linda Engel Stikkel (husband Fred), all of Valdosta; two grandchildren, Brian Bosley, of Brunswick, and Julia B. Upptagrafft (husband Brian), of Eugene, OR; six great-grandchildren, Taylor Bosley, of Brunswick, Katlin, Logan and Lindsey Bosley, of Brunswick; Natalie C. and Elliot C. Upptagrafft, of Eugene, OR. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles E. Engel, David Turner and James Levins, a grandson, Stephen T. O’Berry. She was the youngest of 12 children and was predeceased by all of her siblings. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff of Grace Hospice for the care they gave to her and her family. A memorial service will be held Friday (May 24) at New Harvest United Methodist Church. A private interment will take place at a later date at Sunset Hill Cemetery. In lieu flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pregnancy Support Center. Arrangements are with Carson McLane Funeral Home and McLane Crematory, Valdosta.
LEVINS, James H. Levins (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald August 11, 2012) James H. Levins, 87, of Valdosta, passed away Monday (Aug. 6, 2012) at his home. He was born Sept. 24, 1924 in Gasparilla, FL, a son of the late James H. and Maggie L. Hart Levins. During World War II, he honorably served in the U.S. Navy, with stations in the South Atlantic and South Pacific. He was last employed as chief engineer at Plant City Steel Co., Plant City, FL. He was a devoted communicant of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 4913 and Knights of Columbus Assembly No. 2022. He is survived by his wife, Etheline Turner Levins, of Valdosta; five children, Richard A. Levins (wife Jane), of Minneapolis, MN, James S. Levins (wife Peggy), of Nashville, TN, Mary Lynn Levins (husband Dan Whicker), of Valdosta, John J. Levins, of Palmetto, FL, and Elizabeth Ann Thoreson (husband Karl), of Palmetto, FL; nine grandchildren; two step-daughters, Sylvia Lee O’Berry, of Valdosta, and,Linda E. Stikkel (husband Fred), of Valdosta; one sister, Betty Jean Smith, of St. Petersburg, FL. He was preceded in death by two wives, Marie Dobbins Levins and Doris Allen Levins, a sister, Nancy Cleo Watson, and a brother, Paul Lynn Levins. A memorial graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Sunset Hill Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are with Carson McLane Funeral Home of Valdosta.
LEVITON, Bennie Eugene Leviton (Abstracted from the July 7, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) HOMERVILLE — Bennie Eugene “Papa” Leviton, one of Homerville’s most respected, hardworking, loving elder statesman died Friday (July 4, 2014). He was born in Homerville Oct. 3, 1935 to James Benjamin Leviton and Mildred Carol Hill Leviton of Fargo. His sister, Latrell Hart and family, as well as a brother Louis Leviton and family reside in Fargo. He graduated from Homerville High School in the class of 1953 and played on the first Panther football team. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia in 1958 and resided in Homerville and Fargo his entire life. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather – loving and caring for everyone. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn Hughes Leviton; 2 sons, David A. “Tony” (Shelia) Leviton, of Anderson, SC, and Blake E. (Beth) Leviton, of Homerville; 1 daughter, Ashlan L. (Scott) Laedlein, of Highland Park, IL, who love and adore him; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and other family.The funeral rites will be held at Homerville United Methodist Church Monday. A private graveside service will follow in the Pine Forest Cemetery. In lieu 112 of flowers, donations may be made to United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 145, Homerville, GA 31634. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEVY, Jerriann Lacour Levy – Death Announcement (Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/03/jerriann-lacour-levy/) Jerriann Lacour Levy, age 69, of Valdosta, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Funeral services will be at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
LEWIS, Alex Jerome Lewis (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 21 September 2020) Alex Jerome Lewis graciously blessed the world with his presence on Sept. 11, 1962 to Ervin Sr. and Mattie Lee Plummer Lewis. Both of Alex’s parents; brothers, Chester Lewis and Ervin Lewis, Jr.; and sister, Sandra Ann Lewis, all preceded him in death. Alex accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and became a member of Union Hill African Methodist Episcopal Church in Wacissa, FL where he served faithfully as a drummer and a member of The Sons of Allen, until the Lord called him Home. He was a graduate of Jefferson County High School in Monticello, FL. He recently retired from the City of Tallahassee- Parks and Recreation as a Supervisor after 33 years of service. He also worked and retired from the United States Postal Service as a Contract Driver; and owned Lewis Lawn Care and AJ’s Barbeque. Alex was the life of the party which included him being a DJ; and he love to attend the drag races and shooting billiards. He also had a way with words, and he could tell a joke like no one else. Alex’s loving family shall treasure his precious memories. He leaves to cherish those memories, his loving children: Devante and Aliyah Lewis, both of Tallahassee, FL, Alex Lewis, Jr. and Adrianne Lewis, both of Troy, AL; four sisters: Sonja (Melvin) McKay, Tampa, FL, Vondigail Lewis, Abigail Lewis (Phillip) Madison and Veronica (Reginald) Towels, all of Tallahassee, FL; two brothers: Michael Lewis, Tallahassee, FL and Gregory (Angela) Lewis of Wacissa, FL; aunt: Rosa Green of Wacissa, FL; two sisters-in-law: Annette Howard-Lewis, Tallahassee, FL and Elizabeth Robinson Lewis of Wacissa, FL; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
LEWIS, Annie Reams Lewis (Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida August 12, 2010) Annie Reams Lewis was born November 4, 1922 in Taylor County, Florida and died August 11, 2010 in Perry, FL. She was the daughter of the late William Drayden Reams and Virgie Timmons Reams who were lifelong residents of Taylor County. Mrs. Lewis was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Dennett Lewis, Sr., son Dennett Lewis, Jr., and brother William Harvey Reams. She is survived by two daughters, Katherine Brown (husband Bill) of Marietta, GA, Helen Lightcap (husband Patrick) of Madison, FL, and son William Art Lewis (wife Nell) of Perry, FL, daughter-in-law Paula Lewis of Lloyd, FL and sister-in-law Lois Reams of KY, six grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Annie was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Eridu, Florida and worked many years in retail sales. Visitation will be Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 10:00 AM in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at Eridu, FL followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM. The Church is located on Hwy 14 between Shady Grove and Hwy 27.
LEWIS, Annie Yvonne White Lewis (Abstracted from the May 19, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Annie Yvonne White Lewis, age 86, beloved wife and best friend of Eldon J. Lewis for nearly 70 years, passed away peacefully Saturday (May 17, 2014) surrounded by the ones she laughed with, lived for and loved. Born in Cogdell, Dec. 15, 1927, she was the youngest and last surviving child of Charlie Sylvester White and Zilphia Melinda May White. She was predeceased by a son, Ralphael Eldon Lewis, her sisters, Floria B. (Pete) Harrell, Erma Ruth (Herbert) White, Leona (Eddie) Dixon, Louvelle (Junior) Fullard, Hazel Nadine (William) Turner, and brothers J. B. White and Charlie Edward (Merlene) White. Survivors include her children that she was very proud of, Wanda Vernice Lewis (Bill) Gailey, Charlie Elvin (Fran) Lewis, Sophia Bonita Lewis (Derrell) Smith and Eldon Jefferson “Jeff” (Amy) Lewis Jr.; her 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a full-time wife and mother, known far and wide as an unbeatable cook and hostess. For more than 33 years, she was an integral part of the Church of God of Prophecy pastoral ministry teaching Sunday school, youth, and even starting a Special Needs class. Her great love of music showed in the way she sang, played the piano and directed many children’s musicals. She was diligent, teaching her children to sing and, because of her, each plays one or more musical instruments. She was an incredibly intelligent woman, a plain-spoken jokester with a quick wit and ready laugh. She loved God and did her best to share that love with others through word, song and deed. She believed “you are never too old to learn,” so she learned to type and play piano in her adult years. A funeral was scheduled for Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rob Lewis Cemetery in Raybon. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
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LEWIS, Barbara Ann Lewis (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 25 August 2018) Barbara Ann Lewis, age 75, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at her residence. She was born on November 7, 1942 in Manchester, NH to the late John and Mary Chapman. Before retiring, she served 28 years as a payroll specialist for the Hamilton County School Board. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Jerry Lee Lewis as well as her parents. Survivors include daughters & sons-in-law, Donna and Everett Harrington of Valdosta, GA, and Liane & Phillip Holbrook of Valdosta, GA; son & daughter-in-law, Douglas & Breena Peters of Sophia, NC; 13 grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; brother & sister-in-law, Robert & Louise Chapman of Oxford, CA; sister & brother-in-law, Diana & Brian Palesch of Leesburg, FL and several extended family members. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 29, 2018 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens.
LEWIS, Barbara Latrell Lewis (Abstracted from the March 14, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Barbara Latrell Lewis, age 81, died Thursday (March 12, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following an extended illness. She was a native of Pierce County but lived most of her life in Ware County. She was a member of Sweat Memorial Baptist Church and was a member of the church choir. She was a dietician with the Ware County School System and at First Baptist Church of Waycross for Wednesday night supper. She was a daughter of the late Marvin Clinton Banks and Sylvia Gertrude Batten Banks, and was married to the late Rev. Omer Kenneth Lewis. She was also preceded in death by her son, Omer Kenneth Lewis Jr., and a sister, Christine Britt. She is survived by a son, Ritchie Neil Lewis Sr. (wife, Sheila Hughes), of Waycross; 4 grandchildren, Ritchie Neil Lewis Jr., of Blackshear, Nicholas Cole Lewis, of Oak Ridge, TN, Jayme Golden-Hogg, of Eglin, FL, and Jesse Golden, of Yokosuka, Japan; 2 great-grandchildren, Lilly Hogg and Weston Hogg; a sister, Pauline Kimbrell (late husband, Don Kimbrell), of Waycross; 2 brothers, Wilton (Evelyn) Banks, of Waycross, and Thomas (Fosteen) Banks, of Waycross. A funeral will be Sunday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.
LEWIS, Beatrice Mary Dryden Lewis (Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) HOBOKEN — Beatrice Mary Dryden Lewis, 74, of Hoboken died Thursday (June 6, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an extended illness. Born in Hoboken, she was the daughter of Nathan and Tishie Melton Dryden. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Isaiah Hodges Lewis, three sons, Ray Lewis, David Lewis and Kenny Lewis, a daughter, Janice Greene, two grandsons, Bobby Joe Curl and Michael Curl, two sisters, Aleine Todd and Deloris Waldron, and two brothers, Cecil Dryden and Elvie Dryden. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She loved working in her flowers and cooking. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Diane Lewis, of Hoboken, Charles and Deanna Lewis, of Blackshear, and Tony and Sherri Lewis, of Hoboken; a daughter and son-in-law, Faye and Gregg Thrift, of Hoboken; 13 grandchildren and their spouses, Wayne and Caristy Lewis, of Nahunta, Marie and Troy Hickox, of Hortense, David Lewis, of Hoboken, Jesse Lewis, of Douglas, Christopher Lewis, of Florida, Jason Lewis, of Waycross, James Lewis, of Valdosta, Katie Lewis, of Blackshear, Clay Anderson, Tiffany Anderson, Anthony Lewis and Emily Lewis, all of Hoboken, and Terry and Sylvia Curl, of Blackshear; 10 great-grandchildren, Dustin and Blake Lewis, of Nahunta, Deziree and Dalton Hickox, of Hortense, Tamara, Andelaysia and Cassidy Lewis, all of Hinesville, Neveah Slaughter, of Waynesville, Leland and Lydia Anderson, of Nahunta; a sister, Evon Carter, of Waycross; a brother and sister-in-law, Lonnie and Bobbie Dryden, of Waycross; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Monday in the chapel of Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in High Bluff Cemetery, Hoboken. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Wayne Lewis, David Lewis, Christopher Lewis, James Lewis, Clay Anderson and Anthony Lewis. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LEWIS, Bennett Daniel Lewis (Abstracted from the 28 July 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Bennett Daniel “B.D.” Lewis, age 81, passed away Wednesday (July 26, 2017) at his home in Waycross after a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 19, 1935 in Barwick to the late Irvin Lee Lewis and Oris Aileen Lewis. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Carolyn Huber, Virginia Hilliard and Catherine Jean Hurst. He was a resident of Waycross and Copperhill, TN. He loved his mountain home in Tennessee and enjoyed staying there with his family as often as possible, saying that he was most happy when on “the hill.” He was a member of Buford Grove Baptist Church in Hilliard. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and a faithful servant of his Lord. He was a living example of sharing the light of Christ’s Love in his life. He retired from Southern Bell after 35 years of loyal service, then owned and operated Lewis Starter and Alternator in Jacksonville, FL, and Lewis General Store and Lewis Trailer Sales in Hoboken. He is survived by his loving wife, Faye Rodgers Lewis of Waycross; one brother, Thomas Leighton Lewis of Palm Harbor, FL; his children, Benny (Stacy) Lewis of Jacksonville, FL, Cathy (Hank) Martinez of Callahan, FL, Cindy (Matthew) Rodgers of Callahan, FL, Benjamin Lewis and Angel (Allen) Tanner 114 of Waycross; six grandchildren, Taylor Williams, Alison Martinez, Virginia Lewis, Joshua Lewis, Alex Rodgers, Bryce Mixon; three great-grandchildren, Emily Williams, Austyn Williams and Brylinn Mixon; his brother-in-law, Charlie (Sharyll) Rodgers of Tampa, and sisters-in-law, Nancy Rodgers (Mike) Porter, Waycross, and Van (Donnie) Carter, Waycross; a special nephew, Ryan Mock, Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. A funeral will be Saturday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will be held in Greenlawn Cemetery.
LEWIS, Betty Roberts Lewis (Abstracted from https://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2020/02/betty-roberts-lewis/) Betty Roberts Lewis, age 87, of Valdosta, GA passed away February 9, 2020. She was born July 21, 1932, in Brooks County, GA to the late Leon A. Roberts and the late Mozelle Phillips Roberts and had lived in Valdosta most of her life. Mrs. Lewis was a member of Park Avenue United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She retired from First Federal of Valdosta. She was devoted to her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by Durwood, her beloved husband of 71 years. Survivors include a daughter Janet Stump of Winter Haven, FL.; a son Steve Lewis of Ormond Beach, FL; three grandchildren, Stephanie Lewis of Atlanta, GA, Jennifer Stump Rutland and her husband, Andrew of Lake Park, GA and Abigail Lewis of Ormond Beach, FL; two great grandsons, John Rutland and Charlie Rutland of Lake Park, GA; two brothers, Raburn Roberts and wife Joy of Kennewick, WA and Phil Roberts and wife Karen of Greenville, FL; two sisters, Tommie Cazel of Santa Rosa, CA, and Dorothy Hoefges of Chapel Hill, NC, and many special nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother Roy Roberts. A private graveside service for Mrs. Lewis will be held at Campground Cemetery, Morven, GA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Park Avenue United Methodist Church, 100 E. Park Avenue, Valdosta GA 31602 or a charity of your choice.
LEWIS, Bobby Lee Lewis Jr. (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 27 June 2016) Mr. Bobby “Skipper” Lee Lewis Jr., age 44, passed away June 27, 2016 in Perry, FL. Bobby was born April 6, 1972 in Perry, FL to Mr. Bobby Lee Lewis Sr. and Mrs. Mildred Hornsby Lewis. Bobby was a member of Madison Church of God. Bobby was a great provider for his beloved wife and worked as an Engineer with Georgia Pacific for five and a half years. He taught computer electronics at Taylor Technical Institute for several years and was also MIS Director for Taylor County. He had just completed his AA degree from TCC and he was working toward his Bachelor’s Degree through the University of Alabama. Bobby is preceded in death by his father Bobby Lee Lewis Sr. He is survived by his wife of 20 years Misty Mathis Lewis; his mother Mildred Lewis, brother Mark Lewis, sister Sandra Lewis, his mother-in-law Pattie Mathis, sister-in-law Stacy (Robert) Denmark and a host of dearly loved nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Burns Funeral Home of Perry. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Pisgah Cemetery.
LEWIS, Bonita Hanchey Lewis (Abstracted from the January 22, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Bonita Hanchey Lewis, of Hoboken, passed away Tuesday (Jan. 21, 2014) at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL following treatment for medically-induced sepsis. She was 48. She was born July 21, 1965 in Waycross, the daughter of Virgil and Virginia Moore Hanchey, of Hoboken. She was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Grady Carl Lewis, of Waycross, a brother-in-law, Charles Allen, a sister, Eva Hanchey, and two brothers, Chad and Brad Hanchey, of Hoboken. She enjoyed watching movies and riding nature trails with her two sons, planting trees and flowers, crocheting with her mother, watching westerns with her father and spending time with her sisters. She especially enjoyed past travels with her husband, Grady, and their sons. She was the owner and largest single shareholder of Friendly Express Inc. and L&R Inc. of Waycross. She is survived by her 2 sons, Carl Virgil Lewis and Gavin Grady Lewis, of Hoboken; her parents, Virgil and Virginia Hanchey, of Hoboken; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Carl and Bernice Lewis, of Waycross; 3 sisters, Cheryl Hanchey Allen, Darlene Hanchey (Terry) Lane, and Karen Hanchey (Kelvin) Purvis; 4 brothers, Eddie (Glenda) Hanchey, Belton (Lesley) Hanchey, Jerome (Debbie) Hanchey, and Kirby (Cindy) Hanchey, all of Hoboken; her nieces and nephews, Darin Lane, Brad Lane, Karla (Jonathan) West, Kaylen (Josh) Gill, Stephanie (Michael) Dunsmore, Samantha (Donald) Sears, Chris (Amy) Allen, Dustin (Becky) Allen, Doug Lane, Avery Lewis, Jason Thrift, Caylie Hanchey, Chad (Brittney) Hanchey, LaDale Hanchey, Leighandra Hanchey, Christy Hanchey and Deanna Hanchey; and several other relatives. A funeral will be Thursday at Hoboken Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence of Virgil and Virginia Hanchey, 434 Hanchey Road, Hoboken. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEWIS, Carl F. Lewis (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 12 October 2009)
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Mr. Carl F. Lewis of Columbia, SC passed away September 29, 2009. A native of Ambrose, GA, he was born March 9, 1958. Mr. Lewis was the son of the late Bobby and Ruthie Mae Lewis. Survivors include his wife: Carol Lewis; 1 daughter, Brittany Lewis; 2 sons: Courtland Lewis of Columbia, SC and Carlton (Dianne) Lewis and 3 children of Douglas, GA; brothers: Bobby (Sharon) Lewis of Ambrose, GA, Ellis (Celestine) of Ambrose, GA, Kenneth (Mattie) Lewis of Douglas, GA, Stanley (April) Lewis of Waco, TX, Dexter Lewis of Ambrose, GA and Darren Lewis whom preceded him in death; sisters: Patricia (Undre) Smith of San Antonio, TX, Sherry (Reginald) Hall of Douglas, GA, Sharon Lewis of Ambrose, GA and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Lewis were October 5-9, 2009, at Wright Direct Christian Center, 3506 Borad River Road, Columbia, SC.
LEWIS, Mr. Carol Lee Lewis (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia) Funeral services for Carol Lee Lewis, 79, of Thomasville will be held on Friday, March 29, 2013 at the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at the Little Ochlocknee Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Lewis was born on January 1, 1934 in Thomasville to the late William Henry Lewis and Rose E. Lewis. He was a graduate of Tampa Business College where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and he was a Master Barber, having graduated from Florida Barbering and Beauty College. Mr. Lewis was a member of Rose City Church of God. He departed this life on Monday, March 25, 2013 at his home. Survivors to cherish his memory include his daughter Saretta Dorn (Terry) of Thomasville; sons William H. Lewis II (Nancy) of Pinellas Park, FL and Carol Lee Lewis, Jr. of Woodbridge, VA; daughter Naomi Lewis of Pinellas Park, FL; grandchildren Rosalynn Amick of Thomasville, Tiffany Lewis of Pinellas Park, FL, Alexis and Victoria Lewis both of Woodbridge, VA; great-grandchildren Joel Langford, Hailey Lamm and Madison Lamm all of Thomasville. He was preceded in death by a brother, W. L. Lewis and a sister, Dorothy Ann Lewis.
LEWIS, Carol Ruth Lewis (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder 5 November 2010) Carol Ruth Lewis entered into life on May 12, 1947 in Sioux City, IA. She entered into eternal life on October 9, 2010 in Anaheim, CA. A memorial service will be held on Sunday November 7, 2010 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Monticello, FL. Carol leaves to mourn her passing her husband of 37 years, William Glen Lewis; her children, Karen Loddby, Kim Ebeling, Kristi Ceciliani, Kevin Lewis, Kenneth Lewis and Kyle Lewis; her brother Ted Turner; and 10 grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents Frieda and Paul Turner, and a stillborn son, Kurt. Her final resting place is at the Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa Ana, CA.
LEWIS, Carolyn Smith Lewis (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald November 25, 2006) Carolyn Smith Lewis, 80, of Nahunta, died Thursday (Nov. 23, 2006) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick following a brief illness. She was born in Hickox on Sept. 6, 1926. Her father, William Henry Owen Smith, her mother, Hester Herrin Smith, and an infant sister, Paunee Smith, preceded her in death.Survivors include her husband, Norman Clark Lewis, of Bayview Nursing Home; a son, Russell Scott Lewis (Mary Liz), of New Canaan, Conn.; a daughter, Karen Lewis Harrell (Dave), of Nahunta; a sister, Effie Middleton, of Nahunta; two brothers, Reginald Smith (Grace), of Hoboken, and LeVerne Smith (Molly), of Perry, Ga.; her grandchildren, Sean, Trevor, Brittany and Colton Lewis, of New Canaan, Conn., and Janna and Toby Harrell, of Nahunta; several nieces and nephews and other relatives. She attended Andrew College, Georgia Southern University and received her Masters in Education from Valdosta State University. She was an educator with the Brantley County Board of Education for more than 30 years teaching elementary and middle school gifted classes. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Brantley County Historical Society. As an active member of Friends of the Library, she was instrumental in the establishment of the Brantley County Public Library. She was a lifetime member of the Nahunta United Methodist Church where she was active for many years with the United Methodist Woman's group. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Chambless- Frye Funeral Home in Nahunta. Services will be held Sunday, 2 p.m., at the United Methodist Church in Nahunta with the Rev. Jim Dirst officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Hickox. Pallbearers will be her nephews, Bill, Cody, Mark, Ryan, John and Dustin Middleton. In lieu of floral contributions, the family would suggest a contribution to the Building Fund of the Nahunta United Methodist Church. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.chamblessfryefh.com
LEWIS, Charles A. Lewis (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 13, 1961) Charles A. Lewis, 34, of Greenville was killed Sunday when the car in which he was riding was struck from behind by a car driven by Walker P. McGlamery, 46, of Quitman causing the Lewis car to smash over the guard rail near the Okapilco Creek Bridge on US 84 about a mile east of Quitman. The Lewis car went down the embankment and Lewis was thrown from the car and died of a 116 broken neck. A passenger in the Lewis car, James Griffin, of Quitman received cuts and bruises, and McGlamery, whose vehicle overturned, suffered cuts of the head and face. Mr. Lewis was born in Aucilla but had lived in Greenville sixteen years. He had served in the U. S. Army. His survivors are his wife, Mrs. Rona Lewis, of Greenville; his mother, Mrs. Mec Lewis, of Aucilla; and three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Williams, of Malone, FL; Mrs. J. T. Bullard, of Homestead; and Mrs. J. B. Thomas, of Monticello and other relatives. Funeral services were Monday at the Beggs Funeral Home and interment was in Evergreen Cemetery at Greenville.
LEWIS, Charles Edward Lewis (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 6 January 2015) Mr. Charles Edward Lewis, age 90, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Lewis was born on July 16, 1924, in Broxton, GA, to the late Henry F. Lewis and Dora Merritt Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a World War II veteran in the Army Air Corp. He was a member of Reedy Branch Baptist Church. Survivors include his 2 sons, Chris (Margaret) Lewis, and Ronnie (Janice) Lewis all of Douglas, GA; 1 daughter-in-law, JoAnne R. Lewis of Douglas, GA; 1 granddaughter, Mendi (Mark) Skipper of Douglas, GA; 1 step-granddaughter, Erin Morgan of Douglas, GA; 7 grandsons, Ron (Julee Brooke) Lewis of Douglas, GA, Henry Lewis of Douglas, GA, Mitch Lewis of Douglas, GA, Chase (Kristin) Lewis of Panama City, FL, Morgan Lewis of Douglas, GA, Ashton Lewis of Panama City, FL, and Matt Lewis of Douglas, GA, and 1 step- grandson, Lane Morgan of Douglas, GA; 5 great grandchildren, Hayden Skipper, Brady Skipper, Rhianna Lewis, Gigi Lewis, and Tripp Lewis all of Douglas, GA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Selis English Lewis and son, Danny D. Lewis. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 5, 2013, at Reedy Branch Baptist Church. Entombment followed at the Dixie Mausoleum Douglas City Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Ron Lewis, Henry Lewis, Mitch Lewis, Chase Lewis, Ashton Lewis, Matt Lewis and Morgan Lewis. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEWIS, Charles Richard Lewis (Abstracted from Joe Burns Funeral Home 27 July 2020) Charles Richard Lewis, age 63, passed away on July 27, 2020 in Tallahassee, FL. Charles was born February 25, 1957 in Perry, FL to James Henry Lewis and Beulah Joyce Nichols Lewis. Charles was of the Christian faith. He worked as a master tradesman in the Construction Industry for over 50 years. He also loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. Woodworking and traveling were some of his favorite hobbies. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, James Henry Lewis and Beulah Joyce Nichols Lewis; two brothers, Selvin and Kenneth Lewis as well as his two sisters, Deborah Harrell and Marie Hutto. Charles is survived by his wife of 25 years, Marsha Lewis. 1 daughter, Amanda and her husband Antonio Hernandez; 2 sons, Richard and Adam Lewis and two stepsons, John and Albert Brooks. 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be at Beth Page Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
LEWIS, Chermon Deann Monson Lewis (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 6 January 2021) Chermon Deann Monson Lewis was the loving daughter born to Jimmy Lee Monson and Jacqueline Wright Toomer. She grew up in Albany, GA, and was a 2002 graduate of Doughtery High School. She later enrolled at Wiregrass Technical College, earning certification in childcare; however, seven years ago, she relocated to Madison, FL, to be close to other family members, to raise her children, and to establish new friendships. Those who knew her best described Chermon as a kindhearted, fun-loving, and family-oriented “people-person.” She had compassion for others and would help in any way she could. Her giving spirit caused her not to think twice about sharing her earnings to privately bless someone else who may have been in distress or needed a hand up. On any given day, Chermon was the life of the party, for she could light up a room with her welcoming smile and her bubbly personality. Many people were drawn to her because the warmth of her smile indicated that she really cared. If anyone forgot to smile or was preoccupied, she insisted that they “Let me see that smile!” For her a meaningful smile could make a difference in your own outlook as well as that of someone else. Chermon, also called “Ma Pooh,” loved her extended family and would go the extra mile for them. Her children gave her much joy and she had her own special recipe of love for each one. They were her “Fantastic 4,” but she insisted that Alaja would always be the “Period to her Pooh.” She demonstrated the importance of family, for she loved spending quality time with them. She also enjoyed listening to music and dancing... She really loved Tik Tok. Chermon’s family believed that her passion for cooking was her God-given talent. On her job, she prepared many mouth- watering meals that caused many patrons to dine in often at the many restaurants (IHOP, Pizza Hut, Cracker Barrel) where she was employed. She earned the position as the master chef and manager at Denny’s / Smackin’ Lips; however, her final place of employment was at Busy Bee, where she used her position as clerk to touch more lives directly with her sunny disposition. Cherishing the special memories of her beautiful life are her children: McKever Lewis, Jr., Alaja Monson, Trudasia Lewis, and Myasia Lewis, all of Madison, FL; father: Jimmie Lee Monson of Madison; siblings: Octavious Singleton of Albany, GA, Jermaine 117
Monson, and Tremaine (Saraia) Monson, all of Madison, FL, Tamara (Terrence) Thomas of Tampa, FL, and Lashonda Singleton of Ft. Walton, Beach, FL; as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many other loving family members.
LEWIS, Mrs. Chesley Lewis (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 29, 1967) Mrs. Chesley Lewis, the former Miss Ruby Catherine Stewart, of Madison, passed away at the age of 53, in a hospital in Cordova, Alaska Friday December 22nd after an extended illness. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Stewart of Madison. She is survived by her husband Chasley Lewis of Cordova, Alaska; two brothers, Edgar Stewart and Lewis B. Stewart, both of Madison; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial were held Thursday in Cordova.
LEWIS, Christopher Lewis (Abstracted from Whiddon–Shiver Funeral Home 30 May 2020) Christopher Lewis, age 63, of Moultrie, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at his residence. Funeral Services will be at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Lewis was born on December 25, 1956 in Moultrie, GA to the late Howard Lewis & Darlene Augusta Ellis Lewis. He married Karen Sue Helton Lewis on June 28, 1991 in Colquitt County, GA. He spent 18 years in the U.S. Marine Corp where he worked as a Mechanic. He spent 6 years in Grenada. He was a Member of Temple Baptist Church in Murphy, GA. Survivors include, his wife, Karen H. Lewis of Pelham, GA, sons, David Stocker (Tasha) of Thomasville, GA, Scott Stocker (Heather) of Pelham, GA, grandsons, Joseph Stocker, Tracey Stocker, and Michael Stocker, brothers, Rodney G. Lewis and Scotty Lewis of Moultrie, GA and a number of nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard & Darlene Lewis, and brothers, Trinton Lewis and Randy Lewis.
LEWIS, Colton Dewayne Lewis (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 9 July 2014) Dewayne Lewis, of Douglas, GA. passed away on Monday, July 1, 2014, at Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Little Master Colton Lewis was born on July 1, 2014, in Savannah, GA, to Ashley Dewayne Lewis and Brittany Paige Merritt. Survivors include: his parents, Brittany Paige Merritt and Ashley Dewayne Lewis of Douglas, GA, brother, Skyler Dewayne Lewis of Douglas, GA, grandparents, Jennifer Lewis of Douglas, GA, Belinda Merritt of Nicholls, GA, and Al, Merritt of Baxley, GA, great grandparents, Pauline Mullins of Alma, GA, and Gordon and Magdalene Lewis of Douglas, GA, and several aunts, uncles, cousins. Funeral services were Thursday, July 3, 2014, at Sims Funeral Home. Interment followed at Tanner Church Cemetery.
LEWIS, David Lewis Sr. (Abstracted from the 26 February 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) A celebration of life service for David Lewis Sr., age 92, will be Saturday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 702 Arnold McKinney Drive. He was born Jan. 2, 1919 in Dublin, to the late Daniel Lewis and Louisa Walker Lewis. He was the youngest sibling of 17 children, all of whom preceded him in death. He grew up in Pierce County where he received his formal education from the public school system. He was a faithful member of his son’s church, Pentecostal and Deliverance Holiness Center, where he was an active layman until his health began to fail. He was a former employee of Hercules Pulp Mill in Brunswick where he worked for a number of years and was later employed with the CSX Transportation System until his retirement in 1978. He departed this life Monday (Feb. 22, 2016) after an illness. In addition to his parents and siblings he was preceded in death by his wives, Prudence Lewis and Lucille Cooper Lewis, and three children, Bobby Lewis, Lucilla Lewis and Morris Lewis. Those left to cherish his memory include a devoted wife of 14 years, Minnie Smith Lewis of Waycross; sons, David (Charlie Mae) Lewis Jr. of Waycross, James (Hazel) Lewis of Jacksonville, FL, Clarence Cooper, Edward (Deborah) Lewis, Daryl (Antoinette) Lewis all of Waycross, and Terry (Angela) Lewis of Tifton; daughters, Carrie (Tony) Taylor of Waycross, Theo (Neal) Rubenstine, Helen Parker and Shirley Lewis all of Los Angeles, CA; daughter-in-law, Frances Lewis of Waycross; 60 grandchildren; 8 great- grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Friends are being received at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Carrie and Tony Taylor, 809 Congress Street. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
LEWIS, Doris Agner Lewis (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Doris Agner Lewis, 88, of Perry, died Friday, January 25, 2013 at her home. Doris was born October 17, 1924 in Perry, FL, to John and Chaffer (Cruce) Agner. Doris worked for the Taylor County School System for 26 years. She initiated in organizing the 4H clubs in Perry, and had received a National Leaders Award for 4H. She was inducted into the Educators Hall of Fame. She initiated the first public kindergarten in Taylor County in 1968. She was a longtime principal at Perry Elementary as well as Shady Grove Elementary. Mrs. Lewis enjoyed playing basketball and other sports in her younger days. She was a member of 118
First Baptist Church of Perry where she was a Sunday school director and teacher, and served on many committees at First Baptist Church. Her hobbies were designing homes, outdoor gardening, sewing and had a gift of outreach ministry, which was feeding friends and family in her home. She is survived by daughters, Gayle Lundy (Henry) of Perry, FL and Harriette Watts (Glynn) of Sarasota, FL; her sister, Laura Felder of Dowling Park, FL; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, as well as a host of loving nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her father John Oscar Agner and her mother Chaffer (Cruce) Agner, and a granddaughter, Lacey Lundy Morgan. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 27, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Perry. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
LEWIS, Dorothy Pauline Lewis (Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida April 17, 2013) Dorothy Pauline Lewis of Monticello, 86, departed this earth to be united with her Savior on April 16, 2013. Dorothy was born in Elkland, Missouri to Ranzy E. and Lessie Jones Richerson. She graduated high school in Elkland, attended secretarial school in St. Louis, Missouri, met and married Paul R. Lewis on Aug 30, 1944. Paul and Dorothy lived in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, during WWII, before moving to Anchorage, Alaska. After 10 years in Alaska, they lived in Washington, DC for 7 years, finally moving to Jefferson County, Florida, in August of 1964 to raise their 3 sons and farm the land they had bought in 1952. Dorothy and Paul raised cattle, corn, hay, peanuts, and timber together until Paul’s death in 1983. Afterwards, Dorothy continued to manage and operate the family farm near Aucilla with the help of her sons, daughters-in-law and 5 grandchildren. Dorothy lived a full and active life having backpacked, camped, hunted and fished the Alaskan Wilderness before it was a state; ridden around Daytona Racetrack in a racecar; flown in a helicopter over an erupting volcano in Hawaii; cruised to several foreign countries; rode horseback in the mountains; deep-sea fished in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico; panned for gold; and cheered and clapped at countless ballgames, plays and debates for her grandchildren, whom she dearly loved. Dorothy was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church in Aucilla. She was active in the Middle Florida Baptist Association and the Women’s Missionary Union, where she lived to serve in any way she could. At Central Baptist she kept the nursery and served as church clerk/secretary for many, many years. She cleaned the church, weeded the flower beds, pinch hit playing the piano, taught VBS, and delighted in cooking for 5th Sunday and Wednesday night dinners. Dorothy was a member of the Jefferson County Farm Bureau where she served on the Board of Directors, as past-president, and State Women’s Officer. She also served on the Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), as well as on the Healthyways Board. In 1989 Dorothy’s family received the Jefferson County Farm Family of the Year award, and in 2011 Dorothy was inducted into the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Hall-of-Fame. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 39 years, Paul Revere Lewis; her son Mark E. Lewis; a sister and brother-in-law Phyllis and Lowell Winsor; and brothers Vaughn, Eugene, and Quentin Richerson. She is survived by sons John C. (Mary Alice) Lewis of Madison, Florida and David S. (Mona) Lewis of Monticello; grandchildren C. Taylor Lewis, M.D, of Philadelphia, PA; J. Elliott Lewis of Tallahassee, FL; Jacob D. Lewis of Madison, WI; W. Wilson Lewis of Gainesville, FL; and Abby S. Lewis of Memphis, TN; brothers David (Mary Lou) Richerson of Elkland, MO and Kenneth (Shirley) Richerson of Marshfield, MO; sisters-in-law Gerri Richerson of Fairgrove, MO; Leona Richerson of Springfield, MO; and Willa Richerson of Lodi, CA; and dozens of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Beggs Funeral Home of Monticello, Florida. Funeral Service will be Saturday, April 20th, at Central Baptist Church, 625 Tindell Road, Monticello, Florida. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Baptist Church, P.O. Box 163, Monticello, Florida 32344.
LEWIS, Eldon Jefferson Lewis Sr. (Abstracted from the 4 April 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Eldon Jefferson Lewis Sr., age 88, of Waycross, went to sleep in Thomasville but awoke in the arms of Jesus Friday (April 1, 2016). Born in Brantley County Dec. 12, 1927, he was the son of Joseph H. Lewis and Mary Magdalene Ham Lewis. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of almost 70 years, Annie Yvonne White Lewis (May 17, 2014), his son, Ralphel Eldon Lewis (July 5, 1948), and his siblings, Elliot Herschel Lewis (Nov. 2, 1925), Joseph Dalton Lewis (Sept. 8, 1920), Hugh Donald Lewis (Dec. 21, 1983), Sarah Elizabeth Lewis Dowling (Dec. 27, 1948) and Laura Faye Lewis Depratter (Feb. 14, 1977). He worked with Palm Furniture Company for 25 years, was 20 years a pastor with the Church of God of Prophecy, and 20 years with Lewis Insurance Agency. He grew up in Brantley County, attending school with his older brothers and younger sisters. Due to the premature death of his father, Pete Lewis, he went to work at an early age to help support the family and his mother, Maggie Lewis. He attended Brantley County High School and on Dec. 26, 1927 he married Annie Yvonne White. In the 1940s, he served as a Merchant Seaman. Throughout his life, he has resided in Nahunta, Jacksonville, FL, Palatka, FL, Ft. Myers, FL, Tampa, FL, Sanford, FL, and Waycross, and has held many positions with the Waycross Kiwanis Club and the Exchange Club in Waycross. He was also active in the church business and ministerial associations and has numerous accolades for his service and devotion to his church and civic groups that he was affiliated with. He was a great husband, father and pastor, touching hundreds of lives and always having a positive influence on the lives he touched. The only disappointment he ever mentioned was that he did not 119 accept Christ earlier in his life and that he did not win more souls to salvation. His hobby and greatest enjoyment was being around people. He never met a stranger and had a quick wit, always had a story to tell and brought joy to every room and conversation that he was in. Survivors include his children, of whom he was very proud, Wanda Vernice Lewis (Bill) Gailey of Rydale, GA, Charlie Elvin (Fran) Lewis of Thomasville, Sophia Bonita Lewis (Derrell) Smith of Palatka, FL, and Eldon Jefferson (Amy) Lewis Jr. of Asheville, NC; his 9 grandchildren, Will, Rich, Zack, Nick, Robert, Lynsey, Phillip, Jessica and Jeffrey; 16 great-grandchildren and one on the way; 2 sisters, Wilma Oleta Lewis Strickland of Hortense, and Edith Marvine Lewis Altman of Nahunta; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of life will be Wednesday at Southside Baptist Church in Nahunta. Burial will follow in Rob Lewis Cemetery in Raybon. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, William Gailey, Richard Gailey, Robert Smith, Phillip Smith, Zachary Lewis, Nicholas Lewis and Jeffrey Lewis. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LEWIS, Elizabeth Corrine Lewis (Abstracted from the 3 February 2017 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mrs. Elizabeth Corrine Lewis, age 77 of Pearson, GA, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Pruitt Health Nursing Home in Ocilla, GA, following an extended illness. A native of Bacon County, Mrs. Lewis was born July 17, l939, daughter of Thomas Edward and Mildred Douglas Abercrombie. She had made her home in Coffee County for many years before moving to Pearson to live with her daughter. She was a homemaker and loved to sew. Her church membership was at the West Ward Street Church of God in Douglas, GA. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Wretha Dell Abercrombie, sister, Christine Nettles and former husband Verlyn Lewis. Survivors include 1 daughter Deborah (Ricky) Courson of Pearson, GA; 1 son: Larry V. (Dawn) Lewis of Jesup, GA; brother: Van Abercrombie of McRae, GA; step-brother: Wendell Douglas of Baconton, GA; 3 grandchildren: Alexis Courson, Lauren Lewis, and Macy Lewis; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Memorial services for Mrs. Lewis will be Sunday, February 5, 2017, at the West Ward Street Church of God in Douglas, GA. Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA, is in charge of the arrangements.
LEWIS, Erleen T. Lewis (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA February 27, 2015) Erleen T. Lewis, age 83, of Valdosta passed away Friday, February 27, 2015 at her residence after a brief illness. She was born on February 15, 1932 in Morven, GA to the late Wilbur "Bill" & Arminta Thomas. Mrs. Lewis began her career with the City of Valdosta in 1953 and continued with them for over 45 years. She retired as the Assistant Personnel Director. She was a lifetime member of the First Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday school, was involved in Circle and many other church activities. Her husband, Edgar Lewis preceded her in death. Survivors Include 1 son & daughter-in-law, Marcus (Diane) Lewis, of Valdosta; 2 granddaughters, Kendal (Chase) Daughtrey, of Lenox, GA, Haley Lewis, of Valdosta, GA and 1 great grandson, Cranford Daughtrey, of Lenox, GA. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 3, 2015 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Break Bread Program of First Presbyterian Church.
LEWIS, Ervin Lewis Jr. (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 7 July 2020) Ervin “June” Lewis, Jr. graciously blessed the world with his presence, born Oct. 20, 1949 to Ervin Sr. and Mattie Lee Plummer Lewis. Both of his parents; brother, Chester Lewis; and sister, Sandra Ann Lewis, all preceded him in death. Ervin accepted Christ as his personal Savior and became a member of Union Hill African Methodist Episcopal Church in Wacissa, FL. He later joined Bethpage Missionary Baptist Church also in Wacissa, FL where he served faithfully as a Deacon and was a part of the Men of Purpose Male Chorus, until the Lord called him Home. Ervin was a graduate of Howard Academy in Monticello, FL. He also attended Lively Vocational Technical Institute in Tallahassee, FL. He served in the United States Army and Reserves from August 10, 1970 and was honorably discharged on June 11, 1997. Upon his return, he was employed by Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, where he worked in the Security Department for over 31 years until his retirement. Ervin leaves to cherish his precious memories, his loving and devoted wife for over 45 years: Elizabeth Robinson Lewis of Wacissa, FL; son: Ervin T. (Tonya) Lewis of Jacksonville, FL; daughter: Princess Lewis of Tallahassee, FL; four grandsons: Austin Lewis and Trenton Lewis, both of Jacksonville, FL, Christopher Smith and Myron Wilson, Jr. of Tallahassee, FL; two granddaughters: Courtney Smith and Cayla Smith, both Tallahassee, FL; four sisters: Sonja (Melvin) McKay, Tampa, FL, Vondagail Lewis, Abigail Lewis (Phillip) Massey and Veronica (Reginald) Towels, all of Tallahassee, FL; three brothers: Michael Lewis and Alex Lewis, both of Tallahassee, FL and Gregory (Angela) Lewis of Wacissa, FL; aunt: Rosa Green of Wacissa, FL; three brothers-in-law: L. S. (Dorothy) Robinson and Moses (Dorothy) Robinson, both of Jasper, FL and Arthur (Minnie Lee) Robinson of Wacissa, FL; six sisters-in-law: Ruth Lee, Barbara and Martha Robinson, all of Wacissa, FL, Eva Parker, Mary Hicks, Rebecca Robinson and Annette Howard-Lewis of Tallahassee, FL; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. 120
LEWIS, Eula Fay Lewis (Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida December 11, 2011) Eula Fay Lewis, 94, passed away on December 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Valter Lewis in 1969. Eula grew up in Shady Grove and Plant City and spent the rest of her life in the Tallahassee area. She was a member of Cody Pentecostal Church. She also worked as a Data Processor for FDLE, a Nurse’s Aide at the TMH Nursery, and ended her career working as a Nanny for many children. She is survived by three children, Valter Lewis of Tallahassee; Wanda Baumgartner of Huntsville, AL; and Reta Wegele (Phil) of Palos Park, IL; four grandchildren, Lee Taylor Baumgartner (Sara) of Germany; Stephen Lewis Baumgartner of Nashville, TN; Ashley Wegele Scheiner (Erik) of Orland Park, IL; and Brittney Michelle Wegele of Palos Park, IL; and two great grandchildren, Brett Otto Scheiner and Ella Fay Baumgartner. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Bevis Funeral Home. The Service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Eridu, Florida. Memorials may be sent to Covenant Hospice, 1545 Raymond Diehl Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32308.
LEWIS, Evan Michael Lewis (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Evan Michael Lewis, age 3, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 28, 2009 in Tallahassee, Florida, to his parents, Shane and Susie Lewis. Evan attended Gretchen Everhart School. He is survived by his parents, Shane and Susie Lewis of Tallahassee, FL, a brother, Zach Lewis and a sister, Halia Lewis, also of Tallahassee, FL, Paternal grandparents; Art and Nell Lewis of Perry, FL, uncles, Audie Carter, of Port St. Lucie, FL, Bruce Lay, of Tallahassee, FL, and Kevin Lewis, of Perry, FL, aunts, Melinda Lay Strickland, of Palm Harbor, FL, and Angie Lay, of Tallahassee, FL, a host of cousins, and other relatives. Funeral Services will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Sunday, November 4, 2012.
LEWIS, Frank B. Lewis, Jr. (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 16 February 2011) Mr. Frank B. Lewis, Jr., age 67, of Douglas passed away Monday, at his residence, following an extended illness. Mr. Lewis, a native of Chattooga County, GA, was a retired school teacher. His last teaching was in Atkinson County. He held various degrees from different schools in the educational field. He was the son of the late Frank B. Lewis, Sr., and the late Linda Steel Lewis. He was also preceded in death by a brother, the late E. H. Lewis. Mr. Lewis attended the Cross Roads Church. Survivors include: wife: Mary Ann Vincent Lewis of Douglas, GA; 2 sons: Brad Lewis and Chad Lewis, both of Douglas, GA; 3 sisters: Alma Lewis, and Dianne L. Burges, both of Summerville, GA and Linda Gail Wagoner of North Carolina; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that donations be made to Cross Roads Church. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEWIS, Gendenise Aquinette Johnson Lewis (Abstracted from the 21 February 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) A celebration of life for Gendenise Aquinette Johnson Lewis, age 43, will be Friday at Community Holiness Church, 822 Blackwell St. Interment will be in Barnar Memorial Garden. Friends are being received at her residence, 400 East Waring St., Apt. C-5. She was born June 21, 1974 in Waycross to the late Curtiss Johnson Sr. and Sylvia Ann Thomas Johnson. She received her formal education from the Waycross Public School System and graduated from Waycross High School in 1993. She later attended Okefenokee Technical College. She was employed with Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Jacksonville, FL, as a clerical worker. After moving back to Waycross she continued working in that field with several companies and churches. She departed this life Thursday (Feb. 15, 2018) at Memorial Satilla Health, Waycross, after an illness. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Rodney Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Gabriel Johnson Lewis and Ciara Johnson Lewis; a loving step-mother, Thelma Johnson, of Lake City, FL; two brothers, Curtiss (Peggy) Johnson Jr. of Houston, TX, and Jarvis (Michelle) Lewis of Waycross; two sisters, Denise Johnson of Norfolk, VA, and Dontina Johnson Riley of Valdosta; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Funeral arrangements ware entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
LEWIS, Gerald Lewis (Abstracted from the 10 October 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Gerald “Red” Lewis passed away Thursday (Oct. 6, 2016). He was born in July 1947 in Augusta to the late Allard and Leola Lewis. “Red” made friends easily and was best known for his humor, generosity, enthusiasm for sports and enterprising spirit. He was a proud and active member of the Waycross community. He graduated from Ware County High in 1965 maintaining relationships with classmates and organizing many class reunions. He coached boys’ basketball teams for Wacona and girls’ teams for 121
Memorial Drive Elementary. He served for several years on the Waycross-Ware County Sports Hall of Fame committee as a board member. He was an active member of the Okefenokee Country Club and enjoyed planning social events for the guys. He attended Bethel Baptist Church in Blackshear. He was employed by the Department of Transportation for more than 20 years. He was a real estate appraiser and started Lewis Appraisal and Land Company in 1977. A diehard University of Georgia fan, he regularly attended home and away football games. Over the years, he made many “bulldawg” friends from all over the state. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Betty Lewis of Blackshear; his children, Leslie (Jerry) Holland of Waycross, Gerald (Lyn) Lewis Jr. of Sandy Springs; his stepson, Jimmy Wood of Alma; his grandchildren, Blake Meeks, Eli Lewis and Rory Lewis; his sister, Merlene (Mack) Petty of Waycross; and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lamar. A funeral will be Monday at Second Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Waycross Ware County Sports Hall of Fame, 315 Plant Ave., Suite F., Waycross, GA 31501. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEWIS, Glenn A. Lewis (Abstracted from the July 7, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Glenn A. Lewis, age 86, died Friday (July 4, 2014) at his residence following an extended illness. He was a share cropper’s son who didn’t come from royalty but has gone to be with royalty. He was saved many years ago. He was born in Pierce County but resided most of his life in Ware County. He was a manager for Flowers Baking Company and a member of Hosanna Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. He was a 32nd Degree Master Mason of the Scottish Rite. He was a son of the late Carlos William Lewis and Roxie Dame Pierce. He is survived by his wife, Iva Lee Lewis, of Waycross; 1 son, Jeff (Gretta) Lewis, of Waycross; 1 daughter, Barbara (John) Milano, of Jacksonville, FL; 3 grandchildren, Cuyler Lewis, of Waycross, Kel Kendrick, of Jacksonville, FL, and Jennifer, of Michigan; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Marjorie (John) Phillips, of Cordele; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Sunday at Hosanna Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery.
LEWIS, Gordon Lewis Jr. (Abstracted from the 11 November 2016 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mr. Gordon “Bug” Lewis, Jr., age 82, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Lewis was born on September 5, 1934, in Hazlehurst, GA, to the late Gordon Lewis, Sr. and Nettie Smith Lewis. Survivors include his wife, Magdalene Morgan Lewis of Douglas, GA; 1 son, Gordon Dewayne (Bridgette) Lewis of Douglas, Ga; 4 daughters, Vicki Lewis, Sharon Lewis, Shirley Stone all three of West Green, GA, and Jennifer Lewis of Douglas, GA; 1 brother, John Lewis of Douglas, GA, 2 sisters, Jean Carol Hall of Douglas, GA and Doris Long of Bradenton, FL; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Lewis, Sr and Nettie Smith Lewis; three brothers, Leonard Lewis, Doyle Lewis, Virlyn Lewis; grandson, Joshua Burnam; and a great- grandson, Colton Lewis. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at Harvest Time Church of God. Interment followed at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Byrd Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEWIS, Grady Darwin Lewis (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia) Graveside Services for Grady Darwin Lewis will be Monday, September, 6, 2010 at Rosewood Cemetery in Barwick, GA. Mr. Lewis passed away at his home in Pavo, GA September 4, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Lewis was sixty-nine years old. He was born May 12, 1941 in Pavo to the late Grady Lewis and Mary Ragan Lewis. He moved to Ocala, FL at age eighteen to work with thoroughbred race horses. Mr. Lewis met and later married Shirley Beatty of Thomasville on December 19, 1986. He was a meat cutter with Winn-Dixie and later retired from Production Antiodizing in Adel, Georgia. He was a Freewill Baptist by faith. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Y. Lewis of Pavo, stepson, Jeff Beatty and wife Aimee of Mobile, AL, a sister, Louise Sapp of Morvin, a brother, Darrell Lewis of Woodville, FL, three step-grandchildren, all of whom he dearly loved. He was preceded in death by a step-son, Tim Beatty.
LEWIS, Harlan Leroy Lewis Sr. (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 19 April 2016) Harlan Leroy Lewis Sr., age 81, passed away on April 19, 2016 in Perry, FL. Harlan was born February 14, 1935 in St. Louis, MO to Charles Arthur Lewis and Annie Hughes Lewis. Mr. Lewis was of the Baptist faith and was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church of Tallahassee. Harlan was longtime truck driver. He was a jack of all trades. He liked to rodeo, and was member of ABATE (American Bikers Aiming for Total Education). Harlan like to play country music and sing gospel songs.Harlan was preceded in death by his parents Charles Arthur Lewis and Annie Hughes Lewis, 3 brothers Troy James Lewis, Charles Lewis, and Norman Lewis. Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mrs. Alta Lewis; children Harlan Leroy Lewis, Jr., Anita Louise (Walter) Zeiglar, Sylvia Mae Lewis, Mary-Margaret Lorene York, Samantha Jo Lewis (Michael Lee) Willis, and Serena Lynn Lewis 122
Ward; 18 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren; as a well as a host of nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at New Beginnings Baptist Church. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
LEWIS, Henry Calvin Lewis, Jr. (Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida July 26, 2012) Madison: Henry Calvin Lewis, Jr. age 85, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Lake Park of Madison. Funeral services will be Sunday, July 29, 2012 at New Home Baptist Church with burial at San Pedro Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service from 2:00 – 3:00 PM at the church. He was born and raised in Eridu and went to school in Greenville. He was a life–long resident of Madison County. He loved hunting and fishing. He married Kathleen Bass on November 6, 1951 and worked for Messer Motor Company, Cantey Motor Company and Monticello Ford Company. He also sold insurance for Gulf Life Insurance Company and was a farmer. He is survived by his wife: Kathleen Bass Lewis of Madison; 2 daughters: Gwendolyn Kay Lewis Conant of Mt. Vernon, GA and Pamela Mae Lewis Mirra of Lake Mary, FL; 3 grandchildren: Jessica Stipe of Dallas, TX, Brooks Lewis Conant of Mt. Vernon, GA and Nicholas Mirra of Lake Mary, FL and many nieces and nephews. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 850-973-2258
LEWIS, Howard Lewis, Jr. (Abstracted from information received from June Spear 20 March, 2015) The Reverend Howard Lewis, Jr., age 48, of Powder Springs, GA passed unexpectedly in Atlanta, GA on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Funeral services are Saturday at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Madison, FL. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. A native of Madison, Reverend Howard was a 1984 graduate of Madison County High School. He was also a graduate of Tampa College and had been a retail manager for Radio Shack, CopUSA and Fedex Copies. For the past year, he had been the pastor of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church, Kennesaw, GA. He is survived by his loving wife, Gwendolyn Siplin Lewis; children, Megan and Justin Lewis; mother, Betty Brown Lewis; brothers, Harold and Keith (Maria) Lewis; father-and-mother-in-law, George and Alberta Lamar Siplin; brother-in-law, Darrin Alexander, Sr.; and a host of other loving relatives. He was predeceased by his father, Reverend Howard Lewis, Sr., and his sister, Angela Lewis Alexander. Tillman of Monticello is handling the arrangements.
LEWIS, James Selvin Lewis (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 17 June 2015) James Selvin Lewis, age 64, of Perry, FL, passed away June 17, 2015, at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee following an extended illness. James was born December 3, 1950 in Valdosta, GA, to James Henry Lewis and the former Beulah Joyce Nichols. James was a graduate of Jefferson County High School and worked as a technician for Leon County Public Library for 27 years. In his spare time he enjoyed watching Star Trek, playing video games, going to movies, and working on his computer. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Henry Lewis and Beulah Joyce Nichols Lewis, a brother, Kenneth Lewis, and 2 sisters, Debbie Harrell and Marie Hutto. Mr. Lewis is survived by a brother, Charles Richard (Marsha) Lewis of Perry, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Graveside funeral services will be at Beth Page Cemetery on Saturday, June 20, 2015 in Wacissa. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
LEWIS, Jerry Lee Lewis (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 4 June 2017) Jerry Lee Lewis, age 74, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Langdale Hospice House. He was born on August 19, 1942 in Lakeland, FL to Joseph and Verdine (McPhail) Lewis. He served our country proudly in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Azalea City Church of God and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ann Lewis of Valdosta, GA; daughters & sons-in-Law, Donna & Everett Harrington of Valdosta, GA, Sandra & Steve Winburn of Live Oak, GA, Liane & Phillip Holbrook of Valdosta, GA; son & daughter-in-law, Douglas & Breena Peters of Sophia, NC; 17 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brother & sister-in-law, Donald & Marion Lewis of Brooksville, FL; and several extended family members. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 8, 2017 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial at Riverview Memorial Gardens.
LEWIS, Jimmy Lewis (Abstracted from the 7 August 2017 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mr. Jimmy Lewis, age 67, of Broxton, GA, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Lewis was born on June 26, 1949, in Broxton, GA, to the late Willie Milton Lewis and Jean Clinnard Lewis. Survivors include: his wife, Wanda Lewis of Broxton, GA; son, Jamie (Leslie) Lewis of Springfield, GA; sister, Judy (Wendell) Sturgis of Ambrose, 123
GA; stepmother, Freddie Lewis of Douglas, GA; stepbrother, Wayne (Melinda) Tanner of Douglas, GA; sisters-in-law, Lynette Pridgen and Virginia Pridgen; 4 nieces, Jana Grizzard, Alicia Schramm, Crystal Brown, and Michelle Tanner; 4 nephews, Jonathan Christian, Frank Register, Jonathan Tanner and Jason Tanner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Jean Lewis; and grandparents, Jewitt and Jannie Lewis and Sam and Jewell Clinnard. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Reedy Branch Baptist Church. Interment followed at Reedy Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEWIS, Johnnie Gillis Lewis (Abstracted from the 16 September 2016 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mrs. Johnnie Gillis Lewis, age 85 of Douglas, GA, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016, at Shady Acres Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. Mrs. Lewis, a native of Coffee County, was born December 27, 1930, to the late Henry and Opal Vickers Gillis. She graduated from Satilla High School and Valdosta State College. Mrs. Lewis was a retired schoolteacher, having taught in the Coffee County School System for over 30 years. She was also a lifelong member of Carver Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her husband, Edsel Lewis. Mrs. Lewis is survived by her children, Marcie (Eddie) Huss of Columbia, SC; Elaine Lewis (Rodney Ragsdale) of Douglas, GA; Donnell (Don) Brooks of Douglas, GA; and Henry Edsel Lewis of Savannah, GA. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jason Scott Lewis, Elton Brooks, Wesley Huss, and Kelci Ragsdale. Services were Monday, September 12, 2016, at Carver Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carver Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 1080 Kamera Road, Douglas, GA 31535. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEWIS, Katherine Delli Lewis (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 29 June 2011) Mrs. Katherine Delli Lewis, age 71, of Jacksonville, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Lewis was born on November 23, 1939 to the late Frank Jack and Ada Mae Davenport McCarty in Blue Ridge. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Douglas and was a retired bookkeeper. Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Oren Lewis; and sons, Samuel Oren Lewis, Jr. and Frank Byron Lewis. Survivors include 1 daughter, Paula (Jim) Boone of Jacksonville; 1 son, Edgar Allen Poe Lewis of Augusta; 1 sister, Emma Anderson of Lenoir City, TN; grandchildren, Samuel (Holle) O. Lewis III, William Bryon (Lynn) Lewis, Amanda Nicole (Johnny) Loden, Paula Ashley Boone, Montana Marie Lewis, Justice Lewis, Star Lewis and Sky Lewis; great grandchildren, Samuel O. Lewis IV, Wesley Alton Lewis and Marlie Ann Lewis; 1 niece, Susan King; 1 nephew, Hugh Anderson, Sr.; 1 stepson, Deen (Dara) Clark; and 1 aunt, Gaynelle Lord of Duluth. Funeral services were Friday, June 24, 2011 at Sims Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Douglas City Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LEWIS, Katherine Howze Lewis (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA November 1, 2014) Katherine (Kathy) Howze Lewis, age 52, of Barney passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born July 9, 1962 in Adel, GA to Laqueta Shiflett Howze and the late Roy Howze. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church in Adel. Along with her father, Kathy is preceded in death by a brother, Mike Howze. Survivors include her husband Rick Lewis of Barney, GA; 2 daughters & sons-in-law, Jessica Lewis (Tony Jr.) Garcia of Hahira, GA; Elisha (Stephen) Abbott of Barney, GA; her mother Laqueta Howze of Hahira, GA; 2 granddaughters Cali Garcia, Ella Abbott; her grandmother, Monzell Shiflett of Adel, GA; 2 brothers & sisters-in-law Keith (Diane) Howze of Hahira, GA; Phil Sr. (Dare) Howze of Valdosta, GA; and numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November 5, 2014 in Westside Baptist Church of Adel. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the family.
LEWIS, Kayden Elijah Lewis (Abstracted from the 17 October 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Infant Kayden Elijah Lewis passed away Monday (Oct. 12, 2015) at Mayo Health System in Waycross. Survivors include his parents, Breanna Symone Strickland and Noel Marquise Lewis of Mershon; his maternal grandparents, Mandy Strickland and Jacob Ramirez of Mershon; his paternal grandmother, Robyn McKee, of Waycross; his aunts, Alaina Strickland of Mershon, Ashley Collins of Blackshear, Tasha Lewis of Atlanta, and Cheyenne Green of New York; his uncles, J.J. Mackey of Patterson, and Vincent Lewis and Marquise Lewis, both of New York; and several cousins and other relatives. A graveside service for Kayden will be Monday in the Foster Cemetery in Offerman. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 20, 1947) Mr. Lee Lewis, age 55, prominent citizen of Greenville, died at his home there last Friday morning following a prolonged illness. Funeral services were held Sunday in the First Baptist Church. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery. On December 14, 1913, he married the former Miss Lottie Willis of Madison County. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lee Lewis, of Greenville; four sons, Willie H. Lewis, of Stewart (THIS IS HOW THE TOWN IS SPELLED IN THE OBITUARY), Aaron, Marvin and Woodrow, of Greenville, two daughters, Mrs. U. L. Harley, of Chiefland and Miss Hattie Ann Lewis; and one sister, Mrs. W. L. Bond, of Greenville and four grandchildren.
LEWIS, Lola Grubbs Lewis (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 29, 1957) Mrs. Lola Grubbs Lewis, age 97, died Saturday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. J. Porter, in Greenville. She was a native of Jefferson County but had spent most of her life in Greenville. She was one of Madison County’s oldest citizens and was highly regarded by a large number of relatives and friend who regret her passing. Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Porter and Mrs. F. L. Davis, both of Greenville; Mrs. L. B. Hatcher, of Barwick, GA; Mrs. J. E. Moore, of Leesburg; Mrs. Powell S. Smith, of Brooksville; and Mrs. W. T. Skipper, of Naples; one son, J. B. Lewis, of Atlanta; nineteen grandchildren; thirty-five great- grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Services were held Monday in the Greenville Baptist Church with burial in Bishop Cemetery in Jefferson County.
LEWIS, Margery Strickland Lewis (Abstracted from the 23 May 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Margery Strickland Lewis, age 85, of Waycross, died Saturday (May 21, 2016) at Baptist Village after an extended illness. She was born in Waycross to the late Dellie Foster Strickland and Azeal Grover Strickland and lived here all of her life. She worked at Lott Real Estate and Insurance and later she and her husband operated Lewis Acoustical Company for many years. She was a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church and the Adult Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, G.W. Lewis, two sisters, Juanita Waters and Gwendolyn Poirrier, sisters-in-law, Willie Mae Flanders and Louise McDaniel, and a niece, Angie Hester. Survivors include a niece, Pamela Poirrier Rudick (late husband, Gary), of Waycross; nephew, Philip Eugene (Sherrie) Poirrier of Woodstock, and Jimmy (Taffee) Waters of Marietta; several great-nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be Tuesday at Greenlawn Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LEWIS, Martha Elizabeth Lewis (Abstracted from the 16 September 2016 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Miss Martha Elizabeth Lewis, age 60, of Douglas, GA, passed away suddenly Friday, September 9, 2016, at her residence following a brief illness. Miss Lewis was born June 12, 1956, to the late Stephen Henry Lewis and the late Ruth Youmans Lewis. Miss Lewis, a native of Thomasville, Georgia, was a former employee of Wal-Mart. Miss Lewis was a Baptist by faith and was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Anna Lewis. Survivors include her cousins, Anne Ring of Thomasville, GA, James B. Youmans, Jr., and Neal Youmans, both of Gordon, GA; several other cousins and other relatives. Funeral services were Sunday, September 11, 2016, at Ricketson Funeral Home. Graveside services and interment followed Monday, September 12, 2016, at Ramah Cemetery, near Gordon, GA in Wilkinson County.
LEWIS, Martha Melinda Lewis (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Martha Melinda Lewis, age 52, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Shands at University of Florida. She was born in Tampa, FL, and was the daughter of Jesse Elmore Gaskins and Mary Anna Gaskins. Coming from South Carolina she had lived in Mayo for the past 3 months. She worked as a Restaurant Cook. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, yard sales and flea markets. Survived by her husband, James Lewis of Hartsville, SC, (2) sons; Joe Gaskins of Perry, FL, Chad Elmore of Mayo, FL, (3) daughters; Lena Floyd of Live Oak, FL, Melinda Gaskin of Mayo, FL, Sonja Tallman of Hartsville, SC, (3) brothers; James Elmore of Port Mayka, FL, Floyd Elmore of Mayo, FL, Mike Elmore of Palm City, FL, (6) Darlene Richardson of Mayo, FL, Brenda Fillyaw of Mayo, FL, Diane Debenbittow of Stuart, FL, Betty Toler, Alice Sippers and Suzie Hickman, all of Okeechobee, FL, numerous grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery.
LEWIS, Mary Wood Raulerson Lewis (Abstracted from the 6 July 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper)
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Mary Wood Raulerson Lewis, age 90, died Friday (July 5, 2019) at her residence in Waycross after a short illness. She was born in Baldwin County to the late Thomas Lynn Wood and Alma Cobb Ashley, and she lived most of her life in Waycross and Blackshear. She retired as a bank officer after 30 years from Bank of America (formerly Southern Bank, Bank South and Nations Bank). She was a member of Second Baptist Church and the Sunshine Seniors Fellowship Group. Survivors include one son, Randall L. Raulerson, of Waycross; one granddaughter, Nicki Newman (Kelly), of Blackshear; one great-grandchild, Gavin Newman, of Blackshear; three step-great-grandchildren, Bradlee Newman, Hayleigh Newman and Leanna Newman; one brother, Thomas Len Wood (Susan), of Milledgeville; one step-brother, Donald Ashley (wife, Ethel), of Sandersville; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be at the Blackshear City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Second Baptist Church, 301 Tomberlin Road, Waycross, GA 31503. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEWIS, Molley June Jordan Lewis (Abstracted from the 31 January 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Molley June Jordan Lewis, age 89, of Alma, passed away at her residence Sunday (Jan. 28, 2018) after an extended illness. She was born in Ware County on Nov. 3, 1928 to the late Silas Jordan and Thursey Campbell Jordan. Her husband, Thomas Jasper Jr., a grandson, Henry Smith, five brothers, Lincoln, Ohlen, Troy, J.P. and Truman Jordan, and five sisters, Lucille Tanner, Flora Sharp, Frankie Walker, Ola Luffman and Agnes Bercompas, preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Winona Smith of Waycross, June Holton of Alma, and Debbie Stephenson of Wilmington, NC, seven grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The funeral will be Friday at Crosby Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.
LEWIS, Nell Lewis (Abstracted from the 25 January 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Nell Lewis, age 82, died suddenly Sunday (Jan. 24, 2016) at her residence. She was a native of Surrency who resided in Waycross since 1965. She was formerly employed by King Edward Cigar Factory, Waycross Sportswear, A&F Sportswear and Waycross Molding. Her last employment was escorting mobile homes, which she truly enjoyed. She was the daughter of the late Gurney Murray and Nancy Elizabeth Dykes Overstreet. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Eugene Moore, her second husband, Robert Earl Lewis, one daughter, Barbara Kay Moore, and one brother, John E. Murray. Survivors include 6 children, Gene Moore (late wife, Deloris) of Waycross, Jimmie (Martha Jo) Moore, of Lattis, SC, Janet (Tim) King of Dixie Union, Doodle (David) Watkins of Blackshear, Carl (Suzy) Moore of Waycross, and Donna (Randy) Watkins of Bristol; 15 grandchildren, Johnny E. Moore, Gregory L. Moore, Shelly Thornton, Steve Moore, Carrie Ann Brigman, Beth Sweat, Dan King, Robby Watkins, Brandie Morris, Jay Moore, Caity Barber, Cassie Moore, Peyton Moore, A.J. Moore and Todd Taylor; 21 great- grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 1 sister, Nadine Prescott, of Henderson, TX; 1 brother, Jan Overstreet, of Tyler, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Thursday at the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Hephzibah Cemetery in Dixie Union.
LEWIS, Nora Lewis (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 22, 2005) Nora M. Mizell Guy Lewis, 67, of Waycross, died Friday (Oct. 21, 2005) morning at Clinch Health Care in Homerville after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Waycross and lived most of her life in Ware and Pierce counties. She was the daughter of the late Alexander Mizell and Nora Lee Williams Mizell. She was retired from Satilla Regional Medical Center central supplies department and was of the Primitive Baptist faith. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Lewis. She is survived by two sons, Jeremy Guy (wife Judy Dubberly) and Donald Wayne Guy, both of Pierce County; two step- sons, C.L. Lewis (wife Carol Lynn) and Daniel Lewis, both of Brantley County; two step-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LEWIS, Nora Mae Lewis (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 26, 2005) A graveside service for Nora Mae Lewis was held Monday morning at Greenlawn Cemetery with Elder Reavis Hickox officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Norman Eugene Lewis, age 13, died Sunday in Thomasville, GA. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Grady Lewis, of Eridu. Young Lewis was a student of Greenville High School and a member of the High School Band. Survivors besides his parents are one brother, Ruben Henry Lewis, of Eridu; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Lewis, of Eridu; and Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Hamrick, of Greenville and the following uncles and aunts, Colin, Alton and Charley Lewis, all of Eridu; Henry of Madison; R. S. Hamrick, of Tallahassee; Jay of Greenville; Mrs. Hoyt Sevor, of Lamont; Mrs. Nellara McLeod, of Shady Grove; Mrs. Vera Cone; Reba and LaVaughn Hamrick, all of Greenville; Mrs. Edna Earl Williamson, of Lee; and Mrs. Genevieve Crawford, of Jacksonville. Funeral services were held Monday in the Eridu Baptist Church with interment in the Eridu Cemetery.
LEWIS, Odis P. Lewis (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald November 19, 2007) Odis P. Lewis, 78, of Raybon, died Saturday night (Nov. 17, 2007) at his residence, following a long illness. A Brantley County native, he was the son of John William and Rosabelle Harris Lewis. He was a welder and he worked at BMW in Brunswick before retiring. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Lora "Toots" Morgan, Reba Mincey and Versie Roberson; three brothers, Jerome Lewis, Spencer "Bunt" Lewis and Joe Lewis. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Yvonne Mobley Lewis, of Raybon; a daughter and son-in-law, Rosa and Steve Raettig, of Graveland, Fla.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Allen Lewis, of Hortense, and Gerald and Mary Lewis, of Nahunta; seven grandchildren, Alex Raettig, Tyler Raettig, Traci, Amanda and Clifton Lewis, Don and Sharon Edenfield and Carla George; one great-grandson, Mason Edenfield; one brother and sister-in-law, Quitman and Estelle Lewis, of Brunswick; also several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be this evening starting at 6 at Chambless-Frye Funeral Home in Nahunta. A funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Leon Wilson and the Rev. Bruce Dean officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot at Rob Lewis Cemetery in Raybon. Pallbearers will be Don Edenfield, Alex Raettig, Tyler Raettig, Matt Lewis, Richard Thornton, Gary Manning, James Brockington and Jeff Lewis. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.chamblessfryefh.com.
LEWIS, Opal Faulkner Lewis (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 12 October 2016) Services for Opal Faulkner Lewis, of Pine Park, are Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, at Barnetts Creek Baptist Church. Interment is at Barnetts Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Lewis died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, at Archbold Medical Center. She was born Nov. 20, 1930, a daughter of the late George P. Faulkner and Claude Merritt Faulkner. On Dec. 28, 1952, in Thomasville, she married Logan Lewis. She attended Shorter College and the University of Georgia and graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in social studies. Mrs. Lewis was a lifelong historian and educator and was retired from Thomas County Central High School as a media specialist in the library. She was a member of Barnetts Creek Baptist Church for more than 60 years, where she taught Acteens, G.A.s and W.M.U. She was a member of the D.A.R., Historical Society, and Colonial Dames. She and her husband, Logan, were very dear friends of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and were invited to the White House to host a peanut boil and barbecue. Mrs. Lewis is survived by her husband, Logan Lewis; sons, Monty Lewis, Jody Lewis and wife Jaymie; and grandchildren, Jake Lewis, Jackson Lewis and Raymie Lewis.
LEWIS, Ora Lee Corbitt Lewis (Abstracted from the Clinch County News, April 15, 2009) Ora Lee Corbitt Lewis, 97, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at her son's home in Lake City, SC. She had resided in South Carolina since 1992. She was born on August 6, 1911, to Jack and Georgeann Guest Corbitt. She was a homemaker, cafeteria worker and avid fisher. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lester; two sons, Garth and Gene; grandson, Blake; three sisters, Matilda, Cleo, and Becky. Survivors include a daughter, Ona Herring (Jack) of Clewiston, FL; three sons, Kenneth (Sue) Lewis of Clewiston, Ronnie (Terry) Lewis of Moncks Corner, SC, and Donald (Kathy) Lewis of Lake City, SC; two daughters-in-law, Betty (Garth) of Belle Glade, FL, and Carol (Gene) of Valdosta; one sister, Frankie Cook of Nashville, GA; 17 grandchildren; 40 great- grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. She loved her family dearly. Services were held Friday, April 10, 2009, at Roundtree Funeral Home. Interment followed at Arabia Cemetery. Floyd Funeral Homes of Olanta served the Lewis family in South Carolina. Roundtree Funeral Home of Homerville served the Lewis family locally.
LEWIS, Mrs. R. W. Lewis (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 3, 1961) Mrs. R. W. Lewis, age 72, passed away suddenly Wednesday at her home here. She had been in failing health for some years. Mrs. Lewis was born in Valdosta, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Ashley Hammond. She had lived most of her life in Macon and had been a resident of Madison for the past thirteen years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. R. O. Latham, of Madison. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery. 127
LEWIS, Ronald Duane Lewis (Abstracted from the 10 December 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Ronald Duane “Ron” Lewis, age 46, of Bryson City, NC, passed away Saturday (Dec. 5, 2015) at the Missions Hospital in Asheville, NC, following a lengthy illness. He is survived by 1 son, Dillan Duane Lewis; his parents, Bob and Glenda H. Lewis, all of Bryson City, NC; 1 brother, Randall (Vicky) Lewis Sr., of Marietta; 1 sister, Deena L. (Jeff) Luttrull of Norfolk, VA; 1 niece, Kimberly (Dan) Rotta; 3 nephews, Wesley Luttrull, Randall (Logan) Lewis Jr., Robby (Cecily) Lewis; 3 great-nieces; 2 great-nephews; and numerous other relatives including his aunt, Jan Thrift of Waycross. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, Oct. 17, 1969, and was of the Baptist faith. He graduated from the Edward White High School of Jacksonville in 1987 and received his bachelor of education degree from The University of North Florida. He had been residing in Bryson City, NC, for approximately eight years. Long House Funeral Home of Cherokee, NC, is in charge of professional services. Memorialization will be by cremation. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
LEWIS, Roosevelt Lewis (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 29, 1945) Roosevelt Lewis, colored boy about thirteen years old was drowned last Saturday afternoon in the Sharp Pond near the Seaboard Railroad in Southwest Madison. His parents, Rev. W. S. Lewis, Pastor of Damascus Church, and wife, had been out of town, and when they came home, looked for the boy. They found his bicycle and clothes at the pond. Other boys had been with him in the pond, but became frightened when he disappeared under the water. Work of searching for the boy began at once, but it was not until around eleven o’clock that night that the body was found. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Tallahassee.
LEWIS, Roy Lewis (Abstracted from the 18 May 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) A celebration of life service for Roy Lewis, age 60, will be held Saturday at Assembly of Worship Fellowship Ministries, 1818 Lamont St. Friends are being received at 822 Morton Ave. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery. He was born Jan. 31, 1957, in Ashburn but lived in Waycross most of his life. His parents were the late Willie Lewis Sr. and Myrtis Johnson Lewis. He worked as a logger in the timber industry. He departed this life on Saturday (May 13, 2017) after an illness. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Edward Lewis, and two nephews, Tron T. Lewis and Abdul McGoley. Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter, Jessica L. (Terrill) Murphy of Mayo, FL; four sons, Rodgers (Takila) Lewis of Tallahassee, FL, Brandon Lewis, Zackery Lewis, both of Waycross, and Tyrone Cobb of Folkston; grandchildren, Karlos ll, Jordon, Jaxon, Jakob, Trenton, Trevan, Treysen, Armoine, Jayla, Treasure and Taylor; six brothers, Willie (Frankie) Lewis Jr., James (Anita) Lewis both of Valdosta, Eddie C. Lewis of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Avery H. Lewis, Arlanza (Lena) Lewis both of Waycross, and Sammie L. (Charlotte) Lewis of Jacksonville, FL; four sisters, Mary L. (David) Lewis of Waycross, Hellen (Melvin) Satchell of Harlem, NY, Ellen Lewis and Bobbie (Paul) McGoley both of Valdosta; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
LEWIS, Ruby Mae Lewis – Death Announcement (Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/02/ruby-mae-lewis/) Mrs. Ruby Mae Lewis, age 92, Valdosta, entered the sunset of life on February 10, 2019. Harrington Funeral Home.
LEWIS, Ruby Virginia Lewis (Abstracted from the Clinch County News, February 4, 2009) Mrs. Ruby Virginia Lewis, 88, passed away January 9, 2009. Mrs. Lewis was born on June 13, 1920 to the late John and Bessie Stale in Gantt, AL. In the early 1940's she moved to Port St. Joe, FL. She was a caregiver for Gulf County ARC for many years. She later moved to Homerville until her health failed. She loved fishing, cooking, sewing, laughing, talking on the phone, entertaining friends and really loved and enjoyed her family. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, husband Felton Lewis, Sr., daughter, Brenda Jackson, son, Felton Lewis, Jr., and granddaughter Sheretta Thomas. Survivors include a son, Jammie Holley (Linda) of Bronx, NY; daughter, Alma Thomas of Port St. Joe, FL; one adoptive daughter, Katherine Jackson (Kent) of Milton, FL; eight granddaughters, Donna Jenkins (Dennis), Paula Coachman, Kimberly Jackson, Latoya Jefferson, Tarnema Thomas, Latrina McNeal, Wynta Holley and Jennifer Holley; two grandsons, Lorenzo Holley and Jammie Holley; four sisters, Louise White of Niagara Falls, NY, Iola Bryant and Lucy Gardner of Andalusia, AL, Lilly Borders of Gantt, AL; two brothers, Dempsey Staley, Douglas Staley both of Gantt, AL; 21 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren, and one goddaughter, Patricia Williams; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A funeral service was held Saturday, January 17, 2009, from New Bethel A.M.E. Church in Port St. Joe. Interment was in Forest Hill Cemetery in Port St. Joe. Comforter Funeral Home 128 of Port St. Joe served the Lewis family.
LEWIS, Sarah Anne Lewis (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 5 July 2018) Sarah Anne Lewis of St. Mary’s, GA passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Southeast Georgia Health System-Camden Campus. She was born on November 20, 1946 in Folkston, GA to the late Wonnie L. Lloyd and Sarah (Jacobs) Lloyd. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Harold Lewis. Survivors include a son, John Joseph Donovan of Sanford, FL; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, John & Melissa Lewis of Stuart, FL; sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Georgianna & Michael Hudson, Plainville, CT. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 12, 2018 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Poplar Springs Cemetery.
LEWIS, Stella Gwen Lewis (Abstracted from the August 26, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) VALDOSTA — Stella Gwen Lewis, age 79, of Valdosta, passed away Sunday (Aug. 24, 2014) at Langdale Hospice House. She was born Dec. 24, 1934 in Midville. She retired from South Georgia Medical Center after working as a nurse in the operating room for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was a member of the choir. A loving wife, mother and “Mimi,” she greatly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed fishing, golfing, finding shark’s teeth at the beach, staying at Fernandina Beach, gardening and her dogs, but most of all, she enjoyed doing for others. She was past president of her Sunday school class at church and past president of the Ladies Golf Association at Stone Creek. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Wallace A. Lewis, of Valdosta; 2 daughters, Lynn Lewis (Keith) Trumm, of Hahira, and LuAnne Lewis Jordan, of Statesboro; 4 grandchildren, Dr. Zackary (Rebekah) Bentley, of Statesboro, Jesse Bentley, of Savannah, Kathryn Bentley, of Valdosta, and Spencer Jordan, of Statesboro; 1 great-granddaughter, Bella Bentley, of Jackson, MS; and 2 sisters-in-law, Anne Jackson, of Folkston, and Ethel Gould, of Tallahassee, FL. She was preceded in death by her father, Taft Walea, her mother, Ruth Walea Engram, and her step-father, Ralph W. Engram. The funeral will be Tuesday in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery, Waycross. In lieu of flowers, everyone is asked consider a memorial donation to the Langdale Hospice House, 2263 Pineview Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602. Arrangements are with Carson McLane Funeral Home, Valdosta.
LEWIS, Ted William Lewis Sr. (Abstracted from the 17 May 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) A celebration of life service for Ted William Lewis Sr., age 71, of Wartrace, will be Tuesday at First Baptist Church. He passed from this life Sunday (May 15, 2016) at his home surrounded by his family. Born Dec. 16, 1944, in Hazlehurst, he was the son of the late A.C. Lewis Jr. and the late Sarepta Annie Stone Lewis. Among many things, he was a retiree of CSX as a railroad machinist, farmer, counselor, writer, small business owner, missionary, board member of Women of Grace, founder of Celebration of Life Ministries, member of the Walking Horse Owners Association, life member of TWHBEA, founding board member of the Yonkofa Project and member of First Baptist Church. He was the patriarch of his family, a loving husband and father, a good friend and greatest of all, he was “Papa.” Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Ann Morris Lewis; children, Ted W. Lewis Jr., of Georgia, Jessica (Warren) Stinson Wells of Murfreesboro, TN, Emily Stinson of Shelbyville, TN; grandson, Walker Jackson Wells; brothers, Jack (Mary Ann) Lewis of Virginia, Austin Lewis of Georgia and sisters, Dorothy L. Watkins of North Carolina, Kathy (Gerald) Rigdon of Georgia, and Patty (Andrew) Pennington of Virginia. Memorial donations may be made to the Ted W. Lewis Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund at Traders Bank, P.O. Box 806, Shelbyville, TN 37160. Doak-Howell Funeral Home, of Shelbyville, is serving the family.
LEWIS, Tron T. Lewis (Abstracted from the 11 April 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Officer Tron T. Lewis, age 32, died suddenly Saturday (April 8, 2017) in Savannah from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. He was born in Jasper, FL, and he resided in Waycross from 1986 until 2016. In 2016, he moved to Tybee Island to become employed as a police officer for Tybee Island Police Department. While in Waycross, Lewis graduated from Okefenokee Technical School with a Paint and Body Certificate, and was affiliated with Assembly of Worship. He served in the United States Army during Iraqi Freedom. Lewis graduated from Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Garden City, and then he was employed by Ware County Sheriff’s Department as a deputy and drug unit member. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Gia Nicole Lewis. Survivors include his wife, Natasha Collins Lewis, of Tybee Island, his parents, Arlanza and Lena Young Lewis of Waycross, three brothers, Arlanza Lewis II of the Bay Area, CA, Emmanuel Lewis of Waycross, and Joshua (Britonia) Lewis of Savannah, his mother-in-law, Marcella Collins of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, father-in-law, Arthur Thomas of Hazlehurst, step- father-in-law, Damon Lee of Tifton, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral arrangements are 129 incomplete and will be announced later by Music Funeral Home.
LEWIS, Troy Lewis Jr. (Abstracted from the February 18, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Troy “Pete” Lewis Jr. was called home to rest Sunday (Feb. 16, 2014) after an extended illness. He was born May 15, 1940, to Emma King and Troy Lewis Sr. in Cleveland, OH, where he attended school. He moved to Waycross in the early 1970’s and was employed with CSX from which he retired in 2002. He leaves to mourn a wife, Rena Hargrove Lewis; 7 children, the Troy Lewis III, of Cleveland, OH, Latoya Armstrong, Nicole Lewis, Curt White, of Waycross, Lerrick Baker, of Valdosta, Alitra James, of Atlanta, and Daniel Muchison, Silverdale, WA, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Lewis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Perry Brothers Funeral Home.
LEWIS, Virginia Deen Lewis (Abstracted from the 3 March 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Virginia Deen Lewis, age 89, of Baxley, died Thursday (March 2, 2017) at Baptist Village in Waycross. She was born Nov. 3, 1927 in Ware County to the late Henry Williams Turner and the late Lura Clyde Wolfe Turner. She was retired from King Edward Cigar Factory and was a member of Satilla Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Carl Deen and D. A. Lewis, sisters, Catherine Hager and Gerrell Faircloth, and brothers, Wiley Turner and Lee Turner. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Jo Ann and Lin Stanford, Annie Ruth and Dane Cauley, and Regina and Tommy Courson; sons and daughter-in-law, Carroll and Beth Deen and Mack Deen; sisters, Wanda Worth, Jeanette Anderson and Carolyn Waldroup; and brothers, Wilbert Turner and Billy Turner; 16 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday at Satilla Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home in Baxley.
LEWIS, Wallace A. Lewis (Abstracted from the 8 August 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Wallace A. Lewis, age 94, of Valdosta, passed away Saturday (Aug. 4, 2018) at Langdale Hospice House. He was born Sept. 9, 1923 in Waycross, to the late Frank Hammond Lewis and Kish Haynes Lewis. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served in World War II as a 6th Emergency Rescue Squadron. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1951. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, the Lions Club and Stone Crone Creek Country Club where he enjoyed playing golf. He was also a lifelong member of First Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and also volunteered his time with the Hispanic Missions Program. If he wasn’t on the golf course he could be found planting his garden or working in the yard. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Gwen Lewis, a brother, Richard Lewis, and sister, Ethel Gould. Survivors include daughters, Lynn L. Trumm of Hahira, and LuAnne L. Jordan of Statesboro; grandsons, Spencer Jordan of Statesboro, Dr. Zackary and Rebekah Bentley of Savannah, Jesse and Kelsey Bentley, of Savannah; granddaughter, Kathryn and Jordan Taylor of Hahira; great-grandchildren, Bella Bentley, Everson Bentley, Emma Bentley, Saige Bentley, Stella Kate Taylor, Davis Taylor and Lana Rae Taylor; and a sister, Anne Jackson of Folkston. A memorial service was to be this morning at the First Baptist Church in Valdosta. Burial of his cremains will take place today at Oakland Cemetery in Waycross. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Langdale Hospice House.
LEWIS, Wash Lewis (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 14, 1972) Wash Lewis, age 77, passed away at his home January 6, 1972. He was born in Jefferson County, the son of the late Mr. Andrew Lewis and Mary Gallon Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Lewis of Madison; 1 daughter, Mrs. Mamie Ross of Madison; 1 son, Mr. K. Thone Lewis of Miami; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at New Bethel Methodist Church in Jefferson County, FL. Beggs Horry Street Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
LEWIS, Wayne Jackson Lewis (Abstracted from the 18 November 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Wayne Jackson Lewis of Myrtle Beach, SC, died Saturday (Nov. 14, 2015) at his home with family by his side. Born Oct. 2, 1940, in Nahunta, he graduated from the Thornwell School in Clinton, SC, and Clemson University. He served as a United States Army captain and Armored Calvary Company commander in the Americal Division during the Vietnam War. During his military service, he was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor Device and Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star. He was the son of Theodore Henry Lewis and Myrtis Idel Rowell Lewis. He was preceded in death by brothers Ralph, Grady and Kenneth Lewis. He is survived by his brother Theodore (Dennis) Lewis of Atlanta. His family includes his former wife, Mary Lewis of Prosperity, SC; 1 daughter, Katherine Lewis Roll and grandsons, John and Philip Roll of 130
Centreville, VA; son, Richard (Katie) Lewis of Myrtle Beach, SC, and son, Robert Lewis of Columbia, SC. In recognition of his support of endeavors that support families and communities, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to support the ongoing maintenance of the Rob Lewis Cemetery in Nahunta. Donations may be sent to 3474 Oak Grove Road, Nahunta, GA 31553, in the care of “Rob Lewis Cemetery Association.” A graveside service will be Tuesday (Nov. 24, 2015) in Rob Lewis Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LEWIS, William Lewis (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 20 May 2016) William "Bill" Lewis, age 68, of St. Mary's, GA passed away Friday, May 20, 2016 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. He was born on December 2, 1947 in Nashville, GA to the late Herbert Grady Lewis and Marilyn Tullis. He served as a police officer in Nashville, Ray City and St. Mary's, GA Police Department. He loved Law Enforcement and enjoyed every day on the job. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Lewis of St Mary's, GA; brother & sister-in-law, John & Melissa Lewis of Stuart, FL; sister & brother-in-law, Georgianna & Michael Hudson, Plainville, CT, Aunt, Doris Mathis of Lakeland, GA; 2 nieces and a number of cousins. Funeral service will be Sunday, May 22, 2016 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Poplar Springs Cemetery.
LEWIS, William Adolph Lewis (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 28, 1954) William Adolph Lewis, age 51, died at the W. T. Edwards Hospital at Tallahassee Monday Mary 24th after an extended illness. Mr. Lewis was originally from Atlanta. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Lola Grubbs, of Atlanta; one brother, J. B. Lewis, also of Atlanta; and six sisters, Mrs. Lee Davis and Mrs. A. L. Porter, both of Greenville, Mrs. Kate Hatchet, of Barwick, GA; Mrs. Hattie Powell, of Tampa; Mrs. Dolly Moore, of Leesburg; and Mrs. Mildred Skipper, of Naples, FL. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 25th at the Bishop Cemetery in Jefferson County.
LEWIS, William Carroll Lewis (Abstracted from the 25 July 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) NAHUNTA — William Carroll “Honky Tonk” Lewis, age 64, of Nahunta, passed away Friday (July 24, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after a brief illness. Born in Raybon, his parents were the late Ulice Spencer Lewis and Vera Evelyn Mobley Lewis. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John Darwin Lewis. Carroll was a member of Little Creek Baptist Church in Jesup. He worked many years as a carpenter for Neal Moon Contractors and served in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing and loved to work with flowers. Survivors include his wife, Donna Lewis of Blackshear; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Shane (Evamarie) Griffin of California; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Crystal Joyner (Daniel) Simpson of Blackshear; 7 grandchildren, Isaac Simpson, Zack Simpson, Thomas Carl Hope, Steven, Justin, Robert, and Zachariah Griffin; his step-mother, Bonnell Lewis of Jesup; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Elaine Thornton of Nahunta, Dianne (Wayne) Manning of Jesup; 1 aunt, Yvonne Lewis of Raybon; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Sunday at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Burial will follow in Rob Lewis Cemetery.
LEWIS, Willie B. Lewis (Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/05/willie-b-lewis/) Willie B. Lewis, age 81, of Valdosta, died on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Berrien Nursing Center after a lengthy illness. Born in Valdosta on November 12, 1937, he was a lifelong resident of this area. For decades, beginning in the 1950’s Willie helped the Slocum family move furniture into homes all over South Georgia. First with Slocum & Son’s Furniture and later at Gene’s Galleries. When Gene’s Galleries ceased operations in the late 1970’s, Willie started work for Carson McLane Funeral Home maintaining the grounds and helping the late Clifford Pittman with the facilities and errands. Willie was also a lifelong, avid golfer. Willie was quite skilled at golf, possibly to the surprise of some he played with. Willie is survived by five sons, Shawn Berrian of Valdosta, Willie Earl Gray, Norvel Grey, Tabias Gray and Robert Everett all of Hahira; and three daughters and two sons in law, Stacy & Kelvin Smith of Valdosta, Mattie Gray of Hahira and Barbara & Johnny Jones; and special cousins and their spouses, Freddie & Ann Joiner of Valdosta, and Shirley Daniels and numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by two sons, Michael & Willie B. Lewis, Jr, and a special cousin Joe Lewis Daniels. A graveside service will be at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. Carson McLane Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements
LEWIS, Willie William Lewis (Abstracted from the 11 July 2017 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mr. Willie William Lewis, age 61, of Pearson, GA, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Lewis was born on February 26, 1956, in Port Saint Joe, FL, to the late Hilliard Junior Lewis and Martha 131
Jane Anderson Lewis. Survivors include his wife, Frances Marie Lewis of Pearson, GA; 5 daughters, Cynthia King of Pearson, GA, Lesley (Michael) Doolie of Ohio, Elizabeth (James) Taft of Dothan, AL, Stacey (D.J.) Bass of Pearson, GA, and Samantha Lewis of Pearson, GA; 3 sisters, Elaine (Ray) Taft of Pearson, GA, Martha Ann Jackson of Pearson, GA, and Janice (Frank) Odum of Missouri; 10 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and four children he reared, Timothy Sangray, Dennis Sangray, Josh Benefield, and Bo Taft. The funeral service was Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Sims Funeral Home.
LEY, Sarah Ley (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 3 July 2018) Mrs. Sarah Ley, age 98 of Quitman, GA passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the Presbyterian Home Quitman. Mrs. Ley was born May 30, 1920 to the late Minor A. Sims and Clyde Sullivan Sims. She obtained a teaching degree from Georgia State Women's College and taught school several years. Mrs. Ley married William A. "Bill" Ley on August 1, 1948 and she & her husband, Bill co- owned and operated Ley's Radio and TV. Together they raised four children and enjoyed nine grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren. Mrs. Ley became a widow on October 5, 1992, after being happily married for 44 years. Survivors include her children, William O. (Debra N.) Ley of Quitman, John A. (Debra S.) Ley of Quitman, Gregory S. (Cathy) Ley of Quitman, and Sara L. (Steven) Nichols of East Bend, NC; grandchildren, Annette Adams and her late husband, William O. Adams, Stacey (Michael) Burton, Jeffery (Kristen) Ley, John (Catharyn) Ley, Jr., Kati (Alan) Mason, Justin (Stacy) Nichols, Andrea Nichols, Rachel (Scott) Rehberg, and Thomas (Lauren) Ley; great-grandchildren; Lee Adams, Ryan Adams, Anna Leigh Burton, Tyler Burton, Kiersten Ley, Asa Ley, Kailin Ley, Kyleigh Ley, Laci Ley, Kaiden Mason, Ethan Gravely, Acadia Gravely, Zack Fowler, Cody Fowler, Justin Rehberg, Abigail Rehberg, Kinsey Ley, and Austin Ley; numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Ley was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Ley; three brothers, William Sims, Jack Sims, and Berry Sims; and one sister, Jane Adams. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Quitman United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Quitman United Methodist Church.
LIBBY, Seiko Sugino Libby (Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA) Seiko Sugino Libby, age 77 of Nashville, GA passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Fukuoke- Ken, Japan on April 20, 1935 to the late Shigeo and Fusana (Ariyaki) Sugino. She was a retired florist and attended St. Barnabas Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tech. Sgt. Clifton Stanley Libby. Her survivors include her mother-in-Law, Edith Libby of Wingham, ME; adopted Family: Ailon Browning of Nashville, GA; Margaret (Peggy) McCloskey of Nashville, GA; Janice & Rick Fennell and family of Nashville, GA; Bonnie & Scott Clark and family of Nashville, GA; Donald & Kathie McCloskey of Ocean Ridge, FL; and several loyal friends, caregivers, & extended family members. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 13, 2013 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens in Valdosta, GA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Hospice LLC, 101 Northside Drive, Valdosta, GA., 31602. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the family.
LIDDELL, Ann McMullen Liddell (Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, January 19, 2015) Ann McMullen Liddell was a native of Madison County and the daughter of D.G. and Cora McMullen (both deceased). Ann died on January 14, (her mother’s birthday), in Scottsdale, AZ. She leaves her husband of 49 years, Dennis, and her sister, Iris McMullen McDougal and several nieces and nephews, to mourn her passing. Friends in Scottsdale will gather on January 23rd to remember and honor her life. No formal services will be held.
LIDE, David Max Lide (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 13, 2008) David Max Lide, 87, of Waycross, died peacefully Saturday afternoon (Oct. 11, 2008) at Satilla Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family and pastors, after a brief illness. He was born in Waycross to the late James Roy and Ellen Lott Lide. He served his country during WWII in the United States Air Force as a radio operator and retired with the rank of master sergeant. He continued to serve his country in the Air Force Reserve where he was assigned to Hunter Air Force Base in Savannah for another 15 years. He then helped organize the Georgia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol in Waycross. In all, he 45 years of service to his country. He owned Precision Radio from 1939 until 1986. He was presently volunteering at the information desk at the Ware County Courthouse and worked as a bailiff for the Ware County Sheriff's Department. He was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church where he helped build the new sanctuary in the 1950' s. He was a member and teacher of the Big Brother's Sunday School Class and served on the television ministry of the church. He was also a member of the Okefenokee Lions Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, James Roy Lide Jr. Survivors include two daughters, Susan Raney (husband Wint), of Hoboken, Gail McQuaig (husband Ken), of Waycross; two grandchildren, 132
Stacy Dowling (husband Blake), of Hoboken, Travis Brian McQuaig, of Canton; three great-grandchildren, Zach and Jenna Dowling, Travis Mc-Quaig; and Huey, beloved feline; nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 11 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Entombment will follow in Greenlawn Mausoleum. The family will receive friends this evening from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. The family requests Big Brothers Sunday School Class, Ware County Sheriff's Department bailiffs and Okefenokee Lions Club members to serve as honorary pallbearers and should meet at the church by 10:40 a.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Big Brother's Sunday School Class Radio Ministry, 1005 Church St., Waycross, Ga. 31501. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 15, 2008) A funeral for David Max Lide was held Tuesday morning at Trinity United Methodist Church. Interment was in Greenlawn Mausoleum. Pallbearers were Larry Barber, Waylon Carter, Jim Thomas, Greg Smith, Ty Etheridge and Bill Smith. Honorary pallbearers were the Big Brothers, Ware County bailiffs and Okefenokee Lions Club. Military rites were performed by the Moody Air Force honor guard team from Valdosta. Miles-Odum Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LIEUPO, James Donald Lieupo, Sr., (Abstracted from the Clinch County News, July 29, 2009) Mr. James Donald Lieupo, Sr., 83, passed away Monday, July 20, 2009, at his residence. Mr. Lieupo was born May 12, 1926, in Clinch County, to the late Daniel Murphy Lieupo and Maude Dickerson Lieupo. He was a self-employed truck driver, a member of the Homerville Free Will Baptist Church, and a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Lieupo was preceded in death by two great-grandchildren, John Wesley Lieupo and Millie Lieupo; and a brother, Charles Lieupo. Survivors are his wife of 59 years, Trudie Janette Grantham Lieupo of Homerville; two daughters, Bonnie Gail Lieupo, and Donna Ruth Lieupo, both of Homerville; three sons, James Donald Lieupo, Jr., Charlie Ronald Lieupo, and John Russell Lieupo, all of Homerville; one brother, Philip N. Lieupo of Leesburg, GA; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several other relatives. Graveside Services for Mr. Lieupo were held Thursday, July 23, 2009, in the Pine Forest Cemetery. Active pallbearers were grandsons, Dustin Lieupo, Jonathan Lieupo, Joseph Lieupo, Rusty Lieupo, Scott Lieupo, and Eddie Thompkins.
LIEUPO, Trudie Janette Grantham Lieupo (Abstracted from the Clinch County News) Mrs. Trudie Janette Grantham “Granny” Lieupo, 85, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Lieupo was born February 18, 1928 in Berrien County, GA to the late Charlie E. Grantham and Vietta Tucker Grantham and had lived all in Clinch County most of her life. She was retired from BWay Corporation and was a member of the Homerville Free Will Baptist Church. She loved to be outside working in her yard. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Donald Lieupo, Sr., two brothers: Carroll E. Grantham and Walter E. Grantham; one great-grandson, John Wesley Lieupo and one great-granddaughter, Millie Claire Lieupo. Survivors are her children, Donnie Lieupo and special friend Mavis Trowell, Ronnie Lieupo and wife Claudia, Bonnie Gail Lieupo, Donna Ruth Lieupo and Russell Lieupo and special friend, Lisa Green, all of Homerville; six grandchildren, Scott and Natasha Lieupo, Jonathan and Miranda Lieupo, Jackie and Eddie Tompkins, Rusty and Teresa Lieupo, Dustin Lieupo and Joseph Lieupo Porter; 11 great-grandchildren; and a number of other nieces, nephews and other relatives. Graveside services for Mrs. Lieupo were held Sunday, May 12, 2013 in the Pine Forest Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Scott Lieupo, Austin Lieupo, Jonathan Lieupo, Rusty Lieupo, Dustin Lieupo, and Joseph Lieupo Porter. Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LIGHT, Terry Leroy Light, Sr (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Terry Leroy Light, Sr., age 63, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Doctors Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wadsworth, Ohio and was the son of the late Andrew Light and Betty Oliver Light. Coming from Ohio he had lived in Perry for the past 30 years. Mr. Light was a mechanic and a jack of all trades. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Charlotte Light, of Perry, (2) sons; Terry Light Jr., of Perry, FL, and Frankie Edward Light of Morgantown, WV, a daughter; June Louise Light of Perry, FL, a sister-in-law; Pat Withrow of Perry, Fl, (8) grandchildren, (6) great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at the Word of Truth Tabernacle on Tuesday, March 23, 2010.
LIGHTFOOT, Gregory Lamont Lightfoot – death announcement (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 4 February 2020) July 17, 1968 - February 4, 2021
LIGHTFOOT, Robert Charles Lightfoot (Abstracted from the 3 March 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) 133
Dr. Robert Charles Lightfoot, age 60, died Thursday (Feb. 18, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System following an extended illness. He was born in Gladwin, MI, the son of the late Billy W. Lightfoot and Geraldine O. Smith Lightfoot. He was the first son in a career army family, so he spent many years traveling to Michigan, South Carolina, Munich, Germany, Brooklyn, NY, and finally to Tifton, GA. He arrived there for the eighth grade. He graduated as the 1973 STAR Student of Tift County High. He worked at Kmart and as an orderly at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta while he was in college at Valdosta State. His degrees went as follows: 1981 B.A. Sociology-Anthropology, Valdosta State College; 1994 M.S. Sociology-Anthropology, Valdosta State University; and 2007 Ph.D. Criminology and Criminal Justice, Florida State University. In 1994, he was inducted into the A.K.D. International Sociology Honors Society. Dr. Lightfoot’s teaching history went as follows: 2005 — Instructor, Assistant then Associate Professor, Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, Waycross College; 1999- 2005 Teaching Assistant and Assistant Internship Director, Florida State University, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice; 1997-1999 Instructor, Sociology and Anthropology, Valdosta State University; 1997-1999 Instructor, Sociology and Anthropology, Coastal Georgia Community College; 1997-1999 Instructor, Sociology and Anthropology, Troy State University, Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base; and 1995-1997 Instructor, Sociology and Anthropology, Georgia Military College, King’s Bay Naval Submarine Base. Dr. Lightfoot had numerous professional publications and two publications in the Journal of the British Interstellar Society. He was a proud member of the Waycross Kiwanis Club and was president in 2009. He was a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism, a medieval recreation organization, for more than 20 years, where he was known as Lord Ernst von Nuremberg. He studied Judo for a number of years and achieved the rank of brown belt and was senior student at the Jesup Judo Academy. His other hobbies and interests included salt water fishing, fresh water snorkeling, target shooting, body building/weight lifting, attending science fiction conventions, writing, reading, armor making, researching military history and stage magic. A favorite quote of his was, “the Lion is more sure of the Grace of God than is the Antelope.” He loved to learn – and he never stopped learning and he loved to teach – no matter who or what. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Linda Kay Williams Lightfoot of Waycross; 1 brother, Michael P. (Kathy) Lightfoot of Niceville, FL; 2 nieces, April Lightfoot of Crestview, FL, and Stephanie (Dujunnea) Bland of Niceville, FL; a great-niece, Laila Lightfoot; and a great-nephew, Devan Lightfoot of Crestview, FL; numerous cousins, aunts and other relatives. A memorial service will be Saturday (March 5) in the Music Funeral Home Chapel. Memorialization will be by cremation.
LIGHTSEY, Christopher David Lightsey (Abstracted from the April 23, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Christopher David Lightsey, age 28, of Millwood, passed away in Homeland Sunday (April 20, 2014). He was born in Jacksonville, FL, to Gladys Lee Fuller and the late Roy Wayne Lightsey Nov. 13, 1985. He was employed with Gilbraltar Construction and a member of Homeland Pentecostal Church. Survivors include 2 daughters, Harley and Bralee Lightsey, of Folkston; his mother and step-father, Gladys Lee and Michael Fuller, of Millwood; 4 brothers, Roy Lightsey Jr. (Buck), of Hilliard, FL, Joshua Lightsey, of Macclenny, FL, Troy Lightsey and Mark Lightsey, both of Blackshear; 3 sisters, Sherry Allen, of Hilliard, FL, Kimberly Thompson, of Folkston, Becky Frix, of Blackshear; a step-brother, Anthony Fuller, of Waycross; a step-sister, Anna Wright, of Blackshear; 7 nieces; 10 nephews; and several other relatives. The funeral will be Thursday at Homeland Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow in Millcreek Cemetery, Hilliard, FL. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home, Folkston.
LIGHTSEY, David Lightsey Jr. (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 17 November 2017) David “Gramps” Lightsey, Jr. of Naylor passed away Thursday at his residence. He was born November 22, 1945 in Valdosta, GA to the late David & Thelma Callahan Lightsey, Sr. David served in the United States Air Force prior to working for the Valdosta Police Department for 27 years before his retirement. Along with his parents, Mr. Lightsey is preceded in death by his wives, Frances Lightsey and Jerranell Lehman Lightsey, three sisters; Virginia Stephens, Kathryn Simpson, and Gail Hacker and a grandson, Clint Smith. Survivors include 3 daughters & a son-in-Law; Callie & Glenn Moore of Valdosta, GA; Allison Lightsey of Jennings, FL; Jeannie Lightsey of Atlanta, GA; 3 sons James Smith of Valdosta, GA; Jody & Faith Lightsey of Cedartown, GA; Jesse Smith of Valdosta, GA; 4 grandchildren; Caleb Moore, Gabe Moore, Sarah Smith, Zackery Lightsey; sister & brother-in- law; Earnestine & Fred Spector of Maine, nephew; Grady (Joyce) Mixon. Funeral services will be Monday November 20, 2017 at 11:00A.M. in the Lakeland chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Burnt Church cemetery.
LIGHTSEY, Doyle E. Lightsey (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 11 December 2017) Doyle E. Lightsey, age 90, of Valdosta, GA passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 in a car accident. He was born on December 1, 1927 in Naylor, GA to the late Lyman Carter Lightsey and Cordie Gaskins Lightsey. He was a member of Azalea Lodge 716. He 134 worked as surveyor for the Georgia Department of Transportation and Civil Engineer specializing in concrete and asphalt for over 30 years. He was also a veteran of the United States Navy. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Lamar Lightsey and a sister, Doris McKinnon. Survivors include: 7 nieces, Betty Hohnadel of Peachtree City, Clarice Hairr of Columbus, GA, Marilyn Somers of Dothan, AL, Beth Rousseau of Nashville, GA, Emory Seko of Nashville, GA, Maria Windsor Nashville, GA, Sherry Floyd of Homerville, GA, a cousin, Louise Taylor Braren of Jacksonville, FL and several great nieces, nephews and extended family members. Graveside services will be Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Sunset Hill Cemetery. As per Mr. Doyle’s wishes masonic rites will be performed as his service. Doyle will be buried next to Louise, his wife of over 30 years. The compassionate and caring staff of Music Funeral Services is serving Mr. Lightsey’s family.
LIGHTSEY, Gary Lightsey (Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA) Gary Lightsey, age 54, of Adel, GA passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at his brother's residence in Barney, GA. He was born on June 3, 1959 in Valdosta, GA. He owned and operated Lightsey Pest Control. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Captain C. L. and Shirley Griffin Lightsey. His survivors include, brothers and sisters-in-law, Lee (Connie) Lightsey of Barney, GA; Freddy (Belinda) Lightsey of Valdosta, GA; Ricky Lightsey of Valdosta, GA; nieces & nephews, Randy (Brandi) Lightsey of Hahira, GA; Brian (Nicole) Lightsey of Valdosta, GA; Ray (Kathy) Whatley of Jacksonville, FL; Dean Lightsey of St. Petersburg, FL; Dave Lightsey of Athens, GA; Brett (Jessica) Maddocks of Columbus, GA; and numerous great nieces & nephews. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the family.
LIGHTSEY, Jeffery Alan Lightsey (Abstracted from Music Funeral Services 10 October 2020) Jeffrey Alan Lightsey, age 54, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020. He was born on August 3, 1966 in Lakeland, GA to the late Homer L. Lightsey and Annie Laura (Register) Lightsey. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Howard Lightsey, sisters, Ruby Carolyn Conner and Debbie Kluyber. Survivors include: brother, David Lightsey, sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Ann Norville, Patricia Pitts (Jimmy), Janice Logue (Don) all of Valdosta, GA, and Jeannie Hill (Ed) of Monrovia, CA; several nieces and nephews. As per his wishes he will be cremated and no formal services will be held. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hospice of South Georgia, 2263 Pineview Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602 or Burnt Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 426, Lakeland, GA 31635. Arrangements by Music Funeral Services, Lakeland.
LIGHTSEY, Joyce Winnona McQuien Lightsey (Abstracted from Valdosta Today 9 April 2020) Joyce Winnona McQuien Lightsey, age 84, of Valdosta, and formerly of Fort Meade, FL, died on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Fort Meade, FL on May 19, 1935 to the late Charles and Alma Senterfitt-McQuien. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Fort Meade, FL. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Lightsey-Brady, and son-in-law Michael Brady of Valdosta; grandchildren, Heather and Matthew Kraudy of Midwest City, OK, Emily Brady and Mikey Brady both of Valdosta; her sisters, Mary McKinney of Bartow, FL, Katheryn Reeves of Ft. Meade, FL, Florence Ann Pollard and her husband, Vince Pollard of Eagle Lake, FL; numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Lightsey was preceded in death by her loving husband John William Lightsey, a sister Marjorie Jensen, and two brothers, Ronald McQuien and Drew McQuien. Services for Joyce Lightsey will take place in Fort Meade, FL and will be entrusted to Hancock Funeral Home of Fort Meade, FL. There are no local services scheduled. Carson McLane Funeral Home is serving the Lightsey family locally.
LIGHTSEY, Waunell Lightsey (Abstracted from the 24 February 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Waunell Lightsey, age 85, passed away Monday (Feb. 22, 2016). She was born May 7, 1930 in Willacoochee, daughter of the late I.T. Gamble and the late Molly Fowler Gamble. She was a member of Screven Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Lightsey. Survivors include her 3 daughters, Jackie Dubberly of Hortense, Carolyn Robbins of Blackshear, and Cheryl Lightsey of Odum; 1 sister, Jackie O’Quinn of Waycross; 5 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Thursday at Swain Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Zion Church of God Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hospice Satilla Hospice House, 811 Beacon St., Waycross, GA 31501.
LIGHTSEY, Willie Lightsey (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 16, 1953)
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Funeral services were held at Bishop Cemetery at Aucilla Tuesday afternoon for Mr. Willie Lightsey, who died at his home at Greenville Monday morning following a long illness. Mr. Lightsey was a retired farmer and had lived in Jefferson and Madison Counties most of his life. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Allie Jenkins Lightsey, of Greenville and one brother, John Lightsey, of Aucilla. Wilkins Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LIKINS, John Allen Likins (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 31 July 2015) Graveside services for John Allen Likins are Monday, Aug., 3, 2015, at Ochlocknee City Cemetery. Mr. Likins died Friday, July 31, 2015, at his residence. He was born July 11, 1930, in Lawrenceburg, KY, a son of the late Joseph Likins and Lillie Mae Burton Likins. He was married on May 25, 1957, in Jeffersonville, IN, to Betty Ruth Likins, who preceded him in death on Feb. 20, 2014. Mr. Likins was a self-employed truck driver and served in the U.S. Navy. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of American Legion Post 265 in Ochlocknee. He is survived by daughters, Toni (Charles) Laslo of Savannah, Alesia (Mitch) Sampson of Thomasville, Ramona Hurst, Donna Mae Lewis, both of Ochlocknee, Christie (Alan) Holt of Thomasville, Michele (Butch) Hudson of Ochlocknee; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two foster grandchildren; 1 brother, Paul Likins of Lawrenceburg, KY; and sisters, Colleen (Pat) Haney of Lexington, KY, Joan (Carol) Taylor of Lawrenceburg, KY. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Mark Likins; and siblings, Faye Likins, Bill Likins, and Morris Likins. Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
LILLIOTT, Hugh Inman Lilliott (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 8 October 2017) Mr. Hugh Inman Lilliott, age 70, passed away October 8, 2017 in Tallahassee, FL. Hugh was born March 2, 1947 in Perry, FL to Inman Ray Lilliott and Rachael Wilder Lilliott. Hugh honorably served our country in the United States Army. He was an outdoor enthusiast whose passion was hunting for artifacts, fishing and hunting. He loved his family and residing on the Aucilla River, “God’s country” as Hugh would put it. Hugh was preceded in death by his parents Inman Ray Lilliott and Rachael Wilder, and his brother-in-law Steve Langston. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Debbie Lilliott; son Hud (Laurie) Lilliott and daughter Jennifer (Charlie) Ward; seven grandchildren: Taylor, Hayden, Clara Lilliott and JT, Daniel, Isabella, and Charles Ward; one sister Ann Lilliott Langston as well as a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Burns Funeral Home of Perry. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Madison Health and Rehabilitation, 2481 W. Hwy 90, Madison, FL 32340
LILLIOTT, Martha Linton Lilliott (Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 3 November, 2014) Martha “Joyce” Linton Lilliott, age 85 of Perry, FL, died November 3rd, 2014 at her residence. She was born June 16, 1929 in Perry, FL to the late Edward R. Linton and Anna Thompson Linton McMillan. Joyce was a graduate of Taylor County High School where she enjoyed cheerleading and was on the girls’ basketball team. She attended business school in Kentucky and spent her career as a bookkeeper, working at both Perry Auto and Faircloth Ford. She loved to sew, work in the yard and was an excellent cook and loving fulltime “Grama”. She was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Perry where she was a Sunday school teacher and active in all children’s ministries. Mrs. Lilliott was preceded in death by her parents, also step- parents Ruth Linton and C.W. “Jim” McMillan, mother-in-law Mamie Jo Booth, her husband of 52 years: William S. “Bill” Lilliott, Sr., son Jeff Blanton Lilliott, daughter Jody Lilliott Bundrick, grandson Eric Wayne Monk, sister: Kathryn L. Satterwhite, sister-in-law: brother-in-law Jack Satterwhite, and Martha Jane Lilliott Jones. She was survived by her son William S. “Strip” (Lauren) Lilliott, Jr. of Perry, FL, granddaughters Keri (Rob) Ponder of Ashburn, GA, Lauri (Earl) Ketring of Perry, Jade Lilliott of Perry, Kaylea Lilliott and Caroline Lilliott also of Perry; 6 great grandchildren, step-sisters Marie M. (Wyatte) Osteen of Mayo, FL., Doris M. (Wayne) Putnal of Perry, FL, close nephews and nieces Al and Beverly Satterwhite, Kathy Newell (Johnny), Leigh Satterwhite and Shari Young all of Perry, FL, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Perry on Monday, November 10th, 2014. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the First United Methodist Church Choir Robe Fund, 302 N Jefferson St., Perry, FL 32347. All arrangements are under the care of Beggs Funeral Home Perry Chapel.
LINARES, Norma Jean Harrod Linares (Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA) Norma Jean Harrod Linares, age 73, of Ray City, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on October 28, 1939 in Ray City, GA to the late D. C. and Clara Jean Harrod. She was of the Christian faith and a homemaker. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Salvador R. Linares, Jr. and a son, Salvador "Buddy" Linares III. Her survivors include a son & daughter-in-law, Dave & Jane Linares (Owners of the Lighthouse 136
Grill) of Lakeland, GA; a son, Timothy Linares of Dunedin, FL; four brothers, Henry Harrod of Albany, GA; Jimmy Harrod and Larry Harrod both of Ray City, GA; and Pixie Harrod of Nashville, GA; granddaughter, Stefani Linares of Ray City, GA; and grandson, Michael Linares of Ray City, GA. Funeral Services will be Sunday, January 26, 2013 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Music Funeral Services. Graveside services will be held in Tampa, FL. Music Funeral Services, Lakeland is serving the family.
LINCOLN, Clara Washington Lincoln (Abstracted from the 2 August 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Clara Washington Lincoln, age 89, of 3312 Tyre Bridge Road, Patterson, softly and quietly answered the call on Monday (July 30, 2018) of Almighty God to come home for her eternal rest. She was born May 28, 1929, to the parentage of the late Clarence and Isabella Washington of Patterson. She was educated in the Pierce County Schools. After she completed high school, she married the late Orange Lincoln, to this union one child was born, Owen Raymond Lincoln. She was employed with the Pierce County School System for many years before leaving to pursue other employment opportunities. She was a devoted member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church for more than 50 years where she served in many capacities, the latest being the president of the senior choir. She served faithfully as the senior choir president until her health failed her. She was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings, Milledge Washington, Madison Washington Sr., Paul Washington Sr., Naomi Ham and Paulene Townsend. She leaves to forever cherish her memories a loving and devoted son, Raymond (Debra) Lincoln of Patterson; a special daughter, Elaine (Linsey) Vail of Waycross; two loving brothers, Daniel (Betty) Washington of Offerman, Alex (Annie Mae) Washington of Waycross; three sisters, Esther (Herbert) Joseph of Clearwater, FL; Isabelle Hunter of Patterson, and Annie Mae Smiley of Blackshear; three granddaughters, Tiffany Lincoln of Patterson; Stacie Lincoln of Kingsland, and Tanya (Lonnie) Roberts of Hinesville; four grandsons, Darrel (Chesha) James of Tallahassee, FL, Ramon (Tori) Cummings of Huntsville, AL, Cornelius Wade of Hoboken, and Quintin Lincoln of Roanoke, VA; seven great-granddaughters, five great-grandsons; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. The cortege will assemble at 5601 Walkerville Road, Patterson. A celebration of life will be Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, 3383 Tyre Bridge Road in Patterson. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery, Patterson. Rainge Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
LINCOLN, Lavon S. Lincoln (Abstracted from the 14 March 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Lavon S. Lincoln, of Patterson, passed away on Tuesday (March 12, 2019) at Memorial Hospital of Savannah after an extended illness. She was born on May 11, 1924 to the late Walter and Minor Smith. She attended school in the Pierce County School System. She met and married Wesley Lincoln Sr., and to their union six children were born. She later met Cleveland Hollis Sr., and to their union six children were born. She was known by everyone in the community as a very loving person with a welcoming spirit. She was an excellent cook and was willing to share her home and table with all those who entered her house. She was preceded in death by six siblings, Clyde Smith, Joe Smith, Roland Smith, Lois Smith Hayes, Tom Smith and Lewis Smith, and she also mourned the death of three children, Wesley Lincoln Sr., Bertha Lee Lincoln and Maxine Wright. Those left to cherish her beautiful memories include nine children, Hazel L. Ferguson, Waycross, Blondell Mobley, Patterson, Herman Lincoln (Connie), Patterson, Benedine Jefferson, Waycross, Cleveland Hollis Jr. (Catherine), Waycross, Mabalene Baker (Gordon), Waycross, Roosevelt Hollis (Linda), Waycross, Melvin Hollis (Ramona), Patterson, and Helen Washington (Guylee), Offerman; grandchildren include Jerome Lincoln (Jeanette), Blackshear, Jadon Lincoln, Lexington Park, Md., John Harper Jr. (Leitia), Waycross, Latoya Lincoln, Patterson, Tyrone Lincoln (Carrie), Patterson, Renata Jenkins (Tony), Savannah, Natoya Hollis, Panama City, Fla., Karita Robinson (Quincy), Lithia Springs, Jonathan Hollis, Panama City, Fla., Rosa Hollis, Panama City, Fla., Sharee Lincoln, Patterson, Cornelius Bennett, Jasper, Fla., Crystal Hollis (Marcus), St. Marys, Marla Hollis, Newnan, Jasmine Washington, Valdosta, Carol Hollis, Waycross, and Mariah Hollis, Newnan; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at Offerman Baptist Church. The family will receive family and friends at the home of their mother, 3652 Hyers Road in Patterson. Final arrangements are entrusted to the professional care of Rainge Memorial Chapel, Inc. of Blackshear.
LINCOLN, Sarah Swindell Lincoln (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald November 14, 2005) VALDOSTA - Sarah Swindell Lincoln, 81, of Valdosta died Saturday (Nov. 12, 2005) after a lengthy illness at her residence in Langdale Place. She was born Oct. 11, 1924 in Long County, the fifth child of the late Eliza Mabel Parker and Erwin and Daniel Swindell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard L. Lincoln. She was a resident of Valdosta for 47 years. She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, serving faithfully in the "Women in the Church." For many years she and her dear friend and fellow church member, the late Rosa Strickland, ministered together to the elderly and the shut-ins. This became a lifelong ministry. She was also a member of the Literary Guild and the Faculty Wives' Club of Valdosta State College. In 1987 and 1988, after Mr. Lincoln retired from VSC, the Lincolns served in mission work in Mandeville, Jamaica through the 137
Caribbean Missions Board. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Buddy Coleman, of Valdosta; one son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Kathy Lincoln, of Valdosta; one grand-daughter, Kelly Coleman Call (husband Tom), of Valdosta; three grandsons, Dr. Will Coleman, of Steamboat Springs, Colo., Stephen Lincoln Jr. (fiancee' Mary Scott Huguley), both of Atlanta, and Parker Lincoln, of Valdosta; three great-grandchildren, Chandler Anne, Sarah Katherine and Coleman Thomas Call; brothers- in-law and sisters-in-law, Paul and Tru Lincoln, of Monument, Colo., Tim and Patti Perior, of Northridge, Calif., Ruby Swindell Hutchinson, of Jacksonville, Fla. and many nieces and nephews. A funeral was held this morning at 11 at the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Jones and the Rev. Ken Webb officiating. The family requests that any remembrances be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3019 Country Club Drive, Valdosta, Ga. 31602 or to Hospice of South Georgia, P.O. Box 1727, Valdosta, Ga. 31602. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com Carson McLane funeral Home of Valdosta was in charge of arrangements.
LINDAUER, Maurice William Lindauer (Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA) Maurice William Lindauer, age 88, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013 in South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on September 25, 1924 in Millstadt, IL to the late Herbert J and Pearl (Maserang) Lindauer. He received a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from Washington University in St. Louis, MO and then attended Harvard University obtaining a Master's of Education Degree. He also received a PHD in chemistry at FSU. He retired as head of the Chemistry Department at Valdosta State University. Dr. Lindauer was a member of the American Chemical Society, Society of Sigma XI, and the Harvard Club of Georgia. He was a member of First Christian Church. His hobbies included wood working, reading, and watching the Atlanta Braves. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. His survivors include his wife of 67 years: Jane Ruth Lindauer of Valdosta, GA; daughters: Jane & Lamar Elder of Hazelhurst, GA; Rosemary & Bill Brannen of Valdosta, GA; a son: Maurice Jack Lindauer of Valdosta, GA; grandchildren: Jennifer Hufford, Johnathan Elder, Ben Brannen, Rebecca Karlowicz, Ashley Lindauer, Lauren Lindauer, and Austin Lindauer; 2 great-grandchildren: Cole Hufford, and Marin Karlowicz; sister-in-laws: Marian Hudson & Amaryllis Burchette; several nieces and nephews; and extended Family members. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at the First Christian Church in Valdosta, GA with burial to follow in the Sunset Hill Cemetery. Music Family Services of Valdosta will be serving the family.
LINDSEY, Carol Overstreet Lindsey (Abstracted from the 8 August 2017 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mrs. Carol Overstreet Lindsey, age 76, of Newnan, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Ashley Glen Living Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Lindsey was born on August 3, 1940, in Douglas, GA, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Opal) Wall of Broxton, GA. Survivors include her husband, Don E. Lindsey of Newnan, GA; daughter, Lynn Solomon Meeks of Douglas, GA; son, Danny Overstreet of Peachtree City, GA; stepdaughter, Donna Lindsey Toepfer of Tucker, GA; two grandchildren, Ryan (Megan) Solomon of Gulnare, CO and Tyler Solomon of Macon, GA; great-granddaughter, Syndal Solomon of Gulnare, CO; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Broxton United Methodist Church, P.O. 166, Broxton, GA 31519 or Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road SW, Lilburn, GA 30047. The Funeral Service will be Monday, May 15, 2017, at Broxton United Methodist Church. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LINEHAN, Charles Henry Linehan – death announcement (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 6 June 2020) March 14, 1967 - June 6, 2020
LINEN, Elizabeth Diane Halman Linen (Abstracted from the 12 November 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) A celebration of life service for Elizabeth Diane Halman Linen, age 65, will be Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, 702 Arnold McKinney Drive. She passed away Thursday (Nov. 5, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Willie Linen, a sister, Barbara Vemable, and a brother, Michael Halman. She was born Sept. 15, 1950 in Waycross, to the late Willie Halman and Mary Williams Halman. A native of Waycross, she lived most of her life in Georgetown, SC. She was a graduate of Center High School class of 1968. She was employed by the Magnolia House. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Willie Pope, of Waycross; 1 son, Marcus (Shenika) Linen of Covington; 1 daughter, Andrea Linen of Waycross; 3 grandchildren, Javontre’ Lanier, Jaedon Linen and Sanai Linen; 4 brothers, William (Sallie) Halman, of Virginia, Vernon (Willene) Halman, of Maryland, Edward (Peggy) Halman, of Jacksonville, and Dean (Andrea) Halman, of Florida; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She also had many “adoptive” children. Professional services are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, 1100 Ossie Davis Parkway, Waycross. 138
LINDSAY, David Allen Lindsay, Sr. (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) David Allen Lindsay, Sr. age 50, died on Monday, October 5, 2009, resulting from a motorcycle accident. He was born in Baltimore, MD. Mr. Lindsay was a Carpenter by trade. Survived by his mother and father; Rose and Dave Phillips. His wife of 19 years, Vickie Lindsay of Perry, FL, (2) Sons; Jeremy Hale of Virginia Beach, VA, and David Allan Jr. of Atlanta. No services are planned at this time.
LINDSAY, Patrick Alan Lindsay (Abstracted from the 5 October 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Patrick Alan Lindsay, age 68, died Tuesday (Oct. 2, 2018) at his residence in Dixie Union. He was born in Willard, Ohio, but lived in the Waycross area less than 10 years. He attended secondary schools in Satellite Beach and Merritt Island, FL. After graduation, he applied for and was accepted into the Army Aviation Program. He was an Army helicopter pilot in Vietnam with more than 800 hours of combat duty and was awarded the Bronze Star, National Defense Service, Vietnam Service and Vietnam Campaign medals in addition to Army Aviator Badge. Upon release from active duty in 1972, he served in the National Guard for three years. This service was the foundation for his lifelong devotion to and work with veterans. After conclusion of military service, he worked as a pilot in several positions, including crop duster, chief pilot for a medical group, and off-shore pilot for oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. He then returned to college and earned bachelors and masters degrees in social work from the University of Kentucky. He became a licensed clinical social worker after clinical training at the Cooper Veteran’s Center Administration Medical Center in Lexington, KY, in the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment Program. He then served in professional positions in Lexington before relocating to Minot, ND. His professional experience included serving as a mental health clinician, clinical supervisor and manager and program director. In North Dakota, he was employed by the University of Minot as an instructor in the social work program and also created the first nationwide computer list for veterans and their families who were impacted by Agent Orange. He eventually returned to Orlando, FL, and became a program manager for Volunteers of America of Florida where he worked for more than 10 years to build rehabilitation programs for homeless veterans in Cocoa and Key West, FL. He retired at age 63 to Waycross, his mother’s hometown, where he spent many summers as a child. He settled on a five-acre homestead that he carved from the forest, where he grew vegetables, grapes and raised a bevy of cats. His hobbies were many and eclectic, including fishing, hunting, metal detecting, gardening, antique collecting and tinkering with and inventing numerous mechanical devices. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his lifelong love of learning and his ability to entertain everyone around him with his jokes and raconteur skills. He was a son of the late William Glade Lindsay and Jeanette Jordan Lindsay. He is survived by two daughters, Heather Jean Unger (Daryl) and Gretchen Ann Grenz (Micah); eight grandchildren, Michael Scott Boldizar, Steven Cory Boldizar, William Lee Sedelmeyer, Matthew Kyle Unger, Kaitlyn Madison Grenz, Paige Miriam Grenz, Emma Linden Grenz and Benjamin Shea Grenz; a brother, Phillip Lindsay (Theresa); two nephews, Todd Lindsay and Dustin Lindsay; and his former wives, Susan Lindsay Roberts, Dr. Liza Levy and Elizabeth Vicknair Lindsay. A graveside service will be Saturday at Hephzibah Cemetery in Dixie Union. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LINDSEY, Dianne Bonney Lindsey (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 18 August 2016) Dianne Bonney Lindsey, age 63, passed away on August 18, 2016 in Perry, FL. Dianne was born October 16, 1952 in New London, Ohio to Ross Bonney and Margaret Robertson Bonney. She attended Antioch Revival Center and she worked for the Taylor County School System as a cook and a bus attendant. She also worked as a cook at Doctors Memorial Hospital. She was a former beautician and Pharmacist assistant in New London, Ohio. Dianne was preceded in death by her parents, Ross Bonney and Margaret Robertson, her brother Gary Bonney, and her niece Andrea Bonney. Mrs. Lindsey is survived by her husband of 32 years, Leonard Lindsey; son; Shawn Lindsey, and daughter Amanda Lindsey, 4 grandchildren; Conner, Jace, Keagen, Griffin Lindsey, 1 cousin; Leslie Snyder of New Port Richey, FL, 1 niece; Kendra Mahaun and a nephew; Brent Bonney, 2 great-nephews; Devon and Logan, and a great-niece; Brittany. Memorial Services will be Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Antioch Revival Center. Interment services will be held at a later date in New London, Ohio. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Madison.
LINDSEY, Hugh Lindsey (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 24, 1969) Hugh Lindsey, age 70, of Lake City, died Monday. He was a native of Madison. Besides his wife he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Brady Merritt and Mrs. Jimmy Hair both of Lake City; and Mrs. Enoch McClamma of Madison; three sons, H. B. Lindsey of Laurel, MD; Cecil Lindsey of Lake City; Ben Lindsey of Perry; and his mother, Mrs. Mortie McClamma of Madison and 139 three brothers, George Lindsey, Chester Lindsey and Lemual Lindsey of Perry; and seventeen grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday.
LINDSEY, James Daniel Lindsey (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 19 February 2018) Graveside memorial services for James Daniel Lindsey will be Wednesday February 21, 2018 with interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mr. Lindsey, age 44, of Thomasville passed away Monday February 19, 2018 at his grandmother's residence. He was born to the late James Lindsey and Karen Elizabeth Tyler Lindsey on April 22, 1973 in Thomasville, GA. He was self-employed in construction roofing. Survivors include his daughter Dawn Jones (Tony Neese) of Melbourne, FL, grandson, Daven Neese of Melbourne, grandmother, Calena J. Bennett of Thomasville, aunt, Charlotte Barthel (Skip) of Coolidge, cousins, Mike Lindsey, Anthony Lindsey, and Timmy Lindsey, a number of nieces and nephews, aunts, Mary Sue Haggadon of Pensacola, Martha Tyler of South Carolina, Lindie Howell of Thomasville, Ruth Register of Tallahassee, FL.
LINDSEY, John W. Lindsey (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 30, 1970) John W. Lindsey of Tifton, father of Mr. Van Priest Russell of Tallahassee, died Sunday and was buried Tuesday. He was a prominent businessman in Tift County, GA serving as President of Dixie Oil Company and director of the Bank of Lenox. Bowen- Donaldson Home for Funeral, Tifton was in charge.
LINDSEY, Katherine Anita Lindsey (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Katherine Anita Lindsey, age 60, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011, at her residence. She was born in Broward County, FL, to the late Thomas F., and Virginia Katherine Musselwhite. Coming from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, she had lived in Perry for 10 years. She was a homemaker and enjoyed time at home and going to yard sales. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Lee Lindsey in 2010. Survived by a son; Thomas James “T.J.” Lindsey and wife Kathleen, of Coral Springs, FL, a daughter; Rhonda Lindsey of Perry, FL, (7) grandchildren, (2) sisters; Mary Blanton and Becky Newmeyer, both of Perry, FL. Graveside services will be held at Carlton Cemetery on Saturday, July 16, 2011.
LINDSEY, Morttie Ellen Lindsey (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 26, 1971) Morttie Ellen Lindsey, age 94, passed away Sunday in the Madison hospital after a long illness. She was born in Madison County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Williamson, a pioneer family of this area. She was a member of the Midway Baptist Church. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Ila S. Hale of Live Oak; 6 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great- grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were Tuesday March 23, 1971 at Midway Baptist Church with burial in Midway Cemetery.
LINDSEY, Robert Wayne Lindsey (Abstracted from Music Funeral Services 17 September 2020) Robert “Wayne” Lindsey, age 80, of Hahira, GA passed away on Thursday September 17, 2020 at his home after a lengthy illness. Wayne was born on November 3, 1939 in Fort Benning, GA to the late Nellie Mae (Weldon) and Matthew Robert Lindsey. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. After Wayne’s service in the military, he went on to become a commercial truck driver for Chevron. Wayne is proceeded in death by his parents and his brother, Owen Franklin Lindsey. Survivors include his wife, Sandra H. Lindsey of Hahira, GA; children, DeAnna Lindsey Duvall of Valdosta, GA, Candi Lindsey-Giddens and husband, Thomas of Hahira, GA, Lee Wood, Jr. and wife, Laura of North Ridge, CA; grandsons: Justin Duvall, Alex Wood, and Paxton Giddens; siblings, Betty Gray of Hahira, GA, Kenneth Lindsey and wife, Gail of Perry, GA, Marie Dixon and husband, Randall of Eastman, GA, Matthew Lindsey and wife, Vickie of Hahira, GA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. The family will be holding a celebration of life service for Mr. Wayne at his brother’s barn, 7935 Webb Road North, Hahira, GA 31632. The family asks for anyone who is wanting to attend to please wear a mask and practice social distancing. The Lindsey family is being served by the staff at Music Funeral Services, Valdosta.
LINDSEY, Ronnie Lee Lindsey (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Ronnie Lee Lindsey, age 61, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2010 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late James E., and Frances Miles Lindsey. Coming from Hollywood, FL he had lived in Perry for the past 6 years. Mr. Lindsey retired from the City of Hollywood after 36 years of employment. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the 140
Marine Corps. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survived by his wife of 39 years, Kathy Lindsey of Perry, FL, a son; Thomas James and wife Kathleen of Hollywood, FL, a daughter; Rhonda Lindsey of Perry, FL, a brother; Steve Brooks of Hollywood, FL, and uncle; Kenneth Lindsey of Chattanooga, TN, (7) grandchildren; R. J. Smith, Ronnie Smith, Kathryn Smith, Crystal Ogle, Vanessa Lindsey, Ryan Lindsey, and Mariah Lindsey, a host of nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, June 17, 2010.
LINDSEY, Tommy L. Lindsey (Abstracted from the 3 June 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Tommy L. Lindsey, age 58, passed away Saturday (June 1, 2019) at his residence in Nicholls following an extended illness. He was born in Coffee County but was a 1978 graduate of Ware County High School living most of his life between Ware and Coffee County. He was employed with Steam-Co of Willacoochee and a member of Fales Church of God. He was a son of the late Mary Lou Musgrove Prevatt. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Felton Prevatt; and a grandson, Erik Nathaniel Lindsey. He is survived by wife, Rebecca Bliss Lindsey of Nicholls; four children, Tammy Welch (Daniel) of Vernon, AL, Tina Allen (Bill) of Waycross, Tanya Cole of Waycross, and Heather Kellum (Chris) of Blackshear; 11 grandchildren, Miranda Hood, Tristen Owen, Zachary Allen, Victoria McCarthy, Samantha Lann Sweat, Paitan Elizabeth Cole, Meagan Allday, Rhyan Thomas, Tommy Thomas, Cami Morris, and Bradley Kellum; 12 great-grandchildren, Bailey Padgett, Brooklyn Padgett, McKenzie Padgett, Cotton Sweat, Hunter McMichael, Olivia McCarthy, Kam Allen, Trinity Allen, Christian Allen, Cheyann Peters, Emmalynn Hood and Hudson Hood; five siblings, Eddie Lindsey (Jane) of Axson, Lena Merritt (J.R.) of Millwood, Wayne Lindsey (Janice) of Alma, Glenn Lindsey (Cheryl) of Waresboro and Roger Prevatt of Waresboro; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be at Waresboro Church of God. Burial will follow at Mt. Green Cemetery in Millwood. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LINDSEY, Vasser Mae Lindsey (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 5, 1954) Vasser Mae Lindsey, 37, of Jacksonville, died Saturday in a Jacksonville hospital after a brief illness. She was a native of Madison County and moved to Jacksonville from Quitman, GA about a year ago.
LING, Grace McDonald Ling (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland and Valdosta, GA 8 May 2018) Grace McDonald Ling, age 74, of Barney, GA passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in the Presbyterian Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. She was born in Hahira, GA to the late John W. & Esther Mae (Downing) McDonald. She was a member of Morven Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Ron Ling of Barney, GA; sister, LaForrest Gandy of Titusville, FL; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Friday, May 11, 2018 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial following in Friendship Cemetery.
LINGENFELTER, Lamar Henry Lingenfelter (Abstracted from the 9 January 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Lamar Henry Lingenfelter, age 85, of Nicholls, died Monday (Jan. 8, 2018) at his residence following an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Nicholls, he was born Jan. 2, 1933 to the late John Abraham and Delilah Meeks Lingenfelter. He was the owner of Lamar’s Pharmacy in Alma for 53 years and was a pharmacist for 63 years. He was a member of the Victory Chapel Baptist Church in Bickley and also a member of the Coffee County Masonic Lodge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Cleo Anderson, Ethel Jordan, Louise Flynn and Oveda Nails, and two brothers, Glenn Lingenfelter and Raymond Lingenfelter. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Ondra Lingenfelter of Nicholls; his daughter, Lisa (Todd) Tanner of Roswell; three sons, James Lamar Lingenfelter of Nicholls, Jamie (Mandy) Lingenfelter of Waycross, and Kevin Lingenfelter of Ambrose; four grandchildren, Madison and Parker Lingenfelter both of Alma, and Mattie and Landon Lingenfelter both of Waycross; and several other relatives. A funeral will take place Wednesday at Victory Chapel Baptist Church in Bickley. Burial will follow in the Meeks Cemetery in Nicholls. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
LINGER, Janice Cribb Linger (Abstracted from the April 4, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Janice Cribb Linger, age 69, was found dead Saturday (March 29, 2014) at her residence. She was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross. She was a former employee of Waycross Sportswear and a private sitter. She was the daughter of the late Marvin Cribb and Vernell Strickland Cribb. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tonya Lee Kirkendall. Survivors include her daughter, Rhonda Sweat, of Waycross; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Edward Cribb, of Waycross; and
141 numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorialization is by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LINTON, Flora Mae Dunlap Linton (Abstracted from 29 March 2016 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida) Flora Mae Dunlap Linton, age 81, died peacefully at home in Crawfordville with her family on Friday, March 18. She was born June 25, 1934 to Carl and Pearl Dunlap. She grew up in Madison and moved to Tallahassee in October, 1951 when she married her husband, Hubert Linton. She was a mother, homemaker and bookkeeper for her husband’s company, Linton Pump Service. Linton is survived by her husband of 64 and a half years, Hubert Linton; their sons, Randy Linton (of Tallahassee) and Richard Linton (of Trenton, SC); her sisters, Grace Simmons (of Plant City, FL) and Gwen (Ronnie) Combass (of Madison); two grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Linton is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Pearl Dunlap; brother, Fred Dunlap; sister-in-law, Louise Dunlap and brother-in-law, Amos Simmons.
LINTON, Nancy Louise Linton (Abstracted from the July 22, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) Nancy Louise Linton, 79, of Waycross, died Saturday (July 20, 2013) at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Esco Ledford and Gustie Bell Ledford. She made Waycross her home for most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Jamestown Baptist Church. She was an accomplished seamstress who also loved working in her flower garden. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Reathel Marie Ryan. She is survived by her husband, Albert Harold Linton, of Waycross; two sons, Barry William Edmundson (wife Jan), of Alma, and the James Michael Edmundson, of Buford; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Wednesday in the Miles-Odum Funeral Home with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
LINTON, Shawnda Johns Linton (Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, 7 April, 2015) Mrs. Shawnda Johns Linton, age 42, died Thursday, April 2, in Ocala, FL. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 7, in the chapel of T.J. Beggs, Jr. & Sons Funeral Home, Madison with burial followed in Midway Cemetery, Lee. She was born and raised in Tampa before moving to Live Oak 21 years ago. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Lake City-Gateway College. She was an avid reader and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Live Oak. She was predeceased by her father, Floyd W. Johns; her stepfather, Reat Deas; two brothers: Lamar Johns and Charles Deas; and a sister, Terry Deas. She is survived by her husband, Michael Linton; a son, Jason Childs; a daughter, Jessica Childs; her mother, Jean Johns Deas of Live Oak; 5 brothers: Floyd Johns, Jr. of Mansville, OH, Ronald Johns, Steven Johns, and Kevin Johns, all of Simpsonville, SC and Billy Deas, of Houston, TX; 3 sisters: Connie McKenzie, of Springfield FL, Tommie Deas, of Valdosta, GA, and Angela Roberts, of Tampa.
LINTON, William Otto Linton (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 24, 1971) William Otto Linton, age 74, died Saturday in the hospital in Madison after a long illness. He was born in Suwannee County but had spent most of his life in Madison County where he was engaged in farming until his retirement due to his health. He was a member of the Beulah Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mamie Linton of Lee; 1 daughter, Mrs. Avalee Sealy of Lee; 1 son, Grason Linton of Lee; 1 brother, Jim Linton of Plant City; 3 sisters, Mrs. Emma Bell of Live Oak; and Mrs. Josie Green and Mrs. Elie Sulles, both of Plant City; 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services will be held Tuesday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in the Lee Memorial Cemetery.
LINVILLE, Mary Linville (Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/04/mary-janie-linville/) Mary “Janie” Linville, age 72, of Valdosta passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Fellowship Home. She was born in Paris, KY on January 27, 1947 to the late Cecil and Mary Mitchell Puckett and had lived in Valdosta since 2003. Mrs. Linville was a member of House of Joy and loved serving people with her hospitality and food. She worked in foster care for more than twenty years. Survivors include her three daughters and two sons-in-law, Kelly Preston of Paris, KY, Polly and Kelly Barcol of Valdosta, Connie and Jared McWilliams of Minot, ND; seven grandchildren, Rebecca Preston, David Preston, Alex Preston, Elizabeth Preston, Summer Preston, Andrew Preston all of Paris, KY, Joshua Barcol of Los Angeles, CA; two great grandchildren, Dawson Preston, Raelynn Johnson; two sisters, Pearl Buckler of Paris, KY and Edith (Cee-Bo) Puckett of Kingman, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Emery Linville. Memorial services will be at the Legion Park Pavilion in Paris, KY. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Carson McLane Funeral Home.
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LIPPERT, Earl 'Corky' Lippert (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald November 5, 2005) Earl Merton "Corky" Lippert, 85, of Blackshear, died Thursday (Nov. 3, 2005) afternoon at Satilla Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a native of Olean, NY and had lived most of his life there before moving to Blackshear in 1990. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles M. Lippert and Ella Richardson Lippert. He was a retired business owner in Olean, NY, and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waycross. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps and served during WWII as a pilot with the 388th Bombardment Group stationed in Knettishall, England. He is survived by his wife, Marian Lippert, Blackshear; two sons, David Lippert (wife Nancy), of Ithaca, N.Y., and John Mark Lippert (wife Wendy), of Warner Robins; a daughter, Kathleen Lippert Bloom (husband Don), of Albuquerque, N.M.; a step-daughter, Mary Ann McFadden, of Blackshear, (and her daughters Denise and Michelle McFadden); six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a twin brother, Merle J. Lippert (wife Phyllis), of Clearwater, Fla.; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family requests memorial contributions to the Southeast Cancer Unit or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed online at www.smithfuneralhome.us Smith Funeral Home in Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
LIPPERT, Earl Merton Lippert (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald November 5, 2005) Earl Merton "Corky" Lippert, 85, of Blackshear, died Thursday (Nov. 3, 2005) afternoon at Satilla Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a native of Olean, NY and had lived most of his life there before moving to Blackshear in 1990. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles M. Lippert and Ella Richardson Lippert. He was a retired business owner in Olean, NY, and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waycross. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps and served during WWII as a pilot with the 388th Bombardment Group stationed in Knettishall, England. He is survived by his wife, Marian Lippert, Blackshear; two sons, David Lippert (Nancy), of Ithaca, NY, and John Mark Lippert (Wendy), of Warner Robins; a daughter, Kathleen Lippert Bloom (husband Don), of Albuquerque, NM; a step-daughter, Mary Ann McFadden, of Blackshear, (and her daughters Denise and Michelle McFadden); six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a twin brother, Merle J. Lippert (Phyllis), of Clearwater, FL; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family requests memorial contributions to the Southeast Cancer Unit or to a charity of your choice.
LIPSCOMB, Hilda Henrietta Lipscomb (Abstracted from Music Funeral Services 23 May 2020) Hilda “Henrietta” Lipscomb, age 95, of Valdosta passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at her residence. She was born on March 24, 1925 to the late William and Phoebe Robinson. Henrietta dedicated her life to taking care of her home, husband, and children. She loved gardening, sewing, and watching her TV shows. Henrietta had an interest in birds, particularly hummingbirds and roosters. She had a great love for her family and her dogs. Along with her parents, Henrietta was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. Lipscomb; sister, Muriel Downs; and brother-in-law, Claude Parrish. Survivors include: 2 Sons: Norman Lipscomb of Davie, FL, William and Peggy Lipscomb of Moreland, KY; grandchildren: Norman Lipscomb, Jr, Sharlene Waters (Eddy), Robert Lipscomb, Julie Lipscomb; great grandchildren: Eddy, Brandon, Robert, Jr., Bailey, Lacey and Cody; sister, Annie Parrish; nephews, Hugh Downs and Jimmy Parrish. Graveside services will be held at Riverview Memorial Gardens. The Lipscomb family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Valdosta, Georgia.
LISENBY, Jesse LaTrelle Lisenby (Abstracted from the Clinch County News, January 5, 2011) Jesse LaTrelle "Trelle" Lisenby, 84, of Central, SC, died Thursday, December 23, 2010, at AnMed Health Medical Center. She was born June 28, 1926 in Clinch County. She retired from Redfern Health Center at Clemson University. She was a daughter of the late Randall Jackson and Lola Dukes Griffis formerly of Homerville. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert Griffis, Norman "Pud" Griffis, Kenneth Cullen "Bo" Griffis; and daughter, Donna Lisenby Chandler. Survivors include her son, Marc Lisneby and wife Mary Lisenby of Lilburn, GA; daughter, Tina Lisenby of Central; son-in-law, Dale Chandler of Central; three grandchildren, Jake Chandler, Luca Vullo and Adamo Vullo; brother, Jackie Griffis; sisters Jennette Berry and Marcia McQuaig. A graveside service was held Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at Refuge Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Refuge Baptist Church, 219 Refuge Church Road, Central, SC 29630, or Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621 which are organizations LaTrelle supported. LaTrelle was affectionately referred to as "Granny" by many people who knew her. Her presence and selfless consideration will be dearly missed. She leaves behind a
143 family who are blessed to have shared life with her and who will fondly remember her dynamic personality. Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home.
LISHER, Cynthia Ann Lisher (Abstracted from the 31 January 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Lisher, age 65, of Waycross, passed away Monday (Jan. 28, 2019) at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross. She was born July 25, 1953 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Leonard Boyd and Mary Jane (Rafferty) Lisher. She was the beloved sister of James Lisher and wife, Martha, of Shelbyville, and John Lisher and wife, Mary, of Indianapolis; and the devoted aunt of Dr. Jennifer Lisher and husband, Dan Springer, Lt. Colonel James R. Lisher II and Dr. John Patrick Lisher and wife, Marilyn. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a 1971 graduate of North Central High School in Indianapolis. She received her bachelor degree from Ball State University and her masters degree from Valdosta State University. She taught first grade for more than 30 years, 26 of those years at Blackshear Elementary, retiring in 2006. A celebration of life service will be Saturday at Miles-Odum Funeral Home and Crematory in Waycross. A private family graveside service will be held at Hanover Cemetery, Shelby County, IN, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Waycross Animal Services, 1501 Blackwell St., Waycross, GA 35501.
LISK, Patricia Ann Lisk (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 4, 1969) Mrs. Patricia Ann Lisk, age 28, and her infant daughter Michelle Lee Lisk, age 8½ months died at their home Sunday in Jacksonville. Mrs. Lisk was born in Madison and lived most of her life in Jacksonville. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors are her mother, Mrs. Lela Mae Ashley of Gainesville; a daughter Selina Rene Gore and a son, Thomas Edward Gore. Funeral services were held Tuesday and burial was in Riverside Memorial Park.
LITTLE, David Jeff Little (Abstracted from the December 17, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Lt. David Jeff Little, 50, of Waycross, died Sunday (Dec. 15, 2013) while working a structure fire in Waycross. He was born in Sylacauga, AL, to Isaac Paul Little and Mary Carter Little in April 1963. He began his public safety career in 1981. After graduating from Sylacauga High School, in Sylacauga, AL, he attended Trenholm Technical College. There he obtained his EMT- paramedic certification working in the private ambulance field. His fire service career began in April 1984 with Childersburg Fire & Rescue in Childersburg, AL, as a Fire-Medic. While working at Childersburg Fire & Rescue he worked through the ranks holding several different positions within that department. In 1993, he was promoted to the rank of Captain/Emergency Medical Services director. While in this position he was responsible for the daily operations of the department’s paramedic rescue unit and three Advanced Life Support transport units. He held this position until 1998 when he was moved to the administrative captain/hazardous materials director position. As haz-mat director, he directed a Level A hazardous materials response team. As training officer, he conducted fire and EMS training for the department’s career and volunteer firefighters and paramedics which ensure compliance with state and national continuing education guidelines. He moved to Waycross in November 2000 and had a brief employment with Ware State Prison before beginning his career with the Waycross Fire Department in February 2002 as a firefighter. He was promoted to driver in 2006. In July 2013 he was promoted to his current rank and commands an Engine Company of three members. He held National Professional Qualifications Board (NPQ) certificates as Firefighter I and II, Fire and EMS instructor, fire investigator and hazardous material technician. He was also a self-contained breathing apparatus specialist, also known as a “Smoke Diver.” This is a small portion of the training and certifications he has received over the last 32 years of public service. He attended Emmanuel Baptist Church in Blackshear. He loved fishing and was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Little, of Waycross; 1 son, David Little, of Birmingham, AL; 2 step-sons, Michael Chad Grubb, of Sylacauga, AL, Matthew Stephen Grubb, of Waycross; his parents, Isaac and Mary Little, of Sylacauga, AL; 2 brothers, James Little, of Columbia, SC, Andy (Devery) Little, of Tuscaloosa, AL; 2 nephews, Johnathon Little and Jeremy Little; 1 niece, Jessica Little; great-nieces and nephews, Gianna Little, Adrian Little, Molly Little; and numerous other relatives. A funeral will be held Wednesday at Central Baptist Church in Waycross. A funeral will be held Friday at Curtis and Sons Funeral Home in Sylacauga, AL. Burial will follow in Bluff Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jeremy Norris Scholarship Fund, c/o James M. Dye Foundation, 2001 South Georgia Parkway, Waycross, GA 31503.
LITTLE, Ishmael Little (Abstracted from 10 December 2015 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida) Mr. Ishmael Little, age 96, of Greenville, formerly of Sparks, GA, who was better known to some of his favorite people as Daddy or Papa, went to meet Jesus on December 8 at Madison Health and Rehab in Madison. Ishmael was born on July 5, 1919 in 144
Newton, GA, to his late parents, Warren Carlton Little & Minta Eola Tucker Little. He was a handsome man (something he enjoyed letting everyone know); he was kind, funny and most importantly a man who loved and served God. His charm and good looks won the heart of his beautiful wife of 65 years, the late Mrs. Ruby Page Little. Ishmael lived a fulfilling life in which he served in the U.S. Army during World War II, worked at Adel Grocery Company for 38 years as a wholesale shipping clerk before retiring and was a devoted member of Adel Church of God where he served as clerk for 60 years and led the choir for about 45 years. His greatest accomplishments were his family, which he loved very much. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Burdette (Sammy) Bass of Greenville, and his son, Jerry Little of Mississippi; grandchildren: Steve (Jackie) Byrd, Fred Byrd Jr., Beth (Steve) Harrison, Brittany Nels, Amanda (Billy) Densmore; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Brudenell Little, and four sisters: Irene Little, Effie Tyson, Lillia Collier, and Gertrude Rochelle. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Dec. 10 at Boone Funeral Home, 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave. in Adel, GA. The funeral service will take place Friday, Dec. 11 at Adel Church of God. Interment will follow at Crossroads Church Cemetery in Cook County. Boone Funeral Home of Adel, Ga., is serving the Little family.
LITTLE, Robert R. Little (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, November 2nd, 2014) Robert R. Little, age 63, of Longwood, FL, died at his home on Sunday, November 2, 2014. He was born in Thomasville, GA on June 15, 1951 to Sarah Renfroe Little and Dr. Frank Atkinson Little. Sarah Renfroe’s sister was Juliette Renfroe Thomas. Juliette’s son, and his cousin is Pete Thomas who still resides in his childhood home in Thomasville. Robert graduated from Thomasville High School in 1969 and received a bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University and a master’s degree in social work from Florida State University. Robert had a love of the water and enjoyed SCUBA diving and sailing. He was a gifted story teller and will always be remembered for his infectious smile, wicked sense of humor and love of life and family. Robert is survived by his wife, Sharon Farrar, his brother Buck, his children: Robert “Paul”, Joshua and Robyn Little, grandchildren, Jasmine and Sariah and his cousins, Pete Thomas, Pete C. Thomas, Melissa Bullington Thomas and Ella Claire Thomas. He was preceded in death by his father Dr. Frank A Little, mother Sarah Renfroe Little, aunt Juliette Renfroe Thomas and his brother David Jackson Dozier. A memorial service will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 251 East Lake Brantley Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL, 32779 on Saturday, November 15, 2014. This will be followed by graveside services and Committal of Ashes at Laurel Cemetery in Thomasville, GA Sunday, November 16, 2014. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation to be made to the Resurrection Memorial Fund at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection (address listed above) or the Archbold Foundation, 910 S. Broad Street, Thomasville, GA 31792
LITTLE, Ruby L. Little (Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, March 12, 2008) Mrs. Ruby L. Little, age 84, died Monday, March 3, 2008, at the Madison Nursing Center in Madison. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 5, at the Adel Church of God in Adel, GA. Interment follow at Crossroads Church Cemetery. Mrs. Little was born September 13, 1923, in Tippiah Co., MS, and was a residence of Cook County, GA, for nearly 58 years before moving to Greenville and Madison five years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of the Adel Church of God in Adel, GA. She was predeceased by her father and mother, James Thomas Page and Maybelle Holmes Page. She is survived by her husband, Ishmael Little of Madison; one son, Jerry Little of Greenville; one daughter and son-in-law, N. Burdette and (Sammy) Bass; one sister, Alice Luna of Ripley, MS; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Boone-Lipsey Funeral Home in Adel, Ga. was in charge of all arrangements.
LITTLE, Sandra Henderson Little (Abstracted from the 17 December 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Sandra Henderson Little, age 67, of Lulaton, passed away Sunday (Dec. 13, 2015) at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Alma, she was the daughter of Preston Henderson and Mildred Surrency Henderson. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Vernon Henderson, Shorty Henderson, Freddie Henderson and Johnny Henderson. She was a loving sister, mother and grandmother. She was of the Baptist faith, and enjoyed gardening, baking and spoiling her grandchildren. Survivors include her 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Randy (Sherry) Rowell of Lulaton, Eddie Corbitt of Lulaton, and Tony (Rhonda) Corbitt of Raybon; 8 grandchildren, Matthew Rowell, Andrew Rowell, Levi Corbitt, Logan Corbitt, Christy Corbitt, Maddie Corbitt, Layla Corbitt and Brooklyn Corbitt; her stepfather, Ave Cleghorn; 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, Don (Carolyn) Henderson of Tennessee, Nathan (Deleta) Henderson of Douglas, Lamar (Donna) Henderson of Nichols, and Mike Dixon of Tennessee; and 1 sister, Williare Overstreet of Savannah; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will be Saturday at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
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LITTLE, W. Lee Little (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 14 July 2014) Mr. W. Lee Little, age 67, of Alma, GA, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014, at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Little was born May 3, 1947, to the late Samuel Thomas and Annie Mae Barnes Little. Mr. Little, a native of Coffee County, was a licensed general contractor and worked several years as a manager for Printers Ink in Atlanta, GA. After relocating to Middleburg, FL, he worked several years at Blue Streak Couriers. He attended Beulah Baptist Church in Alma, GA. He was also a U.S. Army Reserves Veteran. Lee enjoyed tilling, planting, and harvesting the garden, construction and spending time in the great outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant twins, a daughter, Paula Renee Tipton, three sisters, Clarene Little, Doris Kate Willis and Ruby Lee Nolan, and a half-sister, Sandra Faye Little. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Gaskins Little; 2 sons, Tony (Karen) Sprouse and Samuel Lee (Samantha) Little of Jacksonville, FL; 1 brother, Oscar Little of Jacksonville, FL; 2 sisters, Nell Kennedy of Laurinburg, NC, and Eva Mae Little of Douglas, GA; parents –in-law, Marcus and Ruth Gaskins of Alma, GA; 16 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; along with several other relatives. Services were Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Beulah Baptist Church in Alma, GA with interment in the Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Crosby Funeral Home in Alma was in charge of arrangements.
LITTLEFIELD, Kathleen Stapleton Littlefield (Abstracted from the 9 February 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Kathleen Stapleton Littlefield, age 97, of Waycross, died Thursday (Feb. 7, 2019) at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Folkston to the late Emmet Brewer and Rosa Pearce Stapleton. She lived in Waycross for 64 years where she was the owner of Littlefield Construction with her husband and was also a housewife. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Mary Martha Sunday School Class where she served as treasurer, and was a member of the Waycross Garden Club. She enjoyed going to Fernandina Beach, FL, and travelling with her family. She had excellent, compassionate caregivers the last year and a half. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, David W. Littlefield Sr., two brothers and sisters-in-law, Emmet and Catherine Stapleton, and Pearce and Hazel Stapleton, one sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Merrill Johnson. Survivors include two sons, David W. Littlefield Jr. (wife, Glenda), of Waycross, Dan S. Littlefield (wife, Laurie), of Waycross; four grandsons, Patrick Littlefield, Blake Littlefield, Stape Littlefield and Luke Littlefield; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be at Pineview Cemetery in Folkston. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501 or Trinity United Methodist Church, 1005 Church St., Waycross, GA 31501. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LITTLETON, Frank Littleton (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 15, 1940) Frank Littleton, one of Madison’s life-long residents, died at his home in Toneyville yesterday, following a several weeks’ illness part of the time he was under treatment at the Madison County Memorial hospital. He left the hospital last week to recuperate at home when he suffered a recurrence of his illness and passed away. Mr. Littleton conducted a store in Toneyville where he resided with his sister, Miss Sweetie Littleton, who survives him. He was a member of one of Madison County’s old families and has a wide circle of friends who will mourn his passing. Funeral services will be held this (Friday) afternoon and interment will be in Poak Ridge Cemetery.
LITTLETON, Frank Littleton (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 20, 1961) Frank Littleton, age 56, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home Sunday. He was a native of Brooks County, GA but had lived in Madison most of his life. He was owner-manager of Frank’s Cafe, on North Washington Street. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Catherine Pepera Littleton, of Madison; two daughters, Misses Joyce Littleton and Helen Littleton; also a son, Frank Littleton, all of Madison; three brothers, Witcher Littleton, of Madison; Eugene Littleton, of Leesburg, FL and Rex Littleton, of Covington, KY. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LITTLETON, Glendyle Odom Littleton (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 22 February 2019) Mrs. Glendyle Odom Littleton, age 83, passed away February 21, 2019 in Thomasville, Georgia. She was born in Madison, Florida to Sevier Odom, Sr. and Ethelle Phillips Odom. She lived in Madison all her life. She was a Christian, a homemaker, and a member of Hanson United Methodist Church. She was very active in her community. She graduated from Madison High School and received her AA degree. She and her husband, Billy Littleton, owned Littleton Well Drilling until his death in 2002. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at Beggs Funeral Home in Madison, Florida. Interment will follow at the Hanson 146
United Methodist Church Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Michael (Donna) Littleton, and Randy Littleton both of Pinetta, FL; one daughter, Jenny (Rob) Covell of Pinetta, FL, one brother, Sevier “Jr.” and wife, Muriel Odom of Lee, FL, one sister, Bobbie Sue Collins, Madison, FL, and nine grandchildren: Brandie Littleton-Martin, Lindsay Roberts, Wendi Blanton, David Blanton, Kaitlin Littleton, Cutler Littleton, Kate Maera, Jesselyn Covell, and Josh Covell. Memorial donations may be made to Hanson United Methodist Church, 290 NE Daisy St., Madison, FL 32340 or to The Methodist Youth Ranch: P.O. Box 38, Pinetta, FL 32350.
LITTLETON, Henry M. Littleton (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 6 October 2018) Henry M. Littleton, passed away October 4, 2018 at the age of 81, in Longmont, Colorado. Henry was a 1955 graduate of Madison High School. He served in the United State Air Force and for 31 years was a Captain with American Airlines before retiring in 1996. Henry then moved to Bokeelia, Florida. His parents were Cutler & Ruby Littleton. Henry was the fourth of seven children. Survivors are his wife, Carolynn, 2 daughters, and 3 grandchildren; sisters Marion Anderson & Judy Littleton and one brother Eugene Littleton. Per Henry's wishes, finalization was by cremation.
LITTLETON, Jenny M. Littleton (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 19 March 2016) Jenny M. Littleton, age 78, of Lakeland passed away Saturday night, March 19, 2016 at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, GA after an extended illness. She was born January 11, 1938 in Freemont, NC to the late George and Esther Fulgham Frizzelle. She graduated from White Oak High School in Maysville, NC as the valedictorian of her class, she played basketball, however her favorite class was home economics where she learned to cook and sew. After high school she married the love of her life Jerry Littleton he joined the US Air Force, traveling with him she attended the University of Maryland. Another accomplishment in her life was becoming plant manager and Levi Strauss & Co in LaGrange, NC. While in Berlin, Germany she had her own children's TV show for 3 years. The show known as "Mrs. Jenny" was on the armed forces TV channel. Also while in Germany she became very involved with the Girl Scout Troup. Moving to Lakeland in 1970 Jenny worked in the migrant education division with the Department of Family and Children Services for the State of Georgia receiving a certificate of achievement from the state. After retirement she continued her service on the DFCS Board of Directors. She also served as a teacher's aide in the Lanier County School System. Mrs. Littleton was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter and the Stockton Baptist Church in Stockton, GA. Her love for home and family was evident always with her house, flowers, husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Douglas (Bimbo) Frizzelle, Johnny Ray Frizzelle and Roscoe Frizzelle. Survivors include her husband of 60 years Jerry Littleton, Sr. of Lakeland, GA; sons and daughters-in-law Jerry, Jr. (Paulette) Littleton of Lakeland, GA; Michael (Vickie) Littleton of Lakeland, GA; grandchildren; Blakeley (Kelly) Littleton, Jeremy (Olivia) Roe, Colbi (Morgan) Littleton, Tad Littleton, Brey Littleton; great grandchildren; Lane & Levi Littleton, Braydon Roe, Carter, Amelia, Cort & Corbin Littleton; sisters Betty Humphrey of Clearwater, FL; Nan (John) Chatman of Clearwater, FL; Polly Hicks of Maysville, NC; Connie Rice of Mobile, LA; brother & sister-in-law George & Virginia of Groveland, FL; sister-in law Benita F. Frizzelle of Lillington, NC; Patty (James) Bryan of Core Creek Landing, NC; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in the Stockton Baptist Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Music Funeral Services, Lakeland is serving the family.
LITTLETON, Marion Witcher Littleton (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 5, 1967) Marion Witcher Littleton, age 65, of Madison died Tuesday April 27th in the Veteran’s Hospital in Lake City after an extended illness. Mr. Littleton was a native of Brooks County, GA and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Littleton. After serving in the U. S. Army in World War II he was employed at his brother’s Frank’s Café until ill health. He was a member of the Rocky Springs Methodist Church. Surviving are one brother Rex Littleton of Covington, KY; one Aunt Miss Sweetie Littleton of Madison, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LITTLETON, Sarah Bullard Littleton (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 6, 1912) Mrs. Sarah Bullard Littleton, widow of the late J. L. Littleton passed away at the home of her son in this city Tuesday morning, after having been a sufferer for a long time. Death was due to a complication of diseases, caused by a general breaking down on account of age. The deceased was born in Baker County, GA, April 27, 1834, and was therefore 78 years of age. She was married in 1858 to J. L. Littleton, who passed away some eight years ago. A few years ago she moved to Madison, where she had since resided. Mrs. Littleton leaves to mourn her demise two sons, J. F. Littleton of Madison and Lee Littleton of Brooks County, 147
GA, one daughter, Miss S. K. Littleton of Madison, and one sister, Mrs. Georgia McDaniel of Terrell County, GA. Mrs. Littleton was a member of the Philadelphia Baptist Church of Brooks County, but for several years on account of her invalid condition she had been unable to participate actively. The body was laid to rest Wednesday morning in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LITTLETON, Sweetie Littleton (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 12, 1969) Miss Sweetie Littleton passed away Wednesday in the local hospital after an extended illness. She had been residing at the home of Mrs. Frank Littleton for several years. She was born in Brooks County, GA, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lee Littleton. Miss Littleton was a member of the First Baptist Church of Madison. Surviving are four nieces, Mrs. Faye Barber of Atlanta; Mrs. W. W. Catledge of Madison; Mrs. Claude Bentley of Quitman and Mrs. Elmer Bensley of Tampa; also two nephews, Floyd Littleton of Andalusia, AL and R. Littleton of Covington, KY and a number of great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday at Beggs Funeral Home with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LIVELY, Mary Lively (Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) Mary Lively, 95, died Wednesday (June 5, 2013) at Woodland Care Center, Gainesville, FL. She was born March 5, 1918, near Hawthorne, Fla., to William and Jessie Merriman. She was married 54 years to James Lively, who died in 1991. She is survived by her four children and their spouses, James Lively (Martha), of Waycross, Judy Daugherty (Ray), of Jacksonville, FL, Mary Jane Fletcher (Cedell), of Gainesville, FL, and Jean Beach (Max), of Hawthorne, FL; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. She was affectionately known as “Granny” to all. She was a faithful Christian since 1944, attending services at Melrose Church of Christ where she taught a ladies Bible class for more than 20 years. In addition to her love for the Lord and family, she enjoyed baking, gardening and embroidering. While at Woodland, she embroidered more than 70 pair of pillowcases which she gave to family and friends. The funeral will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Williams-Thomas Funeral Home Hawthorne, U.S. 301 South at Lake Avenue. Interment will follow in Ochwilla Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606.
LIVINGSTON, Alexis Nicole Livingston (Abstracted from http://obituaries.valdostadailytimes.com/story/alexis-livingston-1997-2017-868353472) Alexis Nicole Livingston, age 19 of Adel passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 from injuries received during the tornado that hit our area. Alexis was born December 1, 1997 in Garden City, NY. She graduated from Cook High School and while attending she played on the soccer team as a goalie. She also assisted in coaching the soccer team after graduating. Alexis was employed with the Horse Creek Winery and attended Beulah Holiness Baptist Church. Survivors include her daddy and mom, Jamie Christian (Cyndi) Livingston, Sr. of Adel; mother, Maria Livingston of Adel; brothers, Christian Livingston of Adel, and Chase Martin of San Antonio, TX; three sisters, Gabriella Livingston of Adel, Samantha Tyler of Rebecca, and Rosie Williamson of Cartersville, GA; paternal grandparents, Alfred & Dolores Livingston of Ashburn; Linda McTamney of Arabi; great grandmother, Hazel Johnson of New York; maternal grandparents, James David & Joy Graham of Adel and Betty Jean Graham of Tifton. Alexis was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Lorrane Hoffman and paternal grandfather, Richard McTamney. Funeral services will be Friday at the Cook High School Memorial Stadium. Interment will follow at Beulah Holiness Baptist Church Cemetery. Purvis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
LIVINGSTON, Billy Longstreet Livingston (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 5 April 2018) Billy Longstreet Livingston, age 77, of Dupont passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at his daughter’s residence after a brief illness. He was born in Adel, GA on June 2, 1940 to the late Henry & Alma (Lindsey) Livingston. He attended Macedonia Baptist Church in Mayday. Billy was a true outdoorsman who loved the flatwoods. He also loved any kind of hunting, fishing and animals. Billy was a self-employed welder. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, John Livingston, H.C. Livingston and 2 sisters, Hilda Smith & Hattie Mims. Survivors Include 2 daughters & sons-in-law: Peggy & Howard Knight, Naylor, GA, Melissa & Bill Willis, Lenox, GA; son: Billy Livingston, Maryland; 2 grandchildren: Bo (Mikki) Knight & Ashley Bennett; 4 great grandchildren: Gannon Knight, Arliegh Knight, Levi Bennett & Tate Bennett; sister: Betty Hopkins, Tifton, GA and a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be Sunday, April 8, 2018 in Woodlawn City Cemetery in Adel, GA. The Livingston family is being cared for by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Lakeland.
LIVINGSTON, Birdie V. Livingston (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 1, 1960)
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Birdie V. Livingston, 78, died in a Tallahassee hospital Sunday. She was born in Lake City, and lived most of her life in Madison; wife of the late A. Livingston. She had been living in Tallahassee for the past nineteen years. She has many friends here who were saddened to learn of her passing. Survivors include a son, Arch, of Tallahassee; two daughters, Mrs. Martha L. Glass and Mrs. Cecil F. Collins, both of Tallahassee; a sister. Mrs. May Perkins, Lake City; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funderal services were held Monday at 2 p.m. Committal rites were held in the Livingston Plot in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Madison. Active pallbearers included Messrs. W. T. Davis, T. L. Fraleigh, J. G. Ashley, Jr., Waring Wyche, James Hardee and Frank Cantey.
LIVINGSTON, Brian Lee Livingston (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Brian Lee Livingston, age 22, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012. He was a native and lifelong resident of Taylor County, Florida. He was born in Tallahassee, Florida, on August 11, 1989. He was a 2007 graduate, and attended welding school at Taylor VoTech. He was a member of Three Rivers Hunting Club. In his spare time he enjoyed MMA fighting, hunting, fishing, an avid Gator fan, loved swimming especially with his children, and watching sunsets with his family. He is survived by his wife of 4 years, Summer Livingston, of Perry, FL, a son, Brant Livingston, (2) daughters, Abbigail Livingston and Addison Livingston, his parents, Gary and Ginger Livingston, of Perry, FL, a sister, Tina Read (Danny), a brother, Adam Livingston, paternal grandparents, Jimmy and Lindle Livingston, maternal grandparents, Lilly and Johnny Carter and Gerald and Marleen Coker, all of Perry, FL, nephews, Jacob Read and Davis Read, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Patrick and Sandra Raulerson, of Live Oak, FL, brothers-in-law, Scotty Raulerson and Gabriel Raulerson, sisters-in-law, Autumn Raulerson, Spring Raulerson and Wynter Raulerson, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. Funeral Services will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Thursday, May 17, 2012. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to March of Dimes or Ronald McDonald House.
LIVINGSTON, Charles Livingston (Abstracted from 2 July 2015 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida) Charles Livingston, age 59, went home on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Charles was born in Monticello, but he grew up in Greenville, FL. He married his wife, Sandra, in 1980, and together they raised their two daughters in Monticello. He was a mechanic for 36 years and an employee of Duke Energy. He was a member of New Zion Primitive Baptist Church in Tallahassee. He leaves to celebrate his life and legacy, his wife of 35 years, Sandra Livingston; 2 daughters: Charlette Livingston of Tampa, FL and Lachara Livingston of Richmond, VA; 2 brothers: Melvin (Janet) Jones of Atlanta, GA and Carl (Lexy) Livingston of Jacksonville, FL; 4 sisters: Robin Henderson of Greenville, FL, Renetta Jones of Orlando, FL, Roxanne Livingston of Tallahassee, FL and Tanya Livingston of Tallahassee, FL; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Timothy Livingston and William Livingston, and his parents, Elargie Livingston and Doris Jones. Tillman Funeral Home in Monticello, FL is handling the arrangements. The service will be July 4, at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, FL. He will be laid to rest following the service at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Madison, FL.
LIVINGSTON, Charles E. Livingston (Abstracted from information received from June Spear, 3 July 2015) Charles Edward "JJ" Livingston, age 59, went home on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Funeral services are Saturday, July 4, at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Greenville, with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery, Madison, FL. Charles was born in Monticello, but grew up in Greenville, FL. He married his wife, Sandra, in 1980, and together they raised their two daughters in Monticello. He was a mechanic for 36 years and an employee of Duke Energy. He was a member of New Zion Primitive Baptist Church, Tallahassee. Celebrating his life and legacy are his wife of 35 years, Sandra Livingston; 2 daughters, Charlette and Lachara Livingston; 2 brothers, Melvin (Janet) Jones and Carl (Lexy) Livingston; 4 sisters, Robin Henderson, Renetta Jones, Roxanne and Tanya Livingston; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Elargie Livingston and Doris Jones; and brothers, Timothy and William Livingston. Tillman of Monticello is handling the arrangements.
LIVINGSTON, Daniel Jerome Livingston (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 5 July 2017) Daniel Jerome Livingston, age 66, of Tampa passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Funeral services are Saturday at St. Matthew AME Church, with burial in the Church Cemetery, in Greenville. Tillman Funeral Home in Greenville is entrusted with the arrangements. A Greenville native and 1969 graduate of Greenville Training School, he was a retired local and over-the-road truck driver and member of Tampa's Mt. Olive AME Church. Among his survivors are four sisters, Dorothy Jackson, Mary Clark, Lorene (Alphonso) Poole and Valdase Barnhart; brother, David (Ruth) Livingston, Jr.; father, David Livingston, Sr.; brother-in-law, McArthur Canidate; aunts, Pearlie Mae Washington and Rose Mary Hall and countless other 149 relatives.
LIVINGSTON, David Livingston Sr. (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 2 August 2020) David Livingston Sr. was born September 30th, 1927 in Madison County at Greenville, FL. Born to Amos and Cora James Livingston Sr., he was the fourth child of seven. David grew to be a great family man, a loving father, and a strong, upstanding citizen of his community. He was a hard-worker and spent many years as a construction worker, pulpwood cutter, and a sharecropper. Even at 92 years of age, David was in impeccable physical shape. In fact, he would even challenge his oldest grandson (John Dickey Jr.) to push-up contests. He enjoyed reading the Bible, analyzing the local newspaper, cooking and playing his harmonica. He is survived by 5 of his 8 children: Dorothy Jackson, Sanford, FL - Mary Clark, Tampa, FL - Lorene Poole (Alfonso), Tampa, FL - Valdese Livingston Barnhart, Monticello, FL - David Livingston Jr. (Ruth), Wesley Chapel, FL. He is preceded in death by 3 of his children: James Livingston - Daisy Mae Livingston Canidate (MacArthur) - Daniel Jerome Livingston. David will be missed by a host of grand- and great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, many other relatives.
LIVINGSTON, Dorothy Roxanne Livingston (Abstracted from 7 December 2017 Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida) Dorothy Roxanne Livingston, age 65, of Tallahassee, passed away Monday, Dec. 4. Roxanne was born Nov. 23, 1952 to Elargie and Ola Pearl Livingston in Madison. She was a legal assistant for Rutledge, Ecenia, Purcell P.A. until her retirement. She was a member of New Mount Zion A.M.E. church where she was a faithful member of the choir. She is preceded in death by her parents: Elargie and Ola Livingston; Bill Livingston, Charles Livingston and Timothy Livingston, Jewel Hosendorf and Caroline Ann Brown. Levingston is survived by six sisters: Tanya Livingston, Robin Henderson, Renetta (Kenny) Collins, Caroline Player, and Victoria Livingston and Tabitha Livingston; three brothers: Carl Livingston, Samuel Livingston and Raymond Livingston; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec. 9, at New Mount Zion A.M.E. Church, located at 11401 Old Bainbridge Rd., in Tallahassee with burial in Oakridge Cemetery in Madison. Beggs Funeral Home, located at 3322 Apalachee Pkwy, in Tallahassee is entrusted with the arrangements.
LIVINGSTON, Ellawease Pride Livingston (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 28 December 2018) Greenville, FL - Ellawease Pride Livingston, age 86, passed in Tallahassee on Friday, December 21, 2018. Funeral services are Saturday, December 29, at Shiloh M.B. Church, with burial at St. Matthews Cemetery. Tillman Funeral Home in Monticello, Florida is entrusted with the arrangements. A native of Lloyd, FL, she was a member of Shiloh and retiree of Florida Plywood. She was the widow of Henry Livingston, Jr. Cherishing precious memories are her daughters, Henrietta (Vernon) Reddick, Bridgett (Terry) Edwards and Tonya (Anthony) Davis; sons, Herbert (Gloria), Lonnie, Marvin and Theothelis (Vister) Livingston; brother, Joe Terry Pride, Sr.; sisters, Annie Maude Plair and Rosa Lee Windom; 15 grand, 69 great-grand and 9 great-great- grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.
LIVINGSTON, Jennifer Carter Livingston (Abstracted from the July 26, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) Jennifer Carter Livingston, 41, of Morgantown, WV, went to be with the Lord Monday (July 22, 2013) while surrounded by family at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She fought a very courageous four-year battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Andy Livingston. Born in Waycross, Jan. 17, 1972, she was the daughter of Willene Johnson Carter and the late W. F. Carter Jr. She resided in Ware County until her high school graduation in 1989. While in the band, she became an accomplished clarinetist and pianist. She continued her education by receiving her bachelor of music in piano performance at Valdosta State University in 1993. She continued her piano studies at the University of North Carolina where she received her masters of music in piano performance. She then traveled to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area in Texas and studied church planting and took classes for the master of divinity degree at Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary. She concluded her musical studies as a doctoral candidate at the University of West Virginia. She was one semester shy of finishing her doctorate of musical arts in piano performance. She was an accomplished classically trained pianist, having taught, played and performed all of her life. She attended Calvary Chapel of Morgantown where she was active in the music ministry. She continued to share the love of Christ with music and testimonies of praise throughout her courageous battle. When not practicing her music, she could often be found hiking, walking along river trails, running, playing with her cats, or looking for other adventures. She was united in marriage to Andy Livingston on March 30, 2004. She loved spending time with her family and was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. In addition to her mother and husband, she is survived by a sister, Carole (Steve) Parker, of Waycross; a brother, Mike (April) Carter, of Blackshear; a mother-in-law, JoAnn Livingston, of Salem, NH; a sister-in-law, Bobbie-Jo (Mike) Trainor, of Pelham, NH; a sister-in-law, Christine (Dana) Russell, of Derry, NH; nieces Anna and Allie Carter, Stephanie and Terri Parker, Ashley 150 and Allie Lyons, and Courtney and Caitlin Russell. Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Local arrangements are with Music Funeral Home of Waycross. Friends may keep in contact with her family by visiting the “Jenn’s Friends” Facebook page.
LIVINGSTON, John F. Livingston (Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida September 26, 1901) At his home a few miles in the country, on Monday afternoon, September 23, Capt. John F. Livingston died suddenly and without warning. We are told that he had been engaged in sawing a board when he complained of a pain in his side and went into the house. Realizing that death was near he called his children to his side and bade them goodbye, and in a few moments was dead. Mr. Livingston was a native of this county and at the time of his death was in his sixty-third year. He was in good health up to the hour of his death, having been in town a few hours before. Six children survive him, who has the sympathy of loving friends. The body was interred in the family lot in the city cemetery on Wednesday. No record was found of the burial
LIVINGSTON, Katherine Edina Livingston (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 23 May 2018) Katherine Edina Livingston, age 84, of Stockton passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born April 21, 1934 in Rice Lake, WI to the late Ralph and Etta Mae Hayes Jones. Katherine worked for Sedwick James Insurance as a file clerk for numerous years while she was in Portland, OR. She is survived by daughters & sons- in-law Marilyn & Bob Stone of Lakeland, GA, Karen & John Stone of Stockton, GA, Davonna Livingston of Portland, OR; sons; Bobby Livingston of Jacksonville, FL and Patrick Livingston of Augusta, GA; sister Barbara Ruth of Tacoma, WA; brother-in-laws Ben (Wilodine) Livingston of Naylor, GA and Carroll (Julia) Bennet of Stockton and Swinson (Eddie) Bennett of Stockton, GA; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family members. As per her wishes she will be cremated with no formal services or viewing being held. The compassionate and caring staff of Music Funeral Services is serving the family.
LIVINGSTON, LeeVan Livingston (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 18 November 2020) LeeVan Livingston was born on Jan. 5, 1953 to the now-late Israel and the now-late Jannie Mae Livingston in Greenville, Fl. However, on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 he exchanged time for eternity and departed this earthly life. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Robert Davis and Charles E. Livingston, as well as his sister, Linda Arnold. He was educated in the Madison County School System. He briefly attended Greenville Training School but from that experience, he attained valuable instruction and life lessons that were most important when he relocated to St. Petersburg, FL to establish his career that qualified him for jobs as a construction worker, heavy equipment operator, and ultimately working for the St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation. Affectionately known as “Mig” to family and friends, LeeVan was a good ole country boy – enjoying every facet of outdoor life, sports, and living. In his leisure he enjoyed watching westerns and syndicated television shows. He could also be found “hanging with the guys” shooting the breeze and trying to solve the world’s problems. He was a hardworking, fun- loving man who enjoyed life and spending time with those who mattered the most. His children attest to his being a kindhearted individual who really cared for his family. LeeVan was a believer although he did not attend church on a regular basis. He not only believed in God, but he also expressed this daily through his interactions with others, his extended family connection, especially with his children. He leaves to cherish his life and memory to his sons: Kovacherich (LaShon) Arnold, Greenville, FL, Floyd Triplett, Clearwater, FL, and Ceotha Livingston, St. Petersburg, FL; daughters: Mary Triplett, Clearwater, FL, Petulia (Kerry) Huggins, Beaufort, SC, and Cassandra Speed, Tallahassee, FL; brothers: Israel Livingston, Jr., James (Beulah) Livingston, and Henry (Carolyn) Livingston, all of Greenville, FL; sister: Nadine (Robert) Williams, Greenville, FL; sister-in-law: Luella Livingston, Greenville, FL; brother-in-law: Roosevelt Arnold, Greenville, FL; grandchildren, and many other sorrowing relatives.
LIVINGSTON, Luticia Livingston (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 9, 1972) Luticia Livingston, age 48, passed away at her home in Greenville, FL May 30, 1972. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She is survived by 1 sister, Mrs. Albert Roberts of Fort Lauderdale, FL and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday June 4, 1972 at Shiloh Baptist Church with burial in New Zion Cemetery. Beggs Horry Street Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
LIVINGSTON, Marvin Delano Livingston (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia) 151
Marvin Delano Livingston of Thomasville died at his home Saturday, July 24, 2010. Mr. Livingston was born April 13, 1945 to James "J" Livingston and Julia Butler Livingston in West Palm Beach, FL. He owned and operated Livby's Construction Company. He was a U.S. Marine during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Mr. Livingston was a member of First Baptist Church and the Tallahassee Wood Turners. He married Janice L. Livingston in May 22, 1977 in West Palm Beach. Services for Mr. Livingston will be Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at First Baptist Church Thomasville with interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery on Street FF. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to TGFGF Fund at First Baptist Church 210 N. Broad Street, Thomasville, GA 31792. Survivors include Janice L. Livingston his wife of Thomasville, daughters Jill Jorgensen and Lance of Orlando, FL, Ashley Livingston and fiance' Jon Sutter both of Columbus, GA, son, Matthew Livingston of Statesboro, daughter, Janet Henegan of Lake City, FL; grandchildren, Robert Lindsey, Haleigh Henegan, Cameron Jorgensen, and Ty Jorgensen; a sister, Elizabeth Jones and Ernie of Banner Elk, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Jason Livingston in 1997, two brothers, James Livingston, and Maurice Livingston, and a sister, Christine Vaughn.
LIVINGSTON, Odell Livingston (Abstracted from various internet sources) Odell "Poncho, 'Cho" Livingston, 64, of Greenville, FL passed in Tallahassee on Sunday, August 18, 2013. Funeral services are Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church with military burial at St. Matthews Cemetery. Born in Lloyd, FL, he was a former City of Greenville Police Chief and a decorated Vietnam combat army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Georgie Hampton Livingston; sons, Anthony (Angela) Hampton, Odell Jr. (Beatrice), Orient, Chris and Brandon Livingston; his mother, Mrs. Ellawease Pride Livingston; brothers, Herbert (Gloria), Lonnie, Marvin (Provia), Theothelis (Vister) and Charles (Elouise) Livingston; sisters, Henrietta (Vernon) Reddick, Bridgett (Jerry) Edwards, Tonya (Anthony) Davis, Cindy Copeland and Debra J. Collins; 37 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. 'Cho's father, Henry Livingston, Jr. preceded him in death. Tillman of Monticello handled the arrangements 850-997-5553.
LIVINGSTON, Ola Pearl Livingston (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 4, 1964) Ola Pearl (Snookie) Livingston, age 37, died Friday in the W. T. Edwards Hospital. She leaves three children and her mother. Funeral services will be held Saturday in the colored Methodist Church with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery. She was employed in the family of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mickler and at their Dry Cleaning plant for twenty-five years, never having worked for anyone else.
LIVINGSTON, Rannah Livingston (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 8, 1954) Miss Rannah Livingston, age 74, passed away Wednesday, January 6, of a heart attack at the home of her brother, Mr. T. S. Livingston. Miss Livingston was born in Madison September 2, 1879, daughter of John Frazier and Clifford Pyles Livingston. She had spent much of her life as a practical nurse. Survivors are one brother and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LIVINGSTON, Ronald Livingston (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 5 September 2017) Ronald “Van” Livingston, age 71, of Lake Park passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in Langdale Hospice house after a lengthy illness. He was born October 29, 1945 to the late Walter & Emily O’Quinn Livingston, Sr. Van was a member of Lakeland Masonic Lodge #434 for numerous years and was a welder for Occidental Phosphate Mining. Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law; Ron & Ella Livingston of Manchester, TN; granddaughter, Kiera Livingston of Manchester, TN; 1 sister, Lawanna S. Horton of Ringgold, GA; brother & sister-in-law, Walter & Dorothy Livingston, Jr. of Lakeland, GA; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members. Funeral services with Masonic rites will be held on Friday, September 8, 2017 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Lakeland Masonic Lodge #434 PO BOX 155 Lakeland, GA 31635.
LIVINGSTON, Rutha Mae Demps Livingston (Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, 14 May, 2015) Mrs. Rutha Mae Demps was born to the late James J.C. and Ora Lee Demps, Sr. on February 17, 1950 in Monticello, FL. She attended Greenville Training School in Greenville, FL and later attended North Florida Junior College in Madison, FL for CNA. She was united in holy matrimony to Isreal Livingston, Jr. on November 3, 1972. On Saturday, May 9, Rutha was ushered into the eternal presence of the Lord. Cherishing her memories are a husband, Isreal Livingston, Jr.; 2 loving daughters: Lavonnia (Joseph) Hatcher and LaEbony Livingston; 1 son, Isreal Livingston, II; her siblings: JoAnn Demps, Cora Demps, Glynaveous 152
Powell, Ruby (William) Noble, Clarese Wallace, Richard (Robin) Demps and Bud Elmo Demps; 4 grandchildren and 1 great- grandchild and a host of other sorrowing relatives. Hagan & Bradwell Funeral Service, 175 N. Railroad St., Monticello, FL is in charge of the arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 16, at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Greenville, FL.
LIVINGSTON, T. J. Livingston (Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, February 26, 1903) The death of Capt. T. J. Livingston, one of Brooks County’s most honorable and revered citizens, came as unexpected shock to everyone. All who knew him loved him, and all mourn the loss of this great and good man. Though having passed the meridian of allotted years, he was still in the noontide splendor of manly strength and vigor, nor did the wasting hand of disease emaciate the manly form or dim the luster of kindly beaming eye. Just at the close of a bright Sabbath day, with its duties done, its pleasures, privileges and blessings appropriated, God took him to the Land of Eternal Sabbaths there to enjoy forever its brightness, beauty and peace. He was born in Madison County, Florida, but early in life moved to Brooks, where he has since lived. When a young man he was married to Miss Margaret Wyche, four children blessing their union, Mrs. Frazier McIntyre, Mrs. Lula Mitchell, Mrs. Irena Howard and Mr. Livingston. His second marriage was to Mrs. Ella Groover Clifford, who survives him, with four children, Don, Emma, Joe and Lily. Most of his life was spent at his hospitable old country home when in the Southern style of the time Southern gentlemen extended privileges and pleasures to the numberless friends who now rise to do him honor. Capt. Livingston was a true Southern gentleman in all the fullness of the word's meaning. Enlisting as a private in the Confederate army, he was elected to the rank of Captain and he did his duty well, claiming the honor and love of all of his soldiers, and the respect and admiration of those in authority over him. No more attractive picture can be imagined than that of Capt. Livingston in the glory of his young manhood, stalwart and erect in form, handsome in face and feature with the clear eye of the commander and daring courage of the leader, wearing the immortalized uniform of the "Gallant Confederate Grey." The remains were carried to Thomasville this afternoon for interment. No record was found of the burial
LIVINGSTON, T. S. Livingston, Sr. (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 16, 1968) Mr. T. S. Livingston, Sr., age 78, died Wednesday in the Pineview Hospital in Valdosta after an extended illness. Mr. Livingston was a lifelong resident of Madison and a direct descendant of Madison Livingston, for whom Madison was names. He was senior member of Livingston Motor Company and a pioneer in the automobile business in North Florida, in which he had been engaged for more than a half century. Survivors are his wife, one son, T. F. Livingston, one daughter, Miss Clifford Livingston, both of Madison; and two grandchildren, Jay and Judy Livingston of Madison. Funeral services were held Thursday February 15th at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LIVINGSTON, Tommy Lee Livingston (Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida December 25, 2010) Tommy Lee Livingston, 80, of Greenville passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 in Blountstown, FL. Mr. Livingston was a retired lumber mill employee. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, EST at St. Matthews A.M. E. Church in Greenville with burial at the Church Cemetery. Viewing-visitation will be Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at Tillman of Monticello (850-997-5553. Survivors include a brother, David Livingston, Sr. and a sister, Cora Livingston Davis, along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
LIVINGSTON, Virginia Green Livingston (Abstracted from the 6 June 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Virginia “Sis” Green Livingston, age 95, passed away Monday (June 5, 2017) following an extended illness under the care of Satilla Hospice at her residence surrounded by loving family. She was born on April 26, 1922 to the late Lacy Oscar Green, who served in World War I, and the late Mary Bogozan Green. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Julius B. Livingston, a sister, Ruby G. Paige, and her grandparents, Pete and Julia Bogozan. She was a native and life-long resident of Waycross, a member of Crawford Street Baptist Church and a 1940 graduate of Waycross High School. She retired from Western Auto of Waycross after 17 years of employment. She enjoyed interacting with her loyal customers. She is survived by three daughters, Lacie L. (Herbert) Boyd of Waycross, Ruth L. (Larry) Wilder of Indialantic, FL, Julie L. (Bill) White of Blackshear; a son Benson (Cassandra) Livingston of Waycross; eight grandchildren, Layton (Deena) Boyd, Margie B. Johnson, Ashley (Kourtland) Livingston, Scott (Haley) Livingston, all of Waycross, Ken Wilder of Deltona, FL, Stacey (Ronnie) Harrison of West Melbourne, FL, Will (Lorena) White of Norfolk, VA, Kinsley White of Blackshear; two step-granddaughters, Heather Hodge and Ashley Crews, of Yulee, FL; 14 great-grandchildren, Brooke Boyd, Aaron Boyd, Blake Boyd, MaryBeth Boyd, Lillie Livingston, Marlee Livingston, Blaine Livingston, Bexley Livingston, Bailey Livingston, all of Waycross, Robert Wilder, Olivia 153
Wilder, Luke Wilder, all of Deltona, FL, Camryn Harrison, Amanda Harrison, both of West Melbourne, FL; six step-great- grandchildren, Cammie Hodge, Landon Hodge, Adien Hodge, Jax Crews, Ace Crews, Ali Crews, all of Yulee, FL; two sisters, Mary G. Darden of Orlando, FL, and Laverne G. Canington of Waycross; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is best known for her love and devotion to family and friends who cross many generations. Her heart of gold and welcoming “open house policy” made everyone who visited feel like family. Everyone enjoyed her straight-forward manner and direct approach. A true “one of a kind,” she made an impression on everyone she met. A graveside service will be Wednesday at Kettle Creek Cemetery. Miles- Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LIVINGSTON, Wylodine Livingston (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 17 July 2019) Wylodine Livingston, age 79, of Naylor, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 28, 1939 in Naylor, GA to the late Albert and Lucille (Carter) Moore. She loved her family and always made sure everyone was fed. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Carlton and Ronnie Moore. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Ben Livingston of Naylor, GA; sons and daughter-in-laws, Wayne and Tracey Livingston of Naylor, GA, Norman and Peggy Livingston of Stockton, GA, Tony Livingston (Teresa Arnold) of Naylor, GA; grandchildren: Mackenzie Livingston, Candice Livingston, Trevor Livingston (Darsey), Andrea Dehoff (Ron), Teighlor Livingston, Sara Livingston; 2 great grandchildren, Keegan Livingston and Emmalyn Dehoff; brothers and sisters-in-law, Quinn Moore of Naylor, GA, Nelson and Helen Moore of Valdosta, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Bobby Stracener of Valdosta, GA; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Funeral Services will be at Stockton Baptist Church with burial to follow in Good Hope Cemetery. The Livingston family is being cared for by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Lakeland.
LLOYD, Austin James Lloyd, Jr. (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 26 June 2013) Mr. Austin James “Jimmy” Lloyd, Jr., age 74 of Nicholls, GA, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Lloyd, a native of Ft. Pierce, FL, was a retired auto mechanic. He was the son of the late Austin James Lloyd, Sr., and the late Ruby Jean Hood Lloyd. Mr. Lloyd was better known in the Douglas area as the “Pork Skin Man,” as he located his “Pork Skin” shop on the 206 Connector. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Faye Herring Lloyd of Nicholls, GA; children, Austin James (Wendy) Lloyd, III, of Nicholls, GA; Melisa Jean (Mark) Bennett of Jasper, GA; and Melani (James Edward) Ricketson of Broxton, GA; 2 sisters, Mary Louise King of Cedar Bluff, VA; and Joyce Katherine Lloyd of Blairsville, GA; 12 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Ricketson Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Roxie Mae Cemetery.
LLOYD, Demery Laverne Lloyd Sr. (Abstracted from the 28 November 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) FOLKSTON — Demery Laverne Lloyd Sr., age 91, of Folkston, passed away Monday (Nov. 27, 2017) at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Manor to Pearl Nix and Wonnie Lloyd on March 17, 1926. He was raised by his grandmother, Nora Lloyd. He served in the U.S. Navy and received an honorable discharge on May 7, 1946. His home was in Folkston except for 25 years in Jacksonville where he retired from UPS in 1989 as a diesel mechanic. He was a member of Camp Pinckney Baptist Church. He loved God and his family. He had no enemies and loved everyone. He loved to hunt and fish and work on lawn mowers. He had many friends, especially at the Okefenokee Restaurant where he ate six days a week. He coached a women’s softball team for nine years and was a professional umpire for 20 years. He was a lifetime member of the VFW. He will be missed by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Mary Frances Lloyd, a daughter, JoAnn Lewis, a brother, W. L. Lloyd, and sister, Estelle Woolard. He is survived by four children, Demery (Lura) Lloyd Jr. of Folkston, Nancy (Joe) Spencer of Longmont, CO, Jane (Howard) Taylor of Folkston, and Paul (Beth) Lloyd of Callahan, FL, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, Pearl Batton and Mary Helen (Will) Davis and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Thursday at Camp Pinckney Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Homeland Cemetery. One of his most heard comments was: “If you want to see me again, you know where I have gone and you know how to get there.” —Demery Lloyd Sr. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home, 526 Oakwood Street in Folkston.
LLOYD, Elsworth Lloyd (Abstracted from the 13 September 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Elsworth “Jack” Lloyd, age 87, died Thursday (Sept. 7, 2017) at the Hospice House Satilla following an extended illness. He was born in Hoboken, on April 21, 1930 but lived most of his life in Waycross. He was a veteran, serving in the United States Navy 154 and the Army National Guard. He worked for the railroad serving the Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard Coastline, and CSX Services for 37 years. He served as switchman/trainman, yardmaster and general yardmaster. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd have been active members of the AA Al-Anon Program for over 40 years. He was also a member of the Big Brothers and Sisters of Waycross. He was a son of the late Thomas Lloyd and Mattie Crews Lloyd. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Sheffield, and a son, Leonard Sapp. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Irma Lynn Lloyd of Waycross, his children, Tommy (Beth) Lloyd of Blackshear, Susan Lloyd Thrift, of Toccoa, Ronnie (Patricia) Sapp of Lyons, David (Constance) Sapp of Waycross, Janice (Robert) Strickland of Brunswick, Ernest (Charlotte) Sapp Jr. of Waycross, Regina (Tommy) Mabry of St. Simons Island, and Patricia (Darnell) Moore of Ellabell, 24 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, 11 great–great-grandchildren and a sister, Mary Lloyd Scruggs of Shellman’s Bluff. A funeral will be Saturday at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Kettle Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made in his honor to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501.
LLOYD, Frank W. Lloyd (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 31, 1942) Frank W. Lloyd, 59, president of the Hardee Tobacco Company, died last Friday, July 24, in Greensboro, NC, at the home of his son, Charles Lloyd, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Saturday in Suffolk, VA, the original home of the Lloyd family. Among the survivors are three sons, Frank W. Lloyd, Jr., of York, PA, Charles Lloyd of Greensboro, NC and Guerry Lloyd of Quincy, FL, the aged mother of the deceased, Mrs. Lloyd, Sr., of Suffolk, VA, two brothers, H. M. Lloyd, of Washington, DC, and R. B. Lloyd, of Greensboro, NC. Two sisters, Miss Margaret Lloyd, of Suffolk, and the other residing in Franklin, VA also survive.
LLOYD, Jimmie Mae Lloyd (Abstracted from the 16 November 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Jimmie Mae Lloyd, age 78, of Folkston, passed away Monday (Nov. 14, 2016) at her residence. She was born in Ware County May 26, 1938 to the late James Thomas O’Berry and Pauline Augusta Wilson O’Berry. She was a member of Homeland Church of God of Prophecy. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald R. Lloyd Sr.; a grandson, Jamie Lee Dixon; three brothers, J.W. O’Berry, Freddy O’Berry and Baby Boy O’Berry; a sister, Ruby Brannen; two sons-in-law, J.W. Prescott and James Dixon; a brother-in-law, Dub Brannen; and a sister-in-law, Sylvia O’Berry. She is survived by her children, Ronald R. (Phyllis) Lloyd Jr., Donna Lloyd Whitney, Sheila L. (Steve) Baker, Cindy L. (Mike) Bray and Bobby (Daina) Lloyd; grandchildren, Matt Lloyd, Emily Lloyd, Brenna Lloyd, Eric (Ginger) Dixon, Nicole B. (Donnie) Nerone, Brandon (Carrie) Bray, Leslie P. (Curtis) Murrell, Sabrina P. (Steven) Lee, Anna Baker, Nicole Baker, Ben (Ashley) Whitney, Skyler (Vicky) Lloyd, Storm (Amanda) Whitney, Alfie (Nina) Wittrien, Anna (David) Tate, L.A. (Jennifer) Rosas, Leilah (Derek) Parkins, Nina (Jayro) Composeco and Trina (Marshall) Weidner; great-grandchildren: Amaya Murrell, Amber Murrell, Destinee Dietz, Meronica Dietz, Anatacia Dietz, Logan Dixon, Damien Dixon, Blain Nerone, Hailey Nerone, Mckenzie Whitney, Noah Whitney, Lilianna Walker, Theodore Lloyd, Hailey Composeco, J.J. Composeco, Wyatt Leugers, Nolan Leugers, Chase Leugers, Brittney Wright and Olivia Wittrien; her siblings: Velma Jean (George) Lloyd, Charlie (Wilma) O’Berry, Lloyd (Dorothy) O’Berry; and a sister-in-law, Delores O’Berry. The funeral will be Friday at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston. Burial will follow in Homeland Cemetery.
LLOYD, John Leonard Lloyd (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) John Leonard Lloyd, 82, a resident of Mayo, Fl. Passed away Friday July 31, 2009 in Gainesville following an extended illness. Mr. Lloyd was born July 24, 1927 to the late Mr. Elias Reese Lloyd and Mrs. Ella Lee Lowrie Lloyd in Monticello, FL. He had lived in Mayo for the past 47 years moving there from Suwannee County. Mr. Lloyd was a World War #II veteran serving in the U.S. Marine Corps attached to U.S.S. Wisconsin. He retired from the State of Florida as an Environmental Engineer working for the State Health Department. He enjoyed fishing, boating, traveling, and the outdoors in general. He was preceded in death by his first wife Mrs. Nancy Ricks Lloyd. Mr. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 11 years Mrs. Mary Ann Blume Lloyd of Mayo; a son Scott Reese Lloyd of Atlanta; a daughter Leslie Ann Lloyd Avery of Auburn, GA; 2 step-daughters Toni B. Ryder of Crawfordville and Kristi T. Harrell of Alabaster, AL; granddaughters Morgan Ryder of Tallahassee, Lindsey and Karoline Harrell of Alabaster, AL. A memorial service will be held Monday, August 3, 2009 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Morgan Chapel in Mayo. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial donations be made to the Moffitt Cancer Center of Tampa, FL. or to Haven Hospice.
LLOYD, Kinsey Nell Lloyd (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 16 December 2015) Kinsey Nell Lloyd - Infant of Naylor, GA, entered her eternal heavenly home on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, after a brief illness. At the time of her death, she was under the watchful and professional care of Wolfson Children's Hospital in 155
Jacksonville, FL. Kinsey was born November 30, 2015, in Valdosta, GA, to Joseph Vernon and Erin Elizabeth (Kuiper) Lloyd, Sr. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Don Kuiper; paternal grandfather Jim Lloyd; maternal great grandfather Ronald Kuiper; paternal grandparents James and Nell Lloyd, and Vernon and Barbara Lou Roberts. Along with her parents, Kinsey is survived by 2 brothers, Joseph Lloyd, Jr. and Ray Lloyd of Naylor, GA; her maternal grandmother, Judy Kuiper of Hahira, GA; paternal grandmother, Kathy Walker of Lake Park, GA; maternal great grandparents, Raymond and Joan Gabbard of Valdosta, GA; maternal great grandmother, Eilene Kuiper of Albany, GA; uncle and aunt, James and Christa Lloyd of Lake Park, GA; aunt and uncle, Emily and Alex Bowles of Dasher, GA; and 3 cousins: Jim, Suzanne, and Kaitlyn Lloyd. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Friendship Cemetery in Hahira, GA. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta, Georgia, is serving the Lloyd family.
LLOYD, Lourine Beverly Lloyd (Abstracted from the 15 January 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Lourine Beverly Lloyd, age 95, died Thursday (Jan. 11, 2018) at Hospice House Satilla following an extended illness. She was a native of Manor. She lived most of her life in Ware County as a homemaker. She was a member of Victory Methodist Church. She helped with the family business, Lloyd’s Service Station, and later was employed as a sitter with Waycross Sitter Service. She took an active role in helping to care for the needy and elderly in her community. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Walter Beverly and Mary Hendrix Beverly, her husband, Claude Thornton “Red” Lloyd, five siblings, Gertrude Smith, James D. Beverly, Janie Bennett, Blanche Strickland and Lemuel Beverly; three children, Gwendolyn (Frank) Roberto, James K. Lloyd, and Claude A. Lloyd, and her son-in-law, Pate C. Lowery. Survivors include three children, Bonnie Lloyd (Phil) Smith of Laurel, MS, Nona Lloyd Lowery of Waycross, and Phillip E. (Amy) Lloyd of Butler; two daughters-in-law, Vivian Lloyd Crews of Waycross, and Joan Lloyd of Cairo; grandchildren, Greta Lowery (Matt) Thomas of Waycross, Jessica Lloyd (Chad) Stokes of Butler, Emily Smith (Ace) Subica of Laurel, MS, Laura Lowery (Jason) Beggs of Thomasville, Bradley Smith of Laurel, MS, Jeffrey Lloyd of Kathleen, Denise Lloyd (Tom) Hall of Jacksonville, FL, Kim Lloyd of Cleburne, TX, Faye Lloyd of Jacksonville, FL, Laura Lloyd of Jacksonville, FL, Douglas (Diana) Adams of Newnan, and Gregory Adams of Franklin; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral was Sunday at Victory Methodist Church. Burial was in Kettle Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be sent to Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251 or Victory Methodist Church, 5062 Booth Church Road, Manor, GA 31550. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LLOYD, Mrs. Margaret Lloyd (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 7. 1942) Mrs. Margaret Lloyd, aged about 90 years, mother of the recently deceased Mr. Frank W. Lloyd, late president of the Hardee Tobacco Company, died last Friday, July 31, at her home in Suffolk, VA. Her death occurred a week, to the day, after the death of her son, Mr. Frank W. Lloyd, at Greensboro, NC. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in Suffolk, and interment was in the Lloyd family burying ground. Survivors are two daughter, Miss Margaret Lloyd, with whom the deceased resided, and the other daughter living at Franklin, VA, Two sons H. M. Lloyd of Washington, DC and R. B. Lloyd of Greensboro, NC, and three grandsons also survive.
LLOYD, Martha Langford Lloyd (Abstracted from information received from June Spear) Martha “Pinkie” Langford Lloyd, age 81, died Monday, June 9, 2014 at her residence in Greenville, FL. Born in Cross City, FL on February 27, 1933 to the late Marvin Henry Carlton and Mattie Futch, she moved to Perry at the age of 2. Mrs. Pinkie was well known as Co-Owner/Operator of Langford’s Playground (Skating Rink) with her former husband, the late Luther Langford in Perry for 30 years. Mrs. Pinkie spent the past 17 years in Greenville. She worked with many organizations and served in many capacities. For over 30 years she was a member of the Board of Trustees for Pisgah Cemetery. During her 60+ years with Woodman of the World Lodge 460, she served first as Secretary, then as Treasurer, Vice-President and as President. Her service with this organization expanded as she served on the North Florida Youth Camp Board of Directors for 25 years. Mrs. Pinkie received numerous awards such as A Women of Woodcraft award in 1982, the Good Neighbor Award in 1986, a certificate of appreciation of faithful service in 1980 and again in 1981, recognition of outstanding dedication and leadership from 1979 – 1991. She was a worker for over 20 years with the USDA Second Harvest Food Distribution, delivering surplus government food to the elderly and needy. In 1984 at the age of 51 she acquired her GED. She was a Charter Member of Westside Baptist Church in Perry and most recently became a member of the Renewed Life Outreach Center in Greenville, FL. She is survived by her husband, Edward Lloyd of Greenville; 1 son: Sam Langford of Stone Mountain, GA; two step-sons Johnny Lloyd of Pinetta, FL and Eddie Lloyd of Greenville; 1 Daughter Karen Trickler of Covington, GA; 1 brother Perry Alton “Slick” Carlton of Perry; 3 sisters: Mary Elizabeth Gavilan of Jacksonville, FL, Lee Young of Perry and April Davis of Crawfordville; 2 156 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and two brothers: Hoyt Carlton and Bill Carlton Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 13, 2014 at Beggs Perry Chapel with burial at Pisgah Cemetery.
LLOYD, Mavalene Sadler Lloyd (Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA) Mavalene Sadler Lloyd, age 81, of Valdosta passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 in Brooks County Hospital after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Mrs. Lloyd was born May 18, 1931 in Clyattville, GA to the late George and Emma Holland Sadler. She retired from Home Décor in Lake Park, GA. Mrs. Lloyd was a member of Lake Park United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Lloyd, Sr. and son Michael T. Watkins. Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law: Brian and Alison Watkins of Lake Park, GA; grandchildren: Abby Watkins, Kyle Watkins, Stacia Watkins, Aimee Watkins, and Donna Michelle O'Conner; brothers & sisters-in-law: Leighton and Debbie Sadler of Valdosta, GA; Russell and Pat Sadler of Adel, GA; sister & brother-in-law: Joyce and Richard Williams of Valdosta, GA; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. Graveside services will be held Monday, December 24, 2012 in Riverview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or Lake Park United Methodist Church. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the family.
LLOYD, Nell Lloyd (Abstracted from the Echols County News, August 25, 2010) Nell Lloyd, 80, of Lake Park passed away Monday, August 16, 2010 in Langdale Hospice House. She was born in Echols County, on February 26, 1930 to the late Britt and Willie Belle (Kinsey) Roberts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anton Lloyd, sons, Jim Lloyd and Greg Lloyd She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jenny and Lanny Janeway of Lake Park; daughter-in-law, Kathy Lloyd Walker of Lake Park; five grandsons, Greg, Matt and Ben Janeway, Jimbo Lloyd (Christa) and Joe Lloyd (Erin); thre great-grandchildren, Jim, Suzanne and Joseph Lloyd; sister, Madge Van Norden of Blairsville, GA; and a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Thursday, August 19, 2010 in the Chapel of Music Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Langdale Hospice House, 2213 Pineview Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602. Music Funeral Home of Valdosta served the Lloyd family.
LLOYD, Ray Leaborn Lloyd Sr. (Abstracted from the November 8, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Ray Leaborn Lloyd Sr., 80, died Wednesday (Nov. 6, 2013) at his residence after an extended illness. He was a native of Pierce County, but lived most of his life in Ware County. As a young man, he was employed by SCL Railroad as a switchman. Later, he carried on his father’s business as a painter and wall paper hanger for nearly 50 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who at one time owned a hunting lodge in Wyoming. He was a member of Indian Mound Baptist Church. He is the son of the late Madison Lloyd and Nora Popham Lloyd. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Frances Rhodenberry and Dorothy Dekle, three brothers, Hank Lloyd, Harold “Bunny” Lloyd and William David “Pee Wee” Lloyd. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Janice King Lloyd, of Waycross; 6 children, Ray Leaborn Lloyd Jr. (Lizzie), of Taylor, FL, Arthur “Arlo” Lloyd, of Jacksonville, FL, Cliff Lloyd, of Jacksonville, FL, Martha Lloyd Burnett (Artie), of Glen St. Mary, FL, Stephanie Lloyd, of Astatula, FL, and Stephen Lloyd, of Waycross; 8 grandchildren, Cole Lloyd (Samantha), Ashley Lloyd, Charlie Burnett (Kelli), Kelsey Lloyd, Evelyn Arnold (Chris), Robyn Wellington, Maranda Burnett and Tanner Colley; 2 great-grandchildren, Braxton Lloyd and Zachary Lloyd; 7 sisters, Lucille Petty, Marion Music (Kenny), Pansy Cox (Leland), JoAnn McQuaig (Ronnie), Janice Hendrix (Hershell), Sandra Henderson (Otis King), and Susan Hendrix (William); and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Saturday at Indian Mound Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Mt. Green Cemetery in Millwood. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LOBACK, Lana Ruth Cochran Loback (Abstracted from the 30 June 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) BLACKSHEAR — Lana Ruth Cochran Loback, age 55, of Blackshear, passed away Tuesday (June 28, 2016) at her residence following a short illness. Born in Blackshear July 4, 1960, she lived in Palm Springs, FL, for a number of years before moving back to Pierce County in 1996. She was a registered respiratory therapist for Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. She loved to travel, being at the beach and listening to all kinds of music. She also enjoyed crafts, sewing, gardening and kayaking. She was a people person and had an entertaining personality. Over the years she worked with the Girl Scouts and served, with her husband, Jack, as the youth leaders at Blackshear First United Methodist Church where she was a member. She was a devoted wife and mother and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Robert Cochran, and by a sister, Wanda Jean Cochran. Survivors include her husband, Jack Loback of Blackshear; two daughters, Jordyn Loback and Michaela Loback both of St. Simons Island; her mother, Ruth Rutherford Cochran of Blackshear; two sisters 157 and brothers-in-law, Cathy (Gerald) Steward and Donna (Johnny) Deloach, all of Blackshear; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Blackshear Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
LOCHER, Latrelle Locher (Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA) Latrelle Locher, age 79, of Valdosta, GA passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at South Georgia Medical Center. She was born on August 3, 1934 in Valdosta, GA to the late Samuel Marshall and Mary Lou (McMillan) Vickery. She was a homemaker and a member of Central Avenue Church of Christ. Ms. Locher favorite past time was quilting. She was a member of the Withlachochee Quilters Guild and Boston Georgia Quilters. She was preceded in death by a son, Mark Locher. Survivors include: 1 son & daughter-in-Law, Kenny (Lynn) Locher of Hahira, GA; 2 grandsons, Eric Locher of Hahira, GA and Marshall (Morgan) Locher of Valdosta, GA; 1 great-grandson, Bennett Locher of Hahira, GA; 2 brothers & sisters-in-law, Sammy (Doll) Vickery of Valdosta, GA and Ray (Laverne) Vickery of Jennings, FL and a number of cousins, nieces & nephews. Services will be Monday, November 25, 2013 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the family.
LOCHER, Samuel E. Locher (Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/02/samuel-e-locher/) Samuel E. Locher, age 85, of Hahira, passed away at his home, Thursday, February 7, 2019, surrounded by family. Born in Owensboro, KY, on December 27, 1933, he was the son of the late Emil and Uphamy Locher. Sam was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in the Korean Conflict, Asia and Europe and also a retired manager of Blossman Gas Company in Valdosta. He was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church and served on several committees. He loved time with family and friends at the Suwannee, enjoyed fishing and playing solitaire. He was a member of the Hahira Historical Society, American Legion Post 218, Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels and served on the Hahira Honeybee Committee for 37 years. Surviving family includes his wife Melba Webb Locher of Hahira, his sons and daughters in law, Kenneth (Lynn) Locher, Jason (Cindy) Webb and Joey (Jennifer) Webb, all of Hahira. He was affectionately known as “PaPa” by his grandchildren Christie Webb Register, Eric Locher, Marshall (Morgan) Locher, Alan Webb, Beau Webb, Ashlyn Webb and great grandchildren Calie Sanders, Bennett Locher, Kambree Register and Ava McRae. Also his siblings, Lucille Scearce, Rose Gillin, Eva Hardesty, Betty (Tom) James, Roy Locher and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Mark Locher, his brothers W.T. Locher, Morris Locher, Emil Locher, and sister Mary Kircher. Funeral services will be at Martin McLane Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 2263 Pineview Dr., Valdosta, GA 31602, or a charity of your choice.
LOCKETT, Willie Lee Lockett (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald July 12, 2010) Willie Lee Lockett, 62, died Saturday (July 10, 2010) after an illness. He was a native of Argyle but grew up in Waycross where he attended the public schools. He was the son of Anna L. Jones Lockett and the late Deacon Vasser Lee Lockett. He was preceded in death by a twin brother, Sammy Lee Lockett, and a sister, Mary M. Lockett. Survivors include his mother, Anna L. Jones Lockett, of Waycross; a sister, Margaret Lockett, of Miami, Fla.; several nieces and nephews, among whom are Linda Lockett and Cynthia Lockett, both of Waycross; cousins, other relatives, very special friends, Faynette and Charlie Jones, of Patterson, the Murchinson family, both of Patterson, and Avery Lewis, ofWaycross. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Fluker Funeral Home.
LOCKWOOD, Virginia Wells Lockwood (Abstracted from the 30 January 2018 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mrs. Virginia “Ginny” Wells Lockwood, passed away at Coffee Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, eight days before her 91st birthday. She was born in Harlem, GA, on February 1, 1927, the daughter of Seth and Bertha Wells. She was married to former Douglas Mayor Max Lockwood for 56 years and has two sons, two daughters, ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A graduate of Georgia Southern University in 1949, she taught school in Bulloch County, Bibb County and Coffee County public school system for more than 31 years. She did graduate work at both Valdosta State University and Georgia Southern University. She was a life member of Georgia Retired Teachers Association and the Coffee County Retired Teachers Association. She served as Georgia Assistant State Director of AARP from 1960 to 1993, and received AARP’s “Outstanding Community Service Award” on the national level in 1995. She served as a member of the Georgia Southeast Area on Aging Advisory Council and in 1995 was appointed by Governor Zell Miller as a delegate to the White House on Aging in 158
Washington representing the State of Georgia. She was a member of Douglas First Baptist Church and was laid to rest beside her beloved “Max” on Friday, January 26, 2018. Survivors include: two sons: Charles Max (Kellie) Lockwood, Jr. of Douglas, GA, Pratt (Joyce) Lockwood of Claxton, GA, two daughters, Skye Lockwood (Darrell) Joyce of Vidalia, GA, and Honey Lockwood Evans of Martinez, GA, ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service was Friday, January 26, 2018, at Ricketson Funeral Home.
LOGAN, J. B. Logan (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 20, 1947) Mr. J. B. Logan, 77, died of a heart attack in Greenville Wednesday night. He had been ill for about a month following a stroke. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 20, at the Greenville Methodist Church and interment will be in the Walker Cemetery. Mr. Logan moved to Greenville about five years ago from Lamont, where he had lived about 20 years. He originally came from Thomasville, GA. Survivors include sixteen grandchildren and the following seven children: Mrs. W. B. Davis, Jr., of Madison; Joe Brown Logan, of McClenny (THIS IS EXACTLY HOW IT IS SPELLED IN THE OBITUARY); Mrs. Roland Carroll and Mrs. Hunter Bishop, both of Tallahassee; Mrs Delphone Hendry, of Shady Grove; Thomas B. Logan, of Ft. Myers; and Mrs. L. R. Frohock, of Greenville.
LOGAN, Mrs. J. B. Logan (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 24, 1939) Mrs. J. B. Logan, 65, who lived near Lamont for many years, died Tuesday morning, February 21st, after an illness of several weeks, and was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon at the Walker Cemetery. Services were conducted by the pastor of the Methodist Church of Lamont, of which she was a member. The deceased is survived by her husband sand seven children, T. B. Logan, Fort Myers; Mrs. H. M. Bishop, Perry; Mrs. D. T. Hendry, Shady Grove; Mrs. R. J. Carroll, Jr., Monticello; Mrs. W. B. Davis, Jr., Madison; Mrs. Frankye L. Frobuck and Joe Brown Logan, Lamont and seven grandchildren.
LOGAN, John Wesley Logan Sr. (Abstracted from the 6 April 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) John Wesley Logan Sr., age 86, quietly passed away Wednesday (April 5, 2017) at his son’s residence in Blackshear after a long battle with cancer. A native of Echols County, he served in the United States Navy from 1948 until 1952. Following his military service, he graduated from Jacksonville School of Technology as a radio and television technician. He owned and operated Logan’s Radio and Television Service in Folkston where he was originally raised from 1956 until 1975. He taught electronic classes part-time at Waycross-Ware Tech in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He then worked for Okefenokee RESA as a technician for more than 20 years until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. Logan and Lola Anna Deloach Logan, his wife, Virginia Barton Logan, three brothers, Albert Logan, Glynn Logan and Donald H. Logan, and two sisters, Lois Anderson and Mattie Pearl Coulter. Survivors include two sons, John Wesley (Sherry) Logan Jr. of Blackshear, and Kenneth Mitchell Logan of Waycross, four sisters, Ruth Hill of Waycross, Ruby Thanscheidt of Folkston, Louise Pope of Jacksonville, FL, and Mary Margaret Thomas, of Camden County, and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be Friday at Kettle Creek Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LOGAN, Joseph Paul Logan (Abstracted from the September 21, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) Joseph Paul Logan, 60, of Waycross, died Thursday (Sept.19, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, grew up in numerous different places because of his father’s service in the military, and most recently made Waycross his home for the past 20 years. He worked for more than 18 years with Coley Electric and Plumbing Supply. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bobbie J. Kirkland Logan, and a brother, David C. Logan. He is survived by his wife, Helen Logan, of Waycross; 1 son, Mack Carnes, of Bristol; 3 grandchildren, Summer Carnes, Chris Carnes and Lane Carnes; his father, Calvin E. Logan, of Warner Robins; 1 brother, Richard C. Logan, of Atlanta; 2 sisters, Janet Strickland (husband Tommy), of Atlanta, and Melissa A. Zeuner (husband Mark), of Warner Robins; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Graveside services will be at High Bluff Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in the Schlatterville community. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Arrangements are with Miles-Odum Funeral Home.
LOGAN, Kenneth Mitchell Logan (Abstracted from the 2 May 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Kenneth Mitchell Logan, age 58, died Sunday (April 30, 2017) at Tattnall Healthcare in Reidsville after an extended illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross. He received an auto body repair certificate from Ware Tech, and he was the 159 former owner / operator of B&K Body Shop. In 1989, he achieved one of his greatest accomplishments and became the World Treasure Hunting Champion. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley Logan Sr. and Virginia Barton Logan. Survivors include one brother, John Wesley (Sherry) Logan Jr., of Blackshear; and numerous nieces and nephews. A private family graveside service will be Wednesday (May 3, 2015) at Kettle Creek Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LOGGINS, Thomas Willis Loggins (Abstracted from the 10 October 2017 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mr. Thomas Willis Loggins, age 70, of Axson, GA, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017, at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL, following an extended illness. Mr. Loggins, a native of Atlanta, Fulton County, GA, was born January 6, 1947, to the late Willis R. Loggins and the late Louise Rainwaters Loggins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Carolyn Houston and one brother, Benny Loggins. Mr. Loggins was a veteran of the Vietnam War Era. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Gloria Daniels Loggins of Axson, GA, three daughters, Connie (Joe) Cribb of Douglas, GA, Vicky Crenshaw (Paul Judge) of Atlanta, GA, Dorothy (Randy) Thacker of Axson, GA, two sons, Thomas Earl Loggins of Axson, GA, William (Deonna) Loggins of Belleview, FL, one sister: Nancy (Ronald) Cato of Temple, GA, two brothers, Johnny Loggins and Steven Loggins both of West Virginia, 20 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will have a memorial service on Saturday, October 14, 2017, at their residence 972 Celia Crosby Road Axson, GA, 31642. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LOGSTON, Ronald Lee Logston (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 10 June 2010) Mr. Ronald Lee Logston, age 60, of Wichita Falls, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010. Ronald was the son of Theodore C. Logston and Barbara Ann Chalkley Logston. He was born on December 26, 1949. He served his country in the U S Air force as an E-5 Staff Sergeant. He retired from the service in 1988. Ronald loved to play pool, cribbage, and cards, he loved baseball when he was younger. Ronald spent a lot of time at the I-Hop, one of his favorite places. He loved to travel and always had plans to do so in an RV. Services were held at the graveside in Fort Sill National Cemetery Thursday, June 3, 2010, in Elgin, Oklahoma, under the direction of Falls Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Ronald was preceded in death by his granddaughter: Jada Shoop; his mother, and grandmother Alma Armstrong. He is survived by his father: Theodore Logston of Golden, MS; his children: Gregory Logston, Travis Logston, and Angela Shoop and her husband David, all of Wichita Falls; grandchildren: Ravyn Ann, David Trujillo, Sara, Ashlynn, Brendan, Jesse, Kaylie, Sierra, David Shoop, Gisele; and 1 brother: Charles Thomas Logston of New Jersey.
LOHMAN, Mrs. J. A. Lohman (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 3, 1965 & September 10, 1965) Mrs. J. A. Lohman, age 84, died Sunday in Miami following a lengthy period of ill health. Mr. Lohman was born May 24, 1881 in Philadelphia. She was preceded in death by her husband J. A. Lohman of Miami. She was a member of the Miami Primitive Baptist Church. She was the mother of Mrs. W. E. Wilson and Mrs. C. E. Buckhalt, both of Cherry Lake. Also surviving are four sons, John Lohman, of Burbank, CA; Edgar Lohman of Vero Beach; and Lewis Lohman and Bill Lohman, both of Miami and 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren and other relatives. She had lived in Florida for many years. Funeral services were held Wednesday September 1st in Miami with burial in Flagler Memorial Park.
LOLLEY, Daisy Thelma Zanders Sutton Lolley (Abstracted from the Clinch County News, 4 March 2015) Mrs. Daisy Thelma Zanders Sutton Lolley, age 79, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at her daughter’s residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Lolley was born April 7, 1935, in Fargo, to the late Charlie Zanders and Pinkie Mae Bennett Zanders. She was a member of the New Vision Church of God and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lester Hill Sutton and Carthell Lolley. Survivors are 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Margie (Bobby) Corbitt of Pearson and JoAnn (Jim) Collins of Ashville, NC; 2 sons, Raymond Lolley of Douglas and Willie Lolley Sr. of Homerville; 4 grandchildren, Willie Lolley Jr., Ava Shaw, Billy Evans Jr and Andy Shaw; 5 step-grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services for Mrs. Lolley were held, Friday, February 27, 2015 at Roundtree Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Shiloh Church Cemetery.
LOLLEY, Malissia Lolley (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 8, 1965)
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Mrs. Malissia Lolley, age 61, died Saturday in Greenville following a long illness. Mrs. Lolley was born in Walton County. She lived in Florala, AL most of her life and had been in Greenville two months. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Eloise Rutherford, and Mrs. Betty Ann Pickron, both of Florala, AL, Mrs. Rosie B. Saumier, of Youngstown, FL, and Mrs. Louise Cotton, of Tioga, ND; three sons, Thomas J. Lolley, of Florala, AL, Bobby Joe Lolley of Greenville and William A. Lolley, with the U. S. Navy; sixteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Larce Lolley and Wiley Lolley, both of DeFuniak and Lee Lolley of Tampa. The body was forwarded to Florala, AL. Funeral services were held Monday at the Evans Funeral Home in Florala and burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
LOLLIE, David Allen Lollie (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 15 June 2011) David Allen Lollie, age 49, of Douglas passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an auto accident. Mr. Lollie worked at Tim’s Diesel & Equipment as a mechanic and he attended Trinity Non-Denominational Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Betty Lollie; half-brother, H. L. Lollie; and sister, Brenda Sue Lollie. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline Stone Lollie of Douglas; sons, David Allen (Becky) Lollie, Jr. of Douglas and Joe Arron (Weslyn) Lollie of Axson; daughter, Megan (John) Edge of Pearson; and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at the Trinity Non-Denominational Church. Interment will be at a later date. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LOLLIS, Karen Denise Lollis (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, May 14, 2014) Karen Denise Lollis, age 52, of Perry, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville. Karen was born January 7, 1962 in Chesapeake, VA, to Henry and Mildred (Stephenson) Goff. Karen was of the Baptist Faith. Karen had been employed at Hardees for the past 4 years, quickly becoming the general manager a few months ago. She was an animal lover, who had a passion for horses and dogs; she was a talented artist and home decorator. Karen enjoyed being in the outdoors. Mrs. Lollis was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Mildred Goff and her brother Lonnie Goff. She is survived by her husband of 4 years Harold Lee Lollis of Perry, FL; a son Pat King of Ohio; 2 sisters Ann Dycus of Perry and Donna Dupilka of Lakeland; 2 grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held at a later date. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
LOLLIS, Lassie Lee Lollis (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Lassie Lee Lollis, age 53, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at her residence in Perry. She was a native and lifelong resident of Taylor County and the daughter of the late George Hendry and late former Erma Lee Ward. She previously worked as a Lab Tech and was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and enjoyed water skiing, dancing and fishing. Survived by her husband, Dorsey Lollis of Perry, FL, a son; Bryant (Eva) Akins, a daughter; Lori (Scott) Maddox, a brother; Dennis Morgan, a sister; Joan Sheffield, (5) grandchildren, (3) great-grandchildren and numerous relatives. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday, May 12, 2009. Interment will follow at Pisgah Cemetery.
LOLLIS, Richard Paul Lollis (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Mr. Richard Paul Lollis, 66, of Perry, FL, passed away Saturday February 4, 2012 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Perry. Mr. Lollis was born June 23, 1945 in Crisp County, GA to the late Hugh Dorsey Lollis and the late former Edna Inez Willard. He was an iron worker by trade and worked as a construction supervisor for many years. In his spare time he enjoyed, cooking, fishing, hunting, storytelling, and helping other people. He is survived by his wife of 6 years, Jackie Dixon Lollis, of Perry, 2 sons Mike Lollis and Dorsey Lollis, both of Perry, 1 daughter, Fanita Stringfellow, of Murphysboro, TN, 1 stepson, Joseph Terrell Dixon, of Perry, 1 stepdaughter, Amanda I. Dixon, of Perry, his lifelong best friend, R. P. Tedder, 4 brothers, George Sonny Lollis, of St. Cloud, FL, Lee Lollis and Michael Doc Lollis, both of Perry, and Joe Lollis, of Wakulla, FL, 3 sisters, Mary Lollis Sadler, Marsha Lollis, and Debbie Omans, all of Perry, 2 grandchildren, Kara and Jarrod Dixon, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
LOMBARD, Shirley Elizabeth Johnson Lombard (Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 8 July 2016)
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Shirley Elizabeth Lombard (nee Johnson) died peacefully at Hospice Haven in Lake City, FL on July 8, 2016 at the age of 87. Shirley is survived by her husband of almost 70 years, Leon of Arlington, MA and Live Oak, FL; her daughter, Cheryl, of Boca Raton, FL; her son, Leon (Nadine), Jr. of Arlington, MA; her granddaughters and their spouses - Leah (Robert) Sylvester of Merrimack, NH, Tara (Jacob) Lamont of Arlington, MA, and Elena (Thomas) Hogan of Woburn, MA; 7 cherished great- grandchildren; her sister, Marilyn Johnson of Pompano Beach, FL; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Shirley was born on August 19, 1928 in Arlington, MA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elbridge and Madeline Johnson of Winchester, MA and her brother, Elbridge Johnson, Jr., of Belmont, MA. A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, July 16, at The Village Church, 23736 Park Center Drive in Live Oak, FL. A graveside service will be held in Alton Bay, NH later in the summer. In lieu of flowers, donations in Shirley's memory may be made to Hospice Haven, 6037 W. US Highway 90 in Lake City, FL 32055.
LONDON, Betty Jan London (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 25 May 2016) Betty Jan London, age 81, of Homerville passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was born February 6, 1935 in Lagrange, GA to the late William E. and Minnie Viola (Clardy) Slaughter. She traveled the country with her late husband, Kenneth E. London, while he served our country in the United States Air Force, their family was fortunate to experience many places to live before she and Ken returned to Homerville to retire. She was preceded in death by her husband, and a son, Donnie London, several sisters and a brother. She was a member of the Homerville United Methodist Church in Homerville. Survivors include her sons, Jerry London of Arlington, TN, Eddie London of Portland, TN; several grandchildren; special granddaughter, Kaitlyn London, and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Music Funeral Services in Lakeland. As per Ms. London's wishes, no formal funeral services will be held. Cremation will follow the visitation and her sons will have a scattering ceremony later at her favorite lake in Tennessee. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the family.
LONDON, Mary Hayden London (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 1 November 2016) Mary Hayden London passed away at the age of 83 on November 1, 2016. Mary was born on July 7th 1933 in Ripley, TN to James and Rachel Howard. She grew up in Memphis and that is where she met her first husband Larry Hayden. They married in 1950 and had two daughters and a son together. Due to job employment with Buckeye they moved to the Perry area around 1955. Mary was well known for her years working as a pharmacy tech in several drugstores, Lockhart’s, and O'Quinn’s and about 28 years at Andrews Drugs. Everyone knew "Ms. Mary" and appreciated her warm smile and personal attention to their needs. She was well known in the community and a friend to everyone she met. She was a member of Athena Baptist Church. Her faith was the foundation of her life. She loved her family and was always there for them. Her declining health made it impossible for her to attend her church the last few years of her life. Mary was preceded in death by her first husband Larry Hayden and her son Jim Hayden. In 1995 she met and married Ralph London and they have been married 21 years. Mary is survived by husband Ralph E. London, daughters Kathy (Larry) Simmons of Perry and Leslie (Stacy) Hill of Mobile, daughter-in-law Cathy Hayden of Perry. 4 grandchildren: Bryan (Summer) Hayden of Perry, Stacy (Diana) Hayden of Pensacola, Andy (Kimberly) Simmons of Perry, and Chase Hill of Mobile. 3 great-grandchildren: Luke Hayden, Carter Hayden, and Gracie Simmons; 3 step-children: Pam (Tom) Exner of Valrico, FL and Sherry (Barry) Stalcup of North Carolina and Bruce London of Florida; and a host of step-great- grandchildren. Funeral Services will be at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Interment will follow in Pineview Memorial Cemetery.
LONG, Carrie Anne Long – death announcement (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 17 October 2020) April 25, 1971 - October 17, 2020
LONG, Darren Nigel Long (Abstracted from Music Funeral Services 3 January 2021) Darren Nigel Long, age 53, of Valdosta, GA passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 in the South Georgia Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was born on April 1, 1967 in Eufaula, AL to the late Ann Mildred (LeCroy) and George Cullen Long. He worked as a skilled painter for most of his life, most recently with Ryan Adams Painting. Darren will be remembered as a wonderful and loving husband, father, and friend. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his, father-in-law, Fred Coons. Survivors include his loving wife of 20 years, Brittney Long of Valdosta, GA; children: Abbi Long of Valdosta, GA, Bella Long of Valdosta, GA, Cameron Barrett of Panama City, FL, Chloe Webb of Hahira, GA; siblings: Madolyn Hoff of Valdosta, GA, Marie Williams of Valdosta, GA, Teresa Kokel of Valdosta, GA, Donald Richardson of Valdosta, GA; beloved mother-in-law, Patricia Coons of
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LONG, David Long (Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/04/david-d-g-long/) David (D.G.) Long passed away at his home on Monday, April 15, 2019 after battling cancer. He was born in Richmond, CA on April 17, 1947 to the late Elvie and Lessie Alvina Higgins Long. He was in the United States Marine Corps throughout the Vietnam War and received several medals for his service including a purple heart. He was an avid pool player and was a member of the VCOM Pool League. He also enjoyed playing steel tip darts for which he placed number 7 in the nation in the year 1985. He loved building and flying radio control airplanes, flying hang gliders, and spending time with his family and friends He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Carlena and Christopher Scott Pierce of Murfreesboro, TN, Lesa and Ron Tobey of Concord, CA, Shannan and Jeff Callaway of Vallejo, CA; his son, David Long, II of Valdosta, GA; grandsons, Brantley Pierce of Jensen Beach, FL, Shawn Driggers, Johnathon Driggers both of Concord, CA, Christopher Denke of San Diego, CA, Jacob Callaway of Vallejo, CA; granddaughters, Ariana Pierce of Murfreesboro, TN, Kirsten Driggers of Concord, CA, Octavia Miller of Dixon, CA, Jaclynn Callaway of Vallejo, CA; and two sisters, Judy Long of Cannon City, CO and Terri Long-Meyer of Shawano, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers, Bill Long, Boe Long, Gene Long, Danny Long, and sister Sherri Long. A memorial service will be held at Mikki’s, 402 Northside Dr., Valdosta, GA, 31602, (229) 242-3248. Carson McLane Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
LONG, Deborah Lee Long (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 22 January 2017) April 10, 1955 - January 22, 2017 Services are scheduled for Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the graveside with Interment in Boston City Cemetery, No visitation will be scheduled. Obituary to follow.
LONG, Devin Allen Long – death announcement (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 20 January 2021) September 5, 1966 - January 20, 2021
LONG, Ellen Elizabeth Long (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald August 17, 2006) Ellen Elizabeth Smith Long, 77, died Sunday night (Aug. 13, 2006) at St. Joseph's Hospital in Augusta after a long illness. She was born in Waycross on Sept. 1, 1928, and she lived here all her life until she moved to Augusta several years ago to live with her daughter. She was the daughter of the late Walton Douglas and Eugenia Stevens Smith. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Eugenia Smith Brannen. Since a very early age, she was an active member of First Baptist Church Waycross, and among other activities, was a member of the Ruth Sunday School Class, the Baptist Training Union groups and Bible Study in the Park, and activities of the kitchen committee. While in Augusta, she had attended the Warren Baptist Church and was a member of the Gleaners Sunday School Class. After graduating from Waycross High School, Mrs. Long attended Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville and graduated from Valdosta State College. She continued her studies at Peabody College in Nashville, Tenn., where she received a degree in Library science and degrees in several other related subjects.She retired after teaching in the Ware County School System, where she mentored many students in extra-curricular activities. She was named "Star Teacher of the Year" twice. She also taught on the college level at University of Georgia Off Campus Center for a number of years. She worked in many community affairs activities, and was a member of the Lyman Hall Chapter of the D.A.R., the U.D.C. and a leader in the Winona Society of the C.A.R., the Baptist Village Volunteers, and the Okefenokee Regional Library. She was a well-known music teacher. She delighted in opening her heart and her home to many in the community on numerous special occasions. She was proud to be a lifetime member of the Okefenokee Swamp Park. Survivors include one daughter, Lisa Long Edwards (husband David); one granddaughter, Rachel (husband Adam) Reese; two grandsons, Joshua Edwards (wife Deena) and Christian Edwards; two great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Reese and Haleigh Cauley, all of Augusta; one sister, Dorothy Smith Sedgwick, of Waycross; three nieces, Sylvia Sedgwick Hurst, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., Linda Sedgwick Morrison, of Homerville, and Susan Braddy Harrell, of Panama City, Fla.; numerous great-nieces and nephews. A funeral was held at 10 a.m. this morning at Music Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family request memorials to be sent to Franklin Graham Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, N.C. 28607. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
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(Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 12, 1947) Dr. Eustace Long, beloved Madison physician and surgeon, passed away at the local hospital Monday afternoon following a long illness. He had been a resident of Madison for nearly 40 years. Dr. Long was born in Pike County, AL November 19, 1876, son of William Albert and Cynthia Ellen Long. He received his professional education at the Atlanta Medical College and the Maryland Medical College. After his graduation from Medical school, Dr. Long began his practice in Macclenny, Baker County, where he served as President of the City Council. He moved to Madison in 1908. During World War I he served as Captain in the Army Medical Corps. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Louella Glass Long, of Madison, a daughter, Mrs. William Moseley Henry, of Plant City, a son, E. Clyde Long, of Jacksonville, and a grandson, William Moseley Henry, Jr., of Plant City. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the Long home on North Duval Street. Graveside rites followed in Oak Ridge cemetery.
LONG, Mrs. Eustace Long (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 7, 1961) Mrs. Eustace Long, widow of the late Dr. Eustace Long, died in St. Petersburg Sunday after a long illness. Mrs. Long was a native of Madison and had spent most of her life here, where she was prominent in religious, civic and social affairs. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Moseley Henry, of Plant City; three grandsons; two sisters, Mrs. A. B. Lanier, of Ocala; and Mrs. W. L. Horton, of Madison; and one brother, Mr. Ed Glass, of Jacksonville. Funeral services were held Wednesday in the First Methodist Church here with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
LONG, Florence Ruth Long (Abstracted from Greene Publishing, January 9, 2013) Florence Ruth Long, age 84, died Sunday, January 5, 2013 at Lake Park of Madison. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Beggs Funeral Home with burial at San Pedro Cemetery. She was born in Lockmoor, MI, and moved to Madison in 1978 coming from Ft. Lauderdale. She was a member of New Home Baptist Church. Two sisters, Mildred Woodhouse and Marion Switzer, and many nieces and nephews survive her. She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Long. Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LONG, Henry Long (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 12, 1958) Henry Long, age 66, died at his sister’s home at the Rockaway Farm, north of Madison, Wednesday September 3rd, after an extended illness. He is survived by his sister, Charlotte Fisher, of Madison; two brothers, Gurley Long, of St. Petersburg; and Sellus Long, of Monticello. Graveside services were held Saturday in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral home was in charge of the arrangements.
LONG, Mr. J. H. Long (Abstracted from the Quitman Free Press, Quitman, Georgia, April 19, 1945) Mr. J. H. Long, 77, died Monday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. Rhodes who resides on one of the J. O. McDonald farms. He had lived in the Nankin community for about 40 years and at one time resided on Dr. Jelks’ farm. He was well known throughout the county and news of his passing will be learned with regret. Funeral services were held at Mt. Horeb Cemetery, near Pinetta Tuesday morning. He is survived by his widow and seven children: Mrs. Oliver Purvis, of Pinetta, Mrs. D. Rhodes of Quitman, Rte 4, Chesley Long of St. Augustine, Burton Long of Tampa, Aaron Long of Valdosta and Symon Long of Nahunta. Mr. Long was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church and was a man of many fine qualities.
LONG, John Long (Abstracted from the March 14, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) SNELLVILLE — John Long, age 62, died Tuesday (March 10, 2015) at Eastside Medical Center in Snellville. He was born and lived most of his life in Twiggs County before moving to Snellville. He was the son Oscar and Earnestine White Long and was preceded in death by his brothers, James Long and Earl Long. He was retired. Survivors are his wife, Debbie Long, of Snellville; children, Sharman Nix, Vicky (Mike) Reynolds, Jenny (Harl Satterfield) Britt, James Long and Sally (Tony) Brunell, of Waycross, Jonathan (Robin) Long and Tommy Wilkerson, of Eastman, and Michelle (Stevie) Burkett, of Thomaston; brothers, Ossie (Ellen) Long and Kenny (Dorothy) Long, of Cochran; sister-in-law, Janice Churchwell, of Snellville; 25 grandchildren; and 4 great- grandchildren. The family will greet friends at the home of Sally and Tony Brunell, 108 Butler St., Waycross. Arrangements were with Mathis Funeral Home in Cochran.
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John Henry Long, age 77, well known citizen of this section, died at his home just across the Georgia ling in Brooks County early Monday morning, and was laid to rest Tuesday morning in the Mt. Horeb Cemetery. He is survived by six children.
LONG, Joseph Keys Long Jr. (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 6 April 2018) Joseph Keys Long, Jr., age 66, of Nashville passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 in South Georgia Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Aurora, NC on May 29, 1951 to the late Joseph K. & Clara Gene (Cayton) Long, Sr. He worked in the Boating Industry for 47 years to include Hatteras Yachts. He loved spending time with family & friends grilling and sitting around the bonfire. He loved the outdoors especially fishing & hunting. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy J. Long. Survivors include his wife, Tina Royals Long, Nashville; daughter & son-in-law: Christina & Steven Russell, South Carolina; Son: Joseph Keys Long III, Wilmington, NC; 2 step sons: Brandon (Amanda) Bradford, Lakeland, Daniel (Thresa) Ethridge, Hahira; grandchildren: Sherry Long, Samantha Gene Long, Joseph Keys Long, IV, Luke Bradford, Makenna Bradford and Chloe Bradford; Mother-in-law: Wanda Royals, Lakeland; Father-in-law: Donald Royals, Nashville; special aunt: Nancy Ireland, Bayboro, NC; 3 sisters: Nancy Domroe, Wilmington, NC, Cathy & Mike Gillespie, South Monte, NC, Linda Brownly, Florence, SC; brother: Johnny & Barbara Long, Tennessee; 2 brothers-in-law & sister-in-law: Chris & Becky Royals, Lake Park, Steven Royals, Lakeland and a number of nieces and nephews. As per his wishes he will be cremated and no services will be held. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Music Funeral Services, 88 West Main St., Lakeland, GA 31635 to assist with the expenses. The Long family is being cared for by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Lakeland.
LONG, Linda Harris Tyler Long (Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Sep 15th, 2011) Linda Harris Tyler Long, 59, was suddenly called home on Monday, September 5, 2011. Born in Madison, on March 15, 1952, Linda was the daughter of the late Amelia Harrell Harris and Rayford Harris. She grew up in Madison before moving with her family to Valdosta, Ga. in the late 1960’s. She met and married the love of her life, William Russell Tyler, Jr. Linda was a homemaker and a loving mother. When her children were older, she went to work at Bayliner Manufacturing, then Shaw Industries and most recently worked for Lowe’s Distribution Center. She loved her dogs and doted on them. A member of Lifeline Ministries and formerly a member of Harvest Church of God, Linda loved her church and her church family. She enjoyed growing flowers, eating and spending time with family. Survivors include her three daughters and sons in law, Roxie and Jimmy Deese of Lakeland, Ga. Beth and Mark Selph, Angela and Greg Infinger of Valdosta; three sisters and brothers in law, Judy and Larry Lyons of Quitman, Ga., Evelyn and James White of Stockton, Ga., Nancy and Robert McLeod of Valdosta, Ga.; grandchildren, Rhonda Hightower and fiance Billy Smith, Justin Thornton, Evan Selph, Samantha Hightower and fiancé Brandon Wright, Lisa Shaw, Ethan Selph, Cole Thornton, Tyler Shaw and Brandon Shaw all of Valdosta; special cousin, Debbie Manwarren of Lakeland, Ga.; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Russell Tyler, Jr. and Russell Wayne Long, daughter, Virginia Ann Tyler, and sisters, Debbie Harris and Bonnie Holmes. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 9, 2011, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home in Valdosta, Ga.. Reverend George Ehling and Reverend Joey Castleberry will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Madison. Family and friends will gather for visitation on Thursday evening from 6 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com.
LONG, Martha Jean Langston Long (Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/04/martha-jean-langston-long/) Martha Jean Langston Long passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Langdale Hospice House. She was born on June 7, 1944 in Florence, SC to the late John and Wanda Ward Langston. She was a homemaker who loved fishing and visiting Casinos. She loved her friends and family and enjoyed cooking for them whenever she was able to. She is survived by her daughter, Tamara Black (Larry) of Naples, FL; five grandchildren, Martha Sven Lofbloom, Olivia Castillo, both of Naples, FL, Larry Jr. (Nikki) of Fort Myers, FL, Leslie Thomas (Tronown) of Houston, TX and Dakota Porter of Naples, FL; a special son in law, Jose Castillo of Naples, FL; a special great grandson, Sven Edward Lofbloom; and many great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, George Edward Long. No services are planned at this time. Carson McLane is entrusted with the arrangements.
LONG, Mildred Sands Long (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 18 February 2018) Mildred Sands Long, age 79, passed from this life Friday, February 16, 2018 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital. She was born in Moniac, Georgia on December 23, 1938 to James and Fannie “Crawford” Sands. Mildred worked as a bus driver for the Washington County School Board and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chipley, FL. She is preceded in death by her 165 parents and her husband; N.L. Long. Mildred is survived by her two sons; Jeff and Wendy Long of Melbourne, FL and Greg Long of Chipley, FL, 2 daughters; Cindy Yeager of Panama City, FL and Carol Koch and husband Billy of Chipley, FL, 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She is the sister of Henry Sands and Ira Sands of Tallahassee, FL. She was predeceased by her sister Sadie Blair and brothers; Cleon Sands, Newt Sands, Tiney Sands and Jim Sands. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Brown Funeral Home Chapel in Chipley, FL. Interment will follow in the Poplar Head Cemetery.
LONG, Paul C. Long (Abstracted by courtesy of the Clinch County News, Homerville, Georgia May 2, 2012) Mr. Paul C. Long, 74, passed away April 19, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 16, 1938 in Little Birch, West Virgnia, to Elza and Velda Long. Paul is survived by his daughter, Paula Bennett (Mike) of Homerville; brother, John Long (Caron); sister, Lula Belle Dodrill (Dale); grandchildren, Bradley and Hunter Bennett, and several caring family members and friends. A memorial service was held at 11 am, on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Ponte Vedra Valley in Ponte Vedra Beach. In lieu of flowers donations could be made in Paul's name to St. Vincent's Riverside Foundation, PO Box 41564, Jacksonville, FL 32203. Please sign the online guestbook at www.pontevedravalley.com. Ponte Vedra Valley in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. was in charge of arrangements.
LONG, Ruby Lois Nichols Long (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 28 August 2017) Graveside services for Ruby Lois Nichols Long of Boston are Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Boston City Cemetery. Mrs. Long died Monday, August 28, 2017 at Camellia Gardens of Life Care. Born December 27, 1935 in Ariton, AL, she was the daughter of the late Roy Nichols and Kizzie Hall Nichols. On April 10, 1954, in Thomasville, GA, she married Harmon Long Jr. of Boston. She was a homemaker and a member of Boston Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Harmon Long Jr.; children, Teresa McCorkle, Timothy Harmon (Billie) Long; Dexter E. (Ingelise) Long; grandchildren, Brian (Michele) McCorkle, Brandy McCorkle, Tyler (Bekah) Long, Kyle (Heather) Long, Jackie Fielding, Ashley Morris (Keith Baker), Logan Long, Thomas Long; great- grandchildren, William McCorkle, Lee McCorkle, Garrett Long, Perry Long, Griffyn Granger, Colt Morris, Mickey Moore, and soon-to-arrive Baby Baker. She was preceded in death by parents, Roy and Kizzie Nichols; siblings, Virgil Nichols, Don Nichols, Gladys Nichols, Morris Nichols, and Glenward Nichols; son, Wayne Morris Long and daughter, Deborah Lee Long; and grandson, Jared Lee Long. Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements
LONG, Theron Wyndell Long (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 10 August 2011) Theron Wyndell Long, age 75 of Douglas, passed away Monday, August 1, 2011, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Rev. Long, a native of Appling County, was a Southern Baptist Minister for many years. He was an Alumnus of the Freewill Baptist College of Nashville, TN. He was the son of the late Doric Quitman Long and the late Ola Evelyn Carter Long. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Wyndell Long. Rev. Long was a member of the College Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Betty Jean Teston Long of Douglas; one son, Steve (Susan) Long of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Jeanie (Leonard) Sweat of Douglas; one grandson, Ashley Stephen (Brooke) Long of Forsyth, GA; three granddaughters, Courtney Coppage of Valdosta, GA, Megan (Brady) Wiggins, and Maggie Adams, all of Douglas; three step- grandchildren, Kristy Sweat of Pensacola, FL, Kaci Sweat of Macon, GA, and Kandace Sweat of Athens, GA; five great- grandchildren, Jayden Wiggins and Jaycee Wiggins, both of Douglas, GA, Hannalee Coppage of Valdosta, GA, Ella Kate Long and Makayla Ford, both of Forsyth, GA; one aunt, Velma Kirk of Baxley, GA; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral Services were Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at the College Avenue Baptist Church. A special eulogy was presented by daughter Jeanie Sweat. Interment followed in the Surrency City Cemetery in Surrency, GA. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LONG, Thomas Anthony Long (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 19 October 2011) Thomas Anthony Long, age 44, passed away suddenly at his residence on September 10, 2011. Mr. Long was born September 27, 1966, in Douglas. He was employed by Elixir for over 18 years. Survivors include his wife, Tonyia Long of Douglas; son, Brandon Long of Dallas, GA; sister, Tina (Mark) Royals of Axson; brother, John (Tara) Long of Nicholls; parents, John and Betty Spell Long of Nicholls; nieces, Braylin Long and Katie Royals; and nephew, Brody Long. Funeral services were Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at Chatterton Holiness Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Chatterton Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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(Abstracted from the 17 May 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Verlie K. Long, age 100, died Sunday (May 13, 2018) at St. Vincent’s Southside under the care of Northeast Florida Community Hospice. She was a native of Belews Creek, NC, who lived the past 20 years in Jacksonville, FL. She was formerly employed by King Edward Cigar Factory as a machine operator. She was a member of Winona Park United Methodist Church in Waycross and Garden City United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, FL. Her hobbies and interests included reading, working crossword puzzles, playing computer games, sewing, fishing, decorating the church, cooking, family and helping others. She loved to wear the color purple, and she only stopped painting at the age of 88. She enjoyed writing poetry and designing a program for family reunions that included genealogy. The last of 11 children, she was preceded in death by her parents, A.L. Branson and Cora Pegram Branson, her husband, N.A. Long, and her son, Bill Long. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Mary Long of Fernandina Beach, FL, three granddaughters, Kathryn Bolles of Chevy Chase, MD, Chris (Charlie) Waters of Jacksonville, FL, and Jennifer (Paul) Carter of Fernandina Beach, FL, six great-grandchildren, Hannah, Cole, Blake, Maezie, Ann Stuart, Thomas and Taylor, and numerous nieces and nephews including Wanda James, of Waycross. A funeral will be Saturday at Garden City U.M.C., 3057 Dunn Ave., Jacksonville, FL. A graveside service will be Saturday at Greenlawn Cemetery in Waycross. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Save The Children, www.savethechildren.org, or Garden City United Methodist Church. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LONG, William Long (Abstracted from the January 30, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) William “Bill” Long, age 71, died Tuesday (Jan. 27, 2015) while in the care of Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. He was a resident of Cypress Village, Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Blackshear. He was born Jan. 5, 1944 in Waycross to Verlie Long and the late N.A. Long. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary, of Jacksonville; 1 daughter, Kathryn Bolles, of Washington, DC; his mother, Verlie Long, of Jacksonville; as well as Christina and Charlie Waters, of Jacksonville Beach, and Jennifer Rowe (fiancé, Paul Carter), of Fernandina Beach, FL; and beloved grandchildren, Blake Rowe and Maezie Waters. He is loved and remembered by numerous friends and relatives. He loved children, rain, solitude, company of friends, good music, history, the ocean, fried chicken, shrimp, a good book, football and baseball and lemon pie. He enjoyed sports, especially watching the Georgia Dawgs. He graduated from Waycross High school and played football on the state championship teams. He received his bachelor and graduate degrees at the University of Georgia, and also attended Georgia Southern University and Valdosta State University. He loved working with children, and spent many happy years as a teacher and guidance counselor. He was an elder and trustee of Blackshear Presbyterian Church, where he married his wife, Mary, more than 30 years ago. A celebration of his life will Sunday at Blackshear Presbyterian Church in Blackshear. Donations may be made to Save the Children, where his daughter works, or to a charity of one’s choice.
LONG, William Mark Long (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 9, 1966) Funeral services were held for William Mark Long, infant son of Lt. and Mrs. Hugh E. Long, at Ft. Sill, OK Tuesday September 6th and burial followed in the post cemetery. Becker Funeral Home of Lawton, OK had charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Long will be remembered as Sharon Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Taylor, 919 South Horry Street, Madison. Lt. Long is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Long of Quitman, GA.
LONGACRE, Margaret Louise Longacre (Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA) Margaret Louise Longacre, age 71, of Valdosta, formerly of Delaware passed away Monday, December 3, 2012 at South Georgia Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was born in Wilmington, Delaware on September 28, 1941 to the late Elwood and Margaret Johnson. She was a member of Redland Baptist Church. She loved working crossword puzzles, reading, sewing and animals. She is joined in heaven with her husband, Harvey B. Longacre, two sons, Butchie Longacre and Bobby Longacre and two grandsons, Jimmy Jones and Brian Longacre. Survivors include: three daughters and son-in-law, Diane Longacre, of Valdosta, Becky & Melvin Jones, of Chesapeake City, MD, Anna Longacre, of Valdosta; two sons & daughter-in-law, Paul Longacre, of Sussex County, DE, Charlie & Patty Longacre, of Wilmington, DE; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; a sister, Nancy Orledge, of Wilmington, DE; a brother, Ronald Johnson, of Sussex County, DE and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Redland Baptist Church Cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the Longacre family.
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Mrs. Angelina Longoria, age 84, of Broxton, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2013, at Shady Acres Nursing Home following an extended illness. Mrs. Longoria was born on August 3, 1928, in Mission, TX, to the late Apolonio Olivo and Petra Zapata Olivo. Survivors include 4 daughters, Maria Alicia Berrios, Esmeralda Found both of Brownsville, TX; Rosario Espitia, and Blanca Longoria, both of Broxton, GA; 3 sons, Desiderio Longoria of Streator, IL; Luis Longoria of Broxton, GA; and Julio C. Olivo of Marion, NC; 1 sister, Olivia Olivo; several grandchildren; great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guadalupe Longoria; and two daughters, Maria A. Longoria and Diana Rosas. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at Sims Funeral Home. Interment followed at Broxton City Cemetery.
LONGSTREET, Robyn Deanna Longstreet (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 5 November 2018) Robyn Longstreet, age 44, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at Archbold Hospital in Thomasville, GA. She was born in July 1974 in Valdosta to Frank and Gail (Mathis) Rice. She was a 1992 graduate of Lowndes County High School. She married Michael Longstreet in October 1993. He called her the love of his life. She is survived by her parents, her husband and their four children and spouses: Aaron and Ashley Longstreet, Holly and Daniel Coulstring, Chris Longstreet and Luke Longstreet, a grandson Elijah Coulstring, and her siblings Stephanie Holland and Jeff Rice. Robyn always had a bright light. Even as a child, she was outgoing and spread joy around her. She grew into a strong, intelligent woman with a beautiful smile and ever cheerful demeanor. Her humor, courage and strength touched us all. She was devoted to her family and they are her gift to us. She left behind a legacy of beautiful, happy children who will keep her memory alive. Her celebration of life will be Saturday November 10th at the family residence in Monticello, FL.
LOOKABILL, Marty Lookabill (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 14 June 2015) Marty Lookabill, age 57, of Madison, FL, passed away June 14, 2015, at his residence in Madison, FL while on the way to church. Marty was born December 27, 1957 in Greenville, SC to Bill Lookabill and Wanda Rose Earnhardt. Mr. Lookabill was a member of New Home Baptist Church in Madison, FL and retired as a Sergeant of 20 years at the Department of Corrections. Marty was an avid hunter and fisher most of his life, and enjoyed spending time with the ones he loved. Marty was preceded in death by his mother Wanda Rose Earnhardt, and his brother Bryan Earnhardt. Mr. Lookabill is survived by his wife of 26 years Janice Lookabill of Madison; his daughter Monica (Brian) Williams of Lee; his father Bill Lookabill of North Carolina; 3 grandchildren Landon, Alayna, and Brianna; his sisters Debra Lookabill, Sonya Earnhardt, and Lorie Lookabill all of Madison; his step-father Toby Earnhardt; a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at New Home Baptist Church on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Interment will follow in San Pedro Cemetery in Madison. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
LOPER, Donald Flowers Loper (Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, 24 March, 2015) Donald Flowers Loper, a descendent of two pioneering families of Madison County passed away on March 15. To those who knew him, he is remembered as a kind and gentle soul. The two most important earthly things in Donald’s life were his family and his farm. He was born to Theodore Calvin Loper and Carrie Isabelle Loper in 1923 and was raised on the family farm in the Hamburg section of the county. After graduating from high school in Madison, he attended technical school in Jacksonville and then went to work for AT&T. In World War II, Donald served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps in Hawaii arriving less than two weeks after Pearl Harbor. There, he built and maintained the first inter-island telephone-based voice communication system. After the war, he returned to Madison to work for the telephone company here and later in Gainesville. He retired in 1985 after 41 years with AT&T. Donald married Ethel Mae Edwards of Quincy, FL in 1953 and they were together until her passing in 2006. Together they had and raised a family of three sons and a daughter. Throughout his life, both during his career with the telephone company and after his “retirement” Donald remained active on the family farm in Madison. He assisted his father until his passing in 1962 then actively managed the farm himself, even while living and working in Gainesville. After his father’s passing, the farm remained the home of his mother. She was joined by her widowed sisters and then a series of widowed cousins. When asked what he raised on his farm, Donald often replied “old ladies.” In the early 2000’s the Florida Department of Agriculture recognized him and the farm with the “Century Pioneer Family Farm” award for well over 100 years of continuous family ownership and involvement in agriculture. He was also recognized by the Florida Forest Service for maintaining a “Stewardship Forest” on the wooded section of the farm, thus becoming one of only a handful of property owners in the state to achieve recognition in both categories. Donald is survived by his sons, Thed, Paul and his wife, Jamie and Joe and his wife Nelda; his daughter Theresa; three grandchildren: Jeremy, Dawn Mechelle and James; and two grandchildren. Donald is preceded in death by his wife, his parents, his brother Tebo and a sister Theresa. A graveside service was held on Saturday, March 21 at the
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LOPER, Inez Loper (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 6, 1939) On Sunday, January 1st, about 10 o’clock the death angel visited the home of John Frank Loper and bore away the gentle spirit of his loving wife. She had been sick about ten days, first with pleurisy in one side then both sides, later developing pneumonia, which she couldn’t overcome. She had suffered with asthma for several years. Mrs. Loper before her marriage December 15, 1920 was Miss Inez Sisk of Quitman, GA. She leaves to mourn her loss a grief-stricken husband, two daughters, Frankie, who is 17 years old, and Mary Lois, 6 years old, one son, Emery age 10 years, a broken-hearted father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Sink of Quitman, GA, two brothers, F. A. and George Fay Sick of Miami, two sisters, Mrs. Bob Smith of Tampa and Mrs. Jimmie Underwood of Quitman. Funeral services were conducted in New Hopeful Church Monday afternoon. She was laid to rest in the family plot there.
LOPER, Jack Larry Loper, Sr. (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 17 June 2015) Mr. Jack Larry Loper, Sr., age 73, of Douglas, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015, at his residence surrounded by family and under the care of Bethany Hospice. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, three children and five siblings. Mr. Loper was born September 1, 1941, in Wayne County, GA, to the late Ernest David and Ruth Mildred Little Loper. Jack was a contractor by trade and a skilled painter. He had visited many states in his love for rock and gem hunting. He enjoyed spending time with family and was a devoted Christian and a member of The Sanctuary. Jack was also a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Melba Dean Johnson Loper; two daughters, Margaret L. (Mike) Book and Ginger (Janet) Weber-Loper; one son, John R. Valenzuela; 6 grandchildren, Whitnie Camacho, Johnathan (J.V.) Valenzuela, Rebekah Valenzuela, Thomas and Jacob Gaddis, Dalton Owen, 4 great-grandchildren: Joseph Camacho, Troy Albert Ladouceur, Jacob Gaddis II and Rylie Jo Gaddis; 3 sisters, Betty (Nick) Scherer, Coleta (Sam) Thompson and Marilyn Reichert; 1 brother, Jimmy (Linda) Loper; 1 brother-in-law, Daniel (Kathy) Johnson; and 1 sister-in-law, Mary (Lamar) Peacock. Celebration of Life Services will be Saturday, June 6, 2015, at The Sanctuary on Waldrop Ave., in Douglas. Reflection Cremation and Funeral Services of Tifton is in charge of arrangements.
LOPER, James Watts Loper (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 25, 1942) Funeral services were held for Mr. J. W. Loper Sunday afternoon at the late residence with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery. James Watts Loper was born in Madison County, March 28, 1884, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Loper. In early manhood he was married to Miss Luna Wood, who with one daughter, Mrs. Charles Ward, of Washington, GA survives him. He is also survived by one brother Mr. T. C. Loper, of the county. One brother, Joe Loper, preceded him in death several years ago.
LOPER, Joseph D. Loper (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 27, 1967) Funeral services were held for Joseph D. Loper, age 61, in Fairchild West Broward chapel. He was laid to rest in Hollywood Memorial Gardens January 6, 1967. He was born in Madison Florida May 1st, 1905. He left Madison at the age of 19 and moved to Davie, FL where he was employed by the Napoleon B. Broward Dist for thirty years. From dragline operator he went on to Dist Commissioner and then to Chairman. He retired after thirty years’ service and went into business for himself as a Dragline Contractor. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nancy Loper; three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Hennig, Mrs. Mary Joe Wolf, and Mrs. Lou Neal L. Osborne; also four sisters, Mrs. Alice Causseaux, Mrs. Dora L. Williams, Mrs. Hattie Arnold and Mrs. Georgia Edwards; and one brother John Frank Loper all of Madison and a host of nieces and nephews.
LOPER, Monew Loper (Abstracted from the New Enterprise, Madison, Florida Thursday, October 31, 1901) Again the Angel of Death has visited the home of Mr. A. H. Loper, this time claiming for its victim little Monew, who was born September 3rd, 1891, died October 18, 1901. She was buried Saturday, October 19, 1901, beside her mother, at New Hopeful Baptist Church. In the Madison County Cemetery listings for New Hopeful Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery we find a Manew Susan Loper, born 3 Sep 1891, died 19 Oct 1901. (note difference in name spelling)
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(Abstracted from information received from Beggs Funeral Home, 12 November 2016) Madison: Theodore “Thed” Loper, age 61, passed away in Madison, FL, Saturday, November 12, 2016. Thed attended Buchholz HS and The University of Florida in Gainesville. He worked at Continental Water and Hawaiian Tropic before moving to Madison to manage the family farm. Please join his brothers Paul and Joe, their wife’s Jamie and Nelda; sister: Theresa; niece and nephew Dawn Mechelle and James Heath and Jeremy Loper, Tanya and Wayne Tucka in celebrating his life. Beggs Funeral Home - Madison is handling the arrangements. A graveside service will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery, Madison, Florida.
LOPER, Theodore C. Loper, Sr. (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 12, 1963) Theodore C. Loper, Sr., age 84, a lifelong resident and member of a pioneer family of the county died Thursday in the local hospital following a long illness. Mr. Loper was the son of the late Dennett Mays Loper and Theresa Watts Loper whose families came from South Carolina and settled in the Hamburg area. Mr. Loper was engaged in farming in the Hamburg section most of his life. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Belle Flowers Loper, of Madison; one daughter, Mrs. Steve Tucka, of Waukegan, IL; two sons T. C. Loper, Jr., of Gainesville; and Donald Loper, of Madison; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday at Beggs Funeral Home with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
LOPER, Theodore Calvin Loper Jr. (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise Recorder, Madison, Florida, July 5, 2012) Theodore Calvin Loper, Jr. "Tebo" was born September 18, 1917 in Madison, FL to Theodore and Belle Loper. He started work with Southern Bell in Jacksonville and was then transferred to Gainesville in 1948 as a cable splicer. He retired August 11, 1981. He married Ethel Watson "Lady Bug" August 13, 1949. Tebo passed away June 20th at Cypress Cove Care Center in Crystal River. He was 94. He was past master of Gainesville Lodge #41 Free and Accepted Masons. Tebo and Ethel loved to travel and camp with different camping clubs, especially The Holiday Ramblers. They traveled to all 50 states plus Mexico and Canada. They belonged to the Telephone Pioneers making Huggie Bears for children at hospitals. He was predeceased by Ethel in 2008 and is survived by 2 daughters, Jeanette (Dempsey) Allen of Homosassa and Nancy (Ronald) Baxley of Hawthorne; 1 brother, Donald Loper of Gainesville; 5 grandchildren, Mike Allen, Cathy (Ben) Chafin, Deborah (Joey) Poole, Artie (Kathy) Baxley and Ronnie (Natalee) Baxley; 6 great-grandchildren, Dustin, Eric, Jason, Kelly, Caitlen, and Jason; 4 nephews and 2 nieces. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 25, 2012 at Forest Meadows Memorial Park East, 3700 SE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Meadows Funeral Home (352)378-2528.
LOPER. Vivian S. Loper (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 27, 1961) Vivian S. Loper, age 47, died Wednesday October 4 at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Shackelford, Sr. Mrs. Loper was the daughter of Mr. A. W, Shackelford, Sr., and the late Ada E. Smith. She was a native of Madison, but had lived away for a number of years. She was here on vacation when she died. She is survived by her parents; one brother, A. W. Shackelford, Jr.; three sisters, Mrs. Luther Fountain, of Monticello; and Mrs. DeWiley Wood and Mrs. Russell Wiggins, both of Madison; two sons, William Bryant and William Calvin Loper II, both of Tampa; one grandson, Steve Loper, of Seattle, WA and one step-brother, James A. Black, of Sylvania, GA. Funeral services were held Friday at the Beggs Funeral Home with interment in New Hopeful Cemetery.
LOPEZ, Ana Patricia Lopez (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 23 July 2018) Ana Patricia Lopez, age 60, of Valdosta passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at her residence. She was born on August 7, 1957 to Cesario and Matea (Castro) Marroquin in Sanarate, El Progreso of Guatemala. Along with her father, she was preceded in death by her grandmother. Survivors include her husband: Luis F. Lopez of Valdosta, GA; mother: Matea of Sanarate; sons and daughters-in-law, Luis and Maranda Lopez of Valdosta, GA; Luis and Claudia McCowen of Valdosta, GA; Dewey and Heidy McCowen of Guatemala; William and Lupita Contreras of Guatemala; grandchildren, Luis Enrique Lopez, Luis Pablo McCowen, Dewey Franklin McCowen, David Fernando Lopez, Adriana Sophia McCowen, and 1 expecting baby Contreras; cousin, Maria Elvira Bran of Pearson, GA; and numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Funeral services will be in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial following at Riverview Memorial Gardens.
LOPEZ, Catalino C. Lopez (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 8 July 2016) Mr. Catalino C. Lopez, age 85, of Douglas, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Lopez was born on February 13, 1931, in Wilcox, AZ, to the late Macario Lopez and Emilia Cruz. Survivors include his 6 170 daughters, Lucia Lopez, Emelia Riveria, Catalina Santoyo, Laura Lopez, America Osornio, all of Douglas, GA, and Maria Zamora of Winter Haven, FL; 3 sons, Catalino Lopez, Jr. of Lakeland, FL, Jose Lopez of Honolulu, HI, and Enrique Lopez of Winter Haven, FL; brother, Jose Mercedes Lopez of Wahenta, FL; 25 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be Friday, July 8, 2016, at St. Paul Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Satilla Memorial Gardens. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LOPEZ, Debbie H. Lopez (Abstracted from Music Funeral Services 22 August 2020) Debbie H. Lopez, of Echols County passed away at her residence on Saturday, August 22, 2020. She was born in Spartanburg, SC to Floyd Anderson Hall, Sr and Virginia Louise Lydia Hall. She was cook for R. J.’s Food Mart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents. She was a loving mother and grandmother, enjoyed her church family at Enoch Creek Church where she was a Sunday school teacher. She enjoyed helping others. Survivors include: daughter, Tabitha Harrill, Statenville, GA: 2 grandsons Mike Huskey and wife Amber, Gaffney, SC; Brandon Harrill and wife Halenna, El Paso, TX; 1 great grandson Cole Huskey Gaffney, SC, a son Angel Ramirez. Funeral services will be at Enoch Creek Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Lopez family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.
LOPEZ, Roberto Lopez (Abstracted from the 9 August 2017 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mr. Roberto Lopez, age 71, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Lopez was born on October 1, 1945, in Piosol, TX, to the late Maxinina Luna. Survivors include his wife, Mercedes Capetillo of Douglas, GA; 6 children, Juan Jose Ruiz, Jaime Ruiz, Silvia Ruiz, Rosa Elva Ruiz, Jacqueline Alvarado, and Perla Juana Ruiz; 28 grandchildren, Mercedes Guzman, Erica Torres, Maricruz Orozco, Veronica Vara, Sandra Gomez, Noelia Auilera, Cesar Lopez, Rocio Magana, Brenda Ruiz, Jessica Lopez, Nancy Alvarado, Ahahi Davis, Oscar Alvarado, Cristal Gomez, David Alvarado, Ricardo Esmeralda, Carlos Lopez, Carolina Esmeralda, Judith Gomez, Miriam Lopez, Christian Alvarado, Vanessa Gomez, Nallely Alvarado, Antonio Gomez, Jr., Ruby Gomez, Helen Ruiz, Jovanni Gomez, and Madeline Ruiz; 25 great- grandchildren, Ana Guzman, Lucy Guzman, Ruby Guzman, Benjamin Guzman, Isabella Guzman, Giselle Orozco, Abigail Orozco, Alondra Orozco, William Orozco, Martin Tores, Adrian Tores, Kathia Tores, Valeria Varas, Jacob Varas, Nohemi Gomez, Isabella Gomez, Leah Magana, Sophia Magana, Cesar Sanchez, Iris Sanchez, Peyton Alvarado, Levi Rodriguez, Kamila Davis, Avari Davis, Ella-Rose Davis; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at St. Paul Catholic Church. Interment followed at Satilla Memorial Gardens. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LORD, Bertie Merle Craft Lord (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 12 June 2018) Mrs. Bertie Merle Craft Lord, age 92, died Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. She was born and raised in Talladega, AL. She had lived in Madison for three years after moving from San Diego, CA. She was very active in the Toastmasters, and she was very active in her church. Mrs. Lord was predeceased by a daughter, Martha Chappell. She is survived by two sons, Gene Gurley of Lee, FL and Philip Gurley of San Diego, CA; two daughters, Ann Grove of Lee, FL and Peggy Miller of Santa Monica, CA; one sister, Louise Feazzel of Talladega, AL; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at the Madison Church of Christ. Beggs Funeral Home in Madison, FL is assisting the family with arrangements.
LOREDO, Pio Loredo (Abstracted from the 16 June 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) BLACKSHEAR — Pio Loredo, age 61, of Blackshear, died Tuesday (June 14, 2016) at his residence following an extended illness. Born Sept. 27, 1954 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, he was a son of Maria Guadalupe Saenz and the late Pio Loredo. He lived most of his life in Pierce County where he worked in maintenance and repair for Thom’s Transport. He was a member of Jordan Full Gospel Church in Dixie Union. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Antero Loredo and Leodegario Loredo. Survivors include his wife, Crystal Altman Loredo of Blackshear; his children, David Loredo, Isidro (Georgina) Loredo and Berenice Loredo (Samuel) Sierra all of Mexico, Pio (Cindy) Loredo of Florida, Tayde (Adolpho) Guzman of South Carolina, Anthony Eugene (Nikki) Howell of Waycross, and Michael Loredo, Jonathan David Lampp and Nathan Loredo, all of Blackshear; 13 grandchildren; his sister, Maribel (Bernie) Hoeckelberg of Alma; his brothers, Arturo Loredo of Florida, Cirilo (Martha) Loredo, Carmelo (Librada) Loredo, and Liborio (Blanca) Loredo all of Alma; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will take place Saturday at Jordan Full Gospel Church. Burial will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Alma. Arrangements are with Hart Funeral Home, of Blackshear.
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LORICK, Frances Mae Lorick (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 1 November 2017) Frances Mae Lorick departed this life Wednesday, October 18, 2017. A home going celebration will be Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Pineland Missionary Baptist Church, 205 County Camp Road, Madison, Florida. Services have been entrusted to Cooks & Cooper Funeral Home and Crematory in Madison, FL.
LOTT, Aileen Williams Lott (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 26, 2009) Aileen Williams Lott, 79, of Waycross, died Thursday (Oct. 22, 2009) night at Satilla Regional Medical Center. She was born in Waycross to the late John Henry Lott and Aileen Williams Lott. She was the great-granddaughter of two of the founders of Waycross, Dr. Daniel Lott and Dr. Benjamin F. Williams. Every generation of her Williams family has been active in the local Presbyterian Church. Her great-grandmother, Sarah Frances Hicks Williams, was called the "Mother of Presbyterianism in Waycross." She attended Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Va. and Georgia State College for Women (now Georgia College & State University) in Milledgeville prior to earning a bachelor of science degree in commercial education from the University of Georgia. Her first employment following graduation was with The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta. When the missile and space program was beginning at Cape Canaveral, Fla., she secured a position there as an executive secretary with Douglas Aircraft (now Boeing). Later she worked part-time as a secretary for Riverside Presbyterian Church where she was a member, a typist for a court-reporting firm and as a technical writer for the Kennedy Space Center. While in the Cocoa Beach area, she served on the board of trustees of the Riverside Church and was ordained as a deacon in 1974 and as an elder in 1983. She and her mother returned to Waycross in 1985 and resumed their association with First Presbyterian Church. She has chaired the nominating and worship committees and has served as clerk of session since 1989. She was honored by the Savannah Presbytery in 1998 when she was elected to serve as moderator of the Fall Stated Savannah Presbytery Meeting in McRae. She was honored by the session of the local church when the records room was named "The Aileen Williams Lott Historical Records Room." She retired from the Ware County Department of Family and Children Services in 1999 as a program assistant after 12 years of service. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Waycross Town Committee of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the state of Georgia. She is survived by cousins, John C. Bahnsen and his wife Peggy, of New Cumberland, West Virginia, Peter F. Bahnsen and his wife Lana, of Sequim, Washington, and Betty Warren Dawson, of Milledgeville; two very special friends, Martha Taylor and Dan Bennett; and many other cousins and relatives. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. The elders of the First Presbyterian Church have been asked to serve as honorary pallbearers and should gather at the church by 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 601 Hill St., Waycross, Ga. 31501 or the Okefenokee Humane Society, 1501 Blackwell St., Waycross, Ga.31501. Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com.
LOTT, Alice Faye Lott (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 7 April 2018) Alice Faye Lott, age 75, of Valdosta passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 in Acworth, GA after a lengthy illness. She was born April 26, 1942 in Moultrie, GA to the late Samuel and Mary (Tucker) Hobbs. She worked as an assistant with her husband, Waymond Lott who was a truck driver for the Salvation Army. She was part of the Home League and the CCM Secretary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Waymond Lott. Survivors include 3 sons and daughters-in-law: Chris and Ruby Lott, Pennsboro, WV; Greg and Missy Lott, Hiram, GA; Troy Lott, Valdosta GA; grandchildren: C.J. Lott, Cassondra Lott, Neil Lott, Savannah Lott & Ivey Lott; great-granddaughter: Shannon Lott; sister & brother-in-law: Marie & Dale Wankel, Canton, GA; brother & sister-in-law: Samuel & Dorothy Hobbs, Orlando, FL and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. Following the services a private burial will be held in Jacksonville National Cemetery.
LOTT, Aline Lott (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald September 8, 2005) Aline Lott, 83, died Wednesday morning (Sept. 7, 2005) at Hospice of Golden Isles following a short illness. She was a native of Coffee County but had resided most of her life in Waycross. She was married to the late J.D. Lott and was the daughter of the late Archie Tyler and Dora Mitchum Tyler. She had been very active in Crawford Street Baptist Church and was former Women's Missionary Union President. Survivors include two sons, Archie Lott (wife Willene) and Jerry Lott (wife Cheryl), both of Brunswick; two grandsons, Richie Lott of St. Simons Island and Daryl Lott of Brunswick; four great-grandchildren, Sidney and Cameron Lott, both of St. Simons Island, Taylor and Austin Lott, both of Brunswick; and numerous nieces, nephews and 172 other relatives. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Crawford Street Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Evergreen Cemetery in Fitzgerald. The family will receive friends at Music Funeral Home Thursday night from 6:30 until 7:30. The family request memorials to be sent to Hospice of Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
LOTT, Barbara Ann Lott (Abstracted from the 17 January 2017 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mrs. Barbara Ann Lott, age 70, of Willacoochee, GA, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Navicent Health following an extended illness. Mrs. Lott was born on July 30, 1946, in Ambrose, GA, to the late Enoch Marvin Hampton and Ruby Simmons Hampton. Survivors include her 2 daughters, Melissa (Myron Jack) McKinnon of Pearson, GA; and Megan (Charles, Jr.) Lukes of Willacoochee, GA; son, Macom Lott, III of Willacoochee, GA; brother, Emmett Hampton of Ambrose, GA; sister, Vicki Chancey of Blackshear, GA; 3 grandchildren, Jackalyn McKinnon, M.J. McKinnon both of Pearson, GA, and Ashley Jo Stone; 1 great- grandchild, Lane Stone and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Macom Lott, Jr. Funeral services were Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Hebron Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LOTT, Barbara Joyce Lott (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 29 June 2011) Barbara Joyce Lott, age 58 of Ambrose, passed away Friday, June 10, 2011 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Lott was born on September 25, 1952 in Douglas to Clinton and Bertie Carver Anderson. She worked as a registered nurse in the Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Lott of Ambrose; 1 daughter, Melissa “Missy” Joyce Conner of Ambrose; 1 brother, Jimmy Darrell Anderson of Ambrose; and 2 grandchildren, Cannon Conner and Hunter Conner, both of Ambrose. Funeral services were Monday, June 13, 2011 at Reedy Branch Baptist Church in Broxton. Interment followed in the Reedy Branch Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LOTT, Betty C. Lott (Abstracted from the 9 August 2017 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mrs. Betty C. Lott, age 64, of Broxton, GA, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Lott was born on October 20, 1952, in Homerville, GA, to the late Steve Daniel Corbitt and Grace Wright Corbitt. Survivors include: her husband, Silas Lott of Broxton, GA; daughter, Janet Denise Melendez of Broxton, GA; 2 sons, Jim Boy (Kim) Lott of Crawfordville, FL and Silas Mason (Brandi) Lott, Jr. of Broxton, GA; brother, Wendell Corbitt of Douglas, GA; four sisters, Glenda Corbitt of Douglas, GA, Linda Batten of Douglas, GA, Angel Chrisopher of Axson, GA, and Fannie Ruth Waters of Baxley, GA; seven grandchildren, Martin Lorenzana, Kayla Lorenzana, Rosa Melendez, Roman Melendez, Emily Lott, Hunter Lott, and Kody Waters; great grandchild, Anthany Infante; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Mitch Corbitt, Ivey Corbitt, Steve Corbitt, Gail Kirkland, Jimmy Corbitt, Jeanette Deaton, and James Corbitt. Graveside service were Thursday, June 15, 2017, at Rocky Pond Baptist Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LOTT, Brandon Lewis Lott (Abstracted from the 26 November 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) HOBOKEN — Brandon Lewis Lott, age 27, of Hoboken, passed away Thursday (Nov. 22, 2018). He was born in Waycross to Kimberly Jacobs Carter. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ellis Jacobs and Coylyn Jacobs, paternal grandfather, Raymond Lott Sr., and a special uncle, Roy Jacobs. He served in the United States Air Force and was a member of Philippian Worship Center. He loved his family, nature and poetry. Survivors include his parents, Kimberly and Glynn Carter, of Hoboken; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Kaylyn and Kaleb Knox and Ashley and Tony Turner, all of Nahunta; a brother and sister-in-law, Devan and Sandy Carter, of Hoboken; two nephews, Ashton Carter and James Cox, of Hoboken; paternal grandparents, Carol Lott, of Douglas; maternal grandparents, Olen and Iris Carter, of Hoboken; father, Raymond Lott Jr., of Douglas; several aunts, uncles and other relatives. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LOTT, Carlis Gene Lott (Abstracted from the 8 August 2017 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mr. Carlis Gene Lott, age 65, of Columbus, GA, formerly of Willacoochee and Pearson, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA following an extended illness. Carlis was born December 15, 1951, in Tifton, GA, son of the late Orville and Elsie Lott of Willacoochee, GA. Carlis graduated from Atkinson County High School in 1971 and attended 173
South Georgia College in Douglas, GA, and Valdosta Technical School in Valdosta, GA. During his lifetime, he worked in construction, manufacturing, security and as a cook. He also loved music and played in several bands. Survivors include three brothers: Jerry Wayne Lott of Athens, GA, Kenneth Orville (Samie) Lott of Columbus, GA, Bryant Elisha (Lana) Lott of Dublin, GA, Carlis also has numerous family members and friends in South GA, having grown up in Willacoochee, GA. Funeral services for Mr. Lott were Friday, May 26, 2017, at Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA. The interment followed in Hebron Cemetery.
LOTT, Dolly Daniel Lamback Lott (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 25 February 2010) Mrs. Dolly Lott, age 99, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2010 in Douglas, GA, three months after a full life in which she enjoyed the blessing of good health for most of her many years. Dolly Daniel Lamback Lott, daughter of Mary Hendricks Palmer and Charles Gordon Lamback, was born October 29, 1910, in Augusta (Richmond County), Georgia. She attended local schools and graduated from Augusta College. She held an administrative position at the Medical College of Georgia Hospital in Augusta. She married Oscar Harrell Lott in July 1938. The couple resided in Savannah until 1969, where Dr. Lott was in private surgical practice. During World War II, Dr. Lott was an Army Air Corps flight surgeon and the family spent two years in Great Falls, MT at Malmstrom Army Air Base. In Savannah, Dolly was active in community service and was president of the Chatham County Medical Auxiliary. She was a member of Wesley Monumental Methodist Church in Savannah. When Dr. Lott retired, they moved to Douglas (where he had grown up). Dolly quickly became involved in her new community. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, active in her Sunday school class and the teenagers group as well as being a member of the country club near her home. She was a fifty-five year breast cancer survivor and worked for years with the American Cancer Society to provide patient support. Dolly was well known for her kindness and generosity. She always brightened the lives of those who knew her with her ready smile and cheerful attitude. Resilience, flexibility, dignity and grace were hallmarks of her character. She had a sharp business mind and at the advanced age of 90 years, she collaborated with her son Harrell to launch development of Crosswinds Subdivision, which now has 42 homes. Dolly enjoyed traveling. She made a number of trips to Europe with her daughter Mary and she visited much of the United States including Hawaii, Montana, Maine, California, as well as parts of western Canada with her daughter and son Harrell. Her husband, Oscar, passed away in 1983 and her son, Gordon, passed away in 2008. She was also pre-deceased by her brothers: Samuel Palmer Lamback and Charles Gordon Lamback Jr. She is survived by her son: Oscar Harrell Lott, Jr., of Dougals; her daughter: Mary Palmer Lott Winter of Washington, DC; her brother-in-law: Henry L. Hodges of Douglas; and three grandchildren: Donald Benjamin Winter of Northampton, MA, Dolly Lamback Winter of Washington, DC and Gordon Lamback Lott of Portsmouth, VA. She will be greatly missed by all of her extended family and by her many good friends. Memorials in her honor may be directed to the First United Methodist Church in Douglas, GA. A funeral service will be Saturday, February 13, at the Sims Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Douglas City Cemetery.
LOTT, Don Lott (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 24 July 2013) Mr. Don Lott, age 62, of West Green, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross, GA, following an extended illness. Mr. Lott was born on February 24, 1951, in Douglas, GA, to the late Elisha Lott, Jr. and Hazel Juanita Hursey Lott. Survivors include his wife, Faye Lott of West Green, GA; 2 daughters, Jennifer Lott (Michael) Bryan and Jan Lott (Brian) Bowen, both of West Green, GA; 5 grandchildren, Ashleyn Adams, Allie Adams, Courtney Bryan, Michael Pittman, and Jesse Bowen; 2 brothers, Ronald Lott and Charlie Lott, both of West Green, GA; 1 sister, Jacklyn Craft of Key West, FL; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Trowell, and a brother, Larry Lott. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Burkett Baptist Church. Interment followed at Burkett Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LOTT, Dorothy M. Lott (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 26 October 2015) Dorothy M. Lott, age 97, of Valdosta, GA, and Jacksonville, FL, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015, at her son's residence. She was born in Seminary, MS, on October 20, 1918, to the late Walter & Pearl (Peebles) Morris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Monroe Russell Lott. She was a loving Christian mother and grandmother. She enjoyed her time serving her church and loved playing the piano. Survivors include 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ellen (William) Weeks of Valdosta, GA; Phyllis (Paul) Gilbert of Jacksonville, FL; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Kim (Jean) Lott of Jacksonville, FL; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also predeceased by two sisters. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 29, 2015, in The Rock Church, 1401 Old Clyattville Rd., Valdosta, GA 31601. Burial will be held Friday, October 30, 2015, in Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Rd., Columbus, GA. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make donations to any hospice of your choice. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the Lott family.
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LOTT, Emily Story Lott (Abstracted from the 16 January 2018 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mrs. Emily Story Lott, age 47, of Ambrose, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her mother, Annette Vining Story and a sister, Crystal Story. Memorial services will be Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Lowe’s Funeral Home. Survivors include her children, Ansley Minkema and Seth Minkema both of Ambrose; four grandchildren; her father, Royce (Jill) Story of Hazlehurst; three sisters, Elaine (Howard) Burleson of Ambrose, Cindy Ragland of Hazlehurst and Lois (Chuck) Bethea of McRae. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be sent to help with Alec’s (grandson, Emily was guardian of) expenses. Please send the donations to: Lois Story Bethea, P.O. Box 9, McRae Helena, GA 31037. The family will be gathering at the home of Cindy Ragland, Hazlehurst. Lowe’s Funeral Home of Helena is in charge of the arrangements.
LOTT, Ernest Darryl Lott (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 9 September 2011) Ernest Darryl Lott, age 57 of Douglas, passed away August 30, 2011, at his residence. Mr. Lott was born January 7, 1954, to the late Aubrey and Jean Benefield Lott. He was the owner/operator of Lott’s Body Shop. Mr. Lott is survived by his son, Warren Darryl Lott of Douglas; sister, Linda Paulk of Willacoochee; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service was Friday, September 2, 2011, in the Trinity Non-Denominational Church. Interment followed in the New Hope Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LOTT, Gwendolyn Royal Lott (Abstracted from the 27 December 2016 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mrs. Gwendolyn Royal Lott, age 83, of Ambrose, GA, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Lott was born on July 5, 1933, to the late Alfred R. Royal and the late Allie Irene Royal. She was a lifelong resident of Ambrose, GA. She lived most of her life as a homemaker. Mrs. Lott was a dedicated and faithful Christian. Her church membership was at New Hope Baptist Church in Ambrose, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Francis Lott; two sons, Ricky Lott of Ambrose, GA, and Carey Lott of Douglas, GA; three brothers, Donald Royal, Julian Royal, and Milton Royal all of Ambrose, GA; two sisters, Margaret Warren of Douglas, GA, and Jeannelle Tanner of Goldenrod, FL. Survivors include 1 daughter, Julie (Tommy) Roberson of Ambrose, GA; 1 son, Eric (Stacey) Lott of Ambrose, GA; 1 sister, Helen Senseng of Warm Springs, GA; 1 brother, Bonwell (Betty) Royal of Douglas, GA; 2 daughters-in-laws, Lou Lott and Pam DiGiacomo; 11 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. Funeral services were Thursday, December 22, 2016, at New Hope Baptist Church. Interment followed at Mt. Union Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, 977 New Hope Church Rd, Ambrose, GA, 31512 or to Bethany Hospice, 101 Bowens Mill Rd, Suite E, Douglas, GA, 31533. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LOTT, Henry Thomas Lott (Abstracted from the 27 October 2017 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mr. Henry Thomas Lott, age 73, of Coolidge, passed away Sunday October 22, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 4, 1944 in Davenport, FL, to the late Harvey Joseph Lott and the late Elsie Gaskins. He was retired from Publix as a truck driver with over 25 years if service and served in the U. S. Air Force for six years. After active duty, he remained as a civil service contractor for the Air Force where he traveled all over the country. He was of the Baptist Faith and attended church in Lakeland, FL. He was preceded in death by a son, Howard Lott, and two brothers, Archie Lott and Raymond Lott. He is survived by two sisters, Margaret Williams of Jacksonville, FL, and Patsy Varnadoe of Lake Hamilton, FL, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Lovein Funeral Home, Nashville, GA. Interment followed in Nashville Memorial Gardens.
LOTT, James D. Lott (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia) Rev. James D. Lott died Sunday Nov. 29, 2009 at Archbold Memorial Hosp. Services will be at Truth Harbor Apostolic Church in Lake Park, GA on Wednesday Dec. 2, 2009 with interment in Hillsborough Memorial Gardens, Plant City, FL Thurs. Dec. 3rd. He was a Bishop in the Church of God for over 20 years. He was born January 14, 1972, at Okinawa, Japan, the son of Herbert D. Lott (survives) of Quitman and Vicki J McKee Lott (survives) of Quitman. He received his Bachelor Degrees from Thomas University & Whalen. Survivors are his father & mother of Quitman; Shanna Lott a daughter of Hahira, GA; Emily Lott a daughter of Hahira; Jane Lott a daughter of Hahira; Cody Lott a son of Hahira; Rebecca Day Fiance Quitman; Darren Lott (Crystal) a brother & sister-in-law of Arkansas and niece & nephew Amber & Dustin Lott also of Arkansas aunts, uncles, and cousins. 175
LOTT, Jana Lucille Lott (Abstracted from the 6 January 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Jana Lucille Lott, age 36, died Wednesday (Jan. 4, 2017) at her mother’s residence in Waycross after an extended illness. She was born in Waycross, but resided the last 20 years in Decatur. A 1998 graduate of Ware County High School, she received her master’s degree in education from Agnes Scott College in 2006. She began her studies in literature at Agnes Scott and graduated from Emerson College in 2004 with an editing and publishing degree. For most of her career, she was employed by Dekalb County School Systems as an ESL coordinator which included tenures at Druid Hills and Clarkson. Most recently, she was employed by Ware County Middle School Teaching Academy in reading. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Kenneth Sweat, and her paternal grandparents, E.C. and Lucille Lott. Survivors include her mother, Susie Sweat (Dean) Purvis of Waycross; her father, Morris Lott of Nicholls; one sister, LaLaina Lott of Middleburg, FL; one brother, Quarterman Lott of Wrightsville; one niece, Marley Crews; her maternal grandmother, Rexine NeSmith of Blackshear; one aunt, Terri (Mike) Brown of Florence, SC; one uncle, Daniel Benjamin (Jean) Lott of Nicholls; and numerous cousins and other relatives. A memorial service will be Saturday at Douglas Chapel Baptist Church in Nicholls. Burial will follow in Douglas Chapel Cemetery at a later date. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LOTT, Joseph Junior Lott, Jr. (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 4 August 2010) Mr. Joseph Junior Lott, Jr., Nicholls, GA, passed away Friday, July 2, 2010, following an extended illness in the Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Lott was born in Colquitt, GA on December 30, 1947, to the late Joseph Junior, Sr. and Ethel Allen Lott. Mr. Lott served in Vietnam as a combat engineer and was a cabinet builder. Survivors include: daughters: Jessie Renee Lott of Nicholls, GA; Tunisha Lott Young of Sandusky, Ohio; stepson: Rodney Rowan of Valdosta, GA; stepdaughter: Crystal Kennedy of Valdosta, GA; 1 sister: Holly Lott and 1 brother: Pete Lott, both of Valdosta, GA; 6 grandchildren and 1 nephew. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LOTT, Kallie Rose Lott (Abstracted from the 15 November 2018 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Little Miss Kallie Rose Lott, infant daughter of Kyle Timothy and Kasey Rebecca Lott, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018, at Irwin County Hospital in Ocilla, GA. She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandfather, Larry McDuffie, and paternal great-grandfather, Orville Miller. Survivors include her parents, Kyle Timothy and Kasey Rebecca Purcell Lott of Douglas, GA; one sister, Kylynn Lott of Douglas, GA; maternal grandmother, Renee Leedom of Douglas, GA; maternal grandfather, Charlie Purcell of Douglas, GA; paternal grandparents, Tim and Paula Lott of Broxton, GA; maternal great- grandmother, Sue McDuffie of Douglas, GA; paternal great-grandmother, Pauline Miller of Douglas, GA; paternal great- grandmother, Marge Mack of Ray City, GA; paternal great-grandfather, Jacob Lott of Broxton, GA. The funeral service and interment were Sunday, November 11, 2018, at the Douglas City Cemetery. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LOTT, Linda Lee Lott (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 15 July 2011) Mrs. Linda Lee Lott of Willacoochee, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at her residence with loved ones by her bedside. Mrs. Lott was born August 10, 1956 to the late Calvin Herman and Naomi Phillips Lott. She received her education from the Willacoochee Public School and the Atkinson County Training School in Pearson. She was a member of Church of God Keith Dominion. Her interests included sewing, cooking, and socializing with others. She was crazy about her grandchildren. Mrs. Lott was employed with Joseph Campbell Soup for many years and upon their closing, she became employed with Wal-Mart in Douglas and remained there thirteen years. Survivors include 3 sons, Herman Quindell Roberts, Karldric T. Lott (Nichole Jones), Jeffrey L. (Quentina), Hutchinson; 4 brothers, Charles Herman (Janie) Lott of El Paso, TX, Thomas J. (Cheryl) Lott of Blackshear, Clydell (Brenda) Lott of College Park and Chester Lott of Willacoochee; 7 grandchildren, Jasmine, Herman, Jr., Jesus, Devin Roberts, Alexandra, Kyrion Lott, Kaden Lott, Anya Hutchinson; 1 great grandchild, Nazia Roberts; 1 step-sister, Vada Douglas; 4 step- brothers, Marvin (Barbara) Douglas, Edison (Cara) Douglas, John (Shadona) Douglas and Bernard Douglas; and a host of cousins. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 16, 2011 at the House of God Keith Dominion, Willacoochee. Interment will be at the West Oak Cemetery in Willacoochee. Rainge Memorial in Blackshear was in charge of arrangements.
LOTT, Linda S. Lott (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 30 July 2016)
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Linda S. Lott, age 56, of Nashville, GA passed away at her residence Saturday morning July 30, 2016 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born February 28, 1960 to the late Willis and Lois Manus Miley in Adel, GA. Prior to her illness she was employed with the Lanier County Sheriff's Department as a dispatcher, and also serves as a custodian with the Berrien County Primary School in Nashville, GA. Her greatest joy was attending church services. She attended New Fellowship Church. When time permitted she enjoyed crossword puzzles. Survivors include 2 daughters and 1 son-in-law: Shelly Dent of Nashville, GA, Mandi (Robert) Denton of Wesley Chapel, FL; 2 sisters and brothers-in-law: Louise (Joe) Shealy, Dorothy (Jerry) Outlaw both of Nashville, GA; 3 brothers and sisters-in-law: Philmore (Faye) Miley of Nashville, GA, Billy (Hanna) Miley of Nashville, GA, Junior (Judy) Miley of Adel, GA; grandchildren, Megan Bailey, Micheal Bailey, Payton Dent, Andrew Denton, Taylor Denton, Tyler Denton, Jonah Denton, and Sydnei Denton; 1 great grandson: Gabriel Sanchez; 1 great granddaughter: Emory Lynn Sanchez; and her former husband, Junior Lott of Nashville, GA. Funeral Services will be Monday, August 1, 2016 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial in Nashville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
LOTT, Lucille Cornell Rentz Lott (Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) Lucille Cornell Rentz Lott, 94, passed away Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2013). She was born July 10, 1918. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Harrell Rentz, and by her second husband, Dan Lott Jr. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Joy (Lucile Fitzsimmons Cornell), of Savannah. She met her husband, William H. Rentz, who served as president of Commercial Bank in Waycross for many years, prior to his death, at a bank outing in Savannah. Her father was president of Savannah Bank & Trust Co. then, and Mr. Rentz was associated with Citizen & Southern National Bank. After his death, she married Dan Lott Jr., Waycross realtor and bank board member. She was educated at Savannah High School and Armstrong Junior College. She served as a Brownie Scout leader in Savannah. She and Mr. Rentz moved to Waycross in 1955. She served in Waycross as a Cub Scout leader, YMCA patron, chairman of the board of the Ware County Cancer Society, president of the Waycross Cancer Society, member of The Okefenokee Heritage Center, a member of The Okefenokee Country Club, volunteer of United Way, president of Williams Heights PTA and later as president of Ava Street School PTA, secretary of the Waycross Woman’s Club, president of the Okefenokee Ladies Golf Association, member of Magnolia Garden Club. A civic and service leader, she was the recipient of the community service award of the Waycross Woman’s Club and of the Waycross Pilot Club. She was the first woman elected to serve on the Waycross Ware County Board of Education, a position she held for two four- year terms. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Waycross and was member of the administrative board, served as a Sunday School teacher for 15 years, and was president of United Methodist Women. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Wesley Rentz, two brothers, Louis Cornell and John Cornell, three sisters, Alice Brookshaw, Vivian Baggs and Dorothy Oliver. Survivors include two sons, William H. “Billy” Rentz Jr., of Callahan, FL, and John Cornell Rentz (Rosalie), of Thames, New Zealand; four grandchildren, Elizabeth and Lucile Rentz, of New Zealand, Ashley Burgeson and Kyle Kelley, both of Hoboken; one great-granddaughter, Morgan Rentz; one great-grandson, Aidan Rentz-Piggott; one sister, Virginia (James H.) Aldrich, of Melbourne, FL; and other relatives. A memorial service will be held Sunday at First United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 410 Williams St., Waycross, GA 31501 or Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LOTT, Macom Lott, Jr. (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 15 August 2011) Mr. Macom Lott, Jr., age 64, of Willacoochee, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Lott was born on November 15, 1946, in Douglas. He was preceded in death by his father, Macom Lott, Sr. He was employed at PCC Airfoils as a furnace operator for 26 years and was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ann Lott of Willacoochee; daughters, Melissa (Myron Jack) McKinnon of Pearson and Megan Lott of Douglas; son, Macom Lott, III of Willacoochee; sisters, Latrell Gillis of Willacoochee, Barbara Meeks of Axson; mother, Carlue Corbitt Lott Dowd of Willacoochee; grandchildren, Jackalyn McKinnon and M. J. McKinnon both of Pearson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Thursday, August 11, 2011, in Hebron Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Hebron Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LOTT, Marcia McPherson Russell Lott (Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL January 21st, 2014) Marcia McPherson Russell Lott, 83, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 in Tallahassee, FL. Marcia was born October 18, 1930 in Martin County, FL, and received her Register Nurse Diploma from Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. Marcia resided in Monticello for over 30 years; where she was loved by everyone and became a grandma to many friends. She loved to travel and especially loved the ocean. Marcia is survived by 3 daughters: Sharron (Mahlon) Yokley, Celeste (Dave) Gray, and Wendy 177
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LOTT, Mary Lillian Lott (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 6 July 2010) Mrs. Mary Lillian Lott, age 86, of Broxton, GA, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2010, at home after an extended illness. Mrs. Lott, a native of Orlando, FL, was born on November 7, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Jacob and Ella Mae Walls Lott. She was a homemaker and the widow of the late Arthur Lott. She was preceded in death by son, Raymond George Lott. Funeral services were Monday, June 14, 2010, at Sims Funeral Home in Douglas, GA. Burial followed in the Hebron Church Cemetery near Willacoochee, GA. Survivors include: sons: Jacob Arthur Lott of Broxton, GA and Jimmy Lott of Winthrop, MN; daughter: Mary Evelyn Lott of Broxton, GA; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.
LOTT, Matthew Joseph Lott (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 19 May 2010) Mr. Matthew Joseph “M J” Lott, age 75, of Broxton, GA passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas GA. Mr. Lott, a native of Coffee County, GA was born on September 5, 1934. He was the son of the late Donnie and Rachael Merritt Lott. He was owner and operator of the Lott Hardware in Broxton, GA and a member of the St. Paul Catholic near Douglas, GA. He was a Veteran of the US Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. Funeral services were Saturday, April 24, 2010, at the St. Paul Catholic Church near Douglas. Burial followed in the Reedy Branch Church Cemetery near Broxton, GA. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include: wife: Wilma Norene Ricketson Lott; daughter: Renee Lott Humphrey; son: Matthew J. Lott, Jr., of Broxton, GA; grandsons: Matthew Bruce Humphrey of Broxton, GA, Joseph Aaron Lott of Douglas, GA; siblings: Rhoda Hunter, Oswald Lott, Alfred Lott, Sr., Bonnie Thompson of Douglas, GA, Mary A. Trobaugh of Irwin, TX, Marie Lewis of Villa Rica, GA; several nieces and nephews. A brother, Johnny Lott, preceded him in death. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LOTT, Nancy Elizabeth Lott (Abstracted from Music Funeral Services 11 November 2020) Nancy Elizabeth Lott, age 66, of Lakeland, GA passed away on Wednesday November 11, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loved ones after a lengthy illness. Nancy was born on August 31, 1954 in Columbus, GA to Mildred Gibbs Morgan and the late David Warren Morgan, Sr. She owned and operated a day care, but most of her life she was a homemaker for her husband and children. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She also loved canning, gardening, and crocheting. She loved animals and strongly believed in women’s rights. Along with her father she is preceded in death by her brother, Michael Morgan. Survivors include her loving companion and best friend, Douglas Lott of Lakeland, GA; twin daughters: Gabriella Rossy of Lakeland, GA, Isabella Rossy of Athens, GA; brothers: David W. (Vivian) Morgan, Jr. of Hahira, GA, Jason (Laura) Morgan of Thomasville, GA; Services for Nancy will be in the Lakeland chapel of Music Funeral Services. A burial will follow in the Empire Cemetery of Lanier County, GA. The Lott family is being served at Music Funeral Services, Lakeland.
LOTT, Nancy Hile Lott (Abstracted from the March 31, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Nancy Hile Lott, age 62, died Friday (March 28, 2014) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities following an extended illness. She was a native of Lewistown, PA, and was a resident of Bridgeport, WV. She was the daughter of the late William L. Hile and Helen Ehrenfeld Hile. She retired as a senior disability examiner with the state of West Virginia and was a former elementary teacher with the Mifflin County School District in Pennsylvania. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Pennsylvania State University (Penn State). She was a member of Bridgeport United Methodist Church in Bridgeport, WV. Survivors include 2 daughters, Dr. Katie Lott (Dr. Neil Ellis) Ellis, of Hortense, and Amy Ehrenfeld (Doug) Rupert, of Hillsborough, NC; twin grandsons, Alex and Nick Rupert; a sister, Sally A. Hile, of Miffinburg, PA; a brother, Gary L. (Connie) Hile, of Centre Hall, PA; a niece, Jennifer Hile (Andrew) Harter; a nephew, Michael L. Hile; and 1 great-nieces, Anna and Sara Harter. A memorial service was held Sunday at Bridgeport United Methodist Church, Bridgeport, WV. A private burial will be held Tuesday (April 8, 2014) in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Milroy, PA. Memorial donations may be sent to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, N.Y. 10163-4777 or www.michaeljfox.org. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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LOTT, Raymond Lott, Sr. (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 26 March 2015) Mr. Raymond Lott, Sr., age 71, of Douglas passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born July 14, 1943 to the late William Roy Lott and the late Alliner Parker Lott. Survivors include his wife: Carolyn Strickland Lott of Douglas, GA; 1 daughter: Margie Belcher of Douglas, Ga; 1 son: Raymond Lott, Jr. of Douglas, GA; 1 brother: Elisha Lott of Douglas, GA; 3 sisters: Pauline Miller of Douglas, GA; Leola Spivey of Valdosta, GA; and Thelma Burkett of Alma, GA; 6 grandchildren: Kenzie Belcher, Zachery Belcher, Sarah Snipes, Anna Lott, Dalton Lott, all of Douglas, GA, Brandon Lott of Hoboken, GA; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Ricketson Funeral Home, with the Interment to follow in the Vickers Cemetery, in the Bridgetown community.
LOTT, Richard Lawrence Lott (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 4 February 2010) Mr. Richard Lawrence “Ricky” Lott, age 60, of Ambrose, GA, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2009, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA. Mr. Lott, a native of Coffee County, GA was born on May 2, 1949. He was the son of the late Allen Francis and Gwendolyn Royal Lott. He was a retired mail carrier for the US Postal Service out of Ambrose Post Office. Survivors include his wife: Pamela Lott; 1 daughter: Renee (Dewayne) Deen of Ambrose, GA; sons: Richard Lott of Los Angeles, CA and Michael (Regina Veal) of Ambrose, GA; brothers: Carey (Lou) Lott of Douglas, GA and Eric (Stacey) Lott of Ambrose, GA; sister: Julie Solomon of Ambrose, GA; grandchildren: Matthew Deen, Jeremy Deen, Dake Veal, Dalton Veal, Kaydee Veal, Abrianna Lott, Ansley, Lott, Brady Lott and Bailey Lott. Funeral services were Sunday, January 3, 2010, at Westwood Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Mt. Union Church Cemetery near Ambrose, GA. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LOTT, Stella Mae Buchan Lott (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 27 April 2010) Mrs. Stella Mae Buchan Lott, age 89, of Ambrose, GA, passed away at Coffee Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, following an extended illness. Mrs. Lott was the widow of Albert Lott and the daughter of the late Arthur Leon and Annie Mae Griffin Buchan. Mrs. Lott was the oldest member of the Rocky Pond Baptist Church. Funeral services were Friday, April 9, 2010, at the Rocky Pond Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Rocky Pond Church Cemetery. Survivors include: daughter: Virginia (Roy) Prescott of Ambrose, GA; Anna Faye Lott Pridgen of Macon, GA; Ava Iris Lott Coley of Ocilla, GA; sisters: Lou Jones of Jacksonville, FL; Carolyn Craig of Starke, FL; brother: Leon Clyde Buchans of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren: Dr. Cameron Pridgen, Jeff Lewis, Brad Lewis, Stacy Prescott, Mandy Beasley, Amy Beasley, Blair Prescott; and 11 great grandchildren. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LOTT, Verna Deen Eliza Lott (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 16 February 2011) Mrs. Verna Deen Eliza Lott, age 94, of Auburndale passed away on Friday, January 28, 2011, at the Palm Garden of Winter Haven Nursing Home. Mrs. Lott a native of Broxton, GA, was born on October 26, 1916, the daughter of the late Charlie and Lillia Mobley Deen. She was a homemaker and the widower of the late William Evans Lott. She was preceded in death by sons, Bobby and Billy Lott; brothers, Woodrow Deen, Carl Deen and Alton Deen; sisters, Christine Kight and Reba Francis Bennett and grandson, Billy Lott. Funeral services will be Saturday, at Sims Funeral Home with burial in the Broxton City Cemetery. Survivors include: 5 sons: Jesse D (Ann) Lott of Hawkinsville, GA; Gerald C. (Jajuannia) Lott of Winter Haven, FL; W. C. “Woody” (Cecilia) Lott of Ben Salem PA; John R. (Judy) Lott of Auburndale FL; J Mike (Dot) Lott of Powder Springs, GA; 1 daughter: Margaret (Ralph) Whitley of Auburndale, FL; 1 brother: Charles (Diane) Deen of Broxton, GA; 1 sister: Doris Deen Evans of Ambrose, GA; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.
LOTT, Waymond Lott (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 9 June 2016) Waymond Lott, age 73, of Valdosta passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 in Valdosta after a sudden illness. He was born March 2, 1943 in Adel, GA to the late Albert & Myrtle (Harnage) Lott. He worked as a truck driver for the Salvation Army for many years. He enjoyed watching sports, fishing & going to the grocery store for his wife. He served in the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam. His granddaughter, Sharon Lott and brother, Johnny Lott preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Alice Lott of Valdosta; 3 sons & daughters-in-laws: Chris (Ruby) Lott of Pennsboro, WV, Greg (Missy) Lott of Hiran, GA, Troy Lott (Barbara Sherrill) of Valdosta; 6 grandchildren: C. J. Lott, Cassondra Lott, Neil Lott, Savannah Lott, Brianna Pennington & Ivey Lott; 2 brothers & sisters-in-laws: Larry (Becky) Lott of Jacksonville, FL, and David (Diane) Lott of
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Houston, TX. Funeral services will be Monday, June 13, 2016 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Jacksonville National Cemetery.
LOTT, William Lott (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 11 December 2016) William "PeeWee" Lott, age 65, of Hahira, Ga passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at his residence. He was born on May 21, 1951 in Portadale, GA to the late Joseph J. Lott, Sr. and Ethel Montine (Sutton) Mitchell. He enjoyed building bicycles to his specifications, riding his four wheeler and visiting with friends and neighbors. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his step father, James W. Mitchell, and a brother, Joseph J. Lott, Jr. Survivors include his sister & brother-in-law, Holly & Cat Decker of Hahira, GA; uncle, William H. Sutton of Valdosta, GA; nephew, Christopher A. Gamez of Hahira, GA and niece, Jessie Lott of Nichols, GA. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 14, 2016 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens.
LOTT, William Roy Lott, Jr. (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 24 July 2013) Mr. William Roy Lott, Jr., age 75 of Douglas passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Tifton, at the home of his son, Mark and Sheila Lott, following an extended illness. He was born on September 19, 1937, in Willacoochee, GA, to the late William Rou Lott and the late Alliner Parker Lott. Mr. Lott, a US Army Veteran, was retired from Campbell Soup, and at the present time, he was a part time employee of Life Line Home Care Services. Mr. Lott attended the West Ward Street Church of God. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Lott King; a brother, Arlie Lott; and sisters, Loleta Haskins and Lucille Griffin. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Cynthia Holton Lott of Douglas, GA; 3 sons, Leon Roy (Sonya) Lott of Douglas, GA, Mark B. (Sheila) Lott of Tifton, GA, and Lonnie Jack Lott of Douglas, GA; 1 daughter, Janet Alane Cothern of Douglas, GA; 2 brothers, Elisha Lott, and Raymond Lott, both of Douglas, GA; 3 sisters, Thelma Burkett of Alma, GA, Pauline Miller of Douglas, GA, and Leola Spivey of West Green, GA; grandchildren, Blake and Cody Lott of Tifton, GA, Libby, Lee, and Will Lott, Ryan King, Tony Walker, and Kevin Lott, all of Douglas, GA; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were Thursday, June 20, 2013, at the West Ward Street Church of God. Graveside services in the Vickers Rural Cemetery, with military rites, including flag detail and a bugler, which was furnished by Ft. Stewart Army Base of Hinesville, GA. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LOTT, Willie Pearl Lott (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 30 August 2010) Mrs. Willie Pearl Lott was born in Coffee County on April 3, 1931, to the late Mr. Henry and Odessa Bivens. She was educated in the Coffee County District. She was joined in Holy Matrimony on August 6, 1949, to the late Mr. Leonard Lott. To this union, four children were born. Sister Lott was a dedicated wife and mother to her family. She was employed at Douglas Food, Inc. for many years. Her last employment was with the Coffee County Board of Education. She was a faithful member at St. James Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years. She served in many capacities: Choir member, Deaconess, and Secretary of the Willacoochee Missionary Baptist Association. Mrs. Lott was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Lott and one daughter, Linda M. Lott Reed. She leaves to cherish her sweet memories and a lifetime of love 1 daughter: Better (Freeland) Green of Flint, MI; 2 sons: Leroy (Mildred) Lott of Allenhurst, GA and Jerome (Helen) Lott of Hinesville, GA; 1 son-in-law: Willie J. Reed of Valley, AL; 1 granddaughter: Lakisha Gaskin; 2 sisters: Betty Toombs and Francis Bivens of Douglas, GA; 2 brothers: James Bivens and Robert Bivens of Douglas, GA; 3 sisters-in-law: Lucy Shepherd of Milwaukee, WI, Frances Mitchell of Rivera Beach, FL, and Carrie Fletcher of Bridgetown Community; 9 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were Saturday, August, 14, 2010, at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Ambrose, GA. Interment followed at Paulk Cemetery. Harrell’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LOTT, Willis Lott (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 30 July 2013) Mr. Willis Lott, age 74, departed this life on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Mr. Lott was born to the late Winnie B. Lott on January 9, 1939. He attended the public schools of Coffee County. Willis was employed as a truck driver for 39 years. At an early age, he joined Oak Grove A.M.E. Church. He served there for many years and later in life he joined Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Bessie Williams Lott; 1 son, Willie (Anastasia) Carter; 1 daughter, Willene Carter; 1 adopted daughter, K.T. Lott; 1 Godchild, Jaliyah Johnson; 1 brother-in-law, Wilbert (Ernestine) Williams; 6 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. Funeral services for Mr. Lott were Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Mt. Olive A.M.E. Interment followed at Broxton City Cemetery in Broxton, GA. Harrell’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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LOUCKS, Mildred E. Loucks (Abstracted from information received from June Spear, 20 July 2017) LOUCKS, MILDRED E., Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Loucks died Sunday at age 87. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was retired from Belk Lindsey Dept. Store. She is survived by daughters, Patricia Vrana, Morriston, FL and Mary R. Laney, Orlando; a sister, Mary Kate Bartels, McDonough, GA; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home.
LOUDERMILK, Claudine Marshall Loudermilk (Abstracted from the Clinch County News, May 5, 2010) Mrs. Claudine Marshall Loudermilk, 65, passed away Friday, April 30, 2010, at her daughter’s residence in Homerville. Mrs. Loudermilk was born February 6, 1945 in Atlanta, GA. She was a retired secretary and lived in Eatonton, GA for 22 years before moving to Homerville four months ago. She was the widow of Doug Loudermilk. Survivors are her father and mother, Joseph Marshall and Mary Milton Marshall of Eatonton; one daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Wyman Smith of Homerville; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Nicole Loudermilk of Eatonton; three grandchildren, Erick Smith, Danny Smith and Kalyn Loudermilk, and several other relatives. Services for Mrs. Loudermilk will be held Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the Carmichael Funeral Home, Smyrna, GA. Interment will be in the Crest Lawn Cemetery, Atlanta. Flowers were accepted or donations may be made to the New Vision Church of God Mission Fund, 188 N. Dickerson Street, Homerville, GA 31634. Roundtree Funeral Home is serving the Loudermilk Family in Homerville, and Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna, GA.
LOUISON, Gerald Thomas Norman Louison (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 2 October 2016) Gerald Thomas Norman Louison, age 72, was received into Heaven on October 2, 2016, just shy of his 73rd birthday, celebrated October 13. Jerry, a resident of DeFuniak Springs, FL, was a life-long truck driver, recently retired from RBI Trucking of Cairo, GA. He was a loving father and grandfather and a big-hearted and loyal friend who left a lasting impression on every person he met. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman Louison and Mathilda Maruska. Jerry is survived by the family he was so very proud of, 2 daughters Tina McIntire and Sherri Louison, and his 3 beloved grandchildren, Spencer Louison, Kaitlyn McIntire and Dylan (Scot) McIntire; his sisters Norma (Jim) Austin, Barbara Leskinen, Sherrel Postal and Pam Allan; step-siblings Shelly (Jim) Crandal, Michael (Debbie) Erickson and 4 aunts and 2 uncles; and many nieces and nephews. The family invites his family and friends to a Celebration of Life Service on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Music Funeral Services, Valdosta, GA.
LOUK, John Louk (Abstracted from Joe Burns Funeral Home 21 January 2021) John Louk, age 98, passed away on January 21, 2021 in Perry, FL. John was born May 8, 1922 in Mill Creek, WV to John Lawrence Louk and Neva Pritt Louk. John honorably served our country in the United States Navy during World War II then transferred to the Army where he retired after 21 years at the rank of Master Sergeant. He then worked for the Dept. of Corrections and retired after 21 years at the rank of Colonel. John was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Merle Louk, and his parents John and Neva Louk. He is survived by one son John Louk and his wife Gloria, two grandchildren Delanie and Josie Louk, and one sister Gladys Greenhowe as well as a host of nieces and nephews. No services are planned at this time. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Madison.
LOURCEY, Joannah Evans Lourcey (Abstracted from the Clinch County News, July 29, 2009) Joannah Evans Lourcey, 90 years young, passed away peacefully at home in Ocala, FL, on Sunday, June 28, while in the care of her loving daughter, Betty Jo. She was the owner of Evans Heating and Air Conditioning and Joannah Evans Fuel Oil for 50 years. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Irene and Wiley Stalvey; her first husband and the father of her children, J.C. Kirkland; husband Joseph “Joe” Lourcey; one son Walter Ira Kirkland; four brothers, Harold, Marshall, Milton, and Devon “Ed” Stalvey. She is survived by two daughters, Betty Jo Caldwell-Spena (Bob) of Ocala, FL, Glynda Ogle-Baskins (Kelly) of Jacksonville and Dupont; one brother, Carlous (Tilly) Stalvey; two sisters-in-law, Charity and Doris Stalvey; seven wonderful grandchildren, Terry and Robert Caldwell Jr. (Cami), Tori Rutkowski, Suzette Torres (David), Darby Ogle, Walter (Daphne) and Christopher Kirkland (Michell); 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held in the Chapel of Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, in Jacksonville. Interment was at Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery in Jacksonville. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Marion County or the Breast Cancer Foundation. Those who knew and loved her are 181 grieving a special woman who graced our lives with integrity, intelligence and character. There will be no replacing this strong, quiet woman. Her passing leaves an aching and a void in all our hearts. We give thanks to the Lord that she is now at peace and will treasure her memory.
LOVE, Agnes Parramore Love (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 29, 1957) Mrs. R. J. Love passed away Friday November 22 at a Quincy Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Love was a native of Madison, the former Miss Agnes Parramore. Mrs. Love was an accomplished musician. Survivors are her husband, Rabe J. Love, of Quincy; one nephew, Dr. W. F. Parramore, Jr., of Jacksonville; five nieces, Mrs. George Keyes, of Fort Worth, TX; Mrs. W. H. Flick, of Miami; Miss Phillis Parramore, of Madison; Mrs. James Armstrong, of Fallows, NV; and Mrs. Reimam McDonald, of Pensacola. Services were held in the First Methodist Church in Quincy Saturday with interment in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
LOVE, Carol Ann Prewett Love (Abstracted from the 7 February 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Carol Ann Prewett Love was born in Parkersburg, WV Jan. 11, 1945 and was raised in Waycross. Frail with heart problems and severe asthma as a young girl, she developed a strength of will and character which became her hallmarks in later life. Smart and gregarious her energy and “joi de vive” made her more beautiful every day of her life. After graduating Waycross High School in 1963 she left Waycross and attended college, started a family and pursued a career. She loved her life and fully lived her life. She had many occupations and took to them all with energy and dedication. She was the cream that always rises to the top … office manager, home builder (the job she liked the most) or sales, at which she excelled. Events sponsorships at the Greater Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, Real Estate in Anchorage, Alaska and Fort Walton Beach, cell phone sales in Florida for what was Sprint and became Verizon. She loved people and had the most beautiful smile. Throughout it all she saw her biggest job to be the strong center of her family. Matriarch is the word, but she was more. She was the glue, but at the same time the loving driver of her family. In her last days she would say that her family was her greatest love and the source of her greatest pride. She was preceded in death by her mother Lucille Worley of Waycross, stepfather Bascom Worley of Waycross and father Max Prewett of West Virginia. She died January 30, 2019 and leaves behind her loving and devastated husband of 53 years, Abram Love, of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; her son, John A. Love II, of Crestview, FL; daughter Brandy Laws and son-in-law (who she loved as her own) Will Laws, of Fort Walton Beach, FL; grandchildren Abram Love III and Rachel Love, of Virginia, Nikolas Laws and Kylie Laws of Fort Walton Beach, FL, and Lauren Love. of El Paso, TX; great-grandchildren “The Twins,” Clark and Ethan Aldridge, and Harper Smith, of Fort Walton Beach, FL; her paternal centenarian Aunt Grace Haythorne of Parkersburg, WV; sister, Joyce Screws and brother, Michael Worley (wife Ginger) of Waycross, and brother, Sim Worley (wife Joy) of Clinton, MS; six nephews, Allen Newsome, Jacob (Caitlyn) Newsome, Caleb (Chelsey) Worley, Chad (Georgia) Worley, all of Waycross, Glenn Worley of Clinton, and Scott (Ginger) Worley, of Woodlands, TX, and numerous cousins. There will be no formal service, simply her friends and family celebrating a life lived to the fullest.
LOVE, Donald Wayne Love (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 4 March 2017) Mr. Donald Wayne Love, age 73, passed away on March 4, 2017 at his home in Perry, FL. surrounded by his family. Donald was born July 27, 1943 in Americus, GA to Maxwell Irvin Love and Anna Lois Hilliard Love. He graduated from Gainesville High School in 1961. Mr. Love honorably served this country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from 1962 to 1968. He started a career with Florida Wildlife Conservation in 1969 until 1997 while attending Broward Community College and getting an Associate of Science degree in 1979. Donald became a Masonic Lodge member in 1981 and served 35 years. He was a past Master of the Perry Lodge, District Deputy Grandmaster, and Grand Historian and served as Secretary of the Perry Lodge # 123 and Greenville Lodge # 28. Donald was a member of the Perry Shrine Club and a member of the Shriners Marzuq Temple where he was a Road Runner. He was also a member of the Perry Elks Lodge # 1851. Donald was a member of Charity Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was a diehard Gator fan. He was preceded in death by his parents Maxwell Irvin Love and Anna Lois Hilliard. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Susan J. Love; son Kelly (Amber) Love of Perry; daughters: Michelle (Matthew) Mansfield of High Springs, Stephanie (Wayne) Sapp of Melrose; two sisters: Charmaine Mathis (Sharon) of Gainesville and Taffy (Garry) Short of Hawthorne, FL. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, one great grandchild, one nephew and a great nephew. A memorial service will be Friday, March 10, 2017 at Burns Funeral Home of Perry. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Shriners Marzuq Temple in Tallahassee, FL or to Covenant Care.
LOVE, Dorothy Love (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald September 10, 2005)
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Dorothy Love, 64, died Friday morning (Sept. 9, 2005) at Satilla Regional Medical Center following a short illness. She was a native of Natchitoches, La., but had resided in Waycross since November of 2004. She was a daughter to the late Spillman Jackson and Dollie Love Blunt. She was preceded in death by a sister, Johnetta Blunt. Survivors include a daughter, Karen Williams, of Waycross; two sons, Willie Williams, of Suffolk, Va., and Eric Williams, of Gonzales, La.; five grandchildren, Derrick Williams, of Waycross, Erica Williams, of Gonzales, La., Kyle Williams, of Suffolk, Va., Sean Williams, of Waycross, and Eric Williams Jr., of Gonzales, La.; a brother, James Chester, of Dallas, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorialization will be by cremation. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.
LOVE, E. C. Love, Jr. (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 1, 1965) Dr. E. C. Love, Jr., of Quincy died Monday at the age of 47. He was the son of Mrs. E. C. Love of Quincy and was related to the Fraleigh families here. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Quincy.
LOVE, Louise Inglis Love (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 18, 1946) Mrs. Meade A. Love died at her home in Quincy, Wednesday of a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Friday (today) in Quincy. Survivors are two sons: John Inglis Love of Youngstown, OH; James J. Love; and one daughter, Miss Sara May Love, of Quincy, and several grandchildren. Mrs. Love was formerly of Madison, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John L. Inglis, and as Miss Louise Inglis was prominent in the city.
LOVE, Myrtis Gary Love (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 12 July 2016) Myrtis (Myrt) Gray Love, age 81, of Valdosta, GA passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016. She was born on September 2, 1934 in Statenville, GA and lived most of her life in Valdosta, GA. She was the daughter of the late Curtis C. and Julia I. (Owens) Gray. She retired from AT&T with 32 years of service and she was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and Communication Workers of American. She attended Naylor School and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Love, a son, Angelo Watley and brothers, James Gray and Charlie Gray. Her survivors include 2 daughters, Tracie Love Parker and Tricia Love Moon both of Valdosta, GA; 1 son, William Mark Love of Valdosta, GA; grandchildren: Charlotte Michelle Hughes of California, Whitney Nichole Crouch of Valdosta, Cody Michael Parker of Valdosta, Savanna Brooke Davis of Valdosta, Robbie Musser of Warsaw, IN; sisters-in-law: Jimmie (Charlie) Gray of Madison, FL and Juanita (James) Gray of Tifton, GA and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 16, 2016 in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day of Saints with burial to follow in Carter Cemetery in Echols County. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the family.
LOVE, Rabe J. Love (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 9, 1959) Rabe J. Love, 79, longtime Quincy businessman, died in a hospital in that city Monday. Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Quincy Presbyterian Church with interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. His wife, also deceased, was the former Miss Agnes Parramore, of Madison.
LOVE, Samuel Lee Love (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 18, 1968 & October 25, 1968) Samuel Lee Love, age 39, son of the late English and Lettie Love died as the result of a road machine accident on October 7th in Bradenton. He was employed at Manatee Memorial Hospital and by the Manatee Highway Department. He was born in Georgia on June 23, 1929. He attended Madison Training School, Halsey Institute in Cordele, GA and Payne College at Augusta, GA. He leaves his wife, Floretta Dixon Love; two children; his mother; and nine aunts among whom are Ivanne Mattair and Aileen Mitchell, both of Madison; two uncles and many cousins and other relatives. He was the grandson of the late Tom Mosely of West Farm. Funeral services and burial were in Bradenton on October 13th.
LOVELESS, S. Deloyd Loveless (Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL March 18th, 2014) S. Deloyd “Dee” Loveless, 76 passed away, Thursday March 13, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Deloyd was born August 17, 1937 in Piggott, AR to the late Sanford Rae and Opel Loveless. Mr. Deloyd lived in Mesa, AZ until 1965 when he moved to Lamont, FL where he worked as a floor setter for Apachee Floor Covering, until 1965. He opened Loveless Floor Covering in 1968 and retired in 2004. He started Loveless Trucking in 2004, which is still family operated. He was a board 183 member of Ocholocknee River Kennel Club, an avid square dancer with Jefferson Square Dancers and Capitol Squares, the former Round Dancer with the Merry Mates, and a Jefferson 4-H Horse Club Leader. Mr. Deloyd was of Baptist faith and attended Lamont Baptist Church. Mr. Deloyd is survived by his loving wife Sara Loveless of Lamont, 2 daughters Lorra (Randall) Phillips of Crawfordville, FL and June (Frank) Leverette of Lamont, FL, 2 sons Deloyd G. (Bonnie) Loveless of Lamont and Michael Wayne Loveless of Lamont; 5 grandchildren, Ray Shepard of Crawfordville, Jessica (Jason) Revell of Sopchoppy, Becca (Thomas) Kaschmitter of Lamont, Deloyd Loveless II, of Lamont, Lynelle Loveless, of Lamont, and 7 great grandchildren: Breanna Kaschmitter, Ben Kaschmitter, Andrew Loveless, Abigail Loveless, Emily Loveless, Austin Revell, Hunter Revell; 2 sisters Delois (Don) Brumbaugh of Albuquerque, NM and Doris (Bob) Mason of Kansas. Services for Mr. Deloyd were held on Saturday March 15, 2014 at Lamont Baptist Church. Interment followed at Walker Cemetery. Donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723- 1 Mahan Center Blvd. Tallahassee, FL, 32308-5428.
LOVELL, Brenda Mae Lovell (Abstracted from the 13 November 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Brenda Mae Lovell, age 58, of Blackshear, died Sunday (Nov. 11, 2018) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross following a short illness. Born Aug. 22, 1960 in Alma, she was the youngest daughter of the late Henry Gordon and Lessie Lillian Howell Lovell. She lived all of her life in Bacon County and Pierce County and was a homemaker. She attended Emmanuel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Winfree Lovell and Waylon Lovell. Survivors include her two children, Lessie Marie Peterson (husband, Gordon) of Blackshear and Henry Lee Richardson (Brittany Edwards) of Jesup; six grandchildren, Zackary Alexander Peterson of Blackshear, Briana Lee Richardson, Hermione Elizabeth Richardson, Mia Marie Richardson, all of Brantley County, and Brooklyn Elaine Edwards and Skyler Leigh Edwards, both of Jesup; three sisters, Waunell Holloway of Patterson, Wilma Hale of Blackshear and Glenda Durrance (husband, Cotton) of Blackshear; a brother, Wallace Lovell of Richardson, TX; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. A funeral service will be Wednesday at Hart Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Shady Grove Cemetery.
LOVELL, Danny Earl Lovell (Abstracted from the 29 September 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Danny Earl Lovell, age 49, of Blackshear, died Sunday (Sept. 27, 2015) at St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital in Savannah following an extended illness. Born May 29, 1966, in Savannah, he was a son of Earl Monroe and Mattie Roselyn Durrance Lovell. He was a lifelong resident of Blackshear and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. He loved to joke and laugh and discriminated against no one. One of his favorite things to do was pass out peppermint as a source of love to others. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Thelma Lovell and Harley and Iris Courson Durrance. In addition to his parents, survivors include 1 sister, Lorrie (Linton) Taylor of Blackshear; 2 brothers, Andy (Amanda) Lovell and Randy (Deanne) Lovell all of Blackshear; his nieces and nephews, Mindy (Cecil) Eunice, Jessica Lovell, Early Taylor, Kristian Aultman, Willie Aultman, Cayden Lovell, Andee Lovell and Sadee Lovell, all of Blackshear; a great-niece and nephew, Mattie and Cole Eunice, both of Blackshear; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. A funeral will take place Tuesday at Hart Funeral Home in Blackshear with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery.
LOVELL, Mary Lee Hickox Lovell (Abstracted from the October 23, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) JESUP — Mary Lee Hickox Lovell, 89, passed away Tuesday (Oct. 22, 2013) at Jesup Healthcare following an extended illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of Blackshear.
LOVELL, Roy Parnell Lovell (Abstracted from the November 4, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) BLACKSHEAR — Roy Parnell Lovell, 75, of Blackshear, died Saturday (Nov. 2, 2013) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House following an extended illness. He was born July 13, 1938, to the late George W. and Thelma Courson Lovell. He was a lifelong resident of Pierce County. He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1959 until 1962, rising to the rank of SP4 E-4. He lived in Ft. Jackson, SC, Ft Knox, KY, and Ft. Belvoir, VA, and served one tour in Korea from 1960 until 61. He moved back to Blackshear and worked and retired from Champion Plywood, where he operated the saws for 28 years. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Coleman Lovell, 1 brother, Dennie Lovell, and 2 nieces, Carolyn Hall and Bonnie Smith. He is survived by 1 daughter, Sherri Walker, of Blackshear; 2 sons, Jeffery (Lisa) Lovell and Mikel (Cassandra) Lovell, both of Alma; 6 grandchildren, Jeffery Earl Lovell, Martha Anne (Damion) Cardell, Journey Lovell, Jonathan Perone, Mavi Walker and William Walker, all of Blackshear; 1 great-grandchild, Alexx Cardell; a special step-granddaughter, Alicia (Corey) Gay, and family, of Waycross; 1 sister, Yvonne Murphy (life companion, Charles Rollins), of Millwood; 3 brothers, Earl (Roselyn) Lovell, of Blackshear, Ronnie (Mildred) Lovell, of Blackshear, and Mitchell (Gloria) Lovell, of Sylvester; the mother 184 of his children, Sula Fisk, of Alma; a special niece, Lorrie Lovell (Linton) Taylor, of Blackshear; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service will take place Monday the Hart Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
LOVERING, Althie M. Lovering (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia) Graveside services for Althie M. Lovering, 83, of Thomasville will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Lovering was born on December 15, 1928 in Grady County to the late Charlie B. Boutwell and Ollie Ochessie Brady Boutwell. She was a member of New Growth Baptist Church and worked during her life as homemaker. Mrs. Lovering wed Mr. Clarence Lovering and their marriage would continue until the time of his passing. She departed this life Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Survivors to cherish her memory include her daughter Patricia Ann McMillan of Thomasville; sons Bobby Wayne Layton, Jr. of Pelham and Donnie Layton of Moultrie; daughter Wanda K. Lane of Thomasville; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
LOVETT, Bernice Collier Lovett (Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 30 January 2017) Bernice Collier Lovett, age 73, of Jennings, FL, died on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, after a lengthy illness. Born in Echols County to the late Joe & Sallie Rewis Collier, she was a lifelong resident of this area. Mrs. Lovett grew up in Echols County and graduated from Echols County High School in the early 1960's. She worked for about 15 years at the Occidental Credit Union until 1985, completing her time there as the manager. After leaving the credit union, she worked for many years as a personal caregiver, serving many individuals and families. Her favorite pastime was fishing, wherever she could with friends and family, but especially with the grandchildren. She was of the Church of God faith. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda Y. (Donnie) Lewis of Jennings, FL; son, Ronald Rogers of Lake City, FL; 3 grandchildren, Taylor Rogers of Pinetta, FL, D.W. Lewis of Jennings, FL and Logan Rogers of Naples, FL; a great grandchild, Kassidy Sammons of Pinetta; 2 brothers and a sister-in-law, Lonnie (Nell) Collier and Willie Collier, all of Statenville; 2 sisters, Dolores Everette of Statenville and Myrna Faye Oxendine of Ft. Myers, FL and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Tyler Rogers, a brother, Kelly Collier and a sister, Mary Sue Purswell. The funeral for Mrs. Lovett was Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Statenville Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Statenville Cemetery.
LOVETT, Betty F. Lovett (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald November 21, 2005) Betty F. Lovett of Waycross died Friday night (Nov. 18, 2005) at Baptist Village. Born in Valdosta to the late DeWitt Winthrop Freeman and Virginia Ramsey Freeman, she had made her home in Waycross for the past 60 years. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, the Waycross Service League, Daughters of the American Revolution, the Colonial Dames, Children of the Confederacy and the Garden Club. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Polk Lovett, and two brothers, Winthrop Holmes Freeman and DeWitt Winthrop Freeman Jr. Survivors include two daughters, Mikell Lovett McKee and Virginia Lovett, both of Waycross; one grandson, David McKee (Susan) of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; one granddaughter, Nancy L. McKee of Waycross; one great-grandson, Hunter McKee of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; one sister, Virginia Kilcrease (Dawson) of Dallas, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral was planned for 11 a.m. today at the First Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to the First Presbyterian Church, 601 Hill St., Waycross, Ga. 31501. Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com.
LOVETT, Billy G. Lovett (Abstracted from the 6 December 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Retired Waycross Fire Chief Billy G. Lovett, age 84, died Monday (Dec. 4, 2017) at Memorial Satilla Hospital following an extended illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Ware County and was employed by the City of Waycross Fire Department in 1959. He served many capacities such as assistant fire chief, lieutenant fire inspector/fire marshal, state certified captain of arson investigation, Deputy State Fire Marshall of Waycross/Ware County, and retired as fire chief of the Waycross Fire Department. He was a member of the board of directors for American Red Cross and an instructor for Georgia Heart Association, instructor in using Jaws of Life for extrication, certified instructor in firefighting. He was also an instructor at Ware Tech for day care workers, fire safety to industrial workers, nursing students in first aid, CPR and many more. He was a member of the Ware County Exchange Club and served in the United States Army during the Korean War Conflict. He was a member of River of Life Church (formerly Brunel Street Church of God) where he served as the church clerk for 25 years and Adult Men’s Sunday school teacher for 35 years. He was a son of the late Rev. Clen Lovett and Jane Booth Lovett. He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Lovett, a brother, Robert Lovett, and a sister, Delores Odum Brown. He is 185 survived by his wife, LaVerne Griffin Lovett of Waycross, three children, Sharon (Chad) Radford of Waycross, Stephen (Brenda) Lovett of Waycross, and Ramey Griffin of Waycross, three grandchildren, Devin Radford of Waycross, Sabrina Keheley of Douglasville, and Jackson Brinkman of Waycross, a brother, Jimmy Lovett of Manor, and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Thursday at River of Life Church (formerly Brunel Street Church of God). Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LOVETT, Carson Lee Emmanuel Lovett – death announcement (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 4 April 2020) April 4, 2020
LOVETT, Claude C. Lovett (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, May 24, 1957) Claude C. Lovett of Greenville died Thursday afternoon May 23 in a Thomasville hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday May 24th in the Greenville Baptist Church with interment in Waycross, GA. Mr. Lovett, a lifelong citizen of Madison County is survived bt his wife, Mrs. C. C. Lovett; one daughter, Miss Lois E. Lovett, of Lake City; two sisters, Mrs. H. B. Neel, of Greensboro, NC; and Mrs. D. F. Burnett, of Madison.
LOVETT, Claude William Lovett Jr. (Abstracted from the March 10, 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) CANTON — Heaven gained another angel when Claude William “C.W.” Lovett Jr., age 91, of Canton, passed away Saturday (March 7, 2015) at the Larks Nest in Loganville. Born March 9, 1923 in Waycross, he was a veteran of World War II, serving in Azore Islands off the coast of North Africa, receiving the American Theater Service Ribbon, European-Africa- Middle Eastern Service Medal, WWII Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He served with the 1455th Engineer Service Company. Before retiring he worked for Atlanta Plumbers and Steamfitter Union Local 72. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and watching Nascar Racing. He is survived by his 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy (Reba) Lovett, of Douglasville, Eddie (Laurann Cantrell) Lovett, of Canton, Curtis (Debbie) Lovett, of Bowman, Ronnie Lovett, of Lawrenceville; 8 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Carl Lovett, of Alpharetta; sisters, Blanche Crider, of Loganville, Ila Mae Phillips, of Dawsonville, and Ruth (Mark) Whayne, of Lawrenceville; and a host of other family members. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Roydean Lovett, a sister, Marguerita Moore, and a brother, Alvin Lovett. The funeral is Saturday in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Interment will be at Georgia Memorial Park in Marietta. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
LOVETT, D. S. Lovett, Jr. (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 27, 1945) D. S. Lovett, Jr., paratrooper who was recently reported as missing in action, is now reported to have been killed in action on March 24th somewhere in Germany, according to word received Saturday by the family from the War Department. Lovett, who passed his 19th birthday on March 13, was the son of Mrs. Mamie Lovett of Palm Harbor. Born in Lovett, Florida, he moved to Palm Harbor with his family about eight years ago, and had attended the schools there and in Tarpon Springs, having left the Junior Class to enlist. He was in the service only nine months and overseas three months at the time of his death. Other survivors are two sisters, Miss Ruth Lovett and Miss Marie Lovett, both of Palm Harbor. He was also a nephew of C. N. Mann of Madison.
LOVETT, Gary H. Lovett (Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL July 15th, 2014) Gary H. Lovett, age 71 passed away on June 29, 2014. Born in Charlotte SC to Homer J. and Mildred P. Lovett. Mr. Lovett was a resident of Monticello since 1959. At 19 he joined the Army and was stationed in South Carolina. Mr. Lovett is survived by 2 daughters Roxanne Wright and Velvet Parham; 3 granddaughters, Tiffany McDonald, Stephanie Lovett and Brittany Wright; 3 grandsons, Jesse McPheters, Damon Hill and Mathew Hill; 8 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Memorial services will be held at Beggs Funeral Home in Monticello FL. on July 19, 2014.
LOVETT, Homer Ware Lovett (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, July 9, 1948) Homer Ware Lovett, age 65, a prominent farmer of Lovett, died at his home Tuesday afternoon following a seven month’s illness. Funeral services were held yesterday at Concord Church with interment in the church cemetery. Mr. Lovett was born in Lovett November 28, 1882, the son of early settlers for whom the community received its name. He spent his life there 186 engaged in farming. His wife preceded him in death. Survivors are a son, Homer P. Lovett, three daughters, Mrs. Carl Ahlstrom of Ames, IA; Mrs. Frank A. Smith, Jr., of Gainesville, FL, and Mrs. W. J. Lewis, of Dubuque, IA; two grandchildren, Sallie Smith and Sharon Lewis, and two sisters, Mrs. D. F. Burnett, of Madison and Mrs. Harry B. Neel, of Greensboro, NC, one brother, Claude C. Lovett, of Greenville.
LOVETT, Jimmy Wayne Lovett (Abstracted from the 21 November 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Jimmy Wayne “J.W.” Lovett, age 69, died Sunday (Nov. 18, 2018) at his residence in Millwood after an extended illness. A native and lifelong resident of Ware County, he was a member of the last graduating class of Manor High School, class of 1969. He served in the United States Army in Korea and during the Vietnam War. He retired from CSX Railroad as a conductor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clen Lovett and Jane Booth Lovett, his wife, Brenda Kay King Lovett, and three siblings, Robert Clen Lovett, Delores Brown and Billy Gene Lovett. Survivors include one daughter, Mona Michelle Lovett of Millwood; two grandchildren, Matthew Kirkland and Benjamin Kirkland, both of Millwood; two sisters-in-law, Laverne Lovett and Janice King Lloyd; one brother-in-law, Kelly King (wife, Regina); and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Saturday at the Music Funeral Home.
LOVETT, Mary Ruth Lovett (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 22, 1946) Mary Ruth Lovett, 22, died in Mease Hospital, Dunedin, FL, February 4th, 1946 after a short illness. Mary Ruth, born at Lovett, FL, Madison County, September 21, 1923, the daughter of Mamie Mann Lovett and the late Dozier Smith Lovett, Sr. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mamie Mann Lovett and a sister, Grace Marie Lovett, of Palm Harbor, FL, a half-sister, Mrs. Edward Jaggers, of Okolona, MS and a half-brother, Thomas D. Lovett of Jacksonville, FL. Mary Ruth Lovett lost her brother, Dozier Smith Lovett, Jr., in the War with Germany last March 24th.
LOVETT, Viola Lovett (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 10, 1948) We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Viola Lovett passed away September 6th after a long illness. She had been sick one year this past August. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. She leaves to mourn her death her mother, age 75, her husband, and four children and grandchildren, two sisters, Pearl Holton and Ethel Finder, four brothers, O. T. Blanton, G. C. Blanton, Willie Blanton, and Calvin Blanton.
LOVING, Daisy Graham Loving (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 25, 1953) Daisy Graham Loving, age 74, mother of Mrs. Edward F. Snow, passed away early Sunday morning December 20. She had been in failing health for a number of years. Funeral services took place Wednesday afternoon December 23 at Sanford, NC and interment was at Cameron, NC. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Snow and granddaughter, Miss Billie Edna Snow, of Madison.
LOVEWELL, Katherine Black Lovewell (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, November 20, 1953) Mrs. Katherine Black Lovewell, formerly Miss Katherine Black of Madison, died in a hospital in Dodge City, KS October 18th following a long illness. Burial was at Lovewell, KS October 22nd with Miles Funeral Home of Phillipsburg, KS in charge. Mrs. Lovewell was born in Union Parish, LA and was 39 years of age at the time of death. She lived in Madison for many years and had many friends. She is survived by her husband, Thomas W. Lovewell, of Dodge City; a step-son, her mother, Mrs. A. W. Shackelford, of Madison; her step-father, two brothers and a host of nieces and nephews.
LOWD, Charles H. Lowd Sr. (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald May 3, 2012) A celebration of life service for Charles Hamilton Lowd Sr. will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Gaines Chapel A.M.E. Church, 803 South Georgia Parkway East, with the church pastor, the Rev. Anthony Dixon, presiding, and Pastor Nathaniel Anderson offering words of comfort. Interment will be in Hazzard Hill Cemetery with military honors. Lowd Public visitation will be held Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Fluker Funeral Home. The body will lie in repose Saturday at the church from 9 a.m. to the hour of the service. He was born Jan. 6, 1927 in Waycross to the late Nathaniel Lowd Sr. and Edith French Lowd. He received his formal education from the public school system and graduated from Center High School in 1944. He later attended Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn. He entered the U.S. Army in 1949 and served as an instructor of chemical warfare during the Korean Conflict. He concluded his tour of duty with the Army in 1951, honorably discharged. He was employed by WAYX radio station for many 187 years as an on-air personality until its closing. He was also co-owner of Lowd Cleaners. He served as assistant director and equal opportunity officer for Slash Pine Community Action Agency's Neighborhood Youth Corps from 1966 to 1981. He was employed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife), serving as Southeast Georgia District sales associate until his retirement in 1992. He was a volunteer for home delivered meals programs. A devout Christian, he was a member of Gaines Chapel A.M.E. Church, where he faithfully served on the trustee and steward boards. His departing Sunday (April 29, 2012) leaves a deep abiding sense of loss among those whom he loved and those who loved him best. He was also preceded in death by a son, Charles H. Lowd Jr., an infant daughter, Lynette Lowd, and two brothers, Howard Lowd and Donald Lowd. He will be sorely missed by his wife of 56 years, Laura Lee Lowd, of Waycross; a son, Derek Lowd Sr., of Waycross; a daughter, LaCharla L. Figgs (Tillmon Jr.), of Greenbelt, Md.; grandchildren, Porsha Lowd, Derek Lowd Jr., both of Norcross, Andressa Wainwright (Theodore), of Alexandria, Va., and Charles H. Lowd III, of Waycross; one great-grandson, Jayden Lowd, of Norcross; brothers, Nathaniel Lowd Jr., of Waycross, Raleigh Lowd (Mary F.), of Freehold, N.J., and Dr. Edwin J. Lowd (Nydia), of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; daughters-in-law, Harriet Lowd, of Duluth, and Darlene Robinson, of Waycross; a "special" daughter, Dawn Croom, of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Lowd residence, 1405 Rockefeller St. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fluker Funeral Home.
LOWD, Donald Kenneth Lowd (Abstracted from the 16 February 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Retired Air Force MSgt. Donald Kenneth (a.k.a. Buddy Boy/DK) Lowd transitioned life on Sunday (Jan. 28, 2018) at home. Born July 17, 1950 to Joann Moses and Donnie Lowd, he was mentored by Calvin Gunn Sr. at a later age. He graduated Center High School 1969. He entered the Air Force, serving until retirement. In the military he was medical support in ophthalmic technologies, retrieving corneal transplants. He continued his education at the University of Phoenix in Houston, TX in accounting and graduated. He settled in Houston as an ophthalmic technician specialist. He is loved beyond earthly boundaries by his devoted wife, Sharon; daughter, Robin Renee’ (Mark) Lowd Dunlap of Missouri; and son, John K. Lowd of Houston, TX; two grandchildren, Chloe Sheridan of San Antonio, TX, Marissa Nobles of Houston, TX; his father, Calvin Gunn Sr.; brother, Calvin Jr. (Glenda) Gunn of Augusta; and sister, Joann Gunn (Floyd) Walker of Savannah; four nieces and nephews, J’nai L. Walker- Woods, of Jacksonville, FL, Denise M. Walker of Atlanta, Christopher D. Walker of Jacksonville, FL, and Kristine A. Walker of Savannah; three great-grand-nieces and grand-nephews, Anthony D. Owens, Ashley D. Walker and Charlene A. Walker, all of Jacksonville, FL; and a host of cousins. The memorial service will be Saturday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 417 Wilkerson St., Waycross. Perry Brothers Funeral Home is the local contact.
LOWD, Edwin Jerome Lowd (Abstracted from the 5 January 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Dr. Edwin Jerome Lowd, M.D., age 80, formerly of Waycross, died Dec. 14, 2015 in Costa Mesa, Calif., after a short illness. He was born Oct. 24, 1935 to the late Edith and Nathaniel Lowd Sr. He attended the public schools in Waycross, graduating from Center High School in 1954. He graduated from Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 1958. He received a Master of Science degree in zoology one year later. He received a Doctor of Medicine degree from Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN in 1969. He interned and established his residency at Harlem Hospital, New York City, NY, and specialized as an orthopedic surgeon from 1969 to 1976 when he was called to military duty. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1976 at Camp LeJeune, NC, and was commissioned a lieutenant commander medical officer. He completed his military tour of duty and was honorably discharged in 1978. He resumed his medical career in Los Angeles, CA, where he added hand surgery to his specialty. During his career he achieved an impressive list of certifications, accreditations and honors. Among his certifications he was a Diplomat American Board of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, American Academy of Pain Management and the American Board of Forensic Examiners. He was a Fellow of the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, American Academy of Neurological and Orthopedic Surgeons and the American College of Forensic Examiners. He was also an active member of the American College of Sports Medicine, American College of Forensic Examiners and the California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery. In semi-retirement, he became a Qualified Medical Examiner, QME, and practiced as a medical consultant. He continued this practice until his untimely demise. He was predeceased by his parents Edith and Nathaniel Sr., three brothers, Howard, of Detroit, MI, Charles Sr., of Waycross, and Donald, of Los Angeles, CA. His departing leaves a deep and abiding sense of loss among those whom he loved and those who loved him best. He is survived by 2 brothers, Nathaniel Lowd Jr., of Waycross, and Raleigh (Mary) Lowd of Freehold, NJ; 2 sisters-in-law, Laura Lowd of Waycross, and Pearl Lowd of Los Angeles, CA; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
LOWDER, Grace Vanlandingham Lowder (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia, 12 October 2015)
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Graveside services for Grace Vanlandingham Lowder will be Saturday, October 16, 2015 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Lowder died Monday, October 12, 2015 at Legacy Village in Thomasville. Born October 4, 1937 in Salt Lick, KY she was a daughter of the late Hays Vanlandingham and Hazel McKinney Vanlandingham. She was an Electronics QA Engineer Specialist for the Harris Corporation in Palm Bay, FL. She married Royal Lowder in Dayton, OH and he preceded her in death. She is survived by daughters Rebecca (Glenn) Walker of Boston, GA, and Loretta Brown of Dallas, NC; grandchildren, Misty (Colin) Spitzer of Northbrook, FL, Chris McCampbell of Thomasville, GA, Richard Beuger of Concord, NC, Amanda Matthews of Orlando, FL and Emily Beuger of Charlotte, NC; step-grandchildren Glenn Walker of Melbourne, FL, Kim Walker of Thomasville, GA and Clint (Nikki) Walker of Boston, GA; and 12 great-grandchildren. Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
LOWE, Buddy Lowe (Abstracted from the 5 November 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Buddy Lowe, age 57, of Blackshear, died Thursday (Nov. 1, 2018) at UF Health in Jacksonville after a sudden illness. He was born in Waycross to the late Ocie Lowe Jr. and Nada Lou Wall Lowe and lived here all of his life. He attended Waycross-Ware Tech for welding and owned his own welding shop for many years. Through the years his passion was car racing, from building race cars to watching local races and NASCAR. He also liked drag racing, turkey shoots and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Daisy Lowe. Survivors include his wife of almost 39 years, Elizabeth Corbitt Lowe; two sons, Clark Lowe of Blackshear, Cale Lowe of Blackshear; eight grandchildren, Brianna Lowe, Gavin Lowe, Bethany Lowe, Kimberly Lowe, Ocie Lowe, V, Elizabeth Lowe, Jaidyn Lowe and Kailyn Lowe; one brother, Aaron (Petresa) Lowe of Blackshear; four sisters, Teresa Lowe of Blackshear, Loree Crews of Waycross, Rebecca (Mike) Barber of Alma, Mary Ann (Jerry) Lott of Alma; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Tuesday at the Miles-Odum Funeral Home. The family will also receive family and friends at their residence, 5141 Kate Lane, Blackshear.
LOWE, Ellis Lowe Sr. (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 27 April 2010) Mr. Ellis Lowe Sr., age 56, of Douglas, GA, departed his life on April 10, 2010. He was born Aug. 9, 1953 to the late Rev. Flanders Lowe and Lovie Collins Lowe in Crossett, AR. Mr. Ellis was a formal resident of Hamburg, AR, for 29 years, and later resided in Douglas, GA, for 27 years. He was a retired veteran, construction worker, and truck driver. He was also preceded in death by four sisters: Lucille Heard, Linell Banks, Pearlie Mae Watson and Ruthie Mae Freeman; two brothers: James Henry Bridges, Willie Bridges Jr.; one son: La-monte Lowe. He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted wife: Vickie Lowe of Douglas, GA; 4 sons: Darwin (Felissa) Lowe of Kenner, LA; Ellis Lowe Jr., Victor K. Lowe, Daniel Lowe of Douglas, GA; 2 daughters: Janice Lowe of Hamburg, AR; Jaquavnta Lowe of Douglas, GA; 1 sister: Maxine (James) Prewitt of Hamburg, AR; 7 brother-in-laws: Hosea Heard, Jesse Banks, Abraham (Sarah) Clark of Hamburg, AR; Rick (Melissa) Thomas of Little Rock, AR; Ebenezer (Rosemary) James of Hamburg, AR; Christopher (Beatrice) Powell of Syracuse, NY; Leon Webster Jr., of Las Vegas, NV; Robert (Mary) Powell of Douglas, GA; Johnny Morris of Macon, GA; Norris (Evangelina) McMillan of Douglas, GA; 10 grandchildren: Flanders, La'Kela, Ja'lissa, Kayla, Charmaine, Zeniya, JaKaden, Akelah, Nay-Nay and Elijah; a host of other relatives. The funeral service for Mr. Lowe was Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the Overcomers Tabernacle of Faith and Praise, Inc. Burial followed in Phillip Grove Cemetery in Hamburg, AR. McIver Funeral Home was in charge of Arrangements.
LOWE, John David Lowe (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 19 October 2011) Mr. John David Lowe, age 78, died September 13, 2011, in Wray. Mr. Lowe was retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Henrietta Patricia Jones Lowe, and his parents, John Curtis and Ruby Nesby Lowe. Survivors include his daughter, Miriam Lowe of Wray, and his grandson, Kirk Stevens of Wray. Funeral services for John David Lowe were Saturday, September 17, 2011, at Lowe’s Funeral Home in Helena. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery.
LOWE, Larry Veazey Lowe (Abstracted from the 19 January 2018 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Dr. Larry Veazey Lowe, age 86 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018. He was a native of Warrenton, GA, and the son of the late Fred Rogers and Bessie Veazey Lowe. Funeral service was Friday, January 19, 2018, at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Graveside service will be at a later date in the Douglas City Cemetery, in Douglas, GA. He is survived by his wife, Marsha Hope Woodruff Lowe, daughter, Lauren Lowe Whitmire of Dawsonville, GA, sons, William Woodruff (Lisa) Lowe, John Robert Lowe both of Murfreesboro, TN, grandchildren, Katherine (Charley) Sabatier of Oxford, MS, Sarah (Ryan) Webb of Dawsonville, GA, Elizabeth (David) Sulpy of Nashville, TN, Mackenzie Lowe, Meridith Lowe, Sarah Margaret Lowe, all of 189
Murfreesboro, TN, and great grandchildren, Keith Sabatier, Ruby Sabatier and Ella Webb. Dr. Lowe was a member of First Baptist Church in Murfreesboro. He received his Undergraduate Degree from Mercer University, his Master’s Degree from the University of Georgia, and his PhD from Michigan State University. Dr. Lowe was a Speech Professor at MTSU and was the Department Head of the Speech and Theatre Department for several years. He was distinguished with the honor of Professor Emeritus. Prior to his career as a Professor he served as a Lieutenant Junior Grade in the United States Navy. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed working in his yard. His life revolved around his family and he will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
LOWE, Shirley Bernice Lowe (Abstracted from the 29 June 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Shirley Bernice Lowe, age 67, died Saturday (June 23, 2018) at Dorminy Hospital in Fitzgerald after an illness. She was a Waycross native and received her formal education from the Waycross public school system. She was a member of St. Luke AME Church as a child. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Small of Stillwater, OK, and Tryphena (Jerry) Anderson of Waycross; her sisters, Julia Alston, Waycross, Linda Green, Brunswick, Kathyrn Moultrie, Ft. Myers, FL, Barbara Reynolds, Brunswick, and Sandra (Clarence) Kennedy, Waycross; her brothers, Ollie (Emma) Davis Jr. of Waycross, Bernard (Connie) Davis, Waycross, and Timmy Davis, Oklahoma City; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Friends of the family are being received at 803 Sweat St. (Anderson residence) and 400 E. Waring St., J-3. A memorial service will be Saturday at the Welch-Brinkley Mortuary. Memorialization will be by cremation. The date of the service will be June 30.
LOWERY, Amanda Lynn Wilkinson Lowery (Abstracted from the 14 November 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Amanda Lynn Wilkinson Lowery, age 36, of Eastman, went to be with the Lord Thursday (Nov. 10, 2016) at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon. The funeral was to be Monday at Southerland Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in Antioch No. 1 Baptist Church Cemetery. She was born in Jacksonville, FL, was a member and Sunday school teacher of Antioch No. 1 Baptist Church and was a physical therapist for Dublinair Nursing Home. She was the 1998 valedictorian of Pierce County High School, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Georgia Southern University with a B.S. Degree in kinesiology in 2002 and received her athletic trainer certificate. In 2004 she received her masters of physical therapy from Armstrong State University. She was the No. 1 fan of Florida State University and was a dedicated wife and a Godly, loving mother to her children. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, M.L. Carter Jr. and C.E. Wilkinson Jr., and her uncle, Mark Carter. Survivors are her husband, William “Dusty” Lowery, of Eastman; two sons, Rhett Lowery and Luke Lowery, both of Eastman; daughter, Kate Lowery, of Eastman; parents, Darlene Carter Wilkinson and Randy Wilkinson, both of Blackshear; brother, Justin (Julie) Wilkinson of Hazlehurst; maternal grandmother, Jan Carter of Blackshear; paternal grandmother, Hazel Wilkinson of Maxville, FL; parents- in-law, Iris Conley Lowery and Ken Lowery, both of Eastman; brother-in-law, Rusty (Brittni) Lowery of Milan; sister-in-law, Dawn (Alex) Cannon of Rhine; nieces and nephews, Jeb Wilkinson, Jay Wilkinson, Jessi Wilkinson, Bree Cannon, Halle Lowery and Raelyn Lowery; aunts and uncles, Shirley (Don) Jerkins, Barry (Cathy) Wilkinson, Mike (Audrey) Carter, and Rennie Carter; numerous cousins and extended family. The family may be contacted at the residence of Ken and Iris Lowery, 300 North Lake Drive, Eastman. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to Antioch No. 1 Baptist Church, 3233 Antioch Church Road, Eastman, GA 31023. Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements.
LOWERY, Dan Bennie Lowery (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 29 November 2010) Mr. Dan Bennie Lowery, age 64, of Douglas GA, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010, as a result of injuries received in a MVA in Wayne County, GA. Mr. Lowery, a native of Douglas GA, was born on September 8, 1946. He was the son of the late Ira and Maggie Patton Lowery. He is a member of New Harmony Grove Baptist Church and he was retired from Fleetwood Homes and he had worked with the Douglas Fire Department for approx. 10 years. Funeral services were Sunday, November 21, 2010, at Sims Funeral Home in Douglas, GA. Burial followed in the Douglas City Cemetery. Survivors include: wife: Vonnita Powell Lowery of Douglas; daughter: Tammy Lowery (Jerry) Metts of Pearson; sister: Gail (Emory) Harnage of Meigs, GA; grandchildren: Tyler Metts and Jordan Metts of Pearson; and several nieces and nephews.
LOWERY, Jean Lowery (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 18 October 2016) Jean Lowery, age 81, of Lake Park, GA passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on March 26, 1935 to the late Sherrell Austin and Hazel Austin. She was an active member of Bemiss Road Baptist Church and was a retired cashier at Wal-Mart. She loved gardening and taking care of her flowers. Along with her 190 parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers Burneal Austin, Oneal Austin, L. C. Austin, Bondale Austin, sister, Patricia Ann Smith-Stufflet and Ross Lowery, father of Sheila. Survivors include 1 daughter, Sheila Lowery of Lake Park, GA; 3 Sisters: Helen Poe of Monette, AR; Melva (Wayne) French of Jonesboro, AR; Jerrie (Bob) Tuck of Valdosta, GA; 1 brother, Jerry Don Austin of Leachville, AR; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Friday, October 21, 2016 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. No graveside services will be held. Ms. Lowery's family is being cared for by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Valdosta.
LOWERY, Pate Colquitt Lowery (Abstracted from the 19 August 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Pate Colquitt Lowery, age 76, died Wednesday (Aug. 17, 2016) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House Satilla an extended illness. He was a native of Lumber City, where he graduated from Lumber City High School as an honor graduate in 1957. He received an associate of art degree from Brewton-Parker College in 1959, bachelor degree in business administration (BBA) from the University of Georgia in 1961, a master’s in business education (MBE) from Georgia Southern College in 1969, and a master’s of science in sociology (MSS) from Valdosta State College in 1976. During the 1964-65 school year, he taught business education at Jeff Davis High School. He was also employed by the Bibb County Board of Education and the Atkinson County Board of Education, in addition to teaching numerous adult education classes, vocational education and college level courses. In May 1972, he was employed by the Heart of Georgia Community Action Council, Inc. as the planning director and economic developer. Later, in September 1973, he was transferred to Head Start director. After almost a year of employment in this position, he moved to Waycross to fill the position of chief planning and evaluation officer of the Slash Pine Community Action Agency, Inc. (which later became Concerted Services, Inc.). He served as executive director of Concerted Services from 1977 until 1996. He once again became executive director on Nov. 28, 1996. He was later hired as Head Start director from Dec. 16, 1997 until his retirement July 15, 2000. During his tenure, CSI started with eight counties and expanded to serve 28 counties in the heart of Georgia. Prior to working with community action, he had experience in the field of education having taught at the high school, vocational tech and college levels. As a member of Victory Methodist Church in Manor, he formerly served as treasurer, deacon, youth and music leader. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Magnolia House. He was member of Gideon’s International, and he loved spending time with his family, vacationing and making wonderful memories. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vasco Alexander Lowery and Annie Minton Rawlins Lowery, and two brothers, Thomas Lowery and Vasco Alexander Lowery Jr. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Nona Carlene Lloyd Lowery; 2 daughters, Greta (Matt) Thomas of Waycross, and Laura (Jason) Beggs of Thomasville; 4 grandchildren, Payton and Madeline Thomas, Asher and Nora Beggs; 4 sisters, Hilda Lindsey of Carrollton, TX, Ann Harris of Lumber City, Shirley Smith of Hazlehurst, and Betty Lacey of Hazlehurst; 1 brother, Charles Lowery of Macon; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Saturday at Victory Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Victory Cemetery in Manor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800 or Victory Methodist Church, 5062 Booth Church Road, Manor, GA 31550. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LOWERY, Roger Patrick Lowery (Abstracted from the 6 April 2018 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mr. Roger Patrick Lowery, age 68, of Wray, GA, passed away at home on Saturday, March 24, 2018, after an extended illness. There will be a Memorial Service for Mr. Lowery on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the Martin Centre, 1090 East Ashley Street, Douglas, GA. All are invited. Mr. Lowery was born December 6, 1949, in Laurel, MS, to the late Bo Lowery and Kathryn Patrick Lowery Deering. He loved to work hard and continued to work even after retiring after 35 years with Modern Fibers/Shaw Industries. He found his second work family with Federal/State Inspection, which brought him much satisfaction and many good memories. Mr. Lowery loved and tried to honor Jehovah God and imitate Jesus Christ. He regularly spent time helping people learn about the Bible and God’s Kingdom. He was an elder in the Douglas, GA Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for over 40 years. Mr. Lowery especially enjoyed working hard in organizing and assisting with annual conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses. This earned him his nickname “Convention Man.” He will be missed by all who knew him and loved him, especially his family. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Lowery of Wray; children: Eric and Barbara Lowery, Brad Lowery, Kathryn and Justin Knight and Matt and Shaina Lowery; grandchildren: Ean, Drew and Callie Lowery, Kaia Lowery, Roman and Jaxon Knight, and Nicholas Ossa; a sister, Naomi and John Proudfoot and many beloved relatives in Mississippi. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Frankie Byrd and the mother of his three children, Teresa Harper Lowery. Paulk Funeral Home of Fitzgerald, GA, was in charge of the arrangements.
LOWERY, Roy Herbert Lowery (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 11 July 2019)
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Roy Herbert Lowery, age 86, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at his home. He was born on September 7, 1932 in Oak Park, GA to the late Horace A. White and Lucy Kate Dukes White. He was adopted in 1941, from the Baptist Children’s Home in Baxley, GA by James Bishop and Gentie (Watson) Lowery. He graduated from Valdosta High School and attended Valdosta State College. He worked with Norfolk Southern Railroad for 40 years. Roy had many accomplishments in his life. He was the first candidate to run for public office on the Republican ticket, in the history of Lowndes County. He and his wife were the first to apply for a city license to open a catering service in the city. He also opened the first after hour’s medical clinic in the city. Along with his parents and adopted parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Mattie Lee Wickstrom; brothers, Robert White, Hoffard White, and Charles White; and the light of his life, Donna Lowery Johnson, his daughter. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie J. Lowery of Valdosta, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald H. and Sandy Lowery of Valdosta, GA; son, Kenneth P. Lowery of Valdosta, GA; adopted sister, Helen Wilson; brother, Joseph Lee; 6 grandchildren: Richard Lowery, Elaine Randolph, Kenneth Lowery, Jr, Ashley Lowery, Jarid Johnson and Cameron Johnson, and seven great grandchildren. A memorial service will be in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the “J” dollar ministry of First United Methodist Church, 220 N. Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA 31601. The “J” dollar ministry was introduced by Roy and his wife. The “Jesus” dollars help local children with life threatening diseases with medical expenses.
LOWMAN, Annie Jeanette Douberly Lowman (Abstracted from the 30 May 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Annie Jeanette Douberly Lowman, age 84, of Patterson, died Thursday (May 25, 2017) at St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside in Jacksonville, FL, following a short illness. A lifelong resident of Pierce County, she was born June 15, 1932 to the late Henry Willy Douberly and Macie Yawn Douberly Crowder. She was a housewife and a longtime member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Patterson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Lloyd Lowman, her son, Danny Lowman, a grandson, Timmy Lowman, her sisters, Maude Strickland, Martha Taylor, Mary Traugott, Sally Little and Inez Colley, and her brothers, Richard Douberly, Romie Douberly, Arnold Douberly, Robert Douberly, Wiley Douberly, Purdie Douberly and Jimmy Douberly. Survivors include her two daughters, Linda Herrin of Hoboken, and Casey (John) Smith of Waycross; six grandchildren, Adam (Miranda) Herrin and Abigail (Josh) Taylor both of Patterson, Sabrina (David) Stevens of Blackshear, Michael (Anna) Smith, Gil (Christie Anna) Smith and Jacob Smith, all of Waycross; 11 great-grandchildren, Will Lowman, of Atlanta, Neile Lowman, Allie Reese Herrin and Josh Taylor Jr., all of Patterson, Nathan Smith, of Darien, Cameron Hambrick, Summer Hambrick and Matthew Davis, all of Waycross, and Levin Guinn, Ayden Stevens and Macy Stevens, all of Blackshear; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral took place Saturday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Mill Creek Cemetery in Patterson. Arrangements were with Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear.
LOWMON, Gary Marvin Lowmon (Abstracted from the 6 June 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) A funeral for Gary Marvin Lowmon, age 63, of Blackshear, took place Monday at Hart Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Bristol Cemetery.
LOWTHER, Edward Lowther (Abstracted from the 20 April 2015 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) RIVERSIDE — Edward “Groce” Lowther, age 60, of the Riverside community in Brantley County, died Saturday (April 18, 2015) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick after an extended illness. Born in Folkston, he was the son of Owen King and Eliza Elizabeth Flowers Lowther. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Alfred Johns, and a sister, Audrey Mae Lowther Newton. He was a truck driver for Hopkins-Gowen Oil Company of Folkston and was a member of Winokur Baptist Church. He was a past president of the FFA during his high school years, an FFA Alumni president and also held the office of sentinel in the FFA. He loved the outdoors, farming, gardening and hunting (fire hunting was his favorite). He was a very loving person who enjoyed being around people and seeing folks happy. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Lee Lowther, of the Riverside Community; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Ed (Mary) Lowther of Hickox; 1 son he raised and his spouse, James (Virginia) Swain, of Waycross; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Melissa (Jimmy) McCullaugh of Collins, and Bethany Lowther, of the Riverside Community; 8 grandchildren, Caroline Lowther, Lindy Lowther, Edie Lowther, Tuff Lowther, Cassie McCullaugh, Rachel McCullaugh, Audrey Swain and Jayden Swain; 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy (Naomi) Lowther of Hot Springs Village, AR, and Charles (Terri) Lowther, of Winokur; 1 sister-in-law, Nell Johns, of Folkston; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Tuesday at Riverside Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
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(Abstracted from the 19 April 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) NAHUNTA — Annie Lou Loyd, age 96, of Blackshear, passed away Sunday (April 17, 2016) at the Pierce County Nursing Home, in Blackshear, following an extended illness. She was a native of Brantley County, born in Tarrytown. Her parents were Rufus Deen Riner and Eva Mae Scott Riner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Arnold Loyd Sr., a son, Blake Loyd, three brothers, Lynwood E. Riner, Gerald D. Riner and Ronald D. Riner, and one sister, Evelyn Riner Perkins. She was a homemaker and a member of Nahunta First Baptist Church. She loved gardening and was a member of The Garden Club in Brantley County. She was also an active member in Home Demonstration Club, enjoyed cooking and was a very good seamstress. She also loved crocheting, making flower arrangements, painting and most of all loved her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Survivors include her 3 sons and daughters-in-law, George A. (Dale) Loyd of Blackshear, Greg (Peggy) Loyd of Gainesville, and Stuart Loyd of Rome; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Mary Beth (Carroll) Deen of Waycross; 10 grandchildren, Kecia D. (Tommy) Banks of Waycross, Kacie D. (Michael) Sasser of Jacksonville, FL, Brandon C. Deen of Waycross, Priscilla L. (Terry) Bergern of Kennesaw, Scott W. (Jo Ann) Loyd of Warner Robins, Joey Loyd, Chris Loyd, Ryan Loyd, Evan Loyd and Drew Loyd, all of Rome; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 sister and brother-in-law, Geneva (Bill) Young; 1 special sister-in-law, Dorothy Hale of Tifton; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Wednesday at Frye Funeral Home in Nahunta. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Nahunta First Baptist Church, 138 Florida Ave., Nahunta, GA 31553. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LOYD, Blake Austin Loyd (Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) NAHUNTA — Blake Austin Loyd, 57, of Nahunta, died suddenly Thursday (July 4, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. He was born Dec. 18, 1955 in Waycross to Annie Lou Riner Loyd and the late George Arnold Loyd Sr. He is survived by his mother; a sister, Mary Beth Deen (Carroll); three brothers, George Loyd Jr. (Dale), Blackshear, Greg Loyd (Peggy), Gainesville, and Stuart Loyd, Rome; 10 nieces and nephews, Kecia Banks (Tommy), Kacie Sasser (Michael), Brandon Deen, Priscilla Smith (Mike), Scott Loyd (Jo Ann), Joey Loyd (Melody), Chris Loyd (Emily), Ryan Loyd, Evan Loyd, Drew Loyd; and 11 great- nieces and nephews. Blake graduated in 1973 from Brantley County High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force and then attended Waycross College and Valdosta State University, graduating with a BS in chemistry. He continued with post-graduate work at Florida State University. Interment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LUBER, Eva McCullough Luber (Abstracted from the Voice, online news of Madison, Florida December 30, 2010) Eva McCullough Luber ,passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in Madison. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday January 1, 2011 at Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel, with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery. When Eva finished high school, she worked for J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI in Washington, DC. She then spent many years serving on the mission field in various areas of Central America. Eva was also a well-known evangelist for the Church of God throughout the southeastern United States. She retired from ministry because of ill health and upon recovering became manager of the Lucile Holton department Store in Madison. She was preceded in death by her father, James Franklin McCullough, mother, Mable McCullough Hemphill, stepfather, Alfred H. Hemphill, husband Charles K. Luber, siblings: George McCullough, Floyd McCullough, James Ernest McCullough, Lucile McCullough Holton, Virgil O’Neil McCullough, and James Archie McCullough. She is survived by a brother Raymond F McCullough and wife Lois of Valdosta, GA: sister: Betty McCullough Bowers and husband Jim of Inez, KY; sister-in-law Jimmie Lou McCullough of Camp Hill, PA; and sister-in-law Charlene McCullough Moore of Cleveland, TN. Four nieces and nine nephews and several great nieces and nephews also survive.
LUCARINO, Alfred Bernard Lucarino, Sr. (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA October 7, 2014) Alfred Bernard Lucarino, Sr., age 76, of Valdosta, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at his residence. He was born on May 6, 1938 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to Alfred and Anna (Dizbon) Lucarino. He worked for Southland Paint and loved to go fishing, gardening, and flea markets. He also served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of the St. John Catholic Church. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Engle. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jeannette Lucarino of Valdosta, GA; 1 daughter, Charlene Kitlasz of Ray City, GA; 2 sons, Alfred B. Lucarino, Jr. of Valdosta, GA, Joseph Lucarino of Valdosta, GA; 2 sisters, Annette Campbell of Raritan, NJ, Caron Ann Westberry of Alapha, NJ; and 2 grandchildren, Jason Horton of NJ and Teresa A. Kitlasz of Ray City, GA. Funeral services will be Friday, October 10, 2014 at the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with entombment to follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta, GA is serving the family.
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LUCAS, Bessie Ward Lucas (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 24, 1971) Bessie Ward Lucas, age 79, died September 10 at the Isle of Rest Nursing Home in Monticello. Mrs. Lucas, a resident of Elizabeth community is survived by her husband, S. D. Lucas; 1 daughter, Mrs. Kelly Bailey of Greenville; 2 sons, Bill Lucas of Americus, GA and Enoch Lucas of Jasper, FL; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ollie Kinsey of Monticello; Mrs. Bama Kinsey of Greenville; Mrs. Agnes Lee of Tallahassee and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Lucas were held Sunday September 12 in Elizabeth Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Wilkins Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LUCAS, Beulah Lucas (Abstracted by courtesy of Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida Jul 5th, 2011) Beulah Landrum Lucas, age 85, Jasper, FL. passed away June 28, 2011 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA. She was born in Bluffton, Georgia on July 22, 1925 to the late Ben and Mittie Barefield Landrum. Mrs. Lucas was a homemaker and member of Calvary Baptist Church in Lake Park, Ga. She was preceded in death by a son, Lynn Grogan. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Davis Lucas, Jasper, FL.; one daughter, Jeanie Hill, Jasper, FL.; five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, July 1, 2011 at Calvary Baptist Church in Lake Park, Ga. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery, Jasper. Harry T. Reid Funeral Home, Jasper, FL. was in charge of arrangements.
LUCAS, Darcus Crews Lucas (Abstracted from the 9 July 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Darcus Crews Lucas, age 90, died Sunday (July 7, 2019) at Baptist Village Retirement Communities. She was a native of Pierce County, but lived most of her life in Waycross. She resided in Leesburg, FL, for 10 years, but in 1972, she returned to Waycross where she lived out her life. She was formerly employed by King Edward Cigar, Rueben Brothers, Trailblazer Camping Trailers, Metalist Gladiators, Matt’s Jacket Factory, Dairy Queen in Waycross and Blackshear, and Waycross Cab. She was preceded in death by her parents, Randall Clifton Crews and Ellie Odessa Moore Crews, her first husband, Sydney Atwood Lucas, her second husband, Larry Eugene Lee, her third husband, Vernal C. Leathers, four brothers, Leon, Orvil, James and Donald Crews, three children, Tommy Lucas, Veleria Snyder and Randy Lucas, and one granddaughter, Rhonda Altman. Survivors include one son, Jerry Lucas (Kathy), of Waycross; one daughter, Cindy Dial (Kenny), of Waycross; and numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A funeral will be at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.
LUCAS, Edward J. Lucas, Sr. (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald October 10, 2005) Funeral for Bishop Edward J. Lucas Sr., 81, of Hahira, who died Thursday (Oct. 6, 2005), will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Nations Deliverance Center, 707 Broad St., in Valdosta, with Bishop James McNeal officiating. He was a lifelong resident of Lowndes County, the son of the late Robert and Essie Sermons Lucas. He served as senior bishop of the Universal Holiness Church. He was also a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Mother Laura Harmon Lucas, of Hahira; six sons, Edward J. Lucas Jr. (Linda), of South Orange, N.J., Bernard Lucas, Eric Lucas (Deborah), both of Hahira, Larry Lucas (Heilda), of Valdosta, Anthony Lucas (Carolyn), of Columbia, S.C., and Robert Darryl Lucas, of Atlanta; four daughters, Gloria L. Smith, of Atlanta, Carolyn L. Fluker (Carlton), of Waycross, Essie L. Young (Lester), of Tallahassee, Fla., and Linda L. Shoe (Paul), of Gainesville, Fla.; 25 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister; five brothers; and a host of other relatives. Friends are being received at the Lucas residence, 3925 Lucas-Richardson Road, and Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 at Gethsemane Cemetery. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are with Fluker Funeral Home of Waycross.
LUCAS, Elizabeth Lucas (Abstracted from the 3 June 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Elizabeth “Regina” Lucas, age 66, passed away Saturday (June 1, 2019) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross following an extended illness. She was born in Winter Garden, FL but had resided in Blackshear most of her life. She was formerly employed with McDonalds of Blackshear for over 19 years and attended Carters Chapel. Mrs. Lucas was a daughter of the late Joseph J. Adams and Clara Barbara Piersol Adams. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Ann Stanley and Jennifer Strickland; and two brothers, George Adams and Jody Adams. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Tony L. Lucas Sr. of Blackshear; a son, Tony Lucas Jr. (Tess) of Offerman; a daughter, Jeanie Lucas of Orange Park, FL; three grandchildren, Tate Lucas, Tripp Lucas and Tyson Lucas; two brothers, Wayne Adams and Jamie Adams both of Glennville; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Troy Lucas Jr. (Judy) of Dixie Union, Timmy Lucas (Marie) of Dixie Union, Terry Lucas (Teresa) of Blackshear and Teresa Lucas of Blackshear; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will at the Music Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Thomas 194
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LUCAS, Janice Marie Lucas (Abstracted from the August 29, 2013 Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) Janice Marie Lucas, 55, died Tuesday morning (Aug. 27, 2013) at Appling Health Care System in Baxley after a sudden illness. She was a native of Waycross, but lived the last 20 years in Baxley. She worked for the Ware County Sheriff’s Office for 12 years and Ware County Emergency Medical Service for 28 years. She recently opened her own business, Sweet Pastimes, in Baxley. She was a member of Deenwood Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late George Gillis and Mildred Carver Gillis Ruth. Survivors include her husband, Gary Bashlor, of Baxley; one son, Jason Dixon (wife Janice), of Hortense; two daughters, Haley Lamb (husband Tony) and Caitlyn Maxwell (husband Keith), both of Augusta; two grandchildren, Kali Clark and Matthew Dixon; one sister, Cathy Gardner (husband Dub), of Hazlehurst; one brother, Larry Gillis (wife Lavada), of Waycross; and several nieces and nephews, Jacob Gardner, David Gardner (wife Stephanie), James Gardner (wife Candice), Linda Franklin (husband Derek) and Larry Gillis Jr. A funeral will be held Friday at Deenwood Baptist Church. Memorialization is by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LUCAS, Mrs. John Lucas (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 7, 1944) Mrs. John Lucas, formerly of Boston, GA, died December 24, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bob Baker, in Plant City. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 27, in Boston. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Ben S. Waring, of Pahokee; Mrs. Orin Stuart, of Boston; Mrs. Bob Baker, of Plant City and eight grandchildren. Also several step-children survive. Mr. Lucas died several years ago.
LUCAS, Mary Elizabeth Tennant Lucas (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia) Mary Elizabeth Tennant Lucas, 95, of Thomasville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 23, at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home in Thomasville. Eulogy and sharing will be conducted by her son and grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Mobile Memorial Gardens on Friday, May 24, in Mobile, Alabama, where she will be interred beside her husband of 50 years, Charles A. Lucas. She was also preceded in death by a daughter Joy Hurley of Fort Lauderdale, FL, a brother John Tennant of Mobile, a sister Alice Muskrat of Mobile, and a brother James Tennant of Mobile. She lived with her son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Ann Lucas of Thomasville, for 28 years, and is survived by them and a sister Ada Saucier of Mobile, grandchildren Liz Hurley Hargrove of Huntsville, AL, Jay Hurley of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Patrick Hurley of Naples, FL, Leigh Ann Neyland of Marietta, GA, Allison Veal of Athens, GA, and Jonathan Lucas of Cumming, GA, 12 great grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was affectionately known as “Gram” by her family and friends. She was a lifelong member of churches of Christ and served with her husband in the ministry until his death in 1983. She was known for her devotion to Christ and His church, her outgoing, warm personality, her love of life and family, her interest in everyone, and her tireless prayer for anyone who had needs. She will long be remembered and missed by many people. Those who wish may send donations to the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund at Huntsville Hospital Foundation, 101 Sivley Road, Huntsville, AL 35801.
LUCAS, Sidney Richard Lucas (Abstracted from the 21 June 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Sidney Richard Lucas, age 78, died suddenly Wednesday (June 19, 2019) at Memorial Satilla Health. He was born in Ware County to the late Robert David Lucas Sr. and Sadie Rowell Lucas. He retired from the Georgia State Patrol 30 years ago as a senior radio operator. During his career, he went to Atlanta and helped write legislation for handicap parking and ramps. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Dennis Franken, sister, Wanda Lucas Aspinwall, and brother, Robert David “Bobby” Lucas Jr. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Patricia Mullis Lucas, of Waycross; one son, Gregory Franken (wife, Donna), of Alma; one granddaughter, Wendy Johnson (husband, Jacob); three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Atha Marie Lucas and Mamie Katherine Lucas, both of Waycross; one brother, Louis Frederick Lucas (wife, Jean), of Waycross; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be at Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LUCAS, Tommy Lucas (Abstracted from the 23 May 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Tommy Lucas, age 69, died Saturday (May 21, 2016) at Specialty Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, from a sudden illness. He was born in Ware County and lived most of his life in Ware and Pierce counties. He retired from CSX Railroad as an electrician after 34 195 years of employment and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was a member of Jamestown Baptist Church and loved to fish, hunt and most of all clean his yard and more than anything spending time with his wife, Carolyn. He was a son of the late Sidney Lucas. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carolyn Altman Lucas of Waycross; a daughter, Sandra Scarborough of Blackshear; two sons, William Alton Currie of Waycross, and Craig (Alesha) Lucas of Patterson; six grandchildren, Jennifer Carter of Ambrose, Marie Barrett of Blackshear, Amie Currie of Houma, LA, Drew (Nikki) Currie of Guyton, Matthew Lucas of Hoboken, and Journey Jewell of Waycross; 10 great- grandchildren; his mother, Darcus Crews Lucas of Waycross; a brother, Jerry (Kathy) Lucas of Waycross; and two sisters, Valeria (Howard) Snyder of Tennessee, and Cindy Lee of Waycross. A funeral will be Wednesday at Jamestown Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LUCK, John Luck (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 13, 1956) John Luck, colored, age 63, died January 9 at the home of his son, Jasper Luck, in Lakeland, FL. Funeral services will be announced later. He is survived by two sons, two daughters and one sister.
LUCKIE, Geraldine C. Luckie (Abstracted from the 18 January 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Geraldine C. Luckie, age 98, died Sunday (Jan. 17, 2016) at the Baptist Village Retirement Communities following an extended illness. She graduated from Waycross High School in 1934 and attained a Bachelor of Science degree from the former Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville prior to embarking on a teaching career including positions in Hahira, Eatonton, Fitzgerald and Waycross. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Waycross since 1931. A beloved Sunday school teacher of the fifth and sixth grade children from 1954 through 2003, she was also very active in the Women’s Missionary Society and credited with proposing, developing and organizing the Youth Contact Program in 1969. Through this program, she contacted out-of-town college and graduate students, along with service men and women numerous times during the year including birthdays, special occasions, graduations and marriage providing support and contact from home for young church members. She also served on various committees including the flower committee, nominating committee and personnel committee. Because of her outstanding dedication and commitment to the church, she and her husband, “Luckie,” were selected as Man and Woman of the Year in 1987. Supporting the Waycross community was very important to her. She participated in the Waycross Junior Woman’s Club, attended two interdenominational Bible study classes and was a charter member of the Magnolia Garden Club, serving as president twice and as secretary numerous times. She enjoyed the camaraderie of a Monday bridge club and was a member of the Baptist Village Auxiliary volunteering her time and talents assisting with sewing for the residents and providing support and companionship during her numerous visits. She was a daughter of the late Henry G. Chambless and Sallie Sizemore Chambless, was born and reared in Waycross. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Luckie, and brother, Henry Inman Chambless. She is survived by her 2 sons, James E. (Lisa) Luckie Jr. of Fitzgerald, and Robert M. (Lynda) Luckie of Lilburn; 5 grandchildren, Kelli Luckie and Amy (Kevin) Guyotte of Atlanta, Beau (Laurie Ann) Luckie of Carrollton, Leigh (Sabrina) Luckie and Zach (Hayley) Luckie of Fitzgerald; 4 great-grandchildren, Anna Claire, Charlie, Tate and Max; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Thursday at First Baptist Church in Waycross. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements are with Music Funeral Home.
LUDWICK, Mary Sherrod Ludwick (Abstracted from John Bullard 14 March 2020) Mary Sherrod Ludwick, age 63, passed away on March 12, 2020 in Tallahassee, FL. Mary was born September 12, 1956 in Thomasville, GA to Hubert Lee Sherrod, Sr. and Betty Sherrod (Zorn). She was a member of Greenville Baptist Church. Mary worked with the State of Florida for 34 years at the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles as a clerk. She enjoyed making crafts, especially for the Christmas season. She also enjoyed spending time with her dog, Oliver. Fishing was a favorite pass time when she had the time. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Hubert Lee Sherrod, Sr. and Betty Sherrod (Zorn) and her brother Jimmy Sherrod. She is survived by her husband of 18 years Ronald Ludwick; her brother Hugh Sherrod, (Ellen), her sister Pam Burnett, her sister-in-law Debi Sherrod, as a well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Burns Funeral Home Madison. Interment services will follow immediately afterwards in Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville, FL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Greenville Baptist Church, Big Bend Hospice or any organization of your choosing. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Madison.
LUDWICK, Rena Mae Blue Cochran Ludwick (Abstracted from the Madison County Carrier, Madison, Florida, December 31, 2008
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Rena Mae Blue Cochran Ludwick, age 87, of Madison, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, in Madison. Funeral services were held Monday, at the Cherry Lake United Methodist Church with burial at the cemetery next to the church. She was born in Pembroke, NC, and had lived in the Cherry Lake community since 1946. She taught home economics in North Carolina and taught one year in Madison. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Cherry Lake United Methodist church. She is survived by a foster daughter, Linda Smith (Walton) Poppell of Madison; two granddaughters, Beth Poppell of Madison and Melissa (Lincoln) Quinton of Tallahassee; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Alicia Wise of Towson, MD; and a host of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by husbands, Harry M. Cochran and Wilbur E. Ludwick; four brothers, Brantley Blue, Adolph Blue, Don Blue and Carl Blue; and three sisters, Kitty Sanderson, Gola Lowry and Bernice Lowry. Beggs Funeral Home of Madison is in charge of arrangements.
LUDWICK, Romaine Rarick Ludwick (Abstracted from the Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home, Thomasville, Georgia) Services for Romaine Rarick Ludwick are Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel. Her cremains will placed in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Colonial Park, PA. Mrs. Ludwick died Thursday, Feb. 28, at Archbold Medical Center. Born August 3, 1917, in Hummelstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward Neri Rarick and Annie Elizabeth Epenshade Rarick. She was married to John Henry Ludwick, who preceded her in death on Jan. 17, 1975, on Oct. 3, 1937, in Hagerstown, MD. She was a resident of Southern Pines Retirement Community, a member of The Thomasville First United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a CPA degree. She and her husband traveled extensively prior to his death, she then revisited many of the same areas after his death. Mrs. Ludwick was employed at Hershey Chocolate Corp., Hershey, PA as a nurse during World War II, Arthur Anderson & Co., Washington, DC, Financial General Corp., Washington, DC, Assistant Treasurer. Mrs. Ludwick came to install the Life Line in Archbold Hospital in 1982 and decided to make Thomasville her home in January, 1983. She did Alzheimer research at Bethesda National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD. She began the Alzheimer Therapy Group for Alzheimer patients in Thomasville, she was a Director of the Thomasville Arts Guild and member of Thomasville On Stage & Co., she also served as Financial Treasurer for Business & Womens Club for the state of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Ludwick served as a volunteer Marketing Agent for the South Georgia Chamber of Commerce from 1990 - 1993. Survivors include her niece, Karen Lopez of San Pedro, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Romaine Ludwick Scholarship Fund at Thomasville On Stage and Company, P.O. Box 6339, Thomasville, GA 31758, The Archbold Medical Center Scholarship Fund C/O The Archbold Foundation, 910 S. Broad ST, Thomasville, GA 31792 or to the Charity of your choice.
LUDWIG, Robert Leo Ludwig (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Robert Leo “Bob” Ludwig, age 73, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at his residence in Perry. Mr. Ludwig was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Leo Bernard Regis and Ruth Halstead Ludwig. Coming from Conroe, TX he had lived in Perry since 1977. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Ludwig was an Airline Pilot, and a member of the Perry Elks Lodge # 1851, and also a member of the Perry Golf and Country Club. Preceded in death by his wife Priscilla Anne Oxley Ludwig. Survived by a son; Robert J. Ludwig of Centennial, CO, a daughter; Jennifer M. (James) Vau of Spring, TX, grandchildren; Jayson Ludwig, Peter Vau, Destiny Vau, and Hayley Vau, all of Spring, TX. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home on Sunday, August 8, 2010. Burial will be held in Lansing, Michigan.
LUFFMAN, Ola Mae Jordan Luffman (Abstracted from the 26 May 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) ALMA — Ola Mae Jordan Luffman, age 91, of Alma, passed away Wednesday (May 25, 2016) at Twin Oaks Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was a daughter of the late Silas Jordan and Thursy Campbell Jordan. She was also preceded in death by her husband Pyro Juke Luffman, five brothers, Lincoln, Olin, Troy, J.P. and Truman Jordan and four sisters, Lucille Tanner, Frankie Walker, Flora Sharpe and Agnes Berkompas. She retired from the paper mill in Jacksonville, FL, and was a member of Old Pine Grove. Survivors include one sister, Molley Jordan Lewis of Alma; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be Friday at the Rome Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Dixie Union. Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LUH, Margaret B. Luh (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Margaret B. Luh, age 79, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Hadlow Hospice in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born in Fayetteville, AR to the late Burton, and Lola Barnett. Coming from Valdosta, GA she had lived in Perry since 1968. Mrs. Luh was a homemaker and a member of Westside Baptist Church. She was a member of the Perry Woman’s Club and enjoyed arts and crafts. She loved her family and supported them. Survived by a son; Charles Luh, Jr., of Jacksonville, FL, a daughter; Linda 197
Moore and husband Dave of Jacksonville, FL, a sister; Meryl Stallings of Hispiria, CA, (10) grandchildren, (11) great- grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, February 17, 2011. Interment will follow at Pineview Memorial Gardens.
LUKE, Charles R. Luke (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA October 11, 2014) Charles R. Luke, age 80, of Valdosta, GA passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital in Tallahassee FL. He was born on August 2, 1934 in Fitzgerald GA to Quincy and Vera (Rouse) Luke. He worked in Civil Service at Moody's Print Shop for a number of years. He also served his country in the United States Air Force and was a member of the Westside Baptist Church. He was a member of Fellowship Lodge 746, Moody Lodge 719, and a Past Master of the 11th district of Georgia. He earned his 33rd degree, Scottish-Rite, York-Rite, Shrine and was a member of The Sons of Confederate Soldiers and a re- enactor with Company C 61st GA Along with his parents; he was preceded in death by his brother, Doyle Luke. His survivors include his wife, Vicky Folsom Luke of Valdosta, GA; 1 stepson, Keith (Jennifer) Folsom of Valdosta, GA; 2 granddaughters Paige and Lacey Folsom of Valdosta, GA; 2 sisters and 1 brother of Fitzgerald and Albany, GA. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Welcome Hill Cemetery in Brooks County GA. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta, GA is serving the family.
LUKE, Clisteen Tyson Luke (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 13 December 2011) Clisteen Tyson Luke, age 77 of Tifton, died Monday, December 5, 2011, at Tift Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Luke was born June 15, 1934, in Atkinson County and was the daughter of Noah Tyson and Agnes O’Neal Tyson, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Luke; one brother; and two sisters. She was retired from Tift Regional Medical Center and was a member of New Covenant Church. Mrs. Luke is survived by 1 son, Darrell Luke of Tifton; 1 daughter, Lisa McFall of Marietta; 3 brothers, Buddy Tyson of Macon, Billy Tyson of Nashville and Bennie Tyson of Macon; 2 sisters, Juanita Spikes of Pearson and Sue Wiggins of Tifton; 2 grandchildren, Daniel Luke and Meghan McFall; and 1 great-grandson, Linus Luke. Funeral services were Wednesday, December 7, 2011, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals. Burial followed in Tift Memorial Gardens.
LUKE, Daisy Bennett Luke (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald May 20, 2006) HOMERVILLE, Daisy Bennett Luke, 77, died Thursday (May 18, 2006) at the South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, following an extended illness. She was born in Clinch County on July 19, 1928 to the late Redding Bennett and Marie Kight Bennett. Mrs. Luke was also preceded in death by two daughters, Sandra Luke and Annie Chauncey, one son, James Aaron Chauncey, and one sister, Thelma Delk. She was a homemaker. Survivors are three daughters, Linnie Goodwin, Josie Braddock and Debbie Fanella, all of Waycross; two sons, E.K. Phillips, Waycross, and Richard Phillips, Maine; three sisters: Elma Ree Grant, Jacksonville, Fla., Marlyn Swearingen, Homerville, and Alma Lee Backhus, Hahira; one brother, Ernest Bennett, Homerville; a special friend, Arla Gene Fellner, Homerville; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and other relatives. A funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Southern Congregational Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Shiloh Church Cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends this evening from 7 until 9 p.m. Roundtree Funeral Home, 240 E. Dame Ave., Homerville, is serving the Luke Family.
LUKE, Darrell Lyn Luke (Abstracted by courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA) Darrell Lyn Luke, age 57 passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at home with his wife Susie at his side. Darrell was born on April 24, 1956 to Jack and Clisteen Luke, both preceded him in death. Mr. Luke graduated from Tift Co. High class of '76. In 1980, he joined the Air Force; serving 10 yrs. He later worked with satellites and as a robot technician in Canada. Later coming back home to Tifton, he graduated from and became director of Crossway Program at Brother Charlie's Rescue Mission. Darrell's love for that mission never died, it was always close to his heart. Darrell was also ordained to work in the Gospel ministry in 2005. Darrell then had an opportunity to work with homeless in Orlando, FL where he met several dear friends; who helped him through a rough spot. He never forgot them and spoke often of his time there. In his final years he came home to help take care of his dear mother who had never given up on her loving son through all of his trials. Survivors include his wife, Susie Long- Luke of Valdosta, GA; a son, Daniel Luke of Slidell, LA; a grandson, Linus Luke of Slidell, LA; a sister, Lisa McFall (Chris Hemenway) of Marietta, GA; niece, Meghan McFall of Newnan, GA; step-children: Melissa Sellers and Mandy Erwin, both of Valdosta, GA, Alan Latourette of Pensacola, FL; step- grandchildren: Arianna, Loralie, Willow, Xander, Raelynn, and Kyndall. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 7, 2013 at Albritton-Beaumont Funeral Home, 1020 Tift Avenue North, Tifton, GA. 198
Burial will follow at Tift Memorial Gardens. A special thank you to all of the staff at HHC at Crestwood for their love and support. Smith Northview for their wonderful care that they provided. United Hospice's Nurse, Jo Eanes for her understanding and love shown to Darrell's family. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to myneighborschildren.org by visiting their website. Music Funeral Services, Valdosta is serving the Luke family.
LUKE, Delores R. Luke (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald June 14, 2012) Dolores R. Luke was called home Tuesday (June 19, 2012) at Mayo Clinic Health System. She was a native of Berrien County but lived in Waycross for the past 30 years. She was a crafts maker, jewelry designer and a dress maker for several years. Her main role in life, however, was as a mother and then later as a grandmother. She is survived by her daughters, Shawna Luke Jones, Iris Luke Miller, Sharon Falbo Luke, Tammy Davis Harrell and Norma Jean Davis; sons, Dean Luke, Lee Jones, Rob Miller, Charlie Davis and Eddie Davis; sister, Ann Hattaway (husband Elmer); brother, Charles Barnard, and her husband, Melvin Luke; grandchildren, Melisa Luke Browning (husband Matt), Jennifer Luke, Susan Luke, Lainie Jones, Olyvia Jones, Robbie Doscher (wife Keri), Chris Doscher, Dean Luke Jr., Alec Jones, Parker Jones, Josh Harrell, Randall Leblanc and Atom Leblanc; great- grandchildren, Sorona Luke, Chris Doscher Jr., Makaylee Rogers and Colson Doscher. She was loved, adored and respected by everyone that ever had the pleasure of meeting her. The viewing and visitation will be held at University Boulevard Church of God, 128 University Blvd. (at the corner of University Boulevard and Corridor Z) Friday beginning at 6 p.m. The family invites everyone to come share in the celebration of this one in a million woman’s life.The funeral will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at University Blvd. Church of God with the church pastor, the Rev. John Herndon, officiating. The body will be in repose from the previous evening of visitation. Burial will be Sunday at 1 p.m. in Ray City at the New Ramey Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, 1100 State St.
LUKE, Joeline Ryals Luke (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 19 August 2009) Mrs. Joeline Ryals Luke age 74 of Willacoochee, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, GA following a brief illness. A native of Coffee County, Mrs. Luke was born June 20, 1935, daughter of Wilson and Willie Hogan Ryals. She was a homemaker and member of the Willacoochee First Baptist Church. Mrs. Luke was preceded in death by her husband, James Wilton Luke. Survivors include 2 daughters: Teresa Faye Luke of Huntsville, AL and Clarissa Luke Medders of La Vergne, TN; 1 sister: Wilhelmina R. Davis of Douglas, GA; 2 grandchildren: Courtney Medders Hursey and Thomas Barton Medders; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Luke were at the Willacoochee First Baptist Church. The interment followed in the Willacoochee City Cemetery. Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.
LUKE, Joseph Walter Luke Sr. (Abstracted from Valdosta Today 6 October 2020) Joseph Walter Luke, Sr., age 75, of Valdosta, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Lowndes County on December 23, 1944 to the late Clarence Claude Luke and Betty Joyce Swann Luke. He was a retired lineman with BellSouth. He attended Clyattville Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading the Bible, collecting coins and bird watching. Mr. Luke is survived by his wife Sue Christine Griffin Luke, of Valdosta; his children Joseph Walter Luke, Jr. and Sue Ellen (Jared) Tanner, both of Valdosta; his two granddaughters Rebekah Tanner and Brittanee Tanner, both of Valdosta; three brothers Lloyd Luke, Colin (Diane) Luke, and Alfred (Diane) Luke, all of Valdosta; three sisters Martha (Alton) Brooks, of Valdosta, Claudia (John) Golden, of Hahira, and Joyce (Jim) Blanton, of Macon; a special cousin Evelyn Box, of Jacksonville, FL; a sister in law and brother in law Evelyn and Jimmy Weaver, of Valdosta; brother in law and sister in law Don and Carol Griffin, of Valdosta; brother in law Jack Griffin, of Valdosta; sister in law Diane Luke, of Valdosta. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers Calvin Luke, and James Luke. A graveside service will be at Benevolence Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Gideons, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC, 20090-7251, or The Mailbox Club, 404 Eager Road, Valdosta, GA, 31602. Carson McLane Funeral Home.
LUKE, Lavawn Luke (Abstracted from the 7 August 2017 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mr. Lavawn Luke, age 73, of Nicholls, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, following an extended illness. He was born May 2, 1944, to the late Shade Luke and the late Maggie Carter Luke. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Raper Luke, two brothers: Carl Luke and Carroll Luke, two sisters: Kathleen Hayes and Madeen Garrison and one nephew: Carlton Luke. Mr. Luke graduated from Berrien County High School in 1962 and South Georgia College in 1964. He also attended Valdosta State University. He had worked in construction and manufactured housing as a purchasing manager for the plant until retiring from Fleetwood Weston of Alma. He continued in 199 his retirement with farming and cattle. He was an active member of the Coffee Cattleman’s Association where he was a past president. Mr. Luke was a faithful member of West Ward Church of God where he also served as the director for the church’s Prime Timers. He was a former member of the National Guard. Survivors include two sons: Gregory (Peggy) Luke of Douglas, GA, and Christopher (Angela) Luke of Nicholls, GA; three grandchildren: Aaron Teston with U.S. Marines based at Jacksonville, NC, Maggie Luke of Nicholls, GA, and Shade Luke of Douglas, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service was Sunday, July 16, 2017, at West Ward Church of God. The interment followed at St. Luke Cemetery, in Berrien County. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice Satilla Hospice House 808 Evergreen Way Waycross, GA, 31501 or West Ward Church of God Building Fund 700 West Ward Street Douglas, GA, 31533. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LUKE, Raymond Luke (Abstracted from the 11 July 2017 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Mr. Raymond Luke, age 88, of Douglas, GA, passed away Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2017, at Coffee Regional Medical Center, following a short illness. He was born August 9, 1928, to the late Riley Luke and the late Nellie Jernigan Luke Brown. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, John Henry Luke and Milton Luke. Mr. Luke, a native of Berrien County, was self-employed as a radio and television repairman. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren and his church family. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Luke was a charter member of Northside Baptist Church, where he had been a Deacon, Moderator and he had also been the church treasurer for 17 years. He also had been a member of the Coffee County School Board for eight years. Survivors include his wife: Frances Fortune Luke of Douglas, GA, 2 sons: Alan (Debbie) Luke of Douglas, GA and Brick (Karen) Luke of Columbus, GA; 3 sisters: Ludell Harper of Ambrose, GA, Carolyn Black of Supply, NC, and Mozelle Pridgen of Broxton, GA; 4 grandchildren: Alison Luke (Michael, Jr.) O’Steen of Douglas, GA; Erica Luke of Valdosta, GA; Kristin (Robb) Riddell of Columbus, GA, and Matthew (Emily) Luke of Dahlonega, GA, 4 great grandchildren: Sarah Frances O’Steen, Russ O’Steen, and Elizabeth O’Steen, all of Douglas, GA and Noah Riddell of Columbus, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were Thursday March 30, 2017, at Northside Baptist Church. The interment followed in the Douglas City Cemetery with Military Honors, including Flag Detail and Bugler, being furnished by personnel from Moody Air Force Base of Valdosta, GA. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LUKE, Robert H. Luke (Abstracted from the Lanier County Advocate May 9th, 2012) Robert H. Luke, 67, of Lakeland passed away at his residence Wednesday, May 2, 2012 after a brief illness. He was born in Lanier County, GA on July 31, 1944 to the late Samuel & Doris (Lee) Luke. He worked as a Commercial Truck Driver for many years. He was a member of the Lakeland United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elene O. Luke and a sister, Latrelle Bailey. Survivors include: 2 daughters and son-in-law Michelle Luke of Lakeland, Tommie and Ryan Scribner of Lakeland, 1 son William Luke of Lakeland, 3 grandchildren: Samuel Jones, Amanda Jones and Keegan Scribner; 1 sister and brother-in-law Linda Gail and Gary Zeigler of Lakeland; and a number of nieces and nephews. A private family service was held Monday, May 07 in the Empire Cemetery. Music Funeral Services of Lakeland served the family.
LUKE, Sanford Luke (Abstracted from Music Funeral Services 23 January 2021) Sanford Luke, age 85, of Lakeland, GA passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Holly Hill Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. He was born on August 27, 1935 in Berrien County, GA to the late Austin & Annie (Rutherford) Luke. Sanford serviced his country honorable in the United States Army. He retired from Nashville Mills after many years of service. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherrie Jo Luke Binion and sister, Margie Luke Knowle Dent. Survivors include mother of Sherrie: Sue Tucker, Lakeland; GA; brother: James Luke, Nashville, GA; sister: Betty Peters, Nashville, GA; grandchildren: Timothy Jo Binion of Lakeland, Searrie Binion of Naylor, Timothy Ray Binion of Naylor, Bentley Joe Binion of Naylor, Cameron Pendleton of Naylor and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Lakeland. The Luke family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Lakeland.
LUKE, Shirley Ann Raper Luke (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 26 July 2016) Mrs. Shirley Ann Raper Luke, age 67, of Nicholls, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Luke was born August 22, 1948, to the late Edward Raper, Sr., and the late Haven Solomon Raper Spann. Mrs. Luke, a native of Coffee County, retired from the Coffee County School System after 29 years of service as a Teacher with Ambrose Elementary School. While there she received the honor of being named “Teacher of the Year”. She 200 was a retired Literacy Coach. She attended South Georgia College and Valdosta State University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She received her Master’s Degree in Education from Walden University. She was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Raper, Jr., and her step-father, Overstreet Spann. Mrs. Luke enjoyed fishing, cooking, working in her yard and spending time around the pool with her family. She was a perfect “Nana.” Mrs. Luke was a devoted member of West Ward Church of God, where she taught Sunday School for many years, and she was the Ladies Ministries President for a number of years. She served the Lord with all of her heart. Her faith never wavered in God through the good times or the bad. Survivors include: her husband Lavawn Luke of Nicholls, GA; 2 sons: Gregory (Peggy) Luke of Douglas, GA, Christopher (Angela) Luke of Nicholls, GA; 1 sister: Irene (Gerald) Purvis of Tifton, GA; 3 grandchildren: Aaron Teston of US Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton, CA, Maggie Luke of Nicholls, GA., and Shade Luke of Douglas, GA; several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives. Funeral services were Saturday, July 23, 2016, at West Ward Church of God. The interment followed in St. Luke’s Cemetery in Berrien County. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to be made to West Ward Church of God Ladies Ministries or West Ward Church of God Mission Fund, 700 Ward Street West, Douglas, GA, 31533. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LUKE, Sylvia Jean Brown Luke (Abstracted from the 8 September 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) FERNANDINA, FL — Sylvia Jean Brown Luke, age 72, of Fernandina Beach, FL, passed away Saturday (Sept. 3, 2016) at Community Hospice-Baptist Medical Center, Fernandina Beach, FL. Born in Blackshear Sept. 17, 1943, she lived in Fernandina Beach since 1974. She was a 1961 graduate of Blackshear High School and retired from Southern Bell where she worked in accounting. She enjoyed golfing as well as working in her yard and tending to her flowers. She loved to bird watch and thoroughly enjoyed watching cooking shows and the Travel Channel. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a daughter of the late Obed Kermit and Emma Minola Strickland Brown. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Sue Ann Kassner, and by a brother, Daylon Brown. Survivors include 1 daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Rick Spencer of Fernandina Beach, FL; 2 sons, Jeff Cason of Yulee, FL, and Jason Luke of Fernandina Beach; 2 sisters, Glenda (Hubert) Woodruff of Jacksonville, FL, and Betty Pierce of St. Augustine, FL; 2 brothers, Darwin (Ann) Brown and Dewayne Brown all of Jacksonville, FL; 3 grandchildren, Trey Spencer, Jillian (Matt) Wheeler and Zach Spencer; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Friday at the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Blackshear Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Community Hospice, 1348 S. 18th St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc., of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
LUKE, Vicky Folsom Luke (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 24 December 2018) Vicky Folsom Luke, age 75, of Valdosta passed away Monday, December 24, 2018 at South Georgia Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on January 12, 1943 in Quitman, GA to the late Tom & Sara (Crane) Capien. She worked as a parapro for the Lowndes County School System, as the director of the Humpty Dumpty Day Care and Happy Time Day Care. She enjoyed nature, working in her yard and spending time with her pets. Ms. Luke was an active member of Westside Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for 45 years. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles R. Luke and Lonnie J. Folsom and a sister, Beriel Sullivan. Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law: Keith & Jennifer Folsom, Valdosta, GA; granddaughters: Paige Folsom & Lacey Folsom; great granddaughter: Mckenzie Lynn Pappas; sister & brother-in-law: Debora & Billy Brantley, Jennings, FL; aunt: Martha Sangster, Quitman, GA; sister-in-law: Verna & Harold Smith, Donaldsonville, GA and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Thursday, December 27, 2018 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial following in Welcome Hill Cemetery. The Luke/Folsom family is being cared for by the professional and compassionate staff of Music Funeral Services, Valdosta.
LUMPKIN, Willie Lee Lumpkin Jr. (Abstracted from the 7 March 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Willie Lee Lumpkin Jr., age 81, of Ambrose, passed away Tuesday (March 1, 2016) at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, following an extended illness. He was born March 3, 1934, in Schley County, to the late Willie Lee Lumpkin Sr. and Minnie Jewel Smith Lumpkin. He was a past member of the Exchange Club in Waycross and was a past president. He worked and volunteered with the House of Hope food bank at Trinity United Methodist Church and was a member of both the senior choir and chancel choir. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lumpkin of Ambrose; a son, Timothy Lumpkin of Homerville; two daughters, Kim (Earl) Mayo of Ambrose, and Libby (John) Johnson of Waycross; two sisters, Dolly McDaniel of Albany, and Martha (A.J) Nobles of Albany; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The funeral was Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Interment followed at Leesburg City Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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LUNDY, Delton E. Lundy (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Mr. Delton E. Lundy, 81, of Perry, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee. Delton was born November 14, 1931 in Perry, FL, to Ellis and Ellie (Morgan) Lundy. Mr. Lundy was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Shady Grove, FL. A Taylor County native, he served as county commissioner for two terms. He retired from the Life Of Georgia Insurance Company after 30 years of service. Mr. Lundy was a member of the Perry Masonic Lodge #123. He was an avid hunter that enjoyed being in the woods and also loved working on his farm. Bro. Delton enjoyed his role as church greeter on Sunday mornings and made everyone feel welcomed and at home when they came through the front doors. He had a deep admiration for the choir and loved to watch them practice and perform their special cantatas throughout the year. He was friend to many and had many friends, and loved his family dearly. Mr. Lundy was preceded in death by his parents Ellis Daniel Lundy and Ellie M. Lundy, a brother Tilden D. Lundy. He is survived by Shirley Lundy his wife of 62 years of Perry, FL; 2 sons Danny (Treva) Lundy, and Doyle Lundy both of Perry; his grandchildren Tim and Atesa Lundy, Jeremy and Rachel Lundy, Danielle and Matt Robinson, Amanda and Will Hall, Suzanne and Curt Whitfield and 12 great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces and nephews. A Funeral service will be held Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Shady Grove, FL. Interment will follow in Pisgah Cemetery. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
LUNDY, Emily Diane Lundy (Abstracted from Joe Burns Funeral Home 8 September 2020) Emily Diane Lundy, passed away on September 8, 2020 in Tallahassee, FL. Emily was born in Perry, FL to Larry Parker and JoAnn Nix Parker. Emily was of the Baptist faith, and she worked with Jefferson C.I. in the Medical Records Dept., as a clerk for over 10 years. She was a member of the Horseman's Association, and Forest capital Humane Society Emily is survived by her husband of 10 years Jason Lundy; her parents Larry and JoAnn Parker, her son Travis Day, and daughter Haley Lundy. two sisters, Melissa Morgan and Melinda Sheffield, and her brother Larry Parker Jr. as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be at Pisgah Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
LUNDY, Geraldine Sadler Lundy (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 8 September 2016) Mrs. Geraldine Sadler Lundy, age 76, of Perry, FL passed away on Thursday September 8, 2016 at Marshall Health and Rehabilitation Center in Perry following an extended illness. Mrs. Lundy was born March 31, 1940 in Taylor County, FL to Mr. Onseylo Coot Sadler and Mrs. Audrey Roberts Sadler. She was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church. She also attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Lundy retired from the Taylor County School Board as the Junior High School Lunchroom Manager after more than 20 years of service. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In her spare time she enjoyed fishing, gardening, and cooking for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Onseylo and Audrey Sadler; her husband, Tilden Daniel Lundy; 1 brother, Euston Sadler; a sister, Barbara Sadler Smith, and her husband, Jerry W. Smith; and a sister-in-law, Dela May Blanton Sadler. Mrs. Lundy is survived by; 2 sons, Tilden Daniel (Janie) Lundy Jr., and Joshua Lundy; 2 daughters, Jennifer Laura Lundy, and Teresa (Riley) Pridgeon, all of Perry; 3 brothers, Harvey Sadler of Hosford, FL, Randolph Sadler and Carroll (Elizabeth) Sadler all of Perry; 2 sisters, Rebecca S. (Henry) McLeod of Perry, and Bernice S. (Homer) Russell of Eridu, FL; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Sadler of Perry; 11 grandchildren, Richard Jr., Chris, Andrew, Chasity, Samantha, Andrea, J.D., Yolanda, Reina, Sulton, and Monique; 10 great-grandchildren, Caleb, Canden, Conner, Isabella, Alley, Macy, Lily, Jordan, Trista, and Emma; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral Services will be Sunday, September 11, 2016 in the Joe P. Burns Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Pisgah Cemetery.
LUNDY, Henry Albert Lundy (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, November 30, 2013) Henry Albert Lundy, age 86, of Perry, died Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Marshall Health & Rehabilitation Center in Perry. Albert was born November 22, 1927 in Perry, FL, to the late James and Thelma (Blanton) Lundy. Albert was preceded in death by 1 son Mark Henry Lundy. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing and hunting with family members and watching football. He is survived by; his wife of 20 years Lelia Lundy of Perry; his daughter Rebecca Ann (Clent) Lewis of Greenville, FL; son John (Melinda) Lundy of Perry; and daughter Henrietta (Ian) Hart of N. Carolina; step- children: Jimmy (Beverly) Lee; Sherry (Craig) Fletcher; and Kathy (John) Williams; 1 sister Jimmie Lee Brundell; 1 brother Dallas Ray Lundy; 9 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.
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(Abstracted from the December 27, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) A celebration of life of John D. Lundy, who passed away Monday (Dec. 23, 2013), will be held Saturday at Austin Chapel AME Church, 508 Hamilton St. . Burial will follow in Scotland City Cemetery, Scotland, GA. He was the only son of Katie Pettigrew- Lundy and the late John Davis Lundy Sr. Together with his family, he received his early spiritual nurturing at Austin Chapel A.M.E. Church. He received his early education in the public schools of Waycross and Atlanta, soon becoming known by his friends as “Jay.” Inspired by his father’s mastery of the piano, in his early years he became a piano student of Redell Taylor, who eventually recommended further study for him in a larger arena. He left Waycross to study in Atlanta with some of that city’s most outstanding piano teachers. In Atlanta, he attended Booker T. Washington High School, graduating in 1957. In his senior year, he participated in the city-wide Atlanta public school piano competition, winning first place, and an invitation to perform with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. He attended Capital University in Columbus, OH. He received his bachelor of arts degree in music in 1961 and did further study at a conservatory of music in Chicago, Ill. He taught for a number of years at Miles College in Birmingham, AL. He became a graduate student at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, pursuing the master of arts degree in music. When he returned to teaching, he took a position at Bowling Green State University. During these years, he wrote and published a textbook for the teaching of sight reading skills which won high praises and was used in classes at Bowling Green State for many years. Following his retirement from teaching, he returned to Atlanta and was employed by the Georgia Department of Transportation. He later retired and returned to Waycross, committing himself to the care and nurture of his mother. He is survived by his mother, Katie P. Lundy; his aunt, Clishie P. Eagleson, of Albany; 3 sisters, Gwendolyn L. Jackson, of Waycross, Dr. Joyce L. Cherry (Dr. Maurice), of Albany, and Sharon Jordan (Dr. Robert), of Chicago, IL; 2 devoted “sister-cousins,” Doris P. Little, of Atlanta, and Mary Sue Hamilton, of San Diego, CA; other loving cousins, Beverly P. Hicks (Dr. Ken), of Greensboro, NC; Dr. Roderic Pettigrew (Robin), of Washington, DC; Darroll Pettigrew (Carol), of Atlanta, and Lorenzo Mitchell, of Atlanta; 12 nieces and nephews; 2 great-nephews and 1 great-niece. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, 1100 Ossie Davis Parkway, Waycross.
LUNDY, Katie Pettigrew Lundy (Abstracted from the 27 October 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) The home going celebration for Katie Pettigrew Lundy will be Saturday at Austin Chapel C.M.E., 508 Hamilton St. Burial and committal services will follow in Scotland Cemetery, Scotland, GA. The cortege will assemble at the home of her daughter, Gwendolyn Jackson, 1101 Dorothy St., Saturday. She passed away peacefully at Satilla Care Center Saturday (Oct. 22, 2016). She was a native of Scotland, GA. She made Waycross her home for all of her adult life. The daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. J.S. Pettigrew, she was the fifth of seven siblings, namely, Clyde Benton Pettigrew, Macco (Leona) Pettigrew, Susie Pettigrew (Willie) Morgan, Robert T. (Mattie) Pettigrew, Clishie Pettigrew (Wendell) Eagleson and Cleveland (Edwina) Pettigrew all preceding her in death. She met and married former steward, the late John D. Lundy Sr. in 1934 and they were blessed with three daughters and one son, namely, Gwendolyn L. Jackson, John D. Lundy Jr., Joyce L. Cherry and Sharon L. Jordan. John Jr. preceded her in death. She attended Center High School and Southern Business Institute of Jacksonville, FL. She returned to Waycross and became the secretary/cashier for Afro-American Life Insurance Company and later became the receptionist and medical insurance liaison for the late Dr. O.C. Wynn, Waycross’s first black physician. She further excelled in sewing, cooking and especially baking. She served beyond the call of duty in her church, Austin Chapel C.M.E. She served as president and treasurer of the Missionary Board, president of the choir, a member of the board of trustees, and on special interest committees for building and furnishing the present edifice. She was past chairman of the Board of Stewards and past Sunday school teacher. She was also very active with the Eva Lee Cobb Women’s Missionary Society and Austin Seniors. Her special interest was always the growth and development of the church, and she testified, “God is always first. I walk and talk with God day and night. I quiet myself to listen to His direction each day. I give thanks to Him for all He does for me, my family and my friends. I am well aware that every day, every year, in every aspect, that God is at work renewing, reviving, making new and sustaining the old.” Those remaining to cherish her memory include, three daughters, Gwendolyn L. Jackson, Dr. Joyce L. (Dr. Maurice) Cherry, and Sharon L. (Dr. Robert) Jordan; grandchildren, Judge Karen B. (Fred) Haron, Karen J. (Christian) Farr, Dr. M. Daniel Bennett Jr.; great-grandchildren, Noah Bennett, Nile Bennett, Vivian Farr; nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Perry Brothers Funeral Home, 1100 Ossie Davis Parkway, Waycross.
LUNDY, Lelia M. Lundy (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 31 January 2016) Lelia M. Lundy, age 80, passed away on January 31, 2016 in Perry, FL. Mrs. Lundy was born January 26, 1936 in Bainbridge, GA to Archie Adams and Florrie Holt Adams. She was of the Baptist faith and worked as a bookkeeper. She loved spending time with her family, and enjoyed cooking, fishing and yard sales. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry A. Lundy and the father of her children Howard L. Lee, and her parents Mr. Archie and Florrie Holt Adams. She is survived by her children Jimmy (Beverly) Lee, Sherry (Craig) Fletcher and Kathy (John) Williams all of Perry; 6 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 9 203 great-great grandchildren; 2 brothers: “Bubber” Adams of Ohio and Buck Adams of Georgia; as a well as a host of nieces and nephews and close cousins. No funeral service is planned. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
LUNDY, W. M. Lundy (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) W. M. “Mike” Lundy, age 63, passed away January 17, 2012 after a brief illness. Mr. Lundy was born in Perry, Florida to the late William Janice Lundy and the former Demonis Latrell Peoples. He was a 1966 graduate of Paxon High School in Jacksonville, Florida and served his country for 4 years in the U. S. Army Reserves. Mr. Lundy was employed with CSX Railroad where he retired after 34 years of employment in 2000. In his spare time he enjoyed playing poker with family and friends, wood working, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Lundy was preceded in death by his father, William Janice Lundy, and his mother, Demonis Latrell Lundy. Mr. Lundy is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rhonda Knowles Lundy, 2 sons, Michael Lundy and Brian Lundy (Jamie) of Perry, 1 sister, Pat Devoreaux (Larry) of Jacksonville, Florida, 1 brother, Jack Lundy, of Jacksonville, Florida, 3 grandchildren, Ashley Lundy, Morgan Lundy and Nicholas Lundy of Perry and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, January 20, 2012. Interment will follow at Pisgah Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lighthouse Children’s Home in Tallahassee, FL 771 Mahan Drive Tallahassee, FL 32309
LUNSFORD, Joanne Marie Lunsford (Abstracted from the 12 August 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Joanne Marie Lunsford, age 74, died Friday (Aug. 11, 2017) at her residence following an extended illness. She was a native of Elmira, NY, a former resident of Tampa FL, and had made her home in Ware County since 1986. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Granville, and brothers, Bob Granville and Dick Ervay. She was a member of the Alma Church of Christ and a former Sunday school teacher. She and her husband attended different Church of Christ churches helping them to grow their congregations. She was also a very active volunteer with Alcoholics Anonymous. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Buel E. Lunsford of Waycross; two daughters, Tami (John) Langrell of Callahan, FL, and Betsy (Barry) Tanner of Waycross; a son, Matthew J. Lunsford of Macclenny, FL; six grandchildren, Caleb and Alyssa Langrell, Breanna, Brittany, and Blakeney Tanner, and Carter Lunsford; four great-grandchildren; her mother, Ruth M. Granville, of Erin, NY; two sisters, Connie Onesky of Illinois, and Jeannie (Tom) Dolaway of Erin, NY; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Southeast Cancer Unit, 401 Pendleton St., Waycross, GA 31501. A memorial service will be Tuesday at the Alma Church of Christ.
LUPO, Joseph Lupo (Abstracted from the 17 January 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Joseph “Jody” Lupo, age 74, died Sunday (Jan. 15, 2017) at his residence in Manor following an extended illness. He was born in Argyle but lived most of his life in Ware County. He was formerly employed at Brockway Standard in Homerville and was a member of Camp Branch Church of God of Prophecy. He also served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War in Iceland. He was a son of the late Grady Glenmore Lupo and Macy Belle Smith Lupo. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Debora Lide. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Lupo of Manor; two children, Karen (Matt) Williams of Manor, and Joseph Carl (Cindy) Lupo of Manor; three grandchildren, Molly Williams, Gracie Williams and Olivia Williams; two sisters, Eloise Cox of Manor, and Janice (Ronald) Wallace of Blairsville; a brother, Dan Lupo of Lakeland; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral will be Wednesday at Camp Branch Church of God of Prophecy. Burial will follow in Camp Branch Cemetery. Military rites were given by a contingent of the United States Air Force from Moody Air Force Base. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LURRY, Clara Mae Hayes Lurry - death announcement (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 26 November 2020) March 1, 1935 - November 26, 2020
LUSTER, Lizzie Luster (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, August 1, 1958) Lizzie Luster, age 76, passed away at her home in south Madison Monday after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, Will Luster, five daughters, Cornelia Cooper, of Sanford; and Mabelle Haynes, Rosa Taylor, Lucile Hicks, Mamie Walker, all of Madison; two sons, Ed Luster, of Sanford, and James Luster, of Madison, and a number of nieces and nephews.
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Funeral services will be held Sunday in Bethlehem Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral home was in charge of the arrangements.
LUSTER, Will Luster (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, March 8, 1963) Will Luster, age 90, a lifelong resident of Madison, passed away Monday March 4th at his home in Madison after a long illness. During his life he was engaged in farming and turpentining. Survivors are five daughters, Cornelia Cooper, of Sanford; Maybell Haynes, Rosa Taylor, Lucile Hicks and Mamie Walker, all four of Madison; two sons, Ed Luster, of Sanford and James Luster, of DeLand; 19 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, J. C. Luster, of Live Oak and one sister, Thecola Luster, of Bradenton. Funeral services will be held Sunday March 10th in the Bethlehem Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Beggs Colored Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LUTHER, Bonnie Ruth Harris Luther (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL 12 March 2016) Mrs. Bonnie Ruth Harris Luther, age 74, of Perry, FL, passed away March 12, 2016 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Perry following a brief illness. Mrs. Luther was born March 13, 1941 in Williamston, SC to Roy Lander Harris and Hazel Frances McAllister Harris. She was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church. She was a beautician for many years in Perry where she owned and operated her own salon before retiring. Following her retirement she was a Doctors Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer for many years. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her family. In her spare time she enjoyed fishing with her husband, traveling, and going on cruises. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 56 years, Earl Thomas Luther, in 2012. She is survived by 2 sons, Tommy Wayne (Susie) Luther and Kevin Ray (Deanna) Luther; 1 daughter, Connie Faye (Russ) Davis all of Perry; 1 brother; Roy Lander Harris Jr., of Savannah, GA; 3 sisters, Betty Jean Lyles and Bobbie Sue Hood, both of Greenville, SC, and Judy Kathleen Lucas of Midway, GA; 2 grandsons, Matthew and Joseph; 7 granddaughters, Hannah, Sadie, Jessica, Kaitlin, Madison, Morgan, and Jordyn; 7 great-grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services for Mrs. Luther will be Wednesday March 16, 2016 in the Joe P. Burns Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Pisgah Cemetery.
LUTHER, Earl Thomas Luther (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Earl Thomas Luther, age 77, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Capital Regional Medical Center. Mr. Luther was born on March 7, 1935 in Williamston, SC to the late Elbert Lee Luther and the late former Sadie Gertrude Ellison. Coming from Williamston, SC, he had lived in Perry since 1964. He was a Baptist and a member of the Pisgah Baptist Church. Mr. Luther worked and retired from Watkins after 26 years as an electrician. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bonnie Ruth Luther, of Perry, FL, (2) sons, Tommy Wayne Luther (Susie), Kevin Ray Luther (Deanna), a daughter, Connie Faye Davis (Russ), all of Perry, FL, (10) grandchildren, (5) great-grandchildren, and several nieces, and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. Interment will follow in Pisgah Cemetery.
LUTHER, Heather Mae Arieux Luther (Abstracted from Joe Burns Funeral Home 17 July 2020) Heather Mae Arieux Luther was born Sept. 28, 1986 in Houma, LA to Pamela Arieux Markey and Robert Lee Bergeron III. Heather passed away tragically on July 17, 2020 in Perry FL. She was a loving mother to two beautiful daughters Lilly and Lylah. Heather was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, mother and friend. She had the most beautiful smile that could light up a rainbow. Most of all she loved and adored her children. They were her world. Heather wanted nothing more than for them to have a safe, secure, loving, wonderful life. When you think of Heather celebrate the good memories you have of her. Remember that she was a brave, strong, independent woman who fought for her freedom. Heather was preceded in death by her father Robert Lee Bergeron III, her grandfather William Arieux Sr. She is survived by two daughters Lilly and Lylah, two brothers Ryan Arieux and Micah Bergeron, her mother Pamela Arieux Markey, her grandmother Beverly Arieux and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Arrangements by Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
LUTHER, Susie Ann Luther (Abstracted from Joe Burns Funeral Home 6 February 2020) Susie Ann Luther, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2020 at Doctors Memorial Hospital in Perry, FL, just 3 days following her husband’s death on February 3rd. Susie was born October 28, 1961 in Perry James Hendry and Janice Whiddon Hendry. She was a graduate of Taylor County High School and worked for the Taylor County School System for 20 years. Susie 205 was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. In her spare time she enjoyed going to flea markets. She was preceded in death by; her parents; her husband of 42 years, Tommy Luther, and 2 brothers, Billy and Gary. She is survived by; 1 son, Joseph Luther, and wife Heather; 2 daughters, Sadie Davis, and husband Jody, and Hannah Grambling, and husband Bryan, all of Perry; 8 siblings, Barbara, Sandra, Burnice, Sherry, James, Jackie, William, and Wiley; 6 grandchildren, Gabrielle, Garrett, Ariel, Lilly, Lylah, and Harley; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Luther will be in the Burns Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Perry. Interment will follow in Pisgah Cemetery.
LUTHER, Tommy Wayne Luther (Abstracted from Joe Burns Funeral Home 3 February 2020) Tommy Wayne Luther, age 61, of Perry, FL, passed away on February 3, 2020 in Perry. Tommy was born April 30, 1958 in Piedmont, SC to Earl Thomas Luther and Bonnie Ruth Harris Luther. He attended and graduated from Taylor County High School where he played football. Luther was of the Baptist faith and worked as an Electrician with Watkins Construction, Buckeye Cellulose, and the University of Florida for a combined 40 years. Tommy was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who in his spare time enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Bonnie Luther. His wife of 42 years, Susie Ann Luther, passed away 3 days following his death on February 6, 2020. He is survived by; 1 son, Joseph Luther, and wife Heather; 2 daughters, Sadie Davis, and husband Jody, and Hannah Grambling, and husband Bryan, all of Perry; a brother, Kevin Luther, and wife Deanna; a sister, Connie Davis, and husband Russ, all of Perry; 6 grandchildren, Gabrielle, Garrett, Ariel, Lilly, Lylah, and Harley; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Luther will be in the Burns Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Pisgah Cemetery.
LUTZ, Florence M. Lutz (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL, December 26, 2013) Florence M. Lutz, age 95, of Perry, died Thursday, December 26, 2013 at her home in Perry. Florence was born February 3, 1918 in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Emil and Matilda (Warner) Klotz. Mrs. Lutz was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years Ralph Reuben Lutz. Florence was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Perry. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting, reading, cooking and spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by 2 sons: Dr. Robert Ralph (Christine) Lutz of Perry, and Mr. William David (Pamela) Lutz of Pennsylvania, 2 grandchildren: Alex (Kristie) Lutz of Perry, and Melissa (Dr. Nathan) Cain of Ohio. Services will be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Springfield, PA on January 4th, 2014. Interment will follow in Edgewood Memorial Park in Pennsylvania. Memorial contributions can be made to First Presbyterian Church of Perry. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
LUTZ, Ralph Reuben Lutz (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Ralph Reuben Lutz, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at his residence in Perry, FL. He was born in Terre Hill, PA to the late Chester and Grace Cake Lutz. Coming from Springfield, PA he had lived in Perry for the past 10 months. He was a member of the St. Matthews Lutheran Church for 55 years. Mr. Lutz worked in Printing as a tool and die maker. He was a cabinet maker, artist, inventor and a accomplished pianist. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Florence Lutz of Perry, FL, (2) sons; Robert Lutz and wife Christine of Perry, FL, and William Lutz and wife Pamela of Pennsylvania, (3) sisters; Beatrice Harke of Canada, Mary Greissman of Atlanta, GA, Elizabeth Matz of Mohnton, PA, (2) grandchildren; Melissa Lutz and Alen Lutz, several nieces and nephews also survive. Services will be held in Pennsylvania. Donation may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Organ Fund.
LYENS, Charles T. Lyens (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, February 14, 1958) Charles T. Lyens died Saturday in Waycross. Among the survivors is his widow, the former Miss Nell Rutherford of Madison. Mr. Lyens resided here a number of years ago and was a photographer. The funeral was held at Homerville, GA.
LYKE, Jennie Lyke (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 27 January 2019) Jennie Lyke, age 81, of Ray City passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Langdale Hospice House. She was born April 5, 1937 in Chicago, IL. Survivors include: daughter & son-in-Law; Francheska Wendy (Mark) Yates of Zephyrhills, FL, stepson, Ron (Karen) Georgette of TN, brother, John Moore, Ray City, grandchildren; Diana Yates, Melissa Yates, Samantha Yates, Jesse
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LYLE, Gerald R. Lyle (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL September 1, 2014) Gerald R. Lyle, age 76, of Perry, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Perry. Gerald was born December 14, 1937 in Erin, TN, to Herman Lyle and Ruby Bone Lyle. Mr. Lyle was a veteran of the Army. After leaving the Army, he came to Perry in 1962 to become a school teacher in Salem. He earned a Bachelors of Science Degree from Auston Peay University majoring in Science and Math. After leaving the school system, he began work with Sportcraft Boat Manufacturing. He later went to work at RDS in the Plastic Division and retired in 2008. Mr. Lyle enjoyed playing softball, golf, basketball and gardening. He was also a member of the Camp Misery Hunt Club and also served as a board member. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sara H. Lyle of Perry, FL; 1 son Gerald Ray Lyle, Jr of Perry, FL, his daughters Sherri Lyle (Marcus Dowdell) of Perry, FL and Sonya Sauls of Nashville, TN, 1 brother, Larry Lyle of Erin, TN, 3 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Perry.
LYLE, Ruby Lois Lyle (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, June 27, 1947) Miss Ruby Lois Lyle, 24, of Tampa, FL was fatally injured last Thursday afternoon when she fell from the front end of a boat while riding on Cherry Lake. Her legs were caught in the propeller and badly gashed and mangled. She was with her uncle, B. C. Capiens and family of Quitman, whom she was visiting at the time. They rescued her from the water and rushed her to a Madison physician, and then to Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, where a number of transfusions failed to save her. She died about midnight. The body was sent to Tuscumbia, AL for final rites Tuesday with interment at nearly Florence, AL. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Lyle of Tampa, and two sisters, Mrs. Dean Marks of Florence, AL and Mrs. Sadie Belle Willis, of Tampa.
LYLES, Carroll Wylie Lyles (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL September 10, 2014) Carroll Wylie Lyles, age 60, of Perry, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee. Carroll was born May 23, 1954 in Perry, FL, to the late Joseph and Elsie (Ward) Lyles Jr. Carroll was a member of New Home Baptist Church in Perry. In his spare time he especially enjoyed being with his wife, traveling with her when he could, and spending time on his laptop and in his “man-cave”. He had a wonderful relationship with his mother-in-law and enjoyed spending time with her. He loved all of his siblings, they were all very dear to him. He referred to his sister Mary Lou as "little momma". He is survived by his wife of 29 years Diana Lynn (Whitfield) Lyles of Perry, FL, two sisters: Mary (Troy) Thompson of Mayo, and Patricia Landers of Tenn., 2 brothers: Joseph (Carol) Lyles III of Perry and Sam (Melanie) Lyles of Shady Grove, his brother-in-law Billy (Molly) Whitfield and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in Perry. Interment will follow in Pineview Memorial Cemetery in Perry. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
LYLES, Joseph Lyles Jr. (Abstracted from Joe Burns Funeral Home 3 June 2020) Joseph Lyles Jr., age 70, entered Heaven’s gates from his home on June 3, 2020 in Perry, FL, with his family at his side. Joe was born December 11, 1949 in Clearwater, FL to Joseph Lyles Sr. and Elsie Mae Ward Lyles. Mr. Lyles was an active member of New Home Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for many years. Joe was a longtime carpenter around Taylor county. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Elsie Mae Lyles Sr., his brother Carroll Lyles. Joe is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol Lyles; his children, Stephanie Danielle Gillette (Roger), Joseph William Lyles (Carla) and Jessica Suzanne Baumgardner (Ryan); grandchildren, Trent Thomas, Marissa Thomas, Elijah Williams, Maddie Lyles, Will Lyles, and Josie Lyles; his siblings, Mary Thompson, Pat Landers, and Sammy Lyles; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be at Pineview Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Joe asked that donations be made to Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
LYLES, Vicki Lynn Lyles (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Mrs. Vicki Lynn Lyles, age 54, met her Lord and Savior on the morning of April 9, 2011. She was predeceased by her parents Robert and Gerry Parker of Austell, GA. Vickie is survived by her best friend and husband of 42 years Sam Lyles and their two daughters Gerry Lynn and Samantha Marie Lyles. Her special gifts in her life were her two granddaughters Kayla LaBarie and 207
Victoria Lynn. She is also survived by three sisters, Cindy Elaine Ricketts, Robin Eve Adams, and Tammie Marie Parker. Ms. Lyles was a hairdresser and a school bus driver for 16 years with the Cobb County School System in Austell, GA and with the Taylor County School System in Perry, FL. Our family has been truly blessed by the many friends and caregivers. Gerry Lynn, her eldest daughter was her daily caregiver over the years during her extended illness. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 13th, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Eridu, Florida.
LYLES, Virgie Lyles (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, September 6, 1968) Virgie Lyles, age 64, died Saturday in Live Oak. Funeral services were held Monday in the Dowling Park Church of God with burial in the cemetery there. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Alene Downing of Pinetta; Mrs. Dorothy Johnson; Mrs. Louise Johnson of Dowling Park; Mrs. Hazel Dowling of Cross City; a son, James Lyles of Harrisburg, PA; a sister Mrs. Laura Mercer and two brothers, Thomas and Heber Mathis, all of Live Oak and a number of grandchildren.
LYNCH, Arthur Joseph Lynch (Abstracted from the 12 September 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) BLACKSHEAR — Arthur Joseph Lynch, age 77, of Blackshear, passed away Sunday (Sept. 10, 2017) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House following a lengthy illness. Born in Munger, MI on March 20, 1940, he had lived in Munger for many years before moving to Pierce County in 2005. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam Conflict and was a retired inspector for the GM Foundry. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching sports, especially the Michigan Wolverines. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waycross. He was a son of the late Thomas James and Agnes Leona Trombley Lynch. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Agnes McFarland, Ellen Swanson, Leona Vanmullekom, and four brothers, John Lynch, Tom Lynch, Michael Lynch and Perry Lynch. Survivors include his wife, Diane Badour Lynch of Blackshear; two daughters and sons-in- law, Amanda and Mike LaVigne of Bay City, MI, and Melissa and Terry Hughes of Blackshear; two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Christa Lynch of Bay City, MI, and Keith and Jill Johnson of Blackshear; four sisters, Rosemary Spychalski of Munger, MI, Joan Poirier of Bettendorf, IA, Nancy Rase of Bay City, MI, and Margaret (Larry) Tuttle, of Munger; a brother, Wayne (Suzanne) Lynch of Grand Blanc, MI; two sisters-in-law, Kathleen Lynch of Bay City, MI, and Nancy Lynch of Munger, MI; 10 grandchildren, Megan LaVigne, Elizabeth Lynch, Erica LaVigne, Sadie LaVigne, Clara Jean Lynch, Terissa Hughes, Spencer Hughes, Kade Johnson, Jenna Johnson and Mabrie Hughes; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A memorial service will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Memorialization will be by cremation. Memorials may be made to the Hospice Satilla Hospice House, 811 Beacon St., Waycross, GA 31501 or to the Lynch Family, 6305 Sun Dell Circle, Blackshear, GA 31516. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Inc. of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
LYNCH, Avery Garnett Lynch (Abstracted from the Waycross (GA) Journal Herald Newspaper) Avery Garnett Lynch, 73, of Bishop, VA, went to be with his heavenly father Wednesday (March 6, 2013). Born July 1, 1939 in Smyth County, VA, he was a son of the late Charles W. Lynch and Marie Larimer Lynch. He was a minister for 59 years, leading numerous people to the Lord through his preaching and counseling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Doris Baldwin, two daughters, Lisa and Elizabeth, and his brother-in-law, John Baldwin. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Lynch; seven daughters, Eleanore (Brian) Worley, Carolyn (David) Holt, Rosanna (Jeff) Aldrich, Janice (Richard) Tester, Cheryl Lynch, Crystal (Joe) Shepard and Heather (Amilcar) Pineda; three sons, Clarence (Ann) Lynch, Charles (Joy) Lynch, and Jimmy Lynch; two brothers, James (Betty) Matherly and Billy (Tina) Matherly; two sisters, Mary Meadows and Roanoka Greenwood; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be Sunday at Holton Church in Alma. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family humbly requests donations are given to help with funeral expenses.
LYNCH, Catherine Cuccia Lynch (Abstracted from information courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Homes, Perry, FL Mayo, FL, and Madison, FL, 22 April 2018) Catherine “Cassie” Cuccia Lynch, a long-time resident of Mayo, FL, died Saturday the 21st of April at Doctor’s Memorial Hospital in Perry, FL after a short illness. Cassie was born on February 9, 1923 in Pittsburgh, PA to Anthony and Sarah Reola Cuccia and was a member of Northside Church of Christ of Mayo. She is survived by her three children, Hal (Pam) Lynch, Sandy Lynch Boatright of Mayo, and Sarah Lynch Perez of Greenwood, FL, a brother Joseph Cuccia of Monroeville, PA, a sister Lorraine Hunter of Lake City, FL, six grandchildren: Mary Catherine (John) Peek, Tray (Wendy) Boatright, Olivia Lynch, Anthony (Robin) Lynch, Monica Perez, and Crista Perez, and seven great grandchildren: Dawson and Grayson Peek, Natalie Harper, Caden and Liam Boatright and Colter and River Lynch. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Harlie Lynch, her brother Victor Cuccia of Jacksonville, FL and her son-in-law Travis Boatright of Mayo. Memorial gifts may be made to Big Bend 208
Hospice: (850) 878-5310. Burns Funeral Home in Mayo is entrusted with the arrangements and a graveside service will be Tuesday the 24th of April at Magnolia Church of Christ Cemetery.
LYNCH, Clayton B. Lynch (Abstracted from information courtesy of Music Funeral Home, Lakeland, GA and Valdosta, GA 5 June 2019) Clayton B. Lynch, age 94, of Leesburg, FL passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital in Longwood, FL after a lengthy illness. He was born on February 22, 1925 in Nashville, GA to the late John William Lynch and Nancy Jane (Cumbuss) Lynch. He retired from Coca-Cola and was a member of the Leesburg Deliverance Holiness Church. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Velma Lynch and a host of brothers and sisters. Survivors include a son, LaFon Lynch of Leesburg, FL; grandson, James Richard Lynch of Leesburg, FL; granddaughter, Kristy and Jonathan Dale of Poplarville, MS; great granddaughter: Krysta Dale; brother, Johnny Lynch of Adel, GA; sister-in-law, Jackie Lynch of Tifton, GA; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. Funeral service will be in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Guthrie Cemetery.
LYNCH, Donald Golden Lynch (Abstracted from the March 14, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Donald Golden Lynch, age 91, of Waycross, died Thursday (March 13, 2014) at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Clarksburg, WV, to the late Earl Clifton Lynch and Mona Golden Lynch. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served as a pilot during World War II. In the Navy, he received the American Area Campaign Ribbon and the Victory Ribbon World War II. After his service in the U.S. Navy, he graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in forestry and worked for Brunswick Pulp and Paper for 35½ years. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church since 1955, the John Wesley Sunday School Class, was a past lay speaker, Chancel Choir member and was a member of the Keenager Choir. He was assistant scoutmaster in Boy Scout Troop No. 306 for 25 years and received the Silver Beaver Award in scouting for all the years he served. He was a member of the Okefenokee Lions Club, past president and helped obtain the property and worked to establish the Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Olean and Kathleen VandeLinde, and three brothers, Bobby Lynch, Tommy Lynch and Billy Lynch. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Jo Lynch, of Waycross; 3 sons, Dr. Rick (Tillie) Lynch, of Waycross, Rusty (Joyce) Lynch, of Waycross, Steve (Denise) Lynch, of Claxton; 5 grandchildren, Rich Lynch, of Charleston, SC, Bailey (Jon) Benoit, of St. Augustine, FL, Laura (Erik) Roberts, of Atlanta, Melissa Lynch, of Athens, Hannah Lynch, of Claxton; 2 great-grandchildren, Henry Benoit and Sadie Benoit; 1 sister, Sarah (Marvin) Carr, of Buchanan, WV; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Entombment will follow in Greenlawn Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501, or Trinity United Methodist Church, 1005 Church St., Waycross, GA 31501. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LYNCH, Harry Allen Lynch (Abstracted from https://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2020/02/harry-allen-lynch/) Harry Allen Lynch, age 76, of Valdosta died Sunday, February 2, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Sparta, IL on September 10, 1943 to the late Harry Roy Lynch and Wanda Lee Cross and had lived in Valdosta for many years. Mr. Lynch was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a retired route supervisor with Merita Bread Company. He loved working and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Lynch of Valdosta; his three children and spouses, Curtis and Nicole Lynch, Joe and Marsha Turner all of Valdosta, DeAnn and Walter Haskard of Hahira; five grandchildren, Jordan and Brantley Ganas, C. J. Lynch, Madison Lynch, Ansley Haskard, Joseph (J T) Haskard; two great grandchildren, Weston Ganas and Lane Ganas; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gilbert Lynch and two sisters, Sue Wells and Doris Ann Robey. Funeral services will be at Carson McLane Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
LYNCH, Ronnie Eston Lynch (Abstracted from Valdosta Today http://valdostatoday.com/obituaries/2019/07/ronnie-eston-lynch/) Ronnie Eston Lynch, age 79, of Valdosta, died on June 28, 2019, at his home. Born in Hillsborough County, FL, on May 21, 1940, he was a son of the late Mollie Brady Cowart and Floyce Allen Lynch. A Master Mason, he worked diligently to receive his Masonic degrees. He was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. He was an ordained deacon at Northside Baptist Church. He held a Business Degree and a Master’s in Education. Mr. Lynch was the owner of Instant Fasteners. He was a family man, making sure that all of his children received a good education and he enjoyed his time spent with his family and especially loved his grandchildren more than life itself. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog Fan, enjoyed golf and following Valdosta High School football. Survivors are his wife of 56 years, Joyce Lynch of Valdosta; his children, David Michael Lynch of Valdosta, Jeffrey 209
Paul (Belinda) Lynch of Barney, Melisa Lynch of Locust Grove; two grandchildren, Sawyer Lynch and Simon Lynch of Barney; brother, F. M. Lynch of Lake City, FL, sister, Violet (Bobby) Dennis of Valdosta. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Larry Lynch. Carson McLane Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made to the Living Bridges Ministry @ livingbridgesministry.org.
LYNCH, Tommie Lynn Lynch (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald February 25, 2009) Tommie Lynn Terrell Lynch, 50, a resident of Townsend, died Sunday (Feb. 22, 2009) in the Southeast Georgia Health System, Brunswick. She was a native of Waycross and was a resident of McIntosh County for the past two months. She was a former resident of St. Simons for seven years. She was a graduate of Waycross High School. She was a member of the Darien United Methodist Church and attended the Cowboy Church in Darien. Survivors are her daughter, Stephanie Yawn (Steven), of Waycross; two granddaughters, Korianne Yawn and Kloie Yawn, both of Waycross; her parents, Tommy and Faye Terrell, of Townsend; sisters, Phyllis Terrell, of Darien, and Terri Parker (Robert), of Townsend; a niece, Asia Callahan, of Blackshear; and several aunts and uncles. Memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Register and the Rev. Rob McDaniel officiating. Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
LYNCH, William E. Lynch (Abstracted from ECB Publishing Monticello, FL September 25th, 2013) William (Bill) E. Lynch, age 89, passed away peacefully at his Deerfield Beach residence on September 12, 2013. He lived his life devoted to his wife, his family, his grandchildren, and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Bill was born and raised in East Freedom, PA, one of five children to Garrett and Gladys Lynch. He was a World War II veteran and served his country as a Navy fire control officer on board the destroyer USS Winslow in the North Atlantic during the war. After the war, he moved to Hialeah, FL and began work at the Hialeah Fire Department in 1951. He was a founding member of the first Fire Rescue team in Hialeah and a founding member of the Hialeah Fireman’s Benevolent Society. In 1973 he was promoted to Chief of the Hialeah Fire Department where he served until retirement in 1981. Bill was active in the Hialeah Optimist Club and a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was one of the original builders of many of the structures in the Stiltsville community in Biscayne Bay in the 1960s and 1970s and enjoyed boating, fishing and scuba diving. After his retirement Bill remained in Florida and lived in Monticello, Ft. Myers, and Deerfield Beach. Bill was a strong and caring father to four children and their families; Patrick and wife Karen of Madison, AL, Michael and wife Diane of Boca Raton, FL, Margie Mohr of Tavernier, FL, and Kelly and wife Michelle of Tallahassee, FL. He loved his seven grandchildren, Kyle, Shannon, Cara, James, Matthew, Allie, and Rhett. He was preceded in death by his wonderful wife of 42 years, Rose Mary Thomas. Bill will be interred with his wife at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.
LYNDALL, Mary L. Lyndall (Abstracted from Joe Burns Funeral Home 13 July 2020) Mrs. Mary L. Lyndall, age 59, passed away on July 13, 2020. Mary was born October 14, 1960 in Perry, FL to Mr. Troy Cruce and Mrs. Vannalee Courtney Cruce. Mary was a very loving mother who enjoyed children and was a mother to many children that were not hers. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Troy and Vannalee Cruce, and one brother Troy Eugene Cruce. She is survived by son Danny Gillis, daughter Donna Gillis, and her son Jacob Wayne Lyndall. A graveside service will be at Carlton Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
LYNES, Maybelle Arnold Lynes (Abstracted from the November 9, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) WAYNESVILLE — Maybelle Arnold Lynes, 83, of Waynesville passed away Thursday (Nov. 7, 2013) at her residence after an extended illness. Born in Hortense, her parents were the late George Freeman and Minnie Lee Hickox Arnold. She is also preceded in death by a son, Robert Linton Lynes; a daughter, Jo Ann Copeland; a great grandson, Blaine Burns; 2 brothers, Dempsey Arnold and John Vance Arnold; and 1 sister, Lois Beckham. She was a homemaker and a member of Lulaton Baptist Church. Survivors include 2 sons and daughters-in-law, James F. and Bobbie Lynes, of Beeville, TX, and John T. and Lois Lynes, of Blackshear; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Mabel Darlene and Carroll Moody and Gail and James Shuman, all of Hortense, Pam and Mac Cook, of Hickox, and Charlotte Denise and Erwin “Sticky” Skipper, of Hortense; 30 grandchildren; numerous great- and great-great grandchildren; 2 sisters and a brother-in-law, Sadie Lynes, of Jacksonville, FL, and Mary Ethel and Culbert Johns, of Nahunta; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Monday at Lulaton Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Knox Cemetery in Lulaton. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
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(Abstracted from the April 14, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Bonnie Meeks Lynn, age 92, died Saturday (April 12, 2014) at her residence after an extended illness. She was a native of Coffee County, but lived most of her life in Waycross. She was formerly employed as a bookkeeper with Gillis Gulf and Southeastern Block and was a member of Central Baptist Church and the Mary Martha Sunday School Class. She loved traveling, flower gardening, playing bridge and watching “her” hummingbirds. She was a member of the Green Thumb Garden Club. She was the daughter of the late Charles J. Meeks and Vina Bell Anderson Meeks. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Vernon H. Gillis, one sister, Jean Ledford, and three brothers, W.C. Meeks, Earl Meeks and Curtis Meeks. Survivors include her husband, Roland R. Lynn, of Waycross; 1 son, William H. “Billy” (Jane) Gillis, of Waycross; step-son, Ray Lynn (wife, Sylvia); step- daughter, Linda (Dave) Adams; three grandchildren, Pap (Lisa) Gillis, Bubba (Sandy) Gillis, and Suzanne (Robert) Genins; 10 step- grandchildren, Cindy (David) Hitt, Debbie McGee, Missy (Michael) Rowland, Wayne McGee, Mike (Lynne) Lynn, David Lynn, Jessica Lynn, Lacey Adams, Jessica Adams, and Barret Adams; and 14 great-grandchildren. A funeral was to be Monday at Central Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Baptist Church, 201 Ava St., Waycross, GA 31501, Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501, or Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LYNN, Cecil Charlie Lynn (Abstracted from the November 25, 2013 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Cecil Charlie Lynn, 89, of Brantley County, died Saturday (Nov. 23, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an extended illness. He was a life-long resident of Brantley County, the son of the late Charlie Lynn and Ethel Lane Lynn. He was retired with CSX Railroad and also enjoyed being a “barber” for many years. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Aline Griffin Lynn, 2 brothers, Gene Lynn and Edward Lynn, and a stepson, Willie Altman. He is survived by his wife Evelyn Carlson Lynn; 4 children, Ronnie (Lois) Lynn, of Waycross, Jimmy (Darlene) Lynn, of Waycross, Mary Ruth Lynn and her friend Ira, of Waycross, Carol Sue Lynn, of Waycross; a brother, Lamar (Jackie) Lynn, of Braselton; a sister, Bea (Shorty) Dixon, of Waycross; a sister-in-law, Anita Lynn, of Waycross; 8 step-children and their spouses, Gail (Bobby) Stone, of Hoboken, Larry (Deborah) Altman, of Nahunta, Barbara (Bill) Faircloth, of Hoboken, Patsy (Randy) Edwards, of Hoboken, Ronald (Patsy) Altman, of Brunswick, Vickie (Ricky) Floyd, of Schlatterville, Katharine (Ottis) Justice, of Hoboken, daughter-in-law, Loretta Altman, of Brunswick; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; 17 step-grandchildren; 25 step-great-grandchildren; and 1 step-great-great-grandchild. A funeral will be Tuesday at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LYNN, David Edgar Lynn Sr. (Abstracted from the 24 June 2019 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) David Edgar Lynn Sr., age 72, of Patterson, passed away late Friday (June 21, 2019) at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Patterson Feb. 11, 1947, he lived in Pierce County most of his life. He was retired from Brantley Gas Company where he worked as a propane gas serviceman. He was a U.S. Marine veteran having served during the Vietnam conflict. He was an avid hunter and loved to garden. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a son of the late William Lang and Alice Mae Jacobs Lynn. He was also preceded in death by a grandchild, Kacie Lang Lynn, a great-grandchild, Raelynn Paige Deal, four sisters, Joyce, June, Corrine and Carrie, and three brothers, Wilbur, Bob and Dan. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Regina Hodge Lynn of Patterson; three sons, David Edgar Lynn Jr. and Jacob (Amanda) Lynn Sr., all of Hortense, and Willie (Ranee) Lynn of Blackshear; a sister, Betty Dowling of Tennessee; two brothers, Lee (Juanita) Lynn of Waycross, and James (RaeDean) Lynn of Bradenton, FL; three sisters-in-law, Martha Lynn of Tennessee, and Deborah (Gerald) Gurganus and Becky Burnside all of Falkville, AL; a brother-in- law, Randall Dowling of Harriett’s Bluff; 11 grandchildren, David Edgar Lynn III, Micalla Lynn, Jacob L. (Katrina) Lynn Jr., Scott Lynn, Kelsey (Tatum) Crawford, Kelsey Strickland, Sara (Curtis) Deal, Drake Lynn, Paul Anderson, Amanda Anderson and Allison Wiseman; nine great-grandchildren and one more on the way; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be in the Pearson-Dial Chapel. Interment will be in the Raulerson Cemetery.
LYNN, Euvee E. Lynn (Abstracted from the 9 June 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Euvee E. Lynn, age 89, died Thursday (June 8, 2017) at Waycross Health and Rehab following an extended illness. He was a native of Coffee, in Bacon County, but had made his home in Waycross for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Peggy June Steedley Lynn, on April 23, 2016. He was also preceded in death by his parents Barney Lincoln Lynn and Mary Etta Moody Lynn, and a brother Lewis Alexander Lynn. He was a long-time and faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church, 211 the Senior Men’s Sunday school class and had served on numerous church committees. He had served with the United States Army in Japan and was an avid fisherman, photographer, and loved woodworking, building cabinets and furniture. He retired as a machinist with the CSX Railroad after 43 years of service. Survivors include two sons, Ronny (Mary Ann) Lynn of Waycross, and Steven (Anitra) Lynn of Barney, four grandchildren, Ashley (Chris) Strickland of Jesup, Jamie (Michael) Ray of Waycross, Bryon (Tracy) Lynn of Thomasville, and Trevis (Leslie) Guy of Waverly, 13 grandchildren, a sister, Betty Lynn Bobbitt of Redondo Beach, CA, and nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Calvary Baptist Church, 1622 Gibbs St., Waycross, GA 31503. A funeral will be Sunday in the Music Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
LYNN, Evelyn Steedley Lynn (Abstracted from the 5 May 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) The earthly journey through life of Evelyn Steedley Lynn, age 89, ended Friday (May 4, 2018) as she went home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born June 28, 1928 to the late Moses Zeal and Elizabeth Henderson Steedley in Manor. In 1952, she married R.J. Lynn, a farmer in the New Prospect community of Manor, to whom she was married 51 years. She loved every aspect of farming from raising cattle and hogs, to growing tobacco, corn, cotton and other crops and always growing a bountiful garden to share with family and friends. In later years, she continued to harvest pecans, fish in her ponds and mow and tend her yard well into her 80s. After she became homebound because of a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, she used the telephone as a ministry to check on family, friends and neighbors. She was always concerned for the welfare of others. She especially enjoyed being with her great-grandchildren, who were her shining lights. She joined New Prospect United Methodist Church in 1952 and was the oldest member at the time of her death. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and the “Snack and Chat” fellowship group. She was also preceded in death by her husband Richard James “R.J.” Lynn, her brother, George Steedley, a sister, Gwen Hewett, and a great-grandson, Matthew Lynn Barber. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Harry Hughes of Manor, her grandson and wife, Lynn and Lori Barber of Manor, her granddaughter and husband, Amy and Jeffery McClendon of Brookfield, her great grandchildren, Courtney Barber, Colleen Barber, Katie McClendon and Will McClendon, her brother, Billy Henderson Steedley and his wife, Carole of Swainsboro, and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A celebration of life will be Sunday at Victory Methodist Church in Manor and burial will be in the New Prospect Cemetery in Manor. Donations may be made to the New Prospect United Methodist Church, 2060 Manor Millwood Road South, Manor, GA 31550. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LYNN, Katie Evelyn Carlson Altman Lynn (Abstracted from the 4 June 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Katie Evelyn Carlson Altman Lynn, age 84, of Hoboken, died Friday (June 3, 2016) at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Waycross to the late Victor and Alma Robbins Carlson and spent most of her life in South Georgia. She married the late Silas Altman and spent much of her time gardening where she grew all sorts of vegetables and flowers. Some of her greatest joys were spending time with her family and spoiling all of the grandchildren. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents and first husband she was preceded in death by her second husband, Cecil Charlie Lynn, a son, Willie Altman, and a sister, Mary Lane. She is survived by 7 children, Gail (Bobby) Stone of Hoboken, Larry (Deborah) Altman of Nahunta, Barbara (Bill) Faircloth of Hoboken, Patsy (Randy) Edwards of Hoboken, Ronald (Patsy) Altman of Brunswick, Vickie (Ricky) Floyd of Schlatterville, Katharine (Ottis) Justice of Hoboken; 4 step-children, Ronnie (Lois) Lynn of Waycross, Jimmy (Darlene) Lynn of Waycross, Mary Ruth of Waycross, Carol Sue Lynn of Waycross; a daughter-in-law, Loretta Altman of Brunswick; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; 18 step-great- grandchildren; five step-great-great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Dorothy (David) Inman of Manor; 2 brothers, Ervin (Winifred) Carlson of Waycross, Jim (Kathi) Carlson of Blackshear; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be Monday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at High Bluff Cemetery. Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LYNN, L. Ross Lynn (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 13, 1967) L. Ross Lynn of Tallahassee died December 21 and was buried December 24 in Salem Presbyterian Cemetery in Memphis, TN. He was retired from the Presbyterian ministry, having served in many pastorates in Georgia and Florida, and from 1918 to 1943 was President of Thornwell Orphanage. He had resided in Tallahassee for the past 18 years. His wife; three sons; two daughters and other relatives survive him.
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Leona Kersey Lynn, 60 of Hortense, passed away Friday (March 29, 2013) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick following an extended illness. Born in Bunnell, FL her parents were the late Walter T. and Elizabeth Warner Kersey. She is also preceded in death by her husband, John Lavelle Lynn Sr., a sister, Betty Britton, and three brothers, Troy Kersey, Johnny B. Kersey and Tobby Kersey. She was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, fishing, gardening and painting her nails. She was of the Church of God faith. Survivors include her companion, Rodney Evener, of Hortense; three sons and daughters-in-law, John L. Lynn (Ina), of Hortense, Jamie Evener (Alisha), of Jesup, and Rodney Evener (Teresa), of Blackshear; four daughters and a son- in-law, Pamela Little, of Hortense, Belinda Whitlow, of Hortense, Velvet Fones, of Hortense, and Jody McKenzie (Riley), of Waynesville; grandchildren, Scotty Lynn, Tyler Little, Amber Whitlow, Harley Manning, Steven Fones, Desiree Fones, Britney Lynn, Elizabeth Lynn, Dalson Lynn, Levi Evener, Rea McKenzie; great-grandchildren, Delman Rolls, Parker Lynn, and Aden M. Fones; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Bo Kersey (Libby), of Brunswick, Rochelle Kersey (Lisa), of Atkinson, and Matthew Lyons, of Gardi; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Juanita Drury (Benny), of Brunswick, Tia Crosby, of Waynesville, Penny Sue O’Berry Elliott, of Blackshear, and Syble Kersey Young, of Atkinson; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. A funeral will be held Monday at Frye Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lynn Cemetery. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
LYNN, Mary Elizabeth Lynn (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 23 July 2020) Mary Elizabeth Lynn was the youngest of nine children born to Cleveland, Sr. and Susie Edwards Lynn, both who preceded Mary in death. Other than her parents, Mary also was preceded in death by her brothers, Cleveland Jr., Raymond and Henry Lynn. Mary grew up in the Wadesboro Community of Leon County. She attended the public schools of Leon County and, at an early age, entered the workforce working largely as a housekeeper. Recognizing the need to have a relationship with the Lord, Mary confessed Christ. She joined New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Lloyd, FL where she served faithfully. On Thursday, July 23, 2020, Mary unexpectedly went Home to be with the Lord. Her love and memory will be cherished forever by her daughters: Michelle Lynn and Elaine Lynn; sons: John Henry Devon Lynn and Eric Lynn, all of Tallahassee, FL; four grandchildren: Lauren Dennis, Damien Dennis, Javon Ardley and Nevaeh Brown; one great-grandchild: Livia Smith; brothers: Eddie (Catherine) Lynn, Arthur (Beatrice) Lynn and James Lynn; sisters: Rosena Lynn Footman and Viola Lynn;, all of Tallahassee, FL; aunt: Katie Mae Johnson of Bartow, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
LYNN, Milah Bri-Ella Lynn – death announcement (Abstracted from Tillman Funeral Home, Tallahassee, Monticello & Madison, FL 5 June 2020) 5 June 2020
LYNN, Nell Royal Lynn (Abstracted from the 14 August 2017 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) NAHUNTA — Nell Royal Lynn, age 89, of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (Aug. 13, 2017) at Bayview Nursing and Rehab Center in Nahunta, after a short illness. Born in Douglas, she was the daughter of Agey Mathie and Bessie Guthrie Royal. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles R. Lynn, a brother, Jimmy Royal, and her sister, Vethavel Mae Royal Smith. Outdoors was her favorite place to be or somewhere fishing. She was a loving homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors are her daughter and son-in-law, Gloria (Edward) Thrift of Nahunta; three sons and daughters-in-law, John Matthew Lynn of Nahunta, Charles Randy (Kathy) Lynn of Waycross, and Robert Wesley (Nancy) Lynn of Nahunta; seven grandchildren, Rob Lynn, Jill Coltrin, Kevin Lynn, Daniel Arrington, Ginny Crews, David Lynn and Jamie McKinze; nine great-grandchildren, Caleb Arrington, Skyler Crews, Mikylee Crews, Jade Lynn, Max Coltrin, Sid Coltrin, Lucy Arrington, Roman McKinze and Dominic McKinze; one great-great-grandchild, Ryder Arrington; also several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The funeral will be Tuesday in the chapel of Frye Funeral Home in Nahunta. Burial will follow in Smyrna Cemetery in Lulaton.
LYNN, Peggy June Steedley Lynn (Abstracted from the 25 April 2016 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Peggy June Steedley Lynn, age 86, died Saturday (April 23, 2016) at her residence following an extended illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Ware County, a daughter of the late Emmet Lewis Steedley and Leone Williams Steedley. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Faye Tullis, of Hahira. She was a 1946 graduate of Wacona High School. She was a long- time member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Rachel Sunday School Class. She formerly was active with the Ware County Home Demonstration Club and was a past recipient of the “Mother of the Year” Award. She loved to fish and crochet. She enjoyed crocheting lap blankets and giving them to nursing home residents and people in the community and also she loved making doll clothes. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Euvee E. Lynn of Waycross; 2 sons, Ronny (Mary Ann) Lynn of Waycross, and Steve (Anitra) Lynn of Barney; 4 grandchildren, Ashley (Chris) Strickland of Jesup, Jamie (Michael) Ray of 213
Waycross, Bryon (Tracy) Lynn of Thomasville, and Trevis (Leslie) Guy of Waverly; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Sue Bowen of Waycross; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 1622 Gibbs St., Waycross, GA 31503 or to Hospice Satilla 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. A funeral will be Tuesday at Music Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
LYNN, Russell G. Lynn (Abstracted from the 31 January 2018 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) Russell G. Lynn, age 73, died Thursday (Jan. 25, 2018) at Kindred Hospital of North Florida in Green Cove Springs following an extended illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Waycross and para-legal most of his life. He was a son of the late Jake Anthony Lynn and Katherine Courson Lynn. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cassandra Lynn. He is survived by four children, Sabrina Lynn (Charles) Douglas of Blackshear, Russell G. Lynn Jr. of Waycross, Johnathan Lynn of Waycross, and Angel Lynn of Jacksonville, FL, two grandchildren, Sage Douglas and Madison Douglas. Memorialization will be by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
LYNN, Tommy Eugene Lynn Abstracted from Joe Burns Funeral Home 8 June 2020) Mr. Tommy Eugene Lynn Sr., age 81, passed away from this life to go be with God on June 8, 2020 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He resided in Havana, Florida with his wife of 61 years Sarah Odom Lynn. Tommy is preceded in death by his parents and one sister Jeanette Nichols. He is survived by three sons Tommy Eugene Lynn Jr. of Perry and his wife Kathy, William Garrett Lynn of Perry and his wife Charlotte, and Robert Kevin Lynn of Lake George, NY and his wife Christine, six grandchildren: Krista Vann, Leigh Anne Parker, Lauren Robertson, Brian Lynn, Jeffery Lynn and Keri Lynn, 10 great grandchildren, three brothers Ray, Larry, and Rex, and one sister Claudette Courtney. He was a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Forestry. He was a business man in Perry in the logging industry and owned a Goodyear Tire store. A graveside service will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry.
LYON, Karen Lynn Lyon (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 10 August 2011) Mrs. Karen Lynn Lyon, age 53, of Willacoochee, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at her home following an extended illness. A native of Miami, FL, Mrs. Lyon was born on April 9, 1958, to Earl and Lou Ann Corbitt Johnson. She lived most of her life in Miami before coming to Willacoochee 14 years ago. She worked as a LPN for years and then worked as a parts manager at Auto Zone before poor health forced her retirement. Mrs. Lyon was preceded in death by her father, Earl Johnson; and her grandparents, Ben and Virue Corbitt. Survivors include her husband, Ray Lyon of Willacoochee; 1 son, Andrew Earl Lyon of Marietta; 1 daughter, Katelynn Ann Lyon of Willacoochee; her mother, Lou Ann Johnson of Fort Lauderdale, FL; 1 brother, Robert Grover Johnson of Fort Lauderdale, FL; 2 sisters, Debra Kay Norwood (Matt Hodgeman) of Estero, FL and Sharon Marie Johnson of Fort Lauderdale, FL; 1 uncle, Jesse Melvin Corbitt of Miami, FL; 1 niece, Nicole Leigh Norwood of Estero, FL; 2 nephews, Scott Anthony Norwood of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Dalton Earl Johnson of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Funeral services were Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Kirkland United Methodist Church. Special memories were offered by her son and daughter, Andrew and Katelynn Lyon, her sister, Sharon Johnson and her brother, Robert Johnson. The interment will take place at a later date. Relihan Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LYONS, Carolyn Lyons (Abstracted from John Bullard 25 January 2020) Carolyn "Brownie" Lyons was born December 27, 1945 to the late John and Erma Hadden of Pinetta, FL. She is a 1963 graduate of Madison High School and in 1964 she received her certification in basic IBM operations from North Florida Junior College. On September 11th of 1965 she married James Lawton Lyons who preceded her in death. Carolyn is best remembered for her love of baking and creating special treats which she often shared with friends and family. She also enjoyed working in her yard and raising registered daylilies along with other types of ornamental flowers which she used to create a beautiful backdrop for her yard. She is survived by two loving daughters, Belinda (Dahl) Johnson and Tammie (Bryan) Bell; five grandchildren: Matthew Gordon, Austin (Stephanie) Payne, Paxton (Brittany) Gordon, Garrett (Princelia) Payne, Caraline (Jake) Cook; three great- grandchildren, Riley, Madeline, and Coen Payne; five siblings; Mary Helen (Buddy) Dorminey, John "Buddy" (Grace) Hadden, Lloyd Hadden, Carol (Estelle) Hadden, Derita (Jimmy) Pinkard. A memorial service will be held at Climax Baptist Church in Climax, GA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children. Bevis Funeral Home 850-385-2193 is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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(Abstracted from information received from John Bullard, 3 May 2018) Sarah Helen Lyons, age 82, of Mayo, FL, passed from this life on May 1, 2018 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL following an extended illness. Mrs. Lyons was born February 20, 1936 in Madison, FL to Rev. Jack and Sara Lamb. She was a long time and faithful member of Riverside Baptist Church. Mrs. Lyons co-founded their family farm along with her husband Lex and worked alongside him until his passing in 1981. After her husband’s passing, she continued to run the farm along with her 4 children for the remainder of her life. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In her spare time, she also enjoyed gardening and fishing. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers; Albert Lamb, Jimmy Lamb, and Tommy Lamb, and a sister, Ruth Winburn. Mrs. Lyons is survived by her daughter, Joyce Ann Lyons-King, and husband Gary of Lake City, FL; 3 sons, Dale Lyons of Mayo, Greg Lyons, and wife Wynette of Lake City, and Chris Lyons, and wife Kelly of Mayo; 2 brothers, Paul Lamb and Bill Lamb, both of Mayo; 3 sisters, Lucille Sapp of Quitman, GA, Stella Buchanan and Linda McCray both of Mayo; 15 grandchildren, 13 great- grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will be Friday May 4, 2018. Interment will follow in Riverside Baptist Cemetery. All arrangements are under the care of Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
LYONS, Alana Gabriel Lyons (Abstracted from the 3 February 2017 Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper) Miss Alana Gabriel Lyons, age 17, of Willacoochee, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, following an auto accident. Miss. Lyons was born on October 6, 1999, in Alachua, FL, to Otis Spence Lyons and Jessica Marie Owens Lyons. Survivors include her parents, Spence and Jessica Lyons of Willacoochee, GA; 2 sisters, Ashley (Billy) Marschal of Willacoochee, GA and Victoria (Ian) Mizell of Axson, GA; 3 nieces, Clara Marschal, Kinleigh Mizell, and Allison Marschal; 2 nephews, Derek Marschal and Patrick Marschal; maternal grandmother, Gladys Owens of Live Oak, FL; paternal grandmother, Yvonne Tillman; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, William Jarrell Owens, Sr. and Otis C. Lyons, Sr. Funeral services were Thursday, February 2, 2017, at Westwood Baptist Church. Interment followed at Westwood Baptist Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LYONS, Hazel Estelle Lyons (Abstracted by courtesy of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, FL and Mayo, FL) Hazel Estelle Lyons, 79, of Mayo, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013 at Shands Live Oak following a brief illness. Mrs. Lyons was born June 1, 1934 in Fort Payne, AL, to Ira and Leona (Barnett) Wills. She was preceded in death by her father, Ivey Ira Wills, her mother Lily Leona Goodman, and her husband, James Nolan Lyons in 1971. Mrs. Lyons was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. Mrs. Lyons owned and operated Broiler Chicken houses for more than 30 years. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking for her family and going out with friends. Mrs. Lyons is survived by, her son, Ricky Nolan Lyons, and wife Louisa, her daughter, Jenene Estelle Lyons-Starling, and husband Guy, all of Mayo, 1 brother, Wayne Wills, of Rainsville, AL, 2 sisters, Elaine Goodman, of Fort Payne, AL, and O'Neal Wimberley, of Mayo, 4 grandchildren, Chad and Tori Lyons, and Justin and Evan Starling, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in the Mayo Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Riverside Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Riverside Baptist Church Building Fund. All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Mayo.
LYONS, J. C. Lyons (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, December 28, 1962) J. C. Lyons, age 49, of Lee passed away after a brief illness Friday following a heart attack at the local hospital. Mr. Lyons was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Luther E. Lyons and was born in Suwannee County. In early life he was engaged in farming but for the past ten years he had been employed by the State Road Department. He is survived by his wife and two foster sons, Donald Webb of the U. S. Army and Jimmy Dees, of Lee; four sisters, Mrs. Marie Downs, of Lakeland; Mrs. Ila Bell, of Jacksonville; Mrs. Hazel Sevor, of Madison; and Mrs. Lizzie Lee Webb, of Lee. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Lee Baptist Church with interment in Macedonia Cemetery
LYONS, Mrs. J. P. Lyons (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, April 30, 1948) Mrs. J. P. Lyons, 72, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Martin, at Lee Tuesday afternoon. She is survived by the daughter and three brothers. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Lee Baptist Church with interment in Macedonia Cemetery.
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LYONS, John C. Lyons (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, January 21, 1944) Mr. John C. Lyons, aged 92, died December 30, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fannie Hendrix, near Valdosta, GA. Funeral services were held Friday, December 31, at Hickory Grove Methodist Church. Surviving Mr. Lyons are one son and four daughters, also several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
LYONS, Johnnie Mae C. Lyons (Abstracted by courtesy of the Waycross Journal Herald Publishing, Waycross, Georgia June 2nd, 2012) Johnnie Mae Campbell Lyons, 62, of Offerman, passed away Thursday morning (May 31, 2012) at her daughter’s residence. Born in Brunswick on July 5, 1949, she had lived there for many years before moving to Pierce County in the early 1980s. She worked as a CNA at several nursing homes over the years and was a member of the Offerman Church of God. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a daughter of the late William Wiley and Maggie Alma Strickland Campbell. She was also preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. Survivors include her husband, Shorty Lyons, of Offerman; two daughters, Toy Annett Douglas and Joy F. Driggers, both of Blackshear; a son and daughter-in-law, Ernest E. and Loretta Mitchell, of Townsend; four step-daughters and three step-sons-in-law, Linda Kay and Carroll Sims, of Patterson, Vanessa and Jerry Cason, of Offerman, Carmen and Wayne Sweat, of Lawrenceville, and Regina and Doug Maler of Villa Rica; a step-son, Rex Lyons, of Blackshear; special friends, David and Naomi Wilson and Monika Spencer, all of Waycross, and Nancy Smith, Lori Taylor and Denise Korpis, all of Blackshear; 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.Funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Offerman Church of God. Interment will be in the Offerman Cemetery. Visitation will be held this evening from 6 until 8 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, Ga. 31501 or to the Hospice Satilla Hospice House, 811 Beacon Street, Waycross, Ga. 31501. Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online register at www.pearsondial.com. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of the arrangements.
LYONS, Luther Edward Lyons (Abstracted from the Madison Enterprise-Recorder Newspaper, Madison, Florida, October 26, 1945) Mr. Luther Edward Lyons of Macedonia died Wednesday night after a long illness. Mr. Lyons was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Lyons was born in Madison County, FL March 17, 1881. In March 1900, he was joined in matrimony to Martha Ursula Golden and to this happy union five children were born. Survivors are his wife and children: Mrs. N. C. Bell, of Jacksonville; Mrs. S. T. Webb, Mrs. F. T. Sevor, Mr. J. C. Lyons, and Miss Marie Lyons, all four of Madison, six grandchildren: Miss Dorothy Bell; Mr. N. C. Bell, Jr., of Jacksonville; Lowell and Larry Sevor; Sammie Lee and Donald Wayne Webb, of Madison; and one sister, Mrs. J. C. Martin, of Lee. Funeral services were Friday, the 19th at Macedonia.
LYONS, Sadie Lyons (Abstracted from the October 28, 2014 Waycross, GA Journal Herald Newspaper) NAHUNTA — A graveside service for Sadie Lyons, age 91, was held Monday at the Rob Lewis Cemetery. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LYTLE, John William Lytle (Abstracted from the Douglas (GA) Enterprise Newspaper 17 March 2015) Mr. John William Lytle, age 54, of Douglas, GA, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Lytle was born on July 15, 1960, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Betty Jean Faulk. Survivors include his daughter, Meisha Lytle of Douglas, GA; 2 sons, Chris (Ronda) Lytle of Douglas, GA, and Wesley (Amanda Yarberry) Lytle of Nicholls, GA; 1 sister, Elaine (Glenn) Burch of Douglas, GA; 3 brothers, Virgil Jermone Meeks of El Paso, TX, Billy Meeks, and Gary (Tonnie) Merritt of Douglas, GA; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jean Faulk and son, Billy Wayne Lytle. Graveside services were held Thursday, March 5, 2015, at Sand Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LYTLE, Ruby Inez Karns Lytle (Abstracted from Greene Publishing, Madison, Florida, 12 February, 2015) Ruby Inez Karns Lytle departed this life on December 12, 2014 after a short illness. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Lytle was born in Auburndale, FL on February 23, 1923 and resided in Bradenton and Orlando for most of her life. She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor’s in Science degree in 1945. She moved to Madison in 2003 and she was an active member of Rocky Spring United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Parish United Methodist Women. She also volunteered at The Olde Book Store. Mrs. Lytle was predeceased by her husband, Joseph M. Lytle. She is survived by 2 sisters: June K. 216
(Robert) Adair, of Lake Hamilton and Mae K. (Lester) Irby, of Madison; and 2 brothers: Phillip J. (Lucille) Karns, of Boca Raton and Dane L. Karns, of Le High Acres. Mrs. Lytle was buried beside her husband after a brief internment ceremony in Orlando. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, February 14 at 2 p.m. at Rocky Springs UMC. Memorial gifts may be sent to the Madison Youth Ranch, P.O. Box 98, Pinetta, FL 32350.
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